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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
roRPEDoBoAr DISABLED,
Associated Press Di.patoh oY special Wires

Associated Press Dlspatoh oT 5peolaI WlFeA
Norfolk, Va, Feb. PA special mes
sage over the United States Weather
Bureaus seacoast telegraph wires TO the
commandant Of the Norfolk Navy yard
today said:
"The torpodoboat Winslow is broken
down south east Of Cape Henry and wants
immediate assistance"
Rear-Admiral Harrington at once dis
patched the naval tug Mohawk 70 the
assistance Of the Winslow. She should
reach the Winslow by l O'Clock this after
nOon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
LraHrsHIp ApRrrr.
Associated Press DI.paton y special wiral.

Associated Press Dispatch BY specinl wirea
Newport, r. l., Feb. 23.-The Nam.
tucket South Shoals lightship, No. II,
reported 20 the torpedo station here by
wireless telegraph early today that she
was adrift.
One message, sent at $50 a. m, said
"Still drifting. Wind northeast, 45
miles an hour"
Al 7.3O the lightship sent this brief
message;
"Nothing doing
No anxiety is felt for the vessels safety,
and It is expected that as soon as the
weather moderates she will pick up her
anchors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
To sintn nrrmndn.

BFowlow G. Trimmingham, sales
man at j. 4. Mullin & Sons clothing
store, will sail from New York tomor-
row for his home IN Bermuda. He
has been I'll for several weeks with the
grip and il left him with his consti-
tuition greatly run down. His ply
sician ordered him to take a trip to
his home. de expects TO return 70
Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
smoker nv CO. A.

A smoker was held last night by the
members of Company A, First Intan-
try, n. g. D., at the Armory. 1t was
largely attended and an entertaining
program was given. Stanley baker gave
several recitations and also spoke to
the members. The remainder Of the
programme consisted of short talk by
Lieutenant Davis. singing by male
quartet and a gTaphophcne concert and
several instrumental solos. BugleE
HILBERT sounded all the bugle calls
and ended the programme with a mess
call. Refreshments were served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
IS. 600 APPROPRIATED FOR THE
DEFENCE or ALLEGED MURDERERS
!, -, ni,nalcn ov sneclal wire.

associated Pres Dispatch nv sneeiai Wlre'.
Butte, Mont, Feb. 23.-Five thousand
dollars have been appropriated by the
Mil and Smel.er Mems Union of this
citv TO aid in the defence Of Meyer, Hay
wood Pettibone and Orchard, charged
with the murder Of former Gov. Steun-
berg OF Idaho.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Juryman moore Hurt.

AbTam Moore Of New Castle, a men,
Der Of the present petit jury, was re-
ported unable to appear in court this
morning. he Is said to have been SER
iously Injured by being Kicbed by a
horse yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Tor rHope Baptist Church.

4 musicale will be given at the resi-
oenee OF Mrs. Hugh Brodley. 90l Van
aeVer avenue for the benefit Of Hope
baptist Church, this evening. Refresh
ments and candies will be for sale.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23

selected for his market, and saitable for al
kinds OF business.
Weighing from 500 to Ls00 pounds each. Any
one wanting a frst-class horse should not m g.
this ale.
Every horse TO be as represented or money re-
turned. Horses az private sale at all tines
Sale commences % l.s0 o'clock, p. N.
SAMUEL A. MCDANIEL,
Sue essor 10 Jester q Mcdaniel
stidham a soH, Auctioneers. ieD21H
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23

Snapper lunch, baked beans and sa1eT, sao
kraut. Saturday night, at Toner'S, 600
Madison streets
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
To ourea Cold IN one Day

TO Cnre Soiu IN Ohe ba9
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II II fails to cure. II.
w. Groves signature Is on each box. 2oc.F
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Dance a Delaware olty.

Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Clark gave an enjoy
able dance last evening, at their residence,
at Delaware City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
aa Mtmorlam.

In loving remembrance Of our mother, Elizabeth
Foster. who fell asieep in jesus, AZ New Castle
Del, February 2sd, 1900
ore lonesome year has vanished,
Think we. while the tear drops start;
hut the memory Of our Mother
Is still freAh within our hearts
We are thinking OF you. Mother,
We are thiuking ci the past;
or the brrht and happy hours
That could not always last.
sadly missed b. HfR CHILDREN.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
nnn anrk ,lnoaallan,.

Associated Press Dispatch by 5psslai Wires
Sew YORK. Feb 2s.-Ihe siock market opened
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
DIVIDENDS FOR DECEMBER
INCREASE TREMENDOUSLY

NEW YORK. Dec. IA compuat zion
OF the dividend and interest payments
% be dishUrsed by the principal railroad.
Industrial and mining companies i'm the
country during December gives "a total
of S7s,274,,W. as compared with 500. .4G5. o.
i63 in the spending month OF last
year
The increase this year is due 10 the
heavy gain in dividend payments by tHe
industrial and mining companies. The
total industrial payments amount to
$35,o16.2>2 ~ AN Increase Of SG32l.lSq
over December, lsO5. and Slj.O96 GSO larger
than the total for December 1901 PAY
ments by mining companies this year
show large Increase the total being
Si.s45,5tS. against S3Sl0 525 in the corre-.
spending month of last year.
The Heayy Industrial payments are
PARTLY due 20 Jue dividends of Se-Sa3 $50
disbursed 10 stockholders by the stand
ard Oil Company and the payment OF
a,05l205 by the American Tobacco Com
pany. The United States Steel Corpora
lion pays out S2.J42, 47G IN dividends.
American Smelters VIII pay more than
100000 on its preferred. series a" and
"B" stock.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
KISSED BLUECOAT
WHO RESCUED HER
Policeman Stopped Runa-
way; Crowd Cheers
Grateful Girl.

NEW YORK. Dec. Policeman
Gross was kissed twice before ii large
crowd by a girl "as beautiful as an
angel" Just because he was as brave
as lion"
Aliss NJ. Thornton was on her way
30 a pier TO sail on The Caronia when
the horse ran away with tae cab last
night. Sine was terrified ana when the
his policeman stopped the mad animal
size wished TO cypress her admiration.
The street was crowded, but SHE hop
ped uut of The cab threw her arms
about The surpfiaed, embarrassed but
pleased hero aud saluted him twice.
NewsDoys cheerfd. Then She proceed
rd 10 her ship
Policeman Gross went back 10 his
beat, getting off am old vaudeville sioke
about never washing the spot"
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
LOSES BARON A TENANT

LONDON. Dec. Baron Max de
luyiI. who is Well known H. FOX hunting
circles iE LeiccsJerSire, as bcen disap-
pointed Of a very goOd tenant for his
house. J.. c. Strawbridge, of PhuadeI-
phia. had taken the house for "A hunt
ing season. and his hunters had ac-
ualIy arrived from America, when he
met vith.o bad motor car accident near
BiarrItz. His injuries are reported to
hs very severe. and it is doubtful
whether he will ever he we'll enough to
hount again.
Mrs Styawbridse is an excellent
huTScWOman, aud had intended to come
over 10 Le!ceStershiTe regularly To hunt.
Another well-krowu American, NJ $.
Chauncey has had 20 give up all
thoughts OF LeiCcstershire this season.
owing 10 n breakdown IN health. She
is AT present in London nursing home.
V. Baldwin JOhnson's c0ai, ora 9th ST.
Best white ash coal 40 cents a ton OF.
Spot cash only. and city delivery.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Carries Outfit of Horrible
Diseases From House
to House.
HOUSEWIVES GOT NERVOUS
Police Station Like Apothecary Shop
When Frank Howell Is
Arrested.

Auacostia has a Wandering doctor that
beats New York's Morphine Maggie
of the Bowery To IA finish.
That is. he was wandering un the pO-
lice got him.
Morphine Magsie's" tame little hypo-
dermic needle. al 10 cents per squirt
doesn't run one-tWo-siN with the amaz-
ing outfit that "Dr." Frank r. Howell
carried with him.
.'Dr." Frank r. Howell is young
only twentv-siX. He can even blush.
He dresses in the height of fashion and
as the police say. ''he knows how to
pick his guy" He knows the art OF
meeting people. and ordinarily employs
a. much fnesse as a Chinese diplomat
Looking as gay as a Congressman
from the rural districts when taking
his first ride in "rubber-neck' auto,
the doctor started out yesterday
morning 10 foist his wares upon unsus-
pecting folk of Anacostia. In his hand
ne carried a small leather case contain
ing bottles of various sizes. From his
pockets bulged more bottles and iphiaIs
Pipe dc apothecary shop" yelled a
little colored hoy. as he rollei-skated
around the "doctori"
tinkled mp the front steps OF Monroe
street house, and the following episode
is said 20 have taken place:
TO the woman Who opened the door
she had heard him coming" Dr."
Prank r. Howell 5uavely began;
My dear madam
''Hey?' said she. we don't want
any this morning. I've got two volumes
Of Pilgrims Progress now. and tho
History or the Russo-Japanese War
Not today"
But the doctor was not To- be
aluffcd
My dear madam" he puTcd I'm a
professional bassO prOfundo. IF You
Havf any children. sincerely hope
That. as YOU value their little lives, you
VIII let me see them. No. 1 am noJ
selling books and I have not come 10
tTlle the census i am a man Of peace.
/ can bring You lasting happiness"
The lady of the house shifted TO the
other foot and looked uncertain.
That was the doctors cue. From
enc of his pockets, after much tuEging.
he hauled forth two large bottles, some
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
ODD WINGED FISH
CAN CLIMB ROCKS
Young COrbett, Takes al
Unidentified Specimen
From Sound.

bklbdEPOkT, Conn. Dec. While
Young CorbeJt, the prize-hghter. who is
training al his quarters IN Stratford,
was taking his exercise along the sound.
ne noticed a peculiar animal climbing
a rock, and taking an oar out of a row
boat, struck iJson The head With the
assistance of Augustus Wood, ond Of his
trainers, ne lied the denizen OF the sea
20 the rear of am automobile and
brought Il 10 this city.
Il weighs thirty pounds and has two
wiug-like !ins ana two small feet which
ID used 60 climb uu rocks. The fish has
ID mouth ten ipches Ia length and "a pair
of hornS. II * over three feet long and
eighteen inches ACROSS the back No
such species of fish was ever seen in
these waters.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02

weaver. seated at his loom. will create
designs much as the pianist creates mu-
sic, and his designs will be as delicate
and valuable as the rugs now known as
antique. Likewise the sculptoTs viii
do much of his work by mechanical aid
A copper vase which takes man
three days 20 hammer out by hand IS
not more artistic than one made by ma
chinery in half "a day. Ruskin, who was
one Of the greatest of 'anti-machine'
men in art. failed miserably when he
tried to adhere to his own theories in
painting. portrait"
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Doctors Bottled Germs
TerrOrize AnacoStia

what smaller than carboys, and helC
| them up invitingly.
II have here" he said ''some of th'
finest samples of bubonic plague. cry
! spelas and loclrjaw that ever have beer
| oultufed."
what house did YOU say YOU trav
( eled for?" asked the woman. looking
suspicious
In this bottle" continued the doc
tor ignoring her question and indlcat'
ing the receptacle, ARE some of the live
| lest and most vlrulent mammoth ba-
cili ana bacteria that ever have in
tested q disease-Tacked mortal"
Mercy. you don't say 50 " said the
/ housewife. edging away.
Were / TO SO much as lit tins stop
per-" he kept on. these insidiOus dis
ease germs would be loosened like the
evil sprites from Pandora's casket and
go gyTatins around your head
Good Lord" said the woman, take
'em away"
But / am "A man of peace and thera-
peutics," said DR.. Howell Pathology
is my stimulus; biology my passion. and
psychiatry my hobby. I wish TO recon-
struct. not 10 destroy; TO avert calam-
itv not precipitate it, Just allow me to
see one of your dear little children and
eject a modicum OF my cultures into
their veins and thereafter shall they
be immune from such diseases as are
here shown. Just one tiny puncture.
for instance. and a bit of virus from this
long, white thing, which greatly re-
sembles "a snake
Mary a punctme not one little
terrorized woman. Help, Police, Muir
der. OUGHT
Neighbors flocked 90 the house. Po-
liceman King was-standiRg on the cor
ner and heard the ,commotion. He ran
nimhly to the scene.
What have you there" he lercely
demanded of the doctor" who. for once
had lost his bravado.
Just germs" said ho. simply
We'll. syou just. brins 'em along with
You. said the officer.
When .tEy. Dayries were tanet over
10 Policeman Nansant. he analyzed their
contents. ana found uWo OF them con-
tanned animal grOwJhs preserved in al
cohol, and the other vegetable matter
In two cf the phials there We're long
strings of green that looked Ike snakes.
"Humph, grmted NanZ~nJ a moment
later, string beans.
And 50 they were
Or Frank r. Howell admitted. saw
The police, that the powders ho had will
him were Hquorice ana sugar mixed
The children IKE them" explained
the doctor" and the stuff certainly
.doesn't hurt them.
he said he had sold a large quantity
OF the medicine Ga Auacostia. Lhat his
home was ia New York and that he
had been living at 33j Missouri avenue
northwest.
''DT." Frank Howell will be prosecuted
IN Police Court tomorrow. 1OT alleged
violation OF the pharmacy law.
His mammOtE baCilli and bacteria"
VIII be USe0 as evidence against him.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
BURGLARS GET BOOTY
FROM HANOVER MUSEUM

BERLIN. Dee. Fifteen thousand
dollars worth OF treasures have been
taken from the Guelph Museum. Her
IeDLaUsen Castle Hanover. by burglars
WAC were evidently experts and who dis
appeared with their booty.
The stolen exhibits consisted Of dftv
jeWeled orders worn by King Ernest Au-
gustus. including British. HanoveriaD.
Prussian, and Russian decorations ana
a number of ornamental swords En-
tering by breaking a window on lie
ground floor. the thieves ransacked a
large glass case and escaped without
waking the attendant, who slept on the
premises
The museum was formed by George
\, last King Of Hanover the castle
ia which 10 Is located being the former
residence Of the kings OF England and
Hanover. Its present owner IS the Duke
Cf Cumberland. who opens it 10 the
publl,
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
MACHINE ART
IS NOW PREDICTED
Genuine Works and Not
Reproductions of Spurious
Antiques Possible.

LONDON. Dec. Machine made
works of art viii be possible some
time in the future. prophesied Prof.
Hubert Won Herkomer. r. a. lee
turing at the London Institution.
The famous artist meant genuine works
Of arr. and not reproductions OF imita-
tons. IN his lecture on ''The Artistic
Possibilities of the Machine" Professor
Herkomer said: The artistic rug
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
YACHT HIRED
BY HENRY SILENT SMITH

LONDON, Dec l.-At last Anthony
j. DrexeL of Philadelphia has found
some one 10 charter his magnificent
steam yacht, Margarita, the finest yes
sci Of the kind in British waters.
James Henry Smith fSiient SMITH.
whose marriage 20 Mr. Rhinelander
Stewart surprised most Of his friends.
has chartered the Margarita for i've
months. He and his wife and small
party will visit India and Japan.
Mr.. Smith is paying $4,000 for the
charter and no one viii be surprised -
be buys The yacht outright. al the end
Of the cruise. Mr.. DreXeI refused an
or1er, .lasI season. Of $4,000 for the Mar
garita, made by "a wealthy scotch
manufacturer. Mr.. and Mrs James
Henry Smith viii settle in London next
season.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
TWELVE MILLION PACKAGES
OF NONE SUCH MlNCE MEAT

Nora Such Mince Meat has been on
the market since 1884. The present out
put is over 1900 600 packages a year.
The manufacturers offer two-pie
package for 10 cents, which not only
includes receipts for mince pie. but
contains directions for making cakes.
puddings cookies and various other
food products
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
KAISER'S SHIP OF STATE
NOT HALTED BY ILLNESS

BERLIN, Dec. THE Kaiser has no
time to oe i'll. Even when kept in bed
Tor week BY severe cold he carried
on the affairs Of the empire as usual.
Ministers We're received by him IN his
bedroom at POtsdam Palace. and the
Emperor. propped up with pillows.
heard their reports, gave instructions,
and signed documents just as if he
We're seated in his study
a slight indispOsitiOn is rather a pleas
ure Than otherwise 10 the Kaiser. for
not interfering with his daily business,
II allows him 20 see more of his family
and enjoy domestic life untrammeled by
imperial state
Floral Work of Merit.
Floral decorations executed by GUIDE 8
artists elicit enthusiastic praise. 1914 +.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11
Data Expected To-day.
FROM WOMAN'S VIEWPOINT.


looks superior
blaming failing requires her needs would hardly
when there
who entitled them by the necessity of earning living
presume
equality
life under unequal conditions remedy
to
usually
this direction
poverty
be if not
intended
benefits distributed
know, I defending class
gvers
individuals
fortune
who
and
for things which she can afford to indulge
money
with varying
accept find It. unless
that viii have some chance not
methods
all fairness allow
ghtuHy them 1t
while have nothing
convey
them about always remember that BRADEEN
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11
Special TO The Washington Herald.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Newport News, Va, Dec. 10.-After en-
countering a series of storms and head
winds on the trip across the Atlantic the
United States Army Transport Fitzpatrick
arrived IN port from Manila four days
overdue. The fitzpatrick left Manila on
October l by way of the Suez Canal and
left Gibraltar on November %. The yes
sci had fine weather until after she lef,
Gibraltar and the sea was rough all the
way across.
The fitzpatrick brought 119 passengers,
Of which ninety-one were civilians, the
majority OF this number being the wives
and daughters Of army officers stationed
in the Philippines.
The Fitzpatrick also brought the re-
mains of seven dead soldiers which
have been sent home to be buried in
this country
The bodies. which were those Of the
following, viii be shipped to relatives in
different parts of the country this after
noon by express:
Stearus Cooper, late post quartermaster
sergeant general, noncommissiOned stan;
William Thompson. late quartermaster
sergeant, Eighth Cavalry; WllHam A
Read, late sergeant Troop I. Seventh
Cavalry; John S. Morrison, late lance
corporal. Troop N. Eighth Cavalry; John
Barnes, late private. Company l, Third
Cavalry; E. c. Bechtold, private, Com
pany r. Third Cavalry; Jesse o Miller,
private. Company L, Eighth Cavalry.
Prominent among the passengers were
Mrs Logan, wife Of Capt Logan, of the
battle ship Ohio; Mrs K. McAlphine,
wife of the lieutenant commander Of the
Ohio. and Mrs. 4. T. Pollock, wife Of
Lieut. COmdT. Pollock.
The immigration authorities took off
seven stowaways.
The Fitzpatrick left New York on Febru-
airy / last for Manila with the First In
fantry, and arrived at Manila on April u.
and the officers expressed themselves as
glad TO be back in the States Capt.
George II. Rogers is in command Of the
Fitzpatrick
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11
PLOTS TO BLOW UP MAGAZINE.
Dynamite Found Attached to Bat
terry i'm Construction Camp.
% The Washington Herald.

5pfclal 70 Iue washington Herald
Ellicott City. Md, Dec 10.-Excitement
has prevailed for several days past at
the tunnel works, near Alberton, Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, now being
built by the Rinehart Company, over the
bold attempt TO destroy with dynamite
the magazine and other property belong
ing 10 the contractors.
Several evenings ago an employe Of the
Rinehart Company discovered fourteen
large sticks Of the powerful explosive
lying near the magazine. which contained
hundreds Of pounds both Of blasting pow
der and dynamite. To each Of the shells
was attached the electric wire which IS
used in sending of the blasts. and It only
required a touch of the button to carry
out the evident purpose Of the miscreant
Other sticks Of the explosive were found
under several wheels OF the portable
small engines which are used in running
the drills and carrying away the debris
from the blasted rocks
While suspicion has been aroused as to
the guilty one, no evidence sufficiently
strong has been obtained to Justify his
arrest.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11

duced last week providing for the repeal
OF the law which necessitates the pres
ence of four regiments Of negroes In the
army, The writer of the letter. who
does mt sign even a nom de plume. de-
clares his intention OF filing the big
Texas Congressman quite full Of buck
shot The missive was mailed In Wash
ington, and is written 50 illegibly that
great difficulty is experienced IN de-
clphering IT. Mr. Slayden will push his
bill, nevertheless and Notwithstanding.
as the old story has IL. The chances Of
its passage are exceedingly slim. how
ever He has received numerous letters
commencing his plan to abolish the negro
regiments, as has Representative Garner
Of Texas, who introduced a bill with the
same object in view on the opening day
OF Congress
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11
AGED Woman KILLED by Train.

Special % The Washington Herald
Greensboro, n g, Dec. 10--1Irs.
Sarah Smith. the widowed mother Of
Marion Smith, prominent business
man Of GibsOnville. was run over and
killed this morning on the Greensboro
and GOldsbOrO division of the Southern
Railway The accident occurred at
GibsOnville, eight miles east Of this
city Mrs Smith was eighty years old.
She failed to observe the danger
whistle OF the locomotive, and was
struck before she realized her danger
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11
LAWTON TO FOLLOW FATHER.
SON of General viii BE Sent to
West Point.

Manley Lawton, the nineteen-year-
old son Of the late Gen. Henry ".
Lawton. will be sent to West Point and
given an opportunity to follow In his
fathers footsteps. Mrs Marcy Law
ton. the generals widow. called at the
White House yesterday afternoon to
see the President and request her sons
appointment.
The President said that nothing was
too good for Gen. Lawton's son.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11

Ambassador, who, with Nine. Jusserand
and a party Of friends, occupied a box
for the recital
On the opposite side Of the stage, Mrs.
Roosevelt, in a becoming toilette Of black
and white, and wearing charming hat
trimmed with lavender feathers. enter
tanned a group Of ladies in her box.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11
SafebIowers Get Booty at Linden.

oItcIaI % Iue WASHINGTON HtTAIu.
Winchester, Va, Dec. 10-At an
early hour this morning burglars blew
open the safe in the store of James E
Walter, at Linden The force Of the
explosion aroused the neighborhood.
but the burglars escaped. carrying
quite sum Of money Part Of the
stolen funds belonged to the Southern
Bell Telephone Company. There is no
clew TO the robbers.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11
Lid Body in Annano!is Harbor.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Md, Dec 1O.-The body of
an unidentified white man was found
floating in Annapolis Harbor this morn
ing The body had evidently been in
the water for some time and is greatly
disfiguTed. There are evidences of
bruises on the face and a hole in the
front OF the head. such as might have
been made by bullet wound. The
man was coarseIy dressed.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-11
WOULD SELL HER BRAINS.
RfchmOnd Woman Wants to Provide
for Herself Until Death.
- b d Washingtan -.

Special 10 Tho Washington Herald.
Richmond Va. Dec. 1O.-NIrs. NJ L.
Francis reiterated to-day that she is
willing to sell her brains TO any uni
versity or college in New York, Phila-
delphia, or Chicago
Il am poverty stricken" she said.
'and want to get enough money to live
on for the rest of my life-and that
viii be very little. 1 will bequeath
my body and brain, either or both, TO
any institution that makes a fair offer"
Mrs Francis first made her PROPOSE
tion 10 one Of the Richmond colleges.
She was referred 10 Pittsburg.