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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
It is a Gill From John h. Haries,
an American Ban keT Of the
French Metropolis.
A VAST CROWD PRESENT
The Ceremony Began in the Palace OIL
the ITOCsdeTO and Was Continued
on The TrOCaderO Square.
A..oeIalea I.res. DI.naloa ;, spsolnl wlre..

Paris, France, April 27.-23O p. m.-
The Franklin celebration preceding the
unveiling today of the statue of Benia-
min Franklin presented to the city of
Paris by John H. Harjes an American
banker of this city, was held i'm the
Palace of the Irocadoro this afternoon.
The ceremony began in the Palace of
the Irocadero and was continued before
the vast crowd massed on the Trocadero
Square, where the statue of Franklin
overlooks the splendid esplanade and
the avenue leading to the triumphal
arch and the Seine.
The great auditorium of the lroca-
dero had been handsomely decorated
for the occasion with the flags and en-
blems of France and the United States
intertwined.
The formal exercises we're as follows.
Address by Ambassador Mccormick;
Grafton on Franklin by the delegate ap-
pointed by the United States govern
ment, Prof Albert Henry Smyth Of the
Boys High School Philadelphia; reply
by the representative of the French
government, Minister of Public Works
Barthou.
The ceremony next transferred to the
1rocadero Square where the exercises
continued as follows Presentation of
the statue of Franklin TO the city of
Paris by Mr.. Haries. acceptance OF the
statue by NJ. Chautard, president of the
Municipal Council of Paris
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
ERROR IN BONDS.

Only Part OF the Issue Taken by the Will
mington Savings Fund Society Yes
tterday.
Some Of the bonds recently sold by the
city for the Street and Sewer and Park
Departments were found to contain
errors in spelling, yesterday, the time for
delivery. and only part Of the issue was
taken by the Wilmington Savings Fund
Society. which had agreed to take the
entire issue OF S95 600.
The letter "e" was omitted from the
word nineteen" in 80 of the bonds and
they were not taken. as a result of which
new bonds. for the ones containing the
errors. are being prepared today in City
Treasurer Blaine Office, and il is likely
that they will be delivered to the savings
fund society tomorrow.
Yesterday. instead Of taking the entire
issue. the company took bonds worth
$50 800. leaving S3S, 100, the amount
called for in the bonds which were not
taken. The city will not lose anything,
however, as interest is paid from the
time of the sale.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
STOCK MARKET DEMoRAL1zED.

Associate ed Press Dispatch BY Special Wires
New York, April 27.-During the noon
hour heavy liquidation came upon the
stock market and support was practically
withdrawn. A violent slump in the Hill
stocks led the break which became general
and the market became demoralized
Great Northern, preferred, made a drop
Of 25 points, Northern Pacific ll15, North
western S, st. Paul 44, Delaware q Hud-
son s. New York Central 315, Colorado
Fuel s, Sloss-Shefiield Steel So, National
Lead 3 and Union Pacific, Canadian
Pacific, Illinois Central, Reading, Penn
svlvania, Locomotive, United States Steel,
Amalgamated Copper, Smelling, Sugar,
Brooklyn Rapid Transit and a number
Of others to 3 points.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Neither Of the Two COulteT-pTOpO-
SitiOnS Submitted by The
Mine Workers
LIKELY TO BE ACCEPTED
This Opinion is Unanimously Expressed
by the Coal Mining officials al
Wilkes Barre, Pa.
,.oo-.lea Press Dispatch BY special Wires

Wilkes Barre, Pa, April 27--Coal
mining officials today are unanimous in
ssyine that they do not believe either of
ny two counter-propositions OF the mine
uorkers will be accepted by the operators.
Tbev saw the Strike Commission four
Years ago fixed the rate of wages after a
.csreful examination of conditions and
also gave the mine workers the sliding
seale advance and, as conditions have
moi changed since then, except that the
cost of mining has been somewhat in
creased. there is no Just reason why the
mine workers should be given an ad-
vance in wages.
Said one: 1--WE are continuing this
morning our preparations for re-
SUMPTION Of work without the permission
of President Mitchell and the union and
We know that if the convention ordered
for next Thursday decides upon calling a
strike there will be enough men who will
refuse 10 obey the strike order and
return 10 work to operate a number Of
our collieries. We are steadily increas-
ing the forces now at work and are daily
receiving applications for work. These
We keep until we have enough men to
run a colliery and then establish them
there
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
CAMPAIGN FUND CONTRIBUTIONS.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Washington, April 27.-The Senate
committee on privileges and elections
by unanimous vote, today authorized
Senator Foraker to report favorably the
Tilman bill to prohibit insurance and
other corporations contributing to cam
paign funds
The bill was amended by a sub-com-
mittee, consisting of Senators Foraker.
Knox and Bailey, and was made TO apply
10 corporations of all kinds and to all
elections for Presidential and Vice
Presidential electors, for Legislatures
where United States Senators are to be
chosen and for Representatives in Con-
gress. 1t makes offending corporations
subject to a fine Of $1,000 and an en-
ploye of corporations subject to a fine OF
81 900. The measure does not apply TO
persons receiving such contributions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
ITALIAN CASES CONTINUED.

Attorney Horace Knowles, representa- 2
MartHio Naise, charged with committing q
an assault and battery upon Guiseppi
Bartuches, asks for continuance of the
case in the Municipal Court, this morning,
whereupon Judge Cochran did not an
nounce his decision In the case against Bar
tuches who had hearing few days ago
on the charge of committing an assault
and battery ON Naise. The Naise case was
continued until next Wednesday morning
and Judge Cochran said that on the same
day he would give his decision in the Bar
fuqhoe ease.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
TotaI up to noon today ;.

Total up to noon today ...Sl4 ,S63.OS
NO WORD FROM REvs WILSON AND JEWELL.
No word has been received in Whining
ton from Rev. j. A. b. Wilson and Rev.
Isaac Jewell, former pastors of Whining
ton NJ. H. churches, who are now in Cali
lornia Dr. Wilson Is at Grass Valley,
about $50 miles from San Francisco and
DR.. Jewell is at Govina, near Los Angeles.
DR.. Wilson has three sons in San Fran
cisco. They are Herman and Carl, both
physicians, and Ralph, who is a lawyer
Friends in this city have not heard how
the young men Jared during the earth
quake and fire.
AWAITED HIS TURN TO REACH NAIL BOX.
Mrs. J. Hays of l4O9 West street, this
city, today received word of the safety OF
her son. Henry. who resides in San Fran
cisco. The message was brief, but to the
point. II stated that he was camping in
Golden Gate Park for the present and that
his house was damaged neither by the
earthquake nor the fire and that he eX-
pected TO occupy il again in a few days.
The message was written on an ordinary
business card and came through the mails
without postage II was dated June
20th, but OF course il should have been
April 2Oth, and in a postscript Mr. Hays
stated that it was written while standing
in line with many others waiting his turn
to get to the mail box.
ALPHoNsE AND HERMAN DUGAN SAFE.
Word has been received by Henry
Dugan of 1902 A street, that his sons,
Alphonse and Herman, passed through
the earthquake and fire in San Francisco
safely, but had lost all they possessed.
The letter describes the condition of San
Francisco as being appalling
BAND OFFERS ITS SERVICES.
The members of the First Infantry
Band have offered their services to the
city relief committee for a concert TO be
given in the New-Centuy Club next
week
HEPTAsoPHs MAKE DONATION.
At meeting of Wilmington Conclave
No 22, Improved Order Of Hcptasophs
last night S25 was donated to the func
for relief Of San Francisco sufferers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
THROWN FROM WAGON

The Result Of collision WIN o Street
Car.
While Richard Wright e2lorad was aIi,-
iua horse belonging 10 Isaac ". buwers
oi Fifih snd Madison strssts.this mor.lh =,
the wagon TO which 10 was attached was
struck by car No. q Of the Fourth street irsl
o,sgon vas overturned and Wright was
thr5Wn into the street, iniuring his head
badly. Dr. Bastian dressed the wounds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
TORNADO IN TEXAS.

Associated Press Dispitsn Dy special Wires
Fort Worth, Texas, April PA dis
patch this morning from Bellevue Texas,
placed the loss Of life there by last night s
tornado at IA. The town is partly
wrecked, the buildings which caught fire
after the storm passed being burned
today.
A carload OF provisions was sent from
Fort Worth this morning, and tents and
bedding we're rushed from Wichita Falls.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
HEARD BY REFEREES.
A Dispute Between Contractor Anderson
and William ?. Nye.

and William ?. Nye.
Thomas II. Melvin. A. L. johnson and
Thomas Reardon sat as referees several
davs ago to settle dispute between
Charles t. Anderson, contractor, and
William +. Nye, over some extras on a
number of houses. Mr. Anderson re-
Gently built IA dwellings at Harrison
and Sycamore streets for Mr.. Nye at
contract price of SlS733
In addition to the contract price Mr..
Anderson claimed $500 for extras and as
an offset Mr.. Nye contended that the
houses were not completed within the
specided time and that he should there
farc he allowed something. II was finally
decided TO refer the matter to referees
and abide by their decision. Mr. Nye
selected Mr. Reardon and Mr. Anderson
choose Mr.. Melvin, and Mr.. Johnson the
third referee. was selected by the first
two appointed. After hearing the case
the referees allowed Mr. Anderson s4O4
for extras.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
BUILDING OPERATIONS.

Building Inspector Connolly today issued
the following permits;
To George ID. Wilslow, TO make interior
alterations to the property at the northeast
corner Of Twelfth and Tatnall streets, at a
cost of $3.50.
H. G. Downward, to Duild a studio on
Franklin street below Pennsylvania ave-
nue., $500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
". a. BREwER. JR.. INDICTED.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, April 27.-William A.
Brewer, Jr, former president OF the
Washington Life Insurance Co., was in
dioted today for perjury.
The charge grows out of a report
made to the State superintendent Of
insurance in 1908 regarding the condi-
ton Of the company
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Dow1E NOT SERIOUSLY ILL.

Associated rraes Di-fts -nfninf 'rirst
Chicago ILL.,, April 27.-At the apart
ments of John Alexander Dowie, at the
Auditorium Annex, today, it was em-
phatically denied that reports announc-
ing his serious illness have the slightest
foundation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Relay Team TO Go to Pm ladeIphia.

Philsdelphia tomorrow 10 take part In the
inter scholastic races at franklin Field.
IL is expected that about 200 persons will be
in the party frorn this city. The members
of the team are w. Ralph Whitehead,
Harry Jones, William Edgar, Crawford
4 i'd and Aubrey Nandever. substitute.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
CORtMAKERS ON STRIKE.

They Demanded Increased Pay, which
Was Refused.
About fifteen coremakers, chiefly boys,
employees of the Belts Machine Co., made
a demand. this morning, for an increase
of len per cent in wages and the dt mand
wns refused They then quit, throwing out
of employment about ~ men ana boys IN
the department, consisting OF mouluets anu
helpers. -. A..
Al member Of the firm stated that the
boys we're receiving from 81 % SOU per
day and the company felt that Il could pay
no more. The machine shon is busy ana ana
Inns enough work to last at least two montns'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
sAN rRANo1soo RrL1EF ruNp.
Subscriptions Still Being Received by the
Local Committse.

Treasurer Caleb NJ. Steward Of the
Citizens Relief Committee reported that
the total amount received up to II o'clock
today for the benefit Of the San Francisco
sufferers was Sl4 ,S630S. OF this amount
Sl2, 500 has been forwarded TO the Ma
tional Red Cross treasurer. As soon as
the fund reaches $4,000, which viii prob
ably be some time today, the national
treasurer will be instructed to draw on
the local treasurer for 50 500 more.
It was expected that large amount OF
contributions would be received from
down the State today, but they will prob
ably be turned in tomorrow or the inst
of next week
The contributions received by Trea-
surer Steward between noon yesterday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
FIRE NEAR SHELLPOT.

A barn ON the farm Of Henry G. Mahefy,
near Shellpot. caught hre about O'Clock
This afternoon. The Friendship and
Brandywine Fire companies we're sum
moned. The farm is now occupied Dy
William q. Mahafy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
To hhnre in l.ellefrnnd.

An order has been issued TO the effect
that employees of the p, B. a w. railroad
on monthly salary, who became i'll OF dis
abed. are not to receive their regula r
wages but are to pe reported on the relief
received his regular wages
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
ro Enlarre Fu.sr 3 Jone. Plant.

The Pusey & Jones Co. will shortly take
possession Of the old plant of the LJbdell
Gar Wheel Co., on East Front street, ad.
Joining the works of the company. The
change In ownership will take place as soon
as the property Is vacated by the present
occupants, who will then occupy the new
office building now in course OF construc-
zion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Transierred 10 y. NJ. q. a.

The transfer Of the old Pyle's Cycle
Academy building, at Tenth and Orange
streets by the Josiah Morris estate to the
y. n. q. A. was made yesterday. The
association win Greet its proposed new
huilainc on the site. rhe considerati ion
was Sa5, 900. -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Gnrsrnmsnt AGENT Hero.

Internal Revenue Agent Berg is here fIom
Washington visiting the places of business
of local people required to pay internal
revenue tax to see if the laws are being
complied with.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
rsnn.rlranlnn. NIarrIed nnre.

William Hooper Of Harrisburg, Pa,
student at the University OF Pennsylvania,
and Miss +. N. Lamb of Philadelphia
we're married here last evening by Rev.
George /. Wolfe. Their parents we're noti-
ned BY telegraph afterward.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Iate roat Rms.

The boats of The Wilmington Steamboat
90. will begin thoir late Saturday and
Sunday night trips between this city and
Philadelphia tomorrow evening. Boats will
leave either end of the line at O'Clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27

William Vincent is suffering from very
sore right hand, the result OF running
silver Of wood through II. Blood poison
ing set in, but the wound is healing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Workman Ininrsh.

Antonio Pleetanio had his right arm in
lufed by flying piece of steel while at
work for the p, B. 3 w. Railroad Co. this
morning. DIR. Draper dressed the injury.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14
ANNA, I'LL.
May 10, 1906.


Mrs Nellie Disher departed Friday
for weeks visit with relatives in
Carmi.
Chas A. Clemens returned Thurs
day from business trip in Germany
Mr.. and Mrs r. A. Garlic of East
ST. LouiF, are visiting Mrs T. A. Car
lille this week.
Frank Welch, of St Louis, spent
Sunday with Hiram Green and family
Miss Angelina Fox entertained few
Of her friends Thursday evening at
her home on Mckinley street.
Mrs l.. II Cock returned Sunday
from a three days visit in Murphys
boro.
Ollie Carlock, of Dongola. came M
Saturday for short visit with friends
Mi s Rose Roy went to Champaign
Thursday for an extended visit with
friends.
Miss Nellie Oliver, of Chicago, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. John Robin
son.
Miss Orpha Dillow, of Dongoa, was
the guest of Miss Fannie Richards
part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Mattingly, of Noble
H.. arrived Thursday for an extended
visit with their sons, George and Char
les Mattingly.
Bishop Seymour of Springfield, was
the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. ]. n. Dick
inscm. He conducted services at the
Epir copal church Wednesday evening
+ The Glass Day exercises of the Sen.
Tor class were held Friday afternoon
at ehe High School building. Quite
81 Interesting program was rendered,
Mrs. ]. w. Sails of Murphysboro
came down Saturday for a brief visit
with Mr. and Mrs. NJ F. Rushing.
Mrs. Sam Speck returned Friday
from an extended visit with relatives
in Tennessee.
l.. c. Wiley and Miss Ida Harper,
employees Of the Hospital, were mar
ried Wednesday evening at the Metho
dist church, Rev, B, A. IIoar, officiat
ing
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

White paint, when dirty, should be
washed in milk. Colored paints may
also be treated in this way.
Lime sprinkled on the shelves Will
keep pickles and jams in the store
room from becoming moldy, The limo
must be renewed occasionally, as it
loses its strength.
When tabecloths are beginning 10
get shabby in the middle or at tie
folds few inches cut at one end and
one side will completely alter tho
place of all folds and will give the
cloth a new lease of life.
Boiling-hot liquid may be safely
poured into a glass jar or tumbler ~
first putting a silver spoon in the dish
BE careful, however, that a draught cf
cold air does not strike the vessel
while hot
Instead Of using any sort Of veil
case. which requires the folding of an
already mussod veil into still more
creases, use toy rolling pin and roll
your wells around It. smoothing out
the mussed ends as wei as you can.
Never expose leather to the extreme
heat of fire or Il viii become hard
and liable 10 crack Shoes and bo rs
should be dried at safe distance
from the fire, but tn expedite the pio-
cess they may be filed with oats. rho
damp of the leather will be absorbed
by the oats. which may be dried ard
put away again for future use.
Whenever an oil painting becomes
dusty and discolored, 1t may be
cleansed by the use of white raw pO5a .
TO, for artists frequently make use %
this method Commence az one corner
Of the picture and rub the surface
with a raw potato which has been tat
tened by removing a slice; as fast %
the potato becomes discolored remove
thin slice with a sharp knife and
continue 10 rub the picture until tho
entire surface has been clesnsed. Then
wipe the picture of with a soft cloth.
sud " will be found quite clean. ara
the paints III not be injured or faded.
but simply cleaned Good Literature.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14
Niagara at High Tide.

There is never time when Niagara
falls is not worth continental jour
neg TO drink in the inspiration of its
spectacular splendor, its tremendous
majesty, its overpowering grandeur,
and to reflect upon the greatness OF
aatures handiwork. while the voice OF
the mighty cataract echoes in our
ears. Never is there more attrac-
tive season for visiting the falls than
In the spring. when the water is high
est, when the torrent above the cata-
ract is most tumultuous, the fall Itself
most imposing and the gorge especial
IT, impressive. Niagara at high tide
Is the Niagara of the poets dream, the
artists inspiration. - From The
Worlds Progress" in Four-Track
News.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14
Portugals Population.

Vice Consul kinchauF furnishe
from Lisbon the eeas15 fsutss o'
Portugal taxa in December 90. -
Just published Tie popnll'!cn -
5.ole,2e7 INCLUDING the Azores T.
percentage Of illitsrsey was - %
cent for the males snd & rs- CIT
for the females The goyeFn-nee
however. is bestirrins itse'f on e.
educational question. Tho for i-i
residents in Portugal numbered 81
2Sl. Of whom &C were Americans
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14

Two cups Of New Orleans nolsssesd
Two cups Of soft 4 sugar.
One cup Of butter.
One 5altspoon Of salt.
One teaspoon Of vanilla.
Six quarts Of peanuts
Put the butter. sugar and molasses
on together. adding the salt after il
comes 20 a boil Boil until IL forms a
soft ball IN cold water then take
from the stove and beat vigorously
ten minutes Return TO the stove and
boil until a spoon drawn through 81
makes a slight path. Add the vanills
and heat again. When beginning 10
crow cold. stir in the peanuts and
nCur into buucTei pans
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14
Considerate Baby.

MT Karper-l saw that baby OF
Popley's yesterday and | admire the
youngster immensely.
Mrs. Karper-Mr. Popley is always
showing il OF.
Yes. but yesterday il wouldn 1
show OF snv Of its tricks for paniev
at all. T5ats Why / admire it,
Philadelphia Press.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14

The B,sirn district attorney has
juzs ies-le5 f-ozl jsii iit,-e t.y va
was serving g 1As-T ss4.c-,e fs-
throwing saos sali ID q vss.tay COS
tonian The cold disnity Ct the graf
man vas so distnrhei that e is w7a-
der thc little boy Has ro1 executed
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14
Finger Prints of Scholars.

Finger prints ire hereafter to be
used by the war department in identi-
rying deserter1. An order has been
issued providing for the taking OK
Prints of the fingers Of all men enter.
ing the service, in addition to photo
graphs and various measurements.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14
VILLA RIDGE.
villa Ridae. H.. May 12, 1906.

Villa Ridge, Ill.,, May IL, 1906.
Miss Marie DeMontcourt, of Cairo
is visiting Mrs. DR.. Royal this week.
The ladies of the Congregational
church gave a tea Friday afternoon al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bosworth.
Mrs Sarah Galbraith, Of New Grand
Chain. Is visiting her sister here, Mrs.
Pauline Miller.
Mr.. w. p. Minnich, Of st. Louis,
visited relatives and friends here this
week
Mr. j, w Buckle who has been seri
1usly i'll with typhoid fever is some
what improved at this time.
Mir Paul Pavey is at home for few
days.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14
Hotch Fotch.

llotch potch IS IN old-fashionec
Scotch Lish. MAD in he spring. when
there are plenty Of fresh vegetables
II is a thick puree-like soup. 1t NAV
be made either from fresh or cooked
meat. This 81 one way of making IL .
Three or fou: pounds of loin chops sre
nut into a saucepan with about three
quarts of boiling water. Peas, harri-
cot beans, carrots, half turnip, pars.
ley, a little sit OF cabbage and some
green onions are fdded. Boil this very
slowly for an hour and quarter, seq
son with pepper and salt. II should
be a thick broJ when done.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14

Il f. stated by THE Irish fndeqens.
EFT that comus for children are be-
Ing supplied by @ contractor 10 south
II Ireland almshouses al four cents
each.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14

Mis- Lizzie 5ohnz0n. a shutin. =
no lives in Casey li. is reported -
have earned over sl1b1o fog MISSIONS
By the sac OF boozmsrks when she
has made.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14
Mexico's Trees Going.

Mexico has awakened to the tact
that unless vigorous measures are
taken TO prevent the Wholesale de-
struction of her forests the country
will soon 10 tree! IS.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14

Eighty-flve per cent n the circuis
ton of The Bulletin goes directly intc
The homes.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14

He-i ale avs ks ~ vo-
She Wtnt aag3us i-=e H.
OllRs.-- 80 $50 -
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14

The persistent man usually wins
the "trY again" fellow Is as lucky" In
want advertising as he is IN ell utber
'hings.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14

We had fine shooting match al
Harry Is0ns store Saturday.-Oscs-
loosa fKy) News.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-14

Extensive Togs.
The average Atlantic fog is 80 miles
in diameter.