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BRACE OF RUNAWAYS.
Wagons Damaged by Horses and One
of the Animals Badly Injured

A two horse team attached to a farm
wagon ran away from Front, near Poplar
streets yesterday afternoon about 2.SO
o'clock and dashed up Poplar at a ter
rife gait.
No one was in the wagon at the time.
When Third street was reached the
horses turned up that street and struck
a post but kept on at high rate of speed
until stopped by Leon Klund Il near
loves livery stable on East Third
street.
Klund rushed into the street and seiz-
ing the bride of the near horse brought
them to stand-still. The owner of the
team, Mr. Walker of Kennett Square,
soon came along.
Another runaway took place later in
the afternoon at Second and Orange
streets. Two horses attached to a cart
took notion to run away. and started
up Second to Market where the shaft OF
the cart broke. One horse then fell and
was badly hurt. The team belonged to
Mr.. Vincent.
The sun., 1898-11-10


The opportunities of the public at
large to vote for the man of their choice
for United States Senator are con-
spicuous for their absence.
THE Sun offers an opportunity for
everybody to express their opinion as to
who is the best man to represent the in
terests of the Diamond State ia the
councils Of the nation.
This is an opportunity that has never
before been accorded to the people OF
anv state within the history OF the ma
ton.
The plan is simple.
Fill out the coupon at tine head Of this
column and send it to The Sun. We pub
lish the number of votes received by
each candidate every day in order to
keep the voters posted.
The Sun also makes this Offer The
winnetaA this contest has the privilege
of naming any charity in the state to be
the recipient of one hundred dollars,
which will be paid to the said charity by
The Sun.
The contest will continue until the
first ballot is taken in the Legislature.
There is no law or requirement which
makes it necessary for you to sign your
name to your ballot, though we would
rather you would. They will be counted
just the same, however, if YOU do not
wish your opinions known.
Send in your ballot and help win that
500 for some deserving charity.
All votes credited to each contestant
do not necessarily represent all the votes
received for each c4x3stant. They
merely represent thossthat are counted
up to IL midnight of the day preceding
The sun., 1898-11-10
Soldiers Paid OF.

Paymaster Dawes yesterday morning
completed paying off the members OF the
Third Battalion of the First Delaware
Regiment which arrived in this city on
Sunday. All of the men who belong to
this battalion, with the exception OF Il
corporal's guard, have been notified
that furlough OF thirty days, begin
ming last night and ending on Decem-
ber 10 at 8 o'clock a. M, has been
granted.
Several officers in the battalion are OF
the opinion that the men will not be
mustered out at the end of the furlough
but will be sent South and will camp
at Columbia, S. G.
The sun., 1898-11-10
A Property in Dispute.

Magistrate Pritchett will hold hear
ing in an important case tomorrow
morning. 1t is about the property on the
southeast corner of Front and West
streets, formerly owned by j. Taylor
Cause. but which was sold to Augustus
+. swift. of Chicago. Prior to the sale OF
the property, Sterlith Bros. were served yea
we'd with landlords notice, and as they
did not leave, double rent was lmposTed,
as is frequently done in such cases, Inc
double rent has run up to S225. A Jury
of three men drawn by the attorney IN
the case, will try the case. The proseck,
tor in the case is Mr.. Swift, who isdeslfV
GUS Of erecting q building. for storing
meats, as the building adjoining is IN
adequate to the demands OF the busi'
ness.
The sun., 1898-11-10
A Great Convenience.

THE SUN building, No. 1O3 East
Sixth street, is open every hour in tho
year. For the convenience of the pub
lie, postage stamps, postal cards, rev.
enue stamps, newspaper wrappers,
special delivery stamps, drafts, notes
and receipt blanks have been placed
on sale at the business Office, and mail
addressed "Carc of THE SUN, Will
mington, Del.," can be secured at any
[hourof the day or night, Sundays and
holidays. The public are invited to
make use of this convenience.
The sun., 1898-11-10
CANDIDATE ARRESTED.
James p. Aaron, of Hazlettville, Is
Bonded in 81 900 Bail on the 8
Charge of Bribery.
Special Dispatch to The SUN.

Special Dispatch to The SUN.
HAzLETTviLLE, Del, Nov. 0.-The vote
counted shows Democratic majority OF
40 on the Legislative ticket. The elec-
tion was quiet. James P. Aaron was ar
rested for offering James f. Davis $l5,
to vote the Republican ticket. Mr.:
Aaron declares that he is innocent, and
also states that he never saw the man
who caused his arrest.
The arrest caused a sensation in this
district as Mr.. Aaron is well and favor.
ably.known throughout the county, and
both honest Democrats and Republicans
alike claim that this is another OF the
desperate schemes hatched up by the
prolligate leaders Of the party in Kent.
Mr.. Aaron was the candidate fol
County Commissioner on the Union Re,
publican ticket.
He was held in 81 900 bail for court.
His bondsmen were A. B. Powell, his
Democratic opponent, and r. II. Lewis
both Democrats.
The sun., 1898-11-10
Must Report Vacant Houses.

The Water Commissioners have decid-
ed that owners of houses which are va
cant must report the vacancy to the Water
Department before the last day of De-
cember.
If the owners do not make such re-
port OF vacancy before December 81,
water rent for the houses will be charged
next year, whether or not the houses are
occupied. Last November and December
numerous property owners failed to
abide by these instructions, and the con-
sequence was that they had to pay their
water rent the same as if the houses had
been occupied
The sun., 1898-11-10
Heard Argument:

Judge Bradford sat in United States
Court yesterday morning and heard ar
gument in the case OF the Dennison
Manufacturing Company vs.. Thomas
Manufacturing Company. The case IS a
demurrer filed by the Dennison Com
pany against the Thomas Company for
an infringement on patent to manufac.
ture gum labels, shipping tags and oil
other kinds Of stationery.
Roland Curtis, OF New York, repre-.
sented the plaintiff and A. +. Gerilit2
the defendant.
The sun., 1898-11-10
Nav Bridge Sixteenth Street.

At their meeting on Tuesday the
Water Commission decided to view the
bed of Sixteenth street, east OF Market,
this afternoon.
1t is expected that the Street and
Sewer Directors will also view the place
at the same time. The object OF this
meeting is to determine whether or not
the race at that place will be bridged
over, thus permitting Sixteenth street to
be widened.
The sun., 1898-11-10
Arrested for Cruelty.

Frank Stout, agent for the Society fol
the Prevention Of Cruelty to Children,
had warrant sworn out yesterday for
the arrest of Winfield s. Clark of No..
922 Kirkwood street, on the charge OF
assault and battery on little Raymond
Mitchell Foulk, aged II years, the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar J. Foulk of No. 936
Kirkwood street. Clark will be given a
hearing in the Municipal Court this
morning.
The sun., 1898-11-10
REPRESENTATIVES,.

for State, 9 Republicans, 5 Democrats.
REPRESENTATIVES,.
New Castle county-First district
James Kitchens, r.; Second, Robert NJ.
Burns, R.; Third, James H. Robertson,
R.; Fourth, John P. Donahoe, D.; Filth,
Francis ]. McNulty. D.; Sixth, Frank Z.
Ewing, R.; Seventh, George Frizzel, r.;
Eighth, John w. Dcnnison, g.; Ninth,
John Pilling, R.; Tenth, Lewis E. Ella
son. D.; Eleventh, David G. Rose, Jr.,
D.; Twelfth, Theodore =. Clark, T.;
Thirteenth, James 7. Shallcross, ~;
Fourteenth; Francis Lattomus, H.; RI
teenth, George R. Donovan, d. Total,
8 Republicans, 6 Democrats. .,.
Kent County-First district, William
A. Fairies, R.; Second, Edward +. ODay,
b.: Third, Samuel M. Taylor, D.; Fourth,
James B. Clark. D.; Fifth, William r.
Cahoon, R.; Sixth, William I. Jester, D.;
Seventh, Jabez jenkins, R.; Eighth,
George g. Herring, R.; Ninth, William
Tharp, r.; Tenth, David II. Frazier, r.
Total, 6 Republicans and 4 Democrats.
Sussex County-First district, Mark L.
Davis, R.; Second, George s. Buell., R.
lllrO. luODaS II. NoVViAe nonl
Fourth, William ]. West, D.; Filth,
William +. King, D.; Sixth, De Lange
Robinson, r.; Seventh, George II. West,
R.; Eighth, Joseph W. Hunter, K.
Ninth, John T. Wagamon, D.; Tenth
David Hazard, r. Total, 6 Republi'
cans, 4 Democrats.
This gives the Democrats 8 State Sena
tors to the Republicans 8, and the Demo
Gratis IA Representatives to the Republi'
cans 2l. On joint ballot the Republicans
will control the next General Assembly
by vote OF 20 to 23.
The result shows that Hon. George
Gray will not succeed himself in the
United States Senate, although the, ad
ministration (?) was so anxious to have
him returned.
Chairman John Biggs, OF the Demo
cratic State Central Committee, ant
Chairman John Nearv, of New Castle
county, did all in their power to &C
complish this purpose, but as it didn'
succeed, the consequence is that Mr.
Gray will be succeeded by a Republican
United States Senator.
The sun., 1898-11-10
Fifth, s. John Abbott, r. Total, Re-
publicans, 8 Democrats.

Sussex county--First district, Simeon
S. Pennewill, r.; Second, William 7.
Moore, D.; (holds over Third, Elisha
H. F. Farlow, D.; Fourth, Isaiah J.
Brasure, R.; Fifth, Franklin G. Maui, D.
Total, 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans. Total
for State, 8 Republicans, s Democrats.
Evening star., 1898-11-08

but twenty-five being negroes, had been
cast.
1t was rumcred about town that there
had been republican irregularities in the
bailoting, and that the vote would be cast
out. White men began 10 assemble in the
neighborhood, 'put the mayor sent a de-
tachment of eight policemen to the scene
AT this hour, o'clock, the policemen are
guarding the polls. As the afternoon wears
on the negro vote is materially increasing.
The election in Wilmington passed off
peaceably The proposal to cast out a bal
lot box in the fifth ward was abandoned
Inc rumors of the afternoon caused many
men to move their families to the hotel to-
night for safety. No one tonight fears
trouble. Democrats claim city and proba-
bly, county; also claim majority for demo-
cratic congressman.
Democrats claim Mecklenberg county nv
2,ooo This county was republican in last
election. Democrats claim Pitt county,
Greenvile City, by 200 democratic gain of
500.
-- Democrats claim county in which Will
mington is situated by 400. They claim the
city by a larger majority. The city and
county were overwhelmingly republican,
populist fusion in the last election NOM
Evening star., 1898-11-08

says: Van Wycks vote growing constant
ly below Bronx. Early estimates of his
piuralities much too low
NEW YORK, November S.-Postal buiIe-
tin.-Queen's county complete: Roosevelt,
S.222; Van Wyck, 1921
NEW YORK, November s-Nine hundred
and forty districts out of lob in Greater
New York give Roosevelt 1862; Van
Wyck, 17O,69y,
NEW YORK, November S.-Postal buIle-
tin-Estimate based on returns from Ioa4
election districts out of lob districts in
Greater New York indicate Il majority of
66,5I2 for Van Wyck.
NEW YORK. November S.-One thousand
and twenty-four districts out of 1,513 in
Greater New York give Roosevelt al 2Sj
Van Wyck, 1856, $50
NEW YORK, November S.-PostaI bulle-
tin,-Van Wyck's plurality increasing. and
returns to pm. indicate he will have 60.
600 plurality in Manhattan and Bronx.
NEW YORK. November S-One thousand
and serenty-four districts out of 1.513 in
Greater New York give Roosevelt 147,29
Van Wyck. 1871 ,So3
NEW YORK, November S-Postal hulIe-
tin.-Tribune says Van Wyck will have
less than 10000 in Manhattan
NEW YORK. November S-EIeven bup
dred and fourteen districts out of 1.513 in
Greater New York give Roosevelt I51. .s66.
Van Wyck 2o4, 1853
NEW YORK, November S-PostaI buIle-
tin.-Estimates based on returns from LII
election districts out of 1,513 districts in
Greater New York indicate a majority of
Till for Van Wyck
NEW YORK, November s-Western
Union Bulletin.-Eleven hundred and dftv-
four New York city districts give Roose-
welt 15sOl2; Van Wyck, 213,257.
NEW YORK, November 2s-Postal Rulle-
tin.-The Tribune says Judge DAILY is an
parentiy beaten by $1,000.
NEW YORK, November SGSeyen hun-
dred and eighty-three districts out of z 222
districts, outside of Greater New York
give Roosevelt 115.S65; Van tyyck -sssy7
Same election districts in 1896 gave Rlack
13o, ,s39; Porter, 81 ,033.
NEW YORK, t-vember S.-TweIye hum
dred and fourteen districts out Ci 1.513. in
Greater New York give Roosevelt I66 $40.
Van Wyck, 226, ,561.
NEW YORK, November s-Thirteen hum
dred and four districts out of 1913, in
Greater New York, give Roosevelt 177 a4a.
Van Wyck. PAS ,45O.
NEW YORK, November 8. Western
NAAAO-A Oohiy II, governor
gives Roosevelt 81, 255: Van Wyck 90 os5
NEW YORK. November SIT fs~renorted
at police headquarters that Quigg is beaten
NEW YORK CState).
JAMESTOWN, N. Y, November g.
jamestown city, complete. gives Roosevelt
2.920; Van Wyck. 933.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y. November s.
Rochester city complete gives Roosevelt
14.129; Van Wyck, 3.7O9; plurality for
Roosevelt 400 The vote of Rochester city
was compete at $50 pm, on account of
standard voting machine being used here.
NEW YORK. November s-Two hun
| dred and thirty-five districts out of 3 2oo
election districts outside of Greater New
York give Roosevelt 4o,614; Van Wyck. IA
Evening star., 1898-11-08

The sole measure of value to an
advertiser is the number OF readers
and probable customers his an
nouncement will reach. Judged by
this infiexible standard, The Evening
Star stands pre-eminent No other
paper, published anywhere, has so
large percentage of its circulation
among the homes, families and busi-
ness circles of the city where printed.
In no other Washington paper, there
fore, is an advertisement worth half
so much to an advertiser.
Evening star., 1898-11-08

partly estimated returns indicate that
Roosevelt will carry Rockland county by
800.
NEN YORK, November s-The Herald
says; Democratic majority for judiciary
ticket in New York county about 63 900.
NEW YORK, November S-Estinates.
based OF returns flom $40 election districts
out of LIB districts in Greater New York.
indicate majority of 64.3G2 for Van Wyck
in the greater city.
NEW YORK, November S-The Journal
Evening star., 1898-11-08
INTEREST IN THE NEWS.
The Customary Throngs Turn Ont In
Learn About the Elections.

The fact that Washingtonians are not pos-
sessed of the right of franchise themselves
may account for the intense interest they
take when citizens elsewhere are engaged
in casting ballots: but, no matter what tho
reason may be, the capitalites certainly be-
come enthusiastic. IL distant. paricipQtors
in the excitement which accompanies ana
follows a battle Of ballots. This character
istic was illustrated in a most emphatic
manner again tonight. The crowds tha.
poured out to learn the latest news from TIE
election centers of interest were almost II
not quite. as large and exuberant as they
ever have been on similar occasions. and
closely approached, both in noise and mum.
Der, the throngs that occupied the streets or
the night when the strength of Nessrs Nc
Rtnley and BfyaH's cohorts Were bein
counted. OF course. general iateres: ceu
.Arsd on tbs ezht In Nsx York.
Evening star., 1898-11-08
REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
Guests of National Com ittee A.seI
bic at NOrmnndie HoteI

All the pariors on the second floor Of thu
Normandie were thrown open this evening
for the reception of guests of the republican
congressional committee. who had been in.
vited to hear the election returns as they
were received.
Representative Babcock, chairman of ths
committee. was at his desk shortly after Z
O'Clock, and from that time on he kept a
close account OF the results announced by
official bulletins. The visitors were not
numerous during the early part of the
evening.
Evening star., 1898-11-08
MARILAND.

BALTIMORE, Md, November S.-Re-
turns from more than. two-thirds of the
city indicates the election of Mcintyre,
rep, in the fourth district, and Wachter,
rep, in the third, the latter by narrow
majority. The election of Mudd, rep, in
the fifth and Baker rep, in the second
seems probable, although returns from the
counties may change this outlook. No re-
turns have as yet been received from the
first, where the election of Smith, dem, is
deemed probable.
George A. Pearre, rep, is elected in the
sixth district.
ANNAPOLIS Nd, November S.-Repub-
licans carry Annapolis by 200 majority.
BALTIMORE, November SIN the third
district Frank c. Wachter, rep, is elecced.
Evening star., 1898-11-08
THE ELECTION IN KANSAS.

Almost the Entire Registered Vote
Was PoIIed.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
INDEPENDENCE, Kan, November s.
The polls closed at O'Clock in Kansas.
The weather has been threatening all day
and cold rain began failing in the after
noon.
The election passed off quietly, although
great deal Of interest was manifested
throughout the state almost the total num-
ber registered voting.
Evening star., 1898-11-08

Woicott, 11,5I; Williams. 1851: net repub-
lican gain, $50.
BOSTON. Mass, Nov .mber S.-Postal bull
letin--Congress, ninth district, Fitzgerald
{dem.) elected
BOSTON, Mass. November S-Western
Union bulietin.-W olcott undoubtedly elect
ed by small, reduced majority. Republicans
also EJECT ten out of thirteen congressman.
Legislature shows usual republican ma
jority in both branches
BOSTON, November S-Postal Bulletin
Roberts, rep, elected to Congress from the
seventh district.
BOSTON, Mass, November S-Postal bull
letin.-Fitzgeraid reelected and Napier,
dem, elected to Congress. Gain of one
democrat in Massachusetts delegation.
BOSTON, Mass, November S.-The demo-
Gratis claim that Napthen will defeat Com
gresham Barrows (rep) for reelection by
nearly 1900 plurality.
BOSTON, Mass, November -S.-Postal
bulletin.-Two socialists elected to legisla-
ture from Boston.
RHODE ISLAND.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., November S-Con-
gress: First distrct-Melville Bull, rep,
elected. Second district-Aden B. Capron
rep, elected.
PROVIDENCE. r. l.. November s.
Postal Bulletin.-Melviile and Capron, rep
rescntatives for Congress, are elected
Evening star., 1898-11-08
THE REPUBLICANS WIN
Roosevelt Elected the Next Governor Of
New York State.
Van VYCK BEATEN In HIS OWN DISTRICT
BEATEN In HIS OWN DISTRICT
The Rough Riders Colonel Victorious in
Another Battle.
DETAIL nSOF THE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS

Theodore Roosevelt has been
flected governor OF New York al
though the actual plurality cannot
now be stated. His election is con-
ceded BY the New York World, the
Brooklyn Eagle, the New York
Journal and the New York Times.
NEW YORK, November 8, 8 p.
m.-If the missing districts in city
and state maintain the same ratio as
hose reported, Roosevelt's plurality
will exceed 10000,
The Evening World and Daily
News. democratic, concede Roose-
velt's election.
NEW YORK. November s.
Postal Bulletin.-Tribune says: In
dications are Van Wyck carries
Brooklyn by smaller figures than ex-
pected."
Using returns already in as basis,
Roosevelt's plurality will be about
10000
NEW YORK, November s.
Western Union bulletin-New Y ork
World comedies election of Roose-
welt by $4,000 plurality.
NEW YORK, November s.
Postal bulletin.-The Times esti-
mates Roosevelt's plurality at 10000.
NEW YORK, November g.
Postal bulletin--The Brooklyn Eagle
SAYS Roosevelt is elected
NEW YORK, November S.-The
Commercial Advertiser in an extra
at S:45 claims Roosevelt's election
by $4,000 majority.
NEW YORK, November s.
Postal bulletin-World says Roose
welt will come to Bronx with 100, 900.
This would give him about 10000
majority.
AHEAD OF HIS TICKET.
York City.
Special Dispa;ch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, November S.-A
dispatch to Chairman Odell states
that Roosevelt has carried Rochester
oil complete returns by 42o. Last
year democrats carried it by Lip.
Returns to 8:45 show that ROose-
welt has run ahead OF his ticket He
has run particularly strong in New
York city proper, where democrats
now claim only about $4,000.
Figuring on returns now n,demo-
Gratis claim but 10000 to 1900 for
Van Wyck up to the Bronx. Re
turns from Erie county encourage
the democrats in the hope that
Roosevelt's plurality up state will be
less than 10000.
Republicans do not concede such
a possibility.
Impression in the street at $40
that Roosevelt's election is sure.
Democratic committee now figure
on about 10000 this side of the
Bronx P. NJ.
NEW YORK CCft,).
NEW YORK, November s.-Comparisons
OF The votes for governor are made with
that of 1886, when, on a total of 1.423. SO
P!ack. republican had a plurality over
Por.e-. regular democrat of 212992 In
Greater New York Blacks plurality over
Porter was 35.3O5. The national demo-
crauc candidate for governor received
lo.4l6 votes in the four counties embraced
IN Greater New York and 2o69ss in the
state.
NE" YORK. November s.--postal bulie-
hn.-Trihune says: Indications are Van
Wyck carries Brooklyn by smaller figures
than expected
NE% YORK. November "a: : o'clock
Evening star., 1898-11-08
WILMINGTON IN DOUBT,
Small Majority Claimed for the Den,
Ocratic COnsressmen.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
WILMINGTON, n. c., November S.-Wil-
lnington city and county in doubt, but DEM
ocrats claim small majority for congress
| men, state senator and judicial ticket
County ticket elected. Sampson county,
largest popuiist county in state and Sena-
tor Buffers home, now claimed by demo-
Gratis. Richmond county probably demo-
cratic. Duplin county claimed by demo-
Gratis.
The Wilmington Star claims election of
Bellamy, democrat for Congress, by a sa fe
ma jority.
A special to the Wilmington Star saws
Charlotte gives 1,O00 democratic majority:
Richmond county, 600 democratic majority:
Robinson county, 4vO democratic majority.
Richmond and Robinson went republican in
last election.
The Wilmington Star claims the election
of Bellamy. democrat. in sixth COMPRESSION
al district. Also six state democratic sena-
tors from the district and fourteen demo-
cratic members lower house. In last assem-
bly, this district had two democratic men,
bers OF house only. NO NJ.
FACTIONAL FIGHT IN OHIO.
publican Ticket.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
GLEN Ohio, November S.-The
Ohio factional fight cropped out again when
it became known that Foraker's friends
were cutting Kinney at head of the state
ticket in many quarters. 1t is not likely
that this detection will defeat the republi-
can ticket in Ohio.
ty-first district, is being cut by republicans
but he will be elected by a safe majority,
and Burton. in this district, is running
strongly. Taylor in the eighteenth, is run
ming behind, but appears to have a sure
thing. Dick, in the nineteenth, will win in
a walk.
The count on the western reserve pro-
ceeding slowly by reason of expensive
scratching. McKisson republicans traded
head Of state ticket for county ticket.
Hanna republicans traded county for state
in many quarters. The full registered vote
was poiied.
Thirty-seven precincts in twenty-frst dis
trfct give Burton Gep) 2,74O; Russell
(dem), 1,7SS-. Burton seems to be running
ahead Of his ticket, and his election for
Congress is conceded by democrats. In the
lWSuliStu uiStilCts dl S.oU y CLOCK, seven
precincts have been heard from. giving
Hart (dem) 1,610; Philips (rep), 1878,
Phillips being cut by Hannaites.
MASSACuUSETT
BOSTON. November S.-Congress, first
district Massachusetts, George P Law
renee, republican. elected; second district,
F. H. Gillett, republican, elected; third dis
trict, j. H. W7lker. republican, elected:
fourth, =. G. w. Weymouth, republican.
elected; Sixth district, W. H. Moody, repub-
lican. elected; seventh district. E. W. Rob-
erts, republican. elected; eighth district. s.
w. Mccall. republican, elected eleventh
district. c. F. Sprague. republican. elected;
twelfth district, w. &. Lowering republican.
elected. thirteenth district, w. s. Greene
republican, elected.
BOSTON, Mass, November S-Western
Union Bulletn.-Seventy towns 30 far give
Wolcott 13. .773; Bruce, 5,83o. Last year