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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-17

FOR SALE-75,000 feet OF oak and elm lum-
Der. sawed TO order for twenty days at mill
or delivered. Call at mill seven miles south of
town. or address Geo. h. Gltuer, Ottumwa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-17

EOZs SALE-A few young full blood short
horn cattle. Address II. II. Smith, Dahlou-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-17

COR SALE-North Missouri farms; fine
country, rich soil, good markets; prices
reasonable. James Wilkins, Laclede, Linn
Co., Mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
FAIRFIELD.
A Good Showing With Republicans
Well in the Lead.

Fairfield, Me, Sept. s.-(SpeciaD.-Fol-
lowing is the vote of Fairfield:
For Governor-John +. Hill. Rep, 372
Samuel w. Gould, Dem, 1877; James PERI
go, Fro, IL; Charles l.. Fox. Socialist. l.
Fer representative to COngress-Edwir
c. Burleigh. Rep, 373; Elliott n. Benson
Dem. 2l5; Fred A. Manter. Socialist, l.
For senators--Edmund c. Bryant. Rep.
2l2; Forrest Goodwin. Rep. 81: Albert +.
Dongan. Dem, 1875; George NJ. Lancey
Dem, 1g7. Alfred s Burke, Pro. -: Sam
uel F. Emerson, Pro-, y; John Renter
Socialist. l.; Rufus II. Townsend. Social
ist 2.
For clerk Of courts-William r. Seekins
Rep, 314; Frank l.. Ames. Dem, 1875
Charles j.. Pail, Pro, r. David G.. Rich
ards. Socialist, l.
Rer., $40: John F. Holman. Dem, 30,
For Sheriff-Fralk l.. Harding, Rep,
Walker Socialist, l.
For county Observation-Disclosures C..
Williams, Rep. 375; Almon II. Felker.
Dem. 1874; Mark L. Hutchins, Pro, II;
Virgil p. Hail, Socialist. l.
For county tree surer-Keuel Fl. Reed.
Rep, ga: Charles henry Clark. Dem.
1875: John H. Lord. Pro. Il; Nathaniel
McQuillan. Socialist, ].
Fer register of decds-Llewellyn Good
win. Rem, 3,l; Edwin F. Fairbrother.
Dem. 1885, Augustus A. Pierce, Pro. u;
William r. Davis. Socialist. l.
For representative to the Legislature
George q. Weeks, Rep, 81; Z. J. Law
renee, Dem. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
FIRST DISTRICT.
Congressman Allen Reelected BY
Slightly Reduced Figures.

portland. Me-. Sept. S-Amos l. Allen
Rep. of Alfred, was reelected as repre-
sentative to Congress from the LIST Dis
trict of Maine, today, over DIR. Seth c.
Gordon of Portland, Democrat, and Fred
e. Irish. Socialist, with a plurality OF
about $500. as against a plurality of 700
two years ago.
Mr.. Allen, who succeeded Hon. Thomas
IL. Reed, for whom he was secretary dur
ing that statesman's congressional ten
ure ran heavily behind his ticket In York
ana Cumberland counties, which comprise
his district, DIR. Gordon, the Democratic
candidate. having a very strong lead in
all sections of the district, and materially
Dr. Gcrdon's personal popularity was q
factor in the ~esult, and his speeches UNI
doubtcdly contributed heavily.
"A striking feature of the result Is the
increase in the number of votes thrown
by the Socialist party In the congress
Sional election of two years ago this par
" polled only 20 votes in Portland, while
this wear the total for the city was near
ly 900. Fer the 1st District the Socialist
gains viii be marked. ft
The list District Democrats profess to
be highly elated with the result. as shown
in DR. GCrdon'S gains. and will at once
leading toward the election of two years
hence. The reduction in the Allen plural
ity this year probably will tend to bring
forward several Republicans OF local
prominence who have been understood 70
he willing to accept a nomination In lM
if IL should be rendered them, to succeed
Congressman Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
CHELSEA
Shows a Handsome Republican Gain
Over 1893.

Chelsea. Me-, Sept S.-(SpeciaD.-
The election here resulted in hand
some Republican gain of 2S and a
Democratic loss of 26 over 1898. No
Socialist votes were thrown. The re-
sult on the other three tickets was as
follows:
For Governor, John F. Hill, Rep, 119
Samuel W. Gould. Dem, As; James Per"
rigo, Pro, l. Charles l.. Fox, Socialist. o.
For representative to Congress, Edwin
C. Burleigh, Rep, 1l9; Elliott n. Benson
Dem. AS: Fred. A. Manter, Socialist, o:
For senator's, Rutilus Alden. Rep, 1l9
C. c. Libby, Rep. 119; Joseph II. Manley
Rep. III; j. f. Cunningham. Dem, As; Al
bert Fuller Dem IS; Albert w. Plummer
Dem, 40; Joseph E. Briggs. Pro-. !; VIII
liam S. Thompson, Pro-, ]; Greenlief Law
renee, Pro. l.
For county attorney, Thomas Leigh
Rep, 1l2; Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem,
So; Henry Woodward, Pro, =
For sheriff, F. J. Ham, Rep, 119; How
ard w. Dodge, DeIl., 46; George l.. Smith
Pro-, 3.
For county commissioner. II. II. Adams
Rep. 119; Charles A. Hill, Dem, As; James
w. Carter. Pro, /.
For county treasurer. James E. Bian-
chard Rep, Us; John II. Cuskley, Dem,
"A: Frank S. Wingate, Pro, }.
For register of deeds. George r. Smith
Rep. l19; Charles w. Abbott, Dem, As
James j. Jones, Pro, l.
For representatives to the Legislature
Chas H. Watson. Rep, 127; Nathan nj
Hemingway, Dem, AZ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
MT. VERNON.
A Splendid Republican Gain over nc
turns of 1898.

Mt Vernon, Me-, Sept S.-'ope..".''
The election here, today, resui'eu ~
an increased Republican majority o'e'
the returns of 1898, the Republicans
making a gain of and the Democrats
a loss of l in their party vote Inc
vote in full was as follows;
For Governor, John F. Hill rep -, p, ri
Samuel W Gould Dem. 81 JaIn ie,;s. n
go, Pro, 3. Charles l.. Fox, Sociiii21S.,, U.in
For representative to Congrs5s' panson
Z. Burieish. Rep, lz9; f.i I'll. oSs.ociaIist. O.
/ For senator's, Rutillus Aldshi Maniey
G. G. Libby, Rep. iz9; joseph m =, a. Al
Rep. 100: j. f. Cunningham, De, w plum.
bert Fuller. Dem, 81; Albert Pm q
mer. Dem, 81; Joseph II. bris TEE o;craaniie,
William s. Thompson. Pro- o.
Lawrence. Pro, 3. ,s Leigh
For county attorney. Thohas ne,
Rep. 129; Joseph Wiiliamsoil' -
81: Henry Woodward, Pro, .. 100. How.
For sheriff f. j. Ham, Rep-, Il 'Sn,ith
ard w. Dodge, Dem, 80; George L. "i'i'i
Pro, ,. n II Adams
For county commissioner, II. II; l., A LAW,
Rep, l2g; Charles A. Hill, Dem'' OIL 'a''ieS
w. Carter. Pro, 3. ,os T. Rlan.
cha-d. Rep. 1873; John II. NusN'e''
81; Frank S. Winsate. Pro, .. Smith
For register of deeds, George X. oiii'. .,
Rep. 129: Charles w. Abbott Deii'' %
James =. Jones, Pro, B. .ro-,is,ot ure
For representative to the Lee is - , tT
w II. Reynolds, Rep. ia; Aipei' L. i'''''
Dem. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
FARMINGDALE
Makes a Gain of 81 Over the RePub-
lican Plurality of 1898.

Farmingdale, Me-, Sept. S.-(Speciap.
There was a falling off in the vote OF
both parties in today's election, but the
Democratic loss was far greater. AS a
result the Republican plurality is 81
larger than in 1898 and Sc larger than
in 1900. The following is today's vote
in full:
For Governor. John F. Hill, Rep, CD
Samuel w Gould, Dem, II; James Fer
rigo, Pro. 6; Charles L. Fox, Socialist. /,
For representative to Congress, EdWlii
C. Burleigh. Rep, 60; Elliott n. Benson
Dem. II; Fred A. Manter. Socialst, l. =,
For senator's, Rutillus Alden. Rep, 6j'
C. c. Libby. Rep, 60; Joseph II. Manley
Rem e.: j. f. Cunningham, Dem, IL; Al
bert Fuller, DEM II; Albert w. Plummer
Dem, u; Joseph l.. Briggs, Pro-. .; VIII
liam S. Thompson, Pro-, 6; Greeniief Law
renee, Pro, o. r;,
Rem. 81: Joseph Williamson. Jr., Dem,
10: Henry Woodward, Pro, o.
For she riff. F. }. Ham. Rep, Is; Howard
w. Dodge, Dem, II; George l.. smith
For county commissioner, II. II: Adams,
Rep. So; Charles a Hill, Dem, II; James
w. Carter. Pro. 6. NJ,
For county treasurer, James T. ban
chard Rep, So: John II. Cuskley, Dem-'
II: Frank S. Wmgate. Pro, .. c,,,,
For register of deeds, George X Smlln'
Rep, IS; Charles w. Abbott DEM, Il;
James j Jones. Pro, 6.
For representative to the Legislature
Joseph F. Bodwell, Rep, SO; Benjamin IL.
Flake. Dem, II; Charles H. Clary, Pro, 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
VASSAL BORO
Rolls Up a Rousing Republican Ma
iority.

..Vassalboro, Me-, Sept. S.-(SpeciaD.
The vote here, today, showed a Repub-
lican increase of AZ and a Democratic
increase of 40 over the returns of 1898,
standing as follows:
For Governor. John F. Hill. Rep. 14si
60 Pro, 10; Cha rles l.. Fox, Socialist, 4
For representative to Congress. Edwin
C. Burleigh Rep, $50; Elliott N. Benson,
Dem, Is; Fred A. Manter, Socialist, 6:
For senators, Rutillus Alden, Rep, l45
c. c. Libby. Rep, AS; Joseph H. Manley,
Rep l46; J. f. Cunningham, Dem. 60: Al
bert Fuller. Dem, 90: Albert w. Plummer,
Dem. "a; Joseph f. Briggs, Pro, 10; Will
liam S. Thompson. Pro, 10; Greenliei
Lawrence, Pro-, 10.
For county attorney. Thomas Leigh
Rep, lis; Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem.
Go; Henry Woodward Pro, 10.
For sheriff. f. J. Ham, Rep, 1fI; How
ard w. Dodge, Dem, &c; George l.. Smith
Pro. 10.
For county commissioner, Fl. II. Adams
Rep. 14S; Charles A. Hill, Dem, 60; james
w. Carter, Pro. 10.
For county treasurer, James r.. Ban
chard, Rep, 14S: John II. Cuskley, Dem
IS: Frank S. Wingate, Pro-, 10.
For register of deeds, George r. Smith
Rep. 148; Charles w. Abbott, Dem, %
James j. Jones. Pro, 10.
For representa- live to the Legislature
Bert f. Lamb. Rep, al; Theodore h
Hardy, Dem, Y; Z. l.. Brown, Pro, :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09

bert Fuller. Dem. "a; Albert w. Plum
mer. Dem, "a; Joseph Z. Briggs, Pro, 4;
William S. Thompson, Pro, 4; Greenlief
Lawrence, Pro. 4.
For county attorney, Thomas Leigh,
Rep. %: Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem,
81; Henry Woodward, Pro. 4.
For sheriff, f. J. Ham. Rep. 60; How
ard w. Dodge, Dem, So; George l.. Smith,
Pro, t.
For county commissioner. II. Fl. Adams.
Rep. 10; Charles A. HILL Dem, "a; James
w. Carter. Pro. A.
For county treasurer. James f. Blan-
Chard, Rep, 70: John H. Cuskley, Dem,
"a; Frank S. Wingate. Pro, 4.
For register Of deeds, George r. Smith,
Rep, -; Charles w. Abbott, Dem, 81
James j. Jones. Pro. g.
For representative to the Legislature,
w. J. Thompson, Rep, %; Alvah p. Mo-
sher, Dem, "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
CLINTON
Goes Democratic by Very Small
Margin.

Clinton, Me, Sept S.-tSpeciaD.-The
Democrats carried the town. today. by
plurality of one. The vote was as fol
lows:
For Governor, John F. Hill, Rep, 1883
Samuel w. Gould. Dem, 14O; James Per-
rigo. Pro, IL; Charles l.. Fox, Socialist =
For representative to Congress, Edwin
G. Burleigh. Rep, 1879; Elliott N. Benson
Dem, 40: Fred A. Manter, Socialist. 2.
For senator's, Rutillus Alden. Rep. 1879
C. c. Libby. Rep, 1879; Joseph H. Manley
Rep, 1873; J. +. Cunningham. Dem. 40
Albert Fuller, Dem. 40; Albert w. Plum
mer. Dem, 40; Joseph +. Briggs, Pro, il
VILLAIN S. Thompson, Pro, Il; Greenliei
Lawrence. Pro, IL.
For county attorney, Thomas Leigh
Rep, 1879; Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem.
1879; Henry Woodward. Pro-. T.
For sheriff. F. J. Ham, Rep, 12s; How
ard w. Dodge, DEM, 1f; George L.
Smith, Pro-. IL.
For county commissioner, H. II. Adams
Rep, 13S, Charles A. Hill, Dem, $40
James w. Carter, Pro. II.
For county treasurer, James E. Blan-
chard, Rep, 139;. John II. Cuskley, Dem.
40; Frank S. Wingate, Pro-, IL.
For register of deeds, George r. Smith
Rep. 1883; Charles w. Abbott, Dem, 14O
James J. Jones, Fro, H.
For representative to the Legislature
w. T. Reynolds, Rep, 1S9; Albert E. Ell
lis, DEM, no.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
MANCHESTER.
Congressman Burleigh Runs Ahead OF
Ticket-A Good Vote.

Manchester, Me, Sept. S.-(SpeciaD.-
Manchesters vote, today, was as follows:
For Governor, John f. Hill, Rep. 70;
Samuel w. Gould. Dem, Is; James Per-
rigo, Pro, 3: Charles l.. Fox, Socialist, O.
For representative to Congress, Edwin
A. Burleigh Rep, 81: Elliott N Benson,
Dem, s; Fred A. Manter, Socialist o.
For senators, Rutillus Alden. Rep, 10;
c. C. Libby. Rep. "A; Joseph II. Manley.
Rep. II j. f. Cunningham, Dem, Is; AL
bert Fuller. Dem, &c; Albert w. Plummer,
Dem. IS; Joseph E. Briggs, Pro. 3; Will
liam S. Thompson. Pro, 3; Greenlief Law
For county attorney, Thomas Leigh
Rep. y; Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem,
16; Henry Woodward. Pro, 8.
For sheriff. f. j. Ham. Rep, 16; How
ard w Dodge. DEM, IA; George L. Smith,
Pro, 3.
For county commissioner II. II. Adams
Rep. 49, Charles A. Hill, Dem, Is; James
w. Carter, Pro-. 8
For county treasurer, James f. Blan-
chard. Rep. IS; John II. Cuskley, Dem,
10; Frank S. Wingate, Pro, j.
For register Of deeds, George r. Smith,
Rep, Is: Charles w. Abbott, Dem, Is;
James J. Jones, Pro. 3.
For representative to the Legisla ture.
Joseph f. Bodwell, Rep, u; Benjamin II.
Blake. Dem, IA; Charles H. Clary, Pro,
3; w. 7. Cummings. Socialist, 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
MON MOUTH.
An Increase of "a Over the Republican
Vote of 1898.

Monmouth, Me-, Sept. S.-(SpeciaD
The election here, today, resulted in
substantial Republican victory.
There was gain in the total vote OF
both parties. The vote of all parties
in fTll was as follows:
For Governor. John +. Hill Rep. lis;
Samuel w. Could Dem. IS. James Per
For representative to Congress. Edwin
&c Burleigh, Rep 1oa; Elliott N Benson.
Dem. IL: Fred A. Manter. Socialist, g.
For senators, Rutillus Alden. Rep, III;
G. c. Libby, Pittston, Rept., lis; Joseph
II. Marley. Rep. lis: ]. Il. Cunningham.
Dem, Il: Albert Fuller, Dem. IL; Albert
w. Pummer. Dem. q. Joseph l.. Briggs.
Pro, 9: William :. Thompson, Pro, !:
Greenlief Lawrence. Pro. I.
", For county Attorney. Thomas Leigh.
Rep. ZIG; Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem,
"a; Henry Woodward. Pro. s.
For sheriff. +. ]. Ham. Rep, 1l6: How
ard w. Dodge. Dem, IS; George l.. Smith,
Pro, s.
IS For county commissioner. II. Fl. Adams,
Rep. lis: Charles A. Hill. Dem, Il; James
w Carter, Pro. s.
For county treasurer, James E. Blan-
nchard, Rep. lilo; John II. Cuskley. Dem,
"a: Frank s. Wingate, Pro, s.
Rep, 1l6; Charles w. Abbott, Dem. Il +;
James j. Jones. Pro, s.
FL For representative to the Legislature.
, Reuben L. Snowe. Rep, 1l6; Frank S. Col
Inns. Dem, q Asa Edward Kelsey.
Pro. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
WEST GARDINER.
Republican Gain Of 81 Over Plurality
Of 1893.

West Gardiner, Me-, Sept. s.
(SpeciaD.-The vote here was chiefly
surprising for the marked falling on
of the Democratic vote. In 1898 the
Democrats of this town cast II votes
Today they cast but IA. The full vote
is as follows:
For Governor. John f. Hill, Rep. 49,
Samuel w. Gould. Dem. IA; James Per-
rigo. Pro-, o.; Charles l.. Fox. Socialist. J.
O. Burieigh Rep, 70; Elliott n. Benson
Dem, "A; Fred =. Manter, Socialist. /.
For senators, RItillus Alden, Rep. -
c. c. Libby. Rep. IS; Joseph H. Manley
Rep, 70; j. f. Cunningham, Dem, II; Al
bert Fuller. Dem, u; Albert W. Plummer
Dem, IA Joseph Il. Briggs, Pro, y; WI.
liam s. Thompson, Pro-, i; Greeenliel
Lawrence. Pro-, D.
For county attorney. Thomas I.eish
Rep, 70: Joseph Williamson. Jr., Dem
IA; Henry Woodward. Pro-, o.
For sheriff, +. ). Ham. Rep, 70: How
ard w. Dodge. Dem, IA: George l. Smith
Pro, o.
For county commissioner, II. ii. Adams
Rep.. S0 Charles A. Hill, Dem, II; james
w. Carter, Pro-, 0.
For county treasurer, James T.. ban
chard, Rep, 80; John II. Cuskley, Dem.
IA: Frank S. Wingate Pro-, 0.
For register OF deeds, George X. Smith
Rep, 49, Charles w. Abbott, Dem, IA
James j. Jones. Pro, o.
For representative to the Legislature
Reuben l.. SnCwc. Rep, ~ wafer -
Yale. Rep. /; Frank S. Collins, DEM, II;
Asa Edward Kelsey, Pro, ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
WINSLoW
Gives the Republican Ticket Plurality
of 1864.

Winslow, Me-, Sept S.-(SpeciaD.-Tht
vote here. today, was a Republican tri
umph. The following is the result
For Governor. John F. Hill. Rep, 222
Samuel w. Gould, Dem, IS; James Per-
rigo, Pro, 2; Charles l.. Fox, Socialist, l.
For representative to Congress, Edwin
c. Burleigh, Rep, I'D; Elliott N. Benson
Dem. IS; Fred y. Manter, Socialist, o.
For senators. Kutillus Alden, Rep. 223
c. c. Libby, Rep, 221; Joseph H. Manley
Rep, 223; ]. F.. Cunningham, Dem, So;
Albert Fuller. Dem, co; Albert w. Plum
mer. So; Joseph E. Briggs, Pro, 2; Will
liam S. Thompson, Pro, q; Greeenlief
Lawrence. Pro, 2.
For county attorney, Thomas Leigh,
Rep, 223; Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem,
So: Henry Woodward, Pro. 2.
For sheriff, f. J. Ham. Rep, DO: How
ard w. Dodge, Dem, IS; George L. Smith.
Pro, 3.
For county commissioner. II. H. Adams.
Rep, 2S3; Charles A. HILL Dem. So; James
w. Carter, Pro-, Z.
For county treasurer, James f. Blan-
chard. Rep, 223: John II. Cuskley, Dem,
So; Frank S. Wingate, Pro, 2.
For register OF Geeds, George r. Smith
Rep, go; Charles W.. Abbott, DEM, S.;
James j. Jones, Pro-, 2.
For representative to the Legislature
w. I. Reynolds. Rep, 22S; Albert Z. Ell
lis, Dem, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09

Wis Mr. Davis was the leading can
didate of the ticket, getting plurality
of 22G, and Mr.. Gould was next with
113.
1 The small boy began the celebration
Early, before the results had been fully
.figured out in fact. But what the re-
suit would be was predicted early when
il was learned that the Democrats had
carried Ward 4. The boys had it all
10 themselves until after supper and
the men took a hand. The band was
chartered for the occasion and a pro-
cession formed in which new broomS,
old brooms and brooms Of all descrip-
tons figured. There We're few torch
lights resurrected from some attic and
little red fire with an occasional sky
rocket Mr.. Davis, the successful can
didate. was serenaded and "a short
march made around the city. lie was
a great night for the Democrats and
they made the most of it.
The tabulated vote will be found on
page 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
LITCRFIELD.
The Republicans Win Out Their Fight
by 90 Plurality.

Litchfeld, Me-, Sept. S.-(SpeciaD.-
The vote in this town, today, resulted
as follows:
For Governor. John F. Hill; Rep, ~
Samuel w. Gould Dem, "a; James Per
rigo Pro- 4: Charles l.. Fox, SOCIALIST. y
For representative to Congress. EDWIN
C. Burleigh. Rep, 1913; Elliott N Benson
Dem. "a; Fred a. Manter, SociaIist q.
For senators, Rutillus Alden. Rep, II
c. c. Libby, Rep. 12l; Joseph ii. Nancy
Rep, 12i; j. F. Cunningham, Dem, y; Al
bert Fuller. Dem, "a; Albert w. Plum
mer, Dem, "a; Joseph II. Friggs. Pro.; ?:
William S. Thompson, Pro, .; Greenlief
Lawrence, Pro-, ,. -
For county attorney. Thomas Leigh
Rep.. III; Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem,
"a; Henry Woodward. Pro. 3.
For sheriff. F. j. Ham, Rep, III HOW
ard w. Dodge, DEM, "a; George l.. smith,
For county commissioner. II. H. Adams.
Rep, 121; Charles a. Hill, Dem, "a; James
w. Carter. Pro, 5. n,o
For county treasurer, James E. Blan-
chard. Rep, 12l; John II. Cuskley, Dem,
"a: Frank S. Wingate, Pro-, D.
For register of deeds, George X. smith,
Rep, 12l; Charles w. Abbott, Dem, "a;
James ]. Jones, Pro, 0.
For representative to the Legislatur,e
Charles H. Watson, Rep, =; Nathan NJ.
Hemenway, Dem.- "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
ANDRoscoGGlN's GREAT FIGHT
Rev. c. S. Cummings Elected Sheriff
by SIT Majority.

Lewiston, Me-, Sept. .-(SpeciaD.-Lew-
iston was carried by the Democrats. to-
day. The vote for Governor was: Gould
Dem, 1897; Hill Rep.), 1902. The Social
list candidate received 1856 votes and the
Prohibitionists nominee Sc. The Demo-
cratic gain in this city over 1890 is 6l2
Three Democratic representatives were
elected to the Legislature and one Re-
publican. This is gain of three.
Wilson. the Democratic candidate for
sheriff, ran 227 votes ahead of the vote
for Governor. He has, however. been de-
teated in the county by the Rev. {. s.
Cummings Of Auburn, the Republican
candidate for sheriff, by a majority of 81
The great contest in this county has
been over the election of Sheriff Cum
rnings the successful candidate repre-
senting the radical type of prohibition:
He has been badly cut in number OF
towns and the usual Republican majority
of about 1900 has been reduced to little
over 100. Wilson was supported by a
majority of the liquor dealers. The vote
by towns for sheriff was:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
SECOND DISTRICT.
Congressman LittIefeld Reelected
by a Good Figure.

Lewiston, Me-, Sept. S.-The vote OF
the I'd Congressional district is coming
in very slowly, owing principally to the
local contests in the various counties
and the large number Of split tickets.
This Latter condition has caused many
spoiled votes and the total vote 10 no'
as large as freely predicted by party
leaders early in the day.
Congressman Littlefield Is re-eiecteu
and Judging by returns from scatter'ns
towns. has run ahead Of the Governor
vote considerably.
Some peculiarities of the day 8 vol-
ing in this district are seen IN the 80
of Lisbon where the total vote Was
tween 700 and 500 and the numpel
split tickets 1856. At Bath, the Soc'
list vote surprised everybody. IL reacn.
ed 266 and the Democratic vote Wa
only 297.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
Cummings. Wilson
CHAIRMAN GEO. r. HUGHES
Of Democratic State Committee Feels
Very Much Elated.

Bath, Me-. Sept. S.-George +. Hughes,
ESQ.,, of this city, chairman of the State
Democratic committee, tonight. gave to
The Associated Press the following state
ment:
incomplete returns already show a
gain of several members in the House OF
Representatives for the Democrats. A
complete victory in Knox county. the
election of a sheriff in Cumberland. the
largest county in the State, and Demo
cratic victories in the cities of Water
Vile and Lewiston. indicate that the
Democratic vote for State candidates l.
close to that of the last Presidential year
and will show a gain over the last cleo
ton of more than 10000. This has been
accomplished IN 4 campaign where we
have been without funds and where the
individual voters have done the work
themselves"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09

Albert Fuller, Dem, ST.; Albert w; Plum
mer, Dem, 50; Joseph e. Briggs, FRO, ~ i;
William S. Thompson, Pro-, IL; Greeehiiei
Lawrence, Pro, 10. ,
For county attorney, Thomas Leigh
Rep, 12S; Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem.'
So; Henry Woodward Pro, 10.
For sheriff. F. j. Ham, Rep, III; HOW
ard w. Dodge, Dem, Sc; George L. Smith,
Pro, 8.
For county commissioner, ii. II. Adams,
Rep. 12s; Charles A. Hill, Dem, 81; James
w. Carter. Pro, 10 ,
chard. Rep 12S; John III. Cuskley, Dem,
IS; Frank S. Wingate, Pro, 10.
For register of deeds George r. Smith.
Rep, 12S; Charles w. Abbott, Dem, 49,
James J. Jones. Pro. TO-
For representative to the Legislature
Fred f. Blake. Rep, 121; George f. Bow
man, Dem, Co; E. l.. Lincoln, Pro, ,.
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William $. Thompson. Pro, /; Greenlie
La xrence, Pro, l.
For county attorney, Thomas Leigh
Rep, 81: Joseph Williamson, Jr., Dem.
II; Henry Woodward Pro. |.
For sheriff. F. ]. Ham, Rep, IS; How
ard W. Dodge, Den, u; George l.. Smith
Pro, 2.
For county commissioner. III. ii. Adams
Rep, 81; Charles A. Hill, DEM, II; Jane:
W. Carter. Pro, !.
For county treasurer, James r. Ban
chard, Rep, 81; John II. Cuskley, Dem
II; Frank s. Wingate Pro, /.
For register Of deeds George r. Smith
Rep, IS: Charles w. Abbott, Dem, u
James j. Jones. Pro, /.
For representative to the Legislature
F. f. Blake. Rep, GS; g. +. Bowman
Dem, IL.