Evening journal., 1892-04-13
CongrAtaIalInRt the New OmeIals

OOngrhtulRting the New Ofiictals.
Within FIVE minutes after the result
was announced two full brass bands
with torches and glistening instruments
we're on the streets followed by big
crowds Of delighted citizens Red FIRE,
green FIRE, white Ere and fireworks lie
up the whole heart Of the city and ssv
eral cannon shots indicated that the sun
Of new administration was about TO
rise. The City Oornet Band went
to Mr.. Herbert's residence on Delaware
street and gave concert. The
First Military Band serenaded Treasurer
Ferris, Assessor Dalby and Councilmen
Frazer and Etchells. This band, with
It's procession OF citizens, then marched
to the residence Of Mr. Herbert. where
a crowd Of 300 people had assembled,
attracted by the music and fireworks.
After short concert the ps ople swarmed
about the porch Of the Herbert residence,
and there were loud cries of Herbert.
The New Mayor Speaks.
John d. Martin stepped to the front
Of the porch and said: Gentlemen, |
now have the honor Of introducing to
you Frank e. Herbert. our mayor elect. II
Mr.. Herbert came forward amid applause
and said:
Fellow Citizens: Il am in no eondi-
tion to address you tonight and am
really too III to be out Of bed. feel,
however, that / cannot allow such dem
onstration 10 pass without some recogni-
zion In the way Of few remarks an
proud tonight that you have chosen me
to be your chief magisra cannot
express to you my appreciation
Of the honor that you have con
ferred upon me In making m,
the chief executive Of this little city
OF New Castle. / realize, however, the
depth OF the responsibility that rest
upon me and now I say 10 you. knov
no party In the administration OF tn
Office Of mayor. While l am your chic
magistrate. the duties OF that office shall
be executed according to law and for th
people. am grateful to you all to might
But l want to publicly than
my predecessor, Mayor Hanson
through this campaign. he has made
model mayor he was an upright op
penent. (Applause) Mr.. Blackburn, toe
2 another Of my opponents has acted man
Z fully and nobly all 1hrough this contest
3 From beginning to end 1t was a fair eleC
r tion and considering the big vote pole
|
2 the election was one Of whic
d The city should feel proud. l now than
you heartily for this demonstration an
i, for the good music that we have hear
4 to night. Three lustY cheers wei
r then given for Mayor Herbert and tn
b drums tapped up as the crowd dispersed
b The whole thing was carefully arranged
nicely carried out. and an appropria
y | 6nal to the day
y who the New Ohcials Are.
ie Frank Z Herbert, the mayor elect,
: the second son Of ex State Treasur
I. William Herbert, and is the yonnge
N man who has ever served the city in SUE
II a high official capacity. He is perfect
r familiar with the duties of mayor, haviI
3 been acting mayor under Mayor Blac
. aud city clerk for several terms. N
a Herberts business is that Of a nota
= public aud fire insurance agent. he
d the New Castle hundred member Of &
at Trustees OF the Poor, as which he b
done efficient work. BE is married b
I Ins has no children.
81 William J. Eschells. the new m emb
Of City Council, is another your
n business man who has attained succei
'e and popularity. he has . family az
lliyes on Washington avenue, Whi'