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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
indications Point to a Larger
Poll Than in Presidential
Election of 1904
FINE WEATHER is PREVAILING
Excepting Scattered Showers in South
ern States Conditions Are Excellent
for Getting Out the voters--Wash-
inston Deserted by Officials and En-
! ployes

chicago. NOV. S.-Early ASSoCldteu
Press dispatches show that excepting
showers in some Of the southern states
ideal weather prevails over tffs entire
country today, and the heavy vote,
which usually accompanies such condi-
tions, was again Forthcoming.
With rare exceptions the early NOR
ming poll had either equalled or ex-
ceeded that cast in previous years, and
there was every Indication that today s
total vote would surpass that of 1904
by many thousands wherever there has
been the semblahce Of contest be-
tween the two leading parties. In most
states the polls opened at 6 o'clock
this morning and close at to this
afternoon.
Their long, grinding campaign tours
at an end, election day found both
Taft and Bryan at home. The former
voted in Cincinnati, the later in Lin
coin. Sherman and Kern, vice pres
adential candidates, voted respectively
at their homes in Utica and Indianap-
oils.
In this city at many precincts, 25
per cent Of the vote was cast by
o'clock The ballots contained scores
Of names and scratching was reported
in every section. The scratching. was
reported to be largely on the state
ticket, and while the republicans as
serted that Deneen for governor would
carry Cook county, (Chicago), it was
admitted It would be by greatly re-.
duced margin.
The general tenor Of the dis patches
from all over Illinois, is that the state
will go for the republican national
ticket, but Deneen is being heavily
scratched.
At IL o'clock it was estimated that
two-t thirds of the registered vote of
411,12O in Chicago had been polled.
Split Tickets Not General.
The later reports merely accentuated
the early dispatches of fine weather
conditions and fast and early voting.
The indications all pointed to an ex-
ceptfonally heavy vote, and the brief
space of time spent by most Of the
electors in the voting booths Isl gener-
ally taken as sign Of comparatively
few split tickets. In many cities and
towns SO per cent of the total vote
had been cast by noon. Little or no
trouble has been reported anywhere.
and but few arrests for fraudulent
voting or other misdemeano1s, We're
made.
Some Returns Will Be Slow.
The returns from several states will
be very late owing to the large num-
Der of candidates to be voted for and
the exceedingly heavy poll. making
counting slow. Where voting machines
are used the returns may be expected
soon after the polls close.
The terms of thirty United States
senators expire the 4th of March next
and the legislatures which will choose
their successors are being voted for
today. The campaigns in many con-
gressional districts have beer excep-
tionally hard fought this year, and
the decision of the voters as to con-
tinuing in power at Washington a
number of well known figures will play
lively part in the interest which at
taches to tonight's returns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Machines Confuse in Michigan.

Detroit, Nov. 3.-An unusually heavy
early vote is being cast in Michigan.
At Saginaw unfamiliarity with the vot-
ing machines Us causing some delay
and fears are expressed that all voters
may not be able to cast their votes be-
fore the polls close.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Close in Delaware.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 3.-About
half the vote of Wilmington was polled
at noon. The indications are that the
result in this state will be very close,
and the winning side will not have
more than 1000 majority.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Heavy North Dakota Vote.

Fargo. n. D., Nov 3-Advices from
all sections of the state show that a
heavy vote is being polled. Owing to
the large Australian ballot, no figures
will be obtainable till late tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03

Des Moines, Nov. 3-The follow
ing warning was sent by wire to
various Iowa points today:
I'VE condemn all circulars or teI-
egrams intended to create trouble !
among republicans, whether signed
by the Bryan club or by others.
Pay no attention to them. Urge all
workers to support the entire re-
publican ticket. =
&c. S. GIL1ERTsoN,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
ROOSEVELT WRITING MESSAGE.

been counted on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
INTENSE INTEREST IN OHIO.
More Than Half the Vote Polled by
II O'clock,

Cincinnati, Nov. 3.-Reports from
various parts of Ohio during the morn
ing showed a generally heavy early
vote being polled. Good weather and
the intense interest brought more than
fifty per cent of the voters out before
IL o'clock 1t is estimated that fully
sixty per cent of the total registered
Cincinnati vote. which had exceeded
the registration of four years ago by
over 5000, had been cast by II o'clock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
BRYAN VOTES IN GROCERY STORE
Drives in Dog Cart to Polling Place
and Casts Ballot.

Lincoln, Nov. 3.-The election at
Fairview was ushered in with clear
skies and balmy weather. Bryan was
astir early, looking over a mass of tel
egrams received from different parts
If .he country, giving assurances of a
aelnc, ratio victory, and at 9 o'clock,
accompanied by ]. D. Lyons, his farm
manager, his secretary, Rose, and a
CORRESPONDENT of the Associated Press,
drove in dog cart to Henlin's grocery
store in the little village of Normal,
where he cast his vote. AS he did so
score of yot -rs in the store removed
t!le:: hats and offered him their best
wishes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
NO BLOCKADE ORDERED.
Holland Will Take No Action Till
castro's Reply Arrives.

The Hague, Nov. 3.-No blockade OF
the ports Of Venezuela by the Neither
lands governm ent yet has been ordered.
nor will any definite action be taken
until the government receives the Of
fetal text of President Castro's reply
to the second Dutch note.
AS has already been stated, however.
Holland is fully prepared for any ma
val demonstration, including block
ade. that the circumstances may de-
mand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
T..R..PULLETIN.
notice.. : NEWS OF TODAY
The Weathe,.

Sun > Nov. 4 at 6:39; sets at ..
Iowa = n tonight and "Wednesday;
cooler = he north and west tonight.
Illinois-Fair tonight and Wednes-
day; cooler Wednesday.
South Dakota and Missouri--Fair to-
night and Wednesday: moderate tenn
perature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
THE FIRST STRAW
BLOWS TAFTWARD
Complete Returns From Massachusetts Pre-
cinct Shows Bryan Loss and Taft Gain.
For governor - Draper GIL, vahey

For governor Draper GIL. vahey
259,
In 1904 the same precincts gave
Parker 257, Roosevelt 773. This is a,
loss to Bryan of thirty-six and loss
to Taft of thirty-three.
Bryan Loss Heavy.
The Massachusetts town of Avon
gave Bryan JIG, Taft Ill. Hisgen On
dependence league) 81. The same pre-
cinct in 1904 gave Parker 145, Roose-
Welt 1871
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Great Apathy in Maine.

Portland, Me-, Nov. 3.-Reports from
the state indicate such apathy that
party leaders have predicted that the
total vote would fall below the 900
average for the past nine presidential
elections.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Quiet in Maryland.

Baltimore, Nov. s.-Reports from the
state showed that the election is pro-
ceeding quietly, and a heavy vote is
being polled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03

Roosevelt Leaves Oyster Bay.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt lef
here on special train at 11:04, 70
Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Majority Of Kentuckian. Vote.

Louisville. Nov. 8. = Advices from
various points in Kentucky, indicate
that a heavy vote is being polled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Women VOTING in Colorado.

Denver, Nov. 3.-Voting proceeded
rapidly and quietly in Denver and 9TH
er Colorado cities and towns. Women
were voting more generally tha1pl has
been their custom. Many ballots were
scratched.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Wxominu Poll Heavy,

Cheyenne, Nov 3.-An unusually
heavy vote in the country is being
polled in Wyoming.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
MRS. EDDY BUYS AUTOMOBILE.

Head Of Christian Science Church Will
Have First Trip in Machine.
Boston, Mass, Nov. 3.-Mrs. Mary
Baker Eddy, mother Of the Christian
Science church, purchased an imported
automobile Of ninety horse power, and
had it sent out to her Chestnut Hill
home A chauffeur from the agency
spent several hours giving Secretary
Coachman Frye lessons in driving.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
TAFT's VOTING DELAYED.
a,didate viii Go to Polls Late in the

Candidate Will Go to Polls Late in the
Afternoon.
Cincinnati, Nov. 3.-The accumula-
tion of important office matters re-
quired the attention of Taft, and pre-
cluded his voting, as he had expected.
at noon. He will go to the place late
in the afternoon, and cast his ballot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
kansas Vote Heavy Early.

Topeka. Kas.. Nov. 3.-A heavy early
vote, with display of unusual inter-
est everywhere. coyers the reports re-
ceived at noon from all parts of Kan
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Taft Leads in LEGISLATURE.

Montpelier, VT, Nov. BY special
enactment majority of the members
of the Vermont legislature cast their
ballots at the state house The result
was: Taft 1913, Bryan 81, Chain l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Much Scratching in South Dakota.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 3-Reports
from the state show the party tickets
are being badly split outside s. presi-
Dental candidates. 1t is estifs.ated that
the total vote cast will be 5000 or 1O,-
600 greater than ever before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
FIRE Loss $4,000.
Village of Savannah, N. Y, Nearly
Wiped Off the Map.

Syracuse, N. Y, Nov. 3.-The village
of Savannah, Wayne county. was al
most wiped off the map by fire early
today. Two hotels. the opera house.
postoffice, two telephone offices, four
teen stores, a warehouse and three res
licences were destroyd. The loss is
$50, 900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Minnesota Farner Vote Laroe

st. Paul. Mimi. Nov. 3.-Reports
received at republican headquarters
from various county seats in the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
OPEN BIDS FOR 8 SUBMARINES

Three Concerns Seek Share of $780,
900 Appropriated by Congress.
Washington, Nov. Bids were op-
ened at the navy department yesterday
for the construction of eight submarine
torpedo boats. for which congress has
appropriated s35000o0
The Electric Boat company of Quin-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
CUNN|NS IS GAINING
OV[RPR[V|OUS VOTE
Reports Received at HeadGuar-
ters from Iowa Points Indi-
cate His Nomination
BIG LEAD in DEs MONIES

Estimated That cummns is Receiving
-sixths Of Total Vote in City
Lacey Workers Attempt to Vote
Democrats But Arc Stopped Heavy
Vote in Entire State.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Rain in Oklahoma.

Guthrie, Okla, Novs3.-There was a
full early vote in Oklahoma. A cold
rain in portions Of the state did not
dampen the interest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
suggested that at least four straigil
republican votes had been cast.
KERN CASTS HIS VOTE.
Returns Home to Find His Sick Boy
Much Better.

indianapolis, Nov. 3.-John w. Kern
reached here at o'clock this morning
on his return from his speaking tour
in Ohio. He at once proceeded nome
where he took a short rest. Later, ac-
companied by his small son Billie" ne
went to the polling place and registered
his vote Kern's sick boy is much bet
ter today, being able to sit up.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
Rrvan Leads in Own Precinct.

Bryan Leads IN own Preclhct'
Lincoln, Neb.. Nov. 3.-Bryan's pre-
cinct is running more than two to one
in his favor. the vote at noon stand
ing: Bryan 81, Taft %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03

Indiana Voting Heavy.
Indianapolis, Nov. 3.-Owing to the
great interest thruout the state the
voting is heavy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
IN BRYAN's STATE.

Nebraska Claimed by Both-Big
Farmer Vote Going to Taft.
Lincoln. Neb., Nov. 3-Both the dem
ocratic and republican chairmen claim
the state, both refusing to make pre-
dictions as to majorities, stating the
result will be close. Fair weather VIII
probably increase the farmer vote cast,
and this is largely Taft vote
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03

Large Farmer Vote in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee, Nov. 3.-A heavy vote is
being polled at all points in Wiscon-
sin. The weather is fair and the roads
are good, thus ensuring a large farmer
vote,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03
ROPES PASSENGER FROM TRAIN
Texas Cowboy Hunted on Murder
Charqe Because Mexican Dies.

Charge Because Mexican Dies.
Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 3.-Jessie AXE,
a cowboy is being hunted on a mur-
der charge. AS a Santa Fe work train
loaded with Mexicans, was passing,
AXE roped Ranoon Aragon, whom he
dragged from the train. Aragon was
killed in the fall, as the train was run
ming twenty miles an hour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-03

tell of fine weather, and that a large
farmer vote is being polled early.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-12
Filler HAS
HARROW ESCAPE
Engine Hauling Number 18,
Meets With Peculiar
Accident.
THE DRIVE WHEEL BREAKS.
TRAIN DELAYED FOR OVER TWO
HOURS NEAR kOUTS, Ind
TRAINS ESCAPE.

While tearing along at rate of a
mile a minute, one of the large driv-
ing wheels on the engine Of the Chi
cago-Cincinnati Pennsylvania flyer
No. IS. broke near Kouts, Ind, yester-
day. 1t was only by miracle that the
train, which is due in this city at
3:45 o'clock in the afternoon, was not
wrecked. A two hours delay was oc-
casioned. 1t has been said by railroad
men a disastrous wreck would have
been the inevitable result had the
wheel broken while the train was on a
curve. No. IS is known as the Gin
cinnai Daylight Special, and is one
of the fastest trains on the road. II
was whirling along at Its usual high
speed when the wheel cracked clear
across. The engine used is a large
and heavy one and built for speed.
1t was stated in the official report OF
the accident, which was filed at Lo.
gansport, the delay was due to hot
boxes. Passengers on the train are
responsible for the story of the
cracked wheel The wheels did no,
leave the rails after the accident ant
the friction created by the brakes die
not cause any damage.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-12
NJ 'CREA EXPLODES
HIGH RATE BUBBLE
President of Pennsylvania
Says No General Increase
Is in View.
FEW CLASS RATES GO UP,
THIS is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
IF RAILROADS MEET oPERAT-
ING EXPENSES WHICH HAVE
INCREASED.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 12.-Presi-
railroad has made public a letter he
had written to the Cleveland chamber
of commerce in answer to request
for information regarding the proba-
bility of an increase in freight rates.
Mr.. McCrea in his letter says:
There has been at no time any in
tention so far as we are advised. of
making a general increase in all rates
o. freight, but consideration has been
given to the proposition that an ad
rates These are the rates upon
which the high class or miscellaneous
merchandise is carried, which consti-
tutes after all a small proportion only
OF the railroad traffic upon which the
freight rate is not such an important
factor, the bulk of the traffic being
moved upon so-called commodity
rates.
within the past two or three years
advances have been made in many
commodity rates with no injurious eff
fects upon business interests. and
there has been no substantial COM
plant about same.
within the past few years, as is
we'll understood. there has been a very
great increase in the cost of opera
tion of railroads, due to the increased
cost of material and labor, and in Or
der to Offset this it would not seem
not unreasonable for the railroads to
expect TO secure an advance in the
price of the commodity which they
have to sell, namely transportation.
Failure so far to accomplish this, ex-
cept to a very small extent, com
| bined with the very large falling off
in the volume of traffic. has brought
the railroads face to face with a very
serious problem, in the solution oi
| which the general public lin view oi
the large part which the prosperity oi
the rails plays in the general pros
perity) is as much interested as the
owners and managers of railroad prop
erty.
In conclusion the letter says:
| From the above explanation, there
fore, you will understand that no gen
eral increase has been determined or
so far as the lines l represent are con
oerned. nor according to my inform
alton have other lines in the territor,
in which we operate any such inten
ton, but when business condition,
materially improve. If the cost of ope
ration continues upon the same higl
basis as at present or in the recen
uast, 1t will probably be necessary TO
the railroad companies again to con
slider advances in their rates."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-12
CITIZENS ACTION
VIEWED LIGHTLY
Officials Not Worried Over
Threats Against Board
Of Works.
THE MAYOR MAY NOR ACT.
AS He HAS BEEN IN CONSULTA-
TION WITH ALL OFFICIALS AND
KNEW OF THEIR ACTION, is
LIKELY TO REFUSE.

We'll. they're still here" replied
asked where the members of the board
OF public works were. The clerk re-
ferred to the declarations made at the
mass meeting to the effect the resig-
nations of the board of public works
ought to be requested. At the city
building there is not believed to be
any likelihood the mayor will take any
steps in the matter. The claim that he
was elected as the result of ere
form" move on the part of the voters
and owes his office to the people"
and not to the party is not expected
to have any weight with the incum-
bent of the Office of mayor
Mayor Schillinger was in consulta-
tion with the city attorney. city clerk
and members of the board of public
works repeatedly in regard to the ac-
tion that should be taken. Had he
opposed the step ultimately agreed
upon, it is not reasonable to believe
the board would have continued in its
position it is declared.
of the mayor alone can provoke his
compliance with the request City at.
torney Study has stated repeatedly
his attitude is irreyocably against
any change The influence of the city
attorney with the mayor is well
known. B. B. Johnson. of the board
has declared himself as satisfied with
the present arrangement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-12
.B|RDL|KE MACHINE
SAILS THROUGH AIR
Wilbur Wright Delights French
With a Successful
Flight.
is THE FIRST OF MANY.
INVENTOR SAYS THAT HE is
JUST NOW FEELING OUT HIS
AERoPLANE PREPARATORY TO
LONGER AERIAL VOYAGES.
is THE FIRST OF MANY.

Lemans, France, Aug. 12.-Wilbur
Wright, of Dayton. Ohio, made anoth-
er flight Tuesday and stayed up three
minutes and Al seconds.
This last flight was the longest and
most successful of any made since
the daring aeronaut began his expert
ments in France.
The trial again proved that Wright
has his big birdlike machine complete
ly under control. He circled the field
three times. at the rate of 36 miles an
hour.
A crowd of enthusiasts assembled in
the grand stand and when the aero
plane passed on from their position
wild cheer went up. Mr.. Wright con-
tinued his flight, descending at the
starting point without mishap.
AS evidence of the interest that Is
being taken in Mr.. Wrights expert
ments, a crowd of 5000 persons. in
Guiding many women, patiently waited
throughout the day until he should
decide to take out his machine for a
sail.
There was a buzz of contended ex.
carnations and a scurrying to find
points of vantage to witness the es
cension, when, finally, the doors OF
the shed were thrown open and the
machine was taken out and placed In
position.
Scores of the younger element
climbed into surrounding tree tops in
order to get better view of the exhi
bition.
Off went the aeroplane like a fleet
gull.
1t scared down the course and ther
abruptly, almost recklessly, swooped
and turned and came majestically
down the field, following the lines oi
trees, after which it returned to the
front of the grand stand.
With admirable ease and precision
the aeroplane here descended to &
lower level, seemingly to drop the
spectators a polite aerial courtes
Then it rose again and resumed it.
trip, describing zigzags here and there
until it completed three circuits of the
course.
Finally it came to the ground at the
starting point, and Mr.. Wright agai1
was received with the plaudits of tn,
delighted spectators.
After the demonstration Mr.. Wrigh
said:
my idea is to make longer and pos
| Sib1y higher flights daily. I am feel
ing out my machine"