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treasurer of the general fund. taking his receipt therefor He shall make a financial report at each meeting of the board of directors. He shall receive such compensation as may from time to time be fixed by the board of di- rectors.
 ARTICLE XI. COMPENSATION
 No officer of the chamber of com merce shall receive any compensation whatever except the secretary.
 ARTICLE XII. EXPENDITURES
 All expenditures of money shall be authorized by the board of directors or by the ways and means committee, subject to the approval of the board of directors.
 ARTICLE XIII. COMMITTEES
 Sec. l. The regular committees shall be the following, with such others as may from time to time be author .ized by the board of directors:
 Lands. irrigation. horticulture and agriculture
 Ways and means.
 Health and sanitation.
 
 Advertising and statistics.
 Membership and grievances.
 Parks, roads and improvements.
 Reception and entertainment.
 Miscellaneous subjects.
 Sec. 2. All committees shall con- sist of not less than three members ex- cept the committee on ways and means which shall have five members.
 Sec. B. Duties of committees. IL shall be the duty of the several stand ing committees to take charge of all business referred to them by the board of directors, the chamber of commerce or Its presiding officer. to carefully and industrlously investigate the different subjects assigned to them or pertaining to their duties, to make such original investigation in their several lines as in their judgment they may see fit and report the same to the board of direct ors.
 Sec. A. No report or the result thereof shall be given out by the com
 Continued to Page Five
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Enthusiastic Meeting Forms Strong Organiza- ton for Furthering Interests of
 Town and Vicinity
Business Men, Daigmen and Farmers Combine For Active Effort Bylaws Adopted Directors Elected and Officers Chosen. Large and Rapidly
 Increasing Membership

Ravens, J, C. Blackinton, Durward Johnson. Murray A. Stover, A. D. Medhurst. s. T. Richardson. J. Stanley Brown, L. E. Cooley. Roy L. Rumsey, H. R. Kyle, T. B. Blanchard, U. s. Handley, H. E. Hawes, w. E. Down. ing. w. F. Holt. Ira Aten, Arthur Shepherd. T. w. Davies, l. MayfIeld, w. A. Van Horn, E. E. Forester, l. M. Fowlkes, W. P. Hamilton. ]. A. Mixer. F. s. Webster, l. E. Casner, Daniel Webster, True Vencill, c. w. Nichols, w. w. Masten.
 This gives the organization g mem bers to start with and insures it much larger membership in the very near future.
 When we consider the fact that this Is the very dullest part of the dull sea son in our valley, and also the hottest part of the hot season, and, further, that everybody has gone to the coast who could get away. 1t is remarkable that so large, or so enthusiastic, a meeting could be held for any purpose, no matter how much the people might be interested.
 The great success of this meeting and the large turnout of farmers and dalrymen who attended and took part in it and in the organization which it formed, is an earnest of the high ap- preciation in which Fl Centro is held by the people of its vicinity and bespeaks the strong support the town is receiv- ing from the citizens of this part of the valley. This is a happy omen of the great future that is in store for Fl Centro and the era of abounding pros perity which is at hand in this valley.
 The union of the people of the town and country for the upbuilding of the valley is the consumation for which we have strlvan, and the realization of which we rejoice to see.
 Following is the bylaws and con- stitution of the Fl Centro Chamber of Commerce.
 ARTICLE 1. NAME.
 The name of this orga. ization shall be the Fl Centro Chamber of Com merce.
 ARTICLE II. OBJECTS.
 The objects of this organization shall be to foster and encourage commerce, manufacturing, horticulture and agri- culture. 10 promote the construc ion and maintenance of good roads, the improving and beautifying of streets and parks, the passing of beneficial laws in city, county and state. to obtain the best possible railroad facilities, both passenger and freight. to attract immi- grafton and to generally advertise and promote the welfare of Fl Centro and vicinity.
 ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
 Sec. l. Members shall be any re- putable person acceptable to the board of directors.
 Sec. 2. Members may be expelled upon recommendation of the member
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The Fl Centro Chamber of Com merce was organized on last Monday afternoon, July 3oth. Under the cool verandzhs of the Hotel Fl Centro, there gathered at that time a large number of the friends of Fl Centro.
 These men came together for one purpose only, and that purpose was to organize in the most effective manner possible for furthering the interests of the town and the people of Its vicinity.
 The meeting was duly called to or der and the minutes of the informal meeting which was hely on July l7th' was read and approved by the meet ing. The report of the committee on Constitution and Bylaws was then called for, and was presented by the chairman of the committee, MT. I. s. Blanchard. The report was first read as whole. and then read discussed and adopted, section by section, Throughout the discussion of the by laws the members took very active interest, many changes being made to strengthen the organization, everyone present showing most enthusiastic interest in its welfare. In this way, the proposition to fix the initiation at Sl was voted down and the fee fixed at $5 by a practically unanimous vote.
 After the adoption of the bylaws the members proceeded to the cleo tlon of a Board of Directors to serve until the first annual meeting which will occur on the first Tuesday in October. This was done by each member taking slip of paper and writing theron the names of the eleven members he preferred for directors Twenty-three men were voted for, and of this number the following named re- celved the highest number of votes and were therefore elected to serve as directors of the Chamber of Commerce till the first Tuesday in October, or un- til their successors are elected, towit
 l. Stanley Brown.
 D. H. Chaplin.
 Ira Aten,
 F. c. Ravens.
 Roy L. Rumsey.
 T. B. Blanchard.
 E. E. Forester.
 w. E. Wilsie.
 w. A. Van Horn,
 F. s. Webster,
 A. D. Medhurst.
 The board of directors afterward: organized by the following selection o officers:
 w. F. Holt. Honorary President.
 I. Stanley Brown. President,
 Ira Aten, Vice President,
 D. H. Chaplin. Secretary anc Treasurer.
 The following named gentlemen form the charter membership roll o1 the organization:
 D. H. Chaplin, w. E. Wilsie, F. G.
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snip ana grievance committee TOT mis- conduct before or after joining. All charges must be in writing and be sent to the membership and grievance com mittee. The accused shall be given hearing and 1t shall require two thirds vote of the entire board of directors to expel
 ARTICLE ". DUES
 The dues of this organization shall be five dollars initiation fee and $l.25 per quarter in advance and the fiscal year carried by such dues shall end October lst of each year.
 ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
 Sec. l. The meetings of the Fl Centro Chamber of Commerce shall be annual and special.
 Sec. 2. The annual meetings shall be held on the first Tuesday in Octo- Der of each year. Notice of same shall be given by publication in not less than two issues of paper or papers and by mailing a postal card stating the time and place of said meeting to each member.
 Sec. 3. The special meetings shall be called by the presiding officer or up- on the application of five members. whereof due notice shall be given by the secretary in paper at least five days previous to the meeting. Only such business as is stated in the call can be transacted at a special meeting.
 Sec. 4. The presence of seven members in good standing shall be necessary to constitute quorum for the transaction of business, but the chamber of commerce shall not give its final or formal endorsement to any proposition. enterprise or undertaking unless two thirds of all tho members present vote for the measure nor shall any resolutions be considered or acted upon except with the unanimous con- sent of the members present unless they have first been submitted to a proper committee.
 Sec. 5. The order of business at the meetings of the chamber of com merce shall be as follows:
 lst. Reading of minutes.
 2nd. Report of president.
 3rd. Report of secretary.
 4th. Report of treasurer.
 5th. Reports of standing commit tees.
 9th. Reports of special committees.
 7th Unfinished business.
 9th. New business. ARTICLE VI. INDEBTEDNESS AND
 LIABILITY
 No money shall be appropriated or disbursed by the board of directors un- less the amount Is at that time in the general fund of the association and no assessment shall be levied upon any member for any purpose and no liablll- ty shall exist against any member of the association beyond the yearly dues provided by these bylaws.
 ARTICLE VII. ELECTIONS
 Sec. l. Elections for directors shall be held at the annual meeting in October of each year.
 Sec. ?. All members in good standing shall have the right to vote.
 ARTICLE VIII. DIRECTORS
 Sec. l. A board of eleven directors shall be the governing body of this or ganization and shall have and execute general control and management of its affairs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06
IN THE JEWELRY LINE

The utility Of the very long chains cap
able of suspending the extremely large fur
muifs which are a striking feature OF the
winters smart styles, is now in evidence.
Those noted are not too fine, but Of rather
substantial gold links, either plain or set
at intervals with gems.
Amber and tortoise shell are the latest
materials included in the list of hatpins,
says the Jewellers Circular Weekly The
styles are large, round or medium pear
shaped heads, and heart-shaped forms.
Some other hatpins are in rather long
faceted shapes, and still others are in gold
open-work set, with colored stones that
will accord with the prevailing color Of the
hat worn, be It blue, red OF green.
Very handsome is a narrow diamond
buckle, about three and one-half inches in
length, which exploits the fleur-de-lis pat
tern, with interlacing curves between,
forming with those connecting lines in
diamond work an elegant ornament in
the height OF fashion.
A color scheme is carried out in light
.sapphires in a charming ring in which a
yellow, a pink, a green and a blue stone
are employed with diamonds in a princess
ring. Another fine ring displays a green
and a blue sapphire with diamond on
either side.
Jade cut in diamond shape and spaced
around a bracelet Of yellow gold-a band
in an odd style Of filigree-has rather an
unusual effect. Anyone who has the old
style Of band bracelets or bangles laid
aside will be quite safe to wear them, as
it is said that they are again in style.
Among new and useful articles a novel
paper knife and reading glass combined is
shown. It consists of rather a wide blade
of plain silver, with a ring at the top
forming a rim for the reading glass, the
blade of the knife being about the right
length for a convenient handle.
Some photograph frames and table mir
rors, in the usual popular sizes, recently
seen, give an effect OF heavy round wire.
or cord work in very open loop designs.
rather than of the fiat results of plain
pierced silver, in which there are also
many pleasing patterns shown.
An odd little tea bell which would har-
monte or contrast prettily with dainty
china is of pale blue enamel on metal en-
cased in a bell Of pretty silver openworlx
in fancy scroll pattern.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06
What tho Public Paws.

Figures have been issued showing that
Of the money expended in support of the
great anthracite coal strike in 1902 the
United Mine Workers contributed So
225,S70, other trades unions SS5o.OO0 and
outside sources 100000, making total
Of S2,64A370.
This shows that a comparatively small
sum in direct support Of the strike came
from the great body Of the people outside
of the labor organizations. but the burden
OF the cost Of the strike rested upon Them
al the same. The enormous sums of
money they paid for coal. in excess of the
rates that previously prevailed. will show
how the people were pinched by the strike
The people pay the bulk Of the cost of
all labor disturbances, and It is not sur
prising that they should refrain from CON
tributing directly, when strikes are in
progress, in addition to what they are COM
PEELED TO pay in the form Of higher prices
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06

Linens and
Goods

Improve the opportunities
offered in our sale of high
grade linens. This is the
month just prior to our inven-
tory that we clean up all small
lots. Attention is called to
the following items, all OF
which are extremely meritori-
GUS.
Fine Bleached Scotch Dam
ask, 90 inches wide, at 5Sc.
Lot Of Hemstitched Linen
Cloths, y by 90 inches, at
Sa.75 from $3.25.
Lot of Napkins and Cloths
left from match sets that are
now marked at a saving OF
one-fourth.
Lot Of Towels used for holt
day decorations, at 600, from
6aAc.
Among the most satisfactory
towels we have ever sold are
our "old bleach" towels. Users
these once, you will never ac-
cept a substitute. Made of the
finest flax, bleached by natures
process-"the green grass and
bright sunshine"-it does not
take an expert to know that
this process saves the life oil
the flax, as compared to the
use OF powerful chemicals; 2oc
each and upwards.
White linen suitings, bleached
by same process, at 75c and
85c a yard.
Extra good buck towels al
CSC each.
Based on last years price of
cotton, we offer 100 pieces fine
grade White Long Cloth, II
yard to the piece, at $3.50.
For fine underwear this fabric
is particularly desirable.
For sheets we offer a lot oil
fine bleach Sheeting, 81 inches
wide, FAC, instead of &c.
All the standard brands oil
muslin in the different widths.
Sheets, Bolster and Pillow
Cases, both hemmed and hem
stitched.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06
Rasaea Make Poor seIeotlons.


In the first round Of his fight to succeed
ex-Gov. Odell as boss Of the Republican
party Of New York, President Roosevelt
was signally successful. The Roosevelt
Higgins nominee for candidate for Speaker
Of the Assembly, James W. Wadsworth,
Jr, won an overwhelming victory.
The choice, however, is not a happy one
so far as the public interests are concerned.
II is said, and not disputed, that Mr..
Wadsworth, who is a very young man,
lacks the necessary qualifications for the
important position to which he has been
elevated. He has served one term in the
Assembly, but without any special dis
tinction, and as Speaker promises to be
only a dummy for those whose influence
secured his election.
And yet President Roosevelt and Gov.
Higgins might have elected a competent
man TO the Speakership and still defeated
Odell. The best equipped Of the aspir-
ants to the Office was j. Mayhem Vain
wright Of New York City, who was the
choice Of the city delegation. But Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Gov Higgins ignored
the competent candidate and forced the
incompetent one upon the Assembly.
Why did they do this The only ox-
PLANTATION is that in addition to defeating
Odell they desired TO have a Speaker who
would do their bidding in the scheme IA
Rooseveltize the Republican party Of
New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06
HUNS YUUR STOMACH ?
y. James Belt HAS a Remedy which He
Guarantees TO Cure the Worse
Cases OF Stomach Trouble.


Guarantees TO Cure the Worse
Cases OF Stomach Trouble.
We wish to tell the readers Of this paper
about a remedy which is a marvel IN medi-
cine. IL cures the worst cases, from the
acute attack Of indigestion. to chronic
dyspepsia. This remedy Is known as
Albert'a Little Dinner Pill, being the pre-
scription of DR.. Hutchinson, the noted
specialist of London and Brighton. Eng.
who previous to his decease had built nm
remarkable practice as a specialist In dis-
eases Of the stomach. DR.. Hutchinaon
claimed that his success was due to tbe ,,se
OF this Pill, and since its Introduction To
the American continent II has performed
wonderful cures. Mr. ]. II. Lombard
OHsco, Me- writes; am now past 81
years of age and have had stomach trouble
practically all my life. / sent and pof y
sample package of Albert's Little Dinner
Pill, thinking that Il would turn out To be
one more disappointment, but from the
first dose found relief, and can say that
am now better than ever before in NV life
At Is a wonderful cure for dyspepsia and 1
heartily recommend 1t to all sufferers from
stomach troubles
Alberts Little Dinner PHI contains no
physic, no acid, alkali, ginger, pepsln,
rancreatin, soda, morphine OF any prepar-
alton OF opium, OF in fact any Of the in
eredivnts usually found in so-called dys-
pepsia cures.
1t cures by removing the cause and makes
the worst cases we'll, being guaranteed 10
benefit OF the purchase price returned.
AZ drug stores or by mail, IS cents per
package. Samples free. Address Albert
Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Sold and
guaranteed by Z..James Belt, col Market
street, Wilmington, Del,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06
new SCIENTIFIC PROCESS.

A Preparation Discovered That WIN De-
siruy the oandrun Germ.
For some time &c has been known that
dandiun Be- caused by germ that digs np
the scalp into little white flakes. and hv
sapnlng the vitality Of he hair at the root.
causes falling hair, and, of course. finally
haidncss. For years there hive been All
kinds OF hair tonic stimulants and sal .
tonics on the market, but there has been
no permanent cure for dandruh until the
discovery OF preparation called Now BROS
herpicide, which destroys the dandruff
germ. Destroy the cause the effect will
eca.ee 20 exist. XIII tho danduf germ and
you IL have no dandruh, no itching scalp,
no falling hair. Sold by leading druggists.
send loe. IN stamps for sample 10 The
herpicide Co, Detroit, Mich. Miller Drug
Co., special agents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06

The snobbish lieutenant of the regular
army who objected to the presence Of q
sergeant at theatrical performance which
both were attending and arrogantly
ordered him to change his seat has been
punished by a reduction of twelve NUM-
beu in rank. This punishment was not
for his offence alone, but for the additional
misconduct Of testiiying at his trial in a
manner "at variance with oandor. a
polite official way, we suppose, Of saying
that he lied His punishment is o fitting
one for official snobbishnoss.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06

Bradstreets says: 'While unscason-
able weather adversely affects retail trade
and recorders from wholesalers, 10 al the
same time highly iavors the leading in-
dustries and outdoor activities, and iacili-
tates railway transport Spring trade
really shows rather more than usual life,
requests for prompt shipments being in
evidence earlier than usual Clearance
sales are q feature of retail lines, and the
season as a whole in heavy wearing APP
parel has been so far disappointing. Col
lections North and West feel this influence
likewise. Bank clearings break an record
for a holiday period, rejecting heavy end
oi-the-year Disbursements and stock specu-
lation.
December was perhaps the best month
Of 1905 for the railways, with an indicated
gain Of u per cent over December, 1904
Cans are in better supply n'opon weather
and the passing Of the holiday rush, but
six months Of large business is still IN sight
for the railways Building at New York
and a few other large cities is affected By
the houscsmiths strike So far the
printers strike has had rather less than
the expected effect There seems to be %
general consensus Of opinion that 1906
promises exceedingly well in all lines of
trade and industry.
"Busincss failures in the United States
for the week ending January 4th 1906
number 300 against 2l2 last week; 27s in
the like week Of 1905; 262 in 1904 1886 in
1903 and BAG in 1902 In Canada failures
for the week number %, as against Is last
week and 40 in this week q year ago.
r. G. Dun q Co. Is Review says "Erratic
weather and the customary difficulties
encountered in resuming normal conditions
after a lengthy holiday have restricted
operations during the last week, especially
in rotail and iobhing departments The
situation is relieved to some extent by
clearance sales of heavyweight wearing
apparel, and there is a good demand for
staple lines of foodstufis, while prices are
maintained so firmly that confidence is
evidently mistaken. Annual settlements
are promptly made, and inventories show
the favorable results anticipated In
some parts Of the country it is impossible
TO FIJI orders for lumber and building ma
terials, open weather making structural
work an unusual feature for the season.
Manufacturing plants are resuming, adj
vance orders assuring activity for some
months in most cases, and in many divi-
sions OF the iron and steel industry idle
ness in 1906 can only be produced by ex-
tensive cancellation Thus far the rail-
ways have had little adverse weather
with which to contend, earnings in Deem
Der rising Ga per cent above last years,
and reports Of foreign commerce are even
more strikingly favorable"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06
62l-623 NutfseJ st.
MORE THEY GET, MORE THEY WANT.


If the county officers in Kent county
are given q ball they want the earth. For
years they furnished their own coal. their
own stove and did their own work to get
heat in their offices, and they were glad
to get the opportunity to do Il; but re-
Gently the Levy Court installed a steam
heating plant for the jail and county build
ing, and fixed a moderate charge for heat
ing the offices for the officials: but now
these gentlemen are not Satisfaction being
free from Juggling coal and carrying out
ashes, but want the Levy Court to pro
vide a ianitor for them Wonder what
they want in a bowl Of milk anyway.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06

Laboren on the Long Island Railroad
have struck for longer workday. At
their request their hours had been reduced
from ten to nine. but when they found
that the reduction was accompanied by a
corresponding reduction IN pay they re-
belled and asked for the longer shift again.
They evidently appreciated tho unreason-
ableness Of asking for a nine-hour day at
ten hours day. Working by the hour
makes big difference in the consideration
Of the length Of the workday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06

There is an evident change of sentiment
IN relation to the guilt of Patrick. the
lawyer who was convicted for the murder
OF the millionaire, Rice and who has been
making such determined fight for his
life. IL is now extremely doubtful that
he will be executed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06

The city tax collectors have started on
a crusade for the collection Of taxes long
overdue. Il is fun time; the delinquonts
are not entitled to the unusual considera-
ton that has been shown them and the
city needs the monev.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06

He--H you love me, why did you at
frst refuse me2
she-l wanted to see how you would
act.
He-But | might have rushed off with
out waiting for an explanation.
she-Oh, had the door locked.-Illus-
tinted Bits.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06

Il was not an official opinion which
Attorney-Generai Richards gave to County
Treasurer Burns in relation to the illegality
Of the election OF Robert McFarlin as
president Of the Levy Court, but a legal
opinion as counsel for Mr.. Burns. But it
was a good opinion, whether official OF
professional
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-06

New Haven, Conn, has another murder
mystery, which bids fair to rival the
famous savin Rock mystery of years ago.
Some communities seem prone TO these
sensational crimes.