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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
M'KINLEY VOTES.
Walked to the Carpenter Shop
Where the Polls We're.

Canton, o., Nov. 8-President McKin-
ley reached Canton at 9:25 a. m. today
on a special train over the Pennsyl-
vania line, occupying the car Cleo
patra.'' Accompanying him were Mrs
Mckinley, General Hastings, Assistant
Secretary CorteIIyou and Stenographer
Rudolph Foster.
A number of the presidents old
friends were at the depot to meet him
and gave him a hearty, although en-
tirely informal greeting. The fact that
his train was not expected until at hour
later, according to announcements, was
responsible for many people who had
expected to be at the depot missing the
train. The party took carriages ana
were driven to the M. Q. Barber home,
where Mrs. Mckinley Joined her sister.
Mrs. Barber. The president merely eX-
changed greetings at the house and then
proceeded to discharge the duty that
had brought him to Canton-to cast his
vote.
Accompanied by eight or ten of his
OLD friends he started for the polling
place of his precinct, that Of the First
ward, three blocks away, walking there
and back, responding to the greetings
OF friends along the way.
The voting place is the carpenter shop
of Contractor Rimmel. Here the presi-
dent greeted the judges and other cleo
ton officers with q. hearty hand shake.
His registration number was called out
as No. 1872 and he was handed ballot No.
125. It was 1854 when he entered the
booth. The curtain enclosing the booth
caught over his left shoulder and was
allowed to hang there leaving the presi-
dent in full view as he prepared his bal
lot He laid his silk hat on the shelf
Of the booth and proceeded to look over
the big blanket ballot. He called on one
oI the judges for a little information,
then marked his ballot and came out
to deposit it.
"'William Mckinley" called out the
receiving judge as he took the ballot,
omitting the street and number of the
voter.
The president had been in the booth
just one minute and six seconds.
The president and those accompany
ing him walked back to the Barber
house where the party from Washing
ton will take lunch, and where the pres
ident will spend most of the time while
in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
MINNESOTA
Voting is Slow and Both Parties are
Confident

st. Paul, Nov. S.-The polls opened at
6 o'clock but there was no great rush
of voters. Cool, fairly settled weather
did not give any particular advantage
to either party, though both are still
voted as well as state officers and leg
islatOrs.
St. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 8.-More than
half the registered vote had been polled
in this city at 10 o'clock, the ballOting
being unexpectedly heavy. The weather
throughout the state was cool and gen
orally fair, though a few towns reported
snow f1urries. Early voting was the
rule in such towns as have thus far
been heard from, but it is impossible
to prOgnosticate as to the character of
the vote cast.
Minneapolis, Nov.S.-While this years
registration was several thousand
lighter than in 1896, the prospects are
that a relatively large vote will be poll
ed. Weather is favorable for a good
representation at the polls and the last
days of the campaign have been full of
incidents to encourage the vote still
further Owing to somewhat diSOrgan-
lied plans of campaign on the part of
all the parties, the managers on no side
is that every voter is being looked up
and brought in.
st. Paul, Nov. S.-BOth parties claim
ed at 1 o'clock to be we'll satisfied with
the way their party strength was being
brought out and the leaders on both
sides still profess the utmost confidence
in the result. Over half the registered
vote, so far as reported, had been cast
throughout the state at noon.
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of the farmer vote At Syracuse it is
said that fully one-half of the total
number of voters had cast their ballots
Everywhere there is manifested a
lively interest in the contest but this
has not in the least disturbed the gener-
al good feeling. 1t is safe to predict
that the vote outside Of New York city
will be as large as has been cast in any
recent years.
State SUPERINTENDENT of Elections Nc
CuIIagh made a. tour of the Second, sixth
and Eighth assembly districts TINS
morning He said he had found little
trouble going on. He had dlscoVereo0d 1od
some workers canvassing within the 1OO
foot limit and he had instructed ms
deputies to stop all that kind OF work.
The voting up to noon proceeueQ
steadily and without exciting 1ncldent
key ond the occasional arrest of alleged
illegal voters in the east side districts:
The magistrate before whom some OF
the suspects were taken d1schafgeo
them upon the fact being shown that
the men had made some material error
in answering the questions OF the regis
tratiOn officers and that It was because
of the discrepancies between IneSe an
sWers and the facts as to their quaIln-
cations that they had been arrested
Buffalo, Nov. S.-Election day opened
clear and crisp. Up to $3.50 O'Clock the
voting had been carried on rapidly and
the indications are that a heavy vote
will be pOlled. Chairman kreinhelder
of the Republican general committee
Alexander in the Thirty-third district,
by 1000 majority. He gives RoOse-
welt 1900 in the county. The Democrat
ic committeeman comedies the election
of Alexander to congress- but predicts
a majority for Van Wyck of from $500
to 5000. He says Ryan will defeat Ma
hany for congress in the Thirty-second
district by 5000 votes.
Rochester, N. Y, Nov. 8.-Voting
started here with bright skies. The
new standard voting machines We're
used for the first time and appeared to
give entire satisfaction. Six votes were
cast in one minute and six seconds on
one machine.
There is little excitement but every
indication of full vote.
Syracuse, N. Y, Nov. S.-The day
opened up cheerful, the sun shining
bright. The vote during the first three
hours was heavy in nearly all of the
districts of the city, the labOring peO-
pie and mechanics especially being
among the first to cast their votes.
Albany, Nov. S.-Bright cool weather
marked the early hours of election day
here. The indications are that the en-
tire vote will be cast earlier than usual
The expedition with which voters pre-
pared their ballots indicated little cut
ting.
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OHIO.
Republican Weather-Much Scratch
ing Being Done at Cleveland.

Columbus. Ohio. Nov. S.-The weather
was clear and crisp here this morning
with prospects of a pleasant day. The
Republicans are hopeful; for it's Re
publican weather; popularity so-called.
The voting was generally active over
the city during the morning hours. In
terest is centered in the congressional
election a bitter fight having been made
on John L. Lentz, the present incum-
bent The only other officer to which
attention is being paid is that of county
treasurer. The result in each case is
doubtful with a Democratic majority to
overcome.
Columbus, o., Nov. S-Reports at the
state headquarters of both parties up to
noon indicate that the vote in Ohio is
likely to be Is per cent less than last
year when S64 900 votes were cast. When
congressman were elected in 1896 there
We're over 1,02O, 600 votes cast. The Re
publicans claim that both parties will
be about equally affected by the falling
off in the vote while the Democrats say
it means congressional gains for them
and that the result on the state ticket
will be close. No unusual incidents are
reported anywhere except in the diff
Guilty in getting the vote out.
Cleveland Nov. Selection day
opened cloudy and cool with a heavy
storm predicted by the weather bureau
to come. Voting was light in most of
the precincts during the morning hours.
Tickets were being scratched generally.
Youngstown, Nov S.-Weather clear
and cool. Indications point to a heavy
vote being cast.
Cincinnati, Nov S-The sky is over
cast today and there are strong indica-
tiOns of rain, otherwise the weather
conditions are pleasant. The voting
began at o'clock in about the usual
manner In most wards the process is
slow. caused by the unusual number of
Independent voters who select their men
from the different tickets instead Of
voting the party ticket without excep-
ton.
Toledo Nov. S.-Morning clear and
warm and only ordinary interest in the
voting; up to o'clock a bout one-quar-
ter Of the registered vote pOlled. Ev-
erything quiet
Cincinnati, Nov. S.-Instead of rain
which seemed imminent at the opening
of the polls, the weather became fair
and at 11:30s the conditions were favor
able for full vote. The state and con-
gressional tickets seem to be getting the
usual party support.
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NORTH CAROLINA.
Election is Progressing Quietly and
Negroes are Voting.

Wilmington, Nov. S.-Thus far there
has been absolutely no exciting feature
to the election. The weather is delight
ful. All is quiet at the polls. The
negroes are polling a larger vote than
was generally expected. Governor
Russell arrived early and went to his
precinct to vote
The whites were in force at each pol
ling place, but there was no sign of in
t1mtdation and no arms were displayed.
Very few negroes were seen standing
about the corners and the negro quar-
ter was very quiet. The colored vote
was light, showing a marked falling off
in the day. The citizens received Gov.
Russell coldly but no unpleasant re-
marks were made to him when he went
to the polls to vote accompanied by a
few newspaper correspondents.
Wilmington, N. c., Nov. SIN the
Fifth ward a negro stronghold of the
city the utmost quiet had prevailed up
than Is per cent of the negro vote was
being pOlled. The negroes who came to
the polls were given free access to the
ballot boxes and no interference was at
tempted.
At Laurinburg, a negro stronghold
and the scene of a great red shirt dem
OnStration last week. no trouble is an
ticipated. The negroes are not appear
ing at the polls and few Republican
votes have been cast
A dispatch from Newburne says the
negro vote is being polled in full there.
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. S-The election
is progressing quietly. The whites are
voting the Democratic ticket more SOL
idly than ever before. Many white Re
ticket The outlook is good for peace
ful termination of the day.
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GENERAL
ELECTIONS.
The Weather is Having the
Usual Effect Today.
1t is Generally Fine in the East
and Stormy in the West.
CUTTING REPORTED
In Many Places But No Dis
turbance Anywhere
Indications Point to Election OF
Democratic House.

washington, Nov. S.-The voters OIL
all except three of the forty-five states
Maine, Vermont and Oregon-are NOI-
ing today. In Alabama, Arkansas
Georgia, Kentucky, louisiana Mary
land, Mississippi. North Carolina, Rhode
Island. Virginia and West Virginia
congressman only are to be chosen
TWENTY-FIVE states elect legislatures
which will name the United states sen
ators These are: California, Con-
nectfcut, Delaware, Florida, Massa-
cbusetts. Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri
Montana. Nebraska, Nevada, New Jer-
sew. New York, North Dakota, Penn
svIvania. Tennessee, Texas, Utah, WASH
ington. wyoming, Wisconsin and west
Virginia The following states are TO
select a governor and state officers;
California, Colorado, ConnecucuI'
Idaho. Indiana, Kansas, Michigan MIN
nesota. Nebraska, New Jersey Ne"
York New Hampshire, Massachusetts
North Dakota, Pennsylvania, south
Carolina. South Dakota Tennessee
Texas. Wisconsin and Wyoming me
others-IlIinois, Indiana, Iowa, Florida
Delaware, Missouri, Montana, Ohio
Utah and Washington, vote for treas
11rer. auditor, or other minor state ofn-
cfals
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ILLINOIS.
Heavy Vote Being Polled in Chicago
With Much Scratching.

Chicago, Nov. S.-Although the skies
were overcast today no rain threatened
and the air was cool and bracing. In
dications were that a heavy vote for an
off year would be pOlled. Even in the
fashionable residence districts lines Of
voters were formed soon after the polls
opened at a. m. In the tenement house
districts voting was heavy. A great
deal of scratching was reported from
nearly every ward No trouble of any
kind was reported and indications
pointed to an exceptionally quiet slec-
ton.
At the Republican and Democratic
state headquarters advices in regard to
the voting outside of Chicago were
meager up to noon. All reports re-
ceived, however, showed that a heavy
vote was being polled, the figures in
many instances nearly equalling the
last presidential vote. Fair weather
prevailed as a rule throughout the state.
Interest outside of Chicago is ap-
parently centered on the congressional
elections. The heavy early vote was
looked upon as a favorable sign by
both Democratic and Republican lead
ers.
Peoria, Ill, Nov. s-Weather is
cloudy. Great interest is manifested in
the election and a heavy vote is ex-
pected.
Springfield. Nov. s.-The weather is
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NEBRASKA.
Light Vote Being Polled Owing to
the Weather.

Omaha, Nov. S-The weather is chill
ly and disagreeable with a raw north
west wind blowing which will have a
tendency to cut down the vote Early
morning hours show hardly the usual
amount of activity about the polls.
Lincoln, Nov. 8.-PoIls in Nebraska
open at 8 o'clock and close at g. The
bulk of the city vote will be cast by
noon. The weather is slightly cloudy
but crisp.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. S.-Reports to
either headquarters from over the state
tell of a quiet election with cold and
off in vote on that account A dispatch
from Nebraska City says ex-Secretary
of Agriculture J. Sterling Morton voted
the straight Republican ticket, as he
announced he would in a, speech at a
Republican rally held there last night.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. S.-The claim is
made that the fusionists are gaining in
cities and towns.
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WISCONSIN,.
Lack of Interest and Much Scratching
Are Features

Milwaukee, Nov. Selection day in
this city dawned clear and pleasant.
The polls were opened at o'clock and
will be closed at p. m. A large per-
centage of the labor vote was cast in
the outlying wards before 8 O'Clock. The
voters in the central districts were slow
to make their appearance. There is a
lack of interest in this election COM
pared with two years ago. The blan-
ket ballot is being used and a great deal
of scratching is indUlged in.
Milwaukee, Nov. 8.-Advices received
from various parts of the state up to
noon today indicate that only a fair
sized vote is being cast for the state
tickets. There was a big falling off in
the registration in almost every section.
The weather is generally fair and will
continue so throughout the day with
the possible exception that the northern
section may experience a light fall of
snow.
There is considerable scratching Of
the Republican ticket and Gov. Scofield
is expected to run several thousand
votes behind the balance of the ticket
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IOWA.
Interest at Burlington Equals That o1
the Presidential EIection.


Des Moines, Ia, Nov S-Contrary to
expectations the early morning returns
indicate that a large vote is being polled
in Des MOines. The precincts were
about evenly divided between rapid
voting and a very slow cast of ballots.
The day opened clear and crisp with a
slight north wind.
Des MOines, Nov S.-The state central
committees of both the Republican and
Democratic parties reported that a
heavy vote was being cast almost ev-
eryWhere throughout Iowa. The wealth
er is clear and cold over the greater
part of the tsate. The Democrats are
still claiming even chances in the Sixth
district between Weaver and Lacey and
chance for the election of Ney in the
Second and Finn in the Eighth.
Burlington, Ia, Nov. S.-The weather
Is cloudy and colder, but the prospects
are for good weather all day. The in
terest in voting is almost equal to the
presidential election
Dubuque, Ia, Nov. S.-Weather clear
and crisp. Early attendance at polls
unusually large indicating heavier vote
than expected. Election of Henderson
for congress conceded.
Sioux City, Ia, Nov S.-The weather
is cool and cloudy. The outlook is for
a fair vote being polled.
Davenport, Ia, Nov. SIT is slightly
cloudy. There is great interest in the
election and the prospect is for a
heavy vote, due to a hot congressional
contest.
Cedar Rapids, Nov 8.-The weather is
clear and warm. The interest remains
almost entirely confined to the local
situation and congressman. From the
registration the vote will be moderate.
Ottumwa, Nov. S.-The weather is
fine. The voting commenced early.
Latest reports from over this, the Sixth
district indicate Lacey's election by at
least a thousand. Here the Republic-
ans are very confident and offer even
bets on him with no takers.
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clear but threatening. The chief inter-
est is in the congressional ticket. There
was a good start on the voting, but no
excitement.
Quincy, Ill, Nov. S.-A slight rain is
falling but fair vote is being polled.
The Soldiers Home vote is much chal-
lenged-
Bloomington, Ill, Nov. S-Rafn has
fallen continuously during the forenoon.
A light vote has so far been polled in
the city but the prospects are for a
heavy ballot this afternoon. The rain
will probably largely increase the coun-
try vote by driving the corn huskers
from the fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
TODAY'S WEATHER
As Reported From Stations on the
Rock Island and Santa Fe.

Rock Island and Santa Fe.
The morning telegraph reports re-
ceiVed at the offices of the Santa Fe and
Rock Island in this city this morning
stated that the weather throughout the
state was cloudy and cool with the indi-
cations for either rain or snow. On
both the Santa Fe and Rock Island
lines in Colorado this morning from one
to two inches of snow was reported
In the eastern, northern and central
portions Of the state the temperature
this morning was reported from 35 to
3S degrees above zero with a strong
northwest wind blowing. In the ex-
trene western portion of the state a
strong northwest wind was blowing
with the temperature ranging from 80
to 35 degrees. In the southern part
of the state a north wind was blowing
with the temperature from 35 to 40 de-
grees except in the southeastern corner
where the temperature was as high as
so degrees.
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TENNESSEE.
Vote is Light Although the Weather
is Fine.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov 8.-The interest
in the election in this city is not so great
as usual and a comparatively light vote
was cast. The weather is pleasant, but
at the different polling places the at
tendance was rather small and there
was but little excitement during the
earlier part of the day.
Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 8.-The weather
in western Tennessee is cloudy and cold.
Indications point to average vote being
polled.
Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 8.-Reports re-
ceived from various sections of the state
are that the vote is light and without
excitement and with nothing very def
mite as to the probable results. Dem
ocrats claim that they will carry eight
of the congressional districts The 9TH
er two will certainly so Republican.
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Atchison.

Atchison, Nov. 8.-The Republicans
have been claiming gains in this county,
compared with the vote of two years
ago, while the POpuIists have stated
positively that they would carry the
county. The indications this forenoon
are in favor of the Republicans. They
are active and the POpulists do not seem
to be taking much interest. Stanley
will not have as many votes as the re-
mainder of the Republican ticket. but
this will show an increase, it is believed,
over the vote of two years ago.
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NEW JERSEY.
No Advantage for Either Party is yet
Apparent.

ing the early morning hours Both par
ties claimed an advantage from this.
The reports up to 8 o'clock showed that
without anyparticular advantage to
either, as the heavy vote was equally
noticeable in both Democratic and Re
publican wards. Jersey City is expect
ed to give between 1000 and 1000 Demo-
cratic majority and the Democrats
claim the county of Hudson by 5000 to
1000.
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Mckinley is Invited.

Springfield. Ohio, Nov S.-The Com
mercial club today mailed President
Mckinley a letter to Canton, askina
him to be guest of honor at the BAN
quet to be given here Thursday night
next in Rear Admiral MilIer,s honor
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ELECTION BULLETINS.

In accordance with its usual custom
the State Journal will display election
returns by stereopticon on the front of
the building tonight. Both the AS
sociated Press and the Western Union
lo11lletins will he used
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Fort Scott.

Fort Scott, Nov. s-The Republicans
of this city and Bourbon county are to-
day doing more active work in the in
terest of the Republican ticket than
has been seen here for many years. y
heavy vote is being polled and the Re
pubIicans are confident of large gains
and a majority.
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SWEPT BY FIRE.
Prairie and Forest AbIaze in
Seminole Nation.

Wichita, Nov. 8.-A special to the Bea-
con from Earlsboro, o. T., says forest
and prairie fires are raging all over the
Seminole nation. Emahaka mission and
property valued at $15O,OOO have been de-
setroyed.
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Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, Nov. s.-The RepublI-
can managers are congratuIating them
selves upon the prospect of receiving
large proportion of the soldier vote.
Twenty out of the first twenty-seven
votes cast by the volunteers this fore
noon were for Stanley
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Max AIvarv Dead.

Berlin, Nov. S.-Max AIvary, the pop
ular German operatic tenor who sang
during many seasons in the United
States, is dead. He expired at Tabarz
Thuringia.
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NO MEETING TODAY.
Spanish Peace Commissioners Do as
They Tlease.

Paris, Nov. S.-The Spanish-American
peace commissioners have notified the
minister of foreign affairs, NJ. Delcasse,
that the joint session, which was to
have taken place today will not be held
and that they will notify the minister
when they have determined upon the
date of another meeting
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Kansas City.

Kansas City, Nov, 8-The election in
Kansas City, Kan, passed off quietly
during the forenoon The weather is
cold and the vote will not be as large as
it was two years ago.
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KNOCK OUT KILLS.
Fatal Solar PIexUs Blow in
18th Round.

London, Nov. Sat the National Sport
ing club last evening Nat Smith knocked
out Tom Turner with a blow over the
heart in the thirteenth round of a boxing
match. Turner remained unconscious
and died this afternoon. Smith and his
seconds have been arrested
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
Democrats Have the Only Ticket in
the Field.

Charleston, Nov. S-The prospects are
for a quiet and dull election. Scarcely
any interest is felt and the vote will be
light. There is no contest for state Of
ficers, the Democrats having the only
ticket in the field. The Republicans
have candidates in all the congressional
districts.
They hope to make a contest before
the Republican house for seating their
candidates whom they can not elect at
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