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Fight Against Corruption.

What will be the answer OF men mind
ful OF public as well as OF private honor2 2
The hand of the briber is at the throat OF
Delaware. VIII the good men of the State
stand passive while the grip of corruption
tightens its internal grasp2 The answer
viii he in November, Then from all sides
will come the sons of Delaware showing
their devotion and loyalty to this time
honored State. From old Red Lion We ex
pect to hear the answer that the land OF
the Bayards and Saulsburys cannot 5e poi
luted by the hands OF the Addicks That
manhood is still held above money; that
/ bribery and corruption ply their arts IN
vain among the stanch citizens of Deia-
ware and that the salvation of the State
and the honor Of her sons can be secured
only through the power of triumphant
Democracy.
And this answer viii come from all the
! State. Nor Will We stand alone Party
ties viii be broken in this conflict 1t is a
happy boast to make that there are thou
sands of our fellow citizens who. though
strong in the belief of the principles of
ReDu5iicaaism viii not follow their would
be leaders in their efforts to lead them
through the quagmire of Addicksism A
bITthTight has been sold before for a mess
Of pottage.
1T is an honor at any time 70 lead the
Democratic hosts 30 a victorious battle.
but l recognize that in this conflict there
loom up principles greater than any IA n
principles which aside from the PER
sonafities of candidates summon all good
citizens. irrespective of past ties to tn,
vigorous support of Delaware Dsnocra-
cy,
"A strict accountability will be de-
mandcd of the expenditures of the puo-
lie funds. I will be insistent that appro-
priations made for public purpc SIS shall
be used honestly and judiciousIy for the
objects desired, ard I shall use the veto
power to prevent the passage of anv act
disposing of the peoples money which
does not provide proper safeguards for
the honest administration OF the public
finances.
THE purity OF the ballot is the safe
guard of the State l shall cordially co
operate in every measure promoting bal
lot reform. l pledge my untiring efforts
for securing for the people of Delaware a
free ballot and a fair count. We must
prevent the open and shameless system OF
bribery and corruption now prevailing in
Delaware. Laws must be enacted which
Will secure the Imprisonment of the lead
ers. as well as their creatures in this iE-
famous trade. No money fine viii suffice.
The people demand and must receive ade-
quate protection against The professional
debauchers of the ballot"
Mr.. Ford briefly discussed national is
sues. saying that the Democratic party
will conduct the Government for the bene-
fit of all the people, not the wealthy alone
The Party of the People.
Peter L. Cooper, ir.. after thanking the
people of Red Lion Hundred for their gen
erous support of his efforts to secure the
nomination for Attorney General. and aft
er congratulating the Democracy of the
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well-known professor has made the fortunate
discovery that what has heretofore been known
as imPotency or lost manhood is due to paralysis
of the nerves. As it requires vigorous con
dition Of the nerves to control the muscles,
the professor has found a wonderful power that
instantly awakens the and thus restores
complete muscular strength. he says: The
marvellous power exerted by recent additions
and Improvements TO my electric belt and ap-
planes induces me TO send it thirty days
free trial. 50 certain am I that it will and
that the vii gladly pay the small price
asked after the thirty days trial.
To men who have battered their stomaehs
with drugs, want them to exercise their iudg
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Representative Handy said in part:
We have heard a good deal cf talk
during this campaign about the para
mount issue Our platform declares
that the burning question Of imperial Il
growing oIt Of the Spanish war is The
paramount issue, and for that dselara-
tion l am in a measure personally re-
sposible- But after all 1t seems to me
that it is largely matter of individual
viewpoint. To one man some issue my
appear of paramount Importance and TO
another man another issue may seem
greater and more pressing Let every
man take his own paramount issue to
suit himself. The Democratic party is
right this time on all of the issu-s.
DO you love liberty and cherish thu
free Institutions which have come down
to US moist and fragrant with the blood
of the heroes who died that free gov
ernment might not perish from the
earth2 Do you desire to hand q 5wn IN
impaired to your children and .chiIdren's
children the Constitution and the equal
laws which you received from your faith
er and fathers father? Are you deter-
mined that cur countrys flag shall m al
liberty and home rule fer all over wncm
it waves and that it shall rot be made
tae symbol of a despotie empire IN the,
islands of the sea? Well ard COOL Lit
Imperialism be with you the paramount
issue and throw yourss Elf for the Re
public and against the empire by voting
the Democratic ticket.
do you view with sIau.f the move
rnents to infuse the military spirit into
our Government and ID Increase cur
standing army to huge proportions? ID
you oppose putting soldiers assr' dc the
reck OF every laborer, so that working-
men must support men who 6ri1l but d.
not work? Do you remember that a
large standing army would be menace
to popular liberty? Are YOU opposed {,
conseTiption and compulsory military
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1t5.ooo,ooo CAMPAIGN PAMPHLETS.
The Greatest Flood of Literature
Ever Known in the History
of the Country

Never before has such a food of campaign III
erature been poured out that with which the
country Is now being delJted by the Republican
pamphlets viii BE- distributed by the various or
saIiizaiiens under direction ef tho commit tee
named, and this immense food OF reading matter
viii give the people information upon The im-
poItant issues of Ills great Presidential campaign.
There is subject in which information cannot
be had from these pamphlets, ard that is about
Ileurich's beer, but il you want TO know anything
about Macrzen. Senate, or Lager lihonc sin
thiFty-four, Arlington BottiiuE Co. ard they viii
tell you all abeut the beneficial qualities Of these
high grade beverages Hcurichs Naerzen and SEN
ate the prize medal beers of the Paris EXPOSE
tion, and if you drink glass you viii be con
vsnced that their equal can't be found in this
country.
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Found Dead in His Room.

Benjamin Leak, forty-nine years of age,
a negro. was found dead at 1909 Twenty
seventh Street northwest last night about
10 O'Clock, He had lived there fer several
months Coroner Nevitt was notified and
Will probably direct an autopsy this
morning Leak had l;Gen dead for several
days, as was shown by the condition OF
the remains. The body was discovered
by Annie jackson, colored, who, with her
husband, John Jackson. lives in the house
They rented the room to Leak The Jack
son woman went to the tenants room,
found it locked, and forced the doar.
Leak was lying on the bed, partially
clothed.
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The Bijou-"orfenta1 Burlesduers.,, ;,

For the next week at the Biiou Man
ager Salisbury will offer The Oriental
Burlequers," an organization of vaude-
vile and burlesque actors that have been
received with much approval in New
York and elsewhere The show is un-
der the personal direction of W B.
Watson and is said to comprise thirty
of the best known people in the bur
lesque and vaudeville business Twenty
or more shapely and pretty girls make
up a Well-drilled and beautifully s
tuned chorus, and many new and diff :
cult dances and marches will be intro
dueed. In the olio will be several wei
known artists, among whom are Evans
and Vidocq, Phil Mills. Ruth Beeeher,
the Yale sisters, Scanlon and Stevens
Lillian Beech, and O'RoaG;1e aud Bar
neLte. The daily matinees at the Bijou
furnish welcome diversion for those
who cannot attend the evening perform
aIceS
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RALLY[UG IN DELAWARE
Democrats Start the Campaign
With Great Enthusiasm.
Nominee for Governor Delivers a
Kousing Speech Against AddiciSs
HuIe-Repubiican Boss Declared to
BE Non-ResIdenf-Ex-R
tatiye Handy Talks on Imperialism

DELAWARE CITY, Del, SEPT 81
When Peter j. Ford, the Democratic
nominee for Governor. was about four
miles from Delaware City on his way tc
| open his campaign here last night an
electric car jumped the track, leaving
| him and other candidates in a bfcekaded
| condition. Mr.. Ford at once called upon
the passengers to assist, and replaced
the cars on the rails, The pass ngers
! with the speakers, arrived about thirty
| minutes late.
The reception accorded Mr.. Ford well
| repaid him for his efforts to fill his en-
gagement./ The town turned out en-
massa, while fireworks were sent up in
all directions. The prominent guests
included Peter l.. Cooper, jr cand date
for Attorney General; John G. Gray, OF
Wilmington, and Representative L.
Irving Handy.
The meeting was held in Central Hall
under the auspices of the Delaware CITY
| branch of the Democratic League OF Del
aware The audience packed the audi
torlum and many We're unable to get in
side
T. Bayard Heisel presided. with John
7. Chearis, Dr. = S Dunlap, Dr. Frank
Belville, John V. II. Roberts, and Capt
John Long as vice presidents Fred De
Silver was secretary. Mr.. Fcrd WHO
spoke hrts, was greeted with prolonged
applause Messrs- Cooper and Handy.
who also spoke, were warmly received
In his speech Mr.. Ford said in part:
1 appreciate both the honor and the re-
sponsibilities of the nomination for Gov
ernor so generously rendered me by the
democrats of Delaware. At no time in
the history of our State have the people
here been faced with problems as irnpor-
tant and far-reaching as those involved
in the present campaign
The history of Delaware has been
cause of just pride to our people. She
has ever stood in the forefront of the ma
tion III all matters pertaining TO national
progress and national welfare At home
cur people have been proud Of the up
right men who upward of a century have
guided the destinies of our little State:
abroad our fellow-eitizens OF other States.
while boasting of larger area, have cheer
fully acknowledged that in meu of large
moids. in men of high ideals in govern
mental principles, in men of ca Sacity and
fidelity in public affairs little Delaware
stands unrivaled in her service to the
nation.
1t is now for the people of Delaware TO
prove whether they are worthy to pre-
serve the legacy OF honor transmitted to
US by our political predecessors OF whetH-
er they are now ready TO hand over the
de- TIMES of the State to a crowd of polit-
ical manipuIators whose Ioudest boast is
their ability by the unstinted and corrupt
use of money to degrade1the electorate of
Delaware.
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The Lafayette square - sIorrison,s
"E.ust.D

''E':uSt.D
Lewis Morrisons Faust will be
presented at the Lafayette Opera House
next week as the opening attraction of the
season. The story is as we'll known as
Rip Van Winkle or Robinson Crusoe A
resume therefore, is superfuous Suffice
it is to say, the production, from the
atrical standpoint, is said to be new this
season With it comes the positive as
surance that the presentation is the best
and most extensive ever given the play.
While many have tried Faust" Mr. Nor
rison is the only enc who has made the
play famous and, from financial stand
point, profitable. by merit it won sue
cess, and by merit it retains it" and it
is truthfully said that the management
adheres rigidly TO that precept The
company presenting the play is claimed to
be of exceptional merit and will include
an augmented chorus.
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LOST A PROPELLER BLADE.
An Accident to the White Star Liner
Oceanic.

oceanic.
NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-The White Star
Line steamship Oceanic arrived yesterday
from Liverpool and Queenstown minus one
blade Of her port, propeller On September
%, at 1852 p NJ, when 1,460 miles from
Queenstown, a sudden shock was felt.
The ship was stopped and boat lowered
to ascertain the cause of the jar. an ex-
animation showed that one blade of the
port propeller was missing
A rough northeast sea and clear weather
prevailed at the time, but no one could
explain the cause Of the break. The steam
ship up to this time had made AT, 49G
and $50 knots, respectively, on the preced-
ing days. After the accident she made 423,
449, and 415 knots. The total distance ru:,
was 2,779 and the time of passage was six
days three hours and thirty-six minutes
The ship behaved splendidly
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EAernan,s--The Merry Maidens.o

At Kernan's, commencing mkt
Monday afternoon Jacobs &, Low
rvs Merry Maidens will BE- tha
attraction. The company ir this
organization includes the following fa-
nous comedians and specialists jolly
Nellie Hanly. in an entirely new series
of illustrated songs: Conroy and Lowry,
comedy producers: Ford and Dot West.
as the waiter and the Maid; sam
Rice. comedian: Darene and Schultz.
comedy acrobats. Jessie Flynn, singing
soubrette and Prof. Won Palms. En-
chanted Art Pictures" posed by twelve
handsome young ladies. Besides this
olio two entirely new bur1esques will
be presented. Both are produced with
what is said to be a gorgeous display
of beauty. handsome costumes. excellent
scenic effects, novel marches and en-
Hvened by mirthful comedy, pretty
dances, and catchy songs
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S2.25 BOYS Suits, Sl,l9.

About 200 Boys Suits, age to 10.
double breasted, in blue and black
cheviots, worsteds, cassimeres, and
Scotch effects. Also a lot of Vestee
Suits, age to s; all go at
Uniform unit 3r price sa for Bargain Fri 81 10
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Cuts and Bruises quickly Hea,ea.

Chamheriain's Pain Balm applied to cat
bruise, bum. seald, or ike injury viii instantly
time than any other treatment. Unless the injury
is very severe it VIII net leave scar Pain Balm
also cures rheumatism, sprains swellings and
lanensss. For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale
and retail, ard all druggists.
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service for your sons? Very Welt You
may regard militarisTa as paramount and
vote the Democratic ticket on that Sc
count''
Mr. Handy then discussed the trusts
and other issues.
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75e COFsats. 49G.

We have a special line of most de-
sirable corseJs-short ard med um
lengths-weu boned, perfect fitting.
In pink, blue, white, and the latest
Dresden effects. pleasing to the eye
and Re1g.,6 pogketbookmwoFth fn5tas s,,.i &c 49C
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69G Dressing SacqueS, 39C,

Another pleasant surprise for Bar
gain Friday Handsome eiderdown
Dressing Sacques in pink, blue. and
garnet Ribbon oD collar and crochet
shell border. Good selection of sizes
for early buyers on Bargain Friday
at 39c.
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Sl.50 Black Waists, 99G

The wonderful silk resemblance of
these beautiful waists would deceive
almost an expert. They are a superior
quality of Mercerized sateen, with
corded and scaIioped front, and ele-
gantly made, worth $1.50, Bargain Fri
day $50.
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75G LInfermuSEil, A9c,

How can we afford to sci! Muslin
and Cambria Gowns, Skirts, and
Corset Covers, at 49c, when they are
worth 75c? Simply because they "a
slightly mussed from handling Some
trimmed in embroidery, others IN lace.
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39C Knee Pants, l9c.

90 doz. Knee Pants for rough and
tumble service, in coed brown
mixed materials: age to 15. fGC
Bargain Friday price. 10
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Ribbons,

We shall sell No 46 pure Silk TAT
feta Ribbon, in all the prettiest and
latest coIoTs. Bargain Friday TIC
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Soc Golf Cans. i9G.

Boys Golf Caps. in cashmere and
Rne Rnga0 T0Fz5sd Ert5a We'll veil worth wort soc ~
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371G Veiiings, I24c.

4 most complete stock of handsome
Veiiings. in Velvet and Chenille dots
charming dotted novelties-plain
black, black and white, brown and
white, etc. They're % inches wide,
and worth 81 1-2c yard. Bar 19lC
gain Friday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. tZ2
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The Columbia-NHer Ma.estvn

Romanticism is the keynote of the pop
ular drama in these busy, bustling times
1t is sounded with certain touch in Her
Majesty the first production of which,
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The Paramount Issues.

only a temporary residence in Delaware for
the purpose of securing d seat in the Uni
ted States Senate
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AT THE THEATRES,

Creston Clarke and Adelaide Prince
showed what might be produced by means
of careful attention TO detail and study Of
emotional effect. in the splendid revival of
The Bells" given at the Columbia Thea
tre last night. As Matthias. Mr. Clarke
appears to better advantage than in any
of his other offerings. and his reading OF
the powerful lines allotted to the remorse-
fuI buTgomaster is finished and superb. No
better presentation of the drama has ever
been given here. The scenic effects are
splendid and no detail is lacking. The sup
port of Miss Prince. as Annette. is pleas
ing, while the balance of the company ap
pear TO good advantage. The dream scene
was encored a half dozen times and tho
large and enthusiastic audience demanded
q speech from Mr.. Clarke. who modestly
refused the invitation. Tonight the bill
will he "RfchIieu'
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New Felt Hats,

All day Bargain Friday we shall offer
the latest styles in ladies', misses,
and children's Felt Hats, ready to put
on They come in black, brown, blue,
garnet, and the new military grey.
Friday Bargain prices are
49c, 79c, and csc.
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stomach, Intestinal, indigestion. nervous dys2ep-
sia, gradual loss of vitality general debility,
languor, and that tired feeling, dizziness. veF-
tigo, paralysis ParesiS loccmotor ataxia, brain
ana nervous diseases, rheumatism, neural
gia. constipation, fullness after eating
eruetation CT food and all cuiabie diseases
of men, women, and children treated success
fully. The best latest and safest methods by
eclectic medicines and in many cases static
electricity, which assists molecular change,
thereby producing a susceptibility to treatment,
assisting nature III resuIsing her normal functions
Medicines furnished Office hours, 8 10 week
days; closed on Sunday. 623 18th ST. Spe-
e1ai engagements by phone. 1884.
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75c Waists, 59c.

Ladies' F1annelette Waists in a va
riety of charming colors and pretty
patterns. worth 75c. Bargain Friday
price, 59c
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MEMS furnishings.

Hero We offer some very worthfu
items for men who take advantage @
our Bargain Friday.
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SAMUEL FRlEDL 4ADER & co.
4l6 SEVENTH STREET

we place on sale aggregation that
LIBERAL credit method
liberal ~ " ny
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Peter l. Cooper, ir. after thanking the
people of Red Lion Hundred for their gen
erous support of his efforts to secure the
nomination for Attorney General. and aft
er congratulating the Democracy of the
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39e Ribbed Underwear, 25C.

Mems splendid Derby Ribbed Shirts
and Drawers. medium weight, pearl
buttons, French neck, just right for
present wear, fully worth 39c a 9oC
garment. Bargain FridaY ~
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Mails fer COSTA RIGA. BY rail to Mobile. and
for BELIZE, PUERTO CoRTEZ. aud GUATE-
MALA by rail 10 New Orleans, close here daily at
Tng Wednesdays for COSTA RIGA and MONDAYS
for BELIZE, FJERTO CGRTEZ, and GUATE-
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m for PORTO RICO. per

, overland unless specially
n BY steamers sailing from
re daily al 1890 d. m. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-22
NEW-YORK CITY.

DR.. Lyman Beecher Sperrys course Of lectures
before the young at the Twenty-third Street
Young Mems Christian Association next week IS
the outcome Of course given last year at the
same place by popular request Some of the sub
jects are The Building Of a Man" THE Greatest
Machine on Earth" Friendly Enemies" Race
Perpetuation and Perfection" TO be given at 8
o'clock on weekday evenings. Sunday afternoon at
S45 o'clock Dr. Sperry speaks on angels and
Devils; or, Two Lads and Two Ladders" and Fred
erick Butler will sing. Men only are admitted, and
admission is free
Senators J. NJ. Thurston Of Nebraska, and o.
II. Plat, Of Connecticut. subcommittee, which
is investigating the condition OF the Indians this
State, will have hearing the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, at a. m to-day. They will hear testimony
about the Indians Of Long Island
The closing services Of the Glad Tidings Tent, at
Fffty-seventh-st. ard Broadway, will be held to-
morrow at p. m. The service will be In charge
Of the Rev. H. Hartwell Pratt who has conducted
the meetings all summer, and the will be
preached by the Rev DIR. J. f. Carson pastor Of
the Central Presbyterian Church. Brooklyn
The Church of the Messiah. Thirty-fourth-st. and
Park-ave, will open with the Rev. Robert ColIyer
in the pulpit tomorrow DR.. Mnot ]. Savage has
returned 10 the city much improved in health He
will begin his work Of preaching on the first Sun
day in October.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-22
MIR. MACKEY SHOWS HIS COURAGE"

Senator William F. Mackey, of Buffalo who is
trying hard these days TO live down his reputation
of being the most extensive purchaser of political
gold bricks that Erie County produced. made
the principal speech yesterday at tho Com
mercial Travellers and Hotel Mems Antitrust
in the papers after election night for at least
years. and he is making the of his opportuni-
ties these days. After taking a good big drink of
cooled by ice from the Croker Carroll Van
Wyck-Morse Ice Trust. Mr.. Mackey said a lot OF
severe things about trusts Mr.. Mackey was at the
Democratic State Convention and Senator
McCarren. Senator Grady others strangle the
for prosecution of the Ice Trust Of this city The
whole Tammany- McLaughlin-E Erie County deega-
ton terrorstrcken at the appearance of the
Ice Trust resolution. Mr. Mackey has screwed up
his courage since then apparently, for yesterday in
addressing the drummers' friends ne said:
The Democratic party has the courage to defy
and defeat the greed of mOnopolies. whether it be
this great Democratic city.
After he had taken another drink of the same
kind Of ice water he continued
The Democratic party does not propose to shield
any OF It's own members who engaged in
monopolies that injure the people.
Mr.. Mackey criticised the Dingley Tariff act and
told of the work of the trusts I'm and around the
western part of the State. Mr.. Mackey was fol-
lowed by Assistant District Attorney Osborne and
by James Lindsay Gordon.