davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
IN KAN S A S.
Both Political Parties Have Worked Hard
and Claim the Works.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. 31.-To-day prac-
tically closes the most intense CAM
paign Kansas has experienced. For
the first time in a national election the
state has been considered a doubtful
one and both political parties have sent
Hoods Of literature and many national
speakers to capture the electoral vote.
There are six electoral tickets In the
field, but II is safe to say that out
side the Bryan and Mckinley tickets
the others will scarcely poll 10000 votes.
The total vote OF the state will prob
ably be near 325,000. and out of this
the republican leaders claim plurality
silver leaders plurality all the way
from 1900 to 10000, Republicans claim
their state ticket will run ahead of
their electoral. and the fusionists
claim the fusion state ticket will fall
behind its electoral ticket.
Chairman Love Of the silver denoc-
racy claims the state for Bryan by
20 600 and says the silver people will
elect several congressman and control
the state legislature. Chairman Silnp-
son OF the republican committee claims
the state is safe for Mckinley. for the
entire republican state ticket and all
OF the rest OF the republican congress-
men. Chairman Brldenthal OF the peo-
pies party says Bryan electors will
have a plurality of not less than 25. 200.
the state ticket 10000 and both houses
of the legislature will be fusion. Fusion
In Kansas is between the peoples
party and the democrats on a silver
basis.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01

democratic list OF congressman by at
least five and are pretty sure OF Great
ing a surprise in the election OF assem-
blymen. In this latter canvass tne
democratic party Is at great disad-
vantage because of the rank appor-
tionment OF the districts by the repuo-
licans two years ago"
From the statements of the leaders
oY the two parties a fairly accurate
idea can be obtained from these claims
by considering the usual standing OF
the relative majorities OF the demo-
Gratis in New York city and the repub-
licans above the Harlem.
Leader Sheehan of Tammany Hall
believes that the democrats will carry
New York city by 10000, and does not
exceed those figures in any quoted in
terview. 1t seems probable that the
democrats will make some gain in as
sembly districts. but hardly enough TO
gain a majority OF the lower house.
The statements OF the chalrmen of the
two state committees, II will be noted,
ignore two things-the election Of a
governor and the probable effect of a
third or gold ticket. In the matter OF
the election OF governor II is conceded
by both parties that the vote for the
head of the state ticket will not vary
much from the national The demo>
Gratis expect that the republican can
didate. Black. will run behind in his
own county and possibly in New York.
The gold democrats expect to poll
about $4,000 In the state and say that
this win be drawn from the regular
democratic vote, thus preventing any
probability OF the election of Porter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
BRYAN COMING WEST
lie Enters Iowa and Begins Firing
Away Early in the Day.
TWO QUESTIONS ANSWERED
How the Workingman Fares Under
a Gold Standard-His Audi
ence In Hearty Sym
pathy With Him.

ottumwa, Iowa, Oct. n.-Bryan en-
tered Iowa on the Illinois Central at 6
O'clock this morning and made his iirst
speech of the day at Mount Pleasant
at o'clock before he had breakfast.
The air was cold and crisp and seemed
to give the candidate new vigor for his
tour across this state. He appeared In
good voice and spoke so distinctly as
to be heard with ease by the large
crowd. The audience was enthusiastic
and evidently in sympathy with the
speaker. Bryan's speech at Mount
Pleasant was devoted largely to dis
cussion on the usual lines of his later
campaign efforts.
At Fairfield. where he was met by
large crowds, Bryan devoted himself
to questions propounded to him by
telegraph and spoke as follows:
Il have two questions to answer.
One of them is. Granting for mo-
ment that We have the right to pay
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
Democrats In Billings.
speclal Dispatch to the Standard.

Special W tAc otdHldNu.
Billings. Oct. 3l.-A splendid audience
greeted Hon. L. c. Day OF Livingston and
Judge Mcconnell OF Helena in the opera
house this evening. The Billings brass
band struck up the air Of America"
when the vast audience rose and sang
the anthem. Hon. George NJ. Hays. chair
man OF the democratic central committee.
ably presided. and introduced T. Armi-
tnge. the candidate for representative,
who made an excellent address. Hon.
Charles r. Middleton. candidate for dts
trict Judge. made brief speech OF non-
political character. Judge Mcconnell ana
Mr.. Day then dealt with the issues OF the
day and were enthusiastically applauded.
Every mention OF Bryan or Hartman was
greeted with applause.
Next Monday Mr.. Goddard will wind up
his campaign at the opera house and +.
VI. Foster viii speak at the court house.
dealing with the silver question from q
republican point OF view and justifying
bis support OF Bryan and Hartman. Tho
town has been gay with hags and bunting
all day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
WISCONSIN RESTS HER CASE
Tho Republican Chairman Can See Moth
ing Bat Victory for Mckinley,

Tho Republican Chairman Can See Moth
ing Bat Victory for Mckinley.
Milwaukee. Oct. 31.-The campaign in
Wisconsin practically ends this even
ings, although few speeches will be
made tomorrow by democrats and
populists, and on Monday evening one
or two addresses by republican speak
ers. Republican orators made LOO
speeches during October, while the
fusionists had 1850 speakers in the
field. In Milwaukee 20 to 40 speeches
were made nightly. State Chairman
Coe said ne was confident that the re-
publicans would carry the state by 60.-
900 and quoted figures by counties, CIV
ing Mckinley plurality Of 61.45O. He
claims that the ten Wisconsin con-
gressmen will be republicans and that
but six counties in the state will give
pluralities for Bryan. He claims that
the legislature will be largely republi-
can, and that on joint ballot the re-
publicans will have about 110 of the
1873 votes.
State Chairman Peck claims the
state for Bryan, but gives no figures.
He also claims that three of the con-
gressmen to be chosen will be demo-
cratic. He makes no claims on the
legislature. Chairman Usher OF the
national democratic party says Palmer
will receive 10000 votes in the state.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
On the Other Hand.

Osceola, Iowa. Oct. 3l.-Bryan was
shown a telegram here giving the esti-
mate OF Chairman Mark Hanna Of the
republican national committee. Bryan
said: II shall leave the national COM
mittees to issue estimates, but IL /
were 10 express an opinion upon his
table tmeaning Hanna's). should say
that fully half of the electoral votes
which he counts upon will be found in
the free silver column. Unless reports
which come TO US from various states
are entirely erroneous, we shall have
considerably more than 800 electoral
votes
Bryan also stated that he was con-
firmed In his opinion uttered some time
ago that the sound money" question
had increased the number of republi-
cans who would support free silver and
decreased the number OF gold standard
democrats
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
RED LIQUOR DID IT
The Lamentable Death Of Frank
Beck Of Helena.
HE BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT
His Wife Left the House. Fearing
That lie Would I AXE Her Life
"A Well known Laun-
dry Proprietor.
lE BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT

Special Dispatch to the STANDARD,
Helena, Oct. 91.-F'rank Beck, one OF
the proprietors of the Partisan steam
laundry in this city. committed suicide
here about half-past o'clock this eve
ming lie took his own life By blowing
out his brains with n shotgun while In
u temporary IT OF insanity caused by
excessive drinking. Before taking his
own life he did his best to kill his
wife. hut falling in this he killed him
self. Beck had been drinking heavily
and when he came home this evening
so frightened his wife that she left
their home and went over 10 that OF
Col. C. B. Nolan. democratic candidate
for attorney general. This act seemed
to infuriate Beck who. shortly after
wards. went over after her. While he
was ON his way over he met William
Notaw lie and Votaw run the laun-
dry together. Beck asked Votaw 10 go
to Nolan's house while he got his wife.
Not thinking anything was wrong Vo-
taw did so. There was no one In the
Nolan residence but Mrs. Nolan and
Mrs Beck, and they refused to let the
man In.
Whom votaw learned that a family
was OTs Ntlll Hpilt. HIS
excuse for so doing was that he did
not want 10 get mixed up In such at
fairs. Had he not gone home. the
probabilities are that Beck would be
alive now. Beck attempted TO force
his way into the Nolan residence and
the noise attracted the attention OF
Fire Chief Il. ID. Reece. who tele-
phoned for a policeman. Before he and
policeman could get back to the
house, Beck had succeeded In kicking
in a window and entering the house.
Reece and the policeman were near
enough to the house to see him enter.
and Reece guarded the front OF the
house while the policeman started
around To the window where Beck had
entered, to capture him. Before the
blue coat could get around to the win
dow, the report of "A gun was heard In
a small building in the rear Of the
house, The officer ran to the building
and there found the body OF Beck
Lying alongside Of him was the gun he
had killed himself with. Scattered all
around Were pieces OF flesh and bone
and great clots Of blood. IL seems that
after entering the house. hcck had
gone out through the back door and
down a walk to the outbulldlng and
deliberately blown his brains out.
The gun he used was one he had
borrowed last summer from man
named Shober. Where he got the gun
this evening no one seems to know as
Notaw claims he did not have II when
they met on the sidewalk. Cororer
Peasants has been notified and will
hold an inquest some time tomorrow.
Deceased was about 35 years OF age
and leaves a wife and three children,
besides two brothers. William and os-
car. who are working the Carbon King
mine. located near Elliston. They have
been telegraphed about the sad af-
fair, and are expected to arrive here
tonight.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
BY THE CHAIRMAN.
A Word Of Advice to All Lovers Of Coun-
try and Bryan.


Chicago, Oct 31.-Democratlc nation
al committee. Chicago. headquarters:
THE great struggle to right the
wrongs Of 1873 has been won. The only
work remaining to be done Is 70 see
that the people have the opportunity
70 vote as conscience dictates and that
their votes shall be counted as cast.
urge all lovers OF our country and in
stitutiOns 10 exert themselves as they
never have before In this holy cause.
Watch the polling places; scrutiniZe
every act at the polls and see to II
that the law shall not be violated
"rhls committee has offered a re-
ward OF $500 Tor evidence necessary 70
convict any one guilty of bribing or
attempting TO bribe any voter to vote
or refrain from voting. Also a reward
of $500 for evidence to convict any one
OF coercing. attempting 10 coerce, In
timidatiug or attempting 10 intimidate
any voter
81 have received from our chairmen
OF each state committee full estimates
OF the standing OF voters in each state
and am confident that Mr.. Bryan's
election is assured by a very large
majority. He will carry each one Of
the following states: Alabama, II: Ar
kansas, 81; California, o; Colorado. 4:
Florida, 4; Georgia, 13: Idaho. 8; In
diana. Is; Kansas, 10; Kentucky, 13;
Louisiana. 8; Maryland. s; Michigan.
Ia: Minnesota. 8; Mississippi. Q; Ms
souri,, II; Montana, o; Nebraska. 8;
Nevada, 3; North Carolina, II; North
Dakota, 3; Oregon. A.. South Carolina.
Q: South Dakota. 4; Tennessee. II:
Texas, Is: Utah. 3; Virginia, II; WASH
ington. 4; West Virginia. 8; Wyoming.
3. Total. 252.
ain the following states look upon
Mr.. Bryan's chances as the best: Del
aware. 3: Iowa. 13; Illinois. "a; Ohio,
%; Wisconsin. 12 Total 75 There
are other states regard as doubtful.
"Jauaz Y Iouans -
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
TO JUDGES OF ELECTION.

In order to secure uniformity in
returns Tuesday night, the UNDER
signed respectfully suggest and re-
quest that the ballot be canvassed
and returns made in the following
order, to wit:
First. Presidential Electors.
Second. Congressman.
Third. Governor.
Fourth. Rest of state ticket.
c. o. REED,
Chairman Peoples Party State
Committee.
WILLIAM CocKRnt,
Chairman Democratic State Com
mittee.
L. II. HERsHFrEID,
Chairman Republican State Com,
mlttee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
THE PIVOT.
Chairman Jones Puts Illinois in the
COubtfui Column.

Chicago. Oct. 31.-The fight for Illi-
nois that has been waged by leading
political parties in the campaign that
is just closing has been one of ithe hot
test struggles ever known in American
politics. Both parties have all along
made sweeping claims of their ability
to carry the state, but at the end the
republicans seem Ito be the more san
guine of success. Chairman Hanna
said to-day he was sure of the state
for Mckinley by a majority rather
over than under 100000. while Jones in
his estimate of the result which he
sent to the press this evening puts the
state in the doubtful column. This is
more of a concession than the democ-
racy hes made regarding tine state at
any time since the opening of the cam
paign. The democratic leaders have
always insisted that they would carry
the state by large majority. and after
the speeches Of Bryan in this city dur
ing the last few days have expressed
themselves as being very ubilant over
the outlook. The fight ON the national
ticket has to large extent pushed
the struggles in the congressional dis
tricts into the background. people
generally being of the opinion that the
congressman would fare pretty much
in the same manner as the head of the
ticket upon which they are running.
The leaders of the two parties have
said they were going to have all the
congressman, but have In most respects
let them AXE good part of their con-
test alone. The congressman have in
this campaign been largely the tail of
the kite. The Third Chicago district
has been the scene of a hot fight, and
the republicans admit that they are not
oversure of success there. Clarence
Darrow, the democratic nominee, has
made a strong campaign, and he has
had all the aid that Governor Altgeld
could give him. Congressman Belknap,
his opponent on the republican ticket.
is confident of reelection. but the fight
is very close. A hot fight has been
going on in the Second istrict by Con-
gresham Lorimer, who claims that he
will go TO Washington again. In the
state at large the republicans claim
nearly everything, ami the democrats
assertions are 10 no way less sweep
ing. The latter claim that Hinrichsen
Is sure of election and assert that they
will have a majority of the Illinois
delegation in congress the next ses-
sion. Claims on the state legislature,
which will elect a United States sena-
tor, are made in the same general
manner by both parties and nothing
but the count of the votes on the night
of Nov. will convince either party
that 1t has made any mistake in
counting the majorities OF its candi-
dates.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
EW YORK.
The Two Big Chairmen There Are Liberal
With Their Estimates.

WIN
New York, Oct. 31.-With the setting
of the sun to-day the active work of
one of the most remarkable campaigns
ever conducted in New York was
brought to a close. 1t has been a
struggle upon the part of the demo-
Gratis in New York state to keep the
majority of the republicans down TO
normal figure and to carry, If possible,
enough of the assembly ticket to pre-
vent the sending of a republican sue
cessor to David 3. Hill TO the senate
of the United States. Chairman Hack
ett of the republican state committee
says in finally reviewing the cam
paign: THE majority for the republl-
can electoral ticket in this state will
reach at least ESQ., 900: in New York city
alone / am sure that we shall obtain
over $4,000 plurality. In addition to
this we expect to clinch the question of
national control still further by send
ing to congress a solid republican dele
cation. l do not think that single
democrat can be elected In this state
TO congress. In the assembly districts,
although the democrats are making
diekers for members. believe We shall
carry at least 1l2 OF the $50 districts
and possibly 1e0. That will give us a
big margin 10 aid in the election OF
successor TO Senator HILL"
Chairman Danforth Of the democrat
ic state committee said 20 the associ-
ated press: We shall carry the city
Of New York by at least $4,000 and
that will elect the Bryan ticket IN the
state. The republicans are counting
upon a majority Of a hundred thousand
or more NJ the state. but they VIII rot
get II. Tho farmers :. Z. VIII - r.
great surnris., and the former I.uuh-
llcan majority up tg- star. will be- cut
in half. We expect to Increase the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
IN BRYAN'S STATE.
The Dispatches Say the McKinleyttss
Claim the state.


Omaha. Oct, 31.-Aithough the cam
paign In 1896 In Nebraska will not be
formally ended until IL o'clock Monday
night, the task OF organisation and
alignment of forces for the struggle
OF Tuesday has been practically COM
pleted. 1t Is not expected that many
votes viii be changed between now and
the day of election and the figures OF
the managers on the result are based
on the situation as IL Is to-day. It b
generally recognized as the most ex-
citing campaign In Nebraska's history.
The republicans claim Nebraska for
Mckinley and place 5000 as q conser-
yAtlve minimum vote. They think te
Will be from that to 5000. The silver
forces are equally sanguine. but place
Bryan's majority in the state at 1000.
In Douglas county the fight has been
Il has been the impression that de-
cislve majority for the republican tick
ct was essential to bring this about
Republican managers have for the
past three months carried the night not
only into every precinct. but into every
home In the county. and II Is conceded
that they have completed the most ef-
ective political organization ever
known. Chairman Lewis OF the coun-
ty central committee says: II believe
Douglas county will go republican by
5000" Democrats have made an
equally vigorous fight In Omaha and
claim the county by 1000. The or
ganization has been thorough and the
work hard
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
HANNA's CLAIM.
He Leaves But Little for Bryan, Who
Also Says Something.

Chicago. Oct. Si.-Chairman Hanna
to-day issued the following signed
statement: II am confident that the
strength OF Mckinley and Hobart in
the electoral college as result OF next
Tuesdays election will not be less than
81 votes. This estimate Is made upon
figures just received from the chair
men OF the state committees, the result
OF the final polls being taken in such
a careful manner as To give them the
highest credence. These polls indicate
the vote by states will he as follows:
Mckinley. safe-Callfornia ., Connecti-
cut 6. Delaware 3, Illinois "a; Indiana
10. Iowa Is. Kentucky Is, Maine 9,
Maryland s, Massachusetts Is, Michi-
gan II, Minnesota ., New Hampshire
4. New Jersey 10. New York Sc. Ne
nraska s, North Carolina IL, North Da-
kota 3. Ohio %. oregon 4, Pennsylva-
mia 80. Rhode Island 4. South Dakota
4. Tennessee II. Vermont 4, West Nir-
gina 6. Wisconsin IL, Wyoming .. To-
tai. 81. For Bryan-Alabama IL. Ar
kansas s. Colorado 4, Florida 4, Geor-
gia 13. Louisiana s. Mississippi ., Mon
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
FROM OREGON,
They Say the Republicans Had u Parade
and Closed Their Campaign.

Portland. Ore. Oct. si.-The campaign
in oregon closed tonight with a monster
demonstration by the republicans OF this
city. the democrats having closed their
campaign on Wednesday night. The
torchllght procession tonight, which was
participated in by business men. profess
slonal men. railroad men. mechanics.
trades and laborers. was probably the
most notable political demonstration ever
witnessed In Oregon Notwithstanding a
heavy rain fell nearly all day. II Is esti-
mated that 1900 men were In line. Flag
day" was generally observed by Mckin-
ley supporters and pictures OF the repub-
llcan nominees were displayed In many
business houses and residences.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
Register Boyd L. Onto His Job.

Knoxville. Tenn. Oct. 5l.-From tele-
grams received here to-day II seems that
the populist party in Tennessee is in a
bad predicament. Ben S. Boyd. chairman
OF the board of registration. has been no.
titled By four OF the popullst electors not
10 put their names on the ticket. aud TO
keep OF all pCpu,ist electors. ]. p. Bu-
ctanan, state populist chairman. wires
that none Of the populist electors have
been withdrawn. Mr., Boyd says ne Is not
going 20 put the names on Of tnosc who
request ttam kept on. IL is too late TO
rurue other electors
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
NOT AN A 2. a.
Mr. Carleton Well Qualified TO BE super
intrndent of Public Instruction.

Special Dispatch to the standard.
Helena. oct 3i.-E. y Carleton. the
crItic-rurunst candidate for
state superintendent Of public instruc-
ton, is "A wsl-knOwn educator and
lawyer OF Helena. He Is a graduate
OF one Of tho best schools OF tho East
and received two diplomas. For six
years he was connected with the pub
&c SCHOOLS ~ Helena As principal OF
the High school and as superintendent
OF the city schools. H. made FOR himself
a splendid r-c1rd as an educator. In
1880 Mr. Carleton resigned his position
as superintendent to so East ANA
study law Returning g. Helena In
1872. hc rrt rH' uuGu ths active pr1c-
tice ~ his pntsssi1n, In wh.rh b. has
wan signal sl1cass. Ills le-aI lucl-
tieu viii boz cd. wJtyl.s' Oenrut Den tne
dlscELrsa 1f Uss duties VI This oiace
Report mas t,eI made that he WAS \
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
The sadly Afflicted.
speeIal pispatch q lhe standard.

Special Dtspatch 10 the STANDARD.
Helena, Oct. U.-Mrs. Emelire Car
michael, colored woman. who was ta-
ken 70 the county Jail yesterday because
she thought hlghhinders were after her,
was adjudged insane to-day and will be
removed 10 Warm Springs tomorrow
with Fred II. Watkins and Mrs. Gertrude
Smitz. who were found insane yesterday.
Nrs. Carmichael thought that her moth
er. who died some time ago in Kansas.
had come to life again and was In Hell
ena
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
BITTER FEELING IN INDIANA
The Campaign Closes Amid Scenes That
May Create Trouble.

Indianapolis oct. 31.-A special to
the News from Anderson says: Mark
Hanna's flags were torn down and
trimpled In the dust OF the room OF
the Madison circuit and district courts
to-day. They were removed by the
judges ard their deputies. Judge Di-
Won said the so-called flags on paper
yith Mex lnley and Hobart llkencsscs
across the stripes were not national
cmbl-m ms. and should never stay in his
court room, Judge i.ilison's deputy
Iln.al Roland. pulled down thc ail. -rt
GI-. iD tfa s.cult court Beth par
o. H.' D'. -Tg tho cgmp3Irn here 20.
G-y and Gl,.er feeling exists
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-11-01
ERE IS NO WOMAN
or Child Living in Butte or
Within Reach Of Butte
o IS NOT INTERESTED
he Money Saving Power Of
This Advertisement.

no is not interested In saving
|ey? Who is not interested In less
g the cost Of living? Is there. any
who wants to pay more than is
|ssary for what they buy? We
X not.
receiver in New York sought cash
stock of jewelry. Our buyer was
". We bought promptly and have
|ked the goods at prices that must
|e them almost as quickly at retail
|e took them at wholesale.