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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
PowERHoUsE IMPROVEMENT

Coco Roadway Being Made TO the Exten o.
SION OF Che City Railway Co.'S Plant.
Good pogress Is being made by J. d r.
ChNel the contractors for the extension
70 the powerhouse OF the Wilmington City
hallway Co., on the north side of the
B5randywne. The foundation excava-
tions have been made and the walls are
being built.
lhe contractors encountered bed of
granite, through which it was necessary
to blast in order to get firm footing ior
the wall
1t is expected that the addition to the
plant will be completed and one Of the
new engines ready for use by the Fourth
of July
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
civil Service Fxaminations

The local Civil Service Board has re-
ceived notification that hereafter exsmina-
tions of applications for positions as
typewriters and stenographers in the
government service will be examined
quarterly at the Philadelphia office, but
at the local Office the examinations will be
held semi-annually, as heretofore. The
next examination here will be held on
September 18th
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
MAY LEASE ALLENTOWN HOTEL.
Harry Bothman Of This City Negotiating
for a S4Oo, 900 House.

Harry Bothman, proprietor OF the
Clayton House, this city, and large hotel
in Lancaster, Pa, is negotiating for a
large hotel in Allentown. The owners OF
the Commonwealth Building, a $500 600
Office structure in that city, have decided
to convert it into q hotel, with about $50
sleeping rooms, and they have offered
to lease il TO Mr. Bothman for $4,000
a year. Terms have not yet been agreed
upon.
The building, which is seven stories
high. is new and attractive. 1t Is located
in the business section of the city and It
is said a theatre is to be built adjoining
il, with an entrance from the hotel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
Postum

gave up the use of coffee and drank Postum
In its place. My old trouble disappeared
and / learned to look forward to my Postum
with az much eagerness as I used to look 10
coffee and instead of being bad in its
effect, Postum Is very healthy. and feel
eft as a lord" right along. Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Greek. Mich.
There's reason why Postum hells
toward fame and fortune when used in
place Of coffee, the drug drink.
Look In each package for the famous
little book, The Road to Wellyille."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
81. lanai Rrothsrhood.

An interesting event in Grace NJ. r.
Church Monday evening was the enter
tainment given under the auspices OF St.
James Brotherhood. Hermann Gossen,
a baritone soloist, sang "Lend Me Your
Aid" with telling effect, and by request
sang "Sing Me to Sleep" with violin
obligato by Master Griffith, violinist.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
SCHOOL TAXES.

The Subject Will Probably be Discussed
at the Next Meeting Of the County
Board
The New Castle County School Board
will hold a meeting in this city on We'd
nesday, June 9th, when in al probability
the matter of dilatory tax collections in
some Of the districts will be cons idered.
Some Of the districts have been very
slow in collecting the taxes and County
Superintendent Spaid has threatened to
prosecute the officers who do not per-
form their duties.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
F1REpRooF BUILDING.
Elimination Of Wood From the New Struo-
ture Of the d. g. A. Telephone Co.

ELIMINATION OF WOou from the new OIL uD-
ture OF the D. g. A. Telephone Co.
The new building which is being erected
by the Delaware & Atlantic Telegraph
and Telephone Co., on Shipley street
above Sixth, adjoining the company
present Office building, will be as nearly
freproof as it is possible to make il. While
little has yet been done above the foun-
dation, there is enough TO get some idea
of the general plan TO be followed IN the
construction.
Steel window frames and sash are being
used in place of wood, which is usually
used in building operations. A great
deal of the interior work will be on the
same line, and as.the walls will be OF brick
and stone, the building viii be pretty
we'll protected from flames.
Exceptional care is being used in the
construction of the foundation for the
buildings and the interior work which is
to be supported therefrom.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
SALE OF THE OLD AND NEW.

The time is ripe for discarding many
articles about houses and stores, and the
Management Of the Homeopathic Hos
pital again ask for all sorts OF things for
the stock OF the rummage sale in Octo-
Der. With the completion Of the new
building comes the necessity for more
funds. Il is hoped that friends o. the
hospital will respond generously as they
always have.
Notify Mrs. C. n Trump, 1871 West
Thirteenth street, d. 4 A. 35S, or Mrs.
W. G. Mahaffy, 1902 West Ninth street,
d. 4 A. phone l0S9
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
More Animals Moved.

More animals we're moved to summer
quarters in the Geological Garden yester-
day afternoon, and all are in now in their
accustomed places except the hyena and
puma, which will probably be moved
before the end Of the week, so that every
thing will be in shape by next Sunday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
PROHIBITION ooNvENTIoN.
It will be Held in the New-oentury Club
Building, at Dover, Tomorrow.

Building at Dover, Tomorrow.
The Prohibitionists Of Delaware Will
meet in convention at Dover tomorrow.
The session, which will be held at the
New-Century Club Building, will begin
at 1920 O'Clock in the morning. 1t will
be an open meeting and all voters who
are in sympathy with the movement will
be welcome to attend and participate In
the deliberations
An address will be made by Homer L.
Castle Of Pennsylvania, who created a
stir in the campaign in that State last
wear.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
Fishing in Canada.

Governor Preston Lea and William H.
Swift, who left Wilmington. recently on a
fishing trip, are now in Canada and 1t is
likely that they will be away about 10
days. They intend to 60 to a place a
short distance above Ottawa, where there
is reported TO be excellent fishing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16

means Of darts 90 the shoulderR There
are generous aud altogethey co1Renient
patch pockets nd choice - allowed
Of the turnover collar or the. sgnla-
tion coat collar with lapels. The
sleeves are in coat style wihh l-rn-
over cuffs.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is 01S yards ~
81 yards "A or Al yards b2 inches
wide.
The pattern $3.50 is cut in sizes for
a 34, SO, 3S, 40 and AZ inch bust
measure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16

-, .ne dull heavy feeling from coffee may
s''.a -. amount TO much in itself, but it's a
kisa. io,s obstacle in the way of fame and
on nsi.e, Tor II kills ambition and makes
'IT iazy and finally sick.
eona',l sueeesstul men or women must first
sbs,s ,sseI ssI, themselves. The way TO conquer
uuili stupid feeling 3 times out Of 10 is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
prsdrInr contracts Awarded.

United States Engineer Flagler today
awarded TO the River and Harbor Inn
provement Co. of Philadelphia the con-
tracts for dredging in Smyrna and Murder
kill Rivers, the bids for which, were opened
at Major Flagler's Office on Monday. The
work is to be started as soon as practi-
cable and finished without delay. The
total expenditure on the two projects will
be about SO 1000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
Prices Are Advancing

Red lead and ltharge, the latter a
dryer used by painters, have advanced
half cent a pound. The wholesale
price is now greater than the retail price
of two years ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
FORMING NATURE CLUBS
Several Organized In tho
Schools OF the County.
THE INTEREST IS GROWING
Pupils Are Writing Letters TO
Superintendent Spald.

A. n Result Of This Movement Many Have
Joined tho Audubon Society in tho Past
Three Ycars-Genoral Plan OF the Work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16

during the corresponding period a vesr
ago, except that Baltimore was sligbtiy
ahead of Galveston. was Snsn'y
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
HTAVY OIL SHIPMENTS
PAST 10 Months Shows a Large
Gain Over Corresponding
Period a Year Ago,
FROM PORT OF WILMINGTON
quo, 65.OOO,OOO Gallons We're
sent TO Foreign Countries.
lrA.N or 14.898.O4S GALLONS
rbousn There Was "a Failing
of n April.

...rot.t value of the OF sh rments Dur
'n ,n, ,.a-iIO Months Was %. 3.fS6.3I3
can o. s652.e39 over the Corresponu-
az PERIOD Year Ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
MUST NOT MoLEsr PIGEONS.
Warning Notices Posted by the Diamot
State Homfng oluh

711lI-IH 4V1IVV7 NV8IVU UT IHU UTdWU Uu
State Homing Club.
The Diamond State Homing Club has
posted notices warning people not to
molest carrier pigeons The Legislature
passed an act "a few years ago making il
a punishable offence to iniure. detain or
molest banded pigeon, the fine specified
being S5 for each offence
John c. Green. president Of the local
association, asks that violations be re-
ported to him, whereupon the club will
bring the prosecutions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
Homo rrom convention.

Warden A. S. Meserve of the workhouse
has returned from Philadelphia, where
he attended the annual conference of
Charities and Correction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16
NO PLACE.

Ih' L0Iy one. Must stand Aside.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16

Bellevue. Del, April 18th, 19O6-My
dear Mr.. Spaid AT a meeting OF the Mt.
Pleasant Nature Club the members re-
auested me TO write TO you asking you
to accept their thanks for the most in
teresting lecture given at the school on
April 18th. They are very much IN
terested in the protection OF the birds
and hope that they may have an iniiS,
enoe in this community. Hoping thar
YOU may be successful in the future as
YOU have been in the past, ] remain yours
sincerely. Blanche Eaton, secretaryN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-16

m PaEhl8 VOlinblo C0H10dI W0mans R0medy for Wona1 Ma
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
ATTITUDE of France Firm.

Paris, Feb. 2l.--France's attitude on
the Moroccan question has not changed
since yesterday, except that her deter
mination is still firm not to make any
further concessions. The situation was
summed up today by a diplomatist who
said to the correspondent OF the Pub
fishers Press: ave have tried concilia-
lion with Germany aud it did not sue
coed, and now we will stand firm"
1t is reported in parliamentary circles
that this attitude which France has as
sumed is due in part to the intimation
from England that she was compromis-
ing the entente cordiale by making too
many concessions before Germany.
The possibility of war is again being
discussed. The feeling that war will
come is particularly strong among the
deputies, who say that France must be
prepared for any eyentualities, and add
that her chances are now 100 per cent.
better than they were at the time OF the
crisis last June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
TOday's Telegraphic News
Fresh Outbreaks Threatened.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 2l--A fresh
outbreak on the part of workingmen is
threatened here because of the inability
of many laboreIs to obtain food. Fully
40, 900 men who are without work are
starving, and as all the establishments
for the free distribution of food are closed
the situation, especially in the suburbs,
is appalling. Scurvy and typhus are
rampant.
Advices irons Riga state that General
Orlof, who is in charge of the forces
sent to quell the outbreaks in the Baltic
provinces, has shot over 700 alleged revo-
lutionists. 1t Is estimated that not over
$50 of the persons executed really par
ticipated in the rebellion Ofthe remain.
ing victims many we're women. One
eighteen -year-old girl was shot because
she was found sewing on red fog.
General Orloff has bombsrded the
headquarters of all temperance organiza-
tons, declaring that total abstinence is
synonymous with revolution. He also
demolished with artillery several scien-
lifc laboratories.
A dispatch from Tidis says that an in
vasion by Tartars is expected momen-
tarily. The Armenians have stationed
scouts at numerous points in order to
give the inhabitants warning of the APP
proach OF the Tartars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
Writ served In Cemetery

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 81. Mrs. Lena
Holiday has applied Tor al injunction
restraining her divorced husband, Ben
Ewing Holiday, of Lynchburg, Va.
from disposing of any Of the $3.50, 900
inherited from his mother, Mrs. Lavinia
Holiday, until he has paid her 81, 900
awarded by the courts, and arranges
to pay her aimony of $3.50 per month.
BY the death of Mrs Lavinia Holiday,
the estate of George w. Ewing. which
has beer held in trust since 1856 FOR his
grandchildren, has been released, aud
more than 81, 200, 900 will be divided
among ten heirs. When Geor,e Ewing
died he left his estate in trust for his
grandchildren. Mrs. Holiday was the
last child of the testator. and he" death
last Sunday released the trust. The
writ was served on Holiday as he WAS
leaving the graveside of his mother, who
was buried yesterday. She point
cd her husband out to the officer as he
entered the cemetery. Mrs. Holiday
secured her divorce nine years ago, and
the husband Immediately left the State,
going to Lynchburg, where he engaged
in the hotel business. He kept away
from Illinois to eyade service until the
death OF his mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
FELEaRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

1t is reported that H. Clay Evans is
President RoosevelPs choice Tor Gov
ernor of Tennessee.
A dispatch from Chicogo says that
Johann Hook will be hanged Friday.
The board Of pardon has refused to in
terfere in his case.
The funeral of John A. Mccall, for
mer president of the New York Life To-
surance Company, took place today in
The Church of the Blessed Sacrement, 10
New York. The large edi6ce was
crowded to its utmost capacity.
The suit of Countess BOni de Castel-
lane for separation from her husband
has been transferred from Judge Ditto S
courr, in Paris, where divorce proceed
ings were originally instituted, to a civil
tribunal where suits for legal separation
are tried.
Miss Aniia-POrler, daughter of ex-
Judge aud Mrs. William w. Porter.
was privately married at noon today, to
William Jackson Clothier, at the
Clothier country seat, Ballyiore, near
Philadelphia. The ceremony took place
at the bedside of the bridegroom, who is
recovering from the injuries which he
recently sustained when thrown from his
horse, while riding across the country.
Alexander s. Porter. Boston broker. to-
day filed in the United States, District Court
voluntary petition in bank Tuptey. He has
Liabilities scheduled at 1926, 947.46. and assets
Of only 800.
Sylvia Langdon Durham, who If she had
lived until July 81 next would have been lO6
years Of age, died at her home at Southing
ton, Conn, this morning.
Supreme Court Justice John +. Parkhurst
died at his homc at Bath, n. Y, this morn
ing. He was So years old and a native OF
Wellsboro Pa.
Frank L. Herdic. the famous track pol
seller, died at his home at Williamspor'. Pa
last night, aged 90 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
To Pay for Kisses.

Chicago, Feb. 2l.-Mrs. Lille Davis,
an attractive young widow, got verdict
of $4,000 today against Townsend
Smith, a wealthy real estate man, who,
she says, kissed her against her will.
1t is said that only the inability of the
fair complainant TO tell how many kisses
we're fIched deferred the jury from
awarding her $40, 900, tho amount she
sued for. Mrs. Davis, who said she
first became acquainted with the defend
ant in California several years ago, told
the jury she met Smith on the street
here and went to his Office in the Boyce
Building to talk over old times. Smiths
method of renewing" old acquaint-
ance," she said, was to seize her in his
arms and plant kiss after kiss upon her
face, despite her protests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
Murderer Confesses.

Mt. Holly, N. j.. Feb. 2l.-Last
night George Small sent for his former
employer, John Dugan, aud Evan +.
Benners, postmaster at Moorestowu,
and to them he made a full confession OF
the Moorestown tragedy, stating in the
presence of Detectives Lore and Parker
aud other officials that be Was the man
who murdered Miss + lorenzo Allison,
stating that his implication, as related
by RUFUS johnson, WAS correct in every
detail. Small also admitted his partici-
patton in the Goodenough robbery which
he has sioutly denied. In order to Sc
cure this confession, Small had been put
through vigorous sweating" process,
aud be finally broke down, claiming That
he did not want to see au innocent man
taken out and hanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
Virginia News.

+. V. Kerchayel, leading merchant
OF Berryville, died Monday evening, aged
40 years.
The bill establishing an epietic col-
ony 10 Virginia, for white patients, be-
came a law yesterday. The colony will
be located 10 Amherst county, near
Lynchburg.
Secretary PanniIl, of the Norfolk
Board of Health, has prepared report
which shows great increase Of deaths
IRON consumption at Norfolk during the
past ten years.
The Senate, in executive session, yes
terday confirmed the following nOmina-
tons 5. Brown Allen, marshal, West
ern district of Virginia; G. NJ. Keevel,
postmaster at Harrisonburg, Va, and
W. H. Faulkner, postmaster at South
Boston, Va.
The Roanoke Times newspaper build
ing was badly wrecked last night by fire
and water as the result OF blaze Origi-
mating from an electric wire that passed
through pine wood partition on the
second floor The fire was confined to
the composing-rOom.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Metcalfa, of
Gainesville, announce the engagement
of their daughter. Anna Jane Traies, to
Mr.. Dudley George Roe. OF Sudlers-
vile, Queen Anne's county, Nd. The
wedding will take place at st. PauPs
Episcopal Church, Haymarket, Tuesday
April IL.
John Tribbe was fined Monday by
Caroline county magistrates for violat-
ing the hunting laws by killing wild
turkeys out of season. There was
considerable crowd when the case was
tried and much interest manifested. A
fine of $25 and costs, amounting TO near
ly $40, was imposed.
Edgar Breeder, Isaac Keyser and
"Doc" Conner, who have been on trial
in the Circuit Court of Page county,
charged with being implicated in the
drowning of George henderson, North
Carolina negro, near lngham, Page
county, were acquitted of the charge by
jury Monday night.
Lester Ruf1ner, who, on November 26,
it is alleged, shot and killed his uncle,
Issac Ruiiner, in Page county, and who
was given two-year term in the peni-
Tertiary for the crime, was placed Oh
trial in the Circuit Court of that county
yesterday for the attempted murder Of his
cousin, David Ruhner, which occurred
at tn time Issac Ruffner was killed.
The fact that John 5. Wise, formerly
of Virginia, but now resident of New
York, is opposing the government ap-
preparation for the jamestown EXPOSE
ton, is creating considerable comment.
Mr.. Wise has written letter to the
House committee on industrial arts and
expositions, in which be urged as the
most fitting manner in which to cele-
brste the ter-cenienary the purchase OF
jamestown island by the national gov
eminent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21

WHILE conservative Senators who
favor an appeal to the courts amendment
to the Hepburn Deliver bill have been
busy trying to devise such an amend
ment that will meet the acceptance OF
the President and Attorney General
Moody, the opposition has not been idle.
1t is now asserted with positiveness that
IS republicans and 80 democrats, three
more than a majority of the Senate, have
been lined up in opposition to an appeal
amendment of any kind. Radicalism
seems to be in the ascendant now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
From Washington.

correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Feb. q.
There is a rumor IN circulation here
that the President will send TO the Sen
ate on Washington's birthday the name
of Mr.. Lawrence Washington as post
master in Alexandria. Mr.. Washing
ton is a relative of the fist President,
aud now holds position in the Library
of Congress
The congress on uniform divorce laws
is still in session here, seeking to draft
a code of laws which they hope all the
states will enact into law. Every sec
ton briggs different views on the sub
ieet and hardly delegation to the coa-
yentiOn can reach IN unanimous sgree-
ment on any question. Judge ). e..
stimson, Of the Indiana Superior Court,
has attracted much attention by declar-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
New French BIshops.

Rome, Feb. 2lst.-At secret consis-
tory held this morning Pope Plus Great
ed nineteen new French bishops. The
Pope delivered an alIocution in which
he strongly condemned the French gov
ernmenPs snti-church policy. Address
ing the cardinals, the Pontiftsaid "All
reports from the French episcopacy
agree that our organization is so power.
full and is growing so rapidly that in a
few years we will be masters of the situs-
lion and will be able to restore France
to the Kingdom of God
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-21
gress.

ANOTHER effort is being made on the
part of Virginia and Maryland, through
their legislatures now in session, to ar
rive at some line in the Potomac river
dividing the oyster properties and indus
tries of the two States, and to formulate
some uniform plan of legislation which
will prevent the depreciation Of parties
in one State upon the property OF the
other. 1t looks, too, as if this one may
be successful. Both legislatures have
named joint committees to confer with
one another on these very important
subjects, aud these committees began
their work in Richmond yesterday. II
is hoped that a satisfactory settlement OF
the long standing dispute may soon be
reached.