Evening journal., 1906-09-18

OF 10 SIT IN a regularly constituted con-
vontion Of his party
The colorcd element was wen repre-
sented. and its presence was recognized
by the nomination OF a colored man Tor
eorone:.
Applause Was Forced
Every speech made was duly appre-
ciated. but the applause which followed
seemed at times not a little unlike the
cheerfulness which causes "a boy 20
whistle In order 10 appear unafrnid.
Things must have been pretty dry
too, at times In the convention hall II
one could judge by the frequency with
(which delegates" sought LIQUID re-
lfreshments nearby, or perhaps this was
caused by a desire TO keeping their
courage.
Francis s. Bradley. John w Bird and
John w. Stetser were the only nomi-
noos present and taking part In the
convention and when asked whether
Mr. Vandover, Mr. Stewart MIR. Wall
ker and Mr. Hurn were willing TO ac-
Icept the nomination one of the dele
gates" said' Il will tell you nothing"
Addicks Adjourned tho Assembly
Following the passage OF the resolu-
= tions Mr.. Addicks advised the conven-
ton that he must leave to catch train
and withdrew.
Mr.. Addicks had scarcely reached the
street before the convention adjourned,
subject to the call of the chairman. II
was unkindly suggested that perhaps
the delegates" feared the effects Of the
absence Of their peerless leader and
hastoned 20 get away from each other
Taking II an and all. it was a unani-
mous convention. strong convention.
a convention OF glorious party
THE delegates" were duly Instructed.
secrecy was the order and loyalty To-
any old thing was the keynote. The
voters of the state OF Delaware are
inow asked 20 believe this session be-
hind closed doors. at which no proxies
were called for. and no C., c,edentials re-
qulrod. was regularly legally called
lparty convention whose ticket Is wor-
thy the confidence Of the voter and the
men nominated viii pose before the
community as suppliants for the ballots
Of the Republicans Of Wilmington.
delegates" Who Attended
Some OF the delegates" In attend
anco at the convention are.
John Edward Addicks, George w.
Roberts, BENJAMIN r. Groves John w.
Stetser Cornelius J. Horrigan, Benia-
min L. Spence Francis S. Bradley,
Moses Speakman, Peirce Gould, Fred
Hanley Philip T. Layman, Frank
Barnes, George G.. Whiteman, Edward
ID. Spencer. Irwin Philips, Amos #.
johnson. John Cox, Thomas E Posiles'
Isaac Anderson. Howard Caldwell FL
mer Kirk, Edward ID. spencer Daniel
H. Bird. Perry Pnaumer, Ambrose VIII
son. Elijah Russ and Harry Bowers
1t viii be seen from the above list
that among the delegates are the names
of men who are noted as grafters and
buyers and sellers OF votes-men who
have used the name Union Repuhl-
lean" as a Matchmaking method TO get
money or recognition from a party IA
, whose ranks they would not receive on
deserve any consideration.
The ticket viii now be filed with the
clerk Of the peace and an emblem se-
, lected. as IT Is to stay in the field upon
1 the solemn vote OF every delegate OF
the convention until the polls close In
lNovembe'.
+, Destinations Come In
-Four men named on the rump uniol
. Rtpubiican county ticket last night II {
: likely. represent the Democratic dea'
/. These are Daniel r. Stewart, present Goa
B. oil inspector by grace OF a Democratic
Union Republican deals Francis s. Brad
+ lev. head of the Union hargainers; loh
o. w stetser. Bradlev's lieutenant ant
: John w Bird coored. who was nomi
y mated for coroner to carry ont the por
= tion of the deal similar to the Postles
deal IN Council.
4 Thomas r. Hurn Is preparing a lette
I to the chairman and secretary OF tn
rump convention positively declining th
! nomination fer sheriff This viii reach ih'
committee Tonight or tomorrow.
Julian G. Walker. when asked by ar
Evening Journal man to-day what he pro
posed 10 do said that the first he hat
I; heard of his being nominated for anl
such ognce by anybody was when ne reat
, it in the paper to-day. that ho had M
), thought OF the nomination and in al
likelihood would decline II al once
Aubrey Vandevor declared that IN
matter was a complete surprise He has
3 not been consulted and would not have
allowed his name 90 be considered hai
I he know about IL.
These three men, IL would appear from
their own statement ana surprise wer
placed on che ticket 10 give It weight
without their knowledge and consent Il
hopes that they win carry with them th
four men So the IIorrigan-Ford deal.
This is the last day for Ming with thI
I clerk Of the peace the names which arr
to appear On the Republican county ticke
4 and II Is believed that some difficulty vii
e occur should an attempt be made 70 m
G the rump convention Ticket. but up TO ia
r. time Of soins TO press no attempt ha
N been made 20 file it.
The story OF the rump convention ap
e pears ON another page.
me Speed Of Light.
Just think OF it. Eleven time
around this globe of ours in the spac