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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
BEFORE MEETING OPENED
Il Was Generally Conceded That the
PTOpOSitlOnlO Increase Wages Would
Meet With Opposition.
CONFERENCE OPENED NEAR NOON
All But Members of State Com
mittees Excluded.
THE ACTION MUST Be UNANIMOUS
Asoclated Press Disratohes 0v special wire,

Associated Press DISPATCHES bv Special Wires
Pittsbmg. Pa, Feb. 2S.-The confer
ence Of bituminous coal operators Of Penn
sylvania, Ohio. Indinaa and Illinois,
called for today by Francis l.. Robbins
president of the Pittsburg Coal Co.. in
response to President Roosevelt's letter
urging him TO make another effort to avert
the threatened strike on April LIST, is ex-
pected to be interesting in its develop
ments.
Before the meeting opened it was gem
orally conceded that the proposition to
grant the miners a $50 per cent advance
would be laid before the operators of the
four States in the interstate agreement
and that it would meet with opposition
from some of the independent operators,
who freely expressed themselves as against
granting any increase in wages at this
time.
The conference opened shortly before
noon, and all but members of the State
committees were excluded. Those present
were: Pennsylvania. +. l. Robbins,
John Jones. George A. Magoon; Ohio, j.
II. Winder. II. l.. Chapman. r NJ. Osborn,
Il. Il. Young; Indiana, j. G.. Coulson. A.
NJ. Ogle. J. II. Seiferth, Hugh Sherkil. j..
Smith Talley; Illinois, II. NJ. Taylor, Col.
O. l.. Garrison.
None Of the leading members would
make any predictions as to the probable
result OF the meeting. Il was stated,
however, that unless the committees from
the different States are unanimous on the
proposition to renew negotiations with
the United Mine Workers it is likely that
nothing will be done until a general meet
| ing is held It is understood that som,
Of the operators attending the meeting
today have been urged by several inde
| pendent interests to demand that gen
eral meeting be called.
The conference adjourned about
o'clock and the announcement was mad
that it had been decided 10 issue a cal
for a general conference, TO be held il
indianapolis on Monday, March 18th.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
BEGINNING OF LENT.
Services Appropriate to Ash Wednesday
Held Today.

Held Ioudy.
Services were held in all the Roman
Catholic and Protestant Episcopal
churches today il being Ash Wednesday
and the beginning of Lent. During the
Ienten season services will be held ia
these churches nearly every day. The
MONDAY services will start in Sc. An
drew 5 Episcopal Church tomorrow Re
hearsals for Easter music will be started
in a few days
The services were held in the Roman
Catholic churches at or o'clock this
morning, when the blessed ashes were
placed upon the foreheads Of the people.
AT 7.3O O'Clock this evening the first
Lenten evening services will be held
when ashes will again be distributed
Sermons will be preached on the signif-
cation and meaning OF the distributing
Of ashes.
In the Episcopal churches services were
held at $50, 7.30 or 1890 o clock this
morning. Bishop Coleman preached and
celebrated holy communion 40 Trinity
Church. Tonight he will preach at
Smyrna.
At noon tomorrow Bishop Coleman
will address the business men, s meeting
in st. Paul's Episcopal Church,
Philadelphia, and Friday at noon be will
speak in st. Stephen s Church, the same
city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28

The F., b. & W. Railroad Co. has
erected large and substantial steel
tank near Ruthby, q short distance
north of Newark, which is to be the
reservoir for the water supply for the
company 3 new system. 1t will replace
the wooden tanks. lt IS probably 40
feet high and its diameter Is nearly
as great, giving 10 much larger capacity
than any tanks the company ever had
along its lines, in this vicinity, before.
A pipe line has been run TO it from
Bufort Lake near Christiane, and
when the work is completed the supply
will come from that source.
A large quantity of iron pipe and
special work has been deposited at the
same locality, to be used in connect
ing this water supply with the various
channels in which it Is to be used,
and the new water station is being
gotten into shape, the ground having
been leveled.
A carload Of Italians came down
from Philadelphia on Monday after
noon, with their baggage, and left the
train at Ruthby, presumably to work
on this project.
Just how far this new water system
will extend could not be learned at
Ruthby or at the local offices, but It is
believed that IL will eventually extend
from Claymont to the Susquehanna
River, which, as has been stated be.
fore, may include the supply for the
reservoir nov being built by the com
pauy just north Of Wilmington.
The company has a trench between
the tracks at Ruthby, from which the
tanks of locomotives are fed as they
pass, making it unnecessary to stoI
at stations to take water. The trench
at Ruthby has been in use foI som'
time, but heretofore it was led by {
steam pump there from a nearbl
stream.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
Rev York Markets.
- 80 .,'.,,.,., M, -n.rlal wine,

as.ocfated Press Disuagch by special Wires
New York. Feb 2s-Flour, receipis' ai,Odo bar
rels: sales, 700; duh and unchanged Minnrsota
Wheat receipts 10000 bushels nles, o4vvV
bushels. irregular; May SIll'loa5' lo-loci july
e. b. l6as7l.
Corn. receipls, 7s 100 bushels; dull and no
transactions.
Beet cady. ..-
Lard, hrm: prime Western steam nominal
sugar raw. firm; fair refining, 1ttca 2 DIV
centrifugal s. test, 1886 f-loi moiasses susal'
pa Ills: refined siendyicrushe1 eo'4oi po"uei-
Ell Sl60: granulated, s. .-.-.e- ,,
Petroleum, steady: refined all ports s-ooas"oo'
Coffee steady: No RIO. '-lte,
Molasses. steady; New Orleans S9a9'e'
Butter steady. receipts. ats2; hello eIeahef y
common 10 extra, l5ag4c renovated common 70
extra l3i a20c. western imilauop eit"iheis
extra, 2lc. -s-.- a.
Cheese steady, unchanged; receps, So.
Fgps. steady, unChangedi Ieceip's, l0i-s%
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

Associated Press Dispatcn bv special Wires
New York, Feb. 28.-Cot.on opened firm
today; February. lO.30, bid; March. l0.4Oi
April, 1912; May. 1857; June, lO.oe; July,
1915; August, 1910; September, lO,3o' bid :
October. lO.3i; December, 1882; January
1888, bid.
Cotton opened irm,at an advance Of sal2
poluts. on higher cables and continued
big trade demand m the English spot
market. Business was fairly active and
prices advanced 10 a net gain of about l6al1
points on the Ective months during the
middle Of the morning on covering OF shoris.
Tine market at midday was very steady,
with prices about l5to is points net higher.
Spot cotton was quiet; middling uplands,
1926; middling gulf, ll2O
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
GALE HAS ABATED SOME
Schooner George NJ. Grant Wrecked
and Her Crew Rescued Just
Before She Sank.
HALF FROZEN FROM EXPOSURE
EARLY Vegetables Damaged by
~ Gold Weather.
The sEvEREST STORM IN MANY YEARS
lnocI.ts.a Pre.. pi.patch er speelal wIra.

Associated Press Disnatch ov Special wireh
Norfolk Va. Feb. 2S.-After harrow
ing night on the deck of their vessel, with
the life savers on shore unable to reach
them either BY lifeboat or breeches buoy
and with death staring them in the lace,
the crew of the four-mast schooner George
NJ Grant. from Brunswick, Ca, to Perth
Amboy. n. j., lumber laden, which went
ashpre at Cape Henry, were rescued
shortly after 9 o'clock this morning by
the. Norfolk tug Jack Iwohy, which
started al once to Norfolk with the ship
wrecked men. Conditions grew worse
IN the Grant as the hours passed, and just
before the arrival Of the Twohy it looked
az though the schooner's crew, already
half frozen from exposure, would have to
fake 10 the rigging Of the vessel to save
themselves Immediately after the
resciIe of the Grants crew her decks be-
came awash, and the schooner soon sank.
Her cargo remains intact as vet, but the
conditions on the coast are severe, and
the indications are the vessel will be a
total loss
The three-mast schooner John A. Beck
erman. in collision with a Norfolk and
Washington outward bound steamer in
Hampton Roads last night. was towed
to Norfolk and run aground this morning
The storm OF last night was the severest
in many years has abated TO some extent
but the wind is still blowing 46 miles an
hour at Cape Henry. Its maXimum
velocity at Cape Henry during the night
was "a miles an hour, with a maximum
Of 60 miles an hour at Cape Hatteras, or
the North Carolina coast
The bitter cold weather of last night
greatly damaged the large spinach croI
now up in this trucking section and is be
leved to have killed all early-planted pea
and radishes, as well as other early crops
which had been planted as the result o
what was taken to be a very early spring
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
CLUB WOMEN TAKE ACTION.

Praise for the Board of Health In Prohib-
iting the Operation Unciean OF Street Cars
The Board OF Health today received
q communication from the board OF
directors and executive committee of
the New-Century Club stating that
at Joint meeting of the board and
committee, last Friday the following
was adopted and ordered sent to the
board;
Resolved, That we uphold the recent
action Of the board OF Health Of Will
mington in its effort to provide clean
street CARS for our city and adequate
service for the transporta tion of the
travelling public.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
WEATHER INTERRUPTS BUSINESS.
some outdoor work Had to be Suspended
To-day.

some Outdoor Work Had to be Suspended
Today.
Because of the extremely sold
weather, today, some of the outdoor
work had to be suspended. The
quarries Of Stewart q Donahue, on the
north side Of the Brandywine, were
idle for the day. the men being unable
TO work, but will probably resume
tomorrow.
The weather became extremely cold
during then night, the mercury be-
ing as low as degrees above zero at
some points in and near the city, and
as a high wind was blowing, the con-
ditions out Of doors we're exceedingly
unpleasant. The freezing weather
and wind had the effect OF obliteIatinn
much Of the evidence Of yesterday Z
snoWBtOrm,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
9. W. RoRERrs suRpRIsEp.
Dinner Given by Crosby q Hin in Homo
OF Retiring superintendent.

Dinner Given by Crosby g. Hin in Honor
OF Retiring superintendent.
Crosby 4 Hill gave a dinner 20 the clerks
and salespeople last evening m honor Of
the retiring OF Charles w. Roberts, one of
tho superintendents OF the firm. lt was
held in the Clayton House. The follow
ing menu was served:
Oysters on Half Shell.
Cream Of Celery.
Fillet Of Beef garnished with Mushrooms.
Mashed Potatoes. Green Peas.
Chicken Salad.
Queen Olives. Sailed Almonds.
Saratoga Rolls.
Tutti Fruit Ice Cream.
Assorted Cakes.
Coffee.
Mr.. Crosby, after a few appropriate re-
marks and expressions OF regret at losing
the services OF such valablc man as Mr..
Roberts, presented him with an envelope
containing check as n present from the
firm. Mr.. Hill followed with a few re-
marks.
A. Victor Hughes, the buyer OF the
silks and dress goods department, assured
Mr.. Roberts Of the good wishes Of the
employees and in few well spoken words
presented him with a handsome club hag.
Both the check, which the firm pre-
sented to him, and the bag given by the
employees seemed TO be a complete sur
prise to Mr.. Roberts, but he soon recov-
cred from the temporary embarrassment
and made n pleasant response, thanking
very heartily the firm for their kind and
generous treatment of him and the cm-
ployes for the beautiful and useful token
OF their good will.
Mr.. Roberts will be succeecd in the
position Of superintendent by A. Victor
Hughes, an efficient dry goods man, who
Is popular and courteous.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
A Perjury Charge.

AbFsm Simons was auaigned in the
Municipal Court, this morning, on the
charge of perjury, but at his request
the case was continued until tomorrow
morning. The prosecuting witness is
Jesse j. Gilman, formerly proprietor Of
the restaurant at Seventh and Shipley
streets. Il is alleged that Gilman owed
Simons S22, and the latter went before
Magistrate Broman and began legal pro-
reedings based on alleged belief that
Gilman was going to leave the city.
Gilman claims that he had no idea Of
leaving the city, hence the action.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
A Meeting OF Special Importance is TO b,
Held This Evening.

A Nesting OF speclai Importance is TO be
Held This Evening.
The Young Mems Democratic Club
will hold a meeting Of special import
anoe. this avening, the following not ice
having been sent to the members.
"As result of the recent efforts ex-
erted for'tne purpose Of Teneui ing in
terest in the Young Mems Democratic
Club, the club is now in fair way to
reassume its former position of in
huenoe in the Democracy of this city.
The meetings Of late have been we'll
attended and marked by unusual en-
thusiasm. New members are joining.
A meeting is called for Wednesday
night, February 18th, at 8 O'Clock,
when matters cf extreme Importance
will be discussed. Your opinion at
said meeting is greatly desired and
your absence would be regretted.
Come out You will meet your ole
friends and an interesting meeting il
expected. f" Yours truly j.. q. Wolcott
secretary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
CHEMICAL ENGINE BEING REPAIRED.

Apparatus of Washington Fire Co. Sent
TO shop for Few Days.
The chemical engine CT the Wash.
ington Fire %. has been sent TO the
shop of Thomas II. II. Messenger,
on West Front street, TO be repaired.
1t will be there only day or two,
however, when it will again be in
service.
1he discovery was made, yesterday,
that there was crack In the rear
axle, but how lcng it had been there
or what caused it is a mystery. 1t is
also q mystery that it cid not break,
as the apparatus is used nearly every
day, more than Onoe some days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
CASES ASSIGNED FOR HEARING.

Associated Pres Dispatch by special Wires
Washington, Feb. 2S.--The Interstate
Commerce Commission has assigned the
following cases for hearing:
The Donohoe Coke Co. against the
Pennsylvania Railroad Co. ct al, at Pitts
burg, on March 9th the Pittsburg Plate
glass Co. against the Illinois Central Rail-
road Co., at Pittsburg, on March 9th;
ROCK Island & Pacific Railway Co. at
Davenport, Iowa, on March l4th, and
Ohsman & Ehron against the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co. ct al,
at Davenport, Iowa, on March 18th.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
VERY Low WATER.
The Result Of the High Northwest Wind
Prevailing This Morning.

The Result Of the High Northwest Wind
Prevailing This Morning.
AT the time scheduled for high tide
in the local harbor, this morning, the
water was no higher than it often is az
low tide, having been driven out by the
high northwest wind which had been pre-
vailng for several hours Such con-
dition has not existed for some time.
A large schooner now of the mouth
of the Christiana River, laden with lum-
her consigned 20 the Jackson q Sharp
plant of the American Car and Foundry
Co., will be compelled 10 remain there
until the winds change and permit an
ordinary tidoto enter the Christiana River.
The tug Emily has been chartered 20
tow the vessel to the wharvos OF the com
pany.
- The tide was 80 low that it was with
difficulty that some of the boats could
get about, but the boats running on
schedule made their usual trips.
The high wind blew down trees IN and
near Wilmington and did other damage
but nothing serious was reported.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

Trouble Among Poles AIRED in tho city
Court
Joseph Roakowski and John kutohi,
Poles, had a hearing In the City Court
today, on the charge Of committing an
assault and battery on Anthony
Doneski, also Pole, after which
each Of the accused was fined s..
The prisoners had several cuts on
their heads and faces. The assault is
alleged TO have occurred at Front and
West streets. The prisoners said that
Doneski, tie prosecuting witness, cut
them.
The case against Alhlian NJ. Pierce,
charged with assault and battery
was continued until tomorrow
morning.
Alfred B. Davis, oolored, charged
with carry ing concealed a deadly
weapon, was dismissed, the revolver
be had not bsing in working order.
Joseph Hammond, oolored, charged
with acting in q disorderly manner
on the street, was fined g..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
TIE DEMANDS FORWARDED.

New York, Feb. 2S.-The anthracite
miners demands, as formulated by the
committee of seven, we're forwarded to
the operators last night, according 10 a
statement made today by John Mitchell,
president of the United Mine Workers Of
America
He said that the demands we're sent to
George +. Baer, president of the Phila-
delphia d Reading Coal and Iron Co.
He said also that he did not look for a
meeting between the miners committee
and the operators until arrangements for
such a conference are made by the opera
tors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
STATEMENT BY ASSIGNEE.

John II. Dandy, assignee for II. L.
Evans & Co, brokers. who made an assign
ment about two weeks ago, stated this
afternoon that he is doing nothing in the
matter at the present time.
He said he understands bankrupt pro-
rcodinps are to be taken and that therefore
i would not be worth while for him 70
waste his time on the matter, until he
learns what is to be done.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
rIr,t rri.oners In New Quarters.

Three prisoners, convicted in the
CITY Court this morning, we're taken
10 the Temporary prison In the Court
House, at , O'Clock this afternoon,
being the first occupants Of the cells
there under the new arrangement.
They we're taken in the patrol wagon
and we're accompanied by Chief Black
and Court officer Heal. Food was
also taken there for the men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
Gave Fnrca.

The farce, "A Regular Flirt, (which
some weeks ago was given by the
Aiumne Association Of the Wilmington
High School, was repeated last even
ing in the New-Century Club by the
association for the benefit Of the Young
Womanis Christian Association. The
attendance was fair and the young
women entertained the audience in a
satisfactory maner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special Wiref.
Chicago, H., Feb. 2s.-favorable weather
IN the Southwest and increasing receipts In
the Northwest sent May wheat down 20 ells
here today.
May oats, following wheat, sold off to
on fonne.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
Rsrnnrd Rests Injured.

While Bernard Bests, a meat dealer,
was hlightine from bis wagon yester.
day afternoon he made a misatep and
fell, iniuFing his left foot badly. Dr.
Fahey is in attendance. The accident
occurred in front of Mr.. beste's place
of business Eighth and Morrow streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
Fntertainment az sllvorbroo :.

An unusually attractive musical
entertainment, with recitations, will
be given by Mrs. Elizabeth Pattee Of
Pbiladelphia, assisted by Mrs. Charles
b. smith and Frank II. Mason, in the
SUNDAY school hall Of SilSerbrook M.
h. Church tomorrow evening, March
lat. At 8 o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
pansinn fnr a Wllminrtonian.

Samuel r. Stockton OF this city has
tesn granted a monthly pension OF Sl2,
dating from Janu ~ 9th, 1905, the clam
having been presented by Col. Main--
wright. Mr.. Stockton was a member OF
Co. G, Twenty third New Jersey Nolun-
fpers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
CHARGED WITH ENTERTAINMENT

Associated Press Dispatch by Special wircs
Buffalo, n. y, Feb. Postmaster
Albert Hoerner Of West Seneca was ar
rested today, charged with embezzling
$1,000, postofiice funds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
omcsr DiMare injured

Police Officer Carmen DiMare had his
left arm badly broken yesterday afternoon
bv falling on the snowy sidewalk at
Eighth and Madison streets. He was re-
moved to his home, 200 West Seventh
street. where the fracture was reduced.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
NEW OFFICE ARRANGEMENT.
Private and Public Office for Pos tmastsr
Conrad

A new arrangement has been made at
the postofiice, which gives Henry c..
Conrad, the new postmaster, a private
Office in addition to the public one, which
has been in use by former postmasters.
Originally the postmaster had but one
office there, having one large room, but
after Postmaster Heald took charge a
division wall was built and the Office was
converted into two rooms. Mr.. Conrad
has moved his desk to the rear room,
which will be his private Office, while
the front room, to which access is gained
through the corridor door, will be the
public waiting room for people having
business with the postmaster
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
cnnl. Anderson Here.

Cant. Anderson, for nine years mas
ter OF the yacht Au Revoir, now mas
Of the steamship Shawmut. was In
this city this morning and returned to
Philadelphia. He will probably go
with the Michigan Steamship 20. as
captain Of one Of the vessels Of that
line
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
rrled io noh a nospItaI.

A few days ago thieves attemp ted
to loot the Emergency Hospital st
Farnhurst They attempted to take
the pipes and fixtures out OF the build
ing IN the exposed places. but we're
unsucoessful. at that time there we're
ne cases Of smallpox in the hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
THE sANro DOMINGO TREATY.

Associated Press Dispatcn by special Wires
Washington. Feb. 2S.-The Senate
committee on foreign relations today, by
a party vote, agreed to report favorably
The Santo Domingo treaty
, A number of amendments were made
70 the treaty before it was reported.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
vvorl,InrIn I'M Council Chnmber.

The carpet was removed this morn
ing from the floor Of the Council
Chamber, in the City Hail. in order
TO permit the men who are wiring
the building to do their work. The
carpet will be replaced at once.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
CANNOT ATTEND FUNERAL.

Mrs. Peter P. Ford VIII be Unable TO Ac-
company Her Husbands Body to It's
Resting Place.
Because Of illness, Mrs. Peter p. Ford
will be unable TO attend the funeral OF her
husband, which viii take place tomorrow.
The body of Mr. Ford will be viewed by
relatives and friends; this afternoon, at
his late residence, 32l Eighth avenue after
which it will be taken to West Chester
Pa, and the funeral will take place there
tomorrow, from the residence of his mother.
A child was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ford
last Tuesday and the father died on Sun.
day. Mrs. Ford's condition is such that
she viii be unable to leave the house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-28
VALUABLE LETTERS.
Cannot be Delivered by the Postal Authori'
ties aud Await Claimants.

Cannot be Delivered by the Postal Authori-
ties aud Await Claimants.
Two valuable letters, each contain
ing money, await claimants at the
registry department. at the local post
Office, having been returned to Will
mington, as they we're written here.
They could not be delivered, as the
people to whom they we're addressed
could not be found. The letters we're
sent to the dead, letter Office at Wash
ington, where they were opened, but
neither had any clue to the writer.
IL the senders will call at the registry
department Of the office here the let
ters will be delivered to them upon
production of proof, showing that
they we're the senders.
One letter, addressed to Mrs. Charles
ID. Scott. is signed " Mother, " and the
other, addressed to Mrs. Sallie Emer-
son. does not contain the name of the
writer.
Sour stomach and nervousness relieved
L. H. Dr.~J,ra