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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

Although an overwhelming majority Of |
the American people now freely comedies |
the election Of Cleveland and Hendricks,
including even Jay Gould, there is 3
small, but very psstiierous element, led
by such men % Steve R!kins and
whitelaw Reid, who still persist in talk
ing about BlAine.and fraud, and playing
hazardous game Of obstruction and
prevarication. They cannot keep this mp
forever, though, and we do not believe
the business interests Of the country will
permit their sulienness to interfere to any
material extent with the speedy and
peaceful ratification Of the will Of the
people as expressed at the polls last
Tuesday.
The few unsorupulous Adherents OF
Blaine who would plunge this country
into turmoil to carry their selfish ends
may as we'll recognise this iact-shst mot
only does the overwhelming majority of
the people believe that Cleveland and
Hendricks have been indisputabiy
elected, but that overwhelming majority
Is overwhelmingly glad Of it.
Thousands Of Republicans even who
voted TOR Blaine are happy in their
hearts over his defeat, and will denouuce
a. heartily as any open supporter Of Mr..
Cleveland the infammatory schemes ofthe
men who would dare TO reopen the tactici
Of 1876.
That can never sgSin be done in thii
country and these reckless politicians
ought TO know II. The comparatively
slight extent to which they have dis
trncted business should show them how
little stock sensible, clsar.hesded peopl
take in their vAporings. To-day tb
fulminations Of Elkins, Jones and Rel
atsrsot bat feeting attention i; by tn
end OF the week they will attract no al
tention "a ali by next week they will b
looked upon as the productions Of eithe
humorists or cranks.
There will be, we are confident, \
trouble this time; but II looks as II "
had escaped revolution and anarchy
the very small margin Of some 1900 vote
This Ia the second warning Of the Il
hersnt weakness Of our present system
electing a Presidential ticket, and
should be taken promptly and serious
to heart. It Is absurd that the will Of
large majority should longer be subje
TO subordination to that Of minority,
at present. Under our existing system
Presidential ticket may have popul
majority Of million votes and yet
defeated by the lack Of hundred vol
In 3 pivotal state.
This is . matter which should reoei
the immediate attention Of the ne
Congress-. ANY further delay In tn
oughly overhauling and remedying
glazing detects Of our electoral system,
view of the lessons of 1876 and IS
would be criminal in its nature.
The electoral vote should be cit
Abrogatsd in toto or else brought /
more direct relation with the popu
vote. Exactly how this can be
accomplished is subject for earnest
vsstiaation and discussion but it
high time for radical char
The system which renders
possible for FIVE million vo
to elect q candidate over the "
Of six million people cast in favor {
competing candidate, and which, likev
may endAnger the stability of our fOrI
government in any campaign, has
tAinly outlived Its usefulness.
Let MS have change and that
speedily as possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

life Of the old days as lived in Virginia. The
peace, goodwill and plenty in which genera
ton after generation enjoyed life and went to
It's grave are touching But the old grand
mother felt that this could not be forever,
and OWL war verified her presentiment.
There is no kinder ministrant to the oulti-
waited tastes of people of small means than
the ENGLISH ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE, for it Is
impossible that any one should be deferred
from enjoying 1t by subscription of $3.50
a year. Yet both in illustration and text 1t is
ambitious Of the absolute best. The November
number teens with treasure.
An old Etonian supplies the description
accompaniment to the particularly clear illus
| trations OF his school home. Many a noble
feature remains unchanged since the visit OF
Pepys in 1866, and it is the popular belief
among its scholars that such as it now is
the school has existed from time immemorial
| Walter Crane has vague, dreamy poem
framed In charmingly fancjful illustrations.
"The Malatestas of Rimini" is a historic
study of old italian life Both Norris anG
Conway's novels are exoellant. Perhaps,
Conway bears the palm by reason OF the ex
cellent portrait of the two housewifely bache
lors, the ifTabbies" in "a Family Affair.
Macmillan 4 Co., 1l2 Fourth avenue, New
| York
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

While the vote of Tuesday wesk is 617
larger than the vote cast at the last
Presidential election, it is smaller by 1871
than the vote Of 1882. OF this increase,
10 comes from the Democratic vote of
Sussex county while all the rest comes
from the.RspublicRu vote throughout the
State. The Democratic vote, particularly
in New Castle county, shows steady in
crease, while the Republican vote falls of
1850. The vote OF the city OF Whining.
ton has also steadily increased, and on
Tuesday week reached its highest figure
total of 1913.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
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CURRENT LIFERATURE,

WIDE AWAKE is now "baby elephant" Of
periodical. For November this stout little
party bears excellent contents and appropri
ately discourses "About Giants" giving con.
siderable historic information about these
men Of former high esteem. The gem of the
number is "1he Grow and the Fox" as
treated by Edmund Garrett with six full
page illustrations. With Miss Kingsley'g
'Children Of Westminster Abbey is also q
fine engraving, giving admirably the exquisite
beauty and rare intellectually Of Dean
SANKEY'S face.
"our School Days" is full Of old.fashIoned
fun. Mrs. Fremont gives, too, a delightful
glimpse Of the full, hospitable, prosperous
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

Special Correspondence OF 6aeztte and Journal
MILFORD, Nov. 1.-THE Democrats me,
last night aud made arrangement for a
grand demonstration in honor Of Cleve.
lands election on Thursdsy night.
There will lie q parade, torchlight pro-
oessiop, illumination and pyrotechnical
display. This, It is expected, will far
exosed any demonstration made in Mil
ford for years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
Because the Guns Could Not BE
Relied On.

because the Guns Could Not BE
Relied On.
AS requested by Chairman Barnum, the
Democrats Of Wilmington were anxious to
fire salute Saturday at noon in honor Of
the election OF Cleveland and Hendricks,
The city guns, have, however, been 80
long unused that Chairman Bates did NOT
think it advisable to take the risk o.
firing them, having in mind the
fatal accident recently reported from th.
explosion OF defective gun and the iata
accident here on July 4Gh, 1876, wheI
Baylis lost his life.
In reply, therefore, to an Inquiry from
the New York EUening Telegram, Mr.
Bates replied as follows on Saturdays:
We regret We could not fire salute
fading no guns we felt it safe to tFust
We salute Cleveland with the lsrges
majority Of any btste in proportion to III,
vote. GEORGE h. BATES,
Chairman Democratic State Committee
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

Special C0rFespondence OF Gazette and Jonrnal.
SMYRNA, Nov. 11.-Throughout the
town the election OF Cleveland has pro.
ducsd unlimited rejoicing. On Saturday
evening the Smyrna Correct Band in
honor Of Cleveland's election was ont on
o parade. The streets were crowded, and
red lights were burned freely. The
Democratic club Of Duck Creek held .
meeting last night for the purpose Of
arranging to celebrate In honor of the
victory Of Cleveland aud Hendricks.
Thursday night was decided upon, and q
general illumination and q torchlight
procession will be held, Probably large
parade from Thoroughfare Neck will
come in in the afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

PARIS, Nov. l0.-A noteworthy moi
dent occurred at the opera last night.
Miss Marie Van zAndt, the American
primA donna, was singing the part Of
Rosina in the "Bsrber Of Ssvills." In
the midst Of the second act she became
unwell and was obliged to retire from the
stage. Mile. Ceoile Mezsroy, who hap
pened to be In the audience. was there
upon induced to take Miss Van zsndts
place. She went upon the stage and sang
the rest Of the part dressed just as she
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

As the GAZETTE confidently pre-
dicted before the election, Col. Thomas
Ford was not only elected sheriff Of New
Castle county by large majority on
Tuesday, but ran largely ahead Of his
ticket, aud carried Wilmington by q
majority of 1855. Mr.. Ford's sterling
qualities made him the fsvorite with the
people, and they testified their appreOia.
tion by the rousing majority credited to
him by the official returns.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

The glove fight Monday night al the
Madison Square Garden between John L.
Sullivan and John N. Latin Of New York
was very tame affair though 1t attracted
5000 people. Sullivan weighed 1874.
Lsflin seemed to put IL mOst Of his time
hanging his wilted 210 pounds around
Sallivan's neck, while he was not on his
klees or back. In the foufth round
Sullivan was declared the winner and
took all the pTooeeds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
the omcial vote Of the state

Elsewhere in today's paper will be
found the official computation Of the vote
cast in Delaware on Tuesday week. The
tables are printed in a compact, CON.
venient form, and will be found valuable
for future reference.
The following tables will show the vote
by counties, for congressman at the re.
cent election and at the elections Of 1887
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
Be tranquil ; II is all right.

There is 3 great harvest in store fol
the New York Tribune and PhIladelphis
Press between now and the first of Jan.
nary. A great many establishments will
shut down on the 9th OF November and
still more on the 2sth of December. Here
are two opportunities for big sensations,
OF course neither Of these papers viii
consider II necessary to mention that all
these will resume work the next day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
SENATOR CAMERON.
He Makes a Prolonged VISIT 10 she
White House.

white House,
Special dispatch to Philadelphia limes.
WAsHiEGToE, Nov 10.-Ssnator Cam.
eron OF Pennsylvania is in the oity, and
made q prolonged visit st the White
House to day. 1t is not learned whether
he and the President mingled their tears
while erieving over the political si;us.
ton. II ia said by the senator's friends
In Washington that he will certainly
stand for re.elt ction, and that he has q
legislature go largely Republican and
with the Republicans so solid for him
that there is no doubt Of his sucosls.
They bslieve that q result of the nationa
election will bs the increased and almoat
perfect harmony and solidificGtion Of
Republicans; that quarrels and factional
jeaiousy will be forgotten; that all wilt
work together earnestly TO strengthen
the organisation for future contests, and
that an early and foroible illustration OF
these new conditions will bs the re.eleo-
tion Of Senator Cameron without serious
opposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

Every serious matter seems to have its
humorous side. What could be more
amusing than the suddenly obsequioua
admiration Of the money kings, Gould
and Vanderbilt, for ClsvelandH Who
cares what they think of him The fact
that they are rich men does not make
their political opinions worth any more
than those OF any other man with com.
mon sense.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
2s,oOO,OoO Cattle.

KANSAS Cry, Mo, Nov. 1.-THE COM
mittee appointed by the National Bureau
OF Animal Industry to gather ststistios
relating to the business In the west has
nearly concluded Its work. Its report
will show that there are %, 900, 600 head
Of cattle In the states west Of the Missls-
sippi river, being an average gain Of 80
per cent since 1880. Texas leads with q
gain Of 70 per cent, and Kansss is second /,
showing an increase Of 81 per cent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

Mr.. J. D. Kingsley, sso'y, Holy Cross
College Gymnasium, Worcester, Mass,
writes Every member of our club
frankly admits that St. Jacobs Oil, the
cong ueror Of pain, IL the best cure they
have ever used, and all speak Of 1t In
terms Of the highest appreciation. so
cents n bottle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
A Prominent Bsltimorean Dead.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 10.-Mr. Charles
Weber, q well-known and prominent
German citizen, died yesterday afternoon
Of dropsy after long illness. He came
from Germany to this city In 1912. he
was one Of the inoorporators OF the Ger.
man Fire Insurance Company, and
has been IT, only president, was
one of the founders Of the German Bank
and has been Its president from
its organic alton. he was q director
OF the Canton company, presi
ident Of the German home for the
aged and an active worker In several
charitable Institutions, especially the
GermRn orphau asylum.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

Poor old Virginia How near she came
to being the subject in every ones mind
and sharing the attention given to New
York. But Indiana tended to her
business in such way that any
stsntcrian remarks from little Malone
awaken little or no interest even from the
Stalwart of the Stalwarts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

Cleveland was elected on Tuesday, and
ON IN ,nrsday the Harlan & Hollingsworth
Company received contract for large
steamer. 1t is rclainly evident that VIII
smington is mot going 20 be fenced in snd
whisewashed because of ssoAnse In the
national administration,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

BALTIMORE, Nov. ga mass meeting
WAS held at 2 o'ol ok this afternoon in
front Of the city hall by the Democrats Of
Baltimore as an occasion for rejoicing at
the election of Cleveland and Hendricks.
Speeches were made by ex-senator W. p.
Wnyte and others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

The steamer Rms, at New York Nom
day from Europe, brought 100000 in
gold.
The Catonsville Short Line railroad, a
branch OF the Baltimore & Potomac, about
six. miles long, WAS opened Monday
from Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
New YonK, November ~, 1854.
Governor cleveland soon 10 Marry

INDIANAPOLIS, INB., Nov. s-The Rev.
James Mcleod, pastor OF the SeSond
Presbyterian Church Of this city, and who
formerly occupied the pulpit OF Presby
terrain church at Buffalo, N. Y, says that
he has 1t on good authority that Gov.
Cleveland will shortly be united in
marriage to a young lady in Buffalo.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

The German Newspapers COnErafu.
late America Upon Cleveland's
Election.
BERLIN, Nov. 10.-The German news
papers congratulate America upon the
Democratic victory, and recognise Cleve-
land as notable man Of clear and steady
Judgment, and honorable intentions and
energy, and eminently fitted for his tssk.
The Cologne Gazette claims that the Ger
man vote had large influence in the cleo
ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
BOOK NOTICES.
THREE VISITS TO AMERICA By Emily

"Whereer human heart doth wear
joys myrtle wreath or sorrows gives,
Wherever human spirit strives,
After life more true and fair,
There is the true name birth. grand,
His is worldwide fatherland;m
New York; Fowler Il Wells Company, publishers,
No. 1853 broadway,
Miss Faithful was received with our usual
open heartedness towards distinguished peo-
pie from England. Resolute work in behalf
of enlarged opportunities in earning u living
for her sex was her claim to distinction.
Strong minded to the backbone, she is equally
sunshlny, free from prejudice and il not
dogmatic.
Her book is such light reading that the
writing Of it must have been quite diversion
to 30 laborious woman. Its attracting
feature is Astounding pictures of the men
and women among us whose names are
household words, and Of our notable cities.
| In each case particularly distinct i'm
| preston was made, and so genial q woman
must Of course be allowed to view co.workeri
/ couleAr de rose. Mrs. Belva Lockwood SEEM
the only distinguished lady unpardonabl.
| absent.
An inspiring interest in women's highel
education emanates from every page. Its in
| situations here were visited with warm ap
| proval.
Our Pullman cars also merit Miss Faith
fulls commentator; also the ''stylish'' villag
founded near Chicago by their originatio
with an eye to the special comfort of MI
Pnllman'a workmen. Our culinary arrange
ments, however, are found sadly detestabl
and the stuck-up pretentiousness of Wash
ington society quite amazing.
The book can be taken up anywhere. On
finds at once an anecdote, an apt quotation,
clever Characterization or pleasant criticism
Colorado calls forth enthusiasm, while th
contrasts, the wooden buildil gs, the odditie
the fastness Of San Francisco were foun
impressive and amusing. Naturally, OF q
things detestable, Salt Lake City takes II
lead. Its people must have been the victim
Of wild enthusiasm, when they thought
convince Miss Faithful. Received throue
4 | O. Il. Thomas Il Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
Fatal Collision or schoouern.

ST JOHNS. N F., Nov. 1O.-in a gale on
Saturday night the British schooners
Northern Light and Elsie collidsd of
North Head, Catalina, and both sank i'm
medis!ely. Two OF the Elsie's crew named
Carpenter and Ford were drowned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. IO.-Ths
delivery freight d spot Of the Louisville &
Nashville railroad was burned late last
night. seventy-fve car loads Of general
freight were destroyed. The loss is
9lOO, ECO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

LONDON, Nov. THE Highland Re-
fcrm Association has telegraphed to the
exasperated croflers Of the Isle Of Skye
not 10 resist the police, but to protest
against their action by petition to par,
lament.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

PARIS, Nov. 10.--Ths outbreak Of
cholera In Paris has no apparent effect
on the theatres and other places Of
amusement. They are thronged as usual
every night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

LONDON, Nov. 10.-The loss incurred
by Messrs. Stewart Brothers & Spencer
by the burning Of their oil works At
Stroud will amount to e250, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

MADRlD, Nov. Heavy rains continue
in the eastern provinces. Many Of the
towns and villages OF Alicante, Almeris
and Valenoia are suffering from floods
Some have been destroyed. Many per-
sors have been rendered homeless, and
great distress prevails.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

TWO COMPTON BOYS, by Augustus Hoppin,
author of ''Recollectlons of Anton House." "a
Fashionable Sufferer with ninety three ilMstra-
tons by the author. Boston, Honghton, Miihin
side press, Cambridge, 1885.
This is a book, full Of quaint, rollicking
humor. Its care beguiling fun and whole
some sentiment entitle it to unreserved
praise. 1t is full of nerve, vim and sinew.
Boy tall, impulses, awkwardness and plumbers
and good heartedness are done to the life.
Perhaps, the best thing is the "girls' party
pronounced ''no great shakes anyway the
tremor of careful preparation, the lnyincible
stiffness of the commencement and the tisti
cuff which broke it up.
People past middle life will take delight il
| the book as a revival Of their youth, for it il
a story Of fifty years ago. Both with pei
| and pencil, the touches are admirabl!
sketched, in none Of them better than Mis-
Kamlins school; and which will be to man.
an exact reproduction Of their childhood.
fine aroma of spice, India-C China, order ant
old-fashioned prosperity pervades ever
page. The only drawbacks are the reall
severe misfortunes Of . Peez." His devotion
and that Of his parents are fine hcmily o.
right domestic relations, and the fair house
keeping of Eye olden time Receives
through G. +. Thomas q Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13

PARIS, Nov. From midnight Thura-
day to Friday morning four iresh eases
Of cholera were reported In this city,
none Of which, however, proved fatal.
The centre Of the epidemic 10 the Rue
Marguerite and the St.. Antoine quarter
TIE public Is not alarmed at the pros
peot, and the general aspect Of the city
remains unchanged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
FOREIGN.
Deaths from Cholera I'm Paris
Ewarw precnutiou Being Takens

Deaths from Cholera I'm Paris
Every Precaution Being Taken.
PARIS, Nov. 7,--During the "a hours
ending at a O'Clock p. m. Thursday, there
were four deaths from cholera At the
stanterne Hospital In this city. Al the
Fenen Hospital there were seven cases
and three deaths. Elsewhere in the city
four deaths occurred from Wednesday
morning until noon to day. There
was total Of 81 cases
aid l3 deaths In Paris. N.
Csmescssse the preieot de police OF
the Seine, visited the infected houses
yesterday. Every prscsution 10 being
taken 10 prevent the spread Of the conta-
Rion. The cabinet council at its meeting
to-day discussed hye enio measures.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-13
RHY NO SALUTE RAS FIRED.

Chairman OF the National Democrat
Executive Committee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-29
DarkFr'a Gnnir.
In the Pilot House.

Yes, sir; this kind OF work obliges man
to keep sober as judge. OF all men in the
world steam boat pilots ndrailroad engineers
should let liquor alone. For on their clear
ness Of sight and GOODNESS of head depends the
safety Of life and property"
Keeping his hand on the wheel as he said
this. Mr.. 4. Brockman, Of No. 291z Silver
street, Chicago, added: "Of course, some Of
'em drink: but the sober ones have the best
positions and the best pay. Yes, the work
and exposure sometimes tells on US; but for
my part / find PARKER's Tonic to be all the
invigorant l need. I've got bottle aboard
here now: never 90 on q trip without it. When
/ haven't any appetite, or am in any way out
OF sorts, it sets me up in no time If drinking
men would use the Tonic it would help 'em to
break of. mo, that isn't a light house; it's a
star. low down near the water.} As / was say
ing. the Tonic is new life bottled up. You see
that flag staTs Well, with a bottle of Park
er's Tonic in the locker | can keep malaria as
far from me a that, all the time. My wife
has used it for three years for summer COM
plants and collie, and as an inyigOrant, when
she's tired out from oyeTwOrk, she saws the
Tonic is a daisy. GOOd-byei Don't break
your neck going below"
This preparation, which has been known as
PARKER'S GINGER TONIC. VIII hereafter be
advertised and sold simply under the name
Of PARKER'S TONIC. As unprincipled dealers
are constantly deceivng their customers by
substituting inferior articles under the name
Of ginger, and as ginger is really an unimpOr-
tant ingredient. we drop the misleading word.
There Is no chdNge, hOtCeCeT. in the DreDdFd-
ton itself and all bottles remaining in the
hands of dealers, wrapped under the name Of
PARKER'S GINGER TONIC contain the genuine
medicine if the fac smile signature of HIsCOX
& Co. is at the bottom of the outside wrapper.