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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
A GOOD SUGGESTION TO VOTERS.

The Dover Index calls the attention
of voters to changes in the methods of
voting made by the last General Assem-
bly,, very properly deeming it prudent
TO mention such matters now, even
though the next election is more than
year distant. 1t refers to tine change
which provides, in brief, that the small
squares which, since the enactment of
the law commonly known as the A us.
tralian ballot system, have always heen
printed before the name of each eandi-
date. shall no longer appear, and that
tbs ballot must be stamped in the large
square at the ton of the ticket to be
voted, and adds:
1t ia well known that, under the old
system, any name might be- erased and
the small square at the side of any
other name on any one of the tickets
appearing on the ballot stamped; or,
the name of any person whatever,
whether that name was printed any
where on the whole ballot or not, in.
serted Under the new statute how
ever, no name can be inserted in lieu
of that erased or scratched, unless il be
OF candidate regularly nominated by
some political party and printed on the
ballot under party title, end, more
oror, it must be OF candidate for the
same Office as that OF the person so
erased. Otherwise, the whole ticket
will he taken TO he a marked one, anu
entiroly thrown out
The Importance of this amendment
will be readily comprshondad. 1t is
known that one methUd employed in
vote buying to discover whether the
purchased elector had complied with
his unholy bargain, was to give him
fictitious name, or one little used, and
II this name appeared on a ticket at
the reading out OF the ballots, the price
OF honor was paid over to him. The
cause of this new provision, was.
doubtless, to check this mode Of
corruption, On the other hand. there
are always number of perfectly con
scientious citizens who seem to Inehe
1T practice to insert 10 their ticket
the name of some person Of high stand
ing who is not, nevertheless, candi.
date at all; and it would seem to be a
pity that the entire ballots of such in
nocent persons should he thrown out.
We adviae, therefore, that this new
provision should be weil advertised so
that no one may be caught unwittingly''
The advice is good and should be
needed. 1t is especially applicable TO
many we'll moaning people who make
the matter of independent voting a
facetious rather than serious matter,
and insert names of famous people 90
their ballots in place of those they de.
cline to vote for. Such persons would
disfranchise themselves by adhering TO
this practice under the new Law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
DIFFERENT USES OF FUNDS.

The Citizens Union. which placed
Seth Low in nomination for mayor Of
Greater New York, has made an appeai
TO the public for funds with which to
conduct the municipal campaign Thu
appenl, however, is different frcm tho
appeals of partiBan organizations for
campaign contributors. 1t plainly
states whnt tho Uniun already has dons.
in the line Of legitimate campaign
work, and what it proposes to do.
Political work, like work OF any other
character, requrca money, and no cam,
paign can DO conducted without large
supply of the needful. But in this iu-
stance no money will be expended for
corruption of the suffrage or other
illegal methods, as guarantee Of
which tho Union proposes, after the
election. TO print deralled report of
Its financial transactions, and an audit
Of its accounts, showing exactly what
every dollar was ezpended fnr. II ia
safe to assert that the average partisan
political campaign organization would
not only refrain from making such an
post election financial exhihit, but
would vigorously oppose any efforts to
compel it to do go.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Dover. Oct. LA fashionable we'd
ding took place in Bethesda Church,
Middletown. this afternoon. when W.
Fl. Allen OF Dover and Miss Viola
Hinsley, formerly Of Dover, we're mar
rled by tho Rev. leaac Il. Wood. The
occasion also is the BRIDE 3 Gath birth
day. Miss Mamie storor Of Camtien,
n. j., was maid of honor, Miss Laura
Barcus of ChGawoll Was bridesmaid,
Prof. Jacob Wheatley of Easton. Md,
was beat man, tho Rev William II.
Hirons of Dover was groun,sman and
Robert A. Gilmore OF Camden, N. j.,
gave the bride away, The wedding
march was played by Miss Sallio Juils
of Middletown. The bride was gowned
in white elk, trimmed with point lace
and orange blossoms, and carried a
bouquet Of white carnations, a gift
from the Junior Epworth League OF
Armory Church, Dover. This minds
wore white Organdie over coors,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

tine rear corners are commodious
toilet rooms. This leaves a high
central court 2is feet long hy SO
feet wide, Lighted from the sky
ligAts and clere story windows above
tho roof.
The character OF the exhibits sheltered
by this building 10 shown ny the
decoration. The ornamnnta spanGlrea
and panelS receive all of their motifs
ana suggestions from machinery. The
cresting st the top is composed Of cog.
wheels, this principle being carried out
in all of the decorations. The UNDER
lying principle and function of ma
chinery is aymbolized hy the groups Of
statuary gu the top Of the building. AT
each of tho four corners are groups rep
resenting the early supremacy OF man
over the untamed forces OF natura
These forces are represented by wild
animals. Men in their youth arr soon
subduing thein for tho simple purpose
OF escaping injury ami the preservation
OF their own lives ut the sacrifice OF
the natural forces. 4 higher supremacy
is shown by the ceutsr group. which 10
the dominating feature of the entire
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
Machinery and Electricity Building.

The Machinery and Electricity Build
ing il located in the northeast corner
of the Grand Court, being east Of the
Mines Building and across the lagoon
from the Manufactures Building. The
design is governed by the general con-
ditions requiring harmony with the
other buildings; the architecture OF
the group is modern Renaissance.
The building is 304 feet front by Iii
feet in depth. There are triple entrances
on the main floor level in the center of
the main front, and similar groups in
in the centers of the east and west
fronts, with four emergency exits in tho
north wall. In front of the building,
thanking both sides Of the main en-
trance, is an opeu portico l6 feet wide,
running tho entire front of ths build
ing. TIE center entrance feature pro
jects beyond the portico, thus forming
the grand entrance yestibue. The
main floor covers the entire aIea of the
building. Above ia gallery 80 feet in
width, extending round the four outer
walls. The gallery is reached by
spacious staircases located in the
front corners of the building. In
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

design. In this, man developed beyond
the youthful stage, having wisdom,
takes these same untamcd, unhar.
uessod forces Of nature and harnesses
them to h!a chariot, making them
do his bidding, Eymbnlialng IN a
direct way the servce which ma.
cbinory does for man in using the
powers OF steam. ire, electricity AMI
gravity.
Color enters in to tina design with
maximum importance. Thu ornaments
in the panels under the porticos and
over the main entrances will be highly
emphaeiasd ny ANAL background spaces
Of strong cdlprs i'hssu are treated in
such way az 10 give great interest to
the spectator nearby without ueirGct
lrs from tae general quiet ana lig.
nifty OF ths view frota distance. Tho
entire building will he series OF ye-
low and ivory toues. growing more 10
tanse ~ they reach the tup, eliminating
in the dull golden a.atuary full Of
primitive vigor which surmounta tho
huilnine and symho!izes it's use. lhs
building Was designed by Dwight H.
Perkins, architect, Chicago
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
IMPORTANT DECISIONS.

Opinions in the Caucase- A lie.hauy Case
and the Suit OF Hutton vs.. the Joseph
bancroft a. Sons Co. and Victor q. tsineat.
In the United States Circuit Court
here Judge Dallas yesterday week
handed down two opinions, one in the
famous Caucaso- A legheny case and
the other in the case OF Hutton vs..
the Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co., and
Victor G. Bloede.
In tho case of the owners of the
steamer Caucase Vs. the owners of the
steamer Allegheny, motion was re-
Gently made by the proctnrR for the
Caucase for permission TO file cross
libel and for rule on tie Allegheny
to give security for damages which
might be found against her to tho
amount of SIG, GOO. The motion was
argued before Judge Dallas few
weeks ago and the opinion handed
down denied the motion. LOWS G.
Vandegrifr Of this city was counsel for
the Allegheny and Horace L. Cheyney
and John f. Lewis of Philadelphia
looked after the interests of tho eau
case.
Ths trouble between tho owners OF
the two buats has been in the courts
tot iopS tlille dul ETBW OUT OF coll
lision in the Delaware Bay several
years ago.
In the suit of Hutton vs.. the Joseph
Bancroft IS Sons TO-, and Victor u.
Bloede, Judge Dallas heard argument
on demurrers filed by Mr.. Bloede
against the bill OF complaint, the point
being that the complainant had not
fret appealed to the bancroft Co. he.
fore going to the court The opinion
sustains the demurrar.
Lewis Q. Vandeerift appeared for
Mr.. Bloede and Benjamin Nields and
William S. Hilles for MIR. Hutton and
the Bancroft Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
now wasrs nulla rne,r Nest..

In tree IN the garden round the
houHe where | was stopping was a
Naap's nest in process of construction.
The busy insects were going hacIwards
and forwards carrying their material
TO the panerlike fabric; but though |
watched several days, 1 could not dis
cover where it was collected. Ii hap
pened that tho niliars of the veranda of
tho mud-bult house in which | was
stopping were roughly hpwn trunks Of
the Lomilardy poplar that grows IN
that region TO good size and con-
siderable height without branches. and
makes clean straight stem. One after
noon, while lettering about the ye-
randa, | noticed that numbers of Wasps
were alighting on the side of these nil
lars that was worn by tho weather, and
then, after short stay, moved OIL
again. apparently carrying away a
small load with them. Stationing my
self close to one of the pillars, soon
had tho satisfaction of seeing wasp
alisht on it. After running about over
the surface to find what he was in
search of, be suddenly etonped, and
carefully feeling the spot he was on, he
cut the worn surface with his nippera,
and then proceeded in Il workmanlke
h'hhhp' W Sit lioII lllb bHIlhCb VI TUG
wood strip the width to which he
could extend his nippsrs laterally, and
az he moved backwards he rolled the
strip up under his chin with the aid
Of his forefeet until he had as mach aa
he could conveniently hold, when he
gave a finishing cutoff and flew away.
Watching the work of construction
afterwards, it was marvellous to see
now tha end of the little roll was
attached to the strip of work that was
being added to, by means of some waxy
gum eEuded by the builder, aud joined
oD laterally IS it wac unrolled until
finished. and then the workman would
fly away for fresh piece. Each insect
cut off a strip averaging about three-
oighths Of an inch in length and
little under an eighth in width, and
nothing could be more admirable than
the artintlc and businesslike way in
which they carried on their work.
liarpsr's Round Table.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Way of New
London. Chester county, Pa, have
issued invitations for tho marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Marion Geneva
Way, to DR.. CORTLAND L. Quinby, on
"Wednesday, October 9th. at u o'clock.
The ceremony will take place at oval
nut Glen" the residence of the britle,s
parents. Miss Way has relatives and
friends in this city and has been wei.
come visitor here. DIR. Quinhy is a
former Wilmingtonian. He is a son OF
pr. Watson f. Quinby of this city aud
formerly practiced his profession here,
For some years he has been located at
West Grove, Pa, and has large prac
tice in that neighborhood. Tbs cere.
mony is to be performed by the Rev.
Isaac Nj. Haldeman of New York,
formerly pastor of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church. this city. He is the
eroom's brother in law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

London, Eng, OGt. u. The after.
noon newspapers. to-day, take the Same
views of Secretary Sherman'a latest
dispatch 10 the Marquis OF Salisbury,
on the sealing conference question, "a
expressed by the morning papers. Tho
ST. James Gazette says; 1T will bo Il
relief II this trans 4 tlantic Polpnius is
restricted in tho future TO playing tho
fool in his own home, ana the foreign
affairs IF his country are transferred
into mure capable hands, hut we need
not count upon this too confidently.
We, ourselves. allowed an elderly
Statesman to play tricks in the national
name with national interests for many
4 long year. =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

GRIND Mpater George NJ. Fisher last
week installed tho following officers
OF Naomi Lodge, d. of Il. : Noble Grand,
Nora StoalSwell: Vice. Grand, Lena
liuber; Recording Secretary, Mary
Mole; Financial Secretary, Ellen Il.
wilkins; Treasurer, Sarah j. Bennett:
Warden, Lena Worth; Outside Guard,
Charlse i. Wilkins; Conductor,
,osanna NJ. Burton; Outside Guard,
Maggie Ercratt; K. S. 10 n. g..
GeorgeGuua Worth; i. S. TO n. G.,
Nata Is. Pinrue il. S. to Y. O.,
Gcorgeanna Huber; &. S. to V. O.,
Lena Collins; i. j. S., Mary Quigley !;
j. y. s.. Anna Walls; Chaplain, Sadie
Simpson; Organist, Ella M. Pierce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
Rerno.as I.nen,np,nent ntnerrs.

Grand Junior Warden Harry Aschen-
bach, assisted by Grand Scribe Edwin
llirst, Grand Representative George ii.
Taylor and Past Grand Representatives.
George G. Morton, David Downs and
l}eniamin f. Shakespeare, installed tho
following officers OF Reynolds Encamp.
ment |. 0. o. r., last week: q. r.,
Willard I. loft; II. r, E. G. Pierce:
JUNIOR Warden, l.. +. Affair; Guide,
Samuel H. Bowers; Outside Sentinel,
II. W. Miles; Ipside Sentinel, William
Shakespeare; First Watch. George G.
Morton; Second Watch, Alexander
Dill; Thru Watch, Frank X. Wier;
Fourth Watch, I. G. AppIsby; First
Guard of Tent II. A. koop; Second
Guard Of Tent, James Vincent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
RAcE nor ~ ISDiAsAroL1s.
\ Fierce Battle Between irish and Sfsrc
NeMsbDYs,


Newshos..
indianapolis, lad. Oct. u. This
city was started. and the police were
kept busy for an hour, last evening,
by a newshnyR' riot. on race lines.
Hundreds of urchins won't about the
downtown streets, whooping like wild
Ind and occasionally coming 10.
Gc,har and fighting in opposing squads
like demons.
The trouble started 10 Movies
Alley. unon which the mailing rooms
of the inree leading daiies fiont in Il
row, and was between the negro and
white newsboys. AT dusk, at Bunga.
love- fighting organization Of Irish
lads formed near the Park Theatre, and
at about the same time the negro boys
assembled north Of the State lIonee.
Tho police were informed of tho Assem-.
hlagss, and sent nBtrol wagons to The
scene to dispense them. There we're
frequent collisions OF attachments Of
the opposing armies, and fists, clubs
and stones we're freely used. The
police succeeded in capturing several
OF the leaders on both sides.
Three Of the white boys had their
heads broken, ono of them, named
John Donahue, bning severely hurt. A
negro boy suffered from broken arm,
another broken leg and many lads 10
ceiyed flesh wounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Washington. Oct. II, lit was an.
nounced at the Supreme Court to-day
that Justice Stephen j. Field OF Cali,
furnia had notified President Mckinley
of his intention TO retire az member
cf the court, and had informed his col.
leagues. 1t is thought his SUCCESSOR
viii be- named by the President imme-
diately after the converting of Con-
gress, in December, and that Attorney
General Mckeuna, also of California,
will he named for the Office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
CIRCULAR CAPE OF MYRTLE GREEN.

There arc pronounced novelties in cotB In
tIle cape has no. LOST prestige because il fill
too important n function on full dress occa,
stons 10 be poremtorily discarded cape is
Il simple garment TO make it has graceful
lines, and lis finish may be q simple or elabo,
rate according to tic material Of which it il.
made and The occasion for which il is re.
CURED. For late Autumn and Winter wcat
silE, velvet and sometimes plush, will be
chosen AMI tho decoration may be jet on sill,
or velvet, and braid, fur or feather band
trimming on cloth. There arc MANY lengths in
apes-ahort, medium and long, the height
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

and breadth of figure generally determining
the depth most becoming. In the Illustration
win he noticed cape capable Of doing duty
on the promenade or for travelling Or riding.
Cloth is the material and braid the trimming.
The mode permits considerable variation mas.
much as hood is provided, also standing,
turn-down OF storm collar Tho circular
shaping causes the cape TO fall in deep flute
ike folds below the shoulders and the adoln
mcnt is neat and inexpensive.
Tho But.erick pattern is cape No 93l0,
0 sizes; bust measures, 80 10 l6 inches; any
size. 81 cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Denton, Nd, Oct 10. After being
out about y hours, the jury ia the
case of William Bennett. colured,
charged with the murder OF Wesley
Gibbs, cnlored, returned verdict Of
murder in the aecond degree ami recon.
mended that the court he mercifuI in
the sentence. Judge Russum sentenced
the prisoner to the penitentiary for II
years. The prisoner wept wheE sen.
tence was pronounced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

New York, Oct. Is. Tho trial OF
Martin Thorn, accused. with Mrs.
Augusta Mack, of the murder of VII.
liam Guldensuppe. u Turkish. bath
masseaur, in june last, has bean post,
pnned unit November 8tb. The date
originally set for trial was October
18TH, hut upon tho affidavit Of counsel
for the defence, that material witesses
could mt he procured at so early a
date, Judge Smith. in the Queens
County Court of Oyer and rerminer.
TO-DAY, granted an application for post
ponement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

ing pleasant ensemble The wrapper shown
in the Illustration is Of fine challis and vel.
vet, with velvet ribbon and lace edginc for
its ornamentation. The baCl, falls in a grace.
full Vatican and both the front and back arc
gathered where they join the curved edge.
Of the yoke while stylish slccvo-cap s stand
out IN charming nanncr at The tops Of tho
two-seam sleeves. The skirt Of the garment
is prettily trimmed and the yoke and sleeve.
caps are boraetod with lace cdging A be,
coming wrapper may be copied from this Of
cashmere, vailing or Henrietta
The Rnterick pattern is wrapper No. 13Oa,
! sizaE; ages, IL 10 lG; any size, % cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
BURHlaD 10 DE.iTH.
The sad Fate Of hay sharks Of I;rid.eton
f,aW ,gersep

Briiigeton, N. j., Oct. IA. May
Marke, the i2.years old daughter Of
Councilman Lewis Marks, was burned
to death last night.
The girl was in the habit of studying
her lesaona while lying in bed with d
candle at her side, and, last night, she
dropped aslean and her sleeve ignited
in tho candle flame. Awaking, she
jumped from the hed and ran for the
pump, but before the fire could be ex.
tinguishei sne inhaed the flame and
died shortly afterwards. Her father
was badly burned while endeayoring
to save her,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
BLOUSE DRESS.

The variety in childron's "a Lions i almost
greater than in women's and fascinating and
modes are constantly devised
Now that the Bargain season Is here, il is vel
70 pick up z few remnants Of silk, cashmere
lace and the may dainty ribbons that arc
nllcrct at such temp ing prices rs 10 warran,
Que il selecting the colors and qualities thai
can be utilized for decorating tho summer
dresses and costumes that, as q rule, arc
ll.NnrnlLln II, !. l.nInlInnIin,,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
nnt Little Dancer from lightning.

Writing ON "Ihe Needless Fear of
Lightning" Edward W. Box in the
Laiies' Home journal, says that sit
will doubtless surprise the timid to
know that only 200 deaths year occur
On an average throughout this entire
country from lightning, or one person
in every $50, 600 people. Now, 10 COM
parison, 10 times as many people are
killed each year by falling out of win
dnws; over twice as many from being
bitten by rattlesnakss, while 25 per
cent more are killed with 'unloaded''
pistols. More people are drowned
around New York City alone every year
than there are deaths from Lightning
all over the country. In fact. more
people, by 90 per cent, are killed by
bring kicked by horses in New York
City than die from lightning through
out the whole of the United States.
The casualties of the South show that
thu dangers OF being lynched and Of
being killed by lightning are about the
same. The trolley cars of our cities
kill far creator number of people than
DO the lightning storms. Now, these
are facts they are strictly accurate and
carefully computed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Washington, Oct. l4,-Fred Bach,
recently appointed supervisor of the
rural free delivery system, has assumed
his dutieH, occupying fine suite Of
rooms near Postmaster General Gary'a
Office. Bach will he in good position
TO watch all Delaware spoils hunters
who may be looking for the Postmaster
General,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

In the bfouse-dress Illustrated serge and siM
ire combined and khile-piatincs of silk and a
plain band of silk are used for decoration
The skirt comprises four cores; itfares moder.
ately toward the bottom and ripples PRETTY
below the hips. The waist displays a square
yoke outlined with knife plaitings Of silk, aud
full fronts that droop in blouse style over the
belt. Mushroom puffs are ut the top Of the
2lese.titting sleeves.
The Butterck pattern is dress No. 93ss: 8
Sizes ages, 10 IL years; any size, % cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
PennsylvanIa nospItaI ror rnllentlns.

=, z ''''''" ''"7FII"I tut I1UIIepIIcs.
The Pennsylvania Hospital for Epi-
leptics. located on the Colony farm at
Oakbourne, Chester county, Pa, is
completed so far as the erection OF the
buildings are concerned. The farm con
tains ITO acres. The hospital is take
the place of the old hospital ut the
corner Of Cherry and Claymont Streets
Philadelphia, and to undertake the
care and treatment Of epileptic patients
upon broader scale than ever before.
The management has already received
applications for admission from Penn
sylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and
Maryland. Henry Z. Lea of Philadel-
phia and others have contributed funds
for the buildings and grounds of the
institution, and the State appropriates
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

New York, Oct. Ia. Frank Loretto,
so years old, ended his life early to.
day by throwing himself through an
air-shaft window on the fifth floor of d
tenement in Roosevelt street. Mr.. To-
retto had been i'll for sometime, and was
respondent