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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01
REGISTRATION OF DO GS

The registration Of dogs for the year
1905 began this morning at the police
station. Officer Gaynor has been de-
tailed as registry clerk and will be at
the City Hall daily from a. NJ. TO 8
D. m. until January Goth. The first
person to get a dog registered this
West Eighth street.
Police Officer MoGillon obtained
check -, which some superstitioua
people think is unlucky. Officer Nc
Gillon has secured check No. 10 for the
past three years ana says he has not
had any III luck worth mentioning
during the whole three yeara.
Alter January Goth Dog Catcher
Kopp will start TO take up the dogs
which have not been registered.
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THE DEWEY EXPEDITION
Dry-Dock L. BEING Towod Upward OF -Four
Miles and u Half an Hour.

Dry-Dock IL BEING rowcd Upward OF -Four
Miles and a Half an Hour.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. LA wireless
telegraph message received at the Nor
folk navy yard last evening from the
United States collier Glacier, which
is of the expedition towing the dry
dock Dewey to the Philippine Islands,
said:
cat 100 p. m. Sunday, In latitude
IS. AZ, longitude 1907. Days run III
miles. Weather good, with westerly
breeze and smooth sea.
The Dewey expedition at the time
this message was received was 100
miles southeast OF Cnpe Henry, which
is to the east Of the Gulf Stream.
According TO the report from the
Glacier, the Dewey is being towed
upward Of four miles and a half an
hour. The time is considered good.
IL was said at the Office Of the com
mandant Of the Norfolk navy yard this
morning that no further report had
been received at the Norfolk wireless
station and that any further wireless
rsports from the Dewey probably
would be received by the Diamond
shoals lightship, OFF the coast OF Oare
Hntteras, N. q.
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EvANeELISTIO CAMPAIGN.


It was lnaugurafed at Asbury Church
Last Evening.
The evangelistic campaign Of the local
NJ. r. Churches began last evening in
Asbury H. +. Church and the edifice was
crowded TO the doors. Tho usual congre-
cation Of Asbury was augmented by the
members of the congregations Of other
Methodist churches.
The services were in charge OF Presiding
Elder AS. Mowbray and the singing under
the direction Of Joseph W Coley, president
Of the Methodist Young Peoples Social
Union, with a choir composed Of members
OF nearly every church The sermon was
preached by Rev Dr. j. c. Chapman Of
Newark, n j., the evangelist who has
been engaged to lead the series OF evan
gelistic services which began last night and
which will continue indefinitely.
Dr. Chapman selected his text from
Matthew, ninth chapter. "But when He
saw the multitudes he was moved with
compassion for them" Dr. Chapman
will preach and conduct e ival services
nightly throughout the week at Asbury
Church, beginning az 7.45 o'clock. Ser
vices for Christian workers will be held
daily at st. Pauls Church at O'Clock in
the afternoon.
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EMANCIPATION DAY.
An Interesting Celebration At onberi
Chnrch ThIa Evenlnc.

An Interesting Celebration at Gilbert
Church This Evening.
While Emancipation Day will gener-
ally be observed by the colored people Of
this city, today. the principal exercises
win be held in Gilbert Presbyterian Church
this evening. In a number Of the colored
churches yesterday the freedom Of the
colored people from slavery was referred
to. At the services this evening Presi-
dent Lincolns proclamation viii be read
and there will be addresses by several
members Of the Ministerial Union. Mrs.
NJ Amanda Sterling viii recite a poem,
entitled ''Ihe Colored Soldier" and there
will be special music by a choir. The
members of Charles Sumner Post, G. A.
r., and the colored Sons Of Veterans viii
attend in a body.
The committee Of arrangements for the
celebration is composed Of John W. Bird
president; William ID. Laws, secretary
William j. Miller, Henry Dutton, N
Amanda Sterling Nero Backus and L. A
Redding.
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RESIGNATION ACCEPTED
Il Is Understood That 20 Intends 10
Leave New York City Soon 10
Take a Long Rest
WILL PROBABLY 60 TO EUROPE
John Claflln Spoken OF az
Successor.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS FAVORABLE.

Associated Press Dispatch BY special Wirsa
New York, Jan. i.-'It was made
known last night, on excellent nu-
thority, that John A. Mccall reaiqned
on Saturday the presidency OF the New
York Life Insurance Co., " says the
Times today, "and that his reaigna-
tion was reluctantly accepted by the
trustees Of the company. Official an
nouncoment of the resignation had
been planned by the trustees TO bo
made tomorrow, when the annual state
mont OF the company also becomes
public property. Mr.. Mccall, at his
b ONE last night, would not reply 70
request that no confirm the report of
bis resignation. Moe. Of the trustees
Of the New York Life were spending
New Years out of town. None OF those
who could be reached would talk about
Mr.. Mccall or the oompany'a affairs.
i "Mr. MoCall's resignation was pre-
sented 70 a full meeting Of the truss
tees, held In the olicea OF the company
Saturday morning. The resignation
was in writing. In bis letter Mr.. No
/ Call said that, after long and careful
confederation, be had felt Il best to
take such a step To the months dur
I ing which the insurance controversy
has affected the New York Life, ho
said, his penoo cf mind had suffered
from continuous mi8understandinp and
characterization OF his actions and
distortion of facts and misquotation
OF his uttornnoea by the newspapers.
lie ~ not h good health, and he iolt
that It would bo best i4f himself and
for the company " he resigned the
presidency. Protests we're MADE by
several Of the trustees against reoelv-
ing the resignation, and there was ovi-
GENTLY a desire on the part OF these
trustees that Mr. Mccall should retain
the presidency despite the demands
from outside the company for his
deposition. IL was made plain TO these
trustees, however, that Mr.. Mccall
would abide by his resignation and II
was then accepted, with appropriate
expressions OF regret. All the trustees
! present we're pledged 60 secrecy unit
tomorrow, when she annual, hnanoia
statement Of the company will h'
made public. This statement u know
10 be- even more favorable TO the com
pany than might be expected.
John Clohin, the dry goods mer
chant, who 10 a trustee Of the New
York Life, has frequently been spokel
OF az Mr.. MoCall's succesaorl but i /
} by no means certain that MI Olahii
will accept the oilice.
"Mr. Mccall, II is understood, In
: tends to leave town soon 30 take
long rest. II Is not Improbable tina
he will 90 10 Europe for a while.
"Many demands have been made b
outsiders on Mr.. MCCALL for hi
resignation, but be stendiaBtly decline
60 retire under FIRE. Suits have bee
brought 20 compel his resignation, a
we'll 90 that Of George w. Perkins
who was chairman Of the New ior
Life's finance committee. State Super
intendent Of Insurance Nandiyer q
Missouri demanded both resignhtionl
MIR. Perkins Of his own initiative d.
retire, but Mr.. Mccall has kept hi
oiilce until now. F"
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The American Car and Foundry Go. has
secured portion Of an order for 6S pas
senger coaches for the Great Northern
Railroad Co. The Chicago, indianapolis
q Louisville Railroad has ordered three
first-class coaches, FIVE excursion cars and
one combination car. Fifteen suburban
coaches. three combination passenger and
baggage cars, 10 express cars, are orders
placed by the Delaware, Lackawanna 4
Western Railroad Co. The suburban
coaches will be 50 feet in length; the COM
bination passenger and baggage cars VIII
measure 54ll feet, and the express cars
Will be 631s feet. The cars are to be
finished in May and June.
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AGAIN THE CANDY co. CASE.
Three or Four Days May be Required In
Hearing Testimony for tho Defence.

Three or Four Days May be Required In
Hearing Testimony for tho Defence.
After vacation of 10 days the Superior
Court will resume business tomorrow morn
inc al 10 o'clock. The case Of the VIII
minQton Candy Co. W. the bennington
Machine %. which had been going on Tor
about eight days prior % the taking OF the
recess by the court. viii probably be re-
eumed. Il il understood that the defence
has about Eve expert witnesses whose tesu-
mony may take three or four days TO ex-
anime. This being the case this week prob
ably will be taken up In dispoaing OF the
case. .,
The suit was brought BY the Wilmington
Candy Co. 70 recover damages for tne
alleged breach Of a warranty In the furnish.
inc and Installing of an ice making and
refiiperating plant installed In the candy
company's plant In this city by the KEN
innton Machine Co. Il IL alleged that tne
machine failed 10 make ton of ice and %
refriqerate two rooms IN - hours aa guar
anteed By the warranty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01

=. Among the unique Christmas dccora-
lions, in this city, this year, the one at the
ieslaence Of James L. Semerteen, lOlS
spruce street, is thought TO be one Of the
n9st complete. The entire parlor is
' .sken up in the scheme Of decoration and
.ue Moor is laid out to resemble a park. It
y y sad to resemble Willow Grove Park.
~ q, Is named Linden Park and has its old
llll' Ferns wheel, electrical fountain,
ssal9usali and all the attractions one would
i az Willow Grove. The park is popu-
-.el with about 100 dolls. It has also a
NJ. windmill which pumps the water and turns
.lo wheel OF the mill, also a dancing
p-Eillon where dolls are arranged so they
s a: Waiting. The boat swings are run
mig with dolls in them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01
HIS COMMISSION ARRIVES.

The commission Of Collector Of Port
David S. Clark, who recently was ap-
pointed 10 succeed Robert q. houston,
arrived in Wilmington this morning.
Mr. CLARK Is out OF town today, but Il ie
understood that be will assume his new
duties now as soon as he takes the oath OF
office.
Denuty Collector of Port John Titus, Il
IN PHILADELPHIA today. Il is not thought
that the appointment of Mr. CLARK will
affect the position of Mr.. Titus, az the
latter is said to be- under Owl Service rules,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01
BENEVOLENT PIONEERS

On Monday evening, January eih, the
Benevolent Pioneer Literary Association
will give its members an entertainment NJ
7lg Market street, In honor of the 10Th ami
versary OF the reorganization.
The committee appointed TO arrange Tor
this commemoration, has spared no effort
To make II most notable manifestation OF
the successful career which has made the
association one Of tho most popular and
foremost In the city since the date OF reor.
panization, December Beth, 1895, when Il
succeeded that very much respected anc
honored organization, St. MHry'a 4. A,
b. Pioneer Corps, whose Institution dated
from March 10th, 1876.
The ARRANGEMENTS provide for an enter
tainment, which will precede a banquet
after which the members viii indulge h
after dinner speaking.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01

The members Of the Friendship Fire
Co. will. on Thursday evening, select the
candidate from among their number for
chief of the Fire Department, 10 be elected
on May 18th. The honor Of having the
chief has been given to the Friendship
Co. by the combination and the members
will select him at a meeting to be held in
the rooms OF the Brandywine Fire Co.
Alexander E. Cloud, formerly second
assistant engineer, who was looked upon
as a candidate, with excellent chances,
has withdrawn and the contest is now
between William NJ Ward, formerly a
policeman, and Thomas 7. Starr, now
second assistant chief. Both candidates
for the nomination are experienced and
efficient fire fighters. The Brandywine
Fire Co. will get the first and the Liberty
Co. will have the second assistant engineer
of the department this year. There arc
Eve candidates for the former position
and two for the latter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01

Glasgow runs its own troll
leys, earns $i,ooo,coo a year.
carries 100000 people a
wear at a one-cent fare, with
better public service than we
Americans get for five cents.
An England and Germany
are moving in this direction
oonservatively, as English and
Germans do, but surely.
Read Russelrs wonderful
fact story Soldiers Of the
Common Good in Every
body's for January
Evorybody's Magazine IS cents
81 So a yer
srseiai rsurssruiatir-s wanted Coy ntelloety''
Nssszine Is lsrna wAsre tscfe Hrs - dsiisra
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01

Liberty Fire Co., No. 1, Of Penn s Grove
MI has elected the following officers fol
fhe ensuing year: President, David Z.
Featherer: Vice-President, Elmer Currl-
dan: Recording Secretary, Edward NJ
Munyan; Financial Secretary, John n
Duffv. Treasurer. Dennis Fahy; Trustees
Edward Guardian, David Z. featnerer
Charles Peterson, Albert Ram, Henry
Griffith: Fire Chief, David A. English
Assistant Chief, Thomas firestone' al
the officers are new ones. This is the com
panv that was recently presented with
hose carriage by the Phoenix 20. oil TIM
citv.
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RnYS Nv OOuRL
sev.tai Were Afraisued Before Judr'
t..rr.tf Taus Morning

s.r.,,t W.. .,,.lsn.a before Judre
Garrett TtHe Morning
Eighteen PERSONS were araigncd before
Deputy juI-e Garrett 30 tie Municipal
Court this morning. George batson ana
Joseph Welsh 10th cololcd. we're are
raigned on the charge OF selling mtoNicai-
ing liquors without license. and keeping
gaming table az a house ln l,htalcih
street but on motion Of their attorney,
the case WAS continued until tomorrow
morning The house was raided yesterday
afternoon bv Sergeant White and a squad
William Vulgar. aged is years. had a
hearing on me charge of committing an
assault and battery on l4-years-oid boy
last TUESDAY afternoon at Fifth ana ship
ley streets The boy assaulted testile9
that Edgar without provoeationi STRUCK ,.
against a brick wall, ana spanning hia
arm. Edgar said the BOY kicked nun,
Judge Garrett told Edgar thnt ne shoglo
not hit boy younger than himself. he
then imposed q fine oi ~, WIN costs;
Bertha Loper, colored, charged with the
larceny of Sl3. the property OF Rose May
( Campbell, was dismissed
Two young boys. CUR ~. WIN e'.N 20
ceny Of a gold watch, viii have heannl
on wednesday morning
John Rice. charged with Naefancy Wa'
sentenced TO so days in the Workhouse.
The case against Harry Mullen, O. SINAI
boy, charged with trespassing. was turneG
over 70 Special Agent Frank stout oil tn'
! SPEC
John G. Scott and William T. silcox
charged with acting 10 q disorderly man
ner on the street. viii have a hearing 70
morrow morning.
The case against Mary Coiiman an'
Edward Green. charged with acting IN
disorderly manner, we're dismissed.
Five young boys, charged with the lar
ceny of some tools, will have q heann
next Saturday morning. In the mean
time Special Agent Frank Stout will in
vestigate the case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01
LEVY COURT REORGANIZATION.

There appears TO be no prospect OF the
organization Of the Levy Court of this
county being changed In any important par
ticulars this year. In accordance with the
law the court reorganizos every IL months.
Il Is understood that 2. Candy hopk ms
viii ia reelected president and that tbs
committees will be- allowed to remain as
they are now composed. Horace q. KNOWLES
Ia said to be slated for reappointment af
attorney for the Levy Court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01
SAM SANFORD DEAD

New York, Jan. l.-"Sam" Sanford,
one Of the oldest minstrels in the United
States, died at his home in Brooklyn, yes
terday. He was "a years Of age. Mr..
Sanford was one of the originators Of a
variety Of amusement which later spread
all over the country and world.
He had been In the theatrical business
since the 4Os, and ranked very high in the
profession.
"Sam" Sanford was well-known in Will
mington, as elsewhere throughout the
country. He appeared in public here
many times. in his own and other minstrel
organizations, and also as Uncle Tom in
"Uncle Toms Cabin"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01
SUICIDE OF JAMES NTTRlDGE.

Annotated Press Dispatch ~ Special wires
Philadelphia, Pa, Jan, flames
Kittridqe, who was q patient In ths
priyate sanitarium of DR.. William
Pickett, jumped from second-atory
wlndov Of the institution today and
was instantly killed.
Kittridee was 10 years old. Iii
father is a wealthy business man o
Tunkhaunock, Pa. The young man
was suffering from mslanoholia.
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The mid-ginter term Of the Will
minRton Business School, Eighth aud
Market streets, will begin Tuesday,
January I'd, 1906 Many new students
are making arrangements to enter Tor
the new term. W. II. Beacon, pro
nrietor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01

william, better known as Reddy,.
Powell, residing at No. oil King street, fell
in a IA at Third and Market streets, this
morning and was badly cut about the head.
he was taken TO the Delaware Hospital IN
the patrol wagon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01

While bound across the Delaware River
from Camden for Philadelphia, yester-
dev the steamboat Richard Willing
str,,ol. an unknown sunken obstruction
ana knocked hole in her bottom. She
was beached 10 prevent sinking on lne
Camden side of the river, ana was soon
patched up and pumped out. one was
taken to a shipyard for permanent repairs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01

The National League 0f,Republican Clubs
has sent out notices, which have been re-
ceived by local Republicans. announcing
that the next biennial convention Of tho
ieaoue will be held in Philadelphia on June
i7th. 18TH and 10Th, this year. Later the
official programme viii be published.
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dlfatHs.

HORTY-In this city on December Slst 1906,
Margaret wife OF Patrick Horty.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
70 attend her funeral from her late residence
30. al Madison street. ON Thursday morning At
3 O'clock solemn Requiem Mass az Cathedral.
Interment at the Cathedral Cemetery.
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The plant of the Harlan & Holllngsworth
90. was closed today. but will be Ia opera
tion tomorrow. Tbs work train Of the VIII
mington q Columbia branch OF the 4. a H.,
Reilwav which runs to Lobdell Car Wheel
Works did not run today, on account OF
the closing OF the wheel plant for the day.
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A meeting OF the stockholders Of the
Eleventh Ward Republican Club will be
held on Thursday evening at O'Clock at
No. 9y7 Chandler street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-01

Former senator L. Heisler Ball who BIAS
bean confined TO bis home at tanlAiane
with a severe attack of the grip, y nu0n
Improved. de is.noW able to be hpoo1
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-28
ENGLANp,s DERBY WEEK

King Edward Will tins week, in accordance with
his annual custom, give his Derby dinner at Buck
lngham Palace TO the members OF the Jockey cub
on the night after that historic race which in the
eyes Of all English people. is the most innnortart
sporting contest In The world. In the most remote
wtlds OF Canada, in the plains OF British India in
the jungle and forests Of the Dark Continent and
up in the highest regions Of the Rocky Mountains Of
TINS country the first question that will invaria bl
De put ny the most woebegone and abandoned Eng
lshmar whom may happen 70 encounter in the
month OF June. July August. is Who has won
the Derby" The Derby is the blue ribbon OF
the turf Lord Rosehery. as young man. when
asked 10 name the three things for which he expe-
rienced most eagerness and which constituted -he
zenith Of his ambition, replied ITO win the Derby;
TO become Prime Minister. and 10 marry the richest
woman IN the world" He placed the winning Of
the Derby first. and although he married the rich
est Of all the Rothschd heiresses and attained the
dignity OF Prime Minister Of that va British en-
pire, with its nearly 100000 population and on
which the sun never sets. yet far more highly than
either does he prize his winning of the Derby-not
cnce, but thrice, the first time with Iadas. then
With Sir Nisto and last year with Cicero In the
same way ii is known that when King Edward won
his first Derby with Persimmon. exactly six wears
aso. one % the most cherished dreams of his life
had been fulfilled.
The Eing seldom misses Derby. to which he
proceeds no longer in days OF yore by road but
by special train and his action IN taking his con-
sort his daughters and his sisters 70 the Derby has
served 10 vastly improve the tone of the meeting
and 70 deprive IL of many If the rowdy and IN
savory features by which II formerly signal
lied
II was the twelfth Earl of Derby. married to the
celebrated actress. Miss Farren who began this
classic race on the EPSON Downs in 1870 The win
ner Of the first Derby Sir Charles Bunburv
with his horse Domed. which was sold for export
10 this country shortly afterward for the modest
sum Of $500 Here. however. his merits were appre-
ciated more highly than IN the old country FOR
only few weeks after reaching New York he
was resold by his purchaser for 5000 dying
year later on the stud farm for the sake Of which
he had been bought. II would be interesting 10
learn If there is stock present In this coun-
try that can trace its descent this winner of the
first Derby.
Sir Charles Bunbury's wife, blythe bye was that
Lady Sarah Lennox who for time was the object
Of such fnfatuation the part OF George III thai
there are many people who TO this day are con
vinced that the King had been secretly married
10 her on thing. at any rate. is certan--that the
Farmer King never forgot his youthful anaire de
coeur for throughout his reign Lady Sarah who
was a daughter Of the Duke of Richmond and
sister-ir law of the celebrated statesman Fox,
the object OF particular regard and graciousness
on the part Of the monarch