The sun., 1898-10-03

ELBOWS nave really IOuHu PIdCC "hoiO
,hey can roost We fear, however, II
;he deal is consummated they will lose
their identity and we shall be unable to
count them. Certain it is the Republic
cans will not miss them and their num-
Der will not 30 swell the other side as to
be perceivable. They will not be missed
in the Republican party for the reason
last week, that number voted
the major part of the Democratic ticket
two years ago, and some OF them worked
openly for Democratic success. If their
numbers or their influence amounted to
if their loyalty to the Repub-
lican party had been of a reliable quail
ity, they would have some standing in
court, some right to be heard, and they
would have been heard. But any party
will lose in character and respect when
it truckles to such questionable ele-
ment. They have no strength in the
party and will carry no influence with
them. ...
But the amusing part is to come. Mr..
Mensch, who, it appears, is the chair
man and head OF this nondescript organi-
zation, will be recognized as candidate
on the Republican ticket few years ago.
In order to secure the nomination he
personally solicited the place, accom-.
panying his request with certain unso-
licited pledges which he afterward re-
pudiated. He was clearly elected but
afterward became the victim of the
three.card monte game, by which Billy
Watson became speaker of the senate,
afterward governor, and two pieces OF
putty occupied seats in the senate for the
use OF the successful operator of the skin
game. Thus Mr.. Mensch did not have
the chance to keep his voluntary pledge
or profit by its breach. But that
is history. OF recent date we find
Mr.. Mensch interviewing Union
Republican candidates, proffering to put
their names on the ticket of Regu-
lars, if the candidates will pledge them
selves to vote for Henry du Pont for
United States Senator. This is the same
man who with others has been raising a
racket about men being pledged. 1t is
the same man who in his publications in
Democratic papers declared that sour
request (for representation on the Union
ticket has been rejected, because they
would not pledge themselves to support
Mr.. J. Edward Addicks." Mr.. Mensch
states an untruth. No such pledge was
asked and he knows it. This is a brief
history of Mr.. Mensch. He is evidently
unhappy, and we don't wonder. We
trust, however, that he will soon have
his little bark anchored in haven of
rest and that we shall hear no more of
Regulars. State Sentinel.
From a political standpoint at the pre-
sent time Courtand c. Montgomery,
nominee for recorder of deeds on the
Democratic ticket, appears to have the
advantage over Delaware Clark, Repub-
lcan. Keep up the good work, Court.
"Where are we at?' is the question
that is asked by the Regular and Union
Republicans of New Castle county.
Citizen Willie, is it so
That you had Bradley ON the go?
Citizen Willie, what's the fine
For defeating man ten to nine?
Twenty-siXth verse of a new song for
the First Citizen.
The assertion is made that United
States Senator George Gray would have
no opposition for reelection, providing
the next legislature is Democratic. Where
does Willard Salisbury come in?
The Harmony Kings have beer
warned to "keep off the grass
Vote for tenders and take the strain of
the minds of the motormen.
Robert Burns, the nominee of the Re
publican party for representative in the
Second district, it is said, will have {
"walk-over" on election day. Wouldn't
it be strange if he was turned over?
Eddie Cochran imagines that he is the
only thing on earth and says, it is stated
there are no others. Eddie is getting
egotistica!.
An attempt to survey the general sit
uation as to the State of Delaware, en-
counters at once the uncertainties grow
ing out of the registration. At presen
the registration is just about 80 per cent
of the normal vote. In New Castle
county the Republicans are said to have
the lead, but the Democrats hope t.
overcome that lead by the results Of th'
one remaining day, October %, on which
persons can qualify.
Generally speaking, the registration
throughout the state on that day will
probably decide which party is to vii
on November 5. Both parties are, there
fore, bending their energies to bring ou
the other so per cent, but it is practical
ly impossible at this late day to succee,
completely. The Democratic State Cen
trail Committee is having circulars sen
to Democrats all over the state, urgin
them to register on October % and t
aid in preventing the Republicans fror
getting control, and in wiping out tn
disgrace of Addcksism.- Philadelphi
Times, October 2.
Vote for side rails or side chains.
Higgins has lost the power, and tn
influence of the Free Voters party hs
gone over to Colonel Henry A. dnPon
, William Michal Byrne and Horace {
: Knowles.
Moody, Democratic nominee for sherii
is gaining votes every day.
Did you ever see a man more sncel
: than First Citizen Hilles? He evidentl
,, has special mission.
,, Chairman John Biggs, it is said, wi
/ wait for two years before he aspires
,, the United States Senatorship. He
very considerate for his welfare.
William du Pont has the United Stat
Senatorial bee in his head