Reading Times from Reading, Pennsylvania • Page 1

k. DAVID H. FOX'S DEATH. The fnrtdtn Pseilnffswsy ot ttie Ki Me.nexer of Um Kssdln Gsus CempftMyl Werki. The death of David H.

Fox for thirty. seven years manager ot tne mecnanical department of the old Reading Gas Company, bnt latterly manager of the Kitson Gaslight Improvement Company, in Phila delphia, occurred at 11.30 o'clock last night at his residence, 514 Chestnut street. Toe cause of his death was organic disease of the heart, and be had been under the care of physicians for two years. His death was sudden, he having retired in apparently good health about two hours before members of the family discovered that he was in a dying condition. Deceased was one of tbe best known residents of the city, and was a mao of sterling integrity.

He was born in the township of Robeson, and was a member ot OU James' Lmtherao cnurcb. tie leaves to survive him a widow, and a son and daughter. AWUtsEwtN I a. Aomdosmr of amwsta. Bluebeard, have 6fty four people, a car load of scenery, all of will be used for the presentation or tbe extrava ganza, and handsome outfits of novel costumes.

The cast includes M'lle Paris, as the premiere danseuee, ljaura Clement, a singer of ability as Belim; Douglaa Flint as Bluebeard, and John U. Gilbert es O'Mahdi. Gilbert is a droll fellow, and gets a good deal of fun out of his part. The spectacle and music nave proved im mensely popular, xne opening performance is to morrow night. A.

Pair of Jacks last evening raised a laugh every few minutes from the beginning to the end of the performance, Messrs. Kuowles and Booker are a team of fun makers and the company otherwise in cludes a host ot good comedians and singers. The musical features were numerous and quite to the taste of the au dience. Urand Optra II ones. On Thursday (to morrow) evening "Honest HearU and Wiping Hands' will be presented, in which will appear Duncan is.

Harrison, playwugbt and actor, and the word's champion John L. Sullivan. This is the first appearance here of the re doubtable John L. as an actor. In the fifth act.

there is an opportunity given for Sullivan to display his fistic skill, in which be is without a peer, lhe play otherwise possesses considerable dramatic interest. A Coming WettdlMfE. One of tbe prettiest brides of tbe season will be Miss L. Louise Grim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

J. K. Grim, of Reading, who will be married to George A. Laubach, a prominent merchant of Eaetoo, on Thurs day, the 26th inst. The ceremony wilt be performed in the second Reformed church, Reading, by Rev.

Dr. McCaaley, assisted by Rev. Rufus W. Miller. Dr.

Green, of as ton, will be best man, and Miss Mamie Laubach, sister of the bridegroom, will be maid of honor. There will be no brides maids, and the guests, who will be admitted to the church by card, will be intimate friends. After the ceremony there will be an informal reception to intimate friends at tbe residence of the bride's parents. The couple will reside in Easton after a wedding tour. A.uentown item.

Arntl the Pooch Yellows BUI. Cyrus T. Fox, chairman of the Com mittee on Legislation of the State Horti cultural Association, appeared before the (Jommittee on Agriculture ot tne ot Representatives at Harrisburg yesterday morning, and made an argument in behalf of the bill recently introduced in the Legislature by Representative S. Wherry, of Cumberland county, to "pre vent the spreading of the disease in peach trees known as the yellows." The committee agreed to report the bill favorably. There are twenty five members of the committee, all of whom were present.

This count is represented by Cyrenius W. Kutz, of Bower's Station. Hill Beaten Br Glvens. George Givens, of Easton, and Jacob Hill, of this city, shot, yesterday afternoon, a live pigeon match at Pharo's Spring Valley hotel. The match was at thirty birds each, Horllngham rules, for $100, and resulted in favor of the Easton man.

Hill was shut out in the twenty first round. Following is the score Given. 1 11111010110110010 llllllOlllO 1 22 11 .0 11011O111010111O1 10111011011 020 Givens used his second barrel ten times and Hill 14. SwsjBeatlosi 'That Heading Sfaall Step Vorwaid. There are surface indications that Read ing will be represented in tbe state rtase Ball League next summer, but there is nothing indicative of such a probability bere.

The Harrisburg correspondent ot some outside papers hopes that Reading, Williamsport and Wilkes Barre will "get a move oa" in the formation of a State League. The next meeting of tbe repre sentatives of clubs interested in the State League will be held in this city. Notes Prom trte Conrt Ho nee. D. H.

Wingerd, arbitrator in the case of Edwin DeLong vs. John Henning, filed an award for the plaintiff for f.i47.bd. Qeo. J. Gross, was appointed com missioner in the divorce proceedings of Christiana Boyer vs.

W. Henry Boyer. Judge Ermentrout ordered J.ate Mounts handed over to the custody of her father, it having beep shown that tbe mother was not properly caring for her. Aliens Bxclndtd From Benefits. Hakrisbcru, Feb.

10. In the House to day the bill taxing coal lands to create a food for tbe relief of persons in ured maimed or killed in the employ of odividuals. firms and corporations engaged in mining coal, was amended on third reading so as to limit the benefits of the act to citizens of the United States. lewdlal lscendlarUm. St.

Louis, Feb. 10. Fire was discov ered late last night in the restaurant of Mrs. Lizzie McWilliam, No. 910 Market street.

It was extingoisned before doing much damage. An examination of the premises revealed that the furniture and walls were saturated with eoal oil. Mrs, McWilham and Fanny Smith were arrested aud locked up. Many lives would probably have been lost had the plan succeeded, as the building contains fifty inmates, several of whom are sick in bed. A Hlgh Prlosrt CTolt.

Lexington. Feb. 10. A nine months old colt was sod yesterdav bv W. C.

France Son, of this county, to Bowen Hacsr, ot Adrian, tor $5,000. The youngster's claim to this value is that his sire is Red Wilkes, dam Constance, by JMiersiie wiiKes: second dam nancora, by Mambrino Pate hen. lafe tm Mtoprx To thousands of daodIo who have the tetnt nf scrofula In their blood. The agonies cue by the dreadful running sores and other manifestations of this disease are beyond description. There is no other remedy equal to Mood's Sar sftparillft for scrofula, salt rheum and every foi of blood disease.

It Is reasonably sure to benefit all iyho It a fair trial. Bo sure to get Hood's. THE POLICE PATROL. Trie By items WUI Be Bfirectod asd Reacts; wr vpesmssoBs mm opvcmea. Editor Times: I notice in this morn.

ing's Times an article in which it is stated that the Gamewell Fire Alarm Tele graph Company was not aware that it had been award a tne contract tor the con traction of a police patrol telegraph system in Heading, lo correct any mis apprehension on the part of your readers I desire to state that a representative of the Game wet 1 company wpb present at the (Council meeting at wnicn tne contract was awarded and a tew davs later (No1 11th), the contract was prepared in duplicate by the City Clerk and sent to us for execution, a copy ot which has been in our possession ever since. The contract stipulates that the system shall be completed by April loth. I came here to make final arrangements as to the liner, setting of the stations, etc. We will undoubtedly complete the system beiore tbe expiration ot tbe time stipulated. Yonr reporter has been misin formed on the subject.

J. D. Clarke, Agent, Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Co. Feb. 10th.

HOME AND ITS DUTIES. Ask Kntortnlnlnsr Lcetsrt 1st the Secowd Reformed Ujr Ke v. A. It. tlkolonsow.

Bev. A. B. Bartholomew, of Pottsville. last evening delivered an entertaining lec ture in the second rtatormed church on Home and Its Duties." The lecture was given under the auspices of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip, and a good sized audience greeted the lecturer, who held the closest attention ot bis hearers throughout.

Home, said the lecturer, was tbe sweet est word in the English language. It was next to heaven, and a true home was heaven begun on earth. Home was an absolute necessity for man not only for man, but every living thing seeks some permanent place of habitation. Home was bo plainly an institution of God that the man must be inhuman who denied it stands at the end of the day's labor, and is the place where tbe weary one goes for rest. I he nrst etep taken toward getting a home was at the marriage altar.

Here Kev. spoke at some length on courtship and marriage, and then spoke of tha duties of the husband, the wife, the duties of the parents and chil dren. The first duty of the husband to the fe was love it was her only wages. Not only should she be shown hia love, but Bhe should be told by the husband that be loves her it would be a constant well spring of joy to her. The golden wedding should be more happy than the first.

The speaker thought every husband should keep up a life insurance. Among tbe duties of the wife was to cbeer her husband, and make bis home the dearest place on earth to him. She should help him and enter into all his work with all her heart. He next spoke on the duties of parents to children uppermost among which were to educate them and give them proper spiritual training. He closed with a most eloquent word picture of a true home.

A NEW DEPARTURE, Tbe piamoforte Lectors Recital. Mr. E. A. Berg will present shortly to the music lovers of Reading, Mr.

Edward tiaxter Perry, the originator and most emi nent exponent of the analytic lecture, in connection with the piano recital. It is a unique entertainment and arouces the keenest interest and deepest attention. It is invaluable to the piano student and amateur, yet in no way interferes with those who interpret for themselves. T. his musi cian, with tbe soul of a poet, can with magic voice ana toucn open a sealed book to those who desire to read, but lack nnder tanding or opportunity.

Mr. Perry, by happy illustrations and suggestions, succeeds in overthrowing the barriers between mere physical Bound, and the mind and heart of the composer. To many this charming concert will be a complete revelation. Personal. Mother Mary, of St.

Gertrude Molloy, of Philadelphia, is in Reading, the guest of Mother Helena, of the House of the Good Shepherd, Fourth and Pine streets. Miss Kate Boyer, of this city, is visiting the family of D. K. Musser, Lebanon. Rev.

J. Fry, D. pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, will lecture in the Church of the Transfiguration, Pot tat own, on Tuesday evening, the 17th inst. The subject will be A Month on the Nile." Mr. and Mrs.

Dr. H. L. Johnson, 35 South Sixth etreet, aud Mr. and Mrs.

Dr. D. G. Long, 104 South Sixth street, who have been aojonrningor the past three weeks in Florida, returned home last night Dr. R.

B. Scholze, of this city, will leave for Harrisbnrg at 7.10 this morning. oiled for Larceny. Two colored men, one named Chllds and the other Jones, were arrested and sent to jail by Alderman Kramer, charged with stealing a pocket book containing $6, belonging to Nathan Moyer. The theft was committed at the Farmers' market house, on Penn ttreet, where Mr.

Moyer has a stand, the having been snatched from his To Arfnat ttsrsbtrsh eV Son's Lonss, The representatives of the different insurance companies having insurance on the bolt and nnt works of J. H. Sternbergh Son, destroyed by fire on Friday night last, arrived in Reading yesterday to ad" juet the losses. They will be engaged for a day or two. Arrested Once more.

Charles Troxell was arrested for tha third time on Alderman Schrader's war rant on a uharge of surety of the peace. The complainant is Mary Troxell, the wife of the accused party. Her allegation is that he threatened to kill her. Rail roads InjrVdl. Witliam McCord, of Port Carbon, a P.

R. railroader, was struck by the Walnut street bridge, early yesterday morning, and seriously injured. The Readiug Hose ambulance removed the injured man to the Reading Hospital, Store miaoel (any t. S. Items.

The embroidery are still about, but won't be long mybe a few days. Some left in remnants and short lengths, of the Roman's stock and many remnants from our own. They're at 2c to a yard and in good assortment of styles and quality. About 100 pieces of 32 incii and 27 inch white Swiss flounoings these are at bargain too. We bought tbera with the embroideries some time ago below value on the old basis.

But for this advantage you'd easily have to pay S74c for what we're giving at a quarter. As good as we're giving at 374o would cost you 50c and those at 60c would coat yon 75c and l. These are the only prices these 100 pieces divided ino th ee prices, 25o, S7ie and 60a. They're part of the bargain lot of embroideries we've been giving for some time. As good bargains will not be again It's a rare ohance DlVBS, POM SHOT A STXWABZ.

VOLUME 67. NO. 112. I.J5AD LNG, WEDNESDAY FEBEUARY 11, 1891. TEN" CENTS A WEEK.

WRECKED AND BURNED. A PASSENGER TRAIN PLUNGES OVER A HIGH EMBANKMENT. TTba Can Take fire All Are BaraM ('dacter, Braktmaa and FIAma PMNH(rt lJaired Sever! Prbbl7 Ko tatfly Hmrl. Mason Citt, Iowa Feb. 10.

The regular north bound passenger train on the Burlington, Cedar Rapid and Northern was derailed a short distance from Randali a yesterday afternoon. The entire train of three cats, except the engine, rolled down a six foot embankment. The train wbb heated by steam, but the postal clerk had a hot fire in the mail car. This set fire to the car. The fire spread rapidly, and before help came all were entirely destroyed.

There were about 250 passengers on the train, all being badly shaken up. A number were si'usly injured, but none killed. The man wJf pletely destroyed. A aothtr Accon! of tle ccld Mitxaed, Iowa, Feb. 10.

One worst accidents that has ever occa the Decoran division of tbe Borlineton, Cedar Rapids and Northern railroad is the one of last An unusual number of passengers were ou board and the train was about midway between here and Ran' dnlia when the accident occurred. The train was decendine an incline and was running at a high rate of speed, when a rail broke and the whole train was thrown do irn an enbankm eat of 1 4 feet into a sand pit, after bein? dragged along the steep incline for fifty yards before breaking away from the engine, which remained on the track. Fire at once started in the mail car. Mail clerk Wilson soon made his escape through a window, but express messenger Smith was stunned and was rescued wito difficulty after the car was nearly enveloped in flames. Tbe injured in the pas.

Monger conches made their escape or were ttakn cut before the names reacnea ana consumed them. The citizens of Randalia and Mavnard came to the assistance of the injured, who were put into sleighs and cotters and tasea to ib nearest shelter. Conductor Smith tiud brakernan Williams were badly irjured, tnd fifteen of the passengers, five very eeriouely. The list of wounded is as to! Probably fatally W. T.

Hanlon, Wa dona, lows, hurt in the back L. Price, Cedar Kapms, internally airs. o. a Mavnard. internally.

Lees seriotisly wounded Conductor Smith, Brakeman F. M. Williams, Express MePM.nger W. E. Smith, Postal Clerk J.

H. Wilson, S. C. Goodnow, Mavnard, 0r West Union. J.

C. Christ, Elgin. H. G. Spaulding, Waterloo, J.

H. Simpson, lirownsdaie. Ello Frisby, Acamosa, Mrs. Carrie Gould, Mavoard, Mrs. fl.

li. Giffin, Wes I'nion, F. D. Merrit, West Union, Clarence Powell. Deeorao, Mrs.

G. A. Miller, Elgin, John Homquist, Cedar Rapids. ALL FOR EIGHT HOURS Niltonul CattTtnlloti of the United Bflna WorWn of America. CoLDMBUflj Qbif, Feb.

10. The first annual Convenion of thai United Mine Workers of America was opened in this city this morning with fully 300 delegatos oresent, representing fifteen States of tbe Union, the special object of which is to make definite arrangements for the inauguration of the eight hour day on My 1 1891. The inaueuration of this movement has been delegated to this Order by tbe other labor organizations. President John B. Rae appointed Committees oa Credentials and Roles.

Committees were also sent for President Samuel Gora pers, of the American Federation of Labor; Treasurer Hayes, of the Knights of Labor. General Assembly; A. W. Wright, member of the General Kxecutive Board ICnigh's Labor; and Hugh Cavanaugb, Genera! Worthy Foreman of the Knights of Labor All bat Secretary Hayes were found, acd they were enthusiastically greeted on their entrance to the hall. When President Rae introduced President Gompers, a significant incident occurred.

Taking Mr. Gompers and Mr. Wright by the hands, he said that this illustrated the gocd feeling existing between the three great labor organizations. Uproarions applause followed this aucouncecrent. The speeches by the visitors vera on the subject of the eight tour movement, showing the sympathy of tbe organizations they represented with the eight hour movement and pledging their support.

Tbe sentiment of all seemed lo be that everything was in good shape for a morster strike on May 1 next for ight hours, if the operators do not accede the demand. AFTER THE PENSION SHARKS. Amlitat Secretary Bnnr Going Kor the JDftafeoncst Claim Attorney. Washington, Feb. 10.

Secretary Bossy has written a second letter to the Commissioner of Pensions, again calling attention to the questionable methods employed by a class of pension attorneys to procure business for themselves. Refer ence is made to a particular case, in which the pensioner receives the highest pension obtainable under the law, and yet he is promised an increase and is deceived into filing another application. "Jt is the judgment of the Department," eays the Assistant Secretary, that these disreputable and illegitimate methods should not he permitted amorg attorneys who are admitted to practice before it." It being evident that these attorneys take advantage of and are gnided by the pub Sished lists of the names of persons who Are allowed pensions. The Assistant Secretary suggests that hereafter the post office add res of pensioners be not given to the and thai clerks in the Pension Bureau be prohibited from disclosing to any one the name or address of any pensioner or applicant for pension. A LICENSE INNOVATION A 111 1 to ataliiatK KxcIm Board for FblUdelphU.

Harrisburg, Feb. 10. Representative Franklin, of Philadelphia, is going to have a shy at high license. has a bill, af fecting first class cities ob1v which provides that the Director of Public Safety, the President of the Board of and one person to be selected by the CoCt shall act as an Excise Board and grant licenses, subject to approval by tbe Conrt. There Bball not in any district be more than one licensed saloon for 300 people or under, or less than one for 3,000 people.

It is intimated that under this law Philadelphia would have over 3,000 licenses. A Lady A.vttc Takes ISorphlae. New York, Feb. 10. Madame Augusta Berg, a Swedish artist, forty years of age.

and living at the Metropolitan Hotel, died last night from the effects of morphine, supposed to have been taken with suicidal intent. She It ft two letters, one to the Swedish Consul, directing him to send her effects to her daughter, and tbe other directed to some naval officer. Madame Berg had been living at the hotel for some time past. No cause was assigned for the Act, GENERAL SHERMAN ILL. i RviwtrtMl mm SnnfrlSI With Err atMp lae Two la A.CtnHe New York, Feb.

10. The condition of General Sherman to day is so mncn im proved that his physicians nave pro nounced him out of danger. Yesterday the General's condition was considered critical. The doctors now say that it will be at least one month before the patient can leave the house. General Sherman is nflTriTiy from orvsiDelas.

New York, Feb. 10. A large notice was posted on the door at General Sherman's house to night, at No. 73 West 71st street, to the effect that the door bell must not be rung. An attenaani was Kept at the door to answer immediately the knock of amt nailer, reporter or friend, who might call to inquire of the condition of tne uenerai.

Aicer great, uiujuukv was learned that Drs. Janeway and Alex ander were in the house and would stay all night. Notwithstanding all this the attendant at the door said the General was a little better than he was tbe day before. and that ervsioelas had not set tn. Later General Sherman's daughter was seen and asked about the facts relative to the General's condition.

She said "His condition to nigBt is very but not boneless. The doctors do not look for any chance until to morrow evening, at the earliest. Erysipelas has set in and father is suffering a great deal ox pain. A NOTABLE CAREER ENDED Jeaf It of Jmmea fieri path, the Famom Author. Journalist Lactnnr.

New York. Feb. 10. James Redpath, the famous Irish Nationalist, journalist and lecturer, and tbe vice president of tbe Anti Poverty Society, who was run down by a Fourth Avenne horse car opposite post office one day last week, died at v.vo a. m.

to day at St. Luke's Hospital from the effects of his injuries. Mrs. Redpath and her daughter, Mrs. Sanner, were at his bedside when he died, and had been with him ever since yester day morning.

Dr. Robert Aboe, tbe visit ing surgeon of St. Luke's, was also pres ent, liver since Mr. ilea path was removed from the Chambers Street Hospital to St. Luke's last Saturday his condition has been extremely critical.

Tbe wheel of the car passed over the left arm as it was bent inward, bruising and lacerating all the smaller bones and crushing tbe muscles, which resulted in paralysis of the arm and almost the entire left side of the body. The accident also caused a terrible tax on the nervous sys tern, and the physicians at St. Luke's could at no time pronounce him out of danger. Yesterday his condition for the first time seemed to improve, and last night the bulletins were encouraging. Dr.

Abbe thought that bis arm as well as his life might be saved w'th care. Early tlm morning, however, he began to sink rapidly, and the nervons energy which had kept him up daring the days of his terrible suffering began to fail. During his last moments he was apparently free from pain, and his death was calm and peaceful. The accident which caused the death of Mr. Redpath occurred last Friday afternoon.

He was crossing Park Row to the Post Office, near the corner of Beefcrnan street, when he found himself directly in front of a Madison avenus car and bis way blocked by a truck. He called npon the driver to stop, but the horses were npon htm, and hp was knocked down and thrown under the car, which fragged him for some distance before it was brought to standstill. $fr. Redpath was carried into a drug store by some bystanders and an ambulance from Chambers Street Hospital was summoned. He seemed to be very badly hurt and was bleeding from an ugly looking cut on the left side of bis fape.

He did cot, however, Iobc consciousness. LEBANON FARMERS' INSTITUTE. Interesting BitrelMi YeatercSajr In tbe Court tiouM. Utrki iUprtMMtcd. Special tp the Times.

Lkbanom, Fa, Jfeb 10. A farmers' Institute, under the auspioes of the State Board of Agriculture, commenced in the Conrt House this afternoon. It was called to order by Henry C. Saavely, President of the State armer Alliance, who nomi oatpd Mr. Kurtz, of Reistville, for chairman, and the latter was elected.

An address of welcome was delivered by Prof. Cyrus Boyer, of this city, to which D. P. Forney, of York county, responded. A paper on "Poultry on the Farm," by D.

Berry, of Lebanon, elicited an interesting discussion, during which Prof, S. Heiges, of York, made me valuable points in regard to the pre fit in raising poultry. He recommended the Langshans as one of the most desirable breeds. Dr. Grumbme, of Mt.

Zton, read an excellent paper on "Roade, and Road Making," which was discussed by Tbomaa J. Edge, Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture Calvin Cooper, of Lancaster county; Hon. John W. Kilhnger and J. Redsecker, of this city; Dr.

S. P. tleil man, of Hejlmandale and Hon. George D. Stitz jl, of Reading.

The last mentioned related how William L. Graul, of Temple, had been Supervisor of Muhlenberg township. without bis consent, bat when be improved the roads, giving the citizens the best highways that they ever enjoyed, he was de feated for re election. After a year, however, the people of the township saw their mistake, and elected him again, and the township will ere long have the best roads in the county Henry M. Jfingle, ot Marietta, followed with a valuable paper on "Nut Cultere," which was discussed by a number of thope present.

To night there were lectures by Calvin Cooper, of Bird in Hand, on "The Bright Side of Farming," and George W. Hayes, of Lebanon, on "Agricultural Echoes from the Old World." Among those in attendance is Cyrus JV Fox, Secretary of the Berks County Agrical $aral Society who is on the programme for an address to morrow. DESPERATE DOCKERS. A Lmrga Force er Police Protecting tit Sioa fJolon Bleu, London Feb. 10.

The situation in and about the Albert docks, owing to the strike of dock laborers, is becoming critical. Open acts of violence are only prevented by tbs presence about the docks of a large force of notice. Work upon ths cargoes of tbe team ships Sorrento ana ijyaian Monarch has been completely oropgnt to a standstill by the efforts of the anion dock laborers and stevedores, who are charged with having broken their agreements with the companies. Cardiff, Feb. 10 The strike of dock laborers at this port becomes more bitter every day.

Free labor is plentiful. Tbe Cur'i Baab to Lokdov, Feb. 10. The Daily Telegraph to day expresses the opinion that tbe action of the Czar in returning tha Guildhall memorial in favor of the Russian Jews is the most severe rebnfi that a Lord Myor of London ever received. The Telegraph adds that the painful effect of its return will be forcibly reflected upon Englishmen.

HASTINGS' ACCOUNTS A SENSATIONAL REPORT CONCERN 1NG THEIR CORRECTNESS ES Alleged Btftortmflre Developed Tbe Story etaeral Kimala.jra HkM m. THoromaiBilr 8(UrCtsrr Kxplsestlse mi tmm DeflelC. Harribburg, Feb. 10. Adjutant General McClelland, when asked this afternoon concerning the truth of the report published in a New York afternoon paper, that there is a deficit of 90.000 in the de partment of which he is now the head, said there is no dencit that tie knows ot and that he does not believe there is any.

Harrisburg, Feb. 10. Regarding the report that there is a large deficiency in tbe Adjutant trenerai department trom the last administration. Adjutant General McClelland said to nUht "This office is in no manner responsible for reports as to a deficit. As to any unpaid bills, the amount of them cannrt be determined, as they are not all in and will not be until the end of current year, April 40rtu lhere is nothing which in any way reflects npon Gen.

Hastings, and the talk 1 hear is very annoying to me in view of the courtesies shown me by General Hastings before and since I took charge of the office." General Hastings arrived from Bellefonte this evening, and at once went to the Adjutant General's office. He will make a statement later. Tha DefletMsejr Explained. Harrisburo, Feb. 10.

After a confer ence with Governor Pattison and Adiu tan General McClelland, to night, General Hastings, late Adjutant General, made a clear statement of the finances of the Adjutant General's department, and com pletely vindicated mm self ot any suspicion of any maladministration of the affairs of the department. In fact he showed by in disputable proof that his administration had been efficient and business like. When General Hastings took charge of the ofiice he found a deficiency of $30. 433 49 as a legacy from bia predecesjors. This deficiency has been accumulating from one administration to another, not by reason of any loose methods or extravagant expenditures, but because tne appropria tions tor the Rational fcruard were not eut ficient for Hs maintenance.

General H8'ing8 was net disposed to accept this learacy, but, like his predecessors, he did so, and carried it along during his term. Meanwhile be paid is own debts from his appropriation, in cluding some extraordinary expenses, and reduced the floating debt $7,159 81, leaving tbe deficiency on his retirement $43, 273.68 These facts were laid before Governor Pattison, and it was decided to night to ask tbe Legislature to grant an appropria tion to cover the amount of tbe deficiency, so that General McClelland can begin his administration with a clean sheet. General Hastings will nrze the pas sage ot this bill. Ibe heavy expense ot his term, lnclu iing the erection of a rifle range at a eost of about $10,000, two division encampments, supplying the entire National Guard with new guns and new canvas, making a total extraordinary expenditure of about $145,000. WM CtoMoral Heating; Philadelphia, February 10.

The Times to morrow will publish a statement of ex Adjutant General Hastings, who was in town to day, regarding the alleged shortage in the Adjutant General's omoe, in which he says: there is no shortage; on tne contrary. I leave a balance to my successor. There is nothing to conceal regarding my management of the Adjutant General's office daring the last four years. When I wept into office there was a deficit, or outstanding unpaid bills, amounting to about $36,000, left over by the late Adjutant General Guthrie. These bills are honest and correct.

General Guthrie had been most prudent and economical in his administration of the office, but the ap nroDrialions were not sufficient to meet the expenses of the National Guard. Qf course 1 paid these bills out or my year appro priation. "When the new military code became a law, on the 13th of March, 1887, the annual appropriation was increased to $300,000. but the additional expenses created by this law made it still more difficult to Keep np within the limits of the appropriation. Dur ing my four year term of office two divis ional encampments were neia, the nrstin 1887 and the last in 1S90.

The divisional encampments cost from 30 to 60 per cent. more than brigade and regimental camps, by reason of the increased length of rail road travel and other expenses. In addition to these two divisional encampments the division was assembled at four other additional times, first at the inauguration of Governor Beaver next at the inauguration of President Harrison for the third time during tbe Constitutional Centennial celebration, and lastly the Centennial celebration of Washington's Inauguration, in New York city. Each of tbeee parades entailed a large additional debt and added greatly to the already high reputation enjoyed by the National Guards. During no previous term ot an Adjutant General of the State of Pennsylvania bad tbe division assembled more than twice, and usually but once.

In addition to this had other extraordinary expenses to meet. The State rifle range at Mt. Gretna cost over $10,000, and 1 boaffht over S13.UUU worth ot add: tionat canvas for the use of the National Guard in camp. The old caiibre guns with which the division was armed when 1 entered office were comparatively worthless. I purchased in their place the Springfield new breepb loading rifled muskets, the same as ae used by the reguUr army, at an additional eost of Adding together all these extraordinary but necessary expenses, and the cost of assembling the division at the four different times in addition to tbe two division encampments, wonld amount to almost one vear's appro priation.

I now desire to state that after having paid all these additional expenses of tbe GuawJj as well as the current ex penses or toe vear, pos oniy paia ine deficit left by Gen. Gnthrie, but I had to my cied't after tbe payment of all bills to turn over to my friend Gen. McClelland to start in busineBfrwjth the following 1 had purchased and left at tbe State arsenal about $13,00.0 worth of kersey and flannel, for which I paid cash, and which is as good as cash to my successor, because if he did not have it he would be compelled to buy it and issue it to the troops. I also left a balance of about $5,600 cash in the These two items amount to. about $16,000, and against it there are some unpaid accounts held oyer for one cause or another, amounting to between $10,000 and $11,000.

The accounts in my office were as carefully kept as those of any banking Institution in the State. They are open for the inspection of all who may desire. I feel a justi gable pride in the management of the office during tae last four years in the splendid condition in which J. leave the National Guard, and in the high reputation wkrich it achieved and now holds." A FEW LOCAL EVENTS A TRAINED NURSE FAVORS ABOLISH ING THE MILK GONG. mldl tm tbe City Trousnr A Wo JKlMtMjr Frem Ham sff Architect Ftna Ws'k Ottoer IntM eotlnsl Items.

The following letter, relative to the recommendation of the Board of Health that Councils take steps to abate the milk gong nuisance, was received by the Times yesterday Editob Times. In vonr inane of to dav I read the report of the Board of Health, i ttu wun mucD pleasure saw mat tne mils gong nuisance had been brought to the at tention ot (Joancils, and trust before long measures will be taken to have the nuisance abated. if or the past three weeks mv natient has been unable to sleep at night, and just at dawn has fallen into a slumber, from which she has been awakened and could not sleep again the entire dav. I can positively eay that if ebe had not been so disturbed, her recovery would not have oeen nearly so prolonged. may say that not in anv other citv.

either in Europe or the United States, that I have visited has anything of the kind exiBted. Trusting you will find space in your vamaoie paper tor this letter. I am. uure xruij, XKAIBED i UHSB. 1 loan ess Still Bslag Pnid.

City Clerk Fetter yesterdav paid over to City Treasurer Obold $1,422.89, representing the amount received as city licenses auring me pass six weexa. loose delin quents who were notified have prettv zen erauy complied witn uity solicitor Hourkes letter that suits would be brought for the collection ot the license. The few suits that were entered, in which the parties were compelled to pay nearly double the amount of the license in costs, also had a wholesome effect upon those who had refused to pay sirs. Mil lord Wanders Vram Heme. About 7 o'clock yesterday morning Susan Millard, wife of James W.

Millard, whose mind is somewhat affected, wandered away from home. Diligent search was made for bar in the immediate vicinity bv members or the lamiiy and intimate mends, but to no avail. Her husband then called upon Chief Whitman and furnished him with the following description, which was read to the members of the police force last even ing Susan Millard i about 35 years of age leet 4 inches in height black eyes and very siimly built; bad on brown wrapper, green and black plaid shawl, and black numbia. Up to a late hour last night the woman had not been located by me ponce. Banqsit ot Blrdstoro.

Last evening the ladies belonging to the Rebecca degree of Neversink lodge. I. O. of O. tendered a banquet to the Odd fellows ot that horougn.

A number of visitors from Reading were present. Architect Fink's Work. W. A. Fink, one of Reading's architects.

has completed the plans and specifications tor a large business block to be built at Middleborongh, Kentucky. The building will have a front ot 85 feet, and will be fitted up with all the latest sanitary improve ments, connecting with the sewer system ot the city. Mr. rink has just finished the erection of a large eight room school house at Tre mont, Scbuylkitl county, which was constructed under his supervision. The build in fr, which was constructed in accordance with Mr.

Fink's plans, has been supplied with all the modern heating and ventilating appliances. Most of the material for the construction of the building was furnished by Reaiing business men. Wondered Prom trie A lmslionse. Sallie A. Paffenberger, of Jefferson township, an inmate of the county alms bouse, whrse mind is Bomewhat deranged, yesterday wandered from that institution.

She was last night found wandering along the tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad just below their station by Officer Heck. man, who took her to the station house. She will be returned to the almshouse this morning. Local Oeatb Record Mrs. Ann Morris, widow of John L.

Morris, died at her home, 729 North Second street, aged 76 years. She was a member of the First Baptist church, and leaves several grown children. Alexander Jack stead died at hia home, 235 South Tenth street, aged 68 years. He was for mauy years employed in the P. R.

car shops. He was a member of SaWn Evangelical church, of Goethe Lodge, D. O. the Red Men and Odd Fellows. A widow and two children survive.

Two Recent Woddlnfrs. George A. Fichthorn, a hatter employed at Alexander's factory, In West Reading, and Miss Ella Bosold, 322 Mulberry street, were married at Sinking Spring by Rev. Hoffman. A reception will be tendered the happy couple on Friday evening at the residence of the brides parents.

Amos D. Whitman, 402 Bingaman street, and Miss Mamie Haws, 953 Cotton street, were married at tbe residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Addison Kutz. Special Sale or Sprints; Dry Goods C. K.

Whither A Son. The goods are here, the time is now. Those who came yesterday in response to our special invitation did not mist it. This display is an unusually complete one. Our theme to day is Colored Dress Goods Why should you buy so early? Never, as the weeks wear on, will yon find the assortment more complete.

Sprinklings ot new stutls may come and go, but the army is here. Spring; naturally a short seatoo, will not wait. Easter unusually early. It behnoves you to be astir. Plaids galore.

Such a sea of Plaida acd such combinations of New Colors. Words fail to adequately describe the many new designs and pretty conceits in Plaids, from the neatest to the plaids. You'd almost think a yard square, so large fhey look. Come, look and wonder, a you well may. Where will it end? Our display of Plaida above the Dress Goods department but faintly tWls the story.

Plaids at 8i, 10, 12i, 25, 874, 50, 75, 874, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 and $2.25. Plain Cloths at 25, 874, 50, 624, 75, $1 00 and $1.25. Plain Cashmeres and Henriettas, 12j, 25, 29, 874, 50, 75, $1.00 and $1.19. Plain Serges, 25, 50, 75 and $1.00. New Spring Coatings, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.25 Oar line of Plain Goods, from the lowest to tbe highest, are fully sprinkled throughout, with all the latest Tans, Modes, rearl Gray, Btoel Grays, and other shades now in such great demand, Ws repeat these words of yesterday "Only new and carefully selected stock will bo offered." Not withstand Ing advance of tariff duties and consequent higher costs, we are ready with prices as low if not lower than over." Never were there more or batter reasons for buying now.

Call and see. Visitors and buyers alike are welcome. New announcements to murrow. C. K.

Whitnsr Son. vat Weatner Ve dsy. Washikotow, Feb. 10 9 p. for 24 hours.

JSastcm Pennsylvania Pair weather; northerly winds, becoming variable tliglOly cooler. Pbtlodolplkte nnd lUsdlsg ReltetT Ansstslo tlon. Philadelphia, Feb. 10. The statement of the Philadelphia and Reading Relief Association for tha month nf nary, 1891, shows payments aggregating $15,1 58.

20. On account of eat on account of accident disable ments. $6,457.00: miVW diafthlmAntD $4,320.60. The total number of cases waa 717; deaths. 11.

of which 3 were fmm Ac cident and 8 from natural causes. TDmr 9 A. at Roland's. Diagrams open for "The World Against vjwfn noote, nuay ana ana 35c. Reserved seats 50o.

A. Distressing Casualty MaHAWOV Pl.iVB fJa FT ok. 1ft 1U1S mnrnincp vvhilo n. nnmKu a HUU1Vba. were viewing the ruins of the school house at ew joaton wnicn nad been burned dur itv hn mlrvK .1.: 11 vuiuiuej leu, and Strikin (r Mnorinn Rnvla a 1 a og, i yearn, almost instantly killed her.

Fillis Cragg agea iu years, was perhaps fatally injured, and John Young seriously injured. sj. 0ruasr, ouin maxer ana Men's 11 Vol wwwqaanera lor all kinds of Shirts. Special gatflgttt muma, 3 STRAW! STRAW! BALED, Wheat, Bye and Oala, Long Rye Straw 25 and 30c bundle. Chair Bag.

ailed and delivered for SI, at KISSING JS i BKINKK'8, am AND CHERRY 8TS. THE LARGEST THE HMD. Come once and von will onmn tr have teeth to be extracted oomo to the Albany Dental Association and Lnbn b. tlon called vitalized air. Old oryouiifp can take It.

If we tear the nam or break: off the teeth no char ire will bo made. We have given the air for 13 years and never have bad any bad results Bring the children aud let them take the air and they will nevr fnar th Ha.i.1 nv. These are faets. Come and be convinced that i ouiioi one advertisements which Is true. Remember the place.

KM i PENN STRKET, Reading, Ia. COAL Iiarge Pea Coal. T. LA17DI8, 229 Washington Hi G. LAKDI9, Sixth and Ohaatr and mhtb and Ol.y streets: Taleoh n.

ermneetlon. WIGHT SKKIJ STOKE, 843 PENN below Ninth. crop Karoen seea ny tne bushel. Deck, pound, ounce or paper. Special prices to largo buyers.

Bxtra early peas and marrafat, tea 50c a dozen. Only the beet canary seed In bulk! Best hemp seed for pigeons, six pounds for 25o. HOW TO MA.KJE3 MONEY. $ro0 a month makes $500 within 7 years. uMiiiiu iiikkw 9xuuu wunin years, WO will bring 8100 wllliln 7 years, and HI ln luumiia.

.11 IJ II Ml II back on 60 days notice. C. A. Z. GRIE9EMEK, Alderman, 32 South Fourth street.

SALE. The old established Excelsior Steam Iiaundry. COB. 6TH AND FRANKLIN STS. For particulars Inquire of CHAS.

E. WITMAN, Proprietor. JO YOU LIKE A CUP OF DELICIOUS COFFEE? Call and see us and buy some of rsiena, 32 ana hoc. THE GREAT ATLANTIC TEA 619 Perm Street. MMENSE LINE OF BLANK BOOKS AND Commercial Stationers' For any business, at WALTER.

G. ROLAND'S. BOOKS AND FINK BTATIONBB'r 625 PENN 8TREET. Clearing Out Sale, Great reduction In prioes. Palms and deco rative pi ante suitable for Xmas presents.

Baskets, bouquets and cut flowers at bottom prices J. B. MOORE'S GRKKNTTOTJ8E9, Corner Douglass and North Second streets. A. S.

EAST'S ORE AT HOIJDAY DEPOT, 906 PENN STREET. For Watches. Rlnnk, wuv and ail other kind of stone and plain Rings. Remember the Original B.a Watch Blicn. 908 Finn street.

NO. 40 WATCH CLUB IIOW OPen for momhem. Tn r1U vrtn nan select any watch you want; it only costs Si a week. Rverv mAmtwoi la bufa ts a drawing takes place every Saturday at JFteyerle's Jewelry Stortit jopmm RTRKRT. YOUR LAST CHANCE FOB OUR I educed prices.

Men' Calf abom. 11 wnmrnn Ann IrlH 1 and A1.50: Mioses shoe. QUo SI A1 hll. dren's, 40o. 50c, 65c and 75c; women's wool lined slippers, 43o pair up; hand made hob rubbers and boots of all kind cheaper than anv In the olty.

A. J. GEIGER, 339 and 341 South Sixth street. VAL.ENTINES. YEAGER'S, NO.

433" PENN 8TREET. WAIT. In a few days will be through talcing stock account, then WATCH FOR BARGAINS. O. A.

SOHLECIITEK, 600 and 662 Penn Street. SEm IMD FLIPS. Two good, second hand pianos for sale at bargain. One of them but slightly used. Call at H.

W. HANGKN'8 47 South Steth Street..