Evening journal., 1900-04-24

ODJecuOn has been made or hear,
against the appointee, who is youn,
man with a good record. The criti
cism was directed to Mr. Casson as
professed Republican, as a dispenser
OF patronage.-Dover State Sentinel.
The people of the state of New Yorl
are satisfied with the record made b,
Governor Roosevelt as the head Of it.
affairs, and although his majority two
years ago was not great il was enough
and there Is every expectation that II
viii be Increased this year. If the in.
, dependent and intelligent voters of tho
state are fair and act according to theii
best judgment they will see to il that
| Governor Roosevelt is reelected
1 Morning News.
The selection Of the model made by
Miss Effie Stillman for the Bavard
Istatue will meet with the APPROVAL of all
who saw the several models. In a
greater measure than all Of her COM
petitors, Miss Stillmans design ap-
propriately commentaries the great
! lDelawarean whom it is PROPOSED to
I honor-Sunday Star.
The office Of the Clerk of the Peace
should be salaried, and thereby free
the Levy Court from the corrupt manip-
ulation that takes place over allow
ances. Georgetown Union Repubh-
can.
You don't hear much about guberna-
torial timber yet-so much space is
devoted to Addicks, DR.. Layton and
DUPONT; but when 1t comes time to
talk about formidable candidate as
successor to Governor Tunnel on the
Democratic side, party managers would
do well to study the elements of
probity and democracy in the makeup
Of Dr. John Janvier Black, of New
Castle.-New Castle News.
Thus far peach prospects on the
Delaware Peninsula are excellent. 1t
is hoped that they will continue so
until the crop natures in a satisfac-
tory manner, insuring good peaches to
the people and good profits to the
growers.-Every Evening.
The outlook at the present time for
business prosperity in Lewes is very
gratifying. The Lewes and Philadel-
phia transportation Company have
asked for bids for the erection of their
pier and in a short time the work will
be commenced. It is anticipated that
sometime in June, or the first Of July,
a steamer will be plying between here
and Philadelphia. which will be an inn
prOvement to our towns interests that
has been hoped for ever since our busi-
ness was knocked in the head by the
blowing up of the Old Dominion Pier
several years ago. The promoters of
the enterprise deserve the congratula-
tions and, in fact. the heartfelt thanks
of every person in Lewes that is in
terested i'm, the welfare Of the town
Delaware Pilot.
We make the statement fearlessly
that one half of the vote of the Ad.
dicks party is a corrupted vote Every
intelligent citizen of Delaware knows
this He may come forward with de-
NAL on his lips but in his mind he
viii know its truth. Can we go on
with this state of things? We have
been told that we are too bitter: that
a middle ground is safer, but we do
not propose to compound a felony, and
to smile namely while lie stalks by
in the stolen garments of truth. No;
let's fight it out. for If anything is
certain It Is that there is enough vigor
and virtue in our people to stamp out
this leprosy.- News and Adver-
tiser.
With this issue the Delawarean
crosses its forty-second milestone We
believe we can say that these years
have been we'll spent. If we had no
other satisfaction but the acquaintance
of our readers. we should feel that our
mission was not vain.-Dover Della
warean.
How long are the people to endure
oppressive taxation for the benefit Of
the political Boyds and Taylors? Just
so long as they remain foolish parti-
s.-Middletown Transcript.
It is claimed that a plan is forming
to overthrow the Bryan forces in Della
ware, and to capture the coming con-
vention by the gold Democrats. If this
be true. Delaware will witness a battle
royal on the last Saturday in May
Milford Chronicle.
Friends of Cleveland are working
upon Dewey and are said to be back
of the Dewey movement, but they dc
noe expect to be able to nominate the
Admiral in a Democratic convention
but merely hope that through the use
Of his name they may pave the way
for another candidate. Among the
three who are hoping to be the
lresiduary legatees of the Dewey move
ment is found the name of Cleveland
Milford Democrat.
The points involved in Quays cas'
are not new ones. They have been con
tended for. argued over and settled
time and time again, and always on'
way-against Quay's side.-Doyer In
ldex.
DR.. Edward Fowlers name has beel
mentioned for the nomination OF Stat
Insurance Commissioner The ney
constitution shortened the term of hi
Office and it is only justice TO him tina
he should be renominated for thi
office. He has served the state wit
ability and has made a most eXcellen
lofficial. News.
The committee having in charge tn
purchase Of a suitable present for Hor
Murray Nandiver Chairman of tn
Democratic State Central Committee
for his splendid services in the las
campaign, has purchased a magnificen
silver service costing $4,000, which Wi
be presented TO Mr.. Vandiver on Mon