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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-06
PENNsYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 6-The day began
with ideal weather, which gave promise
of continuing until the close Of the polls.
The most active interest is being taken
and in many of the voting precincts in
this city an unusually large number of
votes were being polled in the first
hour.
This was particularly true in the Third
congressional district, where the present
representative, VIM McAleers Demo
crat, is being opposed by Henry Burk,
Republican. The most bitter feeling
prevails in this district, and as con-
siderable of its territory takes in rougher
sections of the city many disturbances
of more or less consequence are looked
for. Within the first hour several
clashes between the opposing forces
took place. but there were no serious re-
suits
Philadelphia, Nov 6-Reports from
various parts of the state indicate that
there is more than usual interest in cleo
ton The anti-Quay element is making
an unusual effort to elect enough sena-
tors to control and organize the senate
along with the Democrats.
The next senate viii be very close as
between Quay and anti-Quay- Col. Quay
claims that $50 Of the 254 votes on joint
ballot of the legislature will be for him
for United States senator, while his op-
100 votes.
Up to noon there have been p arrests
for Illegal voting in the Third congress
sional district. The men were bailed out
district has an unusual number of police
on duty and Mr.. McAleer's friends claim
they are in the interest of his opponent
In a row early this morning, William
Martin, 3. McAleer man, was stabbed in
the breast by one of a. gang of men who
took exceptions to Martins activity for
the Democratic nominee His condition
is serious
Philadelphia Nov. Sat noon a small
sized riot broke out in the fourteenth
division Of the Fourth ward, where Con-
gresham McAleer resides. A number Of
negroes entered the polling place and
attempted to vote Their votes being re
fused, they drew revolvers and a num-
Der of shots were fired. Paddy Mcbride,
pug1list of Some note, judge of the di-
vision and said to be an adherent of
Congressman McAleer was badly in
jured about the head by being struck
with a revolver. and Hugh AIcCloskey,
another McAleer follower was arrested.
Three of the negroes were arrested and
locked up.
In one division OF the Fifth ward
which is a part Of this congressional dis
trict the official ballots were stolen and
had to be replaced by others sent from
the county commissioners Office.
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MANY MISTAKES.
Commissioner of Elections Kept Busy
Correcting Errors.

All the mistakes which have been
made in the registering of the voters
came to light today when they attempt
ed to cast their votes and were refused
the privilege by the judges.
In many cases the voters had given
the wrong residence number, in others
they had moved after they had register
ed and in some cases the clerks had
made a mistake in transferring the name
to the different precinct polling books.
In all cases the voter who was refused
the right to cast his vote took his trou-
bleS to the commissioner Of elections Of
flee and attempted to get the matter
Strengthened.
A great majority of the trouble caused
the voters was due to the new precincts
which have been established. On this
account a number of the voters were
marked up for their old precincts and
their names were found on different
precinct books.
When trouble of this kind occurred the
voter would go to the commissioner OF
elections Office and, after explaining the
matter, he would be issued a duplicate Ger
tificate of registration. This he would
present to the proper precinct judges
and he would then be allowed to vote.
Most of the voters who had trouble
in casting their ballots were inclined to
blame the commissioner of elections, but
in nine cases out of ten it was found
that the fault was with the voter. If the
voter had looked at his certificate after
he had registered and verified the name
and number there would have been little
trouble today.
OF course the man who moved after
the go days before the election was
very much in evidence at the commits
sioner's office today, and he had to have
his say, but little attention was paid to
him and the only answer he got to his
inquiries was: You have to live in a
ward 30 days before you can vote"
Take it altogether and there was very
little trouble considering the big regis
tration and the number OF challengers
who were at the polls for both parties.
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MINNESOTA.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. "a light
snow is falling, but the weather is clear
ing. Early voting is heavy with no ex-
element
Winona, Mimi, Nov 6-The sky was
overcast and the air chilly this morning,
but voters were out early. Indications
are for a full vote
St. Paul, Nov. 6.-There was a light
snow falling this morning and the out
look was gloomy, but the vote was more
than ordinarily heavy. In many pre-
cincts over rs per cent of the vote had
been cast before o'clock.
Duluth, Mimi, Nov. 6.-Weather cold
and cloudy. Indications are for heavy
vote.
St. Paul. Nov. ga fairly large vote
is reported from all points with indica-
lions of almost the entire registered vote
being cast. Before 10 o'clock the sun had
dried up the moisture from the light
snow.
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DemOcTaI1c GuDSEnatOEla4 Nominee.
been polled. The vote promises to be
unprecedentedly large. The weather is
ideal.
Terre Haute, Ind, Nov. 6.-The day
dawned clear and cool. Long lines of
voters were standing at polling places
as soon as they opened. Indications
point to a record breaking vote
Indianapolis, Nov. 6..-Early reports
from the state show perfect election
weather. The early vote was uniformly
heavy.
Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 6.-senator
Charles w. Fairbanks gave out the fol-
lowing statement 20 the Associated
Press today:
1.-The campaign in Indiana, which prac-
tically closed last night was a notable
one. The contest has been sharp and no
point was left uncontested. The Repub-
Hcans have been aggressive and have
gained steadily from the beginning. Each
day has added to their strength. They
have had the efficient support of many
Gold Democrats.
In addition to the national ticket, a
full state ticket is to be elected. State
issues have been subordinated almost
wholly to national issues. Mckinley will
carry the state by a very decisive vote.
There can be no possible doubt as to
this The Republicans will elect their
entire state ticket and control both
branches of the Legislature. They will
also elect nine of the IS members of con-
gress. They have fair chance of elect
ing one or two members in addition to
the above
Indianapolis Ind, Nov. 6.-Noon dis
patches from over the state show clear
weather and a brisk atmosphere gener-
ally. The vote was reported rapid and
heavy Managers are claiming sweep
ing victories for their respective par
ties
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

washington, Nov. 6.-Althougn the
people of the District of Columbia are
without the right of suffrage, interest in
the result Of the national elections is
most intense. Perhaps never before have
so many government employees gone
home to vote. There are but two cabinet
officers here, Secretary Hay who resides
in the district and has no vote and Sec
rotary Gage. Every government employee
who applied and could be spared was al
lowed to go home, irrespective of party
affiliations. The Republican and Demo-
cratic congressional quarters were al
most deserted but elaborate prepara-
tions have been made to reccivs the re-
turns tonight
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and the early voting was unusually
heavy, with prospects of One-third of the
votes being registered by 10 o'clock The
leaders were out early getting their men
in line and conditions are favorable for
the full vote being polled.
BRYAN VOTES
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 6.-NIr- Bryan re-
turned to Lincoln at 1890 today after
spending the night in Omaha. His first
act after arriving here was to swear in
his vote and cast it He voted the
straight Democratic ticket, national,
state and congressional. The trip from
Omaha was without special incident.
The candidate occupied seat in an or
binary day coach, which was crowded.
He appeared in excellent spirits and en-
gagged freely in conversation with peo-
PIE about him. Much of the time of the
journey was given up to discussion with
a Republican citizen Of the state on the
Philippine question. The best of order
prevails and while a large vote is prom
ised. the indications are that the cleo
ton will pass off very quietly.
Omaha, Neb., Nov. 6.-At noon voting
was progressing rapidly. the number of
votes registered at that hour breaking
the record. Reports from the state show
similar conditions
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ALL ARE DEMOCRATS.
One Topeka Precinct In Which There
Are No Republicans

One of the small precincts IN this
election is Garden Place, in North To-
peka, from which the returns will be
watched for with much interest by the
politicians.
There are Is voters in the precinct,
all said to be Democrats. Seventeen Of
these men work in the Santa Ee shops;
one is a cigar maker. The election
board is composed of Democrats.
The Nichols managers claim this pre-
cinct by a solid vote. The names of the
voters are as follows: Jim Deghand, w.
r. Dix, Jesse Dix, John J. Ingaurthal,
Jim Ingaurthal George kaberlin, Anton
Lambrecht, John r. Maxman, George
Spetter, Jim Stechman, Adam Schmidt,
Jim Stauther, Jim Stauther, jr, Adam
Sommers, John Stadtler, George Shurt,
Adam Sommer and John p. Mossnan.
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this city, where the sky is overcast. fine
weather prevails throughout the state,
and the indications are that a very
heavy vote is being cast. It IS too early
to secure any information, but both Po-
htica1 managers are confident OF We
tory. The polls will close at O'Clock,
and owing to the fact that the vote
will not be counted until after that time
it will be late tonight before definite
news of the election can be secured
from the larger cities, and it may be
tomorrow night before the results can
be obtained from some interior regions
San Francisco, Nov. 6.-Up to noon
there has been no trouble reported from
any quarter Of the city Citizens were
voting quietly and in large numbers
Reports from various sections of the
state show a similar condition OF at
fairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-06

Market GOSSIP
mo markets today. account electionl.
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New Haven, Conn. Nov. 6.-Election
morning in Connecticut opened with the
ture and weather conditions generally
favorable to the calling out of a large
vote.
Hartford, Conn, Nov 6.-The day
opened with bright and clear Skies By
8 o'clock a good sized vote had been
polled
New Haven, Conn. Nov. 6.-AIidday
reports point to a vote of mammoth pro-
portions. The party leaders on both sides
admit that there is much scratching be-
ing done, and tardy counts are expected.
At noon the Republicans were claiming
the state by 5000 The Democrats con-
coded a Mckinley triumph in Connecti-
cut but claimed a Democratic victory on
state candidates.
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MICHIGAN.

Detroit, Nov.6.-Clear weather brought
voters to the polls early. In some pre-
cincts almost half of the vote was cast
before 9 O'Clock.
Detroit, Mich, Nov. 6.-Reports from
the state say a very heavy vote is be-
ing polled. The length of time being
spent in the booths would indicate con-
siderable scratching. Voting machines
are being successfully used at Jackson,
where the vote is unusually large.
Detroit. Mich, Nov 6.-In 1896 there
were 50, 6O2 votes cast in Detroit for
governor, the largest vote in the history
of the city. The prospects at noon are
that this vote will be surpassed. There
have been no disturbances reported from
any part of the state.
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oREGoN.

Portland. ore. Nov. s.-Weather con-
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BOWMAN CAUGHT.
Man Who Made Affidavit to Escape
Road Tax Denied Right to Vote.

James Bowman who attempted to vote
at Quinton Heights in Topeka township,
was compelled to seek proof that he is q
years of age.
It seems that Bowman, to escape road
tax, a few weeks ago made affidavit
that he was not of age and therefore
could not be expected to contribute to
the maintenance of the highways
Bowman presented himself to vote to-
day but was challenged and at last ac-
counts had not returned to the polling
place with the certificate of birth to
prove that he is entitled to the privileges
of citizenship today.
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CONTINUED on Seventh Page.)
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j. c. GOingS Commission Co.
Members Chicago Board Of Trade.

Buyers and Shippers Of Drain.
Milling wheat a speciality. Consignment
solicited.
112 East Fifth Street. Topeka. kansas
We respectfully solicit your patronage
and offer careful and honest execution Or
orders.
Please note. We are represented in
Kansas City by The F.. p Smith Commis-
sion Co. members OF the Kansas city
Board Of Trade. and are making a spe-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-06
HOW BEAN VOTED.
Many Neighbors Accompany Him to
the Polling Place.

Lincoln, Nov 6.-Mr. BRYAN cast his
vote at II :O6 O'Clock. The ceremony was
witnessed by a half hundred residents
congregated near the booth and dozen
or SO of newspaper men who followed
Mr. Bryan from the railroad station
Before going to the voting place, Mr..
Bryan repaired to the City hall, where
he filed out a certificate stating that he
had failed to register because of absence
from the city. The clerk at the City
hall who supplied him with a certificate
also dispensed to all who would receive
them yellow badges bearing the inscrip-
ton: Z am a Republican and he seem
ty as the other. There was quite a pro-
cession from City hall to the voting
place consisting Of citizens and newspa-
per men in carriages and a number OF
Mr. Bryan's neighbors on foot who es-
corted him to the voting place.
At the voting place a general hand
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ditions in Portland are favorable for a
large vote Early in the day special
workers Of all parties were aStir. AS the
election of Mckinley is conceded in this
state the interest manifested is not 50
great as would be the case in a closer
contest The Democrats. however, will
make a strong effort to bring the Re
publican plurality down to as low
figure as possible
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BIG VOTE IN FIRST.
Ballots Exhausted at One Of the
Precincts.

The voting in the First ward pro-
gressed quietly during the day. All the
votes in the Fifth precinct were cast by
3 o'clock. This precinct had sixteen
voters. all Of which are polled as Demo
Gratis.
In the Second precinct 80 votes were
cast at o'clock, with a registration or
SIS voters.
of 596 votes, had polled 343 votes at 3
o'clock
The Fourth precinct, with a registra-
Only about half enough ballots were sent
to this precinct and more had to be sent
for.
In the First precinct 165 votes were
polled at o'clock out of registration
of PSI.
Only one vote was challenged in the
First ward
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CURTIS VOTES EARLY.
The Congressman Then Makes Rosy
Predictions.

Congressman Curtis was among the
early voters in the First ward. North
Topeka, this morning. He voted the Re
publican ticket from top to bottom and
after emerging from the booth and de-
posting his ballot said to a group Of
friends:
Everything is all right?"
Yes" said a dozen men,
whats your guess on the Shawnee
county result?" asked a State Journal
reporter:
This ward will give the usual Repub-
hcan majority and the Republican coun-
ty ticket will be elected, every man on
it, by good big ma5orities."
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SHORTAGE OF BOOTHS.
Apparently the City Supply is Run
ming Low.

Early voting was heavy in the Second
ward. There was a rush and delay at
the first precinct, because many of the
early crowd claimed ignora nee and the
first and second precinct books were mix
ed
Two precincts, the first and third, were
short booths and made acquisitions on
the election commissioners for additional
booths without avail.
A messenger sent from the third pre-
cinct to another ward returned with dust
on his coat collar and failure to report.
He held an order from the proper author
ity to get booth, but he didn't get II.
THE colored men nearly stood me on
my head" he reported They had a line
a mile long waiting outside their own
polls to vote
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IOWA.

Des Moines, Ia. Nov. 6.-The day
opened with threatening weather, while
the air was snappy. The labor vote
was polled early. Every indication
points to full vote if the weather does
not become Indictment. Interest in Iowa
is centered generally on the doubtful
district, the Second congressional.
Dubuque, Ia, Nov. 6.-Weather cool
and cloudy. Indications are for q heavy
vote
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NORTH CAROLINA.

Raleigh, N. c.. Nov. 6.-The greatest
interest in today's battle at the polls in
North Carolina centers around the
United States senatOrship, the two can
didates, Julian s. Carr and E. U. Sim
mons, INDUCING in a particularly active
campaign. The state is considered safe
for Bryan and the vote promises to be
heavy. The weather is clear and cool.
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Kanaas city Live stoek Market.

Kansas City, Nov 6.-CATTLE,-Re-
ceipts, 5000; market steady. Native steers
$4.O0u5.55; Texas steers. %3.35u490, Texas
cows, S2.O0u350. native cows and heifers,
bulls 50 500450.
HOGs-Receipts, 5000: market steady 10
weak Bulk Of sales. s. 700A75. heavy
S467i2a47Tik: packers. si70mAsO: mixed.
s467lkd4.75: light. sl.72ikN4S21z: yorkers.
$4.75G4S21k pigs. Sf45U470.
HEEp-Rcceipts. 2 200. market strong.
Lambs s.. 5O0540: muttons. 81 50Q4O0.
CALVES = Receipts, 400. Market
steady 81 40Q5. IS.
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gTODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
chicago Live Stock Market

Chicago. Nov. s.-CATTLE-Recelpt
1000: generally steady. Native ste r. 500
cows and heifers. 81 70n4.75; bulls. s234t
40; calves, S4O0a6.O0; Texas steers. 1928
6i4S5.
HOGS-Recelpts. 1900: market 5Q1oc
lower: top. $3.50. Mixed and butchers.
S455N4eO: good to choice heavy. N.tOdf 81.
rough heavy, 81 401I4f5: light. 81. 4Ou ass:
bulk of sales S462iku4S0.
HEEP-Receipts II 900: sheep strong
to 10c higher Lambs, 15N20c higher
wethers. S360N4.35 western sheep $4,000
ABS; western lambs $5O0N5.b5
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KILLED BY COWBOY.
Shooting the Result Of Bad Blood
That Had Existed.

FL Paso, Texas, Nov. s.-R. L. Hall the
Wealthiest ranchman Of El Paso county,
was shot and killed at noon yesterday at
north OF Van Horn The sheriff's Office
here was notified today and the dispatch
offered a reward Of $1,000 for the capture
of Fayette Seeley, better known as Red
Seeley, a COW boy, who did the shooting.
Seeley escaped going west, and up 70 to-
night his capture had not been reported.
o. L. Herring, a ranch foreman, IN tho
employ of Hall, was shot through tho
arm while trying to protect the ranch
man. The shooting was not unexpected.
1t resulted from trouble between the
two men twelve months ago, when Seeley
was worsted in fist fight by Han.
Hall was very influential and popular ia
the Van Horn locality. and wen known
here. Great Indignation Is expressed over
the killing. He had recently been offered
500 900 for his ranch and had 10000 IRE
insurance His family consisted OF a wife
and three children. The sheriff today
wired all surrounding towns TO look out
for the fugitive and arrest him.
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ARKANSAS.

Little Rock Ark, Nov. 6.-Favora.ble
weather throughout Arkansas guaran-
tees a large vote and Democratic lead
ers are increasing their previous esti-
mates of a record breaking Democratic
majority. The Republicans are making
energetic efforts to get out their full
vote. Quiet prevails.
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CASTING OF
THE BALLOTS.
CONTINUED From First Page.1

St Louis, Nov at a number of
voting places deputy sheriffs appeared
with warrants for the arrest of alleged
fraudulent voters. They were warned
by the police to keep outside the 100 foot
limit. Most of them complied, but sew
eraI refused and were arrested. Among
the latter was Charles Gregory, who was
locked UP and refused bail Up to noon
there had been no trouble.
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UTAH.

Salt Lake, Utah, Nov. 6.-Clear weather
prevails in this city and throughout
Utah today. The polls opened at a M
and will close at o'clock this evening.
Voters and party workers were astir at
an early hour and the indications are
for the heaviest vote in the history of
Utah. The leaders of both parties to-
day express the utmost confidence in
the result
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

question as to the result of today's bal
loting in South Carolina, the RepubH
cans having no candidates for state or
county officers, except in Beaufort coun-
ty. Weather clear and cool.
Sioux Falls, S. D. Nov. 6.-The weather
throughout South Dakota is clear and
bright Interest is keen and the vote
will doubtless be the largest in the his
tory OF the city.
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NEW HAMPsHIRE.

Concord, N. H, Nov. 6.-The day in
New Hampshire opened with perfect
weather, which is expected to bring out
the largest vote since 1892.
The voting early was heavy and judg-
ing from past years this was taken to
mean a proportionately increased Re
publican plurality for president gov
ernor and both congressman.
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LOUISIANA.

New Orleans, Nov 6-Election day
opened in Louisiana with indications of
showers in the western portion of the
state and in New Orleans. The voting
was slow and there was apparently only
half-hearted interest in the result due
to the belief among Democrats that
Bryan and Stevenson and the congress
sional ticket will make a clean sweep of
the state. Reports from various sections
indicate that the vote Will not be large
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Topeka Nov. G
CATTLE.

CATTLE.
COWS-S3.O 0d315.
HEIFERS-$3. 0Ou3.25
CALVES.
HEAVY-S3. O0d3.5O
LIGHT CUnder 200 lbs)-No0dA50
HOGS
LIGHT-S4.2O614. 40.
MEDIUM AND LIGHT-34 20QA4o
GRAIN.
NO. 2 WHEAT-63c.
NO. 2 CORN-31ibc.
NO. 2 WHITE CORN-32LQ3sc
NO. 2 OATS-23c.
HAY-$7O0uL50.
PRODUCE
EGGS-16 cents.
BUTTER-1Sc
CHICKENS cents.
Elgin. ILL.,. Nov. 6.-CREAMERY BUT
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NORTH DAKOTA.

Fargo, N. D.. Nov. e.-Weather per-
feet and large vote will be polled- It
is likely the full estimated vote of IS, 900
will be cast in the state.
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VIRGINIA

Richmond, Va, Nov. 6.-The weather
is clear and cool. In the state at large
which will aggregate some &c, 600 plur-
atty for Bryan, and in the seven con-
gressional districts, which are regarded
as safely Democratic, neither Repub-
ncans nor Democrats are likely to poll
anything like a full vote.