The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-11
POLITICAL NOTES.
Governor Tunnel Re-Appoints
Chancellor Nicholson - The
Governor Consulting Judge Ig-
natius Grubb-John Biggs Sug-
gested for Judge-The City
Councilmen will All take their
Seats.

Governor Tunnel although he had the
appointing of tho new judiciary several
weeks ago evidently gave 10 very little II
any attention and thus far has only ap-
pointed Chancellor Nicholson. The other
judges he has not yet named but may do
SO today or tomorrow. 1t looks as If
other parties were being consulted and
what ever they say will have considerable
weight with him.
There appears to be a determination to
push Judge Cullen off of the bench for
what reason we have not the slightest idea.
He knows the law as we'll as any other
lawyer In the State, and has always been
just and courteous in his decisions. He
has consideration for others feelings in
his duty whom on the bench. He Is liked
by the bar and why ho should be selected
as the Judge to BIO retired is past finding
out without the heinous offence was com
United by him and the Chief Justice
when they gave decision against the
Democrats of K ent county in the Man
damus case.
We have heard that his fellow Demo-
Gratis intended to got even with him and
tho Chief Justice for tho decision they
rendered in the case. 1t now remains to
bc seen If Governor Tunnel will lend
himself to be party to such spite, and
thereby help these mon carry out their
threat Both Judge Cullen and Chief
Justice Lore have the confidence of the
people without regard to party affiliations
and they should both be kept on the
bench. They arc both able men and have
served the State well since being elevated
TO the bench We should like to SEQ the
question put to vote in Wilmington aud
New Castle County.
No MUNICIPAL COURT.
As we said few days ago the new con.
stitution may yet keep some Of the lawyers
guessing and Governor Tunnel Is urg-
ed TO call an extra session at an earlier day
than next January. From the present
outlook there can not be u Municipal
Court, pro oded over by a judge as the new
Constitution has without doubt wiped
that court out of existence
The matter Is being looked into by Judge
Ball, who thinks we have been given to
unde stand that his court has no legal
standing at the present writing, but the
oversight will be remedied III q very fow
days.
1t is also thought that other matters
will be found to be left unprovided for by
the adoption Of the new constitution
which wipes out everything pertaining to
the old constitution which we have been
waiting for some fifty years.
WILL TAKE THEIR SEATS.
1t has been suggested that tho Republi.
cans organize the City Council on July /.
That the two members whose seats will
be contested will have no right whatever
to vote on their contest. But then tho
vital point is lost sight of, and that is tho
Democratic members of City Council
which the returns showed were elected
hayo been given their certificates of cleo
tion and they can take their seat in Coun.
Gil in spite of the Republicans. two Of
whom from the Twelfth and Fourth
wards claim seats, and have entered pro-
tests for the same. s-as.1
The proper way, if the contestants
have proof of fraud committed, is to have
warrants out for the men and have them
arrested and given u trial. If they are
found guilty of voting fraudulentiy then
tho Courts will punish them. Contests
have usually amounted to nothing, the
Democrats having even the Courts with
them, but with two Republican Judges on
the bench and the cases to be decided by
them instead of jury there is hope Of
honest elections hereafter being beld in
the Ctty and State. iGod knows the change
is badly needed Jas heretofore the roughs
ana toughS aud heelers have run the elcc.
tions aid uone about as they pleased Tho
elections for years in our city, especially
have been farce. Men could be relied
upon to do the counting out whenever it
was necessary.
We have only to remind our readers of
the great crime of November 9th, 1896
which took place at tho Court house, but
which fortunately was nipped in tho bud
in time to keep Sheriff Finn from being
counted out Then the contest case OF
Chca.ls 0 md Dlckey, in which he was ousted
from his stolen seat in tho House Of Rep
reSentatives. If he had been allowed to
serve in that capacity no would have had
more partisan bills passed than ever.
WANT TO BE CLERK OF TIE MARKET.
Shan Dougherty and George Willis have
their eyes on the clerk of tho market.
whose term expires the third week in July,
and will make every effort to succeed
Clerk Neidernaier Tho position pays
$500 per year besides fifteen per centum of
all money he collects from tho farmers and
hucksters and peddlors of fish.
The prominent part he took in the
Fourth ward contest against james Kane
tho new Councilman from that ward (if
ClareuCe II. Holt don't hayo him ousted)
will be enough to keep Frank from sue.
cceding himself as clerk of the market.
The position is u good one and pays over
$1,000 year, in fact it is bard to com.
pute what it Is worth to man who would
work it for all there is in it.
Shan DOughcrty is making "a big fight
for the Office and has already received the
promise of several councllmen's support
for the samo.
1t is reported that Judge Grubb :prefers
to bo named Associate Judge at large
This would give Republican Associate
Judge and resident Judge in this county
who would have tho naming of the Polico
Commissioners. This would not suit tho
Democratic politicians in our city.
WANT TO SUCCEED THEMSELVES.
Isaac c Pylo wants to succeed himself
for; another term rs city auditor, for
the ensuing two years. The salary is
Sl2OO year.
sJohn Boughman auditors clerk, wants
another term and u chance to sign for
5000 u year for the next two years.
George 5. kloberg thinks that AS he has
good knowledge of tho office work as
city trcnsurers clerk he Is tho right man
IN the right place and is ambitious to sign
his name ON the city pay roll for $500
year.
SOLICITORS CLERK.
The name of Harry Whiteman has been
mentioned as one who would make a very
efficient City Solicitors clerk under thu
new City Solicitor, Henry G. Conrad.
There is said to bo a.schenel on foot to
have Henry G. Conrad named by Governor
Tunnel rs one of tho Republican judges,
which would ensure Robert G. Harmon
the position of City Solicitor for two years
more and also provide birth for Eddie
Il. Cochran, Jf.
Some persons appear to think that Mr..
Conrad would not accept tho Judgeship
but sGn-year appointment at $1,000
year would boa big temptation to any
man and than tbn honor of bnin1 n iuIcya