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6 5r 'A AKtfSk . a a f5Tr Patronize Salem Dealers Buy from home merchants. Pou can do no better elsewhere, and besides you are assisting In building up Salem, and that Is a duty you owe to yourself and to Balem. BOOST YOUR OWN CITY Don't overlook the opportunity to boost Salem, her resources and her future . possibilities, just enumerate a portion of Snlera's good points, and you speak vol umes. TOL. XXII. SALEM, ORKOON, TCESDAY, NOVK.MIIKR 5, Mi NO. 23(1. 1 Vote Will Break All Records? I i Every State Reports unusu ally Heavy vote All Kinds of Claims Being Made but Nothing Definite Known UNITED IM1ESB LEASED WME. . Tacoma, Wash., Nov. 5. The vote In this city and county up to noon was one of record-breaking proportions. In the city more than 10,000 had marked their ballots by noon, and the polls -were cnowded from that time onward. The progressive county committee claims that its ticket will carry by a comfortable margin. Illir Vol Is fast Long Beach, Cal., Nov. 5. A heavy vote was polled early today, more than half the full vote being cast up to noon. Wilson seemed to be lead ing then. A careful house to house canvass of one precinct gave Wilson 100 votes out of 273. It Is thought this will be a fair average of Long Beach. Roosevelt Ahead. Santa Barbara, Cal., Nov. 5. The big early vote presaged a record for presidential elections. Roosevelt is assured of about 1000 plurality in Santa Barbara county, but it is ex pected the county progressive ticket will be defeated. A Massachusetts Straw. Kingston, Mass., Nov. 5. The vote of Kingston for the presidential can didates follows: Colonel Roosevelt 95, Taft 128, Wil son 85. In 1908 Kingston gave Taft 239, I!ian 58, Hlsgen 14. Some Old Voters. Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 6. So anx ious to cast their first presidential vote that they could hardly wait, Mrs. Nora McCartney, 90 years old, Mrs. "Mary Miller, aged 84, and Mrs. Bessie Harrows, aged 83, all in one precinct, gave their votes at the polling places ibis morning. Toting for Wilson. Riverside, Cal., Nov. 5. The Taft ttepublicana in Riverside county, are generally voting for Woodrow Wilson for president Progressives claim that Evans, for congress, will have 4000 majority. The early vote w.as excep tionally large. Close at Walla Walla. v Walla Walla, Wash., Nov. B. De spite the heavy rain the vote up to 1 p. m, has been steady. A heavy vote bas been cast. All three parties claim the county but It looks favorable for Jtoosevelt, with Wilson a good second. In the gubernatorial contest. Lister, Democrat, seem to have the edge, with Hay second. The county officers will fce badly split among the three parties. Taft Holds His Own. New Bedford, Mass., Nov. 5. Five out of 25 precincts in New Bedford give Wilson, 680; Roosevelt, 467; Taft, 1138. The total vote in New Bedford four years ago gave Taft 5065, Bryan 2799. Looks Like Roosevelt. Redding, Cal., Nov. 5. Hundreds of voters were kept from the polls today owing to a heavy stotrm which had not abated at noon. Throughout Shasta, Trinity and Siskiyou counties the voting was very ttlow. The Progressives are enthusi astic, while the Democrats appear In different. Wilson May Curry It Brockton, Mass., Nov. 5. Republi can leaders admitted this afternoon that early fragmentary returns Indi cated that Wilson had carried Brock ton, normally a Republican city. Koosevelt is running second. The Progressive candidate is leading here 'a the gubernatorial race. Wilson Carries Precinct Shirley, Mass., Nov. 5. Complete vote for Shirley: Roosevelt 81, Taft 74. Wilson 83. Four years ago: Taft iro, Bryan 40. Boston for Wilson. Boston, Mass., Nov. 5. With the laigest vote of Boston's history in the Will Text-Iloxiks. Sacramento, Cal., Nov. C That California will adopt the free text book amendment today by a mn- Jority of five or six to one Is the conclusion of Edward Hyatt state superintendent of public instruc tion, after visiting institutes and schools In various sections of the state. Wilson Is Sweeping the Country THIS IS THE CLAIM MADE BY NEW TORK DEMOCRATS HILLES, RE. PUBLICAN CHAIRMAN, SAYS NOTHING. united mess leased wiiie.1 New York, Nov. 5. "It looks like the greatest landslide in the history of the country," said William F. Mc Oombs, chairman of the Democratic national commltee, at Wilson head quarters here at noon today. Advices from everywhere, he said, Indicate that Wilson will sweep every state. "Our dispatches up' to noon," he said, show our predictions of a glor ious victory for WIlBon are being borne out. The early vote everywhere Is the heaviest in the history of the country." Republican leaders ridicule Mc Combs' statement, saying that some of the advices evidently were filed In western states telling of "landslides" before the polls had actually opened. HIIlos Says Nothing. New York, Nov. 5, Up to noon Charles L. Hllles, chairman of the Re publican natIorl committee, had not appeared at Republican headquarters here. There are but few workers there, and they would make no predic tions concerning a victory for Presi dent Taft. CARELESS WITH MATCH CORNSTALK BURNED But for the timely Intervention and presence of mind of Jim Allison, of the force in the secretary of state's office, shortly before midnight last night, the state edifice might have suf- feied severe damage by Are. As It was the huge cornstalk which for several months has been on exhibition Just at the left of the door to Secretary 01 cott's office, near the west entrance to tile building, and which was a product of the asylum farm, was entltrely con sumed. A student from the Willamette law school had been detained in the state library until about 11:30 o'clock. Passing down the corrklor upon leav ing the building, the young solon lit his pipe and tossed the burning rem nant jh the match In the general di rection of the cuspidor which seta near which the cornstalk stood. The big stalk which measured 11 feet In height, was consumed almost in a fBBh and the wall was badly scorched. Mr. Allison came to the rescue and prevented further damage. Secretary of State Olcott says there will be no more exhibits placed In the corridors of the state house. GRAND OPERA HOUSE FURNISHES THE MACHINE The Journal yesterday, in mention ing the fact that it would throw the election returns on a screen at the Marlon Hotel tonight, inadvertently stated that Mr. BligS had furnished the stereoptlcon for the purpose. This is a mistake. Mr. Frank Bllgh will operate the machine, but it was fur nished through the kindness of Mr. Waters and Mr. Morgan, of the Grand opera house, to whom The Journal's thanks are given, and those Interested In the returns will appreciate those gentlemen's kindness. ballot boxes, the polls closed here to day at 4 o'clock. The Democrats claimed Wilson's majority over his nearest rival would be 3000. Four years ago Boston gave Taft 41,249; Biyan 41,456, with 4766 distributed among Independent, Socialist, Prohi bition and Social I st-Labor candidates. Nek nnd Neck. Avon, Mass., Nov. 5. The vote here today was: Roosevelt, 147; Wilson, 142; Taft, 79. In 1908, the vote was: Taft, 179; Bryan 116; Hlsgen, 31. Senator Dixon concedes Massachu setts to Wilson. Hon, Indications as by the Missoula, Mont., Nov. 5. Although the Democrats are claiming Montana byW5,000, a conservative estimate of their plurality reduces this to 2000. The registration showed a 30 per cent increase over two years ago. The silent vote is very large. The Socialists probably will poll heavily in Butte and Sliver Bow coun ty, while Roosevelt is expected to run far ahead of the rest of the Progres sive ticket. Senator Dixon probably will be de- defeated for re-election. Ppogresslves an dRepubllcang also claim the state, but do not give any figures. Close In New Mexico. Santa Fe, N. M., Nov. 5. Despite the the claims of the various chairmen, the fight In New Mexico today proba bly will be between Wilson and Roose velt, with the former leading. Taft will be a poor third. There are to bo no state officers elected. Harvey Ferguson, Democrat, probably will be chosen for congress. Tuft Strong In Utah. Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 5. Very cloudy weather, threatening rain, made It doubtful if the voting in Utah would be heavy today. Political man agers are extremely confident, with the Republicans claiming the state by 10,000 plurality. President Taft Is the favorite in what little betting has been reported on the state result. The Progressives claim the gover norship, but d0 not claim that Rooso velt will carry the state. Wilson Is Favorite. Boston, Mass., Nov. 5. With perfect weather here today, a record-breaking vcte was expected. The Progressives are the deciding factor, but Wilson appears to be a slight favorite. It Is estimated that approximately half a million votes will be polled, which Is more than SO per cent of the registration. Heavy Vole Being Cast New York, Nov. 5. Telegrams pour ed Into Democratic national headquar ters here today reporting a record breaking vote all over the country. Committeeman Wallace of Utah tele giaphed that President Taft was lead ing Roosevelt there, and that the Re publican defection would be sufficient to give Wilson the state. From Oregon National Committee- ' V "'...' '' ' It. L. SteereN, Salem's Newly-Elected Shown Early Returns man King wired that an eleventh hour Democratic landslide had started and that Wilson would win with caso. Committeeman Jonos, of New Mex ico, also wlrod his belief that Wilson wtuld win there, and Tom Taggart, from Indianu, sent word that the vote there was the heaviest In years. Telegrams from Colorado reported Democratic success probable In that state. Itnln In .Missouri. St. Louis, Nov. 5. It wus feared to day that rain, which is reported gen eral throughout Missouri, will affect the rural vote. The feature of the vot ing today Is a constitutional amend ment proposing single tax. Hot Fight In Kansas. Topeka, Kan., Nov. 5. With Ideal leather today, a bitter fight '8 ex pected. Governor W. R. Stubbs, Pro gressive and Thompson, Democrat, rival candidates for the senatorslilp, have agreed on a preferential vote to settle the question. A suffrage amend ment is also up. Roosevelt Runs Strong. Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 5. Reports journal Will Flash Results The Capital Journal this evening will get the full election returns over its special wires, and has arranged for throwing the results ou a screen on the Marion hotel just across the street from its office. It has been enabled to h this through courtesy of Manager Crowe, of the Marion, Manager Hamilton, of the Portland Railway, Light and Power Co., and the generous supplying of a powerful stereopticon By the management of the Grand Opera House and to be operated by Mr. Frank Bligh. The Journal certainly appreciates this, and those who read the returns will also appreciate it. Mayor. from ten outlying precincts Indicated that at 10 o'clock this morning 30 per cent of the entire vote had been cast. If this ratio Ib maintained, Los An geles will poll the greatest vote In Its hlHtory. Ixs Angeles city and county, a Roosovolt stronghold, Is expected to give the colonel a substantial ma jority, although the Democrats claim that tho Taft vote, of which a great part will bo cast for Wilson, will largely offset Roosevelt's majority. Dig Vole nt San I) logo. San Diego, Nov. 5. Fine weather to day brought out a tremendous early voto here. In several precincts nearly one-quarter of the registered voterB appeared during the first three hours, Interest Is keen in tho congressional fight between Kettner, San Diego Dem ocrat, and Evans, Riverside Bull Moose, in the 11th district. Kettner Is being supported by many Republicans. No (incus on Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Wis,, Nov. 5. With fine weather here today, a record voto Is expected. The effect of Senator 1a Folletto's denunciation of Roosevelt nnd his Inlld endorsement of Wilson Is problematical, iTho re-election of Victor L. Berger, Socialist congressman, Is practically assured. I'oniisylviinlu In Doubt nttsburg, Pa., Nov. 5 Pennsylva- (Contlnuod on page 4.1 Old Enough to Yolo. Berkeley, C'ul., Nov. 5. Among the 10.000 voters of this city, wore two women each past the ago of SO years who today for first time In (heir lives east a vote for a presidential candidate. Tho women are Mrs. Margaret Dlckerson, aged 80, and Mrs. E. Webster, 86. Results of the City Primaries STEEVES IS ELECTED MAYOR, ELGIN RECORDER AM) CROSSAN TREASURER SOME COUNCIL MEN ALSO ELECTED. With four candidates In the field for the nomination for mayor of Sa lem, Dr. D. B. Sleeves won tho nomi nation yesterday, and, according to tho charter of the city, was olected to this Important position by a plurality of 498, receiving about 62 per cent of the voto cast. Dr. Sleeves' majority over Mayor Lnolimuiid is considered ns remarkable, on account of tho high character of tho official acts of the present Incumbent, but this seemed to bo a year of new deals, as a number of those who have formerly served the city were defeated by decisive ma jorities. C. O. Constable, of the sec ond ward, flon without opposition, na did H. W. Hatch, In tho sixth ward. Lafky, of tho third ward; Hill, the fifth ward, and Low, of the fourth wind, wore all defeated for nomina tion. For city recorder, Charles F. Elgin, the present incumbent, won ovor Earl Race by a majority of 357. Tho race for treasurer, between E. H. Anderson nnd It, A. Ciossan, the present offi cial, wiib somewhat closer, Crossan winning by a majority of 121. This amounts to an election in both coses. For the position of city marshal there was no election, tho vote show ing that Frank Shcdeck, with 729 votes, and D. W. Gibson, with 578 votes, will both he required to make the race at the election in Drtcembor. C. W. Brant received 468, while S. O. Uurkhardt received 459. Vote by Wards. Tho following tabulations will tell lust how every ward voted, and the successful candidates: Ward No. 1. Mayor Rlgdon 9, Lachmund 65, Sleeves 148, Waring 11. Recorder Elgin 115, Race 83. Chief Itrnnt 58, Burkhart 47, Gib son 66, Shcdeck 63. Treasurer Anderson 96, Crossim 129. Councilman Southwick 131, Dot son 87, Ward No. 2. Mayor Rlgdon 4, Lachmund 119, Stneves 272, Waring 15. Recorder Elgin 256, Rnce 148. Chief llrnnt 95, Burkhart 129, Gib son 104, Shcdeck 80. Treasurer Anderson 170, Crossan 232 Councilman Conslablo 383. Ward No. 8. Mayor Rlgdon 3, " Lachmund 69, Steevcs 130, Waring 10. Recorder Elgin 122, Race 84. Chief Brant 39, Burkhart 56, Gib son 56, Shcdeck 57. Trensurer Anderson 83, Crossan 121. Councilman Cornelius 130, Lafky 75. Ward No. I. Mayor Rlgdon 10, lachmund 125, Stooves 297, Waring 40. Recorder Elgin 226, Race 238. Chief Brant 71, Burkhart 60, Gib son 130, Shedeck 210. Treasurer Anderson 221, Crossan 238. Councilman Baker 2!2, Iwo 171 Hard No. 5. Mayor Rlgdon 12, I'achnmnd 61 Sleeves 117, Waring 36. Recorder Elgin 197, ltaco 126. Chief Brant 79, Burkhart 68, Gib son 83, Shedeck 95. Treasurer Anderson 166 Crossan 118. Councilman Hill 181, Minion ISO, Turner 214. Ward No. 0. Mayor Rlgdon 8, Ijiehmund 82, Steevcs 2X Waring 29. Recorder Elgin 180, Race 153. Chief Brant 72, Burkhart 61, Gib son 86. Shedeck 115. (Continued on Page 6.1 Bourne Is Making a Fine Race Reports at 2 o.clock Say He Will Carry Southern 0r - egon and He Appears to Lead in Multnomah UNITED I'MSS LEASED WIRB. Portland, Ore., Nov. 5. A light vote Is being cast throughout the stato on account of the heavy weather. In Cen tral Oregon it Is raining hard, demor alizing tho rural vote, nnd tho Pro gressive opponents consider this an omen of victory, Wilson nnd Roosevelt are running nook nnd neck throughout tho state, with President Tnft a good third. There is no Indication yet as to how tho Rourue-Selllng-Lano three-cornered fight for United Slntes Senntor will terminate, but Ilourno appears to bo leading In Multnomah county. Woman's suffrago Is polling good In the more urban centers, but. Is being slighted In the rural districts, and does not appear to have an over-good chance. Bourne Will Carry Jackson. Medford, Ore., Nov. 5. Heavy rain tills morning hold the voting In In this city and county below normal, Jona than Bourne, Jr., will receive a ma jority of at 1-nt "On votes In Jnelr siin ciiiiuly, iioeiirdl'l; lo Indication here at noon. The race between Roosevelt and Wilson is close. , Bourne Running Well. Portland, Ore., Nov. 5. Hood River, Moro, Marshfleld, Eugene, St. Holens, Salem, Pendleton nnd a Grande all report a big vote despite the heavy weather, At Salom between 30 nnd 40 per cent of tho registered voters were accounted for by iloon. Roseburg reports the heaviest voto In its history, with a hot struggle on between the "wets" and . "drys." Four Douglas county town are vot ing on the local option measure. Grants Pubs reports that heavy rains throughout Josephine county will causo a light country vole. Local op tion Is tho big Issue there. Bourno leads for senator In Jose phine county, riparently. In Astoria the Republicans claim they will carry the county by a plu rality of 300. Tho stock districts around Ontario are turning out In force. Close In Portland. Portland, Ore., Nov. 5 A full third of tho city vote hnd been recorded by 1 o'clock, Roosevelt and Wilson be ing nock and nerk, with Taft showing up strong. Suffrago Is polling a gixid, but not a heavy vote. In tho outlying preolncls tho voto seems Btrongly WIIhou, while the pre cincts closer In appear to favor thn colonel. Senator Bonnie appears a strong favorite In the city and contiguous llHtrlols. TRM'OCNTY MKIUCAL SOCIETY MKKTINO At tho new receiving ward at the Btato hospital for tho Insane the Tri County Medical society held Its regu lar mooting last night with tho unus- ually largo attendance of about 50 physicians. The three counties that nre embraced In tho association, Ma rlon, Polk and Yamhill, wero repre sented by good-sized '-legations, and several physicians from Portland were also present. Tho special study taken up last night wus fractures. Dr. Ralph C. Walker, of Portland, presented lan tern pictures of fractures of all the different kinds known to the medical profession, nnd remarks on the same subject were orferixl by Dr. Griffith, of Salem. Dr. A. E. Tamleslo or tho staff at the stale hospital, niade'a talk on the subject of "Neurotics." Victories Declslic. Quite decisive victories wero won In the Third and Fourth wards In which brlli present councllmen wero dofoat eil. A. R. linker, of the Hammond Lumber company, won over W. S. I ow the present alderman, by a vote of 292 to 174. In the Third ward tho pro portion was about the same between the present. Incumbent, F. J. Lafky and T. E. Cornelius. Tho voto was 130 to 75.