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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30
NOT THE MILDE8T WEATHER.
George q. Kerr Recalls Remarkable
Weather In 1909.

George q. Kerr Recalls Remarkable
Weather In 1909.
George q. Kerr, a member Of the
board Of trustees Of the county work
house, does not agree with the pub
lished reports about this being tho
mildeat January weather on record.
Since 1852 Mr.. Kerr, who is o farmer
living near Newark, has been keeping
a daily record Of the weather and pro-
duces his records 20 show that Janu-
airy OF 1869 was a milder one than the
present. According to the entries
made at the time by him. from the
LIST to the nth Of January, 1869. there
was rain and sleet. From the l4th TO
the end Of the month there was no
frost IN the ground and the weather
was mild and Ppringlike. The roads
we're very muddy and in the early
morning no ice could be found upon
their surfaces.
February, from the let TO the 26th,
was very mild. In his diary Mr. Kerr
has record OF attending the dinner
given on February 1th of that year by
Thomas +. bnyard, In honor OF his
election to the United States Senate to
succeed his father, James A. Bayard.
The latter was reelected on the same
day 10 tlll the vacancy caused by the
death Of Senator George Read Riddle.
On February 26th of that year, there
was n deep snow. March OF 1869 was
very cold ald during one Of these cold
snaps Mr.. Kerr harvested some very
thin ice. An ice cream manufacturer
Of Newark, bearing about the ice gath
cred by Mr. Kerr, visited his farm aud
purchased the ice harvested on that
day for S20. IL had TO he shoveled in
20 wagons because IL was so thin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30


The Wilmington Institute Free Library
has many advantages of which a large
number of the people are aware. 1t is
perfectly willing to help everybody who
is looking for information. 10 also wants
suggestions. IL states its wants briefly
as follows;
]. Business and professional men to
call on the library for statistics and for
information about out Of the way sub
jects.
2. Workmen, mechanics, etc, TO tell
the management what books they need
for use in making themselves more pro-
iicient in their trade.
3. All readers 10 suggest books for
purchase.
A. Visitors to make known their wants
to attendants instead Of going away dis
satisfied
.. All visitors 10 the library TO sug-
gest means of making the library more
useful 10 the public
@. Owners of incomplete sets of maya
zines 10 give them TO the library for use
in the bulletin board work
Z. Owners of reports Of city depart
ments. books published in Delaware or
relating TO it, and publications of the
state government to donate them 10 the
library so that incomplete files of re-
ports may be completed, and the collec-
tion of Delawareana made fuller.
8. More visitors 10 take home the
monthly bulletin and consult it for news
about recent books.
o. More Young men 10 visit the library
and realize its advantages.
40. More children 10 use the childrcn's
room and borrow the attractive books on
Its shelves
II. More readers in the reading room
day time and evenings.
-. More registered borrowers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30
REGULARS DISAPPOINTED.


Many lUnderstood That Postmaster HeaId
Was TO be Retained.
That many Of the Regular Republi.
can politicians Of this city we're both
surprised and disappointed at the ac-
tion Of President Roosevelt in an
pointing Henry q. Conrad postmaster
of Wilmington is apparent, for it was
expected by some Of the leaders that
William n. Heald would be reap
pointed. heald's supporters were suon
men as it was thought the President
could not ignore, but yesterday after
noon. uron the recommendation Of
Senator j. Frank Alice, Mr.. Coma d
received the appointment.
While some of Mr.. Heald's friends
are IN frame Of mind 20 make strong
expressions, there Is fer the most part
a sullen silence within the ranks OF
the Regular Republicans That Mr..
Head was the choice OF the du Point
wing oil the Republican party was we'll
known, aud Senator Alice is said TO
have been apirisei OF the fact that
Col. Henry A. du Pont and his friends
we're anxious for the reappointment Of
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30
Personal.

James Ward Of near Glasgow has
moved to this city.
Miss Rietta Emerson has been visit
ing in Middletown.
Mrs. A. 4. Wood Of Washington is
visiting in this city.
Mrs. John Atwell has returned to
her home at Townsend.
Edward Il. Gilpin OF Racine, Wis, lie
on a business trip here.
Il. M. Harvey Of New York, ia visit
ing friends In tins city.
q. w. Taylor of Vest Chester, Pa.
visited this city yesterday.
j. z. Sellers of Reading, Pa, is on
a business trip TO this city.
Thomas Hand Of Paterson, N. j.
spent yesterday in this city.
Miss Evelyn Watson OF Selbyville is
visiting friends in this city.
Miss Mildred Hyland is visiting
friends in Kent county, Nd.
Miss MildTed Hyland is visiting
friends in Kent county, Nd.
Miss Anna Rhoads Of Chester, Pa,
10 the guest Ct relatives here.
Miss Alice Newbold OF Warren, Pa.
is visiting friends in this city.
Charles u. Falconer Of baltimore is
on business trip to this city.
q. X. Tilghman of New York CITY il
the guest Of friends in this city.
Miss Mary Scott of Chester. Pa,
has been the guest Of friends here.
Charles Buck Of Baltimore, Nd, is
the guest of relatives in this city.
Miss Lydia johnson Of Scranton.
Pa, is visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. Claude Talley Of Philadelphia
has been the guest Of relatives here.
Miss Frances Roe of Centreville.
Nd, is visiting friends in this city.
Miss Maude Williams Of Chester,
Pa, spent Sunday with friends here.
Miss BERTHE Hazel of Chester, Pa.
has been visiting relatives in this CITY.
Robert Cloud is spending several
weeks with friends at New London, ia.
r. 4. Spencer Of Chicago has re-
turned alter a visit TO friends in this
city.
Miss Estelle Baker Ct Chester, Pa.
spent Sunday with her parents in this
city.
Miss Louise Hallman Of Harrisburg.
Pa, has been the guest Of friends 10
this city.
Mrs. /. N. Green Of Philadelphia IL
visiting her son, /. N. Green, Jr., OF
this city.
James Wilson o; Greenville, who is
~, was reported slightly improved this
morning.
The Misses Jefferson OF Chester.
town, Nd, are visiting friends ana
relatives here.
h. N. Fisher OF Chicago has re.
turned to his home alter a visit to
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred James Of Pitts
burg, Pa, have been the guests Of
friends in this city.
Miss Margaret Grant and Miss Rose
Snyder base returned from a visit ia
Delaware City friends.
Miss Anna Williams Of PHILADELPHIA
was the guest Of Miss Elsie Dickinson,
in this city on Sunday.
Mrs. A. v Hughes has returned
to her home in this city after a visit
20 friends in Elkton, Nd.
Mrs IA. Miller Of Baltimore, and
Charles j. Barr and Miss Carter of
Philadelphia have been guests Of Mrs.
Frank Simmons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30

The simple breakfast JACKET posses.
ses a great many advantages and this
one can be utilized both for mornings
az home and for neghgee wear. In the
Illustration IL is made Of a pretty
dotted challis with landings of plain
washable silk and in addition 10 being
extremely dainty is eminently practi-
cal, inasmuch as the materials can all
De washed readily and with success.
IL would, however, be equally attrac-
tive IN cashmere, in French flannel and
all simple materials ana also in the
ootton ones that now are being shown
ahn 10 which so many garments of the
sort are sure to be needed.
Inc kimono Is made with the fronts
ana the back and is finished with the
org and becoming collar over the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30
HONORS TO SUNDAY
SCHOOL SCHOLARS.

Special Correspondence CO. hverv Evenlnr
Laurel Jan. 80 Awards for regular
attendance at Sunday-school were dis
trihuted Sunday afternoon at Centenary
NJ b. Church, To % members of the school
who had attended every Sunday during
the past year. Mrs. Anna Hastings.
Whale Hastings Helen Hastings Norman
liasssS sey.i Mary ,Tgo cal8 p.sy
Benson, Rosa James, Lizzie Heam.
honor.
A notable feature of the occasion was
the fact chat of Whalcs Hastings family
five had attended every Sunday. while the
remaining one was absent only one Sunday
during the year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30
APPOlNTEE NOT QUALIFIED.
So Gov. Lea Was Called on TO Name An
other Man Tor Assessor.
Special Correspondence a. Every evening

othef man Tor Assessor.
Special Correspondence o. livery evening
Dover, jan; O-The Republicans Of
Dover yesterday had troubles of their
own, over the appointment Of Willard N.
Hinkle, by Gov. Lea, last week, to the
Office Of assessor of the Fifth Representa-
tive district, TO succeed George +. Jones,
resigned
The fact was overlooked that Hinkle
was elected, 40 the general election, in
spector of the Second Election district OF
the Fifth Represen tative district, in this
town, and also that Hinkle is not a free
holder. as required by law for the office
Of Assessor When Secretary of State Cahall
was informed OF the deficiencies, he at once
got into communication with Gov. Lea.
who authorized the withdrawal of Hinkle's
commission and the appointment of
Augustus Owens. a farmer residing one
mile west Of dover, and who had pre-
viously been recommended by a large
number Of Republicans for the Office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30

shoulders, ahiio tue sleeves are naoS
in one Iiece each and cut on poin''1
outline.
The quantity OF material Iequ'ssSS
for the medium size is Al yards ~
yards 30 or yards "A inches wide WIZ
4'yards of banding.
The pattern 525s lie cut in sizes ion
80, "a, SO, 80, 40 and 42-incn Jus
measure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30
Friends Entertained.

The Misses Mary and Ola Taylor enter
tanned a number Of their friends on Satur-
day evening at their home. Eighth and
du Pont streets, in honor Of their guest.
Miss Matte Culver Of Harrington. About
25 guests were present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30

Can't look we'll, ent we'll or feel well with
Impure blood feeding your body. Keep
the blood pure with Burdock Blood Bitiers
Eat simply, take exercise, keep clean and
you viii have long liie.s
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30
THO BOARD on TRADE
To Have an Interesting Meeting
Next Thursday Night.
Two IMPORTANT SUBJECTS
Wilmington City Charter Prof.
eCt viii be Considered.
ALSO THE SHIP CANAL PROJECT
Prospects Of the Resolution
Being Passed by Congress.

a Feeling That Il WIZ Meet with No OPP
position m the House, But 70 n Nut
Known just How tho senate Wli Look
at the Matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-30

Itching, blind, bleeding, protruding piles.
Druggists are authorized TO refund money Il
Pazo Ointment ia Us TO cure, 6 10 IA days. 5Oct
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14

The reckless abandon with which some
of the legislators launched into the scrip
tures in the capital punishment debate
warranted little suffering.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
CAMPAIGN FUND OF $s,o5s.
American Federation Of Labor in Favor
of Developing Political Power.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Nov. 4.--The most
important action take at the second
days session Of the 26th annual con.
yention Of the American Federation Of
Labor was the reference to the conyeii-
tion Of 1907 of the matter of adoption
of q universal label design. The cigar
makers, printers and hatters led the
opposition.
President Gomper's plan Of creating q
political power out of the combined union
strength was indorsed by the conven-
tion when it approved the report o.
First Vice President James Duncan, in
which ii sanctioned the policy of Mr.
Gompers. Mr.. Duncan's report showed
that the federation's campaign fund
amounted to $s,056, A motio~ to adj
iourn Saturday noon until Monday was
carried
Last night witnessed the largest III,
formal gathering incident to the convcn,
tion. The auditorium, which seats
nearly three thousand persons, were fill
ed with friends OF labor who had gath.
cred to listen to addresses BY Samue
Gompers, president Of the American Fed
GRAFTON, John Mitchell, president Of thS
United Mine Workers of America, ani
John Duncan, first vice president d
the American federation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
WILL FINISH VERY SOON.
Supreme Court Resumes-Will Burns
Must Pay $2s5 for Shooting Deer.

Montpelier Nov. 14.-Supreme court
resumed yesterday morning and will
probably finish the business Of The term
this week
IN the bankruptcy case Of Carrie Til
lottson is. Frank Green, from LamoilIe
county, Chief Judge Rowell ordered an
entry this morning, judgment affirmed
The Rutland county case of Jennie j.
Porter VS.. Frances P. Evarts' estate,
James A. Merrill executor, apt, an APP
peal from commissioner. which was set
10 the heal Of the docket. was argued
this morning by Judge Il. +. Waterman
for the plaintiff and w. e. G. Stickney
foT the defendant. There was juig-
ment in the lower court on the report
of Horace, f. Graham, referee, for the
plaintiff to recover S2065.71 with in
teEest from September %, 1908, and
costs
The Caledonia county ease OF Emerson
Brush VS. Charles a. Watson. bill an IN
junction. was argued this afternoon BY
3. e. Bullsrd ard r. Cs Cheney for The
plaintiff and + 2. Lampson and G. "
Wing for the defendant
Judge Miles rendered an opinion IN the
LamoilIe county case OF state VS.. vii
Burns, shooting deer. In the lower court
the respondent was sentenced 10 pay a
fine OF 500 and costs of prosecution
This was affirmed and the respondent
was obliged to pay $235.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
NORTH MONTPELIER.

Miss May Allen was in town Tues
day.
Mr.. Cushman Of Lyndonyille was III
town Tuesday.
Jake sheldon and family are living
in the Leslie house.
George keltou Is having his house
wired for electric lights
Webster Cate is moving down into
George Pray's tenement. Mr. Cate will
help in the store.
Or. Wheeler was called to South
Woodbury. Monday to see Harry Burn
ham. who is seriously ILL.,
Messrs. Fred Siblcy and Charles Mears
and Mrs. Fannie Little and Miss Hat.
tie sibley were in Montpelier on Mon
day,
Word has been received here Of the
death Of Miss Sadie Ingalls,. Miss la
grIls had many friends while here And
Che news Of her death was q great
shock to them,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
MARRIED so YEARS.
A. N. Swain, an Aged Editor, and Wife
Celebrate Golden Wedding.

Bellows Falls, Nov IA large num-
Der Of people gathered at the home
OF a. n. Swain and wife On Westmin-
ster street last night to celebrate their
golden wedding.
A. n. Swain married Susan M. daugh.
ter Of John i. and Phoebe Putnam of
Brattlcboro, November 13. 1856 They
are spending a quiet and happy old are
here and no citizen is more honored
and respected by all classes. They have
no children except an adopted daughter
andnowa great grandchild descended from
her. Mr. Swain was born ia Reading,
July II, JS2S. He learned the printers
trade il the office 81 the Vermont Jour
nal at Windsor. and was assistant edi-
tor Of the Vermont Republican at Brat
tleboro few years before coming 10
Bellows Falls and establishing the Bel
lows Falls Times. his first issue of II
being dated August 8, 1885, He sold 1t
October /. lSss, having conducted II as
owner and editor for over 32 years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
A WOMAN BANKRUPT,
Alice Ellis, Hotel Keeper and Farmer
Has Heavy Liabilities.

Burlington. Nov. f4--AIiee A. Ellis
"a hotel keeper and farmer Of Castleton,
YESTERDAY filed a petition in bankruptcy
her liabilities which amount to ssh
0s1 AZ. bring among he heaviest in
the state Tor a long peri0i She has
assets Of San57, Of which $500 i claim
ed exempt.
The liabilities include taxes of ss2.a5
due the town of Castleton; secured
claims Of 5000 and unsecured claims
oil S23.oss.4s. OF those whose claims
are unsecured. the heaviest creditors are
John A. Mead Of Rutland $4,000; J.,
X. Pinesof Troy, y. ". $4,000. and +. n.
Rays estate, Franklin, Mass. $4,000,
their claims al representing borrowed
money. The other claims are for items
OF account representing newspaper sub.
scriptions and advertising, professional
medical attendance, goods and supplies
OF various nature and artisans, me-
chanics and laborcrs services.
The assets arc real estate $3.50, live.
stock Sso7, carriages, farming stock and
other personal property Of lesser val
ne. The real estate consists Of the bank
rupt's interest in farms at Lake Bono.
seen and property in eastleton VII
lage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
MORE REBATERS
INDICTED in, KANSAS
Grand Jury Says Kansas City Men and
Railroads Must Be Tried--Ex-
port Rates on Flour.

Kansas City, Nov. Indictments
were returned by the federal grand jury
yesterday as follows against Al. II.
Krcsky, Kansas City freight broker,
charged with conspiracy to violate the
interstate commerce act in securing con
cession ON export shipments OF -four
sold by the y Al. Howard Mill company
Of Wichita, Kans., to A. r. Roberts 4
CO.., Of New York for export and ship
ped from Wichita to Kansas City over
the Missouri Pacific, from Kansas City
to Chicago over Chicago a. Alton. and
Chicago. Milwaukee 4 st Paul rail
roads, and from Chicago to New York
over the Nickel Plate line; against w.
A. MCGOWAN, agent at Kansas City OF
the Nickel Plate fast freight line for
conspiracy with Kresky 70 violate the
interstate commerce act in granting con
ecssion on the shipment Of flour destined
from Wichita to foreign point; against
Henry s. Harley, Kansas City dealer
in cotton seed meal, charged with ac.
cepting commissions and rebates on
shipments from Roof, l. r., to Tao.
kio, Mo-, and Plano, Texas, over the
st. Louis & San Francisco and Chicago
Burlington & Quincy railroads.
Three Arrests Made.
Kansas City, Nov it.-Davis Fl. Kres-
Ky, freight broker. and w 4. MCGOWAN
local agent for the Nickel Plate fast
freight line indicted here yesterday
charged with accepting rebates on freight
shipments, were arrested Yesterday af
ternoon and arraigned before United
States Judge Garland They were re
leased on furnishing $4,000 bond each.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
SEARCH ABANDONED.
Believed That Lancaster Boy is Dead in
Snow.

Lancaster, Noy 1.-THE search for
Philip Conroy. who has been lost in the
woods since Sunday morning. was aban-
doned last night with no success More
than 100 men have covered every foot of
ground on Kilkenny mountain but
nothing has been seen of the lad who
has doubtless periHhed in the storm and
lies covered bv the heavy fall of snow.
conroy is II years Of age and the son
Of Mr. and Mrs. William Conroy. He has
attended the local schools, working with
his brother at the Lancaster house be-
tween school hours Intense sorrow is
felt for the parents.
Young Whitney. who was Conroy's
companion in the hunting camp, and
who discovered that he had mystcriously
strayed away. was taken before police
Justice Shurtleff.this afternoon. as there
was feeling in the community that he
might know something more about the
affair. Whitney did not vary in his ac,
count and was allowed to 60.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
WATCHED AND CHAINED.
Friends Of Samuel LapIane of Webster
vile Surprise Him.

Websterville, Nov. Samuel La
plane Of WebsteryiIle, who celebrated
his twentieth birthday here Yesterday.
decided he would have quiet time of
it. He might have succeeded, only his
friends thought entirely different.
When Sam returned home at eight
o'clock in the evening after he bad been
cunningly decoyed from it, he found
himself surrounded by about twenty Ave
young people, who had assembled to
help him celebrate.
When the first shock was over and
Sam regained consciousness, be sudden
y had relapse when one of the party
stepped forward and in neat speech
presented him with valuable watch
chain and charm as slight token of the
esteem in which he was held by his
friends.
Though taken completely by surprise,
Laplane responded and after thanking
them all, he assumed his duties as host
to his unexpected guests After sub
stantial lunch was enjoyed, an excellent
musical programme was given by mem
bers Of the party. Games OF various
kinds were played, followed by dancing
until the party separated at late hour
after spending a very pleasant even
inr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
FIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT.
Fnst Heavyweight Championship Bout
to be Held at Bellows Falls

bellows Falls. Noy. 1.-THE first
heay weight championship bout TO be
held ii Vermont between recognized ex-
ponents Of the manly art viii be decided
here Friday night Tie principals arc
Jegy Gaines known far and wide as the
Market champion and the claimant Of
the heavyweight championship OF New
England. aud big Jack Curran of Spring
field, Mass. Curran originally came from
Brooklyn. n ". where he made big
record for himself az star boxer.
lie has been in Springfield for some
time. asd last June was given a tryout
against Duke Ferguson Of Chelsea, a
brother Of the redoubtable Sandy, and
Curran stopped him in less thaR round.
Immediately after Bill Crowley of
Hartford, Conn, who has conducted many
championship contests in his career as a
promoter signed Curran. Crowley claims
that he has the coming champion Of The
world. Csaincs disputes him, however,
and says that he viii brand Crowley Us
a false prophet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
TOOK STRANDED PEOPLE.
Steamer Gaspssian Brought Shipwrecked
Passengers to Quebec

Quebec, Nov. l4.--The steamer Gaspe-
sian arrived yesterday afternoon with
most Of the shipwrecked passengers of
the steamer Kensington aboard, and they
were landed at the immigration sheds.
All but twelve of the steerage or third
class passengers were brought up by the
Gaspesian, $40 in all. The Kensingston
carried no FIRST class passengers and the
second class ones are all on the teamer
RouviIle aud viii be landed at Rimouki.
Passengers interviewed agreed that
the Kensington was proceeding with
great caution when she struck on Sun
day morning at Matene They also re-
port that the Kensington had no list
when they left her, and was not then
leaking much. and that they did not see
any reason why she should not be saved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
WELCOMED BACK.
Friends of H. B. Partridge Give Him
Surprise on Return Home.

East Barre, Nov 14.--H. B. Partridge
and family were very pleasantly sif-
prised last Saturday evening when about
sixty OF their friends and ncighbors as
sembled at their home on the road from
East Barre to Washington 10 welcome
them back to their old home, which
they left last March to assist in The
carrying on Of his fathers farm in Pots
dam, \. VI, and as an appreciation 81
their respect for the family. They left
each splendid rocking chair that they
may use when the days tolls are over
and that they may think OF their many
friends. The evening was pleasantly
passed in playing OF games and hearty
shaking OF friendly hands. A sunip-
tuous repast was furnished by the viz
iting ladies Of the host and hostess, az
ter which at late honr they all made
ready to repair to their sevcral ho,nes
by wishing them prosperous and happy
life and hoping their may live as their
neigbbor many years TO come.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-14
ArHENA's cEErLEMEN's NIGHT.
Club Gives Poverty Party Which Is
Great Success.

The Athena club observed gentlemen's
night at the home OF Mrs. Morris on
Tuesday evening by holding poverty
party. Each guest as attircd in gar
ments ranging in price from fifteen
cents to eleven dollars and eight cents.
Charles Kent took first prize and Mrs.
Milne SECOND prize Spelling school was
then in order Mrs. Powers carried oil
the laurels as an expert spelIer (Roose-
yelt method) Mrs. Hoar as school
ina'am' was o. X. The moulding con
test was taken up, spruce gum being
used for material. Mrs. Kent wen first
prize and there was tie between Mrs.
Bugbee and Mrs. Scott for second prize.
Mr.. Yeale gave fine vocal selection. :.
Last, but not least. came the delicious
chicken pie supper served BY the host
esscs, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Swascy and
Mrs Hoar. AT late hour the party
broke up. agreeing that il was an
evening long to be remembered.