The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-16

Variation Of HODes and Fears
at Guthrie Last Week.
MCGUIRE KEPT UP NERVE
Certain Results Caused Him a
Little Sensation.

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Guthrie, o. T. Nov 15-oklahoma never
had q congressional election in al Of the
history Of the territory IS close as the
last one. It was an election that kept
men affiliated with all parties guessing
for days on the outcome. 1t the start it
seemed that the Republicans had swept
things. especially when Logan county
showed up with over thousand majority
for the Republican nominee. Later on it
was evident that the Democrats were
gaining ground, and it was then that the
committee in charge of Cross campaign
sent out the reports broadcast that Cross
was electedwas elected. --cGuire men
in close touch with the situation never
gave up the fight. although they realized
that it was a close contest-much closer
in fact than they desired. On election
day and the night OF election day, it was
almost impossible TO get b<s on Cross
The next day things changed and bets
Of three to one were offered on Cross.
These bets were based upon the glowing
statements coming from Democratic
headquarters. and as a result eff these
reports in every county in she territory
much money was lost on Cross. which
was bet with the idea that Cross had
walk away.
The fact that Cross campaign ma1ag-
ers had so persistently stated that Cross
was elected caused many Democrats to.
really believe, after the returns were in.
that something crooked had been done
and that returns had been changed. The
fact, too. that so much money had been
bet after the election caused the cry CT
fraud, for It YVES a case of 80 near and
yet so far
It is not believed that the Cross con
test viii materializo. There was talk
that the election board in Comanche
county would be mandamused to compel
the members To count certain ballots, but
this matter was delayed too lons-ong
enough in fact for the official returns to
be received from the county officials by
Secretary Crimes. Democrats who
know what a contest means are not in
sympathy with Cross in the matter. and
state that there is absolutely nothing he
can gain by contesting in congress. Nose
Anderson IS said to be raising fund for
the purpose of contesting but 1t is be-
lievcd 20 be doubtful whether he can Sc
cure one-half of the amount of money
desired by him.
In some respects the congressional cam
paign was a remarkable one. There was
never such persistent campaigning in
Greer county and other Democratic
strongholds as this year. Politicians
state that there viii likely never be a
heavier vote cast In Greer county. owing
to the fact that It will be almost impos-
sibe 10 stir the people up rs was the
case this year. In Pottawatomie county
the vote was out. and the gains made
by Democrats is an indication Of what
was done in campaign way.
Bird s. Mcclure. delegate-elect made
123 speeches during Che campaign He was
very fortunate in filing his dates. and
only once did his voice seriously trouble
him. and that was at Marshall. Logan
county. He appeared there after speak
ing in the open air at Orlando and when
about half through with his speech he
was forced to stop. Mcclure is a re-
markable man physically. During the
first part Of the campaign he increased
in weight and during the latter part of
the campaign when the work was the
hardest che felt exceedingly well, making
from two 70 three speeches every day.
During the time when the election was
very much in doubt he was IN good spir-
its and as a matter of fact has better
IL
being successful He did not apncar
nervous until there were indications that
he was elected. and even then his most
intimate friends could only notice slight
change in manner.
During the past Few days Mr. Mcclure
has felt worse than AZ any tme during
the campaign This was caused bv con-
tracting 2 persistent cold Fc thinks
tl,at a few days stay in the Usage nation
VIII place him n sod condition.
There VIII be no official ratification IN
tn a-.er the meeting Il the territorial
canvassing board. As soon rs AR nc
CURE secures his certificate Of election
a-r9 ngements vii be made for g monster
celebration. It IS likely that tho ratiH-
cation VII be held nj Kingfsher. Many
cities. however. are asking for the honor
az having the celebration.
Il Is probable that about the FIRST o.
December NJ. fTT51a.re W. GO re Wash
irgton He wishes to b on TIE ground
when the statehood hn comes u0 ir the
serate He VIII aid 3Ir F1ynn wherever
possible in securing the passage ~ tho
bin Aftsr his return from Washington
Mr.. Mcclure VIII resume his residence
in Pewnce. where be first Ie-a-5 VIXEN
ne came 10 the tevr torr fr'-. kansas.
FUSION AT An END