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sW aek VOLUME G3 XO. 'I? READING, WEDNESDAY MOKNTNGr, MARCH 6, 1889. TEN CENTS A WEEK. HARRISON AT HOME The President Shakes Hands With an Immense Crowd. FIRST PUBLIC RECEPTION Serenaded "With Stirring Campaign Songs.

AN OVATION FOR BLAINE Inconvenience of the Arrangements of the White House Rooms. Washington, March 5. The White House was the centre of attraction to day, and nearly all thn thousands nl visitors in the city made it a visit. Bnsiness was practically at a standstill in all the Di part men ts, pending the change of official heads. Sightseers streamed through the corridors and kpt the clerks busy answer i'njf questions.

The day at the White House betran about clock. 1 he President and family did not finish their breakfast and morning1 duties until that hour. A large crowd was gathered about the spates, and it was with dimculty that they were restrained from forcing their way by the guards. The latter were i op true ted to keep the grounds clear till 10 o'clock, as it would take until then to prepare the house for the reception of the immense crowd in waiting. 1 be Irresi dent came down about 10.30 o'clock, and took bis Btand in the east room.

Colonel J. M. Wilson, U. S. A stood by his side and assisted him whenever necessary.

He announced the names of the earliest call ers, but they came so thick and fast that lie was obliged to discontinue so doing and allow the callers to shake the President's hand and pass along. The President is an adept at hand (making, htving been in con tinuous practice since the election, and stood the ordeal remarkably well. The reception continued steadily for several hours. The Bcene was a gay one, the crowd comprising civilians, soldiers, bands, mixed up indiscriminately. The bands played patriotic airs in front of the bouse while waiting their turn, and some of the glee clubs serenaded the President with stirring campaign songs.

The President continued his reception tip 3 30 o'clock, shaking hands with thousands of persous including the members of many military and civic organizations. Secretary Blaine came in with the rest of the crowd and stopped for a short chat wirh the President. He was recognized by the waiting throng as he left the bouse, And was given quite an ovation, hundred of persons insisting upon shaking hands with him. Another conspicuous visitor was Representative Randall, who called with the Pennsylvania organizations. Cien.

Birnom, of New York, and staff and Governor Hoord and staff were also among the visitors. At 3.30 o'clock the grounds were still thronged with visitors awaiting admission, and as the crowd was receiving fresh every minute it became evident tha if the President received them all he would have to keep up his reception indefinitely. Ho was also much fatigued by fail continued exertions. The reception was, therefore, closed for the day, and those in waiting were informed that as it was impossible for the President to shake hands with all of them lie would come out on the porch and review them as ihey passed along. This announcement was well ieceived and the crowd formed in line and marched across tha portico while the President stood in the doorway bowing his acknowledgment of their salutations.

Several organizations were in the line thns reviewed, including the Detroit rlambeau Club. Discomforts of tbe Hoik. As President Harrison's family exceeds in number those of his predecessors during a number of years, the arrangement of the rooms in that part of the executive mansion set apart for their residence has made necessary. According to the President's plan the President wilt occupy the central part on the sou'h front, known as the "Prince of Wales Room," from the fact that the Prince nltpt. in that chamber during his stay in Washington roanv years ago.

Mrs. Harrison's chamber will be the adjoining room on the southwestern corner, and the rooms on the north front have been assigned to Mr. aod Mrs. McKee. Mr.

and Mrs. tinsel Harrison and the McKee baby McKee sleeping in the central front room just vacated by Mrs. Cleveland. Vtm 9Sw Cabinet to Bo on Hand To day. AH the members of President Harrison's Cabinet are in the city with the exception of Postmaster Gen eral Wanamaker and Secretary Rusk, who will, howcrer, be here in time to assume their duties to morrow.

All the members of ex President Cleveland's abinet tendered their resignations to President Harrison yesterday, and he accepted (hem to day to take effect upon the qualification of their successors. It is expected that all the new officers will take bold tomorrow. JVcw Steward of tho WklU Hoove. Hugo Zieman, of Chicago, has been appointed steward in the place of William T. Sinclair, President Cleveland's valet, who resigned.

It. was found necessary yesterday to din continue the services of two of the servants on account of intoxication during the ceremonies. SrrbW TCoeop from Death by Rlre. PimflPBO, March 5. This morning about threv o'clock a 6 re occurred at No.

20H0 Penn avenue, occupied as a barber shop and dwelling by A. Schlott. The upper rooms were occupied by lodgers, three of whom were seriously burned. Their names are Clement Kruger, Charles Kit ten berg and Julius Kreutzer. They were in bed and were reserved from the building by the firemen and are at the West Penn Hospital.

They are all men. Kruger's injuries may prove fatal. The damage to the building was $2,000. Killed OO tha Haartlnt Well rood. Mount March 6.

Maoanses McUee, of this place, a well known contractor and builder, was struck by a passenger train on thn Heading Railroad while walking on the track to bis homo JatA last night and so horribly mangled that 'his identity was unknown until revealed by his ban hook, which was in one of his pockets. friahttner or Diphtheria KTKR8BDRU, March 6. Diphtheria of a violent and malignant type i prev here to such an extent thai the Town Council an brdinanos closing schools and singing etas end forbidding the holding of any public meetings. The flneet assortment of Americas atlrjfw, new sprinr style, of French era at the new store of 8 Shade, 646 Peon strfwt. The one large window hand omely rireaaed tn tlisse roods and the price im rotuarkably low, at yard.

he PREFrlfATH. A Slock Speculating; Coahler hhooU Himself When Arrested. New York. March 5. Herbert Mnllany, cashier and bookkeeper for the firm of Julius Bien lithographers, at No.

139 Duane street, committed suicide a few minutes after noon to day in tbe office of the firm, after Deputy Sheriff McGonigal had placed him under arrest for embezzlement. He shot himself in the left temple with a thirty two calibre self cocking Smith Wesson revolver, and died immediately. Coroner Schultze was called to the scene, and tbe body was removed to an undertaker's shop. Mullany had worked for the firm for the last sixteen years. He came there as a lad, and by faithful attention to his duty rose to the position he held at his death.

About the first of last January the firm asked the cashier if he had his statements ready, as they had not been handed in as was customary. Mullany said he would have them ready in a few days, but he failed to keep his promise. Since then he has been repeatedly asked by the members of the firm to make a report, but they could get no satisfaction from him. As a last resort an expert accountant was called in, and Mullany was suspended. The firm was satisfied that something was wronsr.

An examination of the books showed a deficiency of about $7,000. At 12 o'clock today Deputy Sheriff McGonigal entered the office and walked up to Mullanv. who was working on the books. He informed the cashier that he had come to arrest him: but, to make it easy for him, be would not iock mm up at onoe, and would go to any of bis friends who might be able to furnish bail. Mullany closed his books and walked to the closet.

ostensibly to get his coat and hat. The Deputy Sheriff was right behind mm, as Mullany put his head into the closet. Sud denlv the report of a revolver was heard, and the prisoner fell to the floor. He fell face forward and when tbe officer turneu him over blood was found flowing from a wound in his left temple. A physician was sent for, but he pronounced the man dead when he arrived.

Air. rranklin, a mem ber of the firm, said that Mullany's down fall was doe to high living and speculation in Wall street. The Weather 1'o Iay. Washington, March 08 p. for 36 hours.

For Eastern Pennsylvanta and ew Jersey: Fair, preceded by ligfit rain; in eastern JVew York, slightly cooler; high north westerly wind. CLEVELAND'S SHINGLE OUT The Ex President's Name fainted on Hie UwOflin Window. New York, March 5. "Grover Cleve land" in big gold letters has been painted on the window of No. 45 William street, with the names of Bangs, Stetson, Tracy and iVlc eagh.

Mr. rancis L.ynde Stetson told a reporter to day that Mr. Cleveland would begin his duties as au active member of tbe firm in a few days, and that by the beginning of next week he would be in the saddle." Mr. Cleveland's private office is ready for him. It is richly but simply furnished.

JUate this afternoon Proprietor Uoyt, of the Victoria hotel, received a telegram stating that ex President and Mrs. Cleve and would arrive to morrow evening from Washington. HARRISON'S CABINET. The Namee Rent to the Menate br the realtlent Yesterday. Washington, March 5.

President Har rison to day sent to the Senate the follow ing nominations Secretary of State O. HI nine, of Maine. Secretary of the Treasury William Windoin. of Minnesota. Secretary of War KedHeld 1'roctor, or Ver mont Secretary of the Navy Benjamin F.

Tracy, of Kew York. Secretary of toe Interior Jobn w. ftob'e, ol Mitwourl. Postmaster General John Wanamaker, of Pen nay 1 va 1 a. Attorney Ueneral W.

IT. H. Miller, of Indiana. Secretary of Agriculture Jeremiah M. Kusk, of Wisconsin.

The nominations were confirmed in a ten minute session of the Senate. National Bae Boll League. Washington, March ft At a special meeting of the National Base Ball League held at the Arlington hotel this afternoon to arrange the summer schedule alt the clubs were represented. A report of the Hoard of Arbitration was read and adopted and tbe president authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the League. The report of tbe committee appointed to change the form of the League contract was submitted and their recommendations as to amendments were unanimously adopted.

The president was authorized to appoint an extra umpire at a salary of $200 per month and expenses. CONDENSED TELEGRAMS. I. V. Williamson, the venerable philanthropist of Philadelphia, is reported to be dying.

The Parnell commission has consented that Mr, Dillon go to Australia because of his bad health. Michael Cashing, of a Brooklyn, defeated Harry Barlett, of London, yesterday, after fourteen rounds. The Pope is preparing an important encyclical letter on the necessity for maintaining peace in Europe. Mrs, Mary L. Booth, editor of Harper's Hazaar, died at her residence, No.

101 East 59th street, New York, at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Oklahoma boomers are gathering in large numbers on tha Kansas and Oklahoma border ready to invade tbe territory in anticipation of the Settlement bill. The First Baptist church, of Hartford, has extended a unanimous call to the Rev. Ir. J.

T. Beck ley, of Philadelphia, formerly of Newbury port and Boston. Prince Alexander, cf Battenburg, denies that be thou trot of marriage with Marie Leisinger prior to Emperor William's refusal to sanction his betrothal to Princess Victoria. Mr. T.

V. Powderly, Master Workman of the Knights of Labor, addressed an im menie meeting at Plymouth last evening for the purpose of reorganizing the Knights of Labor. Henry 8. Long, for 20 years Pr Judge of the Lancaster County President Courts. and tha last surviving member of tire Constitutional Convention of 1837, died last evening, aged 85 years.

It comes out that John C. New had a slight paralytic stroke recently, and that his physician having warned him of the danger of undertaking responsible duties, his Cabinet ambition had to be abandoned. At a caucus of Democratic Senators held yeeterday Senators Cockrell, Kenna and iirrris were made a committee to disco ns with Republican Senators the arrangement of the committees and the order of executive business. The bridge across the Beaver creek at Faliston. about one mile above Rochester, is in great danger of being carried away by an immense gorge of ice.

It has formed a regular darn at the bridge, and every hour tons are being added to the weight. HE WAS REPUTED RICH. THE PEOPLE WILLINGLY LOANED HIM MONEY FREELY. Cher lea Will lame Supposed to He Wealthy Former, Hnt His ICetate. Will Not Pay Store Thau BO Vents on the Dollar, On May 8, 1887, Charles Williams, a highly respected farmer Whitemarsh township.

Montgomery co, died, leaving, it was supposed, fortune of at least $100,000. The state ment, therefore, which is now openly made, that the estate will not pay more than about fifty cents on the dollar, creates no little commotion amongst the creditors. who have turned up in unexpectedly vast numbers. Williams owned several tracts of land at the foot of Chestnut Hill, em bracing in all about 300 acres. The only encumbrance, so far as tbe records showed amounted to less than $1,200.

WilliamB was, therefore, reputed to be in very comfortable circumstances, and bis name was considered good in all the banks where he had dealings. When, therefore. he wanted an accommodation loan of a thousand or five thousand, he had but to ask some wealthy neighbor to make the advance on a plain promissory note. The banks were glad to gej, his paper, ana ne consequently experienced no difficulty in i i it i jiCKpiUK uiinseu wen euppucu wnu piu mouev. Men who held his notes took de light in flourishing them as delightfully available securities, and as these notes were supposed to be A 1, payment was never pressed.

Williams lett a will bequeathing everything absolutely to his widow, whom he appointed executrix. After his death the note creditors began presenting his obligations to the executrix for payment. As the notes began to pour in at a prettv lively rate, it began to dawn upon those interested that the estate would not prove as fat picking as bad been an ticipated, and it was developed that it would be necessary to raise money on the real estate. It was urged that if the land would sell for $500 an acre, all the claims could be paid. About two weeks ago the property was disposed of at public sale and brought little more than half of $500 an acre, the sale yielding but $80,000 for the entire 300 acres.

The attorney for one of the claimants said yester day that Williams promissory notes aggregating between $150,000 and $160,000 are held by different per sons. $90,000 of this paper, said the attorney, is held bv some of the deceased and other members of the family. Williams' personal property, which includes some stocks of questionable value and doubtful claims, was appraised at $20,638.12, but it is said that it will not yield more than one fourth of this amount. EVANGELICAL CONFERENCE. Election of Trustee For the flctiaylktll Hcmiuary Htotisiicai tuporu.

Pottsville, March 5. In the annual Conference of tbe Kvangelical Association of Eastern Pennsylvania the first business at the morning session after the usual devotional exercises was the presentation of the report of the Committee on Education, The report showed the educational work to be in a nourishing condition. The Committee on Visitation to Schuyl kill seminary reported tne school to be in a flourishing condition. W. C.

Kantner, J. M. Kinker and W. A. Leopold were the visiting committee.

The terms of the fol lowing trustees ot tne seminary nave ex pi red Bishop Bowman, C. S. Haman, Jf U. Mohn, H. G.

Mover and W. P. Heil. The following were elected at trustees of the seminary for the term of three years on tha first ballot: Revs. W.

F. Heil, C. S. Haman, S. B.

High. J. O. Mohn. On the Becond ballot Rev.

J. H. Shirey was elected. The Coram ttee on Statistics reported: The increase in membership over last year is 862 and the increase in missionary money, increase in theumber converted, 733; increase of Sunday schools, 16; of Sunday school scholars, 2, 038. Rev.

F. E. Ordman is the chairman on statistics and has a corps of eight assistants to aid him in the arduous task of figuring. The Committee on Finance reported as follows Appropriations to conference claimants, $3,120. Report of Conference treasurer Paid out, receitps, deficit, $156.24.

S. S. Chubb is the Conference treasurer. His term having expired, he was re elected for another year. It was resolved to raise $1,500 for current expenses, to be appropriated as follows Philadelphia district, 18 per centj Reading district, 18 per Allentown district, 17 per Lebanon district, 15 per cent; Millersburg district, 16 per Pottsville district, 16 percent.

A protest signed by the Bishop and members was entered upon tbe minutes protesting against what is known as the two third rule, in which it requires a two third vote to convict an offending minister. Rev. Shirey was elected editor of the Conference Journal on the fourth ballot. On motion conference adjourned to make way for a session of tbe missionary society. Conference reconvened to hold memorial services over the departed ministers who died during last year.

The exercises were very interesting and instructive. The committee on memorials reported the number of the doad and a brief address of a biographical nature were delivered. The conference then adjourned until to morrow morning Pottsville Hoi Una; mill to Start To day. Pottsville, March 5. The employees of tbe Fishbach rolling mill of the Pottsville Iron and Steel Company, which bas been idle for several weeks on account of a reduction of wages, held a meeting in this city to day to consider a compromise proposition offered by the company.

A reduction ot ten per cent, for (he tonnaoe men was agreed to. with the understanding that as soon as an improvement in the market warrants it the men shall have the benefit of the advance. On the day men it was agreed that there should be a partial re uction conn ned to those receiving the higher rate of wages. The agreement has been ratified by both sides, and the mill will start np in all departments to morrow morning, the entire force of some 800 employees resuming work. The Altaoaa Theatre Burned Ai.toona, March 5.

Tbe Monntain City Theatre, owned by Louis Plank, of this city, was totally destroyed by fire this morning. The original cost of the building was insurance? $21,000. It is supposed that the fire originated from the beater in the cellar. Seven I Bl HeT.n 1 1 Big Keren I Big SeTen 1 1 ll.mor a 1 tlart Oimmm. PiTTsnumi, March 8.

Albert Uaughner, aged twenty two years, while delivering a humorous inangnrul address to a party of young friends in Canal township yesterday afternoon, suddenly sank down and expired instantly of heart disease at Edward's Muslo Store and see a firsl elawi organ for 5O.00, HOME FROM WASHINGTON Rctnrn of the Republican Lea ua inauguration Pllaxrlma 'gjmembers of the Republican League and other excursioulBtoiJsJnoSCuration from this city returned home at 6 o'clock last evening, as full of enthusiasm as when they left on Sunday evening, and not the least put out at tne rough weather ot mod day. Their train ran straight through as scheduled, landing them in Washington at 6 o'clock Monday morning. They were tumbled out into tbe rain only a few squares from the Capitol building, but thanks to the agreement which President Wingerd had made with the railroad companies, the cars had to remain on the siding for the use of tbe excursionists, and after a chilly survey, of the situation and a passing glance at tne troops ot visitors they hied themselves back to their bunks in the luxurious fallmana When tbe time came for parade, however, they didn't stay in the cara. but they came out into the dampness, which was great, and headed by the tier mama band they formed by no means the least handsome of the many hne loosing organizations or fennsyiva mans. ben tne great cere mony had been concluded they re turned to their train to find such comfort as can have in a drenched and bedraggled suit of clothing.

But they had gone to parade and to see the century President sworn in and no one growled nor found faalt with General Greelev, the chief signal officer, even though he per sis ted in promising them weather without rain. Notwithstanding this disagreeable atmospheric condition tbe excursion party enjoyed itself thoroughly and every one of them said last evening that they baa a royal time. An amusing incident, to the Reading party, happened in the parade. Dr. wm.

F. Marks, who was with the excursion, and who is a staunch Democrat, marched by tbe side ot uapt. it. t. Savage, who is one of the most stalwart Republicans.

Some of the doctor's friends jokingly remarked that he ought not to be taking part in tbe demonstration, to which be replied, well you see Cleveland is holding the umbrella over Harrison and I am holding it over tjapt. savage. 1 he special train lett Washington at 4 o'clock vesterday morning. Everyone curled himself up in his berth and slept tbe sleep ot weariness until the train reached Philadelphia. Here tbe excur sionists left the train to take an airing for their health, and their silk hats to tbe renovator's shop for heir appearance.

When they came into the city last evening they looked as slick as when they left on Sunday night. Quite a number of the Reading1 people have not yet returned. Among them are some politicians who went to talk with the Senators from tbe State and other influences with regard to "snaps." As soon as they return others will go over to have a talk also, and sooner or later somebody will get left and then the qneer turn politics sometimes takes will be seen. The report which was circulated about the city on Monday afternoon that the train with the League and Germania Band on board was stopped about five miles outside of Washington, compelling both organizations to march that distance, was false, as the train was run within five blocks of the Capitol building. Everyone who accompanied the excursion from this city ap peared perfectly satisfied that night with the trip.

In conversation with a member of the Germ an ia Band a Times reporter learned that the members were all highly delighted with the treatment they received and had no re greats whatever to express for haying made tbe trip with the League. The band was well treated, had all the members wanted to satisfy the inner man, had excellent Hunks in which to sleep, and had received very complimentary notices in several Washington papers for their superb music. TOO MUCH GLORY FOR MILITIA. Drunken Penusu Troops Dispersed at the Point or the Barontt Washington, March 6. The Pennsyl vania troops became very disorderly to day and at one time it looked as it there might be serious trouble.

A crowd of the Keystone Htate militiamen had congre gated on street, between Eighth and Ninth, and completely blockaded the thoroughfare, daring all pedestrians and rivers to attempt to pass the line. A patrol of police several times dispersed them, but after a while it was found neces sary to appeal to Gen. Hastings, who ordered Colonel Crawford, of the 10th Pennsylvania. to clear the street and keep it clear. The colonel detailed a company to charge np and down the street with fixed bayonets, and in this way the mob was broken up.

Most ot the rioters were partly intoxicated. and they made themselves a terror to ucksters, keepers of small stands and peddlers by rilling them of their goods and severely handling them wherever they ottered any resistance. THE NATIONAL GAME. Til. of lb.

A m.rl Han Ball Columbus, March 5. The Ameri eaa Base Hall Association completed and adopted its schedule this evening. 1 he jrames will be played as follows: In Phila delphia with the Athletics, Brooklyn, April June 29, 30, July September 17, la, 19. Baltimore, Jo no 23,24, Hi; Aok. 6, T.

ol Oct. 12, 1.1. 14. Columbus, April 22, 23, 24; June 19, 20, 2'; Kept. 'I.

2, au. Cincinnati, Ma? 30, June 1, July 2, 3, 24, 25; Aug. 30, 31; Nept. 1. l.ounTillo, June 3, 4, 5,6: Aug.

2, 3, 8pU 7, 8, Su Louis, June 3, l.r, Hi, 17; July 30, HI; Aug. Hept. 2, 14, Kaunas Uity, JuneH, 9, 10, II; uly 27, 28, 29; rpt. 2. 3, 4.

W. c. T. 17. The members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union have long been desirous of securing a building where all tbeir meetings could be held Thev hare suc ceeded in getting one almost opposite the Courl House, whioh will bo tbeir head The second floor will be used ur their meetings.

The 6 rBt floor is fitted up as dining rooms. The rooms are now open and the association is prepared to serve 25 cent dinners, take boarders by the day or week, furnish lunches or coffee to ladies and gentlemen, and serve oysters in any style. The object is not to make money, but to keep a place where meals can be had free front associations that are not pleasant. The committee having this work in charge are well known ladies, and they will try to make it a eucoeas. Ladies coming to the city for a day's shopping will find it a great convenience, as there are toilet rooms, and packages will be cared for free of charge.

There are also two furnished or unfurnished rooms to rent. The ladies having this work in charge desire tha patronage of onr citisens. K.OT HlMl IH tk. TtlrUMIk Ward. Hampden Building and Saving Association last evening resolved to erect ten new dwellings near the corner of Tenth and Kobeson streets neat summer, plans for which will be prepared in a short time.

The new houses will adjoin ten others previously built by tbe'aasociatioa. Since the association was organised seven veera ago it has built forty dwellings in the upper section of the city. THE LIQUOR LICENSE FEE. Attorney General Ktrh pa trick Decides That It la 9)500 In AU Cities. Some time ago Auditor General Me Camant asked Attorney General Kirk pat rick for an opinion as to what fee should oeMiarjred tor wholesalR ana retail liqaor licenses in cities other than those of the first and Becond classes, in order that he might inform County Treasurers what fee to collect, it being held by some attorneys for liquor men that the fee in cities other than those of the first and second class should be $300 instead of $500.

The Attorney General asked that the question be argued, which was done some two weeks ago by Messrs. Weiss and Gilbert, of Har risburg; General Reeder, of Eastou, and others. All doubt in regard to what license fee Reading liquor dealers must pay after they have been granted their licenses in a few weeks from now, has be removed. The late decision of the Supreme Court has placed Reading in the list of third class cities, and all hotel and saloon keepers and wholesale dealers must therefore pay $500 for their license, which is $200 more than they paid a year ago. County Treasurer Mogel, in order to satisfy some saloon keepers who contended that the license fee would not be more than $300, sent a letter of inquiry to Auditor General McCamant, and received this in reply "I write to say that the Attorney General has given me an opinion that makes the license fee for retail liquor dealers in the city of Reading five hundred dollars and the same for wholesale dealers, and for bottlers $200.

The rates for boroughs and townships will be the same as specified in the two acts of 1887, the one relating to retail dealers and the other to wholesale dealers." County Treasurer Mogel told a Times reporter yesterday that he would receive none but certified checks in payment of the licenses. Successful applicants should procure the ready cash or have their checks certified by the banks. An Appeal to the Supreme Court. Wilkbsuahre, March 5. Rice gave his decision to day in the test case that was brought by the liquor dealers of his district vesterday.

The Judire main tains that according to the population and construction of the Act of Assembly. Wilkes barre is a city of the third class. and hence comes within the bounds of the $500 license fee. Not over twenty licenses have as yet been taken out. Tbe liquor dealers will carry the case to the Supreme Court.

Berks and Danphln Turn pi ice Company. Xne stockholders ol the is arks aud Dauphin Turnpike Company held tbeir annual election at Mverstown, with the folio win jar result: President, Wm. G. Moore, Womelsdorf; managers, Peter M. Krick, binkinfr Spring; Richard Llain, vvernersviiie; w.

M. Moore, omela dorf; Joseph. Moore, Myers town; Daniel Hleistine, Avon: Joseph U. Heil' man. sunnyside; David lx raider.

Ann ville; Joseph H. Kreider, Annville; secretary and treasurer. 11. U. Koedel.

ijeoanoni auditors, osian unck, l.eb anon; John A. Donges, My era town. George tiotiinan. wno served very acceptably as president 01 ine ooara ior twelve rears, ue clined to serve any longer on account of bodily infirmity. The Berks and Dauphin turnpike n4z miles in length, extending from the west bank of the Schuylkill at Heading to tlummelstown, where it inter sects the Horseshoe turnpike running to narnsounr, and represents a capital stock of The roadbed is in first rate condition and has an immense number of patrons.

ArranalaiK For a Voiktarcdt. The Bavarian Society at a meeting held in Germania Hall last evening decided to hold a grand volkslest in this city next summer, to which German societies from Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, fittatmrg and Lancaster will be invited. The pleasure committee of last year made a report, and it was discharged with the thanks of the society. Augustus Gerber. Jacob Haehl Charles Koehler, Christopher ana tor, Christian Becker, Ernest tu Dp and acob Keeker were elected members of the pleasure committee for this year.

Tbe oommittee subsequently organised with tne election ot these othcers: President, Charles Koehler; secretary, Christopher Ganster; treasurer, Augustus uerner. It Was a Triumph Par nllr." When a Timks reporter passed along Tenth street last evening he witnessed a fistic encounter between two young men, one of whom was dubbed "Nully" by his companions, who seemed to be rather numerous. His antagonist was a young man whom his backers called Fehr. After sparring for a few minutes the two men clinched and pummeled one another in the most approved style. A crowd of about 100 men and boys were spectators, and some of them appeared to be deli uh ted with the termination of the fight.

"Good for Nully," He's the stuff," and other similar expressions came from the onlookers as two policemen came up to disperse the crowd. Plcaaaiit Kotoiialstincat. The young ladies and gentlemen who took part in the late entertainment given under the auspices ofSt, George's Catholic club were sumptuously entertained last evening at the residence of Edward S. Kremp. Those present were Misses Rosa and Emma Ganster, Alice Henke, Katie Iveisx, Regina Weis, Mamie and Lizzie Young, Mary McDonough and Alice Shade, Charles Hauler, John Kngle, Charin Smith, I'M ward and Henry Ganster.

Henry J. llumraa, Edward Ganster and George Westley. Admitted to tha ln Hospital. Frank Donahue, of was in the city seeking employment, was admitted to the Reading hospital last night. He suddenly ruptured himself.

Harry Adams, a youth nine years of age, residing at 17 15 Moss street, was taken to the same institution yesterday. He was ill with intermittent fever. Conrad Hpidel, a Geman, aged 7, was removed from his home, on Walnut street near Seventh, to the hospital. He suffers from an ulcerated leg. ICIela ar TrutM.

A congregational meeting was held in the Washington street Presbyterian church last evening for the election of trustees of the church. The following were chosen i Levi Nelson, Tilghman M. Seidel, Johnson L. Terry, George W. Yancey, Walter Hubert and Charles The board will meet for organisation nest Tuesday evening.

Rmmbrv lO, VO at ft Ortanci Opera HaM rt fa radar, Krlttaf and ItaUardar Ttata Arisona Joe, the great scout and champion rifle shot, and efficient dramatio company tn tha "Black Hawks." TburwUy evening snd Ha'urday aft moon aud ntghti and 'WIIH Violet" Friday this week. Priced. 10. 'JO and SOo. Uiagram opsns at Roland's to iUy.t The Mtsa Baar Kaatartaln.

Misses Helen and Marian Beer, daugh ters of Geo. P. Baer, last evening entertained some thirty of their friends at their home, on Mineral Spring road. Wit tich's orchestra furnished the music. Seven I Rig Pleven 1 1 Big Haven Big Bsven 1 1 CAUSED DOLL TRADE.

The Heading: Iron Works LIABILITIES ABOUT $1,000,000. Interview With One of the Directors. HISTORY OF THE COMPANY. Meeting of Creditors to Re Thursday. The Reading Iron Works has suspended payment, and judgment for $140,000 has been entered against the company by the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company.

The $140,000 is in two judgments, one being for $100,000 and the other for $40,000, and both notes are dated February 27th and March 1st, 1889, respectively, payable one day after date. The creditors of the corporation have received a circular signed by the secretary of the companv, Samuel D. Hopkins, announcing a suspension of further payments, and calling a meeting of the creditors of the company at its and 222 South Fourth street, Philadelphia, to morrow afternoon, for the purpose of taking such action as is deemed advisable. The American Life Insurance Company, of Philadelphia, held an indebtedness of $1,000,000 against the iron company up to within a short time ago, when $400,000 of the debt was paid off, and a new mortgage for $600,000 given. About the same time, on January 1st laBt, the company borrowed $600,000 for 30 years at 6 per cent, interest, for the purpose of takinir ud a orevioua loan of $527,000, and to pay off a mortgage of $25,000 on Philadelphia property owned nv me company, xne balance ot the loan $48,000, was to go into the treasury.

Not withstanding the reported decrease in the debt, the company ia said to have lost $80,000 last It is also said that the erection of the new tube mill resulted in loes. It has never run stead il v. the orders not being sufficient to keep it going. President Coil's salary was $10,000 a year; Manager Smink received a salary of a year; ueo. tfaer, solicitor, Horatio Trexler.

aunerin tendent of furnaces, Simon Seytert, superintendent of rolling mills, Edward W. Wolfe, superintendent pipe works, $3,000 A. F. Rrghtmyer, assistant superintendent ot rolling mill, $1,500 William A. Quick, superintendent sheet mill, $1,500, aud salaries of under bouses in proportion.

The Llahllttlea Very Heavy. A director of the company said yesterday that at the meeting to be held on Ihursday shareholders will be asked to take stock or bonds in exchange for their ciaimB. He added that, uuiess this was done, the company would be forced to liquidate, aud the creditors would then get very mtie. Tbe companv has issued $250,000 first mortgage and $150,000 second mortpapa bonds. In addition to this, ther is $500, 000 of preferred stock and $500,000 of common.

be floating debt is said to be heavy. Jt was stated yesterday afternoon by a prominent bank president that the company has sold a large amount of paper wiimn ine msi mix months, and that some ot the fbiladclphia banks are heavy creditors. The works were originally owned by Seyfert, McMunus fc Co. The firm failed some years ago, and the creditors then organized and decided to continue the business under the title of the Reading iron noras. renn 15 rock was elected President and Edward W.

Coit General Manager. Mr. Brock died about eight years ago and was succeeded by Mr. toit, who has since been the executive head of the Company. Shortly after the organization of the Companv there was some trouble caused by business depression, extension was astied lor and granted.

A portion of the indebtedness was paid in cash and a nortion in referred stock. Dividends on the stock have been paid for some time past. The Com nan continued to do business after the settle ment was made, and, under Mr. Coit's able management, enjoyed a period of prosperity, but dullness in the trade and shrinkage in prices finally overwhelmed it. A stockholder of the company said yesterday afternoon "I think that the plant is worth $1,500,000.

I do not know just what our liabilities are. On January 1 the company had $500,000 of mortgage bonds outstanding. A new mortiraee for $600,000 was made and bonds were issued. Of these $500,000 were issued to retire the old bonds and $100,000 to acquire additional property. The company owns bout 70 acres in Reading and valuable property on Lehigh avenue, Phila.

We did a Marge business, and two years ago were in very good condition. We put our money into the business as fast as we made it, A lartre business was formerly done in piping natural gas wells, and this has fillco off considerably duriug the past lie liabilities are said to be about Si. 000,000. Of this consists of funded debt, and the baUnce. $100,000.

in due to various paries, mostly for material purchased at vanous times. Th ret tor Notltltwl. A dispatch received from Now York say: Nkw owe. March 5. The Ufa.li no Iron Works, which failed tody, had a paid up capital of $1,050,000.

and was rated by 'ad street at ovsr a million dol ars. Pancoast Kosers are the New York aeents, but they know nothing about the failure, except that contained in the following printer circular, which has been frely distributed among the trade: Illil.ADKT.rtllA. March 4. tHW. Yon are hrt)r nolfiiotl that the Heading Iron Worka tlil day uiMinfirl further payment, and that at meetlnir of lh reditora of aaIU company will ba httlri at Hie nfltne of the oo npanv, Nn.

Ml and T2 South Klf.h atrt. on Thurnday, Maroh Hjr order ol lb. Honrd, HAM URL D. HOPKINS. Tka Work.

Mllli Hmn.i.k Whether the nrks will be closed for a lime will be determined at to morrow's meetinir. About two thonnnnd hands are employed in the various departments, and the cloains; of tbem all would be a serious blow to man, working people. A number of socket makers refuned to on to work venterdav for tbe reason that er eral Polandurs aere pat to work in that depattment. Dma shirts. Woolen shlrta.

Fin night The Urttt stork of shirts In Readine. J. S. Hra.tar't 71.1 Henn rlt. Hal .1 KmI Geo.

P. Zieber, real estate airent. No. CO South Sixth street, sold the two story brick dwelling; lot 20x110 fent, No. 209 South Fifth street, property of Samuel J.

fotis, deceased to Mrs. hllen M. Pomror. Berent Bit Seren 1 1 Big tteveu I Big Seren It; gptcim garaata Soittm. IRST QUALITY Germpntown Yarns, ALL COLORS, AT 8c, Oc, and 12c per ounce.

J. K. RIGHTER, "ft 614 Penn Street, Reading. Pa. GOOD SECOND HAND PIANO For one hundred dollars.

Also one for 220 and a flue variety of new ones of all atya and fancy woods OifrAnt at all prices and all instruments sold upon eafiy terms. Rnoh hint timet, warranted for live years. Old ones taLcu in exchange. Call and see for yournelf at H. W.

HANGEN'S MUSIC PAKI.ORS, 613 FRANKLIN HTRBKT. FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. FRITZ, 418 N. 6th St. Prices to suit all.

SS per dosen. Cabinet at v9o, 92 and Batlsfaetlon oruaranteed." JBKI TICKS Filled with nice, clean, rye straw and delivered for $1.00, Straw 30o Bundle; also, baled hay and straw, wholesale and retail. Send us your orders. Satisfaction assured. KISSINGER BRKVER, Eighth and Cherry streets.

WMOIiEiSAUIfl UQUUK. BUSINESS, STOCK and FIXTURES PO SAL.JS. S. E. BUCH 440 PENN ST.

Telephone 473. Another Watch Snap A Splendid Gold Filled tfm Winding Setting Watch, Elieln Jeweled Movement, only SM.75. Warranted for 15 years. At G. A.

SCHLEOHTEK'S, SIXTH AND PENN ST3. QNE CAR OF CUT HAY BALED. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. FRY'S. 2.HO South th St.

HARVEY II. SIIOMO, 618 PKNN STREET. JIRY A TON OF OUR 613.00 COAL. B. Y.

LANDIS, 120 Penn Street. II. G. LANDIS, Sixth and Chestnut and Oley and Nicolls streets. Telophone.

at the three places. THE GREAT ZiHEALTH Raser's Siirsanarllla TO PURIFY THE BLOOD. EVERY BOTTLE GUARANTEED. USE NO OTHER. J.

B. Raser's Drugr Store, SIXTH AND WALNUT STREETS, Readme, Pa. Koenigr's Anti Cold WILL CURE Any Cough or Cold. TRY IT. 25 AND 60 CENTS PER BOTTLE.

Beds Filled and FOR 1. Long Rye Straw, 30 Cts Per Bundle. H. W. FRAME, THIRD AND WALNUT STREETS.

gVERYTHINQ IN Solid Silver Ware At tbe loweat prtoee AT Evans' Jewelry Store, 351 and 351 PENN ST. NO 3 IS WATCH CLUB now eltMed and No. 33 Is now open mambers at for SI A WEEK, AT BEYERLE'S JEWELRY STORE. 761 PENN STREET. NEW COMB CASK, Brunh, Comb, Match and Whtnp Holder with Mirror, al Combined, Hlvfln Away with ltt Itftklns Powder, or lib Tlie NK)tar lea.

THE OH EAT ATLANTIC PACIFIC TEA OO, 619 Penn BtrMt. Garden and Farm eeds. NEW STOCK OF NEW CROP SEEDS now arrivliigf. Prices lower than New York or PhllaHa. Hat a Beela carefully eeleoted and of the beat quality.

FULL UMIt OK (HKunlf AND FAKM IMPLelCMKNTf. DwlKht Seed IIO OFFKUiNG. Rave Hon ff lit. m. Hi a Ink.

ehildren'a and boya' aboesat a bis reduction In both flue aud aheap boa. 25o, 50e and. 7TVa aaveU. A. J.

GEIGEK, 339 and 811 80UTH 8IXTH 8T. JglXTRACTINO TEETH A SPECIALTY. TDK ALBA Ji If DKNTAL ASSOCIATION Bm fitted up a room In eonneotlon with their operating rooms for adralntalertna; vitalised air inff rooms ror drninui rauling teeth wiibout ior exirautintr leetti wtiOout pain, it tm Iran over MM) time dally in our different tvraoohea. ftaln. It Is I re it tTnrnnl hranohaa It la perfectly harmleffa and cau be taken by young us old.

Penn Square. Reading, Pa. Oyer Char lew I. JWlllaon's Jewel ryHtor, KiJR A KOF ilM 25 and SUo bottle. Vn nnuvhi and Clds baa Has th.

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