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VOLUME G1. 157. HEADING, TUESDAY MOltNINGr, APRIL 3, 1888. TEN" CENTS A WEEK. TP KMDAY.

APtUL 3. 1BPB. Lew. Ci. Hnlahlaer has tn appointed advertising solicitor and collector lor th Tlie Wsathar To0y, Wabiiimgtoiv, Aotii 8.

Jftttfern Pennsylvania: Light to fretih northerly windn vecrina to wtrtheaxttrly; colder, fair fpeathert with cat I mtr. CITY NEWS AND GOSSIP. fn olden clttys It wm the rule For cap una bells to grace the fool; If (a cup in Rone, hut fanhion tells Me that the fool still goes with belles Register Fegflly yesterday granted letter testamentary on tne estate or iamei iteeaer, of jsern lownsmp, to wiiiiam rveeaer. John J. Fornwalt, Chluf of Police of Lebanon, died on Sunday, after a brief Ill new, aired forty years.

Hevernl weekn ago he contracted a cold which terminated in pneu inoma. Dr. Eire removed a piece of a rusty need. from the palm ot the left hand of Mrs. It rook mover.

Cotton near Fourteenth, which oauaed her great pain. Her arm was swollen up to tiieeioow. The National Convention of the Hat Kinifthers' AwocUtion will be held in New York on the 10th Inst. Samuel Miller, na tional treasurer; Robert Carr and Robert Keith, delegates, will attend from this city. Daniel Lebo.

an employee of Rick Bros1 foundry, had the toes of one foot maahed yea tenlitv afternoon bv a casting falling upon it. The ambulance was summoned, but Lebo was taken borne in a carriage belonging to the firm. Contractor Henry Kali tin, 623 North Tenth street, was agreeably surprised by his immediate relatives uu the occasion of his 62J birthday anniversary. They preaeuted htm with a handsome gold headed cane, suitably inscribed. Warden Wenrlch removed from the prison to his new residence, at 725 Washing ton street.

Isaac F. Lutz, the new warden and his assistants, took immediate chante. lie ha invited his friends to a dinner on Wednesday at 12 m. The Globe fast black stockings for aale liy Dives, romeroy A rS tew art are guaranteed to be taut black, but you do not pay more for the guarantee than other stockings that are called fast black and not guaranteed. he Jlobe fast black hosiery for ladies and child reu can only be found at Dives, Pomeroy A Stewart's.

Mayor Kenney'a report for March is as follow: jan received tor penalties, nnee and costs. 7.50: lor buildintr and repair per mit. $70.75. Cash paid City Treasurer $78 17 building and IS repair permits were issued, incluiing 27 two story brick tio lines. Ham a el M.

Whitman. 88 North Ninth street, tireman on the PutUville local freight train, met with a trigntiui accident at fort CI in too on Sunday morning. He was using a torch fined with coat oil when it exploded, the fluid flying all over his face, hands and neck, and taking off the skin. He ia very badly burned and his injuries are serious. The report of Chief of Police Shaaber for Hie month of March shows that 93 arrests had been made by the officers and that 1 2 prisoners were committed by aldermen.

Of the 93 that were arrested 44 were Americans, 8 German, 7 Irish, 9 Hungarians, 3 English, 3 Scotch. Shelter was given to 643 lodgers, of which li0 were Americans, 154 English and 1 1 1 Irish. No $2 00 shoe for $1 50 but the best regular ladles' shoe in the market. Eagle Shoe Stores. 544 Ptmn and 8 South tith St.

Cliurclt KJectlons. At the congregational meeting of member ot Trinity Lutheran church last even iiitf, the following named were elected vestrymen: .1. 1. Sanders, T. H.

III. jr. Win. A. Arnold, Levi II.

Li ess, Kdward V. (Jilbert, William A. Sands, W. S. Neider, Peter S.

Krmold, II. J. Fisher, Henry G. Young, Jerome L. Uoyer.

Amos W. Potteiger, H. Kichardd, J. F. Kline and Israel S.

Fry. At the congregational meeting held in St. John's Lutheran church last evening, Andrew intz was elected au elder; Augustas Mertz, a trustee, and John 1. Schumacher, Frederick Kggert and Max Doffraann, deacons. The following, were elected members of the Board of Vestrymen at a meeting of members of St.

Barnabas Episcopal church last evening lr. Cheater B. Jennings, William liouchat, lleyainger Bouchat. Nicholas Jones, Petor Jones, George Hay, Joseph W. Holmes, W.

K. Yocoin, Kmau uel Richards and 8. C. Mayer. A Clover Leaf lry.

A very pleasant and enjoyable party was held at the residence of Mr. E. F. Smith, Franklin atreet, last eveniug by the Clover Leaf Society, whose membership consists of little Misses and who have these pleasant parties occasionally at the home of one or another of the members. Parlor games are rJ played by way of entertainment and the merry time is concluded with refreshments.

The young ladies at last evening's party were: Ella Smith, Alice Hagy, Catherine joose, Floy Montgomery, Lilah me Mary Bland. Marino We id man, May Stern bergh, Mary Hick, Grace Hick and Emily Bland. Bricklayer! Wtul Nine Honrs. The Bricklayers' Union of Reading, an organization having a connecting link with the International body of that branch of mechanics, has had under discussion for some time past the practicability of re ducing the number of working hours from ten to nine. Last year the same matter was under consideration before the build ing season opened, and without arriving at a definite conclusion the Union men consented to work for thirty cents an hour, and ignore the question of hours for the tine being.

Trie Singing Section Ball. The Singing Section of the Cannastatter I Volksfest Verein gave its ball at the Library hall last evening. Many of the members of the society and their wives and lady friends were present. The dancing programme contained twenty numbers, the music for which was furnished by Prof. Koch's orchestra.

During a half hour in termis ion the audience was entertained with music seclections by the Section. Lecture on Canning To Day. The lecture on the canning of fruits will be given at Y. M. CvA.

Hall this afternoon at 2 30. As all members have guaranteed the amount spec i lied in membership the firm would kindly request that all Die members would attend or send representatives to save them the inconvenience of giving private Instructions, for which an extta charge will be made. Mr, Blits refers to Mrs. Dr. Johnson, of South Sixth ktreet, who has tried the hot air method for some years.

CONDENSED TELEGRAMS. 7 ho application of Caterer Stevens for a liquor license for the Academy of Music, i'hlluueljihta, was refused yesterday. The debt statement issued yesterday show that tlie red not ion of the piblic debt during themonth of March amounted Stl.IiHG, f.ry G8. Total cash in the treasury $580,4 Vl.OOZ.Gti. J.

A. Stanwood, nephew of James O. Blaine, chief clerk of the Refunding Bureau of the OuHtom House at Now York, was discharged ycdorday. There was three other removal also. The house and barn of Levi Decker.

In Onedia township, Dan phi county. Pa was destroyed bv tire yesterday afternoon tog ether with all the household good, stocks and grain. The residence of James Hollens liead, at I larrlMburg. was also burned yesterday. no Insurance.

Gents extra fine calf shoes $4 00. Wheat ley, 4th and Penn Sta. THE CRISIS AT HAND An Ultimatum to Settle the Strike Outlook at Chicago RIOTERS ATTACK READING MEN Employment of 1'lnkertoii Coal ami Iron I'olice. 5,000 ST. PAUL HANDS LAID OFF Shipper ofGraln Complaining About tlio Falllnjc Off of Their Trade.

Ciiu.auo, April 2. Unless the St, Pau switchmen are at their posts to morrow morning ready lor work they can never on tain emnlovmena on the road again. This was the ultimatum of the olKcials this morn Dir. Ther sav that tne awiccumen have to notify them to day of their willingness to haul Burlington freight or their places will be permanently filled. Th trlksre UMpcnM, Chicaoo.

April 2. A west bound Chi cago, Milwaukee and oL anl passenger train waa derailed between Western an Oaklawn avenues shortly before midnight. The wreck is believed to have been caused bv strikers. The track watchman savs he saw a man run away from the switch just as the train was approaching. lbe train was running slowly and only the engine left the rails, lbe watchman had siiniaiieu the engineer to stop, fearing that there was something wrone with the switch.

The engineer succeeded in throwing his engine over before it loll the rails. Fortunately no one was injured. About the tracks it was reported a number of strikers had made threats to stone the engineer if he dared to take a train out. A dispatch received from res ton, Iowa, says "We are Having serious trouoie here. Kight or ten of our new men have been assaulted on the street and severely pounded.

Last night a mob of 100 made an attack on the guards atone of the gates leading into the roundhouse yard and drove them off. About seventy five Reading men came out of the bunk house, attacked the mob and drove them away from the company's premises. We now have a force of 100 men to repel any attack that may be made." Cal and Iron I Ilea doing; to Chicago, PiTTSBixiMi, April 2. Captain Linden, uperintendent of Pinkerton's Kaslern Agency, with a party of fifty detectives were in the city this morning on their way to Chicago. The men are members of the famous Coal and Iron Police of Pennsylvania and served in the coal and coke le gions during tbe recent strikes.

Captain Linden will take charge of Pinkerton's men on the Burlington system. St. Paul Men Laid OAT. Milwaukee, April 2. A report gained currency this noon that a large umber ot men in ot.

faul Uompany era i ploy had been laid off on account of tbe existing troubles. The yards in this city are deserted, and absolutely nothing is oing. Manager Miller, when approached concerning the report at 1 that was true; that the Company had laid on ullv 5.000 yard ami switchmen along its system until tbe present trouble blows ver. he order affects about cOO men in he yards and general otlices in this city. The KrXect ou the drain Trade.

Chicago, April 2. The strilco on the railroads is having a noticeable effect on grain trade. According to the report of the State Grain Inspector not a car of grain was brought in on Saturday over the B. Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, Wabash or Chicago and Eastern Illinois roads.

Only two cars of grain came in over the Alton ana one by the anta Fe. The Kansas City division of lie St. Paul brought in three cars. The only roads which maintained anything like eir usual showing were the Chicago, Hock Island. Mot Fifteen, bat In the Lockup.

Ella Kndy, a neglected girl les than fifteen years of age, was locked up nt the police station last night. She had been arrested by Officer SchreHler in the vicinity of the stables on Court atreet above Seventh, and at the time was in the company of two boys, who, she afterward said, made an attempt to assault her. Tbe boys saw the approach of the officer and fled in haste, but they are known and will likely be captured to day. The girl is the daughter of John Endy, residing in Bridgeport. She tells a horribla story of the abuse and inde cencies which her father has subjected her to.

The police have been investigating the case for some time and tbe father will probably be arrested this morning. The girl will have a hearing. The luqnut on Monday Victims. Coroner Denhard empaneled a jury yes" terday afternoon to hold an inquest on the victims of Sunday's double tragedy on the P. S.

V. railroad. Tbe testimony waa taken at the P. S. V.

depot. Engineer Senior, Fireman Yoeman and Charles Hall and Charles Armpriester, the latter eye witnesses to the occurrence, testified of their knowledge of the facts as they were published in yesterday's Ti iuks. Ar.n priester and Hall also stated that the engineer had blown the whistle hard and often, but could not arrest tbe attention of Mumtna and Conrad. A verdict of accidental death was rendered and the company and the train crew were exonerated from all responsibility. Gents' fine dongola shoes for spring and summer wear only $3.00, Wheat ley, 4th and Penn.

Ktlnbow Elecdon, The Rainbow Kire Company elected these officers last night: President, A. M. Moner: vice pretdent, K. Ti. I evnn; Hooretary, W.

H. Moyer; 8Hsintant, CJ. K. KaattMn; treasurer, F. H.

llernhardt; triiMteea, A. IJautli, A. Will, II. Uhefn; chief engineer, Amos KolunU; RftMtatautfi, Jacob Zlefcler, M. Khein, Kutfeno Rlieln, Jhcou I leUrk engine director, H.

ti. Kindt, W. H. Moyer, J. A.

Miller. Harry Kenney, Win. Hlppler; llromen, Jacob Zfeler, 1 Howard lleriihart, Francis (Jotz, 1. A. Moyt 1 Clias.

Huh at tier; chief hose director, O. It. Roland; ftNiMtiuita, W. JI. Moyer, J.

A. Miller, Ham uel Bennethuui, Arnold Daulh, Charles Hi'hacH'cr, J. K. Cronee; janitor, 1. Watal; 114; delegate to Slate Firemen's Ansoclittloil, Alfred Will; alternate, O.

K. Baattan. Prlntlntr, Contract Awarded. At last evening's meeting of the Committee on Supplies of the Board of Control proposals were received for printing. The committee decided to recommend to the Board the awarding of the contract for printing tax receipt books, tax duplicates and manuals to J.

Knabb and the printing of the minutes of the School Board to Jesse G. Hawley. OIHcIhIi Sworn In. Yesterdav Mayor Kenney Bwore in City Controller and also administered th oath of office to City Assessors Stephan, Ruth and Irwin. They afterwards organ by electing Mr.

Irwin president and Mr. Stephan secretary, and formed plans for taking the assessment. The assistants will be appointed iu about two weeks. Ladies' fine shoes, nice and HghL $2.50, Wheatley, Uh and Penu, to p. to the at in ANNIVERSARY A Hplcndld Banquet Parttelitatad tn njr lb Prominent Members or tne aootecy laat MlfthC.

The fifteenth anniversary of the Har monio Miunnerchor Society was celebrated in a very pleasaut msnner last evening in the banquet room ot the society nan, ana it far surpassed any previous entertainment of the kind given under the auspices oi me organization. The toast, "Hiirmonie was responded to by Herman noes, a gen tleman who hus filled many positions ol honor and trust during his long connection with the society, tie was the last to re snond to the nine toasts, and his marks were generally statistical, embracing everytb.ng iroiu the umeot the institution ot the society to the present day. lie nam the society was organized on the 3d of March, 1874, with the Jtlarmonie society (then eight years old) and the Heading Mirnnerchor, which then had been in ex lstence twenty seven years. When the con solidation was made the motto "German sociability" was adopted and has beea ad bered to ever since. 1 he society is beyond a doubt on a solid foundation.

When the conHolidation was made the Mtcnnerchor had HO active, 124 passive and 15 honorary members. The coffers of the society then contained 16.22 and its personal property was valued at $2,000. The present membership of the society is composed of HG active, 318 passive and 12 honorary members, in all HtU, an increase of 193 since its institution, be sides the widows ot deceased members who are enjoying the entertainment privi leges ot the society, ihe state ot the treasury has increased iu larger proportion than the membership. In consideration of the many festivities that were afforded it is as tonishing how the society boa increased its membership and its ex chequer. The personal property is now estimated to be worth and the amount in the treasury $4,346.25, an increase in the former valne of person ul property of $4,942.13.

The whole amount of the society's assets is now estimated at $9,242.43. Air. Kees, in bis closing re marks, Baid that in view of such a financial statement the mem bers bad every reason to be proud of it, and he asked all present to unite with him in giving three hearty cheers for the future welfare of the organization. A number of other toasts were responded to by prominent members of the society. Will Itetarn William G.

Coace. grandson of Wm. M. Oriscom, of Berlin, Germany, arrived iu this city yesterday, having left the German metropolis on the 1st ot March last as assistant engineer on the steamship Travan, reference to which was made in the Times yesterday. Mr.

Coxe was delayed several days on his way from Berlin by heavy snow storms. He will leave Reading to day, probably at noon, to go back to New York. so as to be ready to eo with his vessel, men sails tor 15 re men to morrow. Mr. Coxe brings cheerful tidings from his family in Berlin, all of whom, he says, are In the enjoyment of excellent bealth.

He is very much pleased with his residence abroad, likes the city of his adoption, peaks tiertnan like a young Kaiser, and has bad his adventures at the Umver ty like the rest of the students. He has already fought two duels, in both of which he com pletely vanq uistied his adversary. Before his departure he was an eye witness to the imposing funeral ceremonies of Emperor Wilhelm, as were also, he says, the family of Mr. Geo. F.

Baer, who reached Berlin on the same train that carried the King of Saxony. Christian L. Kestner and J. 8 tern bergh, two Reading boys in attendance at the German University in Berlin, are, he says, now making a tour through Italy. Miss Annie Butterworth, of Philadelphia, is the guest of Miss Sallie E.

Kutz 1041 Penn street. Rev. C. S. Gerhard, pastor of St.

Stephen's Reformed church, left yesterdav for New York, where he will leave to day for a tour of about six months through a portion of Europe, Egypt and the Holy Land. Kx U. S. Senator Patterson, of MilHin, will arrive in Reading to day. Philip Schaeffor, artist, of Philadelphia, was in Reading yesterday.

J. Keim StaulTer, of Reading, is visiting his brother, Wm. Wirt Mills, editor of the Bethlehem J'tmes. Mrs. M.

A. E. W. Howe, of Readme, wife of the Bishop of this Diocese, is visit ing her daughter, Mrs. Dr.

Geo. Pomeroy Allen, J5etblehem. Mr. Reuben r. Brown, of Philadelphia, has been visiting friends in Reading.

Miss Annie lan ford, 216 Oley street, presented J. F. Custer, superintendent of Bethesda M. E. Mission Sunday school, with an ornamented Easter egg.

The re cipient accepted the gilt in a very appropriate manner. Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Augustus W. Hoff, 2'2i North Sixth street, for a tea on Tuesday, April 10th, from 5 to 8 o'clock.

W. H. Zellers, editor of the Altoona TimcSj is in Reading on a visit. Oil Palutlns of Colossal Size. C.

H. Shearer, landscape painter, of Philadelphia, has been at work for the past year pon land sea pe of colossal i i sions, which will take some two years more complete, and which when finished it is the purpose of the artist to take through the country for public exhibition. Some idea of tbe size of the canvas may be had when we say that the lenght of the picture will be sixteen feet and the height ten feet. Mr. Shearer is paiuting this at his studio near Fair mount Park, the canvas bting much too large for his studio in the citv.

A Or at Success. "Under the Lssh," as presented by the talented actor, Walter S. San ford and his efficient company. See it. Grand Opera House tonight.

By special request a raud matinee performance to morrow, Wednesday, 2.15 m. production to morrow night. People's prices, 15, 25 and 35c, Iiagram at Roland's. No Change In Inauguration Day. Washington, April 2.

The Grain amendment to the Constitution, providing for the change of Inauguration Day from March 4 April 30, and making the commence ment of tbe terms of members of Congress 1st of January, was defeated in the House this afternoon, by a vote of 80 to 154. Attention, ltall roadcri. Call and see the Railroaders' shoe for $1.50, J. B. Frees', 46 South 7th.

Prevent to a Pastor The congregations of St. Aloyeinn Catholic church, Potts town, and Si. Paul's at Ifouglaasville, have made their pastor, Rev. J. A.

Wagner, a very handsome present a horse, carriage, sleigh, robes, harness and all the paraphernalia connected therewith. The largest line of dress and fanny Nhlrts this city, at as, B. Bruaatar'a, 713 JVnn street. MENNERCHOR'S to all be the THE CITY COUNCILS. NOORGANIZATION OWMG TO A DEAD LOCK IN SELECT BRANCH.

Dr. Wnor Nominated for Proal Un, and DoelnrtMt ACIaotod Without Win jr. Republicans an Opportunity ol Votlnsc To Meet To Night. As was anticipated. Select Council did not organise yos terday.

When tbe two bodies met at ten o'clock there was a luroe crowd of spectators present, an unusual in terest having been created by the decision oftbeGourt declaring the seat ot Mr, Auchenbach, of the Second ward, vacant. At a caucus ot tbe jUemocrau Jr. wen ger was nominated for president, but no selection was made for clerk, the Demo cats taking the ground that Mr. Felix has stilt another year to serve. Ihe Democratic members were on banc early, but the Republicans did not appear until ten clock, tne nour ot meelinir.

when they all came in together. The branch was then called to order by City Ulerk elix. A motion was made to read the election returns. "A motion is not necessary," said the clerk "the law fixes that." When he had finished, Mr. Lawrence jumped np and cried out: "I more that Dr.

Wenjrer be made temporary chairman. One moment 1 not done, said Mr. Felix, and he read the order of the court declaring Daniel Auchenbach to be dis qualified, and that Charles F. Fink was the lee ally elected member from the Ninth ward. The City Clerk said the returns showed that Messrs.

Rboda, Bitting, Hem mig, Leinbach, Kindt, Fink, Wenger and Mill more were the members elect. Mr. Lawrence again jumped up, and moved that Dr. Wenger be made temporary chairman. lr.

Wenirer has been nominated tor chairman," said Mr. Felix hurriedly. "All hose in tavor will please say aye. Dr. Wenger is elected chairman declared the clerk.

The Republicans did not vote because the nays were not called. "Hold on we propose to vote nay on that question." said Mr. Wells, while Dr. Wenger was taking the chair. We don want any dilly dallving, re plied Mr.

Felix; "the law says that we shall organize at this time. We don't pro pose to delay temporal organization on account of a tie vote." "AU rifrht, then, cro ahead and organize yon think it lawful with six members," said Mr. Wells, as be took np his bat. The RepubMcan members all walked out. 1 he clerk then called the roll.

I here is no quorum present," announced Presi dent Wenger. A recess of ten minutes was then taken. Mr. Lawrence wanted the sergeant at arms called "to fetch those fellows in," which caused a laugh, as the Republicans had disappeared. The ten minutes having expired, the roll was again called.

Zhe six Democrats lone responded. On Mr. Hess' motion recess of fifteen minutes was taken. At 10.30 the Branch was again called to order. An adjournment was taken tor thirty minutes.

The result was the same. Another half hour recess was taken and successive recesses until noon. At that time H. Willis Bland's clerk came in and handed a communication to City Clerk Felix. The six Democrats were called to order again.

Mr. Lawrence offered this resolution, which was passed WiiKRKAfl, There in a vacancy In the oOloe of Heleet Council in the second ward, and Kit ah. No nerdons have up wared to be nworn in aa members of Hclec Council from (lie Pti Mt. Fifth, Hove nth and Twelfth wards, in ac cordance witn tne returns or election lor aaia oftlceH, lield Feb. 21, IK, therefore Jiemolrted, That a committee of three be ap noitited to recommend what action shall be taken by this body to fill the vacancy in the Hecotid ward, and to compel the attendance of the absent members, the returns of whose elec tion have been filed, and who have not been sworn in.

or in default of their apnearinir to be in, to nave cneir seais aeciareu vacant and to take such lethal steps as may be necessary for the purpose of having? an election held to supply tbe vacancies caused by their refusal to do sworn in. in acaaruance wim iaw. Messrs. Fink, Hess and Lawrence were appointed the committee. At 12 o'clock tbe turbulous body ad journed nniil 4 clock in the atternoon.

At that time all the Bepublicans were present except Mr. Mill more ot tbe Iweltih ward, He came in later. The special committee appointed at the morning session made its report. ihey recommenaea: 1. That notice be at once served on the Mayor of tbe city of the judgment of the Court of Quarter Sessions, declaring a vacancy in the office of Select Council from the Second ward, and request the Mayor to issue his proclamation immediately for another election in tbe Second ward, in order that the vacancy may be supplied, 2.

That the absence of the Republican members is wilfull and their failure to ap pear in Council is deliberate and insubordinate and is designed to prevent the perm a nent organization of the Council and is such on act as works a forfeiture of their respective oflices. Ihe Act or Assembly on which their recommendation is based is then recited in the paper and adds "We would recom mend one of two courses to be pursued with reference to these persons elected and relusing to be sworn. 1. That they be compelled by manda mus to present themselves to be sworn 2. that their olhces be considered va cant by force of Act of May 24th, 1887, and that an election be held to fill their respective offices.

Only the Democrats voted to adopt the report, which was less than a quorum, and makes it worth no more than the paper it was written on. Dr. Wenger declared nominations for permanent officers to be in order. Dr. Wenger, and John A.

Rigg, R. were then nominated for president. A ballot was then taken. The five Demo crats voted for Dr. Wenger and the four Republicans voted for Mr.

Rigg. Mr. Millmore wa absent. i' our ballots were taken with tbe same result, and then the Branch adjourned until this evening. Notice will be sent to the Republicans to appear.

now FKLIX DIP IT. The Republican members of Select Council made the following statement: We went into Select Council amber, the six of us, about 10 o'clock. City Clerk Felix was already rapping Select Couneil order. While we were taking our seats, and before we were seated, Mr. Lawrence made amotion that Dr.

Wenger be made temporary chairman. Then Clerk Felix shouted: "You're too fast; the returns must first be read," and before any one could make any remarks the clerk commenced reading the returns of the election while members remained quiet and seated. When the clerk had finished reading, Mr. Lawrence again moved that Dr. Wenger made temporary chairman.

At this Clerk Felix exclaimed: "Hold on; I have something else," and he palled a paper from his pocket and rend it. It was the opinion of the court in the Auchenbach and Fink cases. He finished reading, folded paper and put it into his side pecket, when Lawrence once more arose and moved Dr. Wenger be made temporary chairmen. The motion was not seconded.

Clerk Felix at once said, all in one breath, and very quickly, "As many as are in a a at in favor of Dr. Wenger say aye; Dr. Wenger in eiectoa temporary chairman." Glerk Felix never asked, are there any other nominations, which parliamentary law and common decencv and courtesy requires; he never called" for the negative vote, and without inquiring whether there was to be any other candidate or whether the nominations were closed, or whether there was any opposition to Mr. Wenger, Mr. Felix, contrary to law or precedent, hurriedly and rough shod, declared Mr.

Wenger elected, without consulting the wishes of any one who might have another candidate to offer or to vote for. Mr. Wells, when the Clerk had doclamd Dr. Wenser elected, arose and said: "Not so fast, Mr. Clerk, we propose to vote." The Clerk answered immediately: "The law fixes todav for Councils to organize and we don propose to dilly dally about it." Mr.

Wells then walked over to the rack took his hat and coat and remarked: "Very well, if voa can organize with six members. go ahead and organize." Mr. Wells started out and was followed by the other hve Republican members of Select Council, who remained out. The Republican members desire nothing more than fairness only what parliamen tary law requires they were treated as ii they bad no rights there; the wants re pro sen ted by the six nepublicans were entire! ignored: tbe Gitv Clerk gave no oppor tunitv for the six Republicans to take any part in the proceedings, all of which, to the mind of every fair minded citizen, wai grossly arbitrary, entirely out of all reason, and certainly not within the duties or the power of the City Clerk. Tbe six Repub icans are perfectly willing to attend meeting whenever they are assured they will be treated with common decency am respect, and their legal rights to partici pate in the proceedings are guaranteed to them." Common Council.

This branch of the City Legislature was irani zed without any unusnal scenes ten o'clock yesterday morning. John Keppelman was nominated by Mr. Fetter for temporary president and was unani mously elected. Air. Keppelman declared ominations for president in order, and Mr.

Fetter nominated Samuel D. Missimer, of tbe third ward. Messrs. unkle, Saylor and O'Brien were appointed a committee to conduct Mr. Missimer to the chair.

The oath of office was administered by Mayor Kenney, after which Mr. Missimer made a tew re marks, thanking the members for the on or conferred upon him. Dunne the administering of the oath several members arrived, and Mr. Borkey. ot the thirteenth ward, was the only one not sworn in.

Air. Keppelman then nominated Mr. John H. Focbt, of tbe Third ward, for Clerk, and there being no other nominations he was elected by acclama tion, and took the oath of office. The rules ot last Council were then adopted as those tor tbe present body.

President Missimer Baid that the case of Messrs. Witman and Charles Kieffer, be tween whom there was a tie vote in the Second ward, would bave to be determined by lot, before Councils, according to Act of Assembly. Upon motion ot Mr. Keppel man the President prepared two slips of paper writing upon one "entitled to seat, and upon the other "not entitled." These were placed in a closed book with ends pro jecting, and Mr. Witman was the lucky man.

Common Council then informed Select that it was ready for business, but word was sent hack that that branch was not organized. The Comman branch then adjourned to meet at the call of the president when Select Uouncil shall have organized. OBITUARY. Death of Caleb Wheeler Mrs. Voder and Ot tiers.

Harriet Caleb Wheeler, a wealthy and prominent citizen, died yesterday afternoon at his residence, 314 South Fifth street. Mr. Wheeler was SI years old, and his death was not due to any sickness, but to a greneral wearing; out of the physical powers. He had been very feeble for tlie past few weeka, and about ten days afro became bedfast and a radually became weaker, Deceased was born In Morris county. N.

and bis youth was spent at UenviUe, near Morris town, mat mate, lie eng awed in business Hackeltatown until 1h3u. when be moved Iine rove. Schuylkill counts', and enir aired extensively in the coal business, bHnv one of tbe 11 rat to develop the coal Interests in tbe western part of that county. He was the aire; of the Hwntara Coal Company for a number of years; and was a partner of Miller, a well known operator there. Mr.

Wheeler came to ever since, although he rtill retained his bust iii'sa interest in me nrui. lie was married ic Miss Nancy H. Rifcs? of Morris county, N. who died in this citv In 1873. leeeased was a director of the Farmers National bank and was otherwise identified with the business in terests of Keadinjr.

lie was an elder of the a irk rreaoyterian cnurcn mr many years anu was deeply interested in many benevolent en terprises, sir. neeier was one or tne projectors of the Keadtna hospital and also of the noroe ior iuowh ana oinerie women. ue ceueed leaves a number of nephews and nieces. mi estate is verv laree. Oideon Dunkel died at the residence of his brother.

Benneville Dunkel. Berkley Station, of apoplexy, ajrea years. mra. i niiriuvio weaver, oi rainersviue. oieo.

aired 75 years. leceacd was born in Orwiurs nurjr. Mm. Catharine OH1I. widow of Adam Orlll died near Molmsville, aired HM years.

Deceased leaves seven children, and was a member of the Jbvanirelioal Church. Mrs. Henrietta Yoder. of Rovertown. reliet of itcoo ouer, was louna neaa in oea yenieraay morning at tne residence or her son tn law, William Borer.

She was 75 years old. and the cause of her death was heart disease and the infirmities of aire. Justice Edim einuannelled jury, and a verdict in accordance with the facta wax rendered. Mrs. William Buyer and Oeorsre Yotier, of Boyeitown, are children of deceased.

Klssslneer A Brlner. 8th and Cherry. will hit and deliver Bed Ticks, with nice clean straw, for $1.00. Straw 30o bundle. Prompt attention to all orders.

Easter at tbe Widows' Home. Miss Beckie Davis with her sewing so ciety, Sallie Zieber, Jennie Reeser, Lizzie Jfrile, Annie Keber, Bessie carrel, Dannie ileadlv, hJho Mary omitb. Emma Folk, Lizzie Folk, Sarah Folk, crave the old ladies a delightful surprise by sinc; infif hymns and recitation, crowning it by the presentation of a large basket of fruit and chocolate eggs. Ihe little children ot the "JNursery" sent large bundle of lamp lighters made by themselves. Important to Railroaders.

Heist in the market, the Railroaders shoe $1.50, at Frees', 46 South 7th. A New SUootluK Club. The employees of the Penn Hardware Works have organized a shootincr club, officered as follows: Captain, John Er president, Jacob Kssigj secretary, Israel ocnmeni; treasurer, unaries JJutt. The club has now twelve members, and arrangements have been made to have a glass ball contest on Decoration day, each one participating to have twenty five balls. Men's BDriuur and summer underwear and hosiery now ready.

The largest assortment the city, at Jas. S. Bruastar's. 713 Fenn street. a A Presentation to Kills Moyer.

The Volunteer Firemen's Association of the Kainbow Fire Company presented Ellis Moyer with a handsome firemen's badge, as a testimonial for his services in drilling the members of the company preparatory to their prospective journey to Columbia, York and orris town next month. NOTir E. Furniture, wasrons. Ac. stored cheap, at 8th and Cherry.

Call and see. no to THE TARIFF BILL READY. CHAIRMAN MILLS LAYS THE MEASURE BEFORE THE HOUSE. Tsi Great trnsiKle to Bearlta Two Weeks from ToImv Home Important Changes Made The Minority Report. Wahhinotow, April 2.

The Tnriff bi which the Ways and Means Committee has been formulating for the last four months is now formally in the possession of the Uouse. Chairman Mills, looking somewhat pale, nervous and weak, came into his seat soon alter the House was called to order, and with feeble voice submitted the bill with the report of the Democratic mem oers. Mr. McMillian said that he had heon questea to announce that the committee desired to begin the consideration of the bill in the Uouse two weeks from to. morrow.

He hoped the appropriation bills would have been considered and sent to the Senate by that time, and the way would oe leu ciear ior ine revenue measure. Stoma important Chanfrea. The Ways and Means Committee held meeting before the House assembled, and maue some important changes in the bill. These related chiefly to the sugar schedule, In substauce the committee left the clas sification and standard just as they are by the present law, and made a 20 per cent, horizontal reduction. The provision in the biil relating to drawbacks was stricken out making a difference or about hve or six millions in the revenue.

There is no draw back provision in the present law. The committee also inserted after the woollens paragraph a proviso that from and after the passage of this bill and until the 1st of October, the Secretary of the i reasury suouia ne authorized and lirectftd to classifv as woollen cloth all ira ports of worsted, whether known as worsted cloth, worsted diagonals, or otherwise. The bill orginally made this paragraph take effect on October 1. The last change maie was the addition of a section to the effect that nothing in the Act shall impair the force or enect ot any treaty between the United States and other Governments or of any laws passed in pursuance of such a treaty, so long as the treaty shall remain in force in respect of the subject embraced in this Act. Viae Minority Report.

The minority tariff report is about twice as long as that prepared by tbe majority. It opens with a severe criticism of the ac tion of the majority in so compiling the bill that the minority was not given infor mation of the fact that it was in preparation. It denounces the refusal of the ma jority to hear manufacturers, working men and congressman on the proposed reduc tions and charges the majority with sec tionalism, in that its bill reduces the tariff on but two articles ot Southern pro duction, sugar and rice, and those very sughtiv, while it makes a wholesale slaughter ot everything produced in the North and Northwest. The report declares that the Republican party favors tariff reduction, but would have this made only with due regard to the interests of manufacturers, laboring men, and producers generally nnd after full hearings of their opinions. It states that although the Democratic party has had control (if the House for five years, and has made tariff reduction its battle cry, it has passed no such hill, while the Republicans have reduced the tariff over $200,000,000 be tween I860 and 1S8X Tbe action of the majority in respect to wool is pointed to as a direct slap on the part of the South at the North.

Sprine oneninir at Wheatley's Shoe Store. 4th and Penn. All kinds of seasonable goods now in stock lor your inspection. Come and Yesterday a Fancrala. The funeral of Mrs.

Mary A. Knerr took place from her late residence, Laurel street, yesterday and was largely attended. The remains were dressed in white and were wrapped in an eider down blanket and reposed in a handsomely mounted walnut casket. Upon the silver plate was inscribed the name and age of the deceased. The floral tributes were very handsome and included a sheaf of wheat and bouquet by the family and other designs.

Services were held in the Second Reformed church by Rev. Dr. C. F. McCauley, assisted by Rev.

R. AV. Miller. Mrs. N.

N. Sprecber and Mrs. James Brown sang the following selections in the church: "Jesus, lover of my soul" and "It is well with my soul. Interment was made at Chsrles Evans. The bearers were Henry M.

Kerper, Joshua Clouser, Richard McMichael, James Roland, John T. Miller and Charles Sweit zer. The remains of David Stephan were borne to rest at Charles Evans cemetery from his late residence, 444 South Seventh Btreet. The remains were encased in a handsome casket and were attired in a black robe. Kev.

Henry Mosser conducted services at the house. The funeral services of Mrs. Charlotte Deeg were held at the residence of her son in law, Capt. acob Weidel, 216 South Fifth street, yesterday afternoon, by Rev. Dr.

C. F. McCauley. Tbe remains repoBed in a handsome black casket and will be taken to Manheira on the 7.20 train on the P. Sc R.

road this morning for interment. Last and Orcateat or the Season Two fox chases and a drae for money prizes of $50, $25 and $15, respectively, at the Five Mile House on Wednesday, April 4th. commencing at 1 p. m. A hop and sociable the evening at tne noiei.

juusio ny me Germani a orchestra. Will Start His Canvassers To Day. Cant. Wm. H.

Boyd, compiler of the Reading City Directory, and a half dozen other directories, will send out a force of twenty five men to day to begin the work of canvassing tor his new City JJirectory tor 1888 89. The Directory this year will con tain about 125 pages of matter more than id the book or last year. Ibese extra pages will be taken up with a list of the names of all the farmers of Berks, together with their post office addresses, as also a directory of the business men of all the towns and villages in the county. The work of canvassing will occupy about ten days. The new Directory will make its appearance about the 12th of May.

The citizens of Reading can greatly facilitate the proposed work by promptly answering all the questions put them by the canvassers. Railroaders, Take Bt of Ice. At! Qnntk "7.1. kna UA.il.ul A Ia nf Railroaders1 shoes at $1 .60. Bargains.

If onr goods are not at represented it is sale. Witman A Bro. Sales of Horses and Male. J. R.

Eyricb, the well known horse dealer, sold the following horses and mules nrivate sale yesterday: iiiigtn heavy tat horses to Mr. M. Sullivan, of Philadelphia; heavy horse and one driving horse to George B. Spohn, of Reading; two mules John Dreibelbeis, vans vi lie. Last evening Mr.

Eyrich received a car load of Iowa horses. New neckwear at Jas. S. Bruastar's. 713 Penn street.

i 1 1 SUNDAY SCHOOL PENNIES. The Annual In (at her Ins; or the Keholare of Uraos Lntbaraa Church Amounts lo Grace church was made very happy last night by the large ingathering of money reported by the school at its 10 aster egg festival. A large audience was present. The decorations consisted of a displuv of lillies and plants around the pulpit. The programme was a responsive service by Henry J.

Rhonda, superintendent, and Thomas O'Brien, organist. Mins Jennie Paulhanius recited the legend of the Easter egg with happy effect. Remarks were made by the pastor, Rev. W. H.

Myers, after the ingathering. Each clans handed in a basket of eggs through its representative, which were received by Daniel Prints and the amounts of money in the envelopes accompanying the baskets were announced to the audience, when they were arranged with beautiful effect upon frame works on either side of the pulpit, Messrs Klmer A. German, Edward Moser and John Paulhamus ofliciating at these places. When 1 nomas Breneiser, treasurer of the Sunday school, announced the total of the ingathering $2,231.03, there was an expression of great delight manifested by the audience. The report of classes is as follows: Mtss Klla Krehller IS 18 Ml PratK es IS tU Allns Carrie Dnase Miss MaicKtf UertUler AtlpsAUie Frauds John Iersch MIms Hci kte IonK Mitt Annie Brunner Mrs.

Alien HliMrnmti 25 Ul fi mi 1(1 4KJ 0 (Ml 6 Hi a 5 UU '21 54 41 V2 30 IK iai no 141 lit 79 112 14 i(iT 4 js 4 tl (Mi 4AM UU Mrs. Haiuuel Kitxel Mrs. Ham uel Kul me Mrs. W. II.

Mvnra' Hihl Haw uel Ku Inter ftlrs. K. (ulntur MIms Kate lease Male Hible Class CIism. Uentevhler Female Bible Class Miss Amanda oner Infant school Kev. W.

H. Mvera' Bible cIiam (trace Kaxar Mite cards fronitiiffriiratInn. Christina boxes J.utlier Donation from Trinity church II. O'ltrlvu Basket collection 6 Totft1 $2,231 Gil WHKKXKIt. On instant, Caleb Wheeler, in faisS3d year.

Funeral at 12.. on Thursday, the 5th instant. from tbe First Presbyterian church. Friends of he family are invited to attend. PRICK Kli.

In this city, on the list ChU. arlne 1 ricker, Widow or Jacob FT ic Jeer, aged 86 years. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on next Thursday atternoon, at two o'clock, from her late residence, 807 Penn street. Services will be held la the First Reformed church. Friends please omit flowers.

In this city, March 3Iat, 18, or Heart UbMiane, Ixalab Uoodlclio w.sr., in the 7Hth year of his afire. The relatives and friends of the family, also Montgomery Lodge, I. O. of O. are respect fully Invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from his late residence, 218 Penn street.

Services at the bouse. Interment at Charles Kvanscenaetery. HIIKIDY. In thl city, on March 31, Mrs. KinHv K.

Hheldy, wife of Charles A. Hheidy and only child of James A. and Alfarata Clark, aged 23 years, 6 months and 17 days. The relatives and friends are respectfully In vited toatlend the funeral, without further notice, fiom her parents' residence, 256 South Tenth street, on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Services at the house.

Interment at 'hartcw Kvauw cemetery. Sot ae. IOIi SALK. An interest in a well en tab 111 ied and profitable cash business. Fur full particular, inquire of tr.

ui nouin ixtn street. PUBI tuck 1C SALE OF GKNITINK KKN le well known mule dealer, who haa been engacred in the business since ime. will otlcr at miblic fale. on Patur dav. Aoril 7th.

at 1 SOi. Bechtel's. Perkiomen avenue hotel. a car load of vounar. well broke muln.nlt aMe for lanuers, coal and express teams, and II other DtirDoses.

Also a few irood. well broke fnmllv horses. fearleHH of cars and locnmotiven. Ptock can be seen befo day of sale at my stables, 529 Cherry street. Reading, and at Womels ori, wnere i nave always a large numoer irom lion i seieot.

FOR SALE. ttmy; TWO PURR ALDKRNY HLCeKll both coming In profit. Apply to Charles Hrana Cemetery. WILL KECEIVE ON TUESDAY KVKNINd. April 3d, another carload of IOWA IIOUSKH.

mostly heavy workers and feeders; a few drivers; also mules for sale or exchange. J. K. Ohp, YKS Public Sale of Person a 1 Pronertv. Will be sold at Dtiblfc aale on TUESDAY, 18KS, al 2 o'clock p.

at the DUblic house of Reuben Drexel. Jr. cor. 9th and following articles One piano, parlor suit, 3 bed room suits, dining room suit, kitchen furniture, stoves, carpets, mirrors, chairs, tables, etc. Conditions made known by Thoa.

lrexel, William Drexel, Reuben Drexel. W. Y. LYON, Auctioneer. Horses 1 Horses Horses 30 to SO HEAD GOOD YOUNG IOWAHORSES PRIVATE SALE.

Can suit any person in need of a horse, and guarantee satisfaction, at Beclttel's Hotel, Perkiomen ave. and Franklin Reading, Pa. BARGAINS. Selling off cheap to clone business. Having determined to close out business, we have greatly reduced our prices on all dry goods, notions, Ace, remaining on hand.

Ulve ns acall and secure bargains. Grocers' fixtures for sale. F. B. FK'UTHOKN, 642 Penn street.

OR SALE. HOTEL STOCK AND FIXTURES of an established business. Reasons for sell lug perfect satisfactory. Address Times office. PUB On BLIG SALE ON THE PAIR round, on Wednesday afternoon.

Auril bi one cioctc. win ue soia a 101 ol tame, chairs, benches, bairels, stands, crocks, velocipede, wheelbarrow, household aud kitchen furniture, the property of GKORGE C. WEIDNER. Auso, at the same time will be sold a large Implement house, illee building, judges' stand, hydrant, hose, two fountains, Iced chest, iron shafting and pulleys, old lumber, benches and lot of smaller artlc Ies, property of the BERKS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY W. Y.

Lyon, Auctioneer. PIBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE FARM 8TOOK. Will be sold at public sale on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1888, at the residence of the late Thomas Van Reed, deceased, nt Sinking Spring, at 1 o'clock p. sharp, (the farm having been sold which was rented by the uiidersigni'd, and the stock will now be sold on the above date), the following descriled per sonal property good working and driving horses, 2 horses, good leaders tuid handy for all purposes; fine milk cows, some will be in ttrnflt in few weeks, all good young oows, 10 shoats, tine Chester couniy whites, 7 fine sheep. Southdown stock, 7 lambs with sheep; 1 broad wheel wagon, 1 three inch wsgon for 2 or 4 horses, 1 spring wagon.

1 carriage, 1 two horse sled, nearly new; 1 single sleigh, 2 pairs hay ladders, pair wood ladders, spreaders, single and double trues, log chains, straw cutter, 1 wagon box, new; 1 good reaper, 1 seed drill, 1 scalding trough, grindstone, corn heller, new; land large cultivator, 2 small cultivators, it large harrows. 3 ploughs, 1 dung sled, 4 seta heavy and light harness, hay and dung forks, rakes, forks, 1 wheel barrow, 1 bag carrier, 1 fanning mill, crowbars, picks, shovels, stoves and lot household furniture, 1 lot chickens, ducks, turkeys, 1 lot of mixed bay, corn fodder and many other articles not mentioned. Conditions made known on day of sale. ELLINGTON VAN REED. Ai bkrt S.

Yocum, Auctioneer. A. O. LiRCH, Clerk. A LBJfiRT F.

BECHTEL 4 BRO. HORSES urm kaa.Iv. load oi GOOD, VOUNfl, IOWA OKS "to!" night. Marcn Win. comiwiub "AAii driver, and and f.w 'v l.

nd bualnexa hot. Will BecliUl a hotel rlclomeii.