Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-08

NEW 10TH, NOV. o.-SuOW ana ram
are falling in New York This is
favorable to the Democrats because
the country vote is largely Republi-
can, and this is causing the Republi-
canse some worry. There was a big
early vote in the city.
This morning odds on Dix were
three TO one.
Harmon Favorite.
Democrats both claim Ohio. Governor
Harmon, Democratic nominee. has
the best in the betting.
Democratic Victory.
Chicago, Nov. 8.-Uncertainty as
TO the outcome of the election re.
turns throughout the West today
marked the opening Of the polls in
most of the states and politicians
confessed they were totally at sea for
means OF forecasting results. The
better element OF voters is silent.
They were at the polls early and
whether this presages Democratic or
Republican victory is hazy, but the
leaders asserted it means the election
OF clean men in any event.
In Chicago heavy vote is being
polled. Republican leaders here for
the first time express doubt while the
Democrats predict landslide. Ballot
ing is being done seriously and the
national issues are about the only
things considered.
The election in Ohio is regarded
as doubtful.
Obey Strike Orders.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Nov. 8.-Thous-
ands or laDorlng men throughout the
anthracite region of Pennsylvania to-
day obeyed the strike order of the
state Federation of labor TO quit
work and vote and work for the candi
dates favorable to union and labor
interests.
Working men took greater interest
in the election in coal mining belt
than ever before.
A storm of wind with flurries OF
snow ragged during the day.
Sacrifice Taylor.
Nashville, Nov. S.-Early yotine
indicated that the regular Democrats
were scratching X. J.. Taylor for gov
ernor in order to save the legislative
ticket. AS result of this, Republicans
and Fusionists claim the election oil
Ben w. Hooper by $4,000 plurality.
Grand Father Clause.
Oklahoma City, Okla, Nov. Sin
terest In action of the negroes In Ok
ahoma overshadowed that In the state
and congressional offices. The ne
groes threatened TO vote In spite oil
grand father clause" an din many
places are preparing to use force. AZ
many places th/y have been secretly
buying arms and trouble is feared
Troops are held ready to act.
Alabama.
Montgomery, Ala, Nov. s.--with the
Republican party split into two war
ring factions, Alabama Democrats will
as usual have a walk-over today. EN-
met O'Neal. Democratic candidate fol
governor, is opposed by j. o. Thomp
son, regular or Taft Republican, and
Charles Scott, insurgent or Roosevelt
Republican. The Democrats will prob
ably carry all nine congressional dis
tricts, although there is a possibility
Of Republican success in the Seventy
district where Congressman Johr
J.. Burnett is opposed by former Con
gressman NJ w. Howard, regular Re
publican, the author OF "If Chris
Came to Congress"
Arkansas.
Little Rock, Ark, Nov. S.--Little in.
terest is manifested in today's con
sfessional election in Arkansas, the
gubernatorial election having aIready
been held All seven congressiona
districts Of the state are safely Demo
cratic.
California,
San Francisco, Nov. S.--Hiram w
Johnson, who heads the victorious Re
publican insurgency Of the Colder
state, is practically certain Of election
today, although Theodore A. Bell, tn,