Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-05
WORLDS FAIR MAYORALTY.
Chicago Chooses Harrison for Chief Magis-
trate-Democracy Triumphant.
lBy telegraph % the Dispatch.l

CHICAGO, April 4.-Carter II. Harrison was to-
day chosen Mayor Of Chicago by majority Of
10000, and the entire Democratic ticket was
elected by majorties ranging from 10000 10
10000. The beautiful weather brought ont
nearly all the voters, and tho result was a large
poll for n municipal election, although the vote
did not exceed that ~ last November. The day
was unmarked by disturbances Of any sort.
The contest for the Worlds Fair mayoraliy
was ono OF extreme bitterness. Mr. Harrison,
who represents the regular Democracy, secured
IN nomination by defeating Washington Hesing,
editor Of the Stdats Zc,fung, WHO bOlted the con-
vention. The Democratic newspaper, except
ing only the Times, which "a owned by Mr.. nar-
rison, were in favor Of Mr. HesnG 4 candidacy,
and upon his defeat by Mr.. Harrison gave Their
support to the Republican AMI Citizens candl-
date. Samuel W. Allerton, who was nominated a
few days later. Since Mr.. HarTison's nomination,
however, two afternoon papers have come 10
his support and waged vigorous warfare upon
tho "AllertOn combination
oTHER WESTERN ELECTIONS
ST. LOUIS, No, April 4.-Dispatches received
by tho Repubiic on the days elections show that
jefferson City went Republican, except Tor Mar
shal, by a small majority; Mexico went all
Democrat: Lamar the same except as 10 Maj
shat and Cape Girardeau elected the entire Peo-
ple'a- party ticket. The Democrats elected their
entire tickets IN Butler, Galaim, Eldorado. Ner-
sailles, and dozen smaller towns. In TINS CITY
the Republicans were successful
KANSAS CITY, Mo, April 4.-Returns from
many cities aud towns throughout Kansas show
that the Republicans have swept everything
where party lines were Crawn. which was the
cass in most Of the principal towns In Topeka
tue straight Republican ticket had a majority
over al others. In LeaVenwOrtn the Repubilcans
elected samuel DOdsworth Mayor and a ma
jority Of the council. Reports from Emporia,
Ottawa, Fort Scott, Council Grove, Fredonla,
Russell, Atchson, Wellington, Winfield, and Ar
kansas City say that in all those cities the
sfraight Repu plican ticket was chosen.
LITTLE R0CE. ARK. April 4.-Ihe election in
this city passed of quietly and very ligut vote
was pOlled. ". &. Hail. Democratic nominee for
Mayor, vas elected, as were all OF the sixteen
Democratic nominees Tor aldermen. Reports
from Hot springs, Pine Blur, Texnrk ana. and
Helena, indicated that the Democrats have car
ried all those cItics.
MILWAUKEE, WIS, April 4.-1he election
passed OH very quietly. At J i O'Clock I. NJ. the
returns INDICATE the election OF Mayor Peter D..
Somers CDemocra9 10 nj the vacancy IN the
House OF fRepresentaiives caused by tho election
OF John Mitchell 70 tha senate. Judge u. ).
Johnson Of the Circuit Court, is reelected with
out opposition. Judge Ludwig lDemocrat de-
feats Jultus L. Rohr ,kepublican), and judge j.
L. mann, OF the Probate Court (DcmocraO Is re-
elected. At Madison John CorsOrit tDemOcraD
was elected Mayor. In most OF tho town cleo
tiOus throughout the state party lines were not
drawn.
HELENA, Mont. April 4.-The city election to-
day resulted ~ the cnOice OF Democratic May
or, reasurer, aud Police Judge. The Republi-
cans only secured four c1uncilmen. The Demo-
Gratis have four majority in the council