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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
hit AT ROOSEVELT
IN LAST MEETING
Speakers at Rally Pay Sarcastic
Respects to Executive, and
Laud Bryan.

District Democracy turned out en-
masse 10 listen % the words Of excoria-
ton, admiration, and inclination with
which the orators closed their pre-cam-
paign labors. at a meeting in the Nun
sey building last night. Col j. r. Pur-
cell, VIM. Nick. Clayton and Burton T.
Doyle all expressed their individual be-
Aefs, that not even Andrew Johnson,
who narrowly escaped Impeachment, had
any more claim 10 such dishonor than
has the present Chief Executive.
Edwin A. Newman, Democratic ma
uonal committeeman, and =. J. Madi-
gan, as well as the speakers mentioned,
all touched upon the personal qualities
OF William j. Bryan. They said that no
one ever lived a cleaner political life
than has Bryan; nor has any man been
a stancher friend Of the common people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Casting
Heavy Vote Today

A heavy vote was brought out in
Alexandria early in the day. Although
there were large crowds about some OF
the polling places. there was no dis
turbarce Of any kind. Local interest
attached to the campaign for Repre-
sentative from this district, and at noon
it looked as though Representative l..
&. Carliu would have a walk-over and
easily defeat John ". Gregg. the Re
publican candidate.
The indications are that Alexandria
viii 90 for Bryan and Kern. and the
Democratic majority viii exceed that Of
four years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
DEFEAT Of SMITH
FREELY PREDICTED
Indications in Michigan Dis
trict Point to Dodge'S
Victory.

LANSING. Mich, Nov. 5.-That indi-
cations in the Sixth Michigan district
point to the election Of Frank /, Dodge
over Representative Samuel w. Smith.
is admitted by the more conservative
here today. following the whiriwind
finish Of Mr.. Dodge in Ingham county
last night During the day Mr.. Dodge.
accompanied by Hemans. the Demo-
cratic nominee for governor. spoke TO
twelve large audiences.
II is frankly admitted by Representa-
tive Smiths friends that he is badly
scared. and the recent exposures Of his
corporate Affiliations back IN Washing
ton have been utilized to distinct adj
vantage by has opponent. The voters
have been disappointed that MT Smith
In his speeches has made no reply TO
these charges. The attempted reDly
Of several days ago fell fiat. and the
Representative resorted to a personal
letter to thousands Of voters, asking
them to stand by him as he has stood
by them" In view OF his record, voters
are at a loss to know what this means.
Enthusiasm High.
The campaign Of Mr.. Dodge and the
gubernatOrial candidate closed at a
monster meeting in Lansing last night.
1t was by far the largest political gath
ering ever assembled here by anyone
except by MT. Bryan.
Indications are that Democratic Can
didate Hemans. for governor, Will carry
lngham county By 5000 and Mr.. Dodge
VIII carry the county by IO0e, There
IS esDec Il opposition IN Iugham 10
Governor warner.
Livingston county Is expected to give
Mr.. Dodge and the entire Den OCFa:ic
ticket a good majority. Wayne has been
hard lighting ground. but indications
are that Dodge viii have a small ma
jority.
Home County Close.
Oakland county viii be close. II is
the home county or Representative
Smith. Hemans expects TO carry Gen
essee, the Republican stronghold and
two Democratic candidates expect to
be elected,
Mr. Smith is being opposed for the
first time ia twelve years Upon that
occasion he was elected by a majority
Of 100
Mr.. Dodge has conducted a strong
campaign. His clean record as a pub
lie servant which is extensive, and his
personal following. which is large
throughout the District as well as the
issue OF Mr. Smiths record at Wash
ington. is expected 70 swing the cleo
ton to Dodge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Republicans Are Active
In Early Richmond Voting

RICHMOND, Va, Nov 3-Perfect
weather prevails all over Virginia to-
Gay, Reports show that voting is heavy.
Bryan viii probably carry the State by
$500 out Of ten Congressional dis
trtcts the Democrats are certain Of
eight Leaders Of both parties were ac-
tive in Richmond early today. The Re
Publicans and Taft Democrats are anxi-
Gus to poll as large a vote as possible.
and have vehicles running all over the
city carrying voters to the polls
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
WOULD GUST FEENEY
FOR SUPPORTING TAFT
Central Labor Union Members Try
10 Open Fight on Ardent
Unionist.

Because James i, Feeney, a prOmi-
nent member of the local Central Labor
Union, has been supporting William II.
Taft and the Republican ticket in the
campaign which will be decided today,
an effort was made In the Central Labor
Union last night TO condemn him as d
labor man, and to request his resigua-
ton as chairman of the legislative com
mittee
After a heated debate. the matter was
tabled until next week, Wnen Mr. Fee
ney will be in Washington TO defend
himself.
Feeling is running strong in the Cen
tTal Labor Union as a result Of the pO-
litlcal campaign. and Mr.. Feeney has
been accused Of being a foe TO labor
because no espOused the Republican
cause.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Goes Home to Rest.
Interest in BryaH'S State
In the Election Is Keen

OMAHA, Neb-, Nov Unusual inter
est is shown Ia the election here today
and reports from other parts Of Bryan 5
home State indicate that the interest 10
general. In Omaha, the voting was
heavy during the morning In the in
custrlal districts, the voters went 10
the booths early. Il is expected that
practically ali the city vote will be in
before the middle Of the afternoon Vot-
ing machines expedite the handling Of
the vote.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
WHOLE AMERICAN REPUBLIC TAKES A DAY OFF
TO ELECT PRESIDENT ROOSEVELTS SUCCESSOR
McCARREN GIVES KINGS.

Senator McCaren cast his eye
over the war map of New York
State today. then, in a brief state
ment. which followed. confined him
self TO his own bailiwick, Brooklyn.
He said;
Kings county will give both Bryan
and ChanieT comfortable MAORI
ties: enough TO give them both large
matoFities in the State"
". J. Corners claims that Erie
county will give 1900 plurality for
Bryan and 10000 for Chanler.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
TAFT BY 100000.

Governor Hughes will not run far
behind Taft" declared State Chair
man Woodruff with emphasis. 81
firmly believe that Taft and Hughes
viii win by substantial majorities.
II were to give out any figures they
would be in excess Of the oonserva-
tive estimation OF Mr.. Hitchcock,
which was 10000"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Question of Majority
Democrats VIII Secure

RIRMINGHAAI, Ala, Nov. 3.-In Ala
hama, as ever 1T Is mere matter OF
the majority which wiz be secured by
the Democratic electors. There has been
little interest In the national campaign.
but three proposed amend ueuts to the
state constitution probably will bring
OUT "a good vote.
About 10000 votes viii be polled. and
lt is estimated that of these the Re
ploiican nominees viii receive between
- 0JI and 40 600
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Oklahoma Celebrates
First Chance to Vote

GUTHRIE, Okla, Nov. 3-OkIahoma
voters celebrated their first opportunity
to participate in an election today by
getting early TO the polls. Both parties
claim the state, but there Is reason to
believe, however, that che Democrat Is
VIII win. though The majority of zI.OOJ
given Governor Haskell a year ago may
BE- reduced Several Congressional
fights are causing interest.
In the First district Congressman Bird
= Mcclure Will DC reelected. according
10 carly voting Indications In both the
second and Third districts. the Repub-
llCans are making hard fights, bur with
less promise Of success. 4 Democrats
Legislature seems assured and II viii
probably Te-elCCt Senator Gore
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
MURPHY CONFIDENT.

Charles +. Murphy. the Tammany
chieftain. claims New York State
strong for Mr.. Bryan. Speaking of
the situation. he said:
L am firmly convinced that Mr..
Bryan will secure a large enough
lead ia the city of New York to
overcome any figures in the upstate
districts. Mr. Chanler will get a rec
ord-breaking plurality. Tammany
will have no apology for the show
ing It viii make in Manhattan and
the Bronx"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Bryan Goes TO Polls
And Predicts Success

LINCOLN. Neb.. Nov. 2-WHIiam J..
Bryan was an early voter here be took
only twenty seconds to mark his ballot.
while some took "a quarter OF an hour
Our night is won, and we await the
verdict with confidence" he said. ne
ports Indicate TO me that we viii carry
Ohio, New York, Indiana, Nebraska,
and other doubtful States
Tie people viii speak as they have
never done before. I am sure. The
Democrats party is a unit, the issues
are ours, and the efforts of the trusts
and other interests will avail nothing
We viii win
hundreds OF voters were waiting when
the polls opened. LabOrtng men were
out IN full force, and declared that a
heavy vote would be polled for Bryan.
MAIN 54OO, is The Times election
service phone number.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
DEMOCRATS RAIDED.

DANVILLE., Ind, Nov. "A drug
store, which has been known for two
months as Democratic headquarters.
was raided by Sheriff MendenhaU and
a posse Of deputies on a search war
rant sworn out under the provision of
the blind tiger law More than a
hundred cases Of beer two barrels NJ
whisky, two barrels of wine. and sew
tral cases Of bottled goods were contis-
Gated and hauled TO the Jail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Iona Republicans Go
To Polls in Big DrOpeS

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 3.-Nore in
terest was shown I'M the outcome of the
Senatorial contest during the early bal
loting than in any other feature of the
election Indications from all parts OF
the State are that the contest will serve
to bring out exceptionally heavy Re
publican vote. Leaders of both the
Lacey and Cummins factions were hard
at work early, and the voters in the
farming districts, where the voting is
unusually slow. responded early.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Decrease in Roosevelt Vote
Apparent in North Dakota

BISMARCK, n. D., Nov, S,-Early yot-
ing today was light Democrats pre-
diCt an increased vote Tor Bryan based
on the bauOung already in Interest
Centers in the race between Johnson,
Republican, and Burke. Democrat. for
The gOVernOrshlp. Burke was elected
two years ago on account of faCtiOnai
differences Republicans expect TO de
feat him. Most OF the party leaders are
working In favor Of Johnson The Re
pubiIcdns expect the state TO give Taft
a plurality less than that given RCose-
welt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Montana Result Is in Doubt,
With Bryan Ticket in Lead

HELENA, Mon. Nov. 3.-The Repub-
ucau State committee declared today
that Taft will carry Montana by 2ugI.
The consensus of opinion Is that the Re
publican national ticket is On doubt but
Pray VIII be elected 10 Congress by IGJa.
and the Republican state ticket viii he
successful The Democrats believe BRYAN
VIII carry Montana by l00e votes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Republicans Scratch Votes
In Indiana Local Contests

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 3.-The day IS
fair throughout Indiana Early voting in
Indianapolis was theheav!est ever known
There were indications Of much scratch
ing by Republicans, while Democrats
seemed TO be voting straight tickets.
judging from the time consumed in the
booths. Thousands of Republicans have
openly s.Eninsd their intention Of vot-
ing for Marshall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Quaker City Vote Half
In by Ten O'clock

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 3.-With half
the vote in before 10 O'clock. indications
are that an unusually large vote will be
cast here today.
The Democratic vote, judging from the
time spent ia booths. would Indicate
that there j. considerable splitting Of
ballots This was said @ be due to
orders issued from Democratic head
quarters. where leaders are alleged 10
be taking UO chances ON local option
"a ldidates going 10 the legislature
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
10000 Majority Claimed
By the TarheeI Democrats

RALEIGH. n. c, Nov. s.-Chalrman
Eller Of the Democratic committee,
claims that North Carolina Will go 5000
Democratic today. Indications are that
every district will return Democratic
congressman. kitchin will be elected
governor by large majority.
Weather clear throughout the State
and indications are that there Will be
a heavy vote.
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and Gloomy
Through Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. 3.-EIection
day in Mississippi dawned gloomy. Il is
raining at almost all points In the State.
and the voting will be small Reports
from many places say election officials
were diIatory in reporting at the polling
cast. 5000 OF which will be for Bryan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Heavy Vote in Kentucky;
Both Sides Claim State

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Nov. a-Both
Democrats and Republicans claim Ken
lucky, but the Democratic Ieaoers in
sist that the only question is .he size
or Mr.. BTyan's majority. The weather
is IDEAL, and the early vote was The
largest ever known
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Buffalo Vote Heavy;
80 Per Cent Is Cast

BUFFALO, \. Y. Nov 5.-From re-
ports al the department Of elections. a
tremendous vote has been cast up to
10 o'clock Commissioner Emerson es-
Inmates that 90 per cent. or % 900 votes.
had been cast as early at $50 o'clock
in the 100 voting precincts OF the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Carried BY Taft;
State Ticket Lays Behind

DETROIT, Nov. 3-"RepubIican
weather" throughout Michigan assures
q heavy rural vote. Information avail
able gives Taft Michigan by a plurality
OF from $1,000 TO 1900 Governor War
ner viii probably be reelected, al
though heavily cut In the cities. His
plurality viii not exceed 10000 The only
Don't forget MAIN 74OO-The Times,
election service phone number.
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possible Democratic Congressman is W.
D. Mahon, president Of the Street Rail-
way Employees Union, who may win in
the First district lin DetroiD over Con-
gresham DENLY. The mayoralty fight
in Detroit Will be close. Thompson
tDem) Is two to one favorite in the
betting. and will probably be reelected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Arkansas Is ELecting
Only National Tickets

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Nov. 2-Arkan-
sas Will give about 81. 900 majority to
Bryan, cleCting the entire Democratic
Etlebauoh 10 Congress. The State tic
ket was elected last September.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
South Dakota Vote
Not Heavy in Country

PIERRE. S. D., Nov. 3-The vote in
South Dakota IS coming out slowly.
The farming sections have shown lit
lie interest as Yet. The leaders Of both
parties fear only a light vote will be
polled. la the cities more interest is
appearing. The early vote was about
average,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Want to Know?

Any practical information viii be
given promptly by calling "Main
$500" \
The Times Bureau of Information.
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PLEASANT WEATHER
MAKES FOR BIG VOTE
Fall Day All Over Northern
Part of Country Indicates
Record Total of BALLOTS.
Continued from First Page.

TIE Democrats viii be responsible for
the reduced Republican plurality in the
State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
Farmer Vote Heavy
In La FOLIette'S State

MADISON. Wis. Nov. 3.-La FoIIette's
fight against a part Of the regular Re
publican ticket has increased the inter
est here. The early vote was heavier
than expected. The farmer vote came
in early and heavy.
Call MAIN Z4OO If you want The
Times election returns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-03
TAFT CLOSES DUTY
BY CASTING VOTE
Republican Candidate Goes
to the Polls at Noon to
Mark Three Ballots.
Continued from First Page1

to the polling place at the corner OF
Madison and Grandin road. IN the sec
oad ward, and cast his vote.
Gets Three Ballots.
He was handed three ballots, one,
forty-four inches long and eighteen
inches wide. containing seventy names,
as the national and State ticket.
One was for his vote on the three
proposed amendments 10 the State con-
stttution. The third was whether he
favored more parks and a new Jail for
the city. He voted fer both Of these
propositions.
After his blank ballots were handed
20 him he stepped into the voting booth,
drew the dark green curtain behind
him. and went 10 work 20 put the ''X'
his smile indicated that be had not put
any IN the wrong column.
Goes Home to Rest.
After voting he returned to his
brothers house to get some rest. as he
will be up late tonight getting the
election returns. which viii come TO him
over two special wires which have been
run into Charles Z. Tafts library.
With him tonight there will be Mrs.
Taft. MI and Mrs. Charles =. TAFT. and
q number Of Cincinnati friends.
Today finds the candidate as sereneIy
confident as ever OF the outcome of the
balloting. He repeated his belief today
that his majority will be a heavy one.
He is IN good physical condition, and
says ne VIII feel ala right after ne has
had a few days rest
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-12-16

Edison Photographs on the
lnstallment plan at the Biz
Stone Gap Jewelry Corporation.
Work on the road betweon
here and Appalachia which is
being done by the town of Bio
Stone Gap, viii be suspended
THIS week until the weather
opens ur again in the spring.
When it viii be taken up and
pushed 20 completion as rapidly
as possible. The road is com
pleted through the gap almost
TO the l.. x \. bridge, and il
Is only little ways from there
70 the corporation line. Attbis
line the work will be taken nm
Dy the county under the super-
vision of the town and the
district road Overseer, and ex.
tended on TO Appalacbia
Money for this purpose has
already been appropriated bv
the board of supervisors of the
county. The road will be com
pieted IN first class condition as
Tar as Appalachia next summer
winch viii make il by far the
best piece of road in this part
of the state.
HANDLERS, for Xmas post
cards.
W. w; Taylor has been ON
'ne sick list for several days.
You can get all kinds of
stationery and Office supplies
from the Wise Printing Com
pany.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-12-16
NEW SCHEDULE.

a new schedule will 20 into
effect on the J.. q y. Railroad
ON next Sunday Dec. goth. The
morning train for Norton will
arrive at S:4o a. m and the
night train for Norton at sl7.
The morning train for Louis
vile and Cincinnati will arrive
az 1910 "a. M, aud the night
train for these points at 7.4O
This road uses Central time
and che above schedule shows
these trains one hour earlier
but the people here use Eastern
time and for that reason we
give the schedules that way.
The mails for each of these
trains viii close thirty minutes
earlier.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-12-16
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OYSTER SUPPER AND BAZAAR.

Oysters IN all styles will be
served, and numerous and beau
ruiz articles suitable for Christ
mas presents viii be sold
beginning at . p. m, and ex-
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-12-16

Ia all probability, the Virgin
IA public will soon know what
the railroads purpose doing
about twO-cent passenger rates.
Tor the attorneys representing
the various transportation lines
concerned are TO have a con
ference in the city of Richmond
this week.