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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-27
REGIMENT GETS INSIGNIA.

Second Battalion District Militia
Adopts Coat of Arms.
The second battalion of the District Ma
tional Guard, to be in STYLE with the
militia of other cities. has designed a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-27

An election win be held Ia HyattsviIle
May for the selection of q mayor. a
town treasurer. and four members Of the
common council.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-27
BUSINESS GIRLS
AS HOUSEWIVES
Bachelors Gould Give MOstof
Them Better Homes.
ARE APT TO BE ECONOMICAL

and sympathiEe with
Mems Business Troubles and Can
Often Be Of Very Real Assistance
in Helping at Critical Moments.
Five Hundred Give Their Views.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-27

The Twentieth Century Club. Of which
Mrs. John E. wilkie, wife of the chief
of the secret service. is president ana
whose membership OF 800 is made up OF
well-known women Of Washington, at It's
last meeting unanimously Endorsed me
action of the League of American Pen
Women, In calling for the improvement
and suppression Of comic supplements.
The leagues resolutions, which have
been put in circular form. and are being
widely circulated, are as follows;
Whereas We. the LEAGUE Of American Pen
Women being interested in the welfare Of the chill
dren Of our country and believing that theIe Is no
class in the community whose moral and hteeotnA n
life ought 70 be more carefully guarded thAn thAI
Of the children, upon whose training depends ue
quality Of oar future citizenship; and
Whereas We recognize the pernlcio1s lniiuence OF
tie prevailing comic supplement IN the sunday
editions OF city newspapers upon children who read
St; and
Whereas We bolieye from observation, experiences,
and report from parents and teachers that the So
called comic supplement Is menace 10 the culture
and morals Of children. begetting in them an adj
nratfon for deceit and cunning, Misrepresentation
and v7.learly disrespect for the aged and infrn,
1ack Of reverence for sacred things and Of sympathy
for the unfortunate. encouraging bad manners dis
regard for authority incorrect language, low ideals
Of literature distorted notions Of art. the perpe-
tralion Of practical Jokes. unpatrotic sentiments
and general Generalization OF character: and.
Whereas We believe that It is inconsistent TO ex-
pend years upon years and millions upon millions tos
tha education and culture Of children. and then
regard with indifference the expenditure Of hun
dTeds Of thousands Of dollars ia placing before i'm
IEesioGsble Young minds each sunday such lteTa-
tUre as the average comic SUPPLEMENT Affords and
Whereas We are informed that newspaper man
ayers and editors have in some instances never
eounenRneed the publication Of these Objectionable
supplements, and that there are others Who haEina
published them for time. afterward discontinued
their publication. and that there are many nov poD
fishing them who would willingly discontinue theii
publication II such action were sustained by
healthy public sentiment; therefore be it
Resolved. That We. the League Of American Per
Women use our efforts 70 suppress or greatly IN.
prove the sc-cSlled comic supplement and 70 that
end solicit a general expression Of public opinion
from those who have the welfare Of our children a.
heart; and be it further
Resolved That we urge parents and teachers
ministers and church organizations. women's clubs
and mems clubs, and ell other thoughtful persons
10 Join with Us in our Efforts for the suppression
or radical reform Of the pernicious comic supple
ment.
EDITH KINGMAN KERN,
Chairman Committee Comic Supplement.
League Of American Pen Women
ELIZABETH A HYDE. President.
Address all Communications to Mrs Edith King
man Eern, chairman, ISIS street, Washington
D. C.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-27
PARKINGs OBJECTIONABLE.
Police VIII BE Instructed TO Enforce
building ReguIations.

Regulation of the heights Of parking or
terraces in front Of residences is receiv-
ing the attention OF the Commissioners.
Several builders have taken advantage
Of building operations. II has become a
frequent practice Of builders to avoid a
portion Of cellar excavation to make ter
races whose height is Objectionable.
Instructions will be issued to the police
that no person shall be permitted to raise
or lower the grade Of any parking or
cover any portion. construct steps. walls.
coping, fences, other than the entrance
steps Of a building, without a written,
separate, and distinct permit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-27

Great Britain sent nearly 100000 tele-
graph messages last year. the United
States about $500, 900. France almost S.
OO0,0Oo and Germany about $4,000.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-11-25
NEW YORK.

New York.-John A. Dix. Demo- crat. has defeated Henry L. Stimson, Republican. by more than 100000 plurality Returns from 2.376 cleo tion districts out or 3,05S in New York state outside of inc city ot New York, Tar governor, give Slimson Si3oI0, Dix 310,1S9. The city of New York. with only e election districts miss Ing, gives Dix 290.25S, Stimson 1884, 3D5. This ratio. if maintained, will give Dix total plurality in the city of 105.400.
 turns ran strongly Democratic. and there. were some notable uDsets in even congressional districts. Repre- sentative Herbert Parsons. lifelong friend and political associate of Col. Roosevelt and formerly chairman of the Republican county committee. was custcd by Jefferson M Levy, Demo crat Representative w. w. Cox of Nassau county. Theodore Roosevelt's home seat was tipped out by Martin Littleton, Democrat. William s. Ben nett was defeated for congress by Henry George, a son of the political economist. Serene E. Payne, father of the tariff bill. was reelected, but his home town, Auburn, went for Dix, and Vice President Sherman's candi- date for congress was defeated by a Democrat.
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The New Picture Show.
sack Harp has had the ron,

sack Harp has had the reputa. tion for some time as being the one man to fix anything that was broken in Brinkley.
 His latest stunt has justifie d this reputation.
 For some time Brinkley picture show enthusiasts have been kept busy keeping track of the light ming change of owners of our picture show.
 With his usually unfailing sue cess, friend Jack has gathered up the fragments and now after several weeks has given the Brinkley people the best show it has ever had.
 Good music and a change of pictures every night. Take the family and see it.
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School Ncses.

Miss Dickinson S room IS the banner room again this week. Principal Miller and MT. Youngblood, of Forrest City, were visitors Monday.
 A little excitement was caused Monday during the noon hour by the burning of a waste basket ln one of the rooms. The principal and teachers will be glad to have the cooperation of parents to prevent the pupils from bring ing matches to school.
 Let the patrons of the Brink ley Public School take notice that children who will be six years old at any time before the first of May, will be received during the first two weeks of January.
 The s. l. A. meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. The next meeting will be December 1st.
 Miss Hettie DunaWay Will probably appear here in January in ''The Lady of the Decora- tiOn."
 Examinations will be held in all grades the week before school dismisses for the holidays. The New Drug Store is offering two prizes, manicure set to the girl who makes the highest average, and ball, glove and bat to the boy who receives the highest mark. A handsome gold medal has been on display for quite a while in the window of the Fer guson Jewelry Store. This medal is donated by MT. Fergu- son and will be given to the pu- pil who has best attendance and scholarship.
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Deer Takes to Preserve.

Allentown. Pa.-As William Jones. Schnecksville tinsmith, was walking along the road through the territory which Col Harry c. Trexler Is in closing as & game park. he suddenly came upon a beautiful wild deer. the first seen in this county in almost 6 century. At sight of him it jumped into the bushes. The deer is believed to have come from the Elue noun tain. and it is regarded as a peculiar coincidence that it should seek a hid ing place in the area which Colonel Trexler selected as ideal for game park.
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sIxTY-sEcoNo CONGRESS
ARkANSA

Little Rock.-In an election in which the lightest vote that has been cast i'll years in a congressional election, Arkansas elected seven Democratic congressman by large majorities. No district was in doubt from the time the polls opened until they closed.
 The seven congresmen elected are: K. B. Macon of the First district. ". A. Oldfield of the Second J. c. Floyd of the Third, Ben Cravens of the Fourth, H. M. Jacoway of the Fifth, J. T. Robinson of the Sixth and w. s. Goodwin of the Seventh.
 Of the seven running, only two were without opposition. They were K. B. Macon of the First district anl Ben Cravens of the Fourth. MT. Jacoway and Mir. Goodwin will be the only two new members in congress from this state.
 The election was not only one of the lightest in point of votes cast, but it was one of the quietest. In the First district, where R. B. Macon had no opposition, in many precincts no election was held.
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Costly Swimming Pool.

Tarrytown, N. Y.-Ni Helen NJ. Gould is to have private swimming pool at her country seat. Lyndhurst. It will cost about s60.000. The con. tract has been awarded.
 The building will be 140 feet long and 60 feet wide and built of brick.
 The pool will be 70 feet long by g. feet wide. It will be lined with mosaic work and the roof will be of glass
 It will be the finest private swim ming pool in the country
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WARNING ORDER.

Before A. K. Cameron. Justice of the Peace for the Township of Brinkley. County Of M nroe. S.ate of Arkansas. Gazzola Grocery Co.,, Plaintiff.
 VS
 E. GayEor. Defendant. The Defendant, E Gaynor. is warned 10 appear in this t,aurt within thirty days and answer 's, cmrisirt af h4 plaintiff. Caz zoia Grocery Co,, A K. CAMERON. Oct 18th l5lC. Justice ofthe Peace.
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TENNE EsSEE.

Nashville, Tenn.-B. W. Hooper, Republican and Fusionist, WAS elect ed governor by from l5,000 to 1S,000 majority. Both sides claim the sen ate, with the prospects favoring the fusionists. The fusionists elected the lower house by safe majority. All Democratic candidates for congress have been elected save one-Lyle, in the First district. The Democrats re fuse to concede Hooper's election and cries of fraud are going up.
 The largo cities went heavily for Taylor, Democrat.
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Ohlo's Democratic Wheelhorse, Whose Reelection by an ln- creased Plurality Breaks All Records for Democratic Victories In That state.
A New Ship Line for Italy.

Washington, D. C.--To handle more effectively the large cotton trade be- tween the Southern states and Italy, and to provide direct transportation for Italian products to ports Ill the soutb. Il new steamer service has ,,.r arranged between Genoa and ;8,s aa he Gulf of Mexico. accord ing ,o united States Consul General smith of Genoa. Fourteen steamers with a comliued tonnage of S6,soa tons will be operated 'n the service. Several other st earuels will be added.
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WARNING ORDER.

Before Tim Shults. Justice of the Peace for the township of BrinkIey. County of Monroe. State of Arkansas Monroe. County Bauk . Plaintiff
 vS
 c. N. Can!rall ~...,- peienean' The Defendant is warned to appear m this Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff Monroe County Bank. TIN SHuLISs
 Justice oishe Peace. 18th day of Nov. 1910 4.
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Texas Militia ls DemoraIized.

Dallas, Texas.-With three line of- ficcrs and four company officers hay ing rendered their resignations, and three companies urgently requesting the governor to muster them out, the Tc.as National Guard is virtually de uoralized as the result of the recent aG;yiction of Sergeant Manley of
 c,.pany F, who bayonetted and Ai;.ed g spectator when President Taft was in Dallas year ago. Man ley was given life sentence in the peniteutiary.
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Rice Pact Gets a Recruit.

New Orleans, La.-South Carolina
 next to Louisiana the biggest rice growing state in the Union. has joined hands with Louisiana and Texas in the movement for producers con trol of the rice markets of the United States. Former Governor Heyward of South Carolina wired tho officers of the recently formed Southern Rice Growers Association that South Ca,- olina would join in the farmers move mcnt and would be represented at the next meeting of the association.
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LOUISIANA.

New Orleans.-As usual, the Demo cratic nominees for congress and state offices were elected without excep- ton. The constitutional amendment providing a state bond issue of $6.- 1000 in support of the proposed international exposition to be held in New Orleans in 1915 was over whelmingly adopted. as were all the other amendments to the constitution.
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Congressman From the Ninth Missouri District, Who Will Probably Succeed Joseph G. Cannon as Speaker of tie House of Representatives.
Mr.. |. ". peIoney l. bod.

Little Rock. Mrs. L. w. Delonc. died at her home in Ashdown. Mrs, Deloney was the widow of the late l.. W. Deloney, who was shot and killed while he sleps in his own bed last spring. and for which Oscar Put lem is now serving life term in the penitentiary. Mrs. Pullem was ill dic,ed io'ntly with Pulleni, who i'm plica.e her in his confession, but she was acquitted after one of the most trials ever held in Little River county
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MISSOURI.

St. Louis. Mo.-The official count probably will be required to deter mine whether the Republicans or the Democrats carried Missouri for the state ticket. The result is still in doubt with both sides claiming vic tory. The Democrats claim a majority of Fl on jo acknowledgements of 51 on joint ballot in the legislature. Except for the Seventh district, where Holmes Hall, Republican. has defeated C. W. Hamlin. Democrat, the congressional situation remains unchanged The antiprohibitionst won by a majority of about 175,000.
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INDIANA.

Indianapolis, Ind.-Seaator Bever- idge, Republican, will be succeeded by John w. Kern. Democrat, the Dem- ocrats having elected the majority of the members of the Indiana assem- bly,. They will have majority on joint ballot of 32. The Democratic state ticket was elected by about 15.000 plurality.
 For the first time in l3 years the Democrats have control of every branch of the state government, the two United States senators and all but one member Of the congressional delegation
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Governor.eIect of New York State, Against Whom ex-President Theo- doro Roosevelt Made Strenuous but Futile Campaign.
KANSAS.

Topeka, Kansas.-Governor w. R. Stubbs, Republican, has undoubtedly been elected to succeed himself, but by decreased majority. Six of eight Republican congressman will be re- turned, it appears. The Third and Sixth districts are in doubt.
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NEsaAskA.

Omaha. Neb.-Although Aldrich. Republican, defeated Dahlman. Dem ocrat. for governor. fuller returns will be required to decide the com plexion of the next legislature that will elect a successor to United States Senator Burkett
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NEW JERSEY.

Trenton, N. J.-Early returns indi- cate that Woodrow Wilson, Demo crat, has been elected governor, the only state office to be filled, by be tween 25,000 and 30,000 plurality over Vivian NJ. Lewis, his Republican opponent.
 The Democrats have elected six and possibly nine, of the ten members of congress. New Jerseys present representation in congress is seven Republicans and three Democrats.
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IDAHO.

Boise, Idaho.-Chairman Heitmann has issued a statement declaring that Brady, Republican, has been elected governor over Hawley, Democrat. by 10000 plurality. Republicans claim the election of their entire ticket by 10000 plurality.
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ILLINOIS

Chicago, nl-The Democrats have won every office in the county, ju- dieial and municipal tickets. They have carried at least 20 out of the g wards in Chicago.
 Danville, Ill.-Speaker Cannon made the following statement: T am elected by 6,000. I am a Repub- lican. I have kept the faith. l have endorsed and have not apologized for tho legislation of this congress" He refused to comment on causes and effects of Democratic congressional victories.
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coNNEcTIcuI.

New Haven, Conn.-C w. Com stock, chairman of the Democratic central committee, claims Baldwin's election as governor by at least 5000. One hundred and two towns out or 16S give Goodwin. Republican, for governor, 40,6S3; Baldwin, Democrat, 43,424.
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MARYLANO 0.

Baltimore, Without complete returns from any of the six congress sional districts, the indications are that the Democrats will hold the three districts they had and gain two from the Republicans, making the states representation in the com ing house of representatives five Democrats and one Republican.
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MINNESOTA.

St. Paul. Minn.-Minnesota Repub- licans elected a complete state ticket, and the indications are that eight Republicans and one Democrat will be sent to congress. Returns on the legislative ticket are incomplete, ouJ the indications arc that the legisla- ture will be Republican, insuring the reelection of United States Senator Moses F. Clapp.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Concord, N. 1.-The election as governor of Robert H. Bass of Peter boro, who won the Republican nomi- nation on a progressive platform, and for whom Colonel Roosevelt spoke three times, was indicated by returns from about half the towns and wards of the state. His majority over Bass. Democrat, will be about 6.000.
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WIacoNsiN.

Milwaukee. Wis.-Estimates on the returns give McGovern, Republican. for governor. a plurality of 30.00o over SchInidtz. Democrat.
 Victor l.. Berger. Socialist, was elected 10 congress from the Fifth district. and will be the first Social Democrat to sit in congress.
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IOWA.

Des aIoines, Ia-Returns from 91 counties out of aa in this state show that the Republicans have elected nina congressmeR and he entire staic ticket, headed by Governor Carroll. The lat.er's plurality will probably reach 15,GG0. The Democrats elected two congressman.
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FLORIDA.

Jacksonville, Fla.-Reports indicate that the constitutional amendment for state wide prohibition has been de feate1 The fui Democratic ticket is elected with but slight opposition.
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WYOMING.

Cheyenne, Wyo.-Practically com- plete returns indicate the election of former Senator Joseph M. Carey as governor on the Democratic ticket by plurality of over 5000.
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NEVADA.

Reno, Ney.-Tasker l.. Oddie, Re publican, defeated D. s. Dickerson. Democrat, for governor, by a large plurality.
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ALA BAMA.

Montgomery, Ala.-In incomplete re- turns from practically every county in the state indicate the election of Emmett O'Neal, Democrat, for gov ernor, over J. o. Thompson and Charles Scott, Republicans. One hun dred thousand votes were cas- and O'Neal got 75,000. Every Republican county in the state went Democratic.
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MISSISSIPPI.

Jackson, Miss.-Not more than 4o,- 900 votes were polled in Mississippi. The amendment to the constitution making the judiciary elective was defeated.
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MONTANA.

Helena, Mont. = Returns, though meager, indicate that the Democrats will control the legislature and elect a successor to Senator Carter, Re publican.
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RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, K. LA. J. Pothcir. Republican, was reelected governor. The incoming legislature, which will name q successor to United States Senator Aldrich. is largely Republi- can.
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: ls.s:. K: mn | b:s s:is'eo o,t

-7'F7'5 E, fse51bsic'siI, h1s gwen oiIf 2 -ia'e1rciit cone ding lie election of I-os@. Deia9eTa.. 5y a substantial plu- rality, and congratulat;ng him. Re ,p.ns for governor from I32 out of .eoS election districts, including Boston, give Draper. Republican, l31,- 357; Foss, Democrat, 15s,195.
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n and Personal

Thos. E. McSpadden is Stv visiting her mother E.nnie Fletcher.
 N ]. L. Starrett. Miss ,nd Master Fred spent riving in Little Rock.
 Cadmus Brooks, of Lit .t sOent Thanksgiving in \ the guest of his broth b. Brooks.
 k R. P. McGregor and ,tty children, of Cotton visited her mother, Mrs. '.yaqe, a few days this and Mrs. J. o. Kennard nding a few days this Chicago.
 flor Dent, of Little Rock, | the dance here Wed- night.
 Mangrum, of Little visited friends here this eene Woodfn and Nina spent Thanksgiving in Ock.
 Hattie Holman left d,y for Little Rock. Milton Warren, of Har- was a Brinkley visitor Lela Bruce left Mon- | visit to relatives in l Mo. Gator and daughter, are in the city, the Mrs. J. A. Stoker. l Mamie Stoker, of Mo- in the city the guest of 1 !. Stoker. l
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CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, Cal.-Republicans won a decisive victory all a'ong the line in California. Hiram w. Johnson, Republican, defeated Theodore Bell, Democrat, for governor. by plural ity of over 20,000.
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r TEXAS.

Dallas, Texas--Colquitt, Democrat, 130.0o0 in a total vote of not moro than 225,000. The prohibitionists made strong gains.
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SOUTH DAKOTA.

Pierre, s. D.-The Republican state ed by about 12,e0O majority.
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MICHIGAN.

Detroit, Mich.-Complete returns show that Chase E.. Osborn, Republi- can candidate for governor, defeated his Democratic opponent, Lawton Iiemans, by 45,527 majority.
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 turns. tbe 1ndteat:.,sis are that the Democratic majority in North Caro- ina will exceed 42,0oo. Reports from the Fifth congressional district are
 iat Stcdman, Democrat, is elected Beth parties are claiming the Eighth and Ninth districts. All other dis tricts appear to be Democratic.
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lye Yard Mystery Solved.

Friday night soon af- GuS had gone out, the ng and our friend, :as. I'd, T can explain that eon MT. Riner's lot. egrave of MT. c. c. ton's mother, and his
 Mrs. Ray, remember taaon of the grave as he ARGUS.
 a'es the grave yard
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COLORADO

Denver, Colo.-John F. Shaffroth, Democrat, has been reelected gov ernor of Colorado by a plurality of 15,0O0.
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PENNsvLvANIA.

Philadelphia. Pa.-John K Tener, Republican. was elected governor by 100000 plurality. The Democrats gained one congressional district.
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OHIO.

Cleveland, Ohio.-The Democrats swept Ohio and fin addition to elect ing Judson Harmon governor for 4 second term have undoubtedly elected the remainder of their state ticket and . majority of the legislature. In consequence, Senator Charles Dick, Republican, will be succeeded in 1911 by Q Democrat Harmon's plurality over Harding, Republican, is esti- mated at 5000, the largest plurality ever given by Ohio to a Democrat.
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OKLAHOMA.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Althoug both sides are claiming victory, re- ports from 40 counties give Cruce, Democrat, for governor, 22,000 and McNeal, Republican. 12,0o0. Should this ratio continue throughout the state, Cruce would have plurality of 7s,0o0. Local option has probably been beaten by 15,000 votes. This leaves the prohibition clause in ef- fate of the woman suffrage amend ment is in doubt. The state legisla- ture is probably Democratic