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plan ot action, in view oi secretary uase'8 recommendation or a corn pre hen sive revision of currency and banking nnairs, a resolution was adopted inviting tne secretary to em boar nis views in bill. The committee was informed that the Secretary was now at work on a measure, and that it wonld be available for the committee in about a week. Mr. Hill, ot CnntiPt'timir. then nrenini tated a sharp debate by moving that the committee act at once by reporting to the House a bill embodying three of the financial features which had the Presi dent's approval.

These were embodied in a bill, heretofore offered by Mr. Bros, us, of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Hill now proposed that the first three sections he placed before the House immediately. Tne three sections provided: Hank cir culation up to the par value of bonds deposited; reduction of the tax on circula tion to one fourth of 1 per cent; the es tablishment ot small banks in rural communities. Mr.

Hill said the com xnittee would do well not to go through the tedious processes of considering and dividing on these three propositions, which appeared to meet with general acceptance and had received Executive ap proval. Mr. Johnson (Ind. earnestly opposed such hasty action, lie sntu there should be time to hear from the gentlemeu forming the Monetary commission, and to weigh all propositions. Precipitate action on such a vital subject would, he aaid, seriously prejudice it before the House and the conn try.

Mr. Mitchell (New York) also opposed sucn speedy action. The debate was proceeding with an! mation when at 12 o'clock the meeting went over, a vote on the Hill motiou not having been reached. TBK HOUSK MKSStON SBOKT. Mr.

W. A. Stone Reports Pennlon Ap propriation mil. Washington, Dec 8. The session of the Honse to day lasted only fifteen min utes.

Mr. W. A. Stone, Pennsyl vania, reported the Appropria tion bill, the first of the appropriation bills, and gave notice that be should call it up immediately alter the reading of the journal to morrow. The committees on Elections and the committee on Bank ing and Currency were given leave to sit during the sessions of the House.

Then at 1:2.15 the House adjourned. THK 1IOUSK 1U LK8. PropoMd Chanarea Which are Calculated to Facilitate ttuslneae. Washington, Dec. 8.

The committee on Roles of the Honse, of which Speaker Keed is chairman, will get together during the holidays to consider such change of the House rules as experience has shown to be desirable. It is not expected that these will touch any vital points, but will be rather in the nature of routine changes to facilitate the dispatch of business. Messrs. Walker and Jiarrett, both of have submitted plans for numerous chauges which will be considered. MOTHER M'KINLEY PASSING AWAY.

She Bmm Steadily Grown Weaker and the una Aenr. Cantov. Dec. 8. Mrs.

McKinley was resting quietly when the doctor called this morning, but was materially weaker than she was during the greater part or yesterday, fehe rested very well during tbe fore part of the night, but grew restless during the earlv hours of the morning and seemed to be failing rapidly, fehe has been unable to take anv nourishment since noon Monde v. fehe has shown no evidence of conscious ness nor recognition of those about her since tbe erecting she extended to Presi deut and Mrs. McKinley and those who carae with them yesterday. The President remained at the bedside of his mother nutil about 0 o'clock this morning, when he lay down for a short sleep. He was np and in the sick room again early in the forenoon, and is devoting nearly every moment to his mother.

No plans as to the length of his stay nave oeen made. The doctor's announcement on leaving the house this morning was that the patient was perceptibly weaker, but she might survive the dav. At 11.30 to day it was stated by Mr. Abner McKinley that there had been no decided change in the condition of his other, save that he thought she had grown weaker since the early morning hours. A $1,000,000 LIFE INSURANCE.

l4raBt Poller Kfr IiMiatMfl In the World xtRen uai uy utotg w. vsauerblit. Niw York, Dec. H. Kef ore sailing for Europe to day and encountering the perils of a globe trotter, Oeorge W.

Van derbilt took ont a insurance on his life in the Mutual Insurance company. It ia the largest policy ever insued by any company in the world. Tbe policy is in tbe straight life twenty year class, ana tLe annual pretuinui ii 15,000. Mr. Vanderbilt was in excellent health when he sailed, bnt be propones to look lor tigers woen be passes tlirongli India.

Flfltpont Motkno Kt Inga Hmn la Nrw Yokk, Dec 8. B. Pierpont and Walter Knrns, son ol his late partner, who recently died in London, arrived this afternoon on tbe Teutonic. from Liverpool. Tbe body of Mr.

Burns was also on board. Eleven sacks of mail from Bombay were removed from tbe Teutonic at Quar antine lor disinfection. Ladles Aastllaryof Ht. Joseph's Rospllnl The regnlsr monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Ht. Joseph's hospital wss held at tbe hospital yeMterday aiternoon at wnicn only routine business was transacted.

The following members paid their does: Mrs. Christie He i met for 1807; Mrs. Cieorpe Kuth, Mr. and Mrs. J.

L. Kepplier, feidney and John Kepplier, and James Nolan, for 1808. Senator Hanna Seriously HI WAflHiKtiTox, Dec. 8. Senator Hanna was obliged to take to his bed to dav.

A physician was called, who has prohib ited mm irom seeing anyone. Germany's Navnl Strengthen In a Assured. Bkrmn. Iec 8. All tbe Influential newspaper organs of Berlin to nfght con sider the passage of the naval bill by the I Keicnetag as assureu.

Ifnyler's pure, delicious Bonbons and Chocolates. Guaranteed fresh. Chas. A. Wo id rpothecary.

947 Penn Ht. Washington, Deo. 6. The situation sua a little better for the Hawaii treaty to day than it did yesterday, but is sun unsatisfactory to the annexation' ista. The friends of the treaty were Tory much worried yesterday, mere were numerous reports ot desertion of Kepub lican Senators lrom the cause, and not until the fact became apparent that these were being offset by sains for annexa tion among the Democrats was confidence restored to some degree.

This morning there seemed to be a bet ter feeling among the annexationists. and the fight is on stronger than ever. The mysterious force which has been working against the treaty found a re sponse in Wall Street late in the afternoon, by the jump in Sugar stocks, and this gave the tip to the friends of Hawaii. The Sugar Trust has been working hard here, and yesterday afternoon they thought the annexation forces had gone to pieces. Last night things began to change, and a decided rally is apparent in favor of the treaty.

The opponents acknowledge that while ther have gained a vote or two on the Republican side they have lost more on the Democratic. The announcement that Gorman and Pettus are with Morgan for annexation is strengthened by the announcement that Turpie is also inclined that way. The statement that Senator Hoar had de clared against the treaty is qualified to day by the announcement that the Mas each eelta Senator has not declared him self and will not until after the discus sion. i MIDNIGHT SCENE ON THE BOWERY, Tblef Chased from ttio Arlon Gardoni bat Captured. Shortly before midnight Officer Mc Ionongh was attracted by the cry of "robber" at Seventh and ieiin streets and a moment later saw a man running up seventh street at full speed pursued by another man.

He hurriedly went over and grabbed toe tirst man. when the pursuer, who gave bis name as George Newlin. a bar tender at the Anon Uarden, came up and told the oflijer that the man had gone tbrongh a man's pockets at the saloon. Tbe man was taken to the station house, where he gave bis name at Jesse Watson, and an examination showed that there was no money on his person. Newlin ill appear against Watson before tbe mayor this morning.

THOSE MINT DISMISSALS. Washington Authorities Think Saporln octant ivreti Actei too uastiiy. Wahh inoton, Dec 8. The Philadel phia Congressmen are endeavoring to have the dismissals from the Philadel phia mint postponed until after the holidays, or else to have the usual two weeks' leave with pay granted those who are dismissed. Tbe Secretary of the Treasury has promised to consider tbe matter, and it is believed that he will act favorably upon it.

There is a very strong feeling that Mr. Kreta was too hasty in adopting tbe sug gestions of Mr. Vanderlip with respect to tne reduction or force, xnis reeling is entertained in the Department as well as among the Philadelphia members. Arrests by Constable Wagner. Constable Warner yesterday afternoon arrested Frank Moyer on a warrant is sued by Alderman Fegely on tbe charge of surety ot tbe peace, as preferred by Emily Eisenhower.

Bail was entered for court. Constable Wagner yesterday also ar rested Oconee M. Jones on a warrant is sued by Alderman Fegely on be charge of desertion as preferred by his wile. Fanny S. Jones.

Bail was entered for bis appearance at court. The New York Bleyele Race. New York, Dec. 9. The midnisht score in the bicvele race is: Miller 1,219, Kice 1,151, O.

Kivierro 1.124, Schinneer 1.124. Moore 1.080, Waller 1,077. Pierce 1.057. Hale 1,051, Btephane 1,024. Golden J.

I lies hoterman W4t Ktntz wsj. uannon till. What a Competent Ctllle Says Mead It, Keadino, Dec 8, 1897. Mr. If.

Livhtw, Jteadiug, DrakSir: Before leaving this city I wish to sincerely thank yon lor the ttratt titil U'egwa Piano which you placed at onr disposal last mgnt in Katan Temple. Apart from wjr prrmnat mnti faction of the inMrn incut, 1 can assure you tnat Mine. Clementine De Vere fonnd its rWrWy and deep tone am ej qtiisite accompaniment to her rotce. Believe me with renewed thanks. Yours very sincerely, (Signed) R.

8a no. Musical Director Red path Concert Co. Orders taken now for Huyler's can dies for delivery before Christmas at Weida's, 047 Penn 8t. Ladies, no risk on "Greater Reading1 Christmas Cigars. Gentlemen all like them.

Xba Weather Washington. Dec. 8. 9 p. m.

Foremast for Thnrsdam for Eartrm Penn titftrania: Fair; atationarjf trmptratnre; easterly wind. FLASHES FROM THE WIRES. Chief Justice A. Ji. Conawav, of tbe Wyoming Supreme Court, died yester day.

Prospectors at Dog Creek, Alaska. claim that that district is richer Id gold than tbe Klondike. Actress Flo Irwin was badly shocked by an electric light wire on the stave of a Kansas City theatre. Frank H. Duly, of Chicago, is ac cused of proposing an elopement while standing besides his wife's outfin.

Becretaiy Alger says he considers the reprimand administered to Captain Loverlng worse tbao the losa ot an arm. The pool room operators of Cblcaaro have erected screens, behind which their employees hide when police raids occur. Ex Governor "Bloodv bridles" Waits ill move from Colorado into Iowa, where be will enlist in a colonisation scheme. 1'eter Msber and Peter Jackson have been matched for a tweuty round boxing contest be lore the Occidental club, of Ran Francisco. A number of young: men have reor sanixed tbe famons old Philadelphia UA Troop of cavalry, and will apply for ad mission to tne national uuara.

A letter has been received from Daw son City, in the Klondike, which says that tbe condition of the gold miners in that vicinity Is deplorable. Food and fuel are scarce, and deaths from pneumonia are frequent. Eyes examined free. Schlecbter'e. ANOTHER CAMDEN TRAGEDY AtPROMI tVENT YOUNQ LADY FATALLY fc HOOTS HERSELF.

Bar Mind Was Known to be Affected, and ho Had Mario Two Praelooa Attempts at Suicide, ny Poison and by Oae Philadelphia. Dee. 8. MIsa Clara Moflfet. daughter of the late City Hall Superintendent Moffett, and brother of ex Councilman Harry W.

MotTett, of Camden, died this morning at tbe resi dence of her brother, Broadway and Royden streets. Camden, from a eelf in flic ted pistol shot wound. The young lady shot nerseJt in tbe left breast yester day afternoon, but the family closely guarded the unfortunate occurrence, so that it did not become known to tbe pub lic until the services of the coroner were needed to day, Miss MotTett had been suffering from a brttn a fleet ton for some time. About four months ago her father, who. for several years was superintendent ot the city ball, died suddenly, and his death hod a very depressing effect on the daughter.

It is said that she made two unsuccessful attempts at suicide, once by inhaling illuminating gas. When Mise MotTett arose yesterday morning she seemed in excellent spirits. After eating a hearty breakfast she told her brother she felt like taking some ex ercise and wonld go ont for a walk and do some shopping if he would let her have some money. Mr. Moffett gave his sister tne amount she asked for, and, donning her hat and coat, she started down Broadway.

She went direct to the hardware store of James Rutherford, at Broadway and Chestnut streets. Rutherford keeps fire arms and ammunition for sale. It was at his store that a person supposed to be Eli Shaw bought cartridges on the day before Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Zane were murdered.

Miss Moffett singled ont a juvenile clerk and whispered that she wanted to buy a pistol and one cartridge. The lad, without notifying his employer of tbe customer's strange request, sold her the weapon and a single cartridge. Tbe young woman bad the package under her coat and returned to her brother's bouse. 1 Her relatives say she betrayed no evidence of melancholy or excitement. After chatting for alfew momenta with membera of the family Miss Muffett went upstairs to her own room.

She put the single cartridge in the revolver, aimed tbe weapon at her left breast and fired. The report was heard downstairs by mem hers ol tbe lamily. J. hey run bed up arid found Miss Mullett lying unconncions on the floor. The bullet had just her heart, but the wound was fatal.

lira. Uonges and hrevmer, tbe nearer! phyaiciana, were called in, but their kiH nas of no arail. and tbe young woman died at 5 o'clock tuia morning with hnr mother's name on her lips. SLIGHT FIRE IN A TIN SHOP. Gasoline Flw Pot RxplodM bat Ios I.IUI Uetnaat.

The explosion of a Kasoline fire pot in the tinsmith establishment of J. I. Hafer. 1046 North Eighth ntreet, about 6 and Windsor streets. Tbe pot was tn close proximity to a partition which di vides the salesroom and the workshop and in the salesroom, against the partition was the desk.

The fire in a minnte communicated with these and Mr. Haft with considerable difficulty saved his account books from tbe flames. Tbe fire was quickly extinguished after tbe arrival of the department and the damage waa slight. Omeere of ndlee Auslllnry. Mo.

ft. Bona of Veteran s. una regular weekly meeting or tne Ladies Auxiliary, No. 6, Bona of Veterans, was held last evening at their head quarters, 805 Penn street, at which tbe following officers were elected for tbe en suing year: President, Mrs. Walter Ely: vice president, Mrs.

James Tyson; chap lain, Mrs. M. j. Kreider; treasurer, Mtsa LixziejA. Kincb; guide.

Miss Katbryn Alerget: assistant snide. Miss Cli Lien ten tbaeler; Inner guard, Mrs. i. F. Eckcrt: outer guard, Mrs.

Daniel Burkert: trustees. Mrs. George Drenkel. Mrs. S.

E. O'Brien. Mra. Jncretia Keiter; advisory board, Oeorge Eckert, Charles Becker, Benjamin Hoi lenbscb, Bsmuel O'Brien, Edward Ep stein: a legates to division encampment. Mrs.

Bailie Stichter; alternate. Miss Clara Licntentbacler: independent delegate. Miss Bailie Btichter; alternate.Misa Katie Btein; national delegate, Mia Kathryn Merget; alternate. Miss Lizzie A. Kinch Will Meet tn Keystone Halt Hereafter.

Stockholders meetings of Columbia. No. 4, and Homestead. No. 5.

bnildina? and savings associations were held latt evening at Loser's saloon, 028 Penn street, both of which were presided over by William Rosenthal, and F. Pslmer Poroner was secretary. Homestead. XSo. 5.

made tbe follow In ir nominations for officers: President, Wil am Rosenthal; secretary, F. Palraer Poroner: treasurer, Charles Kentschler, directors, seven to be elected, Robert tonrcb, J. r. Larktn, C. Kentschler.

Christisn Waldman, John Otto, Theodore Bens and John J. Ertel. It was decided at both meetimra to bold all meetings In the future at Keystone ball, 7: 10 Penn street. Traetlon Ktnployeee Meetlus. A short meeting of the employees ot the I'nited Traction company, identified with tbe Relief association, was beld last evening at the main offices of the company.

Fifth and Penn streets, Tbe pinna lor periccttng tne organization were dis cussed. It was arranged to hold another meeting on next Wednesday evening, wben it is proposed to permanently or ganize and elect officers. Hrleoe. the Inner. Last evening's game ot the pool tour nament now in progress at tbe headquarters of tbe Electric Wheelmen was he ween John Brison and Harry Croll.

and was won by tbe former by a score of 73 to 4a Admitted to tbe Hospitals. Harry Laucke, 425 Moss street, was ad mitted to tbe medical ward of the Reading hospital for treatment yesterday. John Good was admitted toHt. Joseph's hospital for medical treatment yester day. Oonnellmanle Cose It tees.

The committee on tax tailed to secure qnormn, although several parties were on hand with grievances. Committee on finance held a brief meeting and approved a umbel of bills. A Wheelock Piano Is Just the thing you. want for a Xmas present. We have a nice new stock of tbe above make, all of which will be sold at reduced rates and easy terms at H.

W. Han gen's, 47 B. th HU None better, none cheaper. A full line of Boys' Reefers, all styles. 3 to 14 years.

to rtBLI.KIU. MRDLAB A ASHMAN, N. Cor. Slh A IVdd Hts. Ask for Heading Brewing Co.

'a old style Lager Beer. Tlvoll and Porter, A HORRIBLE DISCOVERY. SPANIARDS LOST HEAVILY. A LUNATIC CHAINED UP IN A HUT LIKE A vyiLO BEASTt Far Kl.v.a Years th. Unfortunate Creature BM Ban Tha.

GobHb.iI M. Bd dlBK ob tha Floor ana HI. Body Almost Phii.adki.phia. Dec. 8.

The case of Franklin Cline, ot West moraland county. who is reported to nave been chained and manacled in a caue like hot Tor eleven yean at bia home, baa been resorted to tha commit. te on Innacy of th. State Board of Charities. On Monday A icent Brian, of the Western Pennsylvania Hnmant society, discovered Cline chained in the hot.

The cage like affair in which Cline was fonnd is about 10 by 12 feet, and a lattice work partition divides it in half. Clin, is kept on one side of tbe lattice work and a stove occupies the other portion of the bat. A bolt of iron fastened in the floor at tbe door extends into both rooms, and to this bar the insane man was chained by bis There was no beddiDS on the floor, and Agent O'Brien says that Cline looked like a wild man. as his body was almost node, and he has long and beard. Secretary Henry M.

Wetfaerill, SI. of the committee on Innacy, whose ofllce is at 1224 Chestnnt street, in this city. said thia morning that an investigation would be made of the case. RAJAH TEMPLE ELECTION. Th.ro sr.

Also Candidates Uv.r Uot ri.ni. td. CoBdoet At tbe December of Ksish temple. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, new feature, were introduced that proved a source of pleasure to the nobles. The pilgrimage over the desert was made by number oi candidates.

The annual election of officers resulted in the following: Illustrious potentate. I. Lew Kake; recorder, J. William out; rrasnrer, Charles G. Willson; chief rab ban, Henry P.

Reiser; assistant ranhan. William H. Kessler; delegate to Imperial Council, to be beld at Dallas, Texas, next nne, J. Lew Kake, It. neiser ana J.

William Jost. WAS NOT A SPRING. rrorad to be iriu. For some days the street improvements Eleventh and Penn streets hare been retarded by a mysterious flow of water. was believed that a spring had oeen i pirni k.

Tbe flow of water caused City m.KSFd Hoffto institute an iuveHtiga iiout ana yesteruay aiternoon me source was located in an underground drain. Provisions will be made to divert tbe How into tbe catch basin at Eleventh nnd Penn. William Althonae's Lent Nicbl round In fhlladvlpbla. A communication was received seveial days ago at police headquarters from the police authorities of Philadelphia to the effect that a number ol satchels were at tbe railway station of the Reading company that had been lost and are awaiting o'clock last evening caused the striking tUei owner, among which was one that nf An alarm nf fira frnin lwtv Fioh In n. of on alarm of fire from box 5, Eightn ruutained some man's wearing apparel.

on some or wbicn waa tbe mark, j. i. MrGowan, Reading. The matter was put into the hands of Sergeant Etzel for investigation, who found that the owner of the satchel in question was William Althouse, of thia city. Mr.

Alt house will go to Philadelphia this morning to identify bis property. W. Parvln Oecuples the Km tire Build W. M. Parvin, who has been engaged In the umbrella business at G'iti Penn street, purchased the gents furnishing and bat store from James roley, who occupied part of the same premises, and he will occupy tbe entire building hereafter.

Mr. Foley had just bought a full line of the latest holiday specialties in bats and neckwear, and Mr. Parvin proposes conducting the place aa an np to I date store. He will continue to give the umbrella business bis special attention. Mew Rector of St.

Barnabas Hero. Rev. J. F. Nichol, of New Haven, who recently accepted a call to the psstorate of St.

Barnabas' Episcopal church, arrived In this city with bia family, consisting of a wife and child. He Is stopping at the Mansion honse until be can secure a parsonage. Tbe congregation will tender a reception to tbe new pastor and bis family in the church this evening. A Greet Sneaker nt Y. nf.

A. On Sunday afternoon Rev. Dr. Wilbur F. Crafte.

of Washington. D. C. superin tendent of the National Reform association, will speak at the Y. M.

C. A. Dr. Crafts ia one of the strong speakers of America. He use wit.

bumor, logic. common sense, pathos, tenderness and beauty of diction that rank him among the greatest of platform men in the country. Huyler's Chocolates are always ap preciated as Christmas gifts. Telephone or leave your orders. Penn.f 1 PERSONAL.

Alderman F. C. CI em son returned last evening from a trip to Chester, Pa. nr. ana Mrs.

tv. J. tvnerr, of 1'btladcl pbia, are visiting friends in this city. Jawin I. Jjtnaemutn.

clerk to Select Council, la cou fined to his home, 2IO 1 ton glass street, ill. Miss Benlab Paine, of the Windsor hotel, Is in Lebanon aa tbe guest of Miss Stella Lfoea weaver. Mrs. Mary C. Bertolette, of Scran too.

la on a visit to her nephew. If. D. Boone. 412 Button wood street.

Charles N. Miller, of Philadelphia. yaid a brief visit to his hrother io law, acob Speck, 1 1 46 Sprnre at. set. William A.

Markley, ol narrirurg. ts visiting fcis parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F.

Markley, 220 Boulh Third street. Morgan O. Wittnan, of Cincinnati, is home visiting his parents. Dr. and Mrs.

If. T. Witmao, 146 South Sixth street. Jonsthan R. Bharman is tbe newly elected W.

M. of Chandler Lodge. F. and I A. and George Wilson ia the treasurer.

Miss Aggie CSanter. lOO North Front street, who was confined to tbe boose with a severs cold. Is able to be about agnin. Miss Mary C. Hanlon, of Harrisburg, and Miss Elisabeth Stevens, of Jersey Shore, are tbe guests of the Misses Bech tel, 410 Penn street.

Misses Flcrenoe and Alice Richards, daughters of H. M. Richards. Greenwich street, are visiting Prof. H.

M. Richards at A Hen town. Rev. Dr. James I.

Good will glvt his etereopticon lecture on "Tbe Alps and tbe Rhine" in St. Paul's Reformed I cb.Srch. Pottstown, this evening. Charles G. Fran tit, of Lebanon, com manner general of the Sons of Ameiica cnmm.ndrles, appointed tHcar B.

Helm, ot Nathan Hale rommandery. No. 75, of Reading, commander of tbo 5tb district, comprising Berks comity. Ask for Reading Brewing Co. 's old style Lrger Beer.

Trlvoll and Porter, FEARFULSLAUGHTER ATTENDS THE Iln. CAPTURE OF GUISA. Awfal HavoeWrounhtbvGsneratOarela's BDjrnamlt. Gob. a.rrtson Annihilated, Kl.ht Haadratl M.Br H.IUBT Killed aud Only Fort five New Yobk, Dec 8.

Th. Snn't dis patch from Havana says: Th. further report to day on tha cap ture of Ouisa by General Garcia confirms yesterday's aispatcn, ana tn. report aaas tnat tne entire garrison or wie town, composed of 800 men, died heroically without surrendering. Only forty five Spanisb soldiers snrvived, and they were made prisoners by Oeneral Garcia.

The Spanish official report describes the terrific effects of the pnenmatio dynamite gnn used by Oeneral Garcia. The insurgents fired seventy two dynamite shots on tbo forts. Each shot wrought terrible havoc. The gun was operated at a short distance from the town. Not a boose remains in Guisa.

All were blown to pieces. Besides th. dynamite gun tbe insurgents used two field pieces, six and eight pounders. Oen. Garcia sent word totb.

Spaniards before the bombardment that they wonld be pardoned if they wonld surrender. The only answer was a shout of "Long liveSnain!" and a general volley from all the forts. Th. destruction of th. town was completed in twelve hours.

Besides the 800 regular troops ther. were at Guisa some 300 others, militia and volunteers. The total loss of tbe patriot, is not exactly known, but it is large. Colonel Tovar, who arrived with his column to rescu. Guisa, reports that it was terrible to see the dead Spanish solaiera half buried under tbe rubbish of the forts.

THE DEATH RECORD. CathaHne Tyson. Samuel BTarltn Mrs. Henrietta Sly, and others. Mrs.

Catharine Tyson, widow of Wm, Tyson, died of cancer Wednesday morn ing at tbe residence of her son in law. George K. Wilson, in Springmont, aged (kS years, leceased was born tn ocbuyl kill county. She waa a member of Bt. Andrew's Reformed church Seven chil dren survive: James, Charles, William, Walter M.

and Albert My son, all or Read ing; Mrs. Ernest Read and Mrs. George E. Wilson. Two brothers and tb sisters also survive.

Tbe brothers are Israel Stamm, of McKeansburg, and John tatnm, ot Mt. JKtna; and tbe sisters. Mrs. Eliza Marburger, uf New Ringgold; Mrs. Jo bn weaver, ot rismonrg, and Mary, of Millersburg.

Her remains were removed to her son, Walter, 217 Pear street, by lTndertaker Auman. Samuel Martin died of dropsy and heart failure at the residence of Eliza beth Boddy, Locust street, aged 86 years. Deceased was horn in Pittsburg. lie enlisted in Co. 32d Regiment Lnited States Infantry, in 1803 and.

soived until 1865, when he was discharged in Philadelphia. He had five children, one of them, William H. tin, is a Baptist minister residing; in Ohio. Deceased was a member of Bethel A. M.

E. church and was well known among the colored residents of Reading. Mrs. Henrietta Ely, widow of John Ely, who died about thirty years ago. died on Wednesday afternoon at the resi dence of her son in law, Cyrus Weyant, Franklin street, of dropsy and heart failure, aged 7 years, montns and 14 days.

Deceased was a member ol St. John's Lutheran church. Two sons. Oeorge Ely, of Reading, and Irvin Ely, or Pottstown, witn two daughters, Mrs. Reuben Glass, of Ridge wood, and Mrs.

Cyrus Weyant; one brother, John Gets, of Lancaster county, survive. John Dry, a well known citizen of Boyertown, died on Tuesday, aged 67 vears, 10 months and 24 days. He had been in failing health for two years, His wife and four children. John and Thomas, of Philadelphia, Mrs. Lyman Reading, and Mrs.

1. D. Ocben ford, of Boyertown, survive Mrs. Amanda L. Knoll, wife of John L.

Knoll, ot Bern vi lie, died at the resi deuce of her daughter Sal lie, at Newmans town, while on a visit, aged 62 years, 2 months and 21 days. Her hus band and the following children survive: Mrs. Rebecca Wentzel, Reading; James I. Knoll, Morrison, Colorado; Mrs. Ara bella Field.

Dauphin; Mrs. Ida roe tie. Lykens: Mrs. Miranda Oeise, vers tow Albert Knoll, at home; Mrs. Sallie Horn, Newmanstown; John J.

Knoll and Charles E. Knoll. Reading. These sis ters and brothers also survive: Mrs. William Rishel.

Jefferson: Mrs. Williai E. Kloppand Edwin Hain. North Heidel berg, aud Adam Wenricn, Chicago. Charles, son of George Hurst, 1052 Benner'a Court, died at the Homoeopathic hospital at 3 o'clock yesterday aiternoon from dropsy, aged 19 yea is.

Tbe de ceased was admitted on November 1. In addition to tbe father, a brother sur vives. Undertaker Auman last evening removed tbe body to bis morgue. A MOCK TRIAL A Terdlet round la ravwr of the Plain CI 07 In Breach or Fi oimii A mock trial was last evening beld the Sunday school rooms of Bethel A. M.

E. church under tbe auspices of the literary society connected with the church. Tbe case that was brought up for trial waa breach of promise. Georgette Jones vs. William P.

Terry. Tbe counsel for the plaintiff were Robert P. Searcy and K. R. Robinson, while Robert J.

Nelson and W. H. Still represented the defend ant, Tbe character of judge was as rumea by 1'btltp M. strotbers; Rev. S.

P. riooa was clerk or tbe court, and W. I col Is wss sheriff. A jury of twelve was selected, and after considerable do nate tbe jory rendered a verdict In favor of the plaintiff. Alter the trial a musical and literary entertainment was held tinder the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society of tbe church, and lengthy programme was renaerea.

Oratorio Society kings Kt Afraid. The 7th annual concert by the Enter pean clnb and OAtorio society was given in a lien town on i nesoay night and tb Oratorio rendered "Be Not Afraid." The CArwfttWesays: "Considerable interest was manifested in this cbotuo by those who had beard the Reading chorus render It at the last Eisteddfod. It would mske an export mrsicien scratch his cranium to decide which one sang It the better. One thing ia certain, the female portion of the Reading chorus Is not In It with tbe handsome, thoroughly trained aggregation of ladies which help to awell tbe ranks of the Oratorio." a.v.aadd bjr tk. Drab.

Imim Band. Among th. member, of tbe Red Un brella club, of Elisabeth, N. yesterday, was Christian Kiokbiner, a cousin of Mra. M.

A. Ni.thamm.r, 757 fenn street. Tbey nad not met in fifteen years. Mr. Finkbiner was shown about the city by Peter H.

Niethanimer, and before the visitor, left for homo h. had lir.ke'e band serenade hi. cousin, and they were handsomely entertained. 8. Brnsstar, shirt maker, 71.1 and 71A Penn street.

Headquarters for an ainus oi snirtau S1.78 Washington, Dec. 8. In the Senate to dav Mr. Allen (Neb.) presented resolution declaring it to be the sense of the Senate that Congress should with all due and convenient speed acknowledge by appropriate Act the political inde pendence of Cuba. Mr.

Allen said that he had long urged the United States to recognize the independence ol the Cuban insurgents. He wonld not be content with the recognition or belligerency, but would insiat upon the acknowledgment of absolute political liberty. He was satisfied that the people wonld not be content with the course advised by tbe Administration. Inasmuch as the Cubans for more than two years on many battlefields had demonstrated their valor and love for liberty, he felt that they had earned a recognition of their political liberty, and that it ought to be accorded to them without further temporizing. if necessary this recognition sdouiu ne backed by a fleet of American vessels in Cnbsn waters.

He expressed a belief that the owners of Spanish bonds in this country, American citizens holding property in Cuba which bad been injured or destroyed by tbe insurgents, and carrying trade of the country, which might be affected by anch a step, had joined to prevent the recognition of Cuba's politi cal independence. THK Pit KHI DENT C'RITK'IXRD. Mr. Allen expressed tbe belief that President McKinley'a statement in bis sage that the recognition ol the bel ligerency of the Cuban insurgents is now unwise and therefore admissible, wonld be a great disappointment to th members of tbe Republican party throughout the Lnited States. 1 be na tional convention of that party had de clared iu favor of the independence of Cuba, going farther than the simpl recognition of belligerency.

He thought tbat the President was under omigations to carry out the pledge which his party bad made a pledge which Lad been made to seventy three millionsof people. The President. Mr. Allen thought, bad been lulled to sleep by the declaration of Spain that sne wouia give tuua semi political existence, tie expresseu tne re lief thst tbe President's neglect to take such action as would insure the political independence of Cuba waa an exhibition of "rank hypocrisy" aud a ''flagrant neglect of public duty," which would be corrected by the "all ruling power in Hia own good time." REVIVAL IN NINTH STREET CHAPEL t.v. Thomas 1..

Zw.lsl. Ha. Bmh Thm all W. suaday Mh wl ft n.nl. 'Revival meet i Da, are io progress in the chapel on Notth Ninth street, be yond Amity.

liev. Thomas I Zweizig has been preaching ever, night aince Sunday. I evening he had for his text, Komans 111:13: "rot woosoever shall call anon the nam. of the Lord shall be saved." The work that is in progress ther. nnder tbe auspices of the M.

K. denomination na. a bright out look. 9. J.

Weiler has been selected the superintendent of tbe Sunday school Rev. Zareisig presided at the Sunday school business meeting. It was decided to hold an entertainment on Christmas igbt. Methodists of this city and any other Christiana who are interested in the promotion of the Gospel in tb. north ern part of the city are invited to be present and assist in tbe work tbat is going on.

Haha.towa affaa Arrested for IMrtlon Detective John Smith last evening ar rested Daniel Heck, of Hahnstown, Lan caster conn ly, on a warrant issued by Justice of the Peace H. S. Jacobs, of tb. Mm. place, on th.

charge of desertion as preferred ttr nis wire. Alary neca. uau waa entered before Alderman Kegely for bia appearance at tb. Lancaster county court. IMnabr Cwr.nto.lal.

Ca.bmer. Temple, Dramatic Order Knigbta of KhoratMan, are making active preparation, for a ceremonial on Tues day evening, December 31. A numbMPof candidate, from other Minla will be Thn. Cka.ae. Aaetn.t tb.

Proprietor of mil. Constable Wagner last evening ar rested Thomas Smith, proprietor of the Exchange hotel. 1.T7 South Seventh street. on warrao.s issned by Alderman Fegely, charged with selling liqnor to minois, selling linoor on Sundays and keeping a disorderly honse as preferred by John A F. E.

Rutherford. Bail waa eiitered for hearing. Mym Strain aa a Ca.M of ft.rfrh. and Mra. Tbousount, of Sinking Spring, called at onr office about April 3, 18117.

iplaining of nervous headache and vertigo. On examination we fonnd tbe eye. were the canse ol her trouble. We prescribed glasses, which she has been wearing aince. To day slid cnlled to report, as we had requested.

She ssys her nerronsness is entirely cured, she can't recall of having a single attack nf headache sinee she has beeu wearing glasses, and her health has Improved. Dr. O. W. Animnn Ill I Penn St.

Dr. O. W. Animnn A Ocnlista and Opticians, 311 say agreatmanr allmsnta are due ey. defect that could )e cured If tli.

proper glasses, were pre scribed instead of medicine. Ladies, If he smokes, "fl roster Head ing" Christum. Cigars will strike biui, aura. ,1 VOLUME 81. NO.

58. THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 9, 1897. TEN" CENTS A WEEK. GAGE'S FINANCIAL FLAN. HAWAII IN THE SENATE.

SHARP DEBATE IN HOUSE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE. Iminadlate Action Opposed A Resolution Adopted ISTHInjv Seoretarp Gaea to Smbody HI Views In a BUI. Tha Saaratarp at Work. Washington, Dec. 8.

The Hons committee on Banking and Currency, wnion will nave toe sua Din ft of a coneia erable portion of the financial legislation before the House, held its first meeting this morning and outlined its general THE ANNEXATION SITUATION HAS SOMEWHAT IMPROVED. Wnlla the Opposition Haa Gained or Two on the Rapublleaa Side Bits Iost Mora Among tno Itomocrata. Voto It 560 PAIRS SHOES, CI 70 EXTRA VALUE, Thursday and Friday Sales. That's the exact number all told. Women's "Vici Kid Button and Laced Shoe, a manu facturer had on the floor; we bought them at JJI TJQ our PRICE and will sell them at u)l.

I The maVer asked us not to sacrifice them as he sells others in the city; no matter for, that, we paid spot cash for them and we want to turn them into money quick. Come and look at them, they are worth a pair more. Chas. M. Heilman Co (PI 7Q THE BIG SHOE STORE, AM 7Q iDI.

634 Penn Street. 3 1. FOR CDBAN INDEPENDENCE. SENATOR ALLEN OUTSPOKEN INTRODUCES RESOLUTION. II.

aupporte It In Polntml SpmcIb H. DmIhh that if Mecssiary It.eo.Bt tloa should h. Racked by an American A PERILOUS PREDICAMENT. FIVE CHICAGO GOLD HUNTERS ARE IMPRISONED IN SNOW. Tbey W.r.

on Tb.tr Way to Klondike by Water, bat Tb.lr Boat Kock Tb.lr Situation Is Precarious. Chicago, Dee. 8. Fiv. Chicago men are imprisoned in the snow hundreds of miles beyond the point of civilisation in the Northwest Territory.

The condition of the men is precariona in th. extreme. A reiiet expedition, provision for which was made in Chicago yester day, will undeitake to rescue and hi log mem back to civilization. Tbe names of the men thus danger ously aitnated are: w. H.

Kest, V. ttevens, Moses I.iebman, John E. En right, liobort Hall. Tbe news of their predicament was nrougnc ny jvreaericK Aieriwetner. an old miner who left here with the party, and wnen tney Decame stuck in tne sno turned back for help.

ine party leit cnicago early in Sep tember. Their intention was to go to the Yukon gold fields by tbe water route by way of Edmonton. Meriwether says tne great boat which tbe party bad bun at Athabasca Lundinir. struck a rock which stove a hole in its bottom after less than 200 miles of the journey down the Athabasca river from the landing nad neen completed. "water rusned in." savs Mr.

Meri "and spoiled a part of the provi sions. it is my belief they have pro visions enough to last them until help can reach them if tbev can withstand the weather conditions." HOFFER CASE SETTLED. Coin prom Between O. fjompany. 8.

of and An important case set for trial at nex week's session of Norristown civil court was settled Tuesday. It was that of tbe executive committee of the National Camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America. against tbe Norristown Title, Trust and afe Deposit company, to recover as surety lor Jonn M. Holier, oi ienanon. a former national treaanrer ot tbe order.

Suit was brought by James A. Killon Charles F. Schaale, J. O. Horner, Fred erick E.

Stees and F. P. Spiese, the execu tive committee, who stated in tbei declaration of suit that Ilnfler embezzled ll of the funds in his possession as tier surer, t'ompromise was enectea lor tbe sum of At Kutilaw. for Nearly a Week. The Ladies' Symphony clnb, of Bos ton, whicn appeared in tills city re cently, gave a concert ia the chapel of tbe Kutztown btate formal school Sat urday evening last, and aa tbey bad no immediate engagement ahead they de cided to remain at the Keystone honse, in said place, until Friday, when tbey will leave lor Virginia, lor giving a concert ther.

tbe next evening. There are twenty women in the party aud they are keeping np their practice daily, giving the people a free concert of choice classical music nigutiy. in. la die, are typical New Englandere and seem to enjoy Pennsylvania table fare fnlly as well aa tbey ever did th. famous isoston baked beans wnen at Home.

Bavarlaaa Man. (fanailaatloas. At th. meeting of tb. Bavarian Hen.fi cial Verein held at Ganster's Germ an i a ball fonr new member, were elected and three proposition, war.

received. TheM nomination, foa. officer, w.r. made: President. Frank German: vio.

presi dent. Albert Friedman. Jacob Ertel; sec retary. John weiler. Ueorae Kelcneooer.

Thomas Tlehl. John Becker and Michael Duxter; hall committee, John Haber; trustees. Jonn isner, A. Keiger; eo mitte. to look after the sick, J.

1m grund. Augnst Olsser and John Klnmp. An invitation to participate in the esqui centennial waa accepted. RMliMllns of faator. Kev.

Robert Lisberger, of Bath, for the ast twenty five years pastor of tb. Ox ford New Jersey I uerman iceiormeo church, has resigned, and will preach bis farewell sermon on tbe last Sunday of the year. Kev. Lisberger is a brother in law ot J. Louis Kuecbler.

and before entering the ministry waa employed iu the AHIrr printing officwbere he learned tne art preservative ol an arts." dang. Alone th. White Dhh Read t. I. Comnlaint wa.

yesterday afternoon made at police station by Charles Long, proprietor of truck farm along th. Whit. Hons. road, at the foot of N.ver sink mountain, of the numerous gangs of men and boys who congregate there play ng card, and building area on Sundays, and Jeopardising fence, and property. The matter will be looked into and it is quite probable that ar "eta will follow.

All aiaae Can. Dawn In Tbe sign question in Pottsville wa. Anally disposed ot by tb. Council on Tuesday night and now any sign over bead, except toose extending not one bird of th. dist.no from th.

building. that ia to aay directly over th. doorway, mnet com. down. A sign may lie placid against th.

building, hut none must protrude over the pavement. A 3 banks Mason A Hamlin Oman, with fulLsetnt' pedals, for loo. Former price. tW. A rare cbauc.

for some on. who wants pipaorgan practice. T.rms aey at H. W. Hangen'a, 47 S.

Mb St. Winter Overcoats Standard Kersey Solid Colors and Mixtures, Fancy Cheviots, Chinchilla, and Montagnaea lowest prices. rKI.I.KU., MBTII.AB N. E. Cor.

6th A Penn 8ts. Ask for Heading Brewing tyl. Lagw Bnt. Ttv.li nad Porter. STATIONERY.

Prettier Than Ever is our array of Holiday Gifts this year. We cordially invite your inspection of our stock, which consists of the finest assortment of books, the choicest variety of stationery, and the most complete line of cameras ever seen in Reading The Eastman Kodak Coin pany's well known Cameras a specialty. WALTER G. ROLAND, G25 PERN STREET. CIGARS.

THE Bronze Medal So CIGAR IS GOOD. W. CROUSE Maker PIANOS. VENI, VIDI, VICI. snJ' eH O.rVHJ AftF TH I Acci I Thin what the mot BttlivHie HoIldy Shop pert fur, with the Immortal naval hero, when they leave tbe Ml HiC HOI SK of C.

H. LJchty, ramr to the Ieal.nr Mimic Hoiine. Thfjr met with the fluent imMtval wares in the world, and they conquered when they led home cap PEERLESS VEGHAH PIANO. Rut amonjr the other trophic of victory they carried Holiday froaenta of liveiniui, Grapho phone. Mimic Itoxct, ftlufiical Albums, and Beer Murk, Munlcal Toy and a multitude of Miiaival Nmrenirn for the Holidays.

Don' fail fo tfo there before Christmas. No. 641 Penn St. SEE THE SHOW WINDOW AN ORGAN FOR H17KCH. A second band Mason Hamlin Organ, with wa manuals and full set of pedals.

In excel lent conuition, for otte sixtli its price, a H. IV. HANOEN'H, 47 South Hlsth street. A Second Hand Upright Piano. Affne large ITpriajlit Piano, In walnut ase.

In Al condition, for early half nilce, a H. W. HANOKN'S, 47 nth Siath street. FAN TAN CIGARS. DIBERT BROS FAN TAN l.tADINQ IO Ct.

CIGAR HOLIDAY GOODS. Holiday Goods AT Hoff Hardware Store Golf Ol he. Cviiy Hajrs, Foot Bella, Hkaten, Hleds, Puretitns; Bass. Wbitely Kaerclsfra, Bnxlnar i Iwt a. Bicycle.

sicas Wag one, ateaai Toy a. Opw Enry Efining Until Xmas. STORAGE. Ta teai aad heap est phaoe for (STORAGE I. AT Yocem's Storage Warehouse, Ovraar ropier and Kim naun.

Private rooms If desired at reasonable meaa PAR. eld ins runs shronjrb the bulldlna. Prose at abe Plows Mill. 944 and 46 N. KlghWi Cbupest and Best Place for STORAGE 18 AT A.

N. KISSINGER SON, Ishth and Ch.rry Th. old relisbl. p)ac. A.

P. TEA CO. Grand Openlog of Holiday Goods, rrld.r and atard.jr. Dee. aad B.

CHRISTMAS STORY BOOKS PS KB to all parvhaser. a Iratt AtlaUk mm Pacific Tia Ctiiil AND rai PENw BTREFT. FOR RENT. FOR SALE. Tw srttn and one 1700 moras sera.

AW oer aelnaT per ent. of value, eity property. aeory aweiiinsr. miaw itowwhi, ww lashans an city AO acre farm, AInms township, miles from Readfnir. Li acre farm.

I sacs vownsnip, miles irons trwis. rriii'r. Par rent, atone dwelling. Hirer mad, at ft). For money at low rates call at one at ItOa CABIN, 90 Mouth Fourth M.

ORIKSEM KR. MCDICAL. Stein's Whooping Congh Remedy see quick relief to the whooping, aases espea ration, lease na the paroaysana and cuts ahor tbe disease. Ulve II a trial. 2A cantna bottle Steli'i Pharmacy.

801 Penn Street. rR, MKKCoMKH'a WhMiDlnv Ooitsrll 9 weakens the eas the spell IPaaa. Oeri 'lis oi any miifi totoeoary.