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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

The largest veal calf brought into
the city this year was one which was
SHIPPED TO Boston yesterday afternoon
by w. Y. Ballard Of Manchester. The
animal dressed 400 pounds and was a
beauty. 1t is said that Mr.. Ballard
killed calf last year that was even
larger than the one in question and
weighed 500 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

Harry Remission of the Augusta
baseball team i'll last seasons Trolley
League, arrived in the city yesterday,
coming over from Rockland, and will
make short visit here. Mr. Remission
has many friends among the Augusta
followers Of the sport. all Of whom will
be glad to see him. Both he and his
brother Ed. are passing the winter at
ROckland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

Georgiana A. Spaulding, formerly of
Rockland but for some time past a
patient at the Insane hospital. died al
that institution Monday morning at the
age of "a years, the cause of death be-
ing mania. The remains Were sent I,
ROckland on train No. 4 yesterday af-
ternoOn for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

Yesterday was visiting day with
many Of the members Of the State
Grange. and parties of them inspected
the postoffice, the State House, the jail,
the Insane Hospital. and many also
went to Togus where they looked over
the National Home. Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

William r. cobb Of the New Bedford
Massp Standard, who had for sew
eral days past been the guest Of DR.. l..
J.. Mann. returned home yesterday
morning, Mr.. Cobb was called here by
the illness Of his mother. Mrs. Annie
Ellis. but who is now well along on the
road to recovery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

Closing out at low prices, of some
sizes, large and small house coats at c.
II. Nason's. Gents should suggest that
their wives select some Of their
presents from this stock of extra fine
evening dress shirts. Fancy hose and
fine underwear particularly nice for
presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

The members of New Cushnoc Tribe,
!. 9. K. NJ. will give an invitational
dance at Woodmen's hall on Christmas
evening, Dec. %, and no pains will be
SHARED to make the affair a source Of
Measure to all who attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

The price Of eggs still remains at
q figure well up in the scale, and the
fresh article at 10 cents per dozen is
almost in the luxury class. Fresh
eggs are said not to be particularly
scarce however, for many people are
using the western or case eggs, which
are now retailing at 80 cents per dnz-
IN rather than 10 pay the extra ten
cents for the native eggs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

A large party of Augusta people were
in Portland Tuesday evening to see
Maude Adams in Peter Pan" return
ing home on the Wednesday morning
Pullman, and all We're delighted with
the celebrated actress Thirty-nine
tickets We're sold at the Augusta sta
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

Chester A. Messer has sold the
Varney property on Columbia street tt
Wallace P. Berry of this city. The
property consists of a house and lo
and after making some extensive re-
pairs and renovations to the house Mr.
Berry will occupy it as a residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

Mr. and Mrs. Trefle Croteau OF
Northern avenue are receiving the
congratulations of friends on the birth
of a daughter which occurred Wednes-
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

The many Augusta friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Matthias Champagne of Chelsea
will be pleased to learn that nice boy
baby was born to them at their nome
in that town Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20
LOCAL MATTERS

Some very fancy novelties for pres
ents in F. l.. Hersey's shoe lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

Ew. Church received Wednesday in
one lot 80 native chickens WHICH,
averaged over pounds each, beauties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

r n Jenkins is closing out big lot
box stationery he bought low. Prices
from &c. to 35c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20
ChoiceConfeCtionS
In Dainty Packages

Have you ever considered what
beautiful and appropriate Christmas
Gifts can be made with delicious con-
f.ctions put up in attractive packages
of various designs. Glove Boxes,
Dainty Baskets. etc. that are an
ornament to the ladies' dressing table,
and a constant reminder of the affec-
ton of the giver. We have the largest
and best assortment Of Fancy Boxes
ever shown in this city, at prices as
low as consistent with the mgh
quality Of the goods
See our North Window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-20

A complete assortment Of W0men'S XII
Suede Mocha ANA capeSkin gloves IN
all lengths up-to-datc styles. From
$500 to $3.50 pair
Fancy Glove Box Free with every pair
Of kid gloves you buy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03

Mayor Horace Wilson this morning
formally appointed DR.. Harrison W.
Howell, DR. Ralph p. Stubbs, George
Q. Hutton, plumber and w. Il. Groves,
business man, members of the new
Board Of Health. According to the
law the new members must meet and
organize today.
Mr.. Groves is a foreman Of the car
shops of the p, b. & w. Railroad
Co., and, according to report he may
not accept the appointment. 1t is un-
derstood that some Of his friends work
ing at the instance Of the Court
House Ring, +" have been trying to
persuade him not to accept the ap-
pointment as it would not be TO his
interest TO allow himself TO be placed
IN the Board Of Health at a salary Of
800 a year when he is said TO have
the assurance of succeeding Col. ID.
+. Barnard as "A member of the De-
partment of Elections. Col. Barnard's
term expires in March 1907 and it is
claimed, by the friends of Mr.. Groves,
that he has a good prospect Of being
appointed an election commissioners
with salary Of $500 year for three
years. Should Mr.. Groves refuse TO
accept the appointment made by the
mayor this morning the latter will
have TO appoint some one in his place,
and the "Court House Ring, " hopes
in this event, to land one of its friends
in his place.
When the board meets today 10 or
ganize, it Is expected that there will
be some lively times. Friends of DR..
G. Sherburne Rice and Joseph Wig
ellsworth are working hard in the in
terests of their candidates for secretary
of the board. 10 is said that Mr..
Wigglesworth has two if not more Of
the votes Of the members, and his
prospects are said TO be good for either
winning or causing a deadlock.
It is understood that the "Court
House Ring" is fighting the appoint
ment of Mr. Wigglesworth. The ring
sters are showing their teeth because
Mr.. Wigglesworth, three years ago, as
chairman Of the First District Com.
mittee, refused to file a ticket which
he believed had been formed for the
purpose Of defeating DIR. Frantz for
mayor.
Another reason which is said to
invite the hostility to Wigglesworth,
is his faithfulness to Comptroller
Philemma Chandler. who is not in the
good graces Of the Court House crowd.
1t is impossible for Mr. Wiggles-
worth's friends TO tell just where they
stand until the question of Mr.. Groves
acceptance is decided.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
INTERESTING FACTS
IiemarI.s by an ob.erver.


IT seem strange to me, " remarked a
prominent physician the other day, "why
80 many people make light of what IL, in
many respects, one of the most dangerous
diseases-Grip. Scores of people whom
know seem to regard this deadly maady as
a joke or call It fashionable.
Possibly there Is no disease that is as
Tar reaching in its effects as this same
fashionable Grip. Fashionable indeed :
When ! stop to think of the appalling re-
suits of Grip that have come under my
observation, Il makes me shudder. Would
you consider II fashionable to have a
weak heart, affected lungs or impaired eye
sight Would It be joke to spend the
remainder of your days in an insane
asylum These are not mere fancies; they
are pictures drawn from life, showing the
awful results from Grip. OF course all
persons suffering from an attack OF Grip
are not left with these Affections, but
have yet TO discover person who has had
this disease who has not been left with
some portion of his system weakened. 1t
is this weak spot that Is susceptible to
eyery unhealthy influence that comes along.
The best way to prevent Grip is to keen the
system in such good condition that II will
throw of any tendencies toward this preva-
lent disease.
The best way to fortlfy yourself against
Grip Is to take Magee's Malt Emulsion.
Il gives you the strength and vitality neces-
sary to stand severe weather, and can
always be depended upon. Il is a nutrient
OF the highest value, and after period of
low vitality It puts hope into the patient
and makes life worth living. Il replaces
the wasted tissues and holds all gains.
Magee's Malt Emulsion ~ a pure cod
liver oil, combined with syrup Diastasic
non-alcoholic Malt and Hypophosphites of
Lime and Soda. Goa Liver oil has long
been recognized by the medical profession
as the best remedy, for Bronchial and
Pulmonary affections and in Magee's you
get the pure article in combination with
the Malt and Hypophosphiies. Diastasic
Malt Extract, such as ie used in MaCee' q
Malt Emulsion, Is on-alcoholic and Is
regarded by physicians as the highest
form of food. You thus get food,
medicine and tonic combined. Magee's
emulsion is the greatest flesh bnilder ana
invigorator known. Il strengthens the weak
and imparts vitality 70 the most delicate
invalid. Don't delay-it's dangerous start
taking Il today.
Beware Of the wine preparations. They
are only artificial stimulants and the re-
action which follows their use leaves you In
worse condition than before. There il
only one Magee's Malt Emulsion and II
contains no whisky-no wine-just food.
II may be procured of +. B. Cartmeli
wholesale and retail druggist, sixth and
Madison streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
DEFENDS SPELLING REFORM
Prof skeat Says the Real Obstacle Lies in
the Ignorance of It's Opponenta

NNoAs oheaN says lhe heal Ohdtncle Lies In
the Ignorance of Its Opponents.
London, Eng, May 3 Prof. Skeat
addressing the British Academy last
night, vigorously championed the
spelling reform movement. He said
the real obstacle to reform lay in the
ignorance of its opposers. We recalled
that the partial reforms recommended
by the Pathological Society in 1881
were ridiculed to death by writer's for
the press, who were not only Ignorant
of etymology and phonetics, but were
totally unaware of their ignorance.
lie contended that the present all
surd contradictions in the spelling Of
English were not warranted, either bv
history or common sense. Many SMELL
ines were entirely arbitrary He in
stanced the final in such words as
have, live, solve and axe. He traced
historically how this and other
anomalies had entered the LANGUAGE
including comfort, money and donkey
instead of cumfort, muney and dunlyev
lie was particularly scornful of the
English people for insisting upon in
serting in such words as labour and
colour and opposing its mission as an
American innovation. He pointed ont
that the words referred to we're habit
ually spelled without the before
Columbus was born.
Prof. Skeat scoifed at obiectors con,
planning that the revised spelling was
ugly, and said they were the slaves of
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
HEPTASOPHS ENTERTAINMENT.

Several new members we're initiated
into Mizpah Conclave, Heptasophs,
OF Seven Wise Men, last night.
A feature of the meeting was the
presence of the members of the PRO
posed Good of the Order Associa-
tion, the social adjunct TO the Hep
tasophs. Besides the members of
the association, Grand Archon W. T..
Mooters, Grand Scribe William H.
Winthrup, Supreme Representative
Leon Craig and Past Grand Archon
A. B. Crossgrove made addresses.
while musical programme was also
rendered. Among those who took part
IN the programme we're William
Minker, who rendered several grapha-
phone selections; Draper V. Bell of
Friendship Conclave, who gave several
solos on the violin; John Edwards
VINO rendered a vocal solo, and John
brainerd, who gave several Hebrew
recltations. The conclave had as
visitors a delegation from Joseph PYLE
Conclave of Newark.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
WHAT The BLUE BOOK SHOWS.

Washington, May 3.-An official
register, commonly known as the Blue
Book, shows %, 4Sl people as employed
in various capacities in the depart
ments in Washington. The aggregate
compensation of this army of clerks
is a little in excess of S27, 600. 600 "A
year. The Treasury Department leads
the list with 6. 300 employees, and the
State Department appears at the foot
with a little bunch of only l20. The
figures vary slightly from year to
year, but the round total of %, 600
may be said to represent Washing
toms army of department clerks.
There has been considerable discus
sion during the present session about
the matter of clerks of more than G5
years of age. II has been alleged that
some of the departments were unduly
loaded up with patriarchs whose days
of usefulness lay in their past. An in
vestigation was ordered and partial
report has been submitted. From
this it appears that about 6 Der cent of
the total are SO or more years of age.
The procession is headed by a
sprightly youth of 81, with one of 30
as "a close second. There are three of
SO years, four of 50 years. five of Sl.
six of SO, twelve Of 50, fourteen of 81.
eighteen of So fifteen Of 70, twenty
five of rs, twenty-three of n and forty
four of 76. There are !, 400 specimens
of young manhood and womanhood be-
tween the ages of 60 and 70.
About one quarter of the total
number of those who are 65 years and
over are reported as doing excellent
work; nearly one-half are quoted as
doing good" work, and the remainder
are rated as average, " "fair" or
poor. The longevity Of these
officials would seem TO indicate that
in his search for the foundation Of
perpetual youth Senior Ponce de Leon
struck the American coast too far
south.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
OVER IN MARYLAND.

MN Minnie Greer Of Sudlersvillo was
quietly married 10 Elmer Milestone of
Wilmington, Tuesday evening.
Miss Elizabeth b. Webb, daughter of
Mrs Margaret c. Webb OF Kennedvville.
was married last evening TO Charles Nj.
Smith
Ms, Robert B. Dixon was yesterday
elected president of the Board of Mana
gers OF the Aged Womens Home, at
Easton.
Henry Deihert, the 2-years-old son Of
Hiram Deibert of the Deibert Boat Yards.
fell into a tub Of water, yesterday, and
his mother found him drowned.
The board of managers of the proposed
Emergency Hospital at Easton Yesterday
elected Judge William r. Martin presi-
dent; Miss Mary BARTLETT Dixon, treas
urer, and Miss Caroline Wilson. secre-
tay A committee WAS appointed to
select a site
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
THIEVES AT STATE ROAD.

Special Correspondence OF Fverv fvening.
State Road May 3-Thieves were
plying their vocation at State Road on
Tuesday night and made successful entries
into the store of James McCallister and the
railroad station
From the store Of Mr.. McCallister they
secured a quantity Of provisions and about
80 in change and destroyed some articles
which they did not care TO carry away
The estimated loss is about S25
AZ the railroad station suit of good
clothing, owned by George Whitfield,
was taken, but two checks, one for 500.
were overlooked Mr. Whitfield is the
ticket baggage and express agent at
the station and lives nearby.
Entrance 60 both places was effected
in the same manner, the windows being
pried open by means Of jimmy. Efforts
arc being made TO locate the thieves.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
DOG CASE IN KENT COURT.
Il May Decide the Question Whether Dogs
are Personal Property.


are Personal Property.
Special Correspondence Of Every Esenlng.
Dover May 3.-The disputed question
whether a registered dog is personal
property and may be considered as such
in case of theft or killing, occupied the
attention of the Kent County Superior
Court yesterday afternoon, when the case
Of Robert Il. Harrington vs.. William +.
Hall, an action Of trespass, was tried.
On November Sth 1904, a party from
Frederica, Milford and Milford Neck
started on fox chase. While passing
over the farm Of William E. Hall, in Mil
ford Neck, several dogs, among which
was a fox hound, Frolic, valued at $50
and registered under a State register as
property Of Robert t. Harrington, was
shot and instantly killed by Halls son,
Eddie Hail. at the instance Of his father
Other dogs were shot and mangled by
the Halls the same day.
Witnesses testified that w. n. Hall
told them he did not shoot the dog him
self. but told his son, Eddie. to shoot.
II. c. White, counsel for the defendant,
stated To the Jury that Harrington's dog
was shot by Eddie Hall, the SON. by
direction Of the father because the dog
ran into a flock of turkeys and killed one.
Eddie Han testified that he was in the
field and that the dogs chased the turkeys
and killed one Then he killed the dog.
w ". Hall, the defendant, denied
having had any conversation with anyone
relative 10 his shooting the dog
In rehuttal. testimony was given by
old fox hunters that dogs in a chase would
stop for nothing, not even for chickens
or turkeys; and further. that when the
dog was found there were no signs of any
feathers. as there would have been after
a conflict between turkey and dog
The case was argued this morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
HE HAS POISONED MORE
THAN A THOUSAND HORSES
And Yet This Fiend Got or with Only
Years Imprisonment

And Yet This Fiend Got on with Only a
Years imprisonment.
New York, May 3.-The leader of
a gang that has poisoned over "a
thousand horses in Greater New York
during the past five years was SEN
fenced yesterday in Special Sessions
TO serve a year in the penitenitary.
He was Samuel Geller, 30 years old,
Of Ia Livonia avenue, Brooklyn.
Geller was arrested on February 18th
on the complaint Of Jacob Ritner
of 33l Osbourne street, Brooklyn,
charging him with having poisoned
five Of his horses ard two belonging
to his (Ritner's) brother by giving
them arsenic while they were pulling
loads Of snow along she Bowery on
February 10th. Geller was seen to
put something into the horses feed,
from the. effects of which they after
ward died.
When the case was closed against
Geller, yesterday, Superintendent
Charles II. Hankinson of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, told the court that Geiler's
conviction was one of the greatest
victories in the interest of dumb
animals he ever knew Of He said:
Geller has been the head Of a gang
that has wilfully destroyed hundreds
and hundreds Of horses during the
past five years. The members of the
gang hire out to rival business men,
and by administering arsenic TO the
horses of one or the other reap a rich
harvest. The tortures the poor beasts
suffer in being thus put to death are
indescribable. This man and members
of his gang have been arrested again
and again, but they have always been
able to escape through loopholes of
the law. -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
HUNS YUUR STOMACH ?
2. James Beit has a Remedy which He
Guarantees 10 Cure the Worse
Cases OF stomach Trouble.

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Guarantees TO Cure the Worse
Cases OF stomach Trouble.
We wish 10 tell the readers of this nsner
about remedy which IL a marvel In nedi
cine. IL cures the worst cases, from tba
acute attack Of indigestion 10 chronic
dyspepsia. This remedy Is known a.
Albert e Little Dinner PIN, being the pre-
scription OF DIR. Hutchinson. the noto5
specialist Of London and Brighton En,
who previous TO his decease had built m y
remarkable practice ~ specialist in bs
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
THE ALEXANDER MEETING.
Opera House Was Crowded aud Many
People Were Turned Away


People Were Turned Away.
The Grand Opera House was packed
and many people were turned away,
last evening, when the revival services
by Charles M. Alexander of the
Torrey- Alexander evangelists were
held. The stage had been reserved for
the choirs of the various local
churches.
The first part of the meeting was
devoted to songs and testimonials.
About $500 persons took part in il.
Mr.. Alexander moved the audience
TO tears by singing "The Old Time
Religion" and II Believe. "
Rev. Mr.. Trotter, known as the
Western Cyclone, " made an interest
ing address upon his experiences with
religion.
About 40 persons stood up when
the question was asked il any per
sons in the congregation desired TO be-
come Christians.
While the "Glory Song" was being
sung several professed conversion.
After the overflow meeting, which
was held at st. Paul's Church, Mr..
Butler came over from that church
and assisted in the singing. While
rendering the old hymns, Tell
Mother I'll BE There and where's
My Wandering Boy Tonight, " quite
number who had not already pro-
fessed themselves saved did so through
the influence Of his melting voice.
The overflow meeting was a result
Of people being turned away from the
Opera House. They we're directed to
st. Paul's M. f. Church, where they
were addressed by a number of bust
ness men Of Philadelphia, among
whom we're Prof Boehm, Mr.. Prigh,
$. b. Goff, Jr., H. A. Wood. Mr..
Butler, the talented young tenor
singer with the miss ion, was brought
from the Opera House meeting and
sang Looking This Way"
Several professed conversion at the
meeting in the Opera House yesterday
afternoOn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03
THIEF STOLE FIFTY DOLLARS.

A thief entered the home of A. II.
Angerstein, at Eleventh and Tatnall
streets last uevening, and stole be-
tween $40 and $50 in cash from a box
in bureau drawer.
About the same amount was stolen
from the same house a few months
ago.
Mr.. Angerstein who keeps a bakery in
the front part Of the house, is at pres
ent in Germany.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-03

an idle habit which leads them to
Judge by the eye instead of the ear.
The only true spelling of any word
was that which most reasonably gave
its sound. All reform ought to be
based on the correct repronunciation
Of the Latin vowels. In Chaucer's
time Latin. was spelled as it was pro-
nounced in Italy, and the vowel sounds
We're the same as the vowel sounds in
English. The latter also was then
spelled as pronounced. A return to
this method ought to be the first step
in reform.