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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
CLEAN SWEEP IN
old north STATE
Garry Everything With Majority
of Sixty Thousand.
SOLID DELEGATION CHOSEN.
Republicans VIII Not Have Member OF
Congress and Very Few in the
Legislature-A Democratic
Senator.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,


RALEIGH, N. c., Nov. 4.-The esti-
midnight is that the state is Democrat
ic by 67,ooo majority All ten districts
elected Democratic congressman. and less
than twenty counties will send Repub-
l.can members to the Legislature Clark,
for Chief Justice. is admitted to be con
siderably behind the regular Democratic
ticket. but his election by good, big
majority is certain.
The congressional delegation from n North
Carolina, all Democratic will be as fol-
lows:
First District-John h Small, OF Beau
fort
Second District-claude Kitchin.. Of
Halifax
Third Distrlct-charles r Thomas. Of
Craven.
Fourth District-Edward w Pou, of
Johnston
Fifth DistHct-wllliam w Kitchla. of
Person.
Sixth Dlstr,c,-Grbert 3. Patterson, of
Robson.
Seventh District-Robert n. Page. of
Montgomery.
Eighth District-Theodore T. Illutz. of
Rowan
Ninth Distrlct-Edward 7. Webb. of
Cleveland.
Tenth District-Jamcs NJ Gudser. OF.
Buncombe
Messrs. Patterson. Page. Webb and
Gudger are new men. The others have
served one or more terms.
Wake county gives bout 5000 majori-
ty for the Democrats. LOO of 1t being
in Raleigh. Clark. for Chief Justice.
fell about 400 behind the ticket. The to-.
tai registiat ton in this county was 6SJ3
against a v%te in 1890 of 101SI.
GREAT VICTORY.
OF sixty counties definitely reported to
Democratic headquarters tonight, fifty
eight show Democratic majorities, and
Two Republican majorit:es. OF the thir-
ty-seyen not heard from not more than
eighteen could possibly give Republican
maiorities. II is on this basis that the
total Democra tic majority in the State is
estimated at 5000. The following are
the counties heard from and the major
tiles reported from each:
Democratic counties-Almance, 200; Alex
ander, $50: Arson. 1.S00; Beaufort, 800;
Bertie. 1,l50: Buncombe, 1000: Burke 400:
Cabarrus. 800; Caldwell, 100: Carteret, 500:
Catawba. 200; Chowan. 500: Cleveland, T.
$40: Columbus. 500; Craven. 1 400; CumbeS-
land 500; Davidson. 100: Dupiin. 800; Dur
ham. 500; Edgecombe, 100; Forsythe, 400;
Franklin, 1,55o; CASTOR. 1.450; Granville,
soa; Greene. 500; Guilford, 1900; Halifax,
2,eHO; Harnett, 500; Haywood. $50; Hcrt-
ford, ESQ: Iredell. 100; Johnston. 2.5o0;
Jones. $50: Lenoir, 1,.s,; Lincoln. 500: Mar
tin. loo: MecAlenburg. 2,547: A1ontgom-
cry. 300; Moore. 800; 21oore. 200: Nash.
i 900; New Hanover. 200: Northampton,
]. 500; Pamlico. $50: Pasquotank, SEQ; Pen
5er r do1n nh
800: Richmond. 100; Robson, 1900; Rock
inghanl. 1.5O0; Rowan 1.oo50; Rutherford,
fCnntin,1ed on -SeyenthM MPacel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
DYNAMITE USED ON
WISCONSIN BANK
Burglars Discovered, but Escape
After a Fight, With $4,000
Of Booty in Gold.
{By Associated Press.

MILWAUKEE, WIS. November 4.-An
Evening Wisconsin special from Marsh
field. Wis. says:
The State Bank of Greenwood. Wis.
several miles from herA was entered by
burglars at an early hour to-day and
$500 In gold was stolen. Five men We're
implicated in the work. They blew open
two vaults with dynamite. The noise OF
the explosion attracted several citizens,
including the cashier Of the bank. who
happened to be on the street at the time.
AS soon as the burglars were discovered
gun fight ensued, and the robbers sue
ceeGed In making their escape. The sheriff
of Marathon county spread the news OF
the burglary in all directions. and every
effort will be made to capture the rob-
berS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05

T-,. above ;s ,l,a -ae.,lt .f ,Iss ,,6,1, -rasz
-, .,-3.,.,... 80, AZ
st3tss' i= !. /
ots' lite 80 ii.a.' -, -
sweep eXce17iaaii the -Nltath Dlsllclt "iaeie
ST appears from almost complete returns
that Colonel II. oanipbcll Slamp. Of Lee
county. tHs i9t,5ui5icaat nominee. has de-
1eated Congressman W. + Rhes. ot Bris-
lol foI,.re-eleetion by about 5aJ majority.
Judge Rilea claimed the district at M
complete Ietul1ls ~ y y caosA @4s - ~.
there IS hardly reasonable .oount GO thiAt
he mas f8ile @atslie ne ~ ~ y -, :.
sitter f.so N7cselt,sAs a,,lhs VIII
Saeilefaa 5altles - ~
ol
latss. ,,a Mad i r,ov.erftl,
tis hands from iii. first. He
be,,i,ld l,,s ssote Of two years 50 IN
n, tl,e district as
.rat1 ss in his I,orn..,,itv Of Bristol. whfle
l,nlanel sienn.s vote was In excess Of
,fat OF General Maker III 1900.
The election was an exceptionally aniet
rnd orderly one and there was no troil--
hle reported ANYWHERE IN the sla ~
was the frs, hela ollatsf aaie 1.eM 80, o.,,-
ititntton and while tie vote ~ vas CON.
Earatively .3aa
flalefiss ,,it,.;.
~ ~ yi,,g3,sia delegation in Con-
-. ,{,,f. fr,,ir Years
h1s-'ss N4Nt. EASY VICTORIES
In ,l3o otller# nine districts the Demo
me eJactinn
.t's7 orl,orlv an the STATE.
,t,s harest interest was manifested
nt,3,, ,yae; hitherto known, as the ..Black
bt , sssa i III. MOO ,e NOMINEES
So. !,.,l,s In tbe second and Fourth
f,is,,tc,s n,,o,,at,ly CARRYING every coun-
-, ,f,a,e5t,f
,t,4,a ,,.ap,.r,os y,,,,e e,e,, more aratf1stio
49,, ~ ,,,t+as ,,,s nrn,l,ers nf ,l,f.sez
,l;a ,,o+5
sf,,,o5,ss
.,.s4ss !, *, .e,.1v y,n ari,,st
il.,, So.
,,.,,s,. Nh, sorthailis ,,,le4
psia' w - .,,1,S 1-,,.,..l,
psiiesiii J.,ss
-, ,I,,z
hastsi9a ~ tsts = ( = !
coii 's,es,
citS hs iAs,'ts.s .'s 80.
Swanson nae Is a eies'fs WiikoNei@ wa iii ttie
tlfth ceieailtlg ms
Hia 3 ilaN.s' " sai' .aiitost ~ - w w ii
j9,ity
taptaif Lambs victory was an cas-.
:tle the Third lie mad al SORTS oil
sptSaients. regular and irregular fel,uo-#
s<.ars. independents and ss.ialists Ihe
.ote i,oned il Richmond NAs less than
ifFsa- the smallest ierhaIts IN me ieoe3.-
history OF the city- Blt CAPTAIN Lamb
tot nearly all Of them. The same Vas
.tue If Manchester and the counties.
Mo result MAS close in King William,
hnt II probably went for the popular
Ccnsrcss,nsr.
A CLEAN SWEIP
IN She Si.:h District Mir. Glass lost
Montgomery To his chief opponent, Mr. &
Aaron S;raa.a>n ~ j, ,;,,fsow margin, hut
SWEET evrrS-ti1i,ye else In sight. The vote
in this SiAtia. Ike nat in an the Others. 4
- .'9lst y sssis ne - - 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
LORD ANGLEsEY DRIVES
A.PERFUMED AUTOMOBILE.

- (Special. .DlspatcT to HE Ilnles.1 -.
LONDON, Nov. The automobile
driven by the Marquis Of Anglesey is
unique in one respect. While the ordi-
nary motor leaves behind 1t smell that
is anything but pleasant, that Of the
young British noble watts on the breeze
a most delicious perfume.
Previous to the days ride-and the
MARQUIS has become most enthusiastic
automobilist-the car Is perfumed most
layishlN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
Latest Returns
.lBy Associated Press /,

(By Associated Press.l
s CHICAGO. ILL.,, Nov. I-Dispatches
to the Associated Press up to cc:aso a. NJ
show that the Republicans have elected
1ss congressman. and the Democrats IFS.
with twenty districts to be heard from.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
ODELL IN NEW YORK;
CONGRESS VERY CLOSE
Will PROBABLY
CONTROL The next HOUSE
Returns Up to Late Hour Indicate Democratic Gains
but Not Enough to Offset the Present Repub-
lican Maiority-Boles is Defeated.
been accused OF favorins the defeat OF

Birdsall.
The Democratic gains SO far. not count
irs those in the Southern States occa-
stoned by reapportionment under the last
census. are as follows: Kentucky. =;
Maryland, 2: New York, 3, the New York
delegation being twenty Democrats to
II Repu blicans for the next House: North
Carolina 2: Pennsylvania, 4; Nebraska. I.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
CoIer Gets Big Majority II
Greater New York
THE STATE is REPUBLICAN,
Result is a Republican Majority
Of About 5000.
VARYING RESULTS ELSEWHERE
Pennsylvania Gives It's Accustomed Rec
publican Majority-The Democratic
Gains in Ohio
Has Gone Republican, De-
feating Tom Johnson.
Results in the West.
Latest Reports as to
Election Returns.
tBy Associated Fress.)

WASHINGTON. Nov. S.
At ESQ A. NJ. the returns re-
ceived here indicate that the
Republicans have elected 1876 re-
presentatives to the next House.
the Democrats ITO. and Inde-
pendent 5 Gin Pennsylvania leav-
ing II districts in doubt.
NEW YORK. Nov. 2::3o
A. M.-Late returns from re-
mote districts show a falling
off in the Odell vote. Oneida
county gave Coler a plurality of
142, a Republican loss of 5.208.
and this reduced Odells estimated
plurality to s, 800.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
VOTE IN CITY WAS
L|GHTEST ON RECORD.
Practically All of Them Were.
Cast for Captain Lamb.
DAY WITHOUT INCIDENTS.
No Trouble at Any of the Polling Places,
and Little Interest Man,fested-A
Table. Showing the Vote by
Wards and Precincts.

Election day In Richmond city passed
Quietly and without a disturbing incident
in any quarter.
There was marked lack OF interest
in the voting, resulting i one OF the
lislltest votes ever cast in the city. There
were not more than $500 ballots cast and
of these Lamb. the Democratic candidate
for Congress, received 2sI5. giving him
a plurality of over 200, which is an cx-
ccedingly discoura Eing feature to the Re-
publicans, who had boasted creditable
showing Over Edwards. the regular nom
iree of the Republican party, CAPTAIN
Lamb majority is 2.59s.
Win the vote cast Tor Talley, the can.
aidafe of the ANTS, or Williams-Allen
faction of the Republican party, is added
u that Of Edwards, Lambs vote shows
a Democratic majority in the city of 2,546
THE VOTE.
The following table shows the votes
cast for the candidates by wards and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
RESULTS BY STATES
in CONGRESSIONAL FIGHT

fBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-The following
is a table by States showing the results
of the election:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05

Ind q GIk son At1AFtio.S
Only TWO precincts i'm the city went
Republican. those being First and Sec
ond jackson. the First giving a for
Edwards as against =; for Lamb: the
Second gaze Edwards - and Lamb TO-
The ward gave Lamb majority over
Edwards Of II.
The negro vote in this ward cut little
figure in 'ile result. it having been prac-
iicalls eliminated lr tic new Constitu-
ton Tile feature of the election from
4 feiGblican standpoint was the race
between Edwards and falley. the can
iidatcs representing tho two factions.
While neither chi any figure in the
election. lile ms, or The regulars. as
they are called, made mp largely of the
Federal Office holders in the city. are
rejoicing over Edwards majority of S227.
#Tailey received only - votes in the city.
tCnntinHed on Seventh PaSe)
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/ Fnrccast for wednesday and Thursday:
Notwithstanding cloudiness We'd
nesday, probably rain by night; Thursday
rain and cooler. fresh southwest winds.
becoming northeast.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
OF GENERAL INTEREST

Henry l.. Dawes, ex-United States
Senator, although he has just celebrated
his eighty-seventh birthday, is still
chairman of the Dawes Indian Commits
sion, and from his home, directs the
affairs of the Five Civilized Tribes.
Over 10000 persons sought employ
ment under Uncle Sam last year by tax
ing the civil service examination. Two
thirds of those who submitted to the
test proved their fitness 10 hold positions
but only about one-third of those who
passed succeeded in getting appoint
ments.
In Switzerland the studies of many
wears have determined the fact finally
that the glaciers are not only steadily re-
ceding, but that their rate of recession is
becoming greater each year. The
Boveyre glacier in Canton Wallis is the
only one that has increased since 1892.
The famous Rhone glacier has receded
almost 500 yards since 1876.
Either poor ex-Confederates are scarce
in Kentucky or else they spurn the Offer
of support in state institution. The
Confederate home in that state has
only six inmates, and as the state con-
tributes SIS, 900 yearly for its support,
some people of an economical turn OF
mind, Colonel Watterson among them,
are wondering if it pays to run it.
For some time past the authorities OF
Altman in the Cripple Creek district,
which enjoys the distinction of being the
highest incorporated town in the world,
have been paving the streets with rock
taken from the waste dump of the
Pharmacist mine. Some of it looked so
we'll that samples were taken at random
and assayed, and the returns showed an
average value of $50 in gold ton. As a
result men began hauling away the
street surface until stopped by the police.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
BRYANT POND

Work is suspended at Dearborn's spool
mill for the present.
Walter Arkett, photographer, is sick
with typhoid fever. DIR. Yates is his
attending physician.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant of Freeport
are visiting relatives in town.
Business is good at the quarry.
Merit Titus is working at Andrews
grist mill.
Reuben Whitman is working fol
Edwin Andrews, laying the water pipe.
to his new residence. Mr.. Whitman and
wife live in the back rent of Andrews
store.
W. Campbell is visiting at John Titus
Mrs. Titus is gaining in health anc
flesh.
The order of the Eastern Star will hole
a special meeting for practice work
Saturday, Nov. 30. The members art
all requested TO be present. The broth
ers are to find the lunch.
The Gertrude Roberts Co. will play al
Grange Hall, Nov. "a, % and 20. The
reports from other towns where this
company have played are that the plays
are very nice and well worth the price OF
admission.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Farnum, Jr., had
little daughter added to their family
Nov. 13. Mrs. Virgil Cole is nursing
Mrs. Farnum, and Mrs. Huldah Clifford
is doing her house work.
Percy Bowker arrived at his parents
from Wakefield the 22nd, to remain until
after Thanksgiving.
The Grange Insurance Co. had hear.
ing at the Glen Mountain House, Wed.
nesday, in regard to the loss by fire OF
the farm buildings of Reuben Whitman
at Young Hill.
Mrs. Mamie Crockett is not able to be
out yet.
Mrs. Angie Berry is in poor health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
GREENWOOD.
"The sun 1. risen bright and high,
And cloudess shines along the sky"
A fairer morning Meier Waa seen

Since earth hrst donned her robe OF green
Probably the first two lines of that
verse were not written on the goth OF
November; but the last two were, and
they describe the present morning to
perfection.
Having occasion, recently, to 60 by
the former home of John Titus, and
seeing the premises looking so forsaken
and lonely, a sigh, and perhaps silent
tear could there have been produced, but
would have accomplished nothing.
Mr.. Morgan has heard from the Hen.
ricks brothers since they arrived home
they carried a deer skin home with
them which they are having tanned fol
rug, and think it will be a great
curiosity.
The dogs got after the sheep again the
other night, driving three of them home
but the discharge of double barrel gun
scarced them away before doing much
injury. 1t was too dark to take sight
or to see more than their outlines OF
they would have stopped then and there.
The sheep have since been sold to Leon
Brooks of Paris.
Every man who keeps dog ought to
be obliged to keep him muzzled and
chained, day and night, and also have
his tail cut off just back of his ears; then
sheep could be kept in comparative
safety.
There are several persons on the sick
list; Mrs. Charles Judkins and Luella
Cole being among the number.
Mrs. John Howe of Bethel is in very
feeble health, and the Brooks sisters
have been there to work but are now at
home.
The widow Bracket, who had been
living with her daughter, Mrs. Will
Emmons, for several years, passed away
ON the 18th inst. Funeral on the 10Th,
conducted by Frank Andrews; divine
services by Rev. Seth Benson. The re-
mains were buried in the Center
cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
THANKSGIVING.
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.

According TO the yearly custom of our people
IL falls upon the President, at this season. q
appoint day OF festival and Thanksgiving q
God.
over a century and a quarter has passed
since this country took its place among the
nations OF the earth and during that time we
have had on the whole more to be thankful fol
than has fallen TO the lot Of any other people
Generation after generation has grown To man
hood and passed away. Each has had to bear
Its peculiar burdens, each to face It's specia
crisis and each has known years Of grim trial
When the country was menaced by malice, do
nestle or foreign levy, when the hand OF the
Lord was heavy upon II IN drought or flood OF
pestilence; when In bodily distress and anguish
OF SOUL Il paid the penalty Of folly and froward
heart Nevertheless. decade by decade, we have
struggled onward and upward; we now abun
DAINTY enjoy material well being and under the
favor OF the Mot High we are striving earnestly
70 achieve moral and spiritual uplifting. The
year that has just closed has been OF
peace ami Of overlooking plenty. Rarely has
any people enjoyed greater prosperity than we
are now enjoying. For this We render heartfelt
and solemn thanks TO the Giy,r OF good and VT
seek to praise him not by word only but by
deeds, by the way in which we do our duty t.
ourselves and to our fslowmea.
Now, therefore, l, Theodore Ro" seyelt. Presi
dent OF the United States. do hereby designate
as day of general Thanksgiving Thursday, the
2Ith OF the coming November, and do recommend
that throughout the land the people cease from
thelr ordinary occupations and In their severa
aOuSS anu places or worship render thanks ui
to Almighty God for the manifold blessings OF
the past year.
In witness whereof have hei eunto set my
band and caused the seal of the United States t.
be affixed.
Done In the city of Washington this 29tt
uay or october In the year OF our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and two, and of the In
dependence Of the United States the one hundred
and twenty seventh.
(sesD THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
"By the President.
JOHN HAY, Secretary of State"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
EAST WATERFORD.


William McGown and family went to
Berlin, N. H., Wednesday.
j. B. Haskell and Fred Kilgore of this
place, and Mason Kilgore of Norway
have bought saw mill in Bisbeetown.
There is husking at L. NJ. Sander
sons this Thursday evening.
Helen Sanderson's entertainment at
Temple Hill was very interesting.
Mrs. W. A. Hersey's brother from
Worcester, Mass, has been visiting her.
Chas. Hunt and family have come to
the Baker farm to spend the winter
with Mrs. Hunts parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Smith.
Several about here have sold their ap-
Piles, the prices ranging from $3.50 to
s1.75.
Married Tuesday evening, the 18th,
at the Congregational parsonage, by Rev.
T. S. Perry, Miss Roxana, daughter OF
w. A. Hersey of Waterford, and Mr..
Walter Whitman of Otisfield.
Haskell & Rolfe, with their crew,
make daily trips to Norway, where they
are building store house near the rail-
road station.
Several of the men working on Mr..
Willis mill are boarding at George
Stevens.
A. j. Haskell and family of West
Bethel spent Sunday at his fathers.
Iva Haggett of South Paris is spend
ing her vacation at her grandmother
Haggett'S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

The year about TO close has been filed with
many occasions for thanksgiving. Both III,
Stste and the Nation have enjoyed to a remark
able degree the blessings of prosperity. Oul
hsrvests have been more than sufficient for oul
requirements. our wage earuers have been wei
employed. and nearly every material Interest
has prospered as never before
In accordance with the custom which has pre-
vailed since the time OF the Pilgrims, who SCI
apart day OF Thanksgiving after the haryest'
had been gathered. and conforming to the proc
lamation OF the President, l. John +. Hill, Gov
ernor of Maine, hereby designate Thursday the
twenty seventh day of November instant, as
day OF Thanksgiving.
ON that day let IA suspend our usual vOca
tions and In the Church and by the hreside
render thanks to Almighty God the Giver of al
good, for the many blessings which we have
received at his hand Let the gratitude of ouI
hearts find expression In acts of benevoence
and charity, and remembering the suffering and
needy let these unfortunate ones also have
reason for rejoicing and thankfulness
Given at the Council Chamber In Augusta. thi:
third day OF November. In the year OF our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and two, and of tbs
Independence OF the United States OF Americs
the one hundred and twenty seventh.
BY the Governor.
JOHN Z. HILL
BYRON BOYD,
Secretary OF State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
EAST HEBRON

The chief occupation is preparation
for Thanksgiving and family reunions:
everything but the old style delicious
goose is in waiting for the day to come
around. But many homes will miss
those who sat in the now empty chair,
to be present no more.
Two Sportsmen, Frank Haskell, for
merly of this place, and Mr.. Morse,
from Auburn, were recently here in
search of game.
Belle DeCOster is at work for Will Rus
sell of Turner.
A donation on the 2lst of November
was given Rev. Mr.. Kelley and family.
H. A. Record has his winters wood
stored in his shed. Aubrey Dyer haul
ed it from the woods to make sure of 1t
before the drifting snow storms.
Victor Barnier has been cutting and
hauling wood for l.. X. Hodsdon, also
for Mrs. T. L. Rogers. Charles De-
Coster is cutting wood for Eva Brown.
Victor DeCoster has not purchased a
lot for his house to stand on as yet, but
will purchase one soon.
Fred Packard will not move this
month.
Rural delivery is the theme at present.
All are anxious for the mail to reach us
every day fair or storm.
News is very scarce and every one is
too busy to circulate what news there is.
A sociable at Grange Hall on Wednes-
day evening was well attended.