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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
MAYoR cRIr1o1sEs AupIroR.
In Connection with the Condition Of the
Books In Treasurer Biaihe's Office.

In Connection with the Condition Of the
Books In Treasurer Blaihe's Once.
Mayor Horace Wilson today sent a
letter TO City Auditor Benjamin L. Spence,
OF which the following Is a copy.
Wilmington. Del, February Sd, 1906.
Mr. benjamin l.. Spence, city auditor,
Wilmington. Del.
Dear Sir: Recently, / called your
attention 10 the condition Of the accounts
In the city treasurers 5 office, and advised
you that as auditor YOU were .in a measure,
measure, negligent and censurable, for
permitting the condition of the accounts,
IN the treasurers office, as they are, TO
exist. You stated to me that YOU thought
everything was all right. and that YOU did
not consider it your duty 10 audit che
treasurer's books At the time, ] told
you that, in my Judgment, it was your
duty. as the name Of your oihce implied,
TO audit all accounts.
Since our conversation, / fnd by con-
sulting the ordinances, that under Chapter
/, ordinances relating to city officers,
under the head OF City Auditor, Sea ion 3,
the following:
The City Auditor shall examine
weekly, or oftener If required by the f.
nance committee) all orders passed by the
Council on the city treasurer and compare
them with the acts Of Council recorded in
their minute book directing such orders.
He shall also examine the accounts Of the
city treasurer as they appear on the trea-
surer's books and compare them with the
vouchers thereof, and he shall examine
and compare the tTeasuref's accounts Of
all money received by him with the dupli-
cate receipt presented to Council. And
should any irregularity or iaultiness in
the mode Of keeping the treasurer books
be found by the city auditor, be shall re-
port the same to Council
"You viii see from this that il is your
duty to examine the accounts of the city
treasurer. and It is also your duty TO re-
port to Council any irregularity or faulti-
ness in the mode Of keeping the trea-
siIrers books Yours truly.
Horace Wilson, Mayor
Mr.. Spence was seen by a reporter Of
Every Evening. after the letter had been
received by the auditor, but the latter
declined to discuss the subject.
The committee appointed by City
Council to make an investigation into the
condition Of the treasurers books will
hold its first meeting this evening at g
o'clock, in the treasurer's Office, and both
Treasurer Blaine and his clerk Joseph T.
Postles, it is understood, are expected to
be present. Councilman Lynch is chair
man Of the committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
Associated rress D Ispaiei es ur speclai wlre4

Associated Press D'snaictes es uY Special Wires
New York. Feb. 3 Shortly before .
O clock this morning the United States
lighter Hudson. having on board about
300 pounds of dynamite and which was
anchored on the Manhattan side of the
Harlem River almost under the central
bridge. took FIRE Soon after the fire
started two explosions occurred on board
They were slight however. and apparently
did not affect the main cargo. An alarm
was sent in, and several fire engines and
two firehoats responded.
The lighter was anchored directly in
the rear of the Manhattan Casino. which
was crowded with men and women attend
ing a BALL When the explosion occurred
there was a panic IN the ballroom. Police
reserves were called and finally managed
to restore order In the Casino after which
they drove the crowds hack from the
water front and out of danger OF the ex-
plosions.
As soon as the fire was discovered, the
engineer OF the lighter ran down into the
hold, where the dynamite was stored and
began to throw the explosive overheard
There were 300 pounds of dynamite on
board. He had gotten an but about so
pounds off the vessel when the fire drove
him from the work He next rushed 10
the deck. but by this time someone on
shore had cut the cables holding the
lighter and the vessel was drifting out
into the stream. II is reported that the
engineer jumped overheard. Further
trace of him could not be found Blazing
iierccly, the lighter drifted out into mid
stream. and about FIVE minutes later there
was a terrific explosion on board and the
vessel sank Other than the missing en-
gineer, there was no indication Of loss Of
life. The vessel is a total loss
NO LIVES LOST.
New York. Feb. 3.-The government
drill scow Hudson having on board about
500 pounds of dynamite cartridges. caught
fire early today and. but for the oour-
ageous action Of Watchman Abraham G..
Quinn. who stayed on board until he had
thrown the greater part of the explosive
overheard serious damage might have
been caused TO surrounding property.
The scow was anchored IN the Harlem
River almost directly under the Central
bridge. which spans the river at One Hun
dred and Fifty-hith street Quinn was
the only person a board the scow. and
when the fire broke out he began to throw
the cases of dynamite cartridges over
board After he had disposed Of more
than half Of them he was forced TO quit
the scow. Firemen extinguished the
flames before they reached the cartridges.
The scow was filed and sank
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
pELAwARE sUNpAY rRAINs.
Omcials of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
Have the Matter Under Consideration.

Omcals Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
Have the Matter Under Consideration.
The MIddIetoWn Transcript, in its issue
today printed the following;
"Ihe Transcript learns with pleasure
that the management OF the Delaware
Railroad has decided to iuaugurnte Sun
day passenger trains in the near future.
an the Office Of r. i. Brooks, general
superintendent ol the p, i. & w. Railroad
Co. IN this city. 10 was learned today, by
a reporter Of Every Evening that the sub
iect IS under consideration.
"The matter Of running Sunday trains
on the Delaware railroad the reporter
was informed, "is under consideration,
but nothing has been decided. and as yet
there Is nothing positive in regard to the
matter.
Inquiry was made at the Office Of
Superintendent Holiday Of the Delaware
nilroad, a Clayton, prior to the inquiry
at me gcherf ltcrinlendent Office, and
IL was stated there that no orders had been
received and that nothing would be
known there unless orders should be
issued from general headquarters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
WHO HAVE FROST BITES
Al The Free DiSpsnSarisS, in ihe Poorer
sections Of the City, the Freezing
Cases Humber Scores.
ZERO WEATHER IN PITTSBURG
The Monongahela Freezing at
the Headwaters.
SUN SHINING IN A CLOUDLtSS SKY

Associated Press DISPATCHES by Special Wire,
New York, Feb. 3.-Mucb suffering
from the cold wave. which began yes.
teioay, was reported today, when, vi th
the sun shining in oloudless sky, the
temperature dropped to six degrees
aboye zero.
As the morning advanced, with only
slight moderation in the biting cold.
many OF the East Side hospitals carei
Tor a steady stream OF patients, Who
came in to have frost bites attended
to. At the free dispensaries, in the
poorer sections OF the city, the freez-
Ing cases numbered scores.
Pittsburg, Pa. Feb. 3. Zero weather
prevails here today. The government
Thermometer this morning recorded
three degiees above zero, while points
10 the vicinity we're from one to three
degrees below zero.
The Monongahela River is re ported
to be freezing at the headwatsrs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
New York Markets.

Associated ire-s uisuatcn Dy SPECIAL WireA
New York Feb 3.-Four receipts. -,
barrels: sales, 40. seauy but dull MIME
sots patents, 81 5Jisl IS Mimi, winter stfagnis,
sagoasfOO. Mimi uakers, s3 as5.s; winter
extras. sl75aS8.l5: winter patents, s4i0asii0i
winter low grades Gdat3 -A
Wheat, rece PTS --. bushels sales. 60e,ooo
bushels steady. May, oJil-ltaso1c July
kye. nominal No. 2wesiern, 7se., T. O b.
Corn, receipts -- bushels Dull and no
Beci steady, iamily li.5oaiaOoi mes aooaio.ooi
paeket TO- OaliOj. ..
Pork. firm, mes, Sia.tQat lo.0li iamilyi slouVi
short tlea 5. Slb.OOatll.Ul. -
Lard. arm: prime Western steam &. .saasI.so.
sugtr raw, nominal lair renuirg. lo-lcaac; cen-
trlfuaal p6 test 7l6 l3iSc; mOasses sugar,2 li-lo
a.s.c.. iehned. steady; crushed, $780, powdered,
SLsu: grHuulaied. S41b ..-.,
Petroleum steady: refined all ports, N.ooasl-o9.
Cofce, steady; No RIO, else
Nolasses, hrm; New orleans. 3JaSsc
Butter steady, unch ngeo; n rceipgs' 5000.
Chee e. quiet huf firm; unchanged receipts
76g wersly export J. d,i
Frg firlner. receipts. 200 state, Pennsylvania
ana renrbv fancy selected whit, Dssoei DO
choice 23a2ic; CO. mixed extra 2la--ci nesteihi
hrsts ,lslsc.i do. seconds, laieci
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
rhiladelpnIa narEsIa.

Assoc aied fress Dispnteh " speciA Wires
Philadelphia. Pa. Feb. 3-Wheai. steady;
No : led iu ox port elevator, sf'saf52 No
Northern DO, l5as6c; No Nortpern' oo.'
Corn. Steady, So in export elevator, asa
oaI.. UNCHANGED. No ? white natural, Soc; No ?
white clipped. Slast So .,,o,.s,, so.
hrau. steady; Wlntef IN lulAs e-e-'-s-'''''
spring iu sacks. s2l.uuat-eoA -. ..er.
Refined sugar. aiealy; poMdeiels tts2e
A. 0e con feciioners. 4tlaSL7l granulateoi t+ioA
figO; Keystone. sA0OasAoA -.
Butter. steady. eAua measeih N''''
l7l.c.. du. NEARBY prints, &c -. ,,-.-....,
Etrs Arm. nearby iresn, sc a. marx western
live poultry. steady ioWlA isalic;; Old
roosiers. 9ise: spring chcEens, oAlse'i oucAsi
issig... geese, l4al5c. turkeys. loaloc -.
Dressed poultry, hrm fowls, cnolee' IS, ,l1e,
40 iafr 10 good. e.; old roosters lve.
nearby roasting chickens. choice. loaloei eo. 40
Western do choice. l4aisc; do. Jar 20 sooo' -
ise-s furkevs. choice nj fancy. 4oa1lc. 90 ia'i
fo rood. lsaIac: durss ilalb.; geese. loelSei -.
pofafoer unchanged. FeunsylTanla cholcs
ana fancv ,Oa7sc.: NY. choice aud iancy, per
bushei s5s6sci n. \. do. do. per ousnei' ooAeV''
Hay. steady.
Flour, siesas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
Rl,nk Hand Post oArda.

Some local merchants have received
several post cards containing the black
imprint of a hand and, as the wording
was mengro and obscure, they at first
occasianed some ALARM. but It was found
that the cards were advertisements and
entirely harmless and having no i'll sig
nihcauce. and the matter was not given
any serious attention. Similar cards
were received in Philadelphia and the
matter was taken up with the postal
authorities who decided that there was
no violation OF law, as there had been no
threat IN connection with the cards.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
NEW LIEUrENANT-coIoNEI,

At a meeting Of the commissioned oiii-
GERS Of the First Infantry, National
Guard of Delaware, last night, Major
Evan G.. Boyd of New Castle. was elected
lieutenant colonel Of the regiment TO sue
ceed Lieutenant Colonel Charles NJ. Stew
cnson, whose term has expired. Major
Boyd and Colonel Stevenson were the
only candidates for the office. The vote
stood 10 to IA.
Captain j. Woruer Reed was elected
to succeed Major Boyd as major Of the
second battqIiop l3ql 9t9lg.r f9n9lidates ell (.
Holcomb, regimental qnrtermaster, and
Captain W. w. Lank of Company 3.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
HEALTH MORE VALUABLE
THAN GREAT WEALTH
The Road to Success Has Been Discovered
hvn New Plan.

AMN AANAM 70 0AANNHH ms ANNNA AAHNNNNNNA
by % New Plan.
Good health is at the foundation of busl-
ness success and personal Happiness. Men,
and women too, for that matter, IN thia
age of feverish business and social activity
are too apt 10 neglect the thing that brinqa
and preserves good health.
Il is almost needless 10 state that good
digestion IL the basis Of good health and
that GOOD teeth nre essential 70 good diqes-
permanent importance 20 everybody that
the teeth be preserved.
There Is no excuse for bad teeth n people
will only act IN time and have their teeth
looked after regularly. That is the object
of the New Method" Dental Parlors ut
6iOiS Market street. For one dollar a year
they keep the teeth Of any client In perfect
condition. They use only the most up-to-
date scientific dental methods and place
them at the disposal OF everyone.
u is simply teeth insurance-the same as
you would insure your house. One dollar a
year Ia a trihing investment compared TO
the amount Of service and benefit the client
derives.
The best service is given. absolutely PAIN
lees bv the use of a new aneathatic for
extracting purposes, far superior to gas. IL
has the advantage of leaving no unpleasant
after effects and also causes no sunocating
senaation such as ia experienced when gas
IA administered. Il can be given with per-
feet satisfaction to children as we'll as
adults. The new anasthetic operates 80
quickly that the patient does not realize
he 4 taking Il. Two or three breaths and
peaceful sleep ensues. This is but one of
the latest advances in dentistry adopted
by the "New Method" Dental Parlors.
We can give you ample reference az 20 tho
character of the work at the New Method"
Dental Parlors.
Mr.. Daniel Humphries, manager of the
Lyceurn Theatre, will b. glad 10 answer
inquiries. Our clients who insure their
teeth for 81 a year, can call as often as
they please 10 have their teeth examined
just TO make sure they are sound. II there
are any indications Of decay, we fiji the
cavity at once We keep the teeth clean,
which is n most necessary precaution. Re-
liable financial agencies and publications
will endorse ne, II you desire II. Remem-
Der the cost for one year, 10 have your
teeth kept in perfect condition, Is only one
dollar.
The "NeT Method Dental Parlors are
located IN large looms az 61Jtl Market
street, Wilmington. The Office hours are
from a. m. 10 8 p. m. and z p. M. TO $50
D. IN. uaily, and 10 a. M. to 9 D. N. Sun
days. The Offices are in charge Of Dr. U.
II. Frasier.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
HEAVY CUSTOMS BUSINESS.

The local customs house did the largest
business in its history last month. The
receipts on imports amounted 70 about
$4,000, as against S506 for January,
1905. The imports last month were
valued at S65,93S, while for the cores
ponding month last year the value was
1921.
The exports last month were valued at
S447iO00 as against 100000 for January,
1905. The oil shipments last month
aggregated~7, 100000 galions, as against
6,7O0,OO0 gallons during the corresponding
month OF lust year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
New Boat Delivered.

The steel hun ferryboat summorville,
built at the yards OF the Harlan & Hol-
lingsworth Co., which left the yards nt
10 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, arr
rived at New York at 10 o'clock yester-
day morning, with all on board well. The
vessel was turned over 10 the officials of
the Central Railroad Of New Jersey TO-
day. by Acting General Manager Shaw
Of the local company, who went around
on the boat.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
r.bruarv cour,.

Attorney General Richards, Deputy
Attorney General Hastings and State
detectives Gray aud Hawkins are busy
summoning witnesses for the February
term of the county courts, wh ich con
yenes on Monday. One mu rder case
is set for this term and three others
will be Investigated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
Car coIlides wlth rolr.

While bound to this city, Gu Thurs
day afternoon, the freight car Of the
West Chester, keunett q Wilmington
railway broze a iinnGe, about 10 miles
from Wilmington. Word was sent to
the Peoples railway, which sent a cal
and removed the freight to this city.
The Kennett car collided with a pole,
cutting IL of. Harry Miller, the
motoiman, and Conducior Milan re-
NAMED at their post. They were
bruised.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-03
THREE CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH

e'oom'ei IT, uisnatca nY suecna Wires
Prentice, Wis, Feb. 3.-Grant Stewart,
a baby one day old, and two other chill
afen were burden to death, early today,
% a ire which destroyed the Stewart
home
Mrs. Stewart, i'll though she was, left
ner bed, broke through a window and
escaped. She suffered severely from cX-
poslre 10 cold and may die.
lamp.