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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-16
The NEAL CASE

The Philadelphia Telegraph last even.
ing ia an excellent sketch Of Mr.. Anthony
Higgins makes the following reference h
one Of Mr.. Higgins's ablest and most
creditable legal efforts in this state. II
says Throughout his career Mr.. Hir.
gins has been noted for his aggressive
courage. AS an associate of judge Brad.
ford he Inherited, as 1t were, that able
and intrepid leaders radical ideas and
became faithful follower of his bold
and Incorporating methods. He has
ever oeen ready to champion his prin.
cipies, no matter at what apparent cost
and this led him to a contest at the bar
which only man Of nerve and ability
could have undertaken and prosecuted
through a storm Of public criticism and
reproach- This was the celebrated casa
Of the negro Neal who was convicted
after an exciting trial, Of the crime Of \
leionlous assault upon white woman. the
penalty, under the state law. being death
Mr. Higgins appealed the case to The
supreme Court q the United States IN
the ground That 40 colored men wore Al. /
lowed 70 serve "a Delaware iuries. ana
won g reversal ana new trial, which only
served % 1enew the feeling III tho pubic
mind but the second jury refused 10 con
viet "a tAe evidence offered. 1t IS doubt.
less true, a. has been stated, that the
memory q This case haa much to do with
serious cppositicn 70 Mr. Higgins as can
0idate fo- the senatorship.4
Mr. Higgins passed through the recent
contest without having the above matter
brought up against him by a single repu.
table q influential man or newspaper ii
the state His friends had no fear that
the matter could Be used except as 10
MS credit The editor Of the Sunday
Star Of this city tried to arouse feeling
over it on last Sunday, but being recon-
nized as Democrat bis effort fell aat
The editor Of the Wilmington News triad
70 make capital out Of the fling in tbe
Star, but being recognized as Macwunn
his effort fell Sat. It may be said AGAIN
therefore, rAat not single re,utable
and influential man in Delaware spoke AZ
Mr. H'ggins's part in the Neal case with.
out giving him great credit for il. This
spea1s wei for politics in Delaware
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traditions OF state which. with all II.
harfowness and BourbonisIn. has held a
nigh standard Vf personal representation,
and he will add to the quality OF its pub
tic life progressive and intrepid spirit
which it has not Heretofore known. The
choice sneus lustre ON Delaware and il
strengthens the Senate with q man who
Is worthy of being associated with its
aIlest and best.
Mr Higgins deserves to enjoy the
fruits of this first Republican triumph In
his state. He has fought the battles of
the party through its long period of mi
nority with nnfaltering courage and de-
votion. There have been other brave
and able leaders-some Of them were his
petitors-who merit full honor: but
no one among them has been
more persistent, more jealous or
more helpful in every way than
the new senator. The Renabl,cans
throughout THE state recognize him as
their natural representative bv right Of
faithful service and intellectual leader
ship, and the success of such n man viii
tend to inspire and strengthen the party
for its future contests His vieorous
and nncompromising party spirit. united
with high public ideals win quicken the
party organization. With its new oppor.
UNITY there ought TO be bright future
Tor Republicanism in Delaware.
The honorable and worthy competitors
OF Mr.. Higgins were men who deserve
well at the hands Of Republicans. Mr.
Massey and Mr. Smithers are leaders Of
conceded ability and wide experience IN
public affairs Mr. Treat is entitled to
the gratitude Of Republicans for tho
skill and success with which he can
turcd the county Of Sussex. These |
gentlemen were ardently supported by
an earnest body Of friends. and they dis |
played eommendable spirit in recogniz
ing the dangers OF prolonged contest
and IN making the interests Of Repnbli
eanism paramount to all other consider.
atoms. Kent and Sussex won the fight
and IN placing the Senatorship in New
Castle they showed the essential unity Of
the party and fortified it for the future
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-16

thing native to the temperate and sub-
tropical regions-from the hard white
corn OF the upper valleys and wheat ~
the plateaus to the cotton of the low.
lands and figs of the coast. Add nm
equal variety of timber, from oak and
hickory to the yellow nine. with n re-
markable variety Of minerals In tha
mountainous regions, and 1t viii be aeon
that the state Ia commercially and in
dustrially indeed an empire in Itself.
:. Atlanta, tho capital and principal CITY.
lies at the gateway Of the lowlands on
the plateau Of the last line Of hills as one
goes from Cherokee Georgia" fthe
mountain region to the gently slopinr
pl2ins Ok the east ard the wire grass re.
e1on OF the south. The enterprise of the
people has improved the natural advan-
tages till Georgia ranks among the first
OF American commonwealth. Such n
state can afford beautiful capitol. and
such a one they have. Tho legislature
mas just appropriated $75, 900 for furnish
ing the same, and 1t is expected that the
new state house will be ready for occu-
pancy by the LIST Of May, Some idea Of
the destined elegance of the now state
house may be gained by a study Of the
estimates made by the legislative com,
mittee.
There are twenty-six items, ranging
from $500 &c. sig 900, including: Carpats'
rugs and mats, $4,000; gas fixtures
Sl0, 600; l,l60 chairs and gallery seats
81 800; 910 desks in house and senate , |
chambers, S5,42j; thirty document |
lie ~ cases, $1,000; shelving in libraries.
$4,000 roller shelves, book cases t
drawers, etc., $500, and the remainder
Ior stands, tables, settees, ratings, spit
ttoons, hat racks, lounges, wash and UNI.
Tprellq stands and all the minor adiunctg.
u raises a smile to read In the newspa-
pers OF Atlanta that the report Of The
committee was received in the legisla-
ture with pleasure and surprise, as the
members were under the impression that
it would cost from 100000 to Sl60. 600
70 furnish the capitol in appropriate
STYLE. Public furnishings which cost
less than was anticipated are indeed
surprise In these days, but Georgia will
nave an elegant capitol.
The United States custom house, post
office, etc., at Wilmington, N. 81. will
DO three stories in height above base
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-16
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT II.

Yesterday we congratulated the people
Of Delaware on the election Of Mr..
Anthony Higgins to tho United States
Senate. This afternoon we present on
this page tho congratulations Of the fore
most political journals Of both parties in
this part Of the country. Wecan add moth
ing to what these journals say so wei, ex-
cept that we are glad that they know Mr..
Higgins just as he IS known here. 1t
stands out prominently in every one
of these eulogics that Mr.. Hig,
gins is a frank, fearless man
who has the courage Of his conyic.
tons that he has capacity Of the first
order and that his election is not merely
a credit to Delaware but is a positive
gain 90 the United States Senate Higher
praise was never bestowed upon any Sen
ator-elect by these newspapers.
The opinions Of two of our contempora-
ries we have not seen fit to reproduce.
They are not worthy Of reproduction. We
believe that orr contemporaries win
thank Us, not openly for that is not their
way, for reprinting what they published.
We think that they will be ashamed Of
their words on the sober second thought.
We refer to the comments
of Every Evening and the
Wilmington News. The comments
Of the former are unworthy any news.
paper. no responsible person Of mature
years and even the most ordinary intellect
wrote it. The responsible editor OF
Every Evening is not at home and our
heartfelt sympathy goes out to our com
temporary. The attitude Of the News il
equally unmanly, and it was no surprise
70 rs. The editor who viii use his col.
umns however narrow and limited their
circulation may be- for the advancement
OF personal feeling, petty spite not
his spite even, but that OF third nerson
IS Of coarse capable of any small.
ness. The News has merely been a tool
IN the great contest which eliminated at
Dover Yesterday morning and it cannot
De expected. therefore to take a frank
and manly view Of the matter We ara
sorry for our contemporary. The News
should have extended the fullest and
most cordial support TO the new Senator
This was expected Oft by every brave
and honest man in Delaware. 1t should
have shared with the Republican marty
n the state and with that party in the
lation the opinion that the worthiest
nan had won. But it could not. Ii IA j
90 small. I
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Baltimore American.
! Whatever doubt may have existed con.
corning the complexion of the limited
States Senate after tine 4th Of March has
been sci at rest by the election OF An.
thony Higgins to succeed Senator Sanls
bury. Mr.. Higgins is staunch Republi.
can and a lawyer Of ability and eIn.
| quence-one Of many strong men in IN
tie Delaware whose services have been
lost to The nation BY the peculiar
conditions and traditions that have pre
vailed in that state for Tho
better part of cantnrv
His election insrres Republican mn.
loz1ty Of two in the Senate. shonld the
exciting contest now beinr waved in
West Virginia end in the election Of n
Democrat. Both branches of Conpress
will thus be brought into accord with The
principles and policy Of the new presi.
dent, and the friction which has IS lonr
interfered with salutary legislation viii
disappear Bills will not be blocked a
one house because the majority which
passed them IN The other was Of the 81
posite political faith, nor viii there e.
the shadow Of the Presidents veto "a Ter
riIy the timld and doubling. and take The |
starch ont of congressional action.
Inc election of Mr. Higgins has far
greater significance for Delaware. II 4 |
practically the announcement that tho
state has been em0ncipated from condi. |
ZION OF political servitude. Delaware has /
heretofore been noted principally for the !
production Of peaches, Saulsburys and |
bayards The two distinguished families
mat have represented her for century |
~ the councils Of the nation have been
supposed by the country at large Ia be /
her political dictators, rebellion against /
whom would be the widest kind "a traa.
son. several Of them have been states
men 81 great ability, who have made
Vnelr marx IN national affairs; but IL
cannot pe denied that bpssism Of any
Aiilu Is deieterlous to the true interests
, community and when it assumes an
ne5euitary form IT must eventually crush
lnuepelaence OF thought and action, and
iea MI. neaithY development of progress.
re" states nave proportionately finer or
uure varied resources, but political sla-
very mas entalled dull torpid policy in
'ther matters, until Delaware has como
% be recognized abroad as undeniablv
low, Her opportunity IS now before
ier. ohe needs modern constitution in
with the political changes that
ave occurred in the last fifty years. and
er people should be encouraged to think ,.
or themselves in politics as well AS IN
usiness. If the Republicans make n .
udicious use Of the chance thrown in !
neir way, they will not only strengthen Z
heir hold upon national and local senti. 5
lent, but they viii enable the Blue Hens !
nlekens TO enter upon new era. IN
men other Delawareans nav become
ainons, rs well as those who have here.
oiore monopolized public attention. ,
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The senator from Delaware.

Philadelphia Times
The outcome of the Senatorial contest
in Delaware may be recorded with pecu.
liar satisfaction. 1t is triumph Of the
best political forces Of our time over the
worst, Of character and merit over boss
Ism and Doodle, and it gives to Delaware
a representative in the Senate of the
United States who will reflect honor upon
his state
Anthony Higgins is not only the leading
Republican OF Delaw are he is fit to be a
leader in the progressive Republicanism
OF the nation. 1t is public gain that he
energies from the enforced obscurity of
q small minority in small state to take
his place in the foremost field Of political
usefulness.
lie is an educated gentlemen, in the
very prime Of life an able lawyer, Il bril-
liant speaker, an honest man. He is
moreover, q politician who believes in
principles and who, as a Republican in
Delaware from time when Republicans
there were scarce, has shown the courage
Of his convictions He is not one Of the
Bourbors. lie recognizes that the IDEAS
and demands Of 1889 are different from
those Of 1865. and his aim will be not
only to complete the observation-disclosures Of
his state but to bring his own party
everywhere abreast of the progressive
spirit of the times.
Such men, by whatever party namo
they may be callel or from whatever
Commonwealth they may come, are
doubly to be welcomed IN public life at a
time when the battle is everywhere to be
fought against prejudice and chicanery
md the brute power of money. and all
patriotic men may join in congratulations
% the Republicans of Delaware on The
worthy outcome Of a contest that at one
line seemed to threaten them and all Of
IS with shame and danger
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-16
wANArrAKrR.s.

PHILADEIPHIA, Wednesday. Jan. is, 1859.
Here are some of the things
in which J11y cents or less
stands fer a dollar.
Women's Berlin Jackets.
Combination Dress Robes.
Certain Fine Leather Goods.
Some Of The Books.
Various House Furnishings.
Waterproof Lap Robes.
Dozens more. And they are
things you'd be glad to
have at full price.
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wELL-kNowN PERSONS.


Mrs. zerelda wallace. tho venerabl,
mother of General Lew Wallace. i
speaking for woman suffrage in Arkan
sas
Inc poor of Windsor have good reason
TO bless the generosity of Princess Chris
tan. Twice week, during the white,
months, they are made happy by the din.
ners which she provides for them at ths
Town Hall. 'A'
NINE. howalewska, to whom the
french Institute recently awarded A.
grand prize in mathematics. is . dasce,,d
ant OF the illustrious Matthias Corv;r,,.
hlng Of Hungary. She is a nrofasso. 10 Z,
Swedish University, and is about fortu
years old. "'0us iorey
Poor Mr.. jameson, Stanlev's bravo l;o,
tenant, who persisted in the Cameo -, ~ :
especially fond of Mr. Arnold's .sfigbt of
Asia. 1t was his constant compa,;o ~
during his travels in the Dark Contina mem
and he found great comfort in its noatis
philosophy. 10 poe'ic
hon, William Mckinley, Jr., will re-.
spond to the toast 1.-The Tariff M +ba
American Protective Tariff Leagues han
quet at Delmonico's tomorrow evening
Other speakers will be the Hon. Warner
Miller, the Hon 7. B. Reed the Hon M
". w Morrow, the Hon. Chauncev M
Depew, and Colonel Hanson Of Georgia
Mrs. Nathalie Pollard-widow Of q A
Pollard, the Southern historian and
edltor-writes to the Tribune that the
celebrated fire dog Julia, the savior Of
several lives at the fire at No. SIS West
Fourteenth street. four years ago died
at Mrs. Pollards home in this citv On
saturday night last, of slow poison. given
20 ner by an enemy, after untold agony
y anu eAcruclating pain for three days and
nlgnts, 4 prayed God, says Mrs. Pol
, sal 10 spare her the agony and pain,
Of pen TO describe. She will be bnried
with the same rites as a human being
Tor she was the only true friend ever
lau.
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arily spoken of as Statesmen. " The al
vauced are Of man like MIR. Smithers il
always matter of regret.
DIR. Higglus. the senator expectant is
not a profound constitutional lawyer. but
he Is good CT uase or and a god citizen.
and there is no doubt that he will make a
worthy senator. He has the merit of
vigor that goes with an active middle
age; he has the merit Of patriotism.
which is better still, and he also has the
merit of integrity, which is best of all In
this period of our history when the good
name of our general democracy is much
besmirched by hirelings of rich men who
disgrace us all in the Congress-
Altogether, it is pleasing that the Re.
publicans Of the Delaware Legislature
have pitched upon a man of the type Of
Anthony Higgins. Any Democrat may
regard the deliverance at Dover Yesterday
as quite honorable and commendable.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-16
Ability, Wisdom, character.

New York sun.
The selection of Anthony Higgins to be
a Senator of the United States for the
state Of Delaware Is an event Of unusnal
interest, and we take pleasure in record /
ing It. In the unfortunate confederation
which has given Delaware to the Repub.
neans, 1t Is consolation that they have
round for Senator a man Of such ability
wisdom and character, and that we can
say that, above all other Republicans az
the state this is the one whom. for patri.
otto reasons, we should have wished ~
see picked out, Nor is it BY specious or
snowy, qualities, or political manipula-
tion' that Mr. Higgins gained this dis.
tingulshed prize. He is above ali a sound
man, faithful Co his country. faithful IA
ms principles. and faithful to his friends
we oifer him our congratulations
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-16
Greed.

unto me 1 eoine
A an confine his loved words to a farawav 500.
NO they cannot do that His love IL 80 81 seS'
10 be lashed into port with thin narrow rod rod
Oh no, they cannot do that His love Il too
F I. man try confne it to few OF His sheen:
~ circles the world and He gives ID a cali
enthlall. "Vut0 ustiS ~
= II man man the creature who would have it con-
mankind? 'eHehs u
10, ne can never do that, he might as well try
10 ROD the Eternal OF His all-seeine eve.
Wilmington. Del, January 16. 1889. p''o'
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DeIaware,s New senntnr.

Philadelphia North American.
The decision Of the Republican Leois.
lature Of Delaware to confer upon An
thony Higgins Of Wilmington. the hono,,
81 selection as United States Senator Is
one that viii bring great honor TO that
state, and that will secure brillianf ad
dition 70 the muster-roll of the senate
Mr. Higgins is gentleman Of rare
qualities Of mind and heart. He il n
scholar whose thoughtful and constant
study has been given not alone ia
books, but also to the great problems Of
civilization and OF politics, upon which
rest the conference and the strength Of
the American nation. Particinating
actively in the partisan struggles which
have been made by the Republicans %
Delaware during ms years Of manhood
Mr. Higgins political knowledge Is not
merely that Of the closet but both In
persuasion and in action his leadership
mas been ever marked by outspoken AM
itagonism to all that bore the suspicion Of
lnsineerity or dishonesty. The elevation
OF such a man to the most eminent public
distinction is cheering sign and fun Of
good promise
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-16

CONVENIENT BUILDING, WILMINGTON. n. @
ment and co feet deep through lower bv
100 feet In length, to he buiit Of Wsdes-
ooro, n. q, brown stone with brick
backing, the basement walls being rock
The style Of architecture EMPLOYED is
Italian Romanesque-the design of a
bold and pleasing character, sufficiently
enriched with carvings TO give il rank
among the best class Of public buildings
The first story il assigned 10 nostofifca
uses and TO railway mail service; the
second story to United States courts and
the various offices belonging thereto. 10
internal revenue. chief engineer of land
office, etc, while the third story contains
iand Offices. jury rooms and signal service
OFFICES with station for Observations.
Inc basement is assigned to customs
nearing apparatus. closets and general
sanitary arrangements. The structure
generally will be fire proof. The cost
OF site Is SIS, 5e0.80, while the total an
preparation is 100000.
The new government building N nro-
cess OF erection at San Antonio. Tex. il
OF homanesque style OF architecture.
with general dimensions of 60 feet bv
ia feet inches, exclusive of one story
bay projections to increase the area IL
first floor.
The structure viii be OF stone with
prick backing, three stories high above
basement, with a square tower % feet
hlgh above ground Line.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-16

John Clayton, an employee Of tho Pull
man Palace Car Company, and living al
10. lbs Poplar street, while at WORK
Yesterday Afternoon was astonished By q
piece OF steel falling from his eye. The
steel was seven sixtocnths by one -eighth
OF an inch, ana lodged in his eye about
elgat years ago when he worked for the
ruge Moor Iron Company. II DESTROYED
ms sight. He is now a sergeant ia
Company A, American Rifles.
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" r-
French Sheeting looks and
feels, send for sample. ST. a
yard.
very fine 00-inch whfte-as-snow rris,,
Sheeting, worth 81 a yard, AT olc. iiisn
french Sheeting, 50 inches wide far az
islan sheeting, yards wide, at 81 10.
we have only the pure white
IRISH Pillow Linens, 40 AZ, az.
So and 54 inches wide, every
yard warranted sound and free
from cotton.
3o,lnch pure white "old-fash-
loned' Irish Linens for Ladies
Underwear, IS, 40, As, and soc
a yard.
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The Toremo.t KennhlInnn-

Philadelphia Ledger.
Delaware % little state. generally
democratic, but for the next six wears
uhless something unexpected should han.
pen u VIII have big Republican N
represent II IN the United States Senate
although Anthony Higgins. who viii
proDaoly be elected United States Senator
~ the Delaware Legislature in Joint con.
fehtloh to-day, Is not widely known ONT.
siae the state, be is one Of the foremost
men WITHIN the state: aud thisis NOT tie
lirsJ time ne has hecn balloted for as SEN
"Nor. Elght years ago, when New Castle
county NAG Republican Representative
u the Legislature he was voted for bv
his party friends In opposition 60 Senator
Dayara. re IS Yale College man
distinguished member Of ina
Delaware bar, has been United States
als.flet attorney and we believe him ID
ne the most prominent party man amone
we delaware Republicans 1t happened
lhat ms county, New Castle) elected nj
republican Representatives last Novetn.
per ana therefore. while the masses ~
ms party ~ that county were for him for
senator, nc had bat one vote to berin an
IN eauensh while Massey and Treat ana
emltners tthe unsuccessful aspirantsl
divided among them the fourteen House
votes from Sussex and Kent. These pref.
erences, however. being entirely local
county ambition and county pride-and
they being adhered to so strictly that "a
Que Of the three could command the nine
votes necessary to caucus nomination
Inc "a. eaucns was obliged to turn 10 Mr.
higgins who. although he had no county
es,siators at his back. stood in good favor
date e''-'si
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NEwsPAPeR opINloN.


----@~- -AtAtAtyAl1 higgins.
Philadelphia Press.
The Republicans Of Delaware have ms.
tilted the highest hopes and expectation
The election Of Anthony Hirgsnx ~
United States Senator will be haiiea will
hearty satisfaction not only THROUGH f6a
state which is thus happily redeemed buf
thror ghout the country wherever his
brilliant abilities, his sturdy
leadership and his earnest courareons
sggreseive Repnbiieanism are known.
tEss IN all res 2ects a fortunate one
Dir. Higgins Is eMinently fitted FOR II Z
honpT aud the responsibility which Deia-
ware liaces upon him. He is ia the vesv
prlne q lie, Of great intellectual force
with high legal training and scholarly
tastes earnest and positive in his con.
vicfioiis. with rare gifts and trenchapt
k2#s1r - rS~lsc speaker, and Dossess.r~
a broad practical acquaintance with men
ant affairs He viii sustain tie best