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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
1,eeA Sol rny.,orI 1. Instrnetlons.. !

The Delaware Pilot OF Lewes, Demo-
cratic paper, is also opposed to instruct,
ing the Delaware delegates to the
Democratic National Convention. 1t
says:
There seems to be an urgent demand
by portion CT tho Democratic press of
tho State that the Democratic conven-
tfon shall instruct delegates to vote
in tue National convention for William
j. Bryan. The Indications are that
Mr.. Bryan will not be so much in Deed
of tho delegates from Delaware in tire
National convention rs he will be in
need of the electoral vote of the State,
and IT behoores mis- friands and ndvo-
Gates to consider these who are opposed
to Bryan. but who will vote for him az
the lesser Of two owls. There is very
large class of voters il this State
and throughout the country who are
sseptical as to Bryan, hut who ara SO
thoroughly disguised with the methods
Of Mr.. Mckinley and those who contre |
him, that they will support Bryan, pro
yided the dose is not made too nauseous
Ey the conventions of his supporters
What Is needed nnre than instructed
delegates, is delegates with good com
mon political sense, men who in the
National Convention, can suggest reso.
lutjuns and platform that will meat
with the approval OF tho voters of the
several States Of the Union. The candi-
date will undoubtedly DO Mir. BRYAN,
but the principles and platform
enunciated should be Democratic, aud
1t will require the hest talent in the
rarty to properly formulate them, so
that there may be no misunderstanding
as to the position of the rarty upon the
important questions OF the day.
This is sound and practical reasoning,
and the State Convention, which is to
meet in Dover one week from tomorrow,
will do well to give heed to the advice
above given. 1t fact that the Dover
Delawarean is about the only Demo-
cratic paper in the State which openly
farors the instruction OF the delegates
to Kansas City.
1t should be the aim of the Demo-
cratic managers in Delaware this year
to so act as 10 cause the least possible
friction in the party. The State cam
paign to he prosecuted ia of the utmost
importance. In addition to Presi-
DENTAL Electors and member OF Con-
gress. 1T involves the election OF a
governor and full State ticket, and u
Legislature which will have two United
States Senators to elect. Here are
political prizes OF far more Importance
to the Democratic party than the
electoral vote of the State
We believe that the Democratic par ty
of Delaware is in better condition tc
conduct winning campaign in Dola-
ware this year than it has been for
several campaigns past. In fact, il no
disturbing elements are forced to the
'front.' the Democrats ought to carry
the State, even if the Republican
factions should unite upon common
ticket, And the best way TO bring
about this result is to keep the cam !.
paign free from irritating elements,
and nominate good Democratic candi-
dates, upon sound Democratic plat.
form.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

What Delaware Democrats should DO.
Referring TO the question of instruc.
tions or no instructions to the Della
ware delegates to the Democratic Ma
tional Convention, the Delaware Demo-
GRAFT of Georgetown, an able and uon-
sistent Democratic journal, says:
The better plan would seem to be to
choose good men, in whose Judgment
and honesty we can trust, and let them
be guided in their action by what they
may consider the best interests of the
people. 1t is impossible at this time
to foresee what turn affairs will take,
and it is well rot to have the delegates
tied down by instructions that may
hinder them In doing what may be for
the best after the convention assemblies.
The nominees will be supported by
the whole party in this Stats, but an
attempt to instruct may cast q fire.
brand among the members that it will
be difficult to extinguish.
1t would oe we'll for the Delaware
Democrats to accept this sound advice.
If they will not, then the next best
thing is to adopt the, course OF their
political brethren OF Maryland. The
two States are neighbors, and there is
much similarity in their political con-
ditions, as well as natural sympathy
in their political relations.
In the Maryland Democratic State
Convention, no instructions were given
to the delegates, but resolution was
adopted declaring William j. Bryan to
be the choice Of the Democrats of the
State for President. All attempts to
secure reaffirmation of the trouble
breeding Chicago platform we're Ieso-
lutely voted down. Delaware Demo-
Gratis would do even better by omit.
ting reference to the nomination for
President.
II is with respect to the Chicago
platform that the great trouble applies.
1t is sure breeder of trouble In Demo.
cratic States, and in Delaware, par
ticularly, ill-advised attempts to bring
it forward now may work harm to the
interests Of the Democratic State and
county tickets.
The platform for the Democratic
camraien Of 1900 was not made at
Chicago in 1896. 1t will be made at
Kansas City next month. After it is
made 1t will be time enough to deter
mine whether it suits Democrats and
Democratic conditions, To waste
breath and breed dissension over a
platform, four years old, and which
proyedsnnything but winning plat.
form, would be mere political folly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
DR.. M'COY'S NEW HORSE.

The kIrkwood Physician puys Find
Animal in Lexington, Ky.
A Lexington, Ky.. special says;
Boworman Bros, of this city, have sold
to DIR. j. G. Mccoy, of kirkwood, Del
the fast bay yesrling Ally by Red
Chute, dam kalica Bells, by Bow
Bells. Tho youngster is afull sister g
McCoy's Kentucky FutuIity oandidste'
and sold for $1,000. Last fall DR.. Nc
Coy startled tho trotting world by sol
ing his great colt, Boialnia, on tho oEc
OF the Futurity to Thomas ". LAWSON
the Boston broker, fof Sl7, 600. BoralmIu,
won the race, and Lawson took smal
fortune from the ring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
corinthian Lodge omcers.

The annual election for officers of
Corinthian Lodge, No. 90, A. f. A. Nj. !,
took uplace Tuesday and resulted as
follows W. M, Carl w. Feldmeier ;
). W, Cornelius Il. Beatty; J. W,
Charles s. Tazewell: Treas, William
II. Weeks; Sec., William Marshall
Mr., Marshall has been secretary for 80
years. The retiring master, Robert l..
Chamberlain, was presented with hand
some past masters jewel by Thomas Fl.
Melvin on behalf Of tha lodge. A
banquet followed, at which Messrs.
Albert j. Muhltausen and J. Frank
Ayies rendered solos and instrumental
music was furnish by brass and string
orchestra under the leadership Of Prot.
vi. j. Parry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

The ancual convention Of the Mary
land Stale Firemen's Association bepan
yesterday 10 Baltimore. Samuel Elliott
OF Seaford, who was pipeman of the
Independent Fire Co. of Baltimore, Is
present. Mr. Elliott tnok to Baltimore
o banner which was presented to tho
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Go. In 1859 by Miss
Susie Curlislsl of Philadelphia, while
thetcompany was parading in that city.
When the company dishanded, MI.
Elliott obtained possession OF y the
hanner, n slsSg vi
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

The following transfers Of real estate
have been recorded at the City Regis
tration Bureau: A property on the
north side OF Sixteenth street $50 feet
west Of Woodlawn avenue. by John W.
Haley 10 John Mirshall; southwest
corner of Ihirtieth street and Wood
dale avenue and northwest corner of
Twenty ninth and Monroe streets, by
Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr. !, to John b.
Kruger; southeast corner of Water
and Market streets. by f. d. In lame,
OF al, to the Charles Warner Co. one
half inter est In Nos. Ill, lib, lis. III,
ll9, l2l and 1913 Searles street, by
Patrick Fahey to John A. Cranston (;
No. 429 East Third street. by Julia A.
Donahue to William Church; west size
of Harrison street 100 feet north of
Second, by James b. Oberly to Thomas
+, Moofe north side Of Second street
go feet east Of Orange, by the
Equitable Guarantees and Trust Co. !,
trustee, to j. Ernest Smith, trustee
No. 601 Maryland avenue, by John
Davis to j. Ernest Smith, trustee; No.
2l7 Tatnall street, by Ethan Jones to
Mary Robinson; No 1903 North jackson
street, by Louisa Rambo to William
Thomson, tiei ".
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
Aamlral sehley Not ! canalaate.

The scheme to holster the nomination
of Bryan for President by naming Ad-
miral Schlsy for Vice President, II it
over had any real standing, is utterly
demolished by tho admiral himself, in
a letter to the editor of the Philadcl-
phia Times ir which he says.
From the files of the Timas, which
reach me regularly, tlnriya all current
news, while your editorials touching
the talk Of placing mo In non,ination
with Mr.. Bryan, reflect precisely what
my views arc, know nothing of
politics nor OF political life, and under
no circumstances would allow tho use
Of my mama bsfure any convention for
any tillce whatever. | have passed the
age when Presidential or any other
kind Of bees worry me. / Know nathine
OF the duties of amy political Office, and
am fully content TO live the years yet
left me in quiet retirement from the
turmoil OF any office. | must plead UNI
illness absolutely, and am resolved
itrerocably not to accept any nomina-
tion II it were tenaered, md, IL IN my
absence, / should he elected, would
not serve. II at the proper time my
friends will emphasize this stand, /
shall feel grateful.
Admiral Schies's writing is like bis
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. aud to the point. 1t
ID pity that another valiant sea war
rior Admiral Dewey--did not have a
ike appreciation of the political stua.
ton, and keep his name from even
being considered as Presidential
possibility.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

The Now forkiWorld points out that
the great commercial value CT the
Philippines is illustrated by the official
figures of the exports TO those islands
for the ten months ending with April.
The total value was 50, 1872, ga. This
is about what one big ship takes from
Now York TO Europe every week. or
this little total, SAL, $50 was in horses
and mules for our own army, S239, 600
in fodder for tncm, 1870, 600 In beer and
$4,000 in whisky all for our soldiers.
Is not this wonderful trade, inquiries
tho World when the cost Of maintaining
the army there alone, ia $50, 900, 900 a
Year,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
TWO WILMINGTON GRADUATES.
ANNUAL Commencement Exercises
Syarthmore CoIlero, ,

Annual Commencement Exercises q
Swarthmore College.
Twenty nine young mon and youn1
women received diplomas .Tuesdal
from Swnrthmora College. They III
cluded Miss Lucy bancroft and VII
liam Hubbard Thatcher Of this city
Miss Bancroft took the degree o
Bachelor OF Arts and Mr.. Thatcher tina
OF Baohelor of Science. Miss Banerof
was elected into the honorary fraternity
Of Phi Bota Kappa. She was ono Of
the SIX honor speakers, and one OF en-
four excused from speaking. The de
grees were conferred by President VIII
liam W. Birdsall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

Republican party managers have a
wholesome fear, and Democratic PARTY
managers a cheerful contidence, that
one result Of the election next Novem-
Der will be a Democratic majority In
the House OF Representatives. And
there is every reason for this Rerubli-
can fear and this Democratic conf
donne. The political sentiment Of the
country is naturally Democratic, and
if it could find expression in the Demo-
cratic National Convention by the
nomination. of Democratic candidates,
on Democratic platform. the election
Of Democratic House Of Representa-
tiyes. next November, would hesuprle,
rnented by the election Of Democratic
President Of the United States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
Let snssex FARMERS rs r.IN.wiss.

In an editorial reference to the action
of the farmers Of New Castle county in
starting a movement for M inyestiea-
tiop Of the financial management OF the
Levy Court, the Sussex Journal of
Geol getown says:
The farmers Of New Castle county
ars demanding an investigation OF the
financial management Of the Levy
Court Of tnat county. Thia is good
common sense. Suppose the farmers Of
this county could have a peel at the
accounts of the Sussex county Levy
Court since it has heen Under the con
troll oil the Addicks hencbmcn. We
opine thsY would want to send every
Addtcks yoter OF Sussex county to some
reformatory institution. Y
BY all means, let the farmers OF Sus-
sex county start an Investigation Of the
affairs. of their Levy Court manage.
ment, hut net with the desire to obtain
campaign material. The question is one
with which politics can have no con !
cetp, unless it is distinctly shown that
the mismanagemen and extravaganza,
II proved, are tho result Of the actions
Of a political majority, as against the
determined protests aud votes of the
political minority. This IL not the case
in New Castle county, where the Levy
Court knows no majority or minority
when II comes to expanding the money
of the people. gN0.5
The farmers OF Sussex county pay a
very large proportion Of the county
taxes, and they are, therefore, deeply
interested in the matter of honest and
economical expenditure. Money that
is wasted comes from their pockets.
Every dollar spent without n fair
equivalent is a dollar taken directly
from them. II the financial affairs Of
the Sussex county Levy Court are
wrongfully and extrasagantly admins
tered, it is Their concern to institute an
investigation, ascertain the facts, and
inaugurate the needed reform.
This is u matter in which the farmers
Of Kent county are also Interested. In
that county, however, there is no
complaint against tho management of
the Levy Court. On the contrary, 1t is
said that the taxes are closely collected,
all claims against the county promptly
paid. the county debt reduced instead
of being increased, and the money Of
the people honestly expended. This is
gratifying state OF affairs, but it
should be the determined purpose of
the Kent county farmers to see that 1T
continues, and that their county is not
permitted to fall into the disgraceful
condition that prevails in New Castle
and Sussex. TtH
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
DEATH OF G. W. 0RTLIP.
Aged Hotel Man Passes Away After
Nt t3 Protrncted Illness. 7pf

Aged Hotel Man Passes Away hftef
Protrncted Illness.
George W. Ortlip, proprietor Of INC
Gables, died Tuesday night, aged ~
years, after a protracted illness, FOR
many years, Mr.. Ortlip has been y hciei
keeper. He kept a hotel at Middle
town before coming hero. He once
conducted the old La Fayette Hotel
on the site Of the Federal Building,I
Later he had the Clayton House, thd
nirkwood House and the Central Hotel
He leaves wife and tw o sons. Fun1
eral services will be held TIL
evening at The Gnbles and iuterment
viii BIO made at Fsgg's- Manor, Pa,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
Says the Philadelphia Ledger: al

Says the Philadelphia Ledger: at
is time to begin worrying about the
Delaware peaches. The absence of COM
plants from i, that State indicates
danger of total failure of the crop. I"
Not bit Of il. On tho contrary, so
long as there are no neach complaints
from the State Or Peninsula, the outside
world may make up Its mind that
peach prospects are all right. When
tho growers complain, thon it may he
set down as a fact that there is reason
for apprehension. 1t is only the cheap
photographers OF outside newspapers
that find the peach situation in this
State a subject of feeble wittioisn,s,
year after year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

The annual report of the Suez Canal
Company shows that the receipts last
year exceeded those OF 1898, which
were 100000 francs ahead of all pre-.
vious records, by 6,50O, 900 francs, SO
that the thirtieth anniversary OF the
opening Of the canal was marked by
unprecedented prosperity. Moreover,
whereas the increase of 1895 was mainly
due to revival Of Indian exports, to
shipping in ballast, and to the trans
port OF troops, these elements of traffic
decreased in 1899 or wers stationary,
the increase being the result OF eco
nomic Developments of the far East,
Australasia and East Africa. The az
gregate receipts were $4,000, 900 francs,
and the working expenses, reserve fund,
&C., 40 600, 900 francs, This will allow
of dividend of los francs.
Official figures show that the average
time of transit for vessels passing
through the canal was is hours 50
minutes, the increase of 36 minutes
icing due to quarantine regulations,
which precluded night navigation by
ships not having the electric light. The
number of vessels using the canal for
the first time was 327. q French vessels
show an increase of 15,aG0 tons. The
total number of vessels passing through
the canal was 36o7,. as compared with
3,5o3 in 1898; 2,3l0 of these were Eng
fish. 1877 German, 226 French, 206
Dutch, l0l Austrian, 50 Italian, 65
Japanese, 81 Norwegian and Swedish,
90 Russian, 30 Spanish, 26 Turkish, 26
American, 81 Danish, 5 Belgian, A
Greek, 3 Portuguese. . Egyptian and
l Siamese The report directs attention
to the decline in Indian trade, the in.
crease in Chinese and other Eastern
trade, and the considerable increase in
American and Australian traffic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

Love me little, love me Long, = IS
now said to be the song of the admins
tration. Despairing OF getting tho con-
sent Of Roosevelt. Mark Hanna and
Mckinney are believed to have decided
that Secretary Of the Navy Long will be
just the man for Vice President y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

The surprising announcement comes
from Sussex county that because there
is no Regular Republican In the neigh
borhood to take charge of the post.
Office at Stockley, the Regulars urge
that The Office be closed sooner than
given in charge Of Union Republican.
To close the Office would be an outrapo
upon the public, for although its bust
ness is not large it is convenience to
a goodly number of people. The PROPOSE
tion TO close the office should not be
entertained for an instant. If it is not
desired to appoint an Addialss Republi-
car to the Office, and nc Regular Re-
publicans are available, appoint a
Democrat. or give the Office to some
Capable young woman. Anything rather
than close the office and thus deprive
the people of the postal service to
which they are entitled.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
Copper Company chai'fercd.

sPecia' correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
Dover, June 13-The Sonora Conner
70. OF Now York, which has capital
stock OF 50, 900, 900. filed its certificate
OF Incorporation here yesterday after.
neon. ss'S5 ~ :
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

Next Tuesday, June 10th, the Re.
publican National Convention will
assemble in Philadelphia and the Dola-
ware Democratic State Convention will
meet at Dover. Two such weiehty
pelitieal gatherings at one time, in the
same locality. are sufficient to esoits
grave apprehension AZ to the security of
this sold Horld's attraction of grspitation
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

The Wisconsin Democratic State Con.
vention, Tuesday, not only endorsed
Bryan, but reaf'irmed the Chicago plat
form of 1896. Strange, how some men
will cling to fatal issues and "hoodoo"
candidates. Bryan and the Chicago
platform were defeated in Wisconsin,
In 1896, by a plurality of lo2, 6l2; and
yet Cleveland carried the State in 1892
by about 1000. Comment is unneces-
sary in the face OF these eloquent
figures, ...u.-s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

The Court of Claims at Washington
has decided that Admiral Sampson is
entitled to prize none, on account of
the great naval hattie at Santiago to
the extent Of ss,33j, and Admiral
Schloy to about 5000. And yet Schley
fought the battle, while Samp son was
dozen miles away, on the New York,
which never fired shot. Bat the law
has decided. and we simply have
another instance that law is not always
Justice Fs5,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

Ernest B.. Sterling of Crisfield was
drowned In Tangior Sound Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
'Women's Shoes 81 to $3.50
$I-worth double and more.

'W0men'S Shoes ST to $3.50
$I-worth double and more.
Black and russell kid-high and low.
Black shoes have patent leather or kid
tips; button and lace. Low shoes are
flexible, with turned soles.
$I.3o-worth s. and $3.50.
Black and russell low shoes; flexible.
$I.4oTworth $3.50.
Black and russet kid, button and lace,
and patent leather lace Ehoes.
$I.55-worth 81. so and $3
Black and russell kid: button and lace.
$I.7o-worth IS and $3.50.
Black kid. Regulation shoes and BIZ
cycle boots Patent leather tips and kid
skin tips p.
/ SI.85-worth $3, So and S.,
Patent leather. button and lace. Black
Samples Of black and russell lidskin
low shoes from one of the best makers.
S2-worth IS SO and ia.
Fine black kidskin; button and lace; kid
and patent leather tips. Wclted and fiex-
tble soles.
$a.3o--worth $3.50 to S..
Fine black kidskin. welted and stitched.
Z Springfield Shoes Soc to Csc
e5c-worth SI.25 to $1.5o.
Black and russell kidskin. button and
lace. Sizes II to 2.
Children's 85c-worth S1.a5.
Black and russet kidskin. button and
lace. Sizes So to IoM.
Girls VI p@s
!: 75c-worth ST to $I.a5.
Black and russell kidskin, button and
lace. Sizes 6 TO s.
5oc-worth 75c.
Black kidskin, button and lace. Sizes
6tos. - r.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14
Conditions In the Philippines.

The statement comes from Manila
that the members Of the Taft Commits.
sion, sent out to inaugurate suitable
form of civil government for the Philip.
pine Islands, confess themselves stag.
esred by the conditions that confront
them.
The commission finds that the native
police and officials are living ON a scale
OF luxury out Of all proportion to their
salaries, and that native judges are
under Investigation charged with fail
ing to account for thousands Of dollars
which they have received ia fines.
There are countless charges against
the management Of the custom house,
and, in short, the whole system seems
to DO In q condition OF chaos, In which
restrictions aie forgotten and anything
like a thorough Investigation i'm.
possible. III. N.
This is The same STORY of malfeasance
and Encouragement that comes from
our attempt TO instruct the people of
Cuba in the art of good government. is
1t not about timo to give the people
themselves a cbance' They can do no
worse than We have done for them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-14

Who will bo the Delaware delegates
to the Democratic National Convention
is question that will not be answered
until the State Convention meets in
Dover, next Tuesday Then tho county
caucuses viii be held and tho delegates
selected. The State Convention dele
gates Of New Castle county have been
ELECTED, but those Of Kent and Sussex
will not DO chusen until next Saturday,
a canvass OF tho New Castle county
delegates shows sentiment in favor Of
William i. Lyman Of this >city and
John II. Rodney Of Nav Castle for
national delegates. Each has stated
that he will accept If chosen, and IL is
considered as about settled that they
will be the men.