The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-09
CHEROKEE.

Murphy, y. c., Nov. S.-2:oU a. m.--
At this hour it seems that the Democrats
elect Representative, Clerk of Court, and
one of two more county officers. Dill
lard. Democrat for Senate, thought to
be safe Pearson's majority of 1896
greatly reduced The Democrats work
ed like beavers. Returns from rural
districts coming in slowly.
*Cherokee, in 1896 gave 240 Fusionist
majority.
CLEVELAND.
Shelby, n c., Nov. S.-The Demo-
cratic ticket here elected by from 400 70
500 majority.
Shelby, n. c., November S.-All re-
turns in give Democrats a majority of
500.
sCleveland. in 1896 gave % Democrat
ic majority.
COLUMBUS.
Whiteville, n. c., Nov. S.-Retnrns
from townships give a Democratic ma
j0rity of $50. The same precincts gave
only 30 majority two years ago. Col
umbus gave a Fusion majority of 500
two years ago. The Democratic ma-
iority will reach that figure this year.
Fusionists acknowledge their defeat.
*Columbus, in 1896 gave 342 Fusionist
majority.
CRAVEN.
Newbern, \. c.. Nov. S.-Indications
are that Craven has gone Fusion by Il
greatly reduced majority.
Newbern, n. c.. November S.-Ten
precincts out of twenty-three including
city of Newbern give Fusion majority
on Judicial and Congressional tickets of
2TS. This shows Il Democratic gain of
426. Legislative ticket in doubt.
Newbern, y. c., November S.-The
county goes Republican by about 500
majority.
*Craven. in 1896 gave 1920 Fusionist
majority
CUMBERLAND.
Fayetteville, \. c., Nov. S.-Fayette-
Vile precincts give the Democratic ticket
400 majority. Indication show the county
Democratic.
Fayetteville. \. c.. Nov. S.-Seven pre-
cincts out of - give a Democratic gam
of 800.
Fayetteville, n. c., Nov. S.-Cumber-
land county safely Democratic by from
100 to 200.
%Cumberland, in 1896 gave ss1 Fusion
list majority.
CURRITUCK.
Shawborne. y. c.. Nov S.-All signs
point to a Democratic victory in Cur
rituck.
shawboro. y. c.. Nov. Sit is now
certain that Currituck gives a small
Democratic majority for Congressional
and Judicial ticket. The Senatorial
ticket wins by 800 majority.
*Currtuck, in 1896 gave 16S Democrat
ic majority.
DAVIDSON.
Lexington, y. c., Nov. S.-Dayidson
safely Democratic by at least 200 MAJ
iority. Entire ticket elected.
%Davidson, in 1896 gave T40 Fusionist
majority.
DAVIE
Mocksvills. y. c.. Nov. S.-The Re
publcans carry the Legislative ticket OF
Davie county by 200 majority.
Mocksvile. / p. m.-Repubcan Sena-
torial and county ticket elected by not
register elected.
%Davie, in 1896 >gave 723 Fusionist
majority.
DUPLIN.
Faison, y. c., Nov. S.-The indications
are that Duplin has gone Democratic
by 300 majority
Kenansville, n. c., Nov. S.-Duplin
county gives "A good majority for the
whole Democratic ticket.
Kenansville, n. c.. November S.--Seven
precincts that gave Fusion majority
Of 200 in 1896 give six Democratic ma
iority. There is no doubt as TO Duplln
being safely Democratic.
"Dupln, in 1896 gave 494 Fusionist
DURHAM.
Durham, n. c., Nov. S.-The Demo
cratic ticket has swept Durham county.
If will give Il majority Of 100.
"Durham. in 1896 gave 139 Fusionist |
majority.
EDGECOMBE.
Tnrboro. n. c., Nov. S.-The Demo
cratic ticket in Edgecombe is safe by
/ 900 majority. The day has passed
quietly with all business suspended.
Tarboro. n. c. November S.-Edge-
,ombe elects one Democratic Senator and
.wo Representatives.
Edgecombe. in 1896 gave 1,293 Fusion
st majority.
FORSYTH.
Winston. n. G., Nov. S.--Winston and
Salem will give a Democratic majority
of 500, il not more, $50 each. Two years
ago Winston went Republican by 2iS
The county gave Republican majority
Of over | LOO. 1t will not be over 300