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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
\ c\sK TIW HOLDS NlNErl .sEyEN THOUSAND GALL0N3

after the matter was thoroughly dis
cusscd the members of the vineyard
company made up their minds to try.
So the redwood forests of humboldt
County We're called upon so supply the
necessary lumber.
The selection of lumber for the cask
was no ordinary task, for not more
than one stick in dozen of those pre-
sented for examination would do. At
last enough lumber of the very first
quality was found, aud then the work
of drying il so that there would be not
the slightest danger OF shrinkage be-
gan. II required Just two years to
complete this task. The lumber ready,
two entire trains of ears proved neces-
sary to convey it to the nearest point
to the vineyard. This lumber was
amply sufficient in quantity TO erect
such house rs does not exist in Cali
fornia
The hoops that bind the cask to.
gether are of finely tempered steel. In
the aggregate they would fill two large
1000 pounds. The cask towers to
height of thirty feet and is twenty-six
feet in diameter. II it's contents could
be placed in unbrokeu bulk in freight
cars it would take thirty of the biggest
to hold it.
There is only one cask in the world
which can be legitimately compared
with this giant of California, and that
is the great tun of Heidelberg, Ger
many. The California cask was not
constructed with the intention of out
doing any one, but simply for business
reasons. The difference in size OF
these two tuns can best be understood
by considering the fact that the Ger
man cask holds 1000 gallons and the
California cask $4,000, showing the
former to be less than half the size OF
the latter.
Considering the contents Of the cask
from the measurement OF gallons, the
idea of its immensiiy is not so fully
impressed as when figuring on IA basis
of lesser quantities. For instance, the
cask holds 3SS, 900 quarts, or 776, 900
pints, or 1904, 900 gills. An ordinary
glass of wine is about third of gill,
perhaps a little less. This huge casl,
would hold sufficient quantity to
permit 0, ,012, 900 persons to partake of
glass. Therefore, ii every inhabi-
tant Of the greatest five cities of the
United States should pass in process
sion before this huge redwood recep-
tacle each could take n drink there
from.
Figuring the value of the contents
OF the cask at the price it would be re-
tailed by the glass in the States where
wine is not made, the total reached is
1901, 200, so near million that it can,
without great stretching, be called u
million dollar cask.
Looking ut the wine from still
another standpoint, quantity being al
ways the primal basis, the cask con-
tains sufficient to fairly food quite n
. section of the land about it should it
break, aud the chances are il would
sweep along at first with sufficient
force to seriously affect small build
ings which might be in its pathway.
Certainly it would drown any human
being who happened to be in the way
of the food. While the exact number
of tons of grapes whose juice is re-
quired to make enough wine to fill the
.cask has never been estimated, the
proprietors of the vineyard say it would
run into hundreds of thousands OF
pounds York Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
Ladies' Tisht-ritting Jacket Basque.

The dou ble-column illustration shows
an extremely smart and effective de-
sign particularly adapted for wear be-
tween seasons. As represented, it is
made of smooth faced cloth of satin
finish in hussar-blue. II is neatly
finished with machine stitching and
decorated with braid, portraying the
military style of trimming and the
military cut as we'll The basque, of
becoming length, is trinity adjusted to
the figure by the usual number of
seams, the fronts having double
breasted darts. The closing is Effected
invisibly through the cenUe-front
Above the closing the upper edges of
the fronts are reversed to form pointed
lapels that meet the rolling coat collar
Below the waist line at the back coat
laps and plaits are formed in regular
coat style. The fronts are decorated
with brandebourgs, and the curving
seams of the back are defined with
braid that finishes in trefoil effect.
The stylish sleeves have a slight full
ness at the top and are close-titting be-
low; the wrists being completed by
machine stitching and decoration Of
braid above in hussar style.
Serge, cheviot, tweed and cloth are
among the materials selected for max
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
THE MODEL KITCHEN.


Proper Arrangement aud Furnishing Of
this Important rnr, Of u House.
Very little attention is given to the
furnishing of the kitchen, even in the
most particular households VI a new
house is being built the careful house
wife may ask the architect to provide
certain conycniences for the room. but
generally the matter is left wholly to
his directions. and unless he is n tyro
he is not apt to disnppoint expectations.
Modern improvements in plumbing
and in ranges provide the most con
venicnt Of permanent fixtures. II is
scarcely necessary Ia warn one against
the old style Of shut-in plumbing, that
left innumernblc crevices and crannies
TO give lodgment to dirt and vcrmin.
The very best results are obtained from
the use of iron pipe instend of lead,
aud if this he used there is much less
chance Of sweating" and the conse-
uucnt rotting of the adjacent wood,
particularly if the pipes he painted.
The woodwork of the kitchen is fully
as important as that of any of the rest
of the house. Pine is general Y chosen,
aud is ms good ns any other wood; it
should he oiled and given several conts
of hard yarnish, or else painted in yel-
low or buff,
All closets and cupboards should be
built from the floor to the ceiling, with
ont the slightest opening above or be-
low. The door should cover just ns
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
WORLDS LARGEST CASK.
BUILT IN CALIFORNIA AND WILL
HOLD $4,000 GALLONS.

Slioids Enough Liquid to give o,ooO, 400
Persons Euii GLASS Each Its Lumber
Wuuii Build u House Train
Loads of Redwood Used To Make ~.
The largest cisk in the world has
recentlv been completed 81 st. George
| Vineyard, located nt Maltermoro, Cal.
II contains ~, O0O gallons, or enough
to give 5000, 900 persons each nn or
dna"y wincglnssful of it's contents. Vt
is built of the very finest California
redwood, and in nll The vast amount VI
lumber used in constructing it there is
not single flaw.
The object of building 80 large n
cnsk is to keep on hand ai the 81.
George Vineyard uniform supply
of wine. the contents of the casl being
that vino ur which most is sold. To
build cnsk oi the size referred to
seemed ~ impossibiliiy Mt first, but
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12

The pretty costume shown in illusira-
tion will prove most servicenblc for
summer wear. 1t is developed in ba-
tiste, dnintily trimmed with embroi-
derry and bands of insertion. The
foundation consists Of fitted lining.
The material Of the dress is applied
back and front 10 yoke depth. The
full portions Of the whist ARE gathered
at the top and sewed 90 the lower edge
of the yoke and again gathered Mt tho
waist line, where il falls over the mar
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
Test of 10 Rifles Power.

The power of the Lebel rifle was ex.
hibited at Berry, in France, recently,
where soldier was called on to shoot
an escaping bull. The bullet from the
rifle penetrated the animals skull and
left the body near the tail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12

Thirteen years ago Mr.. Mans was
employed in the mines around Shamo-
kin, but, desiring to branch out for
himself, he leased this mine, which was
barely hole in the ground at that
time. Since then he has purchased
the mine and tract of coal land outright,
and the disappointment he and his wife
felt when their first four children
proved to be girls instead of boys has
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12

heart-breaking. The highest grades
of Georgia pine should be used, in
narrow strips, and it should have fire.
quent dressing. 1t is no economy
to lay cheap floor with the idea of
depending upon a covering OF oil cloth
or similar material.
A very common mistake is made in
putting in sink that is too small, and
in providing no plats for the draining
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12

ing, while braid is invariably the ac-
cepted decoration.
To make this bnsque for n lady in
the medium size will require two and
one-half yards of forty-four-inch wide
mnterinl.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12

OF dishes A sink Is never too large,
even for the smallest family, and 10
spnce will permit II IL well to put in
one that is n couple of sizes larger than
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
Parasois WIN he Popular. -

Bright red silk parasols will be very
popular this season, and the old Vic
torian styles with fringe around tho
edge have come back again.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12

The Senate of the Connecticut Legis-
laiure rejected proposed bill to grant
divorce for incurabls insanity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
FISHES WITH FOUR EYES.
Chinese Mons,rosiiIcs Imported To New
York ~ Curiosities.

A certain New York dealer in fancy
creatures, pet and singing birds and
such like things is just now exhibiting
II Chinese four-eyed fish, the like Of
which, he solemnly declares, was never
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12

years will require three and three
fourth yards of forty-four-inch mater
ial,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
ArmOr-plate Price.

New York, July ga special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Secretary Long has again asked the
Carnegie and Bethlehem companies to
furnish the government with armor for
the battle-ships Wisconsin, Illinois and
Alabama at cost of 5000 ton. The
communications making the PROPOSE
tion have been forwarded to the COM
panies, and the secretary has requested
that immediate replies be made. Be-
fore taking any further steps in the
way OF carrying ont the law he desires
to know the intentions of the armor
firms.
1t is reported that the Carnegie com.
pany is considering proposition for
the sale of its plant to the Russian
government. This report has been in
circulation in ordnance circles for many
days, and while the representatives of
the Carnegies in this city profess to
know nothing about it, some ordnance
experts believe there may be some
foundation for it. The reply of the
Carnegie company to the secretarv's
communication, it is asserted, will in.
dictate whether or not there is any
truth in the report regarding the sale
OF the establishment.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
Still working at Wheeling.

Wheeling, w. Va, July 26.-The
arrival of President Ratchford at Fair
mount is the event of the day in West
Virginia. 1t is not likely Ratchford
will be able to do anything which Debs
could not do. Debs, Ratchford and
other organizers held conference to-
day at Fairmount to devise plans for
future work. They favor commission
ing all the strikers as missionaries to
work from man to man among the
miners in their homes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
Her Rlnnh Dnea Not Rnil.

Washington, July 26.-The insult
offered to the Portuguese flag by a
party of students in California ON the
Fourth OF July is not expected to lead
TO any complications. Viscount de
Santo-Thryso, the Portuguese minister
to the United States, called at the
state department today, and had a
short talk about the matter. He pre-.
viously had brought the incident to
the attention OF the department, which
had caused inquiry to he made OF the
state authorities. The report of the
governor of California has not yet been
received, rs the minister was informed.
lie expressed great satisfaction ut the
tone taken by the newspapers in refer.
ring to the affair.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
EXCITEMENT At FEVER HEAT
Trouble Daily Expected in
the Pittsburg District.
DEPUTY SHERIFFS ON GUARD
Mine Foreman Fires on Strikers-Coal
Famine Is Imminent in Chicago-The
Strikers at Other Points.

I
Famine Is Imminent in Chicago-The
Strikers at Other Points.
Pittsburg, July 26.-Excitement was
at fever heat in local mining circles to-
day. The operators were apparently
prepared for any demonstration, and
before nightfall they were convinced
that matters had taken serious turn.
Early in the morning about 800 miners
from the Finleyville district marched
on the Bunola mines, on the river, and
succeeded in bringing out the men at
work. Sheriff Lowry, of this county,
has force of deputies ready for duty
at q moments notice, and trouble is
looked for at any time. The deputies
are in readiness to go to the mines of
the New York & Cleveland Company.
A march on the Turtle creek, Plum
creek and Sandy creek mines is expect
ed at any time.
At Canonsburg it was reported that
1000 men would march to the Cook
minec tonight and stay there until the
ulBSerS came out. OnerlH OlarK, OF
Washington county, is Oh hand with a
large number of deputies, and trouble
is expected if the strikers attempt to
force the men to quit work. The new
state law to compel operators to weigh
the coal before it is screened and to
pay the miners on it's basis, is to be
tested to it's fullest extent, and the
whole uniformity agreement hinges on
this test. A large number of operators
are putting in scales, so as to weigh the
coal according to the new law, but 9TH
ers are preparing to fight it. A member
of the arbitration commission said to-
night that the new anti-screening law
would cut figure in the new agree
ment, and the law would be thoroughly
tested before it is incorporated in the
agreement.
The arbitrators were at work among
the Pittsburg operators today, and they
are trying every means to bring about
meeting of the operators. So far they
have been unsuccessful in arranging
for a meeting, but it is hoped they will
accomplish this shortly.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
A MONETARY COMMISSION.
Bill introduced for the Appointment OF
Board of Eleven.

Washington, July 26.-Representa-
tive Stone, OF Pennsylvania, today in
troduced in the house a bill to author
ize the appointment of a monetary
commission, and to provide for its ex-
penses. The text of stones bill is as
follows:
That the president is hereby author
lied to appoint a monetary commission
of II members, who shall be persons
especially fitted by experience, training
and study for the consideration Of the
subjects coming before said commits
sion. Said commission shall inyestl-
gate and report what changes, If any,
are necessary and eXpedient in our
present banking and currency laws,
and what further legislation, if any,
is desirable relative to our national
banking system and our government
paper currency OF notes and certiti-
ettes, and may, in connection there
with, report a cOdfication of existing
laws on these subjects. Said commits
sion may take testimony and listen to
arguments in their discretion, and may
require and shall be entitled to receive
information from any department or
officer of the government on any mat
ter within its or his special jurisdic-
tiOn, and coming within the scope of
their investigation.
Said commission shall meet for Or
ganization in Washington at such time
as the president may designate and
hold their subsequent sessions at such
time and places as they may deter
mine, and shall report to the president
for transmission to congress not later
than November 10, 1897.
Copies of all bills relating to bank
ing and currency, or to the circulating
notes of the government introduced in
either house in the 54th congress and
the first session OF the 55th, shall be
furnished by the clerks OF said houses
to the commission.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
THE YOUNGSTOWN STORM.
Death and Disaster Followed in Its
Wake.

Youngstown, o., July 26. - The
storm which struck this city and vicin-
ity at Z o'clock last night was very dis
astrous. Cartheny Mayer was struck by
lightning and instantly killed.
The Mahoning river rose two feet in
an hour and washed away several
bridges. Crab creek, an insignificant
stream rose Is feet in an incredibly
short space of time, doing great DAM
age in the lower portions OF the city.
Houses were washed away from their
foundations and men, women and chill
dren were rescued from second-story
windows, bathtub. being used in lieu
of better craft. Squaw creek Park.
near the city, was practically wiped
out of existence.
Trains are beginning to move after
IL hours delay.
The estimated loss to this city alone
approaches 100000. The storm was
local, in many respects resembling a
cloudburst, the people being given little
warning.
Great loss Of life was narrowly avert
ed at Spring Common foot bridge. Men,
women and children insisted on re-
naming to watch the angry waters
below in spite of the fact that the
tsructure was unsafe. Finally two
policemen with drawn clubs cleared the
bridge, and few seconds later the
bridge was swept away
Reports from rural districts show
that farmers suffered greatly. In
Trumbull county Is barns were struck
by lightning and burned Crops were
destroyed and buildings generally dam
aged, but no loss of life is yet reported.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
A Convicts Sensational Conf.ss,o,

indianapolis, Ind, July 26.-Noah
Baney, convict at Michigan CITY
state prison, has written confession
which, if proved true, will have the
effect of giving Rev. w. +. Hinsbaw
his liberty. Hinshaw was convicted
two years ago and sentenced to life i'm.
prisonment for the murder of his wife
The trial of Hinshaw was one of the
most sensational in the history of the
state. According to Baney, the real
murderers of Mrs. Hinshaw are John
Whitney and Guy Van Tassel, In
dianapolis men. Baney's statement
recltes the details of the crime as told
hlm by Whitney and Van Tassel, who
drove from indianapolis to Bellevue in
his buggy. Baney says the purpose of
the visit to the Hinshaw home was
robbery, and Mrs. Hnshaw was shot
by Van Tassel, who shot to frighten
her back into the yard.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
A Colorado CIondykc.

Silver Cliff, tolo., July 26.-If a find
which has just been made here turns
out as expected, Colorado may have a
Clondyke of its own, and this old Gus
ter county camp will take on new life.
The discovery was made yesterday by
Joseph Foulk, a well-known Custer
county man, who has been looking over
the ground about half mile southwest
of town and near the water works.
Foulk got out some quartz heavily
charged with sylvanite. The rock
showed some free gold. 1t was brought
to town and tested. Some of the syl-
vanite was roasted, and brought out
great gold nuggets.
The news OF the discovery quickly
spread, and within few hours there
was a great rush to the new diggings.
A dozen claims were taken up, and be-
fore night and today the whole of Sill
yer Cliff seems to be going to the scene
of the find The new camp is directly
between the Zoo and Rattlesnake
mountain camps.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
. RAILROAD CHANGE.
McNeill, of the o. II. & NJ. May BE
President of the N. z.


Spokane, Wash, July 26.-A St.
Paul special to the Spokesman Review
says:
Upon good authority it is reported
here that the efforts of President j. J
Hill, of the Great Northern, to acquire
control of the Northern Pacific are still
short of consummation. According to
the latest story in railroad circles, a
three. .cornered fight is now in progress
for the control of the great property.
Mr.. Hill stands at one point of the tri-
angle, the present management at an
other, and McNeill, of the o. r. & N,
at the third.
If the present management should
obtain control by defeating the efforts
of Hill, it is understood that Julius
Hannaford, at present traffic manager,
will be made president of the company.
Mr.. HannafOrd has been called to New
York, and it is believed his mission has
to do with this interesting struggle.
Mr.. McNeill, former president and
general manager OF the o. r. &. N, is
leading the third movement. He has
the backing of the Russell Sage inter-
est. 1t is known that Mr.. McNeill has
strong hopes of success. President Hill
was instrumental in having Mr.. Mohler
appointed to McNeill's place as mana
ger of the o. r. & N, and it is
thought the reorganizer of the Oregon
road is out for revenge as we'll as power.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29

Canonsburg, Pa, July 26.-The sec.
ond march on the Allison mine was
made this evening by 600 strikers from
Miller's run and the Millersburg dis
trict. No bloodshed resulted, as the
leaders are cool-headed men and held
their men in check. The strikers
reached the coal tipple about dark, but
were met by deputy sheriff, who
served an injunction on the leader,
Andrew Savage. After some parleying
the men marched back few hundred
yards and camped in the open field.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29

Fairmount, w. Va, July 26.-An
army of deputy sheriffs now guards the
Hite mine, at Kings, three miles above
here, CT the Tygart's Valley river.
The sheriff was called there this after
noon as the operators feared an out
break, but no arrests were made
Early this morning the drivers at the
mine joined the strikers. The opera
tors secured new drivers in an hour,
and at noon over half of the miners
came out. Then the second lot of
drivers threw up their positions, and
some of the men began stoning the
miners, who were forced to leave their
work
Ralph Hite, the foreman, soon had
his Winchester rifle in his hand, and
three shots quickly checked the enthu-
siasm of all the strikers hut one, who
made for Hite with pick, but he was
driven back at the point of a revolver.
The operators, however, feared another
outbreak, and called on the county Off
cials for aid. Tonight organizers are
there, and they say all the men will
join the strikers, but Hte stated that
all or most of the men would be at
work tomorrow.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
Evacuation Commence

Athens, July 2G.-The y hu
military authorities have order y
surrender of the Volo-Larlsss = :
to the Greek railway official'
eight days. 1t is stated that ~, ~
uation of Thessaly has connD
Eight regiments of Turkish tr"I
Domokos passed through ines. ,,,
day en- route for Elasona. se''i h
GERS have started for Salonlca' !
Pasha, commander-in-chiei y,
Turkish troops in Thessaly, iss,a So
to arrive in Volo shortly to suP'
the evacuation.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-07-29
TIME BY THE FORELOCK.
Brewers Are Stocking Up With Stamps
to Save the Discount.

10 save tne discount.
Washington, July 26.-There has
been heavy run on collectors of in
ternal revenue in all of the larger Cit
les of the country by brewers, who are
purchasing beer stamps in large guam
titles at the ~ cent discount allowed
under the existing law, in anticipation
of the final passage of the tariff bill,
which repeals the discount now al
lowed. The acquisitions received from
collectors yesterday were the largest
in the history of the bureau. aggregat-
ing over $l,200,000, and today these
figures have been largely exceeded, the
acquisitions aggregating $1,000, 000
The policy of the bureau has been to
order stamps of all kinds only as fast
as they were required to meet requisi-
tions, and maintain proper supply in
the valuts. and no steps We're taken
for any such demand as has developed
In consequence, the supply of stamps
i'll the vaults is running very low, and
1t has been found necessary to cut
down the requisiton from collectors SO
that sufficient stamps might be kept
on hand to meet the legitimate de.
mands of the trade.