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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05


II is announced that ex-President
Cleveland's compensation for acting as
referee between the three great lie IN
surance companies Of New York City m
the matter OF rebates on premiums will be
$4,000 per annum.
To ordinary minds this sounds IKE
very handsome salary, but It is small Tor
man Of Mr.. Cleyeland's calibre Nor does
Il seem at al commensurate with the
benefit which the insurance companies
viii derive from his official connection
with their management.
The presidents Of these three concerns
received salaries Of $4,000, 100000 and
sl5OO00 per annum In return, they
gave administrations that brought the
companies into disrepute and has caused
them losses amounting, no doubt to hum
dreds OF thousands of dollars.
The name of Mr.. Cleveland in connec-
ton with these sorely-taxed concerns viii
be of Unreasonable benefit in restoring
public confidence and profitable and stable
business.
Now, II the late presidents received snci
handsome salaries for working evil to thes'
companies, what should be Mr.. Cleveland
compensation for doing them good
And so it would appear that Mr. Cleve
land will be very considerably underpai'
with his salary Of $4,000 a year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05
Folk Loses His Nerve.

Gov. Folk Of Missouri recently gave
exhibition Of a surprising lack OF the nerve
and courage which made him so conspicu-
Gus as the prosecuting attorney Of st.
Louis
A labor agitator who had killed a
"scab" workman was tried, convicted
and sentenced to be hanged Tho Fed
Grafton Of Labor intorfered and demanded
that his sentence be committed Sin behalf
Of two millions Of union men. Gov.
Folk yielded and saved the murderer's
life.
Gov. Hoch OF Kansas was confronted
with a similar interposition by the labor
unions in behalf Of man who had been
sentenced to six months imprisonment
for assaulting a "scab' workman with a
slungshot. But Gov. Hoch said: "My
duty demands that uphold and sustain
the judgments OF the courts, instead Of
multiplying them. "
Which shows that there is difference
in the bockbones Of Gov Folk and Gov
Hoch But perhaps the latter does not
aspire to a nomination for President OF the
United States at the hands Of his party.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05
WIImINoToN, FHlDar,JAN0ARF. ..
brick o. comont pavomonts.


We give room in this issue to an interest
ing and important communication com
menting upon the proposition Of the Street
and Sewer Department % prohibit the lay
ing Of any more brick sidewalks in the city
OF Wilmington and 70 compel the laying
OF cement sidewalks horeaiterThe subject
IS one Of deep interest to an citizens, par
ticularly TO the ovnors Of property, who
are required to pay the cost of laying side
walks, no matter what materials they may
be composed of The writer Of the CONE
munication is substantial citizen and
property owner, and thoroughly compe-
TENT by business experience, observation
and knowledge, TO intellieently discuss this
very important subject
One point made by our correspondent
is that the deprecated brick pavement is
not the failure and disappointment that
some people claim that il has proved
Certainly when good brick sidewalks can
be pointed ont that have withstood the
wear and tear Of travel for thirty or forty
years and are still in excellent condition,
It cannot be successfully contended that
brick sidewalks are failure. On the
other hand, our correspondent also oiiec-
lively points out that sidewalks of cement
are not everlasting, nor are they invari-
ably an unqualified success. Ek
Another very effective point made by
ou correspondent is that good sidewalks
one not SO much dependent upon the kind
oi surface material used as upon the
proper quality Of the material and the
proper construction. A cement sidewalk
improperly laid, viii be just as unsatis-
factory as a brick pavement laid in a SINH
lar manner There can be no doubt that
the chief cause of detective sidewalk
ia this city is faulty material and i'm
proper construction.
The subject is still open for considera
ton, the Street and Sewer Department
not having taken decisive action, and al
interested should give Il their attention
and impress their views upon the power
that be.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05

We are sure that the surprising scope
and character Of the obligation which
members Of the Typographical Union are
required to take upon themselves will
prove an astounding revelation to many
people. What the obligation comprises
is attested by an extract from It contained
in an editorial from the New York Even
ing Post, printed elsewhere in this issue
This obligation shows that the Typo
graphical Union requires OF its members
on allegiance TO which every other obi
cation Of life, personal, moral and re-
ligous, must be subordinated To keep
il inviolate, a man must even surrender
his chances Of salvation through the
church, or else get out Of the union. TIT
only assuring feature about the situation
is that the latter process is not difficult
as the right Of resignation is not denied.
II is not surprising to hear that Cath
Ole priest, on learning Of the requirement
stated from his pulpit that any membe
Of his flock who took this obligation upol
himself would be denied the sacrament
Of the church We venture the predic
ton that, with a full knowledge Of thi
sweeping and surrendering obligation, n
reputable secret society in the land woul
vote admission to a member Of the Type
graphical Union.
Fortunate Il is that those who hay
unwisely subscribed to this tyranno'
obligation may release and absolye then
selves by the simple act Of resignation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05


There is food for reflection and iD-
torosting information, not only for the
taxpayers Of New Castle county but for
those Of Kent and Sussex, in the annual
report Of the trustees Of the New Castle
County Workhouse, which was made
public this week. These figures are Of
especial Importance:
The receipts of the year from the shop
contractors were Sl2,67l07, and from
quarry products, S2,79203.
Out OF the net earnings OF the fiscal
year there was surplus of s13,529.S3,
from which the sum of $4,000 was taken
for the redemption Of workhouse bonds.
The daily cost OF the keep Of the pris-
oners was S4 cents per capita
The daily earnings Of the inmates
amounted TO 4l.2 cents per capita. The
amount paid 20 them during the year for
overtask was Sl,425.s5
Here we have the information that the
net earnings of the year were more than
$4,000. This item alone shows the
immense superiority, from financial
point Of view alone of the worlShouse
system over the old jail system, where the
prisoners were kept in idleness, a burden
on the county for their keep and a source
Of profit TO no one but the sheriff, who
was paid an allowance for their food.
But there are other results which far
outweigh in benefit whatever financial
profit may accrue from the institution,
and which would outweigh a very con-
siderable loss If the institution were not
seli-sustaining. They are found in the
material and moral welfare of the inmates
arising from the system OF discipline that
prevails and from their enforced employ.
ment Labor does the prisoners great
good in directing their minds into decent
channels and their inclinations towards
habits Of industry. Il also enables then
TO accumulate money accounts, thereby
furnishing them with means of subsist
ence after their release until they Obtain
employment instead Of leaving them free
but penniess, and impelled to crime il
order to satisfy their material wants.
In Kent and Sussex counties the oil,
and vicious Jail system, with the prisoner
kept in idleness except so far as their in
+ clinations may lead them 70 invent som
, kind Of employment with which TO Will
I away the tedium of confinement, still pre-
= yails. II is a burden on the taxpayer
/ and detriment to the prisoners. Tn
r latter are hurt BY their idleness, when
D system Of industry would improve thei
( minds and morals and afford them sui
Z stantial remuneration as a defence again.
r temptation to crime after they becom
= free.
z There is a law upon the statute book
# which, however, does not become oper
tive until a year from next April, provi,
e ing that the long-term prisoners cor
T. fined in the iails Of Kent and Suisse
n counties may be transferred to the Ne
h Castle County Workhouse and sal
+ iectod 10 the discipline and system viii,
b prevail there. Interested parties al
I, seeking TO repeal this law, at IN eensuii
Ie session Of the Legislature, for the furthe
n. ance Of personal ends VIII the "a
p payers Of Kent and Sussex counties perm
1. the repeal Of this law beiore it has had
D. fair trial
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05
rhe MerarIIn sename cheokea.

nc WDI Ailin 1tntInt 1NogkoOs
The scheme that was hidden behind the
election Of Robert McFarlin to the Office
Of President Of the Levy Court, in place Of
g. Candy Hopkins, has been checked by
the official opinion of Attorney General
Richards, which was submitted to County
Treasurer Burns yesterday supplemented
by an opinion by Walter H. Hayes, 1rea-
suror Burns counsel These opinions are
TO the effect that the change in presiding
officer OF the court was not effected
legally, and that the county treasurer
will not be authorized in signing any war
rants upon the county treasurer bearing
the signature Of McFarlin as president Of
the court
This halts the McFarlin scheme for the
present, and doubtless overthrows & com
pletoly The Democratic Republican
combination in the Levy Court which
effected McFarlin's election 20 the Prcsi
dency may hold together for further at.
tempts 20 make their scheme successful
but it is doubtful If il will sucteed. Tn,
people are suspicious Of this combination
which certainly has no good purpose be
hind g. tits vcll that il has BEEN checked
II viii be better If it shall be beaten com
pleloly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05

Senator Depew says he will not resign
his Senatorship. True, the resolution
asking his resignation which was Offered
in the New York Senate was withdrawn
without a vote, but its offering was sig
nifcant Of public sentiment, Senator
Depew says he win sever all his outside
business connections and devote his entire
time TO doing good work IN the Senate. but
il is not probable that bis most strenuous
attempts in this direction viii restore any
measure Of the public confidence he lias
lost.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05

From the very interesting letter Of The
Washington correspondent OF the Boston
Herald which We reprint elsewhere in this
issue. il would appear that the turning
point in President Roosevelt's unparal-
leled popularity is at hand. There are
evidences that he is TO he harried BIZ
the Republican leaders in Congress and
called to stern account for those things he
has done as President which will handy
bear the test Of strict application Of ths
Federal Constitution
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05
Reduced
Fw1eSo

Buy furs now, even though
not required by weather con
ditions. The prices are such
that they should tempt you, as
iurs are always a good invest
ment, and every year the
prices are advanced. AS we
carry over no furs, our reduc-
tons have been unusually
liberal. You will find a great
saving now on balance oil
Mink, Sable. Fox, Lynx,
Squirrel Muhs and Scaris.
Also, very large reduction on
balance of fur-lined coats.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05

GOWNS AT CSC each,
worth regularly SI.a5, and
which will be $3.50 or more.
GOWNS AT $I.23 each
in beautiful imported panel
effects, worth SI.69, and will
be St.S7.
GOWNS AT $3.50, elbow
and full sleeve styles, worth
$500 or over.
CORSET COVERS, 25C,
39C and soc, will be 3ec,
soc and Use.
DRAWERS, 25C, sac and
soc, will be 35c, soc and 69c.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05

The Morning News has at last reached
the point Of mildly protesting against the
suspicious action Of the Levy Court in
supplanting President C. Candy Hopkins
and electing Robert McFarlin as his sue
cessor But it viii be noted that It failed
20 "screw its courage to the sticking
point until after the publication Of opin-
ions by Attomey-Geneal Richards end
Waiter H. Hayes, 70 the elect that the
action OF the majority Of the court in
making the change was illegal. and the
act itself is Therefore void.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05

Those who expect senator IaFollette
OF Wisconsin to be a bull r tho Senatorial
china shop may be disappointed The
Senate has a wonderfully soothing in
fucncc upon rampant mlomcrs Even
"riicMors' li,Oan is MOI so "pitch-
iorAy as be iomcrlyvas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05

The Wilmington Board Of Trade may
easily find mom practical subjects Of con.
sidontion, So far as the Interests of vii
mington are concerned. than that Of gov,
eminent regulation Of railroad mates.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05

INFANTS WEAR, Caps,
Dresses, Slips, Yokes, Skirts,
&C., at a considerable saving
in this display Of white.
CHILDREN's COATS re-
duced greatly. Long and
short styles Of SILK, Poplin,
Mohair (lined), Bedford cord,
&c, six months, one and two
year sizes.
STOUT W0MEN'S Muslin
Underwear, made like you
make at home-at a SAVING.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05
Separate
Goats.

None Of our fall and winter
Coats are heavy, as in former
years; for this reason an
outer garment bought now will
be Of use to you during the
spring season. Goats of
Covert are always in demand,
and as all we show are new
this season, you can depend
upon the styles being all right.
AT the following reduction we
include with Covert Goats all
those made OF black cloths
and tweeds, Women's and
Misses sizes in the line
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05
LINEN Sale.

Lots of unusual offerings are
here for those who come dur
ing this January sale. As a
hint as to what we are doing
we cannot emphasize too
strongly the valne of those
full bleached linen damask at
5Sc a yard.
Special values in odd lots of
Napkins, Table Cloths and
Covers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-05
JanuarY'S Greatest Embroidery Sale.
Muslin Underwear -Great News

Perhaps you're not familiar with the fact that
20 per cent. higher than in October last, and
doesn' t stop US from offering MUSLIN UNDERW.
White Sale at the old prices and less. You see we
the rise and that's why we can offer
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
FAVORITE'S VICTORY
DISPUTED AT FIRST

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. IS.-OEe Of
the closest finishes witnessed here this
season was when Tom McGrath, the
favorite. scored a lucky wiz in the
Adam Andrew Selling Stakes today.
There was quite a demonstration
over the decision, but it was uncalled
for, as from the press stand there was
no question but that Tom McGrath' )
nose was in front at the finish. beating
Princess Titania.
There came very near being big
upset in the third race. the 100 TO l
chance. Chief Bush, led 10 within 100
yards Of the wire being finally out
stripped by HOoligan- Schneider
hIly Marion Rose was the logical odds
on choice in the first race. but after
two brilliant victories she went down
90 defeat Blue Bottle at odds of : TO
I won. going away Bill Curtis cap
tured the second race with ease.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
Serious Results FoHOw
Basketball Free Fight
Howell in Hospital With Jaw DoubIy Broken
and Other Injuries-f1e Kerr, and Rogers
Being investigated by A. 4. u.

to the official. took place early I'm the
contest when Rog rs. of the Epiphany
five. struck one of his opponents with
out pTovocation.
The boy who was struck by Rogers
did not retaIiate and the offender was
ruled out of the game by the referee.
The Sunday school lads refused TO stand
for this action and would not continue
playing unless Rogers was allowed to go
back into the game. After a little dis
cussion Prof. Joyce's men magnanimous-
ly agreed TO let him play and the contest
was resumed.
With no apparent ilI-feeling both
teams went on the floor and not until
the last few minutes of play did any
more roWdVism crop out
An eyewitness to the whole affair
gives the following version of the fight
which ended the game:
How Row Started.
From the very start ii was evident
that the Institute had the better OF its
opponents. who were much smaller and
IN poor physical condition. The only
man on the church team who could COM
pare with the home five was Evans, who
played ceneter against Howell. The Epi-
phany man is about six feet three and
NNi6Ho III inc nelkbDDTnoOu OF Zpu
pounds Every time the ball was tossed
up, after a goal, which was about every
two minutes. as the score of IS 10 s in
dicates. Evans, whether Intentionally or
not, would invariably come down on
Howells shoulder with his hand with
considerable force
Howell called the attention of Mr..
Borden. the referee. to this fact. and the
latter warned Evans to discontinue that
style of play. 1t could hardly be called
a foul. however, and so the official was
at a loss Just what to do AS stated
before this action on the part of the
church man continued throughout the
game. and after a goal had been made
by the CAROLS. toward the close. the
ball was tossed up and Evans registered
another of. his slaps to the shoulder of
Howell. The latter became ineensed at
it and dropped Evans to the moor with a
blow to his face which was heard ali
over the gymnasium. The referee rush.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

feet, and, putting all his weight into
blow. sent Howell in turn to the floor
with broken jaw.
Free Fight.
Then things began to happen fast
kraemer, one OF the Institute players.
made for Evans, but before he could
reach him the referee had him sidetrack-
ed While Mr.. Borden was endeavoring
to quiet KTaemeT. Kerr. another insti-
tute man, ran up TO Evans and hit the
big fellow clean lick on the side of his
face which put him out completely.
After some little difficulty order was
restored, but II was decided not TO at
tempt 10 finish the game, and several
men went To the assistance of Howell
As soon as the extent of his injuries
was learned he was conveyed 10 the
George Washington Hospital"
Others who Witnessed the affair and
a A L, and have inquired into the
row. are inclined TO the opinion that
since Howell was the aggressor, to eN-
press IL in the terms of one who claims
10 know, he got only what was coming
10 him. Howell's father, however, seems
10 think, from a statement made to
Linn by mis- son at the hospital, that
Evans was the aggresSor Throughout the
game and that his son only Tesorted TO
hitting his larger opponent after he had
lost his temper because OF the alleged
EOuSE playing OF Evans.
Epiphany May Withdraw.
One result OF the mix-up is the rumor-
ed withdrawal OF the First Battalion
from the league. 1t Is possible that the
Epiphany quint may also withdraw. AS
it was the first league game of the
church team, it looked bad for the
youngsters.
Mr.. Borden. the referee and an cd
1r..at NJ
in an official account of the entire Incl
cent to Captain Edwards of the Corcor-
an Cadets, local member of the regis
tration committee of the South Atlantic
Association of the A. A L.. on Friday
and the latter has notified DR. Grant of
Baltimore, chairman of the committee.
The following telegram relative TO the
probable action of the A. A. L. officials
was received last night from DR.. Grant
in answer TO a query:
"Call Police" Says DR.. Grant.
Sporting Editor Washington Times:
The trouble between Carroll ana
Epiphany teams is being investigated
by the committee. Each side has been
asked for statements, and uninterested
spectators have also been asked for
information. Guilty parties will be
punished full extent of the laws See
article 10. sections II and Il. A. A u.
constitution; also rule j, section "a,
Basketball Guide. 1905.
I think the basketball league should
investigate case. but committee shall
not wait. Captain Edwards has been
working on the case since Wednesday.
As soon as al Information is secured
the committee Will meet probably in
Washington, go over evidence, and de-
eide upon punishment. Some Atlantic
Association officials are determined to
enforce laws, and are all very indig-
nant. The game is too good TO be
spoiled by such work
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
TWO SURE THINGS
FAIL TO LAND

Los ANGELES, Cal, Jan. I3.-For the
first tine this season the mud few az
Ascot Park today.
DR. Lego. sent down from San Fran
cisco TO win the Santa Anita Handicap
over the Brooks course, ran a very bad
last in a field of FIVE. and did not seem
able 10 untrack himself ia the sloppy
going.
The next sensation was the defeat Of
Lotus. Boots DurneIl's $1,000 hlly by
the Stool shot Saufara. Lotus made her
first appearance today, and when she
was stripped in the paddock the old
timers came from ali parts Of the
grounds 10 look her over and exelaim at
her beauty. Lotus was never better than
10 3. and few men VIII gamble at these
odds Sanfara likes the mud. and a few
wise ones knew IT, and they backed her
from Il to 1 down To 10 1. The James
FLY ran the i've fuTlongs in the mud in
the remarkable time of 1-0lia. and beat
Lotus half a length
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
City Park Results.

First raee-Two miles. Lou NJ. - NC
Intyre). Is TO 5. won; Harpoon, 60
(KOerner). 10 TO !, second; Little Waliy.
los (Boland). s 10 5. third. Time, 3:45 As
TapiOla, Bassanio. and Ben Fonso also
ran.
Second race-Four furIongs. Francis
H.. 1l5 (NicOl), Z 10 10. won; Arthur Ros-
enfield, lis CTroxleTl to !. second; APP
probation. us &c. Norris. 10 1, third.
Time. 0:51 40. Merry Leap Year, Royal
Palms. The Piker. and Imposition also
ran.
Third race-Five and one-nalf furIongs
Airship, ~ (Wishero). $ 70 !. won; Lucy
Young q (Graham). Q TO 8, second.
Thespian. III tMcIntyre). TO 2. third.
Breeze and Mint Boy also ran.
Fourth race-The Lyric Handicap; one
and one-sixteenth miles COruscate. IS
(McIntyre), IS TO 5. won; Drexel. 50 o.
Hennessy), 20 TO l. second; Envoy, l0s
(NicOD, II 10 O. third. Time, 1:52 1-5
Belden. Yorkshire L.ad, Gus Heidorn,
and Belllndian ais an.
Fifth race-One nile. St. Tammany.
III (NicoD, : to :. Won; Modred. ia
(Jones). to 1e second: Adesso. "a
tkOernerl. 10 TO l. third Time "A As.
Commune and Amberita also ran.
Sixth race-Six furlongs. Cascine. 107
%. Austinl. to 5, won; La Cache, %
(B. SMITH % 10 I, second; Fonsoluca
107 lWishard), II to third. Time. II SIS
Robin Hood. ReJicent, Wiikey. and Fa-
Their Talent also ran.
Seventh rece-One mile and seventy
yards. Ivanhoe l01 (Koerner), even
30 To l. second; KleinwoOd. los (Nicol6,
IL to >. third. Time. 1:49 3-5. DOeskin.
Python, Foreigner, Azelina and Del Ca
rina also ran