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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
For BreAkfas
Luncheon
or Tea

A few small biscuits easily made with
Royal Baking Powder. Make them
small as small round as napkin ring.
Mix and bake just before the meal.
Serve hot.
Nothing better for light dessert
than these little hot biscuits with butter
and honey, marmalade or jam.
You must use Royal Baking Powder
to get them right.
@ovAt BAKING o. NETWORK
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
POLICEMEN
ARE KILLED
OFFICERS ARE LuRuo TO
THEIR puATA IN HOUSE CON.
TANNING BoMB. THREE
DEAD, FOUR WOUNDED.

.TGFtIs, Nov IA deafening
bomb explosion occurred on Pc
thansk street at an early hour yes
terday morning while the police
were making a search IN an unoccu.
pied house The Noise of the ox,
pioaion WAS audible Tor Il great dis
lance and the entire city was Sha.
ken Three policemen we're killed
outright aud four we're wounded
The police discovered some rcyo
lutlonarY proelamationa under .
bed IN one Of the rooms In this
house They then went 10 "A win.
dow and pulled hack curtain
There was a flash Of blue flame
followed Immediately by the expio
sion. the force Of which was 80
geeat that the body Of a sergeant
one OF the men killed. was hurled
over ncighboring roof The
whole upper portion OF the house
fell IN. II 10 apparent that a snare
had been arranged. and the police
lurea into u The police received
a tip 20 search this particular
house, which in located in the Tar
tar quarters Of the oltY. and which
has not been inhabited since the
Tartan American massaerea Of last
year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
ALLEGED SHARPS
TO BE DEPORTED

chief Wapnenaiein this morning
declared enough had been learned
TO convince him Of the truth Of the
charges against the -four men ar
rested o. professional gamblers on
The steamship Indiana yesterday on
complaint of the STORAGE paHaen
gers. and declares he will order the
four men 10 leave the city
Detectives Harheo and Fhiibrlck
brought the men To the station,
whefo they gave the names OF II ~
Nordatrem. Harry Bradley. ben VII
son and J Johnson johnson IL
known 10 the police nH HUSKY.
Tho passengers OF tho vessel,
who made the complaint To the mas
ter OF the ship. said the men we're
using crooked gambling apparatus.
A thorough investigation OF the
charges WAS made by Capt strive.
OF the Indiana. and the men locked
I'm the mates room until the In
diana arrived Ia port
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
AIASKA TRIP OF
MAZAMAS OFF

affcrcd allurinE prospects for fur
thcr record breaking
The proposed trip was thoroughly
discussed Il Was finally decided
however that the length ct the out
lng would not permit ~ such an
extended trip aud another noun
tain was rungeated.
4 number of the MeHamaa have
visited Mount jefferson. but they
have made individual trips. the or.
sanitation never having visited IL
as whole And none of the mem.
bers have ever succeeded Ia reach
ink the pinnacle ct the mountain.
The ascent IL said to be com,
psratltnly easy until point about
500 feet FROM the top il reached.
From that point 90 the top the
climbing. f. said TO be extremely
hazardous The mountain Ia approx
lmatch 10000 feet high aud the
eutink IL expected to be one Of the
most Interesting that has been
made By the MaEamas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
c. N. & ST.

According to the assertions Of the
engineers assisting IN the surveys
the Chicago, Milwaukee a ST Paul
railroad will cross the Cascades
with grade OF z OF / per cent
This. Ia connection with the won
derful route outlined along the Ce-
dar river. will form a superb piece
Of railroad engineering
Al present the Northern Pacific
has the lowest grade over the
mountains. aud Il II f2 per cent
The tunnel planned by the Chicago
Milwaukee 4 81 Paul railroad Will
q IL said. be- two aud one.hAlf miles
IN length. but ~ will also be 200
feet lower than the Northern Pa
cifie company's Stampede tunnel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
SAYS SUBSIDY is
A HOLDUP
CANADIAN OFFICIALS TRY TO
DOWN ALASKA STEAMSHIP
CO. OF TINS CITY.

An Ottawa dispatch says The
demand Of the Alaska Steamship
company % Seattle for an increase
In the mail subsidy from $500 To
$1,000 per annum Ter conveying the
mails aix round trips per week DO
tween Seattle and Victoria IL look
I'd upon here aa a hald.up pure and
simple
When tho G. p. u steamer IL on
the route Il also carried mail. being
at the same rate. thus giyiag two
daily mails. The total coat last
year was tt.0ss. II the American
company ~ given $1,000 and the
Canadian steamer II paid foT the
GUNNER Al the same rate. the total
cost will be s.. 900. which Is an alb
nardiy hlgh price 60 pay for the
service The American company.
assured Of no competition. Il Just
nos Engaged IN coefcins the poet
office department The citizens Of
Victoria should take this up and SO
the COMPANY onc better
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
Third Avenue Closes.

There were two pathetic per
formanocH al the Third Avenue
theatar yesterday. when the cur.
tain waa finally rung down on the
old standby The most pathetic
Incident came after each perform.
anoe Of the ~Tie That hinda The
stage Was reset and Manager Rue
cell. IN "tsaffght.- took the leading
part IN the well known farce com
edy. The Managers Troubles
Each fayorite Of the Taylor com.
pany came on straight" aud gave
their riEht names and the fun be.
gan There WAS no previous re
hearaing and tho lines came
spontaneously Al the conclusion
~ the act. the members Of the Tsy'
LOT company Joined hands and. with
Dad Russell. the noblest Of them
all IN the center. sang Aud Lang
syne.~ while the curtain descended
slowly.
n Il not known Just when the
third avenue wiil reopen That all
depends on the fograde. The fay
snr company viii undoubtedly go
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
Bon Marche TO Hold
Doll Show

The Hon Marche. this city's most
popular store. win hold a doll show,
and Invites every little girl ia Seat
tie 90 enter her doll. m prizes rang
Ing from 81 70 ti6 viii be given for
the largest. smallest. prettisst.
and best home made doll
Then you can vote and have your
little friends vote Tor your doll. 20
that u viii get the big tlb prize
Take your doll 10 the hon Marche
tomorrow. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
Another Seattle Success.

The first concert Of IN. Choral
Symphony society AT the Grand yes
terdhy afternoon. under the baton
of J. Hamilton Howe. was pro
uounced success. The program
was encellently balanced aud the
work Of both orchestra and chorus
we'll up to the standard Of our older
musical contera.
Seattle IL 10 be congratulated
upon the organizing Of its excellent
musical material and especially
upon ita holding aoloistn Of the abil
itY Of those Of yesterday. all OF
whom did work Of unusual merit
We understand that the society
intends 90 perform HaYdyn'a Gre
alton" az concert In the near III.
turo With such a body as gave
yesterdays concert Il viii De "A
grand success.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
HThe Manea ID aln.a

William Morris. Aileen MAY. Julia
Waleott aud Bertha Cordray Ger
tainlY made a ten strike AZ the Lois
last night Tho play waa the
DrurY Lane success. The Wages 81
sin," aud IL one ~ the best and
most true TO life molodramas given
Ia Seattle. Adelaide Harlan as the
outcaHt Barbara Dale carries "A
weak part well william c. Dow
lan IN the leading role Of George
brand IA quiet and ploasingly Fl.
fcctiVe
The Wages Of sin" runs through
the week at the Lois For the week
beginning Sunday matinee, Nov n,
Conan poyie's The slgn Of the
-Four will be presented.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
compELIuo TO
MAKE A CHANGE.

on account Of the immense stock
q holiday merchandise already here
ana ON the road. and our inability 90
acquire more ruom at present, ~
are compelled 20 sell cut our grocery
~toeh ~ once
All prices vii DO reduced The
saauetiens niil smount 20 from 10
raf cent Ia - Ia pei cent Flour
Ill BE- soid 81 81 a sack shile u
gas's sugar At Il pounds Ter 81.
The stock 10 all fresh aud newly
bought 40 the Froeery business vaa
fury large with ua and the stock
eas practically bough, daily. a
email charge win have 10 be made
suF delivery. No c. o. n'a or phone
trsers siii Be taken during the sale
Tits 10 an opportunity for thrifty
hauneascpers 70 bay ~ their winter
ahppllsa
aARvEY- BUCHANAN CO.
sss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12

known and malignant disease
which made ita appearance In the
southern part ~ the county on the
Mexican border recently, aud rapid.
Is spread Ia Maria.
Local physicians have been un.
able Ia diagnose OF cope with ~ aud
appealed 10 the state health depart.
ment. which detailed an expert. nr
z. , shaver. the state health off
Ger at 81 Paao, 10 Investigate nr
Shaver II nov 1T Maria.
The people OF Alpine. near Maria.
"a brewster county. held mass meet.
inza yesterday "a take precautions
"a prevent the spread 81 the disease
60 that town.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
C0RWIN ARRIVES

The corwin. the first steamer 20
reach Nome last season. arrived In
port yeaterday after spending the
summer Ia beting sea On the way
down the Corwln struck a rock In
Johnson strait and had a marrow
escape from being wrecked
The Cofwin put into Dutch Har.
Dor about eight days after the
Martha w Tuft sailed Capt West
OF the C0rwin stated that the ear.
penter OF the revenue cutter Theiis
made repairs on the Turf which al.
lowed her TO proceed.
Tho Corwin brought down 10 tons
~ Ito ore. 10 tons Of hides and E9k.'
600 worth 81 fura
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
=. rAG MOUNTAIN
.sas Will ASCEND Mt.
,,.sssoN foe 1907 our'so

uee,las Of The executive
4 IN, aasamas AZ Portland
~ a,sat II was decided to
h-s =. the pmpossa "trip 60
80, -. sss, year aud make the as a.
49,. Ncaus jefferson the 1907
49, ,se successful aud almost
usa .,' 49, performance Of the Ma
3'ss's T. reaeAlng the summit 81
So p.ker last summer those
I, sussd tcr other greei noun.
~ - y sseale suggeagcd a trip 90
-, rAere Mount 81 Eiias aud
49, mckinley. the highest peak
~ ~arsh American continent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
TEXAS TOWN
HAS PLAGUE
~slyE DEATHS RESULT
x,ov STRANGE MALAoN, REs.
.prsrs IL sRoR STRICKEN.

n pAso Nov "A state 81
-. s,ssts N the town 81 Maria
~ - xselnlty. IN Presidlo county.
- 1sa east Of here With
= - ast few DAYS twelve deaths
80 a,eussed IN the towa e a few
s--'..sd pogaiatioa, from an IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
Receives Two Car
Loads OF Horses

O ~ Hoicomb Co received last
evening tuo carloads Of hoFscs. one
from prnsieson. ore. and enc from
Moacow. Idaho Both Of these ioads
are EXTRA fine. containing a nun
brF II haapy draft teams and me
aium sired horses They are nov
on sale AZ shs Hoicofnh Co stables.
i1is Western a.. Phone N. 1911
go.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
auneI. Josh anrueehY y

william II Lee IN the title role
~ ''uncle Josh sprueoby' made a
hlt yesterday at the Seattle thoater
The play II a melodraaa, mingling
red hot yillainy aud wholesome
coniedy In spite OF tho rather poor
construction Of the show, II carries
hauaaAc of clever acting Hert
Walker AS Hans Won Bottle Meyer
made a distinct success as com
atilan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
MILES R0oP DEAD

Miles & Roop. a well known con.
tractor. died at the family home Ia
Southeast Seattle last night after q
ain months illness lie was s. years
q aFs. and leaves a wife and five
children The remains wers taken
TO the Honncy Watson morEue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12

New Vaudevllle TonIoht.

AZ the Star thenler tonight pat.
ronn Of tho house will see the two
first evening performances OF an
entirely Anew program Of vaudeville.
headed by Maxwell and Dudley.
Frank Montyn Kelly aud " u. Ca.
vert B.auehAmp ana other we'll
known YnudeyilllauB Tho curtains
will rise ut Z 80 and o o'clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
New nlIl at wondsrIsnd.

4 now program Of scenes IN the
big touring ear at Wonderland 81.
hibit will be introduced this even
Ing 10 run all week The trips VIII
inrmde the inland Of Cey Ion. the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
PloNEER8 WELCOME At
THE FouNpERs' BANQUET.

G. u Yandell secretary Of the
Chamber Of Commerce. states thai
The Founders day banquet. which
lH to be held under the auspices of
The chamber tomorrow. 10 not r.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12

Cannot interfere with the comforts
II your home II yen viii let Geo II.
Woodhnuac Co. install a heating
plant Furnaces complete from 81
up basement Arcade building go
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12

The Sign Of the Cross" Wilson
tinrrettH great religious drama,
comes 10 the Grand next Thursday
night for one performance only
The sale begins tomorrow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12

Robert iEdonon VIII be the at
tfhetlon AZ the Grand tomorrow
and "Wednesday nights and Wcdnea
day matinee Mr. kdeHon viii ap
pear IN tho American drama.
'htrohghenrt." the work Of William
a. uoMilie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
THE THEATERS
Nelaon anna Elnht

The fighting pictures appearing
NJ tho Grand are reviewed IA tho
sporting columns Matinee b being
given this afternoon aud final
performance tonight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12

Alps and two excursions to swltzer
land The baby incubatOra IN the
annex Will remain a big drawing
feature
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
Meat Saving Prices

Every day a. the city fiall market.
5O8 Third nv5 near YeHlcr rex
hams i7e. rolled rlb roast roc. rib
steak pounds 2be r bone steak
igc. pot rsnatH a. to &C.. PhauoH
Ind. 1922. Main 8l1s 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12

strieiod 70 the members Of MAT
body. but open 10 every pioneer II
Seattle. A musical program VIII
be given between toaBta
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-11-12
TABLE DAMAsKs

kAPKINS-ALL KINDS
Axp<ins 10 match cloths and Dam
asks Isxis. 20x2e. z2rza and ztx2s
Great valves at s2.25. 80. 40.
3J $50 $3.50 $500
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-08-04
OTHER ROADS TO FIGHT.
MILL CoNTEsr vALUarioN sLAChD
rPoN TAKIH PROPERLY.
suits to BE Instituted By all the Rail
roads In the state Except the
Coal & Coke Road.

Following the initiative of the Balti.
more and Ohio railroad IN appealing
from the assessment levied by the
state board of public works on the
company's property in this state.
every railroad in the state. with the
exception to the Coal and Coke, has
given notice of appeal. In a number
OF instances these appeals have been
already granted by the Circuit courts
OF the different counties, the statute
requiring that the roads must file
motion for>appeal in the Circuit court
OF each county in which the property
is located. The recent assessment Of
all the roads in the state as fixed by
the board of public works aggregate S
1870, 900, 900. on which valuation the
roads must pay taxes. as against
$50, 600, 600 for the preceding year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-08-04
DEATH OF A CHILD.
A Popular Magazine

Readers OF Success Magazine. for
August. are introduced to the unex-
plored regions Of Northwestern Cana
da. where the Grand Trunk Pacific
railroad is surveying for a route to
Port Simpson. and eventually. per-
haps to Dawson City. Much OF the
engineers work is now being done in
a region that has never herd the sound
Of white mans footstep. Samuel
Merwin was sent ont to this Western
country early in the spring and he
presents his aocount there in an
article which he very aptly terms
"Conquering the Last Frontier. "
This is an absorbing story of an an
dertaking OF prodigious moment in
the development of the great North
west
Rsrsen Crawford's stories of clover
reporters. Facing Danger to Get
News, detail tllr thrilling adventures
that have befallen some American
newspaper reporters, who. as class,
are the most daring and fearless OF
men, THE Army Of France. by
Vance Thompson. treats of the Efforts
of this idealistic republic 10 reconcile
its growing militarism with the spirit
OF IFS somewhat theatrical democracy.
David Graham Phillips great story,
I" The Second Generator. is con-
tinued. and Paul Latzke brings his
striking history Of the telephone trust
TO close in this number.
Hitting the Sky Grades is a
thrilling railroad story BY Alvah Mil
ton Kerr. of an express train that was
fairly chased by tornado. :" A little
Diplomacy" is a summer idyl.by Pss-
ter Emerson Browne. 1.-THE Casey
Murphy Handicap. by Ellis Parker
Butler. details the athletic expioits of
the rival campions Of the pickle fac
tory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-08-04
MEETING WELL ATTENDED
oNk HUNDHED DELEGArEs AZ
Young PEorLb'- coNvkNIlos.
All Reports show Progress aud In
creased onsrings Notes
Of the Convention

One hundred delegates are in attene.
ance upon the thirteenth annual con.
vention of the Young Peoples Chris.
ton Union OF the United Brethren
church, Virginia conference at Great
Caoapon
Dr. Brewhake-. Of ChambersbuFg,
Pa gave the keynote Of the conyen.
ton in his opening address. New
Visions of Large Service for Chlist. =
DIR. II. II. Fout. of Dayton. Q editor
OF the Sunday School Literature,
addressed the convention on this
spiritual and devotional life. lie vi
preach on sunday An enthusiastic,
reception was given to the members Of
the convention from the Great Cacap
on people.
The officers are l.. A. A,mentrout
of Luray, Va. president Miss Jennie
Garretson. of Washington. ID. c.,
secretary Mrs. Cora Grim, of Vir.
ginia, junior superintendent: Elmer
Hodges, Winchester. Va, treasurer
Rev. @. IL. Crowel. of Roanoke.
correspondent secretary.
All reports show commemorate pro.
gress aud more than $500 increase in
offerings over last year. The nomi.
mating committee consists of Rev.
q T. Holt, chairman; Rev. N. +.
A. Cupp, Rev. K. Il. Neff. Keney
McDermott, Mrs. lydia Brathwaite,
Miss Bessie Harrison aud Miss Dorcas
Whitmore; enrolment committee. W.
o. Monlroy chairman: Maud shicke
aud Madeline Wine
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-08-04
LEG BADLY INJURED.
Charles Boward Fell over Railroad
Embankment.

Charles Boward, who resides near
Nipetown. this county, was found
this morning by workmen along the
tracks near the Baltimore and Ohio
passenger depot in helpless condition
from the effect of fall over the EN-
bankment west of the station Mon
dav night. The man had been unable
to move far from the place he had
fallen, and was compelled TO remain
there all night. His injuries consist
ed of several bad bruises and a
sprained leg. DIR. Sponseller dressed
his injuries. ano lie was taken to the
Jail for further treatment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-08-04
DEATH or MRS. HOuT
ExPIRkD AT HER HOME IN THIS
CITY on FRIDAY.
Had Been Resident of Martinsburg
For I6 years-Be mains TO BE
Taken 10 new York.

Taken 10 New York.
MRS. Gertrude Seab1ry Hout widow
of Mr.. William Seibert Hout, and for
the past 16 years we'll known and
respected resident of this city died
at her home on West John street on
Friday afternoon at O'Clock after an
illness that had covered period of
five weeks. Death was due to par
slysis. and the end came peacefully
after she lad been in a state of deep
coma since Monday night.
Mrs Hout was stricken five weeks
ago. but her recovery was confidently
expected bv the members of her fami-
Is and her friends until the last attack
on Monday night. From this she
never rallied. passing from life to
death without regaiuing consciousness.
Mrs. Hout was a native of New
Rochelle, N. ", aud was aged A.
years. In early life she removed TO
San Francisco. Cal, with her parents.
and in 1879 she married Mr.. William
Seibert Hout. of this CITY. Mr.. Hout
died 20 years ago Sixteen years ago
Mrs. Houe removed to this city with
her children. and had resided here
ever since. She was known among
her large circle of friends rs a most
estimable lady and devoted mother.
She was a daughter of the late Alfred
MacLain Seabury, of New York city.
Mrs. Hout was member of Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church, south.
| Surviving her are her two dughters,
Miss Gertrude and Miss Madeline.
rhe funeral will be private one,
the services being held at the late
home Monday evening. The remains
will be taken to New York city for
interment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-08-04
DAVIS WILL NOT RUN.
CONSR EssMAN DECLARES ms IN
TENTioN To RETIRE.
Mr.. N. q. kefm WIN Attend Rep ubli
can Convention and Nominate
Mr.. sturgfss

Mr.. stargiss.
A special dispatch from Keyser SAYS :
Col. Thomas B. Davis. Of Keyser,
member of congress from the Second
West Virginia district. stated posi-
tivelv at Deer Park on Sunday night
that he will not be candidate for
congress again. He said he heard OF
the move to renominate him, but
while he appreciated the honor, he
discountenanced the advances of his
friends. If renominated and reelected
he declared he would not serve. He
is ont of politics.
Colonel Davis met John 7. Nc.
Graw at the latter's cottage at Deer
Park, where State Senator John j
Cornweli, of Romney, and his
brother, William b. Cornwell, OF
Fairmont were also callers. Colonel
Davis being out of the wav, MANY
believe that clear field is left for
Senator Cornwell, who, it is thought,
will be the nominee.
Mr.. N. g. Kaim, OF Elkins, who
spent several DAYS at. Deer Park,
said that he would attend the rerubli.
can congressional convention at Keyser
on Wednesday. 1t is expected that Mr..
Keim will make the motion TO nomi.
nate George Q. Sturgiss. his oppno.
ent, who carried the primaries in
most of the counties bv reclamation
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-08-04
NO BETTER TIME.
Many Will Take Advantage
So so Rate to Subscribe.

10 realize that 4 eve VIII be no
better time than FROM Angus 6 TO IL
to subscribe to The Evening World for
year. read the large half.page al.
vertisement on the fourth page. The
Evening World at So so year is a
saving OF 81 10 to the SUI scriber. and
at such low rate manv new names
should be added to The World lis.