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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
GARRETT DAMAGE SUIT.
Argument Concluded and the Case Wi
co 20 the Jury This Afternoon.

Argument Concluded and the Case Will
Go 10 the Jury This Afternoon.
The summing up Of the damage suit
case oi Dr William r Garrett against
the Pooples Reiway Co. was concluded
in Superior Court this morning, and coun-
sci took up much time IN discussing the
conflicting testimony in the case.
Mr.. Ward concluded his argument at
! o o'clock. Court took recess until 2.3O
o clock, when the jury will be charged.
Yesterday afternoon Edward G. Banks,
an expert on automobiles, testified that
he was well acquainted with the Oldsmo-
bile owned by DR.. Garrett and explained
its three brakes lie said that the auto
mobile running under lowgear could be
stopped within four Of five feet by a
/ proper application of the brakes.
George b. Ward testified that he had
/ ridden in the automobile belonging TO
( DR.. Garrett, and also owned a machine
/ OF the same make himself In his opinion
the automobile could be stopped within
five and a half feet.
John J. Fox, a police officer, testified
that Eleventh and Orange streets WAS
thickly settled and that the houses were
close together.
Charles Bryan testified that he was a
passenger on the car that collided with
the automobile He said that he heard
the gong of the trolley car when il wa
about 20 feet from the crossing. In hi'
opinion the car was going about four oi
or six miles an hour. When be saw tho
automobile hc thought Il was going al
about ] = miles an hour. The automobile
hc said struck the ear about fye feet from
the front end OF the running board Of th'
trolley car Witness said he heard Dr
Garrett tell the motormun that be hear
his bell but could not make a sharp tuu
because "a stone and pole were in his way
Dr. Garrett, IN rebuttal, stated that h
never made such a statement and neve
saw the witness before.
The plaintiff rested and the attorney
submitted their prayers. The jury wa
discharged until this n orning.
Joseph Bancroft, vi 0 was drawn as
J special juror in the panel struck 70 tr
the ease OF the National Dredging Co VI
Farmer, Bank was excused from dut
) upon the plea that pressing business eI
gagemcnts would mako it "a hardship f.
= him to serve. The case is set for trii
on Thursday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
RESISTING ExTRADIrIoE.

Associated Press Disnatoh BY special Wires
Los Angeles, Cal, March i3.-Mrs.
Margaret sauer, alias Margaret Graham,
"a Psychic, who is vigorously resisting
extradition 10 San Antonio, Texas, ON q
charge of having embezzled $4,000 had
a strenuous day in court yesterday. Judge
James ovorruled tho petition for habeas
corpus, and she was 40 once remanded
TO the custody of the sheriff.
Tho decision was no sooner rendered
than another writ was sworn out on tech
nical grounds by one Of her numerous
attorneys, and the court granted an im-
mediate hearing. The arguments pro-
ooeded, and at the close Of court the
matter was taken under advisement.
Mrs. Sauer Is under $1,000 bonds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
C0NSTABLES BONDED.

D"hdsmfn Accepted by Lew Court-R.-
eleetl"" "f Those Who Failed to Bond.
At the meeting Of the Lew Court
tnls morning, several mora of the newIv
eleoiea oonstables bonded and their
honcs we've accepted.
ne bondsmen for Lucius @. Jonas of
tnis city are James 4, Chandler and
George W. Fisher. For John NJ Diclr.
lnson Of st. Georges hupdred. Gidson
y. hukiil and Martin Is. Burris ko,
h..ity p wiley Of Appoquinimink
Hart. ''e' a.
The following, who were eleoted
ounstAnles last week and failed to
ponu within the five days required by
is"' were re.eieuted Andrew a. Price
Ontistiana hun dred; William s. Day
et1 fenoaoeri John b. Tny ylcr, New
Sastiei Jacob johnson, Mill Creek
James Stafford, White Clay Creek ana
"lliiam M. Householder, Red Lion
announcement WAS made OF the
ueath OF j. Aifred Caulk, bridge.
tender at Fennimore's bridge, on sat.
uIrday last On motion Of Mr.. Brown,
hhooa Caulk, widow Of the deceased,
was elected 70 succeed him.
William II. Cooper, JI., president
ot the baldton Land and Improvement
70. Of New Castle, filed an appeal fTon
the assessment on the company Lrop
erty. He sets out that the propert,
was assessed at 81, 10 1904 anI
since then a portion of it has beeI
sold. lie claims it has not been i'm
proved any and that this year % il
assessed al IS 500, which he contend
Is excessive. The matter was referre,
to President MoFaTlin, commissions
for that district.
Mr.. Hopkins, chairman Of the pub
| lc building committee, stated thn
recently it had been decided best OF
account Of the uncertainty Of the Goa
situation, 10 lock into the matter O
lay ing IN a supply. But a recent orde
Of coal az ga had heen Withdrawn AM
10 is now held az 54.25.
The court ordered three carloads
or about 20 tons, be procured at thi
rate.
Commissioner Salmon reported tha
plans for tho Appoquiuimink bfid2
bad been revised and the committee
of Which he is chairman was in
structed to again advertise for bids
Under the revised plans, two feet {
the width of the bridge ami two fee
of the piers and abutments are cut of
which will lessen the cost about 81, COO
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Nv YoRK corFoN MARKET.
A,,oeiated Press Dispatch BY Special Wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York. March l3.-Cotton futures
opened steady March, 1923; April,
1888; Nav. lO46; July, l0,57i August,
i055. October. 1905; November, zoos;
December lO.ll; January 1914.
Cotton opened steady, u unchanged
prices 10 an advance Of points, the gam
beiua ON the near months which were in
auenced by higher cables. There was
nm active demand later and the market
r,llied g or points. but eased OH again
In me- absence of sustained demand and
In the middle of the morning was about
2a3 points higher, with the tone nervous.
Tic market at midday was steady
with prices about Z 20 $ points net higher
ON q renewal of covering and @ scattering
demand lor long acconni which was a.
trsrtcd hv reports ol less favorable
weather mdnalion, 'of ihc south.
-rot cotion 0rici nuddlng uplands
ll.Oj, middlng gull ll.5O.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
App1cKs AND ALLEE HERE.
But They Did Not Come Here to Hold a
Conference.

But They Did Not Come Here to Hold a
Conference.
]. Edward Addicks and United States
Senator Alice were both in the city today,
but. SO far as could be learned, they were
not here by mutual arrangement and did
not hold a conference.
senator Alice had a conference with
Collector Of Customs Clark in the latter S
office. but declined to discuss the matter
further than 70 say he had business here
with Walter II. Hayes and thought he
would call on his friend Clark. Both Mr..
HAYES and Mr. Clark are members OF the
Union Republican State Committee, which
Is TO meet az Dover on Saturday, ON the
call of Chairman Alice, to consider me
letter received from Chairman Ball OF the
Regular committee ON the subject OF har-
mony.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
KNooKDowN FoILows oRITIoIam.-
Spanish Deputy savagely Assaulted for
His Comments on Weyler and Other

Spanish Deputy savagely Assaulted for
His Comments on Weyler and Other
Generals.
Aroslni,a iress pisnaten bv sneciN wifea
Madrid. Spain, March i3-As the royal
cortcge was passing the Chamber Of Depu-
ties. today, "a nephew of Con. Primo
Rivera. the former commander of tho
Spanish troops ia the Philippine Islands,
sayagely assaulted Deputy Sogiauo Tor
criticising acts of the Spanish generals in
Cuba and the Philippines. Senior Sogiano
was knocked down and lost two OF bis
teeth.
The assault followed united declaratio ms
upon tho part Of Gems. Rivera, Woylor,
Blanco, polavieja and Linares, denying
the charges of iuegularity IN Cuba and
the Philippines. Gen. Rivera announced
that he would resign from the army unless
the government defended the generals
against tho charges, and Gen, Weyler de-
caod that be intended 10 take their DO
fence into his own hands. Rivera 5
nephew thercupon determined % pub
liely assault Deputy Sogiano, who was
chiefly responsible for the criticisms.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
UNION BANK BUILDING.

Plans are Being Prepared by Architect
John d. Thompson, Jr.
Architect John ID. Thompson Jr., is
preparing plans for the new building TO
be erected by the Union National Bank
at the southwest corner OF Eighth and
Market streets, and the work OF construc-
ton may be started soon after the bank
acquires possession OF the property, on
March 25th.
This morning Mr.. Thompson sent a
communication to the Street and Sewer
Department, asking permission TO build
under the sidewalk, under similar con
ditions as those granted ior the du Pont
Building at Tenth and Market streets.
The new bank building ,lwlll, 1t rs under
stood. be only one story high, and Is "a
be used for banking purposes exclusively
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
FINED FOR CONTEMPT.

A Coiored Woman severely Punished In
the city Court This Morning.
Rosele Norris young oolorod woman,
was arraigned before judge Cochran,
in the Municipal Court, this morning,
on the charge OF acting in "a diGoFdoIly
mannar on the street, and before her
trial was finished she hau marked
Up against her tinea amounting 10 $40,
with costs, for contempt OF court. The
woman made several insulting remarks
TO Judge Cochran. When the clerk of
the court called the woman's uame,
and asked her if she was guilty OF not
guilty, she jumped 90 her feet and in
a very loud voios said mot Guilty,
anc turned her back on the judge. The
judge told her 10 turn her face to the
court and not to speak so sharp Ia the
future or be would fine her for CON
tempt. Yhia caused her TO remark
"d-n the contempt. Judge Cochran
promptly imposed iine Of elO for cen
tempt. This DID not Wotry the woman,
for she made another insulting remark,
and Judge Cochran promptly said SO
more for contempt, lhe iuags might
have made It sl00. for the little effect
il had on the prisoner, because chs
kept on talking, and while Othcel
Walker, who arrested her, was testify
ing, she mads several improper re-
marks and another fne of $40, and
oae of 90, both for contempt, were
marked hp against her. After all th'
evidences had been heard Judge Ouoh
ran imposed a fine Of $50 with costs
which was for the charge upon which
she was arrested. The lines for con
tempt, and the one on the crigina
charge amounted to S85, and unles
they are paid by O'Clock this after
noun the woman will be committed Il
prison for $40 days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
TERM TO EXPIRE SOON

The term Of 4. A. ID. Hutson,
President Of the Roard of Election
Commissioners will expire between
april lat and 10th. Ii is understood
that there will be several applicants
for the position. among them Jacob
h. Lewis and William i. Groves Of
the Eighth ward.
M Hutson has served as an Elee-
tiou Commissioners for six years and
for nearly three years has been presi
dent Of the board. The salary is $500
and the appointment will be for three
years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
THE VALENCIA DISASTER.

Associated Pres Dispatcn by specid Wires
Washington March l3.-L. %. Murray
Of the Steamboat Inspection Service has
rQturned from the Pacific coast, whore
be was sent by tho government, with IL
k smith of the same service, 70 investi-
gate the Valencia disaster
Mr.. Smith has not yet returned but
Nhen he reaches Washington a Wport
viii be compiled, covering tho findings
I'm the premises. The report viii be made
40 tho President, and no information
viii be given ont relative TO the findings
until ii IS made public at the White House.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
rYpHus EPIpEMc pIMINIsHINa.
.acl.lsa r-s.. pI.a.Ieh 1y snsoIaI We.

AE.oclaied presl DlEDalch by speoiRl Wire.
Mexico City, March l3.-The typhus
endemic here is diminishing by reason
oi showers. which have laid the dust and
flushed sewers. The typhus has been
mostly confined to the First and Second
wards. inhabited largely by poor people.
The Board Of Health hopes to have
measures adopted TO permanently check
the disease. The sum Of $50 600, appro-
priated for sanitary campaigns, Is being
employed.
The number Of cases since October lst
Is . O59. with sos deaths.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
REPORT FROM GEN. WOOD
He Assumes Full Responsibility for the
Fight Against the MOrOS at
DaiO Hill
WOMENAND CHlLDRENTOOKPART
Many Were Killed by Force or
Necessity.
SAYS MOROS USED THEM As SHIELDS
Associated rr,,s Dispatch by Special Wire.


Mantle. F. l.. March 13. -Major-Gen.
Wood has announced that he assumes
full responsibility for the fight against
the Moros at Daio Hill near lolo.
lie said that there was no wanton de-
struction of women and children ia tho
fight, though many OF them were killed
hy force of necessity because the Moros
used them as shields in the hand-tO-hand
fighting Maior-Gon Wood declared chat
many ol the women wore malo attire and
their sex could not be distinguished.
Another confusing cause was the dos-
pcration with which the women fought,
the priests having worked an of the Moros
TO a religious frenzy. Many OF the Moros
leigucd death and butchered the Amcri-
can hospital men who were relieving the
wounded Gen, Wood said.
Neither i'm this nor any hght, has an
American soldier killed q woman or child,
except IN q close action when Il was im-
possible to distinguish sex"
Secretary of War Taft had cabled for
a full explanation Of the deaths of the
women and children, and Gen. Wood
sent a lengthy reply, of which the fore
/ going is the substance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKETS.

Associated Press DisIaten by Special Nirea
Chicago. ILL.,, March l3.-On tnow In
the wheat belt, May wheat dropped TO
n Use at the opening today, but steadied
there.
The corn market was eolorless, May
holding close to 43c.
May oats showed practically no change,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
WANT STREETS IMPROVED.

City Councilman Richard o. Nc
Mullin called upon the Directors of
the Street and Sewer Department, this
morning, and presented a petition re-
questing the improvement of Union
and Fourth streets, Woodlawn avenue
and other thcroughfarea in the Twelfth
ward. The bad condition Of most Of
the streets IN that section Of the city
vas pointed out aud the statement
made that children have trouble il
going to and from school.
be done.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
ruNnRAL on nss ANTHoKY.
..oolalod pren DIspaleh 0y spqolal wlrsl

Rochester, N. y, March l3.-Ihe
funeral of Miss Susan b. Anthony will be
held on Thursday at o clock. Rev. pr.
Gannett of the First Unitarian Church,
of which Miss Anthony was member
will oihoiate.
In a message Of coincidence from Mrs.
Mary Wright Sewoll of indianapolis,
honorary president OF tho international
Council OF Women. Mrs Sowell requested
that She be informed of the hour of the
funeral IS to be held, in order that a
memorial service may be held in Indian
apolis at the samo time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
New YorK Markets.
- Pre-, SI u,spateh by speol.l wlre.

Associated Press Dispatch BY special Wirez
New York. March A.-Flour receipts l2767,
sales. 200 Steady unchanged.
-Wheat receipts 10000 bushels. sales, $4,000
bushels steady; May, s4eloasi lo-iec; July,
81 7-l6asi3f; september, sc5iasic.
Corn Corn receipts isQo75 bushels Dull and nc
transactions
Beef steady
Pork, stcauy.
lard, easy; Western prime, s7.s0as7.s5
Sugar raw strong; inir relning,l lo-luaaci centrl
fugai gi; test 8lb82a8lsc Molasses sugar. 21l-l6a
29fc. refined frm: crushed $780, powdered g. lOi
gTauulated, Si.0u.
Petroleum. steadv; refined all ports, t.ooaai. 90.
Coffee. steady; No. RIO, SAC.
Molasses, firm. New Orleans. SoaSsc-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Rockford railway F1ton.Ion.

7--'-''''I -N|TI07IT I7|T|T1"TWW7
Construction of the Rockford Park
extension of the Peoples Railway Co.,
VHnioh had been delayed by reason Of
mItigation, is now nearing completion.
lhe tunnel under the Kentmere branch
Of the Reading Railroad Is almost
lnished. Il is thought the line will
be opened to travel by May lst.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
TROLLEY CAR ON FIRE.
Timely Supply Of Water Saved What Might
Have Been Serious Damage.

A car on the West Eight street line
caught fire about Il o'clock last night at
Adams street, as the car was proceeding
mo the hill. The discovery was made by
Conductor Frazer. who stopped the car
and securedwater from a nearby dwelling,
with which he quenched the fire before 1t
got much start.
The FIRE, which was eVidehtiy caussu
bv crossed wires was IN the paru'loh ~
which the door slides. So iar as coulu
he detected the car was not seriously dam
aged
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
told, are much below other

told, are much below other
stores.
Best Wiltons are S35: others as
low as $50 and S31.5O.
Best Body Brussels, 9xl2, are
only $500.
Imperial Smyrna, alike on both
sides. very rich and pretty. are
$500; other satisfactory grades
as low as $1,000.
Administers in beautiful patterns
are specially priced at 5000
and are IN large variety.
Best lapestryBrussels at SIG and
SIS for the 9Xi2 size.
Buy now while the prices arc
low We will hold until your
rooms are ready.
Third floor, take elevator.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Letters Of administration on the
estate Of Patrick Quinn have been
granted TO Ellen Rauen.
Letters testamentaTy on the estate Of
LeonaId q. Yandegriit we're granted
to Orphie K. NandegTift.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
FEES FOR INSANE PATIENTS.
Question Of Who Should Pay Them to be
Investigated

Investigated.
Among the bills passed by the Levy
Court. this morning, were 10 from physi-
clans for committing insane persons TO
the State Hospital at Farnhurst.
The physicians are allowed, under the
law S5 for each commitment IN cases
where the persons, or their estate, are not
able to pay the Zee.
President McFarlin thought it was a
matter which should be Investigated, as
hc knew that some of the persons COM
mitted were able to pay the IS fee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Sold for $4,000.

The property at No. 4O3 West Tenth
street, owned by Maria l.. Chandler
vas sold az public sale OF the county
Court house, yesterday afternoon,
70 Anna Noblit of Philadelphia for
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
IoHN 5. sHARP AssAssINATED.
.o,,.,e, pre., Dl.ralca ov special uirea

Associated Press Dlsralco ov special Nires
Wavcross. Ga. March l3.-John $.
sharp. one OF the largest real estate
owners of Waycross, was assassinated m
his own yard last night.
Ills family had gone to church. and tho
tragedy did not become known until his
wife and children returned home Neigh
bors heard the shooting and a scream in
the direction of Mr. Sharp residence,
but thought no more Of the matter until
his body was discovered.
Have YOU ever used Silver suds for
cleaning silver Sold by druggists
Qrocers and merchants generally
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
polisbinq Postoqice Corridors.

Tho ianitors 10 the Federal Building are
hard at work giving the place l's 3plllf
cleaning In the corridors ine Woou"o' I. ;. !,
Is heing made TO shine, which give ~ d
new appearance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13

For a mild, easy action of the bowels,
a single dose OF Doan's Reguleis Il enough.
Treatment cures habitual constipation.
- cents q boz. AK your druggist Tor them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Marrlaass.

RFv1s-cAnTER-A the home Of bride Ia ley
Vile Thursday, Marcn Sih, 1905 BY the hoY,
George White Dawson, William Chandler
Reyis andi Miss Lilhe NAY Carter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Table Linens
Thaf'H Wear.

Good all linen damasks
properly bleached and in
handsome patterns-our
leader-our dollar dam
ask" you will find to be
the best
two-yard wide table damask you
can get anywhere for the price.
It's an linen, of course, and it's
heavy weight. Napkins TO
match.
Lots OF new table linen remnants
for Wednesday 40 reduced
prices. Also a very pretty all
linen pure white spoke hem-
stitched damask towel worth to-
day 3lc each is marked special
for Wednesday at
24o apiece.
4 A fine soft face towel for ladies
and children.
vi. L
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
RuqS-NeW Ones

for the centre of the floor.
Our assortment OF QNt2
rugs is double that OF last
year. Our prices, we are
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
Pillow Tops and
Table Mats,

great values for Ioc and
CSC each and very bright
and pretty too. See our
Fourth street window.
Our remnants Of sturdy dress
ringhams are selling fast. There
aren't such a great many left,
6l5c a yard.
Plenty Of Bates seersuckor rem
uants are here for only ac yard.
Worry pretty patterns in black
and white, grey and white and
blue and whito Simpson prints
for &c a yard.
Aercel Wash Cloths, Wednesday
only we'll sell 6 for 25c.
Good Soap, %.
Bee SOAP. 1.-THE old reliable, that
goes for the dirt, 5c.
Unusually strong hemmed huek
towels, l3c
American Made Russia crash,
thirsty and absorbent, Zoe a
yard.
Pearl buttons, 2 dozen on card sc.
Colored pearl buttons in coral,
blue. green, red, dozen on a
card. l5c.
Tape measures, 60-inch, &c.
Hooks and eyes, lc.
Golf gloves, were 25c; lOc.
Mems fancy clocked hose, l2l9e.
Plain black, good for everyday
wear. 9c. 3 pairs for 26c.
Ribbon Remnants, PC, he, l6e a
ward
Hemstitched cambria handker-
chiefs. 2 for Sc, nice for school.
Ruching. pieces in a box, lie.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
New PerCaIeS.

Don't they look fresh and
nice Our Fourth street
window gives you but a
faint idea
of the variety and beauty Of the
styles; 80 inches wide; finest
goods; l2lac a yard.
Fourth street store.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-13
NV lurA ,luolal,na..

AssooInllr ITe1s UlapHIoN " 7paolN Wlrll
Sew Yorg, Mar l3.-lhe stock market opQue
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-02
UNTITLED RAIL ORDERS
LARGEST IN HISTORY
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
New York, May 1.-THE untitled
tonnage on the books Of the various
rail mills is estimated between 3, AGO.
900 and 100000 tons, the largest in
the history Of the iron and steel in
dustry. The United States Steel
corporation, Pennsylvania Steel COM
pany, Lackawanna Steel company,
Cambria Steel company and other large
mills have booked orders for more than
100000 tons, while the untitled bust
ness Of the Tennessee Coal and Iron
company, Colorado Fuel and Iron COM
pany and miscellaneous concerns brings
the total near the 100000 ton mark.
It is estimated that about 100000
tons of the business booked represents
rails for delivery next year. AS is
generally known large percentage
of the. 1906 rail business will be carried
| over into 1907, owing to the inadequate
capacity of the mills. New rail bust
ness this week will reach about 10000
TONS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-02
CHINESE WILL BUILD
CITIES LIKE CHICAGO

Journal Special Service.
Chicago, May 2.-Chicago is to be the
model city, after which all towns in
China are to be patterned.
Dr. Mai Hun Chuan, secretary of his
imperial celestial majesty's high com
mission; his interpreter, Professor Har-
ry W. Lewis, and members of his per-
sonal suite were piloted thru the city
yesterday afternoon and initiated into
the mystery of government in the west
ern metropolis.
After several hours Of sightseeing
DR.. Chuan announced that he had at
last found the model upon which cities
in the Chinese empire would be recon
structed. ~.,
The imperial representative had been
to New York, Washington, Baltimore
and Boston, but announced after his
visit here, that he found Chicago most
| satisfactory. 8 .. -