Evening journal., 1899-02-06
THE PENINSULA PRESS

1t is a shame that the chaplain OF
the House should offend the Union
Republicans by his preaching and
prayers. You are in bad company,
chaplain, and will not be popular un-
less you change the tenor Of your re-
marks. Perhaps you will be "ap-
preached" that you may use your in
fiuence with a higher power But II
this keeps on we can see your finish.
Perhaps some members are not used to
prayers, and retired when You opened,
10 conceal their confusion. u IS too
bad TO entice ungodly men into the
Legislature. only to affict them with
unaccustomed religious exercises
Milford News.
Tho first number Of the Union Re-
publican a newspaper in the interest
Of that party, will be issued to-day
from It's home, Georgetown. Probably
this is the first newspaper that began
life in just this way. It's success de-
pends very much on the political life
OF It's hacker. j. Edward Addicks.-
Peninsular News.
1t has been our boast that the foun-
dation Of our liberty was peace, and
that through it we had become pros
porous and happy. Let us not now, in
the beginning Of the second century
OF our existence. be 50 blinded by the
false cry Of glory as to sink our lib
critics into Imperialism, that must
bring militarism and eventually end in
pOtlsm.-Delaware Democrat.
We want the news. II your wife
whips you, let us know It, and we will
put you right before the world. II you
have company tell us-if you are not
ashamed Of your visitor. II you have
a party or gathering OF any kind, bring
around the cake, seven or eight pies
and a side Of ham. not necessarily to
eat. but Just TO show your friendship
and appreciation. You needn't mind
inviting us, as 1t may be too cool for
our wardrobe We want the news
that's ail.-Mllton Times.
A great political party, which
stands for fundamental principles of
government, and which represents the
general thought and purpose Of q large
proportion Of the people may exist and
retain their vitality IN victory and In
defeat, through long series OF gener-
ations. The Democracy Is such a
party; lt Is as cid as the government
itself and it viii have a place and a
Z voice and great influence IN this coun-
/. try as long as the UUnited States ex-
lists as a epubiic.-Seaford News.
The Republican, Legislature OF Della
ware has now spent one-half OF the
session prescribed by the Constitution
and yet they have passed not one sin
gle Important bill Are they expecting
2 to carry the session gratis into May oI
y June?-Sussex Journal
2 The Democratic lines are solidify.
I ing. All but four Of the Democrats
are now casting their votes for Georg,
Gray .-De,awarean.
De soto discovered the Father o
D Waters" A latter-day De Soto has
{ been himself discovered and given
r fat billet in the custom house in Ha
b vana. IL is better 20 face an easy bill
q let than a loaded hul,et, and if is yer!
thoughtful in the administration t,
d reward Mr.. De Soto for not going I,
b war, but for staying at home an,
raising funds for the Cuban cause b!
/ giving red, white, blue and pink teas
New Castle News.
The Wilmington City Railway, b.
r its attorney protests against the bi.
p which allows to the motormen AM
+ other employees of the company, a hal
u hour for each meal Of the day II IN
e Legislature is wise. II it has any re
n gard for hardwOrked, overworked toll
e ers, Il will pay no attention TO this in
i human protest and pass the bill Their
is no reason why It should not pas.
81 and every consideration Of justice an
E. humanity appeals for dts passage. =
n. State Sentinel