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The record-union., 1896-12-02
THE MESSAGE DISCUSSED
BY 1EMRERS OF PRESIDENT
CLEVELAND'S CABINET.
All the Secretaries Attend the Last
But One Regular Meeting Be-
fore Congress Assemblies.

WASHINGTON, Dec. las there
will be only one more regular Cabinet
meeting before the assembling of Com
gress, all the members were present
at to-day's meeting to discuss those
portions of the forthcoming message OF
the President that relate to the blsi-
ness of their respective departments
The message is practically complete
except as relates to the Cuban question.
varying phases of the campaign in
Cuba have made it necessary to change
considerably the views the President
and Secretary Olney desire to lay be-
fore Congress. Probably not until the
very last moment will the missing Tar
agraphs be supplied. OF course any
expression of opinion as to the nature
of the Presidents views respecting
Cuba are only speculative at present
but so far there can be found no war
rant for the assumption that he has
determined upon any decided change of
policy.
There seems to be general desire on
the part of the Republican members of
the next Congress who have thus far
arrived in the city that President-elect
call an extra session to revise the tariff
schedules. The Dingley bill does not
in their opinion, fill the bill. They in
sist upon a thorough revision of the
Wilson bill. The fact that it creates a
deficiency in the revenue is only one
of its many defects. They not only
contend that more protection is neces-
sary for American industries but that
the protection contained in the Wilson
bill calls for a general readjustment
They refer to the bill as a botch and
makeshfft--an awkward attempt on
the part of the Democracy to hide its
confusion when confronted with the
task of trying to enact some of its free
trade professions into law. Those who
favor general revision are opposed to
an attempt to do this work in winter
The time, they think, is entirely too
short. They want an extra session Of
the new Congress, called to meet not
later than April 1st, and the work to
be pressed to a finish before July 1st.
The record-union., 1896-12-02
ADMIRAL WALTER
Has Gone to Portland to See About the
Completion of Lightship No. 81.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Admiral
Walker, Chief Of the Lighthouse Board
has gone to Portland, Or, to see about
the completion OF lightship No. 81,
which was under construction by John
+. Steffen & Co. at the time of their
failure a few months ago. 1t has not
been determined whether the Govern
ment will complete the work or the firm
There is also question as to the suf-
ficiency of security under the bond of
Steffen & Co.
From Portland Admiral Walker will
proceed to Los Angeles to meet the rest
of the Commissioners appointed to To-
cate the deep-sea harbor for commerce
and for refuge
The record-union., 1896-12-02

900, three delegates for cities of from
$4,000 to $4,000, four delegates from
cities of from $4,000 to $4,000, FIVE del
egates for cities Of from % 900 to 100,-
600. six delegates for cities of from
100000 to 100000. seven delegates for
cities of from 100000 to 400, 600, eight
delegates of cities from 100000 to L.
600. 900. and twenty delegates for cities
of 100000 or over
1t was found that the hall could not
be secured on January 9th, and the
date was left to local SUBJ committee.
1t probably will be fixed at January
18th
The record-union., 1896-12-02
Contract Let for Costly Bridge.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-Secretary
Swan of the New York and New Jersey
Bridge Construction Company, said to-
day: The New York and New Jersey
Bridge Construction Company has to-
day made a contract with the Union
Bridge Company for the building of 4
bridge over the Hudson River at cost
not to exceed so, 600 600.
The record-union., 1896-12-02
A Noted Jockey Coming to California.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-James Me-
Laughlin, an old-time jockey. has
signed a contract with Burns & Water
house of San Francisco and Sacramento
to train their stable for one year.
The record-union., 1896-12-02
A Jewelry Company Assigns.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-The Providencc
Jewelry Company, 400 North Broad
way, made an assignment to-day. No
schedule of assets or liabilities are
made. 1t is thought the failure of the
Swope Watch Case Company yesterday
involved the Providence Company. The
firm manufactured and did a large
wholesale business.
The record-union., 1896-12-02

nit of his personally explaining to the
Secretary his views on the matter With
regard to the chances of the insurgents
to secure their freedom, General Will
Jams positively declined to express his
views
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The victory of Mayor Hooper of Bal
timore over the partisan Republican
majority in the City Councils of that
city, was a signal triumph for real
Civil Service Reform. Mayor Hooper,
it will be remembered, was elected,
together with City Council Republi-
can in both branches, in response to a
popular uprising against the corrupt
Democratic ring that had SO long ruled
that city. With proper conception of
his duty, the mayor endeavored to give
the people what they had voted for-an
efficient and non partisan administra-
tion--but the Republican Councilmep
sought to build up Republican ring
in place of the Democratic ring that
the people had broken. To this end,
they refused to confirm many admir-
able non-partisan appointments made
by the mayor, and upon his insistence
upon the line of duty hs had laid out,
attempted, by ordinances, to stri i. him
of all appointing mower. The struggle
went to the courts, as the mayor re-
sisted the ordinances, and now he has
been sustained by the highest tribunal
in the State. Mayor Hooper is to be
commended for HIS manly stand. He
was contending simply for what the
people of Baltimore voted for, and the
people will no doubt sustain him to the
end,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
WoMEN'S COATS AND cAPRs

Very nearly twenty-five hum
dred Capes are here to choose
from-not a collection of mis-
takes to be foisted upon you,
but garments full of rightness
and style. Paris, Berlin, New
York and Philadelphia con-
tributed to the collection.
Choose. Just one price hint
Escapes Of diagonal cheviot-bouola
finish; full length, circular swseu
deep storm collar; lined with satin
rhadame
Coat time is here and choos-
ing is pleasantest and easiest
just now.
Price hints, with this word
Of warning lots are not large.
First Corners are surest of
sharing the offerings. Of soma
OF the lots we have large num-
'bers--they are the exception.
s5-Jackets of beaver cloth--tailor-
back; box-front; newest collars, hin
pockets; coat bound with mohair
braid -
W--Jackets Of houcle cloth, with stock
inett back--new hy-front, with a
large buttons; plated back; high
rolling collar; half lined with satin
rhadame
SS50-Jackets of boucle cheyiot-fuIl
.. front; rows of fancy shaped but
tons; collar on band; box-plaited
back; seams all bound; garments
half lined with satin rhadams.
N0-Walking Coats OF astrakban--
rich glossy curly stuffs-box-fy-
front; double box-plaited back; roll
Ing collar that forms perfect storm
collar when turned up; coat lined
throughout with satin rhadame.
loHN WANAMAKEK.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
1t is the opinion of the Jacksonville,

1t is the opinion of the Jacksonville,
Fla, Citizen, Democratic paper
which supported Bryan during the
recent campaign, that "the South will
hereafter be found on the side of sound
money, as will all Of the rest OF the
country except possibly the 'sagebrush
States in the Rocky Mountain region.
The truth is that the strength of free
silver in tho South has always been
grossly exaggerated. The vote recently
cast for Bryan was in no sense repre-
sentative of sympathy with his silver
position on the part of many who cast
their ballots for him. They voted as
they did simply because he wac the
candidate of the Democratic party. I"
This makes it only the more unfor-
tunats that tho regular Democratic
organization should have been COM
mitted to such principles this year. 1t
gives encouragement, however, to the
belief that when the party returns to
its old moorings, as it surely will,
these States will still give it their solid
and enthusiastic support.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

1t has been discovered that law OF
the United States will prevent the APP
pointment of Mark Hanna to place in
the position of Secretary of the
Treasury in McKinley's cabinet, even
if he desired the office. 1t reads as fol.
lows; "No person appointed to the
Office of Secretary of the Treasury or
First Comptroller or First Auditor or
Treasurer or Register shall directly or
indirectly be concerned or interested in
carrying on the business of trade or
commerce, or be owner in whole or in
part OF any sea vessel, or purchase by
himself, or another in trust for him,
any public land or any public property
or be concerned in the purchase or dis.
posal of any public securities of any
State or of the United States, or take
or apply to his own use any emolumeni
or gain for negotiating or transactipu
any business In tho Treasury Depart.
ment other than what shall be allowed
by law" 1t was this law which pre-.
vented the acceptance of tho office by
Alexander I. Stewart, tho merchan,
prince of New York, whom Presideni
Grant selected for his first cabinet in
1863 Stewart was large importer. II
was not then supposed that it referred
to manufacturing enterprises, such al
Hanna is engaged in, but it now
appears that it does.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The peanut trust, organized few
years ago, has dissolved. because il
did not pay. The growers found that
they realized less money under thu
operations of the trust than they did
when operating independently, and SO
they let the trust go. This is we'll.
The very idea of peanut trust ia
enough to raise the spirit of patriotism
10 the point of revolution in the breast
OF the average american citizen.
Trusts in anything else you please,
but no trust in peanuts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Special Correspondence OF oazette ana lou
Port Penn. Nov o. V,ba ,,rd; :,

Special correspcndence OF oazette ana journal
Port Penn, Nov. 25.-The ordination
of Elders elect Willard Hall and
William McMullin, at the Presbyterian
Church, was Il notable occasion. The
pretty adifice was we'll filled, visitors
from Odessa, st. Georges and Delaware
City being present. The pastor, the
Rev. Q. A. Dillingham;, OBLIGATED.
Prof. Rerdel Of Lincoln University de-
liyered the charge to the elders and the
Rev. Mr.. Davidson OF st. Georges de-
livered the charge to the congregation.
The ordination was followed by a recep-
tion, during which refreshments were
Sbryel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
PHILhDEEPHyA AFFAIRS.

ID. W. Dickson has been elected presi.
dent of the Philadelphia Traction 90.
i'll place of P. A. b. Widener, who
declined reelection.
The nhoe Manufacturers Association
has adopted resolution recommend
ing the election of Hon. John Wanna
maker as United States Senator.
Charles Dougherty and Charles
Kochesperger, charged with the muir
der of Policeman William j. Lindner.
have pleaded guilty to manslaughter
and each has been sentenced to six
months imprisonment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The Golden Club OF London, a
world-famed free trade organization,
held meeting on Tuesday at which
many rejoicings over the election Of
Mckinley were INDUCED in. 1t would
be decidedly interesting to know what
fhe American advocates OF high tariff
think of this The Golden Club has
been for years held up as bugaboo
before the American people, and de-
nounced as one Of the chief agents for
the disbursement of "British gold'' at
elections in this country in the interest
OF the Democratic party. And now it
felicitates itself upon the election OF a
Republican protectionist to the Presi-
dency. 1t will make the tariff shriekers
squirm, but there is no occasion for
alarm. 1t only shows that the Golden
Club has pretty fair appreciation of
American politics, and realizes that
the last election was victory for good
government and sound finance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Observation-Disclosures Hszette and Journal
Newark. Nov. "a. = Representative
from IL tribes Of Red Men, including
81 people from Wilmington, and dele.
cations from lodges in New Jersey and
Maryland, visited Andastaka Tribe or
Saturday night and passed an enjoy.
able evening. Tho guests were dined
and speeches were made by many Of
them. The tribo is in an exceedingly
prosperous condition, owning the
building in which IL meets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Considerable attention is given to the
coming Constitutional Convention by
the Sussex Journal Of Georgetown, in
its issue Of last week. In the first
place, 1t favors the election by popular
vote of all public officers except the
judges of our courts, and these ii
would have appointed for definite
number OF years-with resppointment
barrsd--or to limited age. This idea
is very good, though the proposition to
make them ineligible to reappointment
10 OF doubtful propriety. 1t would be a
pity to lose good Judge because the
fundamental law prohibited his reap
pointment. AS to a bad judge, we
might trust that a healthy public
sentiment would induce the appointing
power not to continue him longer on
the bench. And IL our judges are to be
appointed to serve until they reach a
specified age, provision should be made
that they retire upon fair salary for
the remainder of their lives.
The Journal also insists that the new
Constitution shall not abrogateN that
"peculiaro instrument of Delaware
Justice, the whipping post. There is
much to be said ON both sides OF this
question, but that the post has its good
points cannot be denied. An attempt
to abolish it's use would doubtless
meet with determined opposition.
One other point touched upon by the
journal, which earnestly advocated the
election of bipartisan convention
composed OF fifteen Democrats and
fifteen Republicans, is that the con-
vention that sits in Dover noxt week,
no matter how its political complexion
may finally be determined by the
pending legal pocesdings, should
endeavor to represent the people, and
not any party. On this point the
Journal says:
We advocate a non partisan Con-
! stitution--one that will be adopted by
| the people when IL comes before them
for ratification. We have an able body
| of Democrats in the convention,
seconded by an able body of Repub-
llCdub, lnereiOrb We may bNp6ct tneu
TO act in the interest of the people and
frame Constitution acceptable to the
people.
This brings forward another question
whether the work of the convention
shall be made a finality upon its com.
pletion by that body, or submitted &c
the people for atification. City
Solicitor Hartman of this city, who has
been chosen member Of the conven.
tion, in an interview printed in the
Morning News advocates the submission
Of the new Constitution to the reople fol
their approval or rejection. In many
States this course is mandatory, bu
our convention may do as it pleases
Submission to the people is more
Democratic. and will make the new
Constitution more acceptable than evel
In the event OF its ratification.
The coming convention is NOW thu
leading topic of interest before th,
people Of Delaware. II will assembl,
one week from tomorrow, and al
expressions of opinion should be mad,
public without delay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The States of North Dakota, South
Dakota. Montana, Wyoming, Utah,
Idaho and Washington were admitted
to the Union by Republican Congresses,
with the main idea OF perpetuating the
rule of that party in the United States
Senate, and aiding in keeping it in
power in the country. And yet, at the
recent election, all save North Dakota
gave their electoral votes to Bryan and
Sewall, and North Dakota was very
close. While it may be as we'll, in the
end, that these States were admitted,
the sequel shows how barren the results
of partisan legislation frequently arc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
Aap0fE5sfrrFs

chiefs have been gathered for
the holiday season just ahead
are ready now.
And you cannot get a cot
ton Handkerchief here if YOU
try nor one with cotton in it.
Pure linen or silk-the stand
ard is never lowered.
There is no cause for the
extravaganza Of buying poor
Handkerchiefs when there is
this one matchless stock of
right Handkerchief to draw
from. High priced? Yes, for
high quality. Your every
Handkerchief need is met
and every Handkerchief is
fairly priced. Instances
Mems pure linen Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs. plain white, 81. so a dozen.
Made to our order In Ireland.
Mems pure linen Hemstitched Hand.
kerchiefs, plain white, fine, $3.50 q
dozen. Almost any seller would
think you had good value In these
at s42o a dozen. And you would
have
Mems finest linen Handkerchief just
plain white, 81 each.
Women's pure linen Hemstitchcd
Handkerchiefs, 81 dozen.
Women's finest linen Ham atitcbaA
Handkerchiefs, 81 each.
Children's Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, pure linen, lots of pretty col.
orings, SIC dozen.
Children's pure linen Hemstitchoa
Handkerchiefs, plain white, 81 a
dozen.
Chiidren's pure linen Hsndkerchiefs.
soalloped and hand-embroidered, 600
each. White.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
WANAMAKER,s.


PHnADELrHIA, Monday. Nov 90. 1893.
THE TOY-SToRE ANNEX
Third floor, Chestnut street
front, reached directly by the
elevators in the Arcade-is
made a holiday annex to the
Toy store.
1t is full Of "go"-mechani-
cal toys and steam-driven toys
are exclusively there. Steam
boats are running in real
water; trains are whizzing on
real tracks; workshop is busy
men and machines steam
driven there are soap-bubble
blowers, and cats and dogs
and squirrels that won't stay
still. There are bicycles that
wind up and trolley cars. But
come and see it all.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

4. P. Anderson of Kent county ia
Telling black walnut trees in Talbot
days ago that be intends to ship the
logs to Germany, where that kind Of
wood is in great demand. He has
struck some excellent timber. some Of
the trees measuring ID feet in circum-
ference five feet from the ground.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Miss Gertrude Willis of Philadel-
phia, who is the guest of Miss Emily
Browne OF this city, turned on her
ankle at the corner of Fourth and
Market streets Tuesday morning, and
broke small bone She fell 10 the
ground, but was assisted to her feet
and afterward boarded Delaware
avenue car for the home of Miss
Browne.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The official count in New Jersey
gives Mckinley plurality of 81, G92.
And this is a State which voted for
every Democratic candidate for Presi.
dent since 1864, with the exception of
Greeley in 1872. How Democracy has
suffered from the folly of Populism and
free silver coinage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Sheriff. Finn Tuesday ANNOUNCED the
following appointments: Peirce GoulI.
day warden; William Conner, in chargs
OF the stone pile; John iance and
Charles Bowers. night wardens: Harry
ellis. James L. Ratledge and George
L. Townsend, deputy sheriffs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Tragic lsnd Of Howari Perkins. supsrlp.
tendent NJ tho County Prison.
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. "a. Howard
Perkins, superintendent Of the phia.
delphia County Prison, committed
suicide to-day In room in the prison
by shooting himself in the head.
lie had boon sufferer from insomnia
for long time and Is supposed to have
been insane.
lie as g. years old and had been sun.
erintendent Of the prison for 10 years,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Elsewhere in to.day's paper will be
found copy of an address presented
this morning TO the Judges of the
general sessions court by committee
appointed for the purpose by the di-
rsctors of the Law and Order Society
Tho address speaks for itself, and it's
purport will not be misunderstood. II
is graceful and proper recognition of
the efforts Of the court in the direction
of correcting grave public abuse--a
crime against the suffrage---and while
this was but the plain duty OF the
court, it is none the less grateful "a
have efforts in the line of duty ac-
knowledged and appreciated. The OBJ
jects and purposes of tho Law and
Order Society make it practically an
adjunct of the court in the effecti va
prosecution of violators of the law, and
it was fitting that the society should
thus acknowledge the special efforts OF
the court to direct the strong arm OF
the law towards the punishment Of
crimes that, more than any other,
affect tho interests of good government,
and the well-being of society.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Preacher Willis intention to en-
deavor to obtain seat in Congress
by means Of contest stirs the wrath
OF the Seaford News. "The Addicks-
Willis combination, it says, "seem
TO think they hold the divine right to
destroy the election by violence in
Democratic precincts, and defeat the
secrecy of the ballot by Unlimited de,
vices for bribery in others, and being
unsuccessful with all this, they bob up
with the self assumed sanctity of the
Pharisses and talk of contest. Such
efirontery defies a parallel in history. I"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The official vote of New York City
shows plurality for Mckinley of
30 7l2. The vote for Palmer was s, $50.
Compared with the city's normal
Democratic majority of between so, 900
and 10000, these figures TEND to show
how complete was the political rovolu-
tion accustomed by the financial issue
in the last campaign.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
SINK in Inc chrisriana.

One Of the boats of the Delaware
Construction Co. sank in the Christiana
river at Newport ON Saturday, but was
raised by. one Of the company's
machines Monday
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
The Boston Commercial Bulletin ia
guilty of the following:

The Boston Commercial Bulletin is
guilty Of the following:
Courage of conviction ia creditable
but it ought to be tempered by iudg-
ment and ability to read the signs Of
the times. Commissioner Chamberlain
again raises his voice for free ships
while all round us the nations are en-
larging their subventions to steamship
lines. Germany proposes TO give the
North German Lloyd 1915, 600 per an
mum more to procure extension OF lines,
while England is Just establishing a
fast line TO Canada which but for the
generous subsidy couldn't earn enough
to Intricate the engines. So it goee
and yet from the banks Of the Potomac
we hear las the voice of one crying in
the wilderness. Only lot US buy our
ships in England and the Stars and
Stripes will cover every sea. 1t is hard
to be patient with such gammon in
the face of established facts.
1t is hard to be patient with such
utter "rot" as the above. Who're is
the country in the world that will
establish steamship line lacking
sufficient business to learn enough to
lubricate the engines?" AS to oui
present commercial policy, it is OF
Republican origin and has been in
existence for thirty years or more.
But whero, oh where, is the American
merchant marine? Surely, it is time
for change, but not in the direction
of costly subsidies.