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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
Tho outlook In the state.

The prospects of Democratic success
in New Castle county at the approach
ing election are of the most encouraging
character. 1t is a fact that the Re-
publicans are fully l,500 short in the
negro registration, which is simply a
dead loss of that amount. In addition,
the Democrats are very thoroughly
registered, and their party organization
is much more effective than it was two
years ago. A substantial Democratic
majority in the county now seems only
like the mere formality of counting the
votes.
In Kent county neither side is making
any detailed claims, but there is very
hopeful feeling among Democrats, who
say that they will win unless the Union
Republicans resort to the use of money.
As the use of money is decidedly dan
gerous now, there is reason to believe
that the Democrats of Kent will pull
through. At any rate, they will be
able to elect a majority of the legsla.
tive delegation, whether they save theil
county ticket or not.
Sussex county, according to the Sus
sex Journal of Georgetown, twill give
the largest Democratic majority this
fall that it has for several years. TIL,
reasons for this" the journal adds
"are obvious enough. The present Re
publican Levy Court has run the count,
in debt. Thousands of dollars worth
of orders and no money TO pay them
The Republicans are in bad shape, the,
have not an idea, only TO put j. Edward
Addicks in the United States Senat
and are simply hanging on the ragge,
edge ready To Jump at any error on TIN
part of the Democrats. When tn,
Democrats handed over the affairs il
this county to the Republicans Their
was not an order outstanding and none,
in the treasury. Look at it today
Voters be the judge, under whose rul
does the county prosper? The Republi
cans have nothing to offer in the fac
of new issues. They are in chaos. Gu
of chaos nothing comes. .
With New Castle sure, Kent doubtful
and Sussex Republicans on the run
Delaware Democrats have every reaso
to approach the election with feeling
of confidence. Their State ticket is a
good as elected, and the next Legisla
ture is almost certain to have Demo
cratic majority on joint ballot. Tt onl
remains to poll every Democratic vot
on the day of election, and the force
of Union Republicanism will be route
throughout the State.
But take nothing for granted. &c
out the vote.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
GOOD Roads and Poor pv,irioa.

Ii we are to believe the political COL
umns of the Morning News, the Repub-
lican nominees for the General Assem-
bly, in New Castle county have just
discovered, within week Of the cleo
tion, that they are in favor of good
roads. Strange, indeed, that it should
have taken them so long to learn that
good roads are prime necessity, and
that the people are entitled to them.
What the Democratic nominees for the
General Assembly think about the
matter, we do not know and shall not
ask, but we have no doubt they have
been In favor of good roads all their
lives, and If elected will vote for such
judicious legislation as will advance
the cause.
The springing Of the subject of good
roads at this time is one of the silliest
pieces of political clap-trap imaginable.
Seriously, we have no doubt that the
Republican nominees for the General
Assembly are in favor of good roads,
Just as the Democratic candidates are.
But the stupid Morning News would
have it appear that they have just dis
covered their feelings with respect to
this important matter. We will dc
them the justice to say that we do not
take any stock in this ridiculous I'M
putation, and believe that these gentle
men have favored good roads all along.
All the nominees for the General As
sembly are, beyond a doubt, heartily
in favor of good roads, and willing to
legislate in this direction, il elected.
II the candidates on one ticket were
altogether in favor of good roads, and
the nominees on another ticket abso.
lutely opposed to any road improve
ment whatever, then the question would
be legitimately an issue in the cam
paign. The voters who were particu-
larly interested would vote accord
ingly. But with everybody in favor OF
the best kind Of highways possible,
voters will be content to leave the sub
ject of good roads with the Legisla-
ture, and cast their ballots with re-
| spect to the real, vital issues that con
front them.
We do not believe that the general
public will take any stock in the in
sulting imputation cast upon the Re-
publican nominees for the General As
sembly by the Morning News, and be-
lieve that they arc merely election
time converts to the subject of good
roads. This would be to charge them
with only sudden pretense of in
terest, assumed for the purpose of get
ting the votes of those to whom good
roads mean much. Such an imputa
tion is ridiculous, as well as insulting.
1t also shows the supreme folly of
this Addicks organ, and the extent TO
which it is willing to go in the efforts
to attract votes in support of its new
master for United States Senator from
Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

supporting that dual alliancein order to
obtain special and exclusive advantages
for herself. Some of the minor powers
belgium, for instancel already show
signs of Joining the combination.
China is, in fact, undergoing fling
chill" (slicing to DEATH at the hands
of a league of certain European pro-
tectionist nations.
The problem by which tho United
States is confronted, therefore, is
whether she will merge her forces with
those of Russia, and thus put an end
to Anglo Saxon leadership the
secular struggle has resulted in pittinE
the Teutonic group, of which the most
important is the English speaking
section, against the Slavs, which means
simply Russia - or cooperate with
Britain in strengthening that ascend.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

The numerous registration appeal
cases now being heard by the resident
judges of the three counties, suggest
the impression that if the negro appli-
Giants, in whose behalf most of the ap-
peals are made, had been as explicit
when they made application to the
registrars as when they came into
court, they would have been registered
without trouble. There is suspicion,
however, that there is method in the
apparently straight stories they tell to
the judges. When they apply for reg.
istration, many OF these men completely
fail to establish their right, either as
to age or residence, but when they
come into court their stories are as
straight as can be. The suggestion is
advanced that when they appear before
the registrars, being alone and without
the aid Of their political advisers, they
act upon their own judgment and speak
the, truth, Later, they are taken in
hand by constituencies politicians and
thoroughly drilled with respect to the
statements they shall make to the
courts. There may be truth in this
suggestion, OR there may be nothing
In it, but 1t is certainly suspicious that
so many colored men will tell one story
to the registrars and make an exactly
opposite recital to the court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
EXPANSION or THE UNITED STATES.

No longer can the United States be
said merely to face Europe across the
Atlantic. From the Pacific slope she
is now also in close communication
with the Asiatic world, and when a
trans isthmian canal is made, the
bonds that unite her with Asia will be
drawn infinitely closer.
China and the far East, facing as
they do the Pacific coast, lie practically
at the back door of the United States,
and it is obvious that whate, or pro-
notes enterprise in China, or enhances
the wealth and prosperity of the
people, must react most forcibly on its
sea borne trade, Of which, by mesns OF
the new vantage ground she is about
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

In the Interest of Good Government.
The Democrats of Delaware who, at
the general election of 1896, refused to
support the nominees and platform,of
the Chicago Convention, are now in
vited to support the cause and the
nominees of Mr.. j. Edward Addicks,
who is practically in absolute command
of the Republican forces in this State.
They are invited to do this upon the
plea Of voting for sound money and
good government.
We are of the opinion that the men
who SO boldly maintained their true
Democratic principles in 1896 will do
nothing of the kind. The issue of
sound money does not affect this cam
paign. The issue Of good government
does. The issue of free silver coinage,
il we are to bolieve Republican pro-
fessions, will receive no encouragement
as long as Mr.. Mckinley remains Presi-
dent, and another national campaign
will come and go before tho expiration
OF his official term.
With respect to the cause of good
government, no good citizen can sin
cerely believe that il win be advanced
by the election ,of an Add;cks Tpgisla-
ture and of State and local officials who
owe the remotest allegiance to the Adj
dicks Rennblican rule On the con.
trary. there is every reason to believe
that sncb 4 resn,t ~ Tho election would
he n blow tn GOOD government through
out the State
On the other bnnd. the Democratic
State t;clset comn,ands the coincidence
and resnect Of tba neonle Tho Dame.
cratic county tickets are unexcsnt;on.
able The Democrat;c nominees far tbe
Legislature. with vorv few excent;ons
are men of the highest character and
capacity. They do NOT comnr;so amono
their number a single man Who ever
stood before the court charged with n
violation of the law bv sailing liouo,
on SUNDAY mr. a single man who stands
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
Tho Demand for tho philippines.

The, news from tParis Ills that the
American Peace Commissioners have
demanded the cessationsof tho whole of
the Philippines to the United States,
as a part Of the terms of peace between
Spain and this country. Tho United
States, it is added, will not assume the
debt OF the islands, but only of such
proportion as has been spent for the
benefit of the archipelago. That is,
any portion of this debt which has
been applied to the benefit of Spain
will not be assumed by the United
States, but the rest will be.
But, even if it were possible to secure
possession of these islands without as
Stunning dollar OF their indebtedness
nay, even il we can get money con-
sideration with them-it is hoped that
the United States Senate, when it
comes to pass upon the peace treaty,
next winter, will not consent to accept
the Philippines as part of our
national territory. We do not want
these distant islands, with their alien
population, their pestilential climate,
their unremunerative resources and
their general y uhwofthihess. They
would be dear as gift, with a liberal
money bonus thrown in.
The cable news on Monday reported
that 1880 of our soldiers at Manila are
on the sick list. During the past few
days l.400 soldiers have set sail from
this country for Manila. These rein
forcements will not supply the places
of those now on the sick list, and a
large proportion of them will doubtless
be down with fevers and kindred all
ments before they have been there a
month. 1t will require at least 5000
achievements per year to take the
places of those soldiers of our army in
the Philippines who would inevitably
fall victims to the deadly climate of
that locality.
A large degree of compensation would
be necessary to justify this great sacri-
| fee of human life and health, but the
possession of the Philippines does not
promise to carry with it any remunera-
| ton whatever. 1t offers but an insig-
niticant market for the products of this
country. Its trade is not of large pro-
portions and the opportunities for de-
velopment are limited. What argu-
ment can be advanced for taking them
under our national protectorate save
that utterly impractical one of extend
ing the national domain?
Every consideration of common sense
and national advantage is against our
acquisition Of the Philippines Spain
held them for three hundred years, at
an enormous expense of blood and
treasure, and realized nothing. Can
this country hope to do any better with
such an undesirable bargain2 Refuse
to take the Philippines should be the
ultimatum of the people of the United
| States.
The taking of the Philippines finds
no favor in the eyes of the Philadel-
| phia Ledger. at is not too late to
make general protest heard" it says,
"even though an offer may have been
made to Spain. 1t may be rejected
and withdrawn, and, at all events, will
have to be approved by the Senate be-
fore it can have binding force and
effect. The men who help to save the
country from the Philippine madness
will be as worthy the thanks of the Re-
public as the men who upheld the
honor of the nation at San Juan and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

Springfield, Mass, Nov. MEM
bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church
will be asked within short time to
contribute $40, 600, 600 for twentieth
century thank offering" fund. 1t will
be devoted to charitable and educa-
tional institutions now maintained by
the Methodist Church and will be the
largest contribution any organization
has ever undertaken. The offering is
intended to be an expression of thanks
Of the people Of the Methodist Church
for the completion of 20 centuries of
Christianity, and this method is be-
lieved by the bishops to be the most
appropriate expression possible Of that
The invitations will reach
from one corner of the world to the OPP
'posite one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
II hung CHANG AND AncuDA1p coQuuous DISCUSSING Abrams

to enjoy, the United States stands to
reap the first fruit. Now that the war
with Spain is over, there will be time
to devote attention to the important
question OF eastward expansion of the
United States and the place which the
United States may BIO expected to
occupy among the nations OF the world.
On the subject of eastward expansion
Mr.. Archibald R. Colquhoun, whose
book, China in Transformation, is OF
the utmost interest and value geogra-
phically, politically, and commercially,
has an article in Harper's Magazine
for October, in which he points out
that recent events have made it clear
that two great continental powers
Russia and Franco ARE actively en-
gagged in China on n political campaign
which is intended to shut the door
against the commerce, of the Anglo
Saxon powers while Germany is tacitly
~ q 80 =. = =.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
DELAWARE DOTS.

William f. Cordrey and Jasper E.
Adams have been appointed letter car
riers at Laurel.
A council of the Junior Order OF
United American Mechanics has been
instituted at Roxana.
The Rev. George W. Dame has started
an Episcopal mission in George
Wright's dwelling, at Brenford.
The Rev. Joseph S. Malone, formerly
Of Newark, was installed pastor of the
Twelfth Presbyterian Church, Balti-
more, Tuesday night.
John E. Hall of Milford, who ID
seriously III, ~as taken to Philadelphia
for treatment Tuesday in care Of DR.,
George W. Marshall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

enccy,so. making it practically unassail-
able. 4
1t requires no elaborate argument to
demonstrate that injury to England
would be disastrous to the United
States, for the. power of the United
States to extend her trade in Asia. and.
IN large measure, to expand as ma.
ton, depends much upon the Anglo
Saxon supremacy, and as common aims
and aspirations Of the United States and
Britain, the bond of race, of religion,
and OF government, indicate for them
9 common destiny, shall we not Join
Mr.. Colquhoun in wishing that .s'many
leaders arise who will guide both
nations in the path of duty, of honor,
ana OF prosperity, and bring them to
fees which will enable the race to
! heidi" y 'srs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

As the chief Addicks organ in Will,
mington evinces a desire to conduct
the remainder Of the campaign upon
the issue Of sound money-although
State issues are almost exclusively in
volved-it is pertinent to demand that
Mr.. John H. Hoffecker, the Republican
nominee for Representative in Con.
gress, shall express himself definitely
upon the question. Perhaps he is al
right, but there is suspicion that or
the money issue he holds about the
same views as his competitor. Let us
hear from Mr.. Hoffecker himself, moi
from untruthful organs, that would
impute any kind of sentiments to him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

Attorney General Robert G. White
has publicly advertised in the papers
of Sussex county card in which he
says, over his official signature:
$50 reward-The above reward will
be paid to any one who will give me
information which will lead to the con
viction of any person who directly or
indirectly gives or offers to give money,
or other valuable thing, as bride for
voting at the election to be held on
November 9Th next.
Any one who is charged with such
an act will be tried before the court
without the Intervention of either
grand or petit jury.
Even without the stimulation of a
reward, it is hoped that good citizens
throughout the State will keep their
eyes wide open on the day of election,
with the laudable purpose of bringing
before the courts every man who at
tempts to corrupt suffrage, to the ex-
tent of single dollar.
The buying of votes having been
openly practiced for half a century by
men of both the leading political
parties, in Kent and Sussex counties,
with marked effect in determining the
result of the election, there is every
reason to believe that attempts may
still be made, notwithstanding the
stringent provisions of our fundamental
law designed to prevent the iniquity.
The men who have been purchased for
years are ready to be bought again.
The venal wretches who attended to
the buying are ready to resume their
disreputable business, il they think
they can do so in manner that will
secure immunity from detection and
punishment.
Here is where the honest citizen can
get in his good work. He has simply
to watch and wait. 1t is hardly posi-.
BILE that vote-buying can be success
fully carried on without detection.
| The instant man is detected in the
act of giving money to corrupt voter,
let his name be taken and Information
lodged before the nearest Justice of tn,
peace. Then the accused will be helt
for trial before the judges the judges
mark, not a jury+and our courts car
BIO depended upon absolutely to dis
pense strict Justice in the premises
There will be no opportunity TO escap,
by creating partisan sympathy in tn,
minds OF friendly iurymen.
| The fate of the yote-buyer will b,
swift and sure If good citizens will blu
do their duty on the day of election
Surely, it is worth a little effort TO rio
our State of the fearful blight of cor
rupted suffrage that,has afflicted it 70
SO many years. Therefore, look out fo
the corruptionist on Tuesday next, goo,
citizens, and pursue him relentlessl,
to his doom.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

The one sure way to defeat the sena-
torial aspirations OF Mr.. J. Edward
Addlclxs is to defeat the Republican
nominees for the General Assembly.
There is not the remotest danger of q
Democratic Legislature electing Mr..
Addicks United States SENATOR
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
John Wananaker.

Charles M. Polk, the Kansas City
train robber, is not related to ex- Gov.
Charles Polk of Delaware. or is he the
son of DIR. Charles G. Polk OF Phila-
delphia, as he claims to be. He is
member of another branch of the Polk
family, and was taken to rear by ex-
Gov. Polk. The Delaware Folks have
not heard of him until now for "a gen
GRAFTON.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

The campaign in Delaware this year
is once more one of manhood against
money Let the honest voters of the
State resolve, as before, that money
shall not win.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Bouchelle Of
Chesapeake City celebrated on Mon
day. evening the goth anniversary, Of
their wedding. 9s.sn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

: s this Linen Store
brings you face
to face with the worlds best linens
the purest, best woven flax that
crosses the Atlantic. Snowy SATIN
faced damasks arrayed side by side
with the strong sturdy linens that
wear till the purchase time is long
since forgotten.
+ or course, the story is too long
to tell of the variety shown-that
must be seen. A hint or two may
help u
DAMASK SETS d
At S. so a set--Handsome bleaehed Dam.
ask Sets, comprising one dinner cloth,
70xSS inches, and one dozen 20 inch
napkins to match. Several choice pat
terms to make selection from.
At So set--Fine al+white German Dam
ask Sets, comprising one knotted fringe
cloth, with pretty open-work effect, and
one dozen doilies to match.
TOWELS
At i0c each-Hcavy Devon alt white Huct
towels, with hemst tehed ends l6x33
inches.
At Csc caeh-Large, we-made and sub
stantial German grass-bleached Huek
Towels that you might match at 40e.
All white or neatly bordered. Hemmed
ends. 22x4Q inches.
Bed These handsome, COM
CIothino Portable coverings for
o's beds represent the top
notch of goodness in their variotH
sorts and grades. The vast buyink
power of this house accounts for
the unusually easy prices.
At 81 each = Fine large crochet Bed
Spreads in pretty Marseilles patterns.
Ready hemmed,
At Sl.S5 each--Handsome satin finish Bed
Spreads in range Of beautiful patterns.
Full double.bed size and ready hemmed.
At 1.75 eaeh-Light-weight but warm
Quilts, filled with reliable down and
covered with finest figured sateen, in
several rich and dainty colors. The full
size; with corded G S,
At 81 apair--Good we.i-nade White Blan-
tets Of pure well secured wool filling, on
light cotton warp. They weigh So
pounds and measure 72xSs inches.
John WanamaI<er.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

"Gold and silver''--not the free and
unlimited coinage of silver--was the
burden of the financial portion Of
Congressman Bailey's speech at the
Democratic meeting Friday, There
is world of encouragement in this
fact, when it is considered what would
have been the character of his con
tentions two years ago. Then he would
not have mentioned the word "gold''
except in tones of contempt. The
world moves, and the Democratic
party Of the country is rapidly catch
ing up with the procession.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03
wANAMAKER,s.
PHILADELPHIA. Monday, Oct o., 1888
American Dress Goods

The American ma aufacturer has
the knack of combining good STYLES
and good wearing qualities at very
little cost. It's surprising how far
the money goes Ia buying amonn
these dress stufis. For instance
these costs on lengths needed for
entire dress
Syard dress pattsu- Of 80 inch all-woyl
Cheviot for 81. o. emily zoe yard.
7yard dress patt~.. IS inch part.weoI
Armure for Sl.so- Acc y yard
7yard dress pattern Of n inch part.yuol
Covert Cloth for So. l0N-3e- a ward.
7yard dress pattern Of SO .nee all-w,o,
two-toned Cheviot for ST. s. -on,. SAC
ayard.
7yard dress pattern Of 80 lnts sli. WOO,
plaid Cheviot for So 15--or 4se a ya,a
Tyard dress pattern Of 10 inch ali.you
Covert Cloth for So IS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

1t is said that the only Republican
hope of success in Kent and Sussex
counties is in the use of money at the
elections. Let all good citizens unite
to prevent any corruption of the
suffrage. ~.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-03

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