The sun., 1898-11-08
ADD|CKS MEN ARE SAXGD|NE
Kent County Practically Con-
ceded to the Union Re-
publicans.
Big VOTE FOR HOFFECKER
Interviews With DIR. George w. Mar
shall and Other Leaders In Old
Kent by a Staff Correspond
ent Who Reports Them
Accurately.
Big VOTE FOR HOFFECKER
From a Staff Correspondent.

the results of to-morrows voting in the
quiet little town OF Milford. The major
lty OF the citizens who were interviewed
to-day were of the opinion that the
Union Republican ticket would be the
winner.
Some of the leading Democrats thought
there was a possibility OF Democratic
success, but confdentiallv admitted that
the outlook is poor for Democratic VIC
tory.
1t is estimated that there are one hun
dred and fifty hoaters in this place.
There was a Democratic mass meet
ing at the Central Hotel tonight. Hon.
John w. Causey, ex-Congressman, was
chosen chairman.
John d. Hawkins, chairman of the
Democratic Executive County Commit
tee, Congressman l.. Irving Handy and
Hon. William f. Causey, were the speak
ers.
Mr. Causey spoke on the provisions OF
the new Constitution, and urged that the
election be conducted strictly according
to law. He spoke feelingly on the sub.
ject of vote buying by both parties, and
hoped that the day would be close at
hand when it would be thoroughly
eliminated from every election in Della
ware.
Mr.. Causey made no personal charges
in his address. Speaking on the situation
he said: 81 think on square, honest
vote that the Democrats will carry the
county"
Ex-Congressman John W. Causey in
an interview said:
Il have nothing to say in regards to
the situation, excepting that the Demo-
Gratis are going to hold the election
strictly according to the new Constitu-
tion and that they are not going to use
any money, and if the Republicans will
do likewise l feel confident OF Demo-
cratic success"
DR.. Marshall, Chairman of the Union
Republican County Executive Commit
tee, in speaking of the situation said:
'It is going to be close battle on the
county ticket in Kent, but we will win,
and believe we are absolutely certain to
carry six (6) election districts electing
six (6) members to the General Assem-.
bly,, and that there are potentialities OF
electing five (5) more from Kent.
| The Democrats concede in the State
ten (1O) members to the General As
sembly from New Castle county, six (6)
from Kent, seven (7) from Sussex, max
ing a total Of twenty-three (23) absolutely
sure for the Republicans.
There are within the State eighteen
| (1S) members OF the General Assem- bly,
whose election majorities will range
from two (2) to twenty-five (25).
Out of these eighteen (1S) exceedingly
doubtful Districts the Union Republi-
cans ought to be able to get four A,
which will give them twenty-seven (27)
members in the Legislature on joint bal
lot which is majority and will enable
them to elect the next United States
Senator from Delaware.
Having once caught the rabbit with
the twentv.seven (27) votes the Union
Republican party will discuss how the
rabbit shall be cooked.
The Union Republicans have the
colored vote almost solid.
Hon. S. John Abbott, the Union Re-
publican candidate for State Senator from
the Fifth Senatorial District, in discus
sing the situation said:
Everything in the Fifth Senatorial
District is in as good condition as pos
sible, and nothing can turn the tide for
the Democrats except barrel OF money.
l feel confident OF being elected by the
usual majority, and expect nothing but a
peaceful election"
Mr. Abbott is one of Milford's leading
bushes men. and has conducted his
campaign without the use of copper.
A betting man OF Milford, widely
known through Delaware as man who
can size up political situations, says:
'Hoffecker will win in New Castle by
two hundred majority (200). In Kent
bv one hundred majority (l00O."
DIR. Pleasanton, candidate for Demo-
cratic Senator from the Fifth (5) Sena-
torial District, when interviewed said:
II have nothing to say whatever
about the election. Tomorrow will tell
the tale."
When asked whether he thought that
Democrats would carry Kent county,
said:
81 don't know. The Republicans
usually have 200 to 800 majority out OF
the 1900 votes cast, but if they win this
time it will not be by nearly as large
majority"
"Jr" has been added to the name of
Mark L. Davis, the candidate for Repre-
sentative on the Union Republican
ticket The Republican ticket giveshis
name correctly, and men were sent out
today instructing all persons voting for
Mr.. Davis to do so on the Republican
ticket.
This will save all of Mr.. Davis votes.
Mark Davis, father of Mark L. Davis,
speaking of Union Republican outlook
said:
"I feel sure the Union Republicans
will win. The only thing l am afraid OF
is the floaters."
The Democrats propose to challenge
great many voters. The Repub-
licans think it is scheme to delay 80
many at the polls that it will give time
to close the booths before a lot can have
a chance to vote.