Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-05

ceived returns from various state, mu-
nicipal and county elections which are
in progress in Is states indicate the
interest is in local rather than national
questions.
Heavy Vote in Places.
The early morning prospect was fav
orable to large votes in Cleveland,
where Mayor Johnson and Representa-
tive Burton are engaged in political
duel which challenges the attention of
the entire country; in New York coun-
ty, where the perennial fight against
Tammany is on; in Salt Lake and San
Francisco, where local conditions are
acute, and in Kentucky and Maryland,
in both of which states the republicans
are making strenuous efforts to dis
place the present democratic senators
with republican successors.
Issues Not Formulated.
The general situation is such as to
justify the conclusion the issues for
the national campaign are yet to be
formulated.
Fair weather prevails in all sections
except in parts of the lake region New
York and New England, where there
are areas of clouds and local rains
Temperatures everywhere are mod
crate.
Wait at Polls at $50 "a. IN.
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 5.-Intense in
terest in the mayoralty contest in the
city was manifested when the polls
, opened. At many voting places large
numbers of voters were waiting to cast
their ballots when the polls opened at
$50 a. m. Weather conditions were
perfect.
Dull ut New York City.
New York, Nov 5.-The quietest
election in years so far as general
public interest is concerned is pro
ceeding in Greater New York today,
following a spiritless campaign. Po-
litical orators tried in vain to arouse
the apathetic voters. Slow balloting
in the early hours today indicated q
light vote despite fair weather and
agreeable temperature.
Make Many Arrests.
New York, Nov. 5.-Over one hun
dred precautionary arrests for Illegal
voting were made, but all prisoners
were released because of lack of evil
dence.
Much Activity shown.
Boston, Mass, Nov. 5.-Voting for
state and county officers and mem
bers of the legislature began in all
cities of the larger towns of Massachu-
sets early today. With good weather
in Boston great activity was shown i'll
getting out the vote early.
Interest Is Lacking.
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 5.-Because
of lack of interest only fair vote was
polled during the morning hours.
Vote Fairly Heavy.
Trenton, N. j., Nov. 5.-Reports from
various parts of the state show the
vote for governor is fairly heavy.
Working Hard In Delaware.
Wilmington, Del, Nov. 5.-Ear!y
voting is heavy. Interest continues
high and both sides are confident OF
victory.
Light in Virginia.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 5.-A light vote
is being polled throughout the state.
In Pittsburg.
Pittsburg, Nov. 5.-A fair early votl
was polled.
Heavy in Baltimore.
Baltimore, Mo-, Nov 5.-Early morn
ing indications pointed to heavy vot,
in Baltimore.
Fine weather In Rhode Island.
Providence, r. l. Nov 9Th
weather is fine and the early vote wa
unusually large.
hut One officer I'm Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, Nov. 5.-Throughou
the state voting for state treasurer
the only state office to be filled,
rather light. There are warm contest
where Judges or other. officers are !
be elected
Vote Early I'm Louisville.
Louisville, KY, Nov. 5.-Not
many years has such interest bee
shown in an election as that whic
attends today's election for state an
city officials. At O'Clock long line
of voters were waiting to cast the
ballots. The weather is fair and coo
Moderate in Mississippi
Jackson, Miss, Nov. Eclectic
day dawned generally fair and plea
ant throughout Mississippi. Little i