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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
BY A SMALL PLURALITY.
Governor Burke Probably Reelected
in North Dakota.

Fargo. n. D., Nov. 5-I.ate returns
show little change in the North Da-
kots situation. Taft's majority keeps
climbing. Two neck and neck races
are for the goyernorship and the SEN
atorial endorsement. Johnson leads
Burke for governor on the returns SO
far. while Marshall is slightly in the
lead over Nj. n. Johnson on the sena:
torship. The entire Republican ticket
has been elected with the possible ex-
ception of governor and this Office ap.
pears to have gone to John Burke, the
present incumbent, by small major
itY.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Big Majority for Taft.

San Francisco, Nov 5.-From in
complete returns it is estimated that
Taft has carried California by plu
rali1y of $4,000 and that seven out of
eight and possibly all of the Repub-
lican congressman have been elected.
The indications are that the Repub-
licans have elected sixteen senators
and fifty-four assemblymen. which
with the thirteen hold over senators
will give majority of forty-six or
joint ballot for United States sena
tor
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
BY $4,000 PLURALITY.
Wisconsin Republican on National
and State Tickets.

Milwaukee, Nov. 5.-Returns indi.
cate that Taft and Sherman will carry
the state by plurality estimated at
$4,000 and will receive Wisccnsin's
electoral vote of thirteen. Governor
Davidson, Rep, and the state ticket
have been reelected by a plurality
nearly equal to that of the national
ticket. The Republicans elect ten
congressman and the Democrats one
the Sixth district The legislature,
which elects United States senator,
is overwhelmingly Republican.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Overwhelmingly Democratic.

Columbia, S. c.. Nov. 5.-South Car
olina gives Bryan about $4,000 major.
ity, whilc the state and congressional
tickets are overwhelmingly Demo-
cratic. NJ. ]. Ansel has been re-electr
ed governor without opposition.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
But Harmon, Den., Is Elected Cover.
nor Of State.

Cincinnati. Nov. 5.-By not less than
$4,000 plurality William H. Taft, Re.
publican candidate for president, was
given the vote of his native state. Fo,
governor Judson Harmon, Dem, de.
feated Harris. Rep, by about 10000.
The Democrats gained in the con.
eressional delegation, securing one OF
the Cincinnati congressman, although
Nicholas Longworth, Rep, won in his
district. In the Third district fac.
tional fight among the Republicans
aided in the election of the Demo
cratic candidate.
In the next legislature, which elects
successor to United States Senator
Foraker, the Democrats have made
some gains.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Bryan Leads in West Virginia.

Wheeling. W. Va. Nov. 5.-Returns
from West Virginia are coming in
slowly, but enough have been received
to indicate a slight advantage for
Bryan, although the margin is SO
slight that ihe state may still go to
the Republican column.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Republicans sweep New Jersey.

Newark, N. J., Nov. 5.-The Repub.
licans swept the state of New Jersey.
Taft will have plurality which will
approach and may exceed that Of
Roosevelt four years ago, when it was
upward of $4,000. Seven of the ten
congressman chosen are Republicans
and the Republicans will control both
houses of the state legislature.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Nevada Is Democratic.

Reno New, Nov. 5.-Reports so far
received indicate majority for Bryan
in Nevada of 1900 to 1900 out of
about $4,000 votes cast. Senator New.
lands, Dem, is reelected by popular
vote with a majority of 1000 to 5000.
Congressman Bartlett. Dem, 10 re-
elected by . majority Of 1000.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Republican Gains in Georgia.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 5.-Althoush
Georgia gave Bryan a substantial plu-
rality of about 10000, Republican
gains were shown throughout tho
state. Taft received a small majority
in two counties and Watson, the Popu-
list candidate, carried three counties.
All the Democratic congressman were
reelected and the reelection of Sena-
tor Clay, Dem is assured.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05

Governor Cummins, for United
States senator. has won by an over.
wheln,ing majority. Incomplete re.
turns from nearly every county in the
state indicate his election over Lacey
by at least $4,000.
The complexion of the next Iowa
legislature will be Republican.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Idaho Goes Republican.

Boise, Ida. Nov. 5.-Tafts plurality
in Idaho may reach $4,000. Late re-
turns indicate the election of James
H. Brady, Rep. for governor by 5000
to 5000. The legislature is Republic.
an on joint ballot, but the Democrats
may control the senate. The eEtirs
Republican ticket Is elected.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
TAFT Leads by 10000.

Seattle, WASH, Nov. 5.-With only
partial returns from the tldrty.seven
counties Taft has a lead of 10000.
Cosgrove, Rep, for governor runs coz
siderable behind Taft, but will bo
elected by $4,000 plurality.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
wAHPEToh R1oBLAND

In Kentucky at the close of a day
which was marked by the polling of
the largest vote in the history of the
state. The figures on the electoral
vote indicate bare possibility that
Taft will secure one Of Kentucky's
ballots in the electoral college.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Bryan Carries Kentucky.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 5.-Bryan's
plurality in Kentucky of $4,000. nine
and possibly ten Democratic congress-
men elected-a Republican loss Of two
aaats-this Ia tho story nf tho oleGti2p
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Montana Apparently for TAFT.

Helena, Mont. Nov. 5.-Latest re-
turns In Montana indicate that Taft
will have a plurality of 5000 and
Pray, Rep, for congress 1000. The
entire state ticket of the Republican
party is apparently elected with the
possible exception of Donlan, Rep,
candidate for governor.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Close on ProhibItion.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 6.-Both thu
state and national Democratic tickets
have won in this state BY from 90.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05

900 to $500. T.,e Democrats n-va
carried all the congressional districts
save two-the First and the Second.
The complexion of the legislature al
regards prohibition is in dispute.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
cummINs FOR SENATOR.
Defeats Former Congressman Lacey
in Iowa Contest.

Des Moines, Nov. 5.-The entire Re.
publican state ticket is elected by plu.
ralities ranging from $4,000 to 10000.
Taft's plurality In the state will total
$1,000.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Wyoming Conceded ia TAFT.

Cheyenne. Wyo., Nov. 5.-Comp!ete
returns from eight out of thirteen
counties in Wyoming give Taft plu.
rality of 2,T60. Democratic State
Chairman Stickney comedies the state
to Taft by 5000.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Delaware Goes Republican

Delaware Goes Republican
Wilmington. Del, Nov. 5.-Taft's
plurality in Delaware is 5000, and the
Republican state ticket. headed by
Simeon s. Pennewell for governor and
William H. Head for congress, is
elected by about the same plurality.
OHIO GOES STRONG FOR TAFT
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05


Washington. Nov. 5.-With thirty
fix districts yet to be accounted for
the Republicans have a majority of
thirty-tive in the next house. There
ire six senatorships over which there
Is some doubt, one each from Ohio,
Oregon and Indiana, all of which are
uow represented by Republicans, and
Colorado, Missouri and Nevada, which
are represented by Democrats. Elm.
mating these six the next senate will
stand S? Republicans and q Demo
Gratis, or if the division of the six
should be in the next congress as in
the present, 62 Republicans and 30
Democrats.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
~annon Has Usual Plurality.

Danville, ILL.,, Nov. 5.-speaker 10
seph G. Cannon has been reelected to
congress from the Eighteenth district
by plurality considerably above tha
normal.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
G0vERN0RsHIP IN DOUBT
But Michigan Gave Taft q Plurality
Of 100000.

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 5.-Michigan
gave Taft and Sherman a plurality Of
upwards of~120.O00 and the total may
reach 10000. The figures on the gov
ernorship are still incomplete and
both the Republican and Democratic
committees are claiming the election
of their candidates.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
Maine STRONGLY Republican.

Portland, Me-, Nov. 5.-Taft and
Sherman we're given a plurality Of
$4,000 in Maine out of a total vote for
the two leading parties Of 100000.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05
LOWER HOUSE
IS REPUBLICAN
6. 0. P. Retains Control
Of Congress.
ABOUT SAME MAJORITY

With Thirty-six Districts to Be Heard
From Republicans Have Plurality
Of Thirty.five-six senatorsnips Are
In Doubt, but the Upper Branch of
Congress Remains About as at
Present.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-05

Maryland 8. West Virginia z. in
doubt, probably Democratic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17

Special to Times-Republican
Oskaleosa, Dec. 17.-Kidnaped by
Missouri sheriff and his father n-law,
and hurried to Des Moines where they
appeared at the governors office and
asked for requisition papers to return
their prisoner to Missouri, was the ex-
perience of Ora Brantner, Of Sullivan
county, Missouri, who has been visit<
officers were not even notified by the
Missouri sheriff, who located his pris-i
oner, placed him under arrest and took
him back to Missouri to answer to the
charge Of wife desertion.
It was the first time In number OF
years that a fugitive from justice was
brought to the state capitol to face the
governor. The sheriff, j. A. Sweara-
gen. fearing his prisoner might escape,
was accompanied by Brantner's father
in-law, and both had charge Of the
prisoner when he was taken to Gov
ernor Garst's Office. They stated to
Ora Williams, private secretary to the
governor, that they would not trust
their prisoner to the Oskaloosa author
tiles, while on their mission to the cap
itol, SO they had brought him along.
Brantner is 81 years Of age. He mar
ried and deserted his wife after a
charge OF seduction had been filed
against him by the father Of his wife.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
HOGS DEvouR RABBITS.
Eat Eighty Cotton Tails Hunters In.
tended to Feast Upon.

Eat Eighty Cotton Tails Hunters In
tended to Feast Upon.
Iowa City, dec. 17-Alderman Frank
Patterson, always known for his
straightforwardness and veracity and
William O'Connel, were heavy losers
recently thru the greediness of a drove
of pigs on the Meckler farm about
seven miles west Of the city. These
gentlemen, accompanied by Peter
keim, were out hunting. They state
that they bagged something like eighty
cotton tails in the course Of a few
hours. Finding that the load was be-
coming excessively heavy the trio
marched to the Meckler place and de-
posted string of eighty bunries in
the structure and on the floor. The rab-
bits were carefully sacked in gunny
sacks, they state. Next they resumed
their hunt but were not so successful
as the smell of powder they say. fright
ened the rabbits out OF the territory.
Hence they were able to bag but six
on the second venture. Imagine their
surprise upon their return when they
discovered that hogs had entered the
barn in their absence and had eaten
every one of the eighty rabbits. They
returned to the city with the misery
string of six.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
FORMERLY OF DIES MONIES.
"Adam God" Follower Who Partici
nated in Kansas City Riot.

Des Moines. Dec. 17.-John Sharp,
the fanatical follower of the sc-calfed
Adam God" one of the principals IN
the bloody Kansas City street riot, was
a former resident OF Des Moines, de-
clares Deputy United States Marshai
Ritlwell, who has just returned from
Kansas City.
Bidwell talked with Sharp and also
saw Adam God" He says that Sharp
came to Des NIoines last summer but
that being unable to secure work ne
took Job on farm near Valley juno
ton. While there he was approached
by Adam God and the strange spell
of the mans mystical teachings fell
upon him, causing him to follow the
leader, who promised that no bullet
should harm his followers.
Sharp says that tho leader told them
that their objective point was Kansas
City, that they We're invulnerable and
that their mission should be successs-
full Marshal Bidwell says that Sharp
was I'm Des Moines about three months,
spending most of the time at Valley
Junction. and that he remembered his
stay in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
Iowa State College Secures Some
Great Stock For Judging
School in January
sHoRTHoRNs AND ABERDEENs
oho's Prize Winners and canada's In
ternational Ribbon Winner Among
the Stock secured-Equipment Will
Be Best Ever Offered at Short
Course in America.
Special to Times-Republican.


Ames. Dec 17.--The Iowa State col
Iege authorities have just secured TWEEN
ty head Of prize winning Shorthorn
breeding and fat cattle from Ohio's
champion herd, the property of Car
penter & Ross, Mansfield, o. This col
lection includes the international prize
calf herd, and the famous Canadian in
ternational champion yearling steer,
Roam Jim, one of the greatest steers
ever shown in America. This will fur
nish those who attend an excellent OPP
portunity to study the best types of
Shorthorns obtainable in America.
In addition to the Shorthorns, six
head of Aberdeen Angus cattle from
the Rosengift stock farm, Kelley, Ia +,
have also been secured. This herd con-
tains several of the best representatives
of the Angus breed in America, having
won a large share of the best prizes at
Americas leading shows, including the
champion herd prize at the American
royal show, Kansas City, where all
the leading herds of the breed We're as
sembled. These two herds, in addition
to the college cattle, furnish an equip
ment which has never been approached
at any previous short course held in
America.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
Supervisors OF Dubuque County
Inaugurate New Plan Of
Management
COUNTY FARM TO BE LEASED
Lessee Will Be Given Fixed Sum for
Caring for Each Inmate-Idea is to
Remove Poor Farm From Politics
Method Has Been Tried in Other
Counties of State.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Dec. 17.-Members of the
board of supervisors are planning to
remove the county poor farm from
politics." in which a steward is ap-
pointed on salary, and rent it by
contract In this change the advocates
of the new system maintain that the
county's interests will be absolutely
secured at all times.
Under the present system the coun-
ty supervisors appoint a steward to
manage the poor farm. The cost of
caring for the patients and maintain
ing the place is borne by the county.
Under the proposed change the
farm shall be rented on a basis of ST.
900 per year. The county will bear the
expense of caring for patients, not to
exceed IS per month. The renter will
have charge OF the inmates and will
be under the direction of the board of
supervisors. This will mean a revenue
of $1,000 to the county in rental; the
elimination Of the stewards, matrons'
and helps salaries. 1t will also do
away with the countless incidental ex-
penses The renter would be placed
under bond.
The right Of the board OF super
n O
of the code, which provides: "The
board is invested with authority to let
out the support of the poor, with the
use and occupancy of the poor house
and farm, for period not exceeding
three years"
The proposed contract system is in
vogue in other counties of the state
and has given excellent satisfaction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
State Board of Health Recon-
mends That Fathers be Com
PEELED to Send Reports
PRESENT STATISTICS DEFICIENT
Law Violated and Sometimes Ignored
by Those on Whom Duty is Imposed
Vital Statistics Improperly Kept
! Board Declares That Sanitation is
Insurance.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 17.-In the four
teenth biennial report Of the state
board Of health, just from the print
ers. considerable agitation is given
the subject Of reporting births by
county officials in Iowa.
Secretary Thomas Of the board
says hardly any births are reported
and therefore he is unable to COM
ply with the request Of the national
bureau in furnishing this information.
He also says the vital statistics Of
Iowa cannot be rightly reckoned for
the reason that the infant production
in this state Is an important item.
and It cannot be definitely decided how
many children are born during the
wear until county officials furnish the
regular birth report.
To this end new legislation on this
subject will be asked Of the next leg
tslature, and It will doubtless fall to
the lot Of the county clerks or audi
tors Of Iowa to make regular reports
upon the births occurring in each
county.
DR.. Thomas has suggested also
that the parents be required to re-
mort the births. This is not part OF
the report, but is said to be under
consideration Some one suggested
not allowing children whose births
are not registered to enter the
schools. thus compelling the father to
see to the registration. In France birth
registration Is necessary to marriage.
Recently a girl who had been registered
,'as q boy, by mistake, was denied q
marriage license.
The board calls attention TO tne
sanitary methods employed IN iowa
and says sanitation is insurance"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
FEAR ANTI SALOON LEAGUE.
Sioux City Saloon Proprietors Com
mence to Remove Slot Machines.

Special to Times-Republican.
Sioux City, Dec. 17.-As the result
of notice that the Woodbury. County
Anti-saloon league was preparing to
bring injunction proceedings against
saloons which operate slot machines,
proprietors of bars in this city have
commenced to remove them.
Nearly every saloon in Sioux City
has one or more nickel in-the-slot ma
chimes, which are used in playing for
cigars and drinks. They have never
been molested in their use, and the
proposed action Of the league has
come as surprise. While THE legal
ity of the move is questioned by some.
the saloons will not make any fight.
Rev. II. III. Sawyer. superintendent
of the league. disclaims any knoWl-
edge of the proposed campaign against
the machines. He said he had no
doubt that 1t was illegal for saloons
to operate the machines, but the
league as a body had not taken up the
matter. He said the matter may nave
been taken up by some individual rep
resentative OF the organization.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
THOMAS WAS Ex-coNvlcT.
Young Man Who suicided in Des
Moines Was Under Control.

Des Moines, Dec. 17.-An uncontroll-
able fondness for women, self-disgust
at his own weakness and the fact that
a penitentiary sentence for assault
with intent to commit murder-these,
it is believed, drove Charles Thomas,
the young man who committed suicide
in a room In the Chamberlain hotel
yesterday morning, to the ending of his
life.
When he Joined the Des Moines Y.
NJ C. A. a year ago Thomas had come
directly from the state penitentiary at
Fort Madison, having been paroled
Dec. 10, 1907.
Letters found among the personal eff
fects of Thomas indicate this unnatural
fondness for the opposite sex.
The suicide was sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary in the district
court Of Muscatine county on Nov. %,
1905, having been found guilty of as
sault with intent to murder his en-
ployer, prominent farmer of the
county. The assault was committed
| Oct is 1908.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
STORM DRAIN DELAYED.
Supply of Big Blocks Used at Daven'
port, Runs Out.

Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, Dec. 17.-Wor1 on the
big storm drain in the west end of the
city, that progressed thru warm and
cold weather, has been halted and in
spite of the efforts of the city to have
it completed before cold weather ends,
it can not be finished until next spring
The reason is that the city has run
out of the big concrete blocks used in
the construction and the firm that
makes them has shut down until
spring, so no more blocks can be Sc
cured until that time.
The work was we'll on towards COM
pletion. Out of the 1000 feet or more
to be laid, 1900 has been completed
and only about 500 feet remains. Be-
sides this the auxiliary line that is to
drain Seventh street is all but finished
and this will be completed this year
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
MAIL CARRIER HURT.
Harry Thcde, Davenport, Was Going
Down Hill on Bicycle.

Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, Dec. Hilary Thode, a
local mail carrier, had a narrow escape
from a more serious accident, which
occurred on the Main street hill. Mf.
Thode was going down the hill on his
bicycle at good rate Of speed. When
he neared the bottom of the hill his
handle bars snapped off short, and Mr..
Thode was thrown to the pavement
with great violence.
The injured man was picked up in
an unconscious condition and was car
ried to the patrol barn. A physician
was Immediately summoned and he
found that the injured man had re-
ceiyed deep cash across the side of
the face besides receiving some bad
strains and bruises. After the injur-
les were dressed, Mr.. Thode was re-
moved to his home. and it is thought
that nothing serious will result from
the accident.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17
MONEY FOR HOSPITAL.
Waterloo Pledges $4,000 to the Fran
ciscan Sisters.

Waterloo, Dec. 17.-Just $4,000 has
been pledged up to date for the build
ing OF a Franciscan Sisters hospital
in Waterloo This leaves balance of
$1,000 to be raised to bring the fund
up to the required 100000. All who are
in charge of the work of soliciting are
very much encouraged at the showing.
and think that Waterloo will secure the
hospital without a doubt, The citizens.
and especially the fraternal societies,
have responded nobly, and every day
the fund is augmented.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-17

is part of her act to flirt with some
one in the audience while dancing,
and that she selected Cartwright as
the victim. She gave such a correct
description Of the fellow that Police
Judge Stewart admitted the strength
OF the alibi, altho he reserved his de-
cision for a little further investiga-
tion.
Butler declares his innocence, and
when arrested he at once visited the
actress with his attorney. altho he
confesses that he had little difficulty
in convincing his wife that the nirta-
ton was wholly on the part of Miss
de Thewa.