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ETLMIRA STAR GAZETTE. PAGE SEVEN. FRIDAY, TECEMBER 24, 1909. DAUGHTER OF "MARK TWA mm Buy Tonight the Things You FOUND DEAD Miss Jean Clemens, Daughter of urn at Quarry Farm, Expires in Bathtub in Connecticut Home Mr. Clemens Bears Up Bravely Under the Terrible Blow The Young Woman Was Beloved and Accomplished.

Everybody waits until Christmas Eve to buy some of their presents. Either they forget or business puts them off until the last Then the purchases must be made ia a hurry. We have the lines exactly suited to such purchasing. Our lines are complete as we replenished them as rapidly as they were depleted. The prices are lowest and the quality is high.

Come tonight and make your late purchases of Christmas gifts. SHEEHAN, DEAN 4 136-138-140-142 WEST WATER Klmira's Largest and Leading Dry Goods (Bulletin) Redding, Dec. Jean Clemens, daughter of 24 VLh Twain), ueaa in a bathtub in Mr lemens' home here today It is believed that Miss Clemens iffered from an attack of epilepsy hi in the bath and was drowned nue in convulsions ch v. fered from epilepsy for a number of years. Speaking of his daughter's death r.

Clemens said- "nf M.r. Jean Clemens passed from this life mis morning at half-past 7 clock. "All the last half of her life she as an epilentic. hut sh later. For the past two years we con- Ulr ner practically well, but she as not allowed to be entirely free, ler maid, who had 11 9S ears, was always with her when she 'ent to New York on shopping- tours nd such things.

She hart convulsions in the past two years. At ou ciock tnis morning a maid went her room to see whv she riirin't come down to her breakfast and found ner in the bathtub drowned. It means that she had a convulsion and ouia not get out. COST IS GOING Report of City Board of Audit CITY'S POOR IS BIG EXPENSE J. B.

RUSSELL BANKERS Dealers in high grade INVESTMENT SECURITIES MEMBERS IfEW YORK. STOCK EXCHANGE NEW YORK PROll'CK EXCHANGE CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE CHICAGO BOARD OF 1KADE Relief During Year, an Increase of $8,000 in Four Years Officials Begin to Think of Some Method to Economize Other General City Expenses Show a Decrease For the Year. This office is connected by prlvatt wire with our main office la New York, as well as our other branch offices, which enables us to give the most efficient service in executing: order to buy or sell securities listed on the exchanges of the different cities. Steele Memorial Bld'g, Elmira, N. Y.

Bell Phone 1035. H. W. HOFF. York State 360.

Manager. 10 OPEN JUNE SIXTH jlosart's Big New Theater at Baldwin and Market Streets Will Be Ready Then, Writes jr. Mozart. "The Mozart Hippodrome -will positive'' open June 6, 1910" writes General jlanager Edward Mozart of the Mozart interests. In accordance therewith, jfcere is being: painted on the big- steel opposite the Mozart Theater an Announcement to that effect.

It is the firsfposittve announcement giving a date yet received relative to the new theater which will be built in the Spring on the property where now is located the Patterson House and the gialto Music Hall. The eign, when it is finished, also announce that the theater will run the vear round, with attractions of varied nature, at all prices from five cents to $2.0 0, according to the pro-faction. It will seat 2,000 people and occupy the entire aera, 7 8 feet on Baldwin street and 160 feet on Mar-jet street opposite the Mozart Theater. RED CROSS STAMPS ARE SELLING WELL Today it was reported at Billings' bookstore on Baldwin street that half of the supply of Red Cross stamps received in this city for the holiday sale have been sold. At the beginning of the holiday sfeson Hosmer H.

Billings, proprietor of a bookstore on Baldwin street, was appointed distributor of the stamps. He received a supply of 20,000 of the little stickers. Before New Tear's Day it fs thought that a great many more of the stamps will have been disposed of and that the total sale will nearly reach the mark. CARPEN kER, INJURED NOW ON CRUTCHES William A. Crispin, a carpenter, reeding at 1,122 Walnut street, is suffering- from a severely sprained ankle which he sustained last Tuesday, while working- upon the new Ferguson block on West Water street between College avenue and Main street.

Mr. Crispin was engaged in operating a hoisting machine, when he slipped end turned his ankle in such a manner as to produce the painful sprain. As a result of the accident Mr. Crispin has ieen obliged to give up his work for the present. After the accident he was ssisted to his home, but he is now able to be out again with the aid of a pair of crutches.

It will be several weeks before Mr. Crispin will be able to enjoy the free use of his ankle. BICYCLE STOLEN SUSPECT ARRESTED John Brock is alleged to have stolen uheoi hcinr trine- to William Cooper of William street on November 9. The wheel was recovered in Sayre several days after it had been stolen. In the meantime Brock became involved in trouble in Waverly and was sentenced to spend a month or so in the Tioga County jail at Owego.

inai sen tenpA pvriirerl tnrtav. Officer Wood of this city was sent to Owner, and served the Elmira war rant on Brock today, returning to Kl-mira with the prisoner. No date for the hearing has been set. IS AWARDED PRIZE AT WARNER'S SCHOOL Frank N. Good of East Church ness School on West Gray street, nas been awarded the prize or a nve lar gold piece, offered by Mr.

Jayne i TYiprrin 1 depart merit of the school, for the greatest improvement in penmansnip. MR. LOOMIS HERE nroci- Edward B. Loomis, seconu dent of the Lackawanna Railroad, arrived here today. He will spend Christmas with his family in this city as the ruests of General and Mrs.

Charles J. wtngdon. MADRIZ RESIGNS i i A rumor gained currency here today that resi uent Madrlz Of 1. Efforts to trace its source proven i Vi Tcrtt Of bS- trada party in this city had word to 'ie same effect. TACTLESS lr on9 crer of the -i.

x-rugcr, xne iojiiii and gay Savoy Hotel London, has come, at a salary of So0 ow conduct a restaurant in isew Discussing success with a reporter, thorough Practical ability, which we may take Mr granted Success depenus sympathy. "i in. fth an episode. "A his wite xn ui i 1 1 i in'i ii the Palace music hall. The Palace girls came on and did their notao.e n- i 3 r.r Mance of gifted as one might say Manchester woman, regarding wis dance sniffed.

i' chA Said. eii, mat oeaia "Without either sympathy or tact her POSTOFFICE HOURS FOR CHRISTMAS DAY All carriers will make one full delivery in the morning. Carriers' windows will be open in the evening from 7 p. m. to 8 p.

m. General delivery and stamp windows will be open from 7 a. m. to 10 a. m.

and from 6:30 p. m. to 8 p. m. Monay order and registry divisions will be open from 9 a.

m. until 10 a. and from 6:30 p. m. until 8 p.

m. Rural carriers will make their usual delivery. D. M. PRATT.

Postmaster. came as a great shock to Elmira relatives and other residents, who were acquainted with the young woman. General sorrow and regret was expressed by those to whom the Information was imparted and all joined in expressing deepest sympathy to the members of the family. BEARS UP BRAVELY. Miss Clemens was an exceptional young woman.

She possessed a strong mind and a beautiful character which was much admired by all with whom she came in contact. Miss Clemens had always been more or less closely associated with her father during his busy public career. She worked and studied with him for years and at the time of her death was engaged in doing much of his work as secretary. Only last evening the noted humorist and his daughter chatted until a late hour and planned a pleasure trip they in tended to take in February. This morn- ing when Mr.

Clemens arose "he learned of his daughter's death. It was a sad Christmas message, but the grand old man bore up bravely under the shock, his sorrow being too deep for expression. BORN AT QUARRY FARM Miss Clemens was born on the Quarry Farm on East Hill, the present home of Mrs. Susan Crane, July 26, 1880. She gained her early education in Elmira, having been a student for several years in the old Park Place Preparatory School, conducted in connection with the Elmira College.

When Miss Clemens approached womanhood she secured much of her education at home. She traveled extensively with her parents, with whom she made several voyages abroad. Eighteen years ago Miss Clemens spent considerable time in European countries. She visited Germany, Switzerland, England and many other countries during- the two years she was away from America. Miss Clemens was abroad again four or five years ago.

She passed two winters in Paris and two winters in England. She learned the different languages rapidly and was considered an exceptional student in German French and Italian. Since last May Miss Clemens has been at the home of her father in Redding, where her death occurred this morning. She has assisted him in many ways and Mr. Clemens had grown to look upon his j'oung daughter as his dearest companion and most valuable assistant in the work which has brought him fame as a humorist and author throughout the world.

TO BRING BODY HERE. Mrs. Clemens, the young woman's mother, died a number of years ago in Florence, Italy, where her body was cremated and the remains brought back to this city. A sister Olivia Susan Clemens died In 1R96 and was buried in this city. The only surviving chi'd of Mr.

Clemens is Mrs. Ossip Gabrilowitsch, who was married only recently to the noted musician whose name she hears Mrs. Gabrilowitsch was formerly Miss Clara Clemens. She had visited this city frequently and is loved and admired by a large circle of friends. General Langdon and Mrs.

Susan Crane, a sister of the late Mrs. Clemens, were unable to give details in regard to the funeral arrangements, but it is believed that Mr. Clemens will -bring the remains of his daughter to Elmira that her body may rest in Woodlawn Cemetery beside those of her mother and sister. 10 o'clock at St. Patrick's Church.

Friends are requested not to send flowers. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Mrs. Holleran's sister Mrs.

Mary O'Brien of Stanley, N. died there Wednesday and the funeral was held in this city this morning. FUNERALS W. D. HARDEN BROOK.

The funeral of W. D. Hardenbrook will be held at the home, 914 Main street, Monday at 8 a. m. at the home and in St.

Patrick's Church at 9 a. m. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, at Horseheads. MRS.

MARY O'BRIEN. The remains of Mrs. Mary O'Brien arrived in the city this morning from Stanley, and the funeral was held in St. Patrick's Church at 10:15 o'clock. The pall bearers were Messrs.

Holleran, Leary, Cooney, Mulcahey, Kelly and Wickham. Burial was in SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. MRS. ORRILL M.

HUNT. The funeral of Mrs. Orrill M. Hunt was held JTrom the home, 432 East Clinton street, this morning at 11 o'clock. (THe Rev.

Charles H. Mc-Knight officiated. The remains were taken over the Lackawanna Railroad at p. m. to Binghamton for burial.

MRS. VAN B. SMITH. The funeral of Mrs. Van B.

Smith was held at the family home. 911 Davis street, this morning at 10:45 o'clock. The Rev. W. T.

Henry officiated. Burial was in Otsego, Otsego County. SIX MINERS LOST IN GAS EXPLOSION St. Louis, Dec. 24.

Messages from Herrin, 111., told of the recovery today of the bodies of W. T. Pierce and five companions whose open lamps caused a gas explosion last night in which eight men were killed at mine of the Chicago and Carterville Coal Company. The men went into the mines against the order of the mine managers, and the advice of the miners. Overlooked STREET Store.

XEW YORK CHICAGO SCItANTOX WILKES- HA RR1 BINGHAM TON CONFIRMED supplied to the. Salvation Army, the City Missions, the Neighborhood Ifouse Association, the Industrial School, the Sewing and Cooking Classes, the Orphans' Home and the Day Nursery. Many individuals also will be looked after. The Elmira Shrine Association is extending it3 Christmas cheer to about 150 families. Baskets are being packed with good things to eat and will be left at the homes of the needy and deserving.

MANY WILL HEAR JUBILEE SINGERS The Christmas entertainment to be given by the boys' department of the Y. M. C. A. Christmas evening, from 7:30 to 9, when the famous Orpheus Jubilee Singers will give a concert, will be free to the friends and parent3 of the members.

It is expected that a large audience will hear the program. loo Late To Classify KXCiltAVKD CAKDS From new or old plates. Fraley, The Printer. nlO-tf WA.NTKI) Job as watchman. Over six years' experience Treasury Washington, D.

C. Address D. E. Griswold, Southport, N. Y.

d24-ltx FOR S.I.K Cheap, if sold at once, square piano. Inquire E. P. Wilmot. 1132 Lake St.

d24-29z VOl'XO LADY desires board and room in private family. G. Star- Gazette d24-ltx Foil SALK 10 Barred Kock "hns and pullets, 1 cockerel, Hawkins strain. Call 450 High St. d24-lt THIS MORNING Great Humorist, Who Was "She had been leading- a very active life.

She spent the greater part of her time looking after a farm whien i bought for her, and she did much of my secretarial work besides. night she and I chatted later than usual in the library and she told me all her plans about the housekeeping, for she was also my housekeeper. I said everything was going so smoothly that I thought I would take another trip to Bermuda in February, and she said put it off till March and she and her maid would go with me. So we made that arrangement. "But she Is gone, poor child.

She was all I had left, except Clara, who married Mr. Gabrilowitsch lately, and has just arrived in Europe." JCews of the death of Miss Jean Clemens, mentioned in the foregoing Associated Press dispatch received by the relatives and friends of the Clemens family in this city about 8 o'clock this morning. The sad message came in the form of a telegram to General Charles J. Langdon, of 303 Main street, who is a brother-in-law of Mr. Clemens.

Xo particulars were stated except that death had come unexpectedly. The news of Miss Clemens' death UP EVERY YEAR Shows $20,000 Expenses For has not been used for a good purpose but the over increasing cost causes the members of fear that a time for economy is approaching. Following is a table showing the comparative cost of this department for four years: 190 9 12,986.55 1907 15,607.24 190S 18,936.92 1909 20,439.79 There should be credited to this charge this year the sum of $600 which is on hand but it should also be remembered that the Tuberculosis Hospital bill does not cover an entire year and is not included in. the $20,000 expense of the poor department. A full year's charge will materially increase that expense.

The bill represents general relief work and care of poor, office expense, salaries of poor officers, cost of attending conferences, conventions, and is exclusive of county house and some other poor charges. Taxpayers of the city do not pay this through their city taxes as many believe, but it goes in entirely against the city property in the county budget and it represents about $1.00 on each $1,000 valuation. tfiiii- DEATHS AND FUNERALS DEATHS MRS. AUGUSTA K. BARDWELL Mrs.

Augusta K. Bardwell, widow of Dr. R. C. Bardwell of Penn Tan, died at the Home for the Aged at 6:30 o'clock last evening, aged sixty-seven years.

The funeral will be held at the Home for the Aged Sunday at 3 p. m. and burial will be in Penn Tan. ELMER D. JOHNSON.

Elmer DeForest Johnson died at the home of his parents, Mr- and Mrs. Francis M. Johnson, 519 Herrick street, this morning at 4:40 o'clock, aged six months. The parents, four sisters, Frances Lillian Ethlyn and Eleanor and two brothers, Maurice and Howard L. survive him.

The funeral will be announced later. MRS. ABB1E HOLLERAN. Mrs Holleran died this afternoon at 1' o'clock at the family home, 916 Stowell street. She is survived by two daughters: Mrs.

Thomas Cadigan and Mrs. Simon Kelly of this city, and a son John Holleran; also four brothers: Arthur Leary of Elmira, Peter Leary of Hammondsport, John Leary of Mt. Morris and Patrick Leary of Sayre Pa. The funeral will be held jlondav at 9 o'clock at the home and NOMINATIONS The care of the city's poor and its in creasing expense is one of the topics uppermost with the county and city administrative officers just now. The city board of audit this morning rendered its report to the Board of Supervisors, a thing which must be done each year before the budget is prepared.

Its bill, for general fund, poor account, CI. A. R. relief and Tuberculosis Hospital expense, less the balances, totals 135,854. The city pays all of this in its county and state tax rate.

None of it is assessed against the various towns. The Tuberculosis Hospital charges, a new charge since the hospital was built, is $1,623.17. The general fund charges, $15,641.64, are less than last year and the G. A. R.

relief, $525.69, about $100 less. There is an increase In the poor fund. The fact that this fund has increased steadily for four years, going from 986.55 in 1SJ06 to $20,439.79 this year has caused the Board of Audit (the city members of the Board of Supervisors) to take notice of the account. All amounts claimed are allowed and there is no insinuation that the money The nomination of David M. Pratt for the office of postmaster of this city for the third term of four years has been confirmed by the IT.

S. Senate. Among the other New York state nominations in this vicinity that wore confirmed are the following: Abrara K. Wyckoff, Geneva, and Harry 11. Pratt.

Corning. i The confirmation usually is merely a matter of form. CHARITY SOCIETIES CITY TO EXTEND CHRISTMAS CHEER Work Being Carried on Systematically Under Direction of Miss Pratt Various Organizations to Have Christmas Trees For the Poor Children Shriners to Send Out Hundred and Fifty Baskets Many Individuals Are to Be Looked After. WALL STREET Report furnished oy Elmira office of J. B.

KtSbtLL CO. (Members New York Stock Eichanw) New York, Dec. 24. The market was dead after the opening. Pennsylvania displayed substantial strength.

The movement in C. O. flattened out and apparently the Hawley interests are inclined to discourage bullish operations in the stock at this time in view of the important developments promised in nearby and com-petiting propertities. Rock Island came very near being the whole market in the early after noon but although there was little activity in other stocks the general tone was strong and quite a few traders, bearish before, expressed the opinion that a rally on the shorts was not improbable. Total sales were, 502,500.

Open. Hitrn. Xot. Close. Amal Copper 87 8S 87 Am Beet Sugar 46 47 46 46 Am Car 71 TlVa 71 "m4 Am Cotton 6S 68 68 6S Am Loco 60 60 59 59 Am Smelting ..101 102 101 Vs 102 Am Sugar 122 122 122 122 Anaconda 50 52 50 52 Atchison 12P 122 120 122 Bait Ohio ...117 118 117 118 Brooklyn T.

79 79 79 79 Can Pac 179 180 179 180 Ches Ohio S7 87 86 86 Chi Gt 32 32 32V 32 Chi St P.157 157 157 157 Col I 49 50 50 Corn Prod 22 22 22 22 Denver G-. 52 52 51 52 Distillers 37 37 37 37 Erie 33 33 33 33 Erie 1st pd 49 49 49 49 Great Nor 143 143 143 111 Cent 146 146 146 146.. Interb Met 24 25 24 24 Inter Met 60Vi 62 60 61 Gen Leather 46 47 46 47 Mex Cent 23 23 23 23 Mo 49 49 4S 48 Mo Pacific 71 71 71 71 Nat Lead 88 88 88 88 Cent 123 123 123 123 Norf 99 99 99 99 Nor Pac 144 145 144 144 Ontario 49 49 49 49 Penn ...137 137 136 137 People's Gas ..115 115 115 115 Reading 171 171 171 171 Rep I 45 45 45 45 Rep I pf ..104 104 104 104 Rock Island 48 50 48 493i Rock Island 93 91 92 South Pac 134 134 134 134 South Ry 31 31 31 31 South Ry 73 73 72 73 Texas Pac 35 25 35 35 Third Ave 16 16 16 16 Union Pac 202 202 201 202 Rubber 53 53 53 53 Steel 90 91 90 91 Steel 125 125 125 Utah Copper 59 60 59 59 Wabash 21 23 21 23 Wabash pd 60 61 60 6n West Union 77 77 76 76 Money 5 per cent. Am Smelters ev-div. 1 per cent.

CHICAGO MARKET (Reported by J. E. Reilly). WTieat, May.lll 111 111 111 Wheat, July.101 102 101 101 Corn, 66 67 66 66 Corn, 66 66 66 66 Oats, May. 45 45 45 Oats, 43 44 43 43 Pork, May 21.82 Lard, May OUTLOOK DARK IN BIG STRIKE St.

Paul, Dec. 24. Strike conditions today were not so favorable to peace as they were before the conference was held yesterday afteinoon between the northwestern railroads and committees representing the switchmen. Governor Eberhart, however, was hopeful that the contending factions would get closer together In the continuance of the conference called for today at his office. F.

CLUB GIVES TWO DANCES TOMORROW The F. Club will give dances at Bundy Hall tomorrow afternoon and evening. The McHenry Orchestra will furnish the music. FEDERATION REACHES GOAL Since its organization it has been the aim of the Women's Federation of this city to obtain a membership of 1,000. The goal was realized today when the membership was raised to 100 This is a tribute to the energy and ability shown by the earnest women who have worked incessantly to build a great organization.

CLUB EXPELS COOK York Dec. 24. The Explorers' Club this afternoon accepted by unanimous vote the report of its committee which investigated Dr. F. a book's Mt McKinley climbs and he was expelled from membership.

The committee's report was accepted without discussion. The T)r Cook from membership in the club was passed by all ofthe members rising and solemnly bowing their heads. It was the first time that any member has been so dishonored. L'nder the general direction, of the Federated Charities of the city many persons in Elmira whose limited means would not permit them to enjoy Yule-tide, will partake tomorrow of turkey and other delicacies of the holiday season. The work throughout the city is being carried on under the general supervision of Miss Anna B.

Pratt, the head of the Public Relief Department. Through the efforts of the Social Service League Christmas trees will be Let The Star-Gazette sell for you that piece of property on which you are paying taxes. An 'ad'' will do it. A Hint For You Madam Why not pay your household bills by check, whkh gives you a record for each payment. If you don't understand about it, call and we will explain.

Why not save the surplus from weekly or monthly income? Its growth might surprise you some day. MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK 109 W. Water St. A. BAMi FOR EVERYOXB.

Social Briefs I and Personals COfJTELLO-COGSWELIf. --ofpt ege morning sKpial S-MS were attended served Costello a id on Standish at the home of the or Tlo Vor City and other points east. Tt Jones, who had not been in A. B. rs stopped over on Elmira for 20 ears pa.

He hi3 way hme in Wdgebu y. sayS here "beautiful city. 'vHitmTh's cousins Mr. and Mrs. He is visum walnut street.

Monnell of a nut tj brother and wno has been Gerre Jnd returned to his seriou-ly street last home on froutn evening- HERE WKiur a well- nr nuutt'v, Known Hfrhtwe4 nis t.ity. Coorey I visiting Qf nuaband chuckled: "You bet it does!" Cincinnati fcn uire best.