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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02

At the meeting Of the Board Of Park
Commissioners, yesterday afternoon, the
treasurer reported a balance of S5,277.91
after pay-rolls and other regular bills
had been paid.
The executive committee reported that
certain tar walks had been completed in
Brandywine Park.
A resolution was adopted asking the
Street and Sewer Department to inn
prove several of the entrances to
Brandywine Park Rodney street, Park
avenue and Franklin street entrances
were especially referred to.
A request was received from the Free
Zoo Association for permission to have a
refreshment stand at the Zoo for the pur-
pose of helping to meet the expenses Of
running the Zoo
Upon the suggestion of Mr.. Capelle
the matter was referred 70 the executive
committee to report at the next meeting
OF the board
During the meeting word was tele-
phoned to the commission that a man
was running an "Irish iaunting car" upon
the public road through the park. The
guard was instructed not to allow the car
to get of the road.
On the question of a refreshment stand
in the Zoo Mr.. Baynard called attention
to the fact that the stands best day
would be Sunday, and that the Zoo is
only a short distance from a church.
On motion Of Mr. Baynard the matter
of placing a sidewalk on south side Of
Eighteenth street between the Boulevard
and Wooddale avenue was referred TO
the executive committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
0. s. COURT PETIT JURY.

United States Jury Commissioner J..
Wilkins Cooch and Clerk of the United
States District Court William G.. Ma
hafty, yesterday afternoon drew the
petit jury panel for the April term of the
United States Court.
The grand jury brought in several in
dictments about two weeks ago. and the
cases will come up for trial next week.
The jury follows:
Wilmington hundred Howard Pyle.
Thomas n. Stayton, William A. Mode,
Henry NJ. Lodge, Howard d. Ross,
Eugene w. Stirlith, Philip r. Clark,
John }, Satterthwaite, Henry II. Haw-
kins, Albert Jacquot, Thomas Holt,
Alfred Gawthrop, George S. Oliver,
James Monaghan and William G. Mendin-
hall
Pencader-James NJ. Pennington.
Red Lion-Herbert T. Heisel
White Clay Creek-Henry L. Church
ann. Joseph Dean.
Appoquinimink-H. d. B. Maloney.
st. Georges-Samuel c. Vail, James r.
Hoitecker, Hiram r. Pleasanton.
KENT COUNTY.
henton-Samuel Pleasanton.
South Murderkill-Thomas 7. Lacey
John W. Townsend.
Mispillion-E. B. Harrington.
Milford-John w. Causey.
SUSSEX COUNTY.
Cedar Creek-T Stanley Short.
seaford-James 7. O'Day, Thomas R
Harper, William z. Cannon.
Georgetown-Jacob T. Chipman.
Bsaaltimore-William A. Gum, Jr., George
H. Townsend.
Indian River-Hary Prettyman.
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PERFORM IN SPACE.
clever Artists Who Give Unique Perform
anees High in the Air


ances High in the Air
The big aerial acts in the circus are Of
comparatively recent origin. II has not
been many years ago since the aerial per-
former confined his gymnastic endeavors
to a single trapeze, and his "hair-raising
feats" consisted principally in "slinning
the cat. as the small boy calls IT, or
hanging by his toes without the aid of
a net When a few years ago, the Ham
lon-Nolters and others introduced the
flying trapeze to the American public,
they created furOre. There was. indeed,
something new in the circus world.
Wonderful as these pioneer acts were.
it is probable that they would scarcely
attract passing notice in such a mann
moth institution as the Barnum & Bailey
circus of today This big show which
will be seen here on May 18th. has evil
IDENTIFY kept in touch with the newest
developments in midair achievements,
for this seasons list of arenic attractions
is punctuated by many aerial acts OF a
most UNIQUE and daring character Among
the top-liners is the Imperial Niennese
Troupe of 10 men and women. One of
their feats is thus aptly described
"After performing a series of the most
wonderful flights, one of aerialists sus-
pends himself on the centre trapeze, head
downward. Then, one after another
the other performers, securing moment
tum by swinging on the outer bars. dar-
through the air and, turning single and
double, and even triple somersaults. land
safely into the hands Of the catcher, The
climax comes when, instead Of catching
the flying meteors by the hauds, the
waiting artist grasps one Of his associates
by the ankles, and then, with a long
swing, sends him flying through space, TO
land safely at the other end of the aerial
arena"
From the same description these facts
are taken-"Among the other great aerial
companies are-the Steves Troupe, which
gives a startling mid-air performance
with the aid Of an aerial tremplin; The
Siegrist-SilbOns, the Nilliers and the Mil
lettes, who introduce many novel and
difficult feats in the dome Of the great
canvas amphitheatre; and many Others,
including the Troupe Carmen, five clever
men and women, who turn hip-hap on
a platform carried by two Of their num-
Der, balanced on a slender wire; dance,
pirouette, jump over one another's heads
execute difficult somersaults and per-
form many other feats of daring and
equilibrium on a wire suspended in the
air"
A somersault-tuming automobile ride
and several other new thrillers are an
nounced, in connection with a mammoth
triple ring circus performance, new
spectacle, Peace" allegorically depict
ing the closing days of the Russo-Japanese
War, and a very complete and interesting
geological display, with four giraffes and
many other rare and curious wild beasts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02

The principal subject discussed at
the meeting OF the joint committee,
Rupointed TO prepare a new city char
tef. at ITS meeting last night, was the
hest way for making a proper and fair
assessment on the real property in the
city. Another important matter which
Uns talked over by the members was
the best method for hearing appeals.
II was the general opinion that some
scheme should be inaugurated where
bv. when an appeal is taken from the
decision of the assessment board, a
special commission could be appointed;
and if this commission should decide
the assessment TO be proper, the prop-
erty owner would have to pay the cost
of the Commission. Such a plan, the
members argue, would stop "a lot of
appeals that are now made, when the
property owners know they are not
Justified in making them.
The same subject was discussed
at the meeting last week, when Samuel
II Baynard, chairman Of the commit
tee. suggested that the members try
and think up some plan by the next
meeting. Last night William p. Ban
croft submitted a number of sug6es-
tions on the subject for the considera-
tion of the committee.
Mr.. Bancroft's suggestions call for
an assessment board of four members
and for a commission of five
members to be selected to hear final
appeals.
The general scope of Mr.. Bancroft's
suggestions met with the approval of
the members present. City Council
man Cannon thought it might be ad-
vsable to have an appealing board
Of but three members, instead Of five.
1t was pointed out, however, that
there would be less chance of getting
politics into it if there were five men,
bers.
Mr.. Bancroft thought the assessment
books should be Open all the time, but
it was the opinion Of a majority Of the
members that they should be closed
for a few months, at least, in order to
give the board and clerks an opportu-
nifty to get them in shape.
There was a lengthy discussion as to
the best system for the Office in keep
ing he books. As the matter of as
s. ssment is one of the most important
subjects in the charter, it was decided
TO let it go over and discuss it from
week to week, and then formulate the
best plan possible.
The committee also took up consid-
Grafton of the sections of the 1903 draft
relative to Department of neceipts
and Disbursements. That draft pro-
yides that the department shall be in
charge Of an officer TO be known as
city receiver and treasurer, at a salary
Of 8, 600 year. Some of the men,
be thought the salary should be
$500 or s., 900 year. 1t was decided
tnat suitable compensation would be
goo month or 81, 400 year.
The committee will meet again next
Tuesday night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
NEW STEAM FIRE ENGINES.

Contracts Awarded by the Brandywine
and Union Companies.
The members OF the Brandvwine Fire
Co, at a meeting last evening. decided to
purchase their new engine from the
Knots Fire Engine Co., of New York at
a cost OF $4,000 The apparatus. it is
said, will arrive here about the middle
OF July or the first of August. The
engine according TO the members. will
be among the finest in the city. if not the
best, and viii be fitted with an modern
improvements.
At a meeting of the members of the
Union Fire Co., last evening. steam
tre engine was ordered to be added to
the company's equipment The engine
will be Of the first class and largest size
Metropolitan engine, made by the Ameri-
can Co. Of Seneca Falls. N. y. 1t will be
one Of the best engines that can be pro-
cured, and capable of hard service and
great pumping power. Ii is TO be de
lilveredE ready for service within 100
days
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
Postum
Food Coffee
Coffee flaw
all Ithep pleasures y
etroyt Bw%
sfort n
nheIthuL h

until made the change, but l can now
positively state that the headaches I
had for about seventeen years were
caused by drinking coffee for when 1
changed and gave up coffee and used
Postum in its place experienced en-
tire relief; have not been troubled
with headache since began Postum
in 1896.
"This in brief has been my expert
ence on the coffee question. Among
my friends / have seen many other
wonderful instances of the power of
this food drink when used in place of
the drug drink coffee. Among my
friends there are those who tell me of
relief from kidney trouble, neuralgia
and eczema by leaving of coffee and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
ToR oATHoLIc HIeH sononrs
Rev. George OFT OF Newark is Greatly !
terested in the Proiact

NOV. Seorge Ott Of Newark is Creativ T,
terested in the Project.
Rev. George OFT of Newark nres;don,
OF the school board of tbe Wiminetto'l,,,
o1oSese ~ Is OF the X. c. Church, was theguest
81 Rev. Edward /. Brady. Yesterday at
the parochial residence ON Sixth q rect
east OF Pine accompanied bv the Other
members oi the board Father Dongb-
eer'y OF Cambridge. Md. Father Nc
sweeney :, OF Delaware City. Father Mo
Soluilck OF Centreville. Md. and Father
crowley of Middletown.
An inspection of St Maiv's parocbial
s'nooi Was uade and showed $40 pupils
Peg u rooms with l3 scholars ON the HIGH
syNooi ie composed of four Bows and
Zee oQari listened 10 the recitations
".'N .a.o Qr olm'na. ions and sre
"i'a the progress Of the scloafs.
saed tae pet hobby of
Father De the esd l0hshment of two
alloir hga schools one for each sex.
~ luposci To- secure one room nj
al Sos where er they can be
o'Ialnea ani thus make them the
nucleus Ion tne Catholic High Schools.
ana as soon as q sufficient number of
s.cholafs OF the different parochial schools
III the state become entitled to enter the
schools larger buildings will be needed
men the increased room will be pro-
Vlded for and the parochial school will
be prepared 10 meet the demands for the
education of the grown youth.
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The "pouy" jacket is an established
favorite for the young girls as we'll as
for their elders and suits them singu-
larlv we'll. This one is simplicity
itself yet smart in the extreme and is
adapted both to suitings and to the
separate wrap Of general wear, although
AS shown it is made Of reseda Panama
cloth with trimming Of silk banding,
and is finished with stitching Of beld-
ing silk and with little gold buttons
and silk cords down the front. For
immediate wear the many mixed suit
inqs are admirable rs we'll as Panama
cloth and all wool materials Of suit
able weight, but a little later the
model will be found a most desirable
one for the pongees OF various sorts
and the linen suits that viii be so gen
orally worn.
The coat is made with fronts, side
fronts, backs and side-backs, fitted BY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
DAUGHTERS OF THE REvoLUTIoH.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 1.-Two hun
dred members of the Daughters Of the
Revolution attended the opening session,
yesterday, Of the 18th national conven-
ton Of the Daughters Of the Revolution.
Mrs. ID. H. lngraham of New York,
president-general, called the convention
to order Mrs. Nathaniel S. King,
regent Of the Pennsylvania Society, well
coined the delegates. Following the
annual address Of the president-general
a nominating committee was appointed
TO select officers for the ensuing year
The remainder Of the session was devoted
TO the reading Of reports by the various
officers. The work Of the convention
will end today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02

using Postum and l have even known
it to relieve rheumatic pains in limbs.
=" l readily believe these statements
for since l cut out coffee and used
Postum / never seem to have an ache
or pain and would not dare 20 back
to the old coffee again. Not only my
self but my family use Postum ex-
clusiyely and we know there is no
hot beverage that can take its place.
Nearly seven years steady use of Pos
tum convinces me know what am
talking about when 1 say it is food as
we'll as drink and most valuable to
build up the system. " Name given
by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
There's a reason.
Look for the little book, THE
Road to Wellyille," in pkgs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
Entertainment at Nsunrk.

Newark's amateur dramatic talent gave
an entertainment for the benefit of St.
Sohns X. 9. Church, at that place on
saturday, night. The hall was crowded
WIN the best people Of the place and the
pastor Of the church, Rev. George OFT 4,
y proud OF his many friends who are not
members of his congregation. A fair
sum was realized from me entertainment
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
A. o. H. Anniversary.

Division No. 8, Ancient Order Of
hioenians, at Newark, will celebrate
It's 10th anniversary tonight by a ban
qget at which the county and State
ooIlcers will be the guests Rev. George
VT was the organizer of the body 10
years ago, and he will be the guest Of
honor The membership of the body is
90 Peter A. Reilly, the first president,
mas been reelected annually
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL.

An indoor picnic and old-time May
party will be given in Grace Sunday
school hall Saturday afternoon next at
8 o o'clock, by the primary school.
The children will crown their Queen
OF May, and gather round the May pole
with songs and recitations.
The idea is to entertain the smaller
children, whose mothers fear the cold
ground and cool air of the woods A
picnic lunch will be served, and the little
folks will have room for their games and
frolics in the large Sunday-school hall
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
New oastls oountv w. d =. q

The annual meeting of the New Castle
county w. c. T. U. will be held in New
port NJ. E. Church, tomorrow, beginning
AZ $50 a. m. Rev. Alfred Smith and
Mrs J. X. Barney will be in attendance.
a gold medal contest will be held in the
evening. The N's will preside over this
session. There will be a childrens hour
al p. m and a Y conference later.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02

found many hundreds OF their draw
ings on the rocks, whore they had pic
tured animal forms and other objects.
He discovered the hattened stones,
which they had used for grinding,
grain.
These millstones show that agrioul-
ture was then developed in that region
and that the grinding Of grain into
-four indicates considerable advance OF
civilization. Here and there were
many arrow points, axes OF polished
stone and other implements. 1t was
many hundreds Of years ago that hui,
man beings inhabited this region,
but, as time is reckoned in geological
epochs, thousands OF farmers were
tilling this part Of the Sahara at a.
comparatively recent period. They
were finally driven back into the
Soudan by the increasing drouth and
the world forgot that this region-had
ever been inhabited by man.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
VIII Address P. O. s. ofA.

John X. Mcbride Of Chester, Pa.
former president of the Delaware county
district of the Patriotic Order Sons Of
America, will deliver an address to the
members of Washington Camp, No. 6,
in this city tonight A number of the
Chester members of the order will ac-
company Mr.. Mcbride.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
WILL TEST THE ACT.

Philadelphia, Pa, May AFTER argu-
ing a tax case in the supreme Court, yes
terday, Attorney-General Carson asked the
court to fix day for the return of the
writ Of quo warranto applied for to test
the constitutionality OF the act under
which the State Dairy and Food Com
missioner holds his Office.
The papers in the case will be filed to-
day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
Rehearsal al uLnzarns- .

At West Presbyterian Church. to-
morrow night, there will be a full re-
hearsal Of the oratorio Lazarus" which
is to be given in that church on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings of next week.
The orchestra and all the solos will take
part in the rehearsal. There is a chorus
Of about 100 voices
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
Council Committee Busin ess.

The committees of City Council will
hold their regular meetings, this even
ing. The only business of Importance
to come before the committees is the
new Building ordinance. The crema-
tory committee may decide upon a time
to advertise for bids for the removal
and disposal of garbage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
PREHISTORIC SAHARA
Evidence That ~ Was Populated aud
Agriculture Flourished.

Agriculture Flouri-hed.
Cyrus C. Adams in Review OF Reviews
In studying the geological history
Of this region, Gautier found evidence
that 10 was once rainless and was truly
a desert the gradual desicsation ad-
vancing from the Soudan. Then the
era Of permanent drouth and COM
plete desert conditions gradually camo
TO an end. Today a rain belt is creep
ing up from the Soudan and is extend
ing farther and farther north into the
desert. This new epoch may con-
tinue for hundreds Of years.
But the most startling testimony
which Gautier found was absolute
proof that long before the present age
Of rainfall, in what is known as the
neolithic or later stone age, a very
largo population inhabited this part
Of Sahara. He found there graves
scattered over the grassy plain; he
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02

means Of the seams that extend TO
shoulders giving most becoming lines
to the figure. The sleeves are the fav-
orite ones in three-quarter length but
are treated after a quite novel fashion,
being laid in one box plait each at
the lower edge.
The quantity Of material required for
the l6 year size is 23s yards q, ia
yards "A OF 1ss yards 81 inches wide
with AZ yards Of banding.
The pattern $3.50 is cut in sizes for
girls Of IA and 16 years Of age.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
Name fos New Battlsship.

Washington Camp, No. 6, Patriotic
Sons of America, has adopted a resolu-
ton favoring the naming Of the proposed
new battleship Delaware. The resolu-
tion has been sent to Washington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
II furnishes
HARD 10 LEARN
Takes Hard Experience to Teach PeoPi'
some Facts.
THEN THEY TAKE ON

Many people ieer at the idea that
coffee causes the aches and ails they
suffer from and often such people VIII
20 on for years sticking steadfastly to
the coffee and suffering month IN ana
month out but maintaining "Cohee
don't hurt me. "
Only an actual test will open their
ewes To what they throw away when
they cast aside the richness ana pomell
of health for a cup OF coiiee no" anu
then. A lady says; A4,
II did not learn the real 'rusn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD DIVIDEND

Philadelphia, Pa, May 2-The di-
rectors Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
yesterday declared q semi-annual dividend
Of 3 per cent, payable May Slst TO stock
holders Of record May 9Th,
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Hsptasoph, % Hnvs AslocIntlon.

Members of the local lodges Of Hepta-
sophs, or Seven Wise Men, will hold a
meeting this evening. in the rooms Of
Mizpah Conclave and organize "The
Good of the Order" Association. The
organization is a social one
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
Carrier Pigeon Found.

A carrier pigeon, with a band contain
ing the number 1l2,305 on its leg, was
found in the yard of the Hartmann &
Fehrenbach Brewing Co. yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
Mrs W. @. oIvmer Injured.

Mrs. William c. Clymer was painfully
injured, last evening, by falling down
stairs at 226 West Fifth street. DR.. I.
O. Cooper attended her.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02
REFRESHNENT STAND IN ZuO
The Project Meets With Sug-
gestive Opposition.
SUNDAY WOULD Be ITS BEST DAY
And There Is a Church Not
Very Far Away.

Request for Permission Is Referred 20 the
Executive Communications Guards In-
siruoted to Look Out For an "Irlsh
Jaunting Car"
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FRIENDS ARR FOR PEACE
Concord Quarterly Meeting Puts
Itself on Record.
AGAINST ALL WAR MEASURES
And In Favor of Peace and
ArbItr alton.
BURGESS PENNYPACKER'O VIEWS
Says We Do Not Want to be a
World Power.
BURGESS PENNYPACKER'S VIEWS

Nor no We Need to Compete with tho
Rotten Monhrchies Of Europe Answers
10 ouestions aud Other Business Of Gone
cord Quarterly Meeting.
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Considered in Detail by the Joint
Committee on New City
Charter.
BEST SYSTEM FOR APPEALS
eian Proposed Tor "a Board and
a Commission.
APPELLANT TO PAY THE COSTS
when the Apoeal IS MOI Favor
ably AC,eo Upon

Sir. Nlnam q. bancioit Presents some
suggestions Which Meet VAN tavor-
agreement a. 1" What salary he Pro-
p.sed City Rsceivor aud Treasurer
snouid Have.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-02

Silver Suds does not scratch. Sold by
druggists and grocers.s
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-04-13
Totals. 1888, 1877 20 $45 2o7 OF 1888 1921

The above amounts Of profits only
shows the money received by the
counties. An equal amount went into
the to IN treasures, so that instead
OF being 1888 900 1t Is double that, or
1916 600 and the grand total would
be S421 600 for these fourteen coun.
Gies. This sun represents profits
alone. a great deal more than this
Is being Bent out Of the state to pay
Tor liquor now coming in by express,
We have oil the evils OF liquor drink
ing and none OF the benefits, but II
the people are satisfied, that Is their
business.
BRICE Law ELECTIONS NO SETTLE
MBNT.
Having studied these two tables, |
desire TO direct attention to these
points: the elections under the Brice
act, and under which the people are
now living, have in no sonse settled
tho question In those counties. I'm.
less Il people hive lost all capacity
for self~g0vernment and are no longer
able to think and act for themselves S,
Ghey will Hee to it that s6rong, honest,
reliable men are nominated HI each
county for the legislature and that
each candidate that does not pledge
himself TO carry out the viii Of the
majority Of the people In regard to
wbiskey snail be defeated. The bind
tigers, the banOom element and pro
hibltionists win doubtless all combine
and support anti dispensary candl.
dates as they have hitherto done, for
they Will hardly put up candidates
pledged 10 their several policies.
1t IS therefore the dispensary against
the fold and the Only complication
likely to cause trouble Is the division
among tho ~disponsary advocates of
those who want each county to buy
liquor for Itself and those who think