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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-06-12
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL
or the Reynoldsville Public Schools for
the Year Ending June 1, 1901.

or the Reynoldsvlle Public Schools for
the Year Ending June I, 1901.
REYNoLDsvILLE, PA, June /, 1901.
TO he Board of Education,
Gentlemen--In accordance with the
rules and regulations adopted by the
Board August |, 1893, providing that
the principal 'shall prepare an annual
report embracing such facts concerning
the operation of the school system as
may be of general interest,"" have the
honor of submitting the following re-
port for the school year ending June |,
1901:
ATTENDANCE.
The number in attendance during the
year just closed is larger than that of
any previous year but the percentage
Of attendance has fallen a little below
that Of previous years, being % per cent
for each year since 1896. This year it
is 9l per cent. This however is very
high percentage of attendance when
compared with other districts through
out the state. This apparent falling
off in the percentage of attendance has
been due largely to sickness in the dis
trict, there being more cases of quar-
antine this year than in previous years.
However, could the compulsory educa-
tional law have been effectively enforced
the percentage of attendance would
have been higher than it was.
A tabulated statement is herewith
submitted showing the number in at
tendance, average attendance and per-
centage of attendance by rooms. This
statement is based on the attendance
since Feb. 16, all previous records being
destroyed by fire, but furnishes a very
fair estimate for the entire year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-06-12
TEACHERS

The teachers as a whole during the
year haye proven themselves very ef-
ficient in the discharge of every duty.
There has been a progressive aud loyal
spirit manifested by nearly every teach
er in the corps. There is also a marked
improvement in teaching ability and
consequently better discipline through
out the schools. The cases of miscon-
duct reported to the principal have been
rapidly diminishing. This indicates a
development of higher character in the
body OF students. Teachers meetings
have been held weekly during the
year and no teacher has been absent
from these meetings without being ex-
cused for good cause by the principal
While the corps of teachers may possibly
be strengthened, yet the experience of
the past shows that the interests of the
schools are best served by retaining in
their places teachers whose ability has
been tested and proved satisfactory.
COURSE OF STUDY.
The course of study has been carried
out as adopted by your Board. The
course as now arranged includes ii
years work of months each. Pupils
who complete the course as it now
stands may be admitted to the freshman
class of almost any college without any
additional preparatory work. The work
that has been added during the past
year gives our high school virtually
four years course OF study. The course
Of study should be annually revised to
meet the growing needs of the commun-
ity. 1t should then be issued in printed
form so that teachers, pupils and par
ents may be thoroughly acquainted with
the plan OF the school work and what Is
required of each. In addition to the
adopted course of study course of read
ing has been arranged for the pupils of
the high school in order that they may
acquire the best literary tastes and
possess knowledge of some of the fore
most English and American classics
The school library, consisting of about
1000 volumes, was totally destroyed by
fire on Feb. 16. The course of reading
cannot therefore be continued until a
new library is acquired. This ought
to receive early attention upon the COM
pletion OF the new school building, The
value OF school library for the general
diffusion of knowledge cannot be esti-
mated.
LITERARY WORK.
Literary exercises have been con-
Quoted In the several rooms on Friday
afternoon. Three literary organiza-
tions have been maintained In the gram
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-06-12

Our fountain is open again. Soda
water just as good as it was last year.
That's all. Reynolds Drug Store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-06-12

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-06-12

The school savings bank was institut-
ed on March 3, 1900. Deposits have
been received on Monday morning only,
of each school week. The total deposits
to date amount to $l,2l0ls, the with
drawals during the same time amount
to Sl93.l2, leaving balance of 81, ,0l7 06
now on deposit in the Pittsburg Bank
for Savings, Pupil depositors receive
interest on these deposits at the rate OF
four per cent. per annum payable semi
annually. The school savings bank
is teaching the pupils valuable lessons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08
Isaac Bichberg & Son
Cor. King and Royal SITS.
ALEX ANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Stops the Cough

MARINE NOTES. The rebuilding OF
this big sucker dredging machine at this
port for New York parties has been
completed and the dredge will leave
here 10 tow of the tug Davis for the
Capes of the Chesapeake, where she
will be turned over to larger tug and
towed up the coast to New York.
The steamer Potomac will, It is IN.
derstood, resume her place upon the
Washing ton-Bsltimore route next week
The Potomac has been thoroughly over
hauled and put in order for the sum.
mer travel.
The steam launch Augusta, now the
property of Mr.. August Gaines, former.
ly commodore of the old Americas
Yacht Club of this city, has been put In
thorough order for summer service.
She has been fitted with a new tubular
boiler, and other improvements have
been made. The Augusta was former.
ly known as the launch Gertie, aud
was for some time the property Of the
Americas club.
Acting under the orders OF Harbor
Master Sutton of the District of Colum.
bia, the members OF the harbor police
force are daily and nightly patrolliug
the river on the lookout for illegal q n
ermen. The penalty for illegal fishing
is fiue and all sentence aud the con.
fiscation OF the nets and boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08


STRIKING MACHINIsTs.-Eight ma
chinists and one apprentice recently
employed at the shops of the Southern
Railway In this city we're out Of job
this morning, the result OF the action OF
striking mschinists in other cities for q
nine-ho day. Yesterday notices were
posted at the navy yard and other
places in Washington to the effect that
a meeting would be held 10 AlexaDdris
last night for the purpose OF organizing
a machiDists' union, and inviting those
following that occupation to attend
Schuler's Hall was to be the scene oil
the gathering, and the intended meet
ing having been noised about some WHIT
were not maohinists. prompted by
curiosity, we're on hand. When the
meeting was called to order 1t was
stated that all who were not machiDlste
must retire, as matters concerning
them alone would be considered. After
satisfying themselves that all present
were-of that occupation, the object OF
the meeting was stated by the parties
who had come here from Washington.
Eight workmeD from the Southern
Railway shops were present. 1t is i'm
possible to say whether union was
formed or not, as all concerned seem
as 10th to talk as though they were
called upon to "give away" the ritual
of the Sons OF Malta, but this much Is
certain; when the eight men--three
Alexandrians and five who are natives
of other places-appesred at the shops
this morning, they either resigned or
were told their services were no
longer needed, and the latter seems
nearer the truth. There we're q ma
chinists employed here, together with
an equal number OF apprentices. The
report that the latter were about
to give trouble proved to be unfounded.
II is supposed by the origiDators oil
the movement that the twenty men
who did not attend the meeting and
who are now at work would follow the
example of the eight, but this proved
an assumption only. Everything was
progressing quietly at the depot today,
and no trouble is sppreheuded. The
officials are very reticent and decline to
answer simple ard reasonable questions.
Reporters are referred by one to anoth'
er or to msgnste who happens to be in
Washington or at some other point OF
the compass. From all that could be
learned from them, however, the men
who attended the meeting referred to
were discharged. At any rate that was
the impression produced when an an
swer to the direct question was pro-
pounded. A number OF mschinists,
members of unions from other cities,
have been about the depot all day In
conversation with the employees, es.
cecially during dinner hour.
This evening it was reported that
eleven men had left the shops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

To PROTEST There was a meeting
of the Relief Hook and Ladder Com
psny last night. Mr.. Park Agnew pre-
sided. Some routine business was
transacted, but the subject which alb
sorbed most attention was that in con-
nection with the proposed new house
for the company, The City Council, II
seems, is contempt iting the purchase o.
a lot on the west side of Royal street
between Cameron and Queen, as the
site for a new truck house. while the
company Is sverse to moving to thai
neighborhood, and urge number o.
reasons why their house should he on
the square where 1t is now located. IL
will be remembered that propositlon
for the purchase OF the lots east OF the
present house and running to the alley
was recently submitted to Council, but
the committee to whom it was referred
reported adversely and the report was
adopted. The price asked was 81 800
but II is said the lots can now be OBJ.
tanned for 81 500. A committee was
appointed to appear before Council and
protest against the purchase OF the
ROYAL street lot and to urge that bodv
to acquire that fixed upon by the com,
psny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

A SUMNER MARKET.-The market
was well attended by both buyers aud
sellers this morning, and there was con-
sideral animation during the early
hours. There was an ABUNDANCE of
nearly everything in season. Som Q
produce, however, remains firm, espeo.
tally eggs, which were selling at II q
18c when the market opened. Chickens
were held at 30c each, and butter at
25c, although prices for the latter soon
gave way, and before noon good arti
Gle could be bought az low as Ice.
strawberries were very plentiful, aud
the average price at the opening Of the
market was &c box. Half an hour
later they were being hawked 10 the
streets at &c. Other articles were quoted
as follows: Cabbage 3s5c per head;
csulihower 5s10c; beets Babe q bunch;
onions lie; rsdshes &c, or three punches
for &c; carrots Sc; lettuce 1a3c per head;
rh3bsrb SC; turnips 80 a quarter peck;
spinach SO green peas Sc; asparagus
s cents per bunch. A few cherries cold
at 10c per box. The butchers had
average displays of fresh meats. Beef
ranged from to 25c per pound; veal
12s20c. Lamb 100 to 20. Pork to
12a124c. Smoke meats, sausage, &C.,
were unchanged. The supply of fish
was equal 10 the limited demand. Shad
sold al from 25s35 cents each; herring
1Oc bunch; trout 25c; rock (smal) 123
per pound; small perch $50 per bunch;
sturgeon 13c per pound; porgies $40,
per pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

PERSONAL Miss Mary Barton, who
has been i'll for several weeks, had o
surgical operation performed upon bel
last Thursday which she stood remark.
ably we'll but she is still very i'll.
Miss Sue E. Pierson has received o
prize at the Corcoran Art School for O
painting in water colors.
Mrs. Boush is visiting her daughter
Mrs. M. M. Moore, as Mount Jackson.
Miss F. E. Allison, one of our most
popular and accomplished young ladies,
has accepted position as stenographer
and type writer for the firm OF Charles
King and Son, of Alexandria, Fred
ericksburg Lance.
Misses Sue Lee Wheat and Sallie
Harper, Of Upperville, and Mrs. II.
Herwig and children are the guests OF
Miss Bessie DAVIDSON.
Mr.. w. N. McVeigb, of Richmond,
was 10 the city today.
The marriage of Miss Annette G..
Martyr and Lucius l.. Smith, jr OF
Hyattsville, took place at Warrenton
on Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

CORPORATION LICENSES Commis.
siouer of Revenue Callahan ia busily
engaged 10 issuing city licenses for the
fiscal year beginning June /. Mr.. Gal.
lshan reports no diminution 10 licenses
to insurance companies, although 1t
vas thought that the increase, 10 the
amount from forty to fifty dollars per
annum upon each company would
cause decrease. This has not de.
veloped. Upon the contrary 1t is
thought there will be an increase % all
the insurance agents know that the
city intends to procure an extra fire en-.
CINE and not again be placed In posi-.
ton like that OF the last two months,
and which thus far has resulted 10 DO
losses by fire. Mr.. Callahan says If,
insurance people express themselves as
falling to understand how an extra fire
engine lessons death risk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

SEMINARY NOTES The trustees oil
the Protestant Episcopal Theological
Seminary and High School will meet in
the library OF the Seminary on Tuesday,
June Is, at II noon.
The ssventy-ninth annual meeting of
the trustees OF the Protestant Episcopal
Education Society in Virginia will be
neld in the library at the Theological
Seminary on Tuesday, June Is, at 10
a. m.
The Standing Committee OF Virginia
has recommend Morris s. Eagle, Elliot
B. Meredith, and William Page Dame
for ordination to the diaconate; and
Rev. G. N. Tyndell and Rev. William
h. Watts for ordination TO the priest
hood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

FLOWER THIEvEs.--Early last night
some boys were discovered In the gar
den attached to Mrs. Clara l.. Lead
beater's residence, opposite st. Paul's
Church, and one OF the male members
of the household started after the tres-
psssers. The latter upon being sur
prised scaled the fence and ran. The
youts;ers made toward TunneltowD,
and one who Jagged had his cap pulled
from his head by his pursuer, but the
fugitive managed to escape capture.
The cap was turned over to Chief Web
ster, who is waiting for the owner to
appear and claim it. Upon an exami-
nation of the garden it was found that
the youngsters had pulled up gerani.
ums and other plants by the roots and
caused much other damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08
LOCAL BREVITIE5.

At the Epworth League meeting ct Trinity
III. z. Church tomorrow night.
The schooner T. ]. Park ia loading lumber
at smoot g Co.'s wharf for Kinssle.
A number of young people Of this city went
on strswride to PALS Church last night.
Mr.. E. B. Taylor was engaged today in
taking depodtions in the case Of Johnson vs.
Den'ke.
Charlotte Wallace Mcveigb, aged IL years,
only daughter Of Mrs. Newton Mcveigh, died
In Richmond on Thursday.
The police have commenced the annual In.
spection of the city. They are also on the
lookout for unlicensed dogs
Mr.. f. L. Robinson, Of the Theological
Seminary, will preach ct the Railroad Mission
tomorrow evening at o'clock.
In the Corporation Court today Mr.. George
F. Bradley qualified rs administrator OF the
estate Of James Bradley, deceased.
John z. Dale, well.known note broker Of
Washington, was found dead in his bed at his
home, near Tennslly,own, yesterday.
The golf tournament WAS commenced this
morning and will continue TIL o'clock when
tea will be served al the club house on Shoot.
er's Hill.
Residents Of Alfred street, between King
and Cameron, say it is about time that square
was cleaned Of the dirt ocessioned by laying
the sewer.
A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Richard II. Major. District Of
Columbis, and May L. Lomsx, OF 8pottsyl>
vsnis county.
The only case for trial in he Police Court
this morning Nss that Of Thomas Burns.
charged with being drunk In the street. The
case was continued.
The ladies having charge of the minstrel
entertainment on May 30 for the benefit Of
tho free kindergarten, state that the net
amount real zed on that occasol was 1902. 80.
Mr.. g. II. Lunt sold at suction today q lot
OF ground with tenements thereon situated on
the north side Of Wilkes street to the Mer.
camille Rsilwsy Building and Loan Associs.
ton for $40.
The work of laying the sewer on King
street, between Fairfax and Royal, has been
about completed and as soon as the curb IL
nd On that street the laying OF the vitrifed
brick paving will be commenced.
Mrs Beidell, who, it was stated yesterday,
had eloped with Vim. Morey, q fellow clerk
in the War Department in Washington, own
Bush Hill, and her children are now living
there with her tenant.
Mr. John NJ. johnson has taken an appeal
from the recent decision OF Judge Nortoa IN
50 staining the objection to the fling Of the
report made By Mr.. z. B Taylor in the case
OF Strauss vs. Downey. The case will be
taken to the Court Of Appeals.
An order has been issued by the War De.
partment creating districts for the coast ar.
tillery aud assigning commander. The de.
lenses Of Washington will DO in the division
made up OF Forts Hunt and Washington, in
charge Of Lieut. Col. E. Van Andruss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., SUNDAY
Christ Church.-Services q IL d. m
and p. NJ. by Rev. Bergman Green
81. PduL's Cburch.-Services at IL a
m. and u. m. by Rev. P. p. Phillips.
Grace Clnrch.-Holy communion 7:1j
q. m. Services at IL q. m. snd 1880 p
m. by Rev @. E. Ball.
st. Mary's Church.-First Mass at
q m. by Rev. Father Ahern. High
mass at 1880 q. m. and sermon by Rev
Father Cutler. Vespers at 4 p. IN.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church.-Services
at ii a. IN. in English and at Sp. m
ID German by Rev. N J Luecke.
Second Presbyterian Oturch.-Sunday
school at $50 a m. Services at IL o.
m. and p. m. by Rev. DR. F. ]. Brooke.
Baptist Church Sunday school at
$50 a. 90. Services at IL a. N. by
Rev. DIR. Hunt. Childrep's service at
8 p. 10.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Chnrch.-Services
at IL a. M. and p. m. by Rev. J. A.
J,ffers. Y. p. PRAYER meeting z p. m.
Meth. Epis. Church South.-9:15 a. m.
Sunday school. Service at III q. m.
and D. M. by Rev. E. V, REGISTER.
Meth. Prot. Church.-9:15 a. m. Sun
day school. Services at IL o. 10. by
Rev. J. H. S. Ewell. Children's ser.
vice at s p. NJ.
Free Methodist Church-Lee street,
near Wilkes.-Services at ii a. m. and
7:3O p. m. by Rev. Mr.. C4v6augh.
Young Peoples meeting $40 p. N.
Glass me, t. ng after morning service.
Village Chapel, N. E. Church South
Gibbon street near Alfred.-Class
meeting at 9 a. m. Sunday school at
2:9O p. m.
Railroad Reading Rooms Services
at p. IN. by Rev. K K. Massie. of the
Theological Seminary.
Del Ray Chapel, M. E. Church South
Sunday school at 2:30. Epworth League
at s p. m.
Aims Inconsistencies at p. m.
MissiOn.-Corr or Franklin and JET
ferson streets.-Services at 1880 p. m.
Meade Chapel, Protestant Episcopal
(colored) Sunday school at 3 p. m.
Evening prayer and sermon at 6 p. M.
Roberts Chapel, N. E. Church (colored
Preaching at IL a. m. and at 7.3O p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

MAsoNIC.-At the meeting last night
of Mount Vernon Chapter, Royal Arch
Mssons, the following officers were
elected: High Priest, Arthur A. Paul
lMr. w. L. Allen, declining re-electioD);
King, o. P. Angelo; Scribe, Fl. F.
Charles; Treasurer, Ashby Miller; Sec.
rotary, K. Kemper; Captain of Hos;
Geo. E. Warfeld; Principal Sojourner,
James E. King; Royal Arch Captain, J.
J. Green; Master Sd Veil. George t.
Mankip; Master Fad Veil. William
Smith; Master LIST Veil, J. 8. Wilmsrtb;
Janitor, W. A. Moore. The officers were
subsequently installed by p. II. P.
Allen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08
RATINGS! MATTINGS
All kinds, all styles and low prices.
"SCHWARZ'S
SIS King Street.
5Is King Street,
A Good Cough Medicine,

1t speaks we'll for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy when druggists use ii
10 their own families 10 preference to
any other. II have cold Cham berlain's
Cough Remedy for the past five years
with complete satisfaction to myself
and customers" says Druggist ]. Gold.
smith, Van Etten, N. Y. II have al
ways used 1t In my own family both for
ordinary coughs and colds and for the
cough following "a grippe, and fud II
very efficaclous." For sale by Richard
Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

CHAIN GANG EXPENsEs.-As was
stated 10 Council at its last meeting
the appropriation for chain gang this
year ia the smallest for two decades.
City Sergeant Smiths bill for board Of
prisoners for month Of May amounted
% but $50. This IL the low water
mark, and represents board for four
prisoners, three of which paid their
fines aud were discharged two only
serving one day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

DROWNING OF AN RX.SOLDIER.--
James II. De Lacy, an ex-federal sol.
der, jumped toto the Potomac river
above Aqueduct Bridge, while under
the influence of liquor, late yesterday
afternoon, and was drowned q few
minutes later, a short distance below
the large stone piers on the Virginia
side OF the structure. While come be.
ieve his death was the result of an &C.
cident. the theory OF suicide is advanced
bv others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

Dyspepsia cannot be lorg lived becsuse to
live requires nourishment. Food IL not nour-
ishing until it 10 digested. A disordered
stomach cannot digest food, it must have as
sistsnee Kodol Dyspepsia Cure diRe,t, all
kinds OF food without aid from the stom ,ch,
allowing it to rest and regain its natural fune-
lions. Its elements are exactly the same as
the natursl digestive fluids and 1t simply can't
help but do you good. Sold by z. 8. Lead
bsster & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

A VAST AMOUNT Of good merchan-
disc on par with iobbers, prices will be
offered at Schwsrz's, 5lS King street,
next week. This means a great saw.
ing to you and must carry the convic-
ton that this store will be the bargain
mecca for ell frugal shoppers. The
earlier you call the greater varieties
you will find to select from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. Thomas W.
Meeks, living on Henry street, south of
Duke, was taken suddenly iii this after.
noon, and fell while ascending fight
OF stairs. 1t was not supposed she had
received any material injury, but when
picked up she was found to be dead.
She leaves q husband and two children,
one but ten months old. Heart disease
was the cause OF her death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

ISAAC EICHBERG & Sons prices make
every dollar do double duty. Come
once and you'll come bsck-they all do.
Come and see how much cannot be
seen elsewhere. They guarantee you
meritorious merchandise at prices TO
cause pleasurable surprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

A MAMMUTH EXCURSION. - About
thirteen thousand persons attended tue
excursion Of the Washington letter car.
riers to River View yesterday and last
night. 1t took six stesmSoats to trsns-
mort the excursioDis;s and it was late
hour before all returned to Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-08

"a few months ago, food which ate for
breakfast would not remain on my stomach
for half an hour. / used one bottle of your
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and can now eat my
bres kfast and other meals with a relish and
my food is thoroughly digested. Nothing
equals Kodol Dyspepsis Cure for stomach
troubles" II. 8. Pitss, Arlington, Tex. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure digests what You eat,
Sold by z. 8. Leadbester d Sons.