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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
Tho Election of County onicers.

The Delaware Democrat of George.
town opposes tho Republican partisan
scheme of making elective certain
county offices that are now filled by
executive appointment. 1t says:
With the exception of the register of
wills, which is OF 9 quasi judicial
character, the offices are merely adj
lninistrative and, except the recorder,
are clerks of the different courts. Their
duties, 81 such clerks, arc clearly de.
fined, and the recorder has simply to
put on record the instruments of
writing brought TO him for that pur.
pose. There Is, therefore, nothing in
the duties pertaining to the offices that
Should cause those filling them to be
chosen by the people themselves, rather
than by tho executive, who is himself
the peoples choice and who represents
them in making selections for these
minor positions.
1t will readily be seen, from what
We have said, that these officers occupy
very different relative positions to the
people than do, for example. members
OF the Levy Court or of the General
| Assembly, or such ether officers as arc
intended to represent them in the
government Of the state or county, and
who have discretion in tho perform.
auce Of their duties, instead of being
purely administrative, with no dis.
erection whatever. Many fail to observe
this distinction between the two kinds
OF offices and are thereby led int
error. The popular cry of the people
ruling, like everything else. may bt
carried further than the people them
selves ever intended, or than is good
for them.
Tho objection to the election of them
officers is not based upon partisan
political grounds, as sons contend
hut upon tine experience OF th
opposite course in tits State, whicl
has in the mail given us good mon
and upon observance of tho failure j!
other States to secure this end b.
their election by ballot,
Thuse arguments are sound and shout
have weight with the members of til
Constitutional Convention, with whor
the determination of the matter rests
No good reason has been advanced ia
. the proposed change, and il Is urge
, only by Republican politicians who al
, working for what they conceive wi
' be a partisan advantage to ono or tn
D other OF the factions of their party.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

The fate Of Mr.. Wolco!t's nomination
for the Federal judgeship having been
sealed by the action OF the Senate
committee on judiciary in appointing
q sub committee to investigate charges
OF craftsmanship preferred against him,
partisan Republicans are now preparing
to seize upon the the Office as their
legitimate prey. Here ia o specimen
recommendation, no doubt suggested by
local Influences. but coming through
tho editorial columns OF tho Philadel-
phia Evening Telegraph:
Chancellor Wolcott has missed the
vacant Federal iudgeship in Delaware,
and now fhe duty OF selecting a cempe-
tent and acceptable successor to Judge
Wales will devolre upon tho new ad-
ADMINISTRATION. FIX Senator Higgins, it
appears, has taken an active part in
preventing the continuation OF the
Democratic nominee, and the move.
rnent, therefore, in behalf OF his ap.
pointment logically increases in
strength. Such a recognition OF dis
tinguished legal ability and patriotic
service would be heartily approved by
the country in general. Mr.. Higgins
has always been a brilliant leatier at
the bar. On tine bench. being entirely
divorced from the political machine
and free froc, the annoyances and en-
barrassments incident to local leader
ship in such connection, he would
acquit himself in a manner to bring the
highest credit upon his State. The
standard of appointments to the Federal
tasn al ,tat a
at the highest point. These positions
are for life, and should only be filed by
men of the loftiest character, superior
ability, and special attainments.
The fractional fight that this sug-
gestion will procipitate, should the ap-
pointment devolye upon the incoming
administration, has already been fore
told by Tho Gazette. The Union Re-
publican faction. through it's organ,
has served notice in advance that the
leaders of the opposition faction should
not be given tho bestowal OF the Office,
and will be up in arms against any sug.
gestion TO this effect What miser.
able, degrading contest, with an honor.
able Office as bone OF contention, will
ensue, can readily be imagined.
Such wretched contingency can BIZ
avoided by President Cleveland with
| drawing the name of Mr.. Wolcott ami
substituting the name of Senator George
Gray. The Senate would promptly con
firm Senator Gray's appointment, anc
the Federal Judgeship for the Distric
of Delaware would thus be saved from
the disgrace Of being made the objec
Of fierce fight for spoils.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

Despite tho efforts OF the police
authorities reasonB doubtless best
known to themselyes-to make ii APP
pear like a suicide, there is small
doubt that the death of Mrs Fannie
Tuchton, which was discovered in this
city yesterday, was the result of most
mysterious murder. There is every
indication that the young woman was
brutally beaten TO death, and her body
cast into tho South Long Race, where
it was subsequently found.
The case at present Possesses many
Of the elements of tho sensational muir
der of Katie Dugan, several years ago.
1t is hoped, however, that in this
instance the authorities will be able
to apprehend and fasten sure evidences
of guilt upon the murderer. Murder
is an appalling crime, and it is a
menace to tho peace and safety of an,
community when il cannot be followed
by detection, prosecution and the JUS
penalty OF the law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

As Florida ut this season of the year is the
most attractive and delightful section of the
Atlantic slope, so the Pennsylvania railroad
at all times is the most attractive and de-
liShtfu route of travel, First in its eGuip-
ment and service. it is also first in its tourist
system. Admirably indeed does it convey
its patrons to this land of health and beauty.
Special trains of Pullman palace cars are
provided, all conveniences afforded, and
everything possible done To add to the ease
and comfort of the journey. The next and
last tour of the season to Jacksonville will
leave New York and philadelphia March o.
Tourists may return by regular trains until
May 81. 1897. Excursion tickets, including
railway transportation both ways. and Pull.
man accommodations and meals on special
train going will be sold mt the following
rates: From New York, $50: phiadelnlia,
SIS; Canandaigua, S52.S5; Erie, s5Is5; Pitts
burg, SOB, and al proportlonate rates from
other stations. Apply to ticket agents, tour
ist agent, lltG broadway, New York or Geo.
w. Boyd, assistant general passenger agent,
Broad Street station, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

Dun's Review for last week Gays that
the growth of business Improvement
for nearly all lines has been gradual
and moderate. The rupture of the steel
rail and other combinations in tho iron
business has brought out vast guam
THY OF trade which had been held
buck, and has set many Thousand mon
az work, while tho slow but steady
gain IN other great industries has
given employment TO many thousand
more, but the full effects will not
appear until the Increased purchases
by all those swell the distribution of
goods. This comes more slowly and
later, but is already apparent. Ger
talnty regarding the future will helm
1t nightly ana is by multitudes ex-
pected with strong hope Meanwhile
it is substantial ground for confidence
that months which were regarded by
many in tho money market with serious
apprehension have passed without din
turDance. and with steady gain in the
position Of The country and Of thu
Treasury,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
me runisnment Does sat ri, the Crime.

The Punishment Does N1t Fit the Crime.
1t cannot be truly said. in the words
of the familiar stags lyric, that in the
case of the election officers who per-
mitted their certificates to be altered
the conviction of Brand having been
followed by p!eas of guilty from the
other defendants-th punishment fits
the crime" In no vindictive spirit the
contention il raised that the court
tempered Justice with mercy" to an
extent not warranted by the oircum.
stances of the case. and there Is a
general opinion that term of i'm.
prisonmsnt should have been added to
the fine of one hundred dollars imposed
in each case by the court.
While such a sentence would have
emphasized the moral effect Of the
prosecutions, 1t cannot be held taat tho
good work Of the State In pushing
these cases to successful issue has
been entirely lost. On the contrary,
fair notice has been served that crooked
work at elections will bring punish.
ment upon Bthe guilty parties, and
future offenders cannot look Tor any
leniency on the part of the court
The greatest source OF regret in the
prosecutions just ended is that the real
instigators of the conspiracy against
an honest ballot were not exposed and
punished. But they, as well as their
scapegoats, may tremble and take
warning. Justice is not dead in Della.
was, and rascaIs who pollute suffrage
and Try to steal elections are likely in
the future to meet with punishment
that will ''fit the crime" to the fullest
| aytnttt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
SENATOR GRAY AGAIN DECLINES.

Again offered tho Federal Jnhgeshp ny
President cleveland, Hut Could nor SEQ
Ills Way Clear tn Accept.
Washington, March 2. The Presi,
don't sent for Senator Gray to-day ana
again tepdored him tho appointment Oh
United States District Judge Tor Deia,
ware and the Senator again declined
10 accept.
The President has reached the con-
clusion that since tho committee on
judiciary failad on Monday to report
James Il. Wolcott, there is no posi-
bility TO occurring his confirmation. lie
is therefore more than ever convinced
that tho only chance of securing. q
Democratic judge from Delaware lies
in Senator Gray's acceptance.
The Senator did not zee his way
clear to accept the place and so IN
formed the President.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
ARRESTED IN pnihADr,pu,,

55.sf f
chnrae OF FrauauIent Reprssenta,,o,.
Aea,nsr Henry bryant Acetyiene "pro'
moier-"
Henry Bryant. alias W. j. William
was arrested by detectives in pbiladal
phia Monday on a warrant Issued i,
Justice OF the Peace DAILY charoin,
him with being fugitive from iust,ns
He Ia accused Of obtaining 100 naso.
motors valued at $3.50, by false pna
FRAUDULENT representations from Franz
A. Mitchell of this city. Bryant WA,
committed to await reluisition from
Delaware. Bryant was d "'promoter b
He had been promotingn the acety.
lene business In this city for som.
monthH until within few weeks, wben
he left. For the gasometers, Nh
Mitchell was to receive !, 800 shares d
| acetylene stock, 900 in a Delaware Ind
400 in a Pennsylvania company, Bryan
gave an alleged certificate for part OF Il,
but this certificate, according to Nj,
Mitchell, ia no good.
Last Saturday after hearing that
Bryant was having goods shipped from
| tho local office on Orange street, la.
tween Third and Fourth, to philade,
phia, MIR. Mitchell swore out the war
| rant for his arrest.
Bryant is said also to travel under b,
name Of Wilson. According to report
| other persons besides Mr.. Mitchell an
| his creditors, among them Mr.
| Powers of Elliton, Frank +. Slocomb
the Delaware Electric and Supply Co.
the Renjaimn u. Shaw Co.., anu job
Catchart, Jr. Whom Bryant was her
be wanted TO sell the Delaware right
for acetylene for 500, 600, and is sal
TO nave refused $50, 0DC for it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
The verdict in tho Brand Case.

Tho verdict of the jury in tho case
of Edward Brand, an election inspector,
charged with altering or permitting
tho alteration OF his certificate of
election, was great victory for the
cause of honest elections. The jury
found him guilty OF permitting his
return to be altered, perfectly proper
verdict under the circumstances, as
there was no direct proof that Brand
had committed the overt act himself.
There are other cases to follow, and
it is hoped that conviction will attend
all in which tho evidence shall be as
conclusive as in the case Just ended.
And before the prosecutions are over,
it is hoped that tho State will be able
to probe to the bottom of the un.
doubted conspiracy that resulted in
the crimes against tho ballot With
which these election officers stand
charged. Full justice will not be done
until those who organized the CON
spiracy ohare the fate that seems in
store for tho tools who carried Out
their miserable work.
The officers OF tho State are to BIZ
congratulated upon the result of thu
case inst ended. They maintained thu
prosecution in the face of many diff
culties and strong contrary Influences
They persevcred in their efforts, how
ever, and an honest court and an hunes
jury sustained them to the end. Le
the good work 60 on until the last cor
rupter of an honest ballot is brough
to punishment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
wANAT1AKER'S.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, March /, 1870


A Triumph in Glove Getting.
For twenty years we have been
trying to get perfect kid glove to
sell at One Dollar. 1t was easy
enough to get better gloves than
were sold generally at that price.
But they were far short of our ideal
of quality or finish. Paris has al.
ways beaten us at glove selling.
We had to look to France for the
kid, for the pelt of animals as their
wool is effected by climate. Then
the turning Of the skins to glove
leather had to be done in Southern
France, because the water is hest
suited TO the process-as Philadel-
phia water is best suited to tanning
shoe leather. That done, we com.
missioned the best glove maker in
the world to make the gloves, and
gave orders great enough to make
surest economy of price.
The Princess May Glove at 81 is
the result. Paris charges A francs
90 for equal gloves; American stores
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
Delaware Not a orlms-rldden state.


Because tho question, Resolved.
That the whipping post OF Delaware be
abolished" was decided In the mega
tive after an interesting dehats before
the Sons OF Delaware in Philadelphia,
the Evening Telegraph OF that city in.
dulges in the following untruthful COM
ment:
Delaware 10 the only Stats in the
Union still disgraced by the legal use
of the lash. OF courae, the defenders OF
this mode OF punishment for criminals
always endeavor 10 show its alleged
deterrent effect, but this is u matter
wholly of theory. This character Of a
local population has very much to do
with tho crimes committed, as we'll ae
their proportionate relation. Ii Della
ware should try for a period. say ton
years, doing without the whipping
post, it might be able to make some
comparison along the line suggested.
But that State to-day is no Paradise.
1t is the scene OF daily crime, often of
the most heinous character; yet every
resident knows OF the lash and the pill
| Tory. Men go right on violating tho
laws with a full knowledge of their
fate, ii apprehended. But public
prejudice is one of tho things hardest
to deal with. Last night even an emf
nent divine joined 10 the opposition TO
the reform demanded by the civilian.
tion of the period. Delaware evidently
is yet long why's from the light
The above extract is full OF misrepre-
sensations. Delaware 10 not the only
State where the use Of the lash is
legalized. At least two other States
employ it as punishment for wife.
beaters. Nor is Delaware "the scene
of daily crime, often Of the most
heinous character. This State is, in
the main, as orderly and free from
heinous crime as any other State in
the Union.
While 1t is not urged that the whip.
ping post is deterrent as far az ordi-
nary crimes are concerned, 1T ia held
that it proves terror to the accom-
plished burglars from Philadelphia AND
other large cities, who are thereby pro-
vented from plying their vocation in
our territory. These expert gentlemen,
who might do great damage to our bust.
ness people, have wholesome regaif
for the whipping post A lashint
would be regarded as djsgraceful ant
cause them to lose caste among thei
fellows. And so they do not includ,
Delaware in their field of operations
1t may be that the Constitutions
Convention will do away with tn
whipping post as means OF punish
mont for crime. But whether tho in
sttution is maintained or abolished i
matter that concerns Delaware alone
and the whipping post should not b
SO eagerly accepted by outside paper
as pretext for untruthful abuse @
our State and our people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

Sergeant George Lucns, who was
promoted from the ranks after the
death of Sergeant Shields, assumed
his new cuties Tuesday morning.
Officer John j. O'Harra, who was ap.
pointed to the vacancy caused by
Lucas promotion, went on duty at
five O'Clock last evening. The nav
officers number is 10, but he says he
is not ut all superstitious and he
doesn't mind it in the loast
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

In Tuesdays issue of the New York
Times Is nearly Il full page editorial ro-
view OF the administrations Of President
Cleveland, over the initials OF Mr.
Charles Il. Miller, editor of that paper.
1t concludes with the following splen.
did tribute; Sin ratiring from the
Presidency, Mr.. Cleveland only nomi.
nalIy rstires from the public services.
His official example will be continu-
ing influence. His sense OF the obliga-
tions of Office as public trust has
been higher ana more austers than that
of any President since Washington.
Future Presidents will hesitate to fall
visibly below his standards of fidelity.
But it is not alone by recorded example
that he will continue to serve his coun-
trymcn. His great abilities ard the
wisdom OF his long experience will be
at their service for counsel. Mr.
Cleveland IL as young Ia spirit as whom
he fret entered the White House, az
ardent in support of good causes, and
as energetic in his disposition to labor
for their success. His active career as
patriot, an unssltish toiler for his
country's welfare, and as Democrat is
not at an end. Ile talics his place as
private citizen, respected by every GU,
lightenod and unprecedented American,
with record of public duty perform3
with conscience and ability that IN
titles him to rscol lection as one Of III
greatest Of our Presidents, -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

Ambassador Bayard was signally
honored, Tuesday night. by farewell
banquet given by the Lord Mayor of
London, at which many of the most
distinguished representatives of Great
Britain wero present. The affair was
a fitting close TO the many testimonials
Of the respect and admiration of the
British people for the greatest reprs
sentative ever aent by this country to
the Court of st. James.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

While W. S. Abbots of No. 1925 Apple
street, was working at the johnson
Forge Go. Tuesday, piece of hot
steel from cylinder struck him
between the eyes and knocked him
down. Several fellow xorkmen ran 10
his assistance and he was taken to the
Office of DIR. II. W. Bryan for treatment.
Ii ID feared the sight is destroyed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

The negro arrested at Aberdeen, Nd,
Tuodaay, charged with criminal assault
on Mrs. May E. Goodwin of Falkland,
Kent county, Md. has bsen released.
Mrs Goodwin failed to identify him as
her RBsailant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

must ask $3.50. No wonder the
new conner is success. We have
cabled duplicate order already-the
supply shall be steadily maintained.
So shall the quality.
The Princess May is a perfect
glove-and its advent marks an adj
vance in the stores standard of ex-
celence. As the bride, who received
the fine blue china, we shall try to
live up TO it.
Every wanted color and black and
White--the backs silk embroidered.
There will be countrywide cham
pions for this great Dollar Glove
for the mails make us all neighbors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

President Gle, Gland vetoed tho In
migration bill Tuesday. While rightly
intended, the bill was regarded was too
drastic in it's provisions. and calculated
more to work injustice than to effect
any real reform. --.---..-.....-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
old roin. Comfort, niohmona, washington


The Pennsylvania Railroad Company runs
many delightful tours but none more de-
llgbtful than those TO Old Point Comfort
Richmond and Washington. These elm
brace territory peculiarly rich in attrac-
tons. Superbly situated, famous in history,
the capital Of the grandest nation Oh earth.
these three cities form a trio unsurpassed III
interest to Americans. Old Point is also one
Of the most popular and luxurious perennial
resorts of the continent. The next per
sonally-conducted tour will leave New York
and Philadelphia March 18th. Tickets, In
Guiding transportation, meals en- route in
both directions transfers of passengers and
baggage, hotel accommodations at Old Point
Comfort, Richmond and Washington, and
carriage ride about Richmond--in fact every
necessary expense for a period OF six days
will be sold 1T rate of $500 from New York,
Brooklyn, and Newark, S34U0 from Tren-
ton. Sj3.00 from Philadelphia, and propOr-
Tomato rates from other stations. Tickets
will also be sold to Old Point Comfort and
return direct by regular trains within six
days, including transportation. luncheon on
going trip, and one and tnree-fonrths days
board at Old Point, at rate of $1,000 from
New York, Brooklyn, and Newark, Sl5Ou
from Trenton. Sl4.u0 from Philadelphia.
and prorortionate rates from other stations.
Apply to ticket agencies. tourist agent, l1d
Broadway, New York. or George w. Boyd,
assistant general passenger agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
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The federal .Ind.asi,in.

Tuesday, for the aecopd time,
Senator Gray refused the tender of
the office OF Judge OF the United
States Court for the District Of Della.
ware. made him by President C!sve-
land. As the appointment OF Mr..
Wolcott cannot possibly be confirmed,
this makes il inevitable that the Office
will fall to the disposal of President
Mckinley.
There are already indications of the
bitter fractional fight that will ensue
when Republican candidates are pro-
posed for this place. The Addirks
Republicans will fiercely contest the
selection Of man from the opposite
faction, while the Regular Repub i,ans
will fight to tho death the slightest
suggestion Of an appointee with
Addicks affiliations.
1t ought to be possible for President
Mckinley 10 End capable lawyer not
identified with either OF these warning
clements, and in this event it will bc.
come his duty to appoint him. II
would be a sad blow to the cause oil
Justice and due administration OF
the law to have this high Office filled
by a partisan adherent OF either Of the
hostile factions OF the Republican
party 10 Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

The annual meeting OF the Whining
ton Coal Gas Co. was held on Monday
when the old officers were reelected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

Spcc!alCorreSpondenreo sazette ana Journal
Dover. DEL, March 8. Sheritf Shaw
yesterday serysd al Injunction on|
Manager Holden Of the defunct firm Of
b. L. Barnett & Co., manufacturers oil
silk and mohair braids and Other
goods, restraining him from NOV,
Ing any Of tho machinery CONNECTED
with the factory until certain bills for
rept, &C., ara satisfied,
A Salt Lake City dispatch saws that a
volcano has burst forth in the great
salt Lake.