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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
POLICYHOLDERS vs.. WALL
STREET

The end of the insurance fight Is
not vet. This fall will see "a decided
novel and unique contest between
over a million policyholders OF the
Mutual Lille ol New York and the
New York Life Insurance Company
ON the one hand and a powerful
group of Wall street magnateS ON the
other The street has for So long
controlled the vast funds of these
companies that it cOntemplateS
with no little uucaSineSs the organ
lied effort of the men whose money
makes mp this fund To take over ITS
control and management. Vast
nossihlitics accompany the hand
linz of the money of these Insurance
companies. and men like Morgan
and others have been able through
this medium to accomplish wonders
in the world of finance. That they
will fght to retain their grip no one
doubts. and the fight Will he no
child's play. Against them is the
body OF policyholderS, rapidly or
ganizine under thc leadership OF such
mn as GOV. Penuypacker, GOV.
Blanchard. Charles Emory Smith.
Cardinal Gibbons. Judge Parker.
Richard Oney and Others equally
we'll known. able. honest and power
full Readers of this newspaper who
are policyholders in either OF these
companies will do we'll to give tins
matter their serious consideration.
and we believe it will be to their
material advantage to send To the
Policyholdcrs observation-disclosures
tee. composed in part OF the men
mentioned above. proxies. The
companies are striving to secure as
many proxies rs possible, claiming
to be completely cleaused by the re-
cent Investigations. but the conccn-
sus OF opinion is that The present
management OF both is like the
former one. changed in name only.
In this connection the New York
journal Of Commerce remarks
Nothing has yet been done to give
assurance of such a change in the con
Duct of those two companies ~ VIII
attain the purpose OF the new laws, ana
that purpose can only be- accomplished
bv a management In harmony with IT.
The object of the PohcyhOidcrs Com
mittee is 10 take the management away
from the forces which controlled II when
the abuses grew up that the law l. IA
tended 10 correct IL i the evident
purpose of the present management 10
continue itself in power by controlling
the election of trustees through proxies
collected 10y agents
There would be- NO occasion Tor
contest unless there WAS reason Tor ELECT
ing change of management
As we said aboyeit behooves every
Virginia policyholder to decide
whether he will east his fortune with
the organization OF iellowpolicy-
holders or with the management.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
LOCAL MARKETS

corrected by Simon Hifsh & h~o.
Whent. 1Oto SD. corn, G)totl, me'I
kl.8Oto 81 30. Oats. 30 to 40; hens, % to
10. ducks. II 10 -; dressed chickens
9 10 10: turkeys, live. II 10 T.; ma
Drawn, u to Is; drawn, lG 20 II; Eye
chickens. : 10 10: hens. 3 20 lO'
ducks. s TO 10, spring chickens. L. to
II per pound, eggs. II 90 H. lard.
10 10 II. butter, IL L. %: hams -
to Il: sweet potatoes soc 20 Lea, ir.,i'
potatoes. zoe 10 soc; apples, p"r
bushel, II TO l2j. beet t. Be-
pork. G TO :: veai. - to- .; lambs
$3.50 TO $3.50. hides green. IT, 3.
dry. 10 to IL. salted, No. I, 9 TO ~
calf skins No /. Sl.1O per -kln; oalrd
hay. $40 to S13 per ton. leaf surac,
70 10 80 per loo Early Rose seed 10
tatoes. 81 to 1925. Hogs. live weight
Sc. Beef, live weight, 81 TO BE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
THE TRAVELLING LIBRARY
II l.. Bridges.
j T. Nril.
T. II. Russell
Committee

The library interests are keeping pace
with the growth of our schools in other
directions. MIR Kennedy, the state
Librarian. asked for an appropriation
to add To the thirty-tyc travelling
libraries now doing such brnriiccnt work
in the State. Two of these libraries, OF
30 volumes each. embracing fiction, his
tory. poetry, biography. science, drama.
agriculture. have bccu placed here for ln-
sp,ction. These libraries can hc oh
tanned iu amy locality in the state h'
applying to MIR +. h. Berkeley, head oi
the Travelling Library Division oi thr
State Library. In addition To- these
books Miss Reynolds geography, nature
study aud child study books ARE at Oh"
disposal OF the teachers At the institute
l.4fs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
Not Peddlers, But iiere TO Stay

and we ARE prepared tp protect your
homes. barns and thr lives OF your lam
ilio- from ap} damage by lightning W.
handle only the best goods and guaran-
t,e alI work aud give a policy oi 5000
on cach building against ANY damag' by
rrhtniug. OurcNpcrieuce for nine year
over the same counties has proven that
we give absolute protection. All orders
given our ~alc~men will receive prompt
attention and erected 10y skilled work
men.
Virginia Lightning Conductor Co.
Office and wanroom 9l3 r. street.
"Iacohs' Yard. fredericksburg. Va. W.
T. Smitt.n. Mgr. j " Jones. ASST. Mgr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
SMALLPOX IN LANCASTER

The Board OF Health OF Lancaster
county has pronounced as genuine n
number of cases of reported smallpox at
Churchfeld, two and half miles from
Irvington. The cases are mild and no
one has died. There are now eighteen
cases i'm that section, and one at White
Stone, but the malady has not spread
since quarantined by the Board of Health.
and it is said that it will soon be eradi-
Gated. No white people have suffered
the malady yet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
2-CENT RATE BILL
Validity of Chmchman Law Argued Before Cor
poration Commission

Called upon 10y Judge Crump chairman
Of the State Corporation Commission. To
show cause why they should not place
mileage books on sale, a. provided 10y
the Churchman act, the railroad com
panies operating in Virginia filed their
answers. The action taken by Judge
Holt. Of the Corporation Court oi
stanton. in the case OF the b. 4 O. R.R.,
in which the Churchman act was found
invalid. would in no way affect the pres
ent proceedings, although the companies
will probably cite Judge Hollis decision
in their effort 10 establish it as a prece-
dent.
Ex-State Senator McIlwaine, Of Peters
burg represents the railroads and Att"r
ney General Anderson the state.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
THE ELKS

one of the subjects considered by the
Grand Lodge Of Elks at Denver, Col
was the Eiks' Home at Bedford City, Va.
The home has not come up To the eXpec-
tations of the Originators, and it is pur-
posed to convert it into a hospital or in
Urinary OF some kind.
The Grand Lodge went on record en-
'phatically against auxiliary bodies OF
any kind, and against an insurance lea
ture in this connection.
The Elks meet next year in Philadel
pIio
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
SP0TSYLvANIA NOTES

Spotsvlvauia Co. Va July 18th. 1906.
Mr.. e. X. Coleman has finished har
vesting his large crop OF hay Tie aver
aged two tons tothe acre. Mr. Coleman
is one OF the most progressive farmers lli
the Marye neighbofhood. and gives much
of his attention 10 farming purposes.
Mr.. b. y. Wiglesworth. who has been
indisposed. is out again Mr.. W Is very
popular at Marye. He conducts general
merchandise store in which the Maryc
postofice Is kept.
Mrs. Jno. ". Blackley i quite sick at
her home. near Thornsburg Her eyes
are very much affected Or Roderick
Dew is attending her.
\. l.. Mills and Wiglesworth havr
moved their new saw mill in the Bea-lry
tract Of timber and commenced saving
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21

IN the name of the Commonwealth o
4 Virginia. in the Clerk office OF the Cir
cult court of Stafford county, July
10Th. 1906. j. p. Garrison, plaintiii, vs.
John +. Horene. defendant.
In Assumpsit and upon Attachment
The object of this suit is to recover
against the defendant the sum OF one
hundred dollars with interest thereon at
6 per cent. per annum from July 2nd
1906. till paid, and To subject the effects
or estate. OF said John +. HOrene IN the
county OF Stafford, Va, to the payment
of the same. Affidavit having been made
that the defendant, John +. Horene' Is
not n resident Of theSt OF Virginia, ne
is hereby required to appear IN the said
Clerks office within fifteen days alter due
publication hereof, and do what may be
necessary to protect his interest in TINS
snit. And it is further ordered that n
COPY thereof be posted at the front door
OF the courthouse Of this county on or
before the next succeeding rule day alter
the entry of this suit.
Teste:
G.. A. Bryan, Clerk.
Alvin T. Embrey. p. q.
copy-Teste:
c. A. Bryan, Clerk.
.-Df - -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
PRESIDENT "PRAYERfULLY"
REFERS MEAT CAN DOG TAG

Some enterprising Southerner recently
sent to the President at Oyster Bay a
wcircd paragraph from New York daily
paper. who told how % Richmond. Va,
man had found a Chicago dog LICENSE
tag in can OF wienerwur-t-.
The President carefully pasted the clip.
ping ON a large sheet of paper and Tor
warded it with the letter to Commits
sioner Neil. who is largely responsible
for the present agitation over meat
products.
Underneath the slip the President had
written in bold letters:
"Re-pectfully andprayeriuly referred.
IT Rooseyelt ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
VIRGINIA STATE FAIR

The newly organized Virginia state
Fair Association has gone to work to
prepare its grounds for the most eXt"n-
sive fair ever held in the State. The
dates are October . to l3, inclusive.
Buildings, grand stand, race track,
etc. are under contract. The associa-
ton has $40, 900 capital.
Every branch Of agricultural and me
chanical industry will receive attention.
Racing will be- a special feature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
WANT FISHBURNE FREED

Steps are on foot to obtain n pardon
for Charles X. Fishburne, the Roanoke
banker. convicted of numbering Dr.
Frederick Leiew in that city in October,
1904. The verdict OF the jury was five
years in the penitcntiary.
Fishburne was never n strong man ply
sicially, and since he has been a prisoner
it is said that his health has failed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
SIMMONS MAKE RACE
AGAINST SAUNDERS

DR.. J. w. Simmons, of Martinsville,
nominated for Congress by the Republic
can convention, stated that while averse
to entering politics, he did not see how
he could decline what seems to be the
unanimous wish of the Galax convention.
1t is therefore, assumed that he will ac-
cept the nomination and make the race
against Judge Saunders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
SHOT AT MAN AT WINDOW

Sunday morning burglar attempt I'd
to enter the residence OF DR.. j. :. De
Jarnettc. superintendent of the West 'rI
State hospital, Staunton. through the
window Of the room in which DR.. ano
Mrs. DeJarnette were sleeping, ON the
first floor. They We're not conscious %
hearing any noise, but became awake
and saw the outlines Of man At the
window DR.. DcJarnette jumped upan'
ran for his revolver. the burglar taking
to his heels DR.. DeJarnette fired at hin
as he ran, but does not think he stIuci
the burglar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
THE SUMMER INSTITUTE

The Summer Institute progrc-sc-
stcadi, iu daily work and interest. az
we'll ~ in Increase of numbers. one oi
the FEATURES of the Normal Is the dis
play oi books from tine various PUBLISH
ing houses. Thrsc books are In Use ln
the State aud it helps every teacher &"
become familiar with them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG Union stock Yards)-
CATTLE steady. choice. S5.l5n6,
prime. s5f0G57O. HOGS steady
prime heavles, S70I0J, mediums, Sis
APO: heavy Workers. $3.50; ligh,
Workers and pigs, ST2J0L25; roughs.
s5.50d6. SHEEP slow; prime wethars.
$5Q5.75: ouDs and common sheep.
$2.60G350 spring lambs, 775;
veal calves, $I604I75.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
sNoWsALLED IN MIDSUMMER
Marching Elks In Denver Greeted Wlti'
Flowers and Snowbals.

Flowers and Snowballs.
Denver. July 2O.-Festlyities In con
nection with the goth reunion of the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
eliminated in the annual parade, which
was the finest pageant Denver has
ever witnessed There were In line
nearly $1,000 Elks, representing about
100 lodges. Many magnificent floats
Illustrative of the cities whose lodges
provided them were also in the pa
rada. Interspeised in the procession
were % bands.
Along 18th street the marchers were
showered with flowers and snowballs,
several carloads of snow having been
brought from the continental divide
to show the diversity of Colorados eli
mate. The temperature on the street
while the snowballing was In progress
was IS degrees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
FERTILIZER CASE APPEALS

After a conference of the attorneys in
the case of the United States against the
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company and
others, in Richmond, it was announced
that all OF theeeven defendants willcarry
their cases to the t. s. Supreme Court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
ANCIENT CLAIM SETTLED

An ancient claim against the United
States was settled in Norfolk Thursday
in the Court OF Law and Chancery- In
1899 the French destroyed three vessels
of John Cowper, merchant OF Norfolk
Two years later the United states col
lected from France payment for the yes
sells. but not until recently did this gov
eminent take steps to reimbure the heirs
of Cowper, of whom there are now about
a score The claim. principal and in
terest, amounts to more than SSo,oOO
The court directed the disbursement ol
the money.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
WILL COST 5000 TO
open BY MISTAKE

Hereafter the "open by mistake excuse
will be n mistake that will cost 5000.
The postoilice department has ruled that
mail must be looked over before leaving
the office, and that any letter putt your
box by mistake must be returned before
leaving the postOflce, under penalty OF
5000 for failure to do so.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21

A Richmond man says that the
wet weather has almost entirely de-
stroycd the fruit crop in Albemarlc,
Culpcpcr and Orange a short time
since we we're told that the drought
had done the work. The fruit crop,
however, is able to survive many
deaths.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
HAVE THE FREE LANCE SENT TO
YOU.

Fredericksburgers who leave the city
for the summer can have The Free Lance
sent to them, so they can keep informed
Of affairs here during their absence. Adj
dresses can be changed as often as de-
sired Send your order to the office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21

With Mr. Bryan posing as con
servatiVe there seems nothing lett
for George Fred Williams to do eN-
cept to say Il told you SO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
MINERS WANTED.

Steady employment will be given to
20 machine men ton air-drillsl at $l.35,
and to 100 laborers at $1.1O, under
ground, at the Arminius Mines near
Mineral, Virginia. MA ION
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
w. 8. EMBREY

(Successor To EInbrey & Bergman ]
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts. Spokes and Hoops. Keeps
constantly on hand large supply OF
Baled Hay and Mill Feed. Office near
Railroad Depot, Fredericksburg, Va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21

The Churchman twO-cent mileage
law has been declared unconSlltu
tionnl. The natural result OF hasty
LEGISLATION.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
FIRST-CLASS BOARD

For nice comfortable lodging and
meals come to 314 Commerce street.
Meals 25c., lodging 25c. Board by the
week or month. Mrs. j. F. Monroe,
fredericksburg, Va.
eb27-l1yr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21

Harry Thaw is to be declared IN
sane. Anything to get him ont o'
the newspapers,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
vIRGINlAh AS CONSUL

President Roosevelt has appointed
VIM. II. Gale, of Virginia, to be consul
at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21

About the meanest man is the one who
won't fib to a woman to make hel
happy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
We Set Your Tire
While You Wait
WITH OUR
COLD TIRE SETTER

The Most lseiul Invention OF fhe lw'
Brought to % Marvellous state of Per
fiction. More wheels arc ruined los
over bi-hiug than anything else. Only
~ 10 30 minutes required to -ct all four
of your tires. therefor, YOU can afford To-
wait Tor Your work. which We gunrar
tee will be- done la the most perfect man
nrr Remember, that Wc do all kinds oi
Repair work and wc assure you that
ynn will find uur chnrpc- very reasonable.
n. |. OSWALD,
FREDERICKSBURG. va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21
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VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

GSth year State Military, Scientific
and Technical School Thorough courses
of general and applied chemistry, and in
Electrical and civil Engineering. De
gree of graduate in academic course. and
degrees Of Bachelor of Science in Techi-
cal Courses. All expenses, including
clothing and incidentals, provided Mt
rate of $500 per annum. ~ an average
for the four wears. exclusive Of outfit
For information address
SCOTT SHIPP. Supt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-07-21

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The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1906-06-16

center of the Hayes-Monnette shaft. It
seems entirely probable that 1t will en-
counter the same vein at the 150-foot
level. Many people have their eyes on
his lease and are watching the 6evel-
opments almost as eagerly as the Ieas-
crs themselves.
This is said to be the record" shaft
Of the camp. for in a little over sixteen
days 1t has attained a depth of 81 feet
and all dirt was hoisted by a windlass.
three shifts of men working night and
day. The shaft measures 4x7 feet In
the clear and is timbered all the way
down. Superintendent B. c. Sloan is
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1906-06-16
TRuETT LEASE

The Mohawk Leasing and Develop
ment company, operating what Is known
in camp as the Truett Lease on the Mo
hawk Mining company's property, Is
down s5 feet and is now installing a ID
horse power electric hoist which will be
I'm operation in the next few days. 1t Is
the intention of the company to sink
to the 15O-foot level before any cross
cutting is done. AS this shaft OF tho
Mohawk Leasing and Development com
many is only about 20 feet from the
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1906-06-16
nents from The Goldfield News June 9th

given credit for the record he has made
on this shaft.
The Hayes-Monnette lease increased
It's out put this last week, the daily ship
ments averaging 12O tons daily. The
sh;rment Thursday was 124 tons OF sos
ore. This was the general run of the
mine.
Thu mine looks better today than ever
before. The ore in the lower wo kings
il running higher thar at any previous
time. There is a shipment at the mill
now, +, ON the lower workings, which Is
expected to run from $500 to ssoa per
ton
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1906-06-16
BOARD N
OFFICERS

q. 7. BRAGDON, vice-president Of the Goldfeld
Mining Co, and president Of the Goldfeld Stock
Exchange, has accepted the presidency Of the
Mohawk Leasing and Development Co.
JENNINGS r. DoRTcH, Of Nat F. Dortch & Sons
of Louisville, Kentucky, and prominently iden-
titled with the tobacco trade, IS vice-president.
DIR. 7. E. ENLoE, Of Nashville, Tennessee, a mining
man Of experience prominently connected with
a number Of mining enterprises, is secretary.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1906-06-16

There are no sLared, officers in The Mohawk leasing & Deveopment Company. Every
dduar received from the sale, of took will spent in the development Of our Mohawk ease
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1906-06-16

@he Hayes Mmel ease mm M@kM Mining Gmmys gd aI@ within 100 feet dheM through wMh ya reno whhg
ot1N @me t fore per day having value de than 300 m The H@& Mmaeh hb SHOWN @ fa% where they en-
cmmd tn smhb body fore from which hVa prng $4,000 hd w @ddy and whh hey expect nHTM@1 $4,000 daily
in hwdwae mmm m@@ hBs been proven @e han So feet width wo" fmga the opposite WALL from which very
pound dk broker badh the mw just it h& DOWN. em me dmda pmd@w waste eh@ bmt thrown m@ dump
whole mass rm@Sa valued gilmore $Wp tm
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1906-06-16
LETTER

shares of the treasury stock of the Mohawk Leasing & Development
Company should be sold at twenty-five cents a share In blocks OF NOT
LESS THAN 100 shares to each purchaser.
This allotment is positively limited to 10000 shares, and those
who desire to take advantage of this offer are requested to TELE-
GRAPH their reservation without delay.
Respectfully,
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1906-06-16
G~oLDF1ELD, NEVADA, JUNE 16, 1906.

GoLDFTELD, NEVADA, JUNE 10,
TO INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS:
For the benefit of my friends lhave secured a concession IN 'ne
part of the Board of Directors of the Mohawk Leasing rop
60. mL;oh vii interest those who have been anxious to purchase
lass thar ZOO shares of this stock as was originally allowed.
The BOARD of Directors have agreed that an allotment OF 10000
n 2 ENI OE. Secret
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-07
Democrats Still a Minority IN the House
Returns Too Slow
for resident.
Defeat of Hearst Not
as Overwhelming as
He Had Hoped.

WASHINGTON. Nov. s.-President
Roosevelt is by no means satisfied with
lhe. returns from the election in New
York State. They did not come in with
sumcient vigor, snap and certainty TO
please him. While all advices indicated
the election of Hughes, they did not
snow the overwhelming Endorsement
that Mr.. Roosevelt had expected.
Secretary Root performed a fairly
good Job of Juggling figures to meet the
residents anticipatioRs. He was as
signed the task Of computing the net
results. The President had become i'm
patient and wanted to know just about
what might be the final outcome He
asked Mr. Root to take his pencil and
arrange an estimate.
Secretary Root was quite liberal in
his calculations. He allowed Hearst a
plurality of 5000 in Greater New York,
and figured that Hughes would come
70 the Bronx with $50, 900 plurality,
thus giving him the State by $4,000.
Then he shaded this estimate by saying
that Hughes would have between e5, 600
and $4,000 n the State.
The President immediately made the
announcement that he would make no
statement OF any kind on the result in
New York tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-07
MINNESOTA.
Democrats Re-elect Governor
johnson by Fifty
Thousand.

10 ST. PAUL Nov. AT ? o'clock this
"wednesday morning the indications
are that Governor John A Johnson CD
IS reelected by $4,000 plurality and
that as later returns come in this plu-
rality viii be materially increased. A.
L. Cole, Republican nominee for Gov
ernor. ran far behind the rest Of his
ticket, the election of which is claimed
by from $4,000 10 $4,000 plurality. The
Democrats maintain, however, that if
Johnson plurality goes above $4,000
he viii pull through one or two of the
candid tes for other State Offices.
The returns on the Legislature,
which viii elect a successor to Senator
Knute Nelson, are meager. but indicate
that the Republican majority will be
much reduced. Eight of the nine mem
bers Of Congress from the State are
Republican. There is close contest
in the Second District, where Congress
man James T. McCleary is being op-
posed by ". s Hammond, the issue be-
i1G on tariff reduction. The Demo-
Gratis claim Hammond's election, but at
e. m. McCleary telephoned that he
"xpected to be reelected by less than
90 plurality.