Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-06

T his county. Jackson, 10 normally dem
ocratic by $500, but the republicans
are hopeful OF carrying 1t on account OF
the disaff, cton among the democrats.
Two d NO ratio tickets were nomi-
mated and the Candidates were placed
on the official ballots only after the
State central committee and the courts
had been appealed to.
st. Lo1is, Nov 8 -Bombs discharged
in all parts of the city between 5 and 6
O'Clock this morning awoke voters who
are favored by clear and crisp day.
The vote is heavy aud early. In the
IL n Congressional district in which
the republicans have caused 1.200 war
rants to be issued, for alleged fraudu'
lent registrations, the expected trouble
came early. Tue warrants are to
be served by the republican deputy
sneriffs while democratic police eusrO
the polls. The first deputy sheriff who
ventured inside ths prescribed limits OF
a down town polling place, was arrested
by policeman aud taken to headquar-
ters. The city warrants he had were
taken from him. The normal republi
can majority 10 st. Louis is 10000
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. Collection is
progressing quietly throughout the
State aud a moderate vote is being
polled. Little attention is being paid
10 the national ticket, the contest for
senatorship absorbing Interest. Sim
mons leads ia the democratic senatorial
primary, though Gen. J. S. Carr is poll
ing a heavy vote. Two congressional
districts, the eighth and ninth, are
doubtful and the vote is running close
10 the fourth district the populst and
republican candidates, who have here
Loiore fused, are fighting each other anC
E. w. Pou will be elected by a larg'
majority. Indications are that Bryan
majority in the State will be sbou
10000
Charleston S. c., Nov. 6.--Tb'
weather is clear aud cool, and al uD
usual vote will be polled. The demo
cratic state ticket is unopposed. Col
Elliot will be returned to Congress from
tue First District by $1,000 msjorit!
over his negro republican opponent
This is the only district where tn
democratic opposition has any strength
ST. Paul, Mimi, Nov. Ga ligb
rain fell for several hours throughon
Minnesota this morning, but il was 40
nsrd enough to keep the farmers awe.
rom the polls. The first two hours q
Oalloting brought out large per cent
age of the vote 10 Minneapolis and 81
Paul. No trouble ia expected.
Seattle, WASH, Nov. 6.-The weathe
is bright and clear. fact that cause
both sides TO claim success. The regis
ration is the largest 10 the history {
me state.
Dss Moines, Iowa., Nov. 9Th
lesvy registration indicates D Yer
arge vote. The democrats are maxim
heir hardest fight 10 the Second Con-
gressional district which they clair
rney will carry by 500. The republican
make a similar CLAIM.
Lexington, KY, Nov. 6.-The pol
ing places are crowded, showine Il
ense interest. The repu jlicsns clall
me old Mckinley majority of 1900 bu
he democrats say tina 500 Will b. III
. | u u6J VIII W. 4 uclT i bO hto"iNt'
Frankfort, Ky, Nv 6 -rne reput
& caos are leading IN Tour precincts al
ne democrats III three. The republ
CANS cain the city ~ 300. The den
Gratis conc de ii by 80.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 6.-The weathe
ls perfect and the vote will be large
A week ago the republicans were be
log even money that Poynter woul
oot be reelected Governor by 1900
rney are now taking the same eDd o
600 with more money than the fl
soOlsts can cover.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 6.-Mr. Brya
accompa DIED his blind father-in- aw
The polls Today and both cast the
ballots.
Dallas, Tex, Nov 6.-The weather
perfect. Voting is heavier than VIZ
expected. Probably tire -fourths of th
voters of the State have been polleC
The irrigation amendment to he Stat
constitution has little opposition.
Portland Or, Nov. GA light vot
3 being polled here, due to the fac
hat the registration books closed 0efor
be June election.
Butte Montsua, Nov. 6.--Reports froI
throughout Montana indicate that tremenC
Gus vote Was cast early. Many arrests hsv
bsen made on complaint Of republicans an
anti.Clark men, who claim thst there are q
least 2 600 cases of illegal registration /
Butte alone.