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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
OFFICIAL COT NJ Will
BIZ REQ IREu N NEW HTNtCn.

Alherquerque y ST. <7e New
Mexico is So rios. as t@tveer HaEhas
and Wilson that we o@iria, rearf mas
be required To ascertain haw tse cleo
torai vote Of the state Will oc cast
The returns are exceedingly slow COM
ing. only fifteen Of the t~enty-s X
counties " the state having been
heard from, and rhe count i'm only two
of these being complete
Figuring on "A bists If he returns
received. ufr1rrat and Unofficial Hughes
seems to have carried thirteen counties
by plurality aggregatlnE 6,2o0 and
Wilson thirteen counties by pluralj-
ties aggregattrg 6,492. These figures
however. are exceedingly conservative
and give Hughes the hest Of il whore
there is any doubt WilFon probably
has carried the state by about 1000
but this estimate may be upset by
returns from the counties which Sc
far have not been heard from.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
sEIAAIM WEST VIRGINIA
FOR HUGHES BY 5000

q Charleston, w. Va. Nov. s.-The
ost Information tonight is that
Hughes has carried the State by from
44yeN0 70 5000. but the actual vote
*3E11l not be obtained until a canvass
II made.
~ The canvass will not begin until
Monday. The closencss in the gu
3DagnAtorial race between Judge Ira
IL Robinson, Republican. and John
~ Campbell, Democrat. probably Will
- b. decided until that date. 1t will
hike the official count TO decide.
nate Chairman Joseph II. Gaines
I'D other Republican leaders claim
ohtnson's election by a safe major
Il ~: that Hughes will have a majority
H3 more than 5000 over Wilson. and
nnG Howard Sutherland. Republican,
- defeated William Z. Chiffon.
0mocrat. BY vote a little less than
Gnt OF Hughes.
= canc&dsd that COpsresanlAn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
PRESIDENT DEFINITELY
CLAIMS HIS REFLECTION

Asbury park. ". j.. Nov S.--Presi-
Dent Wilson, through Secretary Tunul-
~, claimed his election az $50 O'Clock
ltonfght on the strength Of a scart ICED
In California. MINI and several
4dou btful States west OF the Mississippi
The statement follows:
we are now certain OF President
&Wilson's election by safe majority
Mn the lectoral college The Presidcrt
- certain OF California and Minnesota
ABesides these North Dakota. Kansas
New Mexico New Hampshire anc
West Virginia are ours. The Repub-
31cAns are not sure OF a single State
West of the Mississippi except Iowa
which they won by o greatly reduced
Neutrality"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
RICHMOND WOMEN

and reports that conflict all day.
show Wilson will VIM" But they
were told that Wilson had ISL cleo
toral votes to his credit. with the re-
naming fifteen to be gotten from
California, where he was leading. and
the doubtful State Of New Mexico.
He was leading. too. In Minnesota,
but very slightly. West Virginia. 1t
appeared. would go Republican.
Women Equally Interested.
please let me know II you expect
to receive the results by midnight"
one woman pleaded. Il did not sleep
last night. and I am SO exhausted,
know when you will hear the ANAL
COUNT
1t is estimated that the total num-
Der of calls received were about divid-
ed between mon and women. This
wide interest shown by the latter In
the election has been very marked.
This is due. II 10 said. TO the fear that
the election of Hughes will mean war
for the United States. and the women
are earnestly praying for Wilson and
peace with honor"
Rumore of various kinds were about
the streets Yesterday explaining why
the election was late being decided
One had 1t that Wall Street was hold :
ing up the returns 80 that certain
stock manipulstions may be consum-
mated.
An Absurd Report.
An absurd report was that the four
Richmond newspapers had agreed with
the Western Union Telegraph Company
to withhold the news from the people
Yesterday afternoon until o'clock
That hour passed. but no definite in
formation was heard
The streets were thronged with
people again last night. The ono topic
OF conversation was the election. and
people could be seen in stores, hotel
Hobbies. street corners and elsewhere
in animated groups discussing the
possibilities Of Wilson's election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
Say West Virginia Safe.


# Democratic Chairman Mccormick
at midnight was given q rledge by
Senator Watson and other leaders IN
West Virginia that that State would
go for Wilson by at least 5000
In addition to this Mr. Mccormick
WAS sure of California by better than
the 5000 plurality claimed there by
the Democratic State chairman.
North Dakota, Mr.. Mccormick was
. assured, had been slipped into the
Republican or doubtful column by
mistake In figures. which had been
corrected. giving It 10 Wilson by a
plurality Of from j 600 20 1900
l The California situation on the face
OF returns at midnight strongly in
Dictated swing TO Wilson. II the
ratio then being maintained by fig
nres already in is continued, Wilson
will carry the state h. "A safe plu-
rality. Counties yet TO be heard from
are about evenly divided. Los An
geles being decidedly Republican and
| the others Democratic.
1t IL In Los Angeles that the count
has been held UP over night. and ac-
tion which may perhaps postpone the
decision for twenty-four hours.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
SPECIAL TRAINS FOR ACCA
TEMPLE AND FOOTBALL FOLK

For ceremonial session at Peters
burg tonight about 200 members oil
Acca Temple. Shriners. will leave
byrd Street Station at 3:15 o'clock this
afternoon on special train over the
Atlantic Coast Line. The Shriners
Will return to Richmond in the early
morning hours of Friday.
Arrangements have been made by
the N. & W. and A. c. l. to provide
special train from Richmond to
Farmville Saturday. to take the Rich
mond College eleven and a contingent
OF about 400 rooters to the Hampton
Sidney game. The train will leave
Byrd-Street at s:30 A. NJ. and re-
turning, will leave Farmvills ct . p.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
PRESIDENT HAS SMALL
LEAD IN MINNESOTA

St Paul U1:20 p. M)-Two
thousand four hundred and sew
cnty precincts out of 1924 in
Minnesota gave Wilson t5S.97O:
Hughes. ISs.4s4. Wilson plurality
1856
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
MULTNoMAH COUNTY, ORE.
GOES For HUGHES $500

Portland. Ore-Complete returns
from 27g out of s75 precincts In Multi
romah County CPortland) give Hughes
27,4lo. Wilson. 2s4I4 Incomplete re-
turns from thirty counties outside
Mutnouah County added TO these fig
ures gives Hughes S7.214, Wilson, s0.-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
EIGHES iFsrS ~ WEST
VIRGINIA BH SMALL MAJORITY.

Charleston. W. Va Nov s-Charles
f. Hughes is leading in West Virginia
with "A plurality of l.772. with about
two-thirds of the precincts counted.
In Las precincts out OF 1913 the
count stood Hughes. $50. and VII
ron. S4-74i II Hughes plurality Is
maintained a. this ratio he viii carry
me State hy 2.s70.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
NEW HAMPSHIRE CLAIMED
ny i81 FOR III sHFS

Concord y, II. Nov. s--~New Hamr-
shire has gon" for Hughes, Complete
returns give the Republican candidate
a plurality over the President Of lel
according TO an unofficial announce
-r1hnt tonight from the office of Sec
rrtary Of state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09

But It was through rhe telephone
that Richmond heard the meagre news
last night 1t must have proved Al-
most a nightmare for the telephone
operators. and It was morning before
the calls ceased coming into this Of.
Ace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
Baker Denies Report.

Washington, Nov. S.--Newton D.
Baker this afternoon denied a report
that he would resign as Secretary Of
War March 4, even though the Will
son administration were reelected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
WILSON TAKES LEAD
IN NORTH DAKOTA

Fargo, y. H., Nov. S.-Four-
tccn hundred and forty-two out
Of 1850 Nerti, Dakota precincts
give Hughes 44,05f: Wilson, a.
$50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09

by unprecedented figure, 1t appeared
that the President might carry the
State until Bridgeport and surround
Ing precincts reported Hughes plurali-
ties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
HUGHES WINS IN
DELAWARE DY SOC.

Wilmington Del Nov S.-Complete
returns give the State to Hughes by
SOC plurality.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09

APPROXIMATELY 1000 Minnesota
EIarasmen were eligible to vote and
comma sSioners are returning TO the
STATE with the ballots In sealed
envelopes 70 he counted by the can
rass,nE boards in their respective pre-
glncts No Indication as 10 how these
1ucn VIII vote has been given, al
though an unofficial straw vote in one
~ the four regiments showed a slight
majority for Wilson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09
GCARDSMFyN' VOTES MAY
TELL TALE IN MINNESOTA

ST. Paul-The result OF the
presidential election in Minnesota
may not he known until the votes
cast by tho States guardsfnen on
the border are counted. This,
probably, will not he before next
,nlsrlr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09


precincts six Democrats and two Re-
publicans will make up the Oklahoma
congressional delegation, a gain of
ono member for the Republicans.
James 8. Davenport First District.
was the only Democratic COMPRESSION
al candidate defeated for recollection.
T. A. Chandler. Republican, having a
plurality in that district estimated by
Republican leaders to be about 1000.
In the Eighth District Dick T. Nor
gan, Republican incumbent, defeated
q. A. Harris. Democrat
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia. Nov. s.--Hughes car
ried Pennsylvania by a plurality not
below 100000. Complete returns
may swell this figure to 100000.
The complete vote of Philadelphia
was: Presidential ug hes. 1901:
Wilson, Se,134; Benson. 4.526; Hanly.
1.l93.
United States senator-Knox. 1s1.-
OH; Orvis. Democrat. 1902.
Representative at large-Republi-
0&l: Mclaughlin, 174.7s5; Scott. 1872
$40. Democrats. Kinsley 77,4S0:
Moore. 1885; Ross Ss,s22; Waid-
| Itch. 1928.
Rhod<, Island.
Providence, X. l.. Nov. s.-Peter
Goelet Gerry, Democrat was elected
to the United States Senate. defeated
Henry f. Lippitt. Rhode Islands pres
ent senior senator. by about $500, and
giving this State Democratic repre-
sentative in the upper branch of Con-
gress for the first time in over forty
years.
The election of Gerry Is generally
attributed to the efforts Of the labor
interests.
Hughes carried Rhode Island by
about A.foo, and Governor Bsekmaa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-09

Juneau. Alaska. Noy. s.--of 5.s4s
votes cast In twenty-five Alaska towns
for delegate 70 Congress, SulZer. Dem
ocrat, has 1901: Wickersham, Re-
publican, 2.946
The same towns gave 3.512 for pro-
hthttion and Q 637 against
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
The Central Committee Meetins.

Hays, Kansas, February 10, 1916.
The Republican Central Committee
met in C. w. Miller's Office as per call
issued in the Free Press, February Il,
1916.
The meeting was called to order by
the chairman, who explained to the
committee that the meeting was for
the purpose of determining how and
when to elect four delegates and four
alternates to the State Convention to
be held in Topeka on March q, 1916,
and four delegates and four alternates
to the Congressional Convention to be
held at Colby, March Ia, 1916.
The roll was called to see who was
entitled to vote. Motion was made for
a mass convention, but WASH seconded.
Motion for the Central Committee to
elect carried without opposition. A
motion to elect nominating committee
of five, carried, and Ed Griffith, W. D.
and J. R. Chittenden were duly elected
as such. A ten minute recess was then
taken while the committee conferred
among themselves.
The committeeman were again called
to order and the nominating committee
submitted the following names for the
various conventions:
To the State Convention.
Geo. Leisenring, of Ellis; G. M. Wann
of Hays; H. W. Joy, of Buckeye; Peter
Johnson, Jr., of Lookout
To the Congressional Convention.
Geo. Cross, of Ellis township; w. D.
Philip, of Wheatland township; Stanton
Freshour, of Smokyhill township; and
Fred Dreiling, of Victoria, who were
duly elected.
The delegates were instructed to
choose their own alternates.
The committee adjourned subject to
call by petition of five committeeman
or by joint agreement of the secretary
and chairman.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
PIbIicatiOn Notice.
To WHOM 1t MAY CONCERN:

To WHOM 1t MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the appli
cation of H. ]. Penney, for permission
to sell his telephone plant and property
at Hays City, Kansas, to the United
Telephone Company of Abilene, Kan
sas, will be heard by the Commission at
Topeka, Kansas, Monday, February %,
1916, at AGO p. m, Docket No. 1926
All interested parties, kindly take
notice and be governed accordingly.
Public Utilities Commission,
By Carl W. Moore,
Secretary.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
Benton Hits Packers.

Otis L. Benton, prominent bank er Of
Oberlin, made a short talk before the
meeting adjourned. Mr.. Benton said
in part:
1.-The live stock industry is the great
est resource Of our state and should be
protected in the most perfect manner.
The farmers and his boys aud girls
who raise the corn to feed them are en-
titled 20 a free and open market at the
packing house centers for the products
of the soil. The great work and the
duty of the Kansas Cattle Mems As
ISOLATION IS TO use every means ct their
command to see that our farmers, one
and all, received square deal. When
the cattle feeder Is forced TO accept q
price for his finished product that caus-
es serious loss, and he is unable to send
his children to college; unable to give
the comforts of life to which they are
entitled and it is an imposition upon
this great producing ella IS, our very
best PEG pie, the small farmer that
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
7. R. the onIT Answer-AIIen.

The modern politician selects q can
didate for Office after considering his
ability to make good race and not
his ability to perform the duties of the
Office said Henry Allen, Wichita
editor and politician, at the Hotel
Muehlebach.
Some Of these politician cannot un-
derstand the sentiment for Roosevelt
that Is sweeping the country" Mr.
Allen said I'VE should not consider
what kind of a race man can make,
whether he viii satisfy this section or
section, Kansas or Maine, but what
Kind OF a President he viii make. Is
the candidate equal to the demands of
the hOur2 Where is there such a man?
The answer is-Rooseveit.
when the Republican party nomi-
mated Abraham Lincoln it did con slider
whether no would make good stand
ard bearer Itknew he was big enough
4 cope with the problems of the day.
:'When the Republican convention in
lew York failed to indorse ,the candi-
dacy of Elihu Root it was because the
convention believed he swas not young
enough and was not so experienced as
Efr- Roosevelt l believe the states of
E-ew England feel the same way and 1
believe the matter viii end with the
nomination of Roosevelt at the Repub-
lean convention in Chicago. If he is
nominated the Bull Moose aggregation
which meets in Chicago the same weeI,
viii Immediately indorse Mr.. Roose-
welt, and 1t viii mean a sweeping vic
tory for him.
What have said as to qualifications
Of candidate for Office apply in local
as well as national politics Kansas
City IS the second largest city in Mis-
souri, and 1t pays its mayor less than
the smallest bank in Kansas City pays
It's president. .
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
Buckeye ConsIoneratiOns.


Buckeye is still enjoying the fine
weather.
The same item as usual. Chas.
Gosser butchered six pigs, Wednesday,
and the usual assistants were at hand
and jolly good time they had. We
viii not worry the readers much longer
with butchering news as everybody is
about through for this season.
Lulu Gosser spent from Friday until
Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Fellers, of
Hays.
Mrs. Jay Fellers was taken quite sick
and is now in St. Anthony's hospital.
We are glad to report she is improving.
Grove Miller went to the city, Satur-
day. He does not go to Hays very
often, but likes to keep in touch with
the busiest people and town on the globe
Chas. Hawks, Frank Payne Sr., JEFF
Saunders and Hans Jensen shipped sew
eral car load of cattle to Kansas City,
Saturday.
Mat Truan and family spent Sunday
with viii Truan at WaKeeney.
Mrs. Crenshaw and Mrs. D. Gosser
spend Friday and Saturday in Hays, at
teuding the Busy Bee Camp R. N. A.
and visiting relatives.
Jack Keefer, who has been working
for Chas. Gosser for some time, resign
ed his position last Friday.
Several of the young folks from
Buckeye, attended the dance at the
Station last Saturday.
Clarence Allender says it will soon be
house cleaning time and any one want
ing their walls cleaned or painted call
on him.
Al Barnes has decided to raise some
high toned chickens this year. We hear
he has added two city ROSTERS to his
flock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Post of Ellis visited
with Mrs. Obey last week.
Mrs. Flo Miller visited with Mary
Blender, Sunday.
Harry Crissman was so lonesome the
past few weeks, that he decided to take
trip to Kansas City. We wonder if it
was just to Kansas City.
Byno Soverns is helping to take care
of the stock while Mr.. obley is away
on a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Reemsnyder,
Henry Reemsnyder and daughter Verna
and Jessie Gosser, spent Sunday after
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Felten and son
John visited at T. Gosser's, Monday
evening.
1t is reported that the new school
house in the Joy district is too nice to
dance in. as dancing will spoil the fur
mace. AS yet the Buckeye crowd has
never damaged any property.
Andrew Jensen and hired help was in
Hays, few days, unloading a car load
of posts.
Mr.. Crissman has returned from Ex-
celsior Springs and is much better.
Several people from Buckeye attend
ed the war pictures at Hays, Wednes-
day evening.
The Eaton boys spent Sunday after
noon with Jasper Saunders.
Mr.. P. J. Deane, of Hays, had sew
eral men out buying farms Tuesday.
Wonder who Buckeye is mourning
for, as there is nothing doing?
We see Mr. Gordon is out again. We
are glad to see Louis smiling face
among his friends again.
Eyes and Ears.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
BIG DELEGATION BOOSTING FOR BEN
TON.
Editor Of Home Paper Says Nomination
is Certain-NorthWest Kansas Prac-
ticaIIY Solid for the OberIin Han;

Editor Of Home Paper Says Nomination
is Certain-Northwest Kansas Prac-
ticalIY Solid for the OberIin Man;
Lester n. Parker Asserts.
Of all the candidates who came to
town to mix with the Kansas Day visit
ors, Otis L. Benton, candidate for the
Republican nomination for congress in
the Sixth district, had the largest fol-
lowing. You couldn't step around in
the National hotel lobby without run
ming into a Benton man. One OF the
chief Benton boosters was Lester M
Parker, secretary of the Republican
County Central Committee of Decatur
county and editor and owner OF the
Oberlin Times. Speaking of the Ben
ton candidacy, Mr.. Parker said:
eve know of the candidacy OF no
other person for the nomination out
there. With or without opposition the
result of the primary will reveal prac-
tically solid vote of the party for Mr.
Benton. Men at home are not support
ing him because of his political belief,
but because of his unwavering friend
ship. Benton is a pioneer in Western
Kansas, and understands the ups and
downs of a new country. During the
lean years when crops were short and
money scarce, Mr.. Benton befriended
everybody in our country. In his bust
ness relations, he has known no polit-
zeal party or religious creed. Worthy
men all look alike to him In addition
to this, he has always been a liberal
contributor to all charitable and relig-
ious demands, and this, without a
thought of favor in return
men and women out there are sup
porting Mr.. Benton, because he has
been a friend, indeed, when in need.
They viii know no politics in doing So
The Republican party is solid for him,
while many Democrats are outspoken
in his support. The practically unani-
nous support he is receiving from the
republican party of this district is but a
fair index of his standing in the district
and fitting tribute to one worthy of 1t
all. Men and women are supporting
Mr.. Benton because of his Christian
manhood and firm stand for righteous
ness on all moral questions. His life
and character have stood out against
every evil, and on moral questions he
knows no compromise. Yes, we are
for Benton, because he is a man, large
of body, large of brain, and has the
backbone to fight to the last for the
things he believes to be just and right
Topeka Daily Capital, January %, 1916.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
KIRK WYMoRE.

Wilson believed in preparedness for
the coming campaign when he made
the Brandeis appointment.
Since his marriage the President will
not be permitted to decline to run for
office.
Billy Sunday says that if preachers
did their duty the devil would be in the
hospital and hell would be for rent.
No, it is not unkind, it is brave and
daring, provided you are awake and
you left your wife in good humor.
There ere many places in classical
music where the grand finale could be
written.
A detective looks first at the sleeve
of woman and the knee of man.
trousers.
What is it when two nuts walk down
the street together?
1t does not matter what advertising
costs as long as it pays.
The tendency in everything is to fall
asleep.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
IRV. IDDINCs.

The interests seem to have been short
Oh preparedness in regard to the Bran
deis appointment.
The President wears his galoshes for
the same reason or should do so.
You must repent as it were, and be
converted in a measure, or you will be
damned to some extent.
1t may be unkind to confess that we
have wondered whether an audience ap-
plauds through relief or appreciation.
Did you ever hear an audience com
plain Of being cheated out of part of a
musical program?
A woman sees first the hat and shoes
of another women and the tie and faults
of a man.
A militant suffragette accompanied
by philosopher
1t does not matter what advertising
costs as long as it pays and the adver-
tiser pays.
There is a mosquito for every sleep.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
Notice.

Some six months ago purchased the
Woodbridge dairy herd and have been
furnishing Mr.. Woodbridge with the
milk he has been giving to his customers
The COWS as every one knows have all
been examined and pronounced free
from tuberculosis and in every way
healthy, and they are MIXED in a sani-
tary manner. Owing to circumstances
1 have decided to deliver milk myself
to any place in town, whole milk, cream
or SKINNED milk. desire your pa
tronage. viii deliver all milk early in
the morning. Phone No. 185.
John Keberlein.