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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
Tho nntiilcation NIeeting.

The ratification meeting at Fourth and
Market streets on Saturday evening was
remarkable for the numbers present. 1t
indicated good organization and efTec.
tive activity among the Democrats, and
a general desire among our citizens to
near the discussion of political questions.
50 large meeting would be remarkable
u month from now in the full warmth
Of the campaign. So vast an outpour.
ing Of citizens at the frs, political meet
ing Of tho year, must delight the Demo
cratic managers a4d greatly stqrt!e their
opponents.
Six months and n year ago in the
nj 'stof tile busia deVras ion, it was
q Iamiiiar AMI iuhiIant question on Re
publican lips; "Are there any Demo-
cra.s LETT in Nilminzt9u:'
At Saturday nights meeting the ques-
ton fonud an answer. They turned up
rather more numerous than ever.
Republican hopes had been built IN
BY the general impression that this was
to be a good year for Republicans. Last
year was good year for Republicans
in the States where elections were held
because the Democrats were apathotic
and allowed the Republicans to do
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
The Inst snrod of the bloody Shirt.

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
The Future of Bach.
The best Of prophets of the future is the
Dast. p,,.,u

The best Of prophets of the future is the
past. -Byrom
On the 4th Of next March the private
secretary of Senator Higgins will be
thrown upon the cold world. If the Re-
publicans carry Delaware, Addicks will
become Senator; if the Democrats carry
it, some Democrat will become Senator.
In either event, the cry with him will
be: Farewell! Othellos occupations
gomez
The people of the State can bear his
misfortunes perfectly and patiently; for
if he is prominent, certainly lie is not
a popular parsonage. lie has been man
whose tongue outvenoms all the worms
of Nile" and whose deeds do not com
mend him to the gentle and polite. By
his side has secret hung with poisoned
crust the dirk If defamation
Some interest, however, attaches TO
the question: What will become of
himy Where can he find indemnity for
the past and security for the future 2"
There is the possibility of a useful
occupation for him if he will turn to his
past and take up again the lines he
dropped years ago.
Those who are companions of his
present life have little inttmation of tile
bent Of his ingenious youth; yet under.
meath the crust Of years the old pulse
may still beat warm. In early life he set
himself apart for the holy work of the
Christian ministry
The German Reformed Church of
Sellersville, Bucks county, Pa, took
young Bach under its care and sent him
with all his tender pioty and budding
genius 10 Franklin and Marshall Col
lege. Perhaps the president, Dr. Nivin
Of precious memory, misunderstood the
boy. Perhaps lie was wrong in making
the report, after year or two of obser-
walton, that 1t was impossible to make a
preacher Of Bach. Ii SO, how unfortu-
nate thus prenaturoly to cross his pious
ambition
Certainly the best Of prophets Of the
| future is the past, and when lie passes
out Of public place and the story Of his
political ambition is fully told, why may
he not bethink himself OF the noble
purpose of his younger manhood? Per-
chance, bitterness and rudeness of
speech mag somewhat unfit him for
the good work. Perhaps the acid which
has curdled the portion of the milk of
human kindness that once was his,
would render pastoral work irksomc to
him.
But, then, Parson Bach would escape
the resentments that will ever follow
Politician Bach. Wrapped in a mantle
large and broad of the good work in
hand, he would be forgiven much Of
what he has done in the past six years
Politics has no more in store for him,
and after March 18th he will be free, il
any church is willing to have him, Il
| take up again what years ago he started
out in life to accomplish.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
THE SnoRrLiDG n rRI4L.
Relatives Insist That lie Was Not Insane
Whom lie Shot His Bride.

MEDIA, Pa, Sept. 24.-The murder
trial Of Professor Swithin G. Shortlidgc,
formerly principal of the Media Acad.
envy, will begin here on Wednesday. He
shot and killed his bride of six weeks
on the last day Of last year. Since then
the professor has been in the Norristown
Insane Asylum.
The tragedy was so startling and the
circumstances surrounding il so sensa-
tional that the greatest interest is mani
fest in the case. Shortidge was widely
known among educators. In November
last year he married Miss Jones,
daughter of DIR. Mary Jones OF Brooklyn,
N. \. They lived apparently very
happily. On Sunday morning, Decem.
Der 31st, the professor and his bride went
out for walk. They had dressed in the
greatest haste, as was afterward dis.
covered. When some distance from
home Shortlidge stepped behind his wife
and shot her in the head. She sank life
less without u word.
The professor was arrested and
showed signs Of insanity, although no
one had noticed anything of the kind
before. He was examined by experts,
who said he was insane. Others claimed
he was only shamming. Finally he
was taken TO the NOrrstown ASYLUM.
The witc's relatives will make an effort
to have him convicted Of murder. They
Will try to prove that he is not insane.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

the sections was almost as rapid as the
reconstruction OF the seeding States.
Certainly Hayes administration saw
the last Of angry feeling between North
and South. Perhaps there has not
since the first of this century been less
sectional feeling in the country than
during the present truly national ad-
ministration OF President Cleveland.
The professional politicians, of course,
raked over the ashes of the strife as long
as possible. They hunted for every hot
ember to kindle blaze throughout the
North on election day. II they could,
they would have waved upon the
musings the blood-stained garments of
the patriotic dead, for the sordid purpose
Of getting votes to put themselves in
office. But the American people are
shrewd. They hold the dead soldiers in
reverence, but they soon showed con
tempt for the politicians, whom they
rightly read through and through. II
is now more than fifteen years since
they learned to laugh at the "bloody
shirt" in a politicians hands.
1t had been good while since any
politician in this latitude thought it
worth while to fight the war over again,
until yesterday, when long-wlnded
editorial in our morning contemporary
pulled out the last shred of the bloody
shirt and gave it a flirt. The editorial
was too dull and too long to be much
read; but we take interest in it as prob
ably the last appearance of any politl.
clan who is fool enough to try to make
present political capital out of the issues
involved in the war of thirty years ago,
The hour when the Republicans arc
beating the drums Of welcome TO the
500 cx.Confederate Louisiana planters
who are coming to them for the sake Of
the ten million dollar sugar bounty
seems very amusing time for the last
airing Of the ensanguined undergarment
We knew that the Delaware ,Republi.
cans arc unhappy because Of theil
internal quarreis, and are alarmed by
the carly setting of the tide against
them, but we were not expecting any.
thing SO silly as this. They have /
political light on their hands in which
they can get no help from the battles Of
thirty years ago. The attempt to get hell
from such quarter indicates that they
are getting desperate rather early in the
| struggle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
A GREAT RAILWAY PROJECT.
To Unite North and South
America by Rail.
REPORT OF THE COMMISSION
1t Sustains tho Feasibility of
the Scheme.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-'rhe Intcr-Conti.
mental Railway Commission has received
tue last Of the surveys, field notes. &C., for
the project of joining North and South
America by rail
The work of the commission is being
directed to celebrating tho field notes and
making the maps for the forthcoming re-
port. 1t is probable that this will ill
seven large volumes, four Of text and three
of maps The text will give the minutes,
the technical engineering information as
to the requirements for bIilding each
mile of the route.
Three army officers and three civilian
engineers are now at work Oh the maps.
This force will probably be increased, as a
recent appropriation of $4,000 allows the
commission to push the work. II is also
estimated, however that the work cannot
be completed whiting the next year.
The report will demonstrate the entire
feasibility of the intercontinental route,
from the southern boundary of Mexico,
through Central America Colombia,
Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chill. and con.
| Meeting with the railway system already
built through the Argentine Republic
This will carry the line to the Argentine
capital, BuenOs Ayres, the great metropolis
OF south America Another side line is
| projected to Rio Ianeiro, and another to
| Venezuela. Thus all the commercial
centres and capitals are made tributary to
| the line,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
HOMER ODD FELLOUs.



CHATTANOOGA, TENN., Sept. 20.-The
third session Of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, |. O. o. F., was opened ut Look.
out Inn this morning at . o'clock. The
report Of the committees appointed to
locate aud erect building as headquar-
tiers in Baltimore was postponed indci-
niteiy. The law requiring a canton tax
was repealed
A past grand masters and past grand
patrlarchs' association was Endorsed for
each jurisdiction.
A special committee was appointed TO
investigate the alleged MISREPRESENTATION
OF funds donated to the Fargo sufferers.
Legislation on the admission of women
to the order through the RebelSah Lodge
came next. The new legislation admits
all Odd Fellows and wives and all white
women over IS years Of age who be.
lleye in the Ruler of the Universe.
The ladies were the guests Of the
local ltebekah Lodge this afternoon. They
were driven over the government road
to Missionary Ridge and De Longs
place, where Bohemian luncheon vas
served.
Mr.John W. Stcbbins, who was elected
grand sire on Tuesday, is IL resident of
Rochester, N. Y, aud not of Maryland,
as stated in these dispatches. Mr.
Theodore A. Ross, the grand secretary,
lives in Baltimore
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
PRESIDENTIAL ApPoiNrmEsr
A New Superintendent OF the Coast and
Ge0detic survey Appointed.

WAsuSGToN, Sept. 25.-The Presi-
dent to-day appointed General William
Ward Dutlield of Detroit, Mich, SUPER
intondeht of the Coast and Geudetic
Survey to succeed Professor I. c. Men
dcnhail resigned. The position is worth
$1,000 per annum.
Gen. William Ward Duflield has a
distinguished record in civil and mill.
tary life. He was resident engineer of
the Hudson River railroad in the liftics
and after service in the late war was
appointed chief engineer of that road.
lie built the line of the Grand Trunk
between Detroit and Port Huron. He
made the survey nf the Colorado lands
in 1871 and in 1879 and was chief engi-
neer of the Kentucky Union railroad
and assistant engineer of the govern.
ment in 1882 in making the survey of
government lands in Dakota. In 1885
he was made chief engineer of the Ken
lucky Union railroad and had charge of
the survey and examination Of all the
lands Of that road.
In military life. while still boy, he
served in the Mexican war and was
wounded ut Cerro Gordo, and again at
ContrGras, when acting adiutant on
NNANI'Al ~ laAoho blulls III lllt
late war he went out as lieutenant
colonel of the Fourth Michigan Infantry
and was in the first battle Of Bull Run.
Afterwards he was made colonel of the
Ninth Infantry aud served under Gen
eral Sherman in the West, and was
made commander Of the Twenty. third
brigade BY General Buell. Of the Army
of the Cumberland, and was made brig
adler general and president of the ex-
aiming board under the act of Congress
of May I'd, 1862, to test the efficiency of
volunteer officers. He was breyetad
major-gencrM by President Lincoln for
gallantry in the field in the battle of
Murfreesboro.
He has held but one political office,
that of member of the upper house of
the Legislature of the State of Michigan.
Although a native of Pennsylvania, he
has resided in Michigan all mis- life and
has always been a consistent Democrat.
General Duffield is said to be thoroughly
equipped as n scientific expert in all
branches of lealniug required for the
efficient administration OF the office he
is appointed 10.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

BERLIN, Sept 2O.--Tt is reported that
the Emperor has communicated directly
with the Car, requesting the immediate
recall Of NJ. Dubassof, naval attache of
the Russian Embassy here. This request
is made, the Emperor is represented as
saying, after proofs had been submitted
to him that NJ. Dubassof not only, on
certain occasions, made copious notes
and sketches of German defences, but
that, in company with a Russian consul,
both being disguised, he recently acted
as a spy upon German movements. NJ.
Dubassof, who was present at the recent
manmuvres of the German fleet at
Swinemunde, did not return TO Berlin
at the conclusion of the manmuvres,
but, without taking leave of the other
attaches Of the Russian Embassy, or, as
far us is known, without receiving leave
from his superior, the Russian Ambassa.
dor, proceeded directly to Russia by the
way of Eidkuhnen, it is said, by the
Cars order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
MEMS or TINE CZ.i rvs uEILTH.
His Death Would Possibly Cause a
European War.

LONDON, Sept, 25.--The European
bourses are affected by the news Of the
Cars health, as he is now recognized
as one OF the strongest supporters Of
peace and il is feared that in the event
OF his death his successor would seize
the opportunity to secure naval ports on
the Pacific and enlarge his boundaries
in the direction of the PNmirs at the ex.
pense of China, either of which steps, it
is believed, would easily precIpitate war
On the other hand Il dispatch from St.
Petersburg to-day denies the report that
Russian troops have gone to Corea or
that Russia has the intention of doing
anything calculated to disturb the peace
of Europe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
MAILER DEFEATED.
Ryan, MonrocRnd Dittman Downed Him
In the Convention Thurs,lny Morning.

In the Convention Thursday Morning.
PULADEhPnGA, PA, Sept. Cocoon
gresham McAleer was defeated for re-
nomination this morning by the Demo-
Gratis Of the Third district aud Joseph
r. MeCullcn twas .chosen as his sue
oessor.
The opposition to Congressman Nc
Alecr came from Thomas j. Ryan, Peter
Monroe and Matthew Dittman, three
of his most bitter adversarcs.
Other Congressional nominations were
made as follows; First district, d. J..
Callahan;Second, Max Herzberg; Fourth,
Gus Muller; Fifth, DR.. David Moffet.
The other nominations were rs fol-
lows City Treasurer, Thomas @. Else;
Register Of Wills, F. Pierce Buckley;
Common Pleas Judges, j. Henry
Williams and Judge Theodore F. Jen-
kins.
Judge Hanna, r., was Endorsed for
orphans court judge.
MAILER WILL NOT RUN.
Congressman McAleer said to re-
porter of the Associated Press this after
noon that he positively declined to run
as an independent candidate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

LANCASTER, Pa, Sept. 2O.-The result
Of yesterdays election of the State
Council Jr. o. U. A. NJ, was announced
to day rs follows: State Councillor,
Robert w. Crane, Philadelphia; State
Vice Councillor, Clarence b. johnson.
Wilkesharre; State Council Treasurer,
John W. Calycr, Philadelphia. McKees.
port received 1928 votes against 81 for
Altoona for the hext place of meeting,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

New York, Sept. 22.-Among the pas
sengers OH the steamer Paris. which ar
rived here TODAY, were Mir. Genrre Il
Roberts and family, MIR. Claus Spreckels
and family. Mr.. William Rockefeller and
family and Second Mate Half with III
members Of the crew of the Yacht Virt-
liant. Among the passengers on La Tour
ainc, which arrived to-day, were ex. Gov.
ernor John Lee Carroll and family of
Maryland and Mrs Robert Lincoln and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

VICTORIA, b. c., Sept. 24.-The Brit.
ish man.of-war Royal Arthur was the
scene of distressing accident. Two
midshlpmen had been hunting and sent
the guns aboard by Il messenger bow
from the local office, foolishly falling to
extract charges. The messenger took
the guns to the shop and in the gun
room one of them discharged, instantly
killing Gun Room Steward Reece. The
case is being kept quiet by the naval
officers, pending Investigations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
Threw Her infant TO Hungry Hogs.

BEVERLY, W. VA, Sept. 24.-Mrs.
Emma Ware, a young widow whose
husband has been dead two years, is in
Jail, charged with infantcide. 1t is
allegci that a week ago she threw her
ncwly-bprn infant from second-story
window into pen of half dozen hun,
CRY hogs. The Child was completely dc.
yourel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

New NoRK, Sept. 22.-George Joseph
Young, aged 80 years, brakeman on the
New York Central railroad, was Shot twice
~ the head this morning by his wife
Annie, III their house, No. 1903 Ninth
avenue. The man was sent 10 Roosevelt
Hospital where he died. The shooting was
the outcome of a series OF family Ctartels
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, n. j., Sept. % =
The Grand View Hotel. situated at Bay
View avenue, WIS burned to the ground
to-day. There were only four persons in
the hotel, including the watchman. at the
with their lives The hotel, which accom-.
modates $50 guests, had been closed. il
was erected about 10 years ago at a cost of
100000, and was one of the finest Of the
numerous summer resorts in the State,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

LONDON, Sept. 24.-Ihnugh the foot.
ball season has only been open short
time, numerous accidents have already
occurred. A man named hudson, play
ing at Shipley on Saturday, broke his
neck, and ut II game at Tottenham two
players each had leg broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

NAsnINGToN, Sept. Ca six cents
conscience contribution from II boy who
addresses lis letter His Majesty Presi.
dent Cleveland" has boon received at
the Treasury Department. The boy
states that he reused United States
stamps and was now very sorry for it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27
p,gnoED BY FIvE BULLErs.
IIorrid aud Mysterious Murder of Rail-
road Man in Cleveland, Ohio.

Horrid anu Mysturiohs Muruer VI 'NHT
road Man in Cleveland, Ohio.
CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 25.--A horrible
murder, shrouded in mystery, was COM
mitted in the very heart OF the city some
time during last night, and the police
arc completely baffied for lack of q clue.
james b. Caven, general freight agent
Of tho Valley railroad (B. u o. was
shot and killed by some unknown assas.
sin. Five bullets pierced his body, and
he fell weltering in blood. When picked
up shortly afterwards he was stone dead.
Parties living in the neighborhood of
the murder heard the shots and q
woman's creams. No one was found
near the body and the police so far hayo
been unable to secure the slightest clue.
Mr.. Caven was widower, about 30
years old, and resided with daughter
on Kenard street. lie was, u man OF
exemplary habits as far us known. II
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. 9o.-Can-
makers Assembly, No. 1894, k. of L.,
has entered suit for 81 900 against 4. E'
Il; kirwin Manufacturing Go. for the
alleged breaking of written agree
ment bearing upon the subject of union
labor and wages,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

PHOENIX, ARR. Sept. 22.-Thomas Il.
Crst, engineer at Mammoth mine, muir
dered his wife last night, shooting her in
the breast and back and then concluded
by lodging II bullet in his own temple.
The parties are from Denver.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

CoLuMGr~, o., Sent, 2l.-W. T. Goetz of
belmont county, guard in the Ohio peni.
Tertiary, was stabbed to-day in the neck
and groin ny convict, William Moore of
Cincinnati, and is in The hospital Doc.
tors cannot sag what the result will be.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-27

LoNnoN, Sept. 92.-The Brazilian minis.
ter Of finance has cahled denial OF the
report that tic Brazilian government in
tends to issue 5,OUO,OOo pounds loan.