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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
WILLIAM MOTHERALL HOME.
His Term Of Enlistment IN the Unite
states Navy Has Expired.

His Term Of Eniistment IN the United
states Navy Has Expired.
William Motherall, son Of Henry
Motherali Of this city, whose term Of
enlistment in the United States Ma
rine Corps has expired, is at home visit
ing his parents. He enlisted in the
Marine Corps in 1902, for four years
and was assigned to the cruiser Detroit
on September 23d Of that year, and
while on the boat he had an opportu-
nifty to see many things of interest in
South American waters and the cOun-
tries there.
After the Detroit went out Of com
mission the young man was transferred
to the flagship Olympia, from which
he was honorably discharged, at Nor
folk Navy Yard on Wednesday of this
week. He was rewarded for meritorous
conduct, not having a demerit mark
during the entire period of enlist
ment. lie speaks very highly of the
officers under whose command he SER
we'd, and especially of Capt. Getting
ham of the Detroit.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
DELAWARE CANOE CLUB.

The Delaware Canoe Club was
formally organized last Thursday at the
residence of Stephen G. Singleton, 203
West Ninth street, by the election Of
the following officers; Commodore, S.
c. Singleton; Vice Commodore, DR..
c. r. JefferIs, Jr. /; Secretary, William
Poole; Treasurer, Harlan Hudson.
The next meeting will be held on
April 26th. Tho pennant adopted by
the club is n blue diamond upon of
white field. Bylaws and constitution
were adopted, and it was deoided3 to
build a clubhouse near Eleventh street
bridup
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
Inv Cherk Tound.

A few days ago Mrs. w. L. Cordrey
of 2l9 West street reported to Acting
Chief of Police Evans that she had lost
a pay check received by her husband,
the amount called for therein being
s54.3l. 1t was not known at the time
whether the check was lost or had been
stolen from Mrs. Cordrey, but it was
afterward learned that it was dropped
on the street, Tor it was found at Fifth
and Market streets by an honest boy,
who took it to the Union National
Bank and the bank officials sent it to
the owner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
DURNOVO'S RETIREMENT.

st. Petersburg, Russia, April IA
The Twentieth Century says that
Minister of the Interior Durnovo has
already been dismissed. The Strana,
or the other hand, says that M. Dur
noyo will be granted the title of Count
as one of the Easter honors.
1t is the general belief that when
NJ. Durnovo falls M. Akymoff, the
Minister of Justie, his brother in-law
will also retire.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
shlppea MaehInsry on Floa ls.

The Harlan and Hollingsworth Co.
today shipped four large sugar evapo-
rators, by floats, to Philadelphia, where
they will be placed on steamers to be
sent to Cuba. They are 20 feet in
length and IL feet deep. They were
too large to be shipped by rail. The
tugboat Rebecca took the floats to Phil
adelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
Becoming.

hear your wife has become quite
religious. A regular attendant at
church, isn't sheg
Yes she finally succeeded in getting
pew No. "a
Was that so Important
Oh, yes. The stained glass window
throws a pink glow over that pew,
and it's so becoming, you know. -
Philadelphia Press.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
Telephone q Society.

A society to be known as the Will
mington Telephone Society has been
formed by the employees Of the Della
ware & Atlantic Telegraph and Tele-
phone Co. The officers are President,
IL. A. McIlvaine; Secretary, b. r.
Morton; Executive Committee, W. u.
Foord, J. A. Dockerty, E. Ryan, w.
Merrick.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
rnnnr counIs sorsnadad.

Mr. and Mrs. David Chalmers, who
returned from their wedding trip on
Saturday evening, were given an old
time serenadeThursday evening at their
residence, 9l6 Kirkwood street. After
standing the music as long as they
could, Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmers invited
the serenaders into the house, where
refreshments were served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
CaIIsstion Ro1e. at the Zoo.

Several collection boxes will be in
prominent locations at the Geological
Garden tomorrow, and the managers
will be glad to receive donations Of
money, regardless of the amounts given.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
To Rsinstats Firsmen.

Twelve firemen on the Delaware rail
road, who we're laid off last fall, will
be reinstated in their positions on May
LIST. An increase in the freight busi-
ness will require their services, at that
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
mnnr ohloten. Hatehed.

John P. MoIntire of Middletown,
is believed to have made the record
incubator hatch of chickens in that
town this spring. He hatched- POI
chickens from 21O eggs. The chickens
are healthy and lively.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
wedding Annirersary.

Z Mr.. and Mrs. William James Fisher
will celebrate the twentieth anniver-
sary of their wedding with an at home,
on Thursday evening Of next week, at
their residence, 1877 Washington street,
from 8. 80 to IL O'Clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
TrrInrtn shnke hin.

Willie Jones-This is the night your
sisters best feller comes, amt itY
Tommy Brown-Heh, but / guess
she's tryin' to shake him.
Willie Jones' How d 'ye know?
Tommy Jones She ct onions for
supper. Philadelphia Press.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14

"Generally debilitated for years. Had
sick headaches, lacked ambition, was " orn-
out and all rundown. Burdock Blood Bit
ters made mea well woman. Mrs. Charles
treitoy, Moosup, Conn.,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
Cant. FIacIer Passed ExaminatIon.

United States Engineer Flgaler has
received notification that he passed
his recent examination for promotion
from captain to major, and the pro-
motion will be made on May 9th.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
FRENCH POSTAL STRIKE.

Paris, France, April IA. The postal
strike here is increasing.
In spite of the governments state
ments to the contrary, the movement
is also gaining in the provinces.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
P.n.ion. fnr n.lnrnrenn..

Delawareans have been granted
monthly pensions as follows: Charles
Q. Berg, Sl0; S. f. Simpson, s..
Joseph W. Willard and William f.
Davis, e24 each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
laG JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION
Governor Lea VIII Bring the
Matter to the Attention of
the Board of Trade.
AS TO DELAWARE'S PART
There Being No State Appro-
prlatlon for the Purpose.

The Governor is DESTROYS OF Hearing From
Any People who Are WiuinE to Take an
Interest In the Matter 70 the Extent Of
Making an Exhibit or Otherwise.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-14
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
severaI Large Contracts Were
Awarded This Week.
FEW SALES WERE REPORTED
The Demand for Houses for
Rent Continues.

,.,.nsive Alterations TO be Made at the
rng,nehouso OF the Phonix Fire Co..
Trapsfsrs Of City Property DurinE the
Week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
NEGLIGENCE OF FINANCE COM.
MITTEE AND OFFICERS AND
CLERKS OF PEORIA MA
TIONAL BANK GAVE
DOUGHERTY HIS
CHANCE.

Peoria, ILL.,, Jan. 3.-Censure for ev-
cry member of the Peoria school board
for every official and clerk in the
Peoria National bank, and severe cen
sure for members of the finance COM
mittee was contained in the partial
report made by the John Everitt com
pany of Chicago. who told the school
board last night of the extent of the
Dougherty defalcations for the past
seven years
Dougherty's defalcations during this
time amounted to $541, ,40S.50 and if
he held IL same pace during even a
majority of the Is years preceding the
period for which the report was com
piled, it will probably be shown that he
has defrauded the city of Peoria out
of fully $1,500,000.
Full Report Made.
There was nothing held from the
public in the report All efforts to cut
it down made by the members of the
finance committee of the school board
were fruitless. John Everett presented
a report covering 60 pages and every
word of it was made public
An epitome of the report is as fol-
lows:
Dougherty's defalcations for seven
years, $541 ,40S.50.
Members of the school board indi-
vidually, but not criminally, liable for
discrepancies.
Peoria National bank officials care
less, and during seven years paid in
excess of 100000 on scrip forged by
Dougherty without requiring signature
of payee.
Fraudulent salary scrip issued by
Dougherty to amount of S1,250.
H. r. Dougherty. son of ex-Superin-
tendent, countersigned s11. .22S.95 worth
of scrip without authority.
Peoria National bank. of which
Dougherty was president, and Central
National banks made repositories and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03

are inclined to regard Mr.. Cleveland's
appointment as the judge in rebating
cases as merely nominal.
In their opinion an effort will be
made before long to have the ex-presi-
dent act as a general adjuster for the
three big companies-that is, as arbiter
of all life insurance questions among
the three big companies.
All Promise to Reform.
Before Mr.. Cleveland would agree to
accept the refereeship he insisted upon
pledges by all the companies that he
be seconded in his efforts to stop the
practice The Equitable, Mutual, and
New York Life nave, accordingly, en-
tered into an 'ironclad' agreement
with one another to put a stop to the
rebating of premiums, They have de-
creed that any agent found guilty of
rebating shall be summarily dismissed
from his company's service, and he
will thereafter be debarred from en-
ployment by any of the companies par
ticipating in the agreement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
PEORIA SCHOOL BOARD CENSURED IN AUDITORS REPORT

transfers made from one bank to an
other without authority.
Total number of fraudulent pieces of
scrip cashed by D0sgherty in seven
years, 5,194.
ceiving Bernard Meals. president of
the board and securing his signature
to scrip whenever wanted.
PROMINENT Men Scared.
The report of the audit company has
disclosed an undreamed of laxity in
the management of the public school
system and brings the most prominent
citizens under a cloud of mistrust. o.
}. Bailey, financier and attorney; John
S. Stevens, prominent attorney and cor
poration lawyer: Henry Treibel. we'll
known business man and many others
equally prominent aEe accused of be-
ing so careless in.the handling of
school board affairs that il is useless
for them To- make excuses; in plain
language, they have been grossly neg
ligent and mfaithful TO their trust"
These are the exact words used by
Auditor Everett, and every one OF the
men involved sat in the school board
meeting. listened to this criticism of
them as business men and then voted
that the report. be adopted and further
research made until the beginning of
the Dougherty defalcations is found
and the total amount of his stealings
since his connection with the Peoria
school is known.
The report Shows that cash books
are missing from April, 1892, to De-
cember, 1902. and stub books for scrip
issued missing for intermittent peri
ods. totaling about four years and a
half are also gone. These are suppos-
ed to have been destroyed by Dough
erty.
A new phase in the report is the fact
that scrip to the amount of $11,22S.95
was cashed, countersigned by N. c..
Dougherty, secretary to H. r. Dough
erty
1.-THE board never authorized III. r.
Dougherty. the superintendent's son.
| TO sign this scrip and the bank should
not pay it, the report adds
As to the methods Dougherty used
the report says: s'Dougherty, as sec
retary of the board, drew fictitious
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
CONTINUE FIGHT ODELL IS Beaten
Peoria Officials Not Oisheartened
Over Adverse Decision
in Gas Case.
GOES BACK TO LOCAL COURT
Ruling Not Directly on Power of City
to Fix Price at rs Cents Per
1000 Feet.

Peoria, ILL.,. Jan. 3.-Attorneys for
the city of Peoria are not disheartened
at the adverse decision handed down
by the United States supreme court in
the suit of the Peoria Gas and Electric
Light company versus the city OF
Peoria. Winslow Evans. who has rep
resented the city for the last five years
in the case. and City Attorney w. II.
Moore say it will mean simply another
hearing of the case in the United
States circuit court in this city. and
that the case then will be tried on its
merits. Already the fight has cost the
city $4,000.
Provided for 75-Cent Gas.
The ordinance making 75 cents a
maximum rate TO be charged for gas
in the city of Peoria was passed Sept.
4. 1900 Before the ordinances was
enforced the gas company applied for
and secured an injunction preventing
its enforcement before Judge Kohlsaat
in Chicago.
Evidence was taken in Peoria. Chi
cago. Kansas City. st. Paul. Minnea-
polls, Duluth and Syracuse. Every gas
concern in the United States was in
terested in the suit. According to the
evidence taken the cost 10 manufac-
ture and distribute gas was trifie
over 7S cents. The only material evi-
dence the city could present against
this was that of an engineer from Syra-
cuse N Y. who demonstrated that gas
could be manufactured at a cost of 30
cents per 1000 feet.
Against City.
The report of Special Master Pinck-
ney was against the city in every par
ticular The city filed objections to
the report. These objections together
with the report were taken before
Judge Humphrey In his decision Hum
phrey held that the two companies had
entered into an unlawful combination
in order to control prices Holding
that the company did not come into
court with clean hands. he ordered the
Injunction dissolved. The case was
then taken to the supreme court of
the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
is OUT FOR
PRESIDENT
Gen. Rodriguez Aims to
be be Ruler of San
Domingo.
STILL MAKING WAR
Attacks Puerto Plata Once Un-
successfully, but Proposes
to Try Again.
STILL MAKING WAR

Cape Haytien, Jan. 3.-AdviceS re
ceived today from Puerto Plata. San
Domingo. say the troops of the fugi-
tive President Morales. under com
mand of Gen. Roderigues, attacked
Puerto Plata at 10 yesterday morning
The fighting which was severe, lasted
until ; in the evening. when the besiee
ing force retired. A number of men
were killed or wounded on both sides
The Rodriguez forces. which massed
outside Puerto Plata were. when these
advises were forwarded. preparing for
another attack on the place.
Population Divided.
A portion of the population of Puerto
Plata has declared in favor of Morales
Street fighting has occurred. support.
ers of Morales shooting from windows
of their houses at troops of Gen. Ca
ceres. temporary president of San Do
mingo.
These troops were experiencing diff
ficulty in defending themselves as they
were unable to locate persons firing on
them.
Would he President.
A messenger who arrived here from
Monte Christi today brought news that
Rodriguez has announced if his at
tack on Puerto Plata is successful, he
will proclaim himself candidate for
the presidency of San Domingo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03

Albany, n. Y. Jan. 3.-Wadsworth
IS; Wainwright, 10; Merritt, IA That
tells the story of the defeat of the
ambition of Benjamin B. Odell, Jr., TO
name the speaker of the assembly for
1906.
A new deal was inaugurated last
night when member after member
fiocked to the support of James w.
Wadsworth, Jr.. of Livingston county.
With the support of President Roose-
welt and Gov. Higgins behind him he
made clean sweep of the opposition.
and Benjamin B. Odell. Jr., is dis
credited and humiliated leader Men
who do not dare to vote for Merritt
because he was the acknowledged
Odell candidate took refuge behind the
candidacy of Mr.. Wainwright.
OdeII Men Are PowerIess.
The men Odell relied upon to help
him We're powerless to do SO. because
Odell's influence as governor was their
own source of strength. He had hoped
that by having Assemblyman Vain
wright in the field he could take
enough votes from Mr. Wadsworth to
be able to make a combination of some
sort that would enable him to control
the election of a speaker, but it no USE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 3.-The remark
able declaration that the British fleet
was held in readiness TO destroy the
Russian fleet if the battle of the Sea of
Japan had gone in the Russians favor
is made by Admiral Rojestvensky in a
letter published today with the permis-
sion of the minister of the marine.
Referred to as "AlIies.-
Referring to the absolute secrecy of
Admiral Togo in regard TO the disposi-
ton of his forces Rojestvensky de-
clares that ''this was unknown even to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
NEW SCHEDULE0N THE RIVER
White Collar Steamers May Run TO
Quincy.

According TO a report current among
river men the White Collar line steam
ers are to change their schedule next
season. Instead of running only be-
tween this city and Burlington, it is
said the Helen Blair and Columbia will
go as far south as Quincy, leaving the
Eloise in the short trade at the south
end of the line. This will take the
Columbia out of the excursion bust
ness. Capt. Streckfus will keep the
J. S. and w w. in the excursion field
and it is said will add another boat
about the size of the w. w. to use i'm
the north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
RevoIutionists at Moscow
Being SummariIy
Executed.
HUNDREDS ARE KILLED
Casualties During 10 Days of
Riotlng Less Than Re-
ported.

Moscow. Jan. 3.-According TO stor-
les in circulation here the number of
summary executions of the revolution
lists is large Three leaders were cap
tured and shot. over 300 persons are
reported killed or wounded.
Losses at Moscow.
Moscow, Jan. 3-CVia st. Peters.
burg)-It is impossible 10 ascertain
the total losses resulting from the 10
days riot, as many OF the dead and
wounded have not been reported at
The hospitals, public or private, and
some of the bodies were incinerated.
But a personal tour of the hospitals
shows there were 54S killed and l,065
wounded One hundred and seventy
four of the injured taken to hospitals
have since died.
Prefect Killed.
Pabienice, Russian Poland, Jan. g.
The prefect of police here was assas-
sinated today.
Reserves In Riots.
st. Petersburg. Jan. 3.-Serious dis
orders among the reserves returning
from the far east are reported TO have
taken place at Chelabinsk, govern
ment of Orenburg, on the Transsiberi-
an railroad. At this place the reserves
assisted the revolutionaries TO release
number of agitators who had been
placed under arrest They subsequent
ly attacked the railroad station. The
authorities were unable to repel the at
tack owing to lack of troops.
Provinces StiII AbInze.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 3.-The situa-
ton in the Baltic provinces is still cri-
tical. The military at Reval, Mitau,
and Riga are adopting the most ener-
getic measures. A station master who
refused to send out a train at Orloff
has been hanged The insurgents made
several attempts TO derail a military
train between Libau and Hasenfoth.
Arrests of extremists in ST. Peters
burg continue An editor and others
charged with distributing revolutionary
literature among the soldiers have
been detained by the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
NONE ACCUSED OF CRIMINAL
CARELESSNESS-
IN SEVEN YEARS OVER
oo,0OO1TOTAL MAY
REACH SUM OF
$500, 900.

scrip on the treasurer and by fraudu-
lently deceiving the president made it
appear to him that the scrip was legi-
innate, and the president, having un-
limited confidence in him, would ac-
cept the secretary's statement as being
truthful and would sign the scrip pre-
Sented"
school Board Retains Counsel.
The only action taken by the board
outside of accepting the report, was
the authorizing of the appointment of
Judge David McCulloch as attorney for
the hoard To fight any injunction suit
that may be begun by o. f. Berry. as
receiver of the Peoria National bank.
against the board to prevent them
from holding the stockholders and de-
positors of the defunct Peoria National
bank liable for the amounts of Dough
ertys defalcations.
The action against the Peoria Ma
tional bank has been taken on the
ground that as several years back the
bank has paid in excess of 100000 on
scrip forged by Dougherty without re-
quiring the signature of the payee, alb
solutely against the law and making
the bank liable.
The report shows that the treasurer
of the board was not authorized to de-
posit the funds in any one bank, hence
the bank should have checks signed by
the treasurer in transferring from the
Peoria National. This was not done.
Board Severely Ceusured.
The report ends by stating that
1.-The criminal acts of Newton c. Dough
erty in issuing this fraudulent scrip
would not have been possible had
proper officers and committees per
formed their duties under the rules
of the board" But adds that mo mem
Der of the board is crimiualiy guilty.
In no instance has any member en-
bezzled funds and Newton c. Dough
erty alone acted in criminal manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03

ciety and Chauncey NJ Depew The
publishing of these disclosures have
caused a total lack of confidence in the
ability of the senator named to prop
erly represent the people in the body
to which he was elected.
Resolved. By the senate that Depew
be. and he hereby is requested forth
with TO resign his self in the United
States senate
But is Withdrawn.
The resolution calling for the resig-
nation of Depew was withdrawn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
LOBBYISTS BARRED IN OHIO
Speaker Acts Promptly on Suggestion
Received from Governor.

Columbus, Ohio. Jan. S.-The lobby
lists were dealt knockout blow
when Speaker Thompson OF the house
of representatives ordered the sergeant
at arms TO enforce the rules governing
those to be permitted inside the cham
ber In the past lobbyists have enter
ed the chamber at will and even openly
fought for or against legislation from
the floor of both branches of the gen
eral assembly. Gov. Herrick. in his
message. urged both houses to bar lob
byists. and Speaker Thompson took
action at the first opportunity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
Neglected Duty.
SAND BOATS RESUME WORK
Demand Makes Further Operations
Necessary This Winter

Owing TO the unusually heavy or
ders received. the Rock Island Sand
& Gravel company has arranged to be-
gin the operation of its sand boats
again tomorrow The boats were laid
up some time ago for the winter, but
the amount of business makes neces-
sary the operation of the pumps as
long as the weather and condition of
the river permits. An order for 10
cars of sand was received this morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
Fifteen INJURED
IN RAIL COLLISION
Two Freights Come Together on Mil,
waukee Road at Chi
cago.

Chicago. Jan. Fifteen men were in
jured. some fatally. in rear-end col
lision between freight trains on the
St. Paul railroad at Kedzie avenue to-
day The men were asleep in the ca
boose of the first train when in the
mist of darkness the locomotive of the
second train crashed into the caboose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
PAYNTER DEFEATS
SENATOR BLACKBURN
Secures Nomination in Kentucky eau.
Gus, Which Is Equivalent to an
Election.

Frankfort. Ky. Jan 3.-Judge Tho
mas H. Payntef was nominated for
United States senator from Kentucky
to succeed ]. c. s. Blackburn in the
joint caucus of the democrats last
night. The nomination is equivalent
to an election, as the democrats con-
troll both houses of the legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-03
Goes to Peoria.

The fire and light committee of the
city council goes this week to Peoria
to investigate the fire department of
that city in order to make arrange
ments for the installation of up-to-date
apparatus in Rock Island.