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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-02-18
The Farmers Won.

The farmers and lawyers met face u
face in the house of representatives the
other day, and the result of the legisla-
tive skirmish was decisive victory for
the agriculturists For several sessions
there has been decided jealousy between
the committee on judiciary and the COM
mittee on agriculture in the matter OF
oleomargarine legislation.
This contest for prerogative was re-
vived by the introduction of bill by
Mr.. Hatch, of Missouri. to amend the
present oleomargarine law.
This bill provides that oleomargarine
transported into any state or territory
or remaining therein for use, consump-
ton, sale or storage, shall upon arrival
in such state or territory be subject to
the laws the :eof. enacted in the exercise
of its public powers, in the same manner
as oleomargarine has been produced in
such state or territory, or shall not be
exempt therefrom by reason of being
introduced in original packages or other
wise
81 ask that the bill be referred to the
Hatch. who is himself the chairman Of
that committee.
Under the rules the bill should go TO
the committee on Judiciary" saidSpeak-
er Crisp.
Mr.. Culbertson, chairman Of the judi
ciary committee. asked fer the reading
OF the entire bill and then objected to its
reference to the committe on agricul-
ture.
Mr.. Hatch now formally moved that
the bin be referred to his committee,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-02-18

and the yeas and nays were finally de-
manded During the roll call much az
tivity was displayed by the members OF
the two committees over the question of
reference, but the members from agrl-
ricultural districts generally rallied
around Mr. Hatch. and the bill was
finally referred to. the agricultural con-
mittee by a vote of l2S yeas to los nays.
Washington Correspondent
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-02-18
The old Parties Must Combine

g. f. Washburn of Boston, mon: Der
of the Peoples party national commit
tee, said the other day:
Our gains IN Kansas were ll:5 per
cent over the vote OF last year, and III
South Dakota we only lacked 2.7W votes
Of defeating the coalition of Democrats
and Republicans For IA party whlch Is
only year old we think we are dong
pretty we'll We have three Senators
PETER of Kansas. Kyle of South Dakota
and lrby. the Carolinian We have
think the only show, for tlie old parties.
he continued, is to form coalition.
Get the Republicans to nominate Harr1-
son and Cleveland and the Democrats
Cleveland and Harrison
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-02-18
senator pener,s Striking speech

Senator Pener's Striking Speech
In his speech before the United SfaIes
senate recently Senator PETER. Of lKar-
sas, demonstrated that he had something
besides a large pair Of whlskers to AZ
tract public attention. The reports of
the days proceedings in the senate state
that he was listened to at first with
curiosity and later with interest and
close attention. Although he confined
himself to manuscript in delivering his
speech he was entirely free from enlmr-
rassnent. and he presented the principles
of the Alliance in manner at once dig
njfied. forcible and plain. He closed his
remasks with the following summary
of the principles and purposes of his
party:
First, that to the government alone
belongs the right to prepare and issue
paper money; second, that government
paper should take the place OF bank
notes in the currency; third, that the
only proper and safe test concerning the
amount of money needed by the people
was their own reasonable estimate,
based on their personal experience;
fourth, that the control of the financial
interests Of the people ought to be kept
in their own hands and wholly taken
away from particular persons and cor
porations; fifth, that the rule of interest
for the use of money on long time ought
to be the same in all parts of the country
and should not exceed the average rate
30 Lo ,of h,7c ~
Our eastern friends have been in the
habit of guying the Alliance so much
and ridiculing the beliefs and avowed
purposes Of the Alliance organization
that a cogent and able statement like
the above naturally created some sur
prise. There are some things contained
in Senator PETERS summary of his party
principles which certainly appeal to
common sense. For instance, his decla-
ration that to the government alone be-
longs the right to prepare and issue
paper money is almost a self evident
proposition, and yet if you concede it
the Alliance opposition to the national
bank system is at once given a sufficient
foundation, and it follows that his sec
Ond proposition is correct. that govern
ment paper should take the place OF
bank notes in the currency. Certainly.
Also many persons who have experienced
the money stringencies of recent years.
and particularly of the last two Years,
will agree with Senator PETER that the
amount of money needed by the people
can be best based upon their experience,
and no arbitrary standard of the proper
quantity can be properly set up against
the actual results of that experience
Omaha World-Herald
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-02-18
Canadian Farmers for Annexation.

At a meeting of farmers near Wood
Stock, Canada. this resolution WAS
passed
Whereas. We are deeply impressed with Tie
great advantage annexation would b- To The
people Of this country. be II therefore
Resolved. That tins meeting Ii in tavor at
any policy that will bring about the desired
emit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-02-18

Leonard Rhone, master Of the Pen
sylvania state Grange. SAID at the recent
meeting at Harrisburg to discuss the
question of tax laws. that he had been III
formed that there WAS III the state real
estate assessed at $2.WO, COCOON which
paid in taxes $331 ,0t0.U00 As against that
there was So .000. DOC, 600 Of personal and
corporate property which paid IN taxes
$4,000. 900 He did not think any one
would claim there was any equity IN
laws that tolerated snch state of affairs.
There should be in enrolment of AL the
property III the state. and then II there
were inequalities found they should he
remedied The farmers did not ask more
Of the corporations than they We're com
PEELED to pay themselves non did he
think the corporations would ask more
of the farmers when they lntelligently
understood the question. s.,-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Conservative Congregational Estimate Gives
Nine Republicans and Four Democrats.
Special Dispatch 10 The Evening star.
Bos1ox. Nov. S.-Beautiful Indian summer
weather prevails al over New England This
means enormous vote. and strengthens the
probability Of republican success wherever i
was in doubt
Massachusetts, democrats said last night while
the storm was on that if it rained today Russell
would win. II isn't raining, but now they re-
fuse to cOneede that the fine weather favors
Halle.
The betting this morning, according to the
Boston Globe (democrntic). is about 10 to IN
Haile's favor. Chelsea man bet s1O. 800 on
Halle this morning. At the same time Gov.
Russclls admirers apparently as confident
as ever. The governor closed his campaign
yesterday by making twenty-one speeches. He
has made valiant campaign, whatever the
result.
voting come in. The conservative congress
sicnal forecast Of nine republicans and four
democrats has not changed. That means the
defeat Of Democratic Congressman Williams
and Andrews, and The election Of Stevens and
Crosby.
POOL ROOM RLUFF IN NEW YORK.
Chairman T. 5. Draper Of the republican
state committee has Just received the following
private telegram from New York:
NEW YORK, Nov. S.-Hon. Z. 3. Draper: Pool
room bluff in favor of Cleveland has broken
down. ard the conceded certainty of republican
success caused a strong advance Of stock and
cereal markets at closing today.
(SignedD THos. II. CARTER, Chairman.
Gen. b. F. Butter IL out in an interview for
Harrison and protection and will vote in Lowell
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
CALIFORNIA.
a Heavy Vote Being Poried in San Fran

a Heavy Vote Being Polied in San Fran
cisco
special Dispatch 20 IN. Evening star
SAN FRAxcIsco. Nov. s-Both state commit
tee are affected BY the most astonishing mod
esty At republican headquarters they think
California will go for Harrison but frankly say
they do not expec, q large plurality. At dem
ocratic headquarters thew do not claim the
state. but think there is possible chance for
Cleveland The truth IL that both committees
have been inefficient and have made a poor
fight The politicians Of both sides do not
hesitate to express their disgust.
Thomas Gator, the leader Of the populists in
San Francisco claims 80 900 votes for Weaver
IN the state Both democrats and republicans
eoucede Is 600 IL they should get 20 900 and
the prohibItionists shOuld get over 5000. as
they did in 1883, Harrison Is likely TO lose Cali
fornia.
Reports from the county democratic clubs
throughout the state were received here last
evening by the EIdp,insr. When put together
they show that II San Francisco gives Cleve-
land 8, 500 majority the state will 60 democratic.
Cleveland had 5000 majority in thi. city four
year. ago.
This morning there are n few offers TO bet
that Harrison will not get $500 plurality in the
state. but they find no takers. There is not
much betting on the presidency. although large
amounts are up on the local election in San
Francisco.
This city Is polling heavy vote, but the
Australian system. with a limit Of ten minutes
to stamp the long ballots, Ia proving cumber-
some and the vote for minor Offices will be
hight, because there is not time to stamp the
tickets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08

Favorable Weather Prevailed Throughout
the State and Citizens Did Their Duty.
CHICAGO, Nov. s.-The anticipations raised
by the heavy registration in this city have
been fully justified by the unprecedented
vote cast up to noon today. The weather
was clear and cold, and the poll
ing booths opened promptly at O'Clock,
as the law directs, but even before that
hour there were knots Of voters clustered
around the voting places ready to deposit their
votes. 1t is safe to say that fully one. half of
the entire vote was cast before 10 o'clock, and
save for a few struggling ballots the judges
and clerks had little to do after noon. The in
junction to vote early was generally obeyed
Little can be said as to the complexion Of the
vote, further than that the indications are of a
pretty strict party vote on the ma
tional ticket, some scratching ON the
state officers and a general go-as-you-
please SO far as the county officers
are concerned. In some wards ii was said that
the Lutherans were voting solidly for Altgeld,
while in others they were standingby their
former political affiliations. Throughout the
state the same favorable weather prevailed "a
in this city, and reports we're all Of a heavy
vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08

The National Ticket Receives the Flu
Strength of Each side.

ST. LOUIS, NO., Nov. S.--The "early' or
laborers vote this morning was larger than in
any previous election, and notwithstanding the
fact that the Australian ballot system hampered
the average voter the tickets were deposited
at each booth at the rate of three per min
ute. The national ticket is receiving its parti-
vote. but there is some scratching on the
state ticket. The American Protective Asso-
citation il making a fight against j. B. O'Meara.
democratic candidate for lieutenant governor,
on religious grounds, and as their vote is an un-
known quantity the effect will not be known I'M
til later. The city ticket is generally being
voted straight. with the exception of circuit
attorney, Charles p. johnson, populist and in
'ependent nominee. receiving conside, able
q pport from both old parties. At IL o'clock
ne election was proceeding quietly, and out
side OF few scrimmages no disturbance is re-
ported. The weather continues clear and cool
KANSAS CITY. No., Nov 8.-The weather ap-
proaches near TO perfection, being clear and
bracing. large number of votes have already
been cast and the indications are that the total
vote will come very close to the number
registered.
The election is proceeding quietly. but the
poll has beenclosed in the twenty precinct
for some unknown reason, and report comes
from the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth pre-
cincts that the democrats are driving the re-
publicans away from the polls and that trouble
Is feared The report is not verified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
OUTLOOK AT ALBANY.
But Few Stay -at-Homes-Plenty of Money Z
Both Sides.

But Few Stay -Homes-Plenty of Money on
Both Sides.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ALBANY, N. T., Nov. 8.-Election day opens
bright and clear in this state, and IL fair
weather was an element contributing to get
ting out the full republican vote in the
interior Of the state the sunshine
might be construed into an omen Of republican
success. The voting this forenoon in the cities
is heavier at this hour az m. than ever before.
Every voter is intent upon casting his vote
early in the day and consequently in the majority
registered vote was cast before Q o'clock.
The polls open at 6:43 am. and close
at 4l5 pm. in the cities, and unless heavy
storm comes on this afternoon the entire regis
tered vote will be brought to the polls. The
rain OF the past few days has made the country
roads In the interior Of the state almost impass-
able
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
TENNESSEE.
Expect Cleveland's Majority to be About
10000.

Expect Cleveland's Majority to be About
10000.
Special dispatch to The Evening Star
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. S.--There is every
prospect Of a large democratic majority
in west Tennessee. Reports received from
several Of the rural districts show that
the negro vote will be light In
some districts up to IL o'clock not g
single negro had voted. The poll tax and the
necessaries of the Australian ballot system will
keep them away. The cool and pleasant
weather is drawing out the democrats in
large numbers. 1t is hard to get a
populist at the polls and impossible to
say where their strength will come from. Yes
terday the third party managers sent out cir
cular to the effect that the democrats admitted
Turney's defeat for governor and would vote for
Winsted in order to defeat Buchanan, the popu-
list candidate. The circular has been received
with a laugh. One Of the most intelligent pop
ulist In this county declares that Buchanan g
vow will not be over 10, 900 in the state: that
Weaver will not get over 5000 votes,
and that Patterson, democrat, will be
easily elected to Congress in this dis
trict. There is good reason to believe
that Cleveland will have at least 5000 majority
in this, Shelby county, and a house to house
canvass in Davidson county next to the largest
In the state gives him 5000 plurality over Har-
rison. If these estimates prove true Cleveland 8
majority in Tennessee is apt to reach 1000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08

The Heavy Vote Throughout the state Wa
More Than Was Expected.

The Heavy Vote Throughout the state Was
More Than Was Expected.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. S.-The weather all over
Pennsylvania today is clear, crisp and cool and
the sun is shining brightly. This means that a
heavy vote will be cast Reports from all parts
of the state indicate that surprisingly heavy
vote is being polled. There we're many predic-
tions that under the new ballot law the vote
would not be so heavy as In previous years, but
there Is every indication that the largest vote
ever recorded will be exceeded today. There
il much interest in the new ballot system and
this Is apparently bringing out all Of the voters
READING, Pa, Nov. S.-There are strong in
dications that the full vote will not come out
Reports from a number of districts where Ger
man voters predominant say that many will not
go near the polls at all. The democrats claim
5000 majority for Cleveland in Berks. but it is
not believed he will get this by far if there are
many stsy-at-homes.
LocKHAvKN, Pa, Nov. 8.-The voting here
is progressing satisfactorily undea the new law
The indications are that the largest vote ever
polled in the county will be cast today. The
weather is fair.
PorrsvnLE, Pa. Nov. s.-The weather is
exceedingly fine. The entire vote will be polled,
principally because Of the judicial and congress
sional fights.
LEBANON, Pa. Nov. 8.-The fine weather is
bringing all Of the voters to the polls. Every
iiiuicdtiou pOiutS W ucAFy vote IN tnls
county.
PIrTsBURG, Pa, Nov. s-The day opened
clear and frosty-an ideal election day. The
new Baker ballot system was inaugurated and
voting is progressing satisfactorily and with less
friction than anticipated. The indications
are for large vote, with but slight change
from the usual Estate of Allegheny" result.
ERIE, Pa, Nov. S.-Weather cold and cloudy.
Light westerly winds.
SCRANTON, Pa, Nov. S.-Finer weather on an
election day never prevailed in northwest Penn
sylvania than that which prevails today. The
heavy rains which fell during the night have in
no way damaged the roads, owing to the
parched condition of the ground, the result of
long drought. Voting is proceeding briskly and
without hitch at all polling places under the
new Baker ballot system, and by noon nearly
all persons who had registered had voted in all
the districts in this city and in Lackawanna
county.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. s.-A clouldless sky
and crisp bracing atmosphere are conditions
necessary to heavy vote and such a vote is in
dicated in this city and county today by the
large poll at noon. In some districts more than
half the vote in at that hour. The Baker
ballot law is working satisfactorily and no COM
plants are heard.
EAsroN, Pa, Nov. s.-Weather clear and
bright. A large vote is being polled. In
several wards in this city the voting during
the first three hours averaged more than one
minute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
HARRIsON's MAJORITY $4,000.
Probable Congressional Delegation, Fiftee
Republicans, Six Democrats.

Republicans, Six Democrats.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
CINCINNATI, OHIO, Nov. S.-The weather all
over Ohio is bright and cold. Reports indicate
a heavy vote. Cincinnati will poll about 30 per
cent Of its registered vote or close on to IS OOO
Hamilton county, of which this city is a part,
will throw over sc, 600 ballots The indications
are that Harrison will carry the county
by from $500 to 1000, although
the republicans claim that it NAV reach 1000
There is claim that Storer. republican, in the
first district. may be defeated by Bowler, dem
ocrat, but Caldwell, republican. in the second
district, will win by upwards of 5000 majority.
The democrats will, it is thought, elect Haggerly
for auditor and possibly Oveerner for coroner,
but the rest Of the county ticket is surely re-
publican. The peoples and prohibition parties
combined will hardly get 10000 votes
In this county. As has been the
case ever since the passage of the
secret ballot law the election is very
peaceable and quiet, no disturbances being re-
ported from any locality.
A dispatch from Mansfield claims the
election of Harter over johnson in the
fifteenth district, and Pearson, democrat.
In the seventeenth district. The result
Of the vote in Ohio will probably be known be-
fore midnight. The republican majority on
the state and national ticket will not be less
than 1000 and the congressional delegation
will probably stand fifteen republicans and six
democrats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
OREGON.
A Light Vote Being Cast-Estimates
Committee Chairmen.

Light Vote Being Cast-Estimates Of
Committee Chairmen.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTLAND, ORE, Nov 8.-Weather clear and
cool here and reports show the same indication
throughout state and Washington. There is a
light vote in Oregon owing TO no state ticket
and the disgust of democrats and old republi-
cans who Joined the peoples party at the bun
Cling attempts at fusion.
Washingtons vote, because Of local interest
in state ticket, will be very large.
Idaho will also poll big vote.
Total vote-Oregon, 72,000; Washington,
65. coo, and Idaho, IS, 900.
Claims made by the various chairmen Of state
committees: 0regon-Democratic and peoples
IL 900; republican. 10000. Washing ton-Cleve-
land, LOCO; Harrisou. 5000. Idaho-Fusion,
1000; Harrison. $4,000 TO 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
INDEPENDENT CONN VOTERS.
They Are Cutting the Presidential Elector
nm thu. Democratic Ticket.

They Are Cutting the Presidential Electors
the Democratic Ticket.
MERIDES COM, Nov. S.-Meriden will poll
today the biggest vote in its history, reaching
between 5000 and 5000. At 10 O'Clock $500
votes had been polled. Indications at this
hour are that the democratic plurality will be
largely reduced
Cleveland electors are being heavily pasted
Kellogg. republican. for Congress in the sec
ond district. il being pasted over James P.
Pigott In fact the democratic ticket gener-
ally is suffering from the work of the independ-
ent voters.
SO much FASTING and scratching is being done
that the count tonight is likely to be delayed
The weather is perfect.
WILLIANANTIC, Conn.,, Nov. S.-Windham
had polled 100 votes up 70 o'clock-three-
quarters of the probable total. The republicans
are in the lead. There is probably no relative
gain for Cleveland over 1888 or for Moreys
over 1890. Russell (republican), for Congress,
will probably run ahead of his ticket. Indica-
tons point to a republican plurality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
ILLINOIS,.
A Severe Blizzard Raging, but a Heavy
Vote Being Cast.

A Severe Blizzard Raging, but Heavy
Vote Being Cast.
Special Dispatch to The Evening star.
CHICAGO, Nov. 8.-Election day in Chicago
opened up clear and cold. A blizzard, I'M
usually severe for the early days Of November,
was sweeping across the prsiries from the west.
The bitterly cold weather did not prevent the
voters from turning out to the polls. which
opened at O'Clock. A very heavy vote is be-
ing polled in the city, and reports from the in
terror of the state indicate that a heavy vote
will be cast throughout the state. Both parties
this morning confidently claim big majority
in Chicago and Cook county and both claim the
state, the democrats with less confidence than
their opponents.
REPORTS FROM OTHER STATES.
Reports received here this morning indicate
a heavy vote throughout Iowa and Wisconsin,
although in both these states severe blizzard
is raging. Both are confidently claimed by the
democrats, and the result in both is extremely
doubtful. As to Kansas and Nebraska the re-
publicans more confident this morning Of
retaining them in the republican column than
at any time during the campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
ELECTION BETS.
More Money said TO Have Been warer-A
Than In 1855

With the exception of a small amount
wagered occasionally among those about the
news paper offices, there seems 20 be very little
betting done today here. As one we'll
known sporting man remarked: Tho bows have
put up about all the stuff they care to bet. and
there will be little more until tonight, when the
returns begin to come in This is evidently
the feeling throughout the city. To-
night betting will no doubt be
resumed, and the more mixed the returns
should prove the more active viii be the bet
ting. The authorities are not quite agreed ~
10 whether the amount OF betting done here
on todays election Is heavier than four wears
ago. Many contend that il Is much
heavier. while others contend otherwise Those
best informed state that the betting done ON
the present election il some hat heavier than
four wears ago. but that 1t has not been so
general That il. that less parties have
wagered their money. but that the total amount
staked has been larger than on the election Of
ls,s. The betting last night the heaviest
OF the season, probably $4,000 being
put. Cleveland was an even money favorite on
the general result, as he was in New York and
Indiana.