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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-22
TO BE TRIED FOR
THEFT OF SKIRTS
ALMEDA BOYD, JOHN BOYD AND
PERRY ROBINSON ARE HELD
TO FACE CHARGES
William and Ida Rucker and e. Bur-
ton, Other Inmates Of Raided Boyd
Home, Get of Easy-Hannis Can
not Find His Relatives.


From Fridays Daily.
Almeda Boyd, John Boyd and Perry
Robinson are to be arraigned this aft
ernoon before Police Judge e. M.
Campbell. charged with taking num-
Der of skirts from the store Of ]. E.
Scase. The Boyds were arrested
yesterday at their home in Smoky Row
at which time three skirts, alleged to
have been taken from the Scase store
and complete opium outfit was found
by the police who searched the build.
ing. Three other colored residents OF
the row were taken into custody at the
same time. These were William and
Ida Rucker1 and e. Burton.
Perry Robinson was in the Boyd
home when the police went there. He
escaped, only to be picked up again
yesterday afternoon. The Fuckers had
their hearing yesterday afternoon on
the charge Of being in disorderly
house. They were sentenced to fifteen
days IN jail, but were released on their
promise to leave the city at once. Bur-
ton was arraigned on the charge Of
yagrancy and sentenced to ten days In
jail.
Couldn't Find Relations.
II came here on visit, Judge" said
Roy Rannis Of Tecumseh, Neb.
who are you visiting?" queried Po-
lice Judge E. M. Campbell.
my relatives"
Where do they live?"
81 have not found them yet, your
honor
"Three days for you," said the judge
Rannis was charged with drunken
ness.
Wanted Thirty Days.
81 will give you ten days, Grub" said
Judge Campbell.
won't you please make it thirty,
replied Grub" Sherod, an old offender.
II am going to loose my job over this
ten and / might as well stay in jail
till spring now"
And grew homely as could be,
But now she is a famous beauty,
Which came by taking Rocky Noun
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13

City Council, at its weekly meeting |
last night, unanimously adopted a |
resolution, offered by Mr.. Cannon, |
prohibiting the erection of frame |
buildings within the city limits, ex-
cept kitchens not exceeding in size - |
KS feet, attached to brick houses, and |
providing that the public buildings !
committee can make other exceptions. |
Under the building ordinance there is |
a fire limit, beyond which frame build- |
inps could heretofore be erected, the
line being south and east Of the p,
b. g. w. railroad and south OF the
Christiana River on the east ide of
the city, and some Of the territory
beyond Brandywine and Rockford
parks on the west side. The resolu-
tions obliterates these lines.
Because of the illness of City Solici-
tor Townsend, the building committee
was unable to get the new building
ordinance in shape for action last night
and it was not presented, but it may
come up for action next Thursday
night.
A communication was received from
Mayor Wilson, requesting Council to
comply with the recent legislative act
requiring the city TO appropriate an
amount equal to 10 per cent Of the
government appropriation for harbOr
Improvement. The mayor called atten-
tion to the fact that the law is manda-
tory and that it has not been complied
with. He suggested that an appro-
priation for this purpose be included
in next years. budget. His letter was
accompanied by a copy of the letter
/ which United States Engineer Flagler
recently sent to the Board Of Trade on
the subject. Both letters were re-
ferred to the law, finance and niayga-
tion committees.
The weekly report of City Treasurer
Blaine. which was read and filed,
| showed a bank balance of 90, l55. OF,
of which 81, 099. so is in the First Ma
tional Bank, 81, 1896 in the Union
National Bank, 600 in the fund for
the purchase of park land and slO9. 81
in the fund for payment of interest
and redemption of bonds. No receipts
were reported, notwithstanding the
fact that s35 600 was temporarily bor-
rowed during the week.
The action Of the printing commit
tee in contracting with the Star Print
ing Co. to print 500 copies of the
annual report of the Board of Health
at $73, the lowest bid, was approved.
, A request was received from II. IS.
Ewing for the refunding of overpaid
tax amounting TO SO. IA. It was re-
ferred to the finance committee.
The Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals was allowed $500,
the amount of its bill for February
and March. It submitted reports fol
those months. which we're approved,
During February III dogs were taker
up and lob killed and during Marcel
lis we're taken up and 105 killed.
The following reports for March
were received and filed;
Building Inspector Connelly-Num
Der Of permits issued, 40; value o
operations, S116, 765. fees, Sl70.
Milk Inspector Thompson-Numbe
Of inspections, 495; quarts inspected
q, 800 samples collected and analysed
p; cautionary notices, 3.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13

Il have no intention OF resigning If
Council wants me out it will have to put
me out"
This statement was made a few days
ago TO a reporter of Every Evening by
Joseph L. Postles, colored clerk in City
Treasurer Blaine S office, and was in re-
Epone to inquiry made by the reporter
a. to Postles' intentions, the intimation
having been given at the meeting of
Council on March 29th that he intended
to resign.
II has been learned that Postles in
tended to resign his position on the last
day Of March, but when Council refused
10 allow him his salary for that month
he changed his mind, which explains his
utterance, as quoted above.
When the miscellaneous payroll came
before Council for action at the meeting
on March Doth there was a hitch, some
Of the members being opposed to allow
ing Postles salary. Before the matter
came up for action all of the council
men had a conference in regard to it, in
the mayors Office. At the conference
Councilman Kane asked Councilman
Postles father whether it was true that
the young man intended TO resign, and
fostles replied IN the ainrmauve, eNi-
IDENTIFY believing that the salary for that
month would be allowed But the salary
was not allowed, and the situation inn
mediately changed. In the vote Of pay
ing the salary Mr.. Lynch and all Of the
Republicans except Mr.. Postles, voted
against paying it, while Mr.. Postles and
all Of the Democrats, except Mr.. Lynch
voted for it..
The Democratic side of the house wa'
strongly in favor of paying the money
several Of the members stating on the
floor that it was an obligation that th'
city could not avoid, as Postles had mo-
resigned OF been dismissed, though hi
expected to resign, and that if it were nof
paid at that time it could be collected
BY law, but the Republican side of th'
house there was an equally strong sentl
ment against paying the money, whicl
accounts for the action finally taken.
As the matter stands now, while Postles
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
Dressy Waists.

Not shall get silk waist" but what
kind is the question. Women have found,that
.hey simply can't get along without them.
Sl-Waist Of Lawn, has yoke in front Of
embroidery and insertion, opens in the back,
short sleeves.
81 SPECIALr-Waist Of panels Of en-
brodery and lace insertion. The yoke merges
into broadening V effect in front. buttons
down the back, and has short sleeves. Regular
Sl.5O value.
S2-Waist with allover embroidery, buttons
down the back and has short sleeves.
$3-Waist made Of wide panels Of en-
broidery down the front, has lace insertion
on both sides of panel, buttons down the back,
and has long or short sleeves.
Sl-Waist of batiste, tucked yoke with
embroidered medaions below yoke both back
and front, either long or short sleeves and
opens down the back.
$5-Wais' ofbatiste embroidered medalions
in 'front.' back and on sleeves, which are short,
Buttons down ba OK.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
CORPORATION MONEY.
Franchise Tax Yields a Revenue of s145.
O4O.79 During the Year.

Dover, April l3 State Treasurer
Rawlins, In submitting his annual re-
port to Governor Lea, yesterday, pre-
paratory to its publication, says:
There is remaining in the treasury
Cash, general fund, S2s, 951. 81 school
fund, Sl5, 4T73 sinking fund, 81
66l. 20; total, $40, O9O %.
The total receipts from the opera
tion of the general corporation law
and franchise tax law for the year was
Sl45, 70, which was an increase
of Sl7, 0407 70 over the preceding year.
While this law is now proving TO be
a fruitful source of revenue to the State
and while it is true that nearly 500
new accounts were opened in this Office
with corporations last year, it is also
true that each year large number of
these allow their charters TO become
forfeited, many Of them without max
ing single payment upon the annual
franchise tax assessed them. The first
appearance Of business stagnation or
of a decline Of industrial activity would
doubtless witness a great shrinkage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
REPUBLICAN MEETING.
Regular State Committee to Conside
Harmonv Nent rridnv.


Harmony Next Friday.
State Chairman l.. Heisler Ball last
night issued a call,for a meeting Of the
Regular Republican State Committee
to be held in Dover ON Friday, April
20, at 10 o'clock a. m. when the
proposition for harmony submitted by
the Union Republican State Com
mittee will be considered.
The overtures may be accepted con-
ditionally, but just what the condi-
tions viii be remains to be seen. It
is understood that they will apply to
the apportionment of nominees for
Congressman and state officers among
the three counties, and also provide
that New Castle county shall have
one United States Senator and Kent
or Sussex county the other in event OF
Republican success in the future.
Some down-state Republicans visited
Wilmington yesterday and called on
Chairman Ball. Cornelius p. Swain
and Representative John T. Vanden-
burg of Bridgeville, and George r.
Smith of Laurel, were among the
callers. Mr. Swain and Mr.. Smith
are members of the state committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
nhes,er psonle a. Iocnl Theatres.

+ It has been learned that many people
in Chester make a practice Of coming TO
Wilmington once or twice week 70 a1-
tend the theatres here. While Chester
has a very good theatre, they Ike the ,tnp
to Wilmington and as there are three
theatres>here, they can take their choice.
Wilmington is more convenient than
Philadelphia, as the cars from Chester
pass two of the local theatres and run
within two blocks Of the third.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
WEDDINGS.
Marriage Of Miss Mary Armstrong Jordan
and Arnold Naudain.

Marriage Of Miss Mary Armstrong Jordan
and Arnold Naudain.
Miss Mary Armstrong Jordan and Arnold
Naudain we're married at the home of the
bride s parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Jordan. at Hockessin. last evening The
ceremony was performed by Rev. j. ID.
Blake The bride was attired in a gown
of white organdie, and she carried Bride
roses. The ceremony was performed
under an arch of green's and white car
nations, in the parlor. Following the
ceremony there was reception, when
the newly-married couple received con-
gratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Naudain re-
ceived many wedding presents. Mr.. Nau-
dain is a contractor and builder. Their
future home will be near Hockessin.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Jordan, Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold
Naudain, Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Hearsley,
Miss Alice and Malcolm Yearsley, Misses
Ella and Alice E. Jordan, Bayard Jordan,
Miss Margaret Ann Jordan, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Naudain, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall
Jordan, Miss Ella Jordan, John ard Harvey
Jordan, DR. and Mrs l.. Heisler Ball, Mr..
and Mrs. Brainard Ferris, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles E. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Irving
Gregg, Oscar C.. Shuster, Miss Margaret
A. Springer, Willard S. Springer, Mrs.
Carrie LYMAN, Misses Elsie and Emma
LYMAN. Mr. and Mrs Edward Wollaston,
Frederick and Alfred Peoples, Delaware
LYMAN. Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Arm
strong. Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Klair Irving
Klair. Mr. and Mrs. William T. Peoples,
Mrs. Mary r. Hollingsworth, Mrs. Susan
Yearsley, Miss Estelle Yearsley, Miss
Rebecca Dever Mr.. and Mrs. William b.
Smith, Jr., Miss Marion Smith.
CROwTHER-AEssICK.
Miss Eva Messick and George Crowthers
both of Chester, Pa, were married on
Wednesday afternoon at 8 o clock at
Fpworth parsonage by Rev. L. P. Cork
ran, pastor Of the church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13

salarNis held up, he is still in the employ
of thd city, not having resigned or been
dismissed though he is not permitted
by Treasurer Blaine to do any work in
his Office it is apparent manX of the
councilmen hold that Council "A bound
for his salary, not only for last month,
but also for the present month and as
long as he remeains in the Office. So far
as is known, no steps have been taken
to recover the money, but Postles does
not appear to be worried over the matter
evidently feeling that he can collect it
by law if necessary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
TO PAY MONEY INTO COURT.
In Settlement Of Several Suits Against the
Bay State Gas Co.

Bay State Gas Co.
George Wharton Pepper, receivef for
the Bav State Gas Co. of Delaware, has
given notice to the creditors Of the com
panv that next Monday morning he will
make application to the United states
Court, in this city, for authority TO pay
Sl35,OOO, with interest at 6 per cent, IRON
August 18th, 1899, and $500, in settle
ment of the suits of Edward Cooper Edith
G. Bryce and Others against the company
which we're brought in the United states
Court for the Southern District Of New
York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
Building New Sewers.

Employees of the Street and Sewer De
partment have completed a sewer IN
Lincoln street between Seventh and
Eighth and have started work on one
in Lincoln street between Shallcross and
Lowering avenues.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
Rummage Sale

for the benefit of Associated Charities will
be held the last week OF April. Contri-
buttons Of all kinds solicited, particularly
summer clothing. May be sent TO 6O2
West street, or will be sent for. d. 4, A.
phone 464t
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
An Easter Present Free

with a purchase of 25c and upwards, at
Greenbaum s, 3O4 Market street. Cloaks,
suits, millinery, fancy goods.*
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
LAUREL LIMITS GAS FRANCHISE.
special correspondents OF Every EvanlnE

Epeclnl Cofresp0ndence OF tFeTy HF'HIHt
Laurel, April 13.-Ihe reply ot Laurel
Town Council to the application OF the
Laurel Gas Co. for "a franchise here was
forwarded today to the company attor-
torney. Some restrictions and conditions
governing the operation of the company
have been attached to the original fran
chise contract, the principal features OF
which are: A maximum price for gas, both
for public and private use; provision to
prevent merger on combination with any
other lighting company in the town. limit
ing the franchise TO "a stated period in-
stead Of making it perpetual, and giving
the town first option OF purchase. The
company is allowed 10 days for consider
ing these amendments.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
THI POSTLES REMAINS
BE Changed His Mind About
ReSigHing After Council Held
Up His Salary.
De NOW INTENDS TO STAY
In His Present Position as City
Treasurer's Clerk.
NAY HOLD CITY FOR SALARY
But Makes No Statement as to
the Plan Proposed.

His Intention Was to Relinquish His once
on the Last Day OF March, But After
Council Refused TO Grant Him His Pay
for That Month He Resolved to Remain
In tho once.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
n III Il a hl.ellnrs-

On Monday evening a meeting Of the
board of directors and the advisory
committee Of the Y. M. G. A., will be
held at No. 926 Market street. On
Tuesday evening there viii be a meet
ing Of the committee of 100 at the new
tary, of the Y. Nj. c. A. will lecture
in Grace Nj. e. Church Sunday
hall on April Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
Mems and Boys Clothing.

Here are stocks without equal in varied as
sortment and price attractiveness ~ more
complete than ever before for this Easter
Our Greatest Easter. We draw our supplies,
not from one but get the best numbers from
several manufacturers. You can readily see
that there are no poor numbers in our stocks.
Blue and GRAY. to 81
Boys Blouse Suits, 3 to 10 years, in blue and
to 81
BOYS Russian Suits, % to years...A to Sc
BOYS Light Weight Overcoats, in tans and
reds, to years.....................S8 to 50
Tam @ 'Shanters and Caps to match both suits
and coats. SOC, 81
Boys Blouses, in white and coors, a complete
assortment. t.........................5Oc, foc, ~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
Council, by Resolution, Prohibits
the Erection Of Frame
Buildings
ANYWHERE IN THE CITY
Except by Consent OF the
Public Buildings
Committee.
MONEY FOR HARBOR WORK
Mayor Wilson Asks That an
Appropriation be Made.

CITY Treasurer Blaine Submitted His
Weekly Report at Last Nights Meeting
OF Council, But It Did Not show Any Re-
oeipts-Rsperts OF Omoers for March.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
Hats and Trimmings.

This is with
out a doubt the
busiest week our
millinery section
has ever expert
enced. Our splen-
did stock and
unmatched val
ues caused It. II
you are in need
Of a new hat for
Easter why not
come to the store
that has the new
est styles frstf
AS in every
thing else, we
lead in the milli-
merry styles Of the
city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13

The ladies of Olivet Presbyterian
Church. Fourth and Broome streets,
will hold a handkerchief bazaar, IN
the church Friday evening, April 18th.
Refreshments will be served. Every
body invited,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13

In regard to the small prices we ask, we
may have opposition but no competition.
Investigate for yourself You owe it to
yourself as we'll as to us to do so. DO it now.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
Fire Department.

Fire Department.
The annual election of officers of tho
Fire Department will be held on May
9th
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13
Limit for Redeenng Ou Coupons May 1st 1906
Easter Cards and Novelties.

Pretty Easter Cards, Booklets, Boolmarks
are here by the hundreds. Don't you want
to send little Easter greeting?
Easter Post Cards, large assortment, . for DC
and sc each
Easter Cards, Greetings, Crosses, Pullers and
DOOhel5. ss.sssssssss.ssssssso W -oD
Easter Lily Blotters.......... ...............20c
Satin Easter Banners
Sterling Silver Book Markers. ........50c, Toe
Leather Easter Greetings, with mailing card
attached............ ,eacR luc
Easter Lily Napkins. ns........................5c doz
Easter Lily Lunch Sets consisting Of one
cover 42x7O inches, one dozen napkins and
one dozen doylies. es.......................2Oc 2Oc set
Easter Lily Doylies.. inches, sc pkg
inches, Sc pkg
10 inches, l2c pkg
Easter Toys, including chickens, ducks and
rabbits. ts...........................3c, be and lOc
Dennison's Easter Seals 100 in box, l0c box
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13

Going Away Eastere Then Read This.
How about Trunk? Any kind of trunk
you want, from a trim little Steamer Trunk
to a great big Bureau Trunk that will carry
the Easter Brides trousseau. Travelling Bags
in all sizes and styles, and there's a CORE
spending variety Of sizes and prices among
the Suit Cases. Basement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-13

TN Ready to wear Hats; usually sold at s1OO
IJj and $50
y6G Untrimmed Hats; usually sold at sl.5O.
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was forced to go to Lords, I reminded her
\ cricket match lasts for three DAYS
eyebrows.
Certainly; unless it is over before replied
And you mean 10 say that YOU are a prisoner
there all that time; that you could not leave if
YOU chose to-"
am afraid not l answered. Cricket is a
serious thing IN this country, You know. If YOU
chosen to play and begin in the match YOU must
go through with 1t. Surely YOU have met with
something OF the of thing in the foot ball
matches in America"
Il have never been interested in such things
she SAID. u suppose that is why | have never
realized their Importance. l am afraid, Mr. Cour-
age"
Well"
She lifted her eyes to mine. What color and
what depth Then | knew, as though by inspira-
ton, how it was that found myself passing into
bondage Cold she might seem. and self engrossed :;
was because the right chord had been struck
Some day another light should shine in those won
dertul eyes. | saw her before transformed. saw
color IN her still marble cheeks her lips drift
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into softer curve heard the tremor OF passion in
her quiet, languid tone
Do YOU know that YOU staring at me:
she remarked calmly.
| apologized profusey. 1t is bad habit OF
mine | assured her. / was looking beyond.
There was real interest then IN her face. She
leaned a little forward Perhaps II was my fancy,
but | thought that she seemed to regard me differ
entity. How interesting" she said. Do you
know had not given YOU credit for much magma
ton You must tell me what YOU saw
Impossible" declared
Rubbish she answered. Nothing = impOs-
sible Besides l ask 1t.
4 do not know YOU well enough, l declared.
helping myself TO artchOke, " to be personal
The liberties YOU take in your thoughts, she
answered, Il permit you to render into speech 1t
Is the same thing.
Ones thoughts l answered, are too phan-
tasrlagorical One cannot collect them into speech
You must try she declared, or shall never
dine with YOU again. Nothing IS 50 interesting as
TO see oneself from anothers point OF view
Is it understood" asked. that am not held
personally responsible for my thoughts; that II l
try to ciothe them with words, / am free from
Offense,
She considered for a moment. Il suppose SO,
she said Yes. Go on
| drank off my glass of wine and waited until
the waiter who had been carving Rouen duckhng
on a stand 10y the side OF the table, had steppet
into the background.
VERY we'll | said. | am thirty-three years
old and a bachelor we'll off and | have never been
a stav at home | know something OF society IN
Paris. in Vienna in Rome as well as London l
have ALWAYS found women agreea bic companions
and have never avoided them. The sex, as a
whole has attracted me From individual mem
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i am bothered" l admitted. L don't quite
know what l ought to do"
Explain"
1t seemed to me" I said, that the man was
neither less than prisoner there, in the
hands of those who for some reason or other.
his enemies.
That" she admitted, is fairly obvious. What
OF it,"
Well" l said the most straightforward thing
for me 10 do, believe would be to 90 to the near
est police station and tell them all know.
ohe laughed softly. What Engish1nan YOU
are" she exclaimed The law, or letter to The
Times; these are your final resources, are they
mott Well, in this case, let me assure you that
neither would help you in the least"
Il am ut so sure" | answered. " At any rate,
do not see the fun of letting him remain there, to
be done to death by those mysterious enemies OF
his
Then hynot take him away? sheasked quietly.
Where to-" | asked.
Your own home If YOU sufficiently inter
ested in him.
DO YOU mean that" I asked.
Il do, Listen! | have no pity for the who
calls himself Leslie Guest. Death he has deserved,
and his fate whomever might intervene is absO
lutelv inevitable. But l do wish him to die at
present.
Why not"
You can imagine, think. He has the secret"
He does not to me- / remarked, the
sort of man likely to part from it
Not to me" she answered quickly; not to those
others From us he would guard it with his life
With YOU it is different
Il am not sure" | said slowly, that wish 70
become sharer of such dangerous knowledge.
You are afraid she asked coldly.
I do not what have to gain by it. l adj