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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30
What an Explanation /

Al last Republican speaker has at
tempted to explain why his party killed
the Australian ballot bill in the last
Delaware Legislature. As he lacked the
franlness to give the right answer, viz,
that the bill would interfere with future
Republican "debaucheryn of the negro
vote, he only involved his party in fresh
difficulties, Mr., Bradford's plea that
the bill was suspicious because the
Democrats favored it is a piece Of too
pitifully small political reasoning to
deserve serious consideration. Besides,
it is negatiyed by the fact that the bill
was introduced and supported by Rep
resentative CLARK, in all other matters
the most uncompromising Republican
in the House, not even excepting
McKendree Downham, In fact, and we
do not say this to the disparagement Of
Mr.. CLARK, because we give him credit
for sincerity and believe him incapable
of hypocrisy or double dealing, il is a
matter of ineradicable and religious CON
viction with Mr.. Clark that there is no
political salvation outside Of the Repub-
lican party. Hence his earnest effort to
purify the ballot was sincere one and
the politicians knew him too well to at
tempt to divert him from his high pur-
pose by suggestions Of low-down vote
buying policy. Such suggestions would
only have grieved Mr. Clark without
affecting his intent to enthrone his ideal
upon higher pedestal He was lonely,
but he was sincere; like Brother Jersey
with that astonishing list Of imaginary
delinquents.
In assailing the practicabilty of
the bill, Mr.. Bradford is equally unfor.
tunate. 1t was essentially the same
measure that has been shown by the
test Of actual use to be eminently prac-
tical in other states and that has been
enthusiastically supported by the Re-
publican party in other states. 1t came
before the legislature for passage with
the unqualified endorsement of the
counsel, James Pennewill, Esq, dele
gated by the Republican members to
scrutinize its provisions, point out its
defects, if any, and suggest amendments
or alterations, if needed. In coniune-
ton with X, R, Kenney, Esq, the Dem
ocratic counsel, Mr.. PennewiIl performed
this duty and united with his coadjutor
in reporting that the bill was so perfect
in its original shape that ne could not
suggest any improvement upon il. tits
loo late now for Mr.. Bradford to at
tempt to impugn either the legal ability
Or the party fidelity of Mr.. Pennewlll,
or 70 obscure the real reason for the re-
lection by isparty Of ballot reform in
this State--the same reason that made
the Republicans Of Maryland bend all
their efforts to break down the law after
il had passed there-that il would render
i impossible, Or nearly so, to make sure
that the votes they bought went into the
box,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

There rally seems e be a question as
70 whether the Mckinley act for the
compensation Of fat-frycrs will hold
water after all. II has developed that
the bill as signed by the President was
not the bill as finally agreed upon in
both lou.es, because Of the omission
therefrom Of that part Of section 80
giving To tobacco manufacturers a re-
tate Of cents pound on tobacco on
which they have pald the old revenue
tax RI 8 cents pound. In the opinion
Of eminent lawyers this omission is fatal
10 the validity Of the law The conten-
ton is that the President has signed the
wrong bill, and that the bill
which really passed Congress has
never been presented to him, and con
aequently, falls. New York importers
arc reported 10 be taking steps to bring
the constitutionality Of the act before
the courts, and, with a view to that end,
will, on paying the new duties, make
formal protests against assessments
sunder the so-called act of October LIST,
1890. What a boon to the American
people it will be should it be decided by
the courts that this business admins
tration" really has slipped up in its
great scheme 70 prostitute the powers Of
taxation to tie payment Of campaign
tlebts
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30
LIST az .. S. srpERrIsoRs.


Selected by Chief Supervisor II. G. Conrad
and Appointed by Judge Wales.
tkYesterday Chief Supervisor of
Elections Henry G. Conrad, Esq, made
the following selections for United
States supervisors of elections and
handed the listto Judge Wales who made
the appointments. Mr.. Conrad made
the selections upon lists furnished him
by the chairman OF the city executive
committees, Willard Hall Porter, Esq,
for the Dcnis crtts, and +. Eden Bach
for the Republicans. The supervisors
will act for three days commencing
Tuesday next. They are recouped for
their services So for each day.
UNITED STATES SUPERVISORS 1890.
(rhe Democratic supervisors are
named first and the Republican follow.l
First ward--F'irst district, John Pyle,
William H. Peoples. Second district
George O'Neill, George I. lIatton.
Second--Third district, Charles Can
non, Henry r. Alexander. Fourth dis
triet, William II. Quinn, James d. Phil
lips.
Third--Fifth district, George H.
Keisel, Henry NJ. Mullen. Sixth dis
trict, Eben G. Griffen, Samuel Coyle,
Seventh district, James 4. Whelan,
Francis r. Irons.
Fourth-Eighth district, w. II. Rob.
isson, Henry W. Chairs. Ninth district,
Caspar I. Toppin, George w. Singley
Fifth-Eleventh district, Allen Speak
man, w. II, Pierson. Twelfth district.
John NJ C. Forkum, w. II. Billany.
Sixth-Thirteent district, Thomas NJ.
Ogle, Robert G. Fraim. Fourteenth dis
trict, Thomas j. Webb, John McVey.
Fifteenth district, Frank McIlhenny,
Walter j. Young
Seventh-Sixteenth district, Robert NJ.
Anderson, John w. Huxley. Seven
tenth district, Patrick Il. Callahan,
James l.. Pilbeam. Eighteenth district,
Samuel 9. Pierce, John b. Moore.
Eighth-Twentieth district, ThomasJ.
Shier, Lewis L. Grub. Twenty-trgt
district, Matthias J. McNelly, Walter
Buckmaster.
Ninth-Twenty second district, Doug
Twenty-third district, John b. Price,
Sylvester Solomon.
Tenth Twenty fourth district, T.
McCloskcy, Charles T. Martin. Twenty
fifth district,J james NJ. Hammond, Charles
w. Solloway.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS district, Del
aware Mason, Frederick L. Buckmastcr.
Twelfth - Twenty district,
John Hamilton, ], Morton Dillon.
Mr. Conrad will notify the super
visors Of their appointment to-day,
when they will be requested to cali D
his office for The purpose Of taking the
oath and receiving their commissions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

Lost, strayed or stolen-Quay's tin
plate factory on wheels. First heard of
in Baltimore, next in Pittsburg, then in
Chicago, and believed at last accounts
to be on the way to California,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

The papers that attacked the reputa-
ton of Pattison discovered on the spot
that they had no Delamater to deal
with, This is the difference between
innocence and guilt As the Philadel-
phia Record says "a more clever
scheme could not be devised by the
worst enemy Of the Republican candi
date to set over against his weakness
and cowardice the fearless integrity and
honest manliness of his Democratic OPP
ponent
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

ing votes is that of majority of the
judges of the election, which is two out
Of three To them, and to them alone
is contided the power of judgment as to
what ballots shall he received, and the
inspector is the only person into whose
hands a ballot is to be delivered.
Secondly-the presiding officer is made
the authority 10 command the peace
and to require sureties from any person
disturbing the election or the officers
thereof.
Now that is not disturbed by any
election law Of the United States. There
is no law of the United States at all that
gives any one any power Of Judgment
over the reception or rejection of vote
They may, under the terms of law, try
a man for having voted improperly but
that is an offence which must have been
committed and cannot be anticipated.
Therefore, the only person to whom the
voter is to address himself on election
day, as to the reception of his ballot, is
the presiding officer; the inspector of
the place where he offers to vote. No
other hand can touch his ballot, or ex-
anime it, except that of the inspector;
and lie can examine il only tn coo
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30


Section 1, Of Chapter l97, vol. MI, of
tho Laws Of Delaware, passed atsBover,
October 2sth, 1864, provides; "That if
any person who is a duly qualified cleo
torof tile state, according to the Consti-
tuition and laws thereof, shall hereafter
he prevented from voting, or Distracted
in his effort to vote at any election, by
reason Of any interference by any per-
son or persons, Or military power, or
other power, exercising OF attempting to
exercise force, intimidation or threats, or
requiring any qualifications or condi-
tions unknown TO such constitution and
laws, liz shall he deemed and taken to
have suffered private damage and in.
Jury, and shall have civil remedy there
Tor, in the courts Of this State, rs action
IF trespass, or on the case, according Ia
The nature Of the interference, against
Ill and every person 81 persons who
promote such interference, whether BY
active participation, or by advising,
eounseling, Or in any wise encouraging
The same; and in any trial under this
act, the Jury, if in their opinion the cir
cumstances will warrant it, may give
exemplary damages"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

A fire in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, yes
terday, destroyed the Perry House, spring
field House Ohio House and 81 other husi-
ness buildings and dwellings. The loss is
estimated At goo 00ti insurance only 81, 010
A dispatch from Bismarck, North Da-
kota, says that Kicking Horse, the great
Sioux prophet, seems to be responsible for
most Of the trouble at Standing Rock. He
declares nat the time will soon come when
the Indians viii occupy the earth TO the
exclusion Of the whites.
The PENNSYLVANIA Company has closed
negotiations torthe purchase ofthe Toledo,
Peoria.& Western railroad, which extends
from the indiana state line to Warsaw, 90
miles, with branch from Laharpe, III
inois, 70 Iowa, Illinois, 10 miles,
and with trackage oyerthe Peoria & Pekin
Union Line from Peoria TO Halls, seven
miles and over the Burlington from lowa
H., to Burlington, la, nine miles. The
acquisition Of this line would give the
Pennsylvania a western outlet midway be-
tween st. Louis and Chicago. The rlti-
mate destination Of the road is thought to
be the Dakota wheat fields
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30
A Recount for PhiIsdeIphia.

PHILADELPHIA Oct. 29.--Mayor |
decided yesterday that an enumerA
of the city's population shall DO ~
by the municipal authorities. The 4
rectncss of the census taken by
Federal authorities is doubted, andV
was aftci consultation with sevei
chiefs of the city bureaus who have h
experience in the work that May
Filter decided that recount should
made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

:
the Philadelphia Inquirer, Delamater's
organ, has kept standing for q week OF
more past, in big black type, this frantic
} appeal 10 the workingmen in the shops
Of those Philadelphia manufacturers
who, as Chairman Foster said in his
famous fat circular, "are more highly
protected than anybody else and who
make large fortunes every year when
times are prosperous, (but) practically
give nothing toward the maintenance of
the ascendancy Of the Republican
party"
If Robert Il. Pattison is elected governor
of Pennsylvania, the fires in the furnaces
may as well be drawn and the great manu-.
featuring industries of Pennsylvania may
as well close their doors. Twelve to fifteen
Republican senator's will Join the Demo-
crats IL movement to repealth Mckinley
bill. The Inquirer makes this statement
from personal knowledge. Democratic
victory in Pennsylvania will sound the
doom Of protection. This announcement
is made coolly, deliberately, calmly, with
out reservation, without euuivocation and
III the most positive mani possible
We should think, as intelligent men,
that the workingmen Of Pennsylvania
would see in the assurance that SO many
Republican Senators can be alienated
from war tariff duties the very strongest
of arguments for voting the Democratic
ticket, and we note that some Of the
Philadelphia papers take this view and
encourage the Inquirer to keep on in the
good work it is doing for the advance
ment Of tariff reform.
But what we wish to call attention
to just here is the extravaganza of the
opening sentence. The national policy
Of The Democratic party was cnunciated
in the Mills bill. That bill cut down the
tariff on steel rails--on which Senator
Gray has shown that there is only 10
,ents per ton protection to American
lahor-to Sl1 per ton, and put wool on
the free list No well-informed man
disputes that, without cent Of tariff,
Alabama can manufacture iron and
steel with the world; while it has only
been few months ago that Mr. Blaine
officially pleaded for free wool for the
carpet manufacturers Of Philadelphia
The United States to-day leads the
world in the production Of iron and
steel. No other nation could
begin to supply us with the iron we
must have. Under no conceivable con
ditions Of trade could we any more put
out the fires in Our iron furnaces than
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

Robert Z. Pattison is showing the
supporters Of Delamater and Quay how
an innocent man sets to work to clear
his good name when unjustly assailed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30
afananlaker's.
PutlApElrm4 Z, Monday Oct. y, 1900.

Hardly a day but there's
something new and taking %
tell of Women's Muslin I'm
derwear. Mostly it don't get
tod. Half dozen hints:
Gowns.
Muslin, Mother Hubbard Yoke Of "a
fine plaits, trimmed with Cambria rufflss
SOC.
Muslin, same style, neck, yoke and
sleeves trimmed with neat Hamburg
edge, etc.
A lot of heavy Muslin Gowns, hand
somely trimmed Jokes, were S1.25
$1.35 and $1.50--now Doc.
Drd2C6rs.
Heavy and fine Muslin with BLING
Hamburg rufile, Soc. Our own make.
Women's woven Underskirts, all ,cool,
95c. and 81.
C0JSdtS
last black Sateen at 45c. The cheap.
ost low-p,iced Corsets we know Of.
Come with any seasonable
Dress Goods notion; the STUFF
is here. And 0ia0a1S as little
to pay for it as anywhere
very likely you'll save money
Who wants a shoulder Cape
that doesn't fit? Bad enough
to have a dizzy garment Of
any other kind. But think of
a lop-sided, sloppy, sloshy
Shoulder Cape Why the
charm of one is its neatness
and trimness, its snug fit and
jaunty set.
Plenty Of Fur-butchers who
try to make Shoulder Capes.
We've neither them nor their
work. The exactest patterns,
the highest grade of skill and
taste doing Foaethe,r turn out
the exquisite things we show.
Seal goods from early
bought Alaska skins. You'd
guessi it by the prices-Ulsters,
Coats, Jackets, Capes, Mufs.
Fur Trimmings Of every
choice cut,
Boston Felt. That's the
scottish, roughish, plain-color
paper SO many are putting in
halls and dining-rooms and
the like. Perhaps the most
lasting Of all the Wall Papers.
And it makes a room look
bigger; any plain paper does.
90 cents a piece is the regu-
lar price for Boston Felt.
Here are 394S pieces best
gaalitr at 80 cents. Newest
tints.
golden brown light blue
light terra Gotta cage
dark terra Gotta gray
dark blue olive
Handsome Friezes to match
each shade.
The toughest Jersey Suit
we ever had for Boys Of 4 to
s years. Pure worsted, elias
tic either way, and if a thread
breaks it wont ravel. Think
you can tear a piece with your
fingers Try. Hundreds
have and failed. SIS is a baga.
tclle for such a suit.
Think Of a neat, sturdy
Ulster for Boys of S to "A
years at $3.50! Not a SCRAP
of Cotton in it.
A fit companion for the re-
markable SIS and S16 Kersey
Overcoats for Men.
John WANAMAKER.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30
F4RRA CO.'S 70 III.
No Steps to be taken for His Reieas,
on Bail,

No Steps to be taken for His Release
on Bail.
Levi G. Bird, Esq, has been retained
as counsel for John d. Farra, who killed
james Devinc with blow Of his fist
No steps will be taken to Obtain Farra's
release on bail, and he was taken 10
New Castle Jail yesterday, where he
will remain until court meets, in No
vember.
Tuesday afternoon, number Of
Farra's friends conceived the idea Of II
petition to Encouragement Biggs, to
be signed by the members of the cor
oner's jury in the case, and others, ask
ing the attorney general to permit his
release on bail. The project was aban-
doncd, when it was learned that he
could only be released on bail on writ
Of habeas corpus application for which
had to be made before Judge Gruhb.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

Barnum's circus train was wrecked on
Murder. greek ON the Macon and Goving
ten railroad, early yesterday morning
VIII lie on THE way to Athens, Georgia Fiv.
portons were killed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

Congress Of the people of this State
"shd1 be goted for al the same places
Where Representatives. IL tie State 5egtsla-
lure are goted for, AND IN THE SAME
MANNER
These sections are in the same articles
and are evidently correlatiye. The cleo
ton Of Representative in Congress is
thereby,madoconst undiyorce-
able from the election of representatives
in the State Legislature.
Chapter NNIII Of the Revised Statutes
Of the State Of Delaware refers to the
General Election. We all know how
that is held It's held in Il manner that
secures a representation Of two parties
as Judges Of the election. That chapter
provides for the whole conduct of the
election-tlio places, the ballot boxes,
the alphabetical lists, the tally lists, the
forms of certificate, and tile oaths that
are 10 be administered to the inspector
and judges. That cath isa very search
ing one. These elections are Of course
held under oath, and the chapter pro-
vides for the sworn officers and sworn
clerks.
Here is another thing, by section Is,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

Come with any seasonable
Dress Goods notion; the STUFF
is here. And 0la0a1S as LITTLE
to pay for it as anywhere
very likely you'll save money
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30

,,Hars il will be seem are two things
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-10-30
Handsome Friezes to match
each shade.

Think Of a neat, sturdy
Ulster for Boys Of S to IA
years at $3.50! Not a SCRAP
of Cotton in it.
A fit companion for the re,
markable SIS and SIG Kersey
Overcoats for Men.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-04-17
At the same stable you will find the papn
lar and well-known full blood Clyde,
.BOYDSTON BOY y 2ND.
Owned by the Boydston Boy Horse CT

Owned by the Boydston Boy Horse Co,
BoYDsToN Box 2xD, Vol. I, C. 8. B.. Is 4
rich bay horse with two white ankles and
strip in face, foaled in 1881, weighs 1900 lbs
He is horse of great muscular develop
ment, beauty, style and action. q remark.
ably heavy hone, and the best Of feet; In
fact the best judges pronounce him 90 per-
feet model as can be found; and being
from the most noted ancestors, makes him
a most valuable sire.
The meritorious display OF his get IL what
led the company to purchase this grand
horse. To see the horse and his produce il
all that is necessary to be appreciated; they
do their own talking and are the best ad.
vertisement that a sire can have.
Considering the stringency OF the times,
his services has been reduced to so to In.
sure q mare in foal, thus placing = horse
that has proven himself y valuable sire be.
fore the public at u price that all can reach
who wish to use him.
The undersigned will receive collections
for services of 1889.
For particulars, address
w. H. ALLEMAN,
CREsco, Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-04-17
One WAY to Do It.

Says a prominent clergyman: II do
not expect to see the millennium. |
shall be satisfied If live to see the
day when there will be as many chur.
ches as grogshops in the country"
Pass q law prohibiting the organic.
alton of churches and the fire edon to
worship God Almighty according to
the dictates of the conscience, and 1t
will then be a close race between the
prohibited churches and the prohibi-
ted saloon. Prohibition when APP
piled to personal liberty, no matter
whether that liberty embraces the
worship Of God or the drinking ol
wine, will always give new life and
vigor to the principle or thing pro-
hibited.-Ex.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-04-17

The Clear Lake Mirror hands out q
redhot poker to congressman Sweeney
over the post Office matter at that
place, charging fraud, concluding
with these remarks:
with a full knowledge OF all these
facts, the least fair-Minded man
could do would be to investigate the
matter. But Mr.. sweeney is so taken
up with SOUTHERN ELECTION
OUTRAGE Els! !! y! that he lprempto'
rily refuses to investigate glaring
fraud in his own district, when the
evidence is indisputable."
Who hath woe, who hath sorrow,
who hath redness of eyes-they that
tarry long at the whine and tug al
heavy loads on rough ground, and
are CALLED by party collars. (Not
bible but true all the same.)
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-04-17
He DIDN'T COME FORTH.
yabond who Had No Respect for I
Representative Of Law.

vasabond who Had No Respect for tho
Representative Of Law.
It was in q Wisconsin village, and
sliopR the mea In the Office Of the inn
after supper was over was . man who
had just been elected constable. He WIS
naturally anxious to display his vigor
rs On officer, and 30 when boy came ip
and reported that he had seen tramp
enter al old barn on one Of the back
streets, the constable invited ~ to 81
along and see him ''jerlk thunder" %
he put It, out Of the wayfarer. Half .
dozen Of us accompanied him, and whom
We reached tho barn 1t was TO flnd the
interior ~ black ~ pitch and no lantern
in the crowd. We were for sending for
one, but the constable protested.
There is no OCCASION for light.
win call upon him to'come out and he
will come"
He stood in the open door, with the
crowd behind him, and called in loud
yoice:
Slot there, you villain; come ont and
surrender to the law, and don't be oyer
. minute about It, either!'
There was no answer, although all OF
US heard some ono moving about inside.
'In the name OF the law order you
to come out!" shouted the constable, but
the unknown didn't come.
We again proposed to get . lantern
aud then al 60 in to back tho ofilcer in
eollaring the man, but mis- oflcial dan
der had now been aroused, and he g:
piled:
Every body stand back against the
fence! Nov, then, I am going in alone,
| and forbid any OF you to follows
He disappeared in tho midnight dark
ness of the interior, and for some time
we could trace his progress as he moved
about. BY and by we heard q grnnt, fol-
lowed by stiflcd yell and fall, and
we uttered hurrah under the supposi.
ton that no had got his man. We OK.
pected him 10 resppear Of onos, h4t he
didn't, and after waiting q long Ave
, minutes, and shouting to him without
receiving reply, we sent for lantern,
/ and used it to light our way In. We
fappd the constable lying on his back
on the hoop, his face covered with blood,
and his nose as big Is his fst, and just
as we bent over him no opened his eyei
and sat up. 1t was ten minutes later be-
fore he could explain that the tramp had
struck him knock-down blow with hi
fist, and another ten on top OF that be-
fore he discovered that his watch and
wallet and the tramp mad lett the barr
by the unguarded back door. When thtl
fact was known 1t seemed as II he ought
TO make speech or something, and b
hauled of and kicked . fsAoe board
loose and growlel;
"Dog-gone ny skin II ] don't sell mp
se!s ses 1 yli4 isakslk'S = iva