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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
DEATH FROM AFTERpAMP.
Daniel Lyle Lost His Life in Harwick
Mine Searching for Victims Of
the Explosion.

tnc bhpio5iou.
Daniel A. Lyle, OF Castle Shannon,
son Of VIM. Lyle, Of Rathmel, who was
overcome by afterdamp on Tuesday Of
last week, Jan. 20, 1904, in the Harwick
mine while searching for victims OF the
awful mine disaster. was buried at
Greenwood cemetery, near Dubois, Sat
urday afternoon. Mr.. Lyle lived some
twenty miles from Cheswick and when
he learned Of the explosion he went TO
Cheswick TO assist In rescuing the men
in the mine, II any were alive, and to
search for the bodies Of the dead. Mr..
Lyle had been In several mine explo-
sions himself and he knew the danger
there was In the afterdamp. He had
made one trip in tho Harwick mine
Tuesday and came out all right, and
went down the second time and lost his
life by getting into section Of the mine
that was filed with the foul and poision-
Gus afterdamp. His body was found
Tuesday night but was not taken out Of
the mine until Wednesday morning
The body was brought te home OF the
aged parents at Rathnel Friday, where
funeral services were held at noon on
Saturday, conducted by Rev. A. d. Nc
Kay, pastor Of the Reynoldsville Pros
byterian church, and interment vas
made at Greenwood cemetery.
Daniel A. Lyle was born at Joggins
Mines, Nova Scotia, July 4th, 1858, and
was As years, months and 20 days old.
He emigrated to Pennsylvania In Au-
gust, 1871, his father having come 10
the United States one year previous.
He was married to Edna Viola Siple
August 2S, 1888, who with five children
survive him. He is also survived by
his parents, five brothers and three
sisters.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
Cigar Factory.

David Mansell and James G.. Scott
have bought Charles S. Kirohartz's
cigar store and daily paper route. They
took possession on Monday of this week
Mansell g. Scott will start wholesale
cigar factory and expect to employ a
number OF cigar makers. Mr.. Kirchartz
moved his billiard tables into room in
basement OF Imperial Hotel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
MINE DISASTER VICTIM.
The Body of Harry Flenner Was Buried
at THIS Place Monday.

Harry Flenner, aged fifteen years,
grandson OF Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Do
Hart, Of this place, who was killed in
the minn disaster at Cheswick at 500
a. m. Monday, January %, 1904, was
buried in the Reynoldsvillc cemetery
Monday afternoon Of this week. The
body was not found until Saturday and
was brought TO home OF grandparents
on Jackson street on the noon train
Monday Funeral service was held at
the residence at 400 p. IN. Monday,
conducted by Rev. Perry A. Reno,
pastor of the Reydoldsville M. E. church.
The body Of Alexander Flenner,
father Of Harry Flenner, who was also
one Of the victims OF the awful calamity,
has not been found yet. When the
body is found it will be brought to this
place for interment.
Mrs. Flenner, who is heart broken
over loss Of her husband and son, ac-
companied the body Of her son to this
place for burial and returned to Ches-
wick yesterday TO watch and wait until
the body of her hu, band is found.
Mrs. Flenper is the Oldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. DeHart. She is left
with two children.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
"Py,hon Eggs and the American Boy .


Prof. John b. DeMotte will be in
Reynoldsville Monday evening, Feb. Is,
aud deliver his famous illustrated
lecture on "Python Eggs and the
American Boy" This is the second Of
the series of the three great lectures
which Prof. Denote gives, and it is a
sequal to "The Harp Of the Senses"
which was delivered here several years
ago. Prof. DeMotte is a profound
scientific lecturer and to illustrate his
points he makes use Of many beautiful
illustrations. The people Of Reynolds
ville consider it rare treat to be able
to hear Prof. Denote a second time.
His lecture will be the fourth attraction
OF the public school lecture course.
Prof. John DeMott delivered the most
instructive lecture of the year from Gray
Chapel Platform last evening. His
subject was Python Eggs and the
American Boy" his theme, Habit"
the biggest word in the English
language.
Prof. DeMotte is one of the greatest
lecturers In the country to-day. lie
has had more engagements during the
last two years than any other prominen Mt
lecturer. He has boen booked In all
the great Y. M. g. A. and Star courses
in this country there is scarcely a
prominent course in Pennsylvania, that
he has not been In from one to five
times. Many towns have taken him on
his second round, that is, have used all
his lectures once and are now taking
them the second time. He is not only
a most gifted and entertaining speaker
but "a scientist and investigator Of
mental and moral characteristics Of
highly recognized ability. AS lecturer,
scientist and teacher, he is unique
Philadelphia Lecture Bulletin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
DEMOCRATS.

Justice OF the Peaco-J. ID. Woodring,
Sanders McFadden.
Town Councils yrs-R w. Miller,
VIM. p. Woodring; 2years-A. O'Don-
nell, ir., Joseph McKernan,
School Directors-Charles O'Donnell,
p. A. Hardman.
ssessor-Charles A. Arnold, jr.
Auditor-John Crawley.
Judge OF election-James NJ Moore.
Inspector-Wm. M. Burge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
Bone-Robertson Nuptials.

William Bone, OF Force, Elk county,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bone, sr.,
OF Reynoldsville, and Miss Margaret
Robertson, fourth daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Robertson, OF Reynoldsvile,
were united In marriage at the home Of
the brides parents, on Main street. AT
600 p. m. Thursday, January 2S, 1904,
in the presence Of few relatives Of
the contracting parties. Rev. Perry A.
Reno, pastor Of the M. E. church. tied
the nuptial knot. 1t was a ring cere-
mony. Robert and Miss Agnes Rob- rt-
son, brother aud sister of the bride, were
the attendants. The bride was dress d
in blue travelling suit. An excellent
wedding supper was served. This young
couple are both well and favorably
known in town and have host Of
friends who wish them success and hap
piness in life's journey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bone will GO to housekeeping at Force
in the near future.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03

/ hereby warn all person or persons
to have nothing to do with the buying,
selling or meddling with my farm in
any way. NANCY l.. COAX.
Queen Quality shoes 81, 10 per pair at
Nolans.
When In need of five and ten cent
articles call at the racket store OF w.
A. Thompson, successor to Miss Mar
garet Evans. The very lowest prices
on reliable goods.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
PROHIBITION.

Justice OF the Peace-J. w. Demp.
sey.
Town Councils years, F. j. Aust n,
G. G. Williams 2 years, w. w. Falcs
j. II. Mowrey.
School directors-Philip Koehler, r.
j. Fagley.
Auditor-R. A. Fergus.
Judge OF Election-W. B. Stauffer.
Inspector-R. ID. Albright.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
WEST REYNOLDsvILLE.
REPUBLICANS.

REPUBLICANS.
Justice Of the Peace-W. l.. Jol n
ston, S. G. Austin.
Town council, yrs-J. N. Small,
John Burgeson; 2 years, Samuel Suttcr,
G. M. Davis.
School directors-J. M. Hutchison,
John Anderson.
Assessor-R s. Williams.
AUDITOR. w. Campbell.
Judge OF election-K. l.. Stiles.
1nspector-John Burgh.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
Fur Cape From China.

Mrs. Robert Waite has valuable
and highly priced fur cape that was
sent to her from Chiningchow, China,
from her twin sons, Revs. Alex and
James Waite, missionaries In China.
The cape was made by Chinese, and is
we'll made, but the lining is not extra
good. Mrs. Waite will have the cape
refined with silk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03

The attendance at the Young Mems
Reading Association Rooms during the
month OF January was over 500.
A report of the condition Of the First
National Bank OF Reynoldsvillo will be
found In this issue of THE STAR.
A number Of the Daughters Of st.
George drove TO Dubois last Wednes-
day for Q sleigh ride.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
Bap,is,s VIII oe, pipe Organ.

At the congregational meeting held
In the Baptist church last Sunday
morning Mr.. Carnegie's proposition
was accepted and we are glad to state
that new pipe organ will be put
In the Baptist church in the near
future.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
Purity
in


is necessary to get best results
in fighting disease. There should
be no doubts as to whether it is
right or not. This drug store
has the perfect confidence of ply
sicians and others who know
our methods. They know that
every drug or medicine from this
store is correct inevery way and
that they may feel sure of the
greatest benefits from its use.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
DEMOCRATS.

School directors David l.. Postle-
thwait, Charles S. Milllren, M. G. Cole
man.
Council-Daniel Nolan, DR.. J. B.
Neale, Jacob Deible.
Assessor-O. +. Smith.
Auditor-K. g. Schugars.
First Precinct--Judge, G. w. Hard
ing inspector, G. J. Kerr register,
Charles M. Dlnger.
Second Precinct-Judge, Isaac Swariz;
inspector, T.. T. McGaw; register,
Frank Bohrcn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
Free Business College Course

Will be given to any boy who will take
care of Reynoldsville Business College
rooms. Apply at office.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
REPUBLICANS.

School Dlrectors-J. S. Hammond,
DR.. l.. L. Means, w. II. Bell.
Council-Georgo Hughes, James A..
McCreight, @. W. Sykes.
Assessor--John M. Hays.
Auditor--J. J.. Gourley.
First Precinct-Judge of election,
VIM. Coping; inspector, ID. w. Atwat-
or register, John Trudgen.
Second Precinct-Judge Of election,
DR.. w. A. Henry; inspector, Reynolds
Gibson register Frank p. Alexander.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03

Special shoe sale at Nolan's shoe
store for next ten days. This is your
opportunity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-03
BOROUGH CANDIDATES.

The Political Parties Of this Borough and
West Reynoldsville Nominate Tickets.
Below we publish the list Of candi-
dates nominated by the Republicans and
Democrats Of Reynoldsville borough
and the Republicans, Democrats and
Prohibltlonists Of West Reynoldsville
RIyNOi .DsyiiJ.e pOpo,J0H
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28
CHICAGO BOARD OF 1lRADE.
Future Grain and Provs,ions.

CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-Inspired bS good de-
mand wheat opened strong, with May up * a
&c to &05sc at 81 l2s4 G1 131s. She weather
map reported cold weather as prevailing in
the Northwest and rapidly spreading across the
whole country. The cold wave male the prob
ability OF reduced deliveries of wheat by
farmers much more certain than had been
previously apparent. Another factcr influential
IN producing bulge was cablegram from a
Chicago crop expert in Argentina. The tele-
gram stated that much of the wheat crop in
Argentina had been ripened preraaturely by
frost. From the first tap Of the bell lively
demand was in evidence from commission
houses. but sellers were few. In consequence
the market steadily gained in strength not
Wlthstanding reports indicating that the long
drought In the winter wheat territory had been
broken by rain or snow. Demand for cash
wheat, both in the Northwest and Southwest
was greatly improved and this helped to Gre
ate more bullish sentiment in speculative
trading. Primary receipts also were much
smaller than for the corresponding day a year
ago. but owing TO wire trouble these statistics
Were incomplete. During the latter part of tho
session leader Of the bull crowd was a free
seller. Increased offerings found ready buyers
however. and prices continued to mount The
market closed at the highest point of the ses-
The corn market held firm throughout the
session. May closed at 45%a45&c.
The oats market was influenced by strength
in other grains and by the anticipated increase
In consumption that would result from zero
weather May closed at 31Mc.
Provisions started strong on smaller receipts
Of hogs but at the advance offerings We're
larger than the buying orders could absorb
May pork closed al SO S7i5 May lard at 81 20
and May ribs at SO 721506 s..
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Articles Open. High. Low. Close.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28
T41e Weather and Crops.

The. weekly report OF A. G. McAdie. section
oirector OF the climate and crop service OF
The Weather Bureau. is es follows:
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28
Dried Fruits, Nuts, Raisins, Honey.

Aside from slight decline in Figs, all quo
tations remain unchanged, and the different
markets are listless and of holiday charac-
ter. Peaches the frmest description at
the moment. Holders of Prunes inclined
10 be firm, and there is no disposition to sac
rifiee the goods to get rid of them. Raisins
are unsettled, as in fact they usually are, ow
Ing to the continual pulling and hauling Of
the different interests concerned in their mar
keting. Nuts are firmly held, and Honey con-
tinues quiet.
FRUIFs-Apricots, sG11c for Royals and 10
q12kc for Moorparks; Nectarines, 61A4Shc
for White and 6h9715c for Red; Peaches. 7% %
sac per lb; Pears. 7Q12c; Plums, pitted, 60
61sc for black, 71s48Ac for red and 1850
for yellow; Figs, 2-crown bricks, 45c; 3-croWn,
Doc; 4-crown, 60c; 6-crown CSC; bulk white,
~ csc; black, 211@5ho; Evaporated Apples.
4Q6c per lb.
PRUNES-1% 91Ac per lb for the four sizes
and 21sc basis for the large sizes.
RAISINS-1904 crop I. o. b. Fresno-Impe
rial clusters, 81 2692 so; Dehesa, 81 3o91 50;
London Layers S5c9$1; Loose Muscatels. A
crown, 5Q614c; 3-crown, 41ac; 2-crown. 3GS 15c;
Seeded. 4$q6c; Thompsons Seedless, 4AQ
41sc; Seedless Sultanas. 3G5c per lb.
NUTS-Walnuts. No. softshell. 12913c; No.
2. 10Q11c; No. 1 hardshell. 12c; No. 2 10c:
Almonds. 16Q17o for Nonpareils, 14414hc for
! x L, 31sQ14hc for Ne Plus Ultra and lie
for Languedoc; Peanuts. 6Q7c for Eastern;
Pecans 11Q13o Cocoanuts. 81 5095; Chest
nuts. 81 G1Oc per lb for Italian.
HONEY-Comb, 11hd13c for white and log
lie for amber; water white extracted, 615q6c;
light amber extracted, 5Q515c; dark, 3941Ae.
BEESWAX-216I29c per lb.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

Weather conditions were still operating
against the market for fresh fruits trade
throughout the day being very quiet. Stocks
of Oranges were increased by five carloads,
and only few special brands Of fancy fruit
received any attention. The other Citrus fruits
We're quiet and featureless. Ripe Bananas
were in light but ample supply. The steamer
Alameda, from Honolulu. brought up $500
bunches most of which were too green for i'm
mediate use. There was no change from pre-
vious conditions in the Apple market, supplies
of all grades being more than sufficient for
requirements. Grapes were offering at 81 25
per crate, but found few takers. and Straw
berries were too to quote.
STRAW BERRIESNominal
CRANBERRIES-$9G per bbl for No. 1
and S6qS for inferior Eastern.
APPLES-90cQS1 % per box for fancy and
50qS5c for common to choice; Lady Apples.
81 25Q2 box
PEARs-winter Nellis. 81 5oQ1 20 per box;
cooking varieties, 50c6$1 per box.
PERSIA1MONS-5od6 per box.
CITRUS FRUITS-Oranges, NavelS, S142 per
box; Seedlings. 75cqS1; Tangerines, 75c for
small and 81 for large boxes Japanese Man
darins, $1Q1 20 per box; Lemons. 81 50Q2 10
for fancy, 81 1922 % for choice and $1Q1 so
for standards; Grape Fruit, 81 1872 90; MeU-
can Lines. 81 per case; Bananas S2qS per
bunch for Central American and $142 for Ha-
waiian: Pineapples. 81 5043 per dozen.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

washed; 1o@1oAc for good washed; 9A ae9tc
fer fair washed; SGSslc for medium 64T1ac
to prime washed peaberry: 91sgl0c for good
to prime Cnwashed peaberry; 9q9%c for good
to superior unwashed.
LEATHER-sole, heavy. 29Q31c; extra
heavy 31G33c per ID; medium 2SG3Oc; light.
2Iq29c; Rough Leather, 2sqSoc; Harness
Leather heavy. 35q37c for No. and S2a34e
for No. 2; medium. 3O93Tc; light. 29G35c;
skirting, No. l. 40042c;. No. 2, 3643Sc; Col
lar Leather. 1591ec per foot Trace Leather,
hnished, 50160e per ID; Calf. finished. 65cGS1
per ID; Wax sides. 16G17c per foot; Belt knife
TANBARK-Ground S25G2S per ton; stick.
SIG 5oq1S per cord
add DC; Llnseed. 55e per gallon for boiled and
53c for raw: Castor Oil in cases No. l. roc:
BAKERS S.S. "A cases. 81 loql u; Lucol. SOC for
boiled and 4Sc for raw; China Nut. cases. $50
soc per gallon; Cocoanut Oil, in barrels 5Sc
for Ceylon and SOC for Australian; extra
bleaehed winter Sperm Oil. Csc; natural win
ter Sperm Oil. 63c; extra bleached winter
Whale OIL. SIC: natural Whale Oil. 52c; extra
winter strained Lard OIL, I5c; No Lard Oil,
Csc pure Neatsfoot OIL 73c; No. l Neatsfoot
Oil. &c; light Herring OIL 42c: dark Herring
Oil, 40c; Salmon Oil. 34c; boiled Fish Oil. SIC;
raw Fish Oil. 35c; boiled Paint Oil. SIC; raw
COAL oiI-water White Coal Oil in bulk.
13c; Pearl OIL in cases, 1915c; Astral. 1915c;
Eocene lie: peodorizeed stove Gasoline in
13c; iii cases, 1870; S6-degree Gasoline, in
bulk, 25e; in cases, 31c
IOKFENIlNE-l0c per gdllOn IN cases anu
69c in drums and iron barrels.
RED AND WHITE LEAD-Red Lead. no
T&c Der ID: White Lead. 7Ag7&c; according
10 quantity
QUICKSILVER -s4O@41 so for local use and
S3SG39 per flask for export
SALT-Bales 9Oc for common and 81 for
granulated; Dairy s5 80 per ton; Granulated.
seas so; Half Ground. 1OO-lb bags. SO 25; do.
50-lb bags. SO 20; Rock Salt. 81 75d3 in 100
and SO 25 in 5O-lb bags; Genuine Liverpool.
$11 so. SIP so and S13 so per ton in packages
of 224. 110 and so lbs respectively.
SUGAR-The Western Sugar Refining Com
pany quotes as follows per h. in 100-lb bags;
Cubes, A Crushed and Fine Crushed, 6.25c;
Powdered g. 1oc; Candy Granulated. 6.1Oc; Dry
Granulated. fine, &c; Dry Granulated. coarse.
&c: Fruit Granulated. &C., Beet Granulated
Q00-lb bags only) 5.90c; Confectioners A. &c:
Magnolia A. $500: Extra c. 55oc; Golden c.
5.40c; ID" 5.3Oc; barrels. 1Oc more; half
barrels. 25c more; boxes soc more; 5O-lb bags.
10c more for all kinds. Tabets-Half barrels.
6.50c; boxes, 6.75c; II. & E. Crystal DomtnOs,
&c per ID. No orders taken for less than sew
enty-flve barrels or its equivalent.
LUMBER-Pine. ordinary sizes. S1sq19; ex-
ira sizes higher; Redwood s19G23c; Lath.
feet. SO 1891; Pickets. s17G25; Shingles. 81
for No. 1 and 81 so for No. 2; Shakes. S14 for
split and S15 for sawn: Rustic, $33QS9
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

CANNED vEGETABLES-To 2II-Ib
soid pack s4sgsoc Gpeen M 6
81 35; extra sifted 81 Is: standard sifted S1 :.
standards, S5d9oc; Marrowfats, S5dS7lc Z. o.
b. San Francisco.
lngton IS; Seattle. $e so; Bryant, Sc So;
Beaver Hill, So so; Roslyn. 81; Coos Bay, SIS so:
S14 % in sacks; Pennsylvania Anthracite Egg.
$l4; Welsh Anthracite Egg, $13; Welsh Lump
$11 90; Camel. 50 per ton; Coke. $11 50G13 per
ton in bulk and SIS In sacks: Rocky Mountain
descriptions. SS 80 per short ton.
PACIFIC CODFIsH-Bundles. per Ib, 41.c;
cases. regular, S. 90; cases. extra large. 6ssc:
5se; blocks Oriental, SIC: blocks. Sea
fancy homeless, sHas&c; picked Cod his bbIs
ss; picked Cod, half bbls, s4 70. ~
CORDAGE-The local company quotes as
easS no 50 aays or 5 Sssa
sisai, 1oa4c; Duplex. sNc: Bale Rope, 114@
coFFEE-costa Rica (nominaD, stock sos
bags-13d14c for strictly prime to fancy
washed; 11!sG121ac for prime washed; 1910
lie for good washed; 11@12c for good to prime
peaberry; l0Q1lc for good to prime; s1sG9hc
for fair; 61AQSc for common to ordinary.
salvador stock sSIS 6agsd2lge faT for fancy
washed nominal; 10a10a4c for good to prime
washed; 94911c for fair washed; 10Q11c for
fair to prime washed peaberry; 92@10c for
good to prime semi-washed, 9A G9Ec for su-
perior unwashed nominal; &c for good green
unwashed. nominal; 9ls910c for good to su-
perior unwashed peaberry; 6AqSc for inferior
Nicaragua (nominaD. stock $40 bags-11@
13c for prime to fancy washed; 9AQ1015c for
good to superior unwashed; 9h910c for good
TO prime unwashed peaberry.
Guatemala (stock 14.502 bags)-and Mexican
nominal; 11G1215c for prime to strictly prime
washed nominal; 1014@10atc for strictly good
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28
New York stock MarIzet.

NEW YORK Dec. 27.-The Stock Exchange
resumed busi-ess to-day after the three days
holiday gitn only q languid interest and the
market was q nominal affair. This was in
Etate Or. arairs Is expected 70 endure through
the week Tie tightucss Of the money market
which Is usually feature Of this time Of
te year. - entirely lacking az the present
time s5ld tne rates Tor time money to-day were
lower The condition in the money market is
Que 10 the extremely quiet speculation in
stocks. There are besides some coming re-
cuirernentE beyond TIE end of the week which
probably have % do with the desire to main
tain quiet conditions. In forelgn money cen
the forthcoming Russian loan which Is ex-
pected 70 be offered in Berlin and Paris
toward the end of January and which is ex-
pecfed 20 delay the easing effect of the influx
o. funds following the annual settiernents II
is suspected rilar some % the larre canital
% be used IN funding large Temporary in
dchtedness. VIII then be- not far distant Fsr-
cept on the hypothesis Cf future demands Of
some such character IL IS difficult u exniafn
the present phenomenal Quietude o. fhe mar
ket. While ne stock market but little
more active to-day than during the dull ses-
sion OF last Friday the tone strong. This
IN accordance with the tenor Of the news
which was generally favorable The elahorata
terminal projects u the New York Central a.
BY the Pennsylvania in Chicago for the same
purpose seemed 20 he impressive 70 sentiment
az evidence Cf confidence iu the railroad world
for the pernanence .of prosperous Conditions
The Gripping OF the wire service by the storm
srrraVated tle duliness Of business The daz's
which was duh and firm.
Bonds were firm. Total sales. par value,
s. $40 600
United States bonds were unchanged on cal.