Evening journal., 1905-03-02
special to The Evening Journal,


Dover, March Two Intellectual ballots
were taken for Senator by the Legisla-
ture in joint session at noon today. The
nine Regular Republicans who have been
supporting Colonel Henry A. DUPONT,
since the beginning Of the contest de-
cided to honor Senator L. Heisler Ball
with a complimentary vote inasmuch as
his term will expire on Saturday. and
they accordingly all voted for him. This
course will probably be followed tomor-
row. but on Monday it is expected that
they will return to Colonel Dupont.
Thomas Curry, Of Greenwood again
received the support Of the Union Re-
publican dissenters who have left Ad-
dicks. Mr.. Curry is a friend and neighbor
Of Senator Pennewill, the leader Of this
element, and thehonorary action may be
accounted for in this way. Representa-
tive Lyons is still III with throat affec-
tion at the Hotel Richardson and was
absent.
The ballots. which we're identical we're.
7 John Edward Addicks, u. r., "a.
Willard Salisbury, D.. 10.
L. Heisler Ball. r. r., Q;
Thomas Curry, U. r., 5.
James II. Hughes. d., 8.
Total vote, 46; necessary to a choice 81;
no election.
The pairs were: Representatives Hart
D., and r. d. Lingo, u r.; w. S. Mere
dith, d., and Lyons, U. r.. and J, c..
Meredith. d., and Messick, U. r.
Outcome Of Trip Awaited.
The trip Of the Legislature to Washing
ton 60 attend the Inauguration Of Presi-
/ f- assI -.
with great interest because of the pos
sibnity Of developments resulting there
from on the Senatorship. The Republican
members viii call upon the President
and ether prominent Governmental OIL
cials and it Is believed that suggestions
Of an Official nature viii be made to them
looking to a settlement Of the deadlock
The voting on next Monday. when tbs
legislators shall return, viii show the
result OF the influence.
1t is believed, however, that the dead
lock will not be broken following tn,
jaunt to the National Capital. Several OF
the Addicks stalwart members stated 70.
day that they would continue voting foi
Mr.. Addicks as long as either Senator
Alice or himself SC desire. They give as q
reason for so doing that If they should
oppose Alice he might not lead the party
in Kent and Sussex counties during th'
next campaign and as a result of mex
perieaced leadership. the Democrats
would stand a chance Of capturing tbs
General Assembly and thus elect two
5 Senators.
The Republican opponents Of Addicl
refute this statement however, and de
clare that the party win not want foi
capable leadership in the 1906 election M
matter what the outcome Of the sena
torial hold up shall be.
Richards and Local Option.
At 1sO o'clock this afternoon Attorney
General Robert H. Richards was calle,
into conference by number of Unioi
Republicans who favor the immediate
passage Of the local option bills and whit
intend to make a strike in that direction
this afternoon or tomorrow.
The object in calling Mr.. Richards int
conference was that there coud be NJ
question about the construction or phrase
ology of the measures. 1t was contendei
that in order to stand the test of tn
courts the bills must embody the name
Of petitioners and must be so sweeping ii
u, their nature that no injunction proceed
ings can prevent the subject from goinl
before a vote of the people.
In the Senate.
5. The Senate convened at 1890 a. m
!. with al lof the members present.
4 Recommitted on motion of Senate
L Smith.
The Senate bill authorizing the Lev.
& Court of New Castle county to Orde
S and pay for now indices ait its pleasure
!. Read and referred under suspension
u of rules