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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
AM INrEREsTING souvENIR.
Col. William B. Norton Has a Fine Speoi-
men Of Early journalism.


Col William b. Norton has an interest
ing souvenir OF early journalism In phila-
delphia. a copy OF the iirsi issue of The
Public Record, published Saturday, May
18th, 1870 at Third and Chestnut streets,
by William L. Swain. This time-stained
paper, which Col. Norton has guarded
carefully during 36 years. was given TO
him ON the day OF publication during a
visit TO the building where IL was pub
lished. IL was the fifteenth copy which
came from the press. The complete pa
per consists Of four pages Of siN columns
each, and in its quaint makeup Is some.
what suggestive OF the big London papers
Of the present day.
The first page is made up of four coli
umns and half OF advertisements, most
Of them not over 20 lines, and Of all
sorts. A column and q half Of local news
in paragraphs under the head OF "Local
Record" devutes from five 70 fifty lines
apiece TO divorces. murders. accidents,
balls. domestic markets, fires and about
everything else that may have happened.
In the Il columns which make up the n-
side pages one IS devoted % editorials
chief OF which. ia this issue, is The salu.
tatory- land one more 10 outside news
including that concerning the action of
Congress sitting in Washington aud
dated May llih, and that from Europe
conspicuously announced as being by AZ
lantic cable Everything else Is adyer-
tisements. The advertisements printed
are as varied as those Of today, but
among them is marked frequency OF
restaurants, hair.restorers and the am
nomcement of other daily publication,
which have long since died THE biggest
'ad" is of an insurance company, which
takes the space phenomenal in those
days-of a column and quarter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
A..osIaled DO. DI.palen Ov spsaIaI We.

Associated Press Dlspateh Nv special Wires
New York, Feb. %. Cotton opened steady
today February, 1925; March, 1925;
Aprii, 1884 Muy, iU.44; June, 1885, oiier-
90 duiy, 1902; August, 1852, bid; Sep
tenn d, iu.25, bid October, 10. IS; Dtcem-
Der, luz.
OotlDn Dponed barely steady, at an advance
OF lOiniH on February, but generally un-
changed 10 points lower, and, not with
standing better cables than expected and
bullish advices from various spot maTkets,
sold of to a net decline of points during
the frat few minutes. Prices rallied to an
net gain Of about points during the mid
die OF the morning.
The market was less active at midday,
with fluctuations irregular, about 3 to 4
points higher. Spot cotton was quiet mid
d ing uplands, 1896 miduling gulf, ll.05.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
STRUGGLE TO BE LIVELY
The Democrats Reached Their Decision
Relative 10 the Matter at a eau
Gus Held This Morning.
COMMITTEE HAS TAKEN RECESS
In Order to Let Democrats
Consult Further.
THE BILL WILL BE REPORTED TODAY
Assoclaied Press llspalan og special Wires

Associated Press lsnaicn uy Special Wires
Wash nQton, Feb, 2L-The Demo.
cratic Numbers OF the Senate commit
tee on interstate commerce hsld
caucus this me ming ana decided to
vote 70 report the h hspbutn Rate bill
70 the Senate without amendment and
transfer its contest irom the commit
tee 70 the ti80T OF the Senate. This
does no G mmit the Democrats on the
question % court review.
At 3 b. N. the committee took
recess until 2o'clock. Ii was under
stood that the recess was 10 ordet to
give the Democratic members further
opportunity tor consultation.
all minor amendments offered to the
Hepburn bill sers voted down curing
the morning session. II was the opin-
ion Of both sides that the Hepburn
bill Toull be reported. Senator DOL
nver expressed the opinion that the
report would be authorized by 3
o'oluok this afternoon. Chairman
Elkins said:
They have got the votes to report
the Hepburn bill. +"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
New York Markets.
,ci.tsd PTsss Dnpatrh bY special wires

Associated Press Disuatnh ~ apeoal wires
New York. Feb. B. our, receipts, 2o,ol6 bar
rels saler ZOO; dull nI lnwer 20 sell
wheat, receipts lau 'luohels sales, 500, 600
bushels; weak. MHt, snsi lSibci july eos
$50, saptenb r. i9s-
kye, nominal ,.,..
corn. reccip.. I 80 bushels; sales, 2o,loo
hiisneler stehdy aW unchanged owing o tad
weather West, aad icports Of poor grading. July,
i9c.
Beef steady.
Pork, steady. 80,
eurar raw steR tar refining. z'sci cenui-
trs-i a fest iI-8lasl molaEses sugar, q. kci re-
aned suiet; crushed s5.g0, powdered, sA60i granu-
pstroleufn steady: redned all ports s7.5oas7 ".
Cofee quiet No. kio sAc
Noiasses, quiet; New Orleans, s0ASsc
Hiliter frin. unchanged; receipts, hs5e'
heese nrm; unchai ged' recelits LIZ.
fers. ftelt lar receipts, Is 1885, ta.e enntyl-
xants ami nearby fancy. selected Whiui suc 20.
c5oiee isal9c: d.. mixe1 extra t'aaiiC We=iein
tr,ts 1iisc; do seconds, ls'salii sou'hein. li'sa
1875,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
CREATED A SCENE.
Drunken Man and a Boy Taken to Police
Headquarters for Protection.

ANtAdtN-N~%N 49,
A man very much under the influence
Of liquor and accompanied by boy
about 6 years old attracted much atten-
tion about noon today AZ Eighth and
Market streets The man had several
bundles. Of different sizes, under his
arms, and it was with much difficulty
that be was able 10 get along
Finally he sat down on the steps Of a
building ON the corner Of Eighth and
Market streets. A crowd soon com
menced 20 collect, and Police Sergeant
Massey, Who put in appearance, ques-
toned the man, who said he lived IN New
Castle, and that he was on his way to
board New Castle car.
The officer. thinking that the man was
not in iit condition TO 90 to the car, took
him 10 the police station and he was
kept there until he became sufficiently
sober 10 60 on bis way. The boy was
also Kept at the police station with his
father.
The boy told the police that his father
rot drunk only when he went away from
home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
in WALL STREET TODAY
LATED Press Dispatch by special wlroa.

Associated rrcsa Dispatch by Special WireA
Wall Street, New York, Feb. 23.--Durina
the h. Cliday interval In this market there
were wido advances IN American stocks IN
the London market, and the opening here
today vas higher than ON Wednesday, in
sympathy. Great Northern preferred, and
Northern Pacific we're lifted about points,
kending lA, Erie, Union Pacific, Color
ado Fuel, Smelling and American Ice about
q point and AmalGamRted Copper, Sugar,
81. Paul and Chesapeake a Ohio large frac-
tons. Anaconda sold az an advance OF ala
and National Railroad Of Mexico 2ll.
United Statest Steel, preferred, and Pressed
Steel Car declined small fractions.
After further advances the demAnd sub
sided largely, but without much effect on
prices until near noon. Great Northern,
preferred rose 81, Northern Pacific 8, North
Western q and Canadian Pacific, Baltimore
a Ohio United States Steel, Sloas-S Sheffield
Steel and Virginia Carolina Chemical I.
American Car, preferred, lost ~. henotions
OF ~ in Reading end Great Northern, pre-
ferred, and ] in Northern Pacific affected
the tone at noon. Bonds were irregular.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
MONDAY MEETINGS.
Arrangements Made for the Business
Mems Lenten Services.


Mems Lenten Services.
The MONDAY services for the business
men Of Wilmington will open in Sc. An
drew's Church, Eighth and Shipley
streets. on Thursday, March lst, which
Is the day after Ash Wednesday. These
services viii last twenty-five minutes
only and will continue four days a week
until April y, the day before Good Fri
day.
The committee in charge, Of which
Charles NJ. Curtis is chairman, will hold
a meeting to night TO make final arrange
ments for the meetings
A list of excellent speakers has been
arranged. Rev Floyd w. Tomkins, d..
d., of Philadelphia, who was one Of the
most popular speakers last year. viii be
the speaker for the four days from March
18th to 10th.
A list of the speakers follows:
Thursday. March lst, RI. Rev William
i. Adams, d. d., Easton, Md.
Friday, March ID, Rev. Clarence ",
Bispham, Philadelphia.
Tuesday, March 9th, Rev. i. \. Galley,
of Philadelphia.
Wednesday, March 7th, Rev. William
G.. McCready, Easton, Md.
Thursday March sth. Rev. Peregine
Wroth. ID. d., Baltimore, Md.
Friday, March 9th, Rev. George C. Hall,
d. ID.
Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday, March 18th. l4th, 18th and 10th
Rev. Floyd w Tomkins, d. d., Philadel-
phia.
Tuesday, March goth, Rev. Edgar Cope
Philadelphia.
Wednesday, March 2lst. Rev Arthur
Chiffon Powell, d. d., Baltimore.
Thursday, March 22d. Rev. Cassius NJ
Roberts, Philadelphia.
Friday. March 23rd, Rev. Loring w
Batten. Ph. d., New York.
Tuesday, March 9th, Rev. Frederick
| NJ. Kirlus
Wednesday. March 2sth, Rev Percy
/ Foster Hall, Catonsyille, Nd.
Thursday, March 29th, Rev Francis G
Steinmetz, Ridley Park
/ Friday, March 30th, Rt. Rev. Leighton
1 Coleman, S. H. D.
Tuesday, April Sd, Rev Stewart p
I Keeling, Philadelphia.
Wednesday. April 4th, Rev Stewart P
Keeling, Philadelphia.
Thursday, April 5th, Rev Francis NJ
TAFT. Chester.
Friday, April 9th, Rev William NJ
| Groton Philadelphia.
Tuesday. April 10th, Rev Horace /
! Fuller, Philadelphia.
Wednesday, April llth, Rev Huber
| w. Wells
Thursday. April 18TH Rev. r. Marshal
Harrison, d. d., Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
YErERANs rNTERTAINEp.

By the Ladies' Auxiiiary Of du Pont Post,
GAR.
The Ladies Auxiliary Of du Pont Post,
G. A. r., entertained the members Of the
post at the rooms, No. 504 Market street,
last night.
An excellent musical and literary pro-
gramme was given and an abundance of
refreshments were served. Addresses
were made by Adjutant j. +. Litzenberg,
Past Senior National Vice-Commander
Daniel Ross, J. c. Ripperger and Post
Commander y. Dewlin.
du Pont Post was 20 years old on Sunday
last, having been organized on February
18th, 1880.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
omcial visits.

Great Sachem Charles McIntire and
Great Chief OF Records Edward McIntire
Of the Improved Order Of Red Men Of
Delaware are making tour OF the DIFF
ferent wigwams in the lower part Of the
State. and this evening will visit the
tribe at Clayton. Tomorrow they viii 60
to Bridqeville, where they will visit
Woodenhawk Tribe. On March 10Th they
will visit the tribe at Magnolia, f. h.
Saxton, deputy great sachem, win ae-
company them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
nr. Ernn,aLentn rn.

"The Ghost of Hamlet will walk
abroad tonight, when DIR. Egan, In the
third OF his ShakespereAn studies,
at the New Century CluD, under the
auspices of the Catholic Readipg
Circle of Wilmington, will describe
the substance OF this spiritual shadow.
1t is topic particularly interesting
as illustrating the religious feeling oil
the great drsmatist, and Il is them
around which Or. Egan has woven
some of his highest and brightest
fancies.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
NEw wARsH1ps FoR FRANcE.

Asoeaied Press Dispa .ch hv special Wires
Paris France, Feb. 23.-Premier Rou-
yler laid the Moroccan situation before
the cabinet today, but no announcement
was made concerning any modification
OF the present status.
Minister of Marine Thompson an
bounced his intention to ask Parliament
to build three battleships, each of $4,000
tons, which will be the largest French
Alps yet constructed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Special Train

A special train, consisting Of special
engine No. 937, known as President Cas-
salts private engine with special coaches
Nos. 1870. CO. and two other cars, passed
down the Maryland division OF the p, b.
& w. railroad for Washington, at l0.l1
O'Clock this morning with President Cas-
satt and a number Of other officials Of the
Pennsylvania railroad. The train made
a stop at the station and General Superin-
tendent Brooks and other officials from
the Offices in this city were taken on board
Assistant Trainmaster w. Y. Casey was
in charge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
PosroFF1oE BUSINESS.

Result OF the Final Audit Under Ex-Post-
master Heald's Administration.
Following is the result Of the final
audit OF the accounts Of eX-postmaster
William H. Heald:
Receipts-From the sale OF stamps,
S21 ,625.65; second-class postage, Sl73.02i
box rents, S365.56; total so, 1923.
Disbursements Special messenger ser
vice, Sl6S6S: salaries OF clerks. 81, 2,S2S47;
railway mail clerks, SlglS9; carriers,
S5 .30S AZ; miscellaneous. S7.l0
This report Is for the period from Janu-
ary lst, 1905. when the last quarterly
audit was made, to the close Of business
on February 10Th, when the Office was
turned over 20 Postmaster Conrad.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Associated Press Dispatch by special wirs,.
Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. %. 3.-General selling by.
commission houses sent May wheat to 81 y
aslsA today. The market next rallied to
81N.
On lower cables and the break in wheat,
May corn eaHed of to 429sa421a.
May oats steadied at 29jsa3O.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
DELIGHTFUL RECITAL.
Given at Grace Church by George N. Maris
and the Choir.

Given at Grace Church by George N. Maris
and the Choir.
George Newlin Maris, assisted by Miss
Elda Idle and the choir. gave delightful
organ recital in Grace NJ y. Church last
night. A large crowd attended and every
body was pleased with 10
In honor Of the day there were several
patriotic numbers. A double male quartet
sang "rhe Stars Spangled Banner and
at the conclusion oil the recital "America"
was sung by the choir and audience.
A feature of the programme was the
"Pastorale Storm and Prayer" Many
present said il was the best thing of the
kind they ever heard Every light in
the church was first turned out and then
by operating the switch board the ceiling
lights were made to represent lightning
and the organ pealed forth thunder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Negroes Quarrel.

People residing between Seventh and
Eighth on Monroe street we're rudely
awakened at 4 O'Clock this morning oy
s violent quarrel and hgot between two
irate coloFed women. nefofe the srou.
bic nded several blows were str lck and
bricks we're flying through the air.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
rLoRAL PARADE IN HoNoLULu.

Associate Press nispatei specia Wires.
Honolulu, Hawaii, Feb %. WASH
ington's Birthday was celebrated here
With the largest floral parade in the his-
tory Of the islands. Thirty fower-deco-
rated automobiles and as many more car
rlages we're followed by a long line Of
Hawaiian women on horseback, wearing
flowing costume Of brilliant colors and
Teviving the ancient style known as Pau
riders.
Prizes for the best decorations were
awarded by former Queen Liliuokalani.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
vashlnrlon Helghts church.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the new
Washington Heights Nj. +. Church
gave a Martha Washington supper and
entertainment in the Church last
night. Tbs object was to secure MONEY
to 90 towards getting the new parson-
age ready for the pastor. The supper
was from to o'clock and 300 per-
sons we're fed. Following the supper
there was a musical and literary pro-
Gram
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
COL. c. M. IElrcH HURT.
Met With an Accident as He Was Boarding
a Train for Philadelphia.

President Of City Council G. NJ. Leitch
had his right Lex painfully injured yester-
day as he was boarding a train on the p,
b. & W. railroad for Philadelphia. The
accident which caused the injury occurred
just as he was ascending the steps OF a
car. He says he believes a baggage truck
was pushed against his foot.
Col Ieitch proceeded TO Philadelphia,
however, and attended the Torrey meet
ing, and last evening he presided over the
meeting Of Council, but his leg was very
sore. The injury was given attention
last night and the colonel was better to-
day and was able to be at his Office in the
Federal Building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Houses Sold.

The Thomas Worrell estate was sold
this morning by Emma Worrell as
trustee, at the office Of Attorney George
r. Brown. The house No. 90S Elm
street was sold to Mr. Brown, as attorney,
for $1,000, and No. 1910 Heald street,
for $3.50. The dwelling No. 81 Tatnall
street was bought by II. G.. Cook, at
tornev. for So 100.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Two smnllnnr nasA.

Two cases Of smallpox, the only ones in
the city, developed in Decatur street yes
terday. Both Of the sufferers are colored
people. The house in which they live
has been quarantined health officers were
on duty there ali last night and today ar
rangements were made to send the patients
to the Emergency Eospital at Farnhurst.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
A Precautionary Measure.

To prevent possibility Of further acci-
dents. such as that which befell Aaron
Marvel, at French and Water streets,
this morning, a carpenter was placed at
work mailing down the planks over the
hole alongside of the p, B. & w. safety
pate there.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
FATALLY BURNED.
Death OF Clarence Young, Five-Years-
Old Boy.

Old Boy.
As a result Of burns sustained yesterday.
afternoon, while playing around a small
bonfire al Fifth avenue and Anchorage
street Clarence Young aged 5 years
died late last night at his home, No. 9
Sixth avenue.
With some juvenile companions, he was
playing around the fire, when suddenly
his clothes caught fire. Before the blaze
was eNtingushed he had been seriously
burned about the legs and arms and part
Of his body.
He was carried to his home at No 9
Sixth avenue and DR. Millard n Corkran
was summoned He gave the lad medi-
cal attention and aid what he could to
relieve the suffering OF the little one, but
was unable to save his life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
REGULAR oHA1RMANsHIP,
Friends Of Merritt N. Willis Discredit the
Report That He Will Resign.

AepOTE LnNI 10 VIII F17IEHl
For over week there has been a rumor
on the street TO the effect that Merritt n.
Willis, chairman OF the Regular Repub-
lican County Committee, intended 70 re-
sign from the head OF that organization
Friends OF Mr.. Willis say they do not
believe that heiintends to resign as chair
man Of the committee, and close friend
says he asked him about the report about
10 days ago and at that time Mr.. Willis
said he had never expressed any intention
Of resgning
The county committee will meet to-
morrow afternoon in the rooms Of the
Young Mems Republican Club. II is
understood that the harmony question
will be discussed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
M Rararnet nhnrch

The Wilmington Furniture Co. has been
awarded the contract for recarpeting the
church auditorium, the Sunday-school
room and the infant department of Cen
tral Presbyterian Church. It will re-
quire about 1,2e0 yards Of body Brussels
carpet to complete the contract.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
yound cbild,s PookeibooIs.

Waltor j. Young, registry clerk at
the postoliioe, found a child's pocket
book on Tenth street this morning,
and took it to his Office at the post
office, where it awaits claimant,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
REc1pRoCAL rARrFF RAVES.

Annotated prets uspafca by sneca,, Virst
Berlin, Prussia, Feb. 23.-The Reich
stag today, by large majority, passed
the final reading of bills providing for the
extension Of Germany's reciprocal tariff
ntes to the United States.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Reooverinr Prom Iniuries.

The two Italians who werestabbed
during a quarrel few nights ago, at
Henry Clay, are now out of danger The
Italian who is alleged to have done the
stabbing is still at large.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
JOHN R. STANTON DEAD.

associated Press Dispascn ~ -peeiai Wires
New York gFeb. %. John r. Stanton,
mining expert and director IN several
arge copper mining companies, died at ms
home, in this city, today OF pneumonia.
dc was &c years old.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
nLsnlnr nf shnw IseeF.

Alfred Hayes OF 30 King street has
ons OF The finest displays Of show beef
in the King street market. For sew
eral days he has been preparing for
the display and has spared no expense
in securing fine cattle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
nat what You caII For.

No matter what the druggist says, take
only Fsthpr Juhn's Medicine. Remember
It's impressive Endorsements ana MY ye"is
of success as n tonic and body builder,
Father Johns Medicine prevents Fneu,
moniA and Lcnsuu urutn' na SuIss A., MI
noisonous dru2s. Cures colds or none
back.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
c,vl serxIoe Examination.

Fifteen people have slgnitied their
intention OF taking the Civil Service
examination, for clerk and carrier.
which will be held at the Federal
Building tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23

Samuel Isanschmid is III with
slight attack Of pneumonia. lie mas
been confined 10 his bed two days. lie
was reported to be improved TINS
morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Rromnaon Lihrarr Rall

The Brownson Library Association will
give its annual ball this evening and az
midnight the annual dinner will take place
at the Hotel Wilmington
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
THE DRY-DooK DEWEY.

Associated Press Dspatcn Ov Special Wires.
Las Palmas. Canary Islands, Feb. 23.-
I p. m.-The United States dry-dock
Dewey has just been signalled off this
port.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
rhlaa.Innln uuorat,on,

Assuciatsu Prss1 Dispatch BY special WireA
Philadelphia, Feb 23-2 p m.-Market closed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23

Snapper lunch, baked beans and sauer-
kraut, Saturday night, at Toner'S, 600
Madison streets
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
Tuu 4att to classIfu.

L LsT-FRIDAf MORNING BLACK VELVET
Il J ohlong purse Suitable reward lireiurned %
ieh2-1 gl6 KING srkhEEH
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
FINE PARK SYSTEM FOR WINoNA
Board Will Secure Services of Expert
.,..%: Engineer and Gardener.

WIEoNA, MINN.-The park board is plan.
ming to secure the services of an expert ell
gineer and landscape. gardener to lay out a gen
eral plan for the improvement of the lands
surrounding Lake Winona. After ten years of
effort these lands have been acquired by the
park board. Their development into part of
Winona's park system will probably be work
of years and will involve large expenditure. It
is desired to have a general plan adopted so
that what is done each year may contribute to
a part of an harmonious whole.
At meeting of representative Winona citi-
zens the movement for Greater Winona came
up for careful consideration and resulted in au-
thorizing President Henry J. Willis of the Bust
ness Mems association to appoint special com
mittee of three to investigate three plans one
Of establishing manufacturing addition, an
other of pooling interests of landowners to fur
nish sites for factories and another to
merge the BUSINESS Mems association and board
of trade and employ an experienced industrial
agent to locate new industries here.
meeting Of the state railway and warehouse
commission will be held here next Thursday to
consider the request Of Winona citizens to have
more trains on the Milwaukee & St. Paul rail.
way stop. at points adjacent to this city For
merly such stops were made, but it Is said they
We're cut out on account of the government
mail service. .-- .t>" p. - g. =. 49,.