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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

Our old timer, Preston Smith,
who built the stone house east of
town adjoining his father, and
who left here % years ago, came
here Sunday on a visit to relatives
and old friends,
While here he met. by appoint
ment, Mary e. Judson Of Kan
sas city, and they were married
on Monday at his fathers home
by Rev. Weist.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03
Western Kansas
State Normal.
Dedication Exercises.

The dedication of the new build
ings OF the Western Kansas State
Normal school on the FIT. Hays
Reservation took place on Tuesday
with appropriate exercises, Presl
dent Wilkinson and the Board of
Regents coming here to take part.
a largo crowd Of enthusiasts.
after inspecting the building, assem-
bled IN the large assembly room,
Rev. West opening with prayer.
Miss Grosser led III an applo
pirate hymn, Miss Shaffer presid
ing at the piano.
Representative Hale of Rush
county, and member of the State
Board Of Education. followed with
an eloquent and educational ad
dress that received marked atten
ton from the audience. He told
how he had hoped Lacrosse was
to be the hub of western Kansas
but pleased that the o. S. and the
State governments had selected the
Ft. Hays grand Reservation, and
his county and the western halt
OF Kansas would do their share 10
make it a success
Regent Kellogg, first president
of the EmporIa state Normal fol
lowed and in his remarks said.
''Hale's was one of the most ap
proprlate educational addresses he
had ever heard
Prof Coddlng, President OF the
Regents, then spoke, he was propd
that the citizens of Hays, of Ellis
county and of western Kansas are
heartily IN accord with the Regents
in this work and / gladly dedicate
this building for the upbuiIdipg of
education IN western Kansas,
Regent BusheY then told of the
work of the eastern state Normal
at Pittsburg, the manual training
school.
President Wilkinson then told
of the future of this school con
vincing the audience would do
everything possible to make this a
grand school.
| In the afternoon the building
was thrown open for inspection c
at 4 O'Clock q ball game
In the evening the building was
brilliantly illuminated, the Beard
and Faculty held a reception and
many attended and enjoyed
The new term has mmenced
with a large attendance.
At the dedication exercises oul
rock ribbed democrat, Henry
Reemsnyder. sat on front seat.
proud that a democrat was addres
, sing a public assembly in Ellis
, county, and CERTIFIED to have ar
audience see what fine address s
democrat could make
Our old timer, Simon BIotz
! visited and inspected the new state
2 Normal buildings on Tuesday anC
much pleased, Not so signify ol
historic as Oh the old Fort parad,
ground but grati6ed that the state
Z had gwen his town so fine an iu-
stitutlon and located 1t so clos
to his original town OF Rome, tn
beginning OF Hays city. And b
Is now sending his son to tha
school.
q The big Flag floats from th
b top of the Normal school buildln
and viii every day the school
in session.
Judd Wood got an exceIler
- photo of the new building wit
" the morning passenger tram goin
by. Prof. PIcken should have
- big sign painted-Western Kansf
= u State Normal School and put Il
- - near the track so that the thou
- sands of passengers could know
~ Is a State Institution
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

Mrs. Gladharl of Lawrence has
been enjoying a visit here with
her parents.
The yonng folks enjoyed a pieae
ant dance in the ball Tuesday eve
with a coed crowd present
The big railroad windmill on
the east side of town has been dis
mantled.
Mr & Mrs Charlie Reeder &
Miss Nellie Reeder visited the Big
Fair this week.
Miss Bessie Leahy has returned
from her visit east ready for the
opening of school on Monday.
George Palmer is putting up.
another windmill on his farm
west Of town
We are TO have ii brick or con
crete sidewalk on Juniata street
from Chestnut, IN front of proper
ties of Reeder, Snyder & Voss.
The Miss Markeys have return
ed from the millinery market and
invite the ladies to. call and see
their complete line of Street and
Tailored hats.
Mrs Fields is having the pleas
ure of entertaining Mrs. Wick of
Kansas city and Miss Rizer of
Junction city.
James Behan & family are at
st LOUIS this week seeing the
Big fair. James, jr., and young
Loredistch 90 there next week.
A P Steiner and son went this
week to Kansas city 6 StLoms
to, buy goods for their new store
and while there will see the Big
Exposition
People usually want the best
work tor the lowest price. Easy
enough. Bring Us your Letter,
Note, and Bill heads to print and
we guarantee to please you.
The Regents of both the State
Normal school and the State Agri
cultural college were here Tuesday
transacting their official business
on the Reservation.
Word comes that our former
barber has developed consumption
and has sold out at Natoma and
gone to the Colorado mountains
in a campers wagon.
Walt Bishop has successfully
drilled wells for Anton Smith and
for George Troth southwest OF
the Reservation and can 90 thro'
any soil and formation.
Miss Louie Replogle returned
on Monday evening from her trip
to the Big Far and reports it
as perfectly grand, especially the
illumination of the buildings and
the Pike,
! Trustee Witt of Victoria was in
Hays Tuesday transacting busl-
mess. n our Commissioners pro
| ceedings the type made us say the
Road tax of Victoria township was
81 mills instead of q
RED ACCOUNT BOOK LOST
| have lost a pocket led account
book of no value to anyone else
. Finder will be rewarded by re-
turning to Robinson Stable.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03
Stove casting lost.

One section of the top OF q
Majestic range, lost in road about
8 miles north of HAYS, month
ago. A reward will be paid for
its return to Cole Hardaoard store.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03
WELL DRILLING.

Havinga an excellent well drilling
auger, / am now prepared to drill
wells to any depth at reasonable
prices. If you want such work
done write me for prices.
Elmer W. Bishop, Wsies T. O.
Ellis Co. Kans.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

: NOTICE Is heIeby given
that a public sale to be held at
the south front door of the court
house in Hays city, Ellis county,
Kansas on Monday. Sept. 5, 1904,
Mt 10 o'clock In the morning,
l will sell to the highest and hest
bidder for cash in hand, about $50
feet of picket fence as the same
now stands on the east and west
sides of the Court house yard.
By order af the Board of coun
| tY Commissioners
IL p Dimges, 10. Clerk.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03
NOTICE
Ha.ntinn Prohibited.

Hunting TT0NtOtteu.
all persons are hereby warned not
to shoot, hunt or pursue any swlld
or game bird, praIIie. chicken or
quail, upon premises owner or oc
cupied by either of the underslgn
ed, and any person found vioiat
ing this notice will be prosecuted
foI violation of the game laws OF
the state of Kansas.
G. A. R,edel, Louis Kraus, 4. w
Kraus, Jacob Ofth. j. II. Kraus.
Michael Gaus, Martin Ortn, Jos
Binder, ed Kraus' Gotlleb Riedel,
John Lattigan. Chas. Riedel, joe
Witt, Ed Wood.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

For Sheriff.
l hereby announce myself as
candidate for re nomination to
the Office of Sheriff of Ellis county
subject to the decision of the Dem
ocratlc county convention Sept 3.
FRED MILLER.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

To day theAdemocrats hold their
county convention. Treasurer Joe
Shaefer, probate Judge Arnold,
sheriff Fred Miller and Co Atty
Shuts will be nominated by ac-
cIamatlon. A cat fight over regis
ter and superintendent, Jake Bis
sing will be presented for county
clerk and many favor nominating
HIM to strengthen the ticket, and
there is no question he made one
of the best clerks this county ever
had, popular with everybody and
his Office a pleasant place for eve
rybodv to go.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

1t is a pleasure to record the
marriage on Tuesday of our little
telephone girl, Miss. Dora Bisslng
to Adam BAIL.
Also of farmer Tom O'La1gh-
lin of Buckeye to Miss Eunice,
daaghter of G. D Lacey of the Sa-
line valley The bows have been
wondering why be was buying the
household utensils.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

Mis-. w. E. Saum bad the plea
sure of entertaining on Tuesday
some of her lady friends from Wa
keenY, Mrs. Blair, Bestor. Hays
and Woolner. After visiting with
friends the ladies of the CITY met
them ct an elegant 5 O'Clock tea,
at which 9 royal good time was
had, the rooms were beautifully
decorated with electric lights and
chinese lantors, while the decora
tions were Russian. japanese and
q. S. flags entwIned in a loving
embrace. Later the party visited
the Yost mill and attended the re
ception at the Normal school, see
ing the illumination.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03
For Probate Judqe.

For Probate .Jasdge.
We are authorized to announce
B. G. ARNOLD as q candidate
for election to the Office of Pro
bate Judge, subject to the action
of the Democratic convention of
ElIIs county, Sept. Sd. 1904.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

It IS whispered that Simon Motz
would like the republican uomina-
ton for Representative.
Dr.. Snyder is having the lower
limbs of the trees IN front of his
residence trimmed up, Others in
our city should do so as they tear
the ladies' hats and parasols. .
Mrs. Sam Hale returned to her
Lacrosse home Wednesday en-
thnslastlc over Hays and the ve-
ry delighted over the cordial re-
eeption its ladies gave her during
her visit.
This is the last week of the'p pub
lication of the delinquent tax list,
and our readers don't rejoice any
more than we do, as 1t is no pleas
ure to publish the misfortunes OF
others, but the law requires it.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

LIVERY RIGS.
When You come TO Hays and
want a carriage to the Reserva
ton get ono at the
Al ROBLNSON Liveay Sta65e,
opposite the Brunswick holel.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

Quite a moving around this 1st
of Sept. Butler moves to the j.
Chittenden house, Ellis getting
the vacant house
Stacy goes to Ellis. MiIIard
Krkman gets that house, the tele
phone operator his. Mead the Nc
Guire house, and Pratt his = the
Haddock house he bought and will
put in repair.
Beatty moves to the Normal
Janitor building and Tilton with
his Normal students take that.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

DIR. Catudal heads the Big creek
delegation IN the democratic con
ventlon to-day and is apt to be the
nominee for Coroner, which in
sures his election by 500 majority.
There are CO. Commissioners to
be elected from the End & 3rd
districts this fall. In this district
some want Phil Jacobs to accept
and he would be a good one, but
on account of his health he refuses
and his friends insist that he wait
and accept the Treasury nomipa..
ton in 2 years; when Schaefer re
tires. And it is generally conceed
ed that Jake Bruell, a successful
farmer on the west side of town.
and al old residaut. will be nom
mated bV acclamatlon.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03
FoR REGISTER OF DEEDS

] hereby announce myself as a
Candidate for Register of Deeds of
Ellis County, subject to the decis-
ion OF the Democratic County
Convention.
Miles, z. Nutroy.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03
ST. Louis and Return
SPECIAL EXCURSIONS

On Sept. 3, 4, 6, s, II. 13, Is,
20, %, q, and 30, the Union
racific will Iun special Coach
Excursions from
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03
NEW MILLINERY.

Miss DEAN has returned from
her trip to Kansas city. bringing
back some of the handsomest mil
linery, and invites the ladies to
come Sec
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03

CATTLE .HERDED.
I can Craze and feed this fall IN
my we'll watered pasture 100 head
OF cattle. Good care and grass
and plenty of water.
George Palmer,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-03
Tin roofing & spout

ing a speciality. Am ready to
do all kinds of work and best of
material at. reasonable rates.
George Spencer.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
MILLIONAIRE's POOR STOMACH.

The ornoutstomach of theover-
fed millionaire is often paraded in
the public prints as horrible ex-
ample of the evils attendant on the
possession of great wealth. But
millionaires are not the only ones
who are afflicted with bad stom-
aches. The proportion is fargreat-
er among the toilers. Dyspepsia
andindigestion are rampantamong
these people, and they suffer far
worse tortures than the millionaire
unless they avail themselves of
Standard edicinelike Green's Au-
gust Flower, which has been a fa-
vorite household remedy for all
stomach troubles for over thirty
five years. August Flower rouses
the torpid liver, thus creating ap-
petite and insuring perfect diges-
ton. 1t tones and vitalizes the en-
tire system and makes life worth
living,no matter what your station.
Trial bottles, Csc; regular size, 75c.
AT J. G. Presson's Drugstore.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
CROOKED CREEK.

Regular correspondence
Mrs. S. j. Robins has returned
from Big Sandy.
Mrs. r. P. Berry of Sailors Rest
visited here Sunday.
Newton McRae Of Lick Greek
was here on a visit Sunday.
Mrs. E. G. Wynn of Wheatley
visited on Lick Greek Sunday.
John Waters and family of Gold
Dust visited B. T.. Akers Sunday.
A. S. Hassell and family of Big
Sandy visited homefolks Sunday.
Miss Florence Atchison, who is
now conyalescent, has been quite
sick.
Rev. Mr.. Blackwell preached a
good sermon here at 3 p. m. last
Sunday.
Mesdames Thomas Robins and
Mamie Wheatley visited at Faxon
Sunday.
Rev. Jesse N. Farmer of Claud
preached a good sermon here Sun
day night.
M. A. Snyder Of Paris, who is
here on visit, talks of moving to
Crooked Greek in the summer.
Miss Jennie Wyatt of Bowling
Green, KY, and J. G. Collier were
married last Saturday evening.
CROOKED CREEK, May g..
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
When in need Of nice stationery
send us your orders.
THE TEACHERs' ASSOCIATION.

Program of the Benton County Teach
ers' Association to be held at Coxburg
on May IA, 1904:
Devotional exercises by the Rev. s. G.
Nunley; welcome address by Rudolph
Goodm an; response by Della Lockhart.
How increase educational interest in
the county this year? by J. M. Lockhart
and Alma Greer. General suggestions.
Should civil government be made a
primary study and taught in the primary
schools? by Meta Dreaden and Lemuel
Thompson.
During what time Of the year should
the rural schools be taught? by Ether
Cooper, Bertram D, Johnson and j. w.
McIllwain.
Gall for queries,
Noon intermission.
Answer to queries.
Under the present law by what meth
DDS may the teachers OF the State obtain
better list of text Books? w. u. Cooper
and A. A. Lindsey.
Some needs of the public schools Of
Benton County, by. Med. Neal.
Are monthly reviews and examinations
com mendable? O. o.. Perkins, Add Tip
petit and A. NJ Smith.
Importance of good order in the school
room and the means by which 1t may be
secured, by Pauline Brooks, William Ma
lin and L. H. Presson, ir.
J. FIDDLE,
Chairman.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
HICKORY FLAT.

Regular correspondence.
Walter James made his regular
call last Sunday.
Fine weather prevails and the
people are at work.
Several of our citizens went to
Hollow Rock Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. McEwen visited
Mr.. and Mrs. B., W. Melton Sun
day.
There will be singing at Thomp-
sons Schoolhouse the third Sun
day in May.
A spelling bee is in progress at
Thompson's Schoolhouse, which
is attended with interest.
Misses Ethel Melton and Lee
Annie and Fredona Reed visited
Miss Eva Lee Cowell Sunday.
Miss Josie McEwen and little
brother, Ray, visited their sister,
Mrs. Cowell, Friday and Saturday.
. HICKORY FLAT, May 3.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
LIVE STOCK EXHIBIT.

The following circular letter has
been issued by the Tennessee Com
mission Worlds Fair:
Dear Sir-The stock interests of Ten
nessee, as you are aware, represent one
of the States greatest industries. If
properly exploited at the great St. Louis
Worlds Fair, it is probable that not an
other State in the Union can surpass this
IN the excellence of its blooded stock,
embracing horses, mules, sheep, swine,
cattle, goats, and all other live stock in
eluding poultry of all breeds and strains
Should Tennessee stock men secure a
large number of prizes at the Worlds
Fair, it requires no special ability to un-
derstand how beneficial it would be to
the stock interests primarily and in
scarcely less degree to the State at large.
Recognizing these facts the Tennessee
commission of the Worlds Fair invites
every stock man, breeder, fancier or far
mer to correspond with Mr.. Sam N. War
rem, who has been appointed its agent for
the selection of live stock exhibits at st.
Louis. To show it's appreciation of the
Importance of this move and to assist the
stock men OF the State to have an exhibit
at St. Louis commensurate with the mag-
nitude of this industry, the Tennessee
commission of the Worlds Fair offers to
pay the transportation charges both ways
on such exhibits. The exposition COM
pany will furnish accommodations on the
grounds free of charge. with the excep-
ton of feed stuff which can be obtained
there at the same prices as prevail in the
city itself.
AS many owners will have only few
specimens to exhibit, it is suggested that
some OF these can be combined and sent
in charge of the same attendant.
A meeting of the breeders of the State
has been called to convene at the State
capitol May Is TO organize Live Stock
Breeders Association for Tennessee to
discuss matters of interest to all stock
men, 1t is earnestly urged that you be
present at that meeting and help along
this movement.
Also please write Mr.. Warren giving
the names of such stock breeders as you
know that we may interest them likewise
and secure their cooperation.
Yours truly,
SAM N. WARREN,
Director Live Stock Exhibit,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
CEDAR VALLEY.

Regular correspondence
Albert Melton has returned from
a trip to Nashville.
Miss Birdie Hawkins left last
week to visit in Missouri.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fate Phifer left
few days ago for Arkansas.
Horace Corbitt and family have
been visiting relatives at Eva.
w. Z. Melton of Hust Village
visited at this place yesterday.
Mrs. Ella Wheatley of Nashville
is here on visit to her mother.
Felt Farmer was at Camden on
particular business a few days ago.
Miss Flora Melton has joined
merry fishing party at Hust Viii
lage this week.
William Wynn of the Rushing's
Creek community was here on bus
mess last week.
The many friends of Miss May
Pierpont are glad to learn that she
is improving IN health.
"Uncle" Lige Phifer is very i'll
at this writing, and little hope is
entertained for his recovery.
Spring seems to have come at
last, and the fine weather is great
ly appreciated by our farmers.
CEDAR VALLEY, May 3.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustworthy Lady or Gentleman to manage
business in this county and adjoining territory
for well and favorably known house of solid H.
nancial standing. $4,000 straight cash salary
and expenses, paid each Monday by check direct
from headquarters. Expense money advanced.
Position permanent. Address Manager, $40
Como Building, Chicago, Ill.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06

For Sale-A good secondhand
sewing machine. Best make and
in good repair. Apply at The
CHRONICLE office.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06

Mrs. M. McRae invites the la.
dies to call and see the new hats
she has just received.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06

The CHRONICLE and the Twice
a-Week st. Louis Republic only
$1.30 a year. This club rate will
be in force for a limited time.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06

All communications must be re-
ceived at this Office by Tuesday or
not later than Wednesday.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

j. w. CULLEN VS.. Ella Noles ct als.-In the
County Court at Camden, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from the original
bill, which is sworn to, that the defendant,
Georgia Ann Holland is a nonresident of the
State of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered by
me that she appear and make defense to the
original bill filed lin the above styled cause in the
County Court of Benton County, Tennessee, on
or before the first Monday in Jnne, 1901, or the
bill will be taken for confessed astO her., That
this order be published for four consecutlEe-
weeks in the Camden Chronicle.
This April % 1904.
W.D. COOPER, Clerk.
8. l.. PEELER,
Solicitor for complainant.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06

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Memphis Commercial Appeal, ST..
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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT.

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In advance. All subscriptions will be promptly
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Obituary and similar notices will be charged for
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News communications and articles on qaestions
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All remittances and business communications
should be sent to TRAVIS BROS,
Telephone 20. Camden. Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06

Our Way communication was
not received in time for publicav
ton this week.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1904.
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For advertisements under this head ourprices
are cash in advance.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06

Don't fail to read the advertise
ments in The CHRONICLE this
week.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06

ROCHELLE, Ca, Jan. 80, 1909.
Black Draught Stock and Poultry
Medicine is the best ever tried. Our
stock was looking bad when you sent
me the medicine and now they are
getting 80 fine. They are looking 20
per cent. better. O.
s.P. BROCKINGTON, "
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06
FOR STATE SENATOR.

GILI-We are authorized to announce WAL
TER Il. GILL as candidate for election to the
office OF Senator in the General Assembly of
tennessee from the twenty-SiXth senatorial dis
trct composed of the counties of Benton, Deca-
tur, Hardeman, Hardin and McNairy, subject
to the will Of the Democratic party.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-06

BARNHILL-We are authorized to announce
j. L. BARNHILL as candidate for election to
the office of Senator in the General Assembly of
Tennessee from the twenty-sixth senatorial dis
tpict composed of the counties of Benton, Deca-
tur, Hardeman, Hardin and McNairy, subject
to the will of the Democratic party. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-14
Democrats Carry Boston.

Municipal elections were held in Bos-
ton and eighteen other cities of the State
yesterday. There were no noteworthy sur.
prises, with the possible exception of
Newport and Woburn, where there we're
changes from no license to license. The
bitterest fight was in Cambridge. where
the democratic ticket was defeated by
the nonpartisan candidates, In Boston
Salem d. Charles, democrat, was elected
street commissioner over Guy w. Emer-
son BY majority Of about 20, 900. This
was the only local office for which a
practically straight party vote was cast.
Later returns indicated a democratic
majority in both the board of aldermen
and common council.