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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
POLITICIANS
IGNORED.

Washington. y, G., Ncy. 12..-Ths Re
publican political Inachines Of kentucky
and Virginia found ont today TINT 80 !ar
US their Influence with President RoOse
welt Is concerned they might just ~ w0ll
bs non existent. Thi. knowledge was
burnc to HON by the announcement Of
tho following appointments by tho Execn
tive:
TO be UEitei States Judge for.tho West
ern district Of Visginia-Henry Clay Mo
Duwell, Of Big stone Gap. Va.
10 bs Internal Revenue Collector. Fifth
(Loui.vilio) district, x !ntucky Joseph
A. Graft.
10 be Intern stional Collector, SIKH.
tCovington district Kentucky George
". Lieberth.
These appointments added to othor re
cent acts Of the President are bringing
home 10 politicians Mt the capital nnd
elsewhere that Republican National Com
hiitterm-n are OF email consequence in
Mr.. Roosevs!ts schomo for distributing
pa ronagc. Within seven days he has
ignored three COininitteeine u, and has o
rod in pickle for moro-Gibbs, OF New
York.
Atd!cks, of Delaware. wanted q man
appOinted Collector at Wilmington, bus
the Prcsiisnt aolsc' cd tha candidate OF
Rspressn, ,ativ0 Ball. Committeeman
hawley, OF Icxa'. had n candilat o for
postmaster vt Fort Worth. Tho Prssl
deut pIs in another man.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
LETTER BY CAPTAIN KIDD.
NOtor;0Us Pirate Tells Of hidden
Treasure In Boston Hnrbar.

Treasure In Boston Hnrhor.
PROVIDENCE. II. l.. Nov. IA let
ter from Captain Kidd, the notorious
pirate chief to Jobn Bailey, Esd. of
New York, which Is believed to be- gen.
uinc has been deposited for safe keep
ing with other papers in the office or
the record commissioners Of this city.
The letter is 900 years old and is he
property of Edward Fir.i. Il clerk ni
the municipal couri "f Providence, n dr-
scpulan, of the Warner family. which
was among the first to S"'tl" in Whht
is row the town Of WArWick. 1t was
found among family papcrS.
Apparently the communication was
written after The capture of Captain
Kidd 1t is dated Boston, 10000, and
ii says in part:
Il fear we are in bad situation. We
are taken for pirates Ynd y"'l nGst
come to Boston us soon rs you get his.
There is no one can depend upon II
| do no, see YOU | viii lell you where
my money is.
at is II buried on island in
Boston harbor ON the island IN
two chests, containing from EloWn to
100000 in money. jewels and diamonds
"Tbpy are buried about four feet
deep. with fat stone on them and a
pile of stones near by. There is no one
that knows where il is but me now iiv-
ing.
1T is about up the hillside.
Don't fail 10 come to me rs soon as You
get this. If am gone To England. hc
| there US soon AS possible. Secure the
! money aud diamonds before you come,
as moucy will do great deal for us.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER %, 1901.

The politicians in Kentucky and
Virginia have been compelled to
give way TO President Roosevelt in
making his appointments. !le yes.
terday appointed Henry Clay Nc
Dowell. OF Big Stone Gap. Va, to
be United States Judge Tor the
Western District Of Virginia. 10.
seph II. Graft TO bs Internal Reve-
nue. Collector. Fifth (Louisviliel
District. Kentucky, aud George W.
Lieberth, to be Internal Revenue
Collector. Sixth (Covington) Dis
trict. Kentucky. The Nation al
Committeeman are Of email conse.
queuce 10 the President and 10
making these appointments "a he has
igcored the candidates recommend
ed by them. He followed the same
course in Delaware, but he will
have to take some more drastic
means to ensure the success OF tho
Republican party at the coming
elections in this State. 1t looks as
il Theodore did not care rap for
the politicians and had no eXpccta.
tion Of succeeding himself as Presl-
dent. or il be docs he thinks the
people are greater than the poll
tlcians. He should know what he
10 doing as ne has always been
considered a level.heaaed man. All
we have TO say from a Delawareau =
standpoint Is Tor pity sake come up
to Delaware and look the fight over
carefully and which has been going
ou flor years long before Addicks
was ever heard Of. 1t has been a
Southern leud, only no one was
killed, except politically speaking.
Numerous would.be politicians
have been retired from the leader
ship in Delaware because the peo
pie had no further use for them.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Bowling Leag ne DANES

The second gnmes Of the bowling tourn
ameut Of the Whining ton City Bowling
League, will take place this evening,
The knights Of Columbu, will play the
Young Msl,'. Chris iun Association on
the association allsys. The Wllinin gton
Dicyolo Club and the Young Meme Rs
publican Club will play on thS alleys OF
ihe bicycle club Both games promise to
DO interes! Ing.
In the Inter. City Bowling League the
following gamo! Will be played on Thurs
dav evening Wilmington Whist Club
with che r siao Club at No.ristown, P0.;
Belmont Cricket Club with the Bs'i1eld
Club at Ger mhniown. This evening the
Germantown Cricket Club will play the
Penn Club Of Chester at Chester.
There WAS al in.ere. ting bowling match
last evening ut the Wilmington Whist
Club in tho club tournament. Captain
" Wood wards team won from Captain
Belts team by score OF 2. 100 to ,0Sl.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
LOST RIVER.

The splendid spectacular pro.
>duction OF Joseph Arlhurs pastor al
melodrama 'Lost River with
scenery and effects the same as
were used during the phenomiu al
run Of six months in New York City
comes to the Opera House on next
Tuesday night. The play is said
to far surpass Blue Jeans, requires
two cars to carry its scenery and
live stock, Three thorons hbrcd
horses are used in the dash Tor
liberty down the old Baden toll
road and the scene at the toll.a ate
is thrillipgly realistic.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
WILMINGTON THEATRE.
THE QUEEN OF CHINATOWN.

A souvenir matinee was given at
the Wilmington Theatre this after.
noon and every lady preseut was
presented with a Chinese souvenir.
The 'Ouecn Of Chinatown" 10 a
melodrama Of unusual interest and
has attracted crowded houses since
il ope ned here. The company Is
strong in every particular and the
presentation has meant much for
The many patrons Of the Whining.
ton The atfe. Those who have mol
seen "Thc Queen Of Chinatown
should 60 tonight.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
To Organize uerman Veterans.

Mnvellau. to organize u post Ia TINS city
OF tho order of Veterans and Soldiers OF
tho German Army in North America has
Commenced.
Any ono who has been u member OF the
German, Australian Ct swiss army. or any
German who took part in any Of tho wars
OF this county. IN fact my German speak
ing soldier can join. 20 far nDout ;hriv
unmss have bee II enro!led for tho local post
and organization will To completed in
about two weeks, when there will lie q
large delegation present. from phiIadel
phia The meeting will take place IN
Turn Hall.
The n.vo,nent in this city has beon
started by Alexander Weisensee, OF gso3
Tn.nn'i street. and anyone wishing to join
can obtain information from him,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
The rfOrci+ Sin,

FATTY Well, that young Spoonrr
has done for himself this time.
Eaii Nh. he promised TO marry
some girl. didn't be, and then threw
her over?
Ea1tN Oh. much worse than that;
he WAS guilty of putting his promise
in writing. Ally Sloptr.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
The Eternal " O.,s a n,

II know that justice is blind,
mused he fair defendant, adding the
finishing touches to her toilet, which
consisted of Paris gown. a picture
hat aud OF her hcant tiers-"l know
tEa, Justice is blind. hut. thank good
ness, ne Judge is not. ot."-Baltimorc
American.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Realism into Date,

storn,ineton Barnes Say. there
amt nuthin' in this realism after all
no? Why"
Stormington HarneS-Why. l put
on "A donkey act as a curtain raiser
and never got hand-played the
leading role meseif. too.-N. y.
Times
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
10 Preside st Conference

Di,hop Issas w. Joyce has bssn aaaign-
cd 10 preside ut the Wilmington N. u. Con
ference. which will meat In Cris;le.d ON
March 10, and Bishop StsRheu III. Merrill
will preside at the meeting "f tine Della
ware Conference. which nlects In sails
bury on April0.
Bishop Joyce IL a native Of Hamilton
couu.y, Ohio whore he was born on Octo
ber ii, 1885. Later he removed TO !ndi
an . and araduatud from Hnrtsvllle Uni
yo-sity, Hs entered tho Northern Indiana
Con fsren CO IN 1859. In 1881 Tie was irans
ferred 10 ihe Cincinnata COnfsrenoe and
served st. pavls and Trinity Churches
huro Ho WAS a delesats TO tho general
conferences Of 1880 and 1888 md at tho lat
ter was elc ,tsd bishop. He lives In Min
noapolis, Ninn.
bishop Merrill was born Ia Jsdsrsou
county, Ohio, SeptaDb,r r 18. 1925 He 70
came a member Of tho Ohio Conference In
1864 lie was made editor Of the Western
Christian Adv0rats 10 1865. and was elect
cd bishop In lses He Is the author Of
number OF religious books and lives IN
Chicago. He presided ovor the Wilmlng
ton NJ, n. Confcrsnoe Ia 1885 and 1873.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
(DnjuSui Iscoarice.

Mrs. lrimsonhrak Iou have a
sponge on your desk to m"i5tcn your
postage stamps: don'; see ho" You
can go to al tina, bother.
Mr.. Crim>Onb bcHk know. lay dear.
THAI YOU would rather use your
tongue al every pos: !hc opportunity.
--NunErrs Statesman.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
POULTRY IN WlNrfK.r'
Hens Mast Have . Variety 81 Feed ~
Well - Warm Mouse In
Which to Live,

Hens in order to do well in winter
need good quarters and a great dsa!
Of care. Their fondness for buga
and worms is not an unnatural taste
the animal matter thus secured sup
plying a most important element IN
their food. Indeed, it is largely be-
cause they cannot procure this food
in cold weather that they SO often
cease to lay egss; hence the imPor.
tance of feeding cut bone, for green
cut bone supplies this needed ele
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

Lanruid Lcary-Lady. wont youse
pim'mr ten cents. ! hain't ct any
thin for two days.
Benevolent Old Lady You poor
man! You cant get much of meal
for ten cents.
Lanauid Lcary-l'vP got enough
money for DE- meal lady. wants
de- dime to tip de wai'er.-Brooklyn
Euule.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

We beg to diner with the carpet.
bag editor at Fourth aud Sbipley
streets. on an editorial? that ap.
peared 10 his yellow sheet last
evening, in regard to a question
propvundcd by him as not being
answerable.
A rebate has been given. the
Sheriff by all papers doing his
printing aud If the Journal did not
give this rebate the public can rest
assured that they would mol have it.
II the Journal would really like
10 know how much it cost the RE-
PUBLICAN, we have no objections 10
telling it, just what we told the At
ney General. $500 and a rebate OF
IS per cent. The Sher:f's sale
bills which now come iron the Office
at Fourth and Shipley streets, we
agreed to print and so will auv
other printer. tor sl.2o but the
Sheriff placed that printing else
where at 81 50 per set OF bills. The
Sheriff then puts in his bill for IS
and has a clear saving Of 81. 81 for
his own pocket.
Knowing the slippery customer
we had to deal with 10 the form of
the present Sheriff, we made the
contribution Of $500 in the shape OF
a note and when We saw that he
did not intend to deal fair we re-
fused 10 meet this note Until the
goods were delivered. He is not a
man OF his word, as an incident we
will relate will show. One Of the
owners OF the REPUBLICAN had oc-
casion TO purchase a horse some
time ago and the Sheriff had one,
which he (thc Snerif) was positive
would SUIT. MIR. Vernon only want
ed to pay $50 and the Sheriff
sought 10 blesd him, BY asking
5000. Mr.. Vernon said he would
have TO look elsewhere for horse
aud the Sheriff satauicallv re.
marked. "Aud you will have TO look
elsewhere Tor printing. You will
be sorry when you see N,v sales in
the other papers," Up until this
time the REPUBLICAN had received
ito share OF the printing, but alter
this incident got nothing. We dc.
mauded our rights and the Sheriff
gave US to understand that we did
not run his office. The senoir mem :
Der OF The combauy, who was al
ways Tor peace, and against whom
we dcEy any man to say anything
disparingly, requested his son 10
pay the amount demanded Tor the
horse, but he refused to take the
animal, and remarked hat the Shcr.
III could 20 to H. with his horse.
and that he did not propose 10 be
held up in such manner by anv
matchmaking sheriff. The REpuH-
LlcAN has always been liberal
donator to the party and every
member oi this company has voted
| the ticket since he became entitled
10 a vote. Can this wind bag at
Fourth and ShlpIev streets, who re.
iers to MS as "moss.s and O!
the 'Ieeb'c cry say as much? We
! !hink not. as lie has only been I'M
ported short time and has hardly
had time to register Must we.
who have always been found in the
front ranks Of our party. close oar
| ears and mouth to his insults! We
say no. ard if his assaults continue
we will show him that we are moi
| ak weak au he wo,Ilu trv to make
people believe. We may not have
as much money back OF Us as the
only Journal 10 town. but when j
comes to principle, we arel more
reliable than the blackg uard wh'
attack ed us
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
4 Hero Indeed.

She--l shall marry no man VINO is
not hero.
ne Say that you'ii he mine and II
prove that am one.
She On, Adolphus, how?
He I'll go right in and ask papa.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
She Saw,

Husband You'll have to discharge
Dnah and do the cooking Yourself.
Wife Mercy on us. Are you losing
your money?
Husband No; bu, I'm losing my
health.
Wife-Oh. ] see.
Husband The doctor says eaf
too much.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Maniiolc Explosion.

An explosion OF PHs in ono Of The june.
tiui vaults Of tho Ehi.on E!e.;,ic Com.
pany's conduit system at Ninth aud san
sou streets yesterday IN Philadelphia In
juici tx lir"men aud one civilian struck
terrD into pedestrians and bn siness people
IN the viciuitv. and Gtiprlsa the electric
lighting. to!erhone anL telegraph systam
directly cas-. 0. Ninth an | south OF Chest
nut street for several hours.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

THERE is disposition among
certain men who call themse Ives
Republicans, 10 hand this State
over TO the Democrats. They in
tend 10 rule or ruin the party. Hun
dreds Of Delaware Republicans for
years fought to be allowed to have
their names put on the assessment
lists, and then fought to be allow
ed 10 cast their ballot OIL election
day. In lew other States were SO
many legal obstacles put IN tine
way ol Republican voters, as in
Delaware. Now that the State has
been carried by the Republicans.
there are to be found some men who
by their actions, would put the
Democrats back in power again.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

Theatre Thursday and the remain.
der oil the week.
The theme Of the play 10 one Of
those family ieuds which has so Of
ten disturbed the peace Of the South
Carolina hills. The play is elabor.
ately staged, and one Of the many
features is famous negroqu5rtett.
who dispense some rare harmony
full OF the brccziness and beauty
OF the Carolina mount aims.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Saving the AGubie Thing,

Aenes-Doro1l:y. you don't mind it
that didn't write to you while was
gone. do YOU:
Dorothy-No. indeed, Agnes: I've
been so busy myself that I'd have
been mad at you if you ad.-Brook-
lyn Life.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Winter Tourist Tickets,
Season IO)I.7.
Ralt;mor,. <, 0hiO Railroad,

Tho Baltimore e. Ohio Railroad has
placsh on sa!e at oil princinn! ollie. East
Of the Ohio River. Winter Tourist Tickets
to points IN Alabama. FLORIDA, Louisiana
M,ssssirp,, New Mexico North \Caroltn a
and Texns; also Havnna, Cuba, Nand Mas
SAN, N, p, al reduced rates.
For additional information call on
Agent Is. l:imorc g. Ohio X. II.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
The Wise Hush a nd

"John." she said. "'lo you think you
can afford new gown for me?'
He looked at her sharply.
Have you ordered it"' he asked.
"Yps."
"Thcn," he said with sigh Of res
igna,ion. 81 can afford t.'--Chicago
Post
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Meeting of De mOcrats.

The Eleventh Ward Democratic
Legion held an enthusiastic gather.
ing in its ball last evening. Speech
es were made by William Berry OF
Ches ter. Ex.State Senator Pyle and
a number OF others.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

WE certainly expected the Jour.
nal to prove that the co!ored men,
who have within the past few
weeks taken up their residence in
New Castle. were brought there 10
swell the Republican vote in New
Castle Hundred. The Every Even
ing. in Mondays S issue, was up
against it and charged that color
ed men were being brought to New
Castle for the express purpose OF
helping the Republicans to carry
that Hundred at the next election.
We have been given to understand
that the Republicans in that Hun
dred. have no need of such help.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
DOCKSTADERS.

There is a big laughing show at
Dockstader' this week and those
who fail TO see it arc the losers.
Packed houses are greeted at the
performances with plenty Of ap-
plausc.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

The Christian and NJ isssonRrv Alliance
will hold nh all day Meeting tomorrow At
Alliance Hall 6l0 Adam, st. hou.Ssof
service H. 80, 2aO, and T.30, Mr. Nordi
IL converted Italian Is eXpsc ed to tpnas
morning and afternoon. Mr.. Nordi ma,
been a.succe,sIul worker both In his own
country and this. q No"hsr brown
tunt.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
.tewart Hearing Postponed

The hearing in the case OF Robert
c. Stewart, co,ored, charged with
wife beating. has been continued for
two weeks owing to the absence OF
the prosecuting witLess.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

CHICAGO is at the present writing
a good field for the cracksman.
Three burgiaries were committed
on Monday, making a total o! Is
Tor the month. The thieves are
smarter THAI the police officers,
and 10 every case have succeeded
10 getting away with their swag
Mayor Carter Harrison is giving
the people Of that city sample OF
what the peop.e were told they
would receive at his hands II he
was reelected Mavor. His second
term IS evidently not going TO be Il
bowling SUCCESS.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

IT will hereafter require a permit
10 iuspect ithe Rockford water
tower. This is necessary 10 keep
boys from. abusing the privilege.
The sig from the top Of the tower
10 worth taking a trip out to IN.
dulpe in.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Father W.. willing

Daughter-Mr. Nicefello wants me
10 play duets with him.
Father-Well?
Have you any obiections?"
''Of course not. 1t will please me
20 death"
will it. realiy?"
"Yes, indeed. Eve just been aching
FOR n chance to get even with those
MeighbOrs next door."-N. y. Weekly.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
wovlAn.t Nave Time.

First Feacher--Do you understand
this labor question that verybody
Is talking about?
- Second Traveller (empha atieally)-
do not. sir.
First Traveer-Well, | will explain
1t to you.
Second Trayeler-YOull have TO eX-
euse me. You see. I'm going to he
OIL this train only II hours. -Leslie's
Weekly.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Mcat and teEetables,

Er long We VII hts.H
To fear that york and beaLs will be
As rare 's I rtapit'.
Washington Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
An the More RcNS0u.

Shc--Let's sit out the next one.
lIe-Why, l thought yon were font
of dancing.
Sue-l am detroit; Free Press.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
An Iu,portnnt Question.

"I'd give my life To call you 'wife!"
The inaiGen, long Injured
To caution. murmureh: rs the life
of which yon speak Insured?
-ph:laGelpha Press.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

One Of the best ways of removing lice
from fowls is 10 let them to do il them-
selves by having lot Of dry earth
where they can dust themselves when
ever they feel like II.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Half lffer Mid niphf

He--Now don't you bother to help
me on with my coat.
Shr-It's no bother. It's "A pleas
ure. Town Topics.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

THE drivers oil the horses belong.
ing to the fire department. should
exercise care IN going over irou gut
ter plates and Car tracks The
animals are spirited and do not
need much urging and when hit
with a whip It appears 10 set them
nearly crazy. We would advise
the drivers to be careful OF their
horses when speeeins them gong
TO fires. It's dangerous 10 both
horses aud drivera.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
l(jrlsf.

~ trust in providcnce." says a
Georgia philosopher. but work
while ! trust. Atlanta CGnstitu-
ton
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Eisl, Market,

Powell will havu on sale at his stand, 3rd
sire t Market to morrow, Whiting, pike,
cat fish, blue fish, founders, coiiis', hall
but ana salmon.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
Stops the Cough

and works off the Gold.
Laxative Bronze -Qnimine Tablets cure Q
cold In ono day. No cure. No Pay. Prlos
rs cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

JgEEAi. LOANS ON DIAMONDS AND
II all kinds Of goods J. u. Bleeker. .hu
and F.cnch street,. &il'ann
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

THE moss back REpuBL1CAN may
have 10 be read backward to get
any sense out OF its articles. but
the best men the other Wilmington
papers are employing to day were
at one time working Tor its present
owners, The Evening Journal like
all other smart papers heads an
article in Yesterdays issue as fol-
lows 'Is Not Attempt at Coloniza-
ton This may be something new
III grammar, but to find it III the
columns oil the smart Journal, is
past belief. The REPUBLICAN, did
get some OF the sheriff $ printing
and tor what it received it was the
the understanding that il was to
pay tor by generous don alton to
the party. The sheriff was par.
ty 20 this. Besides 1t was expect
ed to giye up from IS to s. spcr cent
which was to be deducted IRON his
bll! at its regular charges.
Now that the Journal has seen
fl to attack the REPUBLICAN IN re-
gard TO the sheriff. advertising,
we would like TO ask what per cent
that paper pays Tor its advertising
and what II charged Tor the sher.
ifs bills, which the parties sold
ont by Inn have TO pay. The Re-
ptEIIIAN lived up to its agreement
and the sheriff did not. and when
h's attention was called to the Tact,
| hc got very angry and said that he
wanted us to understand We were
no, ruuniu. his oihcc.
lie wasglven to understand ihat
lie was not running the REruELI-
| ,AN and there the matter ended.
| We contend lie ras no right to any
| rebate whicn he was 10 receive from
| this Office. and which we have the
| best reason 10 believe he is rcce,v-
| ing from others whe he is placing
his business. lie is up against II
| aud will find himself as much in
lurcd as the kEpI ELl,AN before hls
term expires. The proprietoIs o.
this paper were Republicans be
fore he ever voted the Republican
ticket, and we dare h!m TO disproyc
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13
IICAN WILMNaToN DELAWARE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER I8 1901

The Youths companisn is one Of
the beat weekly pagers published.
1t enjoys ai:large circulation and
the beat writer's contribute to it's
columns. pext year it promises 10
be even brighter and better than
ever. The price is sl.75 a year.
which is cheap for it. Address
Perry Mason Co., Boston, Mass. -
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-13

lr 10 said that the Re" J. s.
Willis has refused the position oi
Superintendent Of the tree mail dc
livery system. We never before
heard OF the Hon. Jonathan rctus-
ing anything, from Supervisor 10
United States Senator. If he did
refuse the position II was because
lie was not certain Of receiving the
appointment. The Republicans
down the State have the unhappy
facility CT dropping oft before their
terms have expired, none ever re
fuse any position.