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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-31
HELD UP IN BLUE CUT.
Bold Train Robbers on the Csl-
cage & Alton
At the Scene of Former RobberIes-Thres
Men Hold Up the Train Of1iclais and,
Cutting the Train In Two. Run on
with the Express and Baggage Cars.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 24-Train
No. ~. the ST. Louis and Kansas City
express train, was held up near Blue
Cut last night by train robbers. The
train, in charge of Conductor Nichols
and Engineer Meade. left here on time
at s:25 p. M, and when the Missouri
Pacific crossing, IL miles east of indie
pendence, was reached, at GAS o'clock
three men boarded the engine and
compelled the engineer and fireman to
descend from their machine. The ex-
press and baggage cars were uncoupled
from the remainder of the train, and
the robbers started eastward with the
locomotive and two cars The ex-
press car was in charge of Messenger
Nichols.
The conductor walked back to Inde-
pendence and reported the hold-up,
while the brakeman and engineer
started after the stolen cars, and at
this writing, g. M, have just reached
them at Glendale, five miles from In
dependence.
A special train carrying a posse OF
officials has just left here for the scene
of The hold-up.
Whether the express cars were looted
has not yet been ascertained.
When the train reached the Missouri
Pacific crossing, red light was swung
across the track, and when the train
was brought to standstill, the men
covered the engineer and fireman.
the Conductor went forward with
his lantern to see what the trouble
was, when he, too, was covered with
a gun. He was asked to pass over what
funds he had and he handed one of
the men four dollars. Asked if it was
company's money, he replied: NO"
and the bandits handed him back two
dollars, saying he would make an
even divide. Then he was marched
back and compelled to cut the lag
gage and express cars loose from the
train.
Horace Matthews, gateman on the
train, and Rear Brakeman Rogers,
started down from the train to see
what was the trouble when they were
ordered back or be shot.
The passengers were apprised of
what the trouble was, and the usual
scenes, followed. Some of the women
became hysterical, and after the rob-
bers had pulled out with the engine
and cars they secreted their valua bles.
Little to Reward the Robbers.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Express
officials here say the run, SO far as
mouey was concerned, was light, but
they have a heavy run of freight. The
safe contained only three small pack
ages of jewelry. The baggage car was
numbered Is, and contained the bag
gage of the BLACK Crook" company,
which recently stranded in this city.
When the train had passed Glen
dale the express car was entered and
a few small packages were taken.
The engine was then cut from the
cars and run mile further on, where
it was killed and abandoned, and the
robbers took to the timber.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-31
THE MINISTRY OF WEALTH.
A Boston Man Who Seems to Have I'm
derstOOd 1t.

derstoOd 1t.
BosToN, Dec. 24.-By the will of
Henry l. Pierce, ex-congressman and
ex-mayor of Boston, the sum of s., 5O0,.
600 is distributed, the larger portion in
the form of requests to charitable and
educational institutions. It is one OF
the most generous remembrances in
the memory of Bostoniaus.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-31

a paragrz
unns Of ans
to the effect
southern uiiuui
lish local bran3
Fruit Growers
solving the prob
distribution Of
among the sariou
try, has wider
pears on the snrfal
When an individ
session of land adaT
of any crop and sue
it the problem of dis
on its face very sinpl
has been said of il in
it is far from being .
To go long way [
illustration, there are
zona peculiarly wei ada Z % ~
duction of semitTopical fruits, but -
certain ownsrs lately brought thesS
lands into cultivation and found them
selves in possession of rich crops they
found at the same time that certain
combinations of California fruit grow
ers-whether this American union or
some other is immaterial-had virtual
possession of the markets by reason OF
some kind of arrangement with the
managers of the rail lines Of access to
those markets, and because of this the
crops of the new would-be competitors
practically went to waste on their
hands.
Whether this American union has
any such restricting arrangement with
transportation agencies is not known.
Probably it has. and if so it is only
one manifestation of the constantly
widening and ramifying problem OF
controlling trade" through the opera
ton of which the general public is
more or less deprived of the advantages
which should naturally flow from in
creased production and increased facil-
tiles for INSTRUMENTATION.
It may seem hardly necessary to add
that all such restrictions and hamper
ings of what should be free CONNER
cial movement operate ultimately to re-
strict consumption and so chill the gem
eral prosperity. But it should surprise
nobody that such clandestine and semi
ciandestine devices for protecting" a
favored few are thus privately resorted
to among people whose national gov
eminent makes similar protection OF
the interests of the favored few at tho
expense of all its openly-avowed poll
cy.-Chicago Chronicle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-31

The trusts are all a. work ontheir
respective schedules nosF. The wsolen,
glass and iroa and steel concerns have
already maae their demands publie, and
the rest Nill be heard from inIgood
time. THY are all in the saddle. and
Mr.. Hanne has the reins.-Charleston
News and Courier.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-31

-OnA OF the most remarkable de-
velopmen& of the period is the repub-
Hcan politiSan who accepts a fat Office
only because be wants to spite some
body.-Binghamen IN. p Leader.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-31
An Orators wit.


Gen. George A. Sheridan,
the other day in the National
home at Hampton, Va, rel
keen sense of humor to the
long ago visiting friend sa
George, you're not quite
when / saw you last, bu
feel better by having L.
your overabundant "A
twinkle in a dulle
dan said: ST once
and every pound
now weigh Ia
pound of it ID
magI
tor
th
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
Every Indication Points to the Eleo-
ton of Mckinley.
THE SOUTH AND FAR WEST FOR BRYAN.
The East, North and Northwest Arrayed
Under the Mckinley Banner and
Several Southern States
Join With Them.
Chairman Jones of tho Democratic Ma
tional Committee Has Not Yst
Given Up Hope of Pulling
His Candidate Through.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 4.-The result of the
elections of Tuesday indicated OF
Wednesday evening that VIM. McKin
ley had been elected president and
Garrett A. Hobart president.
The republican pluralities in New
England, New.York, 'Pennsylvania and
Illinois were heavy, and republicans
who are regarded as we'll informed
place the electoral vote for Mckinley
at 247 beyond doubt.
1t is rather early to figure on the
popular vote, but if the returns hold
good that have thus far come In his
plurality may reach a million or more.
Chairman Jones of the Democratic
national committee has not given uu
hope. lie seems to have faith that
favorable news may be heard from
Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan that
will pull Bryan through.
The indications are that the states
have voted as follows:
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
KENTUCKY.
'ia'med by the observation-disclosures.
journal Says 1t WIN H.. sIo.a

'ia'ined by the Republicans Courier.
journal Says II wIn Is. Close.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 4.-Republican
Chairman Robert says McKinley's plu
rality in Kentucky will be between
o,oOO and 10000. He conceded tn.
FIRST, Second, Fourth, Sixth and Sew
enth districts to Bryan by pluralitie.
Oh from lO,O3l in the First, down tc
l,4o5 In the Seventh. As to the convres
sional races he says the First is
In doubt; Second, democratic: Third
probably republican,; Fourth. in doubt:
Firth, republican; Sixth and Seventh.
democratic; Eighth and Ninth. repub
llcan; Tenth, probably republican. and
Eleventh repu blican.
Information given out bv the Courier
journal indicate very close state o.
affairs, but with the chances in fayo,
of Mckinley
owen county gives Bryan ., $50 plu
rality, and Henry gives him 39s. Tbi
lnsures Col. Breckinridges defeat for
congress In the Seventh district.
The republicans have filed seven q,
the eight legislative vacancies. giving
them 20 votes in joint assembly. a
majority which will enable them tt
elect United States senator.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
SOUTH DAKOTA.

YANKToN, 5. d., Nov. AT IL
o'clock $4,000 votes had been reported
keKinley has a majority of 200 thus
far, and is gaining. The national com
mitteeman now estimates republican
majority at $500. The state legisla-
ture seems to be in doubt Only two
counties have made full returns
IANKToN, S. D., Nov. 4.-This state
is surely republican and will elect con-
gressmen and full state ticket. Legis.
lature is in doubt. Three hundred and
eleven precincts give Mckinley $500
majority, and this will probab bly, be his
majority in the state.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

What Press Reports show.

NEW YORK, Nov 4.-Returns re-
ceived by the United Associated
Presses up to 3:30 p. m, indicate that
Bryan has carried Wyoming and that
Mckinley has carried Oregon, taking
these states out of the doubtful coll
umn and making McKinley's electoral
vote 265, Bryan's 1866 and leaving is in
doubt.
Returns and reports received up to
noon show some changes in the char
adter of the congressional delegations
from the various states, but the total
strength of the several parties is not
materially changed from that sent out
Tuesday night. They now probably
mum Der: Republicans, 22S; sound
money democrats. ,; democrats, lO5;
silver republicans, fusionists aud popu-
lists, "a
The reports received to-day indicate
that the sound money republicans will
not have more than a bare ma jority in
the senate in the Fifty-fifth congress
There is vacancy from Delaware.
The terms of so senators from other
states expire on the 4th of March
next. The remaining 80 members
were last session divided as fol-
lows: Sound money republicans.
"; all others 81. OF the states to
end new members to the senate next
March, the following either already
have, or in all probability will, elect
sound money republicans: Iowa, Ken
lucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Hamp-
shire, Maryland, North Dakota, New
York, South Dakota, Oregon, YER
mont, Illinois, North Carolina, X ansas,
connecticut, California, Wisconsin and
Indiana.
These states probably will, or al
ready have, elected silver repu blicans
and democrats: Louisiana, Utah.
Idaho, Florida, Georgia, South Caro-
ma, Arkansas, Nevada, Ala bama,
Washington, Colorado and Missouri
II. The indications are that Delaware
wlll send democrat, 10 in opposition,
all told.
This makes total of As sound
money repu blicaus against As of all
others. But since congress adjourned
senator's Shoup, OF Idaho, and Carter,
OF Montana, who voted with the silver
senators, have accepted the ST. Louis
platform and are expected to act with
their associates in all matters of party
policy. Should they do SO the sound
money vote will be 4. TO 43 against.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
TEXAS.

AUSTIN, Tex, Nov. 4.-Indications
are still good for Texas to give Bryan
and Sewall 10000 plurality, but repub-
licans are still hopeful. Not exceed
ing one-fourth of the state has been
heard from.
DALLAS, Tex, Nov. AT 1890 p. m.
Chairman Blake, of the State demo-
cratic committee, declares Texas has
given state ticket upwards of $4,000
majority and Bryan more than 100, 600
majority.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
OHIO.
The Republican Plurality Not Far From
$1,000.

COLUMBUS. O., Nov. 4-Republican
state committee is now devoting atten
ton exclusively to the congressional
situation in the state. Chairman
hurtz says the republican plurality in
the state is so large as to make the
approximate figures uninteresting. 1t
will not be far from 81, 1000.
The republicans will, however, lose
several congressman
The entire repu blican state ticket is
elected by tae same plurality as the
electoral ticket.
COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 4.-The Demo
cratic state committee comedies Ohio
to the republicans by 80, 900, but claims
elk congressional districts.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
VISIONS SIN.
4 Sweeping Republican victory-Soli
Congressional Delegation.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 4-The re.
turns from Wisconsin indicate that
Mckinley and the republican state
ticket have been elected by about 100
900
The democrats will have the small,
est representation in both branches OF
the Legislature ever known. Repub-
hcan majority on joint ballot, l21.
The congressional delegation of ten
is solid republican.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
WASHINGTON.
Bryan Carries the State by 1O,OOo-The
Legislature for silver.

Legislature for silver.
SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. 4.-Brvan has
carried Washington by 1900 or up
ward, and every man on the fusion
free silver state ticket has been elected.
Sullivan (rep), gubernatorial candi.
date, comedies his defeat John
Rogers, the successful candidate, has
won by about 5000. Lewis and
Jones, free silver congressional
candidates have been elected by large
majorities, Lewis running probably
ahead of bryan electors. While the
returns come in slowly they indicate
the free silver forces will control next
legislature on joint ballot and name
the successor to United States Senator
Watson c. Squire.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. bryan car
ried this city by lsl. The returns from
the state are decidedly in favor of Nc
Kinley. The legislature will be large,
ly republican.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. A-Returns
from the state do not materially
change the complexion of the vote on
either electors, congressman or meD-
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
ILLINOIS,.

Altgeld Defeated by over IO0,ooo-Mc-
hiniey's Plurality 10000 or 100000.
CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-The indications
are that Tanner, republican, for gov
ernor, has defeated Altgeld by over
'oo,ooO majority and that McKinley's
majority will reach 100, 600 or 140 600
Inc republicans are practically as
hnred OF Is congressman out of ~ and
'hey claim 10. They admit that Dem
ocratic State Chairman w III. Hinrich-
sen, who ran for congress in the Six
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
WYOMING.

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Nov. 4-Tifty-six
precincts, casting 30 per cent of the
vote OF the state. give Mckinley, >. $50;
Bryan, $40; democratic gain, AZ.
Country vote diminishing the percent
age of democratic gain. and full vote
of the state may give Mckinney a plu-
rality.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
MINI E sofa,

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Nov. 4-Re-
turns from the country precincts OF
Minnesota, which are coming in very
slow, are showing up well for Bryan
1t may be necessary to put Minnesota
in the doubtful column.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 4. -McKinley's
plurality in Baltimore is 21,109, and
the state shows plurality for McKin-
ley over Bryan of 30. s72.
Maryland will have a solid repub-
lican DELEGATE ton in the next congress.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
INDIANA.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. AT p.
IN. Chairman Gowdy, after computing
losses and gains, claims McKinley's
plurality will be not under p, 900.
GREENsBURG, Ind, Nov. Nv. 8
Holman is elected in the Fourth dis
trict by 500 majority.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
Colorado.

DENVER, Col, Nov. 4.-Bryan has
carried Colorado by a heavy majority.
Late returns show that Bryan car
ries the state by over 100, 900, two sill
yer congressman elected, Shafroth and
Ball both reelected, and legislature
which lnsures the return to the sem
ate of Henry NJ. Teller. The governor
ship is still in doubt.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. L. -Reports from va
rious sections of the state outside of
st. Louis, Kansas City and St Joseph,
indicate "a democratic plurality of co.
900, st. Louis and the other cities men
toned will reduce this to 10000
The republican plurality in St. Louis
was ID, 800
The legislature will be democratic.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
NEBRASKA.

Republicans Coucede the State to Bryan.
LINCOLN. Neb.. Nov. 4.-Chairman
Post of the Republican state commit
tee, comedies Bryan's success in Ne
braska.
Bryans majority in Nebraska will
be in the eighborhood OF $4,000.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
WEST VIRGINIA.

WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. Returns
thus far con firm the estimates of 5000
plurality for Mckinley
WHEELING. w. Va, Nov. 4.-McKin.
ley's plurality in West Virginia will
be about 10000. All the state ticket,
four congressman and legislature are
carried by republicans.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
NORTH DAKOTA.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Nov. 4.-Both
parties are claiming North Dakota
The returns received indicate that the
state is doubtful.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The First ma
tional bank of Garnett, Kas., capital
$50, 900. has failed. The liabilities are
$780, 900; assets, nominal. Examiner
Stainby has been placed in charge of
the bank.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

eenth district against John l. Rina.
her, has probably been elected.
Inc Seventeenth and Nineteenth
districts are close with chances in
favor of the democrats.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
Rhode Island.

Providence, II. l., Nov 4-Returns
from Rhode Island show that McKin-
ley carried the state by a plurality
that will approximate $4,000
Melville Bull and Adm b. Cronin
brp.) are overwhelmingly elected to
congress.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
NEW JERSEY.

NEWARK, y. j., Nov. 4.-Seven of the
eight republican candidates for con.
gress are elected. The majority for
Mckinley, it is conceded here, will
range from 60, 900 to 81, 900.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
A Jealous Husbands Deed.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. A. "A. L.
Shook, railroad man, shot and killed
his wife and committed suicide at the
entrance to Hotel Belmont. Jealousy
the cause.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
PENNS YLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4.-The latest
estimates from all counties in Pennsyl-
vania to the United Associated Presses
give a plurality of 277,62 for Nc
kinley.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
OTHER STATES.


MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 4-Returns
indicate that Bryan has carried Ala
bama by 10000 The republicans claim
one congressman.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
NEW YORK,

New YORK, Nov. 4-The latest re-
turns from all the counties in New
York state make McKinleys plurality
In the state 269, $50.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
Oregon.

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 4.-Incomplete
returns from 20 counties in the state,
with Dixey to hear from. give major
ity for Mckinley of 4.724.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

SALT LAKE, Utah, Nov. 4.-Late re-
turns show Bryan's majority in the
state will not be less than 1000
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
New fIampshire.

CONCORD, n. H., Nov. New Hamp-
shire will cast her electoral vote for
Mckinley, backed up by probably TO-
900 plurality.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

CARSON, New, Nov. 4.-Nevada's
electoral vote will be cast for Bryan
His majority may reach 1000.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
Connecficut.

New HAVEN, Conn, Nov. 4-Connec-
ticut gives Mckinley a heavy ma jority,
and sends a solid republican delega-
ton to congress
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

oers of the legislature Mckinley
still leads both in the interior and in
San Francisco
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
Arkansas.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Nov. 4.--Returns
throughout the state show that Bryan
has carried the state by 10000 to So
900.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
Della W are.

DOVER, Del, Nov. 4.-Returns indi-
cate that Mckinley has carried Della
ware by 1000 or /, 500 The democrats
have probably elected the congress-
man.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. 4-Flori-
da's electoral vote will be cast for
Bryan. Bryan's plurality may reach
10000.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
KANSAS.
Bryan Carries the Sunfiower state BY
safe Majority

TOPEKA. Kas., Nov. 4.-Incomplete
returns from so of the 105 counties of
Kansas indicate the election of the
Bryan and Sewall electors by from
TO- 900 to -, 900, and the election of the
fusion state ticket by from 5000 to s.
600
Both sides claim the legislature. Jer-
ry Simpson is elected to congress.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
CHAIRMA JONES

The Head of the Democratic Committee
Claims a11 for Bryan.
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 4.-The follow
ing telegram has just been delivered
to Mr.. Bryan:
CHICAGO, Nov. L.
Hon lillian j. Bryan:
have all along counted on 1876 southern votes
and 6s from west OF the Missouri river which
leaves seven for US to get to be successful.
counted on Indiana Michigan and Minnesota,
and we have no information except what the
press dispatches sent out to the contrary The
only southern state concede is Maryland.
JAMES X. JONES
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

BUTTE, Mont, Nov. 4.-Montana
gives her electoral vote to Bryan, with
a ma jority that may reach $4,000
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. 4. Mississippi
gives Bryan $4,000 plurality, and sends
a solid democratic delegation to con-
gress.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 4. Georgia has
been carried by Bryan by 10000, and
a solid democratic delegation sent to
congress
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

BOISE CITY, Idaho, Nov. Idaho
will give her electoral vote to Bryan,
aud send a congressman with free
silver ideas.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06
Maine.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Nov. 4.-Maine sends
greetings to Mckinley to the extent of
As, COO plurality.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-11-06

NEW ORLEANS, Nov t-Louisiana
will give Bryan 40, 900 plurality. New
Orleans gives Bryan 10000 plurality or
more. The congressional delegation
is solid democratic.