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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
HOW IT HAPPENED.
Some Explanations by Prominent Men Of
Both Parties.

Some Explanations by Prominent Men OF
Both Parties.
WASHINGTON, Nov. s.-Senator Faulk-
ner chairman OF the Democratic con-
gressioRsl campaign committee, was ask
cd for an expression OF opinion on the re-
suit OF the election. II do not desire to 20
into O discussion Of the causes leading to
the tidal wave which has placed the Re-
publicans in power again in the house. 2
he remarked.
"But l think 1t is proper TO no5e that
these evidences of apparent popular ap-
proval in the election by so large q ma
jority of party to the control of the
house are not proof OF a change by the
voter Of his political principles The bis
tory Of politics will show, continued the
senator "that every landslide Is the re-
suit Of dissatisfaction, discomfort and
want Of confidence OF the members of the
majority party, whose action produces
the result that surprises and astonishes the
people not by voting the opposite ticket,
but simply by remaining away from the
polls"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

A story is told to the effect that, after
the returns began to come in on Tuesday
evening. and 1t was apparent that Samuel
Bancroft, Jr.. had been defeated, someone
reported at the Young Mems Democratic
Club that John p D)nahoe had headed a
Republican parade passing up Market
street, and that upon receipt Of this
report "Ducky" Klenle raised a chair TO
smash Dcnahoe's portrait which hung
upon the wall Of the club room The
picture was removed and "Ducky
quieted All this time John P. Donahos
with Sheriff james Carmichael and B
Frank Townsend were enjoying play
at the theatre. The suggestion has been
made that It was only a case of mistaken
identity. John P. Donahoe can prove an
alibi B. Frank Townsend had shaved his
whiskers of for fear Of being mistaken
for either DonAhoe or bancroft; now,
where was Bancroft Could it have been
he ct the head of this parade2
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
The Administration IL sIlant.

WASHINGTON, Nov. s.-As a general
rule nobody occupying prominent place
In the administration cared to talk for
publication respecting the election, but
they did show some interest In learning
the latest returns from districts and states
left In some doubt.
Senator Call OF Florida was asked what
he had to say about the result. "Gone
upl Gone upn be said in sepulchral
tones, indicating tho grief he could not
conceal. when party has been advo-
eating certain policy during It's exist
ence," continued the senator, land, whom
II gets into power, falls TO carry out that
policy, it's sure to suffer defeat.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

WATERTowN. N. ", Nov. s.-Henry
Miles, the old man who on Dec 8, 1898,
murdered Mrs. Mary A. Ward at Folt's
Mills, this county, was brought hero from
Auburn prison and taken before Judge
Irving G. Nann. supreme court justice,
for resontance Judge Nann fixed the
time for execution OF the sentence during
the week beginning tho 10th Of December
at Auburn prison. Upon his resentoncc
Miles broke down completely and read a
statement declaring the killing Of Mary
Ward unintentionRl and accidental.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
West virginia.

CHARLESTON, Nov. s.-With the state
legislature having Is Republican major.
ity on joint ballot, the election of Ste
phen B. Elxins to succeed J. N. Camden
as United States senator is generally CON
ceded. Elkins managed the campaign
against Wilson, as well as the legislative
canvass. Republicans are elected in all
four of the congressional districts. The
Republicans are claiming Dayton's cleo
tion by 1000, but Senator Faulkner says
he does not ooncede Wilson's defeat and
will not do so until the official returns
are in. Mr.. Wilson Is resting at his home
in Charlestown and is taking matters
calmly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

ISpIANAPoIIs Nov. Sin response to a
request for an expression Of his views re-
Rardlng the result OF the election OK Pres
ident Harrison said 1T is the most ex-
traordinary political revolution the coun-
try has ever witnessed. Wherever there
was a free ballot tho vote of confidence
given In 1892 TO the Democratic party az
one was given) has been recalled and a
vote Of utter and final ropudiation sub.
stituted. The inooherence OF tho Demo
cratic party was revealed the moment
power was given TO 10 to deal with M
tional affairs. The insincerity Of Its plat
form makers was exposed when Bo II
enacted took the place OF BE IL resolv-
ed -
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
THE CANVASS In PROGRESS.

There Is No Crumb of Comfort for
Disoonsolate Democrats In the Omcsaz
Count.
The Board of Canvass of New Castle
county met in the, court room this
morning Sheriff Gould presided The
teliers were J. BAL Pierce, Democrat, and
Frank Woolley. Republican
0rdsr wAs called at 10 10 o'clock.
large crowd being In attendanca. The
inspectors occupied the space within the
bar.rnil
The calling OF the roll was not ended
until 10 55, and by that time number
Of representative men of both parties was
In attendance. and Sheriff Gould invited
several to seats on the bench
The canvass began with Brandy wins
hundred. and lasted well into the after
noon. There we're no startling develop.
ments. aud nothing which could possibly
tighten the gloom Of Democrat
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
THE NEXT CONGRESS.
Republicans win Probably Control Boil
House and Senate.

WASHINGTON, Nov. s.-The returns
from Legislative elections indicate very
material changes in the United States
senate after March 3 next.
The reports from New Jersey and Kan
sas indicate Republican legislatures. This
would result in replacing Mcpherson
dem, n. J.. and Martin (Dem., Kan. },
whose terms expire March 3, with Repub-
licans. Tho Democrats also lose South
Carolina, which will send Tillman (Pop.
to the senate The loss of Kansas, New
Jersey and South Carolina reduces ths
present Democratic total from "A TO Al.
The reports from West Virginia, Tennes-
see and Kentucky do not yet indicate
with certainty that the Legislatures will
DO Democratic, and If there should be
changes in any one of them the Demo
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

erywhere, either by sllenoo or by action.
seem to have helped to partially save the
Union from the follios Of inexperienced
and iniudicious men | say partially, for
we shall be fortunate indeed II business
does not Garry the scars OF the last l8
months very considerable time. II the
overturn proves as complete as Is now ir-
dioated. the country IS much 10 he con.
graduated. especially II we Republicans
make judieous use Of our victory
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

SIOUX CRY, Ia, Nov. 8. - Returns
from South Dakota show that the Popu.
lists are sure Of only 81 out OF 1876 mem.
bers Of the Legislature. A decroase Of 20
per cont in the Hope vote is shown com
pared with 1899 pickler and Gamble,
Republican candidates for congress, and
the entire state ticket are also elected by
big plurnlities
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. s.-About ono
half the entire vote Of California Is count
ed, and the result indicates that Budd
(Dem. for governor has a plurality Of be-
tween 8, 600 and Z. 600 The returns now
indicate that the Republicans have elected
six Of the congressman. There are still
no returns to indicate the complexion of
the legislature.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

TRENTON, Nov. s.-No state in the
Union went more completely Republican
than New Jersey New Jersey sends a
solid Republican delegation to congress.
and when tho Legislature meets will name
a Republican to succeed John r. McPher-
son in the senate. The new assembly will
stand So Republicans and Democrats
The senate will stand l6 Republicans and
Democrats
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Murdered His wife.

TIvoLI, n. Y, Nov. s--Charles Baker,
a gardener at Calender House, the coun-
try seat Of Millionaire Gerald Redmond,
quarreled with his wife while intoxicated,
and In his frenzy beat and kicked her
most brutally. The woman ran shrieking
from the house. Baker got his gun, fol.
lowed her into the yard and shot her dead
He has escaped.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

MONTGOMERY, Nov. s.-This state has
returned nine Democratic congressman.
The contests In the Fourth, Fifth, Sew
enth and Ninth districts are close. and
the opposition to the Democracy claim
victory in each. Four contested cases will
probably 60 before congress from these
districts
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

any. The returns are sufficient 20 show
that seven Democratic congressman will
receive election certificates
OF these six are Alliance Democrats and
favor free silver, but will vote with the
Democrats on organization, Elliott Is an
old line Democrat The only district con.
sidered doubtful was the First, and the
returns from there show the following
vote. Elliott, 4, 2ss; Murray (Rep. }, /, 04s
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

Democratic candi-
date. is elected by
20, 600 majority
over Pope. tho in
dependent caRdi-
date The consti
tutional conven
tion was decided
upon by a major
ity Of 3, 600, Pope
charges his defeat
to fraud, but has
not decided what
steps he will take
in tho paffar a
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

PORTLAND. Ne, Nov. s.-Ex-Sp Speaker
Thomas B. Reed says of the election: 1T
Is little difficult, with wires down and
very scanty returns, TO speak definitely Of
the result. but enough seems certain to
assure the country the peace IL SO much
requires. TIE rest OF the country seems to
have been moved by the same causes that
moved the eastern states Democrats ey-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

ROCHESTER, Nov. s.-Frank Albert,
who was endeavoring to break the hicy-
Gle road record between New York and
Chicago. arrived in this city, and while
in restaurant eating his supper his
wheel was stolen, and no had to abandon
his trim
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

The death of E Mortimer Bye, one Of
Wilmlngton's oldest and best known
citizens aud business men, occurred at
his home, No. 904 Franklin street. He
was ~ years OF age and for many years
conducted real estate business here.
BE leaves widow and two children.
The funeral will occur to morrow at 2 D.
m. sand viii be private.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

NASHVILLE, Nov. s-Chairman Carroll
OF the Democratic state committee says
he does not concede tho election Of Evans
for governor and insist that Turney Will
have nearly 3, 600 over Evans, basing his
claim upon the showing the incomplete
returns make. The Republican state
committee confidently claims the election
of Evans by not less than ?, 600.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
Now for the Garfield statue.

Work has been begun on the base OF
the Garfield monument, and yesterday
afternoon one of The huge blocks OF
granite was drawn there. The fountain
which formerly occupied this park has
been placed on the triangle formed by
the junction OF Pennsylvania avenue,
Twelfth and Franklin streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
PROPOSALS..

TT s. ENGINEER OFFICE, WHINING
- TON Dei uctoDer otl, lost sealed pro-
iii II o'clock noon November 9th, 1894, and
then opened, for dredging in the following
named localities. viz: Chester River, Md;
Ghoptank River, Md La'rrappe River, Md !.
Warwick River. Md; Wlcomico River, Md ,
and MAnokin River. Nd. All information
furnished on application. WM. f. SMITH,
u. s. Agent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

SEATTLE, Nov. S.-Returns from over
one-half OF the state show that the Ro-
publican plurality will be more than 49,
600. The Legislature is Republican in
both branches and on joint ballot by at
least 25. Both Repu blican congressman
arn nlnchad
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
Epworth Sunday school Celebration.

The thirty first anniversary of Ep-
worth NJ. E. Sunday school will be cele-
brated this evening in the main audience
room of the church. A pleasing program
has been prepared consisting Of singing
and recltations. There will be addresses
by Rev. DR. Hulburd and otherr. The
school has been carefully drilled and Its
singing Is expected TO be excellent. The
recently organized male chorus OF Ep-
worth Church will also sing. The con-
cert Is free to the public.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

A table Of exact figures will be pub
llshed In detail; but Republicans and
Democrats alike agree that the best bicy-
cles are to be had at Pyle's, s07 Market
street. The best wheels and the most
popular. Eclipse. Fowler. Waverly and
Crescent Crescsnts, brand new, $40 90
snd $50 90 Popular prices.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Sat o o'clock
this morning an express train on the
Reading railroad struck a street car at
Nicetown This car was thrown 90 feet
from the track Two passengers are re-
ported killed outright and several injured
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

GUTHRIE, Nov. s.-Returns from the
major portion Of tho territory make II
positive that Flynn (Rep.) delegate to
congress, will have fully ., 600 plurality.
The territorial Legislature will he very
close, with the balance OF power in both
houses in the hands OF the Populsts
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.--A scaffold on
which four painters we're working at 1919
! street broke and two Of the men, w. J.
Thecker and James A. O'Brien. fell 40
feet to the sidewalk. Thecker died in Is
minutes, and Brlen cannot live. The
others escaped onto the roof
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
chArrad win nIurdsr.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov s.-Miohael
Sapshaw was arrested here, charged with
the murder OF John kosek, known as the
Hungarian King, Kosek was wealthy.
ON Feb. 10, 1889. he was found dead by
the roadside, and it was supposed that he
had been Killed in a runaway.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

New YORK, Nov s-Of the 100 men
arrested for false registration and Illegal
voting only about so have been released
on bail. The balance are now in the
Tombs unable to get bondsmen. They
will be aFraigned today
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. s.-Constable John
Kessler of Magistrate Eisenbown's Office
shot and probably fatally wounded George
Gibson, a prominent First ward Republic.
an. The shooting was the result Of a quar-.
rel over Tuesday s election, apolitichl en-.
nifty having long existed between them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

DETROIT, Nov. s-The latest returns
received show that every state senator is
q Republican. The 100 members OF tho
house are all Republicans save one-John
Donovan OF the Bay county district
Many districts which had not returned
Republican Legislators for a quarter OF a
century elected Republican delegates.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
sursrlnr Prom AIeohoIls.n.

Frank McCloskeY was brought into
the police station last night suffering
from alcoholism. he was found In front
of No Sis Washington street In an
unconscious condition. Dr. Hughes
attended to him and had him removed TO
his home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

IRvINGToN, N. ", Nov s.-By the up
setting Of a boat in the Hudson river two
men we're drowned. They lived at Pier
pont, N. Y. They were jeremiah and
James Boyne. Two other men who were
included IN the party were rescued
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

RALEIGH Nov. s--The state judicial
ticket is so close that it will require the
official vote to decide. The legislature is
in doubt. The Democrats hope for it, but
make no claims. The Populist and Re
publican leaders are very confident
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
HarrI,r san Nothing.

PITTsBuRG. Nov S.-Hon. w. f. Har.
rity, chairman Of the national commit.
toe, in response to o telegram requesting
an expression on the elections, said
Have nothing to say. This was evi.
dontly a Republican year.
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nnrruEr

NOTICE.-FURSUANT TO AN ACT OF
~ the General Assembly Of the stateoi
Delware, notice Is hereby given that an appli
cation viii be maze to Hon Ignatius q. Grunl
Associate Judge OF the Superior curt Of the
State OF Delaware residing ia New castle
county, on Saturday, November l0th, A. L.,
1894. 1T III O'Clock Ia the mui ming. ct the Coun-
~ Court House in the city of Wilmington, for
the Incorporation of a company tor the manu-
facture and sale of chemicals proprietary
medicines, &C., to be called sAskBw-Brown
Drug Company
BRADFORD & VANDERBILT,
Attorneys for Incorporators.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

BERLIN. Nov. s.-The Hon. Theodore
Runyon, the United States ambassador,
in an interview regarding the elections
Just held in the United States, said that
he was unable TO express a definite opin-
ion as 70 the cause Of the Democratic de-
feat in New Jersey and New York. He
thought however 1t was landslide such
as will unaccountabiy occur sometimes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

BOISE CITY, Nov. S.-The entire Re
publican ticket is elected by 2, 900 ma
jority or more. The returns indicate that
the legislature will be Republican. Nor
mon votes have been strongly Republican.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

ST. LOUIS. Nov s.-From the latest
official returns received from s5 counties
in Missouri Republican gains of IT, 600
are shown, and the election Of the entire
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

state ticket by plurality Of at least TO-
600 Is assured. The lower house OF the
legislature is Republican. but the Demo
Gratis, who have q majority in the senate.
will he able to carry things on joint
ballot
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

10 the Middle States and New England to-
day partly cloudy 10 cloudy weather will pre-
vail. with slight temperature changes, light
variable winds, mostly ssoutherly TO east
erly, and ght rain or snow. On Friday, in
both of these sections partly cloudy to fair,
slightly cooler weather and light TO fresh
northerly and northessterly winds will pre-
vail, probaly preceded by rain or snow on the
coasts, and on saturday fair cold weather
and aourherly winds. followed by cloudiness
and possibly rain in the lake region.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

DIES MONIES, Nov. s.-The Republican
plurality on the state ticket promises to
be 90, 600.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

New York Herald Weather Forecasts,-A
depression was central last night over In
diana. and moving to the eastward. 1t Is not
At present severe. but is accompanied by
light snow and rain. and will probably cause
some snow and rain in this section to-day.
The storm Is followed by an area of high
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

CoLuapIA, Nov. s.-Later returns from
this state show that the total vote was
little over 90, 600 Evans, the regular
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08

JACKSON, Nov. S-The Democrats have
carried every district in tho state.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
LEpNuM's CONGRATULATIONS.
he Sent a Telegram TO Congressm an ell o
willie This MnrnInr

Wills This Morning.
Clerk OF City Council w. g. Lednum
sent the following congrRtulstory tele-
gram to Congressman-elect Jonathan s.
Willis:
Congratulations. We throw ballots.
Democrats throw ballots In the TentA
ward. "W. 8. LEpNuM.
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r EAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

K - ~ " : = ''-'1''-'
No. West Eleventh street, 10 rooms.
No. 800 French street.
No. 1911 Lincoln street, 8 rooms.
No 1903 Delaware avenue. 9 rooms.f
No. 60l West Eighth street, rooms.
No. 9l5 West Seventh street, rooms.
No 1913 Gilpia avenue, 10 rooms.
No. 1915 West Frurth street. rooms.
No. 9l6 West Fourth street, rooms
No. i4l2 Van Buren street, 10 rooms.
No. 1908 Delaware avenue. z rooms.
No. 8lo Jsckson street, rooms.
No 703 Van Buren street, II rooms.
No. 230 Vsndever avenue, rooms.
No. 22ll Tatnall street, rooms.
No. 1912 West Eighth street, Q rooms.
We have also number of choice building
lots which can be bought on extraordinary
easy terms. II. L. EVAN 81 CO,
Real Estate and Mortgages.
Eighth and Market streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
BUSINESS CARDS.

I1oR CUT FLOWERS, GO TO
II CLARKE. COS Madison Street.
ENURS AND ASTRAKAN TRIMMINGS
IL for ladies' coats at XII .G'S, 8l5 Orange ST.
II AIDES COATS ALTERED AND RE-
IL paired at KINGS, el5 Orange street.
NOTICE K. LEvY's CONFIDENTIAL
k$ LOAN OFFICE, soonas and 8, Exchange
Building, corner Seventh and Market streets
ADVANCES MONEY ON PERSONAL
PROPERTY Of all descriptions at low rstes
OF interest, buys and sells WATOHES,
DIAMONDS AND ALL KINDS OF
JEWELRY.
Private consultation room attached. Open
evenings until O'Clock. Also furniture
ntfsr4e II lowest rates.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
weather Foreeas

Rain or snow, slightly warmer east
winds
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PERsnNAL.
Death ofE mortimer Bys.

MEMS CLOTHING CLEANED AND RE-
vi paired st KINGS sl5 ORANGE street.
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THE REVISED RETURNS.
The Republican Tidal Wave Is
Still Rising.
THE SOLID SOUTH IS NOW BROKEN

IN the Next Senate the Republicans WIN
Have Baro Majority, but In the Next
House They VIII Have a Majority of
One Hundred and 'Twenty-eight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-08
amAL ESTATE.

EOR SALE OR ExCHANGE-A NUMBER
It of small and large farms desirably To-
Gated, close to the city OF Wilmington. Any
person desiring 70 purchase nice country
property, would do well to call on the under
signed.
THOMAS r. LALLY. so0Market street.
EOR SALE.-THE PROPERTY NO. 1905
II Delaware avenue for sale cheap and ON
reasonable terms. Il. f. DURE, Fourth and
OrauUa atraate