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u.cted His wrist.

report was received at the police
.,stion Iast evening that Edward Gibbons
Was creating trouble in q room az NJ. 10
Y va ,9 sb;nlev street Police officer Win
,'vp ,r,,,, WAS sent to the house and when he
.- III IA he found Gibbons with blood
al.aarH t.ao,,;nr from his left wrist. The officer
,oasaa5 s,aea,,l {hat Gibbons had hacked his
wrist with razor in an eliort 70 'aAe l,ls
life He was taken to ne ponce s,a',on, III
where the charge Of drunkenness e,,s..os,, mas
placed against him. Police 'oa auIgtIn tbe
Wales was summoned and closed .I,s is the
wound in the mans wrist. Inc ;'roS ou.l
were not deep. Gibbons was 5 arIagi,oJ gloJ
N the City Court this morning ana iiheo
81
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
CONDITION OF CROPS.

Washington, May lO.-The Crop Re
.o,t;ng Board Of the Bureau Of Statistics
Z NE Me- Department Of Agriculture, from
u ,bo v" renorts of the correspondents and
srsrts "-s of the bureau, finds the area under
ass 1sSrter wheat remaining in cultivation on
Nav Nav, isl to have been about 29623 600
~-s arrss This is six per cent, or about l.,
SIs0O0 acres. less than the area reported
! sown last fall and one per cent, or
sbhot 24l. 600 acres, less than the area OF
uiater wheat reported as harv ested last
wear The average condition Of the growing
ainter wheat crop on May lst was 81, as
eomnared with SO on April lst, 1906, %
" NAV lst. 1905, rs on May lst 1904,
md S5. the mean of the May averages, for
the last 10 years.
Tbe average condition Of winter rye on
Nav lst was SO, as compared with 81 on
Anil lst 1906. "a on May lst 1905 81
IN Nav lst, 1904, and SO, the mean Of
me- Nav averages, for the last 10 years.
The average condition of meadow now
ine lands on May lst was 90, against 81
m Nav ist. 1905. IS on May lst, 1904,
md 90. the mean of the May averages, for
the last 10 wears
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
ADJUSTMENT on
LAKE COMP ASSES
Important Work by Commander
Nicholson Of the Equipment Bu-
Teau Of The Navy Department
EN- ROUTE TO CLEVELAND
Going 10 The Lakes for the Purpose Of
Setting up Prominent Marks, so That
Captains May Adjust COmpaSSGS.
As oeialed Press Dispatch " sreciai wnes.

as ociaied Press Dispatch by sreciai wires
Washington. May l0.-The departure
~ Commander Reginald Nicholson assist
am ch1el Of the Equipment Bureau OF the
Navy Department. for Cleveland o.. to-
uayi nauguates a new work 81 much
importance to lake navigation.
For years past there have been many
complaints by lake captains 81 erratic
behavior by their compasses. upon which
the safety Of their ships depends in thick
and bad weather. Carpoes of non ore
and metals capable OF affecting the mag
neuc needles We're undoubtedly at the
bottom OF some Of these complaints but
1t was realized by navigators that natural
conditions We're often causing variations
OF the compass and that it might be pos
sible to reduce the evils arising from such
causes.
Therefore, the Lake Carriers Associa-
tlon, the Pittsburg Steamship Combina-
tion and other influential organizations
interested in lake commerce have called
upon the Navy Department to aid them.
Accordingly. Commander Nicholson goes
out TO the lakes with the primary purpose
OF setting up prominent marks ia proper
places, SO that the captains OF passing
ships may check off any error in theii
compasses and make the necessary adj
justments He will take with him the
necessary instruments to establish "true
north at these marked sites and call upor
the nearest branch photographic office.
for any needed help
II is the present purpose to erect sucf
marks on the banks Of the St. Clair Rive
| and in the Straits of Mackinaw which
will afford opportunity to make com
pass corrections to all ships passing be
tween the three great lakes Of Michigan
I Superior and Huron Officers at thi
branch photographic offices will be IN
! structed to assist any ship captain in ad
lusting his eompasses when they ar
found through observation Of the mark
to be out of order
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
To visit Schools

Rev. George OFT Of Newark, who at-
tended the entertainment Of st. Paul's
r. G. School, last evening, returned to
Newark. this morning, and tomorrow
morning will meet the members Of
visit TO St. Josephs on the Brandywine.
On Tuesday OF next week the board will
visit the parochial school at ST. AIMS
and on Wednesday the school Of the
Sacred Heart Church. The result Of the
inspection of st. Paul's School is pleasing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
OBITUARY.

Olive Benson, aged % years, died at
1l26 Walnut street on tuesday.
Mary McDonough. aged 30 years,
died yesterday at 1902 Heald street.
Jane Jones, aged 73 years, died on
Tuesday at 406 South Franklin street.
William +. Dennis, aged IA years,
died Of scarlet fever, yesterday, at 625
West Seventh street.
Mary A. Jordan, aged 81 years. who
lived in Smyrna the greater part of
her life, died at LAO O'Clock this
morning at her home in Chester, Pa.
Edward b. Leach, aged % years, a
former resident of this city, died in
Kennett Square, Pa, on Tuesday and
will be buried at Mt. Salem cemetery
tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
IRAPSHOOIERS TOURNAMENT
Much Interest Taken in the
Spring Event
AT WAWASET CLUB GROUNDS
Many Amateurs and Profess
sionals Entered.
some Fine scores Were Made on the Open.
ing bay, Espeo,ally by the Amateurs 8
The Tournnin ent End this Afternoon.

Much interest Is being manifested ina the
spring tournament of the Delaware Trap
shooters league, which opened yesterday
on the grounds OF the MaWasot Gun Club.
In the opening contests the marksman-
ship OF those entered la the amateur class
was the star feature of the day, for they
nutshot the professionals The three
high scores IN the amateur class were 100,
l57. 1872 q total oi ibs against the three
high professional averages ot los l5i,
l52. q total oi l64.
High amateur average was made hy
A. B Richardson oi Dover and J.. ".
Griffith OF Pascoag h. l, each hrakng
l59 out of q possible $50, which was one
target better than the score Of j. "A. X.
Elliott Of New York who won high pro-
iessional average hy breaking l5S,
Second high average WAS made hy
William Hopkins OF Railway y y. wh,
broke li7. aud w. li Reed oi Dover
and W. Wagner 81 Washington, tied iol
third place, with 1872.
The live high professionals follow j
A. r. Elliott, New York, l5S J. 7. Skeliy
Wilmington, l54. J. NJ. Hawkins, Bati
more. l52; II E du Pont Wilmington
l5l. Edward Banks. Wilmington. $50
Yesterdays programme consisted o
l2 l5-target events. and feature %
the day was the large number that sho
through the entire programme. lM
sliding handicap. l6 10 20 yards, wa
used in all the events.
The tournament viii close with tu
days programme. which includes the IN
/ dividual State championship match, th
Wawnset trophy match and the iivc-ma
team championship All persons livin
within 200 miles of the grounds arc eligibl
TO compete Tor the hne Mawaset trophy
/ which IS 10 the nature of shield with
bronze head of Sitting Bull the note
chief in the centre.
Yesterday s scores;
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
FINANCES BADLY INVOLVED.

Associated Press Dispaic BY special Wires
New York, May 1O.-Interest in the
investigation 81 the mysterious killing
OF Charles H. Spier. a confidential agent
Of H. II Rogers, was mainly confined tor
day 70 the status Of his financial affairs
which have been found to be badly in
volved
Accountants were al work on his books
today. and It was reported that they have
already discovered indications Of dis
crepancies which might account for the
suicide theory in explanation Of Mr.
Spers death The whereabouts Of
certain securities belonging TO Mr. Rogers
was one Of the points investigated by the
accountants
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
COLOR IN CATTLE.
Scotch stockmen Discover Trade Has
Taste in Making Purchases

Scotch stockmen Discover Trade Has
Taste in Making Purchases.
Houston Daily Post
At the shows and sales of pure bred
cattle which have Just been hold IN Scot
land questions oi color have been coming
under discussion as i they never had
had serious reviewing and arguments
for and against certain shades are pulled
mo every now and then by "Mhat do the
ferciqners sav % Galloway men can
scarcely he said To have a color question
except on special occasions when some
one with iondness for what Is not always
On the card wonders whether the South
western cattle like the Aherdecn-Angus,
are in danger of becoming too black. How
eyver. experts say that II Galloway men
AS "a body were las wise rs d select icw
they would persisiently aim at the pre-
servation of that soft touch OF brown IN
the hair which bygone race Of breeders
held 70 be a sign OF quality or OF desirable
feeding and milking properties
During the last few years there has been
moderate reaction in home shorthorn
circles against the pursuit oi dark colors.
A rich red is an honored possession, but
a few whites are more than tolerated by
numbers of breeders who wish TO preserve
medium shades OF roam as seen m animals
NTH dark heads and necks and light
coIored bodies 'Nlealy roans or those
blendines IN which white has the least
surface were common enough wher
American dollars had little influence on
British homostoads. but the dark roam, &
stranger TO the meal, Is now ol course
more favored quantity because 1t suiti
! the South African market.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
SEARCH FOR IRAlN-WREGKERS.
oclated Press Dispatch By special wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Wilkes Barre, Pa, May lO.-The
entire detective force of the Delaware
& Hudson Railroad are at work trying
to run down number Of men who
wrecked passenger train at Cork
Lane. nine miles north OF here, yester-
day.
Heavy spikes we're driven into the
Joints of the rails, and the engine
drawing the train was deIailed, run
ming 200 feet on the ties before it could
be stopped. The crew and passengers
escaped injury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
ALLEGED THIEF ARRESTED.

Associated Press Dispatch ~ sTecial Wires.
Leavenworth, Kas., May 10. Albert
Bell wanted in Philadelphia and other
cities on charges of rohbing mail
pouches, was arrested today as he was
leaving the penitentiary, whore he had
served a term for robbing the mails
lie probably win be taken to Phila-
delphia within few days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
DWELLING ON FIRE.

4 spark from burning rubbish in the
street WI fire TO the root Of the house
NJ SOS Union street. occupied by Solom a
Harris colored. at ] 2.55 o'clock this after
nonn IA alarm was turned in by Mat
thew Barnes from box NO 20, ana the
district engines responded, but before,
thew arrived the blaze was eXtinguisnedi
bv Joseph Sheppard. colored, who crawled
IN Inc roof with a bucket OF water
The property is owned by Hannah 5a
Nnttall ~ 1894 West Ninth street. The
loss was about S25
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
ABo. a Light Fall Of Snow
and Ice a Quarter Of an
Inch Thick.
The 1HETHERMOMETERA AT 80
Drv Vegetables, Strawberries and
7obaccO Plants We're Frozen, and
Fruit Trees Suffered Heavily.
- pre.. pl.palene. s0eoIaI wIra.

H.an
I,,,sster. Pa. May TO- Heavy frosts
rr,spnorted from the country districts
Nele M morning, and early ved@ables,
un berries and tobacco plants We're
slIag sn fr,Iit trees also suffering heavily.
ilG.s" Ioe quarter OF an inch thick formed
Al Rawlinsville.
Reading Pa, May l0.-Last night was
~ 'coidest for May in the Schuylkill
Valey % in some years. The thermometer
van 'an' doWn to 80 degrees, with a sharp
wind blowing: .a
.sonent damage to fruit.
Altoona Pa, May lO.-There was d
~, a,s', frost here last night 1t is feared
aOa .Sa, tbe fruit crop has been ruined.
W Tbere was a light fall Of snow early
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
- ~ 2 New a..

As the guests Of y. ID. King, local
representative of the American Palace
car Co. a large party of Milmngtonians
Viii 20 from this city 10 Baltimore this
afternoon. The trip will be made IN
fine demonstration palace car Columbia,
which will leave Wilmington az 90
o'clock on the Baltimore q Ohio road.
Dinner will be served on the car.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
TRAGEDY IN BROOKLYN.


Associated Press Dispatch BY Special wire'.
New York May lO-James Mucchio
and his wife, Gelesti, were found MUIR
dered in their rooms, in the rear Of a
bootblacking stand which Mucchio con-
Quoted in Court street. Brooklyn. Their
skulls had been crushed with a hatchet
and their throats were cut.
A young Italian lodger who occupied
one OF the rooms in the rear Of the shop,
was missing when the bodies were found,
and the police began to search for him.
The police believe that robbery was
the motive of the crime.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
PERSONAL

Mrs. Martha Keller, wife OF Harry
f. Keller, agent for the Union News
Co., at the p, b. & w. station and
their son, Martin l.. Keller, have
reached Uhrickville, Ohio. where they
will remain for month, visiting rela-
tives.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
RlOT AT BOLOGNA.

Associated Pres. Dl.patcn nv special Wires
Rome, Italy, May 10. Disturbances
Of grave nature have occurred at
Bologna in connection with the gem
eral strike. Several officers and sol
diers we're wounded, and many build
ings. including some Of the hospitals,
were stoned.
At Milan the strike has not resulted
in any disturbances and Is generally
condemned, as it greatly affects the
attendance at the international Sim
plon Exposition.
The strike in this city continues
without any incidents worth noting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
BANK PRESIDENT MURDERED.

Associated Press Dlspstcn ov apssial wire.
Montesuma, Ind, May TO- w. II.
Sylvester president Of the First Ma
tional Bank of Montesuma, was shot
and killed today in his home by his
brother, whose mind is believed to be
affected
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
Inanertnh Iiridrns.

Principal Assistant Engineer c. S.
Krick OF the r., b. q W. railroad has
returned from two-day trip Of in
spection of bridges along the Della
ware railroad and branches. He was
accompanied by a number Of officials
of the Pennsylvania, r., B. & w. and
Delaware railroads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
no I,ebnlid burned Dryhlln.

Building Inspector Connolly today
issued a permit to the harlan g. Hol-
lingsworth Corporation to rebuild the
drykiln in Justison street, which was
burned several weeks ago. The new
building, which will be of brick, will
cost 50, 600.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
-. ni.rcs Injured.

While Bicycle officer Harry lierce os
" nv riding over Washington s%'ree. %
Wa va | nn his bicycle. this morning, the
prlust, ~ hroke throwing the officer
l.laelil,' ln,, Il me floor Of the bridge ana
bruising his leg nauly in
Nas broken in three pieces
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
To Bailo, for CLERK.

1t is likely that at the meeting of
CITY Council this evening balloting
for city treasurer's clerk will be re-
sumed. but there is said to be no
change in the situation and dead
lock IS looked for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
roInsn.ot Iower soaa.

Vice President Pugh Of tine Pennsyl
vania railroad will make a special trip
afternoon. Special cars were sent from
this city this morning, in charge Of
Conductor James Salmon, who will
have charge of the train.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
Mercant,ie Assooiation.

The Mercantile Association viii hold
4 meeting this evening, and as the
arranpements for the industrial fair
and some other matters are to be taken
m President O'Neal asks for full
nffendance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
n.l.mnre nnlIere Trnstees.

J. Harvey Whiteman went 10 Newark
this morning TO attend a special meeting
of the Board of Trustees Of Delaware
College. II Is expected that an election
win be held Tor new professor TO sue
ceed Prof. Ford resigned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
stn,Ionmnster uIol.mnn e.ooyerIng.

William w. Hickman. assistant
stationmaster of the P., b. g. w. rail
road, who has been i'll for several days,
is recovering and expects to return to
duty in few days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
Glass Reunion.

There will be a reunion Of the February
esss q 1905 Of the Wilmington High
school On May 18th 1t will be held az
NE residence Of Miss Emily kurtz, "a
member Of the class.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
SAN FRANCISCO FUND.

The Washington Fire CO., at q meeting
on Monday night. donated S25 to the SAN
Francisco fund and SIS 70 each of the
local hospitals
The students and faculty oil the WIZ
mington Business School have donated
S2O.3O TO the SAN Francisco fund.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
with ne POLICE

Lawrence Mcginicth was arrested this
morning hy Police Officer Davidson on
suspicion sc the larceny OF some iron
from 4 stationary engine on Marsh road
He will be given a hearing IN the City
Court tomorrow morning
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
Nice Prospect for Him.

Are YOU ready to live on my income
he asked softly
" She looked up into his face trustingly.
Certainly, dearest, she answered, i
if
II YOU can get another one for your
self.-Judge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
visiting Masons.

About 30 members OF St johns Chap
ter r. A. NJ. went on special car q the
Peoples railway last evening 20 hennet'
SQUARE. where the body visited the chap
ter az that place
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
ro Give a Reception.

The Goldey College Alumni Associa-
tion will give a reception to tho graduate
ing class on May 25th. II viii be held in
tie college hall
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
y. 80. rhnrre ofNew Work.

United States Engineer Flagler
went to Philadlephia today to take
charge Of Major Sanford's work, in
connection with his own, while Major
Sanford is away.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
sold hv the Sheriff

Sheriff Harry ]. Gillis this morning sold
the Patrick Keenan, property q NeN-
port William T. lyman was the puI-
chaser, tor 500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
Plapsed shad outing.

The Master Plumbers Association
will have its annual planked shad
outing on Thursday, May Gath
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
5ou gatt to Classify.

rDH GhNEkAL HOUSE
M w,rk. -llG BAYAkD AYtNoE myioN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
pROFrss1oNALs.
TODAY n sO0NTs

The participants started out this morn
ing to shoot at $50 targets each during the
dav and up 10 noon they had made the
fnfln,vinp scores.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10
tLllAaslppIn uuoIa,,ons

Assuciated Press Dispatch ny special wires
Philadelphia, May i0-a p m.-Aarket closed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-10

During the day there will be open COM
netitiop Tor the titles Of State champion,
which is held by l.. J Squier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-11-16
Castro Nearing the End.

Willemstad, Island of Curacao,
Nov. 1.-THE latest advices received
here from Caracas confirm previous
reports 10 the effect that President
Castro's illness is approaching a
climax. and that his physicians be-
lieve it is impossible for him to re-
cover.
The Venezuela rebel leader. Mon
tilla. is again in arms, has twice de-
feated Government troops and has
threatened to pillage the town of
Barquisimeto. Serious disturbances,
II is still asserted, are feared in case
VI Cas,ro's 9na'h.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-11-16
ARTES|AN WELLS
FOR IRRIGATION
GOVERNMENT EXPECTS STATE
ARID LAND CAN BE IRRI.
GATED BY WELLS.
Water in Great Quantities Await
Tapping Under Now WORTH
less Acres.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE hydro
graphic branch of the United States
Geological Survey has under way
an investigation OF the ground waters
OF the San Joaquin Valley, and al
though the field work is not COM
plete, enough has been done to indi-
cate that results of great value to
the residents of the region will be
obtained. The $4,000 square miles
OF this valley constitute about two
thirds of the wide interior plain
known as the great valley of Cali
fornia and is the granary of the en-
tire Southwest, the quantity of staple
food products raised within its bor-
ders exceeding that produced in any
similar area south of the Oregon line
and west of the Colorado river
In the past irrigation within this
are has depended almost entirely up
on waters brought to the valley
border by the great streams that rise
In the Sierras and flow down their
western slopes, except in few loca-
tions; yet the work of the survey in
dicates that one of the largest ar
tesian basins in the Southwest lies
along the axis of this valley and that
about its borders are zones in which
ground waters are available with but
moderate pumping. The utilization
OF these ground waters will benefit
the valley not only directly through
the irrigation affected by them, but
directly by draining lands which have
become alkaline through excessive
use of the surface waters. 1t is hoped
that by calling attention to the wide
distribution and great accessibility
OF the artesian waters, an impulse
will be given to the colonization of
lands now uncultivated because
gravity waters are not available for
use upon them. Growth OF this char
acter would result in very material
increase to the general wealth of the
State.
In certain areas the artesian wells
yield waters so highly charged with
salts of various kinds that they are
unfit for use either for domestic sup
plies or for irrigation. Such areas
will be outlined so that those who
contemplate the development OF the
agricultural possibilities OF the val
ley may be warned away from them.
Other ground waters occur beneath
lands much too alkaline, under pres
ent conditions. for plant growth. In
these cases the problem will be to
develop the waters, perhaps eventu.
ally draining the alkaline lands and
bringing them into such condition
that they can be reclaimed for agri-
culture.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-11-16
REBATERS ARE INDICTED.
True Bills Are Found Against Ship
pers and Railway Agent.

pers ana railway Agent
Kansas City, Mo-, Nov, 14.-In-
dictments returned here yesterday by
the Federal Grand Jury are as fol-
lows:
Against David H. Kresky of Kan
sas City, freight broker, charging
conspiracy to violate the Interstats
Commerce Act in securing conces-
sions on export shipments of -four
sold by the ]. A. Howard Milling
Company of Wichita, Kas., to A. F.
Roberts G Co. of New York for ex-
port, and which were shipped from
Wichita to Kansas City over the Mis-
souri, Pacific, from Kansas City to
Chicago over the Chicago & Alton,
and the Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul railroads, and from Chicago to
New York over the Nickel Plate
Line.
Against w. A. McGovern, agent at
Kansas City OF the Nickel Plate Fast
Freight Line (the New York, Chica-
go & st. Louis Railroad Company
for conspiracy with Kresky to violate
the Interstate Commerce Act in
granting concessions on shipments
of -four destined from Wichita to
foreign ports.
Against Harry S. Hartley of Kan
sas City, dealer in cottonseed
meal, charging acceptance of COM
missions and rebates on shipments
made from Ron, |. T., to Tankio,
Mo-, and Plano, Iowa, over the St.
Louis & San Francisco and the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy railroads.