Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-04
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Election.

their various constitutions. California
alone will vote on nine; Colorado votes
on six amendments; Illinois will decide
whether the legislature shall submit
system Of referendum and initiative %
the people, also whether it shall take
steps looking to the election OF United
States Senators by the people; Kansas
will vote on amendments providing Tor
biennial elections; Louisiana will en-
deavor to repeal the poll tax requirement
for voters. In Minnesota general in
co ne tax is the question to be decided;
Mississippi wants biennial sessions of
the legislature; MISSOURI votes on s
nendments; Pennsylvania is TO decide
against the practice OF holding as an
acquittal a disagreement of a jury;
Texas has a poll tax amendment; West
Virginia, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and
South Dakota voters will also consider
proposed constitutional amendments to-
day.
New York, Nov. 4.-The election in
this city is progressing quietly. The
weather has been fair and the champions
of the respective candidates are at work
in earnest. The betting this morning
was in favor of OdelI. Last night two
to one was at first wagered on him and
at the close it was five to three.
New York, Nov. 4.-Bird 5. Coler
the democratic candidate for Governor,
east his vote this morning. He stated
that conditions were satisfactory every
where and he would win by $4,000
votes.
Plattsburg, n. Y, Nov. 4.-There is,
every indication in northern New York
of landslide for Odell.
Buffalo, Nov. "A very large vote
had been polled by noon. Betting is
brisk at 5 to on Odell
Kansas City, No., Nov. 4.-The
election is proceeding quietly. Success
is predicted for the democratic-nominees
in three on. of the ten Congressional
districts, and ex-Gov. Stones election
to the U. 5. Senate is practically as
sured.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4.-The election
is proceeding quietly. The republicans
are very sanguine of success. Dis
patches from different Pennsylvania
cities represent similar conditions.
Youngstown, Ohio, Nov "A large
vote is being polled and the republicans
are claiming the best of it. The demo-
Gratis are alleging fraud on the part of
some republicans who, it is charged, are
voting foreigners not properly natural
lied.
Cincinnati, Nov. A heavy vote is
being polled and there is but little
scratching of tickets. The republicans
are making claims which the democrats
think are extravagant.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 4.-Considera-
bic apathy exists hereabouts in the
ranks of both republicans and democrats.
The prohibtionists aud socialists have
tickets in the field.
Newark, n. j., Nov. 1.-The repub-
licans are bringing ont a large vote.
There is much scratching going on among
voters of both the republican and demo-
cratic parties. Dispatches from Trenton
report wholesale charges of corruption.
Both democrats and republicans claim
the returns viii show the election of their
fayorites.
Baltimore, Nov. 4. 10 a. m.-lndica-
tons at this hour point to the polling of
light vote in the city and state. The
democrats in Baltimore are confident
that they will elect Denny and Meyer
over Schirm and Wachter in districts
4 and 3 respectively. Talbot in dis
trict is conceded winner over Page,
republican. Jackson, republican, will
no doubt win out in the first.
New Haven, Conn, Nov. 4.-The
election is proceeding quietly. Connec-
ticut will elect five Congressman today.
Derby, Conn, Nov. 4. = Between
900 and 900 votes were cast here at
noon. The democratic ticket is running
better than normal Labor union candi-
date George p. Sullivan will doubtless
be elected Mayor.
Boston, Nov. "A large vote is be-
ing polled. Everything is proceeding
quietly.
Wheeling, w. Va, Nov. 4.-The
voting has been light so far. Chances
favor the election Of five republican
Congressman, though the democrats
have fighting chance in four districts,
the legislature will be republican.
Wilmington, Del, Nov. 4.-There
will be a heavy vote throughout the
State. The election of Houston, demo-
crat, to Congress, is generally conceded.
Addcks men declare that they will have
majority on joint ballot in the legisla-
ture. The other side is just as con-
fdent.
Topeka, KS, Nov. fractional fights
of great bitterness compile te the repub-
Iican chances in Kansas, but despite
them, it appears as if Bailey would de-
feat Craddock, the fusion nominee for
Governor. Representatives Long, Cur
tbs and CaIderhead are battling with |
Governor Stanley for senatorial nomina-
ton to succeed Senator Harris and with |
fusion opponents for reelection. Five
other congressman are to be elected.
Denver, Col, Nov 4.-Henry NJ.
Teller's seat in the Senate and control
of the State offices are at stake today.
For the first time in years the demo-
Gratis, under Edward S. Stimson, have a
straight ticket without fusion.
Cumberland, Nd, Nov. 4.-Reports
from Georges Creek mining region are
to the effect that miners heretofore af-
fliated with the republican party, are
voting for Kenneweg, democratic candi-
date for Congress. Democats say