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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-31

CONTEST NOTICE.-Department of the
~ Interior. United States Land Office. Lewis
town, Mont, Aug. 8, 1898.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by
JASPER a. WALL
contestant, against homestead entry No. 5l2s.
made Aug. II, 1891, for lots 5 and 8, sec 6, tip ID
n. T IL e, sell neA. neA sell, sec l. tip 16 n, r IL
e, by William Wallace, contestee, in which 1t is
alleged that William Wallace died on OF about
Dec. 20, 1897; that prior to his death claimant
failed to live upon, cultivate or improve said
tract as contemplated by law: that since his
death his heirs or legal representatives have
failed to cultivate or improve said land, and
that the same is wholly abandoned.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear. re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allega-
ton at 10 O'Clock a. m. or Oct. 5, 1895, before
the Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Lewistown, Montana.
The said contestant having, in a proper atfl
davit, filed Aug. 8, 1898. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication Aug. 10
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-31

TIMBER CULTURE, FINAL PROOF
l. Notice for PubliCation-U.S Land Office
at Lewistown, Mont. Aug. 20. 1885.
Notice is hereby given that James f. Pearce.
of Denton, Fergus county, Mont, has filed
notice of intention to make final proof before
the register and receiver at their office IN Lew
istown, Mont, ON Saturday. the Sth day of DC
tober,l 1895, on timber culture application No.
2II1, for the nla ne4. n12 nwla, sec IL, tip Is n, r
IL e, Montana =. NJ.
He names as witnesses:
JOIN Foster. Jethro Wareham, James III.
Ross and George Alban. all of Denton, Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY. Register.
First publication Aug. "a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-31

TIMBER CULTURE, FINAL PROOF
l. Notice for Publication-U. ;. Land Office
at Lewistown. Mont, Aug. 20. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas b.
Pearce, of Denton, Fergus county, Mont, has
filed notice of intention to make final proof be-
fore the register and receiver at their office in
Lewistown, Mont, on Saturday, the eth day of
October. 1888, on timber culture application No.
2I6l, for the nla neA, ME nwA, sec IA, tp Is n. r
II e, Montana T.. NJ.
He names as witnesses:
John Foster. Jethro Wareham, James II.
Ross and George Alban, all of Denton. Mont.
DWARF BRASSEY, Register.
First publication Aug. "a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
~ States Land OFFICE at IeMistnMn- MQnt..

First publication Aug. IL.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-31
City Property.

$500 buy a two story, S room. brick residence
location: a bargain.
$1,000 for a i've room frame cottage. Cosy
residence for small family.
800 for two lots, fence, good stable. log
house. hne well, best location. Very cheap.
A neat four room cottage, one lot. near
Sixth avenue. with stable and wood shed, a
snap at 800.
a tive room frame cottage. ? lots, rood well
and wood shed, centrally located, at S1,I50.OO.
Easy terms.
a six room cottage on Main street, very con-
Nenlent to court house and business part of
town, one lot with stable. good cellar ard we'll,
Very desirable property and can be bought for
81, 100.
SLIGO will buy a six-room dwelling on Main
street, east side; in good condition and very
desirable property.
Five lots and twoc cottages on east side, cheap;
Will sell apOrtion.
A vacant lot on Main street. west side: suit
able tor business: will be sold at a low figure.
Two lots on Washington street, with good
barn and chicken house and twenty loads rock.
and enclosed by good fence: choice location
for residence.
A hVe-room cottage. furnished: will sell with
or without furniture, or rent and sell furniture;
possession Immediately.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-31

EDWARD BRASsEY, Register.
First publication Aug. q
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nARYLAND

Indications from Cumberland, Md,
eighteen out of twenty-five districts
point to election o. Perrie over Poppen-
berger by increased majority.
Princess Apne-Returns coming in
slow. Indications now at hand show
Willis, Free Si,yer Democrat, to have
polled larger vo' : than anticipated, while
jackson seems to hold his own, rli.
9.2Op m. Princess Georgia Marlboro,
District No. 3. Congress, Mudd, Repub-
lican, 22l; Cummings, Democrat, 1872;
Witherall, Prohibition, 5; Palmer, Inde-
pendent, IL.
Havre de Grace. The count in the dis
trict. Six shows Baker, 1856; Tlppett, 1885,.
probable, 10. Small vote, only 800 votes
polled out OF total registration Of 935,
Baltimore, 6.5O-The vote throughout
the State will be light. A loss Of fully
10 per cent. to both parties.
Baltimore, 7.40 p. m.-Weather fine.
Election quiet and orderly. Returns
coming in slowly. Generally conceded
Republicans will elect 4 OF Q Congress
men.
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In Illinois State Treasurer, q Super
intendent Of Public Instruction, two
trustees of the State University, one
half of the Senate, and the House of
Representatives will be chosen. The
tickets are the Republican, Demo-
cratic-Populjst-Fusion and the prohibi-
ton.
Rep. Dem. Pop Nat d. Pro
1896 Prcs.) GOT, 1870 4Gi,523 1.09O 6.390 9798
1894 Treas.). .455 Ss6 322, 459 50.793 -. '45.357
Both factions.
Chicago, p. m.--440 out ll27 pre-.
cincts city Chicago give Dunlap, Dem,
treasurer, plurality Of S57.
Chicago, 9.l0 p. m.-Gov. Tanner claims
state Republican by 65, 600 and loss OF
one Republican Congressman.
Chicago, 635 p. m. A very heavy
vote is being polled and all classes are
taking the deepest interest in the cam
paign The figures in many instances
are nearly equalling the last Presidential
vote. Fair weather prevailed as rule
throughout the State. Interest outside
Of Chicago is apparently centred on the
Congressional elections. The heavy
early vote was looked upon as a favor.
able sign by both Democratic and Re.
publican leaders.
The sun., 1898-11-08

In California complete set of State Of
ficers will be chosen. one-half of the Sem
ate. and House Of Representatives.
The new Legislature will have choice of
a United States Senator to succeed
Stephen NJ. White Dem.). There are
four State tickets in the feld-the Re
publican, fusion of Democrats, P0pu-
lists, and Silver Republicans, the Middle.
of-the-Road Populist, and the Prohibi-
ton.
Several constitutional amendments will
be submitted to the voters, two of which
are of general interest. One would give
counties home rule in the framing Of a
county government act. the Legislature
to approve or reject as a whole. without
power of alteration or amendment; the
other would extend the legislative ses-
sion from GO to Is days, dividing it into
two periods, the first of 25 days, during
which bills would be introduced, these
bills to be acted upon after recess of
from 30 to 60 days. during which the
people would be expected to digest them,
and no new bills to be introduced after
the recess except on three-fourths vote.
1896 Tres.) 49,. 146,6ss 144.7ee 2l,7ao 2,57a
1894 Gov.) So. 1lO.78s 111,944 5l.so4 1O,56l
Raleigh, N. c. Returns show la"ge
Democratic gains all over State.
San Francisco. Democrats elect Phelan
Mayor. New York Tribune says Judge
DAILY apparently beaten by $4,000.
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Seventh Representative District.

TowNs-Camden, Wyoming, Woodside.
Total vote, GS4; probable vote, 676;
probable Democratic vote, 3OS; probable
Republican vote 36s; probable Republi-
can majority, GO.
Handy Will run 90 behind Democratic
vote of sos, owing to unfavorableness of
Kenney and Handy on their speech tour
through this district. Gold Democrats
are against Handy in this district.
Hoffecker will probably get 10 OF the
votes which Handy loses
Jabez jenkins Rep will probably
run 10 above Republican, majority of Co.
as he is a popular man at home. j. f.
Fuke dem will hardly poll full
Democratic vote. Robert S. Downs,
(Rep. J. for Clerk OF the Peace, will run
% ahead OF his ticket mere. 1t seems as
though the entire south of the county
sympatlile Wit, him, because Of Sena-
tor Kenncys unjust attack. William
Nirden, Democratic opponent OF Downs,
will not poll full Democratic vote. The
fight OF Wharton Rep and Emory
Dem. for Sheriff is interesting, and
Emory expects in this district to cut
Whart"n's majority down. Dir. Ball and
J. A. Lingo will poll strong vote here.
Other minor offices are Republican.
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here than anywhefc The Republicans
are snugly in the majority and will elect
their men in the Tenth District.
First Senatorial District.
TowNs-Smyrna. Leipsic, Little Greek,
Fart OF Clayton, part of Brenford,
part of Cheswold and part Of Dover.
Total vote, 1908; probable vote, 1920;
probable Democratic vote, 1,0l2; prob
able Republican vote, l,0OS; probable
Democratic majority, 4. The greatest
fight in the county is for the Senator
from this district. Stephen Slaughter
Dem. now looks like 4 majority over
DR.. I. 9. Moore (Rep.) Neither. party
claims. Democrats admit that they do
not expect over 10 majority for Slaugh-
ter. Moore's chances then are very good.
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Sixth Representative District.

TowNs-Willow Grove, Masten's Corner.
Total vote, 949: probable vote, $40;
probable Republican vote, $40; prob
able Democratic vote, $40; probabl le
Democratic majority, 200. Handy will
probably run even with his ticket, be-
cause the free silver element in his dis
trict is strong. Hoffecker will poll the
Republican strength. According to the
best estimates no great changes are ex-
pected in this district. which under the
old hundred system was Democratic.
George NJ. Bastian is conceded to be de-
teated by 200 majority by William f.
Jester, Dem.
Robert S. Downs, (Rep.,) for Clerk OF
the Peace will run at least 20 ahead OF
his ticket in this district. Downs will
run ahead of the Republican ticket
throughout the county. John W. Emory,
Dem. J, defeats Wharton here by a
strong personal vote, as this is Emory's
home. All other offices are expected to
90 Democratic.
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Fifth Representative District.

TOwN-Dover.
Total vote, SAG; probable vote, $40;
probable Republican vote, ass; probable
Democratic vote, 1882; probable Republi-
can majority, rs.
John Satterfeld Rep. will probably
be elected Representative over Cecil Z.
Fulton Dem. by above majority. Hof-
fecker will poll about 10 votes above Re-
publican majority. while Handy will
probably run behind his ticket over 20.
Many strong gold Democrats in this dis
trict refuse to vote Handy.
For Sheriff, John B. Wharton Rep. J,
will run 20 ahead of his ticket in this
district. Democrats have declared for
him as against John D. Hawkins man,
Emery and owing also to Wharton's great
popularity.
Robert S. Downes (Rep.) for Clerk Of
the Peace will probably run 5 above
ticket owing to sympathy for him over
unjust attack Of Downes by Senator
Kenney.
All Republicans will be elected in this
district, the rest running 76 majority.
Hr L. A. H. Bishop (Dem. for State
Auditor, may run 10 behind Democratic
vote of 1892. Not liked in this district
Not popular man at home.
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KENTUCKY

The Democrats will certainly
gain two and perhaps three Con-
gresslnen i'll Kentucky. The
race in the ninth district is close
There the Republican Congress-
man, Samuel J Pueh,is running
for reelection against Mordecai
Williams, Democrat. The
Democrats claim Push will be
beaten by 500 votes.
Louisville, S.25 p. m.-Democrats
claim Turner, Congressman, Fifth dis
trict, elected.
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First Representative District.
TowSs-smyrna and part of Clayton an
mart of PrenfOrd.

TowSs-smyrna and part of Clayton and
part of Brenford
Total vote, 1908; probable vote, $50;
probable Democratic majority, 40; Demo-
cratic vote will he $40; Republican vote
will be 47O. Willard G. Pierce, Demo-
cratic candidate for Representative,
probably run 10 ahead OF Democratic
majority. Handy, Ross and Bishop run
even ticket.
Hoffecker, though in his home, will
not run ahead Of Republican vote OF 40.
Some Democrats will vote for him, but
many negroes claim they will cut him
because lie has always refused negroes
work in his canncry. Negro vote then
will balance the vote of Democrats for
Hoffecker.
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Ninth Representative District.
owNs-Harrington, Pennington.

TowNs-Harrington, Pennington.
Total vote, G6S; probable vote, GAG;
probable Democratic vote, 3i3; probable
Republican vote, 33333; probable Rrpubli.
can majority, 20. This majority may
probably not be given to the Republican
ticket entire. Handy is expected to de-
feat lloffcckcr in this district by - ma
jority as free silver element is very
strong in this district. Robert S. Downs
(Rep. }, candidate for Clerk of the Peace,
will run 20 ahead Of the Republican ma
jority OF 20. making his majority 10 in
this district. This is his home and il
was here that Senator kcnncv abused
Downs in speech last week which
caused q large number OF Democrats to
announce their intention ii giving
Downs their support.
William Thorp, tRcp. ], candidate for
Legislature, says he expects to win over
David Vineyard, Dem. !, but bis major
ity may not +, ach 10.
The Levy Court Commissioners will be
Rcpublican-Emory for Sheriff will
carry this district by TO majority.
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CONNECTICUT
Conservative estimates give
the Republican State ticket lib
eral majorities.

In addition to the State officers hith-
erto chosen, Connecticut voters will elect
this year an Attorney General, that posi-
ton having been created by the last
Legislature. The tickets nominated are
those of the Republicans the Democrats,
the Prohibitionists and the Socialists. A
majority over all is necessary to the cleo
-tion of State officers. ALegislature will
also be chosen, which will elect a United
States Senator, to succeed Joseph X.
Hawley QtepD.
Rep. Dem. Nat. Dem. Pro
1896 Pres.) -. 110,2S5 56,740 4,336 1906
1894 Cow 80. $3.50 GG.2s7 80. 231O
New Haven elects Rep. State ticket,
3 congressman and probably 4. Rep.
claim State by $1,000 plurality. Hgis,
lature Rep. by large majority.
Connecuticut Rep. by $1,000.
Hartford, $50 p. m.-Never in the
history Of the State has scratching been
so universal. The entire Republican
State ticket will be elected
The sun., 1898-11-08

A complete State ticket will be voted in
Minnesota the voters to choose between
the nominees of the Republicans, of a fu
sion between tie Democrats, the popu-
lists and the Silver Republicans; of the
!'rohibitionists. and of the Middlc-of-the.
Road Populists. One-half of the State
Senate and House of Representatives
will also be chosen, the new Legislature
to elect q United States Senator to sue
coed Cushman X: Davis (Rcp.).
-Four Constitutional amendments will
be submitted to the voters. Three are of
general interest, One provides for the
creation OF Il highway commission and
lhe levying of Il special road tax. An
0iher would allow women to vote for
library boards and serve on them, as
wei as vote and serve in school cleo
uohs. The third proposes that Con-
sttutlonnl amendments shall be submit
yea to the people only at general clcc.
tons, and that a majority of the votes
cast, and not merely majority of thc
votes cast on the amendment, shall bc
required to adopt.
too, Rep. Dem. Nat. D. Pro Pan
iS9o u'es.) :. l93,503 13D, 13j 32Oa / .:G3 'P'
lSoi tGovJ...1F,943 53,5Sl 49,, G,S70 81 S6s
The sun., 1898-11-08

The election in Indiana is for Secrc.
tary of State, State Auditor, State Treas
urer, Attorney General, Clerk and three
Judges of the Supreme Court, five Judges
of the Appellate Court, Superintendent
of Public instruction, Statistician, Geol-
ogist, one-half of the Senate and the
House of Representatives. The new
Legislature will elect a United States
Senator to succeed David Turpie
Dem.). For the State offices nominations
have been made by the Republicans, the
Democrats, the Prohibitionists and the
Populists
Rep. Dem. Pop. Nat. D. Pro-
1896 Pres.) ..323, ,74S 308, ,406 80. 2148 Is, ,241
.S94 (Sec'y) .2S3 sos 23S, ,732 293SS -. II, ,151
'Both factions
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Second Senatorial District.

TowNs-Kenton, part Brenford, part
Cheswold and Hazlettville.
Total vote, 1856; probable vote, $50;
probable Democratic vote, 445; probable
Republican vote, 425; probable Demo-
cratic majority, 80.
Robert II. Lewis, Dem. candidate
for Senator, although claiming election
by 80 majority, is running against Gam,
aliel Garrison, (Rep. J, who is supported
by Regulars and Unionists.
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ment in this State. The Repub.
lican vote will be polled TO q
man.

Massachusetts, voters will choose all
of the Stale officers and a Legislature,
to succeed Henry Cabot Lodge Rep.).
Nominations have been made By the Re
publcans, the Democrats, the Prohibi-
tionists, the Socialists and the Demo-
cratic Socialists.
Rep Dem. Nat. D.. Pro- Pop.
1897 Uoy !. .1C5, ,005 1862 1880 4.04S -.
1896 (Pres) .17s.97G 9O.53O 11,740 209s l5.ls1
7.50p. m.-Boston, 80 towns SO far.
Walcott, O,5S2; Bruce, 3,46O. Last year
Wolcott, S,l33; Williams, 2,4G6. Net
Republican gain 455.
1855 p. MO towns SO far. Wolcott,
l3, 773; Bruce, $3.50. Last year Walcott,
ll,54l; Williams, 1857. Net Republi-
can gain $50. =.
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Fifth Senatorial Distl ict.
TowNs--M Milford, Houston. =

Towns Milford, Houston. =
Total vote, 1.l0l; probable vote, l,l7l;
probable Republican vote, GAG; probable
Democratic vote, 525; probable Repu 1Ii-
can majority, l2l. Sylvester J. ABBOTT,
Republican, probably elected Senator by
this majority over George Pleasanton,
Democrat. Milford hundred always
Republican. Add to this the fact that
Pleasanton, known to be for Handy for
U. S. Senator, will be cut by Honest
Money Democrat about 20 votes. ..sss ga.
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IOWA
By largely reduced lnajorities
the Republicans will probably
carry the State.

Officers to be chosen in Iowa are the
Secretary Of State, Auditor, Treasurer,
Attorney General, Judge, Clerk and
Reporter of the Supreme Court, and two
members of the Railroad Commission.
The voters can choose between the nomi-
nees of the Republicans, of the Demo-
cratic-P -Populist- Silvcr-Republican fusion,
of the Middle-of- of-the-Road Popullsts and
Of the Prohibitionists.
A constitutional amendment to be
voted on would increase the number of
members in the House of Representa-
tives from 100 to 115. 1t provides that
the ratio of representation shall be fixed
by dividing the total population of the
State according to the last State or Fed
eral census by the number of counties
in Iowa, giving each county one repre-
sentative. and each county having a
population of one and thpee-fifths times
the ratio or more, two representatives,
but not more than two.
Rep. Dem Fns Pro
1S9, Cow ......... 224,72S 19i. .S43 $500
1896 Pres,) ......... $50 203 223,741 3102
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COLORADO
Indications point to the election
of the Teller Fusion ticket.

Eleven complete State tickets have
gained official standing in Colorado-the
Republican; the Wolcott Silver Republi-
can identical with the Republican, ex-
cept as to the nominee for Auditor); the
Democratic, the Teller Silver Republican,
the Populist (these three in fusion on the
the % Business sI Mems, the he taxpayers y ' the
last three having the same nominees as
the fusionists). and the Socialist. A
House of Representatives and one-haf of
the State Senate will be elected
Dem. &
Rep. Pop
1897 (Chief Justice) .......... 64,0i7 GS.SSS
1876 tIles.) .................. 2G,2D lJS,SSO
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IDAHO

After a careful canvass of the
State it is conceded by both par
ties that the entire Democratic
State ticket will be elected.
a complete State ticket and Lcgisla-
ture will be chosen in Idaho. Silver Re
publicans and Democrats have united in
Il fusion. The other tickets are the Re
publican, the Prohibitionist and the
Populist.
Rep. Dem. & Pop. Pro- Pop.
1896 Urcs.) .... G,3li 23, 135 IT,
1894 Cow 10.20s 1857 20j 7l2l
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Third Senatorial District.

TowNs-Dover and Camden.
Total vote, I'LL; probable vote, 1880;
probable Republican vote, 020; probable
Democratic vote, no. Republican ma
iority, $50. ]. Frank Alice ( Rep. will
receive the above majority over George
H. Gildersleeve, Democratic candidate
for Senator in this district.
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FLORIDA
Republicans concede Demo
cratic victory in Florida.

In Florida State Treasurer, two JUS
tees of the Supreme Court and three
members of the Railroad Commission will
be elected; as also Legislature, which
will choose United States Senator to
succeed Samuel Pasco Dem.). Only two
tickets have been nominated-the Demo
cratic and the Republican.
Rep. Dem. Pop. Nat. u. Pro.
1896 Pres) -. 11,257 29,9sl 1877 1.7I2 Gll
1894 (CongD.... 21.G0S AGO -.
S.l5 p. m.-Pensacola, Fla, election
in State quiet; estimates favorably to
Democrats.
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ever John w. Downs, Republican, by 40.
Same majority for State Treasurer Ross
and Dr.. Bishop for Auditor. Also for P.
p. Collins, Democrat, for Coroner, and
William Virden for Clerk Of the Peace.
In the contest for Sheriff, the RepubIi-
can candidate, John B. Wharton, viii
probably cut down the Democratic ma
joritY of 40 and is expected, through his
great popularity with Democrats, OF
West Dover hundred and judging also by
open expressions by Democrats. to win
over John w. Emory, Democrat in the
Fourth Representative District. Handy
will probably run behind his ticket
nearly the entire majority of 40. Hof
fecker has fighting chance to win here
The sun., 1898-11-08

Two Judges and Clerk Of the Su-
preme Court are to be chosen in Mon
tana and also Legislature, which will
elect a United States Senator, to sue
cecd Lee Mantle (Silv. Rep.). The Popu-
lists and Silver Republicans united on
Il ticket Nominations were also made
by the Republicans and the Democrats.
Rep. Dem. Pop Pro.
1891 (Congress).. :. 23.1 1O.369 1920 -.
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ILLINOIS

On account of the revolution
against Governor Tanner, there
is every reason for believing that
the entire Republican State
ticket will be elected.
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Eighth Representative District.

TowNs-Fclton, Frederick.
Total vote, IA; probable vote, IA;
probable Republican vote, 475; probable
Democratic vote, 33339; probable Republi-
can majority, 80. George c. Herring,
Republican, for Representative, will poll
the Republican majority of so. Elwood
c. killen, Democrat, is expected to run
slightly ahead of his ticket. In this
district Hoffecker will run well. while
Handy is expected to slump from his
vote Of two years ago. Robert s. Downs
Republican, for Clerk of the Peace, will
run 10 ahead Of hissticket. William
Virden, Democrat, is in for frost here.
John 3. Wharton, Republican, for
Sheriff, will not show up as well here as
in some other districts, although he will
hive at least 25 majority over Emory.
The Republicans will probably elect
Levy Court Commissioners from this dis
trict.
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MISSOURI
At this hour there is every
indication towards Democratic
victory throughout the State.

Two Judges of the Supreme Court, a
Superintendent of Schools and Rail
road Commissioner will be chosen in
Missouri: also One-half of the State Sen
ate and House of Representatives., the
Legislature chosen to elect a United
States Senator, to succeed Francis NJ.
Cockrell (Dem). There are four tickets
in the feld-the Republican, the Demo-
cratic and two Populist.
Rep. Dem. Nat. ID. Pro. Pop.
1896 Pres.). 1901. $40 3G3, ,6G7 1855 2,lG9 -.
1894 (S.Jgc). .229,G41 22G,jl7 80. case %, 4G3
tBOth factions