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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
.Mlstar. or .Esanlro.n y

With an exalted idea of tho official
courtesy tba, is bis due. the dock CONE
missioner of New York City has issued am
order that communications 20 him elall he
addressed 81 A. Bensal Esq Comissionor
of Docks sir:" And shall conclude.
every cspectiully,yom obedient servant %
ln this edict he goes far ahead of another
New York City official who once dccreed
that employees Of the city should address
him as "Mr
But both "Mr" and "Esquire" have
long since gone out of form in the adj
dressing Of letters, at least so far as BUSH
ness communications arc concerned. Years
ago they were generally used, not only in
letter addresses, but in newspapers. Now
the use Of either is spasmodic. For awhile
the use of Esquire" was restricted TO
the names of lawyers. but even that
fashion has become obsolete,
As for every respectfully, your obedient
servant" that is no longer though of,
except by the most obsequious writer's,
bent upon obtaining favors. These formal
expressions were most elaborate, century
or more ago, and even George Washing
ton would subscribe himself "you most
obedient and humble servant But 10 is
different now "Yours truly. or "yours.
respectfully % pass current in an ordinary
corresp spondonce
And there seems to be no good reason
for "a return TO the ancient stiltcd ionnali-
tics.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
Test OF MunleIpaI ownershlp.

At the city election which is in progress
in Chicago, today, the question of mu-
nicipal ownership Of street railways will
be put TO a severe and practical test.
In addition 10 electing officers from
candidates who both favor and oppose
municipal ownership, the voters will pass
judgment upon a proposition to bond the
city for s750Oo.0O0. the proceeds Of the
bond issue TO be applied TO the purchase
of the street car system of the city. Should
the voters authorize this bond issue.
Chicago viii enter actively into the street
railway business. but tthe bond issue
fail. the municipal ownership project will
fail with t.
Chicago voters viii also pass upon the
question of high license. Recently the
Board Of Aldermen increased the LIQUOR
license fee from $500 to 81 600 wear
and am effort will he made today to elect
a Board Of Aldermen favorable 10 no.
/ turn to the lower figure
Altogother. Chicago election is un.
usually interesting for a purely local con
test
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
BUILD ON ROCK
lake Warning Prom the Man OF oid-sec
That Your Foundation Is Riabt

lake Warning From the Man of Oid-see
That Your Foundation Is Right
We are all OF ne iaiuiliar with the parable
Of the man who huilded upon the SAND.
no one nowadays would think of putting
up house OF factory on anything but
solid foundation. Some Of tho "ekv-
scmpers' of New iork City are sot on
foundations from thirty to fifty lcet below
the street.
lt is as important 10 build your health
upon a solid foundation as anything elae.
heaith is happiness and ie the highest rlft
90 mankind. Natut Intended that We
should ala enjoy the fun fruits Of health.
but our surroundings ara eomatimas such
ns 20 mar this ocstatic condition.
Those who are under hanciul influences.
have 90 holr nature along Don't make the
mistake of taking medicines that ara fun
OF alcohol ana narcotics. IN you 90, you
are building upon sand.
IL your constitution ie weakened. nj your
lunps are moi strong Do your blood is thin.
81 you are aubient % colds, take Maroa'a
Malt Emulsion. li will build you on and
make you strong. Il contains no alcohol.
Nothing but pure cod liver oil. malt
and hyponhosphitoe enter into It's syrunv
oiastasic non -alconolic competition. Cod
liver oil ami malt (non-uicoholicl are TIE
greatest builders known 20 medical science.
and it You lake lagee's Matt Emulsion.
you are surely building on rock. 10 con-
iaine no wniskpy, no wino-it BE- just food /.
% is builder, not a destroyer. 10 may ho
procured Of A. b. Oaumoll. Wholesale ana
Retail Druggist, Sixth and Madison streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
HERALp1c EAGLES.
Benjamin Franklin's Opinion Of the
American Bird.
London News.

London News
"Can you tell us. asks correspondent,
show many heraldic eagles there arc
Your remarks on the black and red eagles
OF Prussia tell as nothing OF the reason
why the fowl was selected for the device
OF the two Prussian orders. Why is he
so popular ?"
The answer 10 that, as to most other
qeustions in regard 70 European origins is
simply Rome From the earliest days Of
the ancient city the eagle was the symbol
of power The kings, the republic, the
emperors, had it as an emblem IL was
handed on TO the chivalry of the Middle
Ages, and adopted by Charlemagne as the
symbol OF the Holy Roman Empire. Tho
black eagle of Prussia is the hneal de-
scendent of the eagle which a subsequent
holder of Charlomagnes title permitted
the Teutonic Knights, the conquerors of
Prussia TO take as their device 10 is, in
fact, the eagle of the Prussian royal arms,
from which the larger eagle of the im-
peual German arms was copied in 1871.
There are also the Austrian eagle, which
is an unauthorized copy of the old eagle
OF the extinct Holy Roman Empire, which
became double-headed about the Four
toenth Century, and the Russian eagle,
which the Cars bear in virtue of their
claim to descend from the Roman en-
peros of the eastern branch. As for
the French eagle, who was born under
Napoleon l and died the fall of Napoleon
III, he was "A mere bare-taced imitation
OF the more ancient bird of Rome.
OF course, there is the bird of the United
States, who is a native variety, having
nothing to do with the elietc fowls Of
Europe. All the same, no less a person
age than Benjamin Franklin criticised
him as follows "For my part, ] wish
theibald eagle had not been chosen as the
representative of our country. lie is a
bird of bad moral character; he does not
get his living honestly. You may have
seen him perched on some dead tree,
where too lazy to fish for himself, he
watches the labors of the hshing-hawzs.
and when at last that diligent bird has
taken a fish and is bearing it TO his nest
for the support of his mate and young
ones, the bald eagle pursues him and takes
IL from him. Besides. he is a
rank coward; the little king bird, not
bigger than "a sparrow, attacks him boldly
and drives him out of the district. He
Is by no means a proper emblem for the
brave and honest Cincinnati of America
Almost 1870 years have passed nc
Franklin wrote thus, and the Anne lea 3
eagle, suggested by this humbug among
birds, has we'll lived down the attack
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Ii may be that the strike OF the coal
miners viii he of short duration. as a larre
number OF the operators are ready 20 sign
the 1908 scale under which the men are
willing to work. Meanwhile. it Is sur-
gestive that the operators. through their
committee have officially announced that
There IS no excuse for raising the price Of
coal and the operators are doing evers-
thing in their power 20 prevent &c." How
the dealers may consistently charge
higher prices in the face OF this oHcial
declaration is not apparent. and any at-
tempt ON their part 90 do SO will be- re-
sisted oy the consumers as am imposition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
Goods

Careful dressers, who desire
only what is most correct in
style, will find our Dress Goods
department suited to their
ideas.
This Springs fabrics COM
prise those weaves that have
the sanction of the most fash
ionable centres. Voiles, Ba-
tlste, neat gray mixed Suitings
and soft, clinging fabrics being
the most in demand. Every
price idea is represented, as
we have really excellent values
as low as soc a yard. Others
at 7sc, SI.oO, SI.25, $3.50,
S2.oo, $3.50, $500 and $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
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HDIZZlUEN
- W. & Co
Easter
G@PGn@mGs.

The crowds that are now
thronging our garment depart
ment are the best evidence that
our selections for Spring are
appreciated. Those who came
yesterday selected literally
from our stock. We are con
hdent that you will be pleased
with what you see.
a most beautiful line Of Suits
made OF Broadcloth, Cheviot,
Panama, Silk, Wolfe and Grey
Mixed Suitings. Excellent
values at SIP, SIS, SI8, $50,
SIS, $50, SIS, $40, S45, $50.
Many styles in Cream Wool
Suits at SIS to S45.
Separate Coats, in Covert
and Black cloths, at $500 TO
S25 each.
Separate Eton Jackets in
silk and Panama, $40, SI2.
SIS, SI8 each.
Large showing Of Children's
Coats, $500 and upwards.
Separate Skirts for women
in many styles Of Broadcloth,
Cheviot, Panama, Silk and
Voile at $500, $3.50, $3.50,
$40, $I2, SIS, SI8.
White Waists, many new
styles Just added sizes "a to
"A inches, SIoo to SI2 each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
Il. B. RILEY.
Art Goods.

We have bought from Miss
GRAY, who has retired from busi-
ness, her entire stamping outfit,
complete in every particular /;
and have also secured the SER
vices Of Miss Countiss and Miss
Collins, who were employed bv
Miss Gray, both of whom are
thoroughly efficient in every
thing pertaining to stamping and
embroidery work of every de-
scription. Stamping done at
reasonable rates and free instruc-
tions in art work. The depart
ment is laden with everything
new in needle work.
Stamped designs on lawn and
linen for Lingerie hats, 2sc and
soc.
Stamped designs on lawn for
shirtwaists, in large variety Of
patterns, for shadow, eyelet or
solid embroidery, full waist pat
terms, sI.oo, sI.so, $500.
Full stamped Suit, complete,
$3.50.
Stamped Corset Covers, soc.
Full line of desirable Centre
Pieces for solid embroidery, all
sizes, 25c, $50, 4oc, soc.
Stamped Collars and Cuffs for
eyelet or shadow work, sc to I8c.
Stamped Coat Sets, 65c to 8sc.
All the latest materials used
for embroIdering any style work
supplied at the lowest prices.
Linen hand-drawn Dresser
Scarfs, 1Sx54 inches, plain or
stamped, 39c, SOC, 75c, SI.oo.
Tray Covers, stamped or
plain, 25c.
Linen Squares, hand drawn,
all sizes, stamped or plain, soc
soc, 75c, sI.oO.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Lace Curtain Bargains. About
half the lot advertised last Saturday
are still for sale.
p yards long for 25c, worth 4Sc.
p yards long for 44c. worth Csc
3 yards long for 62c, worth Sl.OO
81 yards long for 92c, worth $L5O.
% yards long for 95c, worth $l.50.
g yards long for Sl.O0, worth SITE
% yards long for $3.50, worth $3.50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Please remember this the right place buy Working
Shirts Negge Shirts Dress Shirts for big and little
We call special attention famous La France Shoe, the
best $500 shoe the world New Spring styles just received
New Dress Goods New Silks New Suits Skirts and Jackets
New Shrwaists All popular cash prices
You get the Popular Green Stamp Don't
forget it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Pmladelphiia's City Councils have been
organized by the reform element. and the
gang has been driven from control The
responsibility resting upon the now ad-
mnietmtlou IS "a very grave one and the
people of Philadelphia will look TO it lor
elective and economical government.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
Embroidery
Department

Ready-to-make Embroidered
Shirtwaists, beautiful designs,
soc to $3.50,
Ready-to-make Embroidered
Suits, Skirt with deep shirred
hounce, embroidered, $500.
Corset Cover Embroideries,
25c, SOC, 6oc, 7sc, ooc and
SI.OO a yard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Consideration Of the Railroad Rates bill
is playing havoc with the Republican
alignment in the Senate President Roos-
velt's court review amendment, It. is said,
has alienated Senator Knox, but brought
10 his aid Senator ElSins, hitherto am OPP
poncnt OF rates revision.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Turkish Towels, bleached or un
bleacbed, 36 inches long, Is inches
wide, l23c each. Splendid values.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

If they do not unload soon, the Demo
cratic members Of City Council win find
that their deal with the colored Council
man has become 8 vertable "Old Man
Of the Sea which viii threaten to stranrlo
them or KIN them by exhaustion. And Fl
they hold on to il until either Of these dire
consequences ensuc, they viii receive no
ympathy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Extraordinary value in Bleached
Sheets, 30 inches long, 81 inches
wide, for SOC. Compare with what
you have paid 75c for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

l,200 yards pure Irish Linen Silver
Damask, 65 inches wide, SOC a yard
A money saving price for you.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Special for Wednesday, a 38-inch
wide Black Serge, all pure wool and
fast dye, a SOC Serge for 46c a yard.
Wednesday only.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
GR0Sg1aIH1tbiQ(

you get the and the best for your money
every time then visit often You always welcome
and you that you will find the very best values
in reliable dry goods Please bear in mind
that give the popular Green Stamp the stamp that
secures for you such beautiful things free of
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

An immense showing of the stylish
and popular effects in gray dress
fabrics at SOC, 75c, Soc, $1.00 and
$L25 a yard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

The Board or Water Commissioners has
injected all suggestions for a mechanical
filtration plant, and has committed the
city 10 system Of sand filtration. There
will be many 10 question the wisdom Of
this decision, but, having been made, it
only remains 10 install the best system of
sand filtration, and get It into operation
as soon as possible A system OF water
filtration is badly needed in Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Asked by a correspondent to "give a
valid reason" for It's opposition to the
initiative and referendum, the New York
Sun replied: eve believe in representative
government, and that the people are com
petent 20 elect competent representatives.
We also believe that there is sufficient
tumultuary 'butting I'M Of cranks already. "
This is a valid reason. sure enough: also
il is decidedly picturesque.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

700 yards White India Linon at
&c a yard. worth 10c. Speak quick
if you want any of it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
Great Sale

Of ready-made Sheets, Pillow
Cases and Bolster Cases.
IS yards soft finish White
Muslin, Soc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

1,600 yards Fancy Scotch Lawns
at &c, instead Of DC; beautiful styles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
White Goods
Special.

25c and 3oc White Madras,
very sheer, neat figures, for
Wednesday only Ioc.
Extra good quality I5c India
Linon, TIC.
Persian Lawn, French Lawn,
French Batiste, French Chiffon,
Dotted and Figured Swiss, India
Linon, all popular Summer fab
RIGS, SC TO 6oc 4 yard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

Beautiful Embroidered Collars,
newest imported styles, worth 25c to
SOC each, for l2bc, 6 for 69c. We
are selling lots of them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
nlson.LAKroua REcoRn

HILMINaT0A. TUEsDAY. arRIL 3.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-04-15

teohen weight ss lbs Wnns
his selling clothes" man With oss5
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
BASEBALL
TOMORROW

Jack Huston VINO will umpire the
opening game of the Northwestern
league in Tacoma arrived there to-
day prepared to handle the indi-
Gator. He has been wintering in
California. Mike Lynch has got a
good team together and it will be a
battle of the old rivals, Mike in Ia
coma and Bill Hur.ey in Grays Har-
Dor The two will fight it out on
the Tacoma diamond tomorrow.
Butte opens in Spokane tomorrow.
Jack Simons has been slated to oc-
cupy the slab for the Indians and
Kirby Hoon for the Miners. Ike
Butler will pitch the opening game
at Tacoma.
President Dorsey of The Spokane
team is more than satisfied at the
outlook for the season snd amour
ces that a line of doubl;. track will
be completed to the park ready to
accommodate the large opening day
crowd which is expected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
HONOR GRANTS
MEMORY

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 81.
Unusually elaborate preparations
have been made for the twentieth
annual Grant Day banquet of the
Americas Club, in honor of Grants
birthday, which will take place this
evening. United States senator p
c. Knox will act as postmaster. At
torney General Moody will be one
of the principal speakers and Con.
gresham James Watson of Indian.
will deliver the address on the life
and work of General Grant. Among
other prominent speakers at the
banquet will be J. Hampton Moore,
president of the National League
OF Republican Clubs, j. r. Wiggin,
eX-president of the State League;
H. w. Kelley, secretary; J. Shaw,
treasurer; Deputy Attorney Gener-
al Fred Fleitz; the Hon. e. A. Sis
sons of Erie; State Senator J. S.
Fisher; Mayor A. T. Connell of
Scranton and j. w. Carson of Bea-
yer Falls.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
IN THE CITY'S
TROUBLE SHOP

Judge Hinkle this morning fined
Ernest Slaughter $50 ami costs for
slashing his fellow waiter, William
Henry Kincaid, with knife last
Wednesday night. The men are
employed at the Spokane club and
got into a fight over Slaughter
having telephoned to Kincaid's
best girl. An argument arose and
Slaughter followed kincaid up
stairs, and, while he was eating
his dinner. commenced calling him
names. William Henry arose from
his seat prepared to do things to
Ernest, but the latter pulled knife
from his jacket pocket and slashed
William on the hand. Then he made
another pass at him and sank the
knife into package Of cigarette
papers which Kincaid had in his
vest pocket. In explaining the trou-
BILE to the court, Slaughter said he
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
POTTS KNOCKED
OUT

Jimmie Potts, the Minneapolis
lightweight fighter, was knocked
out in the ninth round ly Willie
Fitzgerald of Brooklyn, at Indian
apolis, Ind, Monday night
Potts got in his best work iI%he
first two rounds. After that 1t was
all Fitzgerald. The Brooklyn man
forced the fighting and had the Min
neapolitian breaking ground.
Fitzgerald foored Potts with a
body blow in the fourth round, Pots
was down for the nine count. Potts
and his manager. Sig Hart, claimed
a foul but it was disallowed by the
referee, Potts was examined by
physicians, who declared that he
had been struck low.
After haggling for some time
Potts and Fitzgerald were ordered
to continue the battle. Potts seem
ed worried after the fourth round.
A hard swing to the jaw combin.
ed with a terrific body blow sent
Potts to the floor for the count in
the ninth round.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
THOMPSON
TRAINING

"That black mans demon"
said Maurice Thompson after Joe
Cotton got through his training
stunt with him yesterday at the
Pastime club. 1t was the first time
Joe has done the mits for long
while, but the old boy was there
with the drygoods for sure. He
pummeled Maurice about and slam
med him all over the room. Thomp-
son came back and fought hard but
Joe took it all and only boxed the
faster. Thompson Is getting into
great form and is taking off the
weight gradually and systemati-
cally. Jerry Mccarthy, his man
ager. refuses to give out Thomp-
sons correct weight just now but
says he will make 1870 pounds with
out its injuring his ability in the
least Advertising mater for the
fight will be out today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
WHERE THEY
ARE LOCATED

Bill Carney, who led the Pacific
National league in batting back in
1903, when Wilmot mad the Butte
team, likes to play Independent ball
and as long as he follows those de-
sires he will not be heard of as a
great player. Kane. formerly with
Butte and later with Seattle, is with
the Pueblo team in the Western
league. Lally and "Old Dog"
Shaffer are in the Southern league
Tom PARROT has retired from the
game. PA" Gimlin is back in his
Utah home. Hansen, the catcher
is playing with Birmingham, and
Dave Zearfoss has gone back into
minor company. Skel Roach is
tossing for an Independent team
in New York state, although his
natural talents should carry him
higher.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27

had been "trimmin' his coins" and
had put the knife in his pocket so
as to peel an apple" with which
he had intended to refresh himself.
The knife had but the one blade
Kincaid claimed Ernest had made
a previous assault upon him with
large French knife, but this was
not taken into consideration by the
court. Half Of darktown was pres
ent at the trial
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
SCALER WILL
FIGHT HARD

Word received from Kid Scaler's
training camp at Medical lake says
the fight fans of Spokane will not
know the Kid when he comes in
next Monday. This is one time
that Scaler is really training right
A boy in better shape cannot be
found and those who have been on
visit to the camp say he is hardly
the same boy 1t commences now
to look as though he will make a
great fight against Thompson.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
TACOMA
is ANGRY

The threat is made by hackers of
the Tacoma club that the first time
the Fresno team plays in Seattle
the gate receipts will be attached.
The Tacoma crowd alleges it was
buncoed in the transfer of the Pa
cific Coast league franchise from
Tacoma to Fresno, and the clubs
hackers propose to fight in court
for a share of the money The story
is given out that the clubs back
ers will wait until Fresno gets
safely within Washington before
beginning the onslaught.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27

/, count of broken bone in his hand
But laying aside all of the past
and taking into considera ton only
the present, the Dane has all the
better Of the argument. He is eight
years younger than th2 Mexican
and has done little or no dissipat-
ing, while Herrera knows nothing
but a good time.
How the public has reached the
conclusion that the Mexican has an
even break with the Dane is more
than | can tell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
CNRHZ!ZTT


Herrera, 1t is claimed, is the real
man for Battling NelsJn to fight.
The Mexican is the equal of the
Dane many claim, but without
foundation.
Dig UP the records of the two
men and you will find that Nelson
bested Herrera when he was the
latter's sparring partner. Then the
Dane trounced the Mexican in d
20-round bout at Butte after he had
engaged in two hard fights and he
was greatly handicapped on &C.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-27
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he was all but matched 10 fight Kid
Scaler here. Charley White of
Salt Lake has offered to back
Thompson against the winner for
$1,000 or any part of it and is not
particular whether the fight is pull
ed off in the Mormon town or Spo-
kane. Other people are after Hy-
land and Corbett, notably Harry
Pollock of New York who wants
Corbett to go there after the bat
tie, and Jack Curley wants Hyland
to go to Chicago.