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USE OF SLATE BY ANGlENTS.
London nally alaNn

london paily Gloho
IL is not easy 20 tell exactly for hos
long period states have been used by
school boys; but they were used as
writing tablets ns inr back aa the Mid
die Ages, and probably, therefore, they
we're introduced into the schools OF
Europe nt q very early period In the
history OF education in this part of
the world
And, indeed, it would he hard 10
lind a more suitable substance for the
purpose than the easily ilaked stone
which yields smooth surface with
minimum OF trouble on the part OF
the workman. The anoieuts, az we
know, frequently employed waxed
tablets for the purpose Of writing
letters or making calculations which
we're not intended 10 be permanent,
and could easily be erased or smenred
cut OF all recognition with the finger.
Diligent housekeepers ana clandes-
tine lovers found these means Of reckon
ing OF communl cation equally india-
pensuble; while, for the man Of letters,
whether orator Or LYRIC poet, the tab
let's on which we're iotted down the
heads OF a great speech or passiona ate
etanza TO some fair lady we're almost
ua necessary aa pockets lof which the
ancient world knew nothing) to the
modern man or boy.
Compared with these peFiuhablC
aids TO memory, the slate was yery
long lived. For though the name i'm.
plies a brittle substance easily broken
of when the line Of cleavage is dis
oovered-heiug equivalent to the
NnuWnh 90 urNa ut nlwNm aaaa nN mol
lapse like wax with the application ol
moderate heat; aud even II cracked
by n fall, might still be used " itl
shock. IL is not surprising, therefore
that the slate, when once intro
duoed into school aud domestic life
soon became popular.
, But slate 10 also coed roof covering
and has been used for this purpos
for eight centuries at least. Thing
which still holds its own 10 larg
, extent, partly on account Of the IN
r artistic appearance Of the moder
4 slated roof, WAS practically universe
10 the towns Of the ancient Worl
Z which came under the influence {
Greece and Rome. lt Is interestin
I TO note 10 this connection that q
time went On builders reduned th
thickness Of their states.
Whether this was due TO reason
4 Of eoonomy-ior heavy states need
have solid timheia beneath them
! TO other combinations the fact u
mains that the states used in the ohea
= house cf the present day have a vel
cheap appearance. The difference
clearly seen by contrasting the films
'' look of a ierrJ built suburban vii
with the massive solidity Of an o.
slate rooted farmhouse which hl
% weathered the storms uf centuries.
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BODY WAS BESIDE BARN
discriminating Trail From The Corpse 10
Nineteenth Street, Where Evidences
Of a Struggle We're Pound.
GAMPO6 DEVOTION TO MUSIC
Seems to Have Played Leading
Part in Tragedy.
HIS WIFE USUALLY ACCOMPANIED HIM

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
New York. Feb. 20. Returning from
the Metropolitan Opera House, early
this morning, to his home, at Batn
beach, Alberto Campo, Well-to do
tailor, was killed aud his body thrown
beside a barn. His throat was cut
and bis booy bore four stab wounds.
Camro's widely known devotion to
hiRh-oiass music seems to have played
a leading part in the tragedy. He
frequently went to the opera, but
usually was accompanied by his young
wife, welded only few months ago.
Last night be went alone and was
killed as be was returning through the
quiet streets of the suburb which is
kenown as Van Felt Manor. Under
his arm Campo carried the sooie of
"Die Meister Singer with an Italian
translation OF the German libretto.
The police we're informed and beg an
a search, which immediately disclosed
an incriminating trail from the body
to Nineteenth street, where, on the
side 0alE, they found the music and
evidences that a struggle had occurred.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
IND COMMITTED SUICIDE
Nots Found in a StateTOOm Just
After The Boat Left Newport, R.
l.. Announced Her Intentions.
FOUR MISSING FROM STEAMER
when the Boat Arrived at Fall
River Today.
,OLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE CASE

,,oc,sted Press Dispatch BY Special Wires.
Fall River, Mass, Feb. 20 The
lMcets of the steamer plymouth OF the
kau River Line found part ot
Romans wearing aps arel and note,
L,Inq that she had thrown her three
[biloren overheard and was about to
[ollow them herself, in a stateroom
rst fer the steamer lett Newport, on
ksr tr.p from New YORK to this CITY,
[oda,. The officers, upon the arrival
N the boat here, turned the case over
Ia the police and peuding investigation
Eeolined tb give the names contained
d tie note.
Mr.. Burnley, the local agent of the
Fal River Line, says that a woman
Ind tnree children who were on the
|pl, mouth when she left New York
were missing when the steamer arrived
here.
among the letters left by the woman
uss one addressed to John Waters,
@i7O Broad way, NeW York." The state
boom occupied by the woman was
Engaged q New York under the name Of
Ia L. Allen. The letters apparently
vsfe intended for the woman's hus-
.DAuQs OnD hrhHA AoA ktHoA' y 49, 49, -
that she had worried so much that she
ssred insanity aud could not leave the
children. 1he otter was in the nature
b will, as it disposed of the personal
Eroperty OF be writer.
dwight Brady, son of Capt James
BRADY, collector Of the port of Fall
tRnef, identified the articles found IN
the stateToom as belonging TO his sis
isr, Mrs. John Waters Of Brooklyn,
h. \. Mr.. Waters, be said, Was az
Insurance agent, with an Cflice at llC
Broadway, New York City. de coulo
i've no reason, he said, for th'
loman's action hey ond the fact tina
he had said that she was not happy
FOR some time, Mr.. Brady said, she haS
bot appeated TO be in good spirits an'
10 visit to her fathers home, here,
Ieek ago, intimAted that her home lif
bad bee me unpleasant. She returned
10 her home, in brooklyn, last Satur
bay. Mrs. Waters was 30 yeals old
Her three childieu included Helen
,qed years, Dorothy, aged 2 years
snd a boy baby OF 10 months.
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ELECTIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA

Associated Press uspatch Dy special WireA
Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 20.-Mu-
nioipal elections are in progress today
throughout the State. In taIs city
the eleotors are voting for magistrates,
couneilmen, school directors and cleo
tion officers.
The City party, consisting OF the
reform element which defeated the
Republican organization at the Noyem-
Der election, has nominated candidates
in nearly all the wards IN opposition
TO the Republican nominees, and both
parties are eudeaVoTinR to bring out q
large Vots.
In downtown ward th rec City
party men were taken into custody,
charged with issuing fraudulent ta1
receipts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
HENRY M. MOORE DEAD.

Associated Press Dispatc Special Wires
Mortified. Mass, Feb. 20.-Henry NJ.
Moore. aged IS years, widely known
through is connection with the national
and international work OF the Young Men S
Christian Association and other religious
enterprises and an associate OF the late
Dwight L. Moody. died here today.
Since 1868. when he first was a delegate
TO the international convention OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, he
had participated in nearly every national
and international convention OF the asso-
citation. He became a member OF the
international committee in 1873 and was
considered one OF the hardest, as well as
most efficient. workers Of that body.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
Admiralty Litigation.

United States Commissioner Mahafty
today took testimony on the matter of
taxation of costs in the admiralty case Of
the dredge Pacific against the steamship
Mahlin. the result of a collision off Cherry
Island in 1897. and this afternoon there
will be hearing before Judge Bradford,
in the United States Court as to the form
of final decree. Charles NJ. Curtis repre-
sents the owners of the dredge; George
Cove of New York, interested insurance
companies; +. ID. Adler of Philadelphia,
the tug McCaulley, and John NJ Woolsey,
the owners of the Mahlin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
FITZGERALD DIVORCE CASE.

associated Press Disuatch ps -pscial Wire-.
London, Eng, Feb. 2O.-The applica-
lion lor the divorce Of Mrs. fitzgerald
.iom Gerald Purcell Fitzgerald, former
owner OF a. ranch near Los Angeles, Cal,
bad large landowner in Ireland, has
|uled. the Divorce Court today ruling
hat Mr.. Fitzgerald was domiciled in Ire
and and that, therefore, the English
ourt had no jurisdiction.
Mrs. Fitzgerald, who Is a daughter Of
John Nichols of Uniontown, Pa, testified
hat she met her husband on a train while
|0umeying from Chicago to Los Angeles
h 1898. Shortly afterwards she married
Ar Fitzgerald, who, she said, always
daimed to be an Englishman. Mr.. fltz-
gerald is descendant of Edward tltz-
Israld, the translator Of the "Quatrains
Omar Khayyam. The couple have
been separated for some time.
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Associated Prs, nlsIaiei e. " Special wire,

Associated Press nsIatci es oy Special wires
Johnstown. Pa. Feb. 20.-Four people
we're burned to death and three seriously
hurt in a fire which destroyed the home
OF Patrick Grogan. at Tunnel Hill, about
p miles east OF this city, early this morn
ing
The dead Mrs. Kate Grogan, aged
63 years Patrick Grogan, aged ii years,
Matthew Grogan, aged years, and
Michael Grogan, aged IA years.
Part OF the family slept on the second
floor and part ON the first Mr.. Grogan
was awakened by the flames and made an
effort to rescue those on the second floor,
but was unable to do SO. Three members
of the family escaped by jumping from
the second floor. The house Of Thomas
Gregory adjoining that Of the Grogans
was burned to the ground, as were the
houses Of Mrs Annie Mills and Charles
Anthony. Narrow escapes from death
were had by several inmates of the houses
There WAS no water supply at Tunnel Hill
which is a mile from Gallitzin, but miners
from the mines at that place formed
bucket brigade.
ANOTHER VICTIM.
Later-Another member Of the Grogar
family, Dennis, aged l year, perished Il
/ the flames.
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NOTICE.

Notice d hereby given that Letters of Admin
lstration were IN due form OF law granted unto
the undersigned on the Thirty hrst day OF
January A. D. 1900, and that all persons having
claims against the estate of the deceased must
PRESENT the same, duly aitestcd, 20 the said Ad.
iuinisfrator on or before thiry-tfstd day Of Janu-
nrv 1907 or ahiee the Act OF Assembly IN such
case made and provided. JOIN Bidohi
Address sls Market street, Wilmington, Della
ware. eul-ttFo"
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THE EVANS FAILURE.
James W. Ponder Becomes Attorney for
Assignee John H. Dandy

Assignee Johu n. baAn1
James W. Ponder who represents John
II. Dandy, the assignee Of II. J.. Evans a
Co.. stated this morning that there seemed
TO be some confusion in regard to his rep
resenting both the firm Of II. l.. Evans 4
Co. and the assignee, and in order that all
parties interested might know his posi-
ton. he stated that the assignee had re-
ouested him to act as his counsel and that
he had notified the firm of II. l.. Evans a
Co. that he could not act as counsel for
them as well as counsel for the assignee,
and that they must retain other counsel,
and that the firm realized this was true
and had retained H. H. Ward to represent
them. He further stated that there was
nothing new, that the assignee was work.
/ ing on the books and It would be several
days before any definite statement could
/ be made.
Il was reported that II. j. Evans seat
on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange was
sold yesterday, but this could not be con
| firmed.
The directors Of the National Bank o.
Delaware today accepted the resignation
of II. l.. Evans as a director of the bank.
Henry L. Evans is sick at his residence
at Claymont, and some of his children ar
suffering with measles
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
LEvEE AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

associated Press Dispatch by special Wires
London, Eng, Feb. 20.-king Edward
|aeld the first levee Of the season at Buck
|ngham Palace at noon today thus avoid
|ng the State procession to st, James
|Falace, where the levees are usually held.
The occasion, however, was not robbed
q its picturesqueness, there being large
attendance of cabinet ministers the lead
ng members Of the Opposition and the
orelgn diplomats, among whom was
ambassador Reid and members OF the
american Embassy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
FESTIVITIES At HAVANA

Associated Press Dispaton by spec,4 Wires
Havana, Cuba, Feb. 20 The city
authorities are arranging for Friday
invitation gala grand opeT "a perform
anoe al the National Theatre, at which
It is proposed that Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth shall occupy the
Presidents box as havana's guests of
honor.
Great interest is being taken In the
Presidents annual ball, February 22d,
on account of the fact that Mr.. and
Mrs Nicholas Longworth are expected
to be PRESENT.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
nero LABOR ON IsTHMAN CANAL

asocmei Pr,.ss bisuatcn uv snecl Wires
Washington. Feb. 2O.-J Milton Turner
n 81. Louis. former American Minister to
Liberia. is endeavoring to enlist the IN
ierest of Isthmian Canal officials in the
Employment Of negro labor from the
United States in building the canal.
He has discussed the matter with Char
man Shonts, to whom he said that there
we're large number of negroes in the
United States, particularly in the South,
available for and capable physically OF
doing the class of work required on the
|lsthmus.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
MADE ALARGE HAUL.

lvoolated Press Di-uatrn uv special Wires
San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 20.-Ihe thief
Vho robbed a local mail-carriers wagon
n February 10th, carrying away sack
registered letters. made larger haul
han was at first suspected.
Among the loot was a package OF bonds,
|mlued at $4,000, en- route to the East.
There we're 10 bonds in all, issued by the
Philippine Telephone and Telegraph Cor
|oration. each valued at 81 1000. The
|eclrities were the property OF two
|gomen. one of whom resides in st. Louis
nd the other in Kiowa. Kan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
BUILDING OPERATIONS.

Building Inspector Connolly today
issued permits as follows:
To Thomas Samworth, TO build nine
dwellings at Maple and Franklin streets,
for Samuel Slesinger, at a cost of $4,000
and three houses al the southwest corner
of Fourth and Clayton streets, for Gott-
hold Yeager, Charles Ieager and Charles
+. Ley, at a cost of 81 500 each.
To Warner $. Lewis, to build stable
for George Cochran,at the southwestlcomer
of Twenty-fourth and Lombard streets, at
a cost of $3.50.
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AnnnnninlmlnR nrIdre.

The Levy Court held a meeting this
afternoon, when the matter Of the pro-
posed new bridge over the Appo9uini-
mink River was considered. IL was
decided to return the checks required
Of blodeIs to all Of those who sub
mitted proposals except the New Jersey
Bridge CO., which was the lcwest bid
der, and The Nelson Construction %.
The awarding Of the contract was de-
ferred until the next meeting.
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IosEpH ARTHUR pEAD.

A Associated Press Disuaten ov soeciai wires
New York. Feb. 2O.-Joseph Arthur, a
author OF "Blue Jeans, The
Sti1 Alarm. "eLost River and other sue
cesses died today at the Hotel Normandie::
Ills death resulted from complication OF
diseases. He WAS 81 years old.
Mr. Arthur's real name was Arthur
smith. He was a son Of Rev. John e.
smith and was born in Southern Indiana
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rome FroIn the west.

William h. McGarrity and his attoI :
ney, Samuel 8. Adams, Jr., returned
last evening from he West. where
they took steps toward settling an e.
tate IN which Mr.. MoGaTrity Is inter-
ested. Mr.. MCCARTHY is one of the
heirs. The family Of John +. Callahan
and Mrs. Carroll s. Wier OF this city
are also heirs. The estate is worth a
considerable sum.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
L1PToN oFFERs A sue.
oo,a,ea Press Dispaten oy special Wires,

Associated Press Dispatch oy special Wires.
Boston, Mass, Feb. 20.-Sir Thomas
Linton has offered and the Boston Yacht
Club has accepted in trust a $500 cup TO
be raced for in the 22-rating class OF the
Yacht Racing Association OF Massa-
ehusetts. There are % clubs in the asso-
citation. representing the ports from
provincetown to Anniquam.
The cup will become absolutely the
propertv Of the owner first winning two
rhamniOnships.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
COTTON HEIRS.
Entitled to a Share in an Estate OF Abog
$4,000.

Entitled TO a Share in an Estate OF About
$4,000.
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
prints the following:
"Any person OF persons who can prove
relationship to T.. Bminerd Cotton, who
died Sunday night al 767 South Fifteenth
street, will get a share of $1,000 that the
dead man leaves. Deputy Coroner Gray
has been informed that Cotton had a
niece living in Wilmington and a Son some
where IN this city, but he has not been able
TO find them There doubtless will ho
plenty Of claimants now
Deceased was brother OF r. b. Coltor
of this city. Charles r.. Frank II anc
Albert b. Cotton OF this city and H. B
Cotton Of Cleveland o.. and Raymond
Cotton OF Philadelphia are ncphcws, an,
Mrs. c. H. Iibbett of this city is niece.
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DIVISION OF DIsTRIcTs.
Bill Introduced in Congress Which is Being
Fought by Representative Burton.

a bill has been introduced in Congress
which is being attacked by Representa-
tive Hiram X. Burton OF Delaware, IN
conjunction with other members.
II provides for a division Of customs
districts or union OF present districts, SO
AS TO add one to another. Should the bill
be passed IL would be possible to divide
Delaware into two or three districts, IN
stead of having one, as at present, or It
could be added to Pennsylvania, New
Jersey OF Maryland.
DIR. Burton has sent copy of the bill
to Collector of the Port Clark, who, it ii
understood, is also opposed to the bill.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
srEVE ADAMS ARREsTED.

Assoc,a,ed Press Dispasen BY special Wires
Baker City, Ore. Feb. 2O.-Stevs
Adams alias Steve Dickinson, said e
bave been member Of the Western Fed
Grafton Of Miners and who is wanted by
the authorities at Boise, Idaho IN con
nection with the Stuennberg case was
arrested at Haines last night ana orough
10 Baker City and lodged in jail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
Deaih OF an AGED Woman,

Mrs. Mary Ann Henderson, 80 years
old, one of sthe best-known colored
women in Wilmington, died at her resi- q
dence, at Eleventh and Chippey streets,
yesterday. About eighty years ago sh 9
came from the South and took up her
residences at Eleventh and Chippey
streets and lived in the same house
until her death. She bad never been a
slave. She was the mother of ten
children.
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LICENSE WAS REQUIRED.
Young Philadelphians, Bent on Marriage
Evidently Misiniormed as TO Delawar
Laws

Young Philadelphians, Bent on Marriage,
Evidently Misiniormed as TO Delaware
Laws.
Floyd b. Moore and Miss Helen Neb-
niger, both OF Philadelphia, were married
in this city last evening by Rev J. Frank
Campbell pastor of the First United
Presbyterian Church. at his residence but
not until some unforeseen difficulties
had been overcome.
When they found Pastor Campbell he
was at the residence of one OF the members
OF the church. where a meeting was being
held Mr.. Campbell was informed OF
their presence and was about To- perform
the ceremony, when he learned that they
had IA O license. They told him that they
were orphans and understood that a
license In such ease was unnecessary
Mr.. Campbell told them they must hav,
license and through the efforts of l.Mas
Hammond, one was obtained from Magis-
! trate Bradley after which they returned
to the clergyman's house. where the kno
was tied, after which they went TO Phila
/ delphia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
Training the Bow.

] saw you Furnishing your boy today
What was it an about
caught him in q lie.
OF we'll you can't expect a boy TO tell
the truth all the time.
know. but when he doesn't tell the
truth | want him to be bright enough not
10 be caught at it.-Catholic Standard
and Times
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TO ASSIST CITY TREASURER BLAINE
Miss Ria Coyie Has Been seleoted TO Help
win the Books


Win the Books.
City Treasurer Charles H. Blaine
has employed Miss Ria Coyle to assist
him in his office in the matter Of TAX
ing care of the books. She is to as
sumo her duties tomorrow. The work
OF Strengthening out the books has not
been completed and MI. Blaine will be
assisted by Thomas Il. JetfeIies until
the books are in shape.
MIR. blaine said he would pay Miss
Coyle, but would send a bill to City
Council for her services. He also saic
that he had directed Joseph K. Post
les, tine clerk, not to make any entrieI
in the books. Postles is on duty eaof
day however.
Young women are now employed al
clerks by the Street and Sewer anC
Health Departments.
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BOARD OF TRADE
Banquet Committee Has the Arrange
ments in Good shape.

Banquet Committee Has the arrange
ments in Good shape.
A meeting will be held this afternoon
by the committee in charge Of arranging
for the Board Of Trade banquet 70 be held
at the Clayton House tomorrow night.
It is now assured that there will be l25
people at the dinner.
+. ID. LaLanne Of Philadelphia, president
Of the National Board.oi Trade, win make
Paris Z. Carlisle viii represent the Mil
ford Board Of Trade; Charles G.. Blandy
the Newark Board OF Trade; Charles IL
Maull, the Lewes Board Of Trade; Louis p
Eliason the New Castle Board of Trade
John H. Jones. the Dover Board OF Trade
Congressman Hiram r. Burton will be
present.
A few tickets have been reserved foi
late comers, and applications for seats vii
be received until late today. The ban
quet is to be informal as far as dress il
| concerned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
Hypoerlte

That young man in there is a hypocHte,
said Jackson. as he left the drug store.
You mean the druggist
Yes When ! went in / interrupted
him IN the midst OF compounding a pre-
scription. told him ! wanted a two.
cent stamp and he smiled as sweetly a.
il he was glad TO see me. Philadelphia
Iedger
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NAV low RECORD FOR WHeAT.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
New York, Feb. 20. May wheat in
New York sold under So cents today,
thus making a new low record for this
season.
The decline wes based on heavy
liquidation, bearish weather news and
the continued absence Of foreign de-
mand.
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Hurt al Railroad Shop.

Francis Morris of 3l4 Taylor street, a
machinist in the erecting shops of the p,
b. e. w. railroad, had his right leg caught
between the frame of an engine and a
bumper this morning and was badly
bruised. Detective Jones rendered tenn
porary treatment and the man was placed
In cab. and sent to his home and DR..
Draner was sent for.
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In u MnrIII Mnr Rntnrn.

It is rumored that David II Megill, who
recently resigned as a member of the
Board Of Education from the Sixth ward
when he moved to Philadelphia, may
return to this city. DIR. Evan G.. Short
hdge. president OF the Board or Educa-
tion. stated this morning that he had
heard the report that Mr.. Megill con.
templated moving back to Wilmington
II is said that il Mr. Megill does return his
friends will urge him to become a candi.
date for reelection in the board.