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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
Notice to Bidders.
Jefferson County Home for
Poor and Insane.

BIDS will he received by the Commissioners
of Jefferson county, AT their office in Brook
Vile, Pa, until July II, 1900 ut 800 o'clock,
D. M, for the erection of the Building for the
Poor and Insane, from the plans prepared and
under the supervision Of II. G. Park, Archl-
tect, and approved by the State Board Of Pub
Tic Charities. Each bidder must enclose n
certified check for two per centum of his bid
as evidence of good faith. All bids 10 be
made as follows:
Fifsi-For the building, fully equipped and
completed In accordance with the plans and
specifications, which can he seen and eN-
amincd ut the County Commissioners Office.
Second.-for the building, fire proofed ac-
cording to plans and specifications, which
will be furnished ON application.
Thlrd-ENcavntion and stone work mp 10
water table.
Fourth Building complete, except cNcava-
tiOn and stone work rs above.
Fifth-lIeating, including all fixtures con-
nected Herewith.
Slxth-All plumbing and fixtures connected
Herewith and all sewerage.
All bids to he made ON blanks prepared by
the County Commissioners, which will be
furnished ON application.
Building to be located ON the Mcconnell
farm on Ridgway road.
Tho Architect, ". G. Park will be at the
Commissioners Office In Brooltvillc, Jefferson
county, Pa, June 25th and 26th, 1900, to ex-
plain plans and specifications to bidders.
The Commissioners reserve the right TO
reject any and all bids.
w. q. MURRAY,
NEWTON WEBSTER.
Al. HAWK,
Commissioners.
BROOKyIIJE PA June q. 1900
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
Reduced Rates to Philadelphia.

For the Gymnastic Union and Festival
(Turnfest) North American, at Phila-
delphia June 1924, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets to Philadelphia from all
stations on Its line at the rate of single
fare for the round trip. Tickets to be
sold and good going June 10 and 81, and
to return until June 26, inclusive.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
RathneI.

John Ryder and family went to the
state OF Illinois last week to attend the
funeral Of their son who was killed there
At a regular meeting of W. c. No.
602, p. o. S. of a., June 9Th, vote Of
thanks was given to all who aided aud
assisted them on Decoration Day.
Rev. Bigler, of Pittsburg, and Rev
Meek, of Reynoldsville, are holding
gospel meetings here this week
Mrs. n. NJ. Johuston is visiting friends
at Bradford, Pa.
Some Of the people in the lower end
of town indulged in tangle foot too free
ly Sunday evening, which resulted in
the man of the house receiving an ugly
cut on the head and his shoulder blade
broken, from the hands Of his wife.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
Reduced Rates TO Kansas City.

For the National Democratic Conven-
tion, to be held at Kansas City, July 4,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. will sell
excursion tickets to Kansas City from
all stations on its line at rate of one
first-class fare for the round trip.
Tickets to be sold and good going July
/, 2 and 3, and to return until July 0, in
elusive. These tickets will be good on
all trains except the Pennsylvania
Limited and must be used for continu-
Gus passage.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
For Sale-A Pair of Readers.

Sorrel Hambletonian mare, four years
old; very stylish; weight about 1915.
Bay Champion Medium horse; five
years old; weight about 100: strong
road horse.
These horses drive single or double.
j. G. KING & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
Don't Ask Me

If am hot enough. Wait until you see
me half hour from now-then you may ask
me with an easy conscience if is hot enough
for me- Fact is I'm trifle overheated in
my haste to reach McClellands for one of
their Serge or Crash Suits.
What is the use of wearing heavy suit when
we can sell you a genuine Serge Suit for $1,000
and firstclass Crash or Linen Suit for 5000 to
$500. SO come and look our line over and you
will go away pleased.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
Letter List.

List of unclaimed letters remaining
in the postofiice at Reynoldsville, Pa,
week ending June o, 1900;
NJ. G. Heitrick, F. G. Richards.
Say advertised and give date of list
when calling for above.
A. NJ. WOODWARD, =. NJ.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
New nice ties each week at Millirens.

New nice ties each week at Millirens.
Johnston & Nolan are now selling a
line of ladies' shoes for $l.50 that form
erly sold for $3.50.
Monarch shirts--a complete line at
Millirens.
Gents, ask to see shich & wagner's
$500 pants.
Crash suits and serge coats and vests
at Millirens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
Mothers, About Wash Suits.

Our line Of these popular suits was new
er finer and cheaper Exclusive patterns
and fabrics turned and sewed with utmost
care. We have a special line of boys ID. B.
coats in linen that are just what you want
for your boy Prices from SOC. the suit to 50. 90.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
Shirts.

Correct dressers who appreciate exclus.
iveness, perfection of fit and good workman
ship find the Monarch and Gold and Silver
make the very best makes Come and look
this line of Shirts over and be convinced that
we have the strongest line of Soc, 75c and
81. 90 shirts you ever saw.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13

For neat and stylish footwear call at
Williams shoe store.
Try our chocolate, with or without
cream &C. Reynolds Drug Store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
For Sale.

One lot and quarter in very desir
able location in West Reynoldsville
Inquire at THE STAR Office.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13

We hereby certify that we have examined
the above and find H. correct
q. II. JOHNSTON,
JOHN CRAwLEY Auditors.
THOs. &. MCENTEER,
Witness our hands this lth day Of June, 1900
ID. BOLJINGER, President
Joseph MCKERNAH, Secretary.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
NUMBER 6.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
or West KcynoldSviilc Public school
District, for the fiscal year
ending June I. 1900.

Whole number OF schools. 4
Number OF teachers employed ............. 4
Number Of pupils enrolled In the schools. 23l
Average daily attendance. ce........, ........ III
Amt tax levied for schools 10 mills. 81 ,iis Is
TREAsuRER's ACCOuNT-RECRIPrs
Bal. on hand ffom last year. .......... = 1854
Reed from State appropriation :..... 500 %
From Collectors, taxes OF all kinds. sos is
all other sources. ......... ..... 1885
Total Receipts ......... .......s2 23g "a
TREAsuRER's ACCOUNT -ExPENDITunEs.
rent and repairs ...............u 1851
" fuel and contingencies. mn. S055
Fees OF Collectors $40 32, Treas. S25 90. 90 30
Salary Of See, stationery, postage, &c. 1000
For printing and auditors fees....... II 90
debt and interest paid ..... ....... 2i2 81
enforcing compulsory law. ..... 100
school text books. ...... 80. 81 %
supplies ......... .... .... h5 so
all other purposes and expenses. % 50
Total expenditures. es................s2O0 COS 80
RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES.
tash on lland ....... .... 60. o}Jl ~
Unseated returned ................... rs 81
Amt due from Collector. ............. 9Si
We hereby certify that we have examined
the above and find H. correct
q. II. JOHNSTON,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13

Money saved by shoeing your feet
at Williams shoe store.
Cool underwear for warm days at
Millirens.
Confidence is so thoroughly ground
into and mixed with Sherwin-Williams
paints it's no wonder the sales increase.
Sold by Reynoldsville Hardware Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13

BRooKvILLE, PA, June q, 1900.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
WANT PRIVILEGES RESTORED.
Ftremen Ask for "Day on" and Per-
mission to Engage In Games.

mission to Engage In Games.
Among the communications received by
District Commissioner Ross today was q
petition signed by nine members of No 3
Engine Company of the fire department,
the men praying that their day off, be
restored to them, and that they be per-
mitted to play cards and other games on
the engine 'oom floor. The petition was
signed by the following members of the
company: G. F. Burga, l.. G. Myers, G. n.
Jenkins, John A. Walsh, F. W. Brown. w
A. Clark. E. T. Martin 8. l. Hughes and
E. G. Decker.
"We," state the men, 1.-The undersigned
members OF No. Engine Company. respect
fully submit this petition to your notice,
and ask that you will please give 1t your
attention. We are not allowed any days off
because we have at present two men on
sick leave. but Stlll have nine men on duty.
We respectfully refer you to article IL, Sec
tions 80 and 81, of the rules and regula-
ions of the department, which says there
must be seven men on duty at all times.
so you can see it would not cripple the
company to allow one man off per day. We
also ask that we be allowed to play cards
end other games on the engine room floor.
The right to petition has been granted by
the chief engineer Of the department"
The sections OF the rules and regulations
lows: Section 80. All members shall be
allowed off every sixth day, but the meal
hours and days off shall be so arranged
that at all times there shall be seven men
on duty at each house.
When no one is at meals or off duty the
full complement Of men on duty shall be
present at their respective quarters unless
assigned 10 duty elsewhere.
Section 81. Sickness or absence Of one
or two members of company shall prevent
the usual days off Of the other members of
the company. II one man is sick absent
one other man shall be allowed off. II two
men are sick absent no other men shall
be allowed off. members day off shall
not begin until there is full complement
Of seven men on duty at the time he
leaves"
The petition will probably be referred to
the chief engineer for report thereon.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
NO TROUBLE WITH ITS MEN,
Experience of the National Glass Com
pany Described.

Henry Clay Fry of Rochester N Y,
president of the National Glass Company
appeared before the Industrial commission
today and testified concerning matters con-
nected with his company. The National
Class Company consists of nineteen con-
stituent companies that We're combined
into a single organization. There was, he
said no watering of the stock. The COM
bnatiOn had allowed the company to make
dividend Of 10 per cent on actual capital
inH ested, not allowing for wear and tear Of
machinery, but If such wear and tear IS
provided for by sinking fund it would
make about per cent. Formerly the
companies forming the combination were
making no money at all. They had In
creased the wages of the skilled employees
p per cent OF the nineteen companies
fourteen had employed union and five nom
union labor. while now the entire combina-
ton employs union labor and makes no OBJ
lection to men joining labor organizations
Mr.. Fry said he thought labor troubles
were largely the result of the employers
not taking an interest In the general wei
fare of their men. He had done various
things to cause the men to save money
and TO make their home life pleasant and
he believed their mutual advantage had
been served by such acts. His company
had had no trouble with it's employees since
the combination OF the nineteen constituent
companies.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
REFUND OF TAXES.
Opinion of Attorney for District Ad-
verse to Claimant.

Mr. A. b. Duvall. the attorney for the
District in the case of Mr.. Leon Tobriner
attorney for Mrs. Clara Saks, who request
ed the refund of general taxes against sub
lot r. square 435. for the years 1859 and
1880, has advised the Commissioners to deny
the request.
1t appears. explains Mr.. Duvall, that
these taxes were wholly omitted from a
certified statement of taxes issued Novem-
Der 0, 1889 to j. Harrison Johnson; that the
taxes in question were reported January 20,
1890. upon a certified statement of taxes is
sued to F. c. Skinner: that ]. Harrison
Johnson became the owner of said lot June
5. 1890. and that he afterward conveyed
one-half interest therein to w. A. H.
Church. who united with him In the con-
veyance of the lot December 1, 1891 to
Helena Hartong.
August 15, 1890. Clara Saks, executrix
under the will of Helena Hartong sold and
conveyed the lot to Mary Dunn, and dur
ing the negotiation for this sale a certified
statement of taxes was issued June 12,
the taxes for the years 1889 and 1890
were reported thereon.
Whatever may have been" says Mr..
Duvall. 1.-The effect of the omission of said
taxes from the certified statement issued
November o. 1880. under the provisions Of
the act OF Congress. approved May Is, 1892,
Mrs. Saks voluntarily paid these taxes.
She is not entitled now to have them re-
funded, nor Is the District liable therefor
In any action at law. am Of the opinion
that the application should be denied
Evening star., 1900-09-20
GEN. JOHN A. McCLERNAND DEAD
Distinguished Officer Who Fought
With Grant and LORan.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, September 2O-Gen-
Hral John A. McClernand died early today
He was born in 1912. He rendered distin-
guished service on the Union side under
General John A. Logan and General Grant,
notably at Fort Donelson, Shiloh and
Vicksburg. He had been in feeble health
for some time. His death was the result of
old age and a general breaking down of the
system. He had been unconscious for the
past twenty-four hours and had only been
kept alive by the constant use Of hypoder-
mic injections of nitro-slycerine. His wife,
two daughters and one son were with him
at the last. His other son, Colonel Edward
McClernand, is now military governor of
Cebu province. Philippines.
Gen. John Alexander McClernand had a
distinguished war career. He was born in
Breckenridge county, KY, May 80, 1912.
Gen. Netherlands youth was passed on a
schools.
In 1882 he was admitted to the bar. but
left his practice to take part as volunteer
in the war with the Sac and Fox Indians
In 1885 he founded the ShawneetOwn DEM
ocrat, engaging at the same time in the
practice of his profession. From 1886 until
1912 he was member of the Illinois legis-
lature.
In the latter year he was elected TO Con-
gress and served by reelection until 1851,
In 1853 he was again elected as q represen-
tative IN Congress: At the opening of the
civil war he, recruited the McClernand
Brigade. and was appointed by President
Lincoln a brigadier general of voluntee
He was present at the battle of Belmont.
and in the assault ON Fort Donelson com.
manded the right wing of the federal army.
He was promoted to be a major general
of volunteers March 81 1862 and led a
division at the batrle of Shiloh in April of
that year. In January, 1888 he succeeded
Gen. Sherman as commander of the expedi-
tion against sYicisburg, and captured Ar
kansas Post. :, t
AS commander 81 the 18th Corps he took
part in the operations at Port Gibson.
Champion Hills, Big Black River and
Vicksburg. I'm july. 1853, he was relieved
Of his command, and on November 80 1854
resigned from the army. General Nc
Clernand wasf in 1881 member Of the Utah
commission. sdjI
Evening star., 1900-09-20
Continued Selling OF Stocks for Both
Accounts.
RAID ON TRACTION SHARES
London Bought Atchison Common
on the Declines.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. September 20.-The weak
ness I'm the stock market which began to
assert Itself last week became pronounced
today. inasmuch liquidation was added
to professional sales. Commission houses
have joined In the selling and prices yielded
easily under pressure Of long stock. There
was scarcely property on the list which
was exempt from the receding movement
London sold some stocks in moderate
volume, but was reported to have been a
large buyer of Atchison common. Under
cover OF this demand the preferred stock
was sold in liberal volume. The grangers
were sold for both accounts. western houses
continuing to sell with considerable conf
dence The Pacific shares were all weak
uhuer mixed selling, in which liquidation
was conspicuous.
The Traction shares were weak under
rumors of political attack looking to an
increase of present burdens Such rumors
nave peeh frequently circulated Of late but
nave come TO nave new significance now
that the general market is weak and poll
tics, ooth state and national, are the DOM
lnant factors.
Earnings We're not wholly satisfactory
ana added TO the sensitive condition of the
stocks 0
tennessee Coal and Iron was weak again
under pressure of stock said to come from
the pool A decrease In surplus earnings
announced after the close of business YES
leroay. coupled with unsatisfactory trade
prospects, Is given as the reason for the
6eciine The stock has declined ten points
during the week. and neither account seems
willing to buy back previous sales except
for time.
All the iron shares were weak and much
Is pelng made of the possible spreading of
tne strike fever to this industry. The coal
strike Is decided menace to Improvement
In prices, and. like all such uprisings, can
not be confined within its own territory
The industrial list is the most vulnerabIe
part or the market at this time for the
reason that the money market Is working
closer and that these issues will shortly he
disseminated against in loans There can
no longer be any doubt Of an advancing
money market the tendency Is more clearly
marked than the fractional gain In the
rate would Indicate
Inc election scare so generally scored at
during the summer has at last appeared
and there are now few skeptics on this
point In circles regarded as the most con-
servative In the street, and this includes the
banks. there Is no desire to resist the de-
cline A decline in advance Of the election
puts the market in position for making the
most OF the result. no matter which ac
count may be favored at that time
meantime the professional interest IN ner
tectlng It's organization, and in the absence
OF public demand, would seem certain of
success In Its campaign against prices. The
sentiment OF the street is now decidedly in
opposition to higher prices.
Evening star., 1900-09-20

entrance are the wires which brought about
the tragedy Of last evening. These wires
do not cling closely to the wall. but are
oent and stand out some distance.
The wires are of the lead-covered and in
sulated type. and are ordinarily supposed
to be perfectly safe. For a space of about
insulation has either worn away through
deterioration or has been knocked of by
the kegs sliding down the chute. The open
ing Is quite narrow. For three feet after
entering the opening the leaden wires are
exposed TO damage, but further on are in
cased I'm wood.
Mr.. OKeefe stated this morning that he
was unable to say whether the wires had
ever been boxed the entire distance or not,
and he could not say as to how the insula-
ton could have been knocked away or
whether there had ever been any insulation
at the point where the inner wire is now
exposed
An lnquest to He Held.
Coroner hewitt has decided to hold an In
quest over the remains Of Hurley and Hall
ana has summoned jury to meet at IL
o'clock tomorrow m0Rning at the six pre-
cinct station house.
The story of the electrocutions last night
Is decidedly unusual, even when considered
In connection with the hundreds of deaths
caused by electricity each year through
out the country. O'Keefe stores his beer in
the cellar
Chalmers Rogers. a colored employe,
kegs In the cellar and connecting them
with the faucet pipes leading to the bar
above. Rogers was busy last night. and
Hall was sent down about o'clock to tap
keg Lony Paris, who lives over the
saloon was standing near the sidewalk trap
when Hall opened II and swung himself
down into the cellar.
In descending Hall reached out his hands
to either side to brace himself. His left
hand came in contact with the wires He
grabbed the wire Immediately with his
right hand also. and then with yell fell
back dead. A physician summoned
but the electric fluid had placed the negro
beyond all help.
Causes Excitement. .
The death of Hall caused much excite
ment in the bar and neighborhOod and
others about the place were unwilling TO
go into the cellar. Mr.. OKeefe was not
present, and Hurley, who had been en-
ployed only during yesterday. was alone in
charge. About II o'clock VIII Broderick.
in charge Of the restaurant bar at
Okeefe's. declared his willingness to enter
the cellar and make a keg connection.
He entered through the manhole in the
sidewalk. carefully avoiding the wires. He
was followed by Hurley. who said there
was no danger: Both reached the cellar
In safety. Brodertck, however, told Hurley
he had better return upstairs. as there was
no one to look after things In the bar
Hurley started out. and In passing through
the EfAnnoiS eltner purpoSely or accidentally
touched the deadly wire.
Paris was an eyewitness of the second
electrocution also. Hurley. he says stifren-
ed and then sank back dead.
Policeman Baker OF the second precinct
and others removed the bodies and they
were taken to the morgue. The remains
were taken in charge by friends and rc!a-
uves of the deceased today, and will be
prepared for interment probably tomorrow
afternoon. Hall leaves a wife and family.
Hurley was unmarried.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
Total.
Sympathy of Sweet Singers.


In a letter to The Evening Star, Messrs
Percy S. Foster. director: DIR. NJ. D. Peck
treasurer. and Mr.. w. J. Palmer, secretary,
wrote today follows:
Enclosed herewith find check for $50
which you will kindly place in the funds for
the relief of the Galveston flood sufferers.
This amount is contributed out Of the
balance Of funds in the hands of the officers
of the old Moody and Sankey Choir Of this
city. and We can think of no better use to
which we may place the same
1000 Tickets Sold.
Two thousand tickets have been already
sold for the game of base ball. to be played
at National Park Saturday for the benefit
of the Galveston sufferers, between two
picked mines from the census office, COM
posed of players who have acquired fame
in local clubs. The event promises to be
interesting. and it is hoped that ha ndsome
sum will be realized. thus swelling the al
ready large contribution raised by generous
Washingt
The admission Will be 81 cents the entire
proceeds to go to the stricken people of CAL
weston. Game will be called promptly at 1
o clock. Application for tickets caff be made
TO George Crane. census office.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
Warrington Stock Exchange.

sa,ssorssuar ssoo g call - O'Clock MI s. registered
lis. Washington Loan and Trust Co., 10 at 1865.
Washington Gas, Is at 5sls. ct 5Si. 20 at 5sis.
srabas5s 5qSRs CO. 10 at % At "
.Mssgeai6aisr Linotype. at lslH, 10 =. Isl 4
at ISIS i5 at at ISIS, 10 at at isl 10 at lsi& ~
District Of Columbia Bonds-ds, 1902. So-year
miscellaneous Bonds.-Gapitsi Traction Is, 1o7l&
loS bid, llS9a asked; Metropolital Railroad cert
IS. i22 bid 1ss asked Columbia Raliload "a mort
5s, Il24 hid lls asked; Washington Gas 8s, series
ss: ioss bid, ioss. asked; 9. $. Electric LIshht
and Potomac Telephone S., los bid: chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone con- 5s. 1902 bid American Sc.
1st G 10 bid. Masonic Hall Association 5s, 1O5
bid. American GEaphophons deb; IS; es asked ..o
Farmer. and ao' pa Second lsS bid
bid. West End, li5 bid, 1is asked Traders. 40
BID Lneon; n;. llO Od oiE; @rs+
Deposit and Trust. 1921 bid. Washington Loan and
Trust, l5eN bid. 16s asked. Washington Safe De-
INSURANCE stocks--Firemen's. so bid. franklin.
% bid so ssked Metropolitan. Me 6s bid Potomac; sS:
bid. National Union, 10 bid. Columbia, loh bid.
Riggs. bid asked Peoples SIS bid Colonial.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title So ask
ed Columbia Title, 41a bid. asked. Washington
Railroad Stocks.-Captal Traction, x1O1% bid,
102I4 asked. Capital Traction scrip. 107 bid. City
and Suburban, 30 bid, S5 asked. Georgetown and
Tenleytown, 16 bid.
Gas Stocks-washington Gas, 53s bid, 5sss ask
ed Georgetown Gas, 81 bid
Telephone Stocks.-Chesspeake and Potomac. 65
asked
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Mergenthaler Linotype,
x1S1k bid 1S1E asked. Lanston Monotype. 12S
lid i3 asked American Graphophone conn., x10H
bid 1IK asked American Graphophone pref, 11%
bid I2 asked Pneumatic Gun Carriage, .15 bid. .2o
asked. Washington Market, II bid.
Y Ex dividend,