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AN UNFRIENDLY MANIFESTATION

Associated Preas Dispatch bY Special Wires
Pekin, China, March 6.-The principal
topic in the Chinese press relates 70 the
reports coming from America that the
United States is making complete prepa-
rations TO send military expedition to
China.
The newspapers regard these reports
as q manifestation OF an untuendly policy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
Court Of ohancerv.

The Court Of Chancery is expected to
be in session tomorrow. Chancellor Nichol-
son was to have held court yesterday, but
on account Of being confined to his home
in Dover with q bad cold he could not get
here. He will probably hand down several
decisions tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
IMpoRrs OF NEwcHwANe.

Associated Press DNbatcn oy Special wirer.
Pekin, China, March 6.-The imports
of Newchwang for 1905, exclusive of milf
tary supplies, were the largest recorded,
which S22,000,000 came from America,
S9,000,O00 being in cotton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
Remember! SS'l51si5s nor oaS 69s
will be sold
until Thursday morning. This is a
strictly honest test and the Miller
Drug Co. extend a welcome to all.
DIAMOND STATE GRANGE.
An Enjoyable Musicale at stanton Las
Evening

NTVIIIEa
An enjoyable musicale was given in
Stanton Hall, last evening, under the
auspices of Diamond State Grange,
Patrons Of Husbandry. The hall was
crowded
Hanover Church choir. George f.
Baird, director, proved itself to be a
highly mertorious organization. Its rem
ditions were delightful and well received
Miss Annie Raudnitzky was the elocu-
ZIONIST. She told "The Story of the
Other Man, by Van Dyke, in a manner
which captivated the audience.
The grange has purchased a fine new
piano.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
Leg Amnntated.

Calvin Lowe of 7O5 Pine street, a
brakeman on the p, b. & W. rail =
road, fell from a moving car at EDDY
stone this morning and bis left leg
vas run over and crushed so badly
that amputatiou was necessary. He
10 at the Chester Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
Lenten DevotIons ruesday Evening.

Lenten Devotions Tuesday Evening.
Rev. John j. Connolly, pastor OF st.
Thomas Church, Fourth and Grant
avenue, states that Lenten devotions
will be held in the church, this even
ing, and on Tuesday evenings during
Lent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06

in grcys at $3.50, si.75. $500.
22l yard. These are rain
proof and very wide.
Handsome grcy plaids and
ehcCbs in an elegant cloth i5
inches widc at SiOO. Others
as low as 50c O yard.
prcu Goods
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
seunr Enrl1iii..-

Secretary Hamann Of the Board OF
Health has askSd the Street and Sewer
Department to give additional sewer
facilities at Fourth and Scott streets.
The board has taken the matter under
adyisement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
s.la ~ Addinks, Farm

The Cmrcroft farm, consisting OF over
300 acres. said 10 be owned by ). ladwasd
AddicSs and situated in BrandynSnee un- p,
dred. is advertised to be sold by Shefln
ellis on March 22d
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
Fatal Accident.

William Austin, oolored, of Virginia,
was struck by a southbound train on
the p, b. & W. railroad last evening,
near Paschall. he died in the Chester
Hospital shortly after l o'clock this
morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
Table Linen for
Market Day.

Three pretty floral patterns
in extra heavy weight, all
pure linen, silver bleached
damask, 70 inches wide.
An unusual closing out oppor-
tunity got us these at very much
under price; we pass them ON 10
YOU the same way regularly
Sl.O0 a yard. Those few pieces
arc marked special at
7sc a I'd.
Napkins in two sizes TO match
breakfast size. Sl.50 instead Of
$500; dinner size, Sl.S5 instead
of 1925. For every day use
this linen is unexcellcd a couple
of washings will leave it snow
white.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
Do MOI DeIaY.
Closes Positively
Tomorrow.

Miller Co.'s Drug Store was
crowded all day with sufferers from
rheumatism. lumbago and kidney
troubles, all anxious to test this
marvellous remedy. Kind words were
heard on all sides, praising the Penn
Drug Co. for their generous methods
in giving the public Of Wilmington
such liberal opportunity to become
acquainted with the healing prop
critics Of the famous Penn Rheuma-
tism Cure.
People from all walks Of life were
equally anxious to try the remedy,
and it will be only a matter of few
days when Wilmington citizens who
have suffered the tortures Of rheu-
matism will be blessing the day
that the proprietors Of the Penr
Drug Co. came 10 their rescue with
their great free and liberal offer
All that is asked Of you is to give
this remedy an honest test, as thel
are willing to stand or fall by th'
results Of this free distribution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
wrArHER FoREoAsT.

hssociated Press Dispatch bv special WireA
Washington, March 6.--Weather fore
cast for Delaware:
Fair tonight and tomorrow, with slowly
rising temperature; light, variable wind,
becoming southerly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06

Bucher wire signs. 6l6 shipley..
Umbrellas repaired at Az snipley street .
Red Cross Plasiers, Diapers, Seventh aud
Jaokson,s
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06

Harsh phyAics react weaken the bowels,
cause chronic constipation. Doan's Regu-
lets operate easily. tone the stomach, cure
them.E
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
Record Breakers.

Saltzgiver & Bupp's spring hats. Can
and be convinced. LOG West Seventh
street,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Bring FevOrite Gold Enamel certificates
10 CartmolfeE
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
coId. cnu.e sore rhroat.

LAXATIVE Bromo Quinine, the worldwide
cold and grip remedy, removes the cause.
Call for the full name and look for full
signature of Il. W. Grove 25c.%
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06

ST. Louis. Mo-. March 6.-Ihe two
story building of the Wright Iron Range
Co.. filled with stoves, ranges and ma
chincrv was destroyed by fire today,
eniailug "a loss of S60OOO
II Is believed That the inc started ~
the boiler room.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
New Grey
Dress Goods.

Without doubt the most
fashionable of the spring
colors in wool fabrics.
We are showing single dress pat
terms in exclusive designs OF high
class English cloths IN checks
and mixed effects that arc most
stylish. s., S2.25 and $3.50 a
ward.
Priestly's English Crayenettes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
FIRES TO-DAY.
I,,o,lo,ea Pros, lli,patones BY specill Wirea

Associated Press Dispatches BY Special Wirea
Mobile. Ala. March 6.-Fire today de-
stroyed the Spring Hill Hotel, a winter
resort seven miles vest Of Mobile.
The hotel was filled with guests nom
norfbern cities. and many had narrow
escapes. Nearly all lost their effects,
including iewelrv and diamonds. The
damare Is estimated at S5O,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
Good MuSIiHS
at Low Prices

Tor Wednesdays selling.
You will do well to pro-
vide for your needs for the
next four to six months.
In spite of high priced and scarce
cotton we offer you a little moro
of
is yds for Slime soft finish
full bloached muslin a yard wide.
lO-4 full bleached heavy sheet
ing. worth today 32c, for 25c a
yard.
A very good silver bleached
crash, most absorbent "A strong
and durable toweling worth
l2l5c for &c a yard.
More of those elegant gingham
remnants at the same low price,
6l5o.
Ar our spring dress ginghams
are in-9c, lOc, l2l1c, l5c, 25c
and SOC "a yard.
New pcrcales, l2l5c
Fourth street % ore,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-06
A WindOWfuI
of Handsome

tinted Pillow slips and
Table Mats from one of
the big art stores.
II you like you can outline the
designs with embroidery. but it's
not necessary The pillow tops
are complete with backs already
to slip the pillow right in. Mats
are of heavy crash linen painted
in natural colors. The price is
only 19c a piece.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
ON TRACK.
BOY BADLY INJURED
Gates Held Him Prisoner
in Front of Loco
motive.

Locked in by the closing Of the gates
after he had driven his horse on the
Pennsylvania railroad tracks al the Ben
ming Gro sing last night. Emiel Hamil-
ton, seventeen years old. OF 708 r street
southeast. was seriously injured when a
freight locomotive struck the animal.
No bones were broken but the young
man received internal injuries from
which he may not recover.
The horse and wagon were owned by
the boys uncle, Robert Hamilton. Hv-
ing on the Bowen road. Maryland.
Emiel was returning to his uncle's place
when he set with the accident There
are several tracks at BenniEg. and when
he reached the crossing young Hamilton
did not notice a freight train on one OF
the further tracks.
Hardly had he driven or the tracks
when The gates closed down. making
him a prisoner on the tracks The en-
sine had struck the horse before he
realized the danger, and had thrown
the boy out OF the vehicle. The train
did not strike him
The horse was so badly injured that
It was necessary TO shoot the animal
and the carriage was demolished Ham
ilton was removed 70 the office Of DR.
L D Walker. and this morning was
taken TO his home. His condition is
such that Dr. Walter said he could
make no statement about his chances
for recovery
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
LIPSCOMB PLEDGES SUPPORT
TO YOUNG MAN HE INJURED

hat fell off because OF the hilarity IN
the vehicle. When he got out 70 pick
up the hat 7 told him / wanted him for
fast driving. lie started running when
he saw ne advancing toward him, and
shouted 10 the boys In the buggy 10 go
or and not wait for him
He ran across q rough field filled with
briars and weeds / followed MN.
When he was about twenty-five yards
and ne obeyed me. Just at the moment
shouted 10 him / took nay revolver
from my pocket, because b was about
TO drop out. ! thought Boyle might look
back and be frightened II he saw the
weapon The moment ! took the revolver
out and had in my right hand / Jrlpped
on some briars and fell to the ground.
Weapon Accidentally Discharged.
In struggling TO get up 7 discharged
The weapon accidentally l don't know
whether the concussion caused the trIg-
ger TO discharge the cartridge or my
finger accidentally touched the trigger.
The shooting was entirely accidental.
and 1 was sorry for it. / told this
young man that l was sorry If i shot
him. and took him TO the hospital This
shooting occurred just as / have told fl.
lid not take deliberate aim at this
youSg man, but the pistol went OF en-
tirely without any intention on my
part"
The case was declared closed after
several witnesses testified in rebuUtal.
Timothy Boyle, father Of the wounded
lad, said he intended taking the case TO
the criminal courts as soon as trial
boards verdict was announced.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
DECLINES
INVITATION OF SONS

President Roosevelt received a visit
this morning from a delegation repre-
senting the Friendly Sons of st. Pat
rick, who want him TO attend the annual
banquet given in honor of their patron
saint in Philadelphia. as well as the ded-
ication exercises at the statue of Com
modore John Barry, the father of the
American navy" which is 10 take place
on the same day as the feast, The
President said that he would be very
glad, indeed, to make the journey to
Philadelphia, but would be unable to do
so on accOupnt of the press OF public
business Admirals Melville and Wal
ker, retired, of the navy, led the dele
cation TO the White House.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
SIMPLIFIED SPELLING HIT
HARD BY TWO MEASURES
Opinion Prevails in Congress That Hard Blow to Idea
Will Cause President to Retire From His
Position on Reform.

Simplified spelling as advocated by
President Roosevelt was stabbed IN the
back by the provision in the legislative
appropriation bill passed by the House
yesterday afternoon lu committee Of
the wnoIe. Under the provision. thru"
might laugUish along until July / Of
next year. when the bill takes effect,
but there IS a disposition on the part
Of both House and Senate. to put it
cut of its misery right away Fo- tha.
reason. Representative Lands. chairman
OF the Committee on Printing, viii offer
a joint resolution which ne says mas
the approval OF the Senate Committee
on Printing, and which will serve as an
immediate order on the Puhlla Printer
TO stop setting type in the Roosevelt
way.
The opinion sen orally prevails that If
CohsIess strikes The simplined snclIfng
lota HaFd the President Will eventually
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
AMERICANS LOSE
To FOREIGNERS
THEIR BIG WAGES

PANAMA. Dec. 13.-Presldent Roose-
welt has Instructed the Canal Commls-
sion that under no circumstances are
American citizens to be required 10
work more than eight hours in the
zone.
The law went into effect here Decem-
Der ] and II is proving auy thing but
satisfactory To men who work by the
hour. Formerly boitermt kers, machin-
lists, and blacksmiths employed al -
cents an hour. worked enough extra
to bring their months wages uu 10 from
S2Z5 10 $500 Now the most they can
earn is Sl45. with the possible exception
of au ADDITION OF pay tur twelve hours.
allowed in cases of emergency for one
Sunday each month.
This. however. applies only 10 Ameri-
cans. Mechanics of any other national
ity are getting all the overtime. as the
law does not apply 20 them. They are
drawing the big wages that used 70 fall
TO the Americans exclusively.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
STOCK TRANSFER CASE
IN THE HIGHEST COURT

Attorney General Mayer, of New
York. who Is here arguing the stock
transfer tax case before the Supreme
Court. was escorted 10 the White House
this morning by Representative Par
sons. II Mr.. Mayer wins the case il
VIII mean about $7.O00,g00 additional IN
come year for the State OF New
York "As the total expenses OF tie
State are about SOS. 600 000" said Mr. Par
sons. 1T would help considerably il the
attorney general wins the suit New
York IS now collecting about s. 600 coo
from the Inheritance tax. so IL II comes
out all right on the stock transfer. II
VIII mean that 40 per cent Of The -x-
penses OF the state win be provided
for"
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
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Before Too Late.

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The Washington times., 1906-12-13
Tells on Stand His Version
of the Boyle
Shooting.

Mounted Policeman J. B. LipscomD, of
the Seventh precinct, charged with
shooting Daniel Boyle on July % made
his statement ia a wavering voice ro
the police trial board yesterday after
noon.
After several witnesses testified as TO
the treatment accorded Boyle while "a
prisoner at ThIrty-sixtn street and Pros
pect avenue after the shooting. Lips
comb was called to the stand by his
counsel Campbell Darlington The
other witnesses were Policemen Robert
Clark. William r Hughes. Edward J..
Every, and Charles Harrington.
Story Of Policeman Lipscomb.
Lipscombs story in part was as fol-
lows.
Complaints had been received about
lawlessness and disorder on the Conduit
road on Sundays / was detailed at the
point Of vantage 10 arrest all such law
breakers. On july g 1 heard a party
coming along the road and afterward
s;tw the carriage with three persons in
II. Boyle was one Of the party. His
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
DRUGGIST RECEIVES
SILVER LOVING CUP

w. c. Duckett. who has just retired
from the local drug business. after haV-
ing been identified with the profession
for more than forty-two years. last night
gave a reception TO the druggists OF
Washington and members of the WOm-
ans Organization of the District OF Co.
lImbia Retail Druggists Association in
his home, Twenty-second street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Mr.. Duckett was
presented with a handsome silver loving
cup by his former associates. Augustus
c. Taylor president Of the Retail Drug
gists' Association of the District, made
the presentation speech
one of the interesting features of the
evenings program was a paper on Pure
Food and Drug Law by DR.. Kebler, of
the Department OF Agriculture.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
HELP CAMPAIGN
FOR BETTER HOUSES

The treasurer of the committee on
the Improvement of housing conditions.
Alan o. Clephane, Acknowledges with
thanks the following contributions re-
Gently made to the campaign which it
IS conducting;
J. J. Gilbert. s.; cash, $25; Howard s.
Nyman. $3; Rufus II. Thayer. SO: w.
Il. Hallam, $3.50; Auerton Cushman. SO;
Mrs. Jessie II. Cunningham, IS; NJ. G.
Lloyd. s.; George a. King, SO
Total receipts to date amount to
S136. This is one-fourth of the carefully
criticised budget of $l.72O. The comrlit-
tee lacks Sl,25S
The committee. of which S. ". Wood
ward is chairman; Col. George Trues-
dell and Dr. George NJ, Kober, vice
chairmcn, and Alan o. Clephane, treas
urer. IS conducting a campaign against
Washington's 2S6 Inhabited alleys with
their population OF I3,076. against the in
sanitary conditions and low standards
of life, The appeal IS made for the
permanent Improvement of such un-
wholesome conditions
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
SKATERS CHAMPION
MAKES STRONG PLEA

Defending roller skating as the most
healthful and harmless sport within the
reach of youthful indulgence. Mrs. Lena
c. Gardner, of 354S Tenth street north
west. today voiced a vigorous protest
against the decision OF the District Com
nissiOners TO enforce a police regulation
prohibiting roller skating on the sida-
walks Of the city.
Mrs Gardner expresses the opinion
that not only DO all qualified authorities
agree as 10 the benefits of skating. tut
ia addition that the thousands OF chill
dren in the District should not be made
10 suffer from the shortcomings Of q feW
eXuberant skaters VINO nave caused an
noEanCe 10 pedestrians
Protests. however vigorously WoTdcd,
are not likely to deter the Commission
ers IN their expressed determination %
promuigate the proposed regulation The
matter has been referred 70 Corporation
Counsel Thomas. who has been Instruct
ed 20 prepare the necessary draft.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
BURNHAN IS SAFE
SAYS GOV. M'LANE
New Hampshire Executive
Says Senator VIII Be
Reelected.

Gov. John McLane. of New Hamp-
shire, IS in Washington, accompanied
Ey Robert Il. Bass, of that State, and
George II. Moses, editor of the Con-
cord Monitor. Their mission here con-
Germs the bill for the creation of
forest reserve in the White Mountains,
formerly a separate bill tut now part of
the general measure FOR the establish
ment Of an Appalachian mountain re-
serve.
Governor McIsane conferred with
Senator Gallinger YESTERDAY and visited
the Senate chamber in company with
him. The New Hampsh re visitors saw
q number of members Of Senate and
House In the interest Cf the proposed
legislation
Governor McLane dis Used the New
Hampshire political situation and eX-
pressed the belief Senator Burnham
would be reelected despite the fact
two candidates are announced against
him.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
MANAGER OF "FL0ROD0RA"
coES INTO BANKRUPTCY

NEW YORK, Dec. -I3.-After having
made $50. 600 out OF "Florodcra5 -
Thomas Ryler, the theatrical manager.
IS broke, He filed "a petition IN bank
ruptcy, in which his assets were noted
as only $1,000, and his liabilities S5J.O .OJ0
more.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
FOREIGN PACKAGES
IN DEAD LETTER SALE

The articles of merchandise embraced
IN the 8.263 catalogue items Of the sale
10 be held by the division OF Dead Let
ters at the auction rooms OF Marcus
Notes, 426 Ninth street northwest, be
ginning 10 a. n, Monday, December Il.
1906. include the salabie contents Of
81. 90 parcels originally directed 10 for
eign countries for delivery and held as
unmailable; $500 pieces of unclaimed
domestic mail matter. and 80. go articles
found loose. or without wrappers, III The
mail
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
Priests Defy
Paris Police
AndNewAct
Government A G e mt S
Look on While Masses
Are Sung and Take
Clergy's Names.
The Law and the Church

All the church property in
France is now in the hands of
the French government.
According to the law, there is
stiu one more year in which to
transfer II to the public worship
associations. But the church has
not the slightest control over it
from now on,
The state may sell, rent, or
destroy every cathedral or church
edifce in the land, with the Vati-
can powerIess to raise a finger.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
GRANTS GOVERNMENT
TO THE TRANSVAAL

LONDON. Dec. IS.-The government
has decided 10 grant immediate re-
sp0nsIbIe government to the Transyaal.
It has declared full confidence that
under free institutions the prosperity
and cOuJeutmeut Of the TranHvaal and
its people VIII be permanently secured" ."
a constitution has been issued.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
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The Washington times., 1906-12-13
Toilet Sets.

Comb and Brush CAIisses)
75c., 800, Sl.50
Infants Sets. decorated, 4 pes. 500
Ladies Comb and Brush.
S9c., 500, $50
Ladies' Comb Brush and Mirror. 81 80
S1.75. S200, $3.50 10 $3.50. Blue, white,
pink, green.
Military Brushes. 500. sL50 TO $3.50
per pair
Infants Sets. soc. to $50
The Washington times., 1906-12-13

retire from his photographic position.
Rather than go counter 10 the wishes
OF Congress in spelling reform, he viii
probably drop the matter, at least until
the sentiment OF the legislators under
goes change