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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
Walking Skirts
at Saving Prices.

No other store in the city has eve,
been able to compete with the values
we offer in Ladies' Skirts, and the bic
price reductions we have made for to.
morrow's selling make our bargains
offerings of more than usual import.
ance.
Lustrous Sicilian and light novelty
skirts, mannish mixtures or plain
colors, circular or plain gored models
value So. 80 and 50; special for
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08

The proposition 10 make a change with
respect to the manner Of electing United
states Senators. 50 as to select by popular
vote. has been brought to the attention
70 the Delaware grangers, and last night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
Silk EtOnS.
Worth $500, at So. .OS.

Black Silk Etons, in soft chiffon,
taffeta collarless and finished with
tailor stitching and braids, c0 no
smart styles; regularly s. for 9LIJB
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
POPULAR VOTE FOR SENATOR
This Subject Brought TO the
Attention OF Local Oranges.
WAS DISCUSSED LAST EVENING
At Well-attended Meeting OF
Farmers at Stanton.

Ideas Of the National Orange Explained
BY Master Edward Woodward 81 Dia-
mond Orange, Giving the Reasons why
Change is Favorable Resume Con-
alteration Next Monday Night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08

TorturinR eczema spreads its burning
area every day. Doan's Ointment quick b
stops it's spreading. instantly relieves the
itching, cures it permanently. Atany drug
store
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

was minimized, says the bulletin of
the State Labor Department, by the
extraordinary demand for new build
ings, which created profitable employ
ment for both capital and labor. The
estimated cost of buildings authorized
in the metropolis in the first quarter
of 1905 was s5O,OOo,Oo0, but this has
been exceeded by the first cost of
buildings projected in the first quarter
of the current year by $14,700,000. The
average daily wage of 123,753 me-
chanics and laborers in the building
trades of that State for January,
February and March was S3.47, as
compared with s3.37 the previous year.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08
OVER HALF MILLION
FOR NEW WORK.
Paving of Streets and
Laying of Sewers Are
Being Pushed Rapidly
City Engineer Files Re
port of Contracts That
Are Under Way.

Street paving and sewer construc-
tion work under way in San Francisco
involves an expenditure of more than
a half million dollars. This work is in
progress under the bond issue that was
recently voted by the people.
According to the report filed yester-
day with the Board of Public Works
by City Engineer Woodward there are
twelve different projects for street
paving and nine contracts for construc-
tion of sewers The cost of the work
is shown as follows:
PAVING CONTRACTS.
Valencia street, from Eighteenth to
Mission .................... S55, 1850
Larkin street, from Hayes TO McAllister 5000
Harrison street. from Fourth 10 Sixth. go, 900
Pacific street from Stockton TO Kearny II 600
Van Ness avenue, from Eddy to Geary,
Van Ness avenue, from Fulton TO Nc
Allister Observation-Disclosures. 80 900
Stevenson street from Third to Fourth $500
Waverly place, from Sacramento to Clay $500
Mission street, from Fifth TO Sixth. IL 600
Minna street, from Second to Third :. 5000
California street, from Mission to Jones 1000
Kearny street, from California to Poetic II 900
Total ................ sl91, $50
SEWER CONTRACTS.
Fourth street from Howard TO Channel SIS. 900
Sixth street and tributaries. ........... 10000
California street, from Twenty fourth TO
Thryt-first avenue, Twenty fourth ave-
nue. from California TO Lake. $4,000
Baker street, from Union to the bay. $4,000
Ocean and San Jose avenue. 20, 900
Upper Sunset District. 35, 600
China avenue. from Paris TO Edinburgh 1000
Seventh avenue from to l. street,. "a 600
Seventh avenue, from Jones to Howard. so, 600
Total .......... ................... sa27, 900
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08
Ibsen and Gorky.

The finest pen picture Of Gorky that has
resched American readers is 10 be found in the
News Letter this week GOrky has been much
IN the public eve OF late, and while Joseph Noel
was in New York he interviewed tne leader OF
erercfisfs ~ GAYLORD Wishire's residence The
interview Is an epic. lbsen and his vagaries.
Maurice Oand0lpbes account Of how losen saiut-
"a lis own statue Is amusing: Gentlemen All, y
\ causfic favng Of the principals III the Ihaw-
White murder case; the story Of Sir Richard
Tsurfon the author OF the -hasidah Town
Crisr and other departments Of this bright
weekly publication al possess unusual interest
for tile reader The insurance news and the
automobile column contain much that is ex-
elusive.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08
Kenney's Trial Is Set.

Judge Lawlor has set the 18th inst.
as the day upon which William ]. Ken
ney, charged with trying to slay his
wife Alice by throwing her through
a window of their home on Eddy street,
near Taylor, on Christmas day of last
year, must go to trial. The charge
against Kenney is assault with intent
to do great bodily injury.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

The last regular weekly meeting of
Marine Cooks and Stewards Associa-
tion of the Pacific was called to order
by Eugene Burke. Secretary Steidle
reported that the strike situation was
unchanged, the owners being unable to
obtain efficient crews for their vessels.
Balloting for officers was proceeded
with The Seattle agent stated that
the situation was fair. The San Pedro
agent wrote that shipping was slow.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

Bakery Wagon Drivers Union, No.
10S. will have a special meeting this
morning at the corner of Preside ave-
nue. and Geary street.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

I.ithographers' Union. No. II, will
meet this morning in Athletic Club
rooms, West Oakland. Members are to
receive benefits. Members will find it
TO their advantage to attend, as busi-
ness of great importance is to be
transacted.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

At a recent meeting of the BARRIERS
Union several changes in the officers
were made Sig Oppenheimer was
elected president and Fred Smith
recorder. James Love resigned as vice
president. This vacancy will be filed
at the next meeting, at which time
also the. delegation to the Labor Coun-
ell will be elected. The local so far
has received $4,000 for. relief of MEM
bers who suffered from the fire. The
first $1,000 was used in the purchase
of implements. There remain about
200 claims to be adjusted. The mem
bers generally are working and many
who left town after the fire are re-
turning Many employers are inclined
to ignore the o'clock closing rule.
Friends of organized labor are asked
TO patronize only those shops which
display the union card and close at
s p. m.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

The membership in labor unions in
New York State now aggregates 1884,
270. an increase of 1l,034 in the half
year Although there have been some
serious disagreements concerning the
rates of wages, the probability of a
general suspension of work in the
building industry Of New York City
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

A mass meeting under the auspices
of the State Federation of Labor or
ganizers, 7. z. Zant and c. w. Holm
ouist. will be held this afternoon at 2
o'clock at the corner of Van Ness ave-
nue. and Market for the purpose of in
teresting laborers engaged in clearing
away the debris in a movement to or
ganize The meeting will be addressed
by Walter Macarthur, Secretary Nc
Cabe and others prominent in the labor
movement.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

Bills OF Lading and Negotiable Paper
of every description replaced by
Bond of The Metropolitan Surety
dicial and Fidelity Bonds. JUDSON
BRUSIE. Manager, Room 10, Ferry
Building. D. W. CARMICHAEL CO.,
Ing. Gen. Agents, zoos Fillmore st.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

There was a large attendance at tn,
last meeting of Carpenters Union
No. 1882, at 339 Noe street E. E. d.
Roin and z. w. Hutchinson were
elected delegates to the convention o
the United Brotherhood of Carpenter
and Joiners of America, which meet.
in Niagara Falls in September.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

Members of Bookbinders' Union No.
81 are enjoying the eight-hour day.
Every union connected with the print
ing trade in this city is now working
under the eight-hour day. Hereafter
No. 81 viii meet at Twin Peaks Hall,
Seventeenth and Noe streets, Saturday
evenings, instead of Saturday after
moons.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08
~ respectfully,
p. II. MCCARTHY" +"

The Master Plumbers Association
will be in special session this afternoon
at the headquarters. Matters pertain
ing 10 the strike OF the employees will
be discussed. The meeting is expected
TO formulate a plan of action which will
be OF the utmost Importance 70 every
member.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

AT the last meeting OF Stationary
Firemen's Union No. Sc the following
officers were installed: President, J. H.
Smith; vice president, James P, DAILY;
financial secretary, Thomas Miller; re-
cording secretary. E. F. Krauth; guide,
". c. Donnelly: guardian, Charles Ty-
Ter: reporter, T. r. Flynn. The union
holds meetings every Tuesday evening
at Laurel Hail. Kentucky street, be-
tween sixteenth and Seventeenth.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

The Building Trades Council adopted
the Labor dav committees report with
the amendment that affiliated unions
parade in this city instead or Oakland.
There was a strong pressure brought
"a hear on the council TO parade in Oak
land. but II was deemed the wiser plan
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

stablemen's Union No. $3.50 held large
and enthusiastic meeting in Brewers
Han. 26O Noe street, Friday night. and
elected the following officers: President,
Thomas F. Finn; vice president, VIII
liam Yates: recording secretary. D. B.
Johnson; financial secretary and treas
1rer. J. F. Killian; marshal, Thomas
Patterson; sergeant at arms, A z. Lacy;
business agent, John O'Fallon; dele
Gates 10 Labor Council, T. F. Finn, John
CJFaIlon, John F. Killian and T. Carl
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

Frank O'Neil, delegate from the
Printing Pressmen's Union No. "a to
the Pittsburg convention, which ad-
journed June "a, has not yet returned
The reports from the meeting show
that $4,000 was appropriated for the
benefit of the affiliated San Francisco
locals. This was largely due to the
efforts Of Mr.. O'Neill. Previously $4,000
was sent for the same purpose by the
executive council of the parent body.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

The committee appointed by the La
Dor Bureau Association to secure a
permanent site for home has selected
a lot on McAllister street, near Cough,
on which will be, erected a three-story
frame building. The ground floor is to
be used for stores.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-08

Janitors' Union No. 1o,3e7 will meet
this afternoon at o'clock at the
Durant School. Turk street, between
Bush and Webster The relief COM
mittee will make its report and all
members who have made application
for relief must be present. The mem
bers Of this union are asked to regis
ter at headquarters Immediately.
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elapsed since the tragic end OF that life
which contributed so largely to the add
vance Of the past century, the appre-
citation Of tho American people for Lin
coins character and deeds has been en-
larging constantly II Is strange, in
deed, that in all these years there has
been born no national movement 10
preserve and beauty the birthplace OF
such an original genius as was the great
war president No one may assert
without the risk OF speedy confutatlon
that the Americans are an ungrateful
people, that they arc not inclined 20
make much Of deeds that have com
tributed to their glory and to do rever-
encc TO the memories Of those who have
wrought them. II IL not ingratltude, II
* not forgetfllness; It Is, rather. the
slownoss Of initiative that character
ICES a great composite body. II was
for the same reason that Washington
had been az rest half century before
the historic significance centered at
Mount Vernon came 10 be generally
realized and steps were taken TO pre-
serve the hnllowed spot as one Of the
nations most cherished herltagcs.
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Dictator Castros Latest Row With European Nation

capable. He was vastly more respected
than was his successor, Ignacio An
drade, who, according 10 the Venezue-
lans, was 100 much of coward to
steal"
Castro displays all OF the objection
able qualities Of his predecessor, with
few of their redeeming characteristics.
His accession to the presidency was
the natural result OF system Of We
nality in politics that the republic it
self had created, and his administration
probably marks the lowest level that
the country has ever reached. He was
born forty-six years ago In the state
Of Los Andes, a section as remote from
Caracas as is the region Of the Rocky
mountains from Washington, His IA
Their was an innkeeper and dealer In
mules, and Ciprlano was a fearless rider
and a stubborn fighter at an early age.
He was also an ambitious youngster
and put himself at the head Of band
OF juvenile rough riders that were Of
service TO him IN after years.
Castro first came to the front In the
Crespo revolution, when he supported
the government and defeated the revo-
lutionists in so many battles that he
was called the "conqueror never con-
quered." Nevertheless, Crespo sue
ceeded in overturning the government
and Castro went into exile He went
first to Curacao, but soon settled on a
ranch in Colombia. where he remained
seven years In walt for the opportunity
which he knew would come. Then he
organized a movement against Andrade
and eventually marched into Caracas at
the head of his Andean army prepared
TO assume the dictatorship,
Castro's first step was to dispense
with the services OF the Venezuelan
congress substituting martial law. He
has never had much use for the con-
gress. He permits II to assemble on
rare occasions. but never gives 1t an
opportunity to take the initiative In any
important matter His control OF the
machinery Of justice Is absolute. Ac-
cording to the Venezuelan constitution,
n president may not succeed himself
At the end Of the term Of six years he
must retire to private life Some Of
Castro's predecessors continued in
power by means of puppets, creatures
Of their own who ruled only IN name
Castro was not willing TO resign the
power even nominally and to dodge the
law he invented the Office OF provisional
governor, which enables him to hold
over indefinitely.
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The PORTLAND VASE.

just 300 years ago the Constable OF
CASTLE was sent to England to conclude
n treaty between Spain and England,
and at a banquet given In his honor
James |, presented him with "three large
goblets, one OF them very ancient, and
enameled with portraits Of saints" II
is this cup which Is now in the British
museum. 1t Is believed 10 have been
made about 1850, and from the time the
constable took II TO Spain up TO 1888 IL
remained In a Spanish convent. The
convent being financially embarrassed,
II was dispatched TO Paris for sale the
price being $4,000. No one would buy
but eventually Baron Pichon, great
French collector, bought II at It's value
In gold, $1,000, Investigations follow
ed. Its authenticity was proved, and
King Edward-then Prince OF Wales
CHANGING to be In Paris Inspected H.
and greatly admired It, and In due
course II came to England again.
In the same room that contains this
cup Is to be found the famous Portland
vase, another OF Englands most treas
ured possessions. OF dark blue glass,
measuring ten inches In height, its
value is estimated at many thousand
pounds. In 1880 Il was discovered In a
sepulcher near Rome and Is believed 10
have contained the ashes OF the En-
peror Severus, who persisted in the re-
volt I'm Gaul In A. D. 23j. For over
hundred years after its discovery II re-
manned in the possession of the family
of Pope Urban VIII, when misfortune
caused them to part with It to James
Byes, the antiquarian.
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OF age and then removed 10 place OF
far greater possibilities. Four years In
one locality was a great record for the
boys nomad father. It came from ne
cessity and not from choice. The new
home was situated on Knob creek, a
beautiful stream about six miles from
the county seat. 1t was far superior
in its agricultural possibilities to the
old place, and the prospect was so at
tractive that Thomas Lincoln was in
spired with burst OF enthusiasm that
led him to plant six acres Of corn. about
the most ambitious feat he had ever
attempted.
As soon as Abraham Lincoln could
talk his mother taught him to read.
Long before he had reached the age at
which most children penetrate the mys-
teries of the alphabet the future presi-
dent had learned everything his mother
could teach him and was reaching out
eagerly for more. His thirst for knowl-
edge was a consuming passion, and by
the light Of spicewood torches he ex-
tracted all that he could gather from
the few books that were TO be obtained
In the neighborhood. Ills precocity and
devotion to study We're known to most
of the residents of Larue county, few
of whom had travelled far upon the road
that he had begun so bravely. II Is not
ut all probable that Thomas Lincoln
was convinced that his young son was
beginning life in the most profitable
way. He had no education himself,
could neither read nor write until long
after his marriage. and made no secret
Of his preference for muscle over mind.
He was too indolent, however, to inter-
pose active opposition, and he had
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Nncty-nine years ago--on June 10
1906, to be accuruto--Thumas Lincoln
AMI Nancy, his wife, went Ia settle on
this farm which win In time become
national park They had been married
about two years and had been living in
poor shanty at Elizabethtown, where
their little girl, Nancy was born. AT
that time Thomas Lincoln was typical
Kentucky poor white" Physically, he
was tremendous success, but his nat
ural endowment stopped right there.
He was idle, thriftlcss,' mlserably pow
erty stricken, fair hunter and an in
veterate rover He was sinewy and
brave enough and when once his re-
markedly dooilc and almost womanly
peaceable disposition could he induced
to resent an insult nc was a dangerous
man TO meet in n rough and tumble
fight
But he lacked almost everything that
makes for success His passion for
rowing was so intense that he could
scarcely content himself In any one
locality long enough to become familiar
with II. It was the same with whatever
he attempted to do He could not stick
long enough at any employment to gain
working knowledge Of it, and he was
restless and unhappy beneath the re-
straints Of lnbor. Just before his
marriage he undertook to learn the
carpenters trade. Nancy Hanks, the
young woman who became his WIFE
refused to smile upon lover who was
unproyided with some means Of earn
ing livelihood and to win her Thomas
tried TO become a carpenter. But the
prudent Nancy was very fond of the
good looking young fellow who was
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The dictators Engagements with the
with the United States are ancient his
tory His dealings with the representa-
tives OF foreign powers have been so
insolently reckless and so regardless Of
consequences that it Is one OF the mys-
teries of diplomacy that he is permitted
to continue them. His safety has been
In the fact that so many nations have
conflicting interests in Venezuela. Cas-
tro understands perfectly that II he can
continue his game Of playing one
against another he may affront all with
impunlty, When re will make some
false move IN this delicate game re-
mains to be SEEN
JOHN f. CHAMBERS.
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household fittings and quite unit for Il
human dwelling place. II had served
as a slaughter house and as Il stable
and had been subject to frequent re-
moval from place to place. so, when
Thomas became so inexpressibly weary
of his uncongenial trade that he aban-
doned 1t in disgust it is not likely that
Nancy regretted his instability in this
particular case. She had probably had
enough OF the hovel by that time.
Thomas believed that he could sue
coed much better as a farmer, and
Nancy was convinced that such might
be the case. So the couple and their
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most popular man In his neIghborhood.
His vagrant boyhood and youth had
laid the foundation OF an inexhaustible
store OF anecdotes, which he was will
ing at all times and In all places 10
share generously. He dispensed his
stock cleyerly too. and was recognized
as a born story teller Next to tramp
ing the woods and whipping the streams
he liked nothing better than to be the
center OF an admiring and applaudng
group OF listeners TO his tales lie was
a Democrat in politlcs--a Jackson
Democrat. His answering fidelity to
that form of political expression was
the one great instance Of his consistency.
II was not so In relgion theologlcally,
he was nothing at times and on oc-
casions an adherent Of widely differing
forms Of belief--a Free VIII Baptist In
Kentucky, Presbyterian In Indiana, u
Disciple in Illinois.
In that humble cabin. 'the logs Of
which were stored so long In q
showmans- cellar. the illustrious Lin
coin was born, Feb. IL, 1909. The
family remained In that rather DESC
late home until the boy was four years
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was not paid for; that much is known.
The Llncolns had no money to pay for
anything, and SO Of most things they
went destitute
Averse to exercise as he was, Thomas
Lincoln was obliged TO construct shell
the help Of his scarcely more energetic
neighbors-the typical log cabin of the
Kentucky poor white 1t was a one
room structure with a huge mud and
stick chimney on the outside, a single
small window and rude door swung on
leather hinges. The farm itself was
then and is now a sterile tract Of land
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Deuss came upon a large herd Of ele-
plants and, firing two shots, killed two
OF the animals
OF the 102.1iI deaths recorded in
Prussia IN 1904 $3.50 were caused By
tuberculosis and 54sl5 by pneumonia.
by building $4,000 tons Of shipping
the Clyde has broken It's previous yearly
record of $4,000 tons IN 1902.
The Danube flows through countries
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dian textile industry almost a thing OF
the past No new capital is now being
Invested IN producing textile goods in
Canada.
one Irish industry ilourishos. that Of
lion breeding, in the geological gardens,
Phoenix park, Dublin. In the last few
years over 200 cubs have been raised
there.
\ governess In Germany named Kathe
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the earth and formed large and trans
lucent pool close beside the log cabin.
Since there was little TO be obtained
from the soil Thomas resumed cheer
fully his old aud favorite occupation OF
doing as little as possible and doing
that little under protest Now and then
he was induced by some neighbor to
york a few hours at his despised trade,
out as long as there were fish in the
streams and game in the bush he could
not be depended on.
And all this is the worst. the very
worst. that can ever be said OF the ia
Their OF Abraham Lincoln He was the
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Schmidt wrote her name in visitors
book of hotel just below the sigma
lures OF the king Of Saxony and two
princesses, and she is now being prose-
cuted for leze majesty
The Irish language is now being
taught In $500 schools In Ireland.
The area devoted 10 corn In Kansas I'm
1905 was 6,Is9,755 acres. an Increase
over that of 1904 Of 305,597 acres, or Az