Delaware County Daily Times from Chester, Pennsylvania • Page 5

9375 Copies Is the GUARANTEED VDITION of yesterday's CHKS- TFK TIMES. This Is by far THE KAKGKST CIRCULATION ia are County. 40TII 11,847. THE WEATHER Clear to partly overcast and, slightly milder, with fresh varl-' able winds becoming mostly easterly, followed by rain; Weil-' Tie.sday, unsettled and mild, with ralh or SAD DEATH OF FilARK HOPKINS Relatives of the Dead Clubman Say That He Was Accidentally; Killed THE WAY IT HAPPENED Sisier Who Witnessed the Tragic Affair Explains the Circumstances Relatives say that Mark Ho'pkins, th-5 club man and well-known in society, ciid not commit suicide as was out yesterday, but that his death was due. to an accident.

He shot In the breast at his home "SjiruiRton I'arms," this county, lo- cMfA on the Newtown road between McJta and Newtown Square. The ph.ii. tins occurred on Saturday night while Mr. Hopkins, was getting ready to i-plire for the night. Reports were i-urrtnc Sunday in the neighborhood nt his home and in Philadelphia that he had committed suicide, but.

this was clearly disproved yesterday by members of his family who were present, or at least one of them was in room when revolver was dls- charg ed. Tint dead man was interested in scientific farming, and is survived by a wife, who was formerly Miss Gladys S. Crosby, and two children, 7 years old, and Mark, 3d, Mrs. Hopkins is completely prostrated and untfer the care of a nurse in the bis Colonial mansion. It is feared that phe will be unable to attend the funeral, which will be held in Boston oc- Wednesday.

Sister Sees Accident The accident took place in the presence Mr. Hopkins' Bister, in tho library of the home. The clubman had jiisi returned from a Saturday afternoon huming trip and was in the best of spirits. It was about the time when he was preparing to retire that the accident. happened.

Mr. Hopkins possessed a revolver, which he always kept In his room dur-' ing- the night, a precaution deemed necessary, as the country surrounding is sparsely settled. He had lifted the revolver to examine it. According to Miss Hopkins he broke the chamber to see that it was properly loaded. The family believe that the trigger had become cocked without his knowledge.

As he jerked up the barrel to' close the revolver, the muzzle pointed directly toward his chest, and. the jolt is believed tp-'iiave trigger. Miss Hopkins had been idly watcb- 'nB her brother examine the sun. She lieard U.e report, saw the flash and the blinding powder, and then saw her brother totter in the smoke-filled room. and fall backwards.

An instant later she took his head in her lap. He was unconscious and died within a few minutes. (CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.) PLAYGROUND WORK Class For the Purpose of Qualifying Will Thursday The first meeting of the class for the purpose of qualifying for teaching in Playground work will be held in the M. C. A.

on Thursday afternoon at o'clock. The clasa will be In charge of Miss Sara Hamilton and Kanford, and will be open to all £Srh 8lr 3 to bc ora5 qualified to thi work for the Nrisfii of children. The course em- uitr? ry fe of the work ana "nd 6 a11 its thoroughness Include among other things ad.ulnlstraMon playgroUndll of playground education, songs vA'riTT' ds child between 5 and rn na Barnes for those between "years. both girl and boys 111 alld practi al story telling, and all things connected with a full course pluypouna instruction. who restde Chester this -i en at the nominal fee of ar.rS to those outside for S2 There eac are out- ho dcslrc to take C0 rso na no aoyb the will start off with a goodly num- Cooper Held For Court -mrrT 1 ha inff madc a -c Mill- candy storc of Augustus H' a Ck streef i a Mr, Iiy of a ld "ng from rl Jy lm of West Ei Ehth Cooper, the colored boy.

A as jcft-rdBy held under bail M' OI1 eac cnar se' Alderman of the Ninth -ward. CHESTER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, PAGES. CITY HAH HEARINGS Busy Time Foi- Police Magistrate in Disposing of Cases Before Him Committing Magistrate M. Elliott had a busy time at the City Hall police court this morning. James Trippett and George Credchlff, who were arrested on Saturday nisht in a shack at Third street and Morton avenue, were given another hearing this mcrning and were fined or thirty days each in the county jail on the charge of vagrancy.

Sill following the Polish citizen in that vicinity about eight clock on Saturday night. Wiiiam Hartley, no home, arrested by Officer Stith, on the charge of being a vagrant, was, fined J5 or thirty days in the county jail. He was taken to Media. Wiliam Hartley, ho home, arrested street, arrested, by Officer Glennan tn a warrant charging him with atternpt- shoot was in the sum ot J.SOO bail for a further hearing. It 'IB alleged that while under the influence ot liquor he drove his wife out of the house and that when another man interfered he pulled out a revolver and threatened to kill him.

Harry Peters, of lllG Mary street arrested' by Officer Glennan "on suspicion, was held for a further hearing He furnished bail arid was released Harry Brown, of SO? West Seventh street, and J. W. Tyvaddell were arrested on the of disorderly conduct bach was fined $5 or thirty days In jail. The latter paid his fine and costs. Ladies' Aid Supper Members of the South Chester Baptist church are preparing: for the Saur-Kraut" supper to be held in the Sunday school room of the chapel on Saturday, from 5 to 8 o'clock.

The affair is under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Soicety. BOY'S BURNS PROVE FATAL Tragic Death of Four-year-old Son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller, of Oak View William- Milter, the four-year-old son or Mr; and Mrs. Daniel Miller, of Oak near Clifton Heights, died about two o'clock this tnorninfe in the University 'of Pennsylvania from frightful burns received yesterday afternoon.

About four o'clock the.child, with a number -of companions of about his age, was playing about a bon-fire when the flames ignited his dress In a few seconds the 1 little fellow, who started to run to his home, was enveloped in flames from, head to foot Hie agonizing screams were heard by Jiis motjier who hurried to his aid. Mrs. Miller, assisted.by Luke'Gilles- pier.a-nd_Ttoma;s:JljEitlier, six-year-old tore the. clothing- from 'the child's body. Mrs.

Miller' arid young- leather were badly burned about the hands, but they continued their heroic efforts to save the child's life until-all the clothing'was removed. Dr. J. M. Hutchinga, of Clifton Heights, who quickly responded to a summons, did all in his power to alleviate the great sufferings of younp Miller.

The boy was subsequently conveyed the hospital in the automobile belonging: to Daniel H. Barrow, a Lansdowne contractor, who happened to in Oak View with his machine. The boy was' burned from his waist up, portions of the flesh hanging from, in shreds. The child had also inhaled the flames the internal injuries he sustained being- beyond medical aid. Funeral of Steriman The funeral services' of the late Emma V.

Steelman, wife of Samuel S. Steelman, of 321 Flower street, which were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the South Chester Methodist Episcopal church, were largely attended. Many members of the Samuel Starr Circle, No. 151, LarJies of the G. A.

and the Mocaponaca Council, No. 149, D. of of which the deceased was a member, were present. Rev. Edward Wooiey and Rev George W.

Sheotz spolce ably and touchingly.at the services. Mnny beautiful-floral tributes, the remembrances of friends an3 relatives decorated the casket. The South Chester Methodist Episcopal choir sang several appropriate selections. Not a Chester Man The police have received a aescrip- tlon of the body of the man found in the Delaware river last week by Captain Wheaton of the tug boat Harriett but It does not ansu-er that of any of trie men reported missing In ana about this city. The authorities of New Jersey are satisfied that the drowned man formerly llvea in Philadelphia ana was reported missing from that city some time ago.

Up-to-Minute Wire Flashes FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA to the Times. Feb. A dense pall (sn )ke hlln over the entire lower 3. the CHy this from I fire in the heart of the district, near Second street, blll! rtings were destroyed, in thr-? five-story builrlinfrs -j. Only by tho most e(Tnrts the Betsy Ross aU OV( the homc of thc "ret flag- '4, ntt T.

saved from the enien were smoke, by the i ome Of the which poured forth smoke Is that completely hid the A peculiar fact of the WaS that no one WORK JT the Timps. Fpb Menaced bv north and the fail r. and the end of "ie over. A larg-o force --re pressing: on near torreon torce near Oacaca, 11 ro ANOTHER DIVIDEND 'he TTmcTT" iv a little idend all its he let of John Rockc T.I on 1 rwnor that th Company will cut a -n? near future, shoved the "oints and netted HOME GUTTED BY FIRE Special to the Times. St.

John. New Brunswick. Fcb 3 Several unconscious boarders 'were brought out of the Salvation Army Home this morning, when a fire gutted the building. The Home, whifch has seven, stories, was built several years ago. and was a handsome Out of the 75 men In the buifdlng when the fire started, 50 have been Checked up, but whether any fatalities resulted or whether the men disappeared after escaping from the building.

Is not known. EXCLUSION OF JAPANESE Special to the Times. Washington. D. Feb.

Congress will demand the total exclusion of Japanese from the country was the ticklish Issue presented this Party lines were forgotten in the consideration of it Everywhere the question is being rcg'nrded as be- momentous and the action of Con- srcss Is being watchea with keen interest. SEARCHING FOR BODY Special to the Times. Philadelphia, Feb. for the body of Annie MacDonaM. In the Delaware River, was resumed by the this morning, after a short delay yesterday.

No solution as yet nas been offered for the cause of the girl's disappearance while in the company of Arthur Hunter and Charles Haney. THIEVES USE PEPPER Special to the Times. Philadelphia. Fcb. pepper in the eyes of Elvira Germemno.

two snatched the pochetbook from the woman, wmch contained S10C in cash and cinrcK Tor $200. One of the men was cap.W.red. alter a chase. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Elected at Yesterday's Meeting of Council After Names had Been Presented LABOR OF LOVE FOR CITY No Salary Attached to the Plenty of Honor and Hard Work The following well--known residents of this city were appointed members of tho new City Planning Commission at the stated session of City Council yesterday: Mrs. William Ward, wife of the Mayor; Dr.

W. P. Lehman! Mrs. Frederic Preston, William Provost, and General "William G. Price, -'The members of tho new auxiliary body were unanimously elected.

The members of the C6minlssiou will serve without compensation. Tho Commission will bo empowered to cm- Ploy engineers and other needed help, and the city will be required to pay al! the necessary exneMCB. When the matter was brought before Uty Council there was no discussion on account of the fact that the Act of Assembly, which -was approved by Governor Tener on July 3G, 1913, makes roanOatory that suoh a Commission shall be elected by City Council, the members to be appointed by the Mayor of cities of the Third class. The selection of the Commission will come as a-n- innovation to many residents and property' owners of this city, owing to the of the law establishing it. It was originally the purpose of assisting in the g-eneral systematic laying out of cities of the third class, with an eye to future developments as well as making the streets as symmetrical and attractive as possible.

But the Act went further and it gives to the members of the Commission Jurisdiction within a limit of three miles of the City limits. This Ibeing the fact, it makes it possible for the municipality to look forward to future growth and gives it controlling oversight of the surrounding territory. i Duties of Commission As yet the members of the Commission, as selected yesterday, have had no opportunity to discuss tho situation in detail, but it is more than probable that It will not be a great length of time before a meeting will be called for the purpose of organization and the election of a secretary. It wilr be within 'the- province of the Commission to disapprove of plan-: nlnsr zi r.ting. Lwhich are introduced, in "Council, butsuch apprdval shall be expressed in writing within a period of: ten days from the time of the introduction of the ordinance.

It is also within the power of the Planning Commission to make recommendations to the public authorities, -corporations, regarding the location of buildings and works. All plans, plots, and re-plots shal! be submitted to the Commission and must bear the endorsement of that body before they can be placed on official record, and the disapproval of a plan by the Commission shall be deemed as a refusal. It will also be Impossible to get a permit for the laying of a. sewer, water, or gas main, or pipes, until the plan has been approved by the Commission. (CONTINUED O1ST SECOND PAGB.l CONTRACT AWARDED E.

J. and A. W. Oliver to Build New Plant of Penn Purity Ice Cream Company E. J.

and A. W. Oliver, local contractors were awarded the contract for the new building-, at Fifth and Penn streets, to be used as an ice cream factory by the Penn Purity Ice Cream Company, of which Walter H. Craig is the president and prime mover in the project. The qost of tile building will be J4SOQ.

The entire plant will cost $20,000. Ground will be broken- next week, as it is necessary to have the building ready by April 1. will be installed Immediately after the completion of this Part of the plant and it Is expected that the factory will be turning out its products in ten weeks. .1. Franklin Levering, of Chester, is the architect for the new Building.

INSPECTING REFUSE Patrolmen Warn West End Residents to Observe the Ordinance Testerday Officers Miley and McConnell had a busy day when they continued the work of inspecting the garbage, ash and refuse boxes placed on the sidewalks for collection in tho Ninth; Tenth and Eleventh wards. In many cases the patrolmen found that the substances in the cans and boxes violated the ordinances governing- their disposal, -ashes, paper and other refuse bains mixed in the'same receptacles. The offenders'were warned not to repeat the offense as a. fine would follow- On Thursday a second inspection will follow. In one case, that of a property owner in tho Eleventh ward, the garbage receptacle remained untouched for two weeks.

Neither the "ash man" nor the "garbage man" would remove the mixed substances. Residents were also warned to Ue papers in a tight bundle and to have tight boxes for receiving ashes. Scattering of papers and advertising sheets over the streets in the Xinth, Tenth and Eleventh wards has caused Patrolmen McConnell and Miley to warn the offenders against continuance of the practice of leaving such papers on doorsteps or places where they can be blown into the highway. The authorities assert that they will take decisive action if the offenses are repeated. Emmanuel Baptist Concert The musicals to be given at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Fifteenth and Potter streets, this evening.prom- ises to be largely attended.

The excellent programme will include selections by the Neapolitan Troubadours, Miss Helen Kibbe and Mrs, Bessie Boyer Qulllen. A large number of tickets have already been disposed of for the affair. Married at Elkton Among the went to Elkton, Maryland, 6.1 Saturday and secured marriage licenses and were married by the local were Herbert Smith and Waiy Philljps, both this city. NEW TRUCK FOR MOYA BOYS HAS BEEN HOUSED No Formal Ceremony, But Many Persons. Have Inspected tho Apparatus Tho Moyamensing Hook and Ladder Company's truck, which arrived somewhat unexpectedly yesterday morning, was removed In the afternoon from the Pennsylvania Hailroatl fri'lsrht.

yard at Fifth and Morton avenue to the truck house at Broad uud Upland streets, It is expected that the old truck belonging to the Philadelphia Fire Department, which has been used "by the Moyas slnca its own truck put out of commission, will be returned this week. The new truck, which was placed In service at four o'clock yesterday afternoon, Is known as a sixty-live foot aerial truck of the latest design. There is but- little difference In the -general appearance from the company's former truck which was damaged beyond repair at the memorable Howol! street fli-e last year. The of tho new truck nro equipped with rubber Urea, an automobile gear, the latest Jrwrov- ed DUtr malic raising devica for the GS- extension ladder. Tlierr, is an absence of brass work on the ma- which IB one of the noi.iceal.le The running gears are hrisht red and the are at true- striped.

Axes, chern'-ca; tanks and other equipment have been romovea from (he old frucjc and placeJ cm the new ens. of a surprise, was crealc'l at tho house yealonS'i-' mumlns when tho telephone r.ir.ij. and at the other the wire stated that tho had. arrived at ibo freight The trustees were Informed and In the afternoon Geo. Story had a force of men at the depot the truck was removed from ea-.

The were attached to It nnl OrJvor McAlevey with Tillerman Dougherty in his t.lace, took tho Market Among those wno ihe unl oing operation wero of Safety John K. Ui-ptrty; Chief Engineer L. E. Stater, Harry JJohmsc-ri Thomas ana Patrick nn.I Davhi and Alexander CalJioun of the Moya company. SCHOOL GIRL'S FUNERAL Mildred I.

Martin, Who Died During a Visit tovN'ewport News The funeral- Mildred I. Martin, who died- last Thursday Newport News, where she was visiting. took place yesterday afternoon i from the residence of -her grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Trainer.

1G7 East Seventh- street. The services were conducted Rev. lYank MacDonald, pastor of the First Baptist Church. -VVHliam; C. Davies, assistant secretary oC the M.

C. rendered 'Safe In the. Arm? of Jesus" and "In the Bye and Bye." The who was twelve years of age, suffered 'tor' six years with Heart trouble which caused her death She was on a visit to her mother In Newport News 'when she became seriously ill andjihe' girl's condition gradually grew- -worse until she paased away. Mildred, was the "fegrer'her The floral tokens comprised 'sixteen sprays and four emblems. The cortege proceeded to tho Chester Rural cemetery where interment was made Several days previous to Mildred's death her mother gave to a baby boy and on account of her condition and the severe shock she sustained by hor daughter's death 'she was unable to attend the brief services which were held at Newport News.

PUPILS ENROLLED Additional Students Admitted to the Public Schools Nearly two hundred new pupils were enrolled in tho first crrade of the various public schools throughout the city yesterday. The exact number fvf nfr Ued wiu llot 6 known until the latter part of the week, however, when the supervisors will render their reports. 1 grade rooms of the Martin school, at Fifteenth and Walnut t3 1 na the ow ell school, on Eighteenth street, are crowded The congested condition of the Franklin school has been greatly relieved by the opening of the new first grade class in the lunch room. Miss Mary Nolan Is teacher of the new room. A beginners class has been formed the Chester High School nnd promotions have been made in several of the The school authorities expect to relieve the overcrowded condition of some' of the schools In a.

short timV. Settled After Kskning John 'Wesley Barnes brought fc esterda before Alderman William Carter, of the Eleventh ward, against William Bell, a colored resii- dent of that district for alleged rousrh treatment. After threshing out the Alderman Carter decided that the trouble consisted mainly talk. The case was settled by Bell Barnes, who asserts that he was at one time a minister of the gospel, was selling a commercial product known as hog chisellngs." Not, however listed under tho Pure Food and Drugs Act. Bell, the complainant declared purchased of the wares, but the cash was not forthcoming.

Barnes told Alderman Carter that he lost a hat and fifteen cents. Watch Reported Stolen Ben. Wright, of 621 West Third street, reported to the police this morning that his gold watch was taken from him some time yesterday. He says he- was in company with a colored a 1 tel in the Sixth war ana" with Charles Wright, of Ilowell street, before he missed his watch The men had been drinking according to the information given to the police- An Is being made but no trace of the timepiece could bo found at the pawn shops of tho city. It -was some timo beforo Mr Wright reported his loss and it may bo ttat if his watch was stolen by a pickpocket that it was sold in Philadelphia.

Lost and Found Mrs. Osterle, of Third and Edgrnont avenue, reported to the police at 3.45 tUs morning that her eighteen month old con had been lost. The police sot busy on tho case and in less than one hour after the child was found at Fourth and Market street and returned to the mother. PRICE ONE CENT. New Arrival A baby girl recently arrived to brighten the home of Dr.

Georg-e If Cross, tho oculist at Park Place, and the well-known specialist has been kept busy acknowledging the congratulations of triends. Mother and daughter are setting along nicely. 'Jury Unable to Agree After being out all night the jury in the case of David Ross against his wife. Ellen Ross, whom he seeks to eject from his home on Concord avenue, in this city, reported this morning that they- were unable to agree and tha discharged ttejn. PLAN TO AID, EMPLOYEES Philadelphia Quartz Company's Inducement to Men Who Will Abstain From Drink OFFER OF TEN PER CENT Agreement Expected to Increase Efficiency and Deportment of Workmen Believing that tr.o efficiency of a workingman IB greatly accelerated, by total abstinence from Intoxicating liquors, tho Philadelphia, Quartz Company, whose plant la at foot ot Ilowell'street, has offered its employees as an Inducement for them to enter into such an agreement'with, tho company, a ten per cent.

Increase In their puy. This offer applies to all tho ployees, and to those who enter tho employ of tho company. Any employee who voluntarily signs tho agreement to the effect that ho will abstain from any form of Intoxiciitine liquors receive'tho ten per cent, bonus to his wage. H. Stanton, General Manager of the plan.t, was the originator of the plan and expressed himself highly pleased with tho response of the employees to tho offer, AVlth no hesitation, every, man In the employ of pany signed tho agreement and at the next pay day will receive tha Increased pay.

Mr. Stantop said Svhen asked about the project: "I believe every wan should be paid what he IB worth. It is only common sense that a strictly sober man is worth far more to the company that one occasionally drunk, or even one who Imblbos now and then. Wo do not Intend to draw any distinction, between the man who does not sign the agreement'and those who believe in the scheme, but wo will not employ a man who Is known to be of habitual intcmper.ate habits and for that reason wo expect little objection or. hesitation on tho part of our men.

A man IB a jnari, and it Is up to him to prove to me being obliged to discover that fact for myself Wo'Will employ spies or tattlers In this plan. Any one who wishes to drink, after signing the paper may flo sjo, but If we have knowledge of that fact, his drinking automatically severs Ms connection with this Talked to the Men Mr. Stanton last week, addressed the men and stated that It was the object of the company to employ only capable and competent men, and that It was orijy top. apparent that this con- dyqn ot 0 the employ 'a'dTjer'- men. the two latter working hand.tn hand.

After aomo extensive Investigating of "other planta, with tho efficiency being especially noted, tho management of the Quartz Company felt satisfied in offering a ten per cent, increase to tho pay of the men who entered Into an agreement with the company respecting total The signing of the paper WHD entirely optional on the part of the men, and the result of the announcement ot the management, wlien every man signed, justified the confidence felt In the men by the company. This pledge Is only obligatory while the man ia in the employ of tho company and not for life, as was reported by some out- Elder, The Pennsylvania Railroa'd Company has adopted the compulsory attitude of employing no man who ia not a total abstalner.fbut the action of the Quartz Company Is not so drastic. However, the plan, which is no more or loss than on experiment, has been launched In a most auspicious mar.ncr and the officials of the, company feel that tho success of it Is assured. They alas feel that other companies will fall in lino with the movement as the good results obtained from the men more than make up for the added expense. TWO INQUESTS Coroner to Investigate tho Deaths of Italian and Colored Woman To- Morrow in Media Coroner B.

F. Carr will conduct two Inquests to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock before Justice ot the Peace Winiamson, of Media. At tho same time hearings will be conducted by District Attorney Hanmim for the purpose of iii-certaininjr whether or not Ihe evidence adduced by the Coroner will be sufficient to hold two suspects on the charge of murder. The deaths to bo inquired Into are those of Mazzarino Rosottl, at Marcus Hook on tho morning- of November 24 at that place. There Is no mystery about this Fiorovonte Trlgnono.

who was arrested In Chicago and brought on here has admitted this killing. The other case is that of Ann Thompson, an aged coiored woman who died under suspicious circumstances. After her death it was learned that she had been attacked by some one in her home at Wma, in MidiUctown township, and the Commonwealth, it is said, has evidence in its possession to show that a boarder at Mrs. Thompson's house came back for some clothing after leaving and a fislu ensued In which it is charged that the old woman had Inflicted ujion her Injuries which caused her death. Ho aimoiuiuc'd that Havorford Colleir6 was about ready to establish a chair In social service, miido pOHalblo by th" iiml Deceived ll0 S1Vld thc colle In other' hcfiuests" In lust utid that fi-londs Imd plcdeed themselves to pay J500 for five years to roplunt trees nnd mako other improvements on tho cumpUH.

Hom-y Cppo, '65, was toastmnater Other apcakerH wovo David 'VVaUcrHtelti Dr. R. M. Gumnioro, professor of Latin at Havtrford, and Ituffta St Jones, professor of psychology. DKKERINGlOR OLDJOSTELRY Reading Railroad Company Negotiating Steamboat Hotel Property THAN MEN President Sharpless Says They Lack Masculinity and Fail to Command Respect President isanc Sharplc-as, of Haverford College, addressing 2-to members of the Alumni Association thu uimusl dinner In tho BcJlevuo-StraUord.

Saturday night, expressed the opinion that inuiiy proftsaora In Amcrlcun colleges f'lf- Ittull in masculinity as to for- fel of tho (students, truth ar f' 1 them much liMrA 1 Btate he recently hud KcxnB 1 A feH 11 uro thrco 7" en 01 11 professors; The A les ra ho alM are HomethitiB SH iio je mnny womc aftrVi st masculinity may lie uttribuie.1 In pun. at least, he aal.f, to low. eulurlea. A salary that compca professor to live In the cheapest poi- i a him from "hold- ins hla head up among other 1 0 expected to develop trnlta cs- tho who gains the respect of youne men. Prealdsnt said there 'nafl muoh 00 ll8h about the ro- 5iii.Iv.JL 1 of expreaalon cn ranks, ho nairl iinVl llllvo ldeua of lt 'npor- ance to the world, and ivo nubile ut- toranco to tliom icBai-dk-Sa of tho harm Ai ll Attorney J.

C. for Simon Bruner, of the Steamboat Hotel, denies that the property at Front and Market streets has been sold. "You can-aay thab the Reading Railroad Company is dickering-, for 'tha property but up to this time the deal has not been closed. The aunv 000, which it was reported that tho property was sold for, Is wide of the mark." Is every reason to believe that tho property will, sold by: Mr. ner to the railroad cbtnijany.

For a long time the -railroad, people hava desired to get possession ot but" us long as the license remained at tho property no -'deal could- be made. Jual as. soon as Mr. Bruner 'lost his license month the railroad i off IclalB got If the Heading secures. tnls property it will permit the company to make n.

number of changes desired at ''the freight station in' that vicinity. "The company owns property in tho rear of the Steamboat hotel, und If the railroad company gets this property It will give considerable land between Market and 'Welsh streets. It Is said Mr. paid 000 for tho property mid, during lust year spent considerable money 'in improving it. He built six houses along the Reading railroad arid.

put considerable money on the inside ot tho hotel in tho way of Improving it. Saw Chicken. Thievei W. H. Blythe, of 532 Korlln street, reports to the police that somo one tried to break into his chicken coop.

Ho heiivd a noise and went out and Maw three forms disappearing from his property. One of them was a man and the other two boys, but Mr. Blythe Is unable to say whether they were white or colored. Trustess' Meeting A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Providence Avenue Methodist Episcopal church will he held at 7.30 o'clock this evening at tho edifice. Eighteenth street and Providence avenue.

Several important matters will be considered. At the close of the revival meetings there will be a Joint sesBlon of tho official Board and the Building Committee for tho purpose of arriving at somo definite conclusion in relation to tho new church project. All the nf both bodies are urged to be In attendance George B. Savage, tho Philadelphia architect, who drafted tho plans for tho proposed new edifice, will bo present. Sold His Business Harry H.

Truax has disposed of his grocery store at Eighth and Potter streets, to Harry Bernard, of Twelfth n.nd Keriln streets, who took possession yesterday. The now owner was formerly employed as a wool sorter at tho Ernmott Spinning Company's plant in the western section of tho city. Mr. Truax, who has been feeling unwell for some time, will tako a rest. No Shoes to Wear Claiming that his four children were embarrassed by tht! lack of shoos, which prevented them from attending school, Robert Wallfj-.

of 20S West Front stropf, was discharged in the case brought against him hy Truant Officer Rcnnif. He was given a hearing before Alderman T-ongbotham. of the Sixth ward, last night, on the charge of having dlroheyrri tho law in respect to sending his four children to school, and while he sluled that he was unaware of the children staying at home, he claimed that if they did, it was heraujic they were not properly shod. After hearing the two sides of the case. Alderman Ix)ngbotham discharged the defendant, admonishing him to obey the law.

Good Time at Trinity Two conversions took the revival of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church last evening-, which were in oharpe of Ucv. S. B. Goff. the noted evangelist.

The largest Monday night congregation that ever crowded into the church attended the services and the meeting was most inspiring and gratifying to those in change. Tonight and every night lor the rest of the week services will tw held. Rally Postponed Tho ruily which was to havo been hold this evening at Madison Street Methodist Kpiscopal church under the auspices of the Chapters of the Kp- worth League In this district has been postponed until some futuro date on account of the revival services being held in the various churches of this ctty. It was not thought advisable to hold tho rally wliile the revival services are In progress. Missing From Homo The police: received a report List Light Dial a man named Kowlk of the Eighth ward, had been missing his home for several EriemlM of the mlsMnc m.in arc loss to understand why he left home and fe.ir that ho tons'met with fuul pl.iy.

is dcscriheO to the ponce as being S3 years old. feet or inches In m-viium build. isha about 15ft ilarh hair and ninu.s- and when last seen wore a hat. blue pit an nn overcoat. Felton's New Steamer No time is set for the arrival ot Iho Kclton Kire Company's new apparatus, hut the members are looking for It any day.

"It will probably come in as did the Moya's yesterday," said prominent memher of tho Kcllon Company. Few persons knew of tho com- irw of the Moya new hook and ladder truck until it arrived in the freisrht yards. -Attained His Majority James Bradley, of 516 West Second street, Is Proudly exhibiting to hia friends a handsome gold watch presented to him by his brother. Norman in honor of his twenty-first birthdav The young man attained manhoods' ostate on Saturday and was kept busy throughout the day receiving the congratulations or his friends. FOR TRIAL Remainder of Civil Court List Continued or Settled Between the Parties Interested REPORT OP RECEIVERS Exceptions Filed Later With Prothonotary by Creditors of Kent Company.

Both Judges Johnson and Broomall conducted Court yesterday. Out of the fifteen cases listed for trial this week but 1U be tried. When Hie list was called, yesterday tho others were cither continued or marked settled, tho parties having agreed fo adjust differences. Both judgea met in the armory on State street, and after Massing upon Preliminary maU ters and: the report of tho receivers for tho Thomas Kent Manufacturing Company, of Clifton Heights. Judfro Broomall repaired to tho Court House Judge: Johnson continuing Court in tho armory.

The report of C. J. Webb and Charles P. Donne for the Kent Company wero highly satls- These receivers have been directing tho affaire of tho company since Mtiy, when they wore appointed by the Court, and tho report shows- that in that time tho Income has exceeded expenditures by $45,182.43. It was plated to tho Court that (he debts of "V- the Comp 3 ny at tha present time are than $100,000, which deal for a company with much, an extensive business.

Mr. Webb In Presenting report, aald that 'opinion the receivership had continued enough, but that the ot the company cannot be liquidated in 3 u. day and that It will take throe or four months to get the money out. of it. Tho receivership -was con- tlnucd four months by tho Court was set for Satur- February 14, and before this time tho creditors, who were represented wfii 5 -t b3f 'r? aaph deF a Philadelphia; attorney, will file tition asking: that the Court order that they be paid their money.

With the petition, which filed- -later at Prothonotary'e office. waa filed also list of ntne ex- ceptlons prepared by" Wlntlow Com-' pany, Ceilings Taylor Company, H. B. -Underwood Company and Howard Bros. Manufacturing Company, creditors -of the.

company, who assert that the Jtemii. in. the report-are indeftnlte. Broomall represented theae (CONTINUED' ON THIRD MEN'S MOVEMENT Permanent Organization Formed the Uplift of Men in Church and Community A most enthusiastic meeting of men has Juat' effected a permanent' organization In the Men's Movement of tho Third Presbyterian church, the object of tho organization being "The Uplift of Men In" the Church and Community, looking: to their spiritually. socially and temporally." The election of officers resulted as 'President, Charles D.

Campbell; vice president, Ur. N. Cran- dall secretary, Duncan McDougal- treasurer, Stewart; teacher of Biblo Class, M. Ocheltree. The chairman was authorized to appoint the following committees: Devotional, Membership, Social, Employment and Relief and eight captains of tens.

The business ana social meetings are to be held, monthly and the Bible Study Class In the church auditorium each Sunday morning- at .9.15 o'clock. The movement has already- commanded the Interest and support of a large number of live, active men in the community, and its work and. growth will be observed with interest. Sine Nomine for Fobruary In the February Issue ot Sine Nom- incj. published yesterday, there appears an article worthy ot tho deepest study, that of "Horticulture afe an Occupation for Women." The entire scope of suoh work ia carefully exploited, the history of the movement being given careful attention followed by the exposition of the various methods in use.

This article is but one of the several contained in the Issue that are worthy of high commendation. The "Diary of a Debutante" offers the usual interesting- views ot social events that occurred in Chester and Delaware county, and. Is written In Its own individual style. A clever and mirth provoking paper Is "French as it A Peres," being a humorous paraphrase on the French and English languages. The illustrations of prominent residents and homes of tho county are Interesting.

and tho poetry offered seems to ba above the usual standard. Last but not least, is the witty and spicy editorial. Bids for Highways Bids will be asked within a month for thc. construction of probably a. flozcn sections of highway under the htate aid plan, but the selection of tho roads has not yet been made.

This notion was foreshadowed during last week by speakers representing tho Ht.itc covcrmncnt at thc meetings of the State Board of Agriculture. It is thfc to pick out roads which will itonncct existing Improved highways or which join main highways. Thnsi- contracts and those Jst last fall arc expected to add considerable to thc improved roads of the Prevented Serious Ffre Frank Ford, of 1700 West Second street, saved the local fire companies a run about six o'clock last night, when a of wood which wag drying put on the kitchen range in his hpme took ire and for a few minutes threatened set fire to his house. Ford and his family were seated at supper tnblc when the odor of wood reached them. Seizing the ignited fuel.

Ford threw it into rear yard of his property. Outlook Promising Captain Samuel Dyer Clyde, president of the Board of Trade, who re- ently returned from a several days' i-isit to Kew York City, says that the ndtistrial and commercial outlook as viewed by leading business oc big metropolis is exceedinylj-.