Evening journal., 1902-03-22
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OF POLITICS
Bits Of Political Gossip Picked Up by
"East Side"

II is likely that Addicks will get few
crumbs Of comfort out Of the meeting
of the regular State Central Commit
tee today. That the Regulars hereto
fore have been absolutely quiet on the
Addicks subject is the best evidence that
they will give him little consideration this
campaign.
Genuine Republicanism IS directly con-
trary to Addicksism One stands for
principle, while the other-Addicksism-
is entirely destitute OF principle.
The Regular Republicans go into the
campaign with the record Of having done
everything that il just and fair to the
voters OF the State. while the Addicksites
20 into the campaign with a record OF
having endeavored to do everything for
their master
Fifth District Fight
John Z. Healy, the Democratic candi-
date for representative for the Fifth dis
trict seems somewhat disturbed because
former Chief Of Police Dolan is talked
of as his opponent
Healy is known to feel kindly toward
the senatorial aspirations Of Willard
Salisbury and this does not appear to
meet with the approval of all the Demo-
cratic voters OF the district
Sussex County Politics
Sussex county politicians have awak-
ened to the fact that the coming election
is an important one to them. Besides the
election of the legislative ticket, the
makeup Of which ds in doubt, there will
be an election for ten members OF the
Levy Court TO succeed the thirteen mem
bers who will retire The new rule OF
electing members Of the Levy Court calls
for their election by representative dis
tricts. instead OF the old method. 1t cuts
off three members. but the ten probably
can do as much damage as the proverbdal
unlucky thirteen did. THIS coupled with
the fact that all the county officials are
to be balioted for should keep the politi-
clans busy, whichever faction or party
they are affiliated with.
George w. Bennum, candidate for
postmaster OF Georgetown, does not ap-
pear to worry the present postmaster,
James H. Maull, very much. Mr.. haull
seeks reappointment.
Charles J.. Moore. he OF the celebrated
four who deadlocked the Legislature In
1885,. and prevented the election OF United
States senator. now seeks more "honors"
and is a candidate for State senator for
the Firth district of Sussex county No
doubt the voters will remember him for
the part he took in that celebrated Ad-
dicks mix-up.
Legislative Gossip
In Pencader hundred it is likely that
John Dayett will be candidate for re-
for the lower House Re
corder OF Deeds Delaware Clark Is
spoken Of, but he objects TO the use of
his name on the ground that he will re-
tire from Office about that time and that
there are other men who have served the
party well and deserve TO be recognized.
New Castle Hundred Situation
In New Castle hundred both factions OF
the Republican party are undecided or
probably they are playing game Of
wait and see what the other side will
do"
The Addicksites are throwing out ae
"feelers" the names Of James B. Foster,
Harry w. Hushebeck and George W.
Vantane for representative. They are also
suggesting James B. Hance, a Regular
The other wing would like TO have
James r. Challenger as their candidate.
but he has not yet consented 2. L. VIII
son has been mentioned, but he, also, de-
olines to allow the use Of his name at
present.
So far no names are heard, but
that OF Robert McFarlin for State SEN
ator for the Fifth senatorial district
covering New Castle. Pencader, Red
Lion and White Clay Creek hundreds
Red Lion hundred Republicans would like
Charles W. Pancoast to represent this
district.
Meeting in B~andYwine Hundred
Several Republicans Of Brandywine
hundred will have a meeting on Tuesday
at which time candidates will be Sc
lected. For representative, Robert Cour-
sey and DR.. Day are spoken Of by the
Republicans, and William Bird by the
Democrats. Frank Ewing, It is under
stood. will not be in the representative
fight.
George Knots, Of Appointments hum
dred is mentioned as candidate for
representative from that hundred. M.
Knots Is at present one Of the Trustees
OF the Poor.
The New Superintendent
The newly elected superintendent OF the
almshouse. b. Frank Blackburn, Is re-
ceiving applications for farmer at that in
stitution The board usually elects the
man recommended by the superintendent
The next meeting Of the trustees will be
held on Wednesday. Mr.. Blackburn takes
charge right after the April meeting
Jocularly speaking, Mrs. Mccoy. the out
going superintendent wife, prepares th'
dinner for the trustees at this meeting
and Mrs. Blackburn washes the dishes.
East Side,