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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
WATERvIllE.
Republicans Carry the City-McKinIey. $40:
Bryan. 55s: Scattering. 4s.

Wate.Ville. Me, Nov. 6-tSpecia)-
Tuesday was an ideal day for cleo
ton, fair. but not too cool. The vet
erans Of both parties could enjoy lit
tie ride to the polls and the casting of
ballot in one more Presidential cleo
tion for their favorite candidates. The
day was an unusually quiet one. 1t was
predicted by many that in spite Of the
drought in the city there would be as
much drunkenness as usual. but this
was not the case. Monday evening was
a quiet one. Those who work in the
factory did not have Il days work
ahead Of them. 50 that if they had de-
sired or il was possible 10 set the
wherewithal the conditions were ia
Vol.a bic for good "tare"
There was noticeable lack Of this.
however. and, at 10 o'clock. the city
was resting peacefully in the moon
light. Yesterday was a quiet day II
the fact had not been well advertised
a stranger would not have known that
anything unusual was going on Bust
ness went on as usual and even the
parade of the minstrels. at noon. did
not attract an extra large crowd. The
uncertainty of the operation Of the
Lockwood mill was a source Of anxiety
to large number Of citizens and many
did not feel especially jubilant on this
account.
The afternoon was as quiet as the fore
noon had been and it was thought that
the vote would certainly be light one. as
so little interest was manifest. Neither
OF the parties made much of an effort TO
get the delinquent voters to the polls and
things were allowed to take their course
AS one man said after the returns were
received il shows how the city viii vote
when no special effort is made.
The ballots were quickly counted by the
clerks ard the returns made promptly. 50
that the result was known before .
O'Clock The total number OF votes cast
was a surprise, as II was not expected
that il would not near as large. The 70
fective. so that the total effective ballots
was 1865. Ward was the banner ward.
having "A total OF PSI. with l'S Republican,
One good Democrat was confidently pre-
dieting that his party would carry at
least four wards He was Just as sure OF
IL as he was that the sun will rise, this
morning. In reality they carried Just one
Ward T. and that by good majority OF
So The closest contest was in Ward =
where the Republicans had majority OF
one vote.
The Prohibition party. which has been
showing much strength III the city of
late. did not show UP very we'll at the
polls. casting only ~ votes. Ward had
the largest number. and there were only
seven there.
There was apparently bu; little interest
in the returns of the city. the greatest
anxiety being shown for New York and
other close states i'll other parts of the
country. The returns Were received a
various places in the city, little parties
gathering about the telephones an over
the city There was large crowd at CITY
hall. where the attraction was Culhane,
|hace & Westons Minstrels, with eiec-
ton returns given from the stage.
The following is the vote OF the city ny
wards.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
OTHER MAINE Towns.
THE MACHINE EXPLODED.
An AcetyIene Gas Machine c.ea.es a Cummo.
lion al Patien.

Patten, Me, Nov. S.-At about 9
o'clock Monday evening the people Of
Patten We're startled by an explosion
which proved to be a gas machine in
the cellar of Palnlers hCtei. causing
an alarm of fire. They had recently
put in a system OF lighting by acetEiene
gas, as had also two other places in
the village. but it looked Tuesday
morning. as though there would be no
gas machines in town by evening. No
serious damage was done at the hotel
although it looked at one time with
th, cellar ablaze as though the build
ing must burn. The smoke was 50
dense that IT was almost impossible TO
get into the cellar, several people be
in. nearly suffocated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mis-. Sadie Bradley is visiting in Vas
salbsrs
Major Parsons of the Soldiers Homo
was in the city, yesterday.
II. +. Sawyer Of Bangor. was in the
city on business, yesterday.
+. Hayes of Waterville. was called
ts the capital by business, yesterday.
DR.. Fl. II. Hammond of Van Buren,,
was among yesterdays visitors to this
city.
Miss Lena NJ. Chase, who has been
visiting friends in this city for sever
al months. returned to her home in st.
Petersburg, Fla, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Board Of Aldermen Meet.

At the meeting OF the board Of alder
men, last evening. the nomination OF
Kerwin r. Hanks as deputy marshal
WAS approved. as was also the nornin na-
ton OF c. A. Niron as regular police
sficer. II vas also brought out THAI
Charles =. Savage is to run an omnl-
bus between the Insane Hospital ana
Water street. He is TO run carriage
capable OF carrying nine people. and Is
10 run on regular time table between
the points mentioned only. When Hay
market square had BEEN fixed as the
terminal point on Water street, the
petition was granted.
The only other business to come up
was TO receive returns of the focal
election
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
PORTLAND.
Mckinley. 4I59; eyan, 2646: WooIiev.
1872: Oebs. "a.

Portland. Me, Nov. 6.-The vote in
Portland; Mckinley, 415s: Bryan. 2e45;
Woolley. 1872; Debs 81. AS compared with
four years ago this is a Republican loss
of 4I3 and a gain for Bryan OF l72
The election in Portland passed oui-
city and about the average number OF
ballots were cast. The count shows a
loss of over 1000 votes, or about 20
Der cent. on the Republican side. and
a Democratic gain OF 23l, or about 10
per cent. There We're no local officers
voted for and the entire interest was
in the national ticket
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Catarrh Cannot b. Cured

with local applications. as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease. and in or
der to cure II you must take internal rem
edies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts. directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years. and is d regula r
prescription. 1t is composed of the best
tonics known. comiOined fiO with the best
cous surfaces. The perfect combinat ton
of the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Catarrn.
send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo, Q.
Sold by druggists, price 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

A change OF time that will be made
On the Bangor & Aroostook. Monday.
Nov Y, will make some difference with
the passengers on the Maine Central
who wish u make connections with
the Bangor & ArOostOoll road. Train
No. H. the afternoon express for the
East, which leaves this city at 80
will make through connections to
Gieenville and the katahdin Iron
Works only Day connections will be
made with train No. 3. the 1928 train
for the East. Train Il. the night Pull
iIan. which leaves here at 1.35 for the
East. will make the usual through con-
nertions with the Bangor & Aroostook.
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large crowd gathered a. City hall.
Tuesday evening. TO listen 10 the reading
of the election returns. The service was
excellent The Postal Telegraph Co had
line from New York in the city clerk 5
ofiice. ard the New England Telephone
Go. had a long distance phone in the
council room. Messengers transmitted
the messages Ia the hall above where
they were ably read TO the audience By
Wm. &. Johnson. Esq. The crowd was
enthusiastic and remained until late
hour. l.. q. Douglass did good duty over
the telegraph key and City Clerk Tilden
presided At the telegraph desk to his ever
lasting glory,
Sleep was a stranger for some hours
after The grand Republican victory was
settled without 4 doubt. Hallowell sur
prised even herself in the amount of en-
ergctic enthusiasm displayed. and with
out a doubt surpassed many larger towns
in that respect Ringing bells. bonfires
and the cheers ana shouts of boys and
men gave the city tho llveliest appear
ancc she has had for many a day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
IN MAINE.
Continued from page ~

against 3l,ssS for the same towns in
1896. The returns to that hour indi.
Gated Republican loss of II per cent
ana Democratic gain of 2l. as com.
pared With ohe returns from the same
towns in 1886 Figuring ON this basis
the Republican plurality in the State
would be about $500.
Chairman George T.. Hughes of tho
Democratic State committea ,.h.r,
seen at his home in Bath. mis- eyon
ing. said: The returns from the ,,aar
est points in Maine show large in
crease III the Democratic vote. The
indications are at this time that where
the Republican plurality in 1896 was
over $4,000. in 1900 it will not be moro
than os,O00.'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

Returns from 20 cities and towns in
Maine give Bryan 26.332; Mckinley. a.
S13 Same in 1885, Bryan 21,1l6. Me
Kinley 53.704. These figures show a
Democratic gain OF II per cent. and a
Republican loss of l. per cent.
Returns from 227 towns and cities in
Maine give Bryan 2S,634. Mckinley.
1853. Same in 1896 gave Bryan 2S.7l2:
Mckinley $685.. This shows Demo-
cratic gain of 20 per cent. and a Repub-
lican loss Of Il per cent.
On This basis il is estimated thar the
probable Republican plurality in the state
will be 50
Returns from 25S cities and towns in
Maine give BRYAN 1856; Mckinley,
5l,032. Same in 1896 gave Bryan "A. ga, /,
Mckinley 6l,5lS. These show a Re
publican loss of Is per cent. and a
Democratic gain Of y per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

Some OF the MEN who were formerly
in the liquor business complain that
few drunks who are being lined up
before the court are using the new
method OF securing evidence. as a
means of paying back old scores. SOME
of the old FOUNDERS have had. it is
claimed, a feeling against some of the
dealers in times past for Tefusals TO
trust FOUNDERS for the ardent. and are
now using the opportunity for getting
back at the dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

Spencer is j Gardiner fsvorite.
The Bath team ran up against a sraS
at Ro"kland. Monday night.
Long John" Wiley and Dick Furbush
are q strong pair Of defence players
Jim Dawson was hurt in the Gardiner
game. Monday night. but not seriously.
Hipson caught the crowd. Monday night.
AZ Gardiner. He is Whirlwind and /
terrific driver for the goal.
Billy Leydon is the fastest man ever
seen ON the polo surface OF the Coliseum.
He is good general for the team.
The Kennebecs and the Company A
team of Gardiner. will meet, tonight. at
Gardiner. in the Amateur League game.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
GARDINER.
Mckinley. SAG: Bryan. 225: ProhihitI,nists
SO: Socialists. 4.

Gardiner. Me. Nov (SpcciaD.--
tion dav in Gardiner passed off very qui-
etly. i'll fact 50 quietly that some failed
to observe that it was election day. There
could be no better weather asked for ana
thi. could no; be the cause of so few Vot-
ing The vote was very small. The po!ts
opened as usual at 10 o'clock. but tne
voters were very few. ne result VI g tiig
hoard of aldermen, last evening, was
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
HALLowELI.
Mckinley, 302: Bryan, 14%; Prohibition rs:
Socialist. 6.

1Fa,lovell. Me. Nov. e.-(SpeciaD.-The
result Of the election in this city does
not materially differ from the September
election, although the total RepuoilcaA
vote shows slight falling off, While th1
democratic vote remains about 1he same.
No effort was made by either Dem ocrats
-. Pan,,hlicans to poll complete vote,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
HEAVY Bet Made a. Rockland.

Rockland. Me. NOV. ga bet Of $1,000
to $500 was reg. stored here, this noon.
that Mckinley would not have as
many electoral votes as in 1896. The
Bryan money was placed by J. A.
Lyons. proprietor Of Hotel Savoy. and
the Mckinley money was taken by $.
T. kimball, an attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
BiDDEfoRD AND SaCO.
Bath Giles Throw Fairly Heavy Vote and Boil
Go Republican.

Blddeford, Me. Nov. s.-Biddeford
cast a fairly heavy vote. today, giving
927 for Mckinley and sO2 for Bryan
McKinley's plurality over 1896 was re-
duced by 80 votes. In saco, the vote
70. Mckinley, today, was 7s3, for
Brvan. 40
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
OAKLAND.
Lsrler Vote Than in September Mckinley
27c: Bryan. 1874.

Oakland. Nc. Nov. 6.--(Speciab.- .-Elcc-
ton day passed off very quietly here. al
though the total vote east was larger
than in the September election. The Re
nuhlicans had things all their own way
and won hands down. The vote resulted
in tho Republicans getting 30. the Demo
Gratis l2l tho Prohibitionists - and the
Socialist ~; Il vote, with five scattering.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
ROCKlAND.
Republicans Suffer Average Falling OH-kc
kiney 307: biyan. 54s

Rockland. Me. Nov. 6.-The election
nassed very quietly here, today, the Re
publican ticket winning by considerably
decreased plurality. compared with that
of four years ago.
The vote: Mckinley, s0l; Bryan, 5iS. In
1896: Mckinley 1o3S; Bryan, 3sl.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Tho Weeks Schedule.

Tie following Is the official polo sched-
ule OF the Maine Polo League for the
coming week:
Wednesday, Rockland at Bath Port
land RI Gardiner.
Thursday-Gardtner at Rockland. Lew
istOu at Portland.
FridaY-Path az Gardiner.
Saturda Gardner al Bath
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

The BARRIERS are confident that the
mail carriers have formed trust. AS
winter approaches the carriers need
boards 10 protect them against the ex-
posure to which they are subjected As
many were customers Of certain of the
BARRIERS the latter fear that trust has
been formed to injure their business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
WINSL0w.
Mckinley. 2lI: Bryan. &C; woolley, 3, aid
Oebs. z.

Winslow. Me, Nov. S.-(SpeciaD.-
The following is the result of the vote
Of Winslow: Mckinley and Roosevelt.
2ll; Bryan and Stevenson, 6s; Woolley
and Metcslf, 3; Bebs and Hartman, 2.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Cut Ms Throat with PAIRING knife.

Holyoke Mass, Nov. Ga. NJ. Con-
stable, a former well-known manutact-
urer and business man. committed sui
eide. about 1.45 o'clock this afternoon.
by cutting his throat With a pairing
knife The suicide was the result of
mental alteration and despondency.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
LEWISTON.
Larger Vote Than in 1896 -ncKin!ey. 1885:
8Iyan. 1889.

Lewiston. Ne. Nov. 6.-The election
passed off very quietly. the vote being
slightly in excess of that of 1896. The
vote today. was: Mckinley. 1885; Bryan.
1880: Woolley. Al: Debs. 2s in 1896: Ne
kinley. 1857: Bryan, 1912; Palmer. H;
L-veriug. ": Bryan. People :. a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Strike Threatened at Sicux balls.

Sioux City la. NOV. s.--H. j. Conlon Of
this city, ono Of the four members of the
board Of arbitration Of the International
Association Of Machinists. today. an
uounccd that a demand had been made
for a 20 per cent. advance in wages. \
strike r,f 30 00u men is threa toned
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

IN the evening. there was large crowd
On the street and at Johnson ha4I. Ihcte
the figures and facts being given from
~ ~ nnari,i wire of the Postal Tel. Go.
and the New Eng. Tel. & Tel. co: boih
90 ~ - H,are received at a rapid rate. The
'rowd staid until late hour. There was
,,n demonstration and everything was
Illipr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

Lunt & Brann, Hallowell make a
speciality of stamped goods. such as
bureau, commode and stand covers.
centrepieces, doilies and patterns for
R1ttenberg and point lace work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Very Quiet al Bath.

Bath. Me, Nov. 6.-The election here
was very quiet resulting as follows
Mckinley, 1854; Bryan, 425; WoolIey,
81; Debs. s. In 1896. Mckinley had
1921; Bryan. ~; Palmer, SO; Lever
ing, %.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
BANGOR.
Mckinley. 1895: Bryan. l1O6: WoolIey. 83
Cebs 10.

Bangor Me NOV. e.-Vote Of Bangor:
Mckinley. 1875 Bryan. lloe: Woolley, 81;
Debs. 10 Total vote BOIL; defective, L..
Republican plurality, ~. This shows 4
Republican loss OF as ana Democratic
gain Of lIl compared with 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
ereeport Mckinley. 315: BRYAN. 129

Freeport. Me, NOV. s.--(SpeciaD. Free
ports vote resulted as follows: Republi-
can 315; Democrats, l2s: prohibitionists
l6; Socialists. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

1t is expected that the fourth de-
gree OF the Knights Of Columbus will
be worked. in the spring. for the first
time in this State. The new degree
was formulated over year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

tn. c. A r. Relief Corps Will meet
with Mrs. Charles Moore, - North
street Thursday afternoon. at 3
O'Clock Picnic supper will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
FOOT BALL.
Monmouth. S: Winthrop. O.

Monmouth. Me. Nov. 6.-The Mon
mouth Academy foot ball eleven Played
the Winthrop High school team, this
afternoon. AZ Winthrop. Score. ; To III
favor Of Monmouh h.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

Portland. Me. Nov. 6.--Returns from
200 cities and towns in Maine give Ery-
an 24,991: Mckinley, 42.3l4 Same in
1896 gave Bryan 2o,4S5; Mckinley. So
6S7 This shows a Democratic gain Of
- per cent. and a Republican loss Of
Is per cent
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
AUBURN.
An Increased Vote Over 1896-McKinicy,
1864: Bryan. 9O9.

Auburn. Me-, Nov 6.-on slightly
increased vote over 1896 Mckinley car
ried the city as follows: Mckinley.
1854; Bryan 9o9; Woolley, &c: Dehs, 10.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

II had a running, itching sore IN my
leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment
took away the burning and itching in
stanttv, and quickly effected permanent
cure" c. W. Lenhart, Bowling Greer.
o.
slon we'd, ,fri&wky
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
At saYAx's HOME.
Continued from page ~

ana person unacquainted with the
circumstances would never have
dreamed from their demeanor that
they were at this time the center Of
national interest
At O'Clock, when the newspaper
men sought to secure statement from
hInh. they We're told that he had lust
gone 70 sleep and could not be disturb
ed. When he retired TO his own room
ne glanced over the returns with an
parent interest ana then expressing
desire 10 make up some of the rest
he had lost in the past few weeks. he
lay down and was asleep in less than
five minutes.
Bryan's friends practically concerle
Mckinley's reelection. but none of
them will stand for a statement. AT
ll.43 f. NJ. Mr.. Bryan Is sleeping sound
ly and has given no attention TO bulle-
tins for two hours
At II o'clock Mr.. Bryan awoke. He
then told the newspaper correspondent :
that he would have no statement to make
before tomprrow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Manchester: Mckinley. 90; Bryan. "a.

Manchester Me, NOV. G-tSpecial1.-
Today's vote resulted as follows: McKln-
ley. 50: Bryan. "A; Woolley. L.
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Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. s-At o'clock. The
people gathered At the Bryan house ~
press he opinion that New York is lost
to the Democratic ticket and III. outlook
upon the mea.re returns received is not
faVors bic. AR. Bryan expresses no opin-
ions.
Mr.. Bryan Vnted at a booth = halt
dozen blocks from his residence on y
street. Half a hundred residents and a
dozen newspaper men congregated to
witness the act. Before going to III.
Votin. place. Mr.. Bryan repaired to the
city hall. where he filled out certif-
cate stating that he had failed 10 reg
lister because Of absence from the city
The clerk at the city hall who supplied
him with 4 certificate also dispensed
10 all who would receive them yellow
badges bearing the inscription. u am a
Republican,
At the polling place Mr.. Bryan was
recognized by almost every one pres
ent and general handshaking en-
sued. The judge Of election. the Rev.
Mr.. L.uddnn, a Lutheran minister. ask
ca Mr.. Bryan whether he wished 10
state the name of the party with which
he afiliates. To this MI. Bryan re-
sponded: The Democratic party"
and with twinkle in his eye and a
smile upon his face. he added with
friendly feeling towards two others
After having east his ballot. AIR
Bryan was oited to his home, wher-
he made brief address from his front
porch to the assembled friends.
At $50 i. NJ. Mir Bryan said he
would make no statement until the re-
suit is definitely known.
NebraSka's National Committeeman
Dahlman. who is very close 10 Mr.
Bryan, says that while apparently New
York and Illinois are lost. he does not
by any means concede McKinley's cleo
ton. He thinks other states may come
tn rhA ypecue
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Burnham Goes Democratic.

Burnham, Me, Nov. 6.-tSpeciaD.- -
Burnham Went Democratic. today. the
vote being: Mckinley, y: Bryan, 81:
Woolley. s; Debs |.
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however. and the whole number of votes
cast shows q small decrease from that OF
September. The Republican majority fi.-
ureS u, votes.
The story Of the votes by wards is as
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

Co +. y. c.. S. NJ. held an election
III its Dover armory, Monday evening.
and elected ". j. Mayo of Foxcroft,
ca nt q in.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

Portland, Me. Nov. 6.-One hundred
cities and towns in Maine out Of 30;
give Bryan l4,033; Mckinley 225a2
Republican net loss. 10 per cent Dem
ocratic net gain, y per cent. on this
basis McKinley's plurality in Maine is
estimated at 1900
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
STATE or MAINE BULLETINS.

Portland, Me, Nov 6.-Fifty cities and
towns in Maine give Bryan .6.l Mckin-
ley. 2,4o3. Same in 1896 gave Bryan hl55;
Mckinley. -..65, Republican loss, Ii per
cent: Democratic net gain. a per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

Gentlemen.-our family rea,ize so much
Iro..i i tne use Of GEAlN-O that feel
must say word to induce others to use
u. IL people are Interested in their health
aiiu aii,ui the welfare of their children they
VIII use no other beverage. / have used
tne!n an. nut GRAIN-O have found su-
solid grain. oi sA"' - -
Yours for health. CT MYERS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Foot EajI Games.

At Providence-Brown Zh; Tufts. ).
Al New York-Columbia :. Prince
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07
Cther Polo Games
Polo Notes.

\, -Brockton, i: Lawrence >
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-11-07

AosAs rtlls cure liver Ills; the nonirritatine ana
ea1y catbartic to take With Hood1 sar5aDsriIa.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-10-31
WILSON'S ADDITION
Is but a two minutes walk from the poStoffice
and contains the choicest business and resi-
dence lots.
WILSON'S ADDITION

Business lots, 400 feet from the business center
of the city on the main street. The whole ad-
service. Situated on stage roads leading to the
Cracker Creek, Granite and Red Boy districts.