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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
II. AND II. CoMPANY's BANQUET.

IL, AND H. COMPAN1 BAStlUET.
On Saturday afternoon luncheon wa.
served at the Wilmington Club, at Tent
and King streets, iu honor of the success.
Ian and Hollingsworth Company.
The decorations of the dining-room ans
the sitting-rooms Of the club were hand
some. Among those in the party were
President Ii. &. Morse, Of the Harlan AM
Holliugsworth Company; Supcrintend
ent of Machinery Andrew q. Wilson, SUPP
erintendent Horace w. Cause, Treasure.
Samuel X. Smith, Chief Engineer L. Jack
son Shaw, Designer A. S. Chesebrougbs
Poole, OF iho j. Morton Poole Company
Job II. Jackson. president of the Jacksonr
and Sharp Company. Harry p. Scott. Dr..
James A. Draper, Colonel W. A. LaMotte
Judge w. g. Spruancc f. James Dallett
Charles W. Pussy, president OF the Pussy
ana Jones Company; George s. Capelle
w. McElroy. Inspector of Hulls, W. Pol
lock, cx-Senaor Anthony Higgins, Harr,'
Booth, Lieutenant Gordon, of the United
States Navy; j. u. Boil and Captain RsH
dali Of the steamship ST Louis.
Tho luncheon was prepared under the
supervision of Maurice Spencer, assisted
by W. II. Turner, steward Of tho Whining
ton Club The menu was us follows:
Raw Oysters. Oysters Fried. ,
Salmon Boiled. Mayonaise SAUCE.
Terrapiu a la Spencer.
Chicken Croquetts Sauce. :
lobster Salad.
Frozen Plum Pudding.
Harlequin Cream.
Raspberry and Orange Sherberts.
Fancy Cakes, Sailed Pecans, Olives.
Coffee. Champagne. ,
Fishhouse Punch.
Cigars and Cigaretts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
CARD BASKET.

Charles Phillips hae returned from Cam.
den.
]. Wallace Reynolds has been visiting 10
FELTON,
j. 5. Dunlap has returned from Della
ware City.
The Rev. Albert Chandler has returned 4
to Townsend.
Harry Ellison of Mlddletown, has been
visiting here.
Mis-, Annie Schundcr has returned to
Delaware City
Miss Minnie Mccullough has returned
to Port Deposit.
Miss Ida Churchman of Bay View. Ia
visiting 10 this city
Miss Emma Alexander has returned
from Centreville Nd.
Mr. and Mrs. William Davidson have
returned TO Delaware City.
George A. Wolf Is on u business trip to
New York and Washington
Mrs Scott of No. Sli Mgdison stroot,
and friends, left this morning for WASH
ingtol in private car over the Is. and y.
railroad, to spend few days with her SIS
ter Mrs Moore.
The Rev, Alexander I. Bowser, of tho
First Unitarian Church, was fifty yeari Of
age yesterday. In the afternoon IL num5sr
of his congregation called upon him at his,
home, and presented him on behalf of his
cungrc "a ion, with gold watch aud fob. '
The gift was entirely unexpected Mr..
BJwsor has bG1n minister of the church !,
for four years.
Mrs james NJ Smith and daughter have
returned. from visit 10 Iron HILL Md,
There will bo Box Opening at Wesley
NJ. II. Church. on February 2i. Mrs. j. ?
A. Fitch, tho great cvnIGc!istic singer,
will sing several selections.
Miss Lotto McCreary, of this city, Is +.
visiting relatives at Newark.
Miss Wright, a guest of the Clayton
House. gave musical party to II fow Of =
her friends Saturday evening i'll the hotel.
Mrs, Margaret Poole has been visiting
friends at Chester. .
Mrs. Charles Wainwright has returned
from visit to Chester
Mrs. Sigmons, of No. 81. North Adams =
street. will give u dJughuut supper this
evening.
On Tuesday evening the sacred Hart
League of 81. Peters II c. Church will
give supper.
Rev. W. L. S. Murray, of ST. Paul's NJ.
e Church, Of this ,ity, was In Dover yes ..
teruny, whrra he assisted in tha reopenlng
of Wesley NJ H. Church Of that town.
Mi.sJ, e. Stcrnbors and Miss Anna Il.
Thomas of Sharon ilill. have returned =
home after visiting friends hcrc
The marriage Of Miss Sallie L. Peters
of Christunu. to Mr.. Geo. y. Reed Of
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSh
THREE STAR COMEDY COMPANY.


Thomas, d. Van Osten's "Three Star
Comedy Company" will be the attraction
at the Grand Opera House. 1t is one of
the finest aggregations on the road and
will give matinee and evening perform.
ances all week at popular prices, 1920 and
30 cents. On Monday afternoon the Lady
Symphony orchestra will give grand
free concert. Invitations have been Issued
by tho management of the company and
appears at every performance. It Is COM
posed entirely of snoists, selected with q
Wow, not only Of extreme conliness, but
of rendering the most difficult music ''at
sight with All effect second to none. The
orchestra has proven itself a decidedly
fetching feature of Mr. Van Osten' S pre-
tentious enterprise, and has established it.
self collectively and individually upon an
undisputed popular footing. The roper
toire of the company contains some OF the
finest comedies extant, and the actors and
actresses possess the ability to present
them becomingly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
Water Drove Out WOrSf1iDers

Saturday nights storm flooded the eel.
lar of Tho Second Baptist Church at Ninth
and Franklin streets, to such an extent
that fires could not DO started IN tho
heaters Yesterday morning. The mem-
bers of the church began bailing the water
out with the hope Of getting tho fires
ready before the morning preaching hour,
but without success. Pastor Briggs dis
missed the few people and nd vised them to
go to other churches, The water In the
cellar was bailed out by l2 O'Clock, the
building heated, AID tho afternoon and
evening services hold u, usunl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
RiskeaLIic For q Cow Here.

Chester, Pa, Feb. 20.-During tho fire
which last night destroyed the large barn
on tho property OF Thomas Elkinton, at
Twenty-six and Lindsay streets, and Occu.
pied by William Pollock, George Hardy
was imprisoned in she burning building
by failing roof. Hardy had gotten out
several COWS, and entered TIE barn to
drive ont other cattle.
Then be almost became u victim. The
people outside were unconscious of his
danger When he finally staggered out
through the flames, he was blackencd and
burned almost beyond recognition. He
fell fuinting in the open air. His injuries
may prove fatal Hardy is Il weaver, en-
ployod at shaw, Ezrey & Co. S mills hero.
The total loss by the fire will reach $4,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
ANDREWS OPERA COMPANY.

Manager Bayis has decided to under.
take II season of three days and matinee
in Wilmington with the Andrews Opera
Company on this plan, on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, March 2, 3 and4, If
he can secure subscription sale of 200
communication books OF four tickets each,
at So 90 per book. This viii afford saw
ing to subscribers, as the regular price for
all best seats will be 500. Those who
wish to take advantage of this plan and
help secure the company are most respect.
fully requested to leave their names at the
Box Office for u Communication book at
their earliest convenience.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
New Belt Press.

A new and improved belt press is being
placed in thefactory of j. Rhoads e. Sons
at Third and Orange streets. It's very
powerful and will take a belt Of ~ inches
wide. They also have a larger press of the
came make which will press belt 70 inch.
cs wide.
The addition of this double press, which
can be operated as one or two machines,
gives them six presses, and Increases their
capacity 80 per cent. in this department.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

w. A. Hukiil. auctionecr, sold on Sat-
urHny last, at the Deer Park Hotel, New
ark, for Charles Evans, Attorney, IL small
property to close the estate Of EnUJ Bral-
ford, deceased Also for Frank Walker,
attorney for Levi Davis, administering,
farm belonging to the estate Of Robert
Duvi deceased, in Mill Creek Hundred
for SO. 70 por acre.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
Slump In the Stock Market.

The stock market in Now York opened
up this morning with quito slump in the
prices OF all the securities dealt in. Man.
haitian which sold at Sll6 saturday sold
down by 1850 o'clocAi to $40 50 Per share.
All other socks slumEed from ono and n
Lalf to three por cont. Sugar closed Sat-
uIday al Si2J per share and sold down to
Sl!j 5O by 1899 O'Clock. The war rumor
5 respOn sible for the dooline.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

Mrs Martin kcough has returned homo
from High Fridge, n. j., where she at
tended the funeral of Mrs Annie Gordon
Graham, formerly Of this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
How To Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy con-
dition Of all the vital organs. II the liver
be inactive, you have a. bilious look;
II your stomach DO disorderod, you
have dyspeptic look; If your
kidneys DO affected, you have pinched
look. Secure good hoalth, and you will
surely have good looks. Electric Bltters'
Is good Alternative and tonic. Acts di.
rectly on the stomach, liver and kidneys.
Purifles the blood, cures pimples, blotches
and boils, and gives good complexion.
Every DO, tle guaranteed. Sold at n. Is.
Danforth's Drug Store. 20 cents per bot.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
Sale of Personal prOperty,


Sales of personal property will take
place as follows:
February as, VIM. Newlove, New Cas-.
tie hundred.
Feb. 20, Joseph Handy, Brandywine
Hundred.
February 80, J. X. Williams near Mid.
dletown Del.
Feb. 49, Real estate at Court House.
Feb. %. Combination sale at 4th and
Orange, of horses.
February "a, Ann Haley. Brandywine
Hundred.
February Fl, Elwood Webster, Hoe.
kcssn.
Feb, %. Jester and MCDANIEL, Sale of
horses, city.
March l. Messick Real Estate at Court
House.
March l. Christy real estate, at Conrt
House.
Marchs, VIM. I. Rothouse, New Castle
hundred.
March L. Special Sale OF good furniture
at Stidham and Sons Auction rooms.
March z Christana Robinson, Mill
Creek hundred.
March, s. N Craig, Christana hundred.
March s. Joseph Worrell, Chr istiana
Hundred.
March 10, Thomas Gray, Bran dywino
hundred.
March 10, Joseph Barker, Mt Cuba.
March II, furniture, sJ2 West Ninth
street, city.
March II, Frank Handy, Branaywine
Hundred.
March "A, Russell and Latlmer, Chris
tiann hund rra
March a. sale OH tho Tybout Farm
New Castle hundred,
March 10. Mrs. Robert Wadsley, New
Castle hundred
March IL w Rurr;s Nav costla bu,-
drcd
March Is, Russell and Latiner, Chris.
tiana hundred.
March l6, Hiram King, Christiana hun
Ired.
March &c. furniture. 50? Madison street
city.
March II, Alfred w. Walker, Mill Creek
hundred.
Parties intending to have sales this com.
ing spring should engage an auctioneer at
an early day, so that there may be no con.
fusion in regard to dates
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
TO ATTEND A FLAG RAISING,

Right Rev. j. J. Monaghan, Vicar Gen,
cral John A. Lyons and General John r,
Donahoe and Acknowledgement Reilly, ol
tho Union Veteran Legion, hrv5 reoeivedy
Invitations and will attend flag raising
at St. Joseph's College, Sixteenth and
Stiles streets. Philadelphia, tomorrow
morning
The flag will DO raised at IL o'clock and
in the presence Of many State and City
dignitaries. Previous to the raising there
will he military mass in the Church of
the Gesu, the college chapel. In the after.
noon there will be II parade and In the eve
ming banquet, which will be attended by
tho distinguished Wilmingtonians
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

LAfayetto Lcdyo X. of 2. celcOlat Its :
30lh anniversary on saturday night. !
Rev. Il, W. Powell preached a special
sermon yesterday to three lodges of tho ..
U. A. Nj, In Calvary Baptist church.
W. $. Burris will have large sale Of
Stock and new farm implements at his
residence near tho Bear, New Castle Hun.
dred. on the 10Th Of March.
Tho Women's Guild of Tri..ity Church
will give musicale in tn pa"ish house at
s o'clock to night Light refreshments Will
be served.
n General John p. Don ,hor has boon ap.
noin;od chairman Of the Committee on
PENSIONS of the Union Veteran Legion.
Tho kelley Match, Machine Company is
preparing to occupy portion Of the build.
ing of tho Oxy.Hydrogen Company
By tho will of tho late James l.. Carpen-
ter of Brapdywino hundred, soon, 0JJ is di-
vided between the children.
vo-To-Bao Tor sirJy cen
Guurau.e cod tobacco habit oare nahes weak
men strong, blood pure. soo.s AL! drugSista
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
ESS Items from II. & II. Co.'s Yards.

Prosidont Morse Is in Philadelphia to-
day, on business for the firm.
Howard Gould has expressed himself rs
being very much pleased with the launch
of the Niagara
About tea mon were laid off in tho ship
yard this morning. They wcro mostly
joiners and Triggers.
The frames OF the torpedo boat String
ham, have been placed in position, and If
tho weather permits the work Of putting
on The plates will be eommancod this week.
All the damaged plates on the hull OF
the British steam ship Glenochil, have been
replaced with new ones, and she will leave
the yard some time this week.
Alterations on the yacht Hi!degarde are
progressing fayorably. ..--~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
Superior Court.

The Superior Court this morning took
up the case Of the Port Kennedy Stag Go.
vs.. Frank A. Mitchell.
The case Of prettymnn vs. Williamson
will be taken up Tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
The Rubencame viii Case.

The contested will off Miss Rubencamc
formerly of Mill Crock Hundred, in which
Miss Emma, daughter of L, W. St!dham,
of this city, is an executrix is before tbs
court in Philadelphia. to-day. X G.
Fraim. Esq. who drew the will and tis
counsel for Miss Stidham, wont to Philadcl
phia this morning to represent his client
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

Patrick o Hay. Il sailor aboard the
British steamer Glenochil, nearly lost his
life in the Christiann Creek about o 'ciuck
Sunday morning Saturday night
he went on spree and returning to
the boat the gang plank was not largo
enough for him.
He tumblcd Into the creek and had not
MS scream: attracted Waterman Hilyard,
he would have been drowned MIR iii.
yard called up the paJrol wagon, in which
O'llay was taken to .hc station House,
where he remained until yesterday nrtor.
noon. He declares he will never 20 on
another spree
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
Charged With Assault.

Fergus Hanrnhan was arrested this
morning by officers Shields and Shell. on
u warrant charging him with assault and
battery. William 3. Warner alleges that
Hanrnhan choked him yesterday in a hall
way at the Pennsylvania House. The case
viii be heard in the Municipal Court to-
nj
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
HOTEL CLERK LEAVES.

PR, Mason, the night clerk at the Clay
ton House, leaves to-day for Newark, N.
j., no having accepted Il position as day
clerk at the Continental Hotel there. Mi
M, son is tho most clever and enterprisina,
man who has hold that position for som1
time. He knows his business throughout
and is well liked by all the guests Of the
house.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
DINNER TO A MEMBER.

The members of tho Wilmington Bicy-
Gle Cub will give IL farewell dinner to
Chnrlus II. Snsse ut the Clayton House to-.
morrow night About fifty members OF
the club will bo present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

Officer John Ford was instrumental
Saturday evening in preventing fro Mt
No 6!j Market street. Ford was passing
tho store about midnight when he saw a
rcd hot stove. He secured the key of the
EtOrp.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
Consumption Positively Cured.

Mr. Il. II. Greeve, merchant, OF Chill.
howie, Va, certiiles that he had consump-
ton, was given up TO die, sought all medi-
cal treatment that money could procure,
tried all cough remedies he could hear OF,
but got no relief; spent many nights sit
ting up in chair; was induced to try DR..
Kings New Discovery, and was cured by
use of two bottles For past three years
has been attending to business and says
DIR. Kings New Discovery Is the grandest
remedy ever made, rs it has done 80 much
for him and also for others In his com.
munily. DR.. Kings New Discovery Is
guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and Con.
umption. 1t don't fall. = Trial bottle
FREQ at N. b Danforth's Drug Store.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

William Montgomery, who for years
was assistant foreman OF the Every Even.
ing, died yesterday of consumption He
was 81 years Of age, a member of Eureka
Lodge, A. L. A. NJ and olthe Typograph,
teal lIuol
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
AIIeged Sunday Violation.

Chief Dolun this morning sworo ont q
warrant charging john Hanrahan with
violating the sunday liquor law by keep
inc open Tie Pennsy lvania House yestnr'
day, He will DO arraigncd il the MInicl-
pal Court tonight.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

Six bowlcrs of the Y. NJ. II G. were de-
fcatcl in Philadelphia Saturday night by
tho Century Whcelmcn, The score was
2,61D to 2,2SJ.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
DEATHS.

MONTGOMERY-O February 90 1898,
William Montgomery, aged 81 years
Relatives and friends arc invited to at
tend the fun ,ral from his late residence
No. SOP West Sixth street, on Wodnes day,
.3d instant, at 3 p. III. Interment private,
PleAse omit flowers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
ELECTION FOR SENATOR.
Everything Quiet Around the POLISH
Large Vote Likely to Be PolIed.

county this morning, between 10 and II
o'clock for the elec!i, IN Of State Senator
to fill the position made vacant In the Sen
ate by the death Of the late Senator
Robert j. Handy.
THE QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE.
The election officers shall receive tho
vote of any resident Of the ward that tho
know who has resided in tho ward witty
out the necessity Of producing tax re-
ceipt.
Any person whose identity is disputed
by tho chslleDgers will be required to
provo their identity.
The special election will cost the county
less than 1909. In the city the cost will be
over 800 and the balance In the county.
There are four candidates in the field to DO
voted for;
Rcpub,ican-Daniol f. Stewart.
mocratic-Thomas T. Weldin and
Peter j. Haughey.
Northumberland b. Brown.
The vote up to this writing has been
fair one and more interest Is being taken
in it than aJ first was thought would bs.
Mr. Weldin on Saturday and to day has
been making hustling canvass for votes
ON the Argument that he was the regular
nominee of the Democrat party, which no
undoubtedly Is.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

A Martha Washington Bazaar u b.
given by Glasses No. and of second NJ.
7, Sunday School, cor 9th and Anchorage
streets, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
February % and23. Proceeds for Church
debt. Doors open at o'clock. Maryland
avenue cars run direct to church Ad-.
mission cents All como aud help good.
cause.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
Water Commits sioners Report. :,

The twonty .oighth annual report Of the
Board of Water Commissioners has made
its appearance and is q neatly printed and
comprehensive volume of Information re.
gurding tho department.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

Lafayette Lodge X. of p. celebrated 1t,
thirtieth anniversary on Saturday nigh
Several speeches were made and go
musical and literary program was rendd
cd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

suffered for two weeks with neuralgia,
and Salvation Oil gave me Immediate re.
lief Mrs VIM. G. Bid, Mosher ST.,
Balti more, Nd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
In SOCIETY'S WHIRL.
Many Interesting Happenings and PIeasan,
Visits The Rule Of the Season.

Communications for this column should b
written ON one side Of the paper only and 81
dressed "our Card Basket" REPUBJLcA
Office.)
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
Charged with EmbezzIement,

Robert A. Van Buren, will be charged
before Magistrate Kelley this evening on
the alleged charge of ombazzlement Of tho
sum Of s3!.l4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

As a primary remedy in most of the
more prevalent diseases, none can take
the place OF the celebrated Dr.. Balls
Pills -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
Wilmington Ahead.

Hubert L. Bisaellc Of this city, a ste
nogrhphcr Of the United States Senate,
will take the testimony Of the sailors Of
the Maine at Key West.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

Spring Styles arc nearly
for Tailoring import &
goods ar
rived on
Saturday and came direct
through the custom house.
Our selections from the best
Philadelphia and New York
houses are also here. You
may not be ready to buy, but
we would be pleased to have
% look. We impo t r t.
We buy from manufacturers
ard largest johbers to save all
unnecessary profits and to get
best and exclusive styles.
Trousers from S.; Suits from
$40; Spring Overcoats from
$40; Full Dress Suits from
SIS, Prince Albert Coats and
Vests from so. Fit,trimmings
and makeup guaranteed. 10
per cent. still off heavy
weights. Good styles in heavy
weight Trousers at S. net,
$500 and IS, with 10 per cent
off. 10 per cent. off heavySuts
and Overcoats.
, Closed evenings, exec pit
Saturday, at 6 o'clock.
JAS. 7. MljLLIH & SONS
Clothing, Sixth and
Hats, Market,
Shoes, Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
DOTS.

TAYLOR and Fullcrton's Worm Syrup
sure and safe remedy. Prepared by W. y.
IAYlur 500 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

no Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascar2ts Candy Cnthartic 10c or go {
II c. 9. C. fail. druggists refund money.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21
HAWKINS & CO.,
TIP Market st.

Act as Agents
In the Management, Rental and Sale Of
Real Estate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21

Parties trying to introduce new cough
remedies shoutd know UtaJ The pB0pie ii!
have DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-21


Colonel Ezekiel r. Cooper, the most
prominent Of tho quartet, has for many
years been prominent in the affairs Of tho
Democratic party of Kent county. He Is
cX-register Of wills for that county and Ia
prominent mombernf the Kent county
bar. He is now the editor Of the Milford
Herald. A fow months ago, Colonel
Cooper returned from Hawaii wLero he
went to write up the Islands and the ad.
visibility Of annexation for q number Of
newspapers, At that time 1t vas ruinored
that lie had gone to SEQ Mr. B0Rss, but it
is not thought that there WAS any truth
III that story.
Amos Cole, another Of the men arrested,
ia an ex-Shcrltf Of Kent county and has
always been prominent Democratic
politician. Hois now engaged In the III.
surance business IN this city lie was in
the same business 10 Dover after tho OK.
piratlOn uf his tslI0 as sheriff.
Charles H. Butler is resident Of Dover
Charles II. Batter first became conspiou.
Gus as Il resident OF Dover when lie as
sumed the position as companion for o
Charles Horns, an aged decrepd Virgin
ian, who went to Dover several years ago
in search Of improvement Of his health,
Horns is supposed to be worth $3.50 00J and