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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-08
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, Nov. Selection day
apparent rush to get to the polls and
little attempt was made to bring out
the full vote by either the Republic
cans or Democrats. There is not the
semblance of a contest in Philadel-
phia, which doubtless accounts for the
apathy shown by the two big parties,
Pittsburg,- Pa, Nov. Selection day
cloudy and cool. Early voting unusual
ly light.
Reports from nearly every section of
the state indicate that a heavy vote is
being polied in Pennsylvania. President
Roosevelt is reported to be running
strong in the mining districts, many
Democratic miners casting their bal
lots for him. AS the day progressed the
interest in the voting increased to SUCH
an extent that practically the normal
vote was polled by noon. There were
few challenges and no trouble reported.
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PARKER SLEPT LATE.
Drove to Kingston With His Secretary
to Cast His Vote.

Kingston, N. Y, Nov. S-Judge
Parker slept later today than he had
in many months. 1t was after 8
o'clock when he arose. His brother,
Fred e. Parker, was driven to the sta
ton at Esopus to catch a train for
New 4 rk, where he will vote. The
judge and his secretary, Mr.. McCaus-
land, then took a buggy and drove to
Kingston, where they cast their ball
lots. The weather was perfect, and
they took the EddyviIle road which
passes through a gap in the mountains
and is several miles longer than the
main road.
Judge Parker drove up to the old pot
terry on Greenkill avenue, the voting
place OF the third district of the Eighth
ward at 1914 o'clock. A crowd of King
ston neighbors had assembled to wei
come him and he was received with
cheers.
As the judge stepped from his wagon
Ralph Ffnnegan, a 6-year-old boy was
the first to shake hands with the can
didate.
Il hope you will be elected" he told
the judge.
, Thar you. you" the judge replied with
Several friends claimed the Judges
attention and he was compelled to hold
a brief Informal reception before he
could reach the voting place. The judge
remained in the booth half a minute
when he came out and handed his fold
ed ballot to a clerk who deposited it
and announced ALTON Brooks Parker
votes ballot 147."
Then there was q flash and several
photographers obtained pictures as the
judges ballot was dropped into the box.
More cheers followed. The Judge in
quired if fiashlight was necessary on
so fine day. He shook hands with
the policeman on duty at the door and
walked out. After conversing with
friends for a moment he drove up town
to give his secretary, Mr. McCausland,
an opportunity to vote.
Later the judge went to the Office of
his dentist to keep an annual appoint
ment. He makes a practice of having
his teeth examined at least once each
year and in order that he shall not for
get always goes on election day after
casting his ballot.
Major and Mrs. Alfred Tanner enter
tanned Judge Parker at luncheon. Mrs.
Tanner is the sister of Mrs. Parker. At
ter luncheon the judge drove back to
Esopus intending to receive the election
returns at Rosemount tonight.
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UTAH.

Salt Lake, Utah, Nov. S.-Polls open
ed at Z o'clock in this city. Nearly all
precincts report a heavy vote during
the morning with considerable scratch
ing being done. The weather is clear
and pleasant.
Salt Lake, Utah, Nov. S.-Favorable
weather conditions are reported all
over the state and early reports show
a heavy vote being polled. The cleo
ton is passing quietly, but much
scratching is being done and returns
will be late.
Ogden, Utah. Nov. Slime weather
prevails and a large vote is being
polled. Very little scratching is be-
ing done, except on electors, many
Democrats and Socialists voting for
Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
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ODDS INCREASE.
Much Money Placed OH the Election
Result in New York.

New York, Nov. 8.-Chairman Cor
telyous final forecast appears to have
put up the betting odds on Roose-
welt. The betting on the result of the
election was livelier yesterday than at
any other time during the campaign.
1t is estimated that nearly 100000
was wagered on the Broad street curb
and in the various hotels. The lead
ing odds were to 1 on Roosevelt
on the general result, to 1 on Roose-
welt will carry New York state, and
2 to 1 that Herrick will defeat Hig-
gins for the governorship. One bet
on the president was $4,000 to $500.
One man offered $4,000 or any part
of it at odds of to 1 on Roosevelt,
without takers. The heaviest state bet
was $4,000 to $500 on Herrick. An
900.
A Wall street house offered to bet
$1,000 even that Roosevelt will carry
New York New Jersey, Connecticut,
Indiana and West Virginia, but there
were no takers. Several private
wagers are said to have been made
against Parker at odds of to i, but
no such bets were openly announced.
600 that Parker will carry New York
state. A Wall street firm put up So
900 at odds of 2 to 1 that the presi-
dent will carry New York, and an
at the same odds. There was prac-
tically no betting on congressional re-
suits or the vote in the electoral col
lege. On national and state issues it
is estimated that 100000 has been
wagered in New York city.
Cortelyou's Forecast.
To all supporters of Roosevelt and
Fairbanks:
The presidential campaign has
reached its final stage, and the reports
to the Republican national commit
tee from all parts of the country seem
to be as complete as it ispossible for
ante-election reports to be. Upon
these and upon the information that
tain I am satisfied the Republican can
didates for president and vice preS1-
dent will carry every northern state
with the possible exception of Mary
land and Nevada, and will have not
less than 314 of the 476 votes in the
electoral college.
The campaign has been conducted
with a much smaller fund than any
presidential canvass for the past II
years. The fund this year, although
made up of contributions of more than
1000 persons, has been about one
half as large as the Republican fund
and about one-half as large as the
Democratic fund when Cleveland was
elected in 1892.
Every part of this fund has come
from voluntary contributions made
without demand, importantly or pres
sure, and without any agreement,
pledge, promises, assurances or under
standing, expressed or implied, re-
garding the policy or the action of the
administration or looking to any ben
eft or advantage to any contributor
except the benefit which will come to
all business and to all our people from
the continuance of Republican policies
and Republican administration.
To the great body of public spirited
who from their means and by
their personal effort have aided in the
n Ia nf i
turn the heartfelt thanks of the COM
miffee of 1904.
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AT HEADQUARTERS
Woodson and Taggart Exchange
PIeasantries Over Telephone.

New York, Nov. S.-Very few persons
connected with the national and state
committees were at the different head
quarters today. Vice Chairman Niccoll
and Secretary Woodson and August
Belmont were at the Democratic head
quarters shortly before noon, but little
business was transacted. Secretary
WoodSon was talking with Chairman
Taggart on the long distance telephone
and had an exchange of pleasantries
regarding the situation. Mr.. Woodson
told the chairman that he heard that
the Republicans had got him in In
diana, to which Mr.. Taggart replied
that he was still a long ways ahead of
them.
None of the members of the Republi-
can national committee was at head
quarters during the early part of the
day. At the Fifth Avenue hotel tele-
grams were received by the Republican
state committee from different parts
of the state saying that there was good
weather and a full vote was being
polled.
The Democratic state headquarters
were in charge of the clerks of the
committee, but no reports concerning
the election had been received.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston. Nov. s--Indications of the
polling of an unusually large vote
throughout Massachusetts appeared in
the early part of election morning Ex-
cellent weather prevailed. Democratic
leaders entered upon today's election
conceding the state to President Roose-
welt by perhaps 10000, but claimed the
election of Douglas, Democratic can
didate for governor over Governor
Bates, Republican.
Reports from all sections of the state
indicate that the total vote will exceed
all previous records. The Democrats
conceded $4,000 plurality for Roosevelt
in the state, but in spite of the great
vote expressed belief that their candi-
date. Douglas for governor, would win.
About 1000 policemen were on duty
in Boston to watch the movement of
the voters but up to noon only one ar
rest had been made.
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NHNNESOTA.

st. Paul, Nov. S.-Keen interest in the
contest for the goVernorShip, coupled
with the favorable weather is bringing
out in the state what is said to be the
largest vxote of any election in years.
St. Paul, Nov. 8.-The polling booths
opened at o'colck and the voting
was brisk. Weather clear. At Du-
luth voting machines are being used
in four precincts of the city for the
first time. The indications are for a
heavy vote with much splitting on the
state ticket owing to the fight on the
gOyernorShip.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. s. - Cool
and clear. A heavy vote was cast in
the first two hours. Dunn, the Re-
publican candidate for governor, was
cut very generally.
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SOUTH DAKOTA.

Watertown. S. D., Nov. s.-Chair-
man Martin of the Democratic state
central committee has received no
news from the state. The .headquar-
tiers are deserted. The election of the
entire Republican ticket is practically
conceded.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. s. - Ideal
election weather prevails here. 1t is
bright and warm. The prospects are
for a heavy vote.
Sioux Falls. S. D., Nov. 8. - Fine
weather is reported from all of South
Dakota A heavy early vote was cast
at Aberdeen, WATERFOWL, Huron,
Yankton, Mitchell and Pierre. Farm
ers went to the polls early. Interest
in the capital location contest is acute
vote.
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AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Interest in the Outcome of the Elec-
ton Is Intense.

Washington, Nov. S.-A few hours
before the balloting in the presiden-
tial contest finds the national capt.
tai practically deserted of qualified
of the government hundreds of Off
Gals and clerks have gone home to
vote, embracing the opportunity af-
forded by the election to take at least
a part of their annual leave. Among
government employees the interest in
the contest has been greater than in
any election for many years.
Only two members of the cabinet,
Secretaries Hay and Morton, are in
the city. On account of his health
Secretary Hay felt he ought not to
make the trip to Ohio at this time, and
Secretary Morton is detained here by
important business in the navy de-
partment-
Returns from the election will be
received by the president at the White
House He will have as guests such
members as may be in the city and a
few other personal friends. In addi-
ton to the returns received in the
regular telegraph bureau at the execu-
tive offices, important messages and
bulletins also will be received in the
presidents library at the White House.
the main Office of the Western Union
with instrum entS placed in the library
and one of the corps of operators in the
executive telegraph bureau will be on
duty at the side of the president. Com
munication thus may be had with any
city in the country. National Chair
man Cortelyou, who will be at head
quarters in New York. will keep the
president and his friends advised of
the returns as they are received by
him.
At the headquarters of the Democrat
ic committee in the Riggs House, Sec
rotary c. A. Edwards will receive the
returns from various states and from
Democratic national headquarters in
New York. A big torchlight procession
and a serenade to the president has
been projected by the local Republi-
cans in the expectation of his election.
At the headquarters of the Republic
cans and Democrats the utmost conf
dence is prevailing as to the outlook.
This confidence is substantially express
ed in the betting on the result which
has been heavier in Washington than
ever has been known. The odds on the
general result are to 1 in favor of
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ILLINOIS.

Chicago. Nov. S.-Reports from
points through Illinois showed that
election day was marked by perfect
weather and an unusually heavy early
vote. Indications point to average Re
publican majorities-
Chicago, Nov. Selection day
dawned with sky overcast, but with
small prospect of rain while the tenn
perature was a happy medium, neither
hot nor cold. Indications early in the
day pointed to a heavy vote. There
are local questions in addition to the
national and state tickets upon which
the voters of Chicago and Cook coun-
importuned to register their wills,
chief of which is a proposed constitu-
tional amendment that would enable
the legislature to grant the city a new
charter. The first hour of voting
showed a lively interest in the business
of the day.
Bloomington, ILL.,. Nov. S.-The day
feet weather conditions and an I'M
usually heavy early vote. Indications
point to average Republican MAORI
ties for all candidates with the pos
sible exception of states attorney,
where the Democrats have waged a
stubborn fight on the fee system in
this office.
ballot and the amount of scratching
done in nearly all wards rendered the
voting rather SLOW
The first voting machine to be test
&c in Chicago was put in commission.
Persons who feared to risk their vote
with the machine were provided with
the regular ballot.
From information received at state
headquarters from various points it is
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MISSOURI.

st. Louis, Nov. S.-The large num-
Der of early voters show great cleo
ton interest here. The day was bright
and cool.
st. Joseph, Mo-. Nov. Selection
day is clear and voting heavy. The
numbers.
Kansas City. Mo, Nov. 8.-A heavy
early vote was cast in Kansas City,
Mo-, and Kansas City, Kan. On the
Missouri side more than the usual in
terest was taken in the state ticket.
The weather was ideaE
st. Louis. Mo, Nov. S.-Reports re-
ceived during the fore part of the day
indicate that a very heavy vote is be-
ing cast in Missouri. The perfect
weather prevailing is bringing out an
early vote, both in cities and rural dis
tricts. Considerable scratching is be-
ing done. and more than ordinary in
terest is generally manifested.
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IOWA.

Des Moines, Nov. S.-Almost In
dian summer with a clear sky and a
warm bright sun the election day
dawned here. An unusually large
number of early votes were cast, Civ
ing promise of a heavy vote before the
day closes.
ceived from every section of the state
by the chairman of the Democratic
and Republican state. central commit
tees report an unusually heavy vote.
In the country precincts where, owing
to the splendid farm weather, it was
feared the vote would be light, the
opposite is found true. Little excite
ment is reported from the various
polling places and election day prom
Uses to pass off very quietly. All cities
report a healthy increased vote.
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CONNECTICUT.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. S.-Crisp
clear weather was reported from all
parts OF Connecticut, making election
day conditions the best in many years.
In Hartford the crush of voters at the
opening of voting places was unprece-
denied, in one ward 100 men being
In line before daylight
Careful observation brings the con-
illusion that a straight party vote is
being cast for the presidential candi-
dates, but Judge Robertson, the DEM
Dcratic nominee for governor, is run
ming ahead of his ticket. In activity
the Republicans have outclassed the
Democrats and the vote in every city is
4 record breaker.
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Chicago Live Stock Marker.

Chicago, Nov s.-CATTLE-Receipt to-
westerns. Market strong Good to prime
steers, $6.10d1OO: poor to medium. e. 500
SOU stockers and feeders, $210d3.15; cows,
u 5oa4 So; heifers, $1S0d5.50; Gamers, $1.35
M240; bulls. $2.00d4.15; calves, 50. 00d7 90;
western steers, 81 S5G54O
HOGS-Receipts today, 1900 head; esti-
mated Wednesday. $4,000 head. Market
strong Mixed and butchers, 81. sod5.20
good to choice heavy, 81. 956515; rough
heavy, "a. 65G74S0; light $475d5. 05; bulk of
sales, a. $4,000.
SHEEP-Receipts today, 1900 head.
sheep strong; lambs steady to 10 higher.
Good to choice wethers. $4.35d4. rs; fair to
choice mixed, s. 50a425: western sheep,
lambs, s.. 50d5.65.
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ToneIxn HIde Nfnrket.


at don't think you will find many
flies on me- said the Boston drum
mer, "but I'm kicking myself around
the door yard just now all the same.
II struck a Connecticut town one
day last month, and the same day that
man with a guessing hog did, and
after two or three nips together, he
gave me the straight tip that his pork
er would weigh exactly 298 pounds
when put on the scales for business. /
got all the bets 1 could until L had
invested $50, and after everybody who
wanted to guess at ten cents a guess
and there were 400 of them-had
had his chance, the hog was weighed
and pulled down only 277 pounds"
'tAnd SO you lost your bets?" was
queried.
"Of course, but that isn't what
grieves my soul. It's the fact that
the hog man put out his money to bet
against me and won every dollar /
lost. When I had figured it out and
charged him with duplicity, he simply
smiled a sad smile and replied:
II wanted to be honest with you
but you see that it was shedding his
coat that brought the weight of the
hog down.
But I never heard that a hog sheds
his coat" remarked a listener to the
tale.
"And they don't. It's only fools of
drummers who dol"
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Kansas City. Mo-. Nov. SEATTLE
Receipts today, 5000 head. including 400
mead OF southerns. Market strong. Ma
tive steers, So. 75Q650: southern steers, $3.50
q4O0; southern cows, S150d3.00; native
cows and heifers, $1-5065.00; stockers and
feeders, $225q4.0o: bulls, $1.75g3.5o; calves.
sz.Zoa5.l5; western steers, $S.o094.5o; west
HoGs-Receipts today, 5000 head. Mar
ket strong Bulk of sales, SASoa5. %;
pigs and lights, $l.4OQ5.0O.
SHEEP-Receipts today, 1000 head
Market loo higher. Muttons. So 50Q4. 50
lambs, 81 2545.75; range wethers, $4.O0Gp4. 20;
ewes, $2.50Q4o0; fed Mexican yearlings. 70
pounds, $465
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WYOMING.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. S.-The
weather is favorable and both Demo-
cratic and Republican workers are
making efforts to bring out the full
vote.
An unusually large vote was polled
in Cheyenne during the early hours
and the weather conditions are such as
to assure a big vote in the country
districts, which are taking a lively in
terest in the contest between Cheyenne,
Casper and Lander for the state cap
itoI. Roosevelt and Fairbanks electors
are running ahead of the other candi-
dates on the Republican ticket with
every prospect of carrying the state.
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believed by the state leaders that the
Illinois vote will prove exceptionally
heavy throughout. Weather conditions
were everywhere favorable.
Republican state officials refused to
make any predictions in figures as to
Roosevelt and Fairbanks plurality,
farther than to say that they will be
surprised if it falls below 125, 900.
Democratic leaders were very reti-
cent and made no claims as to the
outcome in the state on the national
ticket. They still retain hopes for the
success of the county ticket.
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NEVADA.

Reno, New, Nov. S.-Reports from
the interior of the state show that the
heaviest vote of many years will be
polled in Nevada today. Washoe coun-
ty, which is the center of interest, is
voting quietly but heavily.
Reno, New, Nov. 8.-The weather is
perfect and the prospects for a full
vote is good Comparatively little ex-
element prevails The Democrats
practically concede the state to Roose-
welt, but claim that Sparks, Democrat,
will control the legislature and that
Van Duzer, Democrat, will be re-elect-
ed to congress-
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IDAHO.

Boise, Idaho, Nov. Selection day
opened bright, which means heavy vot-
ing in the country precincts, where
voters have to go from 40 to so miles
in some of the mountainous districts to
vote. A heavy vote is being polled in
Boise.
Boise, Idaho, Nov. S.-The election
in Idaho is passing OF quietly. Owing
to the remoteness of some of the pre-
indicate how the vote is going. Con-
siderable scratching is reported. The
women voters were out early.
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WASHINGTON.

Seattle, Wash. Nov S.-A heavy fog
hung over the city when the polls open
ed this morning. Interest is keen be-
cause of the fight over the governor
ship and heavy vote was reported.
Seattle, Wash. Nov. S.-A good ear
ly vote particularly in the city pre-
cincts, is reported from all parts of
the state A cumbersome ballot is
delaying the voting and certain to re-
suit in a crush late in the afternoon.
Fair weather prevails all over the
state.
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of New York. also joined the party.
Secretary Loeb, who accompanied
the president voted in the Seventh
district. The party left for New York
at IL o'clock. being given a hearty
farewell greeting by a large number
of the presidents friends and neigh
bors who had gathered at the station.
The president left Jersey City in a
private car attached to a regular train
on the Pennsylvania road and is due
in Washington at 6:16 .. m.
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TENNESSEE.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. s.-Doc Wal
ton, a farmer and a Democrat, has
been shot and killed at his home in
Claiborne county. He attended a po-
litical meeting recently and it is said
threatened several persons.
Nashville, Tenn, Nov. S.-Weather
throughout the state is mild and
pleasant. Indications are that there
will be a falling off in the vote. Re
publicans will poll a larger vote than
usual. Many negroes have registered
and will vote.
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DELAWARE.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. S.-Reports
from the two lower counties in this
state are to the effect that heavy
vote is being polled. Very little cut
ting is being done, apparently.
Wilmington. Del, Nov. S.-The day
opened clear and pleasant in this city.
Both parties are using every effort to
get on a full vote. From present in
dications il does not appear that much
cutting is being done. This would in
dictate that the Republicans will poll
their full vote and is considered IA
forable to Roosevelt and Lea the can
didate for governor.
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dates. a pIurality for roosevelt is

dates. A plurality for Roosevelt is
generally conceded
San Francisco, CAL, Nov. s. = The
election is proceeding quietly in all
parts of the state. Chairman Spell
bach, of the Democratic state commit
tee, comedies that Roosevelt may have
Democrats will elect five of the eight
congressman. The Republicans, how
ever, expect to secure the entire dele
cation. As usual, a heavy Socialist
vote is being polIed