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FROM THE COURT HOUSE1 THE BEADING DAILY TDIES JLST DISPATCH, BEADING, PENKAi air. Mr. Schweretner came out "While you were superintendent did THE TROUBLES OP THE AMKRI you refuse the auditing; committee in CAN MXTCH tCOMRANX ARE tormationncerning the factory HEARD IN THE COURTS OTHER asked. "At the first meeting of the com COURT HOUSE MATTERS. The hearing of the equity suit of Thomas B.

Tills vs. Rev. John A. Dan rier was continued yesterday. la rwnver S1250 Daid for stock of the American Match Company, the val ue or wnicn jvir.

xhik ciaiiua nnreaented to Thomas B. Illig, the plaintiff, was the first witness. "When the auditors of the American Match Co. met you had the bill of sale?" he was asked. "No, sir." 'At that time the American Match Co.

had taken over the assets of the old company?" "Yes, sir." "Did you know the consideration? "I did not." "You knew Mr. Shartle, who had charge of the company's affairs, and who gave you a statement of the valuation of the old plant a $116,000 "I never saw the bill of sale." "The figures were finally placed at J100.000." "Yes, sir." "Didn't you say at last that you would make it "Yes, sir, from figures received from Mr. Danner." W. S. Mohr was the next witness.

He was asked: "When did you become a stockholder of the American Match "I purchased stock on June 21, 1902, and additional shares on Aug. 6, 1902." "From whom did you purchase them?" "Mr. Danner." "Who negotiated the sale? Mr. Danner?" "No, sir, I never saw him until I re rcvfcl the stock from him. I had some conversation with Mr.

Illig in regard to tne purcnase oi tne siock. the purchase or tne siock." i i h. i the auditing committee'" tne auditing commilLee 1 "Shnrtlv after aDDolntment." "Where did you receive those figures?" "From the books of the company." "Did Messrs. Danner, Illig and Seidel come to the Citizens' Bank and give you those figures?" "My last recollection is that there was a meting with Mr. Seidel and Mr.

Illig at the bank." "Did you see the bill of sale?" "No, sir." "Was there a controversy over the item of "Yes, sir." "You1 knew that the otd company received 1550 shares for their plant?" Yes, sir." "When did you have the first conversation with Mr. Danner about the company?" he was asked by Mr. Hiester. "I suppose when I made the first purchase of the stock." "You were elected secretary after making the two purchases of stock?" "Shortly after that, in 1902." "Dou you remember when you were appointed on the auditing committee?" "At the annual meeting of the company." "Do you remember how many times the auditing committee met?" "No, sir." "Did you ever have a conversation with Danner?" "Yes, about the affairs of the company." "Did you have a discussion with Danner about the books and reports from which the auditing committee's report was made up?" "Probably, if he was present." "Do you recollect him being present at the meeting at the Citizens' Bank?" "He may have been there." "How long did it take you to make the report submitted Aug. 24?" i can't tell." "Do you know if it was made at one or several meetings?" "I am unable to remember." "Were reports made at any time when the business was profitable?" "I think the minute book of the clerk will show that." "Will you show us that?" "It may be they were not spread on the minutes but they were made.

They were simple reports of the receipts and expenditures, and showed the work nn Vi'. 1 "During this time no account of the profits was made?" "No, sir." "Who first spoke to you about the first stock?" Mr. Ruhl asked. "Mr. Holtry was the first person." A.

J. Shartle testified that he had been employed at the plant as bookkeeper and that he had charge of the factory. "Do you remember the auditing committee, of which Mr. Illig was president?" "Yes sir. They were appointed on July 22, and held several meetings.

They had the books and papers of the company at both meetings." "How are the accounts kept?" "In a double ledger." "State what took place betwen you and the auditing committee." "When the new company took charge new books were to be opened, and they handed to me a bill of sale, transferring 1,550 shares of stock in the new company and $13,000 cash for the plant of the old company." "When the auditing committee visited the factory I laid before them the ledger. They asked me where I secured the data, and I told them it was made by me. Mr. Mohr asked me why the company had not furnished it." "Was Mr. Illig present at the second meeting?" "I am unable to say." "When the figures had been changed from the old figures to $100,000, what did you say about it?" "I told them that It had been done to satisfy them." "Who decided to add "It was decided by the auditing committee." "Was Mr.

Danner present?" "No sir." the $16,000 was added by the auditing committee for the purpose of making the amount equal to $66 2 3 per share?" "Yes sir." did you do after the action of the old board and the committee?" "I asked them what to do with the old page, and they suggested that I use paste to close them." "Who suggested this?" "I am unable to say." "Did Mr. Danner suggest it?" "I don't think so, although he knew of it before it was done." "During your employment did you speak to Mr. Illig and Mr. EVERYTHING BUT THE ICE In package of JKI.L ICE CREAM POWDER for making delleioM lea cream. Simply add a quart or milk (or milk and cream mind) to tha content of on packaga and raan.

No beating or Thla mi to. tlmo of year whan ieacraam testes bat. tar tnan anything alee job ean pnton tba Or. darte di from your grocer. Two packages SeconJa, after his first purchase and questioned I me relative to the odmpany." I Did Mr.

IlliK or Mr. Schweriner se cure information?" Whenever they asked." "From your knowledge while superintendent, was the business profitable?" "It was not profitable." Mr. Hiester, on cross examination. After your meeting with the oia mittee you showed the figures, which iwere objected to? es. "Who suggested the new figures at the next meeting?" "Mr.

Seidel, Mr. Hinnershitz. Mr. Fehr and others." "Was Mr. Danner present?" "Yes sir." "Did you hear the conference in the old board?" "Yes." After your meting with the old board you gave the new figures and the auditing committee accepted them?" "No sir, after the $100,000 had fceen fixed the committee changed it to $116, 000." "Who invented these $116,000, and who valued the items?" "No doubt the auditing committee.

At least it was done with their knowledge." "When the final figures were was there a consultation of the committee In reference to them?" "They were submitted to me by the committee." 4 "Do you remember who handed you the figures?" 'I think it was Mr. Mohr." soon after you received the slip with the figures on did you make up your report?" "The next day. I spoke to Mr. Seidel and Mr. Danner and told them the matter had been fixed." "Did the factory make any profit?" "The first two months there was no profit because the factory had just moralized.

"What two months do you mean?" a nnnta atnrk were taken in May, July and October." "How could you tell the business was profitable without making up a balance sheet?" "Because there was a steady gain, and my reports showed more stock outstanding. I made three balance sheets, but am unable to say where they are." "When you made the first balanc sheet in May, how did things stand?" "There was a small loss." "In July?" "There was a gain." "How much was Increase?" "'Two per cent, on the output." "What was the output?" "From 150 to 200 gross a day. It would make a profit of $100 a month. The October balance sheet showed a gain. On one particular brand there was still a gain of per cent, gross.

I was to work under the orders of the president and vice president, and to make monthly reports to the directors." The case was ordered on the October argument list. CITY SUED FOR. $5,000. Stevens and Stevens, attorneys for Julius C. Hansen, brought suit in trespass against the City of Reading to recover $5000 damages for damages done to his factory property at 10th and Spring streets by reason of the bursting of the water pipe at that place.

WANTS TO RECOVER $17,000. Stevens and Stevens, attorneys for Adam H. Leader, brought an action in assumpsit against the City of Reading to recover the $17,000 which he claims is due him for extras in the paving and sewer work done by him for the city. INSPECTORS APPOINTED. On motion of County Solicitor Charles S.

Shalters, the court appointed James Nolan, Nevin M. Davis and Frank Menges as inspectors of the new bridge erected over the Angelica, in Cumru township. TO COMPEL AN ACCOUNTING. The equity suit of Rev. M.

C. Horine vs. Ralph H. Mengel was put on trial before Judge Endlich. The plaintiff seeks to have the defendant make an accounting of the moneys received by him as counsel and trustee for the creditors of Paul C.

Horine, a son of the P'ainnn. The latter made an assign ment to his creditors, of whom his father was one, and Mengel was ap pointed trustee by consent of the cred itors. Rev. Mr. Horine alleges that he has not made a proper accounting of the funds he has received as trustee or paid over to him which he now holds and which are rightfully due the plaintiff.

He also claims that he charged counsel fees greatly in excess of what had been agreed on. FIRE COMMISSIONER: NAMED. The County Commissioners elected Benj. K. Ludwlg, of Centreport, as fire warden of the county.

He served during September, October and November. DECISION APPEALED FROM. In the case of Lewis Moyer vs. Harry S. Kline an appeal was taken from the decision of Alderman Yarnell, giving judgment in favor of the plaintiff for $65.

BOOTBLACK FINED MUST PAY $5 AND COSTS FOR VIO LATING BUILDING LAWS OF THE CITY. John Duros, proprietor of the boot black stand at the northeast corner of 6th and Fenn streets, was fined $5 and costs yesterday at a. hearing; for the alleged violation of the building; laws In extending; his stand more than two feet beyond the building line. The Mayor gave him until Saturday to have it altered. Two witnesses were called.

Tillman Seidel and Christian Stevenson. Both testified to the dimensions of the stand and Its extending beyond the distance permissible under the law. It was alleged to extend four feet. Seidel Throm and Caleb Bieber rep resented Mr. Duros.

They argued their client and after the decision gave notice of the Intention to appeal the case. An appeal in a matter of this kind. however, can only be taken by permis sion of the court. The building ordinance includes the following clause: "If any person or persons Bhall hereafter make, set up or reset or cause to be made or set or re set any bulk, jut window or Incum brance whatsoever beyond the distance of two feet from building line, shall, be considered an obstruction." Duros first had erected a frame structure, which was removed by the direction ot the building inspector. An awning was substituted.

TKE CESXS C. T. U. THE TWENTY FIRST ANNUAL SES SIONS TO SE HELD IN STAUFER HALL, SEPTEMBER 8 AND 9. The Berks County Woman's Cnrtrtian Temperance Union will hold its 21st annual cos vention in Staufer Hall.

6th and Franklin streets, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 8 and The evening service will be held at St. Peter M. Church. 5th and Pine streets, 7 45 o'clock.

The program is as follows: THURSDAY, SEPT. 8. 9.30 a. m. Devotional Service, led by Mrs.

Priacilla Sen rack 10.00 a. m. Convention called to order by the President. Appointment of Committees: Credentials. Resolutions.

GrouDina of Unions, Courtesies, Ways and Means Auditing. Muneiin ana union Slvnal" utMWrintionS Words of Welcome for the W. Mrs. Cells E. Njrce.

Words of Welcome for the Miss Connor. Words of Welcome for the L. T. Sam uel Smith. Response, Miss Rebecca 1.

Bell. Remit of Committee on Credentials. Roll Call of Count Officers, Superinten dents ana ieiegates. Report of Recording Secreary, Mrs. Mavme E.

Diefenderfer. Retort of Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Bella Falker. Report of Treasurer, Mrs. Susan P.

Staufer. Singing, State Song. RpnArtM nf Siinerintendents Y' Branch. Organization, Work among Colored Peo pie, Non Alcoholic Medication, Work among Soldiers and Sailors. Peace by Arbitration, Sabbath Observance, Evangelistic, Work in Prisons and Alms bouse.

Scientific Temperance Instruction, Temperance Light Bearers, Medal Contest Work, Fair Work, Mercy Department. i Offering. Bible Reading and Noontide Prayer, Mrs. Cora E. Seberry.

Announcements. W. C. T. U.

Roxoiogy. Benediction. Rev. C. S.

Hainan. 2 00 p.m. Crusade Psalm read respousively. grayer, tev. u.

t. nenn. Minutes of the morning meeting. President's Annual Address, Mrs. Myra Miller Stauffer.

Singing, "Some Glad Day," page 54, White Ribbon Hymnal. Reports of Local Presidents. Recitation, Mrs. Cora E. Seberry.

"Ministerial Nuggets of the Work," Berks County c.erevraen. "A Few Minutes' Exercise in Christian Giving, Rev. Edward Haines Kistler. Introduction of Visitors. W.

C. T. U. Uoxology. Benediction.

Rev. C. E. Scbaeffer. 7.45 p.

m. Devotions, by Rev. B. T. Callen.

Address, "ine iaeai in Home tnurcn ana Nation," Mrs. Cora E. Seberry, of Brooklyn, N. National W. C.

T. U. Lecturer. "Golden Chimes," Rev. Samuel "McWil liams.

Music, Choir. W. C. T. U.

Doxology. Benediction, Rev. Tnos. W. Dickert.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9. 9.30 a. m. Devotions, led by Miss Lizzie Hart man.

Election of Officers. Election of Delegates to State Convention. Reports of Committees. Reports of Superintendents (concluded). W.

C. T. U. Institutes and Parliamentary Practice, To Secure the Use of In fermented Wine at the Lord's Table, Presenting Our Cause Before Influential Bodies, Work among Railroad Employes. Sunday School Work, Temperance Literature, The Press, Anti Narcotics, Social Work and Red Letter Days, Mothers Meetings, Legislative Work and Petitions, Flower Mission Work, Loyal Temperance Legion Branch.

Noontide Praver. Mrs. Minnie Leibold. 1.30 p. m.

Executive Session of General Of iicers ana L.ocai rresiaeuia to appoint Connt.v Sunerintendents. 2.00 p.m. Promise Meeting, Mrs. J. S.

Wise. i KoaainK or. minutes; iteporx oi executive Session. Temperance Light Bearer Demonstration, i in charge of the County Superintendent. "Difficulties and Suggestions," Mrs.

Cora E. Seberry. Vocal Solo. Miss Bessie SMchter. Benefit Demonstration (for Unions having gained 25 new members).

"Willing Offerings," Rev. J. F. Moyer. I have learned What? I will do What? Service led by Mrs.

Myra Miller Stauffer Farewell Service, Members of Convention and Audience. Aaronlc Benediction. Adjournment. STATE HOMEOPATHS they will Hold their for tieth ANNUAL SESSIONS IN EASTON SEPTEMBER 20 22. The 40th session of the Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania will be held at Easton, September 20th, 21st and 22d.

Dr. E. M. Gramm, of Philadelphia, has issued the program. The Lehigh Valley.

Homeopathic Medical Society, the oldest local society in the state, will entertain the State Society. The women of Easton will entertain the visiting women with a number of teas, luncheons and sight seeing trips by trolley to various points around Easton. The meeting promises to be the larg est in the history of the society. Dr. D.

C. Kline is president of the State Society, and "through his efforts to increase the membership," the pro gram states, there are already in the hands more applications for member ship than for many years past. In the report of the Bureau of Paed ology. Dr. A.

S. McDowell, of Reading, will present a paper on "Typhoid Fever In Children." Dr. Margaret H. Schantz will discuss a paper on Some Points in tne Care or Young Babies." In the report of the Bureau of Oph thalmology. Otology and Laryngology.

Dr. H. S. Schantz will read a paper on 'Internal and Local Reminders In Throat Diseases." Dr. William A.

Haman Is a member of the Bureau of Clinical Medicine. The hosts of the State Society have arranged for a trip to the new Homeo pathic Hospital for the Insane, near Al lentown, and on Wednesday, Septem ber 21, will give a theatre party at the Able Opera House, at Easton, to see the "Strollers," a comic opera. The headquarters will be at the Unit ed States Hotel. SIGNED BY THE MAYOR. Mayor Yeager baa signed the following res oluttons: Making these transfers in the Department oi water: 1500 from Item 17 to item 5.

1775 from Item 17 to Item t. G000 from item 19 to item IS. 20 from Item 11 to item 7. 200 from Item 11 to item 8. 725 from item 21 to Item 14.

2100 from item 17 to Item 20. Vttitfl tfnm ianm 1ft to Item 20. Authorising the City Controller to transfer S533.84, balance or. state tax on aeoi, irum item 3 to Item 17, Finance Department. Atnn tha Bum of from Item 7 to Item 6, Department of Fire, to pay cost of repairs to Riverside engine boiler.

Also the following: K300 from item to Item 1 and $250 from Item 4 to Item 1. Department of Highways, and 1250 from Item 6. Sewera, to Item 1, Mlgnways. uqiRnmeui ui iw.ru Kb' of That the prealdent of Board of CHty Assessors be the legal representatives of that department in the league of cltlea of tha third class. DIVES KOr.S AGAIN RETURNS FROM HIS TRIP TO EUROPE, WHERE HE WON RECORD AS COLLEGE SPRINTER.

Edward Dives, the winner of many prizes, is home again. After a quick trip across the ocean on the "Kaiser Wilhelm der Qrosse," he landed at Ho boketi on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, hale and bearty and very anxious to see old Reading and tils home again. Josiah Dives, his father and Edward's brother, Arthur, were to have been on hand to greet him, but they missed connections and Ed" landed without meeting a single person who knew him. As though he were still simply a Harvard boy and not a man famous In two countries and holder of an enviable athletic record, he impetuously took the first train homeward. Rather humorously, it happened as "Ed" steamed out, his father and Arthur puffed In.

The pair, aa soon as they discovered athletic Edward had left, boarded the next train home and began a hot chase. 'It proved a. long one. for all the way home they just managed to get a train behind the unconscious runner. However, trouble ended at last and the three were' united at Reading.

But "Ed" was still anxious to see the other members of the family, and leaving his baggage behind they hurried to the Mohnsville trolley car and were soon at Sbillington. Here "Ed's" sister, M13S Isabel, met them with the trap and, none too quickly for the eager boy, he was driven to the Dives' country home, Here a. few Intimate friends were ores ent to srreet him and in a moment he had resumed his former unassuming position as one of Reading's boys. "Ed" is looking remarkably well. He Is rather tanned from the sea voyage and looked thinner than usual, as the result of the hard training he had undergone preparatory to the meet.

There is talk of a reception to be given him later, for his many friends feel too much cannot be done for the boy whose speedy stride was too much for the lion's swift trot. AT POLICE COURT MAN CLAIMING TO BE BLIND IS CHARGED ITH TRYING TO TAKE $5 A WOMAN. Before the Mayor at police court yes terday morning, Henry Bishoff, a stranger, was arraigned as a prisoner. Officer Rothermeli who made the arrest at Sixth and Walnut streets, stated: 'At 6th and Penn streets this man en deavored to hook with his cane a chat elaine from a woman's basket standing on the corner. He was foiled in his the masses.

It is a production consist attempt and then threatened to rap the ing of six mammoth scenes, chief among woman over the head with the cane if she refused his demand for $5." The man denied the accusation and tried to explain his conduct by saying he told her he would give her 5 if he could see her. He posed as being blind and declared while feeling his way he accidentally struck what he thought was a bundle lying on the pavement. Tne man slgnt js not so Daa as that," declared the oficer, "he ap peared to 'walk without much difll culty. I just came from New Jersey and was inquiring about the way to get out of town," he replied to the Mayor's question. In default of 111.25 the accused was sent to Jail for 20 days.

Were you drunk, Henry?" asked tj. Tr at 7th and Penn streets by Officer O'Rourke. 'Yes sir" was the answer. Three dollars fine, J1.2S "costs or 24 hours," said the Mayor. Horace Lee, a lad of 17, without a home, was picked up at 8th and Penn is entitled "Our Georgia nose," giving streets by Officer Hohl.

He told the southern scenes and incidents on a lav Mayor that his father had moved to ish scale. Bob Van Osten, "the man Pittsburg and that his, mother is dead, with the dude nose," is with this corn He had been employed at a local in pany. dustry, but was suspended. Pending an investigation he was remanded. I A SUCCFSSFUL SUPPER Michael Bonderwitz, arrested for drunkenness at 6th and Spruce streets by Officer Hohl.

was discharged. PHILLIPS BOY IS HOME HYDE PARK LAD TELLS REMARK ABLE STORY OK BEING KIDNAPED BY NEGRO AND DESERT ED ON MOUNTAINS. Weary, footsore and almost famish ed, for he had had no food for 24 hours, Arthur Phillips, the 11 year old son of Llewellyn Phillips, whose disappearance from his home In Hyde Park, on Monday evening, was reported to the police yesterday, returned home about 7 o'clock on Tuesday evening. The lad told his parents that after he had locked up the chicken house, as he had been directed, he was seized by a negro and told to keep still. Very much frightened the boy began to scream, when the negro threatened to kill him if he did not keep quiet.

The negro, who spoke German, then led the boy into the mountains and about 10 o'clock at night let him go. While the lad, was in the negro's custody the latter made no effort to harm him. Not knowing where he was the boy wandered over the mountains all night, and the greater part of Tuesday. In the afternoon he came to the sand crusher at Temple and he recognized where he was. Though almost exhausted he pressed on to his home, which place he reached almost fagged out.

Young Phillips describes the negro who kidnaped him as being very black and that he wore a dark suit. The matter has been reported to the county detective for investigation. COLDS CAUSE PNEUMONIA. One of the most remarkable cases of a cold, deep seated on the lungs, causing pneumonia. Is that of Mrs.

Gertrude E. Fenner, Marion, who was entirely cured by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. She says: "The coughing and straining so weakened me that I ran down in weight from 148 to 92 pounds. I tried a number of remedies to no avail until I used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles of this wonderful remedy cured me entirely of the cough, strengthened by lungs and restored me to my normal weight, health and strength." Sold by Stein, 8th and Penn streete.

AMUSEMENTS ACADEMY OP MUSIC. The Irene Myers company continues its successful presentation of popular repertoire productions at the Academy. The Orphans" yesterday afternoon and "The Little Mother" yesterday evening brought out the most effective acting of which the company was capable. Their work was creditable and enlisted the close attention of the audience through every act. Miss Myers strengthened her reputation as a versatile actress in these productions, and her company came in for no little share of the honors.

The vaudeville acts are quite popular. They are interspersed between the acts of the drama. Mack, Comfort, Davis and Sherer, the comedy four, McEnroe and Laporte, sketches and dancing, Edna. Morrow, vocalist, Thomas Davis, tenor, Al. Ley burne, monologue, and Miss Myers in vocalism, are the attractive people in this part of the program.

This afternoon "The Little Brigadier" and tonight "Burglar and Waif." Monday Matinee and Evening and Tuesday Evening. One of the highly recommended attractions is "that odd fellow" Harry Beresford in Charles T. Vincent's laughing success 7 "Our New Man." The past season Mr. Beresford toured the country in that Barrie gem, "The Professor's Love Story," and he made such an impression that this, his next visit, is anxiously looked for. He has a method entirely his own and unlike that of any comedian on the American stage: as distinctive as Nat Good win or Joseph Jefferson, and every bit as enjoyable.

He will De surrounaea ny a first class supporting company and under the direction of J. J. Coleman, of the American Theatre, New York GRAND OPERA HOUSE. All the requisites that go to make the successful melodrama of today are claimed for the latest offering of this kind, "After Midnight," which Messrs. Spencer Aborn have produced on a splendid scale this season, with a premier cast, headed by the versatile young actor, John Webster.

The stor of the play takes for its basis, a tale of most engaging heart interest, opening in the beautiful green hills of New York state, and carrying its principals in the following acts through various phases of life in the great metropolis, introducing many and various characters showing nearly every human passion and depict ing some exciting events new to the stage. The comedy elements are well represented. "After Midnight" will open for the balance of the week at the Grand Opera House today, giving a matinee and evening performance. "The Factory Girl," a great labor melodrama which will be seen at the Grand Opera House Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is calculated to please wnicn is tne great iaciory scene oi tne third act. It requires several expert electricians and mechanics to set up ana operate this scene.

There is something in it to please everybody. sensation. ludicrous situations, many typical cnar acters, a beautiful love story and true pathos. The company consists of many well known players, including several popular vaudeville neaanners ana some pretty girls. BIJOU THEATRE.

In Bob Manchester's famous Cracker Jacks, which inaugurate a three days' engagement this afternoon, the patrons ot this theatre will witness one tne i i i rr v. is cauea me jony uacneiur. ine great act of the olio is Belle Hathaway an(i ner troupe of educated baboons I and monkeys. Tne wangaooaie lour. Carl Anderson, Bob Van Osten, Sam.

J. Aaams, ureen sisters ana otners are in tne ouo. i ne magninceni part SEVERAL THOUSAND PERSONS ATTEND THAT GIVEN IN AID OF THE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL YESTERDAY. The supper and ice cream festival given by the Sisters of the Third Order of St.

Francis in aid of the St. Joseph hospital, on the lawn of the institution yesterday afternoon and last evening, was the most successful affair of the kind ever held for the hospital. There was a steady stream of patrons from 3 o'clock in the afternoon until 9 o'clock in the evening, the greatest crush being, however, between 5 and o'clock. The building facing the lawn and the lawn itself were prettily decorated with nags and bunting and the large dining hail also was decked out in holiday attire. A large corps of women friends of the institution conducted the work of serving the patrons, of whom there were several thousand.

Mrs. Barbara VValdman was assisted In the kitchen by Mrs. Amelia Zum keller, Mrs. Catharine Aistrelcht, Mrs. George Eiler, Mrs.

Francis Kern, Mrs. William Vogel, Mrs. John Relnert, Philadelphia; Mrs. Joseph Ganster, Mrs. Anthony Ganster, Mrs.

Frank Amler, Mrs. Bauman, Mrs. Benner Humma, Mrs. Emma Coonley, Mrs. Susan Wagner, Mrs.

Caroline Weis. Mrs. Catharine Flelg. Mrs. Henry Braum.

Table No. 1 was in charge of Mrs. Louis Reisinger and Miss Josephine Leisz, while Mrs. Maggie Shade and Mrs. Anthony P.

Ganster presided oyer table No. 2. Another table was In charge of Mrs. Michael O'Connor and still another was waited upon by Mrs. George Whitman.

The cake tables In the corridor of the hospital were in charge of Mrs. George Knapp, Mrs. Kate Braun, Mrs. George Ganster and Mrs. John Harter.

On the lawn was another cake table. In charge of Miss Mary Kurfess, Miss Millie Martin and Miss Louise Heine. The candy table, also on the lawn, was in charge of Mrs. Annie Dauth, Miss Carrie Bllllnger, Miss Cora New comet, Miss Rose Smith, Miss Mary Wagenblast and Mrs. Margaret Resh.

The porch on the north side was entirely taken up with a long table, at which ice. cream was served. This table was in charge of Mrs. A. Neledrt, George Neidert.

Misses Annie and Louise Neidert, Mrs. Brogley. Maggie Brogley, Josephine Wagner, Annie Sutter Kate Sutter, Ida WelS, Clare Weis, Josephine Wagner and Miss GuggerC THURSDAY. SEPT. 1, 1904.

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403 Penn. New Fall Styles In Wall Papers. It will pay you to look over our complete stock of tastefully designed Wall Papers. You might as well get Good Goods Cheap. Still on hand a Line of Remnants Cheap.

Paper Hanging aud Painting Promptly Attended to. C. A. ZIECLER. 356 Penn Street.

CITY TAXES Penalty Notice August 31st is the last day to pay without Penalty. On September 1st Penalty of 3 Per Cent will be added, and One Per Cent, additional each month thereafter. Office hours 8 a. m. to 12 noon, 1.30 to 4 p.

ard 7 to 8 p. Saturdays included. Walter M. Tyson. RECEIVER OF TAXES.

AU MAN FUNERAL DIRECTOR and EMBALMER, 42 N. 3D Reading. 'Phone PORTCR.ALt BEER AC. Peter Barbey Son, LAGER BEER BREWERS Brewery cor. North River and Hockley, READING.

PA. Excursions and Vacation Trips are now in order. What Nonsense to talk of going without accident insurance because of cost. The "CENTRAL'S" policy protects you at litttle cost. IRVIN D.

E. SWARTZ District Manager, Cabin. SO South 4th St. GUARANTEED AT CUT PRICES. We promptly obtain U.

S. and foreign PATENTS, TRADE MARKS, etc We report free on patentability. Immediately on receipt model, drawing or photo, of Invention. We return entire attorney's fee if we fal to et pat ant. Beat bank reference.

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