The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-02

$1,000 in Philadelphia alone. He gives
no estimate Of Swallows vote in the
state.
OHIO.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. The last day
OF the Ohio campaign has been so in
clement that most OF the meetings were
abandoned. 4 cold rain set in Sunday
night and continued today all over the
state. without cessation. The Indications
are that it viii continue tonight, and
that there will be clear and cold wealth
er tomorrow. Although there has been
long drought throughout the Ohio val
ley, the smaller streams are high to-
night and there will be bad roads in the
! rural districts tomorrow. Some predict
that the rains viii prevent the farmers
from working and thus secure IS large
vote as though faiTer weather prevail
Cd. This is what is known as an "off
year" in Ohio. TIE years following
presidential elections are called "off
years" Following the election Of Hayes
il 1876. the Democrat. carried Ohio in
1877 for Bishop for governor and a leg
islature that made George H Pendleion
Democratic senator. Following the cleo
ton OF Cleveland. in 1854, the Republi-
cars carried the state in 1885. fcr For
aker or governor and Sherman for sem
ator. Following the election OF Harri-
son, 1888. the Democrats, in 1889, elected
Campbell governor. and secured legis-
latuEe that made Brice senator. Follow
ing the reelection Of Cleveland, in 1892,
came the great triumph OF Mckinley for
governor and the return of Sherman to
the senate.
The Democrats are claiming Hamilton
county by large plurality. ana on ac-
count Of its fourteen members OF the leg
islature, they also claim majority in
that body for the election OF United
States senator The Republicans claim
large PLURALITY on their state ticket.
and that they win have a majority in
the state without Hamilton county The
Republicans tonight are offering bets
even ntheir candidates for the legisla-
tule in Hamilton county. but they con-
cede that the result on county officers
will he close
Usually the speaking campaign closes
ing the election. There were meetings
tonight. however. in many Of the
counties. The fight is being waged up
10 the eve OF the ballcting, with ward
meetings IN this city and in other cities
COLORADO.
Denver, Col, Nov. 1.-Aithough there
ere but three candidates for judge OF the
supreme court, the only state office 10
be filed at the election tomorrow, the
ballot to be voted in this city contains
twenty-five differ rent tickets, bearing
the names OF nominees for county Of
fees. Parties with no standing, with
out fornality of convention, forced their
emblems upon the ballot for but one
purpose-to confuse the voters. Many
voters. disguised with the state of az
fairs, declare they will remain away
from the polls.
The contest between Charles D. Hayt
Repuolican) and William H. Gabbert
Democrat and PopuiisO for judge OF
the supreme court, appears 10 be very
close. Even money is being Wagered
on the result in the pool rooms tonight.
In this county the real fight is be-
tween the silver Republican ticket, most
Of the candidates upon which are also
upon the Tax Payers ticket, and the
Civic Federation ticket, which was en-
dorsed by the Democrats. From present
appearances. some of the candidates up
on each of these tickets will be elected.
Both the administration and the sill
yer Republicans profess to be confident
of winning. Senator Telle. is support
ing Hayt but delayed declaring his tn
tention so long that the opposition be-
lieves MS appeals for votes have not
had as much effect as usual.
MARYLAND.
Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 1.-The Republic
can and Democratic leaders have been
working hard tonight to prepare for the
election of mayor tomorrow. Two judges
are to be elected and a United States
eenatorship is at stake, as the next legis-
Iature will elect a successor to Senator
German. The Democratic leaders, not
unhesitatingly say that If the legislature
is Democratic Senator German Will be
returned. Both parties claim that they
will be successful But the greatest con-
fidence is manifested by the Repu5l-
cans. There are a number of charges
Of contemplated frauds by the leaders Of
both parties and several arrests OF alles-
ed Democratic repeaters have been made
at the ins,igation of Republican leaders.
NEBRASKA.
Lincoln. Neo.. Nov. 1---Pohtical man
ayers for both parties in this city express
.r,a 80 70
morrow's battle. Even with their admir-
able organization and perfect harmony
in their ranks. the Republicans must
nevertheless face a compact fusion of all
elements favorable TO free silver. which
a year ago carried tne state by 11.00o plu-
rality. The National Democrats and
Prohibitionists are not serious factors
in The race and tonight il is given out
that an understanding exists whereby
the National Democrats will vote almost
so-idly for the Republican nominees.
Added to this Is the fact t.lat the last
day o; the registration in the cities
brought our an Unexpectedly large enroll
nlsnt. which Republicans claim is a good
augury. Fusionists deny this. and In
sist that, having made most aggressive
campaign. their followers are most inter
ested and the larger the vote re better
their chances. The blanket balio; = to
be tested fox the first time tomorrow,
and the effect. il is believed, VAL be -
greatly rstaTi the returns.
". J. Bryan made his dnal appeal on
behalf o. the fusion ticket today and %
night. speaking n Lincoln, Omaha ED
i number % smaller towns 4 number
.; final rallies were held tonight. the
most notable being al Omaha. waere u.