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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-04-08

That neral cyclone is having Q greA,
time Fisnrstiveiy sreakine tee air is
thick With pchss eescs, pseAs Of esrds
and other parsphenaliA OF festive sag
eestiveness. Anasher hstch % warrants
have been sworn cut aud the txedas OF
spafssps men has begun. TrarAs are
being hastily cached aud thsir owners
are not standing GA the order OF their
going. IL 10 great fun Ter The cyclone.
The latest indicattots .ron tie weather
eufesn are 70 the seect tsas another
storrn center has fsrmed and thai
snsshsr cyclone h being generated
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-04-08
FIRE NOTICE.

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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-04-08

Tue real estate transactions during
The mouth II March, - evidenced b.
the deeds hled for record In the coonty
auditors office. aggregated IN amouns
o6tnssS. an average Of tsa.sit for every
secular DAY Of the uooth. The aeEse-
gate for February vas eta5. ~.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

It is q breach of etiquette to stare
round the room when you are making
call.
To remove the gloves when making
formal call.
To open the piano or to touch it if
found open when waiting for your host
ess to enter.
To go to the room of an invalid with
out an invitation.
To walk about the room examining
its appointment when waiting for your
hostess.
To open or shut door, raise or lower
a curtain, OF in any way alter the ar
rangement of room in the house at
which You are a caller.
To turn your chair so as to bring
your back to some one seated near you.
10 remain after you have discovered
that your host or hostess is dressed to
go out.
To fidget with hat, cane, or parasol
during call.
To preface your departure by re-
marking, "Now I must go, or to in
sinuate that your hostess may be weary
Of you.
To resume your seat after having
once risen to say adieu.
For lady receiving several callers
to engage in a tete-a-tete conversation
with one.
To call upon friend in reduced cir
cumstances with any parade of wealth
in equipage or dress.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
A Negro Virgins.

Guyton, Ca, has negro prophet who
has created u great sensation among the
colored people by his predictions. He is
one Simmons, timer, who removed from
Savannah about two years ago. Simmons
says a voice from Heaven has told him to
warn the reople Of Guyton that it is short
" to be visited by an earthquake unless
the people stop their evil practices, and
that it will be Of such violent nature that
few will be left to tell the tale. Simmons
has written out the warning in detail and
goes from house to house reading it to
both whites and colored. At the African
Methodist church, during the temporary
absence Of Parson Wells, Simmons occu-
pied the pulpit and took the predicted
earthquake as his subject. The meeting
lasted until late hour and the conRrega-
ton was worked up to the highest pitch by
the fervid oratory of the speaker. who
predicted the great destruction OF life and
property which il to follow in the wake Of
the earthquake. The negroes, super
stitious to the last degree, have taken Sim
mons prediction as true, and their effect
on the ignorant colored people has been
such as to demoralize them. Many who
are in service have refused to perform their
duties until Simmons earthquakes come to
convince them Of the error Of their ways.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
OHIO.

COLUMBUS, o., Nov Z, 1870 A. NJ
Allen w. Thurman, who was looking for
election returns for his father, went home
soon after midnight, after concediug New
York. Connecticut and victory to Harrison
and Morton.
COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 6.-The republi-
can state, committee at midnight claim a
gain of congressman Morey in the Sew
enth and Burton in the Twenty first. All
the present districts are retained by them.
Judge Thurman heard only incomplete
returns before retiring fer the night, but
he was inclined to give up the fight.
Chairman Cappeller. of the republican
state committee, states that he has heard
from less than one third of the state, but
estimates Harrison's plurality to be 5000
or more.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
THE DAY.


GENERALLY FAIR EVERYWHERE.
Throughout the east generally the day
opened up cloudy and showery, auguring &
o light vote, but before noon the clouds
rolled away and the sun came forth shining.
In New York city the day was carried on
very quietly. All the banks and mercan-
tile houses, together with the public offices,
were closed, and the polls opened prompt
ly at o'clock. To get voters out early a
novel plan was adopted by republicans and
democrats. Buglers and belt-ringers were
sent throughout the election precincts be-
fore tile polls opened to wake the people
up. In some Of the precincts votes were
received at the rate of one a min
Throughout Iowa the country roads were
generally good aud large vote was polled,
as was the case very generally throughout
the entire United States.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
CONNECTICUT.
THE RESULT VERY CLOSE.


HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. The Post
says that Connecticut gives c levcland 3S4
plurality, but an error in New Haven might
change ii to Harrison.
Connecticut gives Cleveland for presi-
dent a plurality of 429, with two towns to
hear from, which will reduce it TO about
$50. Morris, democrat. beats Bulky, re-
publican, for governor, by 500, with
three towns to hear from. The democrats
| elect one congressman aud the republicans
three.
New HAVEN. Nov. c. Cleveland seems
to be polling the usual demosritic major
ity. l.. B. Morris. democrat. for governor,
| will run ahead of his ticket by 900 votes.
HARTFORD. Nov. GA very large vote
is being polled. some wards having half
their lists checked up by IL o'clock. The
republicans voted their full strength early,
| with good chance of reducing the usual
democratic majority.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
MINNESOTA,

MINNEAPoLIs, Nov. 6. At midnight re-
turns from Minnesota are exceedingly
meager aud are coming in very slowly.
Harrison has carried the state by ut least
$4,000 plurality. Merriam, republican, is
elected governor by from 5000 to 10000,
and Lind, Comstock and Snyder, repub-
licans. are elected to congress. The First
and Third districts Wilson's and McDon-
alds) are still in doubt and are claimed by
the democrats. The democratic central
committee also claims the election of Will
son for governor by small plurality. but
Merriam gained on McGill's vote OF two
years ago in nearly every town heard from,
SO that the republicans feel confident.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
MIR. CLEVELAND TALKS.
HE SAYS HILLS ..'ART WAS TRUE TO
POLL"
The Chief Magistrate of New York Ma
nipulates Things in Hts Own interests
Senator Quay Wins Nearly &1OO.OOO-
Brice IL Blamed by Everybody.
r1x,- -1.... 4

nlpulates Things in His Own interests
senator Quay Wins Nearly 100000
Brice Is Blamed by Everybody.
Washington special
President Cleveland never looked more
calm or more self-possessed than he did the
afternoon Of the 7th when q reporter called
at the Executive Mansion. The President
had finished luncheon and had just begun
at his desk when the reporter entered. He
wore his conventional suit Of black broad
CLOTH His appearance Indicated that he
had had a good nights rest. He gave a
cordial greeting. smiling pleasantly, and In
quired:
We'll. what can do for your"
The reporter briefly stated that the object
OF his errand was to learn the Presidents
views OF the result Of the election. President
Cleveland repled:
Il dislike TO see my name figuring In set
interviews in the daily press. l have no
objections to answering n few questions.
but prefer that our talk should take the
form of a brief, informal chat.
You desire to learn. you say. TO what
cause attribute our loss OF New York.
answer frankly that l do not know.
should say"-and the President laughed
quietly-"that it was mainly because the
other party had the most votes. Your re-
mark when you first entered the room in
dicateo that YOU regard me as indifferent TO
tie result. am not lnulHerent. look
upon the situation from a practical and
common-se standpoint. 1t is not per-
sonal matter. 1t is not proper to
speak OF it either as my victory
or as my defeat. 1t was con-
test between two great parties battling for
the supremacy OF certain well-deilned prin-
ciples. One party has won and the other
has lost--that is all there is to it,"
DO you think, Mr.. President. that Gov.
| Hill acted in good faith toward your"
The President laid down the bundle of
papers he had been holding in his hand, and
with more earnestness than he had pre-
viously displayed said:
Il have not the slightest doubt of Gov.
Hills absolute good faith and honesty in the
canvass. Nothing has ever occurred to in
terrupt our kindly relations since we ran on
the ticket together as Governor and Lieu
tenant Governor"
Il would like to inquire. Mr.. President
how Mrs. Cleveland bears your defeat?"
20! she feels about it just as ! do. You
know the defeat brings its compensations.
We shall now have some time to ourselves
and can live more as other folks do"
Shall you continue your residence a. Oak
View or return to Buffalo?" asked the re-
porter.
Il haven't given that subject a thought
nor shall / for the present. There is nc
hurry about it. MY future movements are
as yet wholly unsettled"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
THE NEXT CONGRESS.
PERSONNEL OF THE NEW HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,.
Old and New Members As Indicated by
Latest Returus-The Republicans Have
Likely Secured Control OF the National
Government


Latest Returns-The Republicans Have
Government.
lChicaso spsciaLl
Returns from the Congressional contests
show that the Republicans have secured
full control Of the National Government,
increasing their majority in the Senate,
and establishing majority in the lower
house. The Legislature of Delaware is
Republic IN by ol joint ballot, which
will result ia the election OF n Republican
Untel States Senator to succeed Sauls-
bury and il the refinement of Secretary
Bayard 10 private life. for time at least
If the Republicans of West Virginia have
secured the Legislature of that State, as
claimed, Republican successor Of Kenna
will be chosen.
In the lower house of the present Con-
gress the strength Of the parties is: Demo-
Gratis, l6S; Republicans, 1853; Indepen-
dents. 4. The returns SO far received in-
dicate, granting doubtful districts to the
Democrats. that the lower house of the
Fifty-first Congress will stand: Kepub-
licans, l6G; Democrats, l59: Reput lican
majority of T. 1t seems likely that this
Repub. lean majority will be increased
rather than d minished.
Several Congress onal districts are very
close and it may require an official couut
to determine who is elected in them. lr.
regularities in ballots cast for Carlisle in
the SIKH Kentucky District are alleged,
and it is said that an attempt will be made
to have such irregular ballots cast out, but
the number of them is not, it is thought,
large enough to elect his opponent IL they
are declared illegal In several other dis
tricts. where the election is close, contests
are likely to be made by the defeated
members.
The net gains of the Republicans are:
California, l.; Connecticut, /; Iowa, 2;
Louisiana, l; Maryland, !; Michigan, 2;
Minnesota, 5; Missoari, 2; Nebraska, |;
vania, /; Tennessee, Ii; West Virginia. ].
The net Republican losses are: Indiana, 8;
Kentucky, 2; New York, 1; North Caro-
lima, 2; Virginia, 3.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
INDIANA
REPUBLICAN PLURALITY PLACED Al
INDIANA.

REPUBLICAN PLURALITY PLACED AT
5000.
INDIANAPoLIs, Nov. Full returns
have been received from twenty seven
counties ont Of ninety-two, which show a
net republican gain of 1855.
The DAILY Erening Ners to-day says:
The republican committee claims to have
returns from, thirty counties, either official
or verified, showing that Harrison carrie s
the state by 5000 plurality. Gov. Gray,
for the democrats, claims the state for the
democrats by 5000. Secretary Sherwin,
Of the national democratic committee,
claims the state is democratic by 5000 to
5000.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6.--Inquiries at
republican headquarters elicit enthusiastic
Avowals of carrying the state for Harrison.
The democratic managers are equally posi-
tive, and soy that they are in receipt Of
kilograms from different parts Of the state
which indicate that it is safe for democ-
gacy.
First return, one precinct in Franklin
township, Marion county, shows repub-
lican gain OF II.
Private dispatches from 100 points in
Indiana TO Chairman Hueston up to $50
indicate . satisfactory result for the entire
republican ticket, but these dispatches are
only estimates and the Judgment Of prom
inent local republicans over the state.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
Envy has q good memory.

Envy has good memory.
The lucky man can laugh at envy
The early bird often flies over the
worm.
The iovial clerk often becomes
surly boss.
Success demands large apprentice
ship fee.
We are apt to underestimate what is
beyond us.
The most pleasant men seldom keep
their promises.
Confidence is great thing even to
the incompetent.
A man can't hang curtain before his
own conscience.
It il not how much we can lift but
how much We can carry home.
That man fails in business doesn't
prove that he had bad stand.
The man who is willing to take what
ever il offered is seldom satisfied.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
IOWA.
IOWA.
TILE PLuRAI.ITY In EycLas OLE 30 0Cl

THE PLURALITY IN EXCLSs OF $4,000.
DEs MONIES, Nov. 7.---Harrisons plu-
rality in Iowa Will probably exceed $4,000.
Weaver in the Sixth district aud Anderson
in the Eighth are both beaten, giving the
republicans every congressman In the state
except one.
DEs MoISEs. Nov. G.--Weather bright
and clear. Country roads in good condi-
ton, and large vote is being polied.
More or less scratching Is being done in
cities of the vote for railroad commission
ers. The polls closed at $3.50 p IN. with a
large vote. Harrison will run considera-
bly, ahead of the state ticket. In this vi
cinity the railroad men generally voted for
the democratic railroad commissioners.
Several democrats Of this city were arrest
ed for distributing spurious ballots.
COUNCIL BLUFFS. Nov. CA heavy
vote was polled to- dav. Large republican
gains are reported all over the county.
This city gained largely. Republicans
and democrats concede Mt II o'clock to-
night that the city is doubtful. No def
mite returns can be made before morning.
DUBUQUE, Nov. 6.-Weather clear and
pleasant. A heavy vote is being polled
The jobbers and many others are voting
for the re- election of the old railroad COM
missioners.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
jackson the Originator Of O. K.

Old stories modified by recent in
vestjgations are coming 10 the front.
Ex-United States Senator Armstrong.
of Missouri, tells the following story
of how the letters O. X. came into use
Very early in the thirties talent d
newspaper man, Seba Smith by name,
was connected with weekly newpaper
Of large circulation published at Port
land, Me. A feature of the paper was
a letter purporting to come from Wash
iagton, d. c., but really written by
Smith, which was signed Jack Down
ing" This Downing" was supposed
to be an intimate friend of President
jackson, whom he always referred to
as "the General" and made Old Hick-
ory appear to be- nm uncouth and illite-
rate man. In one of these letters Jack
Downing tells how he noticed bum
die of papers upon Jackson's desk tied
with string and conspicuously marked
30. X" "What do these letters
mean?' says Jack to "the General. !"
"They mean" says 'the General, !"
that l have been through them all,
and that they are all correct 20. K,
don't You sae?" 1t is strange how
those letters gave to the world an inn
preston that jackson Was an illiterate
man. There never was greater mis-
take. I have seen hundred letters
written by him; there are several in
this city now that show his language is
terse, carefully chosen, and his senten-
ces al grsmmatically constructed ~
those Of any public man Of his day. II
is also true that the symbolic letters
were used by the Wings in October,
1910. to express their satisfaction after
Governor Ritner was elected BY GO, 900
in Pennsylvania, Tom Corwin il Ohio
by 10000, and w. 81. Seward in New
York by $4,000 majority, when they
concluded this was @. r., as it satisfied
them that @Old Tip" would be elected
in November following.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
THE LOSERS AND WINNERS.
Senator Quay Said 10 Have Made $50, 900
on Election Bets,

Senator Quay Said 10 II ave Made $50, 900
on Election Bets.
In all at least S500,0 was wagered in the
hotels in the neighborhood Of Madison
Square during the campaign, says u New
York dispatch of the 7th inst. Most of tho
money is yet in the hands of the stake
holders. Billy" Edwards surrendered
about S3D,0OOto bettors on Harrison to-day.
The big bettors during the campaign were
Matthew s. Quay. Hamilton Disston, and
John l.. Hill, OF Philadelphia; Jim" Ma
honey. William l.. Scott, of the Democratic
John and Phil" Daily. and ex-senator
Jones, OF Nevada. The biggest winner on
Harrison is Chairman Quay. He was
a member OF a syndicate OF Phila-
delphia who formed a pool" of
about $250,000, to which he contributed
Phladelphia by H. L. Swords. sergeant ut
arms OF the Republican National Commit
tee. and John L. Hill. Good odds were OBJ
tanned and Mr. Quay is estimated TO have
made about S30,0O0 x-Congressman John
J. Adams has won about $1,000. Edward
=. Stokes made most OF his bets on the elee-
tion Of Hugh j. Grant to the mayoralty. and
would have made about S1S.0lO but for the
fact that on Tuesday night, when Republi-
cans were becoming offensive in their DEM
onstrations. he was moved TO bet Sl0.U0O
that Mr.. Cleveland Was elected. Tho loss
r.
Gov. Hauser of Montana loses about $2O. 600.
The biggest loser Is jim" Mahoney. He
went into the betting As u pure speculation.
His confidence has cost him about 00OO ut
the lowest estimate. subway Commissioner
Daniel L. Gibbons has lost several thou
sand. ii. w. Walker has sent $1,000 In the
same direction. Congressman William L.
Scott has lost very Mrge sum Of money.
but its amount cannot be estimated. IA 1t
was spread In many places. John DAILY has
parted with $3o.0O0 James Il. Kelly. q
bookmaker. fs winner Of about 800. 900. II ts
reported. Col. w. 4. Brown Is heavy
loser. and George Bowman loses about $9O.-
O0O. a part OF which goes to a Maine syndi-
cate OF which Je .anley Is q member.
There we're sesdi around tho Hoffman
House to-ds11 s9song enough q political y
Cleveland ~ been elected. One Of them.
Joseph Hickey. of Missonri. offered bets
freely. Notwithstanding the c0nadence a
lot ef Rspublieans thst thstE csndidats
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
CALIFORNIA.
VERY LATEST RETURNS.

SAN Francisco, Nov. The Chroni-
Gle trep.) in its issue this morning says:
Returns received till o'clock show the
interior to be carried by the republicans by
handsome vote. The victory in the state
outside the city is complete. Harrison has
n plurality of from 10000 to l., 900 in the
interior. In addition to this splendid re-
suit, the congressional districts outside
the city gave majorities to the republican
candidates.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
NEW YORK.
HARRISON AND HILL.

NEW YORK. Nov. THE opinion
formed last night, which gave the state to
Harrison for president and to Hill for
governor, Is confirmed by later scattering
returns. The districts yet to be heard
from cast in 1884 36i, ,520 votes. Reports
by counties, including Allegheny, Catta-
ragus, Cortland, Delaware, Onondaga,
Putnam, Queens. Renssaller. Rockland,
Seneca, Schuyler, Suffolk, Tompkins,
Ulster, Wayne, Westchester aud Yates,
indicate further gain of 5000 for Harri-
son. If the scattering precincts not heard
from aud not in the counties above
named keep up the drift shown in adjoin-
ing precincts heard from Harrisons plu-
rality will be from 5000 to 10000.
CONCEDED by THE DEMOCRATS.
NEW YORK, Nov. THE Suns care
fully collected returns indicate that Harri-
son has carried New York state by about
5000 plurality. The gains in the rural
districts have overcome the democratic
pluralities usually given below Harlem
river. 1t says: The race between Hill
and Miller for governor is closer, but at
this writing it looks as though Hill had
won. Grant is elected mayor and Tam
many Is happy. OF the doubtful states
Connecticut is republican, New Jersey is
democratic, Indiana is democratic, and
Michigan is republican. There are in
creased democratic gains in Illinois, but
not enough to save the electoral vote to
Cleveland. Wisconsin, too, shows demo-
cratic gains.
New YORK, Nov. THE World says:
"As the edition of the World goes to prees
GA. NJ the indications are that Harrison
has carried the state by small plurality. "
The World further says editorially, referr-
ing to the result: The chief reason for
this disaster is want of adequate prepara-
tion for meeting the issue, and eleven
months was not time enough in which to
enlighten the mass of unthhking voters,
educated for full generation in the belief
that taxes promote prosperity.
1P. Mt is reported that the Tam
many hall people in certain election dis
tricts were selling out Cleveland for Grant,
their candidate for mayor. A committee
from the national democratic headquarters
made an investigation, and one of the
members afterward reported that the cut
ting had been stopped. The contest in
the Twelfth assembly district is very keen.
Tammany hall asserts that the county
democracy leaders are buying up votes,
most of the voters being Hungarians. It
is also asserted that the county democracy
is trading Cleveland for Hewitt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
HOW THE WAGERs RESULTED.
Probably 100000 Changed Hands in Gin
cinnati OH the Election.

The late campaign was characterized by
a great deal of confidence on the part Of
both parties in Cincinnati. Ohio. and en-
thusiasts freely risked their money on the
result. 1t is not at all improbable that $780,
600 changed hands on the result in bets
ranging from $500 to $4,000. Among tho
heavy losers are Abraham Furst. 5000;
Labold Brothers. about $1,000; Ottie Arm
lader. 1000; Simon Wolfstein. $40O; Lew
Kraft. 81 .200 r. N. Fenton, So. .0O0; Albert
and Sigmund Mayer. 81 500; George Hub
bell. ST 800: Henry Ziegler. 81. 800: Robert
Linn, $4,000. The losses Of William Finlaw
and Mark Simonton are very heavy. Be-
tween them they probably lost $4,000.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
THE MONEY SIDE.
Millions of Dollars Expended by the Cam
paign Committees.

The campaign that has closed has cost an
twice as much as any previous one. The
exact amount is difficult to estimate but
each of the national committees raised and
spent more than S1.OO0.0O0. and each of the
New York State Committees 81 900. 900 more.
The Democrats sent out l6.0OO0OO docu-
ments from their headquarters in New York
City. which does not include those mailed to
their constituents by Congressman, and the
Republicans must have handled as many
more. The printing bills of either commit
tee must have amounted to hundreds OF
thousands of dollars.