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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
SOUND MONEY AND BAYARD.
Suggestion Regarding Democratic Platform
and Presidential Candidate.

suggestion Regarding Democratic Platform
aud Presidential Candidate.
fhe Richmond, Va, Times urges
.he adoption OF sound money platform
by the Chicago convention and tho
nomination of Hon. Thomas +. Bayard
oil delaware, for President. Tho Times
concludes a leading editorial as follows:
III tho convention does adopt a
sound money platform, then we urge
upon all OF our Democratic brethren OF
the South to present solid front in
demanding that the nominee shall be
Thomas +. Bayard Of Delaware. Say
10 the convention as body that, as
your views upon tho construction of
tue. platform have boon disregarded,
and as you are 10 furnish the bulk OF
the votes that will elect the Democratic
nominee, you think that your wishes
may DO at least respected as to the can.
didate. Say to it that Thomas r.
Bayard is the solitary living public
man whom it is possible TO nominate
who can heal all differences and unite
all factions in tho South. Say to ii
that the people of the South remember
with the deepest gratitude and the
tenderest affection the way in which he
stood in tho Senate. through the dark
yaurb Oh reconstruction, a DiilWark be-
tween thom and the horrors OF Repub.
lican malignity towards them. Say to
It that these people will never forget
that heroic conduct Of his, and that
they long for an opportunity to testify
their gratitude to and affection for him
by voting to place him in the chair OF
the chief executive of this nation.
Mr. Bayard IL, In fact the only
sound-monoy man living north Of the
Potomac who can unite the factions CT
the South and bring out the enthus-
iastic vote of all the white people, and
he can do it, With any other Demo
crat 1t is useless to deny that Virginia.
North Carolina and South Carolina arc
in great doubt. All three States will
go tremendously for Bayard.
"Oh, that Heaven would put it into
the mind and heart OF the Democratic
convention to adopt sound-moncy
platform and to nominate Bayard. Me-
hinley and his odious system of favors
and bounties would shrivel up like dry
grass on fire before such campaign as
the Democracy would then make -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
INTERESTING DRESS sTuFFs

Stock adjustments, clear-ups
here and there-big buying
with quick cash keeps interest
at fever heat among the dress
stuffs. Instances of special
value follow:
75c Figured Lusters at soc, A pretty
dress stuff for all seasons. The col
ors are browns, navy, greens, tans
and French blue; width 45 inch,
The liraI, soft surface il illumined
with satiny figures. All-wool
b6-inch Bicycle Suiting at 50c-goods
intrinsically worth T5c. There nre
thirty colorings and mixtures:
every thread wool and woven to
give long service,
CHECKS
Big checks and little checks;
crlss- crosses of color in all
sorts OF combinations, from the
orderly shepherds checks to
the ianciest of fancy combina-
tions. Because Fashion de-
mands them they are here
and Fashion never made an
edlct that was more graciously
accepted. SIZE to $1.5o a
yard.
john WANAMAKER.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
wANAMAHxER'S.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, May 4, 1896.
THIS STORE is SINGULAR

Busiest, brightest of all
stores in busy times. Buster
than ever in these times when
merchants far and near com
plain that trade is dull. There
is a reason for it. This store
is helpful. Worthy merchan-
disc can always find a market
here-when the price is right.
And here holders of great lots
invariably turn when help is
needed. No lot is too large.
Just now we are having
shipped to us Seoen Carloads
Of MnSlan Underwear-a pur-
chase SO stupendous as to at
tract countrywide attention.
And even this great purchase
of hioh,orade Mnsl;n Under
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
rn vnLn nn ma dn rnnt on.n.

No matter what may be the outcome,
the United States Senate did we'll in
determining, Monday, to vote on tho
du Pont case before the adjournment
OF the present session, Senator Mitchell
consented TO a definite arrangement
with very poor grace, but fortunately
he could not help himself, and tho
Senate fixed the matter beyond recall.
The arrangement entored into Is that
as soon as the River and Harbor bill ia
disposed OF, the resolution to scat
Colonel du Pont win bo takcn up and
debated until o'clock in the evening
OF the second day, when vote will be
taken.
This compact guarantees settlement
OF the long. pending case, without much
further delay. The result of the final
vote is, of course, problematical. II
the Senators permit themselves to be
guided by the plain facts of tho case
and tho equally plain provisions of the
Delaware Constitution, instead of being
governed by partisan considerations,
the vote TO refuse the scat to the
claimant will be practically unani-
nous. The discussion thus far in the
Senate has shown most convincingly
TO the unpreiudiced mind, that the
last Legislature of this State adjourned
without electing United States Soma
tor.
But, in any event, the matter will be
finally settled, and that will he good
thing. Should Colonel du Pont be
seated, the Senatorship will be elimi-
mated from the pending political cam.
paign in this State. Should his claims
be rejected, the Senatorship will then
become vital issue in the campaign,
and the people will prepare for it. 1t
is we'll that the partisan scheme of
Senator Mitchell and some of his col
leagues to keep tho case in allegiance
until the assembling of the next
Senate has been blocked by the action
of tho Senate in ordering a decisive
vote 10 bo taken before the end Of the
present session.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
s,,ek I,i,,nnnd ,t,bbnrv.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 4. 1t has just
been made public that the iewelry
store of NJ. q. Cohen, No. 222 Fifth
avenue, was robbed April I'd Of 81, 600
worth Of diamonds. Three men and a
woman were concerned in tho robbery,
which is pronounced by the police one
of the slickest thefts ever committed
in this country. Two trays containing
56 diamond rings were taken, the
cheapest of which was valued at $500
So far the police have been unable to
secure a clue to the thieves.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
I,xn'osion on n Steamer

Milwaukee, Wis, May 4. A steam
chest on the steamer Argonaut, bound
from Marquette 10 South Chicago with
ore, exploded last night when the
steamer was 20 miles off Sheboygan.
Nonody was hurt. A hole was blown
through the steamers hull above the
Mater limo.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

In view of the probability of Nc.
hinIey's nomination for President, tho
Philadelphia Ledger is not satisfied 10
take John Sherman's assurance that
he is sound on the money question,
but wants him to speak for himself.
1t says:
A man of that kind is not wanted in
the Presidential chair, and yet until
Mr.. Mckinley speaks out for himself,
declaring his views on the currency
question, he must bo regarded as
shutfier, coquetting for the silver vote,
while Senator Sherman vouches fer his
financial orthodoxy. The money plank
OF the Ohio platform, which has been
again and again attributed to him
without donial or contradiction, ia an
attempt at evasion, and his declaration
that the money of the government
must he as fair as its honor," is of the
Same character Both are shuffling and
deceptive. Unless MIR. Mckinley can
be induced to make clear, unmistak.
able declaration in favor of the in
violate maintenance of the gold stand
ard no will be dangerous man for
President, and, consequently, candi-
date whom the Republicans should not
nominate.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Smrnnsa OF nnninIisrs.

Paris May 4. The Socialists were
successful yesterday in tho municipal
elections held at Marsolles, Lacoitat,
Narhonne, Cette, Calais, Roubaix and
Carmaux and were defeated in Caen,
Lavol, Lemans and Abb. The Conser-
vative and moderate newspapers claim
that the elections show that the coun-
try is opposed TO Radical Socialist
programme.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

Delaware people are not opposed to
the improvement of the Delaware river,
as it will benefit them as well as the
people Of Pennsylvania. But they will
not consent to have the work done at
the cost of practically running navi.
gable streams in their own State.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
rortv.thre, NlIners Entombed.

st. Louis, Mo, May .. "A special
TO tho Republic from El paso, Tex,
says: "There woro 43 miners in tho
mine are chihuahua that caved in
lately. The rescuing party have quit
work as the constant falling of rock
ieopardized their lives. All the miners
recently taken out were dead.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

Carefully compiled figures furnished
the Now Orleans Times. Democrat show
that at the recent election. Foster, the
Democratic candidate Tor Governor,
received large majority of the white
vote of the State. He had majority
of white votes in forty.one parishes,
amounting to 43, 222; Pharr, Republi-
can, had white maiorities in twelve
parishes, aggrcgating $3.50, while in
six parishes the white vote was equally
divided, making a net white majority
for Foster of 81, 1913.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

The Dover Sentinel, organ of Adj
dicks, in last weeks issue printed a
sketch of its owner and patron, together
with realistic portrait Of him, executed
by local artist. The picture has, in atl-
dltion, been printed on heavy paper, and
copies distributed broadcast through
out the State. To those unacouainted
with the man who aspires to be the
boss of the Delaware Republicans and
United States Senator, the picture
will serve, as the Sentinel states, "as
a quasi introduction to tho man, and
enable them to recognize him whenever
and wherever they may chance to moot
him. MIR Addicks claims to have
been Delawarean for seventeen years,
and yet is compelled to resort to this
ricayuno means TO make himself
familiar to his fellow.citlzens. a fine
man, truly, 10 represent Delaware in
the United States Senate. as he may
do in the event of Republican triumph
in this State at tho next election.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Democrntio Nnrionul snb.oomniitee.

Philadelphia. May !. Chairman Har-
rity has callod meeting Of the sub.
committee of tho Democratic National
Committee TO be held at the Hotel
Wellington, Chicago, on Friday, May
Sth, at l2 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
mani, wreckor,. -cntcnc, Arrmed.

Washington. May 4. In tho Supreme
Court to-day an opinion was rendered
in tho case Of Il. a. Coffin, accused of
wreeking the indianapolis National
Bank, affirming the decision of tho
court below and therefore confirming
the sentence of imprisonment
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Manager NIoCIoslt.y ReIcnsed.

Louisyille, Ky, May 1.-THE direc-
tors of the Louisville Baso- ball Club
have dec ded to release Manager Nc
Closkey. Capt, O'Brion will have
charge OF the team until new manager
IL snlnntnl
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
rIot Aealnst Klng IInnhert.

London, May 4. "A special dispatch
received here from Naples says it is
rumored there that an anarchist plot
against King tlumbert has been dis
covered.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

The State of Delaware has too long
enjoyed the free and uninterrupted use
of the river that bears its name, to
have that right taken away now by any
scheme for tho improvement Of naviga-
tion.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

Some of tho Republican papers of the
State are making plaintive appeal
for party harmony. Harmony, however,
will remain in the background until it
is finally determined who is 10 be boss.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

John Sherman speaking for McKin-
ley is suggestive of John Alden asking
for the hand of tho fair Priscilla, in
behalf of Captain Myles Standish. Can
it be that Sherman hopes that the Re-
publican national convention will com.
plete the analogy and coyly ask, "Why
not speak for yourself, John?'
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

The Newark Ledger is authority for
tho statement that ex-senator John
Pilling is an advocate of the free coin
age OF silver AS Mr.. Pilling is 30
uniformly level-headed upon most
public questions !. particularly with
respect to partisan Constitutional
Conyention-it is matter of regret
that he should be SO radically wrong
upon the money question.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

Senator Teller of Colorado announces
that he will not support the nominee
Of the st. Louis convention on gold
platform. His colleague. Senator Wal
colt, says he desires silvor platform,
but will remain a Republican, in any
event. Wolcott is more shrewd than
Teller. lie evidently has faith in the
nomination OF Mckinley on a platform
satisfactory to tho silverites
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
How nn.s platr MAY snr.r.

About the only pleasing fenture of
the wave of Mckinley sentiment now
dominating the Republican party, and
which bids fair to land him a win
ner on the first ballot at st. Louis,
is the pitiablo plight in which II leaves
Platt of New York and the other politi-
cal bosses who have arrayed themselves
against the "man of destiny" from
Ohio. In tho event OF McKinley's
nomination and election they will be-
shorn OF their political prestige and
left without tho slightest influence in
tho national administration.
The triumph OF Mckinley in the
Illinois convention, says New York
correspondent, is giving great delight
to the enemies of Platt, some of whom
predict that the election OF Mckinley
as President would result in the down.
fall of Platt as tho Republican leader
in that State. They claim that with
Mckinley as President Platt would
have no voice in the distribution of the
Federal patronage in New York, and
aa the municipal patronage ia already
in tho possession of tho opposing fac.
tion he would certainly fall under the
crushing weight of this combined force.
There is certainly cause for rejoicing
among Platt's enemies in this view of
the situation. II is tine first prospect of
victory over him that they have had in
n long time. II is not unlikely that
some Of his followers, alarmed at the
prospect, may now desert him as rats
do sinking ship. Perhaps some Of
tho delegates now pledged to Morton
will turn to Mckinley, although Mr..
Platt says that Morton is not going to
bO withdrawn and that he is not giving
up anything.
Possibly even the willy boss Of the
New York Republicans might recover
from the shock Of Mckinley triumph,
and still retain his old power, but it is
doubtful. The people of the country,
however, could make sure of defeating
the Republican bosses by defeating
Mckinley should the Republican ma.
tional convention nominate such an
unfit man for tho Presidency.
!
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
The Milford, Chronicle. a Renubli.

Tho Milford, Chronicle, RepubIi.
can papor, is very much in favor of
froe silver coinage. 1t says: 'Silver
and protection ia what the American
people need to be prosperous. " This
is tho Mckinley idea, to dot. The
Chronicle, il may he we'll 10 add, is
also an Addicka organ.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

There secns to bo nothing left for
Speaker Reed now but tho nomination
for Vice President, and that is mighty
poor consolation prize.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

The remains Of the late Secretary
Gresham were inferred in the National
cemetery at Arlington Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Death Of Mrs, John stctson,

Boston, Mass, May l.--Mrs. Kate
Stokes Stetson, widow of John Stetson,
died this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

in this whole land. Every Bit
of the material used in the
Continentals is equal to that
used in the best $50 and 500
wheels--and no wheels at $50
and 500 are handsomer. But
we only charge $45 and SIS
for Mems Continentals and
$45 for Women's Continen-
tails The saving is in lessened
expenses-there isn't a cents
worth of goodness lacking in
the wheels.
Prove the Continentals by
any method you please. They
equal the best. They are light,
strong, fast. They are the one
absolutely fair-priced wheel,
and that price is SO low that
no discounts are allowed to
anybody.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Mckinley wins In Illinois.

With the same audacity and dash
forces Of Speaker Reed in New Iamp
shire and Vermont, Mckinley attacked
tho Cullom lines in the Illinois Repub-
lican convention, Thursday, and gained
signal victory. Senator Cullom's
followers were completely routed, and
after tho failure of the attempt to in
struct the delegates to st. Louis to vote
for Cullom, resolution Of instructions
for Mckinley was adopted with great
enthusiasm.
The victory in Illinois leaves little
doubt that Mckinley will be nominated
at ST. Louis, on the first ballot. lie ia
now so far in the lead that it does not
seem possible for ths opposition to
form any combination that will accom-
plish his defeat. However, it remains
to be seen what may be the result of the
manipulations Of the bosses at st. Louis,
and tho persuasive effect of cash con
alterations upon some of the Mckinley
delegates from the Southern States.
Tho charge has freely been made that
many OF the latter were purchased for
Mckinley. In that event, it will be
no trouble to buy them again. They
VIII be open to the highest bidder
Herein lies McKinley's chief danger.
n significant feature Of the lllinoia
convention, taken in connection with
the Mckinley triumph, was the fiuan,
cal plank adopted II is as follows:
Resolved, That we. the Republicans
OF Illinois. are unyeilding and emphatic
IN our demands for honest money. We
are opposed, as we ever have been, to
any and every scheme that will give
TO this country currency in any way
deprecated or debased or in any re.
spect inferior to tho money of the most
advanced and intelligent nations on
the earth. Wo favor the use of silver
as currency, but to the extent only and
under such restrictions that parity
with gold can be maintained.
1t is idle to contend that this is a
sincere declaration in favor of honost
money. II contains no demand for !.
maintenance of the gold standard, the
only sure basis for sound money in
this or any other country. 1t is Il
straddlc, designed to hold out at least
the bow of promise" to the silyerites,
and keep them to their Mckinley allie.
glance. 1t is McKinley's Ohio Repub-
lican money plank, with slight varia
tions.
The Republicans of New Jersey and
tho Democrats of Massachusetts and
Pennsylvania have shown how 10 make
a plain and unequivocal declaration in
favor Of honest money and against the
pernicious clamor for the free coinage
Of silver The Illinois Republicans
might have made similar declaration.
But they are for Mckinley, and Nc.
kinley is strongly tincturcd with tho
free silver coinage folly.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

McKinley's unsatisfactory financial
record ia a cause of much uneasiness
to the Philadelphia Ledger, in view of
the strong probability of his nomina.
tion for President. 1t says.
Tho Ohio Republicans held an early
convention and endorsed McKinlev's
candidacy, at the same time adopting
platform, the currency plank of which
was most unsatisfactory. This plank,
aecribed without denial to Mckinlev's
own pen, was ridiculous straddle.
1t begged the question, and was unean-
ingless largon, eowardly, evasive and
unworthy of a statesman, or even u
respecting politician. From ii
no one can determine what the senti
.aents of Ohio, presumably those Of It's
favorlte son, are upon the free coinage
question Not by word or sign has
Mr. Mckinley deigned to illuminate
the situation. lie il running on the
tariff issue alone, and striving TO keen
the money question in the hackpround.
either because ho is afraid an express
sion Of his views will drive off the
Western delegates or because he still
maintains the weakness for silver which
ne displayed more than once in tho
House and elsewhere, and which ntgas
The nomination of such u candidate an
event to be deplorcd by all who favor
the maintenance IF gold standard and
the enactment Of legislation which shall
free tho country from the danger of
being forced TO a silver basis.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

The Sussex Republican Of George
town gives tho following warning to it's
party followers: "It is intimated that
money will he used in the primaries on
Saturday next, for the purpose of in
fiueneing the choice OF delegates. We
desire TO warn all honest Republicans,
who have tho future interests of the
party at heart, against countenancing
any such action. This kind Of politics
will destroy the harmony in any party.
Be careful, vote as you think, and If
there must be fight, let it be a fair
and honest expression of the public
desire" And yet this is the party whose
leaders seek TO obtain control of the
convention that is to frame new Con
stitution for this State.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

No man is more qualified to pro.
nounce judgment on the soundness Of a
candidate 4 financial record than John
sherman. His declaration that Me-
kinlcy is committed in every form,
by speech, ana otherwise, = to tho
policy OF maintaining tho gold standard
will be accepted as conclusive evidence
on the subject Philadelphia Evening
Telegraph,
But there is ono man, in this in.
stance, who is infinitely better quail
fled 70 speak Of this particular candi.
dates financial views, and that man is
William Mckinley, Let Mckinley
speak for himself.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

Tho victory for sound money in the
Michigan Democratic convention was
staggering blow to the silveritcs at
Washington. Senator Tillman voiced
the general explanation in a whining
plea thGt the delegates had been pur-
chased to vote as they did, and the
entire contingent united in dolcful
wall of apprehension lost tho purchas-
ing tactics might prove successful IN
controlling tho Chicago convention.
Tho truth Of tho matter is that the
Democratic people have become aroused
at tho bond folly Of the silver Demo-
crata in Missouri ana other States,
under the load Of the discreditod and
repudiated Eand and like false leaders,
and have resolved 10 place tho party in
limo for the true Democratic principle
Of sound monoy.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

The National Electrical Exposition
was formally opened, Monday, in the
Grand Central Palace, New York City.
1t is an exhibition of remarkable in
terest, and shows the great strides
that have already been made in electrl-
cal science Perhaps the most interest
ing feature OF the exposition was the
demonstration of the power generated
by the Niagara Falls. The current
turned model of the power plant in
the building, and, by putting re-
ceiyer to the ear, the visitors were able
to distinctly hear the roar of tho great
cataract 462 miles away.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

A notable victory for the cause Of
honest money attended tho Democratic
primaries of Shelby county. Tenn, in
which the city of Memphis is located.
Tho contest involved the denomination
of Congressman Josiah Patterson, who
has been an uncompromisiug opponent
of the free silver coinage folly. The
silverites sought 10 accomplish his fle.
feat, and put forth the most desperate
exertiuna, but Congressman Patterson
won an overwhelming victory. The
friends Of honest money, among whom
were all the substantial business man
of Memphis, took an active interest in
the primaries, and made their influence
felt, as well as their votes. It was re.
garded as crucial test, and the soupd
money mon scored triumph for their
cause by making the pintary complete,
significant feature II tho affair ia
that Memphis is the home Of United
States Senator lsham O. Harris, the
most pestferous and obnuS idus Of the
silver dcmagogues in the Seuatc Thin
verdict Of the Democrats II hi4 houo
city may serve to at least upon the ey6s
Of Senator Harris to the fact that he
is iar from representing the ylaws III
his immediate constituents in tbc
course he has thus far pursued with
respect 70 the money question.