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PATRONAL FESTIVAL IN ST. BARNABAS CHURCH. JliriH ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PAST RECALLED IN THE AD DUES OF REV. Jlli. NICHOLS.

Lavish decorations of flowers anrt term', brought by the Sunday school children, gave a beautiful effect to the Interior of St. Barnabas church yesterday. It being the Sunday nearest to St. iiufnabaa Day (June 11th) exercises ap propriate to the putronal festival were held. The singing was particularly hearty.

Wm. McClellan. of the Univer lty of Pennsylvania, formerly teacher in the Reading Boys' High school; presided at the organ in the absence of S. V. I'nger, the recently elected organist and choirmaster, who will tune charge next Sunday.

Hev. John F. Nichols made an address from Acts xi. "He was a good man St. Luke here refers to fet.

l.ar nabas Mr. Nichols suid. A companion and friend of St. Paul In the earlier dav of his Christian lite and work. St Harnabas appears to have been one these men who are overshadowed by I heir greater associates.

He was not a great spiritual genius like Paul. His meat distinction was that he was a good man, and he always appears in the sacred story in the same lovable light. His companions called him by the beautiful and suggestive name of the "Son of Consolation." It may well be thai he owed this honorable title to the fact that was one of those healers of the world's oain and sorrow, whose very piesfiif" is comfort and help am strength in the time of trouble. 1o all us ven to the simplest and dullest, is open the life of a Barnabas, the character and career of one who may not be brilliant or clever, but who leaves behind him that monument whose shaft points nearest heaven, namely Die lovely mi mory of "a good man." As Kings ii puts it. Be good, and let who will Irtvr! Do noble things, not dream them.

all day long; and so make life, death, and that vast Forever one grand, sweet thing. Mr Nichols gave a brief sketch of the arlv beginnings of St. Barnabas parish, paving tribute to the good people who had initiated and maintained then work for the Master. He also made complimentary allusion to Hev. Jo.m Long Irst rector of the parish, to I lev.

It rulrymple and other leaders of the il and said that the congregation lodnv had a splendid heritage in the line of gold men and women who loved Christ. Who worked in and for His church, gave liberally to it and In a true missionary spirt brought others within its oVors. In thus recalling the high achievements of the past, pastor and peopl should be stirred to even better things in their own day and generation. THE WOMAN'S CLUB. LAST SESSION BEFORE THE Sl'M MER VACATION SEASON.

The closing exercises of the season were 1 by the Woman's Club, in the rooms. Fifth and Franklin streets, Saturday afternoon. Instead of a set program of essays, the members spent a lew hours discussing club matters. Mrs. Oeorge F.

Baer. who was recently chosen for another year as president, was in the chair and made a few remarks appropriate to the occasion. The guest the day was Mrs. Ellis Camp bell, of Wayne, presiueiu 01 State Federation. Mrs.

Campbell delivered an address. A short musical program was given, as follows: Miss Mary Snyder, vocal solo "May Morning," from Denva; Vocal solo, by Mrs. Paul D. Millholland; violin, piano and cello trio, from (ilade. by Miss Mary Baer, Miss Nellie Baer aiid Edward Hangen.

Some time was devoted to the arrangement of the program for the next hieh' onena in September. The assignment of members for the preparation or papers, nve mmuie iam and round table discussion was decided by lot. A tea was also held and refreshments served, under the direction ot tne entertainment committee, of which Mrs. Jefferson Snvder is chairman. It was one of the most enjoyable affairs given since the club was organized.

The members are busy preparing for the entertainment of the State Federation In this city next fall. MATRIMONIAL EVENTS. A the residence of Mr. and Mrs, Moses H. Long.

132 Windsor street, at o'clock on Saturday evening, their son. Charles F. Long, of 2S41 North Orianna street, Philadelphia, and Miss Sallie S. of 97 Pashley avenue, Trenton, X. were married by Itev.

F. K. Hunt Miss Josephine llapp was maid of honor and Catharine (ioelitz and Minnie Long served as (lower girls. The groom best man was his brother. Joseph L.

Long. A reception and dinner followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Long will take up their residence in Philadelphia, on July 1.

Invitations have been Issued by Rev. John Long, of 408 North Fifth street, to the wedding of his niece. Miss Mary E. Cornell, to John Turner Kerst. The ceremony will take place in Christ Cathedral on June 19, at 4 p.

m. The cou ple will be "at home" after August 1 at Ms West Oley street. llev. B. D.

Zweizig married at his parsonage Saturday. William H. Becker and Carrie daughter of William Swover, both of 229 North Fourth street. Alexander Stern, 66 West 12(ith street. Nev York, and Daisy, daughter of Jul ius Haunoch.

340 North avenue. Alio shenv City, were married on Saturday by Alderman Howard Koch. The couple will resale in New York. Howard F. Smith and Anne daughter of John Weaver, both of 1141 street, were married Saturday evening by Rev.

Dr. L. K. Derr. at his parsonage.

The couple will resale at 21 North Eighth street. DEAF MUTE liOASTED AILVK. An Attendant Set an Alcohol Bath on Fire. Berkeley, June 9. Weir Allen, a nine year old deaf mute, was burned to death today at the State Institute for the Deaf.

Dumb and Blind. The boy was being bathed In alcohol by George Hoffman, an attendant. Hoffman lighted a cigarette and threw the match In the alcohol, which immediately tool; fire. 1'nder the Illinois Inheritance tax the estate of the late Silas Cobb of Chicago, Is required to pay the state an inheritance tax of $58,972. rHE HEADING DAILY TIMES AND DISPATCH, HEADING.

PENNA. THE UNFORTUNATE. A delivery team ran away on Cherry street about 9 o'clock Saturday morning, and. In the run, the wagon was wrecked by being dashed against a pile of bricks at Carpenter street and a telegraph pole at Third street. Charles L.

Kline, of 1700 Perklomen avenue, the driver, and Harry Waldtnan, aged .14 years, of 335 South Eighteenth street, who were In the wagon, were thrown into the street. Mr. Kline's left leg was hurt. Waldman sustained severe bruises about the head and body and a laceration of the right kne. The injuries were dressed by Dr.

F. J. Kantner. While digging in the yard of the North Ninth street mill of the Reading Iron Company, Daniel Foster, aged 53 years, of 623 Mulberry street, had his left foot pierced through by, the point of a The ambulance was summoned and while on the way to the Homeopathic hospital, the front axle of the vehicle broke. The driver promptly stopped the team ami the injured man was taken into a nearby drug store until the old ambulance was secured, when he was taken to the hospital and his injuries dressed.

Later he was removed to his home. The damaged ambulance was taken to the builders. Wetherhold where it was repaired. Henry Grill, employed by Samuel Brobst, contractor, had his left leg broken In the Reading cotton mill yard. Rails were being loaded on wagons for the Boyertown Electric road, and one struck Grill.

He was taken to the St. Joseph hospital. Mr. Grill is about 45 vears old, and resides on Perklomen avenue, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets. RAILROAD ALMOST COMPLETED.

South Evansville, June it. The railroad that is being built from the ore wharves at this place to the works of the Heading Cement Company is nearly completed. Davis Davis, of Reading, have the contract. They employ nearly 150 men. mostly foreigners.

The building of this road will be a great convenience to the cement company. Heretofore they hauled coal and cement from and to that place. is also a great saving to the township, as the heavy teams of the company tore up the roads. FOWL PLAY AT THE COUNTY FAIR. ill 1.

Farmer Grasstosser I'll bet you 75 cents thet my leghorn rooster takes the premium over your game. ICd. (the sport) I'll go you. 2. Ed.

(the sport) But I'll have to let my game interview the leghorn first. 3. That's enough, my boy. 4. Ed.

(the sport) Thank you, gentlemen, for awarding the prmlum to me. Farmer Grasstossei There hez hln foul play here, by gosh! toil 1 WmWm OBITUARY. MRS. SAMUEL C. CLARK.

Mrs. Rose. Clark, wife of Samuel C. Clark, 427 Pine street, died at her home, on Saturday afternoon, aged 60 years. She was a member of the St.

Peter Methodist Episcopal church and leaves her husband, five sons William, Bert. Harry, Samuel and George Clark and her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Heifer. HEZEKIAH BUSH. Hezeklah Bush died of a complication of diseases, at his home, 534 Laurel street, on Saturday night, aged about 58 years.

He was the last of his family. CHARLES REINER. Charles Reiner, of 649 North Ninth street, boss mason on the Wilmington Columbia division of the Reading railway, was Instantly killed at Shlp pensburg, on Friday afternoon, by the falling of a derrick boom. His skull was crushed and the neck broken. Mr.

Reiner was supervising the construction of an overhead bridge the accident occurred. Mr. Reiner came to Reading from Columbia 16 years ago. He was twice married. His first wife died seven years ago.

He then wedded Miss Annie Leber, who, together with the following children, all by the first marriage, survive: William, John, Catharine, wife of Chester Story, Phoenixville; Eugene, a member of Company Forty seventh United States volunteers, now on his way home from the Philippines, and Charles. Deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythias, of Columbia, and a member of the Shawnee Fire Company, of the same place, being one of the originators; the P. R. Relief Association and the St. Mark Reformed church, this city.

The remains will be taken to Columbia for burial. Mr. Reiner did the concreting for the public building in this city. He was well and favorably known. MICHAEL .11.

DIEXER. Michael M. Dlener, aged 70 years, died of a complication of diseases, on Saturday morning, at his home, 1163 Cotton street. Deceased was a member of the St. John Reformed church and leaves four sons Edward M.

Dlener, Harris burg; William L. Dlener, Birdsboro; Morris H. Dlener and Charles A. Dlener, this city two daughters Alice Dlener and Mrs. William Kerst, this city two brothers David Diener.

of Earl township, and Adam Ih'ener, of Pottstown and two sisters Mrs. James Schofer, of East Greenville, and Mrs. Hannah Reifsnyder, Earl township. MRS. JOSEPH II ELTZ.

Mrs. Mary E. Eltz, aged 56 years, wife of Joseph 1 1. Eltz, 439 North Tenth street, died of paralysis, on Saturday morning. Mrs.

Eltz was a member of the St. Paul Catholic church and leaves her husband, a daughter. Katie Eltz, two brothers Jacob and John Hetrleh and a sister Mrs. Rebecca Hiller, all of this city. THOMAS THOMPSON.

Thomas Thompson, aged 67 years, died of heart disease and dropsy, at the Soldiers' Home, Hampton, Va. Deceased was a native of this city and during the Civil War served in a Pennsylvania volunteer regiment. The remains will he brought to the residence of his daughters. Misses Lizzie and Annie Thompson, 137 South Fourth street, by Funeral Director Theo. C.

Aunian. John Dunn, of Ephrata. and Isaac Dunn, of Lancaster, are step brothers of deceased. RALPH HART. Ralph, son of Harry G.

and Sarah Hart, formerly of Reading, died at Salem, X. of neuralgia of the heart and dropsy. Deceased was 16 years of age. The remains will be brought to Reading for burial. BENJAMIN MILLARD.

Benjamin Millard, a lifelong resident of Birdsboro. died at the home of his son in law, James Blood, aged 78. He was sick for more than a year suffering from general debility. In the early days of the Schuylkill canal he followed boating and ranked among the most skilful captains of that waterway, having served in the business for 25 consecutive years. He was also a blast furnace keeper and served at the old charcoal plants at Joanna and Hampton.

For some years he was employed at the rolling mill of the Brooke Iron Company. He leaves the following children: Frank. Samuel, Evan, Bentley. of Birdsboro; Eli, of Lebanon, and Airs. James Blood.

Birdsboro. Frederick and John Millard, Birdsboro, are brothers, and Mrs. David Lykeus, of Birdsboro, and Mrs. Palsgrove. of Pottstown, are sisters: MRS.

FRANK BARTH. Mrs. Aila Barth, aged 28 years, wife of Frank Barth. 1047 North Eleventh street, died at her home, on Saturday morning. Deceased is survived by her husband and a son, Carl, besides her mother.

Mrs. C. L. Fisher, nnd two brothers and two sisters. She was a resident of Trenton.

N. from which place she came to this city a year ago. She was a member of the Methodist denomination and had many friend. OTHER DEATHS. Estella.

daughter of John A. and Emma Watson, died of convulsions at the residence of the parents in Spring township. Kate daughter of Irwin and Mary Gehret, died of convulsions, aged 2 months and 14 days, at the residence of the parents, 724 Sluing street. FUNERAL OF JOSEPH POMEROY. Funeral services were held at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon over the remains of Joseph Pomeroy, at his late home, 1346 Mineral Spring road.

The service was conducted by Rev. William P. Orrick D. rector of Christ Episcopal church, Rev. W.

H. Myers spoke of the great kindness, goodness and cheerfulness of the deceased. Having been a frequent caller at the home, Rev. Mr. Myers spoke from personal knowledge, and paid a beautiful tribute to the memory of father and mother, the beautiful love for each other and for their family.

Mrs. W. S. S. Coleman sang "Abide With Me." The Moral offerings were many and beautitul.

Relatives were present from Chicago. Yonkers and the South. Interment will be at Hartford, today. Hiram L. Henninger is the funeral director.

Pop Fizzl Foam Sparse! VI Nation's temperance beverage HIRE Roofbeer Ufa Ira a knm. erywher iu 26c. pack agtK, which maku tira If a nuns vault. CHAKI.FMK. II IRKS CO Malvern, Pit, a ml mj The Weak Man's Friend HINDIPO Greatest Nerve Tonic and Blood Builder Known It is Guaranteed to cure all forms of Nervous Diseases, such as Nervous Debility arising from Indiscretions of Youth, Loss of Memory, Locomotor Ataxia, Paresis, Fits, Dizziness, Hysteria, and finally Insanity, Consumption and Death.

It quietens the Nerves, clears the brain, brings the pink flush of health to pale Cheeks, and restores the full power and Fire of Youth. Price, 50 cents, or, Six Boxes for $2.50 By mail to any address with absolute guarantee to refund the money if not cured. Send your money and orders to the old reliable drug house of W. H. SHEARER.

S. Cor. 9th and Penn SOLE AGENT. BUSINESS NOTES. The Keystone Badge Company is making souvenir badges for the dedication of the monument to the First Defenders In July.

The badge was officially adopted and patented on Saturday. The design is a celluloid medallion, the outer border being the stars and stripes, upo the inside of which is an excellent portrait of Capt. James McKnlght, the first flag In the war and the monument. A red. white and blue ribbon attaches this to a neat bar above.

The badges will be made in three sizes. Silas R. Rothermel sold to G. R. Rees the two story mansard roof brick dwelling.

2.j.U0. 734 North Second street. Mr. Rees proposes to move into his new home in the course of a few weeks. John L.

Rhoads sold the two story brick dwelling with mansard roof, 228 Oley street, property. of T. M. Wells, to Mrs. Josephine Skinner on private terms.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Hollingsworth Spotts, two story brick house and lot. 3.11 North Twelfth street, to Rosa C. Hassler. $1.87.1.

William Miller, lot. mm Cherry street, to Huron L. Huyett. $932. Reading Building and Loan Association, three story brick dwelling house.

347 West Greenwich street, to John II. Prliitz. $2,000. Hannah E. Bertolet.

two building lots. Nineteenth and Fairview streets, to W. L. Bertolette, $700. Emma Hilbert.

two story frame dwelling house, 4K Green Terrace, to Ida J. Dengler. $3,810. QUITTING PENNSYLVANIA. Many Thousands of Dunkards Buy and Settle on I'nion Pacific Lands.

Omaha, June 9. The record was broken the past week In the sale of unoccupied lands In Nebraska, Wyoming and Kansas. Over 50,000 acres were disposed of. the largest amount In any one week in the history of the land department. The majority of sales have been to Dunkards or German Baptists, who attended the conference of that sect at Lincoln.

Large numbers have been induced to give up their Eastern horn most of them in Pennsylvania and settle in the West. During the year 1900, the racing association of New York state paid the sum of in taxes. What Shall We Have for Dessert This ouestion arises in the family every day. Let us answer It today. Try Jell O.

a delicious and healthful dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no baking! simply add boiling water and set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry, Get a package at your grocers today. 10 ots.

DEATHS DEHG In this city, on the 6th insi Jessie wife of Daniel E. BeiK, aRed 31 years, 5 months and I'd days. Ilelatives anil friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the residence of Kdward E. Ilerg, 109 South Third street, on Monday morning: at 11 o'clock. Services at the house.

Interment private. SHELLY In this city, on the Sd Deborah Shelly, In the 70th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her daughter, 551 W'under street, on Saturday at 2 p. m. Interment in Trinity Lutheran cemetery, KLTZ In this city, on June 8th.

1001. Mary Elizabeth, wife of Joseph H. Eltz, ased 56 years. Funeral on Wednesday morning at S.30 o'clock from her late residence, 439 North Tenth street. Kequlem mass at the St.

Paul Catholic church at o'clock. Interment In Catholic cemetery. CLARK In this city on the 8th Uiisanna, wife of Samuel C. Clark. ased f9 years.

6 months and 2 daya. Funeral from her late residence. 127 Pine street, on Wednesday morning; at 10.30 o'clock. Interment private. DIENEIt In this city, on the 8th Michael M.

Diener. ntted 70 years, 3 months and 2 days. Funeral from his late residence, 116" Cotton street, on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, to proceed to the St. John Reformed church, Ninth nnd Chestnut streets, where services will take place. Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.

SMITH In this city, on the 6th Stewart son of Cornelia and the late Asher C. Smith, aged 23 years, 3' months and 19 days. Funeral from the residence of his mother, 249 North Third street, on Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Leave Tuesday morning with 7.10 train for Allen town. BAUER In this city, on the 7th Dorothy 17..

daughter of John and Elizabeth Bauer, aged 2.1 years, 2 months and 27 days. Funeral from the residence of her parents. 327 Schuylkill avenue, on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock at the to proceed to the St. John German Lutheran church, where services will be held. Interment in German Lutheran cemetery.

HAUT in Salem, N. on the 7th Ralph, son of Harry G. and Sarah Hart, aged 1G years. Funeral from the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. E.

A. Hart. 936 Muhlenberg street, this afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.

REINER In this city, on the 7th Carl Reiner, aged .1.1 years, 8 months and 26 days. Funeral from his late residence, 649 North Ninth street, this evening at 7.45 o'clock. Will take 12.10 p. m. train on Tuesday for Columbia, where Interment will take place.

McTTARLA Jn this fit v. on the 7th Ella, wife of William R. Me Farlan, aged 23 years. Funeral from the residence of her mother. Mrs.

Ida M. Dry. 419 North Sixth street, on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment private. RHOADS At Yellow House, on the 7th Rachel, wife of Jonas Rhoads, deceased, in her 83d year.

Funeral from the residence of M. E. Pott, Yellow House, on Wednesday at 9.30 a. m. Services and interment at Amityville church.

WANTED. WANTBTl ln a PtaUat" i to two country girls, one for cook, the wnnri ivi viiKUM'v riiiitiu. Auuress ior lurtiier 1 10 Pliil EUena street, iermantown, Pa. Wanted A Husband Must he strong nd never have a lame back. ur, Kankiu'a Kidney Tablets atop the pain at unc aim cure permanently.

Sold bv John K. Rater, tith'aud Walnut Read Ing, and JsH. Stem. Stli and Penn. Reading BOARDERS WANTKD Gentlemen boarders wanted at D29 Windsor street.

Good board and all convenience. WANTED To hire a stone crushing outfit with ciciBiur. aiso Af uurse gasoline engine, aq n. waning i imew. MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED (ientleman. with lame acnuaint ance in Iteadin society, desired to represent a wen Known isew orkiiruioI interior deco rators. Address P. E. LINDBLAD 9 E.

17lh New York City. WANTED Men as helpers to Bath Tut. Mould ers mnt be Rood, strong men. Steady work. Wanes, tl.

SO per day for llrst month; then piece work. Can make (2.00. Also opportunity to learn trnne. STANDARD SANITARY M'F'O Standard Works. Fittsbu.

North Side, WANTED Man well acquainted with retail feed and grain dealers in Reading and sur roundius towns to sell ou brokerage. Apply to L.napin dt tne rfourse, iniacieipiiia, t'a WANTED Kour reliable and Intelligent men good penmen; to interview and gather data: references required; permanent etMployment Address, C. a. tUI 14. Washing ton, D.

0. WANTED A leaf tobacco salesman for Read. Ing and vicinity. A liberal commission to the right party. Address, with references, Leaf ioiacco, post omce box no.

Tin, uaitlmore, Aid. WANTED Two young men with some knowledge of drawing to do copying at home. BARNES' ILLUSTRATING VO N. Y. LARGE HOUSE WANTS capable men and women to act aa general agents.

$1)00 yearly salary, expenses, extra commissions, Druuant opportunity. Stafford Press New Haven, Conn. SALESMAN WANTED TO REPRESENT TEA and cofTee Importing house; must tave good acquaintance among retail grocers. Liberal commission or salary to right party. Address American Mills, B70 Greenwich street, New York City.

MALE HELP WANTED Reliable men to aell our line of high grade lubricating oils. greases, and specialties. Salary or commts slon. Address Mutual Kenning Cleveland, O. SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED Position as watchman or other light ft'oric. Apply at MINOR ST. WANTED A position by an honest and industrious young man. Reference given. Address M1LLCR.4HI Cherry Street.

err SPECIAL NOTICES. RtAiiiMi Oas Company. NOTICE The annual election will be held for President and Managers at the oflice. No. 20 North Fifth street.

Reading, on Monday, June lOtii, 1001, at 10 o'clock al m. to a o'clock p.m. E.D.SMITH, Secretarv, NOTICE 6. E. SlegeU D.D.S.,532Penn Evening Oflice Hours will he changed after Feb.

1st to Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 8.90. FOR RENT. FOR RENT staufer Building DiniiiK Booms Sixth and Fra'iklin. Furnished and fully equipped; tnule well estrthli ditd. Possession at once.

Call at MoutliHinh street. FOR RFNT. A large front room on second floor of 1)32 Penn street. Applv to J. K.

RODGERS. FOKKK.Nl A 11 roolm house, all couven iences and in jjood condition, No. 333 North Fifth street. Apply to Fred. H.

Vitman Real Estate and Insurance Oflice, 3S North Sistb street. FOR SALE. KU SAI.K Interest in English. French, German and Canadian patents on make table article rare chance 1W investment. Addrcs Kl, a.

KI.LY, Attorney. "rjs Penn St ret 1. Rt'fldiiis, ja FOK SALF POOL Chestnut Mirpet. Apply at 426 FOK tALK. Picturesque cottage, condition perfect, ecima.

Cliautauquu grounds. Mount Gretim, Pu. Price, V. HENRY, Lebanon, Pa. FOR SALE.

1027 and I'd Cotton snd Muple streetsi two dwellings and one store and dwelling, all for 948 Chestnut street, trick dwelling. $3,500. APPLY TO .1 IRVIN D. E. SWARTZ, LOG CABIN.

30 f.ootli Fonrtli Street. FOR SALE Two story brick dwelling', all modern conveniences, on Mineral Spring road. Great variety of fruit on property; also barn. Lot 140x360. Will sell on easy terms.

Apply to JOHN H. RHOADS. Real estate and inurtinoe, 24 NoitMtli St. For Sale. Several new dwelling houses.

Must be sold to settle up an estate. Will net 6 per cent, on the investment. T. 0. Yarington, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance 43 NORTH SIXTH STREET.

Titles examined and Briefs promptly furnished at moderate cost. Have you a good fee simple title to your property, and do you know what liens are of record against it? FOR SALE. i No. 2ti.1 North Front street, a two story brlek with two story brick back buildins. containing 9 rooms.

Modern conveniences. In tirst class condition. Price, No. 1 4 1 Perkionien avenue, a three story brick dwelling, mansard roof, with two story brick back hullding and one story frame kitchen, containing rooms. All modern conveniences.

In lirst class condition. Price, $0,000. For real estate register apply at oflice. MENGEL MENGEL. Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, 0 SOUTH SIXTH STKFFT.

PROPOSALS. Oftk of the Superintendent and Tepaktmfntok Watkr. i KenrttPK, June 7, TWl. Sealed nrounfals will received at the ex ecutive office of the Water Department, No. North Eleventh atree.

by the Hoard of Water Commissioners, on or before 7 o'clock p. AiiruM 1, 1901, ft the erection of a U.5C0.OOO itl lon filter plant, of a design to he submitted ty the bidder. ProuosaU must be made mion the nrinted forms and iniMt he accompanied bv a certified check or proponl bond in the sum of live thou xand dollars iS iUOO The succeMiful bidder will be reouired to furnish a contract bond in the sum of tirteen thousand dollars General plans, and pecitcotioim and blank forms of proposal and proposal bonds and anv further information can had bv corannmi catine with Hit superintendent and engineer at the uhove otitic The riifht is reserved to reject any or all pro posals. KiiKti it. FKIjI.Y lioard of Water CornmiMMOtiera.

EMIL I. NlEHUNU, Superintendent and Engineer. THE COUNCILMAN' 10 COMMITTEE ON City Property will receive competitive plans and specifications In full up to o'clock p. Wednesday, June 19, HOI, for the erection of a Fire Htation to he located at th southeast corner fteeuth and Muhlenberg streets. Cost of buildinir not to exceed siity Hve hundred dollars (SiVCO) complete.

All plans and speeitl cati ins to be subject to the approval of the com mbtee, nnd for thse Rccpved the sum of foity dollars (8tiMK)) wih be paid, the same then to become the property of the city. All communications to tie addressed to E. h. UNbKMlTH, City Clerk. EDUCATIONAL WILLOUGHBY S.

WILDE. Organ's! and Choirmaster Christ Cathedra Professor of Voice Culture (Albright College) VOICE, PIANO, ORGAN. Studio, 1S4 Douglas Street,.

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