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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25

The weekly meeting Of City Council,
which was held last evening, was OF
unusual interest.
A communication was received from
the New Castle County Medical So.
ciety, asking Council to pass an ordi.
nance regulating the smoke nuisance.
The matter was referred to the law
committee.
On the recommendation Of the finance
and law committees, the Board of Park
Commissioners was authorized to ac.
aure the land now owned by Thomas
Green, between Rowan and CLAYTON
streets and extending from Brandywine
Park to the north side of Gilpin ave-
nue., to be added to Brandywine Park,
the cost not to exceed S35, 900.
Mr.. Lynch brought up the matter OF
the reported intention of the Street
and Sewer Directors to repeal the ordi
nance permitting the erection Of four.
foot porches, expressing the opinion
that it would be unwise to take hasty
action, and on his motion the clerk
was requested to ask the board to defer
action until the building committee
and property owners can be heard.
a communication was received from
Henry Hopes, agent for the Caleb
Winslow estate, asking for the refund
ing of tax paid on property on the
south side of Garesche's Lane, which
was sold some years ago to the F., b.
& W. Railroad Co., and also asking
for a reduction of the assessment on
the remaining land, part Of which is
under water. The matter was referred
20 the finance committee.
The ordinance granting an appro-
pration TO the Independence Fire Co.
was passed unanimously, the amount
specified being "a, 100, payable semi
annually, as are the other fire appro-
priations, the first installment 20 be
paid next September.
Pursuant to the request of Council,
the Board of Police Commissioners
submitted the following estimate Of
next years expenditures: Salaries,
t52, $40; clothing, 50, ,625; police and
fire alarm telegraph, s2,050; patrol
station, 81, 10; general expenses, 81, o
$50; heat, 1910; printing and station
ary, 1876; repairs, cleaning and wash
ing, S235; telephones and kilograms,
sl56; rents, S175; bicycles, $3.50 total,
t9} 302. This does not include a con
tingent fund Of $1,000, which is al
lowed by a special act of the Legisla-
ture The matter was referred to the
finance committee.
According to the weekly report of
City Treasurer Blaine, which was re-
ceived and filed, showed a bank bal q
ance of 500, 695. 10. as follows: First
n tional Bank, 50, 31O.52; Union Bank,
SIG 075; fund for the purchase of park
land, $50, 200; bond fund, S109. 81.
Council received and accepted an
invitation to attend the opening Of the
Industrial College of Light. at 14lS
East Fourteenth street, on June 1st.
The institution was established some
time ago, at s22 Tatnall street, and is
for the training of colored boys in the
useful arts, after the ideas of Booker
y. Washington. 1t has purchased the
Fourteenth street property, which will
be fitted up for the special needs of
the work. w. L. Henderson is the
principal. The school is supported
by contr ibutions from friends.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
She Quit
Coffee
But it was
a hard pull.

1t lie hard to believe that coffee will put a
person IN such a condition as Il did a woman
ol apple Greek, o. She tells her own story
did not believe coffee caused my
trouble, and frequently said / liked II 90
,Wel would not quit drinking II, sven II
y TOOK my life, but / was a miserable
sunerer from heart trouble and nervous
prostration for four years.
?, was scarcely able to be around at all,
&c psa no energy and did not care for any
tling' Was emaciated and had constant
pAln around my heart until l thought /
spulo not endure 1t. For months never
vent nent to bed expecting 10 get up In the
AZ ioinlhg fet as though | was liable to
u's any time during the night.
frequent y had nervous chills and the
.sast excitement would drive sleep away
7uu any little noise would upset me terribly.
Nas gradually getting worse until finally
% w oay'lt came over me and l asked my
~ ~. what is the use of being sick all the
ina'e, ana buying medicines that could
'n9elge myself in coffee
50 / thought 1 would saa if I
f9uio quit drinking coffee, and got some
,,,i esiuin Food Coffee to help me quit.
as9 u strictly according TO directions
- - want 20 tell you that change was the
s,,is sr9ia'est step in my life. Il was easy 10
fIiit iit conee becsuse had the Postum which
~ uetter than ! liked the old coffee.
One by one the old troubles left nntil nov
sn an IN IN Splendid health, nerves steady. heart
al al, ght aud the pain all gons. Never have
,nsa,re more nervous chills. don't take any
ha.--'Sin can do all my housework and
-ess ,anne great deal beside.
my slsier-in-law, who visited me this
ro,,ah ,aihner' had been an invalid for sometime.
ssi,ii ,iieh 4s was. got her TO quit coffee and
thtan fostum. She gained five hounds in
In sDvs,', weeks, and | never saw such a change
i Ansres' reason
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
POLE CASE CONTINUED.

People Engaged in Yesterdays Contro-
versyon shipley Street Held in Bail for
Hearing on Tuesday.
The five persons who were implicated
in the commotion which occurred yester-
day morning in front of the house No
ia Shipley street, caused by the attempt
of linemen to erect a pole in front of the
house, were arraigned before Judge Coch-
ran, in the Municipal Court, this morning
at the request of the attorneys represent
ingythe accused, the case was continued
until next Tuesday morning, each person
being held in 500 bail for appearance
at that time.
The accused are Patrick McNultv.
Thomas A. Clampitt, Bessie Podols0.
Max Podolski and George Sutton. Thev
are all charged with assault and battery
with the exception of Sutton. who Is
charged with computing a breach of the
peace. Sutton is the foreman of the
gang that was attempting to erect the
pole. McNulty and Clampitt are line
men, and Bessie and Max Podolskv live
at the above address, They opposed the
erection of the pole in front of their
property. The linemen and foremon arc
represented by Attorney W. r. Kurtz.
while Attorney William r. Lyman repre-
sented Podolsky and his wife.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
Lingerie Dresses.

Made Of dainty lawns, Swiss and batisto in
a large variety Of styles.
A very pretty one made of lawn, buttoned
down the back, has short sleeves. and is
trimmed down the front Of the waist and
skirt, with broad panel of bow-knot em-
broidery Skirt has a wide tucked hounce
Special
shirtwaist dress Of lawn. The waist has
a yoke of Val lace and embroidery Skirt is
trimmed to match, and is pleated to form a
lul uOuuCt poOO
dainty dress Of dotted Swiss. Waist
and skirt are daintily trimmed with real Val
Lace in a pretty scroll design. The entire
skirt is side pleated and has cluster tucks
around bottom Of ilounce. nce..................Sl2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
AMATEUR pRAMATIos.
Cast Of Characters for "His Excellency
the Governor" at the Garrick Next
Thursday Night.


Cast Of Characters for "His Excellenoy
the Governor" at the Garrick Next
Thursday Night.
Arrangements have been completed
for the amateur dramatic performance at
the Garrick Theatre next Thursday
night, for the benefit of the Peoples
Settlement, the West End Reading Room
and the Home Of Merciful Rest. The sale
Of seats for subscribers and guests has
opened at John NJ Harvey's pharmacy,
al Delaware avenue and Adams street,
and on Monday the sale will be open to
the public, at the same place. The play
TO be given is "His Excellency the Gov
ernor. by r. Marshall, which is decid-
edly interesting, and as those who will
take part are people of ability in that line
the production should be highly inter-
tanning The performance being for the
benefit Of three worthy institutions de-
pendent upon public support, those in
terested request liberal patronage on the
part of the people of Wilmington and its
vicinity. The cast of characters is as
follows:
His Excellency, Sir Montague Martin,
Ellwood c. Jackson.
The Right Honorable Henry Carlton, NIP.
John B. Bird.
Capt. Charles Carew,
NJ. Rulith r. Carpenter.
John Bowerstock, private secretary,
H. Rodney Sharp.
Capt. Rivers w. Maxwell Moore.
Major Kildare. Edward G.. Bradford, Jr.
Sentry ........... Stanley NJ. Arthurs.
Butler .............. Henry S. Peck.
Footman n...........J James L. Nields
Clerk ....... Walter l.. Iatnall, Jr.
Native ......... Frank L. Schoonover.
Mrs. Wentworth Bolingbroke,
Mrs Frank S. Garrett.
Miss Ethel Carlton, Miss Nancy Patterson.
Nile. Stella de Sex,
Miss Isabelle B. Wales.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25

he's able to crowd more real goodness into
shoe than anyone else that we know Of.
These shoes are here now, ready for their
owners-to-be to call for them.
White Canvas Pumps and Oxfords, light
OF heaVy s......................Sl.Ib to $500
Low Shoes, Tan, all the newest shades and
shapes. $3.50, $500
Black Oxfords. Togo Ties and Pumps in
Glazed Kid, Pat Colt and Dull Kid,
$500 TO $3.50
Children's and Misses Oxfords and Shoes
in all the latest novelties in white canvas,
white buckskin, tan, russell and black,
SOC to $500
Slippers Of every description, for evening
wear and all dress occasions, in black, white
or colors...'..,............. LOO to $3.50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
RECEPTION TO RECTOR FINLEY
BY the Members and Friends of 81. Luke's
Church.

Rev. Ralph Finley, the rector of st.
Luke's p. h. Church, and Mrs, Finley
we're given a reception last evening by
the congregation. The special guest
Of the occasion was Bishop Hoffman Of
Canada, who made the address and
welcomed the rector. The bishop
asked the young people to combine
their efforts in raising money to build
new church, which they propose to
erect.
Miss Hirons and Miss Siler sang
and Mr.. Finley gave a brief talk. He
thanked the people for their kindness
to him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
Warm Weather Gloves.

The greatest draw back to the wearing Of
gloves in the warm weather, is fact that they
soil so easily
We are offering you to-day gloves that
you can wash with good results.
Children's White Lisle Gloves......15c, 25o
Fownes' celebrated Lisle Suede, In Gazelle,
champagne, new drab and white............50o
Milanese Silk Lisle, has pocketbook in
palm Of the left glove, in black and white, 500
Suede Lisle. Chamois or natural color 500
Women's two clasp Chamois Gloves, in
white and natural
Women's Chamois Mousquetaire Gloves,
in white, 10 button. $500
l6 button length. h....................
Modsquetaire Glace Gloves, II Button
length. $3.50
Mousquetaire Glace Gloves, 16 Button
lehB
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
Parasols.

No. you're right-the sun isn't very hot
right now. But it isn't going TO BE THIS WAY
VERY LONG, Parasol USING TIME pretty soon.
Parasol BUYING TINE right now; and hundreds
Of beauties to choose from at this store. All
are surprisingly low-priced.
White Linen Parasos, plain, fancy and
hemsttched. .....................Sl.O 90 to $500
Colored silk Parasols both plain and hem
stitched. 80 to $500
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
YOUNG BAPTIsTs.
An Interesting Rally Last Night at Second
Baptist Church.

An interesting rally was held last even
in the Second Baptist Church, Ninth
and Franklin streets, by the Young Peo-
pies Society Of the Delaware Baptist
Union Association.
Rev. l.. j. Westfall, pastor of the
Bethany Church, presided. An address
of welcome was made by Rev. +. +.
Briggs. A half-hour song service WAS
given. Rev. Samuel G. Neil of Phila-
delphia delivered the address of the
evening, which was interesting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
Jr. o. U. A. M. Members Drilling.

The members of Welcome Lodge. No.
Z, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, are drilling nightly on
Washington Heights under the direction
OF Capt Charles McCollom, and will turn
out with members of the G. A. r. as a
hnng squad on Memorial Day. The last
dnll will be held on Tuesday night and
the members will turn out on Wednesday
morning. Members of other councils Of
the Jr. 0. U. A. NJ, are invited to par
ucipate as a guard of honor
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US ENTERTAINED.
Guests Of the Young People Of Silver.
brook NJ. u Church.

The Y. w. c. T. U. of Silverbrook NJ
+. Church last night entertained the
other Us OF the city. During the even
ing refreshments were served Vocal and
instrumental music, recitations and speech
making comprised the programme, which
was as follows:
Music, orchestra; singing; reading, Miss
Bertha Biddle; music, orchestra; solo,
Mrs. Edna Willis; music, orchestra; talk
on Y work, Miss Emerson; reading. Miss
Biddle; Our Y, Silverbrook Y; music,
orchestra; singing, by class OF young
women; recitation, Mrs Mahala Wells
Perkins; recitation, Miss Rietta Emerson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
FISHERMEN TO MEET.
ys,,svmsn win Gather at Psulsboro To-
morrow.

Jerssymen VIII Gather at Paulsboro To-
morrow.
Some Delaware fishermen are planning
10 20 to New Jersey tomorrow to attend
a meeting Of fishermen to be held there,
in response to the following call:
The commissioners appointed on the
part of the State OF New Jersey to con-
Ter with commissioners appointed on
the part OF the State of Delaware, in
accordance with the provisions of the
compact between the States OF New
Jersey and Delaware, will hold a meeting
Ia Laws Hall, Paulsboro, n j., on Satur-
day, May goth, 1906, to consult with the
fishermen Of the State relative to the pro
visions OF the concurrent hshing laws ior
tbe Delaware River and Bay, proposed to
be enacted bv the States of New Jersey
and Delaware. John Boyd Avis,
Sacretarv n ]. Commissioners.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
MERCANTILE ASSOCIATION
Encouraging Outlook for the Proposed
Industrial Fair.

The proposed Industrial Fair was
the chief topic Of discussion at an
enthusiastic meeting Of the Mercantile
Association last evening. William
Lawton, chairman of the booth COM
mittee, reported that all Of the spaces
with the exception of one were rented.
As large crowds are expected to pat.
roujze the fair, the Peoples line and
the West Chester, Kennett & Whining
ton line are making arrangements to
handle the rush of passengers.
The peddler nuisance was discussed
at the meeting and a committee was
appointed to make an Investigation.
S. II. Foulke and Hiram Yerger
were admitted to membership in the
organization.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
Nnrih End AthIstIo olub.

A smoker was given by the members
of the North End Athletic Club on
Wednesday evening. The committee
IN charge of the affair comprised james
G. O'Neal, chairman; Joseph Fenton,
James Kelly, John Walls and Harry
Spoerle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
nnMpLAINT ABoUT DUST.
Residents of Gilpin Avenue Would Like
10 Have the Thoroughiare Sprinkled.

People residing on Gilpin avenue are
comnlaining about dust, and formal
reo,iest may be made to the Street and
Sewer Department to sprinkle the avenue emu
II is said that from Adams street TO mar
rison the dust in the macadam driveway
IS almost ankle deep IN places. Whlie
teams are going along the road the dust
4 SO thick that people cannot sit ON their
porches or even have their windows open.
Women living on the avenue complain
that their dresses are being ruined by the
dust Men in that section have had TO
abandon low shoes because the dust Is so
deep.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
Remnant News from
the Dress Goods Section.

We have a number Of remnants Of ALI
wool Dress Goods. that contain all the way
from I to yards each. The original prices
Of these goods varied according to their
quality from SOC to $l.50 yard. We have
marked them at price that will fairly make
them run out Of the store. You will have to
see them to appreciate their values.
But-youd better come early in the
morning
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
Hnrsn.hners TO oIose shops.

The Master Horseshoers Of this city
will close their shops on Decoration
Day. They will also close at noon
Saturdays during June, July, August
and September.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
New car I.irhiinr Idaa

A new idea in lighting trolley cars has
been followed in the construction Of the
funeral car for the Wilmington City Rail-
way Co, an incandescent electric light
being placed over each seat.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
THIN SMOKE NUISANCE
County Medical Society Asks
Council 10 Regulate The
Matter.
MONEY FOR NEW FIRE CO.
Independence to Receive an
Annual Appropriation of
$4,1OO.
TO BUY ADDITIONAL PARK LAND
objection to Hasty Action on
the Porch Matter.

The Cit,'s Bank balance Is s55 G05.15,
Inc uding s3O,2OO IN Park Land fuud-
Police Board VIII Require sos 3 OF Next
Year-Request for Overpaid Taxes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
To rirht m baltimore.

Jack Query. n well-known local
pugilist. is matched to fight young
Sager before the Eureka CLUB baltl-
more, on the evening Of Memorial Day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
PLUMBERS HAD A FINE TINE
At the Annual Outing at Crub5's
Landing Yesterday.
PROVE THEMSELVES ROyALHOST
All OF the Visitors We're Well
Taken Care or.

The Planked shad Dinner Was a Great
Treat 10 Many and the Local Association
WAS Compiimented Upon the Result Of
its Efforts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
e.. 1vas sNot civennPartv.

Miss Edna M. Bullock denies that
she was given a birthday surprise
party on Tuesday night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
COMPARATIVELY LittIe PIunder.

The thieves who entered Forest post
Office, on Tuesday night, took stamps
to the value Of 90. So.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
Graduation Gifts.

When pur-
chasing gifts,
the first thing
to do is to find
the store that
offers the best
assOrtmen t,
and the least,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
NEW WATER SUPPLY.
For the speakman 90. and Other User.
in East Thirtieth Street.

IN tast Ihirtleth Street.
The Water Department is laying an
eight-inch main in Thirtieth street be-
tween Market and Church, principally
for the accommodation OF the SpeaIman
Supply and Pipe Co., but also for other
users Of water in that section of the CITY.
The SpealSman Co. has purchased the
dental plant in East Thirtieth street and
will enlarge and alter the buildings to
suit the needs Of the company. An ad-
ditional building will also be erecfed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25
Shoes for Graduation Day.

There
are shoe
nakersand
shoemak-
ers, but
there's one
land he's
fam ous)
who seems
to catch
sfff
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25

Have you ever used Silver Suds for
cleaning silver Sold by druggists
grocers and merchants generally
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-25

prices. If you do this there's no doubt but
what you will come to this store. White Gauze
Fans, lace trimmed and spangled also fans
Of white silk, very prettily tinted in the
paest shades and colors. ...........25c to S3.25
Handkerchiefs, embroidered, hemstitched,
all to Sl.OO each
Handkerchiefs, linen centre, lace trimmed.
25c toi$l.00 each.
Initial Handkerchefs. 6 in a box........75c
A better quality at Sl.O0, and Sl,5O half
dozen.
Bracelets, in gold or plated goods plain
or fancy....................... to $3.50 each
Belt Buckles, and what woman ever had
enough of them. ................ioc, 9lUU, 9l.tO
Cuff Pins, plain and fancy. SOC, Sl.0O pair
Fancy Bar Pins, in silver and gold filed
goods. .25c, SOC each
A new assortment of Jewel Cases, in gilt,
French grey, silver finish lined with colored
20 P4'oV edch
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1906-05-24
ID oath OF A. Z. 5nileys

MI. A. P. Salley, formerly Of this
county; but more recently Of Florence
S. G. died in Columbia on last Friday
after long illness with consumption.
Some mouths ago he went to Ariz0na
on the advice of his physician with
the hop3 that it would benefit him
but be soon came back because bis
health did not improve as he had
hoped. NJ. Salley was about forty
yesrs + age and had been married
about twelve years. He marrlrd Miss
Stoney. of Columbia, who with three
children survive him. He was high
tohed honorable gentleman, and had
had a large circle of friends all over
the State who sincerely mourn bis
death. He was the eldest son Of the
late Capt. A. Govan Salley. Of this
county, and like his father, he was
the soul of honor. For years Mr.. Sal
Icy had been connected with the mail
service Of the United States Govern.
mentand at the time CT his death
held a responsible position at Florence
8. O. The funeral ssrulces were con-
conducted last Sunday afternoon at
tho Presbytertsa OhuSah In. this clGy.
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Chiidren's Day'Servioea.

This day having been set aside for
the especial beneft and enjoy ment OF
the children, and special program
having been prepared for the occ sion
the congregation and friends OF Uoioo
Church, were very pleasantly and
sgreeahly entertained by the children
or said school. Having been trained
by that earnest, untiring and Jealous
Sunday school teacher and church
worker, Miss Edna Tatum, assisted
hv their new superintendent, Bro. R.
K. Henerey. The young folks Ger
Jainly deserved a great deal OF credit
for the manner in which they acted
their several parts. Our beloved pas
TOR, Bro. G.. W. Davis, treated the
youngsters and all tf us to a very ap-
propriate and interesting address, and
taking it ell in all, this was one Of
sne prettiest and most enjoyable chill
dren's day services ever held here.
The church was most beautifully and
tsstefully decorated by the ladies Of
the congregation, with ferns, lovely
callas, pottsd plants and cut flowers;
and was veritable bower OF beauty.
1t may not be amiss to add, that this
school, though not 80 large as some Of
It's sister schools, Ia In quite flour
ishing condition and contributes
monthly to the full support Of one OF
the dear children st the Orphansge.
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Quarterly Conference.

BOWMAN, May %. Special: The
second quarterly conference Of the
Orangeburg Circuit convsued at
Wightnsn Church in this town Oh
last Saturday and Sunday In the
absence of Presiding Elder Dsrgan the
conference was satisfactorily presided
over by Rsv. A. B. Watson, P. c.,
who dispatched the business Of the
conference expeditiouslY AID with t. 2
ease and graca he is 30 much notso
for. :. A number of officials ware pres
ant representing the various churches
on the circuit, and reports were very
satisfactory indeed. At the rq1est
OF the Presiding E der, Rev. Mr.. Nc.
Gee, stationed st Orsngeburg, came
down and preached on Sunday at IL
A. M. The chur"h was filed to over
flowing and the preacher was listened
to with the attention not often wit
messed in q church, from thu Begin
ming to the end of his sermon. He
made a fine impression on his audi
ence. DUNDEE
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T,,st of Unclaimed IIatters

Unclaimed Letters remaining In the
Oranqeburg P ,st; Office for week end.
ing Nav 9th 1905
Alex Aiken.
Mrs. Minnie Brown, Miss Hsster
Black. Daller Bells. James Benit,
M,sa Lucia Brookerton, Roscoe Conk-
lin B'Uce.
B Gable. Miss. Lille Cox.
Miss Bart's Dbl 1ng.
Mrs NJ. M Ferguson. Miss Har-
riett Fe'dar. Claude B F)v.
VIM. M. Glover, LuriS Carson, ].
R Gordon.
Mise @ 1eener Hampton, Miss Es.
tell Hook, H7nrv 81 If pan, Mr.. Hood,
Miss Cappie Hutto, John D. Hun
kerniller
Mis- Minnie Tnhna"n. Miss Annie
Jenkins Miss E'ler V. Janis On.
Mrs. Eller Kanue'ly.
Paul W. Loud.
Miss E1er Mich, Mrs. Ad7'a Mac
f-es b. Miss Hattie McColor, GadHden
McFadden.
Mira. Matilda Parker.
Mrs Carrie Robinson, J W. Rags
dale, Mrs. Mary Riley, Miss Mary
Rohtpson
G.. Simmons, Mrs Grace Thomp-
sOn
Miss Maggie White.
Persons calling for the above letters
will say they are advertised.
A, D. Wabster, P. M,