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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
PLANNING TO ASSIST
HOMELESS oHINAMEN

Honolulu, Hawaii, April 26.-Local
Cinnamon are agitating a plan 70 bring
their homeless countrymen IN San
Francisco here. The proposition Is sug-
gested in view Of the labor shortage IN
the islands.
They have filed a petition with the
acting governor, asking him TO assist
such a plan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
ALARMED BY SMOKE.
Floor Of Pullman Shops Flooded Last
Night 10 Prevent Fire. 20

Night TO Prevent Fire. rA
Superintendent Cannon Of the Pullman
works was called from his bed at a late
hour last night by the wattchman, who
feared there was fire in the centre OF
the large shops. The watchman had
smelled smoke early in the evening, but
after a rigid searching Of the premises
failed TO locate the source of the odor
other than that it was in the vicinity Of
the centre of the shops.
Becoming alarmed he telephoned and
Mr.. Cannon went TO the works and after
an investigation directed water turned
on the floors and the portion Of which
they had suspicion Of fire flooded. Mr..
Cannon then returned to his home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
EXPENDITURE OF $500, 900 AT
THE MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD
,ociaied Press Dispatch by Special Wires.

Aslociaied Press DispaIch by Special Wlres.
Washington, April 26.-The Senate
committee on naval afiairs today author
lied a favorable report on the bill intro
duced yesterday by Senator Flint, author
izing the expenditure Of $500 900 at the
Mare Island Navy Yard, San Francisco.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
rrnIlnr rrslrht sohedule.

The freight schedule of the West
Chester, Kenneth q Wilmington rail
way has been changed on account of
the opening of the branch between
Avondale and West Grove. Cars will
leave West Grove at 6. 10 a. m. on
Tuesdays and Fridays and 2. 10 p. m.
daily for this city. The morning
freight from this city leaves at 10 a. m.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
Three FnrIneE IiaagI. .

n The Delaware railroad express due
in this city at 1905 o'clock this morn
ing arrived about l3 minutes late, due
20 connections and failure of engines.
One engine was run TO Clayton, where
another engine took its place, and
here the third engine was placed on
the run and the other engine sent 20
the round house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
R.cnntinn 10 Pnstor.

The members and congregation OF
the Second Methodist Protestant
Church will tender reception to
their new pastor, Rev. j. H. Massey,
this evening at O'Clock in the church
at Fifth avenue and Anchorage street.
An enjoyable programme has been ar
ranged for the occasion, and a large
attendance is expected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
trolley Bridge Replaced.

A large force Of men, under the direction
of Superintendent G. " Mills Of the
Chester Traction Co., repaired the trolley
bridge over Cum Creek, near Chester,
damaged by the' fire yesterday, and at
III clock a car was run over the bridge
Cars of the Darby line were running over
tho bridge on schedule time today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
vnhInlea III ConI.lnn.

Car No. 81 Of the Vandever avenue
trolley line collided with the express
wagon of the Reliance Fire Co., this
morning, on Vandever avenue, between
Spruce and Church streets. A man in
the wagon was thrown out, but was not
badly injured. The wagon and fender
of the car were damaged slightly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
IDENTIFYING TIE DEAD.
Gen. Greely Sends Another List Of Vic
Tins Of the Earthquake.

tins Of tho Earthquake.
Washington, April 26.-The following
dispatch from Gen. Greeley, dated San
Francisco yesterday, was received at the
War Department today;
"The following are names Of dead not
previously reported; Catherine Brown,
John Berg Tor Day., Harry Chesebro,
An Sung, Emma Kittner Herman
Meyer, w Myrke, japanese, Marie Paris,
James Pulos, j. Rankin, Cire Rilosi,
Lewis Robinson, colored, William Vail,
George Walker and Young Won This
does not increase the grand total In
vestigations proceeding regarding those
injured Hope to furnish quite COM
plete report on April Doth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
successful Euchre.

The euchre and dance given by the
choir of st. Patrick's Church, in
Eden Hall, last evening, was attended
by about 400 persons. The programme
was carried through as arranged. The
first prize in the euchre games. a
handsome gold watch, was awarded to
Mrs. Katherine Lynch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
TO ENTER GOLOEY COLLEGE
College win BE Open All summer G 90
Time "a Vnfur

College Will BE Open All summer G. ood
Time 10 Enter.
New students will enter Goldey Com
mercial and Shorthand College May
LIST. Those who have not so far com
pleted their arrangements TO enter at
that time, ghould call at the College
Offices, s07 Market street, or write for
the catalogue.
The College will be in regular ses-
sion all summer thus giving students
entering now the privilege of getting
ready for positions by fall.
The graduates of the College get
good positions promptly. The present
demand for them exceeds the supply. =
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
A ROUGE ExPERIENoE.

New Castle Man Had an Unpleasant Time
on the River.
A heavy wind storm shortly before s
o'clock last evening tossed the fisher
men boats about on the Delaware River
as if they were egg shells, and some of
The men had narrow escapes from drown
ing, due TO the partial swamping of their
boats
William Marshall Of New Castle had a
rough experience, but by the use OF the
oars and keeping the boat directly in
the wind he managed to keep it from
going down.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
ImnrovInr The Oaussway.

The Street\ and Sewer Department
has begun work on its contract 10 place
a u Inch macadam road on New Oastle
Causeway from Market street bridge
to the city line. 1t accepted the con
tract for a, 600 and pays half OF the
amount as the city's share.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
pnnlnr Horse Chanses owners

Mrs. Adelaide L. Dixon of Carrcroft
has purchased the fast pacing morse
Billv Mack from William IL. Hollett
of this city for $3.50. The horse mas
been doing some excellent work ana
has shown good time. lie was counted
on for the local matinees this summer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
FIGHT AGAINST A HOTEL.
Harrington People Oppose Renewal Of the
License Of the Harrington House.

License OF the harrington houpe'
so,c,r. Corresiondence Of Hverv evening.
Dover. April 26.-In General Ses-
sions Court, yesterday afternoon, Henry
Ridgelv. Jr.. representing the Temperance
people of Harrington, filed one OF the
largest remonstrances ever received by
me- court against granting the application
Of Aonzo T. Dickerson, proprietor Of the
Harrington House, who asks for a re-
neva Of license.
The petition sets forth that "serious
breaches of the peace and good order Of
the community have occurred as the re-
suit Of the hotel in the town OF Har-
rngton" Dickerson has recently en-
hrged and renovated his hotel, at an
expense Of over 5000. The remonstrance
contains over 500 names, many OF them
Hsrringtons leading citizens. The fight
promises to be the most interesting ever
heard before the county courts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
H. H. SINCLAIR KILLED,
.ruck by a Freight Train on the P, r. 3
w Railroad.

0iruck bY FTtIEHI IIHIH Y" No D = =
W. Railroad
Il. II. Sinclair. aged so years a resi-
dent of Stemmers Run, on the line Of the
p. B. d w. railroad, clerk in the Office
Of Agent Townsend az that place, was
struck bv "A fast freight engine near the
station. this morning, and thrown some
distance. Death was instantaneous, ms
skull being badly crushed.
The deceased leaves vile and several
children. He had been in the service OF
the railroad company for a number OF
wears.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
ItnlIrnnd A.aessn ent.

The Board Of Assessment, revision
and Appeals considered the appear OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad GSo'' Iast
evening, but took no action; Inc mat
ter will probably be decided py tne
board next Monday night wheh IL
will conclude its work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
NAV change STATIONS Name.

The name Newark, applied to the
p, b. q w. station at Newark, WILL
it is understood, be changed shortly
to South Newark, and will appear on
the new time schedule under the new
name next month.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
Iarr. Tumor Removed.

Zephaniah G. Whitelock Of 6l6 flne me
street, who was operated upon at tne
Delaware Hospital sometime ago, ls
in a critical condition. q tumoI
weighing several pounds was removed
from his stomach.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
Wilmington stools QuotationS.
k.r Ynrk Alnrnrr..
!. ,,,.na,rn nr .n.olnl wlrs.

Associated Press Dlsuatch by special WireA
New York. April 26.-Fluur, receipts lb.678
bbls: sales, 200 hhls steady but quiet
Wheat, recelIis, 5000 bushels fales, 100000
bushels eak. May, 7isasi9sc. July, eitaaeliae
Rye, dulE No. Western, zoo assea io.u
New y lork.
Corn, receipts 500 bushels sales, 1000 bush
els Meak. May sac,
Beef. quiet
Pork. steady.
Lard, firm; prime Western, as s0asasb
sugar, raw. steady; fair refining, an2 29a2ci
centrifugal, 90. test, ? as l3-32c MoasGes sugar,
20 sa2 q l-3lc. Refined, steady. Crushed, to.2j.
Powdered, $3.50. Granulated, sA51
Petroleum. quiet; refined ell ports, q. ooaSi. 90.
C9nec, steady: No Z Rio. l-l6c.
Mola See firm. New OrLeans. alA3sc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
Fake Berenrs.

The city is said to be infested by
beggars VINO ask aid because they say
that they lost all they bad by the
earthquake and fire IN San Francisco.
The police expect a deluge Of these
fakirs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
EAY,s AaEs,lseaEfEs

restores youthful color gray or faded hairs
stops hair falling positively removes dandrunf. 4
hgh.class hair-grower urozHing, keeping hair soft
SO iuxVriant; docs not stain skin or linen Tarre
our bottle. druggists. Skinhealth Trentuenf yrifh
Hsrhna soap is an invalushle aid 10 Hairheaifh
Send 81. postage % Phllo Hay o.. Newark n u for
FREE SAMPLES 1sssas si HAMA s.aHs,s s:l
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
MUST REPAIR SIDEWALKS.

Property owners who have failed to
keep up the repairs on their sidewalks
have been served with the following
notice by the Street and Sewer Depart
ments:
You are hereby required to cause the
sidewalk in front OF property No. -
TO be properly paved, repaved or re-
paired and put in good condition
notice, or abide by the provisions of
the law for such cases, made and pro-
vided.
The notices are signed by Street
Commissioner Frank ". Pierson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
OBITUARY.

Alexander Thompson, aged 81 years,
died on Saturday at his home at West
Junction.
The funeral Of General Andrew
Wallace Evans, U. S. A., aged "A
years, whose death occurred at Elkton
on Tuesday, took place this afternoon.
Have you ever used Silver Suds fol
cleaning silver Sold by druggists
grocers and merchants generaly.+
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
Made Iike New

Panama and straw hats. No acids
used Saltzgiver & Bupp, LOG West
Seventh streets
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
Gorernor Coz to the oountrr

Today Governor and Mrs. Preston Lea
moved to their country home, The Or
chards, near Delaware City
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
Wilmington siarkets
aalarrIaaes.

WILsON-TWA ADDELls-On Anril 2lst 1905. at
1926 " est seven h street, by Rev. +. r. Briggs
oscar c Wilson and Lulu Twaddell; both OF
this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26
ARcHIrEors wrLI eo ro lFR1soo.

Chicago, H., April 26.-Twenty-fve
architects, headed by Gen. William Sooy
smith. will leave Chicago for San Fran
cisco within the next two days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26

No end of fun at "The District
school, - Tuesday evening, May 5th,
New Century Club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-26

Any skin itching is a temper-tester. The
more you scratch the worse IL itches.
Doan's Ointment cures piles, exzema-any
skin itching, At all drug stores.+
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-08
Fair and Cooler Friday. saturday
Fatr and Warmer in Western POr-
ton.
CLOUDBURST IN PENNSYLVANIA
People In vicinity OF JOhnstOwn
DrIven from Home by High
Wnter.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, June 1.-Hoovers-
Vile a town eighteen miles north OF here,
was visited by a cloudburst early today
and stony creek, at this point, rose 70
eighteen feet in a short time. The low
lands are inundated. but no serious dam
age has resulted. No fatalities have been
reported.
Tonight reports indicate that the waters
are receding and danger Of further dam
age is lesseniug. Probably $4,000 will cover
all losses.
LATROBE, Pa, June "A storm as
suming the proportion OF a cloud burst
swept Chestnut Ridge near Boggaley early
today. The bridge spanning Nine-Mile- Run
was carried away and the debris forming
a dam, completely inundated the town
which lies between Spurs of the ridge
Clad in the night robes the woman and
children were rescued on improvised RATS.
Torrents Of water from the mountain
threaten the destruction OF the Boggaley
reservoir and the people are camping on
the hills
BUTLER. Pa. June 7.-Continuous
thunderstorms and heavy rains last night
has resulted i'm the greatest food in this
section In half a century. Between Boyds-
town and Northhope the downpour resem-
bled a cloud burst.
The high water has stopped the pumping
station of the Butler Water company and
work has been suspended in a number of
factories. EVERY railroad entering the
city is disabled by the water and no mail
trains have reached Butler today.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-08
STRANGE BOY LEFT AT DEPOT
Missouri Authorities Believe that
They Have Discovered
Case of Kidnapping.

BOONVILLE, Mo. June THE con-
ductor OF the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
flyer left a 5-year-old boy with the station
agent here yesterday. the boy having been
placed I'm the care Of the conductor by
man at San Antonio, Tex. with instruc-
tions to put him OF at Boonville, where
relatives would meet him. The youngster
gave his name as Willis Farris. No rela-
tives have appeared.
The boy is we'll dressed and has a suit
case with plenty Of fine clothing. Ho said
his fathers name is William Carstead He
talks Of living in New York with Aunt
Lizzie" He tells OF servants and electric
lights and his prattle Indicates that he
lived in a home of wealth The supposi-
ton here is that the child was kidnapcd
In New York and when closely followed
the little gellow was sent 70 Boonville 10
get kim out Of the way. Every label and
mark whereby he could be Identified or his
home asoertained has been removed from
his clothing.
The little fellow is very bright, has
brown hair and brown eyes and talks very
plainly and precisely. He spoke OF having
been brought TO San Antonio from Tor
reon. Mexico. where he had been for some
time with his father.
Station Agent +. p Waltz has the boy
at his home and said today he would keen
him pending developments. Some advance
the theory that the boy has been abandoned
by parents who wished 10 dispose OF him.
The boy cannot remember the address OF
his New York home other than thai he
lived at Aunt LiEIie's," and hs EaRts q
50 back 70 her.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-08
TROUBLE ENOUGH FOR ALL
Admiral RoieHtyensky and General
Hnevitch May Have to Face
Charges in Russia.

ST PETERSBURG. June THE naval
court Of inquiry has presented an tndtct-
ment against Vice Admiral Roiestvensky'
who commanded the Russian fleet at the
battle OF the Sea Of Japan, and the officers
OF the torpedo boat destroyer, Bedovi'
which engaged and sank a japanese tor
pedo boat. The trial of the indicted otii-
GERS has been fixed for July 4. The pen
atty is death.
The Rech says that General Rennen-
kampff, who command the Cossack cav
airy division during the war with Japan,
has preferred charges against Lieutenant
General Llnevitch. who was commander
Of the Russian army ir Manchuria for
holding communications with the revolu-
tiouary committee of railroad men dur
ing the strike on the Siberian railroad.
The army organ demands the trial by
courtmartial OF Colonel Reiman of the
Seminovsky regiment Of the guards for
ordering summary executions during and
subsequent to the Moscow uprising and
cites twelve cases where the colonel or
dered men to be shot without trial
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-08
FINANCIERS START EAST
san Francisco Committee WIN Con-
suit President About Federal
Guarantee of Bonds

SAN FRANCISCO, June 7.-Following
lengthy telegraphic communication with
President Roosevelt substitute committee
OF the citizens finance committee left for
Washington today in T. H. Harrimans pri-
vate car for the purpose of learning the
presidents view on the proposal to have
congress endorse the long-term bonds Of
San Francisco in the sum Of $500 100000
The subcommittee Is composed Of Walter
J. Bartnett Judge w. w Morrow, Dr. De-
vine OF the Red Cross society and Ben
jamin Ide Wheeler and it will be met in
the east by Mr.. Hartman, the fifth mem
Der OF the subcommittee
Franklin h. Lane of this city. who has
been in New York for many weeks, is said
TO have obtained the promise of Wall street
hnAnciers TO take the bond issue provided
the United States endorses the bonds. The
money thus raised Is TO be used for re-
habilitauon and reconstruction OF San
Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-08
MILLARD APPEALS TO WILSON
Asks for Statement Regarding Inspec-
tiOn of Meat for the Export
Trade.
lFron a stan corresnondentl

WASHINGTON, June 7.--(Special Tele-
gram. I'm compliance with many kilograms
and letters from constituents asking that
something be done to counteract the in
furious effect of the recent public agitation
respecting packing house conditions Sen
ator Millard today forwarded the follow
ing letter to Secretary James Wilson:
l am asked to urge you to make a pub
lie announcement that the bureau OF ami
made, a most thorough inspection of live
stock and meat products for the export
trade.
The live stock Industry Of Nebraska has
reached enormous proportions and is so
important to the people of my state that
I feel impelled TO appeal to you to make
some public expression of your confidence
in the thoroughness and efficacy of the
system of inspection for years practiced
by the bureau of animal industry under
your able direction. We must now do
something to protect our export trade in
meat products.
Ralph S. Connell. a former resident of
Omaha now residing in New Mexico, was
today appointed special agent of the In
dian bureau at 5000 per annum, with an
allowance of So per diem when in the field
Mr.. Connell received his appointment
through competitive examination and has
been assigned for duty in the southwest.
Thomas Kennard, his son, +. A. Ken
nard, and wife Of Lincoln are in Wash
ington on sight seeing tour. Today they
were presented to the president by Con-
gresham Pollard who introduced Mr..
Kennard, sr., as the first secretary OF
state for Nebraska. Z. A. Kennard was
lately connected with the land Office at
Lincoln.
Senator Millard received a call today
from DR.. Pablo Arosemena. first vice
president of the Republic of Panama, one
Of the best known lawyers and diplomats
not only of Panama. but of Central Amer
lea. He is visiting America and among
other things is highly interested in the
success of the Panama canal.
Representative Kinkaid has secured the
following pensions: Matilda NJ. Clark. for
merly widow of Isaac NJ. Kinney, Valen-
tine, widows renewal at $12 from October
81, 1904; Rensselaer, NJ, Holmes, Elba, in
crease at so; Katie, widow OF Edward Nc.
Donald, Crookstoh, allowed for pension
accrued to May ~ 1899; Patrick II. Burke
Hough, additional at So from February Is
1893. and S12 from April IS. 1906; Melville
b. c. True, North Loup, increase at $40.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-08
LIQUOR DEALERS BANQUET
Twenty-Five Brands OF Champagne
served AT Feast of whole
salers' Convention.

LOUISVILLE, KY, June THE Ma
tional Wholesale Liquor Dealers association
today elected the following officers:
President. Marion Z. Taylor. Louisville;
first vice president, NJ. w. Murphy Chi
cago; second vice president. E. V. Daugh-
ert, Philadelphia: treasurer, Ephriam B.
Brice, Philadelphia.
1t was the sense OF the convention that
the next annual meeting be held in At
lantiG City, in pursuance of a policy that
the wholesalers hereafter meet in cities
where there is no wholesale business, but
the selection Of the time and place was left
with the executive committee
A resolution offered by William Mida
of Chicago was adopted calling upon the
national government to enact laws putting
federal supervisors I'm charge of all dis
tllleries whatever their capacity 1t was
especially directed against hundreds OF
small distilleries OF ten-gallon capacity In
Georgia.
|, A resolution was also adopted recon-
mending a law prohibiting the sale OF
whiskies containing any poisonous or
deleterious substance, but condemning any
bill which would operate against the blend
ing of whisky.
The convention closed tonight with a
banquet. at which twenty-nine brands OF
champagne were served.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-08
BURGLARS CAUGHT IN STORE
Have Property on Their Persons
stolen from Another Place ON
Previous Night.

PIERRE, s. D., juno 7.-(Specisl rele-
gram )-several burglaries have been com
mitted In this city the last week and last
night the police discovered George JEFF
fries and Arthur Coppley in the store OF
]. c. Eager & Co, and when they were
captured found them loaded with jewelry.
clothing ana other stock from the store.
On searching them several gold chains
were found still bearing the price mark Of
the Nelson jewelry store, from which they
were stolen the first Of the week. Today
Elnal Emaschel was arrested charged with
being the lookout for the two boys In the
store. and all asked a continuance until
Monday on a charge Of burglary.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-08
EIGHTY HURT BY TORNADO
Town of GOesseI, Kan, Practically
Destroyed by storm Thurs
day Morning.

HILLSBORo, Kan, June IA tornado
struck Goessel German Mennonite settle
ment fifteen miles southwest Of here, early
today, destroying the largest store in town
and several residences. Several persons
were badly injured. No fatalities are re-
ported. Wires are down.
Goessel was practically destroyed. About
eighty persons were injured. The most
seriously hurt are:
Katie Hendricks. aged 12 leg broken.
Henry Ratzlaff, farmer hurt internally,
may die.
Or. Peter Richert. injured about head
Rev. John Toevs, leg broken.
The tornado laid waste a strip 200 yards
wide. Several stores and twelve residences
were demolished and every residence In
town was damaged. Tho Classen mill and
the German parochial school, nearing COM
pletion. were wrecked. The large Mem
MONTE hospital was only slightly damaged.
The injured were taken there for treat
ment.
TOPEKA, June IA cloudburst early
today in central Kansas caused the Cot
tonwood river to overflow its banks. re-
sulting in much damage to railway prop
erty.
According to advices received at the
general offices of the Santa Fe in this
city there was four feet of water in the
main street at Marion, Kan, this morn
ing and seventeen inches in the depot
there. Two bridges on the Marion and
Mcpherson branch were out and much
trackage had been washed away At Flor
ence, between Clements and Cedar Point
and between Sanordsville and ElIinor
three bridges are in danger. At noon the
water was receding.
EMPORIA, Kas.. June High water in
the Cottonwood river has tied up trafic
on the Santa Fe railroad. but though the
river is stlll rising, fair weather prevails
and further rain is not expected. so that
the blockade will not continue long. Santa
Fe train No. 6, from Denver, is held west
OF here, and train No is not able "a
proceed farther west than Strong City
California trains Nos. / and are both
being held here until the water goes down
A great deal Of track between Strong City
and Florence is under water though nc
track has been washed away