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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Miss Helen Gould's recent declara-
.ion that she never dreamed mere
money could give her so much pleas
urG as it has in her recent work for the
suffering soldiers and sailors, accentu-
ates the fact that wealth is the source
of Aavs the nobleness as well as half
the misery of life, philosophers the
Yolth s Companion. Her great reward
has been not in the resolutions OF
thanks rendered her by the council OF
the second city in the world, nor In
the notoriety given her name through
the newspapers, but in the prayers and
thanks and grateful smiles of the men
and lads she has succored. Plans for
life cannot ignore the fact that wealth,
rightly used, is to poverty what
strength is to lameness, or the sight o'
ono eye to that Of two.
Porto Rico manifests an amiable dis
position to settle down and become q
thriving and creditable suburb to the
United States.
If we can't civilize the Philippine
Islanders we can kill them off in short
order. San Francisco has just shipped
to Manila six car loads of cigarettes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The jerusalem trip of the Emp error
William may have arisen from his ter
ritorial expansion fever. He felt he
had to take something, so he took a
Journey.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

1t is believed in the Northwest that
our soldiers would not have been un.
der fire if the Indians had not been
under tirewater.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Peace Conference Will Continue.

Madrid Nov. S.-Members of the cab
met assert that there will be three or
four sittings of the peace conference at
Paris. The Bank of Spain has advanced
to the treasury $4,000, 600 pesetas for cur
rent expenses.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Essex County Herald.

Philadelphia now puts in a strong
claiRa tc be known as a city of churches.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
WORKED BADGER" GAME.
Consular Agent and His Wife in
TrouhIa

New York, Nov. S.-Two distinguished
prisoners were escorted to the police
court yesterday By Detective Sergeants
Gun and Mcknight from police head
quarters, where they had been locked
VI all night on a charge of working the
badger game upon Proprietor Martin
MahOn Of the New Amsterdam hotel
at the Hotel Grenubly Seventh avenue
and FIfty-sixth street, last Friday night.
The prisoners were William A L.
Moore, who has credentials az President
McKinley's United tSatcs consular agent
at Durham, Natal, South Africa, ana
lives in Cleveland, and his wife, Mrs.
Frayne Moore who is said to be the
daughter of former Chief Justice Stra-
ham Of oregon. The woman is u and
pretty. She dresses we'll and has a
prediction for diamonds. 1t is this
fondness for diamonds, the police say.
that got her into trouble, and they fur
thcr hint that her husband enforced his
demand for reparatlon at the point Of
big revolver.
Three years ago, MahOn said, he met
Mrs. Moore, then Miss Frayne Strahan
of Portland, Ore, at dinner at his
hotel. She lunched at the hotel every
day and they became 50 friendly that he
loaned her a diamond horseshoe scarf
/ pin, which she promised to return last
Friday at the Hotel Metropole.
/ Mahon and Mrs Moore dined at the
Metropole, and he gladly accepted an in
vitatiOn to accompany her to her apart
mentS in the Grenoble. There Mrs.
/ Moore complained of the heat, doffing
/ her street dress, put on a fetching wrap
Ter and urged Mahon TO take off his coat
and make himself comfortable. He
says he didn't.
/ They had not long resumed their tete-
a-tete when the door suddenly opened
and Moore rushed in, and, whipping out
/ big revolver, demanded of Mahon
. what he was doing there.
Mahon tried to explain, he said, when
/ tha woman threw herself a Moore feet.
ronfessed that she was guilty and
! begged him to spare her life and
Nahons.
/ Moore gave his pistol another flourish
and demanded of Mahon that he con-
| fess. He wouldn't at first, but when he
gazed into the 4S-calibre muzzle he
/ guessed again.
/ Meanwhile Mrs Moore had drawn up
| a confession" of her guilt, with dates
and places, and signed it. Mahon took
! another look at the 4S-calibre muzzle
/ and signed.
! Then Moore demanded a $50 900 oint-
ment for his lacerated heart. Mahon
| couldn't see it. and Moore lowered the
/ stakes to $4,000. half to be paid the next
night and the remainder Monday night,
/ when he was to be given the confession
/ rs souvenir of the occasion. Just
before Mahon left, he said. Moore took
| his $500 diamond pin and Sl61 in loose
/ change as an evidence of his good will
The grand jury yesterday inditcd both
! Moore and his wife for robbery and
! Moore for assault.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Porto Rico hopes to become one o,
the States of the Union within five
years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The Republican and Democratic state
chafrmen concede swallow from 15O, 900
to 200 600 votes, and each claims that his
respective candidate Will be the only
one to receive over 100000 votes. The
Republican chairman claims l3l,O00 plu
rality for Stone, while the Democratic
chairman figures out plurality of
50 900 for jerks. and the Prohibition
chairman claims $4,000 plurality for
Swallow.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

New Haven, Nov. S.-ConneCticut has
rarely seen an election day so common
place ard quiet. Republican managers
throughout the state are confident of a
victory which will place once more in
their hands the reins of the state gov
ernment, return the four present con-
gressmen to Washington, and give them
all of the eight county sheriffs. The
Democratic leaders are claiming the
state on the state ticket; they announce
themselves as sure of electng two con-
gressmen, at least four sherifts and gain
ing increased representation in the gen.
eral assembly. Unlocking Democrats or
lay members of that party content them
selves with the prediction of a Repub-
lican victory in general, but a victory
with largely reduced majorities
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Republican.

Thomas c. Platt-Colonel Roosevelt's s
election and the election of his associates
on the state ticket are assured beyond
the shadow of a doubt. Roosevelt will
have 100000 plurality or more.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

indianapolis. Nov S.-The indications
are that the vote cast in Indiana will be
about 10 percent short Of that of 1896
The campaign by the Republicans has
been more aggressive than that of. the
Democrats. Each side is claiming the
state. Not since 1872 have the people
of the state, in an off year. voted to sus-
tain the administration in power at
Washington. The Republicans claim to
have taken the most complete poll in the
history of the state, and which indicates
a Republican majority of $4,000. The
Democrats have not made public their
poll. Of the IS congress Ional districts
four are certain to 60 Republican and
four Democratic; the other five are in
doubt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Detroit. Nov. S,-Justin b. Whiting,
Democratic candidate for governor of
Michigan, expresses confidence of de-
feating Governor Pingree. Democratic
state committee officials predict that the
disaffection among old line Republicans
against Governor Pingree will assure his
defeat They expect to elect half of the
IL congressman, an increase of four over
the present number of Democrats. At
Republican state committee headquar-
ters it is claimed that Governor Pingree
will receive as large a vote proportion
ateiy as he did two years ago when his
plurality ran up to S3.400. The Republi-
cans claim about all the congressman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Cincinnati. Nov. S.-Leaders on both
sides are'caiming gains on congressman
in Ohio. The Democrats claim a close
vote on the state ticket because of fac
tional feeling among certain Republ-
cans who opposed Senator Hanna last
January. AS state elections in Ohio
are held annually the returns will be
compared with last year and not with
the vote for congressman two years ago,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Senator Murphy - The Republican
ticket will go down to Spuyten Duyvil
creek with a majority of not to exceed
40. 900. This will be met by an over
whelming Democratic vote in Greater
New York. 1 expect to hear that the
Democratic ticket has been elected by 4
maioritv of from 10000 to $4,000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

john l.. Shea, chairman of the Kings
county Democratic executive commit
tec-I am conservative in claiming that
Van Wyck for governor will have in this
county a plurality of not less than Is, 600
votes
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Teacher-And now can any little boy
or girl tell me the name of the man who
cried because he had no more worlds to
conquer?
Shrill voice from back of room-Algert
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Chairman O'Dell of the Republican
state committee - Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt will win by 10000 plurality.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Three years ago, MahOn said, he met
Mrs. Moore, then Miss Frayne Strahan
of Portland, Ore, at a dinner at his
hotel. She lunched at the hotel every
day and they became SO friendly that he
loaned her a diamond horseshoe scarf
pin, which she promised to return last
Friday at the Hotel Metropole.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
lNlANDlF)\D VT. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER II.

when Mckinley had u 900 plurality. The
Republican plurality last year was 2S.-
090 and the Democrats claim gains on
Ii as well as on congressman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Chairman McCarren of the Democratic
state executive committee-Nan Wyck
will be elected and his plurality will ap-
proximate 10000. He will get 100000 in
the Greater New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Democratic.

Richard Croker-We claim the county
by 10000 and the city by $500 Van
Wyck will be elected governor of the
state of New York by $4,000 plurality.
The Republicans may get one congress-
man from Manhattan and perhaps not
even that one. and not more than four
assamblymen out of the %j from Man
haitian and the Bronx.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

David b. Hill--This is going to be an
other election like 1882. when the Demo-
Gratis carried not only New York ard
Brooklyn, but the rest of the state above
the Harlem river. 1t is landslide for
Van WVrk
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
ELECTIONS.
BaIlOtting on All Over the
Country.
CHANGE IN new YORK.
Roosevelt Far Ahead in the Pools
Money Gong Begging Three Gov
ernOrs in Pennsylvania If PredIc-
tlOns Are Correct Many Other
States.

New York, Nov. S.-Tkere is a wonder
ful change in the betting on the guber-
on Van Wyck, which had prevailed for
several days, began TO wobble yesterday
under a pressure of Republican money
until by noon even money offered by
Colonel Roosevelt's supporters almost
went begging. In the afternoon the
odds switched over to the Republican
candidate. and 10 to 5. and in some in
stances to |, was offered on his chances
to win. \ good amount Of this money
found takers, but there seemed to be a
surplus of Republican money on the
market and much of it went uncared for.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Charleston. W. Va. Nov. S.-Chairman
Dawson OF the Republican state com
mittee says the Republicans will elect
all four congressman In this state and
majority OF the Legislature. insuring the
election OF United States senator to
succeed Faulkner. Chairman Onley Of
the Democratic state committee says
that the legislature will be Democratic
on joint ballot by narrow margin, and
that the Democrats will carry two Of
the four congressional districts and may
carry all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Concord. n H. Nov. S.-Less excite
ment than usual is reported from all
parts of the state. The Democrats are
concentrating their claims on the First
congressional district. where they say
KnoWlton is sure 10 defeat SullOway
CRepD. who is a candidate for third
term. 1t is claimed that the city Of
Manchester will give Knowton 1900
plurality. The Republicans admit that
SulloWay's plurality will be cut down
from two years ago. when it was 700,
but they scout the idea of his defeat as
absurd. In the Second congressional
district practically the same condition
exists. Clarke CRepD will he reelected
but his 1900 plurality of 1895 will he
materially reduced by his Democratic
opponent, Warren f Daniel, on the
other hand, it looks as though Frank w.
Rollins Republican candidate for gov
prnor would receive an even larger vote
than has been anticipated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Lincoln, Eeb.. Nov. S.-Nehraska will
east heavier vote than year ago and
little if any behind that Of 1896. Repub-
lican managers claim that every candl-
date on their state ticket will be elected
by at least 5000 majority: that the can
didates for congress Will be elected by
safe majorities and that the Legislative
ticket will be elected The fusionists are
equally confident Of carrying the state.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

In the congressional contests it is gen
orally believed the Democrats Will be
successful in four or five districts now
represented by Republicans. The pres
ent delegation to congress from the state
is composed of p Republicans and three
Democrats.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

st. Paul. Nov. S-There is probably as
much uncertainty in the outlook as has
ever been known in Minnesota. The
Democrats claim that Lind will be elect
ed by from $4,000 to 10000. and also
claim three and possibly four of the
seven congressman. Republican Chair
man Steel claims everything, but gives
no figures. while other Republican lead
ers believe that Eustis will be elected
governor by n. O0O to $1,000 majority.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

There is no reason to doubt that the
Republicans will have a strong working
majority in the new legislature, which
will elect United States senator.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Providence, Nov. S.-The Republicans
are more sanguine than ever of the re-
turn of Congressman Melville Bull and
Adm B. Capron. The election of the Re-
publican candidates has been conceded
by the Democrats. and attention has
been turned to the constitutional amend
ment and the municipal election in this
and in the other four cities in the STATE.
Mayor Baker DemD will, no doubt, be
reelected in Providence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The first attack on the Democratic
odds began in Wall street and bets ag-
gregating $4,000 We're made in an hours
time. most of it being at slight odds on
Van Wyck, or even money. When, how
ever, the Republican roll made its APP
pearanCc with commission layers At
the Hoffman House and tha Firth Ave
nue. hotel, the Democratic betors de-
mdnded odds, which We're cherrfuilH
given.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Galveston, Tex, Nov S.-The state to-
day will so Democratic. In the con-
gressonal elections the only doubtful
districts are the Tenth and Twelfth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

They had not long resumed their tete-
a-tete when the door suddenly opened
and Moore rushed in, and, whipping out
big revolver, demanded OF Mahon
what he was doing there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Boston, Nov. S.-The Democrats and
Republicans in the Fifth, Seventh,
Ninth and Tenth congressional districts
claim they will elect their men. 1t is
believed the voting in the Tenth, where
Congressman Bauows IS opposed by II.
F. Naphen (DemD, will be very close,
and that the successful man will not
have a large plurality. Bordman Hall
who was candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination. will support Mr. Bar
RVS
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Meanwhile Mrs Moore had drawn up
a confession" of her guilt with dates
and places, and signed it. Mahon took
another look at the 4S-calibre muzzle
and signed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Seattle, Wash, Nov. S.-Washirgtou
may be placed in the doubtful column.
The fusion committee claims the fusion
lists will carry the state by over 5000.
Republicans claim it by 2O0O to 1000
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The friends Of Congress man John +.
Fitzgerald CDemD claim he VIII be re-
elected in the Ninth. In addition to the
candidacy of Franz II. krebs CRepD,
Senator GHlliVan is running as an inde-
pendent Democrat. but the district is
heavily Democratic and the chances ap-
pear slightly in favor of Fitzgerald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

San Francisco, Nov S.-Everythrg is
running smoothly in California. Both
fusion and Republican leaders claim
they will win, but the Republicans seem
to be little more certain. Weather con-
ditiOns are perfect '.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Newark n. j., Nov, S.-The congress
sional elections, it is thought, will show
Democratic gains of two or three in the
delegation of eight, The most probable
complexion of the congressional dele
CATION seems to be five Republicans and
three Democrats.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Bell & Co. who have been placing a
number of bets in favor of the Demo-
cratic candidate. yesterday laid all the
money they had left, about $1,000, get
ting to 10 for some of it. Among the
bets made were S25Oo against $4,000, and
$500 against $1,000. They claim they
could have placed $4,000 more had they
had il.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The following ante-elertion predictions
are made:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Fargo. ~ D., Nov. S.-Both parties are
claiming a victory on the state ticket.
but the fusionsts practically concede
the election of the Republicans.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

About noon c. II. Dewitt went into
Wall street with $4,000, which he offered
at to 10 on Van Wyck. Some of it was
taken but the names of the bettors were
not made public.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

There are abundant evidences n both
Republican and Tammany county head
quarters that the two great political
parties are watching each other closely
and that many challenges will be made
by the Republicans at the polls. Tam
many will stubbornly insist on the right
of the men challenged To vote. 1t was
learned at Republican headquarters that
Superintendent Elections McCalagh' 5
warrants will not be the only interfer-
ence at the polls. The district captains
on both sides will be vigilant. and many
challenges from this source are antici-
pated. Every registered man who has
not come up to the required standard of
the census will be challenged and made
IN SWpar, i'm his Npta
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Nashville Nov. S.-Indications are
that the vote in this state will be much
smaller than that poled two years ago.
The Democratic state executive COM
mittee claim that McMillin. the Demo-
cratic candidate for governor. will be
elected by 10000 majority. The Repub-
Iicans are making no predictions.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

One bet of $4,000 to $450o in favor of
Roosevelt is said to have been made IN
Wall street, and Washington Sellgman
laid $500 to $3.50 on Roosevelt and offered
several thousand at odds of 10 to on
the Republican candidate without 4
taker.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Helena, Mont, Nov. S.-If the weather
continues fair large vote will be polIed
today The detection of the labor vote
from the Democratic nominees for con-
gress and the active campaign made by
the straight and silver Republicans
make the outcome of the election hard
to surmise.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Moore gave his pistol another flourish
and demanded of Mahon that he con-
fess. He wouldn't at first, but when he
gazed into the 4S-calibre muzzle he
guessed again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Salt Lake City. Nov. S.-The election
is bringing out a Large vote. The cam
paign has been bitter and has centered
on the candidates of the two leading
parties for congress- An accurate fore
cast of the result is impossible.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The Fifth and seventh districts gave
big Republican pluralities in 1896. Tho
Democrats have made a terrific fight,
and it is thought will greatly reduce the
pluralities Of that year. but the Repub-
licans claim the districts are in no dam
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Richmond, Nov. S.-There is no reason
to change previous forecasts that the
Democrats will certainly carry eight of
the 10 congressional districts in Vir-
ginia and have more than a fighting
chance in the two others.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. S.-Todays
election in Florida is absolutely without
feature, and there is little doubt of gem
ersL DrmocI attic success.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Nlahon tried to explain, he said, when
thu woman threw herself at Moore feet.
confessed that she was guilty and
; begged him to spare her life and
Nahon's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Chicago. NOV. S.-Thc chairman Of the
Democratic state committee is positive
that his party will carry the state by a
good plurality and gain several con-
gressmcn. The chairman Of the Repub-
lican state committee Is equally sure
that the Republicans will be victorious.
The Indications are that very nearly Il
full registered vote will he cast.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Charleston Nov. S.-The only feature
of the election is the preparations of
the Republicans to make contests before
the next house for seats of congressional
representatives They have candidates
in all districts and have arranged a
watching system in hope of securing
evidence Of fraud.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Lieutenant Governor Woodrun-Vic-
tory is certain for the Republican ticket.
Chauncey NJ. Depew-From my ex-
perience of years in this sort Of cam
paigning | have no hesitation in saying
that the election Of Theodore Roosevelt
is as certain as il it were all over now.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Lemuel +. Quigg-It looks 10 me as II
Roosevelt might get 100000 plurality.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Everybody admits that the vote in Bos-
ton IS going To be- unusually large, for tn"
lively contests in the congressional dis
tricts, ana for places in the senate and
council, have Interested the voters to
an unusual degree. This will count
largely in favor of the Democrats. They
say they will get out a Democratic vote
1f 80. 600 this Near