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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

The Democratic candidates at the late
election in Sussex have. served notice ON
the Republicans that they will contest
their seats in the General Assembly.
There is no charge, we believe, that
the Republican candidates did not re.
ceive the majority of the votes put in
the ballot.box. The contest is based
upon the wholesale bribery of voters.
The violations of the election law re-
ported from several hundreds were
simply incidents of the corruption.
They were part of the successful at
tempt to tear down tho wall of secrecy
which our Australian ballot system
throws around vote, and thus to
enable the buyer to know that his man
delivered the purchased goods.
This contest will have the effect of
exposing by sworn testimony before n
proper tribunal the vote-buying which
has been so well reported and described
by THE GAZETTE.
1t Is undoubtedly true that votes were
bought by Democrats as we'll as Repub-
licans; but it is also true that the net
result Of the vote-buying was to change
an unbought Democratic majority in
Sussex of more than six hundred to q
purchased Republican majority of over
two hundred. II is true that yote-buy-
ing is an evil of long standing in Sussex
but it is also true that the ynte-bdying At
| the last election exceeded in its immense
proportions, and in its open and shame
less etfrontery everything that had pre-.
viously occurred.
The Democrats Of Sussex make this
contest as the first step in sincere and
determined effort to make a repetition
Of the scenes of the last election impos.
sible in the future. They are moi play.
ing the "baby-act" because they were
defeated at the elections. They are moi
particularly anxious to take away from
the Republicans the seats which they
have bought in the General Assembly
They make their position plain by con
testing in the House, where the Republi
cans have majority Of the members, q
we'll as in the Senate, where the Demo
Gratis have the majority. Their NANTES
purpose is to expose the outrage which
has been committed against suffrage il
their county, and to do it as the frs
necessary step in reform.
We believe that the contest has beel
inaugurated not from selfish but from
patriotic motives, and that it will b
pushed not for partisan purposes or t.
gain unfair advantages, but for the SAX
of saving the State from further disgrac
and disaster, aud for the purpose 0
throwing stronger safeguards about FIRE
institutions. That being the case, til
contest will be welcomed and the me
who are making it encouraged by a
conservative citizens. For the love {
, Delaware, let us unite in exposing an
, destroying political corruption!
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

MILFORD, Dec. l5.--Alrs. Agnes
Davidson and Charles W. Davidson OF
this town, were married on Thursday
evening last at the residence Of the bride
IN North Second street, the Rey. II. l..
Bunstein officiating. Mr.. and Mrs
Davidson were first married about 10
years ago, and lived together untilabout
two years ago, when Mrs. Davidson
was granted :. divorce by the court on
the grounds Of cruelty,
rne Junior hpworth League Of the
Avenue NJ. IT, Church propose to pro-
sent to the public on Wednesday even
ing, December goth, cantata entitled
"Snnta Claus and the Ghildren. 1t
Will be given in the lecture room of the
church, and promises to be a brilliant
success
Shipments Of holly have been heavy
tAis week from this place. The holly i:
ia fine condition, full Of berries and
bright leavcd. Mistietoe is also being
shipped in large quantities and is bring
ing good prices. 1t affords employment
at this season Of the year for number
Of persons.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Name Martin, daughter o
4 Jumes a. Martin, u well-known farmer
4 of Milford Neck, and William ). David
son. The ceremony will take place NJ
December 27th, at the residence OF the
brides parents 4 reception will follow
the wedding.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
ELkToS.


ELK-a1. Mp, Dec. IA Young man
named Miller Of Northeast, met with q
very serious accident yesterday. While
attempting to pull u gun out OF boat it
exploded, and his right arm WAS so badly
shattered that it was necessary to ainpu-
tate it.
John Iiyertt has purchased the Saxoli
property. belonging to W. Y. Moore, near
Cherry Hill, and containing oTcr a hun
dred acres, for SS4DU,
Charles ii. Kirk died OF hemorrhage OF
the lungs at his home near Beloit, Kan,
November 23d. lie was son of Elisha
Il. Kirk of Calvert, Cecil county. He went
West whom vet young man, with two
elder brothers.
Harry. richards, son Of J. Granville
Richards of Rising Sun, who was injured
while engaged in playing football re
Gently, Is in u critical condition.
ELKroN, Nd, Dec. 14.-Robert Steele
Of Peach Bottom, an employe in the
Susquehanna Water power and Paper
Co. rs mills, Mt Conowlngo, Cecil county
was killed in the machinery OF the mill
almost instantly. He was caught by the
betting and run partly through very
narrow space. He died in about two
hours after the accident.
Messrs. Dcibert, who had just com
plcted dry dock at Chesapeake City
tested the work Tuesday with vessG
about to be entered for repairs, when the
pressure burst the sides, undolng the
labor Of weeks and wasting hundreds Of
dollars. They have already spent
$4,000 and several thousand more vii
be required to complete the dock salts
| factorily.
DIR. John II. lamar and his wife ccle-
brated the 25th anniversary Of thei
marriage at their home in Elkton thi'
evening. Among those present from
distance We're: DR.. and Mrs. Line
weaver of Columbia, Pa, DR., and Mrs
II. NJ. Girvin, Philadelphia, DR., ant
Mrs. John Black Of New Castle, DR.. j
Ewing Mears, Philadelphia; DIR. W. w
Mears, Philadelphia; DIR. George Robe
Baltimore; Dr. James Steuart, secretary
of the Board of Health, Baltimore; DIR
John Morris, Baltimore. The guest
from Elkton and vicinity numbered
about so.
Jesse j. Cole, died this morning at hi
home, near Pleasant Hill, in the S6tI
i year of his age. Mr., Cole learned TIN
trade of paper-making at the Nom
Vernon mill, in Pennsylvania, and cam
TO Cecil county to engage in paper
making at the Cecil paper mills, thul
operated by Robert Carter. Paper wa
then made by hand to large extent
For number of years he operated Til
Providence paper mills as manager, am
was at one time in the paper bushes
at Elkton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20


LEwEs, Dee iy-lae Presbyterian
and NJ. Il. Suuday-schoos are now
practicing for thcir usual Christmas
musical and literary entertainments.
For several years the Methodist school
has done away with their former candy
and fruit treat, and instead has collected
various articles Of food and clothing to
be distributed among the needy in
town. The plan has made many hearts
glad at Christmas times and the same
plan will be carried out this year. The
Presbyterian school will follow in the
same line and dispense with their Gus.
tomury treat by contributing to the
needy poor.
The mammoth steamer Southwark.
on the line between Philadelphia and
Liverpool, arrived ut Breaswater with
about 40O passengers. One case Of
smallpox appeared in the steerage,
making it necessary to stop at quaran.
tine. The case was landed Yesterday,
and the rest of the stcgrago passengers
landed at the marine hospital to-day.
| The ship, with crew and Al cabin pas.
| souscrs, viii then be permitted 10 pro.
coed to lteedy Island station for disin.
| lection. This is the first load Of passen.
gers the hospital has entertained since
the barracks were erected. Their Gu
pactty is 1900 persons.
The brig Odorilia, ashore at Fenwicb
] Island, has bceu abandoned hv the
| Lewes wreckcrs rs Il total loss. some
Of her sails and rigging may be saved.
The Rev. Dr. $. j. Morris, pastor OIL
Lewes NJ. f. Church, has becn invited
to deliver lecture on "Mnd Culture
before the faculty and students Of st
Johns College, Annapolis, NIL, the las
Of March or first Of April next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
COLORED DRESS GOODS.

Toboggan slides at the
counter ends, each covered
with a Mosaic of handsome
dess pattern parcels. Values
as surprising as the variety.
Dress Patterns, SL62.
8 yds. of Atwood Mixtures.
Dress Patterns, So.
syds. of Atwood Fancy Checks.
Dress Patterns, 81.
syds, of Notified Checks.
Dress Patterns, $2.4o.
8 yds. of Atwood Cloth, plaid
effects
Dress Patterns, Sa.65.
7yds. Of Atwood Notified Chcyiot.
Dress Patterns, $3.50.
Syds. of Atwood Fancy Chcviot.
Dress Patterns, $2.7o.
6yds. go in.) Atwood Check Suit
ing.
Dress Patterns, $3.50.
z yds. OF Atwood Fancy Mixtures.
This time last gear the same
.eooas a0onld haze cost fully a
third more.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

CLAyMoST, Dec. Ia Mrutian was made
a few weeks ago of col0grd man going
from here to Washington to meet his
sweetheart, who was coming to meet MIN
from Keysville, Va, and that the tram
was robbed near Aqua creek, and 80 de-
layed that the man was frightened lest he
should never see his love again. rhey
met, however, few hours lutur, and they
We're happy again. Last might the couple,
married in Philadelphia and came mere by
the $50 train. They arc happily dpu!eiled
in the tenant house connected with the
Cresson place. Emanuel is a track walker
Of the r., w. & u. road and is Il faithful
man. He was formerly from Virginia.
The wedli.ag BELLS will ring aCfn in d
short time. when Philadelphia .entle-
man will marry one OF Clayponi's fair
young ladies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
BLACK DRESS GOODS.
Dress Pattern eRpkHS.

D'rSS P1ite512 lengths.
Some of the choicest of the
low and medium-priced stufs
have been cut into dress
lengths and put in neat from
for presents. Half a dozen
hints
Dress Patterns, 81. 10.
syds. Atwood Henrietta.
Dress Patterns, So.
8 yds. Atwood Serge.
Dress Patterns, S..
syds. All-wool Figured Armure.
Dress Patterns, 81.
8yds, Atwood fine Henrietta.
Dress Patterns, $50.
7yds. "a in.) All-wool Serge.
Dress Patterns, S..
8 yds. Atwood tIonrietta.
Dozens more Of the choicest
Black Stuffs at 37Hc. to $500
the yard.
, JOHN WANAMAKER.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
r0RkbrS.

YoRKLyS, Dec. lo..-As llrland
Wright and Henry Veazey were riding
along the road about u half mile from
this place, their horse became frightened
and started to run away, breaking the
wheel Of the wagon. They escaped
injury.
Thomas NIullin, who resides at Ash
land, was thrown from his horse at this
place yesterday but escaped injury.
The b. q O. Railroad 90. are repair
ing the trestle Mt the lower snuff mills.
Samuel Hickey of this place left re-
Gently as he has situation in Philadel-
phia.
J. Ryan has made great improve
mcnt in his house by erecting new
porch.
Mrs. Philips of Worcester, Mass, is
! visiting her father, Israel Durham.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
WILMINGTON, 7HURSDAY, Dnc. 20.


We. reproduce in to-day's issue
letter printed in EVERY EvENfNG over
six years ago, and written by staff
correspondent of this paper who had
been detailed to write up the story Of
the bribery and corruption at the cleo
ton Of 1888 in Kent and Sussex coun-
/ ties, particularly the latter. 1t told the
complete story Of the disgraceful prac-
tices that prevailed at that election, and
viewed in tho light Of recent events, the
reader might substitute recent date
4 and readily imagine that the record of
i the last election in this State was being
x retold. This election was but rope,
tition of the campaign of 1888, with the
exception that a vastly greater corrup-
ton fund was used, and that new
leader appeared among the Republican
\ corruptionists, who now demands the
United States Senatorship in return for
the money he expended for the purpose
Of making victory possible for the
\ Republican party in Delaware. Demo-
cratic discussions made Republican cor
ruption effective in 1888, but in 1894 the
result was due solely to the flood of
money used by the agents of the Re-
publican party in the purchase Of votes.
1t was hoped at the time Of the publ.
cation Of this letter, Immediately after
the election Of 1898, that the exposure
of the shameful details would lead to
the enactment of reform legislation by
the ensuing Legislature. That legisla.
tive body was precisely similar in it.
political conditions to the Genera
Assembly that will organize in Dover
on the first of January next-composet
of Democratic Senate and Republi
can House, with Republican majority
on joint ballot and United State
Senator to be elected. But the Legisla
ture Of 1889 did not even consider thu
question Of legislation designed 10 pre-
vent bribery and corruption at election
. in this State. 1t is to be hoped that tn,
coming session will not be marked b,
such outrageous indifference to such
crying public evil.
The reference to the Anti-bribery Law
|. of 1862, which is made in the letter
Y may serve to give some valuable sug
Nsestions to those who are interested il
the reform movement. Certainly. til
law of 1852 was sweeping in its charac
ter, and it was considered 10 be effectiv
during the single campaign in which
was in force, 1t was repealed by mem
bers of tho ensuing Legislature, VIII
evidently considered the oath or allirma
ton required OF every officer electe
during its existence as awkward an
Objectionable. No doubt any reforl
+ would be held as obnoxious by those VIII
believe in winning politica! victories b
corrupt means. But those who sincerel
believe that elections should be mac
the fair, honest and unrestricted c,
preston of the popular will, can hay
no objection to any measure, no matte
how stringent, that will secure this en-
The honest yoter could have nothing
fear, and the more cause for fear ar
dread of punishment entertained
vote-buycrs and yote.sellers, the mo
assurance there would be of an hone
and effective administration of ball
reform law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

aside from all other arguments, the in
tcrcsts Of the entire. people in the pro-
nosed waterway should be the control
ling consideration. As Senator Gray
very sensibly suggested, "ali merely
local and incidental advantages should
give way to the broader, national OBJ
iects in YinW.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

Mr., W. Pierce Biggs has put at rest
all question about his resigning the office
of Clerk of the Peace. His letter lndi-
Gates that he thinks he would, by resign.
ing in the present situation OF affairs,
forfeit Ibis own good name and reputa-
ton and disgrace the good name of his
brother, the dead Governor. Not even
the most ardent party worker could
expect Mr. Biggs to do anything that
would produce results so undesirable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

This Senatorial matter is getting too
hot for comfort in the Republican party.
1t is the spirit of true sport to settle all
differences in open contest. The most
popular form OF combat to-day is to be
found in football We suggest that
these warning knights bring the Sena-
torial fight to issue in a football game,
and abide the result whatever it may be.
The weather remains open and pleasant.
The Warren Athletic Association would
grant the use of their field and the at
tendance would be large.
The two teams might line up as
follows:
Addicks' Team. Position. Higgins Team
Bob Handy centre. Wash Hastings
G.. w. Marshall right guard. 4. G. bradford
Beniah Watson. left guard. BENZ. Nield=
Dr. c. Layton right tackieP.Q q. Churchmall
DIR. i. L. Frant2. left tackle. John Pilliny
| I. Frank Bacon right enid -. II. Wilson
| Crank A. Mitchell left end. W. Z. Spruauct
| j, Frank Alice quarter back q. 4. Smith
| sim. Pennewill. half-back +. II. Ioifecke l
| g. l.. Moore. half back Francis NJ. Walker
John ponohoe. .full-back. .....F. L, Baat
Umpire-Dr. II. Il. Burton. Referee
James PennewiIl. lneman-Goyernor
| elect Maryil.
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CtMDEs.

CAMDEN, Dec. 15.-lhc remains of
Prof. James ii. George, who died at his
home ut Odessa on Wednesday, were
brought here yesterday for in,ermcnt
Funeral services were held in the Bap-
fist Church, the Rev. Frank Howcs Of
Harrington officiating. Intcrment in
the old Methodist burial grounds. Prof.
George was principal at the academy
here for several years, during which
time his pupils learned to love anil obey
him. The scholars Ell massa marcaed to
the grave, school being closed during
the services.
Under the auspices of the Christian
Endeayur Societies Of Camden and
Wyoming the Japanese bazaar held in
the armory ut Wyoming Was success.
The Rev. George L. Wood is visiting in
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
atanamaker's.
PHILADELPHIA. December ~, 1891.
Women S
CapeS : +: Coats

With absolute control Of
the market, and with no wish
but to work for the advantage
of our customers, and our
selves, we could hardly have
managed matters from the
selfish side more successfully
than the manufacturers and
retailers Of the country have
done it for us.
We bought heavily abroad
at almost nominal costs for
Fall selling when merchants
generally were afraid to ven
ture.
Result. Plenty of Just The
Wraps and Dresses that
a0omen, 7oantea, at b,7rcs
mhea1a Of, and such a
aemand as 10 leopc as
ready to snap mb any
tempting lots that ab-
bca1ra.
Then came the Cloak max
ers strike and a prospect of
scarcity. Makers strained
every nerve to get out gar
ments retailers rushed for
ward with urgent orders at in
creased prices.
Within the past week or so
it developed that there was a
flood instead Of a famine. Al
most every retailer over
stocked with high cost goods.
Some OF the foremost manu-
iacturers overloaded.
Doesn't take a bright manu-,
tacturer long to correct such a
market. An instant market
with instant cash is his first
concern. Make tie Toss ana
try again.
They'Ce been max.
ing the losses.
| We've been TAKING
The goods.
/ Said to be by far the mos
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

The Rev. George L. Wood is visiting in
southern Maryland.
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5tlan,lmakcr s.

notable transactions Of the
kind in the history OF the trade:
Richest, finest Goats and
Wraps, made within a month.
in the newest styles, are often
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LIQUOR LICENSE AND TWO GOOD corn
SAL OONS CHEAP. 739 Broadway.

license, long lease; half cash. or Will let ~
responsible party OH easy terms. Apply to'
RnlERI(Ik. 800 Morris ave. corner loOu
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ADMITTED TAKING S1O9.
BOOkkeeper Snylcs Said He Had
ne~n Living High.

Detectives Fraser ana Lang. OF the
East Fifty-tirst street squad. last night
arrested Joseph ID. Sayles, n bookkeeper
twcnty-three years old. OF "A Willow
street, Brooklyn. on charge of embez-
Element. The complainant against him
was Charles Corner. an insurance and
real estate broker. of 81 Third avenue.
Sayles has the appearance OF young
sport. For several weeks he was In the
employ Of Corner as bookkceper. a few
days agb Corner found n shortage In the
books and requested him 20 make up his
accounts to date.
Instead OF doing so, Sayles left the
place. An expert accountant was then
engaged. and he discovered discrep-
ancy of 500. Through a decoy letter
that tn" case would he fixed Say!cs went
to the corner Of Third avenue AMI Fifty
eighth street, where he was placed un-
der arrest,
He, acknowledged his guilt and said he
had been living high. Justice Burke, AT
iorhN He Police Court, to-day COM
mitted him Tor trial in 500 bail.
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PATIENT BURGLAR CAuGAT.
Handouffed, He Waited Until the
Policeman Returned.
Bluecoat Was Chasing Another Thief
Over Roofs.

While patrolling his beat early this
morning Policeman John Forester saw
two men endeavoring to force an en-
trance to the saloon OF Henry Hairs
S35 Greenwich street. He captured one
and handcuffed him. but the other
dashed into n hallway and upstairs.
Leaving the hanlcuffed prisoner, the
officer gave chase to the other. He
reached the roof in time to see him dis
appearing over the adjoining roof. The
chase continued for nearly Il block,
when the fleeing prisoner made for an
open sCuttle at S35 Gansevoort street
through which he disappeared and fast
ened 1t on the inside.
by the time the policeman had wrench
ed II from Its hinges the man had made
his escape. Returning to his hand
cuffed prisoner the policeman found him
patiently awaiting him. He gave the
name Of John Reilly. eighteen years old,
OF Gi Henderson street. Jersey city. In
the jefferson Market Court he was held
for trial fci attempted burglary.
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BOUGHT BY GOULOS.
George and Howard Purchase the
Yacht Vigilant for $4,000.
They Will Race the Speedy Cup
Winner This Season.
James Gordon Bennett Withdrew
His Offer to Buy.

Peerless Vigilant. conqueror OF the
British yacht Nalkyrie. and the invincioIc
steel flyer which won the Americas
cup so handsomely last year. VIII not
be taken from these waters this year.
George J. Gould and his brother. How
ard. have purchased the noble white
sinsle-sticker, and they will race her
next season for all she is worth.
The Gould boys paid $1,000 for
Vigilant. and the syndicate, composed
of Commodore f. -. Morgan, G. oliver
Iselin, Cornelius Vanderbilt, August
Belmont and others. who Invested 3l2J,-
900 in the yacht last year, were pleased
to dispose of the Nigilant ut that figure,
Yachtsmon in these waters were fearful
thnt Nigilant would be taken to
foreign waters to compete for greater
honor and glory next Summer.
Indeed, 1t was almost a certainty that
James Gordon bennett had bought Ih er'
liant, but 1t was contingent upon his
ability to satisfactorily arrange series
Of races with the Prince OF Wales's Bri-
Is conclusive evidence that Mr.. Bennett
and the Prince were unable to agree on
sailing conditions.
George Gould has been after. Nigilant
Belmont, treasurer OF the syndicate
which owns the boat. some weeks ago
with an offer to buy. Then Mr.. Ben
nett came upon the scene as Il prospec-
tive purchaser and the Gould offer was
lost sight of temporarily.
Iiut word came that the Prince and
Mr.. Bennett had given up the not,on
looked to the Gould offer; Yesterday
they accepted the $4,000 bid made by
George Gould To-day the latter CON
tirmel the story and sent out this state
ment to the reporter
1.-THE Vigilant has been bought by my