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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
GRIFFIN WINS.
Kills sc Live Birds Out of 100 From
Twenty-Eieht Yards.

Z Ss'>''NJ 49, . a. 70.
The first 100 live bird match ever
shot in Ottumwa took place today 1t
Athletic park. This match was, be-
tween Messrs. Griffin and O'Brien and
resulted in a score of Sc to 10 in favor
of Griffin Mr.. Griffin killed 81 out of
his first %; 20 out of the second 20
out of the third and % out OF the
fourth. His first bird fell dead out OF
bounds and as he was probably a little
bit careless about the last bird, he
lost it,, too, AT one place in the match.
he lost three birds in succession. He
had 20 incoming birds. His work with
the shotgun was that of the expert
enced shooter and although he shot a
little slow at first, he picked up in the
second 25 and only lost birds, one of
them falling dead out of bounds.
O'Brien killed his first seven birds
straight and then lost two He shot
in good time all through the match,
but missed some easy birds that sur
plised him as much asst did the spec.
tators. AT one stage in the game, he
killed twenty-one birds straight, only
losing one out of thirty-one in that
run. He shot the best in his third
twenty-five, of which he got twenty
two. He had twenty-six incoming
birds.
The birds were a very good lot of
birds for this time of year 1t was a
good day to shoot and it is not likely
that any two shooters in the city can
beat the scores made by these two
men today. Both shot from twenty
eight yards.
1t is very probable that there will
be some more matches in the near
future.
1T.ae match was FOR 500 a side.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
PEACE TALK SECRET.
English Deliberate Today and Inform
Burghers of Decision,

London, May 27.-The cabinet was
in session two hours today discussing
the communications received from
Pretoria since the meeting of the min
listers on Friday. 1t is understood the
inner committee of the cabinet will
telegraph the result OF it's delibera-
lions to Pretoria this afternoon. The
Boer delegates at the Transvaal CAPT
tai will then probably return to veree-
niging and report to the burghers who
are still assembled there
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
STRIKE AT A CRISIS.
Complete Tie-Up of Mines is Not Ger

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May Pit is yet
"a matter of conjecture whether the
mines in the anthracite region will be
completely shut down next Monday.
when the order issued by the eNecu-
tive board of the United Mine-workers
governing the hours of labor and
wages to be paid to engineers, firemen
and pump runners goes into effect.
The operators claim they will have all
the help necessary to keep the pumps
and engines in running order.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
SEARCH JESSE HAMMOND
IN COURT ROOM FOR A GUN
WARsHip AS HIS BIER.
American Vessel to Carry Pauncefote's
Body.

Washington. May 27.-The body of
Lord Pauncefote will be carried to
England on an American warship. and
either the Olympic, flagship of the
north Atlantic squadron and Dewey S
flagship at Manila, or the Brooklyn,
Admiral Schleys flagship at Santiago
bay. which is just returning from
Cuba. will be selected for this duty
The date of departure will depend up
on the convenience of the Pauncefote
family but it is certain that the cas-
ket cannot be landed on English soil
before the conclusion of the corona
ton ceremonies
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
JUDGE SLOAN AFFIRMED.
Supreme Court Takes Same View of
Evidence as Does JUDGE,

pes Moines, May 27The supreme
court has handed down opinions in
the following cases from Van Buren,
and Lucas counties: State of Iowa
vs.. Charles Boyd. appellant. From
Van Buren, district court; Robert
Sloan, judge. Affirmed; opinion per
curiam. The defendant was indicted
for seduction and was sentenced to a
year in the penitentiary.
State VS.. Samuel Stull, David Older.
strum and William Mullen, Jr, appel.
'lants From Lucas district court I;
Frank w. Eichelberger. Judge. Dis.
missed. The record fails to show an
appeal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
SAY OFFICIAL WAS EmBEzzLER
Ex-county Treasurer Is Sued Together
With Bondsmen.

Iowa City, May 27-Dennis Maher
and the men on his bond as county
treasurer have been sued i'll the dis
trict court here for 81 $50 and interest
from July /, 1896. The petition al
leges that Maher embezzled that
amount of money when he was county
treasurer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
Ohio Republicans Talk of
Their Senator for High
Office.
CONVENTION ON TODAY
Do Not Want an Anti.RooseveIt Dele.
cation But Do Desire One That
Would Not Be Anti-Hanna in Case
Roosevelt Is Not Nominated.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 27.--Every
thing points to a very large attendance
at the republican state convention
which convenes late this afternoon
The platform. which was the subject
of a long conference of the leaders last
night, was finally agreed upon and is
ready for presentation. The only
changes likely to be made by the res
olutions committee will be in the
phfaseology.
There is much talk in the open field
of Hanna for President two years
hence, although there is no expressed
opposition to Roosevelt. Those who
are talking about the delegation to the
next national convention say they dc
not want an anti Roosevelt delegation
but one that would not be anti-Hanna
in the event Roosevelt is not nomin,
ated.
Convention Begins.
The armory, which has 5000 chairs
was we'll filled when the chairman OF
the state central committee called the
republican state convention to order
this afternoon. Following the prayer
Chairman Durr announced the follow.
Ing temporary officers:
Chairman, Gov. Nash
Secretary, John r. Malloy, of Colum,
bus.
Nash was rendered an ovation on be
ing introduced.
Nash Speaks.
The governor spoke at length of the
action of the state legislature in re-
gard to taxation and corporations
saying in part:
The legislature looked with friend,
ly spirit upon the presence of corpo-
rations in. Ohio. 1t is believed they
should be fostered and encouraged
and not fought as common enemies
It equalized taxation by requiring cor
porations to pay something for the
benefit which they received at the
hands of the state. 1t did all it could
to confer upon such corporations val,
liable privileges, enjoyed by like cor.
porations in ether states. 1t has sent
cordial invitation to millions and ex.
tirpated capital to return to its for
mer home"
Convention Adjourns.
The usual committees were appoint.
ed, and the convention adjourned until
tomorrow morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
ST. LOUIS AN EARLY BIDDER.
Exposition City Asks for Both BIG
Conventions in 1904.

Chicago, May 27.-St. Louis is rush
ing The season in national politics by
bombarding democratic and republi-
can national committeeman with bids
for both national conventions in 1904
The Louisiana purchase exposition
which will open in that year, is used
as lever, and local opinion seems
to be that st. Louis may be able tc
capture one of the national political
events.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
WANTS o'sRlEN PROSECUTED.
Captain Mcdonald Says Corporal Is
Untrut1fuI.

Washington. May 27.-Captain Me.
Donald continued his statement before
the Philippine committee today and
presented official statements to refute
the testimony OF Corporal O'Brien, Nc
Donald stated he intended to ask that
O'Brien be prosecuted by the federal
authorities for perjury
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
sPuRNED LOVER KILLS.
Youth at Kansas City, Mo-, Commits
Triple Crime in a Hotel Room.

Kansas City. May 27-Umequieted
love caused Frank Robinson of Ne
vada (la.,) to shoot his sweetheart,
Gertrude Rawlins, to death. wound
Albert p Ferguson. his rival. and then
fired bullet close to his own heart.
A note previously written by the au-
thor of the crime to his mother told
why ne did it. The crime occurred in
this city last evening.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
Promised to Go Away.

AS he came in he struck Mrs. AL
len. Fred Allen Went and grabbed
hold of him and said: You struck my
mother. He said: Yes, | did Fred
then took him to the porch. Ham
mond wanted Fred to let him go. Fred
asked him If he would promise never
to again set foot on the premises if
he let him go. He said he would
Fred then let him go and he went
away and cursed Fred as he went.
He. always curses and talks vilrly.
and"
II object object CALCULATED the
attorneys for the defense,
Did you see Mr.. Hammond again
JCon,inNed on Page Twelve.)
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
HILL CONTENT WITH DECISIONS.
There Will Be No Compromise in the
Famous Merger Suit.

st. Louis, May 27.-J. j. Hill, presi-
dent OF the Northern Securities Co.,
While in this city said that no efforts
had been made to compromise the
merger suit brought by the govern
ment, Mr.. Hill said he was content to
let the courts decide the matter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
CONTRACTOR SHOT.
Discharged EmpIoye Vows He viii
Xii! Muscatine Man.

Muscatine, May 27.- Especial -
Charles holman, a contractor. was
shot today by G. w. Baird, discharg-
ed employe, who claimed wages due
him The wound is not serious. Bird
is in jail and says he will kill HOLMAN.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
HILL CUTS DOWN PAY ROLLS.
Many Changes Made on the Burlington
for EconomY,s Sake.

st. Joseph. Mo-, May Many
changes are to take place among Off
GERS of the Burlington railway system
in Missouri in conformity to the wish
es OF President-James j. Hill to save
Sl,O0o.0oO year in the operating de
partments OF the Burlington system.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
TO BRING OUT RLAkEMoRE.
Bedford Man for Railroad Commits
cinnen
sioner.

! Bedford, May 27.-W. d. Blakemore,,
member of the T.wenty-eighth and
Twenty-ninth general assemblies from,
Taylor county, is being doomed as a
candidate for railroad commissioner to
succeed Edward A Dawson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
BARRoWs VERY Ill.
College President Not So Strong To-
daY as Yesterday.

oberlin, o., May 27-President
Barrows of Oberlin college. who is suf-
fering with pneumonia. passed a fair
ly comfortable night. This morning he
was able to take some noulishment
He is not SO strong today as yesterday,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
PRESIDENT LEEDS is BETTER.

Head Of Rock Island Road Recovering
From Operation FOR Appendicitis.
New York. May 27.-W. NJ. Leeds
president of the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific railroad, who underwent an
operation a few days ago for appendi-
citis, is greatly improved
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
BIG CROP PREDICTED,
States Traversed by ST. Paul Road
Will Have Grain in Abundance

Chicago. May PA bumper" grain
crop tor the four great states OF the
northwest which are traversed by the
lines OF the Chicago. Milwaukee and
st. Paul railroad is the prophecy of A.
j. Earring, president of the company
Mr. Earring, together with several of
the executive officials of the company
has just completed an inspection tom
5of the entire St Paul system
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
HIGH PLACE FOR A STUDENT.
Yale Law School Boy Offered Pres
dency of CoIicoe in Iowa.

New Haven, Conn. May 27.-The
presidency Of Groveland college in
Iowa has been rendered to Fred S. Hol-
steen OF Burlington, Iowa. a graduate
OF the Iowa state university. Mr.. Hol-
steen is q senior student in the Yale
law school. He has not vet acted on
the appointment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
STOP TRAIN FOR HoLD.uP.

Robbers Put Torpedos Under surIinu-
ton Express at St. Joseph, Mo.
St. Joseph, Mo-. May 27.-An attempt
was made to hold up Burlington ex
press train No. 26 last night at Roy IS
branch, about one mile north of the
city limits. Torpedos were placed on
the track. The train did not stop.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY.
Former ST. Louis City Official to Face
Criminal Proceedings.

ST. Louis. May 27-A bench war
rant was issued today for the arrest on
the charge of bribery and eXtortion of
Fred w. Zeignheim. who served as
private secretary to his father. former
Mayor Henry Zeignheim, during the
last two years of is term.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
RAvENNA, MICH, DESTROYED.
Fire Wipes Out Village Eighteen
Miles East Of Muskeaon

Muskegon. Mich. May 27-Raven-
ma. village eighteen miles east of
this cily. on the G. r. & l. railway.
was destroyed by fire last night, Fiji
teen store buildings We're wiped out,
The loss is probably Si50.oo0,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
is OUT OF BUSINESS.
London Insurance Company Gives Up
the Ghost.

New York, May Insurance
agents in this city have received no.
tice that the Imperial insurance com
pany of London, has discontinued bus
mess and has been merged into the
Alliance insurance company, also OF
London.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
PUEBLO SWEPT BY FLOOR.
Damage Is Estimated to be About
100000.

Pueblo, Col, May u. The damage
done in this city by the aood OF the
Fountain river last night Is estimated
at 100000 Railroads are tie prin.
eipal sufferers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
ENTERS RACE FOR TIE SENATE
Congressman Charles Curtis GANG
date fer Senator Harris Seat.

Topeka, May 81 Congressman
Charles Curtis Of the first district has
formally announced his candidacy for
tho seat in the United States senate
now .held by w. A. Harris. The cleo
ton will be held next winter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
Mr.. LEASE DOES NOT CARE.
Rather Glad That His Wife PROCURED
a Divorce Fro.a Him.

q ciHS'SS - S.'' Tim.
Wichita, May 27-When asked what
he aad to say about Mrs. Mary Ellen
Lease procuring a divorce from him,
MI. lease said he was not sorry she
was not his wife any longer. Mrs.
Lease says she will retire from pub
lie life in. five years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
AT PAuNcEFoTE,s BIER.
Brief Special Funeral Services Held
Today at Embassy.

Washington, May PA special
service was held at the British en-
oassy today over the remains OF Lord
Pauncefote. 1t was very brief. only
members OF the late ambassadors fam
lily and the embassy staff being pres
emf
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
PRESIDENT SIGNS BILLS.
Affixes Signatures to Indian Appropra
ton and Omnibus Claims Bill.

Washington, May 27.-The President
today signed the Indian appropriation
and omnibus claims bill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
CHILL NO HAVEN.
Criminals May Now Be Extradited to
the United States,

Washington. May 27.-Secretary
Hay today closed up one of the prin-
cipal places OF refuge for criminals
committing crimes in the United
States when he exchanged final rati-
fcations with the Chilian minister here
of the new Gillian extradition treaty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
KILLED in EXPLOSION.
Locomotive Boiler Blows UP and Stays
Trainmaf1.

Richmond, Va, May 27.-One train
man was killed and nine others were
seriously. il not fatally injured by the
explosion OF locomotive at Man.
chester this morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
STANDS MUTE IN COURT.
Indicted Official of the Maccabees Ac.
cused of Embezzlino S57, 900.

Port Huron, Mich, May a7.--Char-
les d. Thompson, ex-supreme finance
keeper of the supreme tent of Knights
of the Maccabees has refused to plead
to the charge of embezzling $4,000
from the order. A plea of not guilty
was entered by the court. Thompson
is at liberty under $4,000 bond. His
trial will take place in June.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
MURDERER HUNG,
Slayer of Woman and Two Children
Executed,

Philadelphia, May 27.-William Har-
mon Lane, colored, was hanged here
today for the murder OF Mrs Ella Jor-
dan and her two young daughters in
April Lane was employed by Mrs.
Jordan as a servant and had stolen
money from her. Fearing the conse-
quences OF his theft he deliberately
killed his three victims.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
TRUST CLOSES IOWA PLANT.
Starch Factory at Sioux City Is Shut
Down

Sioux City, May 27-The big Sioux
City plant of the National Starch COM
pany is to be kept closed permanently
by the big merger known as the Corn
Products company. A. B. Beach. man
ager fer the trust in Sioux City. is Just
back from Chicago conference witt,
the heads of the various companies
where this decision was reached.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
SUSPENDED MINERS GIVE in.

Members of Union Change Minds
About Their Rights.
Springfield, H.. May 27.-Miners at
Litchfield, whose union was suspend
ed by the state executive board of the
United Mine Workers for not return
ing to work when ordered to do so by
the board. have returned to work
Manager Crabbe having made some
concessions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
Mont Pelee is Again in
Eruption.
A PANIC IS IMMINENT
Fort de France is in No Danger But
People Are Flocking Into the Great
Square of the Town-Rumor of lid
al Wave.

Fort de France. May 26.-This even
ing Mont Pelee is again in eruption.
Huge, inky, black clouds are rolling
over this city in great masses. An
enormous greyish. yellow cloud is
dfmly visible in the direction of Pelee.
The inhabitants are now flocking into
the great square of the town. If the
demonstration increases panic is i'm
minent. Fort de France is in no dan
ger from the volcano.
Roseau. Island of Dominica. May 81.
During the whole OF last night ashes
from the volcano on the island of Mar
Unique fell here in greater quantities
than ever experienced since the out
break of Mont Pelee.
Care for Survivors.
Paris, May Pin order to avoid a
possible epidemic among the 1000 ref
ugees now at Fort de France it has
been decided to distribute them among
among number of depots.
Danger at Martinique.
Paris. May 27.-There is a persistent
rumor from Brest that tidal wave has
swept the harbor at Fort de France,
Martinique, and that the French cruis-
ers Suchet and Tage have been badly
damaged. The maritime prefecture at
Brest has no information on the sub
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
MOUNT THUNDER is QUIET.

Report of Volcanic Eruption in Wis.
eonsin Proves to Be False,
Ellis junction Wis Mas - The
report that Thunder mountain IL in
volcanic eruption Is false
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
HARDIN GETS THE REWARD.
was Responsible for the Arrest and
Conviction OF Tyler.

conviction OF Tyler.
Des Moines, May 27-Governor
Cummins has decided that the reward
OF $300 offered for the arrest and con-
viction of the murderer of DIR. Failor
at Newton last fall. belongs wholly to
Detective Eli Hardin. No part OF the
amount will be given 10 Detective Jos.
Connolly who claimed the reward.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
coRBETT MATCHED.

Will Fight Abe AtteiI in Denver on
June 6.
Denver. May y Abe Attsll ana
Young Corbett signed arucles today
to fight in this cltyIune {.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
STAYS GIRL AND HIMSELF.

Boy Lover Murders Sweetheart and
Then Suicides.
Chicago. May 27.-Emil Rossman
10 years If age, last night shot and
killed his sweetheart, Sophia Ratal. II
years old, and then fatally shot him
self Opposition to their marriage be
cause of their youth was the cause OF
the tragedy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
FIRE IN MICHIGAN TOWN.
Two Plants Burn and One Other Is
Damaged.

Lansing, Mich. May 2T.-Fire today
totally destroyed the plants of the
Richerd Lumber Co. and the Alexan-
der Furnace Co., ana damaged the
plant of the Lansing Nencered Door
Co. The loss is $4,000,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-29
KILLED BY CHOLERA.
American Officer in Manila succumbs
to PLAQUE,

Manila. May 81 Captain Charles
E. Russell, of the Eighth infantry is
dead. Hesis the first officer to die of
cholera, The cholera totals to date
are: Manila. ]. 165 casesi 9351 deaths
Provinces, 5,OO1 cases, 227S deaths.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-11-26
SALARIES FOE oNFICIALs

I'VE favor legislation providing sal
aries for all state officers" declared
the Regular Republicans at their Slate
convention, and the members-elect OF
the Legislature should be prepared 10
carry that declaration into effect. Our
present system is absurd and is
wrong to the State.
AS an instance: Our Governor re-
ceives a salary Of $4,000 per annum,
while the Secretary OF State, his ap-
pointee, and therefore a subordinate
officer, receives an income from fees
that is estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000. It would not be fair to say
that the secretary renders services to
a value Of six times those given by a
governor, and it is time for the system
to be discontinued.
The Governor Of our State should re
lccive $4,000. as there are certain 50
! cial obligations resting upon hin
which require a considerable expendl
II ture; and salary OF $500 would b
ample fCr the Secretary of State. Ihei
re would be no difficulty in finding car
ID able men to I'LL the position, and tl
Id State would save something like SIC
at 600 annually, which should never ha'
IN been diverted from her treasury.
le' AT the last session OF the Legisl
At. ture, out of pity for the secretar
ty whose Impoverished condition caus
la concern, the Legislature allowed hi
all $500 for clerk hire. This pays {
ng salary of very competent assistai
md and allows the secretary much leist
lad in which to Invest his income.
The State is throwing away mon
vas that should go for other purposes, a
and there can be no defense OF amy !
God which authorizes the taking of I
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-11-26
A NEW CASTLE CAUCUS

The Wilmington Sun thinks that
since the Republican members OF the
Legislature were named as candidates
at common primaries. and were sup
ported by all Republicans they should
go into caucus and abide by the re-
suit.
Please don't go SO fast. Common
primaries were held in New Castle,
but did not extend to Kent and Sus'
sex. and therefore the members elected
from this county are not bound by
conditions which obtained in Kent
and Sussex. We should say that be-
cause Of an agreement which covered
New Castle alone. all the members
from this county should go into a eau
Gus of their own. and abide by its de-
cision. Probably this is what will oc-
cur.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-11-26
SOME QUEER CONSEQUENCES

II is remarkable how elastic a thing
the human conscience may be, and this
is peculiarly applicable to the way that
monitor is stretched to justify election
rascality. Men whose daily lives are
above reproach will wrlggle and
squirm when it comes to politics, and
finally fall back on the doctrine that
the end justifes the means. Certain
stories come to mind which are true,
and which help to illustrate our point.
A few years ago in Sussex county
there lived a man who was locally IA
nous as an exhorter. He attended al
the campmeetings and was the leading
spirit at all revivals. No one founI
any fault with his daily life, but he hal
peculiar ideas of politics.
During a campaign where there wa
considerable money in evidence, an
the offer for votes was open, one goo