Reading, June 10 — A strange woman, below the medium in height, about 25 years of age, who gives her name as Beatrice Collins, N.Y., is in the city lockup on the charge of passing counterfeit money. There is considerable mystery about her case, as she is believed to be associated with persons whose operations may be wide spread.

The woman came to Strobecker’s drug store, on Penn street, late on Tuesday. On the allegation that she had offered money there alleged to be counterfeit, Officer Auchter took her into custody. She indignantly demanded to know why she was arrested, and when told, vigorously denied the charge. The woman was taken to the Central station and locked up. Chief Whitman had a lengthy interview with her and concluded to hold her.