Evening journal., 1916-08-22
ents to the nomination Of Senator du-

ents to the nomination Of Senator du-
Pont.
Detectives on job.
Somewhat Of a sensation was
caused when it became known that a
large force OF detectives was circu-
lating in the crowd. in and outside of
the Hotel Richardson and were keep
ing tab on the activities OF certain
men active in the cause OF the Alice
Groves insurgents. The detectives
we're in command of Robert d. Cam
eron OF Philadelphia, and were In the
service Of friends OF Senator DUPONT.
There had been rumors that every
effort would be made TO induce some
delegates 10 desert Senator DUPONT,
and the detectives were keeping a
sharp eye on certain active workers
in the insurgent ranks. They shad-
owed certain men all over Dover.
The statement was made that the
detectives had been all over the State
for a week prior to the primaries,
keeping tab on the activities Of some
political workers.
Talk of Nominations.
Congressman Thomas w. Miller ar
rived in Dover last evening, but did
not get into the maelstrom OF political
turmoil al the Hotel Richardson. He
met many friends on the street. but
took no part in the factional discus
sions. On all sides the denomination
Of Congressman Miller was taken for
granted
Governor Charles r. Miller did not
appear in Dover during the night, and
among other prominent Republicans
conspicuous by their absence were
former State Chairman Edmund
Mitchell, Judge Philip O. Churcnman,
Harry H. Billany and former Con-
gresham William n. Heald.
State Treasurer William J. Swain
of Bridgeville and State Auditor
Charles j. Luff OF Dover, who we're
slated by the organization forces for
denomination, we're among those in
the crowd here. Nobody was mem
toned to oppose them.
David ]. Reinhardt, Frank l..
Speakman and Julian G. Walker, who
were mentioned for the attorney gem
eral nomination, were among those
present" The contest was said to Re
mainly between Mr. Reinhardt and
Mr.. Speakman, while some delegates
were suggesting Reuben Satter-
thwaite, Jr.. and Philip L. Garrett
for the nomination.
George NJ. Fisher Of wyoming was
the principal candidate for lieutenant
governor talked Of. and Kent county
also is 10 receive the nomination for
insurance commissioner, IL the slate
discussed last light is carried out.
The men most prominently mentioned
for insurance commissioner were
John w. Herring of Milford, Robert
K. Jones and George Swain of Har-
rington, former Senator William M.
Hazel and A. A. Watson Of Dover.
There was considerable gossip TO
/ the effect that Colonel William ID.
Denney. of Dover, in the event of
him not being nominated for gov
ernor. might be offered the nomina-
! ton for insurance commissioner. ne
/ being an official of an insurance com
I pany.
{ In some quarters much Importance
was given TO a report that the Sussex
! county delegates might join with a
majority Of those from New Castle
county to assure the nomination OF
Senator DUPONT. OF John G.. Towns
end for governor. and Of Congress
man Miller. leaving New Castle coun-
! ty the nomination for attorney gen
eral. Kent the insurance commits
sioner. State auditor and lieutenant
governor, and Sussex the State treas
urer.
Came In Autos.
Many OF the Wilmington delegates
came to Dover in automobiles and
were quartered on the third floor Of
the Richardson. Many Of the Alice
Groves delegates we're provided with
quarters on the second floor of the
Richardson as guests of their leaders.
Factory owners know that the most