The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-14

The fight that is now going on In the
House amongst the members in the con-
truversy over the Cheairs and Dickey con-
test shows how shamefully and brazen the
Republicans of Delaware have been cheat,
ed out their votes. Threats were made IL
the ballot boxes of New Castle County are
opened that it might possibly send numer-
Gus Democratic Inspectors to New Castle
Jail. There were charges and counter
charges Of fraud between the New Castle
and Kent County Democrats, and all of
this fight is over who shall be senatory
John 4, Diokey is an ayowed Salisbury
man while Cheairs is not. Hence the de-
lay in deciding the contest. The ballot box
es of New Castle Co have been taken down
to Dover by Sheriff Finn, but through
some technicality they will not be
opened until Friday the 10Th January,
when we have no doubt the ballots will be
counted. The committee having the con-
test in hand will appoint some fifty clerks
to expedite the matter
After Tuesday next the balloting for U.
S. Senator will commence, and then look
out for regular monkey and poll parrot
time to take place. There will be Messrs
Wolcott, Bggs, Gray, Salisbury, Kenney
and Pennington in the fight. We feel for
the lucky individual who captures the
nomination, as 1t will be only an empty
honor.
The telegram published In one of the
evening papers that the ballot boxes had
arrived In Lover at noon yesterday was
fake. The boxes, accompanied by the
sheriff, did not arrive at Dover until 03,
as published in the REPUBLICAN.
II the bill of which notice has been given
in the House by John Il. Dickey, passes
the Legislature and becomes law then
every city official will hold over in office
one year longer. Who ever heard of such
partisan laws2 The Legislature four
years ago passed bill making it unlaws
full to open the ballot boxes after an cleo
ton. This law was passed through the
influence Of certain Democrats In our
city, headed by John T.. Dickey to prevent
the Republicans gaining control Of the
receiver Of taxes office, when Joseph H.
Martin was elected over John 7. Dickey.
No Democrat on the ticket at that cleo
tion was elected to q county office but
James j. Toner of New Castle, who was
found to be elected sheriff. but sacrificed
for John Z. Dickey and given the balm Of
immigrant inspectorin New York, to heal
his wounds.
Why not open the ballot boxes of Kent
county and find out by the ballots, who
was elected therep BY doing SO the
Democrats would thereby lose control of
the Senate and every Democrat in the
House and Senator Meredith would be
unseated What Is sauce for the goose is
not sauce for the gander, according to
Democratic principles.
The idea of calling Delaware u fairly gov
erned State is enough to bring the blush
of shame to every Delawareans check.
Talk about TammHny having its clutch
on the threats of the people Of New York,
why they are not IN it with the gang that
has control Of the affairs Of our State.
Another Mat Quay is needed in our State,
then probably the majority would rule the
affairs Of the Diamond State.
The REPUBLICAN, truthfully predicted
several months ago before the last election
was held what would take place If the
Democrats were permitted by the fighting
then going on in our State to carry the
election Our predictions have thus far
come true, while the half has not yet been
carried out that will be before the Legis-
llturc adjOurns
The Freie Presse says:
"There can be no doubt but that the Re-
publicans of Delaware will keep fighting
as long as j. Edward Addicks and An
thony Higgins are tho leaders of the re.
speCtive factions. We like to give Our
citizens little advice and will charge
nothing for it. Let J Edward Addcks
lay his gas pipes and start his gas factory
in Wilmington, and he will forget all
about politics. lie will take to business
as a sensible man would do, and we, citi.
zons of Wilmington, will be happy
Further, agitate that the now president,
Mckinley, appoint Anthony Higgins to
some foreign post, which will keep him
out of Delaware for at least four years.
After you have got these two fighters
satisfied, send the political wire uller.
Fred e Bach, as consul to some South
sea island, where he will find nobody to
talk to and nobody to listen to his political
arguments Then, and only then, you
will get peace in the little State of Della
ware. As long as these mon are in au.
thority in the councils Of tho Republican
party there will be no peace and harmony.
The ElktOn Appeal says in that
the evils Of the numerous outlawed race
tracks set down in their midst in Mary
land have awakened tho people to the
necessity Of putting a stop to the democrat
izing business 1t is regarded by a large
element Of the community as of the crook
ed sort or incentive to gambling and
productive of crime. The evil has boon
too long tolerated for the good of Cecil Co.
Of Gloucester fame suit attempt to get
bill through our Legislature legalizing
horse racing and selling pools In our
State. We are not against legitimate
horse racing when honestly conducted by
gentlemen, but we are against black legs
| crooked Jockeys setting up gambling
| hell in our midst to debauch the young
andbe tho means of leading young men
as well as older ones to steal aud neglect
| their business.
Here is n chance for good work to be
done by tho Law and Order Society. Whit
other surprises are in store for us only
time can tell. Billy's money is needed in
our State by the managers OF the Demo.
| cratic party.
| Mr. j. Edward Addicks is visiting
Washington and comforting with the
leaders Of the Republican party. What
good he will accomplish remains to be
| seen.
Go to ID. A. Mcclure for all kinds of
fish and oysters 25c, B0c and Soc per quart.
| Give him call and be convinced Orders