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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Watchers Appointed In Colorado.

Denver, Col, November Ion applica- tion of the democrats, the supreme court today appointed watchers for all precincts in Huerfano county, and fourteen pre- cincts in Fl Paso county. An applica- tion for watchers in Teller county was denied, and both parties are represented on the election board. At a conference between tn democratic and republican chairmen, and officials of Teller county this evening, an agreement was reached regarding the appointment of deputies and constables to serve at the polls tomor- row which it is hoped will avert the danger of a clash between armed forces of the Cripple Creek district.
 It is reported tonight that number or more members of the Western Fedora tion of Miners who have been absent from the district, either through deportation or otherwise, returned to the Cripple Creek district late tonight. They were headed by former District Attorney Cole It is said that their presence in the dis triet may lead to a conflict between the opposing forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Delaware Will Be Close.

Wilmington. Del, November 1.-The campaign just closed in Delaware was one of the most complicated in the political history of the state. Both the democrats and the republicans claim they will carry the little state for their respective ma tional and state tickets, but indications tonight point to republican success by majoritles under those of four years ago, In 1900 Mckinley had majority of S6Il.
 The Addicks and anti-Addicks republi- cans who had separate state tickets in the field, but who agreed upon compromise list of candidates, fully expect to elect their ticket which is headed by Preston Lea for governor. pr. Joseph H. Chan dler, the gubernatorial nominee of the anti-Addicks faction, which refused to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Fraud Charged In Montana.

Butte, Mont, November 1.-The demo- crats and republicans alike profess the greatest confidence in the ability of their respective parties to carry in Montana. In Silver Bowl county the democrats and republicans are charging wholesale reg istration frauds, the republicans having issued over 2O00 challenges for tomorrow. Sheriff Quinn swore in 300 deputies for service and the republicans and demo- crats together have had 800 more special deputies sworn in to look after their in terests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08

congressman, Mir. Warden says the out look is favorable for eleeting five or six members. The democrats are count ing strongly on the soofeld republicans to aid them on the state ticket, and 1t Is generally conceded that the Scofield strength will go this way.
 Victor |. Bergen, chairman Of the dem- ocratic state committee, believes his party has a good chance of carrying Mill wauSee county and eleeting two congress- men.
 It is pretty safe to say the republicans will elect six congressman, the democrats one with four in doubt.
 The legislature, which Is to elect a Uni ted States senator, probably will be SC divided between the two republican fac- tions and the democrats that neither party will have a majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Pennsylvania stiII Republican.

Philadelphia, November 7.-Pennsyl- vania tomorrow will return the usual large republican plurality for the nation al and state tickets, With the exception of about half a dozen congressional dis tricts, the campaign just closed was the quietest in years. The republican man agers hope for a plurality for the na- tional and state ticket of from SO0000 to 325,0O0. The democrats give no figures, but assert the republican estimates are too high.
 Four years ago Pennsylvania gave Mo- finley and Roosevelt a plurality of 2SS,- f33 There s only one state office to be voted for-that of assistant justice of the supreme court. The republicans confident ly expect that the present congressional delegation of twenty-nine republicans and three democrats will not be changed The democrats expect to increase their num- Der to four.
 The present republican majority in the legislature on joint ballot Is 137 which the republicans say they expect to in- crease. A United States senator Is to be elected to succeed Philander c. Knox who was appointed to succeed the late Senator Quay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Note to Ra Heavy.

The indications are that Bessemer will poll very heavy vote in the national election tomorrow. The democrats, the republicans and the socialists have been very active for the past several weeks and the probabilities are that each party will poll its full strength oyer 1000 votes.
 Both the democrats and the republicans have held monster rallies during the past two weeks and both parties have been endeayoring to make 0 good showing to- morrow The socialist party has also been very active and assert that they will spring some surprises,
 As a whole Bessemer has entered heart fly into the present national campaign. It was one of the first cities in the state to organize q Parker and Davis club. Later the republicans organized a Roose- welt and Fairbanks club. Both clubs have held meetings regularly and have had plenty of party spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Claims In Ohio.

Cincinnati, November lon the eve of the election the republicans are con- fident that their organization in Ohio will secure unusual results, even exceeding pluralties in what were previously call ed "the Mckinley years"
 While the democrats have no such or ganization at their opponents they claim that there has been during the past two or three days a "whirlwind in their favor,'' that Justifes their anticipation of a landslide that will make the state close and enabled the democrats to gain three CT four congressment. The democrats also say they will be benefited by the reduc- ton of the populist vote, and the increase of the socialist vote. They estimate that the former socialist vote of 1350O will be more than doubled, and come largely from republican worklngmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Outlook In West VirnlnIa.

Wheeling, W. ", November 1.-The democrats tonight retain all their confi- dence. especially in the election of Corn well for governor. The following telegram was received tonight from General Ox- ley, in charge of the headquarters at Charleston:
 'tFhe entire republican county organiza- tion of Kanawha county has practically disbanded because of the manifest and out-spoken opposition to Dawson and his tax laws; the county is likely to give 5000 majority against the state and county republican tickets. Kanawha will send five anti-Dawson men to the house of del- egates. an anti-Dawson state senator and will give Cornwell at least 5000 majority"
 The normal republican majority In Kan awha is between 2O00 and 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Different Opinions In Illinois.

Chicago, November 1.-The republicans claim that they will carry Illinois by any where from GOO to 40. GOO, and the dem- oerats claim that they will reduce the re- publican plurality of four years ago. That Is the substance of all the claims put forth by both sides on the night be- fore election.
 The fight on congress will not in all probability result in any great change in the number of representatives from both parties. The present congressional dele gation Is eight democrats and seventeen republicans. The republicans assert they will gain two congressman, one in the Twenty-second and one In the First dis trist while the democrats say that they will defeat Congressman Rodenberg in the Twenty-fourth and thereby make their total nine in the next congress.
 As to Chicago and Cook county the claims of both parties are diametrically opposed. Each party asserts that it will carry the city of Chicago and the county of Cook outside the city by 5000 to 10000
 The republican national headquarters in this city were practically closed tonight all of the officials having left for their homes.
 The claims advanced at the national headquarters do not vary greatly from the statement given out by Chairman cortelyou but some of the officials were somewhat more sweeping in their claims than the chairman, saying that in their opinion Judge Parker would not carry a single state outside of the solid south.
 There were no members of the demo- cratic national committee around during the day, but the state central committee members declared that Judge Parker would without questions be the next President of the United States and put his electoral vote all the way from a number barely sufficient to elect, to two thirds of the electoral college
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Iowa for Roosevelt.

Des Moines, Ia., November 7-Iowa re- publcans are increasing their estimate of Roosevelt's plurality in this state instead of cutting 1t down on the eve of election day. Chairman Spence of the republican state committee today declared that the republican state ticket would have a plu- rality of at least 125, GOO instead of 115, 900, as has been estimated
 The democrats still insist that the plu- rality will not be more than 60000. In the Second district the democrats are making a desperate fight to save the only democratic congressman in Iowa.
 While tine result will be colse, and A. F, Dawson, the republican candidate, has made notable campaign, the chances favor the reelection of Judge M. J Wade. democrat, because of previous plurality of 1900 There seems no reason to doubt the election of the republicans in the remaining ten districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Minnesota Is Republican.

St. Paul, Minn., November 7.-With but few more than twenty-four hours be- fore they know the results of their labors, the candidates of the republican and dem ocratic parties in Minnesota tonight made their final appeal. Secretary Kain of the democratic state central committee says everything is favorable in the state for Mir. Johnson and estimates Johnson's plu- rality for governor at 26,0OO. There seems to be little doubt anywhere but that the national republican ticket will be victo- rious with the usual Minnesota plurality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Vote to Be Llqht.

For several reasons 1t Is predicted that the vote in the national election tomorrow will be exceedingly light. The city cam paign which has been the warmest in the history of the city has had tendency to absorb all the interest, while the lack of opposition to the local ticket and the apathy among the democrats in general will also make the vote light.
 The vote of Ensley is estimated at over 600, but 1t is predicted that less than $50 votes will be boiled tomorrow. Of this number about sixty will probably vote the republican ticket.
 The only voting place will be at the city hall. The managers of the lection are: J. w. Clayton, T. s. Corput, R. E. Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Claims in California.

San Francisco, November 7-Election day promises to be an ideal one in wealth CT. On election eve, the republican state central committee claims the election will resultin a majority of from 55,000 to 60,00O in California for Roosevelt and Fair banks.
 The committee also claims the state will elect eight republican congressman and that all the state senators and nearly all the assemblymen will be republicans.
 The democratic s.~.e central committee make the claim that California will go for Parker and Davis, and that five dem- ooratic congressman will be elected; also that the democratic representation in the legislature on joint ballot will be inereas- ed more than 50 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Show a Success.

The Jones railroad shows which gave two performances tonight under the man. agement of the Bessemer Beavers, was a great success. The Beavers had the entire control of the show and worked hard to make the venture a financial success. Their efforts were rewarded well and several thousand tickets were sold Over $500 were cleared by the Bea- vers, which will go toward furnishing the new hall
 One of the main features of the show was the parade of the Beavers tonight The members of the local dam were reinforced by several members of the Birmingham dam and they made quite striking appearance wearing their silk hats and carrying canes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Personal and General.

The ladies of the First Christian church have postponed their oyster supper which was to have been held next Friday night at Rebie hall.
 Miss Mamie and Miss Julia Stevenson will visit friends and relatives at Corona this week.
 The United Charities held an interest ing and large attended meeting this af- ternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. Owen, on Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Little Activity In New Hampshire.

Concord, N. H., November 1.-The clos ing hours in the campaign in New Hamp- shire was marked by considerable activ- ity on the part of both the leading par ties. Henry F. Hollis, the democratic can didate for governor, stated he expected 10000 republicans to vote for him because of his independent attitude with respect to corporations.
 At the republican headquarters 1t was claimed that John McLane will receive a plurality exceeding the 5000 by which Gov ernOr Bacheldor was elected two years ago. and that President Roosevelt will receive a larger plurality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Wisconsin Republicans Confident.

Milwaukee, Wis, November 1.-The po- litical contest closed in Wisconsin tonight with speeches in many places in the in- terest of all the parties represented on the ballot. It is generally conceded that the Roosevelt and Fairbanks electors will carry the state by a plurality ranging between 10000 and 75,000
 Chairman J. D. Conner, republican state central committeeman, claims that Gov ernor Lafollette will have 7o,O00 plurality, and expects his ticket to be elected from top to bottom with the exception of John J. Kempf, candidate for state treasurer. against whom much opposition has been manifested by the state central commit tee.
 The republicans claim six congressman will be elected without doubt, and chat they have more than an even chance of electing four others
 Democratic State Chairman A. F. War den claims George W. Peck will be elect ed by 25,0O0 plurality. and that the demo- crats will control the legislature. As to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Claims In Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, November z-The repub- lican campaign in Kansas closed tonight with meeting at Marion, addressed by E. w. Hoch, the republican nominee for governor Indications are favorable for an exceptionally large vote tomorrow. It Is generally conceded that the state will be carried by Roosevelt, the democrats mak- ing no claims regarding the national ticket. The republican campaign mana gers claim Roosevelt will carry the state by 100000 plurality and the state ticket by 7O,O00, The democrats say they will elect the state treasurer by a plurality of 10000 and governor by 10000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
lssus In Oklahoma.

Guthrie o. T, November 7-Statehood was the issue upon which the campaign was fought out in Oklahoma, the repub- licans endorsing and the democrats op- posing the bill which passed the lower house of congress, and which provides for joint statehood for Indian Territory and Oklahoma. The republicans claim Me- Guires majority for delegate to congress will be about 23O0, while the democrats maintain that Frank Matthews will be elected by 22O0 at least County officers and members of the territorial legislature also will be voted for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
THE VOTE IN T0DAY'S
 ELECTION WILL ECLIPSE
 ALL IN COUNTRIES HISTORY
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 The democrats claim the election of Will liam l.. Douglas, candidate for governor, and they will be disappointed If this Is not achieved, and Governor Bates plu- rality is not reduced to a small margin. The republicans concede the Ninth and Tenth congressional districts to the dem- ocrats.
 The democrats maintain the remaining districts will be republican with the ex- ception of the Third Fifth and Eleventh, where they have put forth unusual ef- forts to elect the democratic nominees. The notable congressional district Is the Eleventh, which Is located in Boston, where Congressman John A. Sullivan, democrat. is opposed by Eugene N. Floss, republican. Floss. who was defeated two years ago by Sullivan. has based his cam paign largely upon his work in behalf of reciprocity with Canada. That the legis- lature will be republican Is conceded by the democrats, and the return of Henry Cabot Lodge to the United State senate is practically assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Utah Conceded to Republicans.

Salt Lake City, Utah, November 7.- That Roosevelt will carry Utah is con- eeded. The fight over the state ticket and the county ticket in Salt Lake eoun- ty Is more directly involved in the move ment against alleged church domination In politics, which resulted Tn the forma- tion of the American party. Democratic State Chairman Bamberger claims the election of the state ticket-congressm and majority in the legislature which will elect United States senator Amer iean party leaders claim 12.OO0 to 14000 votes in Salt Lake county enough to elect their county ticket. Republican state leaders reiterate their claims of a clean sweep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Republicans Even Claim Missouri.

St. Louis. November Ion the eve of the election the republican state com mittee estimates a majority of not less than 20,0OO in the state with 1000 or more in St. Louis and victory in at least eight of the sixteen congressional districts At the state democratic headquarters an es- timate was issued giving a gubernatorial majority of not less than 78,000 with the balance of the state ticket and the na- tional ticket a little under that figure and fifteen of the congressional districts safe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Nebraska Campaign cIoses.

Lincoln, Neb., November 7.-The campaign in Nebraska closed tonight with meetings all over the state. The vote of tomorrow promises to be heavy and Roosevelts plurality will not be far from 40,000
 Speaking for the state and legislative ticket, Chairman Weber of the fusion committee. said: '"The fusionists will car ry the state for Berg for governor be- yond doubt. Indications are that the legislature will be fusion because of the fight over the revenue law and a desire for economy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Many PopuIIsts In Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla. November 7.-It now looks as if the populists will poll larger vote than has been heretofore expected, but there is no doubt that the democrats in all counties will elect all their candi- dates except that fusion (peoples party and republican, candidates may be elected to the legislature from three counties, and it is possible that the republicans may elect state superintendent of pub lie instruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Mississippi Is Calm.

before the battle finds the state of Mis- sissippi calm. It is generally conceded that the state will go overwhelmingly for the democratic ticket The party man. agers claim that there will be an in- crease in the vote cast this year over that of eight and four years ago. There will be no change in the congressional delegation from this state There are four electoral tickets in the field--dem- ocratic, republican, populists and social ist. The majority for Parker and Davis will be bet 40.00O and 5o.o00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Roosevelt VIII Carry Oregon.

Portland, Ore, November 7-Every- thing is in readiness for the opening of the polls .n Oregon. The weather eondi- tions are not promising. Democrats in- sist that the republican plurality will not exceed 240O0. but at the headquarters of the republican party in this city tonight, 1t was again claimed that Roosevelt will carry Oregon with plurality of 80,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
No Opposition In Virginia.

Richmond, Va, November 1.-The vote in Virginia tomorrow will be light, there being practically no opposition to the democratic nominees as a rule. In the Ninth congressional district, however, the inolcations favor the reelection of Slemp, the republican incumbent, and 1t is ad- mitedly possible that the republicans may triumph in the Tenth district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Assistant Pastor Is Arrested.

St. Louis, November 7.-Rey. G. T. Ay- land, assistant pastor of St. Patrick s Catholic church, was arrested today at the parochial residence, adjoining the church, on the charge of having in his possession fraudelent naturalization pa pers. and having illegally registered on those papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
School Board Meets.

The board of education held a short session tonight. the only business coming up being the auditing and paying of the accounts of last month. The members present were Dr. Rosamond, Mayor Scott, J. w. Minor, Dr. w H. McTyere, A. w. Muclxinfuss. Dr. Roberts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Campaign Closes In Utah.

Boies, Idaho. November 7.-Large meet ings of both parties have tonight marked the close of the campaign. The weather promises to be fair tomorrow and a full vote will be boiled, except possibly on the state ticket in some of the Mormon coun- ties. Republican managers claim a plu- rality of 15,000 for Roosevelt The dem- ocrats while eoneeding a claim of Roose welt victory put the plurality at a much smaller figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Maine Is Safe.

Portland, Me, November 7.--Maine be- ing considered republican by 25000 or more plurality, there was comparatively little interest displayed tonight in the re- suit in this state. It Is expected that the vote will show a considerable fall ing off from that cast in the state cam paign in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Masons Have Rla Meeting.

The Royal Arch Chapter of Masons held very enthusiastic meeting tonight. The team from Birmingham conferred the royal arch degree upon three candidates and refreshments were served. Fred Vann acted as high priest. Judge Charles IT. Mandy Is the high priest of the local Royal Arch chapter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Republicans Sure of Washington.

Seattle, Wash, November 1.-The chsir- man of the republican state central com mittee claims that Washington state will give Roosevelt from 5000 to 25,OO0 plural ity, and that Meade, republican nominee for governor, will be elected from 7500 to 12,000, The republican candidates for con gress, the chairman says. will be elected by pluralities ranging from 5000 to 25O
 Chairman Goodwin of the democratic committee comedies that the state will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Nevada Is In Doubt.

Reno, New, November 1.-The political campaign which closed tonight was con ducted with much vgor by both of the leading parties. There are four tickets in the field republican, fusion democrat silver) stalwart silver aud socialist.
 It Is generally conceded that the result so far as the presidential electors is con- cerned, is in doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08

withdraw in favor of the compromise ticket, is running independently.
 Because of this defection the democrats feel they have chance Of winning the governorship, and are making every ef- fort to bring out the vote to overcome the split republican forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-08
Last West Virginia Prediction.

Wheeling, w. Va, November 7.-To- night Chairman McISinny of the demo- cratic state central committee made his final predictions on the outcome of the election. He forecasts Cornwelps cleo ton to the governorship by a large ma- jority, the success of the national ticket on @ closer margin, a democratic major ity in the house of delegates, and the election of three of the five congress- mon