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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
.rnn Honor of the Elne.n

ln his dispatch TO Gen Wood of the
Philippines division, President Roosevelt
congratulated the troops who, with
desperate bravery attacked the Moros
of suu 10 their mountain fortress and
anmhilated them to the last man. woman
and child for having so well upheld the
honor OF the American flag
Truly, our troops were brave. They
do6ed death by their intrepid climb up
the steep approaches to the enemy fort.
There is no question of their courage.
But they could have Accomplished the
defeat Of the Moros 10y a siege with scarcely
the loss Of o life on either side Instead,
they were sent into battle of murdorous
eNtermnation.
How may tho'honor OF the American
aae' be upheld by merciless unnecessary
slaughter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
FIRE INSURANCE.

summary Of the Delaware Business in
1905.
Following is a summary Of the fire in
surance business in Delaware in the year
1905
Risks written by all authorized COM
panies, S62,4T2,7l4; premiums received.
S5lO931.sO; losses paid, Sl4S,452. .25:
losses incurred, Sl501I5.62
Surety and casualty of Delaware and
elsewnere-Premiums received. .SS5. sos. .36:
losses paid, Sl7953.92; losses incurred.
S2O.54429.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
WElide Goods.

Few departments anywhere
can offer more or better styles
than we show. AS to values.
they are the best, prices in
every instance being as low as
twelve months ago. Among
the popular fabrics receiving
attention from purchasers we
mention the many mercerized
wasting styles, neat figured
Madras. India Linons, Persian
Lawns, Victoria Lawns, French
Nainsooks, French Lawn,
Wash Chiffon, Mercerized
Batiste and white Linens in
many weights.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
G G@re1Il@IlG
News

Our second floor show room
contains an assortment of gar
ments for Women, Misses and
Girls that we ask you to COM
pare with any similar depart
ment no matter how large the
city. Every garment shown
this season is new, made to
our order, and cannot be dupli-
Gated elsewhere in this market.
Many garments are selected
one Of a style, with no dupli-
Gates. With the addition OF a
large section for our alteration
department we can promise
more prompt deliveries than
ever. Bear in mind, we make
no charge for required altera-
tons.
Womeu's Suits, SIS to $50.
Misses Suits, SIa to $40.
Girls Suits, SIa to sa5.
Women's Coats, $500 to
s25.
Misses Coats, $500 to Sa5.
Girls Coats, $500 to $40.
Separate Skirts, $500 to
SIS.
White Waists, $I.oo to SIS.
Silk Petticoats $500 to sa5.
Satine Petticoats, SI.oo to s..
Mohair Petticoats, $500 to
5000.
Attention is called to the
unusual lines of Muslin and
Knit Underwear.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

Reports from Washington state that
Speaker Cannon and other members of
the House of Representatives are i'm
dignant at the action Of the Senate in
omasculating several measures passed by
the House, notably the Statehood bill
They should thank the senate tor re-
moving from this measure the iuiqutous
provision which sought to drag Arizona
into the Union joined IN an obnoxious
alliance with New Mexico Even the cx-
pressed favor OF the President of the
United States is not sufficient TO Justify
this proposed outrage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
To Give a Bazaar.

a bazaar is to be given By Second NJ
T. Church Sunday-school. In the base
mont of the church, Fifth avenue and
Anchorage stmct, on Wednesday and
thursday evenings March iith and 18th.
Fancy articles candy. ice cream and cake
will he for sale All are welcome. Inc
proceeds for church fund.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Dress Fabrics.

We pride ourselves in having the
largest and most select stock of new
wool dress stuffs for Spring and
Summer wear. Beautiful goods
priced to please ard satisfy the
most economical customer. Veilings,
Batistes, Henriettas, Serges and
Mohairs, from 39c and SOC up to
Sl.50 a yard. Inspection and com
parison invited.
The Muslin Underwear Departm
Of the great advance in prices at Il
prices at every counter.
Store closes at $50 o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Rnndla of pansrs Fonnd

Ellis A. Cloud. who takes care of the
quarters of du pont Post. C. A. r.. 5Oi
Market street, has a bundle of papers
which were LETT in the room short time
ago and which he would like the owner
To call for He is of the opinion that the
papers were left by somebody who att
tended the grange meeting recently held
in the room.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

Il is evident that the people Of Phila-
delphia DO not understand the water
meter question, or they would not be so
violently opposed to The introduction Of
water meters in that city To has been
proved. by experience, that the use of
meters reduces the charges to large con-
Fumers Of water and 10 many ordinary
consumers also, to very considerable
extent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
onioh Work.

We can clean and deliver your carpets
or rugs within four hours after receiving
your orders or have coal in your cellar
10y the time You can move. Try us.
Joseph II Gooding, Fourteenth and
Scott strcets#
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

There is no doubt that Vicc-President
Fairbanks and Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw win heartily approve the President
desre TO appoint Secretary Taft 70 the
supreme Court vacancy They are as
pimnts TO the Republican nomination Tor
President i'm 1905. and SO Is lalt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
About / .ooo po.lnl onrd. stoIsn.

10 has been learned that the plunder
taken from the r.. b. & W railroad sia-
ton at Cmymont. on Friday night, when
IL was broken open. consisted chiefly of
600 postal cards. The government has
placed officers on the case and they are
making an investigation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Preparing for Ice.

Custodian Clark of the Federal Build
ing has ordered the ianitors to get the
water coolers in readiness for use The
government recently gave authority 20
purchase more ice, and il is expected TO
resume taking ice soon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Tohncconi.t HnWllns NJ -

Samuel Hawkins the tobacconist. who
has hadu stone In tho Smith Building 7lO
Market street. for a long time, will move.
about the 25th of this month, TO 72i
Market street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

What is called the "grip Of the Powder
Trust on tho government is urged as
the subject OF AN investigation by COM
mittee of Congress. Tho argument that
the government may save q large amount
Of money each year by making It's own
powder win be used in forwarding the
movement for an investigation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
RerIstrar Grnhs hi nnir

John IS Grohe. registrar of the Water
Department has returned to duty after
am illness of several weeks. the result of a
severe cold Tie has not fully recovered.
but is much better
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy,
pimpiy complexion headachos, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes Won
weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitfers
u axes the blood rich, red, puro-re-
stores perfect health
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

The Elmira Gazette suggests Roosevelt
and Iillman for the Republican presi-
deniih ticket in 1905; or d tho pledge
Of the President not to mn again should
stand iu Che way lIlhuan and Roosevelt.
Either combination would form a con-
junction ol aihnilcs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

il is amazing how many newspapers
those in Delaware not excepted. are find
ing grounds OF complaint against the rail-
roads. And only since che frst oi the
ycar too OF course the anti-pass order
bad nothing 20 DO with ihcir atfitudo
lhcy could mot be bought with railroad
passes never.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Rnllrand dlltnrainrn


Insurance Com missioner Marshall ad-
vances the saggc stion that The officials
OF the Delaware Railroad issue little PAM
phlets descriptive OF Che historic points
along the main line. as a matter OF interest
and information to patrons Of the road
particularly strangers within our borders.
On "a through train ON the Chicago &
Erie Railroad, leaving New York in the
evening and running west to Buffalo
pamphlets are distributed, just previous
to the start, which contain brief de-
scription Of the important points covered
by the road in IFS run. There i5 also
a table OF distances between the principal
stations, together with the populations
of the various towns and cities along the
line. On train leving Buffalo for New
York in the morning this interesting and
instructive little pamphlet Is also dis
tributed and possibly on other through
trains.
Travellers from other places find these
Erie pamphlets pleasing inonvation. IL
may be that other roads print and dis
tribute them II not they might do go
with good results so far as the appre-
citation Of the travelling public Is concerned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
OeSGIH5tjQl.
6o5-eo7.ooo EaNARkET sL
-lazaaiSEa IIISE IE.I::ssIESE1a5X
We give the popular and satisfactory Green Stamp with every urcae
Our Great Tea-day Reduction Sale
ConLInues VIII new and attraeLiye bargains

l,2OO yards Scotch Lawns, at &c
a yard
$50 yards Fine Sheer Lawns, 36
inches wide. in light and dark colors
for Suits and Waists; the l5c kind
for lOc a yard.
l25 yards Hill Muslin for Sl.0O,
40 inches wide and SO inches long.
full bleached pillow cases; special
sale price Zoe Unbleached sheeting,
q yards wide; sale price 20c.
1000 yards excellent Russia Crash,
&c "a yard.
Pure Linen Silver Damask, ga
inches wide; sale price SOC.
Fine Feather Ticking, l8c a yard
instead of 20c.
The best roller shade with fixtures
A.. r 4 1. 1.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

When the voice Of the pulpit raised in
condemnation Of bribery and vote-bus ing
stirs church members 20 the point OF angry
protest and resentment, most people will
come 20 the conclusion that the pastor
is in the right and that the church viii
be better of without the ASSOCIATION of
the protesting members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
LaCeS

Of every kind and quality,
ranging in price from 2sc to
$3.50 a yard.
5 styles of Val. Lace, with in
sertion to match, l inch wide, at
4oc dozen, &C yard value
7sc.
Baby Irish Laces, I2c to soc
a yard.
Pearl Buttons at Ioc a dozen.
and a hole, plain and fancy;
regular value I5c, ISc and 2oc
a dozen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
E. B. RILEY.
Enbroideries.

Our offer of beautiful Embroid-
cries at 7c, Ioc, I2Hc, and 2sc
in Saturdays papers crowded
the department Monday. The
other half of this purchase will
be on sale Wednesday and the
balance of the week. These
Embroideries are worth at least
a third more than we ask.
Our regular stock of Spring
Embroideries comprises a grand
collection of the very newest de.
signs in cambric, swiss, nainsook
and batiste. The prices range
from SC to sI.3S ayard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

Our Great Hamburg Embroidery
Sale goes on with a rush; think Of 5,
6 and 7-inch wide Flouncings for
l0c a yard; worth 25c. White
Waists, very attractive, 97c instead
Of $1.25.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

Those Linen Handkerchiefs ad-
vertised for Saturday have arrived.
SC each, SOC dozen. Fine linen and
hemstitched, worth l0c; just the
thing for boys and girls, or most any
body else.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

The best roller shade with fixtures
to be found in the market, 25c each.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
ace on Charles street.

a place on Charles street.
A neighbor told News Democrat repre-
sentative this morning that Bergel had
stated 10 him recently that the eS'mazouma
wasn't flowing into his store and business
wasn't very brisk" He talked as If he
was dissatisfied with his business but
not gloomy.
Besides a wife there are four children
ranging from Pearl the 1O-year-od
daughter down TO Slvy. a 22-months-old
baby; a sister-in-law and mother, whom
Bergel was supporting.
He was a member of the Sons of Jacob
and another Jewish society.
The body was turned over TO Under
taker Sagarmen and interment was at the
Jewish cemetery in Lincoln park this
afternoon.
Officers Hopkins and King were detailed
at the house all morning 10 keep back
the crowd Of curious persons, which in
cuded representatives OF nearly all ma
tions.
Bergel was laid out on the floor of the
bed room with a comforter thrown over
him, one shoe off. just as he was when
cut down.
On the bureau were two big brass
candlestlcks with long candles burning.
scant ceremony is accorded one OF tho
chosen people" who takes his own lire.
Officer Hopkins found that Bergel had
fashioned big handkerchief into n tie
and driven nails into the door and jar b..
fastening the door I'm this manner.
The room was about 10x15 feet I'm dimen-
sions and clattered with paper wrappings.
trunks boxes, etc. reserve stock from
the store.
The cellar is very low studded and to
accomplish his purpose Bergel SAT on n
trunk, tipped up edgeways. and thrust
his neck thFOnoh which laf fs
head within a few inches OF the cellar
beams. The cord was fastened about two
short braces between the beams
There was big gouge In the paper on
the sideNof the trunk where Bergel had
kicked IL from under him. indicating that
he had kicked II viciously and with con-
siderable force 10 make such a tear,
His body swung forward toward whit
ened brick partition and probably slam
med into It.
There were marks on The bricks and n
fresh pile OF chips and dust indicated
that Bergel had struggled considerably
before life was extinct.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
HYDE SUES FOR
SERVICE GIVEN
To HIS FATHER

Judge Stearns today heard the Jury
trial waived case of John Hyde VS..
John j. Kenyon, administrator on the
estate of John Hyde, Sr.
Hyde sues to recover $4,000 for SER
vices rendered his father. Mr.. Hyde.
senior.
The plaintiff testified that he worked
for his father from Jan. ID, 1870 TO
Feb. 81. 1872. on an agreed wage Of SIS
week. His father, plaintiff says
instead of paying the money. though
acknowledging the debt, simply prom
ised TO pay, which promise was repeat
ed up to the time OF his fathers death
in 1903.
Defendant claims the wages were
fully paid and at the time OF his faith
ers' death the plaintiff actually owed
the parents estate Plaintiff is a resi-
dent OF Pawtuchet
Thomas w. Robinson and Claude ].
Fsrnsworth represent the plaintiff and
James L. jerks and Hugh j. Carroll
the administrator
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
SEEKS RELATIVES
OF MAN WHO DIED
At DAVID CITY, NEB.

Mayor Dyer received letter this
morning from Ray M. Harris, county
attorney OF David City. Neb.. asking
him to inquire for relatives OF +. 9.
Carroll who died In a hospital In that
city a few days ago. Mr.. Carroll said
he was born in Providence and claimed
this city as his home.
This afternoon the letter was turned
over to the police department which
will try 20 find Information regarding
the man.
The letter was as follows;
David city, Neb.,
May IL, 1905.
Mayor OF Providence, State OF Rhode
Island:
Dear Sir A stranger who gave his
name as r. c. Carroll died here I'm the
hospital a few days ago. He had one
hand crushed by a train, and, being
I'm bad physical condition, did not
recover, although given the best OF
care. He was about 90 years old and
OF slight build and stated that he was
born In Providence. Rhode Island, and
claimed that as his home. VIII you
please make inquiry for his relatives
and report TO me whether you are able
10 learn OF any Any Information re-
garding him the authorities would be
glad 10 learn. Yours truly,
RAY M HARRIS"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
BERGEL ENDED HIS
LIFE WITH A ROPE
Left His Wife Slumbering In Bed and Went to Cellar
Where He Hanged Himself With Improvised
Noose-Business Had Not Been Good With Him,
But He Did Not Appear Gloomy or Disspirited.

Morris Bergel, who has conducted
small dry goods store at ~ Arthur ave-
nue. since last August, committed SUI
cide by hanging from cellar beam early
rhis morning.
His family knows OF no reason for the
act except that he might have been de-
xpondent over his business affairs.
The body was discovered by his wife Ida
at s O'Clock this morning. II was hang
ing from a moose formed OF hemp cord.
hardly more than a quarter OF an inch
I'm thickness.
She notified officer Hopkins Of the
Fourth station. who travels that beat and
ne cut down The body.
Medical Examiner Perkins was notified
and after viewing rhe body pronounced IL
a clear case OF suicide.
Bergel was about 30 years old. a solidly
bUilt man about 5 feet inches IN height
and weighing about 40 pounds.
He retired last evening shortly after 10
O'Clock. his usual hour and chatted with
several neighbors as he was about 10 en-
ter his tenement which is on the first
moor In the rear of his store
Those he talked with say he seemed I'm
a jolly mood and news OF mis- suicide was
Z a great shook To them
He retired with his wife I'm their bed
chamber directly above the room IN the
cellar where She later found his llfeless
body.
She awoke at $780, according TO her story
10 the police, and found that her husband
was already up.
She called out TO him. but received no
answer and then searched the house for
him.
No particular worry entered her mind
because OF his absence, and she opened
up the store. thinking he had gone down
hown ON business.
She made another search at about s
O'CLOCK and went into the cellar. At the
right OF the stairway her progress was
barred by swing door which has no lock
nut was fastened on the inside in spme
manner
She could open II only part way. after
attempting 20 force II wide omen tho
sight OF her husband dangling within
1ew feet OF her caused her to recoIl with
nofuOr ana rush shrieking 10 the street
an sesfssh OF ofrfcsr ON me baz5f
Brgel was not known as a morose man
pu, business had not been heavy In the
ataisn district. into which he moved from
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
WOMEN IN TENNIS
EVENTS At l0NGW00D

With a half-dozen matches I'm singles
on the card and two I'm doubles and a
prospect of starting an interesting tourna-
ment for mixed doubles, there was plenty
OF tennis 10 attract the local lovers of the
game TO the Longwood courts today for
the second day of the inter-city tourna-
ment arranged for the women players
from Philadelphia, New York and Boston.
Each citys team was expected early on
the grounds and as the weather held
favorable there was quite a number OF
spectators about the courts when the
players came out for their warming-up
shots.
The matches scheduled today were as
follows: Mrs. Wallach (New Yorl) and
Miss Stockton (Boston); Mrs. Pruyn (New
York; and Miss Sears (Boston) Miss
Kos Kobbe (New York; and Miss Rotch
(Boston): Miss Green (Philadelphia) and
Miss Sears (Boston): Mrs. Wallach (New
York; and Miss Harlan Philadelphia); /;
Mrs Pruyn (New York and Miss Chase
(Philsdelphia); Miss Kobbe New York;
and Miss Rotch (Boston).
The double matches scheduled were:
Miss Chase and Greene (Philadelphia)
against Miss Stockton and Miss Sears
(Boston).
The Boston team against the New York
team.
IL was stated at the Longwood club this
morning that Miss May sutton, the Amer
lean British champion, would begin play
ing number OF matches on Thursday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15
FORESTERS OF AMERICA
GRAND COURT SESSION

March was 500l. a gain OF 3S since Decem-
ber 81, 1905. but a loss for the year OF
4OS. The action Of the supreme court
at Buffalo In regard to the use OF rituals
In foreign languages is probably respon-
sible for the decrease.
THE supreme court has decided to
contribute $40. 900 10 the California suf-
ferers and has allotted the raising Of
$500 TO this Jurisdiction The response
OF the brethren has been prompt and
already amount TO $3.50 The list OF con-
tributors follows: Thomas r. Donahue
$1,000; Charles NJ Such. $1,000: Court
Philip Allen. No. 2S. $1,000; James p.
MoNeillis $500; +. j. Fitzgerald. $500;
William Carroll $500: Court Canonicus
$500; Court Washington, $500; Court
City OF Pawtucket. 5000; Court Star OF
Providence. $1,000; Court What Cheer
$500 Court Hermann, $500: Court Mer-
cier, $1,000; Court Florence, $500; Court
Olneyville, $1,000; Court Flower OF Black
stone. $500: Court Warwick $1,000;
Court Central, $1,000: Court Lyman.
$1,000; Court Jefferson. $500; Court Burn
side. $1,000"
The auditors report showed the fol-
six months. ss26.s6; cash paid out,
value Of goods on hand, sss,$S! value value
Tegaas Es SdRRe ss rofa 1flqe 5 Sns@a ossTs
Fund.-Cash on hand Nov. 81. 1908,
s27O.S5; cash received during six
months, S2.4Oe.l5 Total, s2,679. Cash
ance April 81 1906, s129Ss. Balance
In grand court fund, sS35.S9: balance
In grand court funeral fund s129.70.
Total. s465.53.
The report OF the grand trustees was as
follows: Receipts for the year OF Grano
court, $ls03A; expenses OF Grand Court
N6S9.73; receipts for funeral fund, s5l12. 4G:
paid out si9S2.76.
The committees OF the convention were
as follows:
Credentials-Robert j. Barley James p
McGrath Robert J. McElroy, Peter j.
Marcoux, Noise Meunier Law and reso-
lutions-Michael Ward. John r. Keefe,
John p. Mason, Jr Finance-Christophe
w O'Brien, George Dixon. Thomas A.
Crawford. Appeals and GrfeVances-James
j. Chandley, Luigi Marcella, John DOYLE.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-15

word on OATH
wa wss asRed sn 10 tell ef rfe9
between Mr.. Nash and Mr.. Hutchlns re-
garding number Of pictures In the store
r'ss,,oI room; Mr.; Canning objected, but the
seeing one OF them. q nude in the repair
shop on Empire street.
Tell what Mr. Nash said about It,"
"Mr Nash was complaining that IL
those pictures got in the hands OF tho
police there would be trouble
Mr. canning; Who summoned you TO
attend this hearing?"
Detective OMalley."
Didn't you say you could not afford
TO spend your day here for 90 cents?"
Yes. SIR told Detective OMalley."
You were discharged?"
Yes. sir"
John G. Minkins. a representative OF
The News-Democrat. was examined con-
cerning an interview with Rev A
Cristy on May s, published on that dats
relauv 70 Nash being nervous. and asked
10 Identify part of that interview
submn'inttenSs nSs ,ho di r,oI,g ,',sr,ting that he had
who had approved II before its publica-
uon lie was not examined further.
samuel Gee secretary of the police
Mr. Cristy say Mr. Nash was nervons
on the day Mr.. Cristy had refrained
from putting him on the witness stand
porter said he saw Nash on Nav 2
talking with Mr.. Comstock and Mr.,
Shea, Nash was very pale, grasped
MS kHeHs HUrVOUsfy anu uttU-t sUum
70 stay In one position any length OF
time He overheard Nash ask Inspec-
tor shea TO meet Mr.. Comstock
Mr.. Canning: You observed others
walk around that day. Was he more
nervous than they?"
"A little more, YES, sir. all day"
HIS condition was about that you
observed on the first day OF the open
hearing?"
Yes, sir"
Here Commissioner Pierce added an
other tree TO his unique sketch. This
was complete tree, tall and impos :
Ing, as II he had completed the gem
eral scheme in mind
A short rest was here taken because
or the absence Of certain witnesses
Daniel t. Hagan, Tribune reporter,
told OF observing Mr.. Nash In police
headquarters on the first day OF the
hearing. He said Nash was walking
back and forth In the corridor in and
out OF rooms and sitting down "Au-
parently he was a little nervous or eX
cited" said witness
Here. at 1915, the board adjourned TO
2 o'clock. Mr.. Canning announced
that he would have few witnesses
probably half dozen, and would have
them ready at o'clock.
Continued on page Eight,