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Evening journal., 1900-11-03
Colonel NieIdS Tells How the
Democrats Attempt Frauds
EFFORT TO COUNT OUT FLINN
Meeting Presided Over By George A.
Elliott Who Urges Republicans
to Work for Success

One OF the largest audiences that has
been attracted during this campaign was
at the Opera House last night TO hear the
speeches of Colonel Benjamin Nields and
former Mayor Charles L. Warwick, Of
Philadelphia. The house was decorated
and on either side of the stage were fine
portraits of Mckinley and Roosevelt.
Patriotic airs were played by the First
Regiment Band before the meeting was
called to order. Many interested women
were in the audience and throughout the
meeting much applause greeted the
speakers. Mr.. Warwick's welcome was
So enthusiastic that for a few minutes he
was unable TO speak.
On the stage the vice-presidents occu-
pied chairs. George 4. Elliott was chair
man of the meeting and prefacing his in
PRODUCTION Of Colonel Nields, he called
the attention of his hearers to the fact
that the Democrats say they are opposing
trusts, yet both in Congress and in this
state, they have favored all trust meas
ures. When the general corporation law
was before the Delaware legislature two
years ago. Mr.. Elliott said. the Demo-
Gratis We're unanimously in favor Of the
law under which the formation Of trusts
may be made. Hardly had the law be-
come effective when the Democratic
leaders in this state were flooding the
country with letters urging investors to
come to Delaware TO procure charters for
large concerns.
In referring to the imperialistic cry OF
hn n IL -.
declare that the flag is not safe in the
hands Of the Republican party.
In whose hands could the constitution
and the flag be safer than in those of the
Republicans" asked Mr.. Elliott. "They
brought the flag safely through the great
war OF the rebellion and along with il
one constitution and one flag for this
great country. The Democrats call Mr..
Mckinley n dictator. They called Mr..
Lincoln a dictator, and said he would
rule by the bayonet. How can the Dem
oerats make such statements about one
Of the truest Americans who ever lived
On this stage in this Opera House about
twenty-five years ago, / heard a Demo-
cratic speaker of national reputation. He
said that he could see visions of an arm
ed man on horseback, ruling this country
by means Of n standing army; that n vote
for General Grant meant q loss Of our
liberty. You reelected General Grant
Did these predictions Of the Democrats
come true? No. They were just as false
then about Grant as they are to-day in
regard TO Mckinley. After his re-elec.
tion Grant reduced the standing army Il
mere corporals guard-hardly sufficient
10 protect our Western frontier against
the Indians. That vision Of that Demo.
crat was simply a dream TO appeal t,
your passions and prejudices. So long as
lheir opponents are good Republicans th,
Democrats will talk against them. hm
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

there is no reason to believe their state
ments."
Mr.. Elliott concluded by urging all
present to work hard for the success of
the county, state and national tickets
He prophesied that the country will re-
elect Mr. Mckinley president by q larger
majority than in 1895.
COLONEL NIELDS on FRAUDS.
Colonel Nields in his speech, said:
''In 1889 Harrison was inaugurated
president. Under his administration the
country reached what was then the high
water mark in prosperity. In 1892 Cleve-
land was elected. He was perhaps the
strongest and best Democrat.
Democratic theories Of government
were tried and what was the resulty
Fires were extinguished, spmdles stop
ped. men were idle and the government
was brought to the verge Of embarrass-
ment In this city alone a thousand
houses stood idle. In 1897 William Nc
kmlsy vas insugurated president. From
the hour Of his inauguration times began
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
INSURANCE MEN
ENTERTAINED
By Herbert n. Fell, The Gen.
eral Agent
OCCASION MAS PLEASANT ONE
Was Given in Honor Of Professor
Stewart, The Popular InSirut-
Tor Of Agents
OCCASION WAS PLEASANT ONE

Herbert n. Fell general agent OF the
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York, was host at a dinner last
night that for eitehr the "dainties Of
the ssason" or feast OF reason" could
not have been bettered II was given
in the lecture room above the general
Offices, at No. S37 Market street, and
was In honor of Professor William Il.
Stewart, instructor of agents.
Mr.. Fell is of a temperament that de-
lights in making and seeing others
happy and there are at least thirty
agents Of the Mutual Life. who were
present from all over the Peninsula
who stand ready 10 give evidence that
he Is the most popular general agent
who ever has presided over the VIII
mingtcl agency.
The event last night was the culmi-
nation OF a two days session OF the
agents from all over the Peninsula.
and while the sumptuous dinner was
being served an orchestra onlivcned
the occasion by playing a series OF airs.
The menu follows:
Oysters on half shell.
Ice. Lemon.
Cream of tomato soup.
Rock fish a la cream.
Parsley. Potatoes.
Fillot of beef with mushroom sauce.
Sliced tongue. Potato balls. Lima beans
Roman punch. Cigarettes.
Chicken gourmet.
Waldorf salad.
Roquefort and cream cheese. Crackers
Nestlerode pudding.
f Fancy cake
Queen olives. Assorted almonds
Coffee demitasse.
After justice had been done to tn,
perfectly-seryed spread, Mr.. Fell act
ing as toastmaster, introduced Profes
SCI Stewart with n brief speech. a
which he said
Friends, / am hCnored TO have yo
with me tonight. and extend Z
each q warm welcome During the pas
/ two days we have been having a goo
tme and ] want TO personally than
each representative OF the Mutual Lif
who has contributed to our pleasure b,
his presence. We have been drinkinl
at the fountain OF knowledge and
not only express my own. but tho sen
timents OF each when ! say that / an
profoundly grateful to Professor Stew
art for his graceful and very able In
g struction Professor. we thank yo
e most heartily. You have presented u
with many precious jewels, and W
promise you that we will exhibit thor
ON every occasion where an opnortu
nifty is presented
we would also. through You. Pro
fcssOr. extend our thanks (
, the president of the Mutual Life Rich
, ara A. McCurdy. whose knowledge an
genius are so conspicuous in tho success
of the company which we serve. an
to whose broad manner Of doing thine
b We are indebted for the inception q
81 our school system
Professor Stewart will respond {
tho toast, Where there is a viii. ther
e. is a way
- The professor handled his subject J.
manner which proved that he Is
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
DEMOCRATS TO CLOSE CAMPAIGN
Large Parade Of Various Organizations 10
Take Place This Evening

Local Democrats will close the cam
paign Tonight 10y parade in which nu-
mcrous Democratic organizations Will
take part and which Is expected 10 be- the
largest political procession given this
FAN.
The parade will bc under the auspices
of the Democratic League of Delaware
and il is expected that many clubs from
outside districts win take part. The line
will be- formed ut o'clock by Chief Mar
shal Simon l.. Dohcrty and large
staff of aides in Fourth street with the
right resting in French street, and will
march over the following route:
French 10 Ninth, 10 Pine, 10 Fourth, 20
Market. to Ninth, to Madison. 20 Fourth.
10 Jackson. 90 Maryland avenue and
countcrmarch 10 Front 20 Madison. to
Second TO Tamal 90 Fourth, 90 Market
and dismiss
Tho formation of The parade follows.
First division Band, marshal, w H.
Smalloy; Bayard Legion. First Ward
Democratic Club, Fourth Ward Demo
cratic Club.
Second division Band, marshal, George
W Dunlap. Democratic League Dome-
cratic League, Delaware City; First
Voters Club
Third dvisiou-Baud. marshal NJ. d.
Murphy Young Mems Democratic
Club. Eighth Ward Democratic Club
Ninth Ward Democratic Club, Demo
cratic Climb of New Castle
Fourth division Band marshal. John
T. Healy; West End Democratoc Club
Eleventh Ward Democratic Legion
Tenth Ward Democratic Club, jefferson
Democratic Club.
Fifth division Band. marshal, ii. r.
Graham: Ford Marching Club. Sixtl
Ward Club, Diamond State Democrat,
Club.
Sixth division Band, marshal. ~ Iii
dance, Young Mems Italian Club, Polish
Democratic Club.
Seventh division marshal, +. ]. Dal
tom New Castle county mounted clubs.
The line viii form on Fourth street
right resting on French and march owe
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
BRITISH LOSSES
ARD STILL HEAVY
October Total Almost Reaches
Monthly War Average
"Subdued" BurgherS Continue 10
Make Matters Lively for Roberts
in The IranSYaal

London, Nov at is given out that
the South African situation IS improv-
ing. and Lord Roberts will shortly re-
turn to England with a majority of his
stan. Arrangements are being made IN
Capetown to send the first batch OF
refugees back 10 Johannesburg, and
accommodation is being provided at
Bloemfontein for a garrison of 1000.
Nevertheless. the activity OF the
Beers continues. On Oct 20 COM
mando of 300 captured a garrison OF
80 men at Reddersburg, but afterwards
released them. Trains from the south
to Pretoria are attacked by the Boors
almost daily On Oct "a tho burghors
occupied Kolyfontein.
On the other hand Gen. Knox has in
flicted a reverse on Gen. De Wet g
forces near Parys. capturing two guns,
one Of them a weapon lost by the Brit
ish I'm the Sannas Post affair.
The daily tale of British casualties is
heavy During the month OF October
the British lost 167 killed in action
including . officers. a who died of
wounds. 367 who died of disease. 2s
who died of accidents and 81 captured
OF missing. total almost equal TO tho
HibhAlllN dNNl aHt ANA AnN AhA hAANh 81
the war.
The Daily Express publishes sensa
tiOnal statements that the Boer reviva
is more serious than has hitherto beer
believed. and that in consequence Lore
Roberts return is likely to be still fur
Their postponed. II says also that M
considerable party Of troops viii return
before January or February, while tn
regimental drafts from England vii
continue and 5000 horses will be sen
out.
The paper definitely declares that tn
Beers are we'll armed and abundantl
supplied with ammunition and that Tn
campaign is likely to last another ST.
months.
IN the best informed quarters, how
ever. it IS asserted that there IS n
ground for the pessimism of The Dali
Express.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
MAGISTRATE AND PUGTLIST
INVOLVED in A Big SCANDAL
Daley and Stannard Alleged to Have Offered Twelve
COlOred rIen $500 for Thirty-five Votes
by Endless Chain Process

Details Of a shameful conspiracy to
bribe colored voters have come to the
knowledge Of the Republican First
District Committee. and the arrest of
Magistrate John F. Daley and Tony"
stannard. the former prize fighter.
both Democrats. may follow.
Last night. at $50 o'clock, accord
ing to the statement of a man who
was present at the meeting. Magis-
trate Daley aud Stannard met twelve
colored men in the old car in the rear
of Enoch Jefferson's house, in Union
street between Second and Third
streets. The colored men present were
Emanuel Gooding, David jefferson
GsD. David Jefferson (2d). Frederick
Jefferson. Theodore jefferson, Richard
Raisin. John Massey. Jacob Ennis,
Alonzo Davis, Abram Patton. John Lee
and Abram Jenkins.
The proposition, as outlined to these
men by Magistrate Daley and Tony"
stannard, and detailed TO the Republi-
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
FORMER MAYOR CT. WARWICK
ADDRESSES CITY REPUBLICANS
Ohio and indiana Are as Safe for Mckinley as
Pennsylvania He Says No Danger Of New York
Being Carried by The Democrats

to improve, and that Improvement has
continued until the present The country
has become one Of the two money power
countries Of the world. II is the gold
country of the world.
"There are no idle houses in Whining
ton to-day. Real estate men say they
could rent 500 more. The great steel mills
and hte factories on the Christiana are
and the factories on the Christiann are
man desire to defeat Mr.. Mckinley and
restore the times OF Cleveland?
1T is the duty OF every Republican in
this state to help defeat the Democratic
party Of this state. We know the tyranny
Of the Democrats. l stood in the Court
House four years ago and saw an at
tempt to count in John T. Dickey as
representative, when he had been defeat
ed, and also an attempt to count out Will
liam X. Finn, the Republican, who was
elected sheriff and TO count James b. To-
man. Hundreds of votes were changed.
Edwin II. Cochran shook his fist in the
face of the sheriff and said the ballot
boxes should not be opened. But they
were opened and the fraud was detected.
/ stood before the court in Dover, where
the same thing was done and with others
asked for a mandamus TO compel the
Democrats to return the men who were
elected, but the law could not do it.
Edwin r. Cochran, who did this was
rewarded with a judgeship. James b.
T0man is the nominee Of the Democrats
for the clerk Of the peace. The way to
remedy this is to vote the Republican
ticket from one end to the other. You
cannot afford to cut it.
MIR. WARWICK SPEAKS.
Former Mayor Warwick was the next
speaker and he discussed the national is
sues generally. He said he had been in
Indiana and Ohio and they are as safe as
Pennsylvania New York is just as safe
and this country just as safe in the Rc-
publican column as they were four years
ago.
THE battle is almost over, the victory
is already in sight and on the sixth day
OF November the people will breathe
easier than they have for past two
months. The strain OF a campaign is ter
rife and if the Christian Church could
become as united as the political parties
there would not be an infidel or a heather
left. Even women and children take an
interest in the campaign. The influence
of woman is always for good, whether
she be wife, mother, sister, daughter
sweetheart or friend. Sometimes l think
woman would appreciate the ballot
more more than we do. Do you ever
think what it means, men have fought
for it, men have gone into the hell OF
battle to protect what we sometimes cast
so lightly?"
Mr.. Warwick continued, 81 believe that
if Bryan is elected president Of tn,
United States the prosperity Of thi.
country would receive such a shock thai
it would take MS years to recover"
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

ored voter, who was to go through the
same proceeding and return another
blank ballot.
The twelve oolored men listened at
tentitely to all that Magistrate Daley
and stannard had TO say. and decided
to meet them again tonight or on
Monday and make final arrangements.
After the meeting had adjourned one
Of the parties to it went direct to the
Republican First District Committee
and gave the whole thing away. and
Chairman Billany took immediate steps
to block the game. He also instituted
inquiries in other districts, with the
result that he discovered other similar
oonspiracies. in which prominent
Democrats are concerned, and evidence
is being looked up now which may lead
TO many arrests for violation of The
provisions Of the new
Constitution.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
-FOUR MURDER INDICTMENTS
FOUND AGAINST THE ALLEGED
SLAYERS OF JENNIE BOSSCHIETER
The Question as to Whether Death Was Caused By
Poisonous Drug Has Not Yet Been
Determined Positively

postmaster in the art Of commanding
close attention.
|. Layton Register the financial
agent of the Equitable Life AS
surance Company; president of the
National Association OF Life Under
writer's. and former Delawarean,
spoke OF his forty years experience as
an insurance agent w. X. Crosby. In
an address. paid a high compliment to
the insuransce men, and told
has hearers that he was a
strong advocate OF life insurance.
Dr. Willard Springer, Aubrey Vande-
yer. w. n. Hill. DR. T. A. McCurdy
and G. S. williams also made force
ful remarks.
Those present were: Aubrey Nande-
yer, II. Pearce. Of Harrington; Fred. c..
Cameron. Howard McGonigal, OF Little
Creek. Md; G.. G. Radcliffe, Of Cam
bridge. Md; John +. Noshell, OF Ca
lena, Nd, j. E Elliott Leander II.
Hooper, of Eastun. Md. III. Cay
Powell. OF Pocomoke City; Joseph ID.
Truxton, Of Georgetown; G.. Sellman
Williams. Of Princess Anne; Charles
Rohrhacher. James B. Tawes of Girls
field: George Mcintyre, OF Delaware
NiN9 III. w iilNAW nlllhhNAf Ils = w
romlinson. o. %. Fell, James 2. Nc
Gowan. M. J. Crooks, J. l.. Register
William X. Crosby Arthur w. swartz
W. J. Hofmann and William H. Hin
Professor Stewart, while In Paris the
past Summer, obtained from the mint
in exchange for American money.
number Of French pieces. which hat
not yet been in circulation. Thesl
pieces Of money the professor gave q
those present as souvenir OF thl
event.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

II have behind me the hearts as
well as the votes of the American peo-
pie, you may depend upon il that no
power in this country or any other ma
tion will prevent the opening OF our
mints to the free coinage of silver on
equal terms with gold aud at the pres
ent ratio.-William J. Bryan. At OF
umwa. Iowa, 1896
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
THINKS Mckinley WILL WIN
Mr.. Churchman Says Delaware Is Safe on
Fair Election

Philip Q. Churchman. chairman of the
Republican State Committee, in speaking
of the situation. says:
III we have a fair election we will win
by a very handsome majority-if the
Democrats don't resort TO disorder and
riot, fraud and intimidation. The ma
jority will surprise our own friends. The
claims Of Mr.. salisbury are mere claims.
and nothing more. The canvass don't
justify any such claims. and are made to
bolster up the Democratic organization
and give them some heart McKmley's
plurality in the state will be larger than
it was in 1896, when it was more than
S,4e0."
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

can First District Committee. was thai
they we're to pay the colored men $500
to obtain for the Democrats the voiee
Of thirty-fye colored men for the
Democratic ticket. The plan for en-
surfing the delivery Of the goods" was
as follows:
Each colored voter was to receive an
official ballot from a Democrat who
was to meet him on election day. II
was to be stamped with AN official
stamp as a straight Democratic ticket.
With this in his pocket the colored
voter was to go to the polling place.
receive the regular ballot enter the
booth. fold the new ballot, put It in his
pocket pull the Democratic ballot out
Of his pocket leave the booth. vote it.
carry the blank ballot back to the
Democrat who gave him the prepared
ballot, surrender it and get his money.
Then the blank ballot was TO be taken
away. prepared, as straight Demo
cratic ticket and given to another col
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

the following route, starting at o'clock
sharp.
The chief marshal and staff viii wear
high hats, dark SUITS Inc chief mar
shal wearing red sash and the staff
white sashes.
The division marshals viii wear high
hats. dark suits and wear blue sashes.
PARADE MAY BE POSTPONED.
Chief Marshal Simon p. Doherty
said al noon that since the Indications
are that it win be raining tonight the
parade will be postponed. Should the
rain continue until 3 o'clock it VIII be
until Monday night
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
Good Laws

You can send men to the Legis-
lature who will make good laws, but
they can't make low grade paint do
the work of James NJ Bryan a. Sons
Pure Paint. What the above paint will
do and does do can be learned by go
ing TO l07 West Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
Unable TO 60 20 snssex

United States Marshal John Cannon
Short, within the past few days, has
received numerous requests to go to
Sussex county and take a hand in the
political work. Owing to business en-
gagements, however, Mr.. Short will be
unable to comply with the requests.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
Daucbters win EIeot Omcers

A meeting Of the United Circle OF
Kings Daughters will be held this af-
ternoon at the w. c. r. U. rooms when
the annual election of officers will
take place.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
Letters Granted on Estate

Letters of administration on the es-
tate OF Benjamin f. CHM, late of Ap-
poquinimink hundred. have been grant
ed to S. Thomas LattOmus and Sarah
c. CHM.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

The Democratic party still stands
FIRMLY for free coinage at 16 TO 1.--Wil-
liam J. bryan, at Pawnee City, Neb..
Aug. %, 1900.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

Vote for Frank l.. Speabman. the
Republican candidate for prothono-
tary.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

Integrity wins its way everywhere do not
the wongmen of this country do establish hostile camps
and divide the people Of the United States classes do
want any wall built against the ambitions Of your boy, any
barrier put in the way his occupying the highest places tho gift
Of the psopPresident Mckinley Chicago Bklayers
Stone Masons Union Oct 10, 1899.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

Iaaae N. Fooka. Of Laurel wa in this
city yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03
To Cure a cola 10 ono par

Take Laxative Broma Quinine Tablets.
Al druggists refund the money il II
fails to cure. f. w Groves signature
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

Fer g Cold in the Head. Lsxativs
Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-11-03

The most progressive and up
to-date newspaper in a city is
always the best advertising
medium.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-18

OF years in which he has been presenting
his Faust here, and indications at Eng
lish's box office point TO a hearty reception
for the eminent actor tomorrow night,
when he is TO appear for the first time
in this city in his new spectacular comedy,
Frederick the Great" On Saturday, which
Is the last day OF the engagement, there
will be a matinee as well as an evening
performance.
Kerker and Morton, authors OF The
Wire Walkers" the piece in which Edna
May is to appear in London early in May.
are about to enter suit against George
w. Lederer for $4,000. This amount is said
to be due on account OF back royalties.
Lederer insists that ne left a sum of money
with George Il. Mcclellan which was amply
sufficient TO cover this and other claims
against the old firm of Lederer Nc
Lellan. Some nice complications for law
yers to untangie are anticipated
Herman Sheldon in the role of Dustan
Kirke at the Grand this week is doing one
of the most finished pieces Of character
acting in the long list TO his credit since
he first came TO Indianapolis. Carleton
Macy IS also showing up very strong as
Mr.. Rodney Mr. Reynolds gets curtain
call in the middle Of the first act at every
performance. Mr. Webb as Barney and Mr..
Kramer Met are very funny. With three
more night performances and matinee
Saturday the run of 'IIazel Kirke" will
terminate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-18
TWO HORSES KILLED.
A sheIby-street Car Runs Into Street.
Railway Repair Wagon.

Shortly after midnight, a Shelby-street
car going south near Pleasant run struck
a repair wagon of the Street-railway
Company killing both horses attached to
the wagon and considerably damaging the
car. At the point where the accident oc-
CURED there is steep grade toward Pleas
ant run. and this. in addition to the wet
rails. made it impossible for the motorman
to stop when he first saw the wagon on
the track.
The wagon was one used for repairing
the trolley wires and has a scaffoid-like
structure built on the bed of the wagon TO
enable the men to reach the wires. 1t is
usual when engaged in this work at night
to have lights hung from the trolley wire
to help the workmen and to warn cars of
the presence of the wagon. Last night 1t
is said the light had gone out and the first
notification the motorman had that the
wagon was on the track was when he was
nearly to 1t and his car was going down
grade at a rapid rate. The report received
of the accident was to the effect that the
motorman had been somewhat scratched
and bruised and that one of the men on the
repair wagon had been thrown into the
street by the collision, neither being SER
iously injured.