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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30
MEASURING HAY STACKS.
Rules by Which the Quantity in the
Pile May Be Accurately
Ascertained.

a good rule for the measurement OF
hay In stacks is recommended by the
Rural New Yorker and is as follows:
Mean length. times mean width.
times mean height TO shoulder. plus
length, times mean height OF ridge
above shoulder, times one--alf the
mean width at the shoulder equals the
volume.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30
FRosT-PRooF CEMENT POS r
How n Shield May BE Made TO Take
Up the Heaving Of the Ground
by Freezing.
A permanent foundat..n for hnIld.

undat~n for build
ings is not always
feasible. and pos =
m ust be ed.
Their chief rail-
ing is the llkeli-
hood that they
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30
FIRsT sTAcK.

Length Width 10 Shoulder.
tsN..Nl0 equals $3.50 ca. a. below shoulder
sSNllAls equals d0l6 ca. n. above shoulder
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-30
srrsGSD STACK

fAf'thtNtf - ~ n
tlNs9 Mo equals 1890 ca. 10. below sh'ld'r
t'AizaNi..5 equals ttD0cu. ~. above sh'ld'r
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
TROOPS WITH THE PEOPLE.

Odessa Russia, June li.-Since the
commencement of the repatriation Of the
troops which took part in the war with
Japan, l52 600 men, including the Rus
sian prisoners from Japan, have been
landed here and distributed throughout
the interior of the country
The most stringent precautions were
observed during the whole period IN
order 20 prevent the slightest intercourse
between the returning troops and the
townspeople, in consequence of fears
of mutinous demonstrations, as IL was
undcniablo that the troops coming homo
were largely disafioctod. Special trains
awaited each troop ship, Cossack guards
cordonod tho landing stage, the soldiers
were marched direct from the ship to the
train, and were despatched TO their des-
tinations with the utmost expedition and
without the chance Of Information with
Odessans
The spirit Of disadection was even
more noticeable among the officers than
in the men. The former frankly ex-
pressed the opinion that " Parliament
can hold It's own until the spring It will
be able TO count on the army 10 support
its demands.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
Cars in Collision.

Car No. l3S of the Wilmington City
railway collided with car No. 81 Of the
Peoples railway at Second and Market
streets. yesterday morning, due 10 a mis-
understanding Of signals. The Peoples
car was struck in the middle and was
knocked off the track The City railway
car had its front battered. George 4.
Marshall of No. 1903 South Van Buren,
street was knocked from his seat in the
Peoples car and was hurt about the head
and back Samuel kaufman was motor
man and J.. p. Hobbs conductor Of the
Peoples car and J. L. Whitman motoman
and II. NJ Jackson conductor to the City
car
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
CITY COURT GASES.
A colored Woman Charged With the
Larceny OF Money.

In the City Court this morning. Tillio
Hamilton, colorcd, had a hearing on the
charge OF the larceny OF Sl.3O, the property
on Alfred Rice, also colorcd, after which
she was held under 5000 bail for the Court
oil General Sessions
John Bonner and John Griffith, charged
with the larceny of a quantity Of brass,
the property of the p, B. T. W. Railroad
Co., were each held under 5000 bail for
the grand jury.
The case against John u. Maloney.
charged with tho larceny of three brass
hammers, was dismissed, at the request
oi the prosecuting witness.
Joseph Boniiacino, charged with allow
ing his horse 70 run at large on the streets,
was dismissed, tho prosecuting witness
failing TO appear
William Postles, colorod, charged with
committing an assault and battery upon
James Jones. also colorcd, was fined So,
James ii. Willinms and James Milburne
charged with acting in a disorderly man
ner on the street, were each fined So,
Samuel McDonough and William Hasson
arraigned on a similar charge, were fined
81 each, Harvey Matthew, colored, was
fined SO.
Joseph Kelley, charged with allowing
hls dog TO run at large, was dismissed
The testimony was that the dog bit
colored boy. Mr. Kelley said the bo,
threw stones at the dog before tho doi
bit him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
EsoAPEp TIE STORM.
To Do So an Automobilst Had to Ride
Rapidlv. But tho Court Excused Him.

To Do So an Automobiles Had TO Ride
Rapidly, But the Court Excused Him.
In the Municipal Court today Ernest
r. Kelly was charged with violating the
automobile law by riding rapidly on Della
ware avenue about O'Clock last evening,
but after hearing the evidence Judge
Cochran dismissed the case
Mr.. Kelly told the court that n storm
was coming up at the time and he had
three women and q baby in the automo-
bile and wanted TO get under cover
The court said that in case Of a storm
or doctors hurrying TO see patients the
court would not hold the defendants re-
sponsible for exceeding the speed limit,
provided caution is exercised.
The case against Eugene -. du Pont,
charged with violating the automobile
law, by exceeding the speed limit, was
continued until Thursday morning. Mr..
du Pont is represented by Attorney David
j. Reinhardt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
Afternoon Reception.

Mrs. Edward Bringhurst and Miss Bring
hurst entertained on Saturday at the
second Of their Saturdays in June from
3 10 z. The entertainments are held on
the lawn at their country place, Rock
wood Mrs. Bringhurst was assisted by
receiving by Mrs. George Gray, Mrs.
Gault-Smith of Ireland. Mrs. Alexander
Sellers. Mrs. Howard Sellers Of Philadel-
phia, Miss Gray, Miss Draper Miss Wilson,
Miss Cornelia Draper, Miss Madeline
Draper and Miss Elinor Wilson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
GARBAGE WARNING.

Notices Posted on Lots in Different Parts
OF the City.
With a view 10 prohibiting the promis-
cuous handling of garbage, the Board Of
Health has had large signs posted on
vacant lots in different parts OF the city.
prohibiting the depositng Of garbage
thereon, pointing out that to do so is an
offence, with a penalty attached.
II has come 10 the notice of the board,
and the information has been verified,
that garbage IS being deposited on lots
in and near the city, and il is the pur-
pose Of tho board TO require al garbage to
be collected by the contractors and de-
livered at the city crematory, as the law
inlnnda
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
KNIGHTS Of Columbus.

Santa Maria Council, Knights Of Co
lumbus. initiated 80 candidates yoster-
dav afternoon. Visitors we're present
from Philadelphia and Chester The work
was performed by State Deputy Grand
Knight of Pennsylvania Judge p. II.
Lynch Of Philadelphia made an address,
pointing out the growth Of the order IN
this city and its general growth through
out the country The affair was held m
Eden Hall, after which the council re-
paired to its quarters at Tenth and King
streets, where a luncheon was served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
oLosE oF THE FAIR.
One Exhibitor Says the Exhibition Did
Him Over 81 900 Worth Of Good.

hlm NftA PAivvo WVAtH Va Ne'"'
The industrial fair, at Brandywine
Springs, under the auspices OF the Mer-
camille Association of Wilmington, closed
on Saturday night The attendance on
the last day was large and the exhibits
were at their best Some of the exhibit
tors have removed their goods from the
park and others are doing so today
One of the exhibitors told "a reporter OF
Every Evening that he was so well please
with the result that II he had it to do over
again and he was offered 81 900 not to
exhibit. he would say keep your 81 600. ="
He said he felt that the fair would do him
more than 81 600 worth Of good, as he
had made many new friends, received
some substantial orders and he believed
he had increased his patronage very
largely.
This feeling was found to be pretty
general. and, that being the case, a move
ment has already been inaugupted look
ing toward an exhibition Of the same
kind next year, to be on a larger scale
than the one just ended.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
PRESIDENT APPROVES
EXECUTION OF TUCKER

Associated Pres Dispatch by Special Wires
Boston, Mass. June ll.-Gov. Guild
made public today a telegram received
by him from President Roosevelt in
which the President, after pointing out
that he had been requested 10 interfere
with the execution Of Charles J.. Tucker,
declares that in his Judgment Governor
Guilds decision not TO interfere with the
carrying out Of the sentence of Tucker
seemed TO him entirely sound and COM
manded his hearty sympathy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
FRIENDS SCHOOL.

The Annual Commencement Week Began
This Morning.
The annual commencement week at
Friends School, Fourth and West streets,
began this morning, when exercises were
held by the kindergarten scholars, an
appropriate programme being given.
The commencement exercises of the
primary department will be held to-
morrow, beginning at 10 o'clock in the
morning; the grammar and high school
will have a recital at 10 O clock Thursday
morning and the graduation exercises Of
the senior class viii commence at 1890
o'clock Friday morning. Prof Stockton
Axson Of Princeton University will make
an addrnss
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
Flower Mission Day.

Last Saturday was observed as Red
Letter Day by the local members OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
It was the anniversary OF the birth ol
Miss Jennie. Cassidy, the originator Of
the Flower Mission Department. Inc
Wilmington Union was assisted by ~;
Paul,s Y and Anna NJ. Brown y and
visited the Delaware and Homeopathic
Hospitals and the Home for Aged Women,
taking bouquets tied with bow OF white
ribbon. the emblem of the society, and a
Scripture text card TO each inmate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
DECLINE TO TAKE PARTIN
THE HAGUE CONFERENCE

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires
Washington, June lt.-Alany Of the
South and Central American Republics
are showing an indifference toward the
third peace conference TO be held at The
Hague next year which is especially an
noying to the United States.
Panama has declined from the hrst 10
take any part in The Hague Conference
and Venezuela, Ecuador and Nicaragua
have ignored al communications, not
even acknowledging the receipt Of the
original invitation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
ssociated Press Dispatches BY special Wires.

Associated Pres Dispatches BY Special Wires.
Warsaw, Russian Poland, June H.
The leuorists of Poland continue % wage
a relentless war against the State, muni-
nipal and police officials. Hardly q day
elapses without an assassination. Last
night the mayor of Siedlce, tho chief Of
the governors Office and the secretary Of
the Police Board were walking in the
streets of Sicdloe, when n band Of Terror
lists, armed with rcvolvers. attacked
them. The first two officials were NOR
tally wounded and the third was seriously
injured.
AZ Bailystok, yesterday, the chief Of
police was shot dead.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
Entertainment at oHvet.

A musical and elocutionary entertain
ment will be given at Olivet Presbyterian
Church, Fourth and Broome streets, TINS
evening. at S o'clock. Mrs. Mae Ice
Beardsley. reader, Of New York 'i'y,
will appear; also, Prot. J, T. Clymer ana
a male octet. Silver Offering at the door
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
Homecoming Party.

Mrs. James McCrosson, who has been
away from Wilmington for II years, was
rendered reception and homecoming
at the residence of Mrs Margaret +.
kllcom at the Cedars, near Brandywine
Springs. on Saturday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
Not . Prodnet Of FIrs.

The best paint on earth for roofs is
made by James NJ Bryan. IL isA natural
paint; made by natural means. Il is not
n product of fire. II contains no acid,
lime or gypsum. The basis of it is un-
fading red slate rock. Put up In ready
,uixed forms
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
BISHOP DELANY DEAD.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires
Manchester, n. H., June 11.-Right
Rev. John b. Delany, Roman Catholic
Bishop Of the Diocese Of Manchester,
died today at the Sacred Heart Hospital
In this CITY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wir@
Washington, June 11.-Weather foro-
cast for Delaware:
Rain tonight and Tuesday; cooler TO-
night: fresh to brisk northeast wind.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
Man Hurt.

Vincenzo Ninotti of stanton. while
working for tho p, B. d W. Railroa q
Co. on saturday afternoon, fell and cut
his hip badly Dr. T. A. NJ kovitti
dressed the injury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
NEW FIRE ALARM BOXES.
One in the Heart Of the City and Another
in the Apartment House District.

m INC hplfImenI Houae DlauIuI'
The Board of Police Commissioners
contomplates adding two new boxes to
the city fire alarm system, one of which
is to be placed at Fourth and Market
streets and tho other at Delaware avenue
and Jefferson street.
The one at Fourth and Market streets
will be in the heart Of the business section
of the city the nearest one now being in
front of the City Hall, and the other will
be in the apartment house district, the
nearest one TO that location being at
Delaware avenue and Van Buren street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11

FOR SALE
AT LOW PRICES
Corner B and Heald, rooms, store lot 40xioo
22ii Pine, 7 rooms, bath, porch.
$40 King. store and dwellings, rooms, bath.
6ll East Eleventh, rooms, bath, porch.
10 North Jackson, 6 rooms, bath.
$50 W. Fourth 10 rooms, bath, porch, heater.
1913 Rodney, 10 rooms bath, porch, heater.
l6i5 Rodney. 10 rooms bath, porch, heater.
S2s Van Buren,, IL rooms, bath, porch, heater.
III Poplar II rooms. hath, porch, side lot, 82x72
i22l Washington. IL rooms, bath, porch, heater.
227 BroQme, u rooms, bath, porch, heater;
2i02 Washington, rooms bath, porch, heater.
los West Thirtieth, rooms, bath, porch, heater.
sOi West 22d, Q rooms bath, porch, heater.
sos West Fourth, rooms, bath, porch.
16l2 Washington, II rooms, bath porch, heater
zoos du Pont rooms bath, closet
1928 West, rooms bath, porch, heater.
1905 du Pont, rooms bath, closet
2l4 Poplar p rooms. bath, heater, closet
sl2 Kirkwood, rooms
1901 Lincoln, rooms bath, porch.
us King II rooms, bath, heater, severed.
500 Madison. 10 rooms, bath, closet
Sic East Tenth, 6 rooms, porch.
1l1S Poplar, rooms, rent 1880.
zoo West sixth rooms, bath, rent Si50O
700 Poplar, 10 rooms. bath.
1905 West Fifth, rooms, bath, severed.
122s West Fourth, 10 rooms, BATH porch severed.
lO7 East Ninth rooms, bath severed
7l6 Walnut rooms, rent $500.
1920 Cedar rooms bath, porch
IOI2 Poplar, rooms, bath, gus.
g15 ~ Eleventh. rooms, bath severed.
IlI5 W. Second, rooms, bath, lot l6xloo It
lOlS Lombard, rooms, bath, severed.
IS Monroe rooms, bath, severed, lot 2Oxso n
Submit US an offer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
rnitiatlun and Rafsrendun

The Initiative and Referendum League
will hold a meeting in the Bader Building
next Saturday. A plan for the campaign
will be outlined.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
Child Injured.

Angelina Riccio. aged 4 years. Of No.
. Linden Court. fell yesterday morning
and cut her head. She was taken 10 the
Office OF Dr. Rovifti. where the wound
was closed with three stitches.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
A SERIOUS JOKE.

An Inexperienced Young Man Tried to
Run a Car, With Disastrous Results.
Three young men, one Whining
ionian. one from Philadelphia and one
from Washington, boarded the last Dola-
ware avenue car about 100 o'clock yes
tcrday morning, as the car was about to
start in town from the Rising Sun end.
The ear did not run in town, but was
heading for the barn, at Delaware avenue
and du Pont street Several other cars
had been left ON the main track until
they could be run into the barn by the
company's employees, and the motorman
of the last car left It on the track also, in
front of the Baltimore a. Ohio depot.
After the motoman had left the car one
Of the three passengers, it is said, caught
hold of the controller and turned on the
current, with the result that the car
crashed into the one ahead of it and the
two rammed the third one, damaging all
three.
The young men lost no time in getting
away. and in their haste left a suit case.
with some clothing, jewelry and other
valuables, which gave a clue TO the iden-
tity of one of them The company will
cali upon him 10 stand good for the
damage All three are said to be well
connected. ii s.eifr q Iss-llzl. Z ..Esa..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
Natural Historv Society.

A regular meeting of the Natural His
tory Society of Delaware will be held at
Fourth and West streets, this evening,
az & o'clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
collar Bone Broken.

William Spencer fell at Binstead yester-
day and broke his collar bone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11

See Seventh Page for small Ads. rsesiUed
TOO late 10 CLASSIFY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11
DAILY ASSASSINATIONS
Mark The Work Of the TeTTOTlStS
Of Poland.
THREE OFFICERS SHOT DOWN
While Walking Along the
Streets OF Siedlee.
A CHIEF OF POLICE MURDERED
Returning Troops Sympathlze
With People.

Great Care Taken 20 Prevent Them Com-
Ing in Communication with Citirons--
onicers Express Their sympathy with
Parliament.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11

I,NeiNEER WISHES POSITION. syATIONIpy
~ 9r marine. CAN or address "a i''' an
.-u-NIol $50 MONROE sTREEr-
The Washington times., 1906-11-23
First Vice President of
Mutual Life Added to
List of Tragic
Events.
FACTS OF ILLNESS
KEPT FROM PUBLIC
Attack of ApopleXy Several
Weeks Ago Followed by
Paralysis of Right
Side.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2S.-Emory Nc
Clintock, frst vice president of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company. may
never again be able to resume his Off
cial duties. He was stricken with
apopleXy TWO weeks ago. paralysis OF
has right side following. Although Mr..
McClintock has recovered sufficiently 10
sit ~, his condition remains critical
and recurrence OF the attack is de
clared To be imminent. he is at his
residence in MOTrisJown, y. J.
The fact that the first vice president
of the Mutual was i'll unto death has
been carefully concealed and 10 was by
the barest chance that il was discov-
cred late last night.
The fact that Mr.. McClntock was
prominent in the present fight for con-
troll OF the Mutual Life and was being
urged for election as president. TO sue
coed President Peabody. coupled with
the charge recently made that Mr. Nc
CltnJOck was still the head and front
OF the old McCurdy regime" is thought
10 have prayed upon his mind, result
inc in the collapse which has followed.
Mr. MCClintOck. il is known, was WOT-
ried over the disclosures of the insur-
ence investigation IN which his official
acts came in for review.
The Washington times., 1906-11-23
DEATH RECORD,

Armida T. Long, q years. The Argyle.
Sixteenth street extended.
Amelia IL. Watkins, - years is d
street northeast.
Jane +. Franklin. q years. 3s9
Eleventh street southeast.
Charles Pouton, 20 years, National
Hotel.
William II, Donaldson, 65 years, Ker-
new street, Reno. d. &.
William Kennedy. g years. 500 n street
southwest
Ionn r.. Sullivan. 60 years. Garfield
Hospital
William c. Clements, 80 years, 1926 z
street southeast.
James Haley, 80 years. IS Hanover
street northwest
Norman s. Beall % years, Georgetown
University Hospital.
Sarah Goodwin, % years. PA sunivans
court southwest.
Randall GoodaI. 20 years. Freedman's
Hospital
Carrie Jeueu. S months, Chndrens
Hospital
Hosea D. Cooper months. 1913
TWenty-scventh street northwest.
The Washington times., 1906-11-23

McCLintOck Stricken;
Result of Worrying
over Insurance Probe

Richard A. McCurdy, former
president of the Mutual Life,
physical wreck.
John A. Mccall, late president
of the New York Life, dead of
a broken heart.
James w. Alexander, former
president of the Equitable Life,
mentally and physically broken
down.
James Hazen Hyde, former
vice president of the Equitable
Life, exile.
Lewis 4. Thebaud, son-in-law
of McCurdy. exile.
Robert II. McCurdy, son Of
Richard A McCurdy, forced out
Of his insurance position.
II. A. Grannls, vice president
of Mutual Life. forced to resign
and later indicted for forgery
and perjury.
Walter r. Gillette, vice presi-
dent of the Mutual Life. forced
to resign and later indicted for
forgery and perjury.
W. II. Mcintyre, vice presi-
dent. of the Hyde regime. forced
out and whereabouts unknown.
Andrew Hamilton, who receiv-
ed $1,600,OOO from the big
Four" exile
Andrew Fields, dropped as leg
islative agent, and the House Of
Mirth at Albany closed.
Emory MeClintOek, first vice
president of the Mutual Life,
paralyzed and al the point of
death.
The Washington times., 1906-11-23
WOMAN PROMOTED,
$1,000 TO $1,000
Biggest Salary Jump Ever
Recorded in the Navy
Department.

Two OF the biggest jumps in the salary
list Of the civil service that have ever
been made In the Navy Department, If
not In any branch Of the Government
service, have just been accomplished in
the Bureau of Navigation. one by a
man and the other by "A woman.
}. Dillia HIll has been promoted from
a $500 clerkship 10 81 500 and Mrs l..
Flood Channon from $1,000 TO the same
I figure. Such a jump on the part or a
woman in the Government service is en-
tirely without precedent Both were
personally congratulated today by Act
ing Secretary Of the Nay Newberry.
The raising of these two clerks TO the
$500 list is not a promotion In the
regular sense, the change having been
made as the result of competitive exami-
nation for the place Of two flnger-print
clerks In the enlisted mems division OF
the bureau BY special order these two
places were provided for, 70 take up the
new work of the finger-print Identified
ton system, which is 20 be put under
way beginning December l.
Criticism is heard among some of the
clerks because the two new places were
not fiiled IN the regular manner II pro
motion This would have meant pro-
motions all down the line. bringing up
two clerks IN each grade. The officials
point out, however, that IL was not
civil service examination. and finger
print Identification was entirely new and
the two places were especially created
The promotion OF Mrs. ChaEnou has
nothing 10 Go with Secretary Bona
parties attitude in favor of the promo
ton OF women clerks.
Mrs. ChannOn came TO the department
as Miss l.. q. Flood In October. 1900 as
p stenographer. at E20, She was APP
pointed from New Jersey.
Mr.. Hall also, has had an unusual
career, his promotions having come rap
idly-unusually so. for the Navy Depart
ment
Mr., Hall was brought up from Ala
bama by Hilary A. Herbert when he
became Secretary OF the Navy. Han
began as assistant messenger In the
SecretaTy's office, October 3. 1894, at S720