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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27

From present indications the month
of April. which will end on Monday, will
be the auietest month for some time in
the local custom house. Up to the
present time only two steamships have
cleared with oil for foreign ports and the
imports have been comparatively light.
During the last few months the ex-
ports land imports were unusually heavy
last month being the heaviest in the his
tory of the Office, which makes the present
slump all the more noticeable.
Several causes are assigned for this
rather peculiar condition of affairs
Crude oil has been a scarce article az this
port since the early part of the month,
due to the fact that much of the kind
that is being received here is not shipped
in its original state. IL Is taken to Point
Breeze. where IL is refined before being
sent out of the country. IL is thought
however, that this condition will not
continue, and when the present oil ar
rangement is discontinued it is likely
that shipments from this port will be re-
sumcd
10 offset the shortage in crude oil for
foreign trade is the advent OF Texas oil,
which is being brought here 10 be refined.
The first boats of the new Texas Oil Co.
10 bring the oil here arrived this week
and it is likely that a regular trade IN this
commodity will now be kept up.
For the present the company will de
vote its attention TO domestic business
but it is understood that it contemplates
enlarging the plant and engaging in the
foreign trade, in which event 1t viii
probably export heavily.
The shortage of imports is probably
due TO the fact that most Of the mer.
chants have received their spring ship.
ments, but as the summer trade is about
due an increase in this line is expected
shortly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
rLEAsEp VIE rHE woRkHoUsE.

Words Of Praise From the Head Of the
W. O. T. U. Prison and Rescue Work.
Mrs. ]. X. Barney Of Rhode Island +,
worlds superintendent Of prison and
rescue work for the World Woman 8
Christian Temperance Union, arrived in
Newark last Friday, April 20th, and
neported ready for work. She began on
Sunday afternoon with a service at Riddle
Memorial Chapel, Wilmington. The
entire Sunday-school remained, and with
Others filed the chapel with an inspiring
audience. Some new members were
gained for the Hilles Union.
Mrs. Barney went to Hockess sin in the
evening, where she had a splendid gather
ing at the Methodist Episcopal Church
and again new members were secured.
On Monday evening she spoke for the
Donnen Union in McClellansville, which
she organized last year. The report OF
the years work and evident enthusiasm
was an inspiration to the speaker to do
her best, and all were delighted with the
story Of "Round the World With the
White Ribbon"
On Tuesday evening Mrs. S. nj. Donnell
accompanied Mrs. Barney to the work.
house, where, through the courtesy Of
Warden Meserve, she spoke TO the in
mates. The absolute quiet and perfect
attention spoke well for the discipline Of
the place and the speaker g power over
her audience. AS she urged the pledge
and told Of the power OF God to keep
those who trust in Him, more than 100
hands were raised for help. Mrs. Barney
expresses herself in strong words Of ap-
proval as TO the order, cleanliness and
general aspect Of the workhouse and its
surroundings, and says it will compare
favorably with any she had visited in
this country or abroad.
Mrs. Barney will speak at a mass
meeting of colored people, and will con-
tinue work in the county until May 9TH,
and possibly longer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
TO DOUBLE POWER PLANT.
New Electric Light Company Will Make
Powerhouse Larger Than Intended.

New Electric Light Company Will Make
Powerhouse Larger Than Intended.
The Wilmington Light, Power and
Telephone Co., Qormerly the Demarvia
Telephone Co. and Wilmington Electric
Light Co. began the erection of It's new
electric light plant on the Brandywine
about the 10th of April, and the COM
tracts awarded call for the completion of
the plant, ready for operation, by Sep
tembcr lst
The company is now taking contracts
for electric light and power, and have
secured enough consumers already to
Justify their doubling the capacity of
their plant as originally planned.
The majority OF the securities Of the
company are held by various citizens Of
Wilmington, and the company is in
every way a local enterprise.
In addition to the erection of the new
electric light plant the company is also
doubling its present automatic telephone
system.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Ice Recentacle Wreoksd

A tin pan, placed by Bailiff George
Anderson Of City Council on the knob
of the door leading to Council chamber.
as a receptacle for ice left there for the
clerks Office, presents a dilapidated ap-
pearance. Somebody has bent it pretty
badly and the bailifi has relegated it to
the shelf. He says ne does not know
who damaged it. The object in using
the pan was to prevent the floor being
dampened by ice melting thereon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
DOES THIS SUIT YOUp

n. b. Danforth, the enterprising drug
gist of Wilmington, is having such large
run on "Hindipo," the new kidney cur
and nerve tonic, and hear It so highly
praised that they now offer to guarantee il
in every case to cure all forms of kidney
trouble and nervous disorders.
They pay for it if it does not give you en-
tire satisfaction.
If you use It, it is their risk. not yours
A 5O-cent box sent BY mail under positive
guarantees.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
TAMMAEY DAY.
Public Observance by the Local Members
OF the Imp'd o. r. M.

Arrangements have been perfected by
the Tammany Day committee of the
various tribes Of tile lmp'd o. r. NJ in
Wilmington for a proper observance of
the day. The Grand Opera House has
been secured for Sunday, May 18th, and
three prominent preachers, members Of
the order, will address the tribes and
councils. The public is invited to attend
the service.
The New-Century Club has been secured
for Wednesday, May 10th, and Mime
haha Tribe, No. %, Of Newark will ex-
emplify the warriors and chiefs degrees.
The team is one of the most proficient
in degree work in the reservation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Amateurg 10 Give a Comedy.

At the New-Century Club, next Tues
dav evening. the Young Peoples Guild
of Calvary Episcopal Church will present
n three-act comedy. entitled Engaged. F."
The cast is composed OF amateurs eX-
perienced in Calvary's several dramatic,
entertainments, who, alter q series OF
thorough rehearsals, hope TO be equal TO
the roles of this interesting comedy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Women's Gloves.

Saturday is glove day. We expect It to be
the biggest glove day in the history Of the
department Every one Of our customers
knows very well what the Lippincott & Co.
gloves stand for
Fownes English Lisle Gloves. white Cham.
pagne, Gazelle, and the New Drab, 2 clasp 500
Fownes English Lisle Gloves. in white,
only, clasp.
Womena Mercerized Lise Gloves, white
tan, grey, and black, in clasp.............50c
Women's TaiTeta Silk Gloves, black, white,
dark blue, and tan, 2 clasp.
Misses White silk Gloves, Kayser's double
tipped clasp SOC
Misses Lise Thread Gloves, white, tan
and mode 2 clasp.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Improving wharf

The old wharf of the Pennsylvania
railroad, at the foot of b street, on the
south side Of the Christiana River, is
being repaired by employees Of the rail-
road company. The wharf, which had
been practically abandoned, will be
used because Of the increasing work in
South Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Seventh Day Adventists.

The Seventh Day Adventists meet in
the old Baptist Church, 1908 King street,
with Sabbath-school every Saturday at
10 a. m; other services at IL o'clock.
Elder John +. Jones will preach on Sun
day evening at As o'clock on "How
God Spake to Daniel and What He Said"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Must Not Abuse Street FOUNTAINS

The Wilmington Fountain Society gives
notice that it is a violation of law to
misuse street fountains, and a reward Of
$40 is offered for the arrest and con-
Mction OF any person OF persons making
improper use Of the fountains Offenders
Will re prosecuted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
lTisgionary Society to Have Bake.

A bake for the benefit Of the Moman's
Foreign Missionary Society OF harrison
Street NJ. E. Church will be held to-
morrow at the residence Of Mrs. Rue sO0
Jackson street, also at the residence oi
Mrs. McColley, 1921 West Sixth street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Another increase In rIegf price-

During the past few DAYS local
butchers have been advised OF an IN
crease in the wholesale prices of various
kinds Of meats which, in some instances.
amounts to half cent a pound.
Shortage Of supply is assigned as the
rauso.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
New stnnk.

At the plant of Golding & Sons.
South Wilmington, a new stack 20
feet in heignth has been erected for
the purpose of securing a better draft
for the furnaces.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Corset News.

Important to every woman who aims at
perfection in dress-for nothing helps more
certainly TO correct contour Of the figure and
fit Of the dress See the new spring models
and have our expert filters find the one most
suited to you.
+. P. No. 766 Corset for stout figures has
spoon shaped steels...........-...........-S3.00
f. p. No. 585, good French Tailor-made
corset for the average figure, has garter front
and ..........-.-.9l.oO
Regal Corsets, exceptional quality and COM
forts at the special price...........-......$l00
Felix Corsets, best ever, styles for all
figures, have stainless eyelets, clasp and bon
-pA.VOt p4oO
Are you in need Of bustle to ill out your
figure We have line Of them at all prices
to SlOO
Second Bioor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
SECOND $4,000 LOAN
Authorized by City Council for
the Payment Of Current
Expenses
At TIE MEETING LAS NIGHT
Making a Total of $4,000 Tor
the Current Year.
pOSTLES' PAY AGAIN DEDUCTED
one of the Crematory Hands
Also DoCked.
At TIE MEETING Las NIGHT
Making a Total OF $4,000 Tor
the Current Year.
pOSTLES' PAY AGAIN DEDUCTED
One of the Crematory Hands
Also DoCked.

street. and Sewer Department Allowed
procesds of $4,000 Loan-The Garbage
Ordinauces Amended so as to Give the
board OF Health the Enforcement of the
Contracts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Aunond Ruildinr Disappearing.

The Almond Building is disappearing
rapidlv. and probably next week the
work az digging for the foundations lor
the new Union National Bank bullaihg
can be begun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
A SLUMP IN THE CUSTOMS
April the Ouletest Month Here
for Some Time.
AN IMPROVEMENT IS LOOKED FOR
When There is a Change In
OIL Refining Plan.

There Has, However, Been an Innovation,
Texas Oh Now Being Brought 60 This
Port TO be Refined Before being Placed
Upon the Market.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
A Comfortable Store.

A customer of ours, in answer TO a quos-
tion, as to why she did all of her shopping at
this store. replied: "To tell the truth" sho
said. 'IT is BECAUSE | FEEL PER-
FECTLY AT HOME THERE" The clerks
know me or if they don't they pretend to,
which produces the same effect. II / want
samples, get them, and plenty Of them, too.
If I'm getting goods for a gown. the clerk
suggests something new in Innings or
trimmings. If I'm in the coat department.,
the right kind Of hat is suggested to match
my suit am personahty-not human
monster hunting bargains. | tell you it is
the personal interest in me and in my pur-
chases that hold me to that store This is
our method Of treating every customer that
comes to this store, if they will let US.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
PARK IMPROVEMENT.
Eighth Street Park Being Resodded where
the Grass is Worn of.

Eighth Street Park, which is in the
custody of City Council, is being inn
proved. the work being under the di-
rection of Chairman Thomas b. Postles
of the park committee Of Council
The bare places in the park, where the
grass has been worn off, is being made
symmetrical and it is also being resodded
and where sod cannot be placed thereon
grass seed is being sown.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Bows Shirts.

The keystone Of our success is our ability
to give you the best values for the money and
at the same time sell you an article that will
please the boy.
Boys White Madras Shirts. ..5Oc, 75c, 81
White shirts, plated bosoms, have separate
Madras and Percale Shirts, black and white
stripes and dots in very neat effects
SOC, 75c, Sl00
Madras and Percale Shirts, with the collar
attached
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27

NOTICE. The time limit for Temag COUPONS Monday April
deemed You had better tend M AT ONCE T to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
A TEACHERS MEETING
OF Neiehboring Towns Will Be Held
in Winslow Today.

The teachers of the five towns repro
senting Winslow, Albion, Sidney. China
and Benton will assemble for rural
teachers meeting this afternoon and
evening in Winslow. The convention has
been arranged by the superintendent of
the Winslow schools and careful plans
are being laid for i great success. The
first session will open at . o'clock in the
Winslow Congregational church and
promises to be one of exceptional interest
as a question box will he passed around
and several pertinent and much discussed
questions will be thoroughly talked over
The teachers are expected to come pre-.
pared to contribute the benefits of their
experience along these lines and are ask
cd to make this feature cf the program
of great interest and benefit by their own
originality. Following this session q sup
per will be served in the dining rooms
Of the church for the visiting delegates
and everything possible viii be done for
their enjoyment.
At 1.i5 in the evening there will be
game of basketball between the student,
of the High school and Oak Grove Semi
nary in the Town hall. Following this
State Supt of Schools w. w Stetson
will give one of his spirited addresses for
the benefit not only of the teachers as
scn:bled but also Of the parents.
The committee of arrangements wishes
it to be thoroughly understood that the
exercises of the evening are open 10 the
public and it is hoped that a large and
representative congregation of citizens Of
Winslow and the adjoining towns will be
present and Shpu, THAR. 80
Mr.. Stetsons presence. The meeting in
the afternoon will be solely in the inter-
ests of the teachers, although all inter
estod in educational work would be ben
fitted by the discussions.
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A SHORT LIFE.
Chicago Bank Of America Placed i,
Hands Of Receiver.

Chicago, Feb. 15.-The Bank of
America, Incorporated last December
with capital stock of $3.50. 900, tonight
was placed in the hands of Il receiver
by Judge Chytraus If the superior
court, on complaint of John NJ. kava-
laugh, a stakeholder. The bill asking
for the receivership holds Former
Judge Abner Smith. president, and
three other officers of the bank respon-
sible for the alleged insolvency of the
institution. In the few weeks since the
opening of the bank. President Smith
is charged with having so manipulated
securities. mortgages and notes and
the stock OF the bank that he has OBJ
tanned amounts aggregating $146, 900
The other three officers, who, in con-
ncction with President Smith, are held
responsible for the alleged insolvency
of the bank. are G.. +. Sorrow, vice
president: Jerome V. Pierce, cashier
and F. +. Creelman, Il stakeholder and
director. 1t is charged against the four
officials that they had absolute control
of the bank and its funds: that they
have dominated the directorate of the
bank. have done as they pleased with
tie funds Of the hank. have voted
themselves such salaries as they de-
sired and have lent the money of the
corporation on such securities as they
saw fit.
The operations Of President Smith AMI
the other officers mentioned in the bill are
said to have begun before the bank open
ed for business. Judge Smith is said then
to have borrowed money and placed in
the treasury to deceive the state auditor
into believing that the stock had been
paid up. President Smith was one of the
prime movers in the formation of the
bank, having subscribed for $4,000 of tho
stock. Notice of the alleged insolvency
of the bank is said to have come to the
| notice of Kavanagh and other stockhold-
ers two days ago. In order to prevent, if
| possible, a run on the bank it was decided
to file bill for the appointment of a re-
ceiver at night.
Notice was served on President Smith
hut he did not appear in court or send 4
| representative.
Inc court entered an order appointing
Daniel ]. Healy. a stakeholder. receiver
in bonds of $4,000. Mr. Healy took
charge of the bank.
1t is alleged that President Smith Dor
rowed $4,000 from the bank, giving in re-
turn notes signed by his wife and his
brother-in-law, which are declared to be
OF little value: that within n few weeks
after the bank opened for business Smith
secured 1890 from the bank for him
self. giving in return real estate mort
cages which are said to be Inadequate Sc
curity.
1t is also alleged that President Smith
entered into contract with F. +. Crecl-
man, stakeholder by which the latter
was to subscribe for go shares of the
stock and was to be permitted to With
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16

Thursday evening brought to close
one of the most disasreeable winters
day which we have yet experienced.
Although the temperature did not fall
below 30 degrees above zero at any
time during the day or evening. the
elements were unfriendly and at times
swept along fierccly, challenging every
thing EXPOSED to a combat, from the
sturdy elins to the tiny shred of the
weather mans flag. The streets were
almost deserted between the hours of
s and 10 O'Clock ana the lonely patrol
man and shivering horse Of the hack
driver were about the only living OBJ
iects in view. The snow plows Of both
Electric roads piled their ways with
muftied sounds as if they too We're
Conscious Of nothing but the gathering
snow beneath which they toiled and
gl umbed. About six inches Of snow
fell through the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
THE MAINE A. Q. U. w.
In Prosperous Condition-The Officers
Elected and Installed.

Portland, Me-. Feb. 15.-The annual
ed Workmen of Maine and of the
ladies auxiliary of the Degree of Hon
or We're held in this city today. The
convention of the degree of honor was
the first to be held in this State and
was called to order by Mrs. Lucy A.
Davis OF Bucksport. the grand chief of
honor. and the head of the order in
New England. Joseph L. Hall of Ban
gor. is grand master workman OF the
\. O. L. w.
\. q. Andrews of Augusta, grand re-
corder Of the United Workmen. report
Cd 4 balance OF s15,0J6 in the bene-
ficiary fund 10 which 10 assessments
during the year brought sl27.924. The
reserve fund amounts To S7o,9lI. There
were suspended 157 members. 27S were
rrinstated ana IS died The total of
all classes in good standing is $500
members.
The following officers We're elected !:
Past grand master workman, Joseph
Z. Hall. Bangor; grand master work
man, Edwin Stone. Biddeford; grand
foreman, Geo. S. Longley, Lewiston !;
grand overseer, VIM. Fl. Payne. Show
he gan; grand recorder, A. G. Andrews,
Augusta; grand receiver, Charles f.
Roberts. Portland; grand guide. J. H.
McMahon. Waterville; representatives
70 supreme lodge. J. f. Hall, D. B.
Phclan and L. NJ. Staples.
The officers We're installed during the
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. s. a. Taylor invited
few OF their friends to a valentine party
Wednesday evening. Those present were
:. l. Preble and Mrs. Nellie Davis 81
Waterville. DIR. and Mrs. Walters. Mr.
and Mrs Ralph Hobbs. Mr. and Mrs AL
mon Goodwin. Mr.. and Mrs Fred Grant
and Mrs. Grant. Mr.. and Mrs. Cha rles To-
hey, lothian Hobbs, Eddie Whittier, Miss
Ellis, Edna Lowe. Earl and Mamie Nye.
The entertainment planned by the hostess
was enjoyed by all. Delicious refresh
ments We're served. The guests departed
at late hour feeling that the evening
had passed too soon.
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DlSTk BUTORS,

the junior trial; March @ the freshman
finals; March 16. the sophomore finals On
the latter Gate the senior articles will bs
due.
The present plan is TO hold the read
ings. both trials and finals. Friday after
moons in one of the churches, in order
that all may have an opportunity or at
tending, the junior and senior finals DO.
ing deferred until Commencement. which
is in june. and then the exercises Will be
held in the Opera house as is the usual
custom.
These Friday afternoon readings will
he as regular sessions Of the school and
til" attendance will b. compulsory u an
the students. \ teacher In elOcuton Will
soon b" engaged 70 assist the students
who are 70 take part in the finals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
DIED ON DUTY.
Chief ChesweN Of Boston
Fire Department
Stricken with Heart Disease
While Al a Small Blaze.
Had Been 10 The Department Since 1862
And Chief Since 1901.

Boston. Feb. l5.-Strickcn with heart
disease. while directing the work Of
his firemen at blaze fin the CONNER
cial district, Chief William T. Ches-
well of Boston department died on his
way To the hospital to which his aides
were hurrying him in an automobile.
The fire caused about $1,000 damage 10
various firms.
Chief Cheswell. who had arrived
early at the scene of the fire. WAS seen
10 stagger and fall to the sidewalk,
against the side of one of the big lad
der trucks. The fire chief was quick
ly borne to his automobile. record
run was made to the Relief hospital,
but life was extinct when the physi-
clans examined Mr.. Cheswell.
Chef Cheswell had been connected
with the department since 1862 and
had been chief since 1901. His reputa-
ton as fire fighter extended through
out the country. He was born in this
city SO years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16
THE PACKERS HEARING.
Swift and Armour Men on Stand
Thursday at Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. I'D. f. Hartwell. sec
rotary for Swift & Co, and Arthur
Meeker. general superintendent for Ar
n'our & Co.. occupied the stand today il
the meat packers Plea for immunity in
the federal court. Both gave evidence
regarding tire request of the government
fer information. the alleged promise of
the government that the information Sc
cured would not he used against the pack
ers and then told of how the information
desired by Commissioner Garfield was
furnished by the packers.
Mr.. Meeker asserted that the govern
ment at one time showed disposition Ia
investigate the working OF the Armour &,
Co, but that when he informed Commits
sioner Garfield that Armour & Co did
not own the ears and that they had moth
ing to dc with the fresh meat business.
no further effort was made to lock into
the affairs Of the car company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-16

me conference of city comptrollers and
auditors which closed at Washington
Wednesday resulted in the adoption of \
resolution on which, as a working basis
II Is believed all the cities of the nation
may be brought to uniform svsten, of
accounting ard reporting 70 the census
bureau me plan is to send the chief
Sta'islcian or other representative Of
me bureau to address meetings in va
r'ous sections OF the country which will
pc called from time t. time in cities
where me municipal officers from giye,,
section can be congregated. At these
meetings the system Of uniform account
ing VIII De explained ana blanks placed
In the hands OF the officials.