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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
THO Cost Of Living.

In tho course of his address at the
dinner Of tho Reform Club. in New York
City. last Saturday night, Ex-Governor
Douglas Of Massachusetts, said.
THE cost Of living has gone up so much
more than wages that the wage Garner is
now worse off than he was in 1897. Our
wage eauers are working hard and won-
dering what is wrong They find il
harder to live comfortably. No other
question before the public means half
as much to the ordinary man as does the
tariff question. All the other gratis COM
bined do not equal the annual graft Of the
tanff-the continuous robbery of the
people und.r the cover of tn. protective
tariff law. When the consumers under
stand that the tariff laws are taking un-
necessarily from the peoples pockets not
less than $50 a year per family and turning
the proceeds over TO the trusts they will
make short work Of such laws. Every
article Of food, clothing and shelter is
tariff taxed Even the rents of buildings
are about 10 per cent higher because of
the tariff on building materials. !. for
one, want to do what / can to call atten-
tion to the sin Of our tariff system
favor legislation that will give no man
more because it gives no one less than a
square deal"
But there is no Square deal" in the
protective tariff Favored manufacturers
profit by ito such an extent that they
arc enabled 70 squeeze from home con-
sumers prices much higher than those at
which they sell their surplus products at
a profit in foreign markets; but a system
of taxation which enables him TO do this
Is anything but square TO the home con-
sumer. The latter are swindled the
term is not a whit too severely the
unfair proceeding.
How this operates is known by every
man in the country who has BEEN em-
ployed on a salary for the past twenty
years. II his wage is the same today as
it was then, he is poorer by reason of the
increased cost Of living, due to higher
prices for the necessities of life. If he
is receiving higher wages, he is not pros
pering in proportion to his increased
earning capacity, for the same reason.
And if he is so unfortunate as TO be re-
ceiving lower wnges, then indeed is he
in a bad way.
The wage earners are the special vic.
Tins of the protective tariff, because the
great bulk of their earnings is laid out
in the cost of living. And when that cost
is increased by the operations of the pro.
tective tariff they have a right to demand
that the exorbitant taxes be abolished.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
lie chureh ana Reform.


The body Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church of Delaware. as represented in its
Annual Convention at Dover, Yesterday,
voiced It's emphatic condemnation of thu
crime OF election brib,ry in this State, and
its cordial indorsement Of the purpose Of
tho Anti-Brib,y League of Delaware to
make a vigorous and practical campaign
for reform.
This IS the third church body Of the
D,laWare Peninsula TO take an emphatic
stand IN favor Of tn, anti-bribery move
mont. The Wilmington Conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, the
first body to mcot this year spoke in no
uncertain tones in expressing its condem-
nation of the election evil and its SYM
pathy with the movement for reform.
The New Castle Presbytey, the next
in order 20 assemble, was also emphatic
and unmistakable in It's declarations and
sympathios. Bishop Monaghan of the
Catholic Diocese of Wilmington warmly
commended the movement. And now
the Annual Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church participates in this
cooperation Of the vital forces of the
Christian Church in support Of a move
ment designed TO free elections in this
state from the curse of bribery and cor
ruption which for yeas has made them
q ahorao 20 hor2sf man
In the course Of his address at the
Diocesan Convention, yesterday, Bishop
Coleman repeated what he had said upon
a similar occasion, three years before, in
relation 10 this subject, and his remarks
are so forceful and 20 to the root of the
matter so convincingly, that It would be
well for every worker in the good cause 70
commit them TO memory and apply them
as a sound precept upon every possible
occasion "a man must be made 20 feel,
said Bishop Coleman, "that what he
would be ashamed TO do in his business
and social relations, he is equally afraid
and ashamed TO do in politics. He is
not TO be allowed TO use his church mem-
bership as a cloak under whose protecting
folds he may be guilty Of all manner Of de-
ceit and fraud. A oorruptionist is not
really a Democrat or a Republican; but
is simply a hypocritical criminal who,
in his greed and dishonesty, is grossly
violating the principles which he pro-
fesses 10 uphold.n
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
The Oreron Eleotlnn.

The result of the election in Oregon,
on Monday, is such as to give comfort
to Democrats and also to tariff "stand-
patters" of the Republican party. Which
party will have the larger occasion for
rejoicing, however, will not be apparent
until the complete returns are at hand
so that they may be intellig, ntly COM
pared with the results Of previous con-
tests.
Governor Chamberlain, a Democrat,
who was twice elected by pluralities con-
siderably less than 1000, has been re-
elected once more by plurality that may
reach $500. This is the result from
which the Democrats will derive salts
faction and encouragement, although it
may with more proprety be looked Upon
as a triumph for good State government,
Governor Chamberlain's administration
having been conspicuous for excellent
service to the people
The Republican tariff "standpatters'
will rejoice at the election of Legislature
which viii send a Republican to the
United States Senate and at the return
of two Republicans TO Congress. Here is
where the matter OF majority may figure
largely At the election of 1904, Her
mann and Williamson, Republicans, were
elected to Congress by 6,OOO and $4,000,
respectively, a total majority of 2l 600
in the State Neither was renominated,
as both were smirched by scandals which
compelled the party to name new men
for their places This situation may
have had some effect upon the voters,
hut large reduction from the generous
maiorities given to Hermann and VIII
Hanson two years ago cannot be regarded
in any other light than an indication of a
revolt among the Republican voters in
favor of tariff reform. Unimpaired OF
larger maiorities, of course, would be
solid comfort to the tariff "standpatters,
but present indications are that this treat
will be denied them. Oregon, evidently
is less Republican today than she wa.
two years ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
ChHdren'S Dresses.

OF China Silk, in sizes. -
years, blouse front, round voL'
Of Val. insertion in fancy desio1
design carried out in scalloSs
bertha, edged with wide u
lace, short sleeves trimmed yin
insertion and three ruffles Of Va
lace, flounce skirt with two ban5,
of Val. lace insertion and rufHs
edged with Val. lace, dainty and
dressy, s5.s 50.
Empire Dress ofPersian Lawn
a to o years, Dutch neck formed
of rows of very fine Val and
nainsook embroidery insertion
with edging of Val. lace, belt Of
three rows Of insertion, sleev.
trimmed with embroidery inser.
ton and Val. lace edge. Skin
with deep hem and three clusters
OF fine pinch tucks i'waist finished
with bow of narrow satin rib.
bon, s4.75.
OF India Linen, 8 to II years
fine gathered skirt with deep hem
and Val. insertion, blouse waist
with yoke bands of Val. inser.
ton, pointed bertha trimmed with
wide Val. insertion and Val. edp.
ing, stock collar, band with ruHs
of Val. lace, s2.25.
OF Persian Lawn, @ to u
years, hounce skirt with band Of
insertion and fine tucks at top Of
ruffle; ruffle trimmed with tuck,
and Val. lace. French waist
with embroidered paul. in front,
edged with Val. lace insertion,
Broad pointed bretelles over
shoulders, trimmed with Val. in.
sertion in designs and edgirg Of
Val. lace; sleeves with deep
ruttie with lace trimming, $3.50
OF fine French Organdy, Dutch
neck of wide German Val. inser.
ton and satin ribbon; deep
pointed bertha with fancy lace
design and edging Of German
Val. lace, full skirt, with deep
hem and wide German Val. in.
sertion, short sleeves, with band
and edge of lace, $3.50.
AT the following prices, S2.2,,
S2.7s, So, 1878, 81, $3.50 s.,
$3.50, IS, you can secure a dress
! just as stylish as those we have
described. An almost endless
variety to please both mother and
child.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
White
Dire SS9S.

We are showing many styles
Of Shirtwaist Suits in white
that are veritable works of art.
For instance, ask to see that
beautiful hand embroidered
white linen Bolero suit, trimmed
with Irish crochet lace at $25;
or that fine Persian Lawn suit,
with wide hounce-trimmed
skirt. at same price. Many
other distinctive styles at $40,
SI2, SIS, $40.
You need not pay as much
as this, for at $3.50 to SS. 50
we show beautiful styles. All
styles shown can only be found
here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
DISEASES OF IHE SKIN.

Eczema, letter. salt KheWm. Ring Worm,
Herpes, isarbei's Itch, Itch or sonbies.
All of these diseases arc attended by in
tense itching. which is slmcst Instantly re-
lieved by applying Cham berlain's Salve and
BY It's continued uie a permanent cure may
be Effected. Il has In fact. cured mnny
cases that had resisted all other treament.
Price, 25 cents Ter box. Every box Is
warranted. For sale by n. b. Danforth,
Second ana Market streets.s
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
60 TO tbe sprines Today and ronight.

Stop and see the harness display on
Yerger and Harness avenue in the
pavilion. Use of mirror free for all
ladies-if they don't break it. Yours
most respectfully, Hiram Yerger Fac
tory and salesrooms II East Third
street, Wilmington. Del. Both phones
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
Ribbons.

Our White Ribbon business is
a wonder, almost a business in
itself. Our prices are the lowest,
as comparison by customers has
proven.
3 inch Taffeta, Ioc; 81 inch,
Taffeta, Isc; a inch Tafeta,
I9c; Al inch Taffeta, 2sc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07

A suicidal epidemic seems 70 be sweep
ing throughout the country, and among
its victims are people Of wealth and good
position, whose lines seemed to have
fallen in pleasant places. But some
thing was aniss with them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07

ideals of the members Of that party in
general.
If men generally placed their citizen
ship above their party; il they were pro-
ioundly interested in the future OF tneiF
State in keeping her name clean, they
would sec in the Ant-Brbery League
golden opportunity There should be
10000 men willing 20 stand forth ana
say corruption at the polls must cease
If not 10000 then 5000. But If there
are only a hundred such men then these
hundred viii give an accounting at
the next election.
But there have been many excuses
Some don't like the form Of the pledge
Very well; il is proposed 10 ask simply
that persons in sympathy with clean
elections shall give their names to that
sentiment only. some object 10 the
officers of the association. That, too,
can be remedied. any officer will be pleased
TO step down and work in the ranks the
moment a worthy successor has been
secured. The league proposes to make
It very plain that il is non-parils1n,
and that it proposes to treat all viola
tions of our election laws alike, high or
low, Republican or Democrat. Then 1t
proposes to recruit It's members under a
statement of creed which can cause no
honest man to vince; and before the
next campaign is over the men in both
parties who are actually opposed to
bribery will be discovered.
And in conclusion be II known that
Commentator proposes 10 pay scant at
tention to epithets that come from
mouths not shaped for arguments. Cor
rections of mis5atements are invited,
real arguments welcomed; but these
things are true or false, wise or unwise
regardless of the handfuls Of mud which
may come in this direction.
The Commentator
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07

While Bishop Coleman is among those
who oppose Sunday trains in Delaware,
it is a matter of record that he is not
stranger 10 railroad trains on Sundays in
other States and has made numerous
notable journeys and close train connec-
tions in keeping Sunday church engage
ments on the same day in localities some-
what widely separated. Evidently. when
the good bishop uses Sunday trains in
doing the Lords work he does not de-
spise the vehicle he employs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
E. B. RILEY,

We have made almost ir..
ceivable preparation for CSa l
dren's Day in this departmsn,,.'
We have an enormous collecsa'' ll''''
of the beautiful sheer mater;s,l
elaborately trimmed. On b;'
particular day every mo,ba.
wants her child we'll dressed. Is. $.
us help you.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07

We have no disposition TO belttle
any movement that claims a good purpose,
but the reflection is inevitable that the
attempt TO suppress Sunday traffic on
railroads and trolley lines, which was
inaugurated at Dover, yesterday, is de-
cidedly Quixotie. The doughty Spanish
knight who tilted against windmills was
about as practical in his campaign as
are those who, in these modern days, at
tempt TO resist the natural trend Of the
conditions Of human life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07

In its present hour Of filthy and dis
gusting trials the Beef Trust has no
friends. Il has been a selfish cormorant
which oppressed the people TO the
bottom of their stomachs, so that they
have no room for any "bowels Of COM
passion" for the rapacious and now dis
tressed organization
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07
Double Coupons
An Day Friday.

Our Coupons are redeemable in
the Premium Department on d
per cent basis. There are many
reasons why you should save our
coupons in preference to any
other. One reason is, we give
better premiums; another very
important one is, we redeem them
in amounts from $500 up. You
do not have to wait until you get
500 worth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07

To make this unpleasant story COM
plete something more ought TO be said.
There is the lame defence that the money
spent in the last campaign was CON
tributed for general expenses the
donors had no precise knowledge Of the
purpose for which it was 10 be used. But
such can hardly be the case when IL is
susceptible Of proof that certain minor
politicians made frequent trips to Viii
mington with schedules Of the foaters
in the various districts and the amount
required for eachl In view Of a lInowl-
edge Of these facts, one can smile serenely
when the epithet traitor is hurled at
him because he protests.
Where is the honest Republican voter
10 find his solution First. in assert
ing himself in the councils and the pri-
maries of the party. demanding not
necessarily ideal conditions, but cond-
tions that do not shock his sense of de-
cencv Next. he has a magnificent op-
portunity in the Anti-Brihery League
Through its instrumentality he can COM
uel both parties to observe the laws and
to cease making elections farce This
is simply applying the whip to those
who deserve It. regardless Of politics
II has been suggested that the league
viii likely number more Democrats
among It's members than Republicans.
Indeed, We have read insinuations that
It's purpose is to assist the Democratic
party This is a doublo-odgod argu-
ment Il will not do for Republicans
to say that TO defeat bribery win iniure
the Republican party. and II It shall
transpire that Republicans generally
hold aloof from this movement it viii
be a serious reflection on the political
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-07

Election bribery received two black
eyes at Dover, yesteniay-from the
Episcopal Convention and from the
anti-Sunday trains meeting. The latter
gathering was not confined exclusively
70 protest against travelling on the Sab
bath.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-21
IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
W. s. Drl-coli Arrested This Morning
On Charge OF Robbery.


w. ). Driscoll was again arrested this
morning OH charge Of robbery Police
Officer Lyons made the capture at 4.5o.
Driscoll is accused of having entered
the room Of Gus Backus at ITO south
Fourth west and carried away money
and clothing. Driseoll was released
less than TWO months ago on similar
charge. He Is an old offender and IN
every case robbery has been the deed
committed. He has been smooth and
covered I'D his tracks well The local
detectives consider him one OF The
worst class 10 deal with
This brings to light the robbery In the
Railway Exchange saloon OF an old
man some two years ago. Driscoll and
"a man named Bash were accused OF
having committed the deed. Bash Is
now doing time In the state prison for
his share in the deed. The trial OK
Driscoll was long drawn out and when
the case was finally set. the complaining
witness had disappeared. All efforts 10
locate him and bring him back proved
futile. Driscoll was allowed to go free
after he had confessed that he had
taken part In the robbery. At another
time he told hard luck story TO an old
man. who had recently arrived IN salt
Lake from the mines. The latter took
him In with him and gave him bed.
Driscoll awoke during the night took
all the old mans money and left He
was arrested soon after Conviction APP
peared certain, but he obtained his Free
dom on habeas corpus proceedings, the
clerk OF the court not having filed the
charge within the required specified
time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-21
HICKS IS NOT RESCUED BUT
Is STRONG AND HOPEFUL.

Bakersfield, Cal, Dec. ALPHABETICALLY
no progress was made In the work OF
rescuing the entombed miner at Edison
camp last night. The decomposed gran
it's rolls and creeps and shifts like sand
and the rescuing force is fighting II
back every inch OF the way and ex-
periencing the greatest trouble to pre-
vent it from crowding the drift away
from It's right course.
Hicks is In position where he talks
to the rescuers through the intervening
wall and he attempts TO give them d.
rectlons as according 10 his under
standing OF the situation.
1t is his opinion that the drift Is q
little high and today the foremen have
reached the same conclusion and are
dropping the incline slightly. Contrary
10 the report sent up from the depths
yesterday the men are not yet able
to work beneath the car and all their
energies are devoted to lighting back
the shifting dirt. Hicks himself IL
anxious, but strong and brave as yet.
Through The pipe this morning he
''joshed" with them at the top of the
shaft and reminded them that he had
won the box of cigars that was wagered
on the hour of his release. From Hicks
voice Ii Is evident that he is growing
stronger instead OF weaker and he said
himself, that he feels no III effects from
bis long confinement.
At o'clock this morning the man had
been buried exactly two weeks and
from all indications now another day
Will pass before his rescue
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-21
CALIFORNIA TRIP.
Matter Brought Before the Tabernacle
Choir Last Evening.

At last evenings regular rehearsal OF
the tabernacle choir, the matter OF an
excursion to California was brought be-
fore the choir by Prof Stephens. In an
swer TO communications TO railroad Of
flcials, Prof Stephens learned this week.
through Mr.. D, T. Burnley, that an open
rate OF so would be made at any desired
time the coming spring, to accommodate
the tabernacle choir members and tnelr
friends In an excursion 20 Los Angeles,
By way OF Sacramento. The trip would
take them from the last named city down
through the middle valleys 10 The City OF
the Angeles. thonce " san Francisco by
the coast line, including a stop-on at SAN
Ia Barbara. Pacific Grove aud Monterey.
The return would be made via Oakland
and Sacramento, making IN ali 10 or y
day trip.
Efforts are being made to secure Pull
man sleepers Tor The entire time, so that
parties going will be able TO avoid the
expense OF engaslng hotel accommoda-
lions. The matter was placed before tho
choir members for their consideration. ana
the subject will be more fully discussed
after the close OF the tabernacle services
next Sunday, when individual reports will
be received from those who desire 20 take
the trip, AS 10 whether the choir will
give concerts en- route is matter that
will receive further attention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-21
SIX BOYS CAPTURED.
Two Others Are still at Large--Offi.
Ger Il on Their Trail.

six of the eight boys who escaped
from the Morris detention school yes.
terday afternoon were captured at
Murray last night and are now back
at the home again. The other two boys
are supposed to have gone TO Bingham
and Probation officer Hahn went out
there today 10 look for them. Il is quite
likely that they will be captured before
the day Is over.
While Supt Westlake was busy late
yesterday afternoon talking with a man
who had been selling tobacco TO the
boys, eight OF them took advantage
OF the opportunity to secure their lib-
erty and they accordingly departed
without ceremony. They tried hard TO
induce another lad 10 20 with them
but he refused and after they left he
gave the alarm. The probation ofticers
were notified and at once Instituted a
search for the boys, which resulted IN
six OF them being captured last night
II Is presumed that the lads were
seized with a desire 90 spend theli
Christmas In some other locality hence
they decided on a general outbreak. IL
Is now quite likely that they will have
to stay at the home for Christmas in
stead OF being allowed 10 go to their
homes on that day as was contemplated
by the officials OF the home.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-21
RAILROAD NEWS.

Harry Clark, chief clerk Of the gem
eral freight department OF the oregon
Short Line, Is helping out the tobacco
trust these days. II II a girl
The employees OF the Utah Light d
Railway company treated Mr. Patter-
son, former master mechanic. with a
surprise on Wednesday night After
work they all adjourned 10 the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Patterson, where they an
nounced their arrival by singing lusti-
ly. On being invited inside, Mr.. Coles
acted as spokesman, and on behalf OF
the employees presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Patterson with some tokens of their
esteem. To the retiring master me-
chanic was given gold chain and an
Elks tooth charm, while Mrs. Patter-
son was remembered to the extent OF
diamond ring. Several speeches fol-
lowed and a regular love feast en-
sued.
IL has been officially announced that
r. s. Forrest. superintendent OF the
Montana Central division Of tho Great
Northern railway, with headquarters at
Great Falls, will succeed ]. NJ. Davis,
assistant general superintendent OF the
Great Northern. In charge of the Cen
trail district, with headquarters at MI
not. N, d., who has resigned. p. c.
Allen, formerly superintendent Of the
Willmar and Sioux Falls railroad, will
succeed Mr.. Forrest, while r. l. Kno-
bel, superintendent Of the st, Paul and
Fergus Falls division, will succeed Mr.,
Allen G.. c. Leverich will take the
position made vacant by Mr.. Knebel.
An extension of the line from Ayr,
on the Hope branch, will mean
change in the trunk line between the
coast and Minneapolis and St. Paul
will mean shortening OF the distance
to st. Paul OF 60 miles. and the curves
and grades will be largely eliminated.
+. w. Gillette, who resigned on Dec.
as general freight and passenger
agent OF the Salt Lake Route, has been
appointed secretary of the newly es-
tablished chamber OF mines at Los
Angeles The organization already
claims a membership OF 1000, Its OBJ
ject ls to protect the public and kill
off the wild cats"