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v. I LEGISLATURE IN QUARTERS m. Ike Ssite and Hesse Tike Posasslca Grace Kstfcsdist Church. I'Olt UEII XTITE U'lTOL A ttlll Introduced In the Home Providing for Special Taxes for the Halting of Btevenue for This Object A Resolution by the House bat Rejected by the Senate, Creatine Commission, to Draft a Bill for the Ercc.ion of Mew Capitol. IUbrisbuko, Feb.

8. The House met at 0 o'clock to night in tho niairin auditorium of Grace Methodist church, which has been transformed since last 'Wednesday into a splendid legislative hall. Under the direct supervision of Gov. Hastings the necessary changes liavo been pusbed lorwaru, and when Speaker Boycr's gavel fell to night there was little to be desired. Owing to the non arrival of the desks odd temporary pine desks were placed in the church, and the members wore all in their places.

The galleries of the church were crowded, and the proceedings were watched with much interest The great organ was lioxed up and covered with a large cloth, to protect it during the next two or. years from dust. Chaplain Sangree, in his prayer, referred to the hall which had been granted tli rough the generosity of the Grace Methodist congregation, and invoked the Divine blessing on the members in their new home. Among the hills read in place were tho lowing: Mr. West, Berks Appropriating $33, t50 to the Keading hospital.

Mr. Haage, Dauphin Providing that nil materials for the construction of the new Capitol shall be purchased in Pennsylvania. Mr. Bliss, of Delaware, read an important revenue bill, to raise money for the erection of a new Capitol. It recites that "Whereas, The report of tho Stale Treasurer shows that the revenues of the Commonwealth are insuAicienl for the payment of the ordinary expenses of the Government, including the usual appro priations lor toe maintenance ot the com mon schools and the charitable institu tions of the Commonwealth; aud, "whereas, The recent destruction of the State Capitol building by lire and the necessity for the immediate erection ol a new Capitol building make inipera tive that additional revenue shall be pro vided tor the Commonwealth during the next three years, and it is inexpedient that said additional revenue should be obtained ut the expense of the local school districts or of the unfortunate vic tims oi accident ana disease wlio are cared for iu the charitable institutions; luereiore," etc.

ine Dili pioviues mat tne taxes as sessed nudcr this act shall be retained lor the use of the Commonwealth, and shall be in addition to any and all taxes now imposed, but that the act shall only continue in lorce until January 1, except as to such taxes as shall be due but not collected at that time. The additional taxes are as follows: One mill on each dollar of personal property; except public loans; one mill on eaeh dollar ot the actual value of all capital stock; one mill upon each dollar of all gross receipts; two per cent, on the gross premiums of foreign insurance companies and those of other States; one mill on par or actual value of the shares of all banks, savings institutions or national banks; one per cent, on all such annual net earnings or incomes as are mentioned in the act of 1881); one dollar on every hundred of collateral inheritance. There was a deluge of resolutions. Mr. Stewart, Philadelphia, lie red one providing for the equipment of Grace church with chemical lire extinguishers.

Agreed to. Mr. McWhinney, Allegheny, got in one authorizing the placing ot a Hag on the church. Mr. Williams, Bedford, succeeded in having a resolution adopted rciniring the use of Pennsylvania materials in the construction of the new Capitol aud the employment of naturalized American citizens on the work.

Mr. Williams, Bedford, offered a concurrent resolution providing that a commission he created consisting of the board of commissioners of public buildings and grounds and the committees of public buildings of the Senate aud House, to which all plans, specifications and bids pertaining to the erection or construction ot tho new Capitol shall be submitted for approval aud adoption, aud subject to the ratification of the legislature while in session; also, that in the deliberations of this commission each member thereof is authorized aud empowered to have an equal vote. Mr. Yoorhees, Philadelphia, offered a resolution, which was adopted, providing for a committee of investigation, two of the Semite and three of the House, to inquire Into the changing of the House resolution authorizing the Governor to procure plans for the new Capitol. Mr.

Keator, of Philadelphia, offered a resolution constituting the board of public buildings and grounds, in connection with the Senate and House standing committees on buildings and grounds, a commission to draft a bill for the erection ol a new Capitol. Agreed to. Mr. Kerkeshiger, Philadelphia, wanted the clerk, when the desks are placed, to have members located as nearly as possible as they were in the old House, His resolution was agreed to. The House coucurrcd iu the Senate resolution thanking the congregation of Grace Methodist church for the use of the church.

At U.50 the House adjourned until 11 to morrow morning. Proceeding. In the Senate. Harhikiu ltd, Feb. H.

The Senate was called to order in the Sunday school room ol Grace Methodist church at 0 o'clock this evening by President pro tern. Mr. McCarrcl. Immediately after the call to order Senator B. B.

Mitchell, of Bradford, who has becu detained at bis home since the opening of the session by illness, was sworn in by Judge the Dauphin county court. The room iu which the Senate met is on the second floor, and is the main Sunday school room oi the Grace Methodist church. It is well adapted for the sessions of the upper bramh. It is well lighted, nml numerous large windows atl'ord ample means for ventilation. As lilted nn by the board of public buildings and ground, it contnins temporary piuo desks and the chairs used in the session of Lieutenant Governor Lyons' desk is on nn elevated platform in the west end of the room.

Directly in front of the president's desk are the decks of Chief Clerk Smiley and Clerks Khev and Kelly. To his right is the cloak room (Continued un Fourth 1'ege.) so L. ft. for an A eit hr his has cat. Kin as his for his THE AFFZALS CONTINUE.

FOURTEEN CASES OFv DESTITUTION INVESTIGATED LAST NIGHT. Progress of the System of Dlitrlbntlon Inaugurated by the Police Department The Work or Yesterday A Specimen Letter for Aid. The commendable system inaugurated by the police department for the dis tribution of charity from city hall continues to be taxed by numerous appeals. The cardinal points ot the system have already been published on various occa sions in the Times. Yesterday afternoon Sergeant Seiders, with a covered wagon, distributed to a number of families already reported upon.

Acting House Sergeant Kenderdine, who is directly handling the volume of the detail work necessitated by the sys tern, up to last evening hod seventy two pages written in the big ledger contain' ing the names of all applicants, the re port upon the same ana the reliei ex tended. TUB CASES TO UK BEfOKTUD ON TO DAY, Lost evening slips of paper containing the following names were given the patrolmen for their personal investiga tion and written report this morning jure, irexler, 103U lienuer's court Requests groceries and fuel. i.mma Adams, 3VS Lherry street, three in family, including a young wan of 23 and girl ol 8, Requests shoes aud cloth ing. Mrs. Phillips, ITU Moss street.

There are five small children. Family reported destitute. Mrs. Latshaw, 30 Thorn street. Five children and fayiily reported destitute Mrs.

Ulmer, Sil Mulberry street. He quests clothing and groceries. Henry Dullert, 37 Hockley street, Want pair shoes. iMlward Kessler, Locust avenue. Three in faintly, reported destitute.

Frank Lash, 239 South Second Two in family and claim destitution. Lavinia Llrick, 218Sonth Second street. I our in family. Bequest groceries. Mrs.

Uincn, lufjo North Tenth street, five in family. Bequest groceries and coal. William lfichards, 813 North Eighth street, four in family. Kequest groceries and coal. George W.

Kline, 121 Whittaker's court, four iu family. Clothing and groceries requested. Lizzie Brown, 1:25 Whittaker a court. mother and child in need of clothing and groceries. John Winterkolder, 225 Locust street.

family consists ot seven, aim groceries ana coal are requested. A BPKCIMEN REQUEST. included in the above cases is one in which the wife wrote a letter to the mayor. It is presented herewith as a specimen of the appeals: "My Dear Friend: I am in a very destitute condition. My children are ragged mill in great need ol shoes, nave nvo mail children, from 8 months to 8 years, all Itoys.

anil they almost freeze their feet. They would like to (jo Ut senooi, out Tiicir snoes arc so ouu ig iinHssi hle for them to ko. My husband had no work this winter and has no regular employment now. Sometimes wc mast wait for a month for his wacrCA. and that is too lonir for us to iwt along without a cent in the hoiine.

Sometimes we have nothing to eat. A lady gave me 7oe. worth of groceries a mouth ago, but that don't last long. ne told me to ko to the city nail loi help. She knows how noor we are.

as she in quired. Come aud sec for yourself. We have only two rooms to live In. 1 don't know what do to get along until he will get liettcr work, please he so kind and give me a helping hand, as I would be very thankful. My next door ucighlMirfl know how poor we are and try and do something for my little one.

We have nothing but dry bread just now." NO NEW TRIAL FOR JOHNSTON The Motion Withdrawn After Con.ttlla tation with Hi New Bi.ooMFiEi.D, Feb. H. Wil liam H. Seibert, counsel for Dr. Thomas Johnston, who was convicted at tho recent term of court here of murder in the second degree, for killing Dr.

George Henry, to day notihed the district at torney that the motion for a new trial Johnston had been withdrawn, after consultation with the lattcr's relatives. Johnston will probably be sentenced at adjourned term of court to be held on rebruary 18. GOVERNOR LONG ACCEPTS. The Massachusetts Man Will be Secretary Canton, Feb. 8.

The lormal accent auce by ex Gov. John D. Long, of Massa chusetts, ot tho portfolio of the Navy Department, was received here to night KLINti, KI'I'IHIMEIC St CO Ka.t India Art oodi live days' exhibition iu on stery department of Curtains, Table Lovers ana Hangings tor the luting up of Oriental rooms, corners and nooks. These goods will not be here perma nently, hence those interested will please call early this week, Kline, EiTiiu.MEn Co. Shoes way down.

Common Sense. The Weather. Washington, Feb. 8. 8 p.

m.Foie for TumUiy fur Kaxtcrn rcnunsijl mnitt: Clearing in the murniun; fair it it in dny; northerly winds. Buy Diamonds At Schlcchtcr's. FLASHES FROM THE WIRES. "Kid" Luvigne, light weight cham pion, last night defeated "Kid" McPart laud, of New York, in a 25 round bout in that city. Leonard 15.

Wales, of Wilmington, jodge ot the United States court for Delaware, died last night He was in 70th year. A Hiirrisburs disnatch eavs the State on deposit with the Chester County I Guarantee Trust and Safo Deposit coin pany, of West Chester, which is in financial difficulties, the sum of $60,000. Mrs. Sarah Heroker, aged 71 years, died at Williamsport yesterday from blood poisoning caused by the bite of a Although she had undergone amputation of tbe bitten finger, her arm swelled to such an extent that the skin bnrslcd. A Canton dispatch gays Major Me ley had one hundred and twenty calleis yesterday, and it begins to look if he would have to take measures to limit the number.

Among them were Auditor General Mylin and State Treasurer Haywood, of Pennsylvania, and William II. UeilT, of Norristown. In the Supreme Court of New York, yesterday, the jury in the case ot Frederick L. Colwell against Dr. Charles A.

Tinker, for damages for tho alienation of wife's affections, returned 'a verdict $50,000, The plaintiff claimed that wife had been criminally intimate with Dr. Tinker, who was his family physician, Mid Winter Sale. Common Sense, jj I be to in a MYSTERY AND FflIL0QF3Y, THE WONDERS OF THE FAMOUS "MIND READING" UNVEILED. Iter. Stanley L.

Krebs Exposes Fraud and Sets Forth Trnth A Remarkable Lecture and Exposition Given Last Evening. To a small gathering of friends and in vited guests at their home, 1260 Spruce street, Kev. and Mrs. Stanley L. Krcbs cave a most remarkable scientific enter tainment or lecture, a soiree on occultism, or the marvels and mysteries ef the human mind.

The reverend gentleman has for his own satisfaction devoted years to the investigation of mental nhenomena, and especially those which lie out of the ordinary path of study, or have been hitherto imperfectly studied by psychologists, and which in the minds ot toe average man belong to the region of meaningless superstition. Gliosts, apparitions, dreams, premonitions, spiritualism, sleep walking, faith cure, "Christian science," "divine" healing, hypnotism, niind reading, thought trans ierence, "second sight," Ac, ail lie in this little understood realm of mysterious phenomena. History records mani festations along these lines on almost every page of its scroll. They have, he claims, been accompaniments of the de velopment ot humanity, and liaveshown themselves wuerever man, savage or civilized, exists. Occultism is the term which embraces a scientific study of them all He holds that science should impar tially investigate these mysteries and turn on tbe light into tins shadowy and little understood region where so much illusion and deception abounds, like weeds in a neglected garden.

Science should no longer neglect this garden, and is not. Some of the most eminent and skilllul scientists iu the world, col lege professors, Englishmen of leisure and scientific tastes, French psycholo gists, German investigators. are now turning their eagle eyes in this direction. and are daring to enter and make the ex periments. Illusion and deception must first be discovered, separated from the truth and then brushed forever aside before the truth can be clearly defined or thor oughly studied.

This is Mr. Krebs' main purpose in his prc cnt lecture aud experiments, which are part of the results and conclusions he has so far reached. When ke began to demonstrate his claim to a complete understanding of the famous wouders ot mind readins (so called) his auditors were at once transported to a bewildering maze of mys teries and marvels. After explaining some of the conditions necessary, he, assisted by Mrs. Krebs, proceeded to produce tbe wonders of mind reading with which Heller, Johnstone, Uoudin aud a lew others astonished thousands in Europe and America.

Aud they certainly were startling mysteries, convincing the most skeptical and delighting all lovers of the mystic. These experiments seemed eaeh to be more wonderful than the preceding, rising to a climax in the last two that were given and which those present had never witnessed or seen accomplished before anywhere. Alter these extraordinary experiments the lecture was resumed. Now Mr. Krebs' valuable point is to show that these and all similar manifestations, although imposing and startling, are not true mind reading, although so called, and he ridiculed the idea that suner natnral or sub natural aid is invoked in their production, and deplores the fact that any person shonld believe such wild claims.

He illustrated the secret of the wonders in his explanatory lecture by un ingenious illustration on the blackboard. fbe balance of the even inn was de voted to a description ol the mysteries of leiepatny ana clairvoyance, or thought irausierence and second siirbt. He claims tint many people possess these powers naturally, among whom ore some ol the well known business men of this city, that they can bo cultivated or self produced, but this requires careful train ing and demands a liteot strict morality. the lectnre abounded with the most interesting facts. Hearing such truths one realizes the w.onderlul powers lodged iu the human brain, and is impressed anew with the fact that man is fearfully aud wonderfully mode, aud that a vast dcul remains for him to discover concerning himself, and that after all the highest study of mankind is man.

This whole realm ot psychical phenomena, stir, iv reus contends, is a scientific re buttal of the materialislic rthilosonhv and rationalistic current flowing into all departments of thought and invest! cation, and he believes that many things in thi Bible which its enemies assert are the relics of an infantile aud superstitious age will prove themselves to be the very highest wisdom. Whatever else it be, all who were privileged to be present were agreed as to one thing, namely, that the entire lecture was most highly entertaining, novel, instructive; and iuspiring. It will certainly interest the dullest mind and yet furnish abundant food for the rellecliou of the mat rest philosopher. The Times would advise all who dos sibly can to attend this lecture ami hear mid see for themselves. It will be repeated in Kajah temple ou tho 23d instant.

Tbe tickets are fifty cents, aud can he secured of the committee of ar rangements, at Walter Koland's book store, or at Glase Lichtcnthacler's. The proceeds will be devoted to local charities, the Mission of Hopo and the Homoti'puthic No tickets will sold at the door on the eveuing of the lecture. WARSHIPS IN A FIERCE STORM. The Charleston ll'oc kiwllng fiiiuadron Encounters Terrible Kxperience. Cu A lesion, 8.

Feb. 8. The United Stateswarships New York. Maine. Colombia.

Amnhilrite nml Mnrhlnhrt arrived off Charleston bar to dav. after terrible experience with tbe storm Fridav mid Saturday. The officers are, as usual, unwilling to (11 sen 88 tueir exuer ence. but it is known that both ships and men were in great peril. When the fleet was visited hv a renre scntative of tho United Associated Presses, this afternoon, it was learned that the nctmil loss consisted of four lives, eiuht men seriously injured, and minor injuries almost all of the vessels themselves.

The battleship Maine had live of her men overboard, three of them losing their lives. is not probable that the manonvres will bo seriously interfered with or re tarded by the terrible experiences through which tho fleet passed. A JUvlvnl In Bethel A. M. E.

Church. A week of revival services was started Bethel A. M. E. church' last evcninir.

Evangelist Mrs. O. K. Brown, of this city, had charge, aud made un earnest appeal for the unsaved. Sho will speak agiiln this evening.

Mrs. Harriett Baker, well' kuown evangelist, is expected to take charge of the meetings during the latter part of the week. Ask for Heading Brewing Co. 'sold style Lager Beer. Tivoli gad Porter.

to of by HI3 UEilE lUvlJ Tire Is to. loss of Lin nui The British Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Statea to the House of Commons that tbe Kamore of la Maieaere Unfounded During the Flghtlne; the Turkish Troops Conducted Themselves In an Exemplary Manner, and There was Practically Fluuderlng Canea Now Perfectly Quiet. London, Feb. 8. In the House of Commons, to day, Bight Hon.

George Curzon, Under Secretary for Foreign Af fairs, stated that the rumors of a mas sacre in Crete were unfounded. It was true there has been some fighting there, but tbe loss of life had been small, During the fighting, he said, the urkish troops arc reported to have conducted themselves iu an exemplary manner, and there was practically no plundering. Mr. (Jurzon said that 6,000 refugees had embarked from Canca, and that place was bow perfectly quiet. As there had been a scarcity of food reported at Ganea, tbe admiral in command ot the British Mediterranean squadron had seut a troop ship with biscuits aud meat suf ficient to ieed 1,200 persons tor a fort night Two thousand refugees were on board tbe British warships at Canca, Mr, Curzon said, and the last of the fugitives were taken oft by the Greek war vessels, WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

BESSIE BRIDENBAUGH SWALLOWED A VIAL OF LAUDANUM. She Quarreled with Her Lover at a Court Street House this Horning and In Her Anger Attempted to End Her Lite. Beesie Breidenbaugfa, aged 31 ycarr. swallowed tbe contents of a vial of lauda num, and was found lying on the pave ment at l.W o'clock this morning on North Third street. She was removed to St.

Joseph's hospital in the Reading Hose ambulance. The young woman had spent the earlv hours of last night at a house ou Court street near Second, with her lover. They quarrelled bitterly. jSho had recently been in Philndelnhia and Shamokin. and during her absence she charged her lover witn "keeping company" with another girl.

"Early in the evening she purchased a bottle of laudanum ut a Penn street drug store. FOUND L'i'ON THE STREET. After tbe quarrel the young woman swallowed the contents of the bottle, and soon after started lrom the house. Her lover had already gone. When she reached Third street she sank uncon scious to the pavement, where she was found at 1.30 o'clock this morning.

Officer Lewis was close at hand and nartlv carried and dragged her to the Merchants' hotel. Officer Kaudenbnsh was near by and ran to the assistance of Officer Lewis. They carried her into the Merchants' hotel and a quick call was sent for the ambulance. The response as quick. SHE REALIZED IIEB CONDITION.

The young woman was yet able to talk. She said to the Times: "I know 1 must die now for what I've done. My lover went back on me and when he looks upon me he'll feel sorry for the way he treated me. 1 paid twenty cents for the laudanum." As the young woman was laid upon the cot in tbe ambulance, she sunk back unconscious from the effects of the three ounces of the drug she had swallowed. Bessie Bridenbaugh is an orphan.

She has two sisters residing in Keading, but on several occasions, sno alleged they abused her and turned her out to shift for herself. Under the police administration or ex Chief Cullcn, three years since, she was sent to the House of the Good Shepherd. She ran away, was captured and returned and then remained for some time. The young woman has gradually drifted from bad to worse, and this attempt upon her life. is the culmination of threats that her associates say she has made lor some time.

HER CONDITION CRITICAL. At i.Mi ciock nils morning the resi dent physician at St. Joseph's hospital staled that Miss liridenbaugh's condition was critical. 1 he lull effects of the lau dannm bad not been produced. Attend ants were laboring with her to overcome tbe eDects of the poison.

DANGER AT COLUMBIA. An lee Gorge Una Formed nml tlft Sin luehana Is ltapidiy Klslng. Cou muia, Feb. 8. The situation here this evening is threatening, as the wuicr iu iuu ousqucuunna is rising a foot an hour.

An ice gurge has formed against the stone pier of the bridge which vtaa destroyed by tornado last September, and at the dam at McCall's erry, backing up the water. The river aud the canal unite here, aud the north eud of the bridge of the Pennsylvania railroad is covered with water. The west freight yard of the Pennsylvania company is covered with water. The lumber yards and extent ive industrial establishments along tho river arc in great danger of heavy Ions. Newspaper Publishers Held on a Serious Charge.

Pottsviu.k, Feb. a John A. Keilly, aud P. J. Burke, the Shenan doah Arm publishers, waived a hearing day before Cni ted States Commissioner Woltjen, and entered bail in the sum of Muuiora bearing at Philadelphia on Monday next before Judire Bntler.

ol the United States court, to answer tlieefmree sending improper literature through tbe mails. They are charged with mail ing their paper, containing the report of tue inui oi rroi. v. V. liocart.

who was fonnd guilty of an attempt to assault a female pupil of his at Knoxville, Pa. Death of Veteran Editor. St NIM llY. Feb. 8.

H. 11. Masser one of the oldest newspaper men in the State, died here this afternoon in the 88th year Of his age. Mr. Manser was bom here and was a member of the bur.

He was appointed Deputy Attorney General for Northumberland county in lrlf), Governor Porter. In 1810 lie established theSnnbury Amrrirun, and edited the paper until 1870. He was a friend and great admirer of Horace Greeley and juuii vi. rornoy, aim was one ol the best known men in tbe State. Mrs.

Charles A. Baylor. 202 North Fifth is visiting her mother, who re sides at canisie. Big Shoe Sale. Common Seusc.

0 CCOILS LAST NIGHT. ric BUSINESS TRANSACTEP AT ONE HOUR SESSION. A Resolution to Enforce the Snow and Ice Ordinance Passed After the Snow Has All IMtappeared Othfer Business neiect Council convened last eveuing at 7.1 Jo o'clock With ten members present at roll call. Several others appeared later. Mr.

Boas had passed a resolution directing tbe mayor to enforce' the ordi nance directing the removal of ice and snow from sidewalks, owing to the re cent occurrence of a number of accidents, The annual appropriation to the water department Again caused considerable discussion. President Felix explained tbe pur poses tor which the appropriations are Some of tbe land contiguous to the Antitam reservoir has already been purchased and paid for and some other adjacent is desired. The $10,000 item is lor the construction of settling aams which will prevent tbe vegetable growth in the main reservoir, and the appropriation of $17,000 for contingent mud, which will be as all other appro priations, only used by resolution and ordinance of Councils. ait. Jicppciman, wno had moved an amendment at a previous meeting, with drew his objections to the items for the purchase ot the land desired, but he did not believe in settling basins.

Im pounded water is no good and if heavy storms should prevail the water in them would also be ninilrlv As tn th S17 KI which it was said would be ultimately paid into the sinking fund, should be placed in there at once. As Mr. Keppelman ameudment to provido for $2,000 to make needed re pairs at Mineral Spring was not printed the bill, the bill was laid over until the next meeting. ihe ordinance authorizing and duect ing the city controller to make a transfer of $700, was read and passed. Air.

iiitting bad passed a resolution di recting the highway commissioner of the western division to notify the Mellert Foundry company to relay pavement at tne sontnwest corner ot Second and Chestnut streets within twenty days and i not complied with to lay it at the ex pense ot the company. The report ot the Board ot Public Works with reference to the break at tbe sewage disposal plant was read and re ceived, and the following resolution was concurred ill: Rrimlrcd. That lie tv Controller lir and i erebv directed toti niiRfcr th Minn nf ti one from item loin the newer department of the Hoard of Public Works for the fiscal year of ro iu iii a ot tne same department, of which so much as may be necessary shall be used for repairing the bteak at the sewage disposal plantand proem iiiR a sufficient supply of water me pumping station. In Common Council. At 7.

10 o'clock President of Common Council James P. Yorgcy called that branch to order. These wero absent: Messrs. Alexander, Mellert and Wilson. ine report ot the survey and law com mittees wore read and received.

A re psrt from the board of public works reiauve to tue alleged sinking of tbe sewerago disposal plant was also re ceived. An amendment was offered bv Mr. Clcse.to the ordinance regulating the paying ol assessments in the second sewer uisirict. ine amendment pro viaes ior ine payment ol assessments in tour quarterly installments instead of W) days as originally intended. It was referred to the sewer committee.

jur. onauer onerea a resolution loran appropriation lo make certain repairs to tue sener utapusai plant. home discussion followed in which Mr. ry aud Mr. Bach objected, claimimr the agreement with tbe Pennsylvania Sani tary company should be adhered to aud the company compelled to keep the plant in order ior one vear.

Upon the question City Solicitor Stev ens said the company had onlv their nine to back them, but their sureties are good and would be held resnousihln. He however thought the only way was to repair the break, they refusing unon a technical point Legal proceedings might uo uiKcn laicr. The resolution passed bv a vote of 6 to iucssrs. isacn, ry, Harris, Mast and lempliii voting in the negative. A resolution from Select Council com pelting tenants and property owners to clean their sidewalks of snow and ice was concurred in.

Mr. l.ach called attention to the approaching of April 1 that all committees meet promptly and make their estimates, uisu to ux tax rate. Ihe bonds' ot a number of registered plumbers already published, with their respective sureties, were approved. The resolution to compel the Mellert Foundry aud Machine company to pave around the works at Second and Chestnut streets, was concurred in, and Coun i ii MEETINGS IN TWO WARDS. Democrats In the Second and Sixth Pre pare ior tne Election.

1 weuiiu nun uemocrats ncld a largely attended meeting last evening at Andrew Boginski's saloon, Villow and mn.o! ntreeiH. jieu Den v. Boas presided and John Undhcim was secretary. Treas mer J. H.

Holmes reported a balanco in the treasury of $5.01. Kemarks were maue by it. 11. Wentxel, candidate for alderman. Angustns O.

Stcgenian, J. H. Thamni, Charles Keinhart and others. SIXTH WARD DEMOCM ATM. The Democrats of the Sixth ward met last evening nt East's hotel, 225 Pcuu stioet, there being a large turnout of the warn, nen o.

neck, ward chairman, vi.nvu too lueeuiiK lo oraerauu v. id. Hain acted as secretary rro tern. The appended nominations were made for ward oflicers, to be held open for one month: President, Allen S. Beck: vice presidents, hist precinct, George P.

Moyer; second precinct, John A. Hiester; third precinct M. Hiester; fourth precinct, D. M. Ulatt; fifth pre cinct, Henry II.

L. Kissinger: seeretiirr. ....1 I Joel Krick has been endonwil for 1 jjcvi u. jl. jvrie.K.

1 prison inspector. He stated that he has I canvassed the ward and met with en 1 couragement. I Ihe executive committee was on mo I lion instructed to appoint three watchers I In It ..1 A eacu Jlieiiuci. Ao.iouriimcnt was made to meet tho second Monday in siarcii nt a meeting place to be designated by the president. THE CUBAN FUND.

Don't forget to contribute to the CU BAN FUND. Contributions received at the Timks Ofkick. If yon can't give dollar, give what yon con. Nlrht. I The Gerroaiiia band nlaved with thirty pieces at tbe concert given last night at kricksCnfo llissinger, and the same number and men will escort the Hois fen rose club to the inauguration of Mo, Kiuley on March 4.

Tbe music last night was unusually grand and kept tho lone sitting room filled until tbe close of the concert. Uig Barguins at the Common. Sense. I A r. f.

i MCStOPTHI V7 tvtna THAT THC r' i i TMl "fllW MAS THE KVLK CUiATlON AMONtt TMK HKIKIflll I HftMt OWrtlNO Kftnt. IT 0LMN, RCARIT THC CNTIRC STATC UNITE IN SAVINQ THAT THC TIMM" It A MODCL OF NCAT TV KORAPHY AtOOOD ASTHC BIST. VOLUME 79. NO. 110.

TUESDAY MORITIKG, EEKttUAllY 9, 1897. TEN CENTS A WEEK. THE SUFFO COURT NEXT. I GEORGE F. LAUER APPEALS FROM THE BERKS COURT.

There Were but a Few Honrs In Which to Becord the Appeal Elaborate Opinions of the Berks Court In Two Causes. To Prothonotary Oliver J. Wolff, at ex actly 9.45 o'clock hist night, William B. liechtel, Isaac Hiester and Gyrus Derr, counsel for George F. Lauer vs.

the Lauer Brewing company, presented their appeal to the supremo court lrom the opinion of Judge Ermentrput banded down during yesterday morning. The appeal is a voluminous document of twenty typewritten pages. The appeal sets forth sixty seven alleged errors of the court in the finding or the opinion. To accommodate tbe learned counsel the office of Prothonotary Oliver J. Wolff was considerately Kept open until 10 o'clock p.

in. At midnight the specified time would bave expired. Prothonotary Wolff promptly issued a certificate of the record, which aloug with a duplicate copy of tbe appeal was mailed to Pro thonotary Charles S. Green, of the east ern district of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, before mid ntirbt. Contained in the appeal are these alle gations: frank r.

Lauer on Jnne 16, 1891, drew a check upon the firm account to the order of w. W. Light, agent for the American Investment Union, for $203.65 lor shares ot stock purchased for nimseii aud standing in his own name, which payment he never reported to the secretary, and which in consequence does not appear on the books of the com pany. "On July 22, 18U1, he drew a check upon the firm account to the order of Robert Holmes for $122.08 in payment of a premium upon a policy ot insurance held by himself upon his own life, with out reporting the same to the secretary, "He gave to George W. Kershner large amounts ot the company's money lor in vestment, and according to the books the sum ol $11,121.89 is unaccounted for, "He purchased on his own account from llngy Pott a malt house property for $14,000, subject to a mortgage of $8,000, and paid the mortgage on Decem ber 7, 1801, without reporting the fact to the secretary.

Ihe aggregate amount oi business from the beginning to March 1, 1892, for which credit is given to the Keading purchasers in the ledgers is 12,247.084.68, while the aggregate amount credited to the company in the cash 'books for the same collection and during tbe same period is but and there is thus a difference unaccounted for of $100,268.36, "Ihe courterred in trcatiug the settle ment ol March 18, 1892, as having been based on an account." TUE 11KKKH OPISIOX. Judge Krmentrout yesterday handed down two opinions in the Lauer cases. The second one was recorded yesterday afternoon and concerns the promissory notes, inis opinion covers sixteen typewritten pages and the points tire ap pended In the matter ol the Schuylkill Valley bank of Beading, Penn National bank of Heading, and 1 rank P. Lauer vs. Keading Trust company, George F.

Lauer and Christian C. Kestner, assignee lor the benefit of the creditors of George Lauer, judge opinion handed down states as a finding of fact: The au missions in tbe pleadings and the evidence adduced upon the trial estab lished that tbe plaintifls are holders of promissory notes, which are secured bv a certain assignment and pledge of stock ol tue Lauer Brewing compauy, limited, and a mortgage on certain real estate given by George F. Lauer to the Keading Continued on fourth pane. CHASED A GANG OF NOMADS. Sergeant Hlnlz and Officer Macheiuer Have an Experience with Tramps.

A gang of drunken nomads madi trouble about the furnaces of the Kcad ing Iron company last evening. They are charged with breaking a number ol window lights with stones. Sergeant ttintz and oincer Machemcr proceeded with the patrol wagon to the scene of the trouble. Upon their appearance the gang tooK to their heels. One of the party was bagged, however.

Unconscious from effects of the alcohol he bud imbibed he lay upon the ground against a Doaru. When locked up in tbe uurK ceu at ine station house, he was unable to give a name and is registered ungnown." UK LAY BY TUE ltOADSIDE. Sergeant Weidel last evening arrested Matt. Khoaris as he lay asleeD bv the roadside. Matt, bad chosen a ten feet wide alley between Bingaman and Minor i Streets as a COUch to slumber off a jag of large proportions.

A large cobblestone served as a pillow. He was disgruntled at the summary destruction of his fan cied solitude. ESCAPED TUB VK11LAST POLICE. A pair of worthies who only recently were released from jail made trouble last evening on South Sixth street. They visited the residence of a well known citizen aud demanded food.

From there they crossed the street and from a woman on the second floor of tbe lauudrv at Sixth and Franklin streets demanded a half dollar, with threats. Officer Mast was appealed to and he gave them chase. The pair observed him and having a gocd lead, escaped by running up Franklin and thence down Plum, where they disappeared iu an alleyway. Social Events. MissLdilh Uhler.

IBM North Ninth street, entertained a number of friends at her home lust evening. There was music and games and a splendid snnner eervcu. An evening party was held at the home of James A. Moore, 20 North Tenth street. A pleasant evening was enjoyed.

Cl 18, of the Sunday school of the First Keformed chnrcb, taught by Miss Maggie Lereh. will hold an i 1 uicaiit ir BLivui in 1 church this eveninir I test Concert of the Star Course. On Thursday evening the last of the Y. M. CA.

star ronran AntertninmAnta will bo given, tbe attraction beiuir the ,1 A I oiuuiict urana concert company, as sisted by Miss Mand V. Carrnihera. reader. This company claims to be tho nnest iaay quartette in the world. In the "Spring Hong" the ladies of the quartette will all be dressed alike in graceful Grecian gowns ot green silk With garlands ot roses ahove their hoods.

This lost event of the coarse has scarcely ever ocen uauaned bv the association. The chart upens this morning. Charged with Stea'lng Brass. fianiu.i KtitKAl wna nrrlifttt(t Inuf ing by Constable Kreider on warrant issued" by Alderman Kirschuiuchurging him with tbe Inreenv nf Int. tit lirnii lrom the I 11.

railway steam forgo. He, was commit ted in default ol boil. Ask tor Reading Brewing Co. 'a old atyle Lrger Beer. iVtvoli and forUr.

3uots pdee. Common Sonne. I a SENATE TAKES OP THE TREATY The Dctat on the litlea to be ted it Secret. JRNEST DISCUSSION The Chances for the Ratification of the Treaty to be Better Than Its Frlet de Bad Supposed The Opposition Appears to be Confined to tbe Sliver Men who Sup ported Bryan Secretary Sherman Made a Strong Speech la Support of the Treaty Amendments to be Offered. Washington, Feb.

8. By the deci sive vote of 49 to 9,. the Senate this after noon, alter a discussion of almost two hours, voted not to consider the general treaty of arbitration between tho United States and Great Britain with open doors, Secrecy will be maintained and the tra ditions ol the Senate will bo nernetuated ine discussion ot the day, which con tinued close on to 6 o'clock, showed that the chances for the ratification of the treaty are better than many of its friends supposed. The opposition, sin gularly enough, appears to be confined to the silver men who supported the ticket headed by Mr. Bryan.

It is be lieved by the more sanguine advocates of the convention that the vote may be reached before tbe end ot the week, but i.j i mis is uispuMju oy many, wno say inai tne debate will be somewhat protracted. ne proposition lor an open session was supported in speeches by Senators Hill and Stewart, aud antagonized by Senators Mills, Hoar, Lodge, Morgan and uuniei. Mr. Sherman made an appeal for a secret session, urging that there were special reasons why the treatv snouia oe considered in secret. He then read a letter from Secretary Olney, urg ng mat tne senate, in view ot its reiec tion of King Oscar, do not further humiliate that monarch by pcimitting the criticisms that might be made to be made in public.

The letter was short but earnest, although couched in diplo matic language. The vote was then taken, with the re sult before indicated. wnen tue treaty was taken up upon its merits Mr. Sherman, as chairman of the committee, made a short but effec tive speech. He denied the statements that auy ot the interests of the United States had been placed in jeopardy.

The treaty had been carefully considered by the committee and had been amended as it was believed best it should be. These amend ments, while few in number, were es sential and operated as a safeguard. The JNicaraguan Uaual bad been removed lrom the operation ot the convention by ihe amendment which declared that all questions affecting the national policy oi eituer oovermuent, or ol either Government towards any other Government, should not be subject to arbitration. Tho Monroe Doctrine was not included, aud tbe United States never would, he asserted. agree to tbe arbitration of that doctrine, Arbitration was, however, he said, the policy oi the American people.

Ihey bad always advocated it. Mr. Sherman submitted an elaborate statement show ing that we had entered into 30 treaties in which arbitration was the cardinal principle. Mr. Sherman spoke with his old time vigor, and made a speech that impressed the Senate most favorably.

Several amendments will be otlered during the progress of the debate. Mr. Stewart, of Nevada, offered one this afternoou, eliminating by name the Afaskan boundary from the operations of the treaty. Mr. Stewart went so far as to insert in his amendment a statement of the United States claim with respect to this boundary, defining its location as determined by the United States supervisor.

It is the purpose of tbe committee to keep the treaty before the Senate as steadily as possible, and it will only give way to pressing and urgent business. PENNA. SEWERAGE CO. LIA8LE. Must Pay for All Kepalrs ti Sewerage Dis posal riant.

The following communication from the Board of Public Works wos read in both branches of City Council last night: lb Ihe Mcrt ami CwImikm Cuttncili of Hie City of KeniUuy: (iKSTLKMrv We heir leave to report to your honorable bodies'tliat two of the. columns sup port ing compartment No. 5 of the sewago disposal plant have settled about one aud one half incites, or sulllcientl to break throe of the cross irirders in the upper beds. A temporary supiiort lias been placed under one of the girders which was considered the most dauircrous, ers wnien was coiisioereu uie most uauircrous, 01ld the Pennsylvania Sanitary Sewerage com oanv was notified and asked to promptly repair the same under their contract. This they have declined to do.

As it is necessary that the re Kairs to the plant be made as promptly as possl le tho city engineer will be authorized to pro ceed with the work. I or some time there has been trouble with the water supply at the piutiimiir sUition on account oj tne iionitlou ui tnf iiiit't pipe, ivmcii nt times draws In a larue amount of mud and filth from Ihe river and interferes with the working of the plant. Kcccntly through tho lowering of the river the simply from that source was cut off al together. We have also called the attention of the Pennsylvania Sanitary Mewerage company to this, askimr them to comet it. which they de cline to do, claiming the means of supply pro.

vided by them was in accordance, with their eontriK't. The Hoard believes that the recent settling of the eoluiniis at the dtsHMial plant Is flue to the same cause as expressed in our letter of January i3th. 1805, to your honorable liodifs, in reference to the sinking and collapse of commitment No. 7, at the plant, which was tliat it was flue entirely to defective construction tliat the Pennsylvania Sanitary Heweraire co rjiany and tlielr surety are liable under their contract. We therefore ask for a transfer in our appro priation for the Hmwl year of to make repairs to the llsMisal plant, and also for providing for a better and permanent supply ot water at the uutupinir station.

An account of the exiiense so incurred will be preset itetl to your honorable bodies so that you can take such uction as may be necessary to collect the ii 1 same from the Pennsylvania Hamtarv Seweraire mpany or their euretv. he included in our annual report to your honor able lieles for tlie pKcn Hseal year, ending April im. Hosuectrully submitted, by order 01 A Seventh Street Clothing House Robbed The clothing store ot Lonis Wolfson 2U Booth Seventh street, was entered by thieves during Sunday night, and when the proprietor opened the store on Jlon 1 day morning ho discovered that 30 over coats, 30 pairs of ladies' and gents' shoes, one dozen children's caps and several dozen shirts were missing. From the showcase neckwear to tho value of was also stolen, entailing a loss of about $300. Married Last Kvenlng.

Harry Heck man, 033 I'eun street, and Mies Mamio Kachel, 329 Penn street, were married last evening at the parsonage of ion's Keformed church by Kev. L. Derr. Alter the ceremony tbe couple were driven to their newly far nished home, lsi rsirview street, where reception was held. The groom is the proprietor of the Hotel Allen tousorial parlors.

lames R. Brusstar, shirt maker, 713 and 715 l'enn street. Hcudiiuortcrs for all kinds of shirt. The Old Keeport Watehmakei, Ki Penn VALENTINES. valentines For this year are Prettier Than Ever We have the Prettiest and Neatest Line in Reading.

Come aud see them. WALTER G. ROLAND, 625 PENN STREET. FOR SALE AND FOR RENT. $300 6 Per Cent.

MortcaM jyproperty lor sale; also (5 acre farm lor J1 No 519 Tuliiehoclcen, JO; No. 466 South Third street, $10; two houses in Oakland, Lancaster road, 8 and 810; 1285 and 12)7 Oley street.each tS; 133 Kobe.on street, factory on L. V. B. and Lafayette street.

Money In small and larsre sums at GRIESEMEB'S LOG CABIN, South 4tb St FEED. BRAN! BRAN! $11.50, $11.50 PER TffN. Good sacked bran. Call soon for bar gains at KISSINGER BRINER'S, glglith and Cherry is the place. FOR RENT.

Two Houses for Rent A home with li rooms and store room, suita ble for office, with all conveniences, nt 613 and 613 Franklin street, Also a 5 roomed house at 23) Plum. For particulars annlv to H. W. HINGEfl, 47 SOUTH SIXTH STREET. GENTS' FURNISHINGS.

Neckwear, Handkerchiefs, Fancy Shirts, Suspenders, Umbrellas, Mufflers, Gloves, BEST STOCK IN KEADING. J.G.McGOWAN.530PennSt. A. P. TEA CO.

(10UHTNEY GENUINE AND ORIGINAL Worcestershire Sauce. If pint po ne pint bottles aa0 ne quart bottles 450 We are sole agents for tbe U. S. til Great Atlantic md Pacific Tea Corpay, pis ana oat EJNN HTKEET. FAN TAN CIGARS.

DIBERT BROS. EADING 10 Ct. CIGAR. PENN.TROY LAUNDRY. 'he Penn Troy Laondry is a Fang up Wasn House.

TKY IT NOTICES. QUIT NOTICES I Landlords save money, time and trouble by ordering Quit Notices At Alderman Griesemer's Log Cabin. If yon order a Calendar will send one for HW7 STORAGE. FOR CHEAP STORAGE CALL AT Aaron locom's storage Waretioase. The most convenient and desirable place for storage in the city.

P. A li. siding running through the building enabling to unload direct from ears on steam elevator. Office at the flour III. 844 anil 4fl North Klghth Mtreet.

BOTTLERS. J. FESSLEB. 8. G.

DOKKSXIBM Telephone. EXCELSIOR BOTTLING CO. STEAM B0TTLEB8, SI and 89 Maple Street, Reading. Hoecialtles: Ginger Ale, Bcltser and Expor. Beer; all Carbonated Drinks; Foreign and Domestic Ale, Beer, Porter and Krown Htout.

Mail and 'phone orders delivered to all parts ot the city. Saturdays until 10 o'clock. MEDICAL. WORMS! STEIN'S Infallible Worm Syrup never fwHsto remove them when properly used lMcuuiit ttttftke, 2T)C ft bottle. STEIN'S PHARMACY, 801 Fenn Street.

Dr. Bergner's Whooping Cough remedy sure cure for whooping coiirIi, nieasle cough, emup or any tight cough, iwn Penn street. County VaioaTcTK. The newly elected president, C. M.

Dechant, of the Berks County Union of C. having completed the appointment of the various committees lor 117, called a meeting of the chairmen last evening for conference. The following are the committees with their respective chairmen: Evangelistic, E. E. Taylor; good citizenship, A.

A. Koser; junior look out, Miss Emma M. Crater; look out W. H. Morris; missionary extension, Kobert B.

Iiinglcr; music, L. C. Thompson; press, J. 9. Wise; quarterly meeting, W.

11. Kuui mel; social, Mint Annie 8. Bankin; visiting, Miss Annie D. Eckert. "Berks county for Christ, 50 new societies and 1,000 souls brought into the was the motto argrerd upon fcr tbe year, An OrangeCaaeheoa.

Un Tuesday evening, March 10, class No. taught by Miss Abbie Fix, of the Sabbath school connected with St. John's Keformed church, Ninth and Chestnut streets, will give nn orange luncheon. Big Shoe Fair. Common Sense.

0 Ask for Reading Brewing Co. 'a old style Lasw Beer. TiToli and Porter, 7.