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VOLUME G2. TSTO. 7. HEADING, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 11, 1888. TEN CENTS A WEEK.

giw anfr WKDNKHDAY. APRIL 11. lHftH. bdWi flnlshlser lift heen appointed advertising solicitor and collector for the I 'iipiM." Tit Weather To Day WABHiMQTOif, j4ptZ 11. 'or penmytwnia: Slightly colder, Jair veather; to hitjh nortlnvent.erly winds, dtmimsh inf in force IVednemlay nifht.

CITY NEWS AND GQ53IP. TUB HflHAL RESULT. It wan a game ot poker. And be held aces three. But the other fellow Mulled him out And scooped the The Barbers' Union cleared $174.71 by its recent ball.

Itev. W. If. Myers' Wednesday evening lecture talk will be on "Our ire men." The librarv of St. James' Lutheran Sun day school has been supplied with 1,000 new books.

1 he work of tearing down the old brick dwelling In the rear ot the Court House, and the erection of an addition will be begun this week. The Reading TiMBfl on Wednesday en tared upon Ha sixty second volume. It is profperou, influential and thoroughly Be publican. wn Jieraia. C.

M. Groff Is changing (he partition walls In the third story oi ma war den" building and wakiug preparations to build it four stories in height. The upper stories will be used ior manufacturing confec tions. Alfred Fritz, who sold the stock and fit tnres of the United States hotel to a Mr. Shaffer, of Centre county, some time ago, took possession of the hotel again ycsteraay, ana refunded to Shaffer the amount he had paid upon the sale.

Shaffer was unable to comply with his agreement or to lift the license for the hotel, and Mr. Frits paid the amount ami took it up yesteruay auernoon. BEECHER'S LATEST LIFE." Ills Old rarlshloners InrtlRitant and Dissatisfied with Ice Content. Nkw York. April 10.

Mildly indignant and dissatisfied are the old members of llenrv Ward Beecher's church at the con tents of the life of the great preacher writ ten by his son, W. C. lhe church mem bers have been very auxious about thi various lives of Beecher being prepared and were not glad to 6nd out that the family was to prepare one. The chief apprehension was that the incidents of the long and harrowing trial of the Tilton case might be clothed in language fraucht with violent memories and liable to misconstruction. The book is out and many Ray that bad taste characterizes the selections ot the incidents ot the trial; mai K'v.

Dr. Richard S. Storrs and Henry C. liowen are attacked in it without reason and that the late John T. Howard's rela tions to Beecher and his services to Ply mouth Church are practically ignored Mr.

Howard was a great friend of Beecher. Thomas G. Sherman, a prominent mem ber of Plymouth church, voiced the dis satisfaction in an interview to day. He paid ha was surprised and grieved at the book. W.

C. Beecher says he is not sur prised at the criticism of his book, but he I tried to be fair, and did not go out of the i i i tj ii j. I wavio aiiacK unyuuuy. ne ouyo nwn And Mr. Bowen were hostile to Henry Ward Beecher, but in the book he had not tried to satisfy any grudge.

lacteal tits; the Pnna. Holliere Mo luenti at Octtyabiirsr. Gkttysburu, April 10. Col. John P.

Taylor, Major Samuel Harper, General J. P. S. Gobin, Col. It.

B. Bruce Rickets and Col. J. P. Nicholson, the Pennsylvania Battlefield Monument Commission, to day approved the designs of the memorials for these regiments: The LltUh, fifith, 20th, 28th, 147th, 109th, 73d, 148th, 9th, 15lst, 8Uh, 111th and the 91st infantry regime tit, the 17th cavalry and Knapp's light battery.

They have also located the posi tions for a number of monuments, The will stand on the 11th corps line first day's field: the 75th to the right of the Carlisle road the 9lJth at the junction of Reynolds avenue with the Mummasburg road; the 157th cavalry nn that, mud further out: the 11th. 88th and 107th on Reynolds avenue; the Stith near the railroad cut: 143d and 149th on t'hambersburg Pike; 150th near the Mcpherson woods; lal.it near the Reynolds monument; 142J and 121st between the Springs Avenue aud Fairfield roads; 1 10th, 115th and 1 ICth in the wheat field, and the 81st and 1 18th on Sickels avenue. The commission will hold meetings to morrow and try to finish as much of the business before them as possible in order to leave in the eveningi The general style of the approved monuments is excellent, and they will not be surpassed by any now on the field. Col. Frank McGee, Department Commander of the G.

A. was also here to day arranging for the encampment of that order during the reunion on the 25th anniversary of the battle. A REPORT OF BOULANGER'S DEATH. Paris Startled tiy a Oronndlitu Rumor of 11 It Auiuiiiauou. Paris, April 10.

A report was circulated on the boulevards at a late hour last night that Gen. Boulanger had been shot in his hotel by one of the many visitors he receives at all hours. The report spread rapidly and caused the wildest excitement. The cafes were crowded until a late hour, and large mobs passed through the streets to the General's hotel to ascertain the truth. The report was contradicted as promptly as possible, there being no foundation whatever for it.

But the excitement lasted all night and did not subside until the morning papers came out pronouncing the report false. Mr. Blulne Looking; Well, and lit Fine Spirits. Washington', April 10. An Associated Press reporter has been permitted to copy the following paragraph from a private letter dated Naples, March 27th, and received to day by Senator Hale from his brother, Mr.

Clarence Hale, a lawyer of Portland, who is now traveling abroad: "I have passed the last four or five days with the Blaines, and have enjoyed it very much in this fine country of Southern Italy in weather which is our best June weather, I have just left the Blaines at Sarrento, where they will stay some time longer. I think Mr. Blaine is looking finely and is in the best of spirits." Biamlnlng Board. Altai suit no, April 10. A business meeting of the State Pharmaceutical Fx ami nine: Board was held at the Lochiel Hotel this afternoon, and another was held tonight.

The board will likely be in ses flion here during the remainder of the week. A large number of applicants for certificates to practice pharmacy will be examined. A Vartnnte footman. Philadelphia, April 10. Sydney H.

Phipps, a footman in the employ of George Tucker Bispham, at No. 1805 De Lnncey place has fallen heir to $30,000 left by an English relative. The money comes from the estate of his maternal grandfather, M. A. Chrirman, a money broker in Cheltenham, wno has just died.

New neckwear at Jas. Penn street. a. Brusstar's, 713 is to tbe it 1 my no and 1 fail to see; and can and the was that his on an had last was at that and the FA YORABLE CHANGES Mr. Conkling Greatly Bene fited by the Surgical Operation.

HOPES FOR HIS RECOVERY. 11) Ysiciana9 Fears for a Crit ical Period of lliree Days. CAREER OF A GREAT STATESMAN Brief Review of Notable Incidents In an Kventful Life. Nsw York. April 10.

Shortly afler 2 o'clock Mr. Conkling recognized Dr. Barker. After noon Mr. Conkliug was pacing his room for more than an hour state of delirium, and shortly after 1 o'clock Mrs.

Conkling became alarmed and sent for the doctor. Dr. Barker called at 2 o'clock and stayed UU 2. HO. He said that Mr.

Conkling recognized him for the first time, and exclaimed, "Dr. Barker, you don't say that you are here. How long have von been here 1 hat a very kind iz senator Conkling rested auietlr from the time the surgeons left him at 2 40 o'clock this afternoon until 4 30 o'clock. when he began to get very restless. Delirious, but Put to Bleep, At 5.06 Dr.

Barker called upon Mr. Conkling and remained until 5.35. Up to the time of his arrival the patient had rest lessly paced the room, and the attendants could do nothing with him. He refused all medicine, and they could not force it into his mouth. When the doctor arrived Mr, Conkling recognized him and said "Doc tor, can't you do anything to stop this bother ing me 7 "Why certainly, replied the doctor, "take this medicine." Mr.

Conkling took it readily from the doctor's hand and then said "Can't I go out? I'm very busy." Again the doctor answered, Cer tainly adding, "take these pills first." He then administered some pill, which speedily produced sleep. Mr. (Jonkling, to whom the doctor had handed Lis coat and vest, had partly dressed himself but now fell back on the bed and into a deep slumber. At 5.40 his pulse is 90, temperature 100 and respiration 25. Ills Heat Sleep tor a Week.

At nine o'clock Dr. Barker said that since Eve o'clock and up to nine o'clock Mr. Conkling has had the best sleep he has had for a week, and that his mind is clearer and he seems more intelligent. His pulse 84 and temoeratnre 99 6 10. All the changes Dr.

Barker said are in his favor. He refused to express an opinion on his nisei chances of recovery in view of the favor couditions because of the nature of the sease. Dr. Hartley came into the sick room soon after, and Mr. Conkling put out bis hand and seemed to recognize him.

No Immcdlnta Danger of Death. Dr. Barker had a consulation with Dr. Sands between 8.15 and 9 o'clock at Mr. Conkling' house.

The patient's condition is greatly improved and there is no danger of his death to night. The physicians say that if Mr. Conkling can be kept alive for three days he will recover. How the Senator's Illness Originated. The ex Senator's illness dates from the eventful day of the big blizzard on March 12.

On that Monday evening lie started walk to the Hoffman Houpe from his Wall street office. He set out about clock and at a time when the snow was drifting very deep in some places and when pedeBtrianism was well nigh impossible, save to the very strongest and hardiest. On the following day Mr. Conkling related his terrible experience as follows it was impossible to get a cab or a car riage of any kind. iNone was to be baa.

Once during the day I had declined an offer to ride uptown in a carriage because man wanted and 1 started up Broadway on my pins. It was dark, and was useless to try to pick out a path, so went magnificently along, shouldering through drifts, and headed for the north. I was pretty well exhausted when I got to Union bquare, and wiping tbe snow trom eyes, tried to make out the triangles there. But it was impossible. There was liirht.

and I plunged right through on as straight a line as I could determine upon. "Sometimes 1 have run across passages novels of great adventures in snow storms; for example, in stories of Knssian ife. where there would be a vivid descrip tion of a man's struggle on a snow swept windy plain; but I have always con sidered the presentation an exaggeration. shall never say so again, tor after what encountered in last night's blizzard I can believe that the strongest description would to approximate the truth. I had got the middle of the park and was up to my arms in a arm.

i puiiea the ice ana enow from my eyes and held my hands up till everything was melted off so that I might bat it was too dark and the snow too blinding. For nearly twenty minutes I was stuck there, and I came as near giving right up sinking down there to die as a man and not do it. Somehow I got out made my way along When I reached New York Club at Twenty fifth street, I covered all over with ice and packed snow, and they would scarcely believe me 1 bad walked trom wall Btreet. it took three hours to make the journey." Afthouch he attended to business lor several days after this trying adventure, friends remarked that he did not appear as bright and alert as usual. He complained of pains in his head and ear.

These pains became acute and finally grew unbearable, and he summoned Dr. Agnew Friday, March 30. Dr. Agnew, after examination, decided that an abcess formed within the ear. Despite all means used to alleviate the pain Mr.

Conkling rapidly grew worse and on Thursday be was delirious. Conlcllug'a Career. Roscoe Conkling was a younger son of lion, a urea uonuung. a leading Whig politician of his day, at one time a member of Congress, and at another Minister to Mexico, and lor twenty seven years a Dis trict Judge of the United States, but chiefly known to this generation as the author of a useful book of practice entitled voncling 1 realise, itoscoe Jon kl i born at Albany on the 30th ot Oc tober, 1828. Judge Conkling lived in a quiet way, some time in Albany and then Auburn and Geneva.

The education he gave to his sou was of the kind known to the Congressional Directory as "academic." He was never at college. what he knew of the classics he had acquired himself through the untiring industry which always characterized him in every intellectual pursuit in which he was really interested. In 1846, the younger Conklin settled in Utica, where he entered law office of Kiernan Spencer, both at in a at of whom were among the beat lawyers of ft liar ot very nigh standing. In 18i he was admitted to the bar, and at once opened the office there which remained to the laat the centre of his profes sional life, tie wni one ot the moat succors ful of advocates, na he after wards became one of the most successful of legislative debater Although not Riven to the waste of time in general society, Mr. Conkling met and felt in love with tbe lnte Horatio Seymour's youngest sister, one of the best born and most cultivated of the young ladies of Ceu tral New York.

To this accomplished lady, who is still living, be was married in 1H58. Soon after his marriage Mr. Conkliug was elected Mayor of Uttca by a large ma jority, and from that time forth up to the spring nt inol, when be threw up bis seat in tbe United States Senate, he was con Bluntly in public life, with a single inter mission ot two years, or one year Mr. Conkling was both Mayor of Uttca and jJistrict Attorney ot uneiua county, a tie vote between the candidates for the sua cession to the latter office making it neces sary for him to hold over. In 1858, also, be received his nrst nomination to von gress.

Liong alter the war began he was brought to see the expediency of the abolition ol slavery, and supported a resolution for the gradual emancipation of the negroes, proposing, however, as an amend meut, a provision for the payment of those masters who had remained loyal to the Union. When the war was fairly under way. Mr. Conkling believed thoroughly in a rigorous prosecution of it. He early conceived a dislike for MuClellan and all of the army officers who were known as McClellan friends.

Partisanship may have had something to do with this, but aside from that Mr. Conkling must have been impa tient with McClellan. for he believed in constant fighting and insisted on success. Jtle was among the lirst in Congress to recognize General Graut'a great merits as a soldier, and offered in the House the first resolution passed by Congress thanking Grant for services. It was for the victory at Fort Donelson.

Kver after that a kindly feeling for the New York leader was felt by General Grant, which ripened into a warm friendship after the latter met Mr. Conkling on his coming East in 1863 to take command of the Army of the Potomac and of all the armies ot the United States, From the time of his apnearance in theUp per House of Congress, Mr. Conkling came to be accounted as one of the great men of the country, and one ot tbe possible candi dates of the Republican party for the Presi dency. At Cincinnati, in 1876, Mr. Conkling received 93 votes for the Republican nomination lor President.

Mr. Hayes, in any event, was not his choice, and as the policy of the Hayes Administration was directly antagonistic to that of Grant, he looked upon it with disfavor from the start. His open warfare upon the President, however, was not proclaimed until Mr. Hayes' terra was half over. Longing for return for the good old days, when his word was law at Washington as at Albany, Mr.

Conkling went to Chicago in 1880 as one of the stoutest defenders of Grant's claim to a third term. When the famous struggle in the Convention ended in Garfield's nomination, Mr. Arthur was spontoneously placed on the ticket as a means of conciliation; but, although Mr. Conkling cave a reluctant consent, he "sulked in bis tent" throughout the cam paign, and when resident Uariteld policy was fairly declared, set himself out to thwart and defeat it by every means in his power. In 1882 President Arthur offered Mr.

Conkling a seat on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States. 1. he appointment aroused a great deal of indignation throughout the country, but the President's attempt to pay off his old indebted neis at the public expense was dele ted by Mr. Conkling himself, who promptly declined the honor. He then re entered upon the practice of his profession in New York city, and has since figured in many important cases in different parts ot the country.

His last appearance in court was made a few days ago as counsel in the Tilden will contest. THE BIG R. R. STRIKE IN THE WEST. Intel view will! Ciller Arthur No nut tironndi of Enmltf Ktiwrrn the II rot her hood and the lnlghta of Labor, Chicago, April 10.

Chief Arthur has returned to the headquarters of the striking liuriington engineers ana lire men. lie arrived in the city this morning from Cleveland, and went at once into conference with Chief Sargent and Chairman Hoge. The arrival of Mr. Arthur was an event of interest to the strikers and railroad officials alike, as it was generally assumed that with his presence lhe strike on the Burlington would enter upon a new phase. Mr.

Arthur was asked: "Is there any truth in the report that the K. of L. and the Brotherhood have patched up a peace, and that the Knights will order a general strike on the Burlington road?" "That is something that I know nothing about. If the Knights of Labor are con templating any such action they have not informed me of it. As far as patching up a peace is concerned, I will simply say this: That there never has been any just grounds of enmity between the organizations.

I have been grossly misrepresented in this matter, but I have set forth the true facts in the case to Mr. Powderly, and there is now a better understanding between us. It was claimed during the strike on the Reading road that I supplied Brotherhood men to take the places of the striking Knights. This is absolutely false, and I did not interfere in the matter tt all. In fact, when a workman engaged in a fight for the betterment of his condition goes out on a strike, 1 regard the man who will, under such circumstances, take his place as utterly unworthy." John A.

Logan He leased from Custody. Cleveland, April 10. At New Castle, John A. Logan, who was arrested for shooting a riotous Italian at the Carbon Limestone Quarries, was released from custody. The magistrate held that as Mr.

Logan acted under the sheriff's orders, he could not be held for the shooting. The Italian was not badly hurt. Don't forget to hear Miss Amanda Lan dis, the elocutionist, of Millersville, on Thurs day, at Opera House. CONDENSED TELEGRAMS. The Senate yesterday confirmed the nomination of W.

A. Sterling to bo pont master Shftoiokiu, and J. W. Slirlto at Mount Joy, Pa. While a salute was being fired by the steamer Panama, from New York, when enter the harbor at Havana yesterday, tho cannon exuloded, injuring two of her orew and killing; boatman who was near the steamer.

The St. George Hotel, at the southwest corner of Broad and Walnut streets, Philadelphia, wan sold at auction yesterday for the purchaser being George L. Crawford, a lawyer, who Is said to have acted for the Kd wards estate. George H. Griffiths, an old, popular and well known actor, died yesterday morning his residence, No.

Lawrence street, Philadelphia, of pulmonary consumption. Mr. QriUUlis was known latterly for his excellent performances in the parts of old men, and ho was one of the very few good actor in this line known to the theatrical profession. A Violin to I peak or. Mr.

Stanley Krebs, of Lancaster, at the Grand Oxera House, Thursday, be to to be a for the NO SIGNS OF A BREAK. TRUE INWARDNESS OF THE BUSTERERS PLANS. FILI Tht Hold Schema Disclosed Victory Mo and In Novtmbfr Means Kefuuded Cotton Tsi and ParnMC for Fnml Blavoa. Washington, April 10. There is change or prospect of a change in the deadlock on the Direct Tax Refundini bill.

No concessions have been made either side of the controversy, and all talk ot a compromise has ceased, it is generally thought among members that the present conditions of attairs will continue until Tuesday next thn day when it is intended to call up the Tariff bill when a deter mined effort will be made to break the HnaHloelr. ThnrA is a dASirA on thn nurt I ot the Democratic advocates ox the I Tax bill to have a caucus called for the purpose of determining what course should be pursued to put an end to the present stagnation of business, but, hue the opponents indicate willingness to have a caucus called for consultation, they decline to be bound by caucus action. The same dreary roll calls and dilatory motions went on through the dar. Mr. Gates and his Confederate sup porters are mad at the Northern Democrats because they refuse to make the Direct Tax bill a party question.

With the same old spirit that split the Democracy in ItiGO, Mr, 15 rec ken ridge, mr. uates and their toiiow era are working against the passage of this bill. They expect to wnip into line tne Democrats who are now against them, and for this reason are trying to manufacture a gublio sentiment in their favor. All ot the outhern papers which so far supported the filibusters are being waved over the heads of the Northern Democrats, and the most rabid threats are being made. It Means a Grand Rebel flald.

It might iust as well be understood now that this filibustering means, it tbe Ueraoc racy succeeds next fall, refunding the cotton tax. tbe limitation ot time removed trom captured and abandoned property, and the payment for freed slaves. This is the serious judgment of more than one loyal man aud is worthy of the roost careful thought. The minority, led by members from Alabama, Arkansas and Ueorgia, will not listen to reason. They are set determined that this bill shall be defeated.

On the other hand, the Republicans are iuBt as determined not to give wav, and the Democrats who are with them seem as immovable. Tbe scene in the House to day shows clearly how the Administration stands. While Mr. Carlisle has been perfectly impartial his rulings during the deadlock, he more than ever before has shown his sympathy with the filibusters. The leaders of this movement have been called to the chair right along.

While no great damage has been done it shows how Mr. Carlisle, the acknowledged representative of the Ad ministration, feels. it is only a straw, but it may show which way the wind blows. Relie vlnic Uninteresting Idleness. At the evening session the House re sumed its uninteresting idleness.

The only amusement furnished was in the cloak room on the democratic side, to which some of the more genial spirits among the rtepubheans had gathered to chat with their Democratic adversaries. The doors leading from the cloak room to the hall of the House were closed so as to prevent the hearty laughter evoked by some good story related by Mr. Weaver, ot lowa, or 31 r. Burrows, ot Michigan, disturbing the rest ot the members who were seeking sleep upon some convenient lounge. Through the cracks of the doors, however, came the strains of college songs and darkey melodies, the impromptu glee club being under the leadership of Mr.

Cannon, of Illinois. At this hour (11.15 p. there is no prospect of either an adjournment or recess. Awakened Trom Ita LctliarKV. At 12.30 the House was awakened from its lethargy in a very unexpected and exciting manner and at one time it looked as if the deadlock would be broken.

A motion that the committee rise was pending when Mr. Boutelle, of Maine rose, and in order to test the occurancy of the ruling that motions to excuse members were in order, moved that certain members be excused from voting. A motion came from the Democratic side that the House adjourn, amid a chorus of yeas from the Democrats, and a shout of nays from the Republicans. The confusion was too great to be quelled by the speaker's gavel, and the services of the sorgeant at arms and his mace ef office were called in. After comparative quiet had been restored, the yeas and nays were ordered, and the thereatened adjournment was defeated.

THE EIGHT HOUR DAY. Home Advice from Mr. Powderly to the Knights of Labor. New York. April 10.

General Master Workman Powderly has written a letter to the Knights ot Labor throughout the coun try in regard to hours of labor. He advises Knights to discuss the eight hour plan dis passionately with their employers. He says that immediate change cannot be insisted on, but that a practical plan should perfected. He says "The workingmen and the common peo ple generally are tbe rulers in our cities and towns, and they should at once begin make their power felt in the matter of shottening the hours ot labor ot the employees of these cities and towns. The Order need not be made a political machine do this.

Do not be deterred from making the attempt by having it said that you have no right as an Order to mix in politics. The Order must not dragged into partisan politics, but our members should take an active part as citizens in the discharge of their duty at the polls, and afterwards by voting for men who favor shortening the hours of labor of employees in municipalities. Begin at once to perfect a practical plan of operation looking to the inauguration of the eight hour day. Pass no resolutions declaring that you will do it on such day; pass no resolutions of any kind; but work on the plan, and, when the time comes to put it in operation, it can be done without resolutions." Men's Buckle Working Shoes only $1. Wheatley, 4th and Penn.

The Oood wlll of a Newspaper. IjANCaster, April 10. In September last J. B. Messemer, the publisher, sold the Mount Joy Star and News to K.

P. Stofer $1,850, agreeing to deliver it in October and never engage in the printing business within twelve miles of Mount Joy borough, but in violation of this agreement it is claimed Messemer published on April 5, 1888, the first number of the Monitor at Manheim, only seven miles from Mount Joy, issuing it in his wife's name. The purchaser of the Star and News this morning asked for and obtained a preliminary injunction against the publication of the Monitor, and the papers were served by sheriff this afternoon. The popular pianist, Mr. D.

Chester Custer, has been engaged for the Young Men's Society concert on Thursday, at Grand Opera House. of of if by St. St. JOHN A. HARDY'S FAREWELL.

The BmDlorm of the t. a. V. It all road Tender the Retiring Trainmaster a Hanqasi ana a miver SMrvios. The employees of the Schuylkill Divi slon of the Pennsylvania Kailred tendered a farewell reception to John A.

iiardv the Central House last evening. Mr. Hardy, who has been tbo efficient and es teemed trainmaster of the P. S. has re signed his position to accent the superin tendency of the Norfolk and Western rail way with headquarters at Uoanoke.

Va. The liberal testimonial in the banquet it son ana tne oral expressions ot the train runners last evening showed how binding friendship and how sincere a regard all the men held for Mr. Hardy. The banquet was given at ten o'clock. and about 200 men were present.

A special train was run from Pottsville and one from riuJadelphia in order that every man whose position did not make it neces sary for him to be on duty could attend tbe festivities. At the appointed hour all had arrived, and a fine looking body of men they were. oupenntenaent James ueed and Mayor Kenuey led the way to the dining room by invitation of the committee. They, with Samuel Wood, road foreman of engines, Mr. Hardy, and Elmer Thompson, the ne trainmaster of the P.

S. occupied the head of the table and were almost hidden from view by a huge pyramid and a bank ot Bowers. When the 120 who could be seated at the first table had settled down, Mr. W. Corcoran, supervisor of the lower division of the road, as the mouthpiece of the em pioyees, made the address and presenta tion.

He said that the resDect. recard and ad miration the men had for Mr. Hardy made it necessary that they should give him some testimonial. To sum up Mr. Cor coran remarks in! brief he paid a hiirh compliment to the generosity, liberality, discipline, ability and varied professional attainments of Mr.

Hardy, and then, on Denait ot tbe men tor whom he was spokes man, presented to Mr. Hardy a very hand some solid silver service. Mr. Hardy aroBe to accept the gift and was greeted with great applause. He said that doubt les it was in order to make a peech.

but that he could not do so. The trainmen had been loyal and devoted to the interests of the Pennsylvania railroad, and he could only testify to their fidelity, r.eal and honor. In conclusion he said I offer you all the warmest thanks of my heart." Superintendent Reed was then called pon. Mr. Keed is not a speech maker, be is a railroad man, and that a what be told the men.

Notwithstanding that, though made a short speech, and a round of pplause followed it. He paid a high tribute to the ability, devotion and thoroughness of Mr. Hardy's work and discipline. They were all sorry to lose him, Mr. Reed said, but as he was about to become the actor in a more extended sphere, they parted with him gladly because of his gain, and vet luctlantly because they did not like to part with him.

Mayor ivenney was the next speaker, He made one of his happy and felicitous speeches, saying words of praise for the laboring men, who with tired heads and hands and hearts could relish more keenly than perhaps anyone else, the pleasure of uch nn occasion. This was all the speech making, and the more substantial part of he programme was then commenced. The tables were arranged in the beet possible manner and large corps ol waiters attended to the multiplied wants of 200 men with good ap petites. Manager obn Adams looked iter every detail and was highly com pi 1 plimented. The menu cornpiised oysters every st yle, roast beef, tongue, ham and corned beef, chicken salad, potato salad, plain and dressed lettuce and every kind of relishes and dessert.

Messrs. F. O. Nyce, Charles II. Hunter, ames Uaman, ttobert Church.

Hugh eary, James Yerkes, James Matthews, A. Neiman and vv. 11. tutier were the committee in charge, and their manage ment was excellent. Among the invited guests were the fol lowing officials ot the company: 1).

u. Wil ms, Jrittsburg; 1. undersoil th, re ward Black, S.A.Wood, Sam. Houston and F. Reilly, of Philadelphia.

CURED BY FAITH AND PRAYER. Methodist Lsdf from Mercer County fcriorma mirauiea near uoriy. Cobry, April 10. Mrs. Riley, of James town, Mercer county, a devout old lady.

member of the Methodist Church, has achieved fame at Columbus, a village near here, by curing Mrs. Marvin, whom the doctors averred could not recover from an tern at cancer. Mrs. Marvin had been confined to bed for nearly four years. Mrs.

(J. 15 lair was similarly cured ot lameness ue to an injury to her knee. Another dy who was near death was also cured. Prayer and faith are Mrs. Riley's only medij cines.

Soup House to Close on the 8lli. Messrs. George D. Stitzel, president; Reuben Hoffa, secretary; James Jameson, treasurer; Peter Jones, Richard Mohn, Charles Breneiser and Franklin Weaver were present at last night's meeting of the board of directors of the Reading Relief society. It was decided to close the soup house on the 28th inst.

It was opened on the 20th of November, and has been in continuous operation all winter. Treasurer Jameson reported a cash balance on hand $585.93, and an order for $125 was granted to Superintenuent Yeager to pay lor supplies. The "Ithaca Giant" Wants to Fight. New York, April 10. The challenge published by James D.

Hayes, the backer I I Mike Conley, the Jtbaca Giant, wherein Hayes offers to match Conley to fight any man in America at catch weights, London prize ring rules, for $2,500 a side, has brought out an answer from Richard K. Fox, the backer of Kilrain. He says he will match Conley against Sullivan then be wins, Kilrain will talk business for $5,000 or $10,000, the Police Gazette diamond belt and the championship of the world, according to London prize ring rules. Clergymen to Intercede with Air. Carnegie.

Pittsboro, April 10. At a meeting of the Kdgar Thomson steel works strikers at Brad dock. Rev. Father Hickey, of the Braddock Roman Catholic church, and Rev. Dr.

Boyle, of the Methodist Episcopal church, were appointed to confer wilh Andrew Carnegie for the purpose of settling the strike. There was a disposition showu the men to meet the firm half wav in any concessions necessary to effect a settlement. Base Ball Yesterday. At St. Lou in Louts 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 Chicago 2 10 10 2 10 7 Base hits St Iotifs, Chicago, 8.

Errors Louis, Chicago. 8. Batteries King and Boyle; Vanhaltren and Darling. At Cincinnati Cincinnati ..0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 Detroit 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 Base hits Cincinnati, Detroit, 8. Errors Cincinnati, Detroit, 3.

Pitchers Smith and OetsEeln. Bovs best school shoes for $1.00, and men's working shoes for $1.25, at the Nint aud ureeu suoe atore. at a I A In of at be in BOUNCED FOR DISHONESTY. Ten Man Discharged at the P. 4b It.

Car nrewiasmg Auger nit Mtolen I Por some months past a bov emoloved Hayden's department at the P. car snop, nat oeei stealing auger bits. with the aid of another boy employed in Master Car Builder Rankin's office, sold the stolen bits to a number of carpenters empioyea in ine snop. ror purchasing these bits ten carpenters, among mom gome ot the oldest and best mechanics in the shop. were yesterday discharged.

Snperintendent I Gorrell discovered some time airo that thn I boy was stealing the bits and a close watch i was kept upon him. It was found that I after taking them he transferred them to I the second boy, who disposed of them to I the men, on the representation that he was selling them lor another party. This the 1 me knew could not be true, the officials "ay, and all who were known to have bought any of the bits were discharged. The boys confessed to the theft and were also discharged. They will I "os oo arrested.

ine stealing bad been I ffing on for some time and it is not known how much material the boys got away with, but twenty five bits have been found that were traced directly to their stealing. REMARKABLE FIRE ACCIDENTS. Terrible Vale of Babr Savins; th i tfarcuo to till Uarnlns Fence IS urn I Boy. Mrs. William Himmelwriirht.

tha wifn a farmer residing several miles from Boyer town, left her two children, aged three years and twenty months, in the kitchen while she was doing some work outside. When she returned she found the youngest child ablaze and the furniture on fire. Tbe child had drawn hot coals from the kitchen stove, which ignited its clothing The fleBh on the child's chest and arms was burned to a crisp, and the face, ears, neck, and other parts of its body were covered with blisters. It will not recover. The dwelling was saved by the men on the farm.

The Banting Fence and tha Burning Boy. ii.lias Martin, of Brecknock township, its engaged in burning brush, with the the assistance of his son. The boy's clothing caught fire, and so did the fence. Mr. Martin directed his attention to saving the fence, and the boy ran home.

The wind fanned the flames, and the boy was burned so badly that one of his legs will have to be amputated to save his life. ON THE RAILROAD. Terrible Accident which Befell a Little Uiri. Elizabeth Detterline. a bright little girl nged 13.

daughter of Joseph Detterline. living at Norristown, was instantly crushed to death on Monday afternoon, between the bumpers of two coal cars on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad, in front of Hooven's rolling mill, Norrintown. Mrs. Detterline sent her daughter to the railroad to bring back her little brother Wil i liam, who was picking coal. Lizzie met Kate Carngan, a fourteen year old girl, and the two began to play about.

Two quarreling boys on the opposite Bide of the tracks attracted Lizzie's attention, and she Btarted to ruo over where they were. A few coal cars were standing on the tracks ready to be coupled to a train which was being shifted down the tracks by engine I lizzie ran between the cars, and. apparently seeing her danger, endeavored to retrace her steps. But the bumpers caught her and crushed her lifeless in an instant. Her right arm was nearly torn from the socket and was mangled from shoulder to wrist.

Trying to Pool the Policemen. Last night shortly before 1 1 o'clock some one telephoned to the police station and said that a terrible fight was in progress at 32 South Fifth street; that two Hungarians were killing a third at the above number, and asking that two policemen be sent there at once. Turnkey Frederick was the only person about the City Hall at the time, and answered back that he would send an officer soon as one made his ap pearance. About ten minutes afterward another telephone message announced the fact that one man had been killed, and that instead of sending policemen the ambulance should be sent. About this time Sergeant Luden and Roundsman Rork appeared at the police station, and were hurriedly told the story by the Turnkey, who, however, made a mistake in the number, telling the two officers to go to 321 South Third Btreet.

They at once went to the latter number, but found all quiet. and no one knew of any fight. Upon returning to police headquarters Sergeant Luden asked the Telephone Exchange about the matter, and was told the murder occurred at 321 South Fifth street. As tbiB is the residence of Jesse G. Haw ley, the officers came to the conclusion that some one was trying to play a joke on the policemen.

Bitter Pill lor the Tramps to Swallow. The Board of Poor Directors of Lehigh couuty at the last meeting reBolved that all tramps applying at the poor house for meals and lodging shall be made to earn the same. They are to break stone, which shall be used in macadamizing all the roads passing through the almshouse farm. The step is a wise and timely one. At times as many as thirty five tramps apply for lodging in one night, which involves a considerable expense.

By the new arrangement they will earn their board. Another good effect the rule will probably have is to reduce the number of ttamps. A Tea ljr Mr. and Mrs. A.

W. Hon. The residence of Mr. John E. Wootten, 226 North Sixth street, was crowded last mroninT from ft nnt.il n'elnrk hv thn mnnt.

from 5 until 8 o'clock by the most prominent people of Reading, to participate I. XT A Uf A Hoff. Some two hundred invitations had been issued, and it proved one of the social events of the season. The largest line of dress and fancv shirts this cily, at Jas. S.

Brusatar's. 713 Penn street. Birds ror a Normal School. Wm. H.

Werner, the taxidemist, of South Bethlehem, last week sold one hundred specimens of mounted birds to the Keystone State Normal School, at.Kutztown. where special attention is paid to the study ornithology under the instructions of Prof. Kemp. Diagram for Y. M.

S. Concert now open Roland's book store. General Hanks' Successor. Washington, April 10. The President sent to the Senate to day the nomination of Henry B.

Lovenng, of Massachusetts, to Marshal of the United States for the District of Massachusetts. Our 2 new $1 50 Ladle Shoes are the best yet. Wheatley, 4th and Penn. Cant. E.

P. Boas, at work on a railroad contract at Carbondale, was in Reading yesterday. Men's sarin? and summer underwear and hosiery now ready. Tbe largest assortment the city, at Jas. S.

Brusatar's, 713 Penn street. a ot THE BOARD OF TRADE. COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE READING POSTAL SERVICE. evretarx Iteever's SJalary Increased 9lt0 To tuh lhe ttlxlh Street Hrld(e lrojoot Want the Railroads to Transfer freights. The regular monthly meeting of tho directors of the Board of Trade was held last eveniug, the following members having been present: John R.

Miller, J. G. Mohn, A. lhalheimer, M. C.

McIIvain. S. C. Ancoua, F. P.

Heller, T. P. Merritt, F. F. Keever.

secretary, and Isaac Mcllose. president. several special committees appointed at the last meeting reported progress, and Secretary Keever read a letter from a xonkers, whether lhe Board bad yet made any contracts for the erection of a new hotel in Reading. J. S.

Benner and Harvey N. Shomo were elected to membership, while one proposition was referred until, the next meeting. Mr. Xnalbeimer, chairman ot the (Join mittee on Manufactories, reported that the committee was in correspondence with several parties one from Wilmington with reference to the establishment of a malleable iron works in Reading. President Mcllose inquired whether the committee to whom the work had been referred had dropped the matter of securing better post office facilities aud longer post office hours.

Secretary Keever said had sent a dozen letters to the Post Office Department at Washington, but had received no answer whatever. An inspector had been in Reading some time ago. said Mr. the two gentlemen had talked the matter over, but were unablo to obtain a conference with Postmaster Goodman, owing to the latter's illness at the time. Mr.

Thalheimer thought the free delivery system in Reading was in a wretched condition; the carriers were very careless, and were very often changed on the differ ent routes. He said he frequently had let ters which belonged to other parties left at his office, and doubtless some of his letters were delivered to other parties, as he had lost letters lecently. The committee was instructed to ascertain, if possible, whether the postal service could not be considerably improved upon. lhe uommittee on itauroads was in structed to ascertain whether the Reading and P. S.

V. Railroad Companies could not be induced to transfer freights from one road to the othor in tbe city. Mr. Thalheimer said instead of being benefitted by the introduction of another railroad, the business man and manufacturer found that it increased their expenses. lhe Committee on statistics was in structed to at once commence the collection of data for a new report of the Board.

On motion ot Mr. Lhalheimer the Com mittee on City Affairs was instructed to confer with the County Commissioners ith reference to building a bridge over the Schuylkill river at the foot of Sixth street. The necessity, in the near future, of a bridge over the Schuylkill at Schuylkill avenue was also discussed, but no action was taken in reference thereto. Mr. Thalheimer, while urging the adoption of his motion, said that while nearly every little rivulet in the county crossed by a road was spanned by a bridge, tbe city of Reading, which paid two thirds of the taxes, was in need of bridges.

Secretary Keever called the attention of the Board to the many new duties which were gradually devolving upon him, and thought his compensation should be increased. His salary heretofore as secretary had been $100 annually, and he thought $300 annually would be about a fair compensation. Mr, Keever was asked to retire while the Board considered the matter. President Mcllose said that much of the success of the Board was to the un tiring efforts of the secretary, and thought it but fair that his salary should be increased. After several other members had spoken of the satisfactory work of Mr.

Keever, Mr. Merritt moved, that in addition to the annual salary of $100, the secretary be given ten per cent, of all collections made, which would increase the pay to about $250 per annum. This was carried, and was acceptable to Mr. Keever, who returned his thanks to the members. After an informal discussion as to how the industrial establishments of the city could be increased, the Board adjourned.

Attend to It Immediately. Secure seats at Roland's for "The Highest Bidder. Grand Opera House to night. Prices, 25, 35, fiOn, reserved seats 75c a few front seats $1. The original company trom the Lyceum Theatre, N.

Y. city. Read the errand reputation: The Nkw York Commercial Advkr TI8KR. "The Highest Bidder" amused a large audience last night at the Lyceum Theatre, and made as excellent an impression as any play produced at a Metropolitan theatre this season. It is a pleasant duty to speak of the comedy in terms of praise.

Seldom is a play so amusing as "The Highest Bidder," as presented last night. It is void of vulgarity, rich in humor, and clever as to Slot and development. Mr. E. H.

Sothern as ack Hammerton, made an unequivocal success. The setting of tbe play was superb. Visited by a Surprise Party. The Naomi Household of Ruth, No. 175, Grand Order of Odd Fellows, tendered a surprise party to one of their members on Monday evening.

They met at the residence of Mrs. Catharine Still, 214 North Tenth street, and proceeded to the resi dencejof Mrs. Edmund Walker, 231 North Eleventh street. Among those of the members who were present were Mrs. George Yaney, Mr.

and Mrs. James Payne, MrB. Sarah Newton, Mrs. Annetie Boyer, Mrs. James Townsend, Mrs.

Lee B. Terry, Mrs. Tillman Seidle, Mrs. Catharine Still, Mrs. Emma Johnson, Mrs.

Sarah Willson, Mrs. Charles Walker, Mrs. John A. Fry, Mr. John Thomas, Mr.

Joseph Walker. Baer's book store is doing a lively business, because prices are low and the goods of superior quality. New goods are received daily. Remember 517 Penn street. The Schuylkill Seminary.

The change of the name of Schuylkill Seminary to Lick College will not be mado until an endowment fund of $25,000 has been secured. The Presiding Elders, in session in Lebanon, have divided the cou fererence into districts as comprised by Presiding Elderships. The fund is expected to be secured by the opening of the fall term. Good 1 C. George Miller, manager of Dives, Pome roy A Stewart's store, Pottsville, says he used Hoke's Electric Belt with good results.

A History off the Third Division. General John F. Hartranft, at the request ot the surviving members of his stafT, will wiite a history of the Third Division the Ninth Army Corps. The members came from nearly all parts of the Union, some from Minnesota, some from iona and other States. 1 ook for the Profd Men's Society of the OraaU.