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us profitable to them. ough. The defendants now ask that the injunction be dissolved, or that the city be restrained from proceeding with the work of erecting its filter beds. The defendants allege that notwithstanding the injunction the city is engaged with a large force of workmen in the construction of the filter beds; that if the court allows the city to go on with this work unmolested the borough an ticipates being called on later to compensate the city for the work done. Edward S.

Kremp and Isaac Hiester represented the borough, and City Solicitor Itourke and C. G. Derr the city. Mr. Hiester stated that the city is apprehensive of evident danger and is trying to prevent it by this means.

The city even does not permit the borough to make a. plan or to lay out the street, much less to opeii Cotton street. The borough asks that the injunction be removed and then the city would do Its work at its own risk. The proper order, according to the decisions of the Supreme Court, is to preserve the status quo of the merits of the case, and per mit the city to work outside of the lines of the streets. This would give them temporary right to proceed with the work of putting up the filter beds.

Mr. Derr, for the city, contended it was a great necessity to have the filter beds completed before the hot season arrives. If the city is restrained with the work the consequences might be so dire as to produce an epidemic of typhoid fever or other diseases. If the borough desires a remedy it has one by tiling a. cross bill.

Judge Swartz took the papers and will file an opinion. later. He refused to dissolve the injunction or restrain the city, and permitted the borough to file a cross bill. In the meantime the city will proceed with the work. MANY CASES CONTINUED.

These Civil Court cases have been continued by agreement of counsel for cause shown: The two assumpsit cases of Amanda M. Bloch, executrix of Mary Ann Fisher, deceased, vs. Abraham S. Becker and Nathaniel W. Fisher: Bsnj.

F. Nyce vs. Wm. R. Houck, assumpsit: Mar i garet Deppen vs.

United Traction Company, trespass. These cases have been settled: Laura A. Fisher vs. Reading Iron Company, trespass: also the three trespass cases of Charles Levin. B.

Iluttenberg and 00 at Charles K. Schell of Reading. THE READING DAILY TIMES AND DISPATCH, BEADING, PENKA Furniture arid Carpets VTKrE are in the midst of it the Spring season of Furniture and Carpet selling. Our thorough state of preparedness makes the present selling a pleasure tc We haven't heard a patron say but wnat it was In the first place we were fortunate in our selections in furniture buying. Choice, indeed, are the goods offered choice in design and finish, reliable in the making.

There's great variety not a meagre showing, but a bounteous one. For instance, there's several dozen styles in Parlor Suits: as many, perhaps more, in Bed Suits: hun dreds of shapes and styles in Rockers, and Odd Cbairs, Turkish Rockers, Couches and Divans; big lines of Sideboards, China Closets, Buffets, Extension Tables and Dining Chairs; big assortment of Brass and Iron Beds, Odd Dressers and Chiffbnieres; big lines of goods for kitchen and laundry. You. will find us heavily stocked with Refrigerators and Ice Chests. 1 Not one or two makes, but a number of the best makes, headed by the Wilke representing the acme of Refrigerator building.

You will find here a collection of the best known makes of Baby Go Carts and Carriages an immense showing. You will find our large Carpet Hall well stocked with the best brands of Carpets made. Brussels and Tapestries, Axminsters and Velvets, Ingrains and Rag, Rugs and Mattings, any color effect you desire, in every case an extra good value for the price paid. You need do nothing but select. We will gladly attend to all other detail.

We'll charge it if you say so open up an account with us. all against the city DAMAGE CASE NON SUITED. The case of Auguste Leadnie to recover damages from the Reading Pure Milk Company for injuries received while in their employ was placed on trial. The plaintiff about a year ago was operating an elevator at the plant and had his foot injured. He alleges negligence on the part of the defendant The case was non suited, owing to the absence of an important witness.

COURT HOUSE NOTES. The court granted a divorce in the! case of Mrs. Catharine Feger vs. John F. Feger.

Unfuithf ulness was alleged. Letters testamentary on the estate of Tauba Schein. Reading, were issued to Jennie Ruthberg, Altoona, and David Schein. Reading. The.

estate amounts to $5,125. Letters of administration on the estate of Isaac F. Christ, Kutztown, were issued to A. S. Christ and Rosa A.

Christ. There is an estate of $4,400. F. a. juarx is tne attorney.

Letters of administration on the estate of Charles Templin, Reading, were issued to Rebecca Limbeck. F. S. Liv ingood is the attorney. The receipts at the county treasurer's office Thursday were $272.21, as follows: Received from Sheriff Mogel, verdict fees.

O. C. Sitler, steward of the almshouse, current receipts for April, $213; Allen R. Steeley, tax collector, who settled his county tax duplicate for 1903 In full, $55.21. The disbursements were $397.61.

The County Commissioners granted only one appeal yesterday, that of Lafayette Penrose, of Maidencreek, assessed at $950 and reduced to $900. There were a number of others. Stevens Stevens, attorneys In trust for the estate of William Brier, now to the use of Daniel S. Fisher, issued an execution for $1339.30 against the estate of Daniel B. Fisher.

John L. Lawrence filed reasons for a new trial in the case In which he is defendant and the Empire Steel and Iron Company, the plaintiff. All the commissions for the re elected justices of the peace have been taken out of the Prothonotary's office except those of Theodore M. Hauser, of Alsace, and Mahlon Fronheiser, of Pike. They must be lifted by June 9.

60 days from date of issue by the Governor. County Commissioners Miller and Sander and Engineer M. M. Dreibelbis and County Solicitor Shatters left this morning to inspect the Taylor's Forge bridge across the Tulpehocken, north of Womelsdorf. CAVE IN AT BRIDGE.

The excavations for the north foundations of the new bridge over the Angelica creek at Millmont caved in a second time for Contractor Charles Fisher. The workmen must dig down through loose earth nearly 30 feet to get firm ground for the heavy concrete foundations and considerable difficulty is experienced. None of the men were injured in the cave in. The Weather. The indications are that it will be fair today, with light to fresh, south winds.

"The Wilke" at St. Louis As the diamond stands in Jewelry, so "The Wilke" stands in Refrigerators. Only one store in a. city is given the right to sell "The Wilke'" and we control the right for Reading and environs. The Wilke Manufacturing Co.

are among the exhibitors at the St. Louis Universal Exposition. You will find them in the Agriculture Building, Aisle Block No. 123. We want all our readers who visit St.

Louis this summer to see this exhibit. Should you so desire, you can order just the style "Wilke" you want, direct of the manufacturers, and we will deliver to you. 'Twill be just the same as though you order of us. "The Wilke" people, among other features, show a diminutive Refrigerating plant installed in one of their Refrigerators. You don't have to bother with the Ice Man.

Refrigerators are shown in solid Mahogany, Birds eye Maple, Flemish and Weathered Oak. Some of the fronts have designs in cut glass. A visit to the exposition could not be considered without having seen "The Wilke" exhibit. GATELY BRITTON, 940 PENN STREET. BEFORE THE COURTS INJUNCTION CONTINUED.

Judge Swartz, of Montgomery County, held a hearing the main court room in the equity proceedings of the city of Reading vs. Mt. Penn borough, to restrain the borough from making certain contemplated improvements and to open Cotton street through the borough limits, which adjoin the city. I Judge Swartz on Feb. 57 granted a preliminary injunction against the bor AT POLICE COURT YOUNG MAN ARRESTED IN CITY PARK GOES TO JAIL FOR THIRTY DAYS.

At police court yesterday morning a young man was sentenced to 30 days in jail in default of $11.25 fine and costs for misconduct at Penn Common. Alderman Kirschmann, who presided, severely reprimanded the accused and threatened a harder sentence next time. ine prisoner said his name was Leroy Jones and said he lived near Spruce and Orange streets. Special Of ficer Heisler made the charge, declar ing the accused was one of five or six others who acted in a ehameful man ner by using vile language before citi zens and their wives. Including a minister, who requested the arrest.

The minister, he said, volunteered to appear, but he told him he did not think it necessary. The young man declared that he was not in the park, but on the boulevard and said that when he came from the hill the officer seized him and, with an oath, struck him in the face and placed him under arrest. In passing sentence the Alderman told the officer to bring in the others if he knew them and said they would be similarly dealt with. John Whitehouse, of Tamaqua, arrested near 6th and Franklin streets for drunkenness by Officer Hohl. was fined $3.25 or 24 hours.

The sentence was afterward remitted upon the accused promising to go home at once. Teddy Long, arrested by Officer Hohl for drunkenness at 6th and Franklin streets, was discharged. He said he was from Pittsburg en route for Cedar Grove, N. to get a job. William Hughes, a professional hobo, arrested by Officer Fletcher, was told to get out of town at once or a charge or vagrancy would be made.

Steven Foley, arrested at the P. R. depot for trespassing by Special Officer Piper, was before Alderman Kirschmann and given 24 hours. After the expiration of the time he is to leave the town. MATRIMONIAL EVENTS Clarence Betz, formerly of Ashland, now of this city, and Elsie, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Brown, of 310 Carpenter street, will be married Saturday, May 14, in Schuylkill county. The prospective groom is a machinist at the P. R. shops.

John P. Muntz, 423 South Fourteenth street, and Mary daughter of John. Schearer, 1540 Perkiomen avenue, were married at the home of the groom's parents by Rev. H. H.

Itanck. A short reception followed to the immediate families. SATURDAY. MAT 7. 1304.

SAILED IN AIRSHIP MESSRS. BELFRICH AND WEBER REPORT THAT THEY HAVE HAD A SUCCESSFUL TRIAL. Charles Helfrich. a heater, of 1336 North loth street, and James A. Weber, a.

box manufacturer, of 1822 Perkiomen avenue. report" that they have been en gaged for some time in constructing an air ship. The motor is made in the shape of a cigar, and Is 40 feet long and 20 feet high. It is made of the best of silk to contain the gas with which It is filled when ready to rise. Over and across the air bas is spread a strong wire netting, which is attached to the bottom, and suspended from it' is a large basket or carriage for the pas sengers.

Around the top of the basket Is an iron guard. The propelling or motor power is produced by a 24 horse power engine and its weight is so heavy that it requires eight men to lift it, showing that it is substantially constructed. The other day the air ship was taken to the top of Mt. Penn, 'near the Tower, for a trial trip. Mr.

Weber was stationed in the neighborhood of Miller's Park. In East Reading, to watch it, and Mr. Helfrich had: charge of the ship. The ship is expected to attain an altitude of 10,000 feet or higher if neces sary. When all was ready Mr.

Helfrich took his position in the basket and started the engine, and up went the ship. He reports that all worked well and that the ship rose 20 feet in the air, sailed 500 feet toward Mineral Spring park ana coniaea witn a tree. Fortunately Mr. Helfrich was not in jured, and as Mr. Weber was not far away he was soon able to give assist ance.

The two men, with several others, extricated the ship from the trees, and Samuel Bobst, with a large wagon and four horses, conveyed it to the home of Mr. Weber, where it is being repaired for another trial trip. This time the builders propose to sail to Delaware and return. A similar air ship, but on a larger scale, is also being constructed. This one is to be 60 feet long and 30 feet high, and will be supplied with a 32 horse power motor or engine, and of a cigar shape.

With this ship they contemplate a visit to the St. Louis F'air. They say they have been constructing the ships secretly and that they have already received handsome offers for them. Mr. Weber contemplates taking his 10 year old daughter with him on one of his trips.

The latter, he says, will then descend from the car in a WATER BOARD BILLS WARRANTS THAT HAVE BEEN SIGNED BY CITY CONTROLLER MOLL. City Controller Molh signed the following warrants for bills contracted by the Water Board: Joseph Aschenbrenner, 12 wbeelbar rows Greth Machine Works, fee, Metropolitan Klettric lighting Res. April John G. Nuebling, mantles Robert Job, bacterioligical Ex Stic hter Hardware seed Fehr and O'Rourke, 1st Est. An tie tarn niter William L.

Kiefer, steel cellar W. K. Remppis manhole covers N. T. Kunkle Son, oil Johnston Foundry and Machine gates, etc Xander Machine and Supply aera tors Republican Job Office, balance sheets.

Neptune Meter repairs to National Meter repairs to meters. Merritt lumber Reiuhard Rieger, two pictures to St. neaaiog founary pipe LAW IS COMPLIED WITIL icgamt (Jiality lalff Pinoc the .9 60 oo 5 V. 3 Hi 1174 50 28 107 6 15 00 109 23 4.19 6 "5 3 40 10 00 19 10 Louis Exposition 8 50 waiter an. lyson.

state tax on ir15 2 ti. iviuener Aiauuiacturing drills and taps Aug. C. Wertz oats Wetherhold blocks, etc Original Holier Book Bindery binding books Febr and O'Rourke, coal J. Geo.

Hiutz, two telephone attachments Stichter Hardware pig lead Rensselaer Manufacturing I). M. Kline, spnlls Greth Machine Works, elbows, Alex. F. Smith, professional services for plans at Bern hart and Egelman reservoirs Garlock Packing gaskets 28 60 30 9S 4 42 00 6 40 2 co 2X8 S81 3 68 fi3 92 50 667 3S 1 1313 09 Reading Institutions Have No Accounts Without Claimants.

The two state banks and four trust com paniea in this citr bave been served with no tice by William P. Snyder, tbe new auditor general, tbat they must forthwith furnlsa complete lists of accounts, debentures and cbattels escheating to tbe commonwealth by reason of having been without claimant for three years. The claim that the trust companies and State banks have not published the full list. of these accounts annually is explained by their assertion tbat they have no such unsettled accounts on their books to oublinh. It is explained tbat while some dividend accounts have been running for years without settlement, they do not come under the act In that the claimants are known and simply leave tbe amounts with tbe banks to accumu late.

Only such accounts where there are no records of the existence of the principals and their heirs are unknown become tbe property of the State. Where such cases are discovered the law gives one third of the amount to the informer, and the balance goes to the State Treasury. Bankers say that this matter crops up every time av new Auditor General is inducted into office, but investigation shows that the law is complied with. Many of the trust companies and the State banks, it is declared, have received large sums for informing the proper authorities of escheated estates, and that a close watch is kept on all such, and publication follows in every case. THE P.

R. RELIEF. The March statement of the Philadelphia Reading Relief Association shows an expenditure of $28,368.65, of which $13,750 was paid for deaths and $14,618.65 for disability. The number of deaths were 26, of which 10 were from accidental and 16 from natural causes. 1 1,869 new cases were reported.

triangular in shape and contains all the modern improvements used in the business, including freight and passenger elevators, etc. The warehouse on Wood street is three stories high and 20 by 115 feet in size. This, too, is full of furniture. Mr. Freehafer has been in the business 12 years.

A FINE RESIDENCE. Contractor D. Elmer Dampman received the contract for the erection of a. colonial residence for Samuel Ei senbrown, of P. F.

Eisenbrown's Sons Company. It will be located on Windsor street between Centre avenue and Second street. The plans were made by Muhlenberg Brothers, architects, who will have charge of the work. The home will be built of buff brick. It will be two stories high with broken roof and will be 38 feet square with a.

one story annex, 10 by 28 feet, in the rear. There will be wide porches on two sides, with a. balcony in the rear. The house will be finished in hard wood with hot water heat and all the conveniences. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Two story brick house, 1349 North 10th street, lot 13 1 3x100 feet, from William R. Hinnershitz to Samson E. King. Price. $1600.

One and three quarters story brick house, 834 Bingaman street, lot 13 3x 100 feet, from Serena M. Wisner to Mary A. Missimer. Price, $1825. Two story brick house, S43 North 3d jj Martin and wife to John B.

Kurtz. Three story brick house. 725 Washington street, lot 25x60 feet, from Peter It. Zacharias and wife to George C. Dil Ion.

Price, $3900. Three two story brick houses. 1112 14' 18 North 12th street, each lot 14xl06 feet, from Garson M. Huyett and wife Susan to Harry F. Kantner.

Price for all, $7050. The undivided two thirds interest in piece of ground, feet, from Joseph B. Ganter and wife, Mary to Samuel H. Davis and Adolph Eichner. Price.

$3466.67. Two story brick house, 1329 Cot ton street, lot 12x80 feet, from Solomon Huyett and wife to Frederick Ganeter. Price, $900. Two story brick house, 1021 North 9th street, lot 15x100 feet, from John E. Scull and David A.

Snyder to William B. Helder. Price, $1775. Two two story brick houses, 727 29 Ritter street, each lot 14x112 feet, from Simon P. O'Reilly and wife to Samuel M.

Helms. Price, $3850. Two story brick house. 1621 Moss street, lot 20x100 feet, and two adjoining lots, 40x100 feet, from Katie L. Young to Isaac W.

Young, for the considera tlon of $1. AMUSEMENTS ACADEMY OF MUSICS The engagement of the Mustard and Cheese Club of Lehigh University, who were to have appeared this afternoon and evening in a travesty on "'Romeo and Juliet," was cancelled yesterday. A big production of "Shadows of a M3reat City" is the event for the first half of next week, beginning Monday evening and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings. In this powerful melodrama a strong cast will be seen, including Annie Ward Tiffany, in her famous creation of "Biddy Ronan," the rollicking Irish lass, who has made us laugh many times. The production this season is elaborate.

The scenes of, the play are laid In New York. The one showing the East river at Hell Gate has heretofore been shown with printed water; this season we nave the real thing, real water, into which the hero dives from the rocks and makes a thrilling rescue. The production is under the management of C. B. Jefferson, who, by the way, is a.

son of the distinguished Joseph Jefferson. TEMPLE THEATRE. 'The Heart of Maryland." David Belasco's greatest and most finished work, "The Heart of Maryland." returns to this city and will be seen at Absolutely Pure IT MO A MATTER OF HEALTH BUSINESS NOTES MR. PREEHAFER BUYS. Edward F.

Freehafer, proprietor of the Deysher Rurniture house, southeast corner of Fifth and Bingaman streets, purchased from the A. Deysher estate the three story building: in which the business is located and the warehouse at 340 Wood street. The store building1 is of large dimensions, almost the Temple on Monday evening. Upon the occasion of its previous performances in this city, it attracted, large audiences, whose enthusiasm was stirred by its thrilling war episodes, the heroic love scenes of Maryland Calvert and her struggles in behalf of the man on whom her affections centre and the realistic beauty of the stage settings. It is a.

romantic story of love and war well worth seeing. Mrs. Leslie Carter will appear as "Du Barry" next Friday evening. OBITUARY MRS. REBECCA HANTSCH.

Mrs. Rebecca Hantsch, wife of Philip H. Hantsch, died at her residence, in Roxboro, of paralysis, on Thursday. She was 53 years of age. Deceased was a daughter of James and the late Sa linda Cutler, of this city.

She is sur vived by her husband and five daughters: Mrs. Samuel Williams, of Chattanooga, Tenn. EfHe, Estella, Helen and Mary, at home; Jennie, wife of John Stroup. One brother, J. Howard Cutler, of Reading, remains.

MRS. JULIA DUDA. Mrs. Julia Duda, of Mahanoy City, died at the St. Joseph hospital Friday, of a complication of diseases.

She waj admitted on Wednesday. She was 22 years of age. Her husband survives. Undertaker Felix took charge of the body. MRS.

H. J. KNEPPENBERGER. Gertrude wife of Harvey J. Knep penberger, died Friday morning, as a.

result of a complication of diseases, at her residence, 715 McKnight street, aged 28. Deceased was bedfast two weeks. She was a member of St. Daniel's Reformed Church, of Robesonia. Besides her husband and parents, J.

P. and Rosie Bickel. five Milan, Paul, Lillian, Robert ami Leon, sur vive. MRS. JOHN STAltTZK.

Ellen, wife of John Startze (nee Lein ingerl, of Womelsdorf, died at the Read ing Hospital on Wednesday afternoon of a complication of diseases 59. She is survived by her husband and one child, Mrs. Robert Trafford, of Harris burg. Funeral on Monday morning. Wm.

Arnold Son have charge. MRS. GEORGE SHARTLE. Louisa, wife of George Shartle. died Thursday at 12.30 p.

m. in confinement at her home in Womelsdorf, aged 44. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Frank Grimes, Charles, Harris, Ella, Carrie, Sylvester and Ralph. Funeral Sunday afternoon. Wm.

Arnold Son in charge. DR. J. W. BROWN.

Dr. J. W. Brown, formerly of North 10th street, died in the State Hospital 'at Harrisburg on Monday. He was buried yesterday in Harrisburg.

He was a member of Covenant M. E. Church, this city. His wife survives. Rev.

Geo. E. Kleinhenn officiated at the funeral. OTHER DEATHS. Frederick son of Frederick K.

and Laura M. Steinel, 402 Rosenthal street. died Friday morning of pneumonia. aged 1 month and 21 days. John Green, a nailmaker of Birdsboro, died in the St.

Joseph hospital, to which Institution he had been admitted hile suffering from tuberculosis, aged 53 BOYS MAKE GOOD TIME. They March Out of the High School in Sixty three Seconds. A fire drill of the whole school was held at the Boys' High School at 10 o'clock Friday morning. The boys and teachers were informed that there would be a drill today, but were not told at what time it would be held. The signal for a fire drill is three rings of the electric bells in each room.

At 10 o'clock this signal was given, and In a. few seconds the boys were pouring from the building by both exits. There were classes on each of the three floors at the time, but in 63 seconds from the time the signal was given all the boys were out of the building and at a safe distance from it. This Is considered very good time In view of the fact that the building? has but two stairways and two exits. The Girls' High School was cleared in 57 seconds, but their building has four exits.

Don't be too ready to crow over th defeat of the Russians: you may have to take it all buck later on. Iramci Mat BON TON.