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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
ATTEMPTED DOUBLE SUICIDE.
A Mystery Cleared Up. The Man Dies. The
Woman May Die Also.
(By the Associate Press.)

New York, Sept. 1.-THE mystery sur
rounding the suicide of Henry G. Bar
bour, son of the Rev. Henry M. Barbour,
CHS city, has been cleared up.
Young Barbour shot himself Thursday
evening at a Brooklyn Hotel, his body
being found Friday morning. He had
come to the place with young woman
who was described as being beautiful in
the extreme. She disappeared, and the
events leading up to the affair might
have remained hidden had she not been
found today in hospital in Brooklyn
with a bullet wound in her breast. This
wound, she says, was inflicted by Bar
bour The young woman in the case is
Miss Helen Scuthgate Forbes, 10 years
of age When child she was adopte9
by Bishop Horatio Southgate, Protestant
Episcopal missionary. According to her
story young Barbour was drinking heav-
lily, and proposed a double suicide, she
accepting the proposal Barbour shot her
in the right breast He then killed him
self by sending a bullet into his mouth.
She was only wounded and quickly left
the room and hotel going to the hospital.
The physicians there are in doubt as to
her recovery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
AYE, AND IN ETHELBERT'S
Second Special at Gravesend Won al
Seven to One.
K,NLEY MACK CAME IN A LENGTH BEHIND
EtheIbert Was Neck in the Rear Of the Second,
McMeekin, the Fourth Horse, Dropped
Out Beaten EARLY in the
Stretch.
CBy the, Associated Press.)

New York, Sept. 15.-Imp, the black
whirlwind, the popular idol of regular
and casual race goers alike, won the sec
ond special at Gravesend today at the
lucrative price of Z to 1. She won amidst
the widest enthusiasm with the Brooklyn
and Suburban handicap winner, Kinley
Mack, the mighty Ethelbert and the good
three-year- old McMeekin behind her. The
race was run as the fourth race and the
four horses originally announced started.
starter and he sent them off for the
mile and half journey. Imp broke last,
but Burns quickly took her to the front
and she showed the way down past the
grand stand with Kinley Mack, McKeek
in and Ethelbert lengths apart, behind
her. Burns let her race along at her
own pace. and there was no change in
the order around the near turn and up
the back stretch. Al the end of a mile
McMeekin rounded up a little and Turner
on Ethelbert was already beginning to
ride with his hands to keep his mount
up. On the far turn Kinley Mack and
McMeekin both moved up to the black
mare, Burns let out a wrap and she
showed she way into the stretch with
everything driving behind her. Nc
Meekin challenged resolutely when
Strengthened out, but soon dropped back
beaten. and it was left for KinIey Mack
and Ethelbert to fight it out with her.
Ba.h boys rode desperately with whip
and spur. but all in vain and the wire
was passed with Imp a length in front
of Kinley Mack, who was q neck before
Ethelbert. Her time was 2:34 1-5, one
fifth of second behind her own track
record made in the same event last year.
Summary:
First race, about six furlongs Mon
tanic. II to /, won; Col Or. to ] and
to 2, Eecond; Carbuncle, 10 to l, third;
Time, 40 As.
Second race, steeplechase, about two
won: Captain Piersal II to 1 and 5 to
2, second: Count Navarro, 10 to 1, third.
Time, 1853
Third race, Holly Handicap five and
ashalf furongs: Conroy, to 1, won; Dub
lin, to and 8 to 5, second; Bellario
to 2, third. Time, 1:O7 As.
Fourth race, The Second Special, one
and a half miles: Imp, Z to 1, won;
Kinley Mack, 5 to 1, second; Ethelbert,
to 10, third. Time. 2:34 1-5.
Fifth race, five furlongs. selling: Lief
Prince, 5 to 2, won; Lady Padden, 80 to
and 10 to /, second Gracious II to L.
third. Time, 1902 2-5.
Sixth race, one and a sixteenth miles:
selling: Greenock. 10 to 1, won; Olea,
3 to /, second; Rinaldo, 40 to 1, third
Time, 149.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
Men of the Chicago Slandered,
(By the Associated Press.)

washington, Sept. 15.--Some time ago
a statement was published to the effect
that there was serious trouble aboard tire
United States Steamship Chicago, which
had just joined the South Atlantic
squadron. 1t was alleged, among other
things, that no less than one hundred
of the ships crew were in jail
Admiral Schley, the commander-in-
chief of the station, has forwarded to
the Navy Department the following state
ment from the captain of the Chicago,
denying the charge and saying:
can orderly well conducted grew,
which is commended on all sides for it's
excellent conduct while on shore, should
not be subjected to such falsehood in the
public press of the country, and l re-
spectively protest against it. But, five
men of the crew of this ship were ar
rested in this port. and then only for
oyerstaying liberty"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
Bank Robber Arrested.
(By the Associated Press.l


New York, Sept. 15.-CharleS Martin,
Hawley, alias Michigan Rele," one of the
most notorious postoffice and bank rob-
bers who has operated in the East recent
ly, was arrested here today. Martin is
wanted primarily to serve an unexpired
term in the Monroe county Jail in Roehes-
ter from which he escaped about the first
Of this year. He was serving there for a
robbery of the Peninsular Bank, Williams
burg. Va. The police claim that Martin
last winter operated extensively among
banks and postoffices in Maryland and
Virginia Sheriff Ford of Monroe county,
was notified of Martins arrest and sent
word that he would take the first train to
New York with papers for the prisoner S
return.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
THE DEATH ROLL
KEEPS MOUNTING
Continued From Fifth Page.)

Up to tonight about 81. 500 had been re-
ceived. Tomorrow collections for the
fund will be taken up in all the churches.
Tomorrow afternoon there will be a big
mass meeting at the Academy of Music
The ringers employed in the equipment
department at the Norfolk Navy Yard
today unanimously donated one days
pay TO the relief of the Galveston suf-
ferers. 1t is probable that other forces
employed in the yard will follow this
example. There are $500 men employed
in the yard
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
For BaCkaChe use
STUART'S GIN and
BUCHU.
NOTICE BY ADMINISTRATORS,

Having qualified as administrators upon
the estate Of Thomas NJ Ashe, deceased
late of Raleigh, Wake county, n. c.. this
is to notify all persons having claims
against the said Thomas NJ Ashe to pres
ent the same to me on or before Septem-
Der 18th, 1901 or this notice will be plead
in bar of their recovery. And all persons
indebted to the said Thomas NJ Ashe are
hereby notified to make immediate pay
ment to me.
This September 18TH 1900.
MAMIE 3. ASHE.
Administrators of Thomas NJ. Ashe. de-
&c ased.
ERNEST HAYWOOD. Attorney.
Sept. 10 1-w16-w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
The Cuban Elections.
(By the Associated Press.)

Havana, Sept. 15.-There is strong
undercurrent of interest in the elections
today for delegates to the constitutional
convention in all the six provinces. In
the municipality of Havana seven eighths
of the vote was cast before noon. The
voting was heavy and the city was eX-
ceptionally quiet
The result is yet unknown, but it seems
a foreign conclusion that the National
party will have a majority of the dele
gates to be chosen in the Havana Prov
ince. Many of the rural districts will
not be heard from until late tomor-
row.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
FOR RENT.

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
MOBILES At THE FAIR.

The Mobile Company of America
will exhibit the latest advance in au-
tomobiles in operation on the
grounds. This will be one of the
most attractive novelties. Owing to
their value, and the demand, they
have not been shown at fairs, and
this is a special exhibit secured by
the officers of the Fair, to interest our
people. 1t is probable that trips will
be taken at moderate rates, by those
who desire to test this novel method
or travel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
NEGRO LEFT HER FOR DEAD.
Then Dies Himself at the End Rope in a
Mob's Hands.
By the Associated Press.)

Richmond Va, Sept. 15.-Yesterday,
near Arlington, Nelson county. a negro
criminally assaulted Ellen Bosworth, a
school teacher of that county
The assault was made in the woods not
far from the victims home, and the ne
gro left her for dead having choked
her into insensibility. The negro was
arrested. taken before a magistrate and
confined He was then started for the
county seat under gard, but was taken
from the guard by mob and hanged to
the limb of a tree.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
Norfolk Gains 1888.
(By The Associated Press

.IBY the AsSoclated PreSs.J
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE population
of the city of Norfolk, Va, as officially
announced today is 46,624; against 34,S71
in 1890. These figures show for the city
as a whole, an increase in population of
II, 753, or 1870 per cent. from 1890 to 1900.
The population in 1880 was 1886, show
ing an increase of II, 905, or 1915 per cent.
from 1880 to 1890. The population by
wards in 1900 IS as follows
Ward /. S,623; ward 2, 1857; ward 8,
1854; ward 4. 1903; ward 5. $40; ward
G. 4747.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

Poisonous toadstools resembling mush-
rooms have caused frequent deaths this
year. Be sure to use only the genuine.
Observe the same care when you ask
for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. There
are poisonous counterfetts. DeWitt's is
the only original Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
is a safe and certain cure for piles and
all skin diseases. BobbittW ynne Drug
Co., w. H. King. VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
Susan B. Anthony Ill.
CONTINUED on sixth page.l

Rochester, New York, Sept. 15.-Susan
B. Anthony, the woman suffragist, is i'll
at her home on Madison street. having
suffered a collapse last Monday evening
and has been confined to her room since.
There seems to be no particular organic
trouble and her condition is said not to
be alarming. She is so years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
News and Observer the Best.

To the Editor: Martin V. Calvin, Sec
rotary Georgia State Fair, Augusta, Ga,
writes for copies of the Raleigh paper
giving best write-up of proceedings of
Association of State Commissioners of
Agriculture. / wrote him I'd inform you
and thought you could comply with his
request.
Respectfully,
j. w. DENMARK.
Raleigh, N. c., Sept Is, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

At the close of a conference of Demo-
cratic leaders in New York, presided over
by Senator German, who reported Mary
land as safe for the Democratic ticket,
Governor Stone said: The reports we
have Just heard make us believe that we
can carry New York. New Jersey, Con-
necticut, Delaware, Maryland and West
Virginia We will make a vigorous cam
paign in each of these States. Mckinley
carried them all four years ago, but we
expect to get them this year"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
The Atlanta in Commission
fBy the discounted Press

(By the Associated Press.)
New York, Sept. 15-The protected
cruiser Atlanta, which has been under
repair for almost three years at the navy
yard, was placed in commission today.
She has been practically rebuilt and is
now somewhat after the type of the Bal
timore. 1t is expected that she will be
ready to leave the yard for service with
in the next two months.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
An Address by Dawes.
nv the Associated Press.)

Joliet, Ills. September 15.-Charles G..
Dawes, comptroller of the currency, adj
dressed q large crowd here tonight in
Warner Hall. E. C. Bowen was chairman
of the meeting Mr.. Dawes remarks were
greeted with generous applause.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
The Plague at Glasgow
(By the Associated Press

Glasgow, Sept. 15.-Another plague case
has been reported here, making total
of seventeen. In addition, there is one
suspect and lis persons are under obser-
walton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

To prevent consumption quickly cure
throat and lung troubles with One Min
ute Cough Cure. Bobbitt- Wynne Drug
Co., W. H. King, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

The school for the deaf at Morganton
opened Friday with about 230 pupils. Supt.
Goodwin expects 800, the full capacity of
the school, by December 1st
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
UNIVERSITY OPENS WELL.
Registration on Third Day Shows SO Ahead Of
Last Year.
fspecial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.J
Chapel Hill, Sept. 15.-University opens
we'll Registration on third day three
hundred and ninetysiX. This is thirty
eight ahead of last year. Lectures begin
Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

Some habits are practiced so uncon-
sciously that movement to correct them
in others is the only way to detect them
in Yourself.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

Conscience makes towards of US all
unless we are LAWYERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

The less some people know abou
things the greater the volubility of thei
expressed opinions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
YESTERDAY ON THE DIAMOND.

Philadelphia, Sept. 15.-Twelve innings
were required today to decide the game.
In the last inning with one man out and
a man on base Flick doubled, scoring the
winning run. Score: r. II. b.
Cincinnati ..3 00000010 90 13 2
Philadelphia .001040 6 IL l
Batteries: Calm. Newton and Kahoe ];
Dunn, Donohue and Mcfarland. Time 2;30.
Umpire Hurst. Attendance, S,496.
New York, Sept. Hickman won the
game for the local nine with home run
in the ninth inning. Score: r. H. e.
Pittsbur- .....0 1 0 0 o. O 70 1 2
New York 0000001-2 8
Batteries: Phillippi and thinner; Car
rick and Bowerman. Time 1920. Umpire
Snyder. Attendance $500.
Brooklyn Sept. 15.-Brooklyn downed
the St Louis team twice today by hust-
ling all the time. Score
(First camel: K H. e.
St. Louis 000200-4 9 Q
Brooklyn 1O10002x-5 10
Batteries: Young and Robinson; Kitson
and Terrell. Time 2:01. Umpire Gaffney.
Second game): R. Fl. y.
ST. Louis ................02 Fl l. 8
Brooklyn ..........03 3 2 o. IL 8
Batteries: Hughey and Buelow; MvGin-
nifty and Mcclure. Time 1:15. Umpires,
Jennings and Donlin. Attendance 1000.
Boston. Sept. 15.-Boston took today S
game by batting Menefee when men were
on bases. Score:
Chicago :. :. 100 1 1 0 O 0 OF 0-3 IL a
uoeton 00310003 x-7 10
Batteries: Menefee and King; Dineen
and Sullivan. Time, 200. Umpire
Emslie.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

Mrs Geo. Young, of Camden, s. c., is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Eugene Daniel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
prompt, palatable, pleasant, powerful,
purifying little pills. Bobbitt-Wynne
Drug Co., w. H. King, VIM. Simpson.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-09-12

McGown, M. e. Silvy, Henry Campbell,
Harry Blaisdell, Charles Phillips, Herman
Perkins. Mr.. Bellatty will coach the
team and probably play with it himself.
The team will begin practice this week.
The hose race, which will be run at the
park, will be another big sttraction.
That will take place on the second day.
The superintendents of the various de-
partments for exhibitors are receiving
inquiries which indicate that there will
be large display in every department.
The fakirs, too, are putting in applica-
lions for space, and there will be a big
array OF these. And what would fair be
without the cheerful loud. voiced fakir?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-09-12
DIED.

GREENE-At Manila, p /, July 80, James
Greene, of Bluehil. aged 20 years, % days.
HALL-At Stonington. Sept S, infant daughter
of MIR and Mrs Daniel l. Hall, aged day.
HUNT-At Ellsworth. Sept 4, George Hunt,
aged months, 26 days.
HENDRICK-At South Deer Isle, Aug q.
Ralph Waldo Hendrick, aged 80 years, 8
months, 80 days.
JORDAN-At Waltham. Sept 9. Porter Jordan,
aged "A years, % days.
JOHNSON-At Bluehil, Sept 10, Mrs Carrie NJ
johnson, aged AZ years, months, days.
LEE-At Surry Sept 7. Henry NJ Lee aged 81
years, IL months, 10 days.
PASCHAL-At Stonington, Aug %. Franklin
Paschal aged II days.
PASCHAL-At Stonington, Sept 4, Hazel NJ
Paschal, aged year, months, days.
SMITH-At Sayville, Long Island, N Y, Aug
%, at the residence of her brother, Gen George
Moore Smith. of New York city, Sarah Agnes,
daughter of the late Walter Jordan and Ann
Eliza Smith, of Ellsworth.
WOOD-At East Sullivan. Sept 8. Mrs PAMELA
Wood aged rs years, ! month. days.
WESCOTT-At Bluehill, Sept 8, Mrs Caroline
Wescott, aged II years, months.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-09-12
FAIR AND CARNIVAL.
HUSTLING ALONG TOWARDS
ELLSWORTH'S CELEBRATION.
CITY WILL BE GAY WITH BUNTING
THERE WILL BE A STEAM
ENGINE CONTEST.

Time is hustling along towards Els
worth's three days OF carnival and fair,
but the committee of arrangements and
the fair association are keeping pace
with 1t.
Ellsworth will blossom with bunting
as it never has before. The merchants
pretty generally are taking hold in this
direction, and are already placing orders
with the expert decorator who is in town,
to dress their buildings. The decoration
and illumination of the Main street
bridge will be a feature of the decora-
lions.
A number Of requests have been re-
ceived from steam engine companies, 81 K
ing II there was to be contest for them,
and at its meeting last night the COM
mittee voted to arrange such q contest.
The programme for the downtown
celebration is briefly as follows: Tuesday,
Oct. 2, the first day, hose race for boys,
minor sports, etc. Wednesday, fireman's
parade, handful contest In the forenoon,
| and river carnival and fireworks in. the
evening. Thursday, steam engine contest.
Old Zimmerman, with Bangor crew, is
coming down to take part in the handful
| contest. From present indications, about
| seven engines will be here.
The river carnival promises to be the
most spectacular part of the celebration.
| Two OF the boys clubs in the city are al
ready preparing floats. 1t is hoped other
clubs will enter. The fireworks will be
| set off from the river bank.
There will be meeting of the commit
tees Friday evening. All members OF the
| executive committee and sub committees
should be present.
THE FAIR.
| Preparations for the exhibition at the
park are now going forward smoothly
and rapidly. Secretary Whitcomb this
week announces the following card of
horse races:
Tuesday q 40 class, purse, 500; 2 q
class, purse $3.50.
Wednesday-23O class, purse SIPS; 224
class, purse s1FO.
| 1uurbuHy-l Do Cl655, purse FLU, z. IL
class, purse 800.
These are popular classes in this Sec
ton, and there doubtless will be a good
list OF entries. Entries will close Friday,
Sept. %.
Football will be a drawing card at the
! fair this year. These games are made
possible only by the lateness Of the date
| of the fair. There are many people in
Hancock county who have never seen q
| game of foot ball.
There will be two games during the
fair, one on Tuesday, the other on We'd
nesday. The first game will be between
an Ellsworth town eleven which c. E.
Bellatty, OF Bowdoin, is organizing, and
Calais team, and the second will be
between the Ellsworth high school
eleven and Cherryfield academy, il posi-
BILE to arrange such game. II not, an
attempt will be made to secure a game
between Bar Harbor eleven and some
strong town or school team.
Bellatty's Ellsworth team ought to be
strong one. 1t will be made up from the
following list: A. K. Cushman, James and
Albert Stockbridge, Martin Shute, M. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-09-12
MARRIED..

NHAM-CLEAVES-At Bar Harbor, Sept
s, Mrs Ophelia Foster Burnham. of South
Framing ham, Mass, to E W Cieaves, OF Pros.
pect Harbor.
GDON-GRINDLE-At Franklin, Sept !,
by Rev W II Powlesland, Mrs Elizabeth A
Bragdon, of Eastbrook. to Edward A Grindle,
of Biuehii.
EATON-EATON-At Sargentville, Sept G, by
" Sargent, esq, Mics Alberta l. Eaton to
John Eaton, both of Deer Isle.
L-SMALLIDGE-AtN North sedgwick,
at Tire Baptist church, Sept TO- by Rev Mrs $
W Treworgy, Miss Beuah Maud Elwell, of
North Sedgwick, to Edwin Clement Smalidge,
of Mt Desert.
LEIG fremont, Sept l, by w
W Heath, esq, Miss Manel w Leighton. of
Bar Harbor. to Clarence Dow, Of fremont
MLEAN-MIXER-At Bar Harbor, Sept 3, by
E Clark, esq. Annie Mclean to Marshall
Mixer, both of Bar Harbor.
Ellsworth, Sept II. by
Rev A Fl Coar, Miss s Alice Moor of Ellis
worth, to Elvert Everett Parker, of Lewiston.
Sedgwick, Sept 3, by
Rev + s Drew, Miss Nellie NJ Parker, of
Sedgwick, te John W SWEET, of Portland.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-09-12
To Clean and Polish a Piano.

In cleaning and polishing a piano go
over tho woodwork with a cloth wet
with paraffine oil, being generous with
the oil where the woodwork is very much
soiled. Let this remain two or three
hours; this Is to soften the dirt. Then
wash with soap and water and a soft
cloth, being careful not to let any water
touch the works inside the piano. Use a
good white CASTLE soap. '. ipe dry with
q soft cloth and polish wit hsoft old
linen or chamois leather.-Ladies' Home
Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-09-12
MAINE GOES REPUBLICAN BY LARGEST
MAJORITY In ITS HISTORY, WITH
ONE EXCEPTION.
Latest Estimates Place Hills Plurality 37OOO-The De-
tailed Vote in Hancock County and in Ellsworth
The Figures Compared with Previous Years.

Our majority will reach 81
900. 1t is, under all the circum-
stances, the most complete and
greatest victory that the Repub-
licans of Maine ever won. 1t was
obtained against a united DEM
ocracy. The democratic vote is
the smallest ever cast in Maine
since 1S4S, with the single ex-
ception of 1896. The republic
cans of Maine send to you their
CONGRATULATIONS over the splen-
did endorsement given your adj
ministration by the voters of this
State.
Those are the words with which
National : Committeeman Manley, OF
Maine. announced the result OF the
Maine election to President Mckinley
last tight, after the detailed vote began
In come in from the remote districts.
They tell the story OF another tremen-
dous repu blican victory in Maine.
The vote In the State Is not as large as
1t was four years ago. No one expected it
would be. The most optimistic republi-
can estimate before election placed the
republican plurality at 10000.
Early Monday night the returns showed
that this estimate had been exceeded,
and as The returns from the outlying towns
came in, the plurality has steadily grown
until now the estimate OF $1,000 is con-
sidered conservative one.
Four years ago the republican plurality
in Maine reached the abnormal figure Of
4S,2i6. A comparison OF this years vote
with the plurality OF 1896 is not fair one,
however, since this year the populist and
democratic vote was united. Taking the
populist vote Of 1896 (3,292) from the re-
publican plurality brings the figures
down to A,954. Thus the republican
plurality this year is only about 1000 less
than the plurality over the combined
democratic and populist vote OF four years