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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
SAMUEL THOMAS DEAD.
m bv sneeial Wire,

Arociated Press Disuatcn bv Special wiret
Allentown, Pa, Feb. 21-Samuel
Thomas, the largest manufacturer Of pig
iron in the United States died today at his
home, in Catasauqua, Pa, of kidney trouble
after several months illness. He was 70
years old.
Samuel Thomas was a son of Daniel
Thomas, who first successfully intro
duced the anthracite blast manufacture
Of pig iron in this country. In 1854
Daniel Thomas and his sons organized
the Thomas Iron Co. and built the Thomas
iron works, at Hokendauqua, Pa, Of
which Samuel Thomas was president and
manager until 1888. The company
operates - stacks in various parts Of
Pennsylvania. Samuel Thomas also or
ganized thePioneerMining andManulactur-
ing Co. at Thomas, near Birmingham
Ala He was a director OF the Catasauqua
Bank and trustee of St. Luke's Hos
pital, at South Bethlehem. lie pre-
sented and endowed to the latter institu
ton an operating building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
so SAYS Mr.. ATKINSON
Johnson Has Been Convicted Of HuTdeF
BY Due Process Of Law, and The
Law Will Take Its Course.
EVIDENCE GIVEN BY JOHNSON
Is Not Required to Convict His
ACComplice.
SMALL HAS CONFESSED HIS GUILT
Associated Press Dispaton by special Wire,

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires
Mt. Holly, n. j., Feb. 2l.-PToss-
outor Atkinson said today that the
confession Of George Small, a negro,
70 conn licity in the murder Of Miss
Florence W. Allinson will not inter-
feTe with the execution Of Rufus John
son, another negro, under sentence of
death Tor the crime. The prosecutor
said:
"Johnson has been convicted Of the
muIcer by due process Of law. HIS guilt
is beyond doubt, and the law will take
its course just aa though Small had
not confessed his share in the murder.
/ shall not appeal to Gov. Stokes for
a stay of execution for johnson. His
evidence is not required to convict
Small. That negro's confession will
do that, backed up by the evidence we
have secured against him. SmalPs
trial will follow promptly the hanging
Of Rufus johnson, and his conviction
and execution, l believe, will take
place in less than a month.
johnson confessed to the murder oi
Miss Allinson, who was killed in Q
barn at MooIestown, N. j., on Janu.
aIy 18th. After his conviction, hS
imIlicsted Small, but the latter main.
tanned his innocence until last night
Small, in his confession, declared tha
Johnson knew nothing of the murde
until be returned to the barn afte
robbing Miss A Allinson' e house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
RESTRICT IMMIGRATION.

Junior Mechanics Of Delaware Will Peti-
ton Congress to Enact More Stringent
Laws.
The State Council Of Delaware, Jr. o.
q. A. NJ, at its annual meeting, IN
Laurel. which adjourned last night,
adopted resolutions which win be sent TO
Congress, asking il TO enact more strin-
gent laws with respect To immigration,
the object being to restrict II so that un-
desirable aliens cannot come into the
country.
Before adjournment the State Council
decided 90 hold its annual meeting next
year in Delmar.
The following officers were elected fol
the ensuing year: State Councillor, y
Milton Iank of Milton; Nice-Councilor
p. F. simmons of Dover; Secretary, VIII
liam ]. Moreland of Wilmington; Treas
urer. William JPDowney Of Wilmingtoni
Warden. ". b. johnson of Pennington
Conductor. c. b. McCullom Of Whining
ton: Inside Sentinel, Marion i. Gallo
way of Iaurei Outside Sentinel G. 4
Nabb of Wilmington; Chaplain, Thomas
H. Hudson of Millville. This was not th'
year for clecting a representative.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
DIR. mowBRAY HoNoRED.
Members Of COMMITTEES TO Entertain the
Next General Conference Of the NJ. Z.
Church

members OF COMMITTEES 70 Entertain tho
Next General Conference Of the NJ. Z.
Church.
Rev. A. S. Mowbray, ID. D., presiding
elder Of Wilmington district of the VIII
mington NJ. +. Conference, returned tins
morning from Cincinnati. o., where he
attended the annual meeting OF the
Methodist Book Committee, which is the
publishing board of the NJ. Il. Church.
DR.. Mowbray is secretary OF the com
mittee.
The committee is composed Of 20 men
from all parts Of the country, who have
supervision OF all the publishing business
of the church. Dr. Mowbny lett WIZ
mington on Monday, February 18th, and
the FIRST SESSION OF the s0mmittee was held
the next day. The committee remained
in session al the week and adjourned on
Saturday night Dr. Mowbray as
secretary, had to remain q while longer to
arrange for having the minutes printed
He represents the Fourth General Con
ference District, on the committee, which
takes in the Wilmington, Pniladelphla
Central Pennsylvania, Pittsburg, Baltl-
more and Norway conferences.
The reports show the publishing busi-
ness TO be in excellent condition and l9Oa
was a banner year. The amount OF sales
was about S2 100000 DR.. Mowbray
will continue as secretary for another year
One of the most important matters was
/ the selection OF a commission oi seven
men to provide for the entertainment OF
the next general conference, which meets
in 1908. Dr. Mowbray was also elected
a member and secretary Of this committee
The other members are as follows: DR.. w
| F. Whitlock Of Delaware, o., chairman
| o. p Miller Of Rock Rapids, Ia, treasurer
Haniord Crawford Of st. Louis No, J. A
Patten OF Chattanooga, Tenn; DR.. G. p
Bacon, Of indianapolis, Ind, and J. w
y Pearsall of New York
This committee will visit the variou
places desiring to invite the conierenc
and then report to the book committee
The following cities have already sent j
invitations. Boston, Cincinnati, Columbu
and Baltimore. Buffalo and Indianapoli
will also invite the conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
THE DRY-OOCk DEWEY.

Associated Press Disnaten by Special Wires
Washington. Feb. 2l.-Omcial news
regarding the dry dock Dewey reached
the Navy Department today IN the
following cablegram fIom Commander
Hosley, commanding the Glacier;
~. S. s. Glacier, at sea, per U. s.
S. Potomac, Las Palmas, CenaTiss. =
bureau of Navigation, Washington ;
Latitude % degrees, 80 minutes north,
longitude y degrees, 40 minutes vest,
on February 18th. Will coal az Grand
Canary, Canary Islands. Encountered
very bad weather during latter part OF
voyage. Dock adriit twice. Have
been proceeding cautiously. The
Brutus, towing machine, damaged.
There is great necessity for extra parts
OF engine.
The protected cruiser Tacoma will
be ordered from Naples to the Cana
ries, to carry to Commander Hosley
the additional parts Of the engine OF
the BTutus of which, he says in his
dispatch, there is great need.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
BOLD HIeHwAyMEN.
William Thom Held Up by Negroes on
King Street.

King Street.
William Thom, bartender at Kieis'
Front and King streets, was held up be-
tween II and 1890 o'clock this morning
ON King street, between Fourth and
Fifth. bv two negroes, and as result Of
the encounter is sore about the back OF
the head and the right side of his fore
head is bruised and both eyes badly
blackened and swollen.
His cries for help brought assistance
from Spoerl's saloon, nearby, and the ne
proes ran of, but not before one Of the
men had had his hand in an overeoat
pocket.
Mr.. Thom said this morning that the
men wore rubber shoes and after one OF
them had passed him he suddenly turned
and with some weapon in his hand
struck him a stunning blow, while hi'
companion struck him back Of the neck
az almost the Same time, and he was
staggered. but did not fall The meI
failed TO get his watch, which they were
evidently after. and they had no time e
go through his pockets. He was unable
10 give a good description Of his assail
ants. but thinks he would be able TO rec
ognize one Of the men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
REAL ESTATE NEWS.

The Large Dwelling No. oI4 Jefferson
Street Purchased by Dr.. William c.
Pierce.
DR.. William C. Pierce has purchased
from Mrs. Emily Shaw the dwelling No.
Ola jefferson street, through George r.
Townsend & Co., and it will be occupied
by Dr. Pierce about March 18th. A con-
tract has been entered into with William
D. Haddock q Co. to make extensive al-
terations, including the erection Of a re.
ception room and office on the ground
floor, at the side of the building, to be
of brick and copper, and 70 enlarge the
rear room on the second floor
William +, Hawkins & Co. have leased
the Nelson Shoe Co. the property No. 422
Market street, and a contract has been
made with Marion n. Wood TO install a
new store front Of plate glass, at cost
of about $780, II is expected that it will
be ready for occupancy by March goth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
NEPHEW OF A SENATOR
nlsctIYe Sergeant FOgarty. Who Went
10 Europe 10 Lock For the Young
Man, Returned Today.
HE BROUGHT BARD'S EFFECTS
Saws the American Met With
Violent Death.
BUT DECLINES TO GIVE THE DETAILS
. ...o.l,iea pr..s pIspaten " specIal We.

Annotated ffeas DiApatcn Dl 9peciA wires
Nav York, Feb. 2l.-That A. NJ.
Rard. nephew of ioImeI Senator BaId
of California, met his death in Euro pc
nv foul play was the statement made
nv Detective Sergeant John j. Fogatty,
Tbo returned 10 New York today on
the steamer leland from Brussels,
belgium.
FoRar,y went to Europe six weeks
AGO to look for the young man, who
had been missing for nearly two
months. He brought back part Of
Bard's effects, including two valuable
Violins, one said to be worth 81, coo.
Bard went TO brussels in august, 1905,
10 study the violin. He intended 80
return to New York on a steamer leay-
inc Antwerp on October 20th last.
HIS uncle, Senator Bard, was on the
pier 70 meet him when the ship ar
rived, but he did not appear among
the passengers. Senator Hard next
applied to the New York police, who
eabled to the brussels authorities, and
the search for the young man had been
steadily pressed since that time.
When the European officials failed to
find the youug man, Senator lard
hhhN4 NnoN AAkaAN4 ~ kAAAnAhNNA " ~
abroad to prosecute the search, and be
vas granted a six-week leave Of ab-
sence, without pay. This leave was
eItended to March lst.
In his capacity as a private Cetec-
tive, BogRrty was not obliged to report
to the local headquarters the result Of
bis Investigation, and none Of the
details of the search, therefore, was
available, as FogHrty declined to make
an exteLded statement. He said, how
ever, that when be reached Brussels
be learned that Bard had made all
arrangements to leave the Belgian city
in October, according TO his original
plans. He Withdrew $1,000. which be
bad on deposit in a bank there, but al
the last moment decided to postpone
bis departure for one week. A French
girl, with whom the young man hac
become acquainted in Brussels, wal
responsible for the postponement, the
detective said. at this point togartJ
declined to talk further about th'
case, except to say that Bard was deac
and probably was murdered.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21

"I have found Father Johns Medicine
10 be a wonderful cure. ! had very
severe cold In September and did not think
anything about It until J was obliged 70
,ake the bed. The doctor said was In the
erst stages of consumption and that there
vss no cure for me. was just about to
enter the Taunton Emergency Hospital
when a friend Of mine advised me 70 try
YOUR medicine. I got bottle ana after
tsting n. / was able TO sit up In bed and
IN a short time I was up and around the
house and now ! am vel and strong
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
DIR. EeAN's LEcTUREs.

The third Of the Shakespeare studies of
DR.. Egan, under the auspices Of the Catho-
lie Reading Circle OF Wilmington, will take
place on Friday evening February 3d.
at the Newt Century Club. These lectures
have been thoroughly enjoyed by all who
have had the pleasure OF hearing them.
"The Ghost in Hamlet will be treated
by the learned critic this week. This
subject around which centres the belief
OF Shakespeare in the supernatural, is one
of great interest, not only as setting forth
the religious views Of the great poet him
self. but also as rejecting the mind Of the
Elizabethan English on the mysteries
beyond the grave.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
MODEL HOMES FOR THE POOR.

Associated Press Dispatcn by Special wireA
Mexico City, Feb. 2l.--Gov Landa of
the Federal district and high officials of
the government have under consideration
a broad plan for the rehousing OF the poor
Of this city. II is proposed to tear down
whole blocks of houses in the poorer
quarters and erect groups Of model tene-
ments, where the poor viii have an abund-
ant supply of water and light and be given
every modern sanitary advantage. Only
by this plan, it is believed, can the present
high death rate of 50 per cent per thousand
be reduced permanently. 1t is thought
that the operation can be made iinan-
cIally profitable.
The Federal district government is
actively pushing its sanitation campaign
with satisfactory results.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21

would not be without a bottle OF Father
Johns Medicine in the house. have
recommended 1t to many of my friends
and they are very much pleased with 1t.
will gladly give you permission TO add my
name to the list Of those j has cured, as
what say ie true. will also be pleased
to anawer any letters or talk uith any one
who wishes to call OF write TO me at my
home" (Signed) Miss Katherine j..
Farley, 65 Weir street. Taunton, Macs.
Cures all throat and lung troubles. Not
patent medicine and free from poisonous
drugs OF alcohol; hfty years In use.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
omcinl visiis OF Red Men

Great Sachem CHARLES Molntire'
Great Junior Sycamore W. II. Fefgu,,
son. Great Chief Of Records Edward
MoIptire Of the Great Council Of Della.
ware. Imp'd .. X. NJ, paid an Official
visit last night, TO Appoquinimlnk
Tribe. No. "A, Of Odessa. Tonight they
will visit Micomiao Tribe, No. il OF
Delmar: friday night, Shawnee Tribe,
No, m. Of Clayton, aud Saturday night
Wooabawk Tribe, No. 40, of hridgeville.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
CITY Assassmsnt.

The city assessors have received from
the Board Of Assessment, Revision and
Appeals the books containing the city
assessment, the board having completed
its revision. 1t is said that only a few
changes were made in the original assess
ment, which viii not make any material
difference in the result, The total will
not be known for some time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
CENTRAL LABOR UNION PROTESTS
Against the President Signing the Bill
Eliminating Panama Canal Work From
the ElRht hour Provislona.

Eliminating Panama Canal Work From
the Eight-hour Provisions.
The Central Labor Union held a meet
ing last night, when It adopted protest
against President Roosevelt signing the
bin eliminating the work on the Panama
Canal from the provisions OF the eight
hour law. and by direction of the union
tine secretary, A. r. Saylor, telegraphed
the President, informing him Of the unions
Evan W. Gallagher j. Edward Nc
Clintock. George Lyon, Frank Houck and
ID. II. Russell were appointed q committee
to allupon City Council and ask that the
proposed new building ordinance be
changed So that workman can be APP
pointed building Inspector According
To the present wording OF the ordinance
only man who has been engaged IN the
building business for seven years Is quail
fed TO I'm the position The union wishe.
the word employed inserted in lieu oi
engaged -
The electrical workers announced that
thev had reopened their charter and were
taking in many new members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
TRIAL OF GEORGE E. GREEN.

Associated Press Disratch Dv snecisl Wires
Washington, Feb. 2l.-Soon after court
met this morning a jury was secured "a
Try the case Of former State Senator
George Z. Green of New York, charged
with conspiracy 10 defraud the govern,
ment in connection with the furnishing ol
supplies to the Postoffice Department
After the jury had been sworn, an adj
lournment was taken until next Monday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
STRANGER ASSAULTED.
Benjamin Monroe Attacked by Un known
Men on Front Street.

Benjamin Monroe, a middle aged man,
whose home is in New Jersey, was TAX -
TO the Delaware Hospital last evening
the Phoenix ambulance, with a cut over
his right eye, which he said, was caused
by being struck by another man on Front
street
The ambulance got the man at Ninth
and Market streets. He was able to
leave the hospital after his injuries were
dressed. He did not know the names OF
his assailants.
1t is said that two men we're following
him when he arrived at Ninth and Market
streets, but that they left before the am
bulanee arrived.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
HOLIDAY IN THE pOSTOFFlCE

Business win be Generally Suspended
There Tomorrow After o'clock.
Tomorrow being Washington's Birth
day il will be observed as holiday at
the postofiice. There will be one de-
livery Of mail, tie early one in the
morning, and the windows in the corri-
dor will be closed at 8 o'clock in the
morning for the remainder of tbs day,
business being suspended at that time.
Two collections will be made, one in
the morning and the other in the
evening. -,
Tue usual holiday working force will
be on duty to take care Of the inoom-
ing and outgoing mails.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
EVERY HOUR OF THE DAY.

n B. Danforth, the reliable druggist OF
Wilmington, is having calls for "Hindipo' "
the new kidney cure and nerve tonic that
thew are selling under a positive guarantee.
It's merits are becoming the talk OF the
town ana everybody wants to try It, and
wbv notg It costs nothing If 1t don't do
Won good-not one cent.
They don't want your money II II does
~, benefit YOU, and win cheerfully refund
the money. Try it today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
A NEW ooMMANDERY.
Formed by Members Of the Knights Of the
Golden Eagle.

Formed by Members Of the Knights Of the
Golden Eagle.
Members of the Knights of the Golden
Eagle last night formed a new COM
mandery, at meeting held on the High
lands. 1t adopted the name Crusader,
in order to take over the charter and
effects of a former commandery by that
name. Il is not attached 10 any castle
and the membership comes from all of the
castles in the city. The meeting place
may be changed.
At last nights meeting William II.
Haley was elected captain and William
Armstrong first lieutenant. William
Stinson and w w. Douty were nominated
for second lieutenant. but the election
was deferred until March 5th. when other
officers win be selected. John Cathcart
was chosen temporary secretary and Gar
rett S. Smith temporary treasurer. The
Organization has % members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
THE MOROCCAN CONTROVERSY.

Associated Press Dispasrh by special Wires
Madrid, Spain, Feb 2l.-An important
Spanish statesman is authority for the
statement that the question is now mooted
Of charging The Hague Arbitration Tn
bunal with the settlement OF the Moroc-
can controversy, owing to the apparent
inability Of the delegates at Algeciras tc
secure an accord.
The newspaper says that. while war Il
not likely, the Franco-Geman contro
very keeps Europe in a state OF constant
uupaeinaee
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
nInr Chnnrr Crews Here

The rumor has hesn revived that It
ia tire intention of the PennsylVania
RAILROAD Co.. when the elevated raiI
road through Wilmington Is completed,
40 make this city the dividing point
hstWeen the New York and Maryland
and Delaware divisions which would
mean that engines and crews would %
chanoed here,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
rlnh in NnInnln.

The Young Mems Democratic Oluo.
which had decided to give up us Lie'en'
quarters, 3l7 Market street, mas re de :
rented the rooms for another year tne
lease was signed and delivered yes
tsrday. A few new memoeIs nave
Sesn taken in by the club lately.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
COAL MINERS WILL STRIKE.
Alloolated Press dispatch BY special wIrea.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 2l.-"As lar as 4
know now, there viii be strike -.
President Mitchell OF the United NINE
Workers Of America, who arrived mere
today from New York, made the above
statement to The Associated Press at
noon today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
nnnrlnr nn nnlIaIng ordInanes.

The public building committee OF
City Council will give public hearing
this evening on the proposed ne"
builiiue ordinance and the other com
mittses will have important matters on
hand. The crematory committee Will
probably take up the subject OF garbage
notifications while the park loan 10
likely 10 be considered by the finance
and law committees.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
cake and DANDY sac.

Junior auxiliary of Trinity parish will
hold a cake and candy sale at the rectory
tomorrow afternoon from 2.30 TO 8 o'clock.
Homemade candies and cake will be for
sale and chocolate and tea served. The
juniors hope to meet their pledges from
fhe proceeds Of this sale.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
TO ASSESS POLES AND WIRES.

Assessors and Levy Courtmen Confer on
the subject.
Members Of the Levy Court were
busy this morning going over some
assessors books and arranging Tor the
work of assessing the poles and wires
cf the telegraph and telephone com
panies in the county.
This is the first time move has
been made by the county ASSESSORS to
rlace an assessed valuation on poles
and wires.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL.

In the Superior Court, this afternoon,
Reuben Satterthwaite, counsel for George
II. Huber, made motion for a new trial
in the suit Of George II, Huber vs.. George
G. Maris & Son, an appeal case which was
decided against Mr. Huber yesterday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
New clerk on Duty.

Miss Ria Coyle, the new clerk engaged
bv CITY Treasurer Blaine, for his Office,
assumed her duties in the Office this morn
inq. and the books which have heretofore
as a rule, been under the care,of the regu-
lar clerk, were turned over to her.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
HER WONDERFUL ESCAPE.

Miss katherine L. Farley of 65 Weir ST.. Taun-
ton. Was About to Go to the Hospital in
Consumption When Father Johns Medi-
cine Cured Her-Doctors Said She Could
Not Be Cured-Cures Colds and All Throat
and Lung Troubles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
raken 10 a Hosnital.

Harvey Clendaniel, aged 10 years, OF
Robbins Station, was brought TO this CITY
this morning, and taken in the Ph@ni,X
ambulance TO the Delaware Hospital.
He is suffering from appedicitis,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
,,..,-.. 4, succeed himself.

Robert L. Chadwick, assessor from from
,bo seeoud district. which Is all tnas
ssction east of Market street ana noIsn III,
of Eighth has announced that he VIII
~ a candidate for denomination. ne
is q Republican.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
To aiveaFaroe.

The farce g A Regular tlirt" will be
given by the High School Aiumnae
for the Young Women g CntlsIlAn i,,.'l. as
soooiation. in the New century SiuD'
on tuesday evening, February 2'th'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
DOUGLASS NOMINATED

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Lancaster. o. Feb. q. Douglass to-
day was nominated for Congress, over
GTosvenor, on first ballot, by 15 to 20.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21

Mammas, If your little ones contract skin
diseeses at school, apply Glenn's sulphur
Soap. ppA,.t,- D-s black or
brown hOr. .
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-21
r. c,y. picture Show

Fairfax Lodge, /. o. o. f. will give an
entertainment in the auditorium OF Odd
Fellows Hall, at Third and King Streets
this evening. Cloward's motion pictures
will be shown.