Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-30

one in Samuel Bancroft, Jr. at the
works he is the choice of every Demo-
cratic voter, and very large number
of the Republican voters. And in what
might be called his home, the Western
district of the Seventh ward, Whining
ton, the voters have given almost a
unanimous vote for his delegate to this
convention and it is an old and true
saying, eff you want to find out about
a man go and ask his neighbors." Now,
in this vote you have an idea of the
esteem in which he is held by the voters
at his home.
He is a most charitable man, as can
be attested by the many charitable in
stitutions of our city. His business
qualifications would make him very
valuable member of Congress, and
having thorough knowledge of textile
industries his advice would be often
sought by fellow members.
consider that the Democratic party
of Delaware is very fortunate in secur-
ing his consent. And if nominated, on
the morning of the 7th of November
next, you will read in the newspapers
of the election of Samuel Bancroft, Jr.,
and the entire Democratic ticket of the
State of Delaware.
Robert G. White Of Georgetown also
seconded the nomination of Mr.. Ban
croft and promised that Sussex county
would give him and Mr.. Tunnel large
majority in November.
Tue nomination, on motion of Peter
L. Cooper, Jr., was made by acclama-
ton. The vote was vigorous as we'll as
unanimous, and the convention gave
three cheers for the ticket.
Committees to notify the candidates
of their nomination were appointed, az
follows:
TO notify Mr.. Tunnell-New Castle
county, Peter L. Cooper, w. P. Biggs,
N. NJ. Motherall; Kent, A. H. Cahall,
Nathan Pratt, Henry Ridgely, Jr.; Sus-
sex, w. II. Boyce, II. Q. Paynter, John
w. Ponder
To notify Mr.. Bancroft-New Castle
county, l.. g. Vandegrift, w. ]. Glib
bons, William Cooch; Kent, w. Ii.
Cooper, w. d. Fowler, r. II. Kenney;
Sussex, Stephen L. Ralph, b. j. Morris,
r. g. Ellegood.
The convention adopted plow as
the device to be placed over the Demo-
cratic ticket on the official ballot.
The convention adjourned at 450
| o'clock. 1t had been harmonious and
enthusiastic throughout, and in addition
was one of the largest and most repre-
sentative conventions ever held by the
Democratic party of Delaware.
SKETCH OF EBE W. TuNNELL.
Ebe Walter Tunnel was born at the
family homestead near Blackwater,
Baltimore hundred, Sussex county,
Delaware, December 3lst, 1874. His
paternal ancestors are of French
Huguenot stock, and on his mothers
side English. The family settled in
Sussex county in the early history of
the State.
His first education was received at
the nelghboring public schools and
later he attended the select schools at
Lewes and Milford. Early in life he
connected himself with the old Black
water Presbyterian Church. After
leaving school lie engaged in general
mercantile business at Blackwater with
his father, which business he still has
an interest in.
He was elected to the Legislature in
1870 by large majority, running con
siderably in advance of his ticket. He
was considered most faithful 10 the in
terests of his immediate constituency
and was leader in promoting internal
improvements in the State and especi-
ally of his native county. He was very
active in getting through the Legisla-
ture the charter and the issuing Ct State
bonds for tine Breakwater 81 Frankford
railroad. On the opening of the road
he was elected one of its directors.
Upon the consolidation of this road with
the Junction g. Breakwater Line, he was
, elected director of the Delaware
Maryland g. Virginia railroad. Hc was
appointed by the Legislature some years
ago director Of the Farmers Bank, and
subsequently made director of the
branch bank at Georgetown. To his
fine business qualifications and correct
, Judgment is due much of the safe and
profitable business of that institution.
} In 1878 Mr.Tunnell made his residence
in Lewes, and engaged in the drug anC
2 hardware business with his brother-in
law, DIR. d. L. Mustard under the firm
: name of ID. L. Mustard & Co. He has
! excepting for few years, been the
leading business member of the firm
s and he has built up and held gooC
d trade.
a On the death of N. w. Hickman
y clerk of the peace CT Sussex county, a
Q the earnest solicitation of friends ane
II prominent men of his party, and with
Is out effort on his part, he was appointed
l. by Governor Stcckly 10 the vaean
c position. During his incumbence, not
l. withstanding surrounding difficulties
he introduced better and more efficien
business methods and retired at tn
n close Of his term with q clean recor'
l. and the business in the office in mos
excellent shape.
/: Mr.. Tunnel was never married. II
j. makes his home with his brother.in-laN
II and sister, DIR. and Mrs. d, l.. Mustar
l. in Lewes.
" AS citizen, Mr.. Tunnel takes dee
Is interest in all matters conducive to th
k improvement and welfare of the CON
munity in which he resides. He ha
L. also given his influence for the openin
lie of the inland waterway from ASA
10 waman to Delaware Bay, the comp!etio
ID of which is expected to benefit th
rs interests of lower Sussex to considers
Bile extent.
A. His modest and retiring dispositio
rs has hitherto precluded that advance
Of ment 10 which his standing and effort
" in the cause of Democracy entitled hin
n He has always acted on 'thc principl
lg that the office Should seek the man. a
lc business man he is noted for affabilitl
ID integrity and caution. In the soclE
III walks Of life he is genial and compar
IN iorac!c aEG is always responsive to III
G. demands Of charity. He delights il
is and has grea: enjoyment in his qui
At home Surroundings.
lee 8EaTcM OF SAMUEL BANCROFT, JR.
ID Samuel Bancroft. Jr., was born Janl