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The morning times., 1896-11-03
TEXAS.

Austin, Texas, Nov. 2.-The campaign
closed tonight with every Indication of
rain tomorrow. Notwithstanding Chair
man Blake. of the Bryan and Sewail com
mittee, is claiming the State by 10000
plurality over Mckinley silver leaders here
say ii will not exceed $4,000.
Blake places his estimate on a total vote
of 800 900, Of which lie gives Mckinley
only 125,0OO: Bryan and Sewall, 275, 900:
Bryan ana Watson. 10000, and Palmer
and Buckncr, 10000.
In this city and county at least so
per cent of the Populists will vote for
Mckinley. and their leaders claim 90 per
cent of their party in Texas will vote for
him. III this be true, out of total of
100000, they claim Mckinley will receive
from Republicans. Popuiists and sound
money Democrats, $4,000; Bryan and
Sewall, 100000; Bryan and Watson, Co.
600; Palmer and Buckner, 10000; Lever
ing. 10000.
For Congress. it looks as though Craw
ford, sound money Democrat, in he Fourth
district; Gibbs, Po3uiist, in the Sixth: Pope,
Republican, i'll the Seventh. and Noonan.
Republican, in the Twelfth district, will
be elected,
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ON THE EVE OF BATTLE
BOTH SIDES CLAIM VICTORY

Bryan during the last ten days has been
something remarkable. We Will get at
least 25,U 900 majority for Bryan. we VIII
elect four Congressman and the others
will be in doubt. Lind for Governor Will
run somewhat ahead of Bryan. His ma
jority Will be between 900 and 3d.
600"
The closing estimate of Chairman Warner
of the Republican committee was:
Mckinley will carry the State by up
ward OF $4,000 votes; Clough by upward
of 5000. The Republicans will elect the
seven Congressman and have the legs
lature -
Chairman Gibbs of the Populist COM
mittee said: Bryan viii carry the State
by 20 600: Lind by 40,C0o, and will elect
six of the seven congressman. / conccde
the First district To Tawney. Republican"
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M'KINLEY A SURE WINNER
That Is The Feeling Around New
York Republican Headquarters.

New York, Nov. 2.-There were sut few
callers today At Rcpublican National nc;;d-
quarters. The work of the campaign. how
ever, is still being pushed, and will be Up
To the last moment.
Tie members Of the executive committee,
who will remain at headquarters to receive
the election returns are Joseph IL. Manley
\. Is. Scott, Gen. Powell Cla yton and Gen
Mckinley Osborne.
They were at their desks early today busy
receiving reports from all over the country.
The reports were satisfactory and Nc
hinley's election is regarded as certain.
Mr.. Mamie Y smiled today when he was a sied
by a reporter of the United Associated
Presses If he had anything to say on the
situation.
We have the battle already Won and il
Is only a question Of the size OF Mckin-
ley's majority" said Mr.. Manley.
National Committeeman Scott stated that
Col. Swords. the sergeant-at- arms OF the
Republican national committee, had tcl.-
graphed today to W. X. Strattpn, of Col
nrado, offering to give 4 to / that Nc
kinley would he elected. The betting is
very slow, and only small sums, as general
rule, are being wagered.
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SMALLEY ON M'KINLEY.
English Correspondent Publishes an
Interview With Him,

London, Nov. mfr. Smalley, the Ameri-
can correspondent of the Times, cables to
that paper that he had long interview
with Mex inley on Friday.
Summarized, the interview shows that
Mr.. Mckinley takes a hish view OF the
electoral contest in which he believes that
the real issue is between those who would
preserve the republic and those who would
destroy it by replacing it by Il different form
of government and different form of
society.
He is and will remain convinced pro-
tectionist, but Mr.. Smdlley does not think
that a new tariff any longer seems to
lin tie only vital necessity OF American
industry. 1t is Mr.. McKinley's conviction
that every obligation OF the United States
ought to be paid when 1t natures in the best
money existing at the time.
The morning times., 1896-11-03
TWO ANlE ELECTION FIGHTS
BlOOdShed Begins in Kentucky and
West Virginia.
Two Men Killed and Others Receive
Injuries Which VIII Prob
ably Prove Fatal.

Lexington, KY, Nov. "A special from
Brow nsville says that John Jewell, CUlored,
was shot and instantly killed there last
night. The Smith Grove Minstrel Troupe
was parading when Jewell. who was drunk,
began 10 shout for Mckinley. Twenty
shots were fired.
AT Capitol hill, in Edmonson county, this
morning. Major William Hutchings was
stabbed in the side ami abdomen by Jos.
White a Young man whom Hutchings was
trying 10 eject from meeting of gold
Democrats
Whilule refused 20 leave the hall and
HutchingS seized him. Hutchings will die
Parkershurg, W. Va, Nov. "A riot
growing out of politics occurred today on
the ferry boat which plies bet tween here and
Belpre. o. john Kesterson and Eli Benlis
were badly cut. Kesterson was slashed
acroSS the lace and Benlis ON the arm and
hand. The men went 10 Relpre to fight
the affair out.
Louisa, Ky, Nov. 2.-At a political
speaking AT Charley, Lawrence county, to-
day, James VanHuose, a Mckinley man,
struck Meredith Chandler, a. Bryan man,
ON the head with q rock, causing probably
fatal wound.
Al anuJiIe. political meeting in Lawrence
county, man named spauldinG was shot
and killed by Lafe Marcum. Thc latter,
II Is claimed, acted in self defense.
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INDIA AND ITS NEEDS.
woman's Foreign Missions Conven-
ton Discusses Them.

Rochester, n. ", Nov 2-The fifth day
Of the convention of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society was characterized by no
less enthusiasm and interest than any Of
the preceding sessions.
The morning was opened with devotional
exercises conducted by the Baltimore
branch, after which the following reports
of official correspondents were received
North India and Southern Japan. Mrs. Z.
T. Cowen; Korea, Mrs r. IL. SkiGmore;
Central Japan, Mrs. S. L. keene.
The afternoon was devoted To communion
services in charge Of DR.. j. 7. Gracer,
assisted by tie Methodist pastors II The city.
The subject at the evening session was
..India and it's needs" Interesting adj
dresses were made by Mrs. Emily Harvey,
Of Cawnpore; Miss Della Fuller, India;
Miss Kate A. Blair. Calcutta: Mrs. Robert
Haskins, Bareilly.
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WHEAT HOLDS Up.
Higher Prices ReiCned in Chicago
on Election Eve.

Chicago, Nuy. 2.-Higher prices fo. wheat
were in fIVnrt0day. Although an advance
of Ia cents w:iS recorded for the day, it
was crtneleSs not an active market in
the strict sense Of the term.
What the election would bring forth
was the question and a great many traders
loaded up In the hope that boom would
follow the announcement nf the name Of
the winning candidate for President The
mnrkc' u,aived its first encouragement
from Liverpool, from where lia1 I'D
was reported at the opening. The clos
ing prices at that place were even better.
. to Ia gain over Saturday beng quoted.
No material change IN the condition of
The market took place during the final
hour. There WAS ample buying to support
prices, with little inclination to sell short.
The close WIS strong at the best prices
of the day, a number Of people concluding
TO take hold and moderate quantities over
election. trusting that the results might
cause an advance.
The range for the day on December was
between 13 Is and -, and the close at
"a 7-Sa75, IA higher than Saturday.
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was allo wed to remain on the main track as
the special timndercd in.
Mr.. Tipling was in the cabOose of the
freight, and in attempting to jump was
caught between the caboose and freight
car ahead and fatally crushed. The body
was brought to Lincoln. Mr.. Irish and his
party were badly shaken up, but not
seriously injured.
At Sutton, where the crowd which wei
coined Mr.. Bryan yet remained, MI: Irish
was greeted with shower of eggs and
heavier missiles, one Of which broke a
car window and injured lady.
At Grafton, hUUts and misses greeted him,
and at Harvard the same reception was
accorded, not, however, without cheers
from Republicans. In ether towns he was
given a respectful hearing, at times amount
ing TO an ovation.
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NEW YORK.

Buffalo, n. Y. Nov. 2.-The campaign
in Erie county closed tonight with Il NUM-
Der of meetings in various parts of the
city, which were addressed h. local speak
crS.
Chairman Bingham. of the Republican
county committee, estimates McKinley's
plurality in Erie county at $4,000, and
in the State mt IT'S 900
we will also elect both congressman
and AL of the assemblymen n in the county"
he said, .'hy good majorities.'
The Democrats do not concedc more than
10000 plurality for Mckinley, and claim
one Congressman and at least two assem-
blyuien out of the eight.
The hctting is strongly in favor Of Nc
kinlcN.
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DELAWARE.

Wilmington. Del, Nov. 2-The political
situation in Delaware remeins unchanged
since Saturday. Signs of growing interest,
however, are visible on every side and the
voters are awaiting the result anXiously
Democrats in n position to know admit
that the signs point to majority for Nc
Kinlcy N nd Hobart in the State. and no es-
Inmates 30 below 900. it is believed
that the entire Republican vote VIII be
cast FOR the Republican elections.
The result as to who will be elected
congressman cannot be forecastct:, there
lreing four candidates in the field.
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INDIANA.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 2.-Chairman
Martin of the Democratic State committee
and Gov. Matthews both claim the State
for Bryan by not less than $1,000, ten
Congressman ana a decisive ma iority in
the legislature.
Chairman Gowdy declines To reduce the
Republican claim OF 25.0O0, all thirteen
congressman and the legislature.
The indications for Indiana polls and
vicinity show fair weather tomorrow; for
the northern part of the State, cloudy
and threatening: southern part clear.
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NEW JERSEY RAILROADS.
State Board of Assessments Com
DIeteS Its Work,

Trenton, N. j., Nov. 2.-The state board
of assessors today returned to State Comp
troller Hancock their yearly report OF the
assessment on railroad and canal property
in New Jersey. The aggregate assessed
valuation is S221 ,T5T, 1863, and the total
tax which the State Will collect is ST.
521.l95.92.
This is an increase of 81 ,6S4.6S over last
year. The Pennsylvania Railroads. as
SeSSment is increased S365,OOO on account
fits bridge over the Delaware mt Camden,
and for extensions the Central Railroad is
assessed 100000 more than last rear
The PennSylvania'S tax bill altogether
amounts to Si24,352. So. The Central
will pay 5000, SO .U1 the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western, S2166 ,I96 .43 .the
Erie, S152, ,915.31; the Lehish Valley,
S133,O43.12, and the Reading, $40 ,5iS.-
81.
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NORTH DAKOTA.

Fargo, n. D., Nov. 2.-The managers of
the Populist and Democratic parties are
not as enthusiastic over the approaching
election as they were ten days ago. and
late this afternoon the majority of 5000
which they claimed few days ago, has
been Reduced To $500.
The Republican managers believe that
there has been great changing over during
The past few days. The most influential
farmers III The state are for free silver
and TINS means great deal to the followers
OF The white metal.
A conservative estimate of the situation
gives the Republican national ticket about
800 majority.
The Congressional fight will be a close
one and at the present time it looks as
though Burke, the fusion candidate, would
be elected over johnson. Republican.
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DEATHS OF a BAY.

Pit.saurs. Pa, Nov 2--W illiam d.
Moore, one uf the most prominent attorneys
in Penns yIvania, died This afternoon ut his
residence in Allegheny
Winstct. CONF. Nov 2--Matthew A
Grant, sevcnty-iive years "i aSr' iiie-
lou- resident Of BurrviiIe, and one OF the
famous Grant triIdet:, died suddenly uf
paralysis today. william Grant is the
Only Que Of the Grant triplets now living.
Previous 20 the death Of Daniel ur&nt,
which occurred nearly thrrr years ago, the
Grants we're the oldest triplets IN tie wcrld.
New York. Nov. .. charics Shne-. che:
steward OF the s:canIship Jamestown, OF
the OLD Dominion Line. died. si:,l,lenly to-
night on So9rd that vessel. Thc curcnc-
will Investigate.
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VIRGINIA..

Richmond, va, Nov 2-No change in
the political situation in Virginia has taken
place Since the reports on Saturday night.
The campaign on both sides practically
closed that night. thuugh some speech, r
have been made today.
While actual fusion has not been cf-
fected in this State. IL is understood that
almost all OF the Populists will vote for
Bryan and Scwall and the Democratic
nominees for Congress A number of their
speakers have been on the stump for the
Democratic tickets during the campaign.
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We've just opened several very
''natty" styles in winter-weight
bicycle suits.
They're made in the very best
"Eiseman style"-and marked
at our proverbial reasonable
prices.
This is good riding weather.
and a nice suit will double your
enjoyment.
S. to SS. so.
No middleman has ''fiuger"
in our sweater deals-we get
them direct from the factory.
That's why we can say 81 in
stead of Sl50 for pure wool
high-neck sweaters in black
blue-crimson-or white.
Caps = stockings garters -
md the other little accessories:
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Continued from First Page.

Republicans who will vote for Bryan out
number the gold Democrats who have de-
serted and bolted, the State Will give Its
electoral vote for Bryan.
The Democrats Will elect the Con-
gressman in the Second district, eight of
The twenty-fuur Senators, and one hundred
OF the members of the general assembly.
The silent vpte that E".
itself Will settle the question. We expect
silver Republicans Will vote our ticket
by the thousand, and this our Republican
friends have failed to calculate upon. 1t
looks bright in Connecticut"
William j. Mills, chairman OF the national
Democratic State central committee, says:
The National party Will poll 25.Op0
votes. The national Democratic candidates
for representatives and judges vf probate
in several districts VIII he elected. Nc
Kinley VIII carry Connecticut by about
5000 majority"
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IOWA.

Des Moincs, Ia, Nov. 2.-At 10 O'Clock
tonight the local weather prediction is.
for the State Of Iowa, generally fair and
warmer. The barometer is rising and
stands ut 30. Prospects are for excellent
weather throughout the State tomorrow
Latest claims from Republican head
quarters are that the State will go
$4,000 plurality, or about $4,000 ma
jority, for Mckinley.
The Democrats and Populists who have
fused, claim the State for Bryan by from
$1,000 to $4,000. The registration is
the largest ever known in the cities and
towns. nd the vote will be 25 900
greater than ever before
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IRISH ROUGHLY TREATED
Nebraskans Throw Eggs and Heavier
Missiles at the Orator.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 2.-The tour of the
John +. IRISH party, which followed Candi-
date Bryan today, was marred by one dis
tressng and fatal accident, and a series
of unpleasant incidents.
The special train bearing the California
gold standard advocate was partially
wrecked at Malcolm, the first stopping
place after leaving Lincoln, and John NJ.
Tipliug, a well-known travelling man of
this city, was killed. The special had
been given the right OF way, but by some
misunderstanding, ,anaoco;n,uoaationf
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DANIEL SPOKE FOR BRYAN
Court Day at Lexington, Va, Occa-
sion of Big Demonstration.

Lexington, Va, Nov. 2.-Senator Daniel
spoke before a large crowd today, it being
county court Cay here. The Stonewall
Brigade Band, led procession, followed
by the speaker in carriage drawn by
sixteen white horses and followed by u
donkey labeled sample goldbug."
The Senator said he was confident of
the success OF Bryan.
The sound money Democrats We're ad-
dressed by Major Hunter, of Richmond,
and Col. James EdmOndson. of Lexington
The Republicans were addressed by Hon.
jacob Yost, Republican nominee for this
district. 1t is predicted by some that this
county will give the Republican ticket
nearly 800 ma jority.
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"VICTORY is ASSURED"
Republican Managers in West Vir-
ginia Confident of the Result.

New YORK, Nov. 2.-RepubIlcan ENeCu-
tive Committeeman Scott nstd Il TAX TINS
afternoon over the long distance telephone
with p Il. Dubbins, treasurer of the Re
publican State committee of West Virginia,
IN regard to the general outlook in the
state. Mr.. Dubbins said:
The victory In West Virginia is already
assured. 1t is like the darky's pos
sunl-'done to suit; dark brown and Fat
and juicy"
ChaIrn.an Brady. Of the Virginia Re
publican State committee, writes to Mr..
scout Lnat he Is now more coniiucnt than
ever that Mckinley will carry that State.
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Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, Nov. 2.-As far as can be
judged Pennsylvania will give its usual
big Republican majority. State Chairman
Elkns claims that Mckinley will have
25u 900 majority, and if this prediction
is borne out it will he the largest ma jority
ever given by the Republican Gibraltar for
Il Presidential candidate. Present indica-
tioDs point to the Republicans electing at
least twenty-four of the twenty eight Con-
gressmen from the State
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Republican Politicians Arrested.

Anderson. Ind, Nov. John Franklin
and Isaac Atkinson, Republicans. were
placed under arrest tonight upon the af-
fitlavit of Willard Jarvis, charging them
with violating the election laws by at
tempting to brile him. They offered him
$5, he claims. to stamp the eagle. Both
men are leading politicians. Edward Dob
son. Republican, was also arrested tonight
fol- intimdating Democratic tenants
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- "
WASHINGTON.

Seattle, wash, Nov. 9. Republican lead
ers in tiis STATE have been unusually active
during the past fuIty-cight hours. They
claim that the State VIII 60 for Mckinley
and that the Republican candidate for
Governor viii be elected together with two
Republican congressman.
On the other hand an impartial forecast
indicates victory for Bryan and the free
silver Congressional candidates with Il very
close contest for the Guvcrnorship.
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TENNESSEE.

Memphis, Tenn Nov. 2.-Notiing tan
fibie has occurred to change the political
situation in Tennessee since the review
sent out Saturday night, though the Re-
pubiicans have raised the estimate of their
majority from 10000 to 10000. Every
indication points to a heavy vote all over
the State, with strong probability that
colored men will be unable to handle the
massive ballot.
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WEST VIRGINIA.

Charleston, W. Va. Nov. 2.-The Demo-
Gratis closed the campaign tonight with
the biggest torchlight parade ever seen here
Gov. Watts was the principal speaker
The Democrats claim the State for Bryan
by 1000 and that Watts will lead the
State ticket by at least $500.
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Cotton.
Cotton Planter Murdered.

Augusta, Ga. Nov. "a special from
Greenwood. S. C., says: T. c. Perrin,
living two miles from Bradley, was mur-
,,ercd aud robbed by colored men this
afternoon. He had just returned froc. Brad.
ley, where lie sold his cotton. The weapon
used WAS an AK. B;oUdhounds have been
sent for. and il c;,usht. the murderers w,ii
meet speedy death.
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NORTH CAROLINA.

Raleigh, N. c., Nov. 2.-The Democratic
State chairman says tonight: We will
stick to our electoral ticket and vote for
fOpulists thereon whether they vote for
Democratic electors or not
Populist State Chairman Aver tonight
gave out the following
THE State looks favorable for Bryan
Our people Will stand by Democratic elcc-
tors. The cooperation State ticket will
win, and as to it the majority only is |.
matter of calculat .on''
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TELLER UNABLE TO SPEAK
For the Second Time lie Disappoints
Chicago Audience

Chicago, Nov. 2.-Five thousand people
filled the Auditorium Theater tonight
with the expectation Of hearing Hon. Il
NJ. Teller speak on the financial question
The Senator did not put in an appearance.
This is the second time during the cam
paign that Senator Teller has been adver
tised to speak IN Chicago. and both times
he has been una hle to ill his engage
ment on account of his voice.
The meeting was under the auspices of
the national silver party. Hon. j. b. Bel
ford took the place of Mr.. Teller, and
other speakers addressed the meeting.
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COLORADO.

Denver, Colo. Nov. 2-There has been
no change in the political sitGa,Inn in this
State during the past forty-eight hours
The indications are that the Bryan electors
The Republicans claim 5000 votes will
be cast for Mckinley
The chief interest of the campaign in
this State has ccntercd in the guberna-
tOrial race. EX-Guv. Adams, Democrat.
and Judge Baily, Populist. the nominees
of their respective parties for governor
have made hot campaign, and Tonight
both are claiming victory. The betting
is slightly in favor Of Adams. The weather
tomorrow promises to be fine
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SOUTH DAKOTA.

Yankton, S. D., Nov 2-The weather
bureau predicts stormy weather through
out this State tomorrow. This wonld
decrease the Republican vote. The Bry-
antics are claiming South Dakota by only
5000 tonight. while The Republican COM
mttee holds to their claim of more than
5000 for Mckinley.
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OBTAINED PASSES BY FORGERY.
Ex-Scwspaper Reporter Arrested
ON SnrlnnS ChnTue in Gniclgn.

Ex-ScwSpapcr Reporter Arrested
on Serious Charge III Chicago.
Chicago, NOV. 2.-IIarry Leach, an e5>
newspaper reporter, was arrested here to-
night for forgery and securing railroad
passes from the national Republican head
quarters under false prctenses.
II is alleged that Leach has been obtain
ing passes on orders from CungreSsIucn and
others for mythical persons whom he cl;:iilI-
ed wanted TO cUme home from distHntpoints
for the purpose of voting for Nick inley.
Its said that hct thus secured considerable
transportation which he Immediately sold
to ticke;-hrUkcrS in the city.
Leach presented an order on the trans
poTtatiun committee Sunday purpnrting
10 be signed hr John NJ. Smyth, requesting
passes for six men from points in-Nebraska.
The order was suspected and not honorcd.
Upon investigation Mr.. Smyth denied he
had signed any such order, and the arrest
Of Leach followed tonight.
The morning times., 1896-11-03
MINNESOTA.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 2-Thc various
campaign committees completed their work
today and gave cut their final estimates
Of the vote in Minnesota. Chairman Ros
ing Of the democratic committee said:
Ne will carry tic State without a
dCtbs. The change 0! sentiment toward
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NEVADA.

Carson. Ncv., Nov. 2.-NevaGa viii ucr-
tainly go Democratic tomorrow The
Republicans are hopeful of securing one
Congressman. hut it is hardly probable
that they VIII. The weather promises
10 be excellent and the vote will be the
heaviest on record
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NEW JERSEY.

Newark. =. J.. Nov. 1.-The Republican
m:ruagers here are Confident that Mckinley
will carry the State by from 10000 to
10000 plurality. Tho Democrats do not
cnncede Ills and say the State Will go for
Bryan by %, 900 votes.
The morning times., 1896-11-03
OREGON.

Portland. Ore, Nov 2.--Bcttiag is 3 to
on Mckinley in this STAT. Both Re-
publicauS AMI fusiorists are confident Of
victory hut the result viii undoubtedly he
very close. There is every indication of
a larger yotc than ever before cast.
The morning times., 1896-11-03
HE TALKED WITH LEE,
Havana Correspondent Quotes IL
Consul General.

Consul General.
Madrid, Nov. Tile Havana corrcSpOn-
dent of III Literal cables what purports
10 he an interview had by HIM with
Consul General Lee prior TO the departure
of the later Yesterday from Havana for
New York.
According Ia tic dispatch Gen. Lee
gaid that he was going TO make private
visit Ia New York lie added, the cores
pondcnt says, that he was confident that
the ierOiSm OF Captain General Wey!er's
troops wrWid speedily terminate The re-
hcllior. J!c also eulogiZed The spirit Spain
disDlaycd