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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
HER FORT UNE IN A SACK.
New Jersey Woman Had Hidden
$4,000 in Her Garrett.

Bridgeton, N. J., Nov. 8.-Though she
had a snug fortune in stocks and bonds.
Miss Naomi Randolph, an aged spinster
preferred to go hungry and cold to
spending any of her wealth. Miss Ran
skirts ofthis city, but she sometimes
begged food and coal.
At last her eccentricities led to the
application on the part. of relatives for
the appointment of a guardian for her
because she was held to be mentally
incapable of caring for her property.
The orphans court duly appointed a
guardian several months ago, but when
he sought Miss Randolph and her prop
erty he could find neither. The aged
woman had disappeared and apparently
taken her fortune with her.
In vain detectives searched for the
missing woman. They could get no
trace of her, and the guardian was out
of a job. On Wednesday Miss Randolph
reappeared as suddenly as she had de-
parted. But all effort to obtain infOr-
nation as to the whereabouts OF her
fortune proved futile.
Where are your papers, auntie?" she
was asked.
''Oh, never mind them; I'm trusting
in the Lord" she said.
That was all the officer could learn
and at last an appeal was taken to the
courts, which ordered Sheriff Cheese
man to search Miss Randolphs house
The search was almost given up as
hopeless when in an old potato sack in
the garrett the Sheriff ran across some
musty papers.
He turned them out. There were
bonds with coupons, and stocks and
mOrtgages-$70,0 600 worth in all. They
were turned over to the guardian, and
Miss Randolph will be given proper
care,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
CONNECTICUT.
No Excitement But Steady Stream
of Voters.

New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. Selection
day in Connecticut opened with ideal
weather. For an hour after the open
ing of the polls, the voting was quite
brisk, the factory hands making it a
point as rule to cast their ballots on
their way to work. Later in the fore
noon the balloting resolved itself into
a quiet and steady movement with none
of the feverish excitement which at
tended the great contest of 1896.
New Haven, Nov. st is conceded
that all indications point to the eI3Ftion
of the entire Republican state tickets.
Reports from the four congressional
districts seem to indicate the return of
all the present Republican congress-
men, except possibly N D. Sperry of
the Second district
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
REPUBLICANS JUBILANT.
Good Weather in the East Raises
Chairman Babcoc1's Spirits.

WASHINGTON, Nov S-Republican
hopes were higher than ever today at
Republican congressional headquarters
as a result of the early kilograms to
Chairman Babcock telling Of good
weather east and west and a heavy
early vote. Chairman BabcOck'S efforts
have been directed, he says, toward dis
polling the apathy which existed in the
early part of the campaign. For three
weeks, he says, the interest in the cam
paign has Quickened and good weather
today with the early reports of a heavy
vote, he declared, is to him assurance
Of victory. Had there been a bad day
in New York, he says, the Republicans
might have lost 10000 votes on that
account.
From Representative Sherman at Uti-
ca and Representative Hooker at FIRE.
donia, N. Y, he received exuberant dis
patches telling of fine weather and of
heavy early vote. The latter said his
district would give Roosevelt 10000 ma
jority. From Representative Jesse
Overstreet, secretary of the committee,
Mr. Babcock received the following
telegram, dated Indianapolis:
Conditions, Indiana still quite favor
able. Confidently expect Republican
a telegram from w. w Dudley told
Chairman Babcock to take Heatwole,
of Minnesota, out of the doubtful
column. His election is certain" said
the dispatch.
Robert Neurse, from Chicago, report
ed splendid weather and a tremendous
early vote.
Webster Davis, from far away Wash
irgtOn, wired that the prospects for the
defeat of James Hamilton Lewis were
good. Democratic headquarters were
practically deserted during the day.
Chairman Kerr and all the officers had
gone home to vote and no kilograms
had been received up to noon. Chair
man Kerr will return to Washington
during the afternoon. At Democratic
headquarters, however, predictions of
Democratic success were made with
great confidence.
Returns will be received at both
headquarters tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

Ladies' Shirt Waists laundried so that
the coIors will not fade. by Peerless
Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
FITZSIMMONS GETS ANGRY.
Tries to Clean Out the Employees of a
Hotel at Anderson, Ind.

Anderson, Ind. Nov. S.-Fitzsimmons,
angered at adverse newspaper criticism
of his show, started to clean out the
Hotel Doxey dining room force yester-
day.
He entered the dining room with his
hat on and was told by Head Waiter
YOkum that he must remove it. F'itz
took exceptions to the dictation of a
colored man. Yokum was obdurate and
gave the champion the privilege of TAX
ing his hat off or leaving the dining
he heard Yokum was boasting and
made a dive for the stairs to clean out
the whole force. His people and hotel
employees finally tanned and hurried him
off to his train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
WED AND KEPT STILL.
But Now Hal R. Jansen and Miss
Henderson Tell About It.

The latest matrimonial surprise in this
Gitg mas s R n 601ay 0 %nea M MINI aa
announced to his friends that he had been
a penedlct oyer oyer a month, having been
daughter of Mrs. R. A. Henderson, at the
North Topeka on the evening of October /.
The young people kept the fact of their
marriage secret from all except Miss Hen
dersOn's mother until today, when Mr..
Jansen simultaneously wrote of his mar
rage to the members of his family and
announced it to his friends.
Mr.. Jansen is a brother of Mr.. W. B.
Jansen, now private secretary to Presi-
dent p. P. Ripley of the Santa Fe, and
is a stenographer in the office of General
Manager Frey of the Santa Fe. Miss
Henderson is an accomplished young lady
with a large number of friends. The young
couple have rooms with Mrs. Henderson
at 1113 Monroe street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
HOT CONTEST IN BRooKLYN.
Fewer Arrests Made in New York
This Afterno Don.

New York, Nov. $3.50 p. m.-The
election proceeded during the after noon
as it had done earlier in the day. Fewer
arrests were made after IL o'clock than
up to that hour, and superintendent of
Elections McCullagh assured all ques-
TONERS that there had been no friction
between the police and his deputies. 1t
is practically assured that the vote in
the city would be very close upon the
registration In the borough of Brook
Ign, especial interest was shown in the
contest although that was not allowed
to interfere with the general good feel
ing that prevailed. The promise of the
morning as to the weather, was well
borne out and it was throughout an
ideal November day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
SHOWED HIS BALLOT.
Col Tomlinson Technically Violates
the Australian Ballot Law.

When Col w. P. Tomlinson came out
of the booth after marking his ballot at
the voting place in Potwin this morning
Mr.. J. w. O'Neill, receiver of the To-
peka Water company was standing
near by ready to take his place. This
is the kind of a Democrat I am this
year" said Col. Tomlinson unfolding
and holding out his ticket to Mr.. O'Neill.
A straight row of cross marks extend
ed down the paper at the right of the
names of the Republican candidates.
action and challenged his vote, but at
ter looking up the election law he was
allowed to cast it. However, the in
quiry into the law revealed the fact that
by his action in showing his ballot Col.
TomlinsOn made himself liable for ar
rest and fine for a miSdemeanor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
Death of Frank G. q. Hoover.

A telegram was received at the West
ern Union office in this city at noon to-
day announcing the death in New Or
leans of Frank c. B. Hoover, up to a
short time ago an operator in that Office.
Mr.. Hoover left here several weeks ago
and went to Kansas City and from
there went to Chicago. Two weeks ago
he arrived in New Orleans to take a
stricken with a severe attack of la
grippe and died early this morning Mrs
hoover has been living in this city since
her husband left here. 1t is not yet
known whether the remains will be
brought to this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
INDIANA.
Both Parties Sanguine and Heavy
Betters Afraid of the Result.

indianapolis, Nov. Selection day
opened cloudy and rather cool The
polls in this city opened at o'clock
and by o'clock a fair vote was going
into the boxes. Both the leading par
ties are sanguine.
The betting favors the Republicans,
but heavy betters have generally kept
out, giving as a reason that the result
was too uncertain.
Indianapolis, Ind, Nov.S-At I o'clock
a fairly heavy vote had been cast in this
city, Notwithstanding the apparent lack
of interest during the campaign. Each
party claims the victory at this hour.
At Republican headquarters such ad-
vices as had been received from through
out the state indicate that a large Re
publican vote was being polled for an
off year. Betting today faYors the Re-
publicauS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
VIRGINIA
A Light Vote and Democratic Victory
Generally Predicted.

Richmond, Nov. S.-The weather here
today is cool, crisp and flooded with au-
tumnal sunshine. There is little inter-
est in the election and the vote will be
very light. A Democratic victory is
generally predicted. In this district
Capt. Lamb, the Democratic congress
sional candidate, has the advantage of
the division of the Republican vote
among two Republican candidates.
Richmond, Va, Nov. S-Weather con-
ditions are fair and the election in the
state at noon is proceeding quietly.
There is no excitement and the vote
promises to be the smallest polled in
wears
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
COLORADO
A Big Snow Storm is in Progress at
Denver.

Denver, Nov. 8.-several inches of
snow fell here during the night and it
is still showing hard at a. m. Very
few people were about the polls when
they opened at o'clock, but strenuous
efforts will be made by both Republic
cans and fusiOnistS to get the voters out
before nightfau.
Denver, Nov S.-The snow storm
which is prevailing quite generally in
Colorado has raised the hopes of Re
publican managers who have been pre-
dieting the election of their state ticket.
The bad weather will certainly cut down
the fusion majorities in the mountain
districts but it is generally expected
nevertheless that the fusionists will
make a pretty clean sweep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
NEGROES NOT VoTINa.
To Any Great Extent in North Caro-
lina-Some Vote Democratic
Ticket.

Atlanta, Nov. s.-A Journal special
from Raleigh, N. c., says:
Chairman Simmons of the state DEM
ocratic committee gave out the follow
ing at p. M: Telegrans received from from
different parts of the state show that
the white people are voting strong and
stern The negroes are not voting fun
and a few are voting the Democratic
ticket I am confident we will elect
a state ticket and both branches of the
legislature by safe majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
KENTUCKY.
Apathy Pervades Both of the Politi-
cal Parties.

Louisville, Ky. Nov. Selection day
dawned cloudy and chilly all over the
state, with rain imminent. The pre-
vailing weather conditions in addition
to the apathy which seems to pervade
the members of both political parties,
will result in the polling of a small vote
all over the state. 1t is believed that
in Louisville alone the vote will fall TO-
600 short of the registration which is
10. 900 short of the registration last year
The most conservative estimates give
the Republicans four out of the eleven
congressman with a possibility of five
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
UNFAIR DECISIONS
Against the Washburn Football Team
at Glasco Caused It to Leave.

Manager G. c. Finley of the WASH
burn football team said today: 1.-THE
reason the Washburn team left the field
at Glasco was that the decisions were
unfair and always against US. Twice
we carried the ball within ten yards of
the GIasco goal and the umpire took
the ball from us on rank decisions, Our
average weight was 1913 and the GIasco
average weight was ISL and they slug
eed so that we decided to quit. Barnes
made a so yard run and was tackled by
the Glasco full back who held him by
the foot When we left the field the
Glasco team refused to give US supper
and we had to go to Delphos hungry
The Washburn team starts on the
Athletic club November II, Colorado
Springs college Is and Pueblo Athletic
club IS. The Thanksgiving game will
be played here with either William
Jewell college eleven, Haskell Indians or
OTTAWA"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
UTAH.
Both Parties are Making Extravagant
CLAIMS.

Salt Lake. Nov. Selection day
the polls early and indications point to
a large vote. The women are appear
ing a the polls earlier than usual and
they Will cast a larger per cent Of the
vote than they have done heretofore
Much interest is taken in the result
and eXtraVagant claims are made on
both sides.
Salt Lake, Utah, Nov. Sat 1850 re-
ports from the state are meagre. Eur
eka reports election progressing quiet
~. At MeTcura large vote is being
polled. At Provo. voting is slow, but a
large vote is expected in the afternoon.
Ogden reports large vote and all women
voting. Nothing has been heard from
Park CitV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
MICHIGAN.
Cutting is Reported at Detroit and
Throughout the State.

Throughout the State.
Detroit, Nov. Selection morning was
cloudy and mild, but with a rather raw
westerly wind, a premOnition of rain
or snow. Voting was progressing rap
idly at most of the polling places. There
is believed to be some cutting on the
state ticket in Detroit, but not nearly as
much as in some other sections of the
state. All is quiet at all polling booths
Detroit, Nov. S.-Judging by reports
Of the progress of the voting received
by noon from various parts of the state
it is certain Michigan is polling an I'M
usually heavy vote for an off year.
Many prominent Republicans in the cit
les and larger towns, especially in the
western part of the state are reported
as cutting Governor Pingree while num-
bers of Democrats are said to be voting
for him. The weather is generally fair
with indications of rain in the southern
and snow in the northern peninsula.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
TEXAS.
Only Republican Hope in the State is
GIimmering.

Galveston, Nov. Selection interest
here centers in the congressional race
between Hawley, Republican, and Rob-
inson, Democrat, with indications
slightly favoring the latter.
St. Louis. Nov S.-A Post-Dispatch
heavy vote is being pOlled all over Tex
as The Democrats are sweeping the
state and Savers (Dem.) for governor,
viii 1t is expected lead the ticket by
100000 majority. Hawley (Rep-,) will be
returned from the Galveston district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
CROKER STICKS TO IT.
Still Claims $4,000 Majority for Van
Wyck.

New York, Nov. S.-Richard Croker
gave out the following statement this
afternoon: Everything have heard
of up to this time makes Democratic
victory appear certain. 1t is an excel
lent day for voting and Tammany is
p-eftine out its full strength. The re-
ports show that two-thirds of the vote
was cast by noon. I have no reason to
change my figures of last night, Of 3d.
600 plurality for Van Wyck."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
P1NGREE IS SCRATCHED.
The Republicans are Knitting Him
Throughout the State.

Detroit Nov. 8.-The question of abb
sorbing interest today is the probable
extent of the knitting movement among
anti-Pingree Republicans. The COVER
nor is evidently running behind his tick
ct in many sections and his losses, ac-
cording to the rePorts, will not be Off
set by his votes from his friends in
other parties Little is heard as yet
from the congressional OF legislative
fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
WEST VIRGINIA.
Both Parties Look For Falling Of in
the Vote.

Wheeling, W. Va, Nov s-The cleo
tiOE is very quiet and the voting is 60
ing on steadily. Weather conditions
are good in this part of the state; it is
impossible to say whether a heavy vote
will be pOlled, but the general expecta-
ton is that there will be a falling off
by both parties.
confident of a general success and Dem
Ocratic managers are talking but little,
claiming that they viii elect one or two
congressman, if not all. The fight over
the legislature is close and the majority
will be small on either side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
SOUTH DAKOTA.
Unfavorable Weather Indicates Poll
ing a Light Vote.

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Nov. s.-The day
opened cloudy, raw, windy and forbid
ding. The prospects for a heavy vote
are unfaYOrable.
Sioux Falls, S. D, Nov.S.-The wealth
er over the state is cold and disagree
able but an average vote will be pOlled.
Indications are that the vote will fall
off in the rural precincts and that the
total vote wiz be at least 10 per cent
less than 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
HEAVY VOTE IN NEW YORK
And Very Little Scratching Reported
at Any Point.

New York, Nov. $40 p m.-Every
county in the state has been represented
il dispatches to the Associated Press,
all Indicating an unusually full vote.
Until the ballots are counted, it will be
impossible to say with accuracy which
party. if either, has benefited by the
large poll. There has, according to all
accounts, been very little scratching of
candidates, which fact will make the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

ceived at noon from the rural sections
OF Delaware were that voting started
early and was proceeding quietly. Both
parties express confidence. Republican
leaders are somewhat apprehensive that
some cOlored voters may vitiate their
ballots by wrong markings, there being
no voters assistants at elections now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
BUT TWo-THIRps VOTE
In Wisconsin and Much Scratching is
Reported.

Milwaukee, Nov S.-According to re-
ports from throughout the state up to
O'Clock, the indications are that not
more than two thirds of the registered
voters will cast their ballots today.
From the length Of time occupied in the
booths by the electors, there is much
scratching going on.
Except in cities and towns of 5000 in
thabitants, the polls will close at sun
down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

counting of the ballots a labor less
arduous than usual In Buffalo there
was quite a number of arrests on sus-
picion of Illegal voting, but in most
cases the trouble was found to be at
trihutable to the carelessness of regis
tration clerks. No rioting has been re-
ported anywhere in the state up to this
hour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
WEST VIRGINIA.
Democrats Claim the Election of
Two Congressman.

Charleston, Nov. S.-Weather condt-
lions throughout the state are excellent
Fair weather makes fair vote probable.
Republican chairman predicts election
of four congressman and legislature.
Democrats claim congressman in
Third and Fourth districts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
MARYLAND.
Registration Shows a Falling OFF in
the Vote.

Baltimore, Nov. s.-The voting for
congressman in this state in the early
hours of the morning Is progressing
rapidly and without incident. The
weather is all that can be desired and
it is thought that a fairly full vote will
be brought out, but the registration in
dicates a falling off of about 10 per
cent from the EUte of 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
MONTANA.
Full Vote Being Polled Regardless OF
Snow.

Helena, Nov S.-A slight snow fell
early this morning. but the weather is
promising for a full vote. Democrats
are making strong claims and the Re
publicans are confident of large gains,
If not victory.
Helena, Mont, NOv.S.-Weather clear.
Advices from different counties indicate
a large vote. Intense interest locally.
With four tickets in the field, count will
be slow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
MASSACHUSETTS.
Spirited Contest Carried on by Con-
gressionaI Candidates

Boston. Nov.S-The weather through
out the state today was favorable to a
large vote in the country and city. The
forenoon was perfectly clear with a
light wind blowing from the south, CIV
ing promise of a slowly rising tempera-
ture.
Both parties in this city were very ac-
tive and the voting was up to the av-
erage in nearly every ward. The bal
loting was heavy in the Seventh, Ninth
and Tenth congressional districts, where
animated contests exist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
Funeral of David A. Wells.

Norwich, Conn, Nov 8-Impressive
but simple funeral ceremonies were
held today over the remains of the late
David Ames Wells, the political econ
Omist. There were private services at
the late home Of Mr.. Wells, followed
by public service at Christ Episcopal
church, which was largely attended
many friends from out of town being
present. Interment was in Yantic
cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
REPUBLICANS FEEL BETTER.
Weather Turns Warm This Afternoon
in North Dakota

Fargo, N. D., Nov. S.--The day which
changed and this afternoon it is sunny
and warm all over the state, making the
Republicans who were somewhat de-
pressed, feel better. Nothing new from
the state except that a larger vote than
was expected this morning is getdna
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
DELAWARE.
Both Sides Still Claim the state-Re-
suit Win Be CInss-

Wilmington, Nov. s-The polls
throughout Delaware opened between
s and 9 o'clock this morning and by the
latter hour voting was in general pro-
gress. All indications point to a peace
full election. Both sides are still claim
ing the state and it is generally conced-
ed that the result will be close
Wilmington, Del, Nov. s.-Reports re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
The Direct Line

to Denver. Salt Lake City. San Fran
cisco and Portland, is via the Union
Pacific. The service of the Union
Pacific to all principal western points
is unexcelled by any other line and con-
sists of Pullman Palace Sleepers, Pull
man Tourist Sleepers, Chair Cars. Din
ing Cars. meals a la carte.)
For time table and full information
call on F. A. Lewis, City Ticket Agent,
J.. c. Fulton. Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
NEVADA.
Contest is Close Between Republicans
and Silverites.

Reno, New, Nov. 8.-The weather is
propitious for a big vote. Indications
arc that the fight for governor will be
close between Mcmillan (R.) and Sadler
(Silver). The Stewart forces are max
ing a strong fight for the legislative
ticket,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
CALIFORNIA
A Close Contest for Mayor is on in
San Francisco.

San Francisco, Nov. s.-The weather
bureau reports fine weather in all parts
OF the state and Indications are that a
heavy vote viii be polled, The vote for
mayor in this city will be exceedingly
close. Joseph D Phelan, Democratic
candidate and the present incumbent,
and Charles L. Patton, representative
ct the Republican party are the princi-