New-York tribune., 1906-10-31
TOUN, FOR HUGHES
Phelps, Democratic Stronghold an
Ontario. Bolts Bodily.

Phelps n Y. Oct 30 (SpeciaD.-Watch the re-
turns from Phelps! For many years this beautiful
little village in Ontario County has been one of
the few strongholds of Democracy in Western New
York, but this year the town has gone over almost
bodily Hughes. Not a single Hearst lthograph
is displayed in a shop window.
The Republican organization is wisely leaving the
management of the local campaign TO the Demo
Gratis of the town, who promise majority for
Hughes of at least go And this in a village where
only few hundred votes cast by both parties!
Here and there a Democrat remains who has not
far declared himself against Hearst and il is
known that three Republicans will not vote for
Hughes because of local quarrel, but with these
exceptions the whole town is virtually solid for
Hughes.
Phelps is OF the proudest towns of the state
1t celebrated its centennial several years and
is proud OF its history It has gloried in the fact
that in the face OF general Democratic defeat ii
has almost without exception remained steadfast
to the Democratic party. 1t is equally proud to-
day Of the promise of such turning OF Democratic
votes from Hearst 10 Hughes may not be sur
passed anywhere else in the state in comparison
with the number Of votes actually cast.
DR.. w A White is recognized as the leader in
the revolt against Hearst among the Democrats,
but so intense is the feeling throughout the town
that any of dozens of old line Democrats is
equally entitled TO fame. The town is peculiarly
situated to be having almost labor VOTE
so called. 1t lies In the heart of rich farming
country, and its population is chiefly made up OF
retired farmers and small merchants, but-just
watch the returns from Phelps!
E. P. Ryan, proprietor of the Cottage Hotel, was
giving his reasons for not supporting Hearst when
an old stepped up and asked to have his name
added TO the honor ROLL some OF the Demo-
have begun call the list of those who will
not vote for Hearst.
Say that NJ. H. Fuller will not vote for Hearst -
said he Il have voted the Democratic ticket
since 1Si7. through thick and thin, but this year
I've got to vote for the first time for Republican
Hearst Why, he doesn't know whether he is a
Democrat a Republican. a Prohibitionist"
The Democrats who have openly declared against
Hearst belong special class. but run all the
way from workingmen to bankers John II. Roy
has been supervisor of the town for ten years and
has been recognized a Democratic leader Of the
vicinity, but he cannot bring himself to support
George Shepard, farmer, are also former super
visors, who will vote the Republican ticket for
the first time. A. d Mcleod a merchant, formerly
justice OF the peace, is another former Democratic
officeholder who will not vote for Hearst.
Among the other Democrats of the town who are
enthusiastic in their efforts make Phelps the
ton, insurance. F. l. HolbrOOk, produce; r. b.
Cobb retired farmer; Louis and Frank Salisbury.
farmers; Charles Lane, automobile reparer; DR.. r.
D. Nanderhof, Dr. j. E Middaugh, w. X. Sayer,
farmer: William Oakes, farmer; George White. re-
tired farmer: Bert Lambert farmer William
and Thaddeus Hotchkiss, bankers: Jeffrey Binning
and Clarence CayWOOd. farmers: Edward Jones.
carpenter; Robert King painter; c. d. Carr. s. J..
Wilson and James Richmond. farmers; Joel Caves,
contractor: Frederick Stephenson. baggage master.
and Egbert Ross. retired merchant.
Even the Hughes Democrats in Monroe County
headed by George Ranes. and in Jefferson. led by
John y. Carlisle. not more noteworthy. cOnsid-
ering the relative Importance and numbers Of the
localities, than the honor. roll in Phelps.