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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-06
cRoKER's LAST CAMPAIGN.
Boss Will Turn Over Leadership to
John F. Carroll.

New York, Nov. 6.-Mr. Croker, Maui
rice Untermeyer and Senator t. D. Sui
livan were together at dinner last night
and it is said on good authority that a
little later Mr.. Croker said this was his
last political fight. Mr.. Croker asked
Senator Sullivan whom he desired as
leader. Senator Sullivan answered that
John F. Carroll would be pleasing 20
him. Then and there, it is stated,
Richard Croker abdicated his leader
ship of Tammany Hall and turned it
over to John f. Carroll.
There was some discussion to the
plans of a reorganiza ton of Tammany,
in which Mr.. Croker took no part eX-
cept to suggest that younger blood be
admitted to the inner councils of the
wigwam.
The party proceeded to Tammany
Hall, where John F. Carroll was await
ing them He was apprised of the pur
pose of Mr.. Croker. but said nothing.
He accompanied Mr.. Croker to the
Democratic club in cab and, going up
stairs, remained closeted with him for
nearly an hour. 1t was after this con-
ference that Mr.. Croker announced:
This is my last campaign"
1t is now said that Daniel F. McMa-
hon will call a meeting of the execu-
tice committee within week, when
Mr.. Croker will tender his resignation,
and on motion of Senator Timothy D.
Sullivan, John F. Carroll will be elected
the new leader of Tammany Hall.
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BRIGHT OUTLOOK.
London Papers Shower Congratula-
tions Upon New York.

London, Nov. 6--The most vindictive
opponents of Tammany hall, even in the
thick of the campaign, could not have
printed that organization in blacker col
ors than do the editorial writer's in the
afternoon newspapers here today, in
congratulating New York on the result
of the election.
The success of Seth Low is an event
on which every friend of America and
every lover of virtue and honesty any
where has good reason to raise paens of
congratulations" says the ST. James
Gazette, adding:
1T is the greatest blow yet struck at
the most nefarious system of organized
triumphant villainy ever foisted u
civilized community by a gang of cor
rupt blackmailers, but the terrific power
of such organization can only be
finally crushed by a counter organiza-
ton equally far reaching
The Pail Mall Gazette says: "The
gods that preside over honest govern
ment, desire a libation from every good
citizen throughout the world"
The Westminster Gazette remarks:
The New Yorker seems at last to
have grasped that he has a citizens
responsibility for the good government
of his city With a president who has de-
clared against the spoils system and a
detammanyized New York the admin
istrative outlook for the United States
is brighter than for a long time past
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MARYLAND.

Baltimore, Nov. 6.-Latest returns
from this city indicate that it has been
carried by the Republicans by about
5000 plurality. The entire Republican
city ticket with the possible exception
of the sheriff. has been elected. 1t is
possible that the general assembly may
be Democratic on joint ballot in which
event ex-senator German would again
become United States senator
1T LOOKS LIKE GORMAN.
Baltimore, New 6.-Complete but I'M
official returns from the city of Balti-
more give Herring, Democrat, for con-
troller 81, ,526; Platt, Republican, 40,393
The Republicans also elected their en-
tire city ticket with the exception of
Davis for sheriff, who appears to be
beaten by about 900 majority and the
indications are that they have carried
all three of the legislative districts
which will give them IS delegates and
state senator.
The returns from the state are still
very slow in coming in and the first eX-
perience of a general election under the
law has not proven satisfactory. Not
for many years has there been so great
a delay in arriving at the result in the
city, as there was last night. Under Or
binary conditions the entire vote has
been counted and announced by /
o'clock but at that hour last night less
than $50 precincts, not half of the city,
had been reported and from the coun-
ties not over a dozen election districts
had been heard from in this city.
The Baltimore American in an extra
issued this morning comedies the gem
era1 assembly to the Democrats on
joint ballot by a majority of II, but i'll
order to do this it has included Cecil
county in the Democratic column.
Later advices from there, however, in
dicate that the Republicans have car
ried it and elected their entire legisla-
tive ticket and a successor to State
Senator Austin Crothers, Democrat In
other counties the result is so close
that the official count may be neces-
sary to decide it, and in the second
legislative district two of the Republi-
can candidates have such a narrow
margin that a recount may defeat
them. Both sides are still claiming the
legislature, and neither side is conced-
ing anything outside of the city.
The Baltimore Sun. in an extra issued
at IL o'clock this morning. gives the fol-
lowing figures on the legislature:
The indications from the latest returns
eral assembly of Maryland will be DEM
ocratic in both branches. The senate
will probably contain II Democrats and 9
Republicans.
The Democrats haye apparently elected
the senators in Caroline. Dorchester,
Hartford. Montgomery. Prince Georges
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Republicans Have Nothing to
Complain of in Results.
Decided to ssLet Well Enough
AIOneo in Ohio.
Hold Their Own Nearly Every
where and Gain in Places.
MARYLAND GOES BACK.
Kentucky Remains Democratic
and Will Turn Out DebOe.
Col. Bryan's State Refused to
Respond to His Efforts.

Columbus, O., Nov. 6.-Revised re-
turns today show that the Republicans
gained almost everywhere except at
Columbus, where disaffection over some
of Governor Nash's appointments and
local option caused great Democratic
gains, and in Cleveland where factional
fighting and Mayor Tom L. Johnson's
crusade on taxation predominated.
Wherever local option was made a
distinct issue, as in Franklin county,
the home of the author of the old
CLARK local option bill,' the liquor men
won.
At Democratic state headquarters to-
day no further statements were given.
Chairman Dick was at Republican state
headquarters early preparing another
statement. Meanwhile the cause of the
tidal wave was discussed among Dem
ocrats as well as Republicans Last
night it was said many free silver Dem
ocrats did not vote, but today the free
silver Democrats resent this charge,
and say that Kilbourne was one of the
original free silver men. He is still
one of the most ardent admirers of
Bryan.
While various causes for the result
are mentioned by the Democrats, in
Guiding the superior organization OF
the Republicans, the Republicans say
their success was mostly due to the
endorsement of President Roosevelt,
Senator Foraker and Governor Nash,
and the desire to perpetuate the pr1n-
cip1es that were promulgated by Nc
Kinley when he became governor ten
years ago. And they include Senator
Hanna's appeal to s.let well enough
alone" and not disturb the prevailing
prosperity as also a potential factor
CLOSE RACE IN CLEVELAND.
Cleveland Nov. 6.-Complete election
returns from this (Cuyahoga) county
give Nash (Rep.) for governor 31,966;
Kilbourne (Dem.) 81, 1913. Nash's plural
ity 73. The Democrats elect their entire
legislative and county tickets with the
exception of Hatfield for judge of COM
mon pleas court. who is defeated by
Phillips, Republican. Phillips plurality
is 1,095.
NASH CARRIED CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati, Nov. 6.-Complete official
returns from Hamilton county shows
the following vote for governor:
Nash, Republican, 42,6S7; Kilbourne,
Democrat, sc, 1866; Pinney, Prohibition,
Richardson, U. R., 102; Thompson, So
cialist, 3,17O. Plurality for Nash 5,S21.
The entire Republican county ticket
including 13 members of the legislature
is elected by pluralities ranging from
1869 to 5000. The average plurality IS
about II, 500. Nash's vote is about 5000
below the average of his ticket while
Kilbourne ran about 5000 above the av-
erage of the Democratic ticket
The lease of the Cincinnati Southern
railroad was approved by majority of
80, ,2S7.
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better to be born with both wealth and
Mr. Low gave one million dollars to
Columbia college to build a library of
which he was president, but the building
office
Mr.: Low is .Democratic and in politics
tical scheme?'' Among his professors and
students he is called the open minded
man..
After accepting the mayoralty nomina-
ton he resigned the college presidency.
Columbia. Mr.. Low is the possessor of a
clear mead and a good digestion: lover
Mr.. Lows home. at sixfyfourtR o9o riaF Street
and Madison avenue. is one of the char
cheerfulnesS and quiet restful tones. 1t
is the home of a thinking mantle books
and pictures tell that-and it is likewise
the habitat of a man.
At the age of 81 Low was mayor OF
parties still shiver at the thought of the
terrible year.
old men in politics by being mayor in
fact as wen as in name. Brooklyn and
and some of the public officials of both
towns are in the habit of spending more
desks. One day shortly after Seth Low
was elected mayor he received a letter
substantial ground for complaint against
a city official. The mayor sought the city
or base ball match, his subordinates did
not know which. Then the mayor took a
found that the responsible heads of these
were also at the races or at base ball
matches. The next morning there came
notice from the mayor to the effect that
all heads of departments not willing to
work eight hours day for the S.. 900 or so
that the city paid them might send in
their designations. He intimated further
that he expected as good service from
heads of departments from street la
borers, who worked for $1.50 day This
new and anarchiStic principle in
politics. but somehow the people liked it.
Thereafter when a citizen called a a city
department with reference TO a matter of
taxation or something of that sort he
was civilly treated
The administration of Mr. Low in Brook
1yn made new record in the government
of American municipalities BroOklyns
experience showed that patronage could
be disposed of according to merit instead
The president of Columbia is trusted by
all classes of society. In 1896 MIR. Low was
referee between the New York Typ
othetae and Typographical union No. 6
and the next year he was asked to de-
termine the rights of the Enterprise union
of steam filters and the Plumbers union
Not a year later Seth Low headed the
United States delegation to the peace
conference at The Hague and signed the
protocol which announced to the world
the policy of the American government
with respect to the Monroe doctrine. Ba-
ron de Constance. the French diplomatic
representative at The Hague, ,Sa id of him:
He is a Frenchman in politenesS,
Dutchman in thoroughness, an American
in energy and a gentleman always
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ROOSEVELT PLEASED.
Wired His Congratulations to Low
and Jerome.

Washington, Nov. 6.-President Roose-
welt returned to the city last night at
$3.50 from Oyster Bay, where he cast
his ballot With him were Mrs. RoO5e-
welt, Secretary Cortelyou, Private Sec
retary Loeb and DIR. p. NJ. Rixey- The
party occupied the private car "Lu-
cania," which was attached to the rear
of the Florida and Southwestern ex-
press of the Pennsylvania railway. On
arrival here the president, after shak-
ing hands with the porter, led the way
with Mrs. Roosevelt to the carriages in
waiting, and the party We're taken di-
rectly to the White House. Quite 4
number of persons We're assembled al
the station, and the president lifted his
hat several times in response to their
salutations- An extra detail of police
and a large force of secret service oth-
GERS were on hand to see that no harm
befell the chief executive. The pTeSi-
dents trip from New York to Wash
ington was without special incident
The party remained in the car and
At Jersey City the president shook
hands with a number of friends while
waiting for the train to leave
President Roosevelt was kept in
formed of the results OF the election
during the evening while aboard the
train returning to Washington and
later at the White House by the Asso-
oiated Press bulletins and by private
dispatches While anxious for news
from every quarter, his greatest
interest eeR<ared in the contest in
New York, and he expressed keen salts
faction over the electionAof the fusion
ticket there.
Soon after reaching the White House
he telegraphed his congratulations to
Mayor-elect Low, and later, when the
election of Mr.. Jerome appeared to be
beyond any question, he sent message
to the new district attorney.
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ship of China, has had more ups and
downs than any other helmsman of
state in the world If one be not we'll
informed down to date in Chinese pol
itfcs one never knew whether Prince Lii
was in power or in disgrace. Lii began
his public career in 1850, and his first
important coup was made during the
rebellion of Tai-Ping. He was rapidly
promoted thorough governOrships and
vice regal offices until he became the
emperor's most valued subject Since
1895, however, his way has been quite
thorny. The prince is the leader of the
progressive party in China. He has
been ever an ardent admiret of Cen
eral Grant, whom he loved not only for
that great mans soldiery and heroism,
but also for his fame a statesman.
1t was this admiration for the generals
genius that made Lii so eager to visit
the tomb of his great friend at New
York on the occasion of the princes
visit to the Occident. China's grand
old man, while thoroughly Chinese in
sentiment and tradition, does not ad-
vocate the static condition that is so
loved by his cOuntrymen generally.
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BETTING WAS HEAVY.
Something Like $1,OOO,OOO Will
Change Hands on the Result.

New York, Nov 6.-In no municipal cleo
there been so much money bet 1t was
estimated by those thoroughly conversant
with the facts that 100000 will change
hands on the result. George Wheelock
alone wins $3.50 600 and Frederick H.
Brooks for his friends wins $4,000 Then
there was the pot of 100000 gathered to-
gether by Frank Farrell and his friends.
This was taken by the Low men at the
various race tracks. Joe Vendig is proba-
bly, the heaviest individual loser on Shep-
ard. 1t was said at the Hoffman house
last night that Vendig. both for himself
and his friends. had dropped about $780,
Senator Timothy DRY Dollar Sullivan.
He staked, it is said every cent that he
had and every cent that could be gath
cred together by his friends.
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CROKER ON THE RESULT.
Tammany Boss Says People Wanted
Change

New York, Nov. 6.-Richard Croker,
commenting on Mr. Shepard's defeat,
said he could not ascribe it to any one
ISSUE THE people wanted a change
said he, ..and the organization bows to
the will of the people. Tammany Hall
has been in power for practically seven
teen years, and If any one party were
to remain in control for too long a pc
ROD the tendency would be toward a
perpetuation of power until the result
would resemble a monarchy. Tammany
Han has always profited by defeat, and
l hope viii dc so this time
Mr.. Croker said that all dissatisfied
persons have voted against the Demo-
cratic nominees, and had done much
for the result AS to his own plans for
the immediate future he had nothing 10
say He said, however, that Mr.. Low
would have the good wishes of the
Democracy in his administration.
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Tammany Candidate Defeated
by a Plurality of 29,S64.
Jerome Elected District AttOr-
ney by 5000 Plurality.
CIRCUIT BEATS LADD.
Fusionists Appear to Have Won
About All Worth Having.
Two Boroughs Elect Democrats
to the Presidency.

New York, Nov 6.-Complete unoffi-
cial returns from every district of
Greater New York give Seth Low, Flu
sion candidate for mayor 294,992 and
Edward NJ. Shepard. Democratic candi-
date 265, ,12S, making Lows plurality 29,-
S64
Edward NJ Grout, Fusion candidate
for controller, received 299,97S votes and
William Ladd; Democratic rival 257, 131
making a plurality of the F'usionist A.
s76
Unofficial returns from every election
district in New York county give Will
liam Travers Jerome, Fusionist, a lead
of 1850 over Henry w. Unger, Demo-
crat, in the race for the district attor-
neyship. The vote of the two follows:
Jerome 163, ,959: Unger 14s,079.
A revised recapitulation of the vote
on president of the board of aldermen
with every district reported shows that
Charles V. Fornes, F'usionist, has Geo.
NJ VanHoesen, Democrat. beaten by a
plurality of 31.3S4
Complete unofficial figures from the
borough of Queens show that Joseph
Cassidy, Democrat, has defeated Don't,
F'usionist for the presidency of the
borough by 1858 plurality. in total
vote of 24.921.
Richard Croker denied today that he
had given up the leadership of Tam
many hall, or that he would do So Mr.
Croker said: The report that L am to
quit politics is absolutely false and it
is not true that L am to sail for Europe
at once. 1 am in good health and L shall
stay right here for some time to come
Complete unofficial returns show the
election of Louis f. Hafen, Democrat,
president of the borough of the
Bronx, with a plurality of 1,470 over
Wells, FuSionist. The vote was: Haffen
19.5o9 and Wells 1903.
Complete figures from the borough of
Richmond give the presidency to Geo.
Cromwell, Fusionist, with a plurality of
46S, over Nicholas Muller, Democrat
Complete and revised returns from
Kings county show the election of Gu
den, Fusionist, as sheriff over Hester
borg, Democrat. The vote was: Gudon
10S.050, and Hesterborg "a, ,244
Complete revised returns gathered
unOfhcfally show the election of the
following justices of the supreme
court; Morgan J. O,Brien. Democrat
and fusionist; Samuel B. Greenbaum,
fusionist; James A. Blanchard, fusion
list; John Proctor Clarke, fusionist.
Clarke, who got the smallest plurality
of any of the men elected. led Charles
w. Dayton, the nearest man to him on
the judicial ticket, by SIG votes, and
beat Robert A. Van Wyck, the present
mayor, by 29.0S0.
BOT ONE DEMOCRAT ELECTED.
Following is a list of the candidates
elected judges of the supreme court in
this state:
First district-Morgan ]. O'Brien, re-
elected, fusion and Democrat; James A
Blanchard, fusion; John Proctor Clarke
reelected, fusion. Samuel Greenbaum
fusion
Third district-A- V. Cochran, Re
publican.
Fourth district-Edgar r. Pencer, Re
publican.
= Sixth district-Garret A Forbes. Re
publican. reelected; Charles E. Parker
Republican, reelected.
Seventh district-William H. Adams
Republican, reelected.
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CORBIN WEEDS.
Bride Is Given Away by Senator
John p. Jones.

Washington. Nov. 6.-Major General
Henry c. Corbin, adjutant general of
the army, and Miss Edythe Agnes Pat
ten were married at noon today at the
Patten residence in this city. His Emil
nence Cardinal Gibbons performed the
ceremony, in the presence of a notable
assembfage of distinguished guests.
The bride was given away by Senator
John P. Jones, of Nevada, a longtime
friend of the Pa1ten family 1t was a
military wedding. the bridegroom, his
best man, Col Geo. r. Dyer, and all
other army and navy officers present
being in full dress uniform.
General and Mrs Corbin left this
afternoon for New York, where tomor-
row they will attend the wedding of
Colonel Dyer and Miss Grace Guernee
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THE PEOPLES VICTORY.
Seth Low Says Election Is Vindica-
ton of Universal Suffrage.

New York, Nov. 6-Seth Low has
given out a formal statement in which
he said:
1.-THE outcome of this election is a
splendid yindication of universal suf-
frage. From all parts of the city have
come the votes that have rebuked the
Tammany orgy of the last four years.
All the patronage of the city and limit
less money have not availed against the
aroused Indignation of the people and
it is safe to say that absentee govern
ment and government for private gain
will not be seen again in New York city
for many day This is no mans tri-
umph. but it is the peoples victory The
agencies that have brought it about are
many. Those who labored so long and
so patiently to bring about the success
ful fusion of many elements and those
who have supported the fusion so 10y
ally are entitled to the greatest credit
For myself, / ask for the generous and
constant support of the community in
the great task to which it has sum-
moned me-
Mr. Low is in receipt of hundreds of
kilograms from prominent men not only
in the city, but also from different parts
of the state and country. among them
being congratula lationS from President
Roosevelt and Senator Foraker of Ohio
Edward NJ. Shepard made public ac-
acknowledgement of his defeat at police
headquarters in Brooklyn. He sent a
and dictated a statement to the re-
porters in which he expressed his hope
that the incoming administration would
be successful one. His telegram read.
with all sincerity 1 wish you the ut
most success in the great office to
which the people of Greater New York
have called you
Mr.. Shepard then dictated this state
ment:
I sincerely wish Mr.. Low thorough
ly successful administration The peo-
pie have indicated their decided prefer
ence- Not only is it the duty of good
citizens to cheerfully acquiesce in the
result but he should do his utmost to
make the result beneficial to the city
All of us-Republicans and Democrats
alike-should Loyalty hold up the hands
of those whom the people have chosen
in all good work on their part
.'Of course l regret the result but
trust that the munificent purposes
which those who nominated me and T
have had in mind may be, realized even
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Fire in the KlOndike Theatre at
Hurley, Wis.,,
Kills Ten Persons and Causes
Serious Injury to Four.
STARTED ON THE STAGE
Spread Rapidly and Extended
to Three Other Buildings.
Burned Once Before Causing
Death of Eleven Women.

Ironwood, Mich, Nov. 6.-Ten lives
were lost and four buildings destroyed
by fire which started in the Klondike
theater at Hurley, Wis, today. The
dead:
C w. CLEVELAND.
H. P. CLIFFORD.
THOMAS LIE CLAIRE.
GEORGE BENERT.
H. D. EMORY
TIMOTHY RYAN.
F. L. GAY, ST. Louis
THOMAS OZANNE
HARRY RAYMOND.
CLARA BONNIE.
Seriously injured:
Jennie Bender.
Annie Scott.
Laura Russell.
Billy Mclaughlin
The Klondike was a vaudeville the
ater and all of the dead and injured
We're connected with the theater as per-
formers. Most of them lived at Hurley
and Thomas LIE Claire was a brother
of the proprietor of the theater.
The fire started on the stage and in a
few minutes the entire structure was a
mass of flames. The third story was
spread so rapidly as to cut off the esca pc
of the occupants.
The theater building was quickly con-
sumed and spread to adjoining struc-
lures. The Ironwood fire department
was called to the assistance of the Hur-
ley firenen and only by the hardest
work was the town saved from being
wiped out The loss on the theater and
other buildings burned will amount to
ST. ,000
The charred remains of six of the vic
Tins have been recovered and search is
being made for the others. The Klon-
dixie theater burned once before in July,
1887, when eleven women lost their lives.
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if in a manner different from that
which we should have preferred
Il thoroughly appreciate the efficient
work done against adverse conditions
by the Democratic organization in five
boroughs.
Il believe that the faith of the New
York Democracy, Notwithstanding this
temporary defeat is definitely set for
future of political reform which will
a no distant day bring to the party
merited honor and success"