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REPUBLICANS WILL GAIN IN ELECTION Old Leaders, Including "Uncle ; Joe" Cannon, Expected li.;. Back in Congress. PROGRESSIVES IN ECLIPSE Canvass ofTJnlted States Gives In. dicatlon of Returns to Republi canism, but Xot Enough. L ik to Control House. KEPCBUCAS CAIN TS THE NEXT HOUSE IS EXPECTED. KEW YORK, Oct. 24. Returns fop 11 the Congress districts, according to the World, Indicate the following set changes in the next House: Present 64th Session. Congress, democrats .......... 290 226 Republicans ........ 127 179 Progressives ........ 18 11 Doubttul 19 Totals 485 436 The Democratic majority In the present Congress Is 145. To overcome It and secure control of the Lower House the Republicans will have to carry In excess of 74 districts. Tha estimates upon which this forecast Is based Indicate that the Repub licans will probably fall far short of that number. (Continued From First Page.) publican, a hard race with Casper Bchenck. Progressive, as the third candidate, and will probably win. Kansas George A. Neeley, Democrat, stands a good chance of heating Charles A. Curtis, Republican, and Victor 'Murdock, Pro gressive. Gerard Ukely to Win Kew 1'ork. "New York James TV. Gerard, Democrat, looks to have a shade the best of James W. "Wads-worth, Republican, and Bainbridge Colby, progressive. Ohie, "Warren J. Harding. Republican, Timothy S. Hogan, Democrat, and A. L. Gar ford. Progressive, are the candidates. The conditions seem to favor Harding. Oregon George E. Chamberlain (Incum bent), Democrat, has strong opposition from R. A. Booth, Republican, and William Han Icy. Peensylvanla Boles Penrose, "Republican, from present Indications will probably de feat A .Mitchell Palmer, Democrat, and Clfford Plnchot. Republican. Utah Reed Smoot, Republican, will prob ably be defeated by James H. Moyle, Dem ocrat. Wisconsin Francis E. McGovern, Repub lican, and Paul A. Hustings, Democrat, will have a close fight with the advantage on the side of McGovern. Republicans to Make Gains. The principal gains by the Republi cans, according to the figures, will be In New York, 10; Colorado, 2; Iowa, 3; Connecticut, 2; Illinois, 6; Indiana, 3; Ohio, 2; New JerBey. 3; Missouri, 3; Pennsylvania, 4; Rhode Island, Wash ington, Oregon, Delaware, Massachu setts, Minnesota, 1 each. On the other hand, the Democrats will carry a few districts now repre sented by Republicans. Among them tne most HKeiy are Utah, 2; .west Vir ginia, Nebraska, 1 each. The Progressives will probably lose V of the districts now represented by them in New York. 1; Pennsylvania, S; Illinois, 1; Oregon. 1: "Washington, 1 ; Michigan, 1, and. Illinois, 2, but will probably gain 2 districts in Kansas and Z In California. r'roin the detailed Teports it is ap parent that the chief factor in prevent ing complete reversal of the political control of the Lower House, looked for in an "off year." is the popularity of President Wilson. The fact is admitted by the Republicans. Trade Conditions Aid Republicans. The agencies that manifestly con tributed to the Republican successes arc trade conditions, the slump of the Progressive following throughout the country, and combinations between Re publicans and Progressives in many states, notably New York, and local conditions. In several states the prohibition and religious Issue figure prominently in the Congressional campaigns. The Pro liibltionists are making a strong bid for two Congressmen In California. They also have candidates in Kentucky, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri, who seem to have a chance of election. The religious issue figures promi nently in some of the Iowa and Da kota contests, the organization known as the "A. P. A." conducting spirited fights against candidates of pronounced Catholic tendencies. The indications from the districts where this sort of fighting is In progress are that such campaigns willbe ineffective. Old Leaders, to Reappear. With the revival of Republican pros pects many of the old-time leaders of the House of Representatives will probably reappear in the seats now represented by Democrats. Most prom inent of these are "Uncle Joe" Cannon, the ex-Speaker, and William B. McKin lty. who as chairman of the Republican National Committee managed the Taft campaign in 1912, which resulted in Republican disaster. In the resume by states, the forecast counts Alabama, Arizona and Arkansas as wholly Democratic In California, with 11 Representa tives to be elected this year, political prophets are forecasting victories for five Republican candidates. This prog nostication is predicted upon the pri mary vote and the overwhelming Re publican registration in the state. Klection is conceded to two Democrats, two Progressives, one Prohibitionist, and the onlj- man who ran as an Inde pendent, William Kent. Incumbent Rep resentative from the first district. Colorado Resents Tariff Bill. The industrial situation is an impor tant factor in the Congressional con tests in the three districts, as well as determining the Senatorship. The peo ple of Colorado resent the conduct of its Representatives at Washington in the fight for the removal of the tariff on sugar and lead and for their failure to defend the state against the charge that it refused to enforce law and or der. The election of Phelps, Republi can, In the First District, is regarded as certain. In the Second, Timberlake. Republican, has apparently the best chance. In the Third, Keating, the present Democratic member, appears to be certain of defeat. In the Fourth District, Taylor. Democrat, seems to have a good chance to win. thereby making the delegation three Repub licans and one Democrat, instead of four Democrats, as at present. The Republicans seemingly have a chance of reclaiming two of the five Connecticut seats now held by Demo crats. In the Third District. Thomas 1. Reilly. Democrat, will be re-elected be cause of the Republican split. In the Fourth, Jeremiah Donovan, Democrat, has as his principal competitor, ex Representative Ebenezer Hill, high-tariff Republican, and the fight will be close, though Donovan should win. in the Fifth District. William Kennedy, Democrat, will have a hard fight against James P. Glynn. Republican, who stands a good chance of winning. Political, conditions in Delaware point to the election of Thomas W. anuer. Republican, to the only Con crefsional district credited to the state. Franklin Brockson. the present Democratic Congressman, has been re nominated. J. Hall Anderson is the Progressive candidate, but is not ex pected to cut much of a figure. The tariff and business conditions point to Republican success. There are also Democratic factional differences over local issues. Florida and -Georgia are certainly Democratic The racer for the Senate and House In Idaho promise close contests, es pecially for Senatorial honors, for the two active candidates in the more dominant parties for United States Senator, James H. Brady. Republican seeking "vindication of his record by succeeding himself, and James H. Hawley, Ex-Governor, Democrat, are old rivals. Hawley defeated Brady four years ago in the race for Gubernatorial honors. Brady was elected to the Sen ate two years ago by the last Legisla ture to succeed the late Weldon B. Hey burn. The third candidate is Paul Ciag stone. Progressive. Representative Smith and Robert M. McCracken are the Republican candi dates for Congress. Bert H. Miller and James Forney are the Democratic can didates. Apparently Smith will be reelected. McCracken has a fight on his hands because Forney is the only Northern Idaho candidate, and as the north is clamoring for representation in Congress, Republicans and Demo crats there will support him. With the advantage of the Republican majority, McCracken should win. Progressive Hurts Sherman's Chance. At this stage of the campaign in Illinois Senator Sherman, Republican, holds an advantage. His lead Is In constant danger through the threat ened Inroads of Raymond Robins. Pro gressive. Continued Increase of Rob in's strength, which may be expected following a second trip to Illinois by Colonel Roosevelt, will work to the ultimate benefit of Roger C Sullivan. Democrat. Sherman has a tolerably unified Republican party at his back. Should the last weeks of the cam paign indicate that the race Is between Sullivan and Robins, Sullivan will get a tremendous bi-partisan vote in Chi cago. .Otherwise Sherman will get the straight Republican vote in Chicago, which would be sufficient to elect him. coupled with his expected down-state plurality. There are 27 Congressional districts in the state. Representatives Madden, Man and McKenzie, Republicans are expected to be re-elected, although Mann has a fight on his hands be cause of his attitude toward woman suffrage. Democratic incumbents WfaORA AlArtlnil ia 1.... . . . - " -v..cu 0.1 o odoaio, Gallagher, Rainey, Foster and Graham. ..racjiiuvo inomson, Progressive, is expected to win In the Tenth Dis trict, The situation in other districts Third Ex-Representative Wilson. Repub lican, was nominated by the Republicans, having been defeated by a small plurality In 1912. Indications are that Mr. Wilson will e elected. Fourth Representative McDermott, Demo crat, who resigned from Congress rather than face expulsion because of the Mulhall charges, was renominated In the Democratic primaries. There Is now a contest for the nomination, brought by William E. Furlong who charges fraud. Whoever is Anally de clared the nominee will be elected. Sixth This district m doubtful. Repre sentative James McAndrews, Democrat, may be defeated by former Postmaster Frederick B. Coyne, Republican, who Is making a strong campaign in a normally Republican district, the old Lorimer territory. Coyne Is believed to have the better chance at this time. Republicans May Gala. Seventh The Republicans have the chance to gain a seat in this district. State Senator Niels Juul, defeated in 1912 because of the Roosevelt vote. Is again the Republican nominee against Representative Buchanan, Democrat. Juul probably will bo elected. Jvlnth Representative Britten, Republican. Is in danger, because r the Progressive candidacy of Richard T. Crane. Britten has the best chance. Eleventh Representative Copley, formerly in control of both the Republican and Pro gressive organizations In his district, has been forced to run this time as a straight away Progressive. The Republicans have as their candidate State Representative Shep ard, of Elgin. The Democrats nominated John A. L.ogan. of Elgin. The district is doubtful. Twelfth This district is now represented by Representative Hinebaugn, chairman of the Progressive National Congressional Com mittee. His opponent on the Republican ticket Is Charles E. Fuller, of Belvidere. one of the Republican old guard, defeated in 1912. George V. B. Weeks, of Ottawa, Is the Democratic candidate. A reunited and reorganized Republican party in the dis trict Indicates that Fuller will win. Fourteenth Representative Tavenner Is renominated by the Democrats. The Re publicans named ex-State Representative Abbey, while the Progressives have a strong candidate in Henry B. Burgess, of Aledo. The Progressive vote may be suf ficient to cause the re-eiection of Mr. Taven ner In this strongly Republican district. Fifteenth There was a terrific primary fight in both of the olst parties in this dis trict. Tha nominees are Edward J. King, an avowed "standpat" Republican, and Ed ward P. Allen, Democrat. Local condiltons make the district decidedly doubtful. w4th the chances slightly favorable to King. Sixteenth This, the Peoria district, is the hotbed of a light between the present Dem ocratic Representative, Claude U. Stone, of Peoria, and George A. Zeller, Republican, of Peoria, Zeller is now supposed to have the better chance. Seventeenth Representative Fltzhenry, of Bloomlngton. Democrat, is scheduled for de feat at the hands of eA-Representative Ster ling. Republican,- of MIoomlngton. Ex-Speaker Cannon Likely to Win. Eighteenth Ex-Speaker Cannon probably will be elected from the Danville district. The present Democratic member, Frank T. O'Hair, who defeated Uncle Joe In 1812, is not so strong as he was then witn his own party, due largely to patronage squabbles, and the Progressive strength is not nearly up to the 1913 mark. Twenty-second Ex-representative Roden berg. Republican. Is expected to be back in Congress from his district. Twenty-fourth Representative H. Robert FoRr, of Elizebethtown. Democrat, Is in I danger of defeat from Thomas S. Williams, nepuoiican. or ioulsvine. Tweoty-tlf tn Re-election of Repressatm tlve Hill, Democrat, of Brlon. is dependent largely on the Progressive strength. The district Is normally Republican snd the Re publican candidate. Everltt E. Denlson, of Marlon, Is mtrong candidate. In Indiana the Republicans "stand a fair chance of carrying the First,. Sixth and Tenth Districts, and an out side chance of winning the Second, Fifth. Seventh and Ninth. However, unless the soreness over the business depression is deep in the industrial centers and unless the Progressives lose in the neighborhood of half their vote, the Democrats stand now to elect Lat least 11 of their 13 Congressional WAiruiunieB. . The Democrats are handicapped in several districts by local troubles taau will affect the Congressional tickets. The outlook now is that Represents, tives Cox, Dixon, Adair and Cline, Democrats, will be elected. Other dis tricts are doubtful. Cammini Will Be Re-Elected. - United States Senator Cummins, Re publican, will be re-elected In Iowa. His election is conceded by the Demo crats, whose, candidate is Representa tive Connolly. The Progressive nomi nee Is Caspar Schenck..Tne Progressive vote will not be sufficiently large. It is believed, to cause the defeat of Senator Cummins. The Congressional contests are likely to result as follows: First Re-election of Representative Charles A. Kennedy, Republion, Is con ceded. Second The chanees favor the election of Harry E. Hull, Republican. Third Buxton E. Sweet, Republican, Is the probable winner. Fourth Representative Haugen. Repub lican, will be re-elected. Fifth Repr3sentauve Good, of Cedar Rapids, has no dangerous opposition. Sixth The Republican nominee is C. W. Ramseyer, who has much the best chance to win. Seventh Casslns C. Dowell, Republican, is without substantial opposition. Eighth Representative Towner, Republi can, win win. Ninth Representative Green. Republican, Is admitted to have a walkover. Tenth Representative Woods, Republi can, has trouble but not much that will be serious. Eleventh Representative Scott, Republi can, will have no trouble in being: re elected. After the coming election Kansas probably will be listed as Democratic with more or less Progressive tenden cies. The Democrats now have five Representatives, the Republicans two and the Progressives one. D. R. An thony, Republican, in the First Dis trict, has a hard Jight. ' Chapman, Democrat, may win. J. I Brady, Pro gressive, is expected to replace a Democrat in the Second. P. P. Camp bell, Republican, will win in the third. N. D. Welty, Progressive, may win in the Fourth. W. A. Calderhead, Re publican, for 20 years in Congress, has a chance in the Fifth. The Sixth will return Representative Connelly, Demo crat. The Progressives expected to gain a scat in the Seventh District with O. W. Dawson. The Progressives are practically certain to carry the Eighth. "Victor Murdock's district, with C. L. Davidson. Republicans Recede in Kentucky. There is no likelihood of a decrease In the Democratic membership in the House from Kentucky. If there is any change in the present representation from the state it will be a Republican loss. This Is particularly true in the Eleventh District, where the sentiment of the iDemocrats and Progressives is for anything to prevent the re-election of Caleb Powers, Republican, of Bar bourville, and if they carry this to the extent of a fusion in support of either Nat B. 'Sewell, Democrat, of London, or J. A. Creech, Progressive, of Harlan, or should these two agree to get out of the way for John Henry Wilson, Progressive, of Barbourville, as an in dependent candidate, Powers" political star will set -In Louisiana the Republicans are counting on electing two out of the eight Representatives because of tariff influences. Improved' Democratic chances principally du to the personal popularity of President Wilson, how ever, point to the election of the solid Democratic delegation. The Maine delegation, already elect ed. Is composed of three Republicans as at present. Republicans in Maryland have a fair chance of breaking into the solid delegation of six Democrats in the House of Representatives by electing two of their party this year. Their strongest chances are in the Fifth and Sixth districts, where the Republican majorities are large when the vote is normal. In the Sixth district,- David J. Lewis, author of the parcel post act, is struggling against considerable odds in his fight against Frederick N. Zihl man, the Republican nominee. Zihl' man Is personally popular. It Is admit ted that Sydney E. Mudd. Republican nominee in the Fifth district, has more than an even chance of winning. Republicans Gain in Bay State. The Massachusetts delegation in the next House, now ecuaTly divided be tween the two parties, will contain one or two more Republicans than Demo crats. The raising of the prohibition Issue by the Progressives and Indus trial conditions has helped the Re publicans. The fight in New Mexico is between the Democrats and Progressives, with the liquor question as the main Issue. Both the old parties dodged the issue in their platforms, while the Progres sives are waging a vigorous campaign for local option- and will poll the full Prohibition vote In addition to their own. However, the outlook scorns to favor the re-election of Fergueeon," Democrat. Michigan is expected to send 12 Re publicans and one Democrat. The Dem-l ocrat probably will be Representative Beakes, in the Second district. Do Your Overcoat Shopping Early and Do It Here Better follow this hint you'll save time, money and worry Hart Schaffner & Marx have provided us -with the most 'worth-while Overcoats we have ever seen ; built to satisfy the most critical men undoubtedly you are one of 'them; you ought to be if you aren't. Here at this store you can be as "fussy" as you want, for you are certain to find things you 11 like. 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Ken Alabama 10 0 ll 0 0 0 0 ' Arizona ................. 1 0 0 0 1 0 o 0 Arkansas ............... 7 0 O 7 0 0 O O California S 8 2 l 6 2 2 0 Connecticut ............. n 0 o 3 2 o O 2 Colorado 4 0 8 1 3 0 0 3 Delaware ............... 1 0 o O 1 o O 1 Florida 40004000 Georgia 12 0 O 0 12 0 0 O Idaho 0 2 0 0 ' 2 0 0 0 Illinois 20 4 3 . 14 10 3 0 Indiana 13 0 O O 0 o 1 8 Iowa .. .............. 3 8 0 0 10 0 -1 2 Kansas .................. 5 2 1 1 8 8 1 l Kentucky 9 2 - 0 9 2 0 0 0 Louisiana ......... ... 8 0 O 6 1 0 1 j Maine 1 3 o 1 3 0 0 0 Maryland 6 0 . 0 4 2 0 0 2 Massachusetts 8 8 0 6 9 o 1 1 Michigan 28 21 11 008 Minnesota 1 9 O 0 10 0 0 1 Mississippi 80 080000 Missouri 14 2 0 10' 4 0 2 2 Montana 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 O Nebraska .. 3 3 0 3 2 0 1 n Nevada 0 1 O o 1 o 0 0 New Hampshire ......... 2 t o 0 0 0 2 New Jersey 10 2 0 8 3 0 1 8 New Mexico 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 O New York 31 11 1 21 II 0 1 10 North Carolina 10 0" 0' 10 0 0 0 o North Dakota 0 3 0 0 3 o 0 a. Ohio 19 3 0 14 6 0 2 3 Oklahoma O 2 0 6 2 0 0 O Oregon - O 2 1 0 3 3 0 1 Pennsylvania 12 18 21 0 8 3 - Rhode Island 2 1 o 0 3 o 0 2 South Carolina 7 0 0 7 0 O o O South Dakota . . O 3 0 0 3 o o o Tennessee 8 2 o 8' 2 O o n Texas 18 0 O 18 0 O 0 O Utah 0 2 0 0 2 0 O O Vermont 0 2 O 2 o 0 o Virginia .9 1 "o 9 1 o 0 o "Washington 0 3 2 ' O 4.0 1 1 West Virginia 2 4 O 8 3 O o ot Wisconsin 3 8 o. 2 9 n o 1 Wyoming 0 .1 O o 1 0- o 0 Totals 290 127 18 226 179 . 11 19 64J In Kansas the Progressives are expected to gain 2 seats, tin West Virginia tha Democrats are expected to gain 1 seat. tNet Republican gain. 53 seats. Note If the Republicans should carry all the doubtful seats In this reckoning the Democrats would still retain control over the House by a plurality of 28 over the Republicans alone, and a majority of 15 over Republicans and Progressives together. Minnesota is listed as Republican In all 10 districts. Mississippi will be all Democratic The Republicans have a fighting chance to gain three Representatives from Missouri. The Progressives and the Socialists have a complete Con gressional ticket, but the vote for them will be negligible except in the Tenth district, which is the brewery district of St. Louis. Progressives Hart Republicans. There will be no change in the dele gation from Montana. Stout and Evans, Democrats, will be returned. The differences between the Repub licans and Progressives are just as acute as ever, otherwise the result might be different Indications in Nebraska point to the election of three Democrats and two Republicans with the result of the other district now represented by a Republican in doubt. In the first -district, where the religious issue has been raised, McGuire, the Democratic candidate, seemed destined to defeat until the Progressive party nominated a candidate to draw from the Repub lican cancuuate. Indications point to the election of Cyrus A. Sulloway, in the First dis trict, and Edward S. Wasson, In the Second district- Both are Republicans. Of the 12 Representatives to be elect ed in New Jersey five dolstricts will likely go Republican and at least seven Democratic The Democratic Represen tatives who sought renomination were all successful at the primaries. Vhis is taken generally as an indication that the next New Jersey delegation to Congress will have a majority of Democrats, who will support President Wilson's policies. Republicans Gaining; In New York. Combinations between Republicans and Progressives in several New . York Congressional districts, trade conditions and more effective organization among the straight goods Republicans, point to an Increase of the Republican rep resentation in the next House of Rep resentatives. The present delegation consists of 30 Democrats, 12 Republicans and one? Progressive. Five Democrats, who now represent districts which are normally Republican, owe their success to the raid made by Colonel Roosevelt two years ago. which from present indica tions he will not be able to duplica?. In seven Greater New York districts the regular Republicans and the Pro gressives have fused on Congressional, State Senate, and other candidates, with chances favoring their carrying at least three Congress districts now represented by Democrats. There is reason to believe that the Republicans will elect at least 20 of the new delegation, and perhaps 23. Representative Roberts. Republican, will win in Nevada. North Carolina will be solidly Dem ocratic North Dakota Is expected to elect three Republicans. Since the last electton there has been a general gerrymander of Ohio for Congressional purposes, the bill abol ishing the Representative-at-Large anr changing the lines of all save two of the 22 districts. 'The Progressives, whose strength has undoubtedly waned, now have candidates In every district. There Is also added the complication of the submission of a state-wide prohibi tion amendment to the constitution, which affects all candidates and prom ises to be the leading issue In the state. It Is reported that 13 Democrats and three Republicans will win. Five dis tricts are doubtful. Barring certain contingencies unfa vorable to the Democrats tn the First. Second and Fifth districts, the seven Democrats and one Republican now in office will be returned as Representa tives In Congress from Oklahoma. That success in the contest for United States Senator from Oregon this year lies between Robert A. Booth, of Lane County, Republican, and George E. Chamberlain, Democratic incumbent, is generally conceded. William Hanley. of Harney County, Progressive nomi nee, is not seriously regarded by either of the old parties. As between Booth and Chamberlain the issue is hard to predict. Supporters of each profess the utmost confidence. Because Oregon is normally a Repub lican state by a heavy majority and because the Democrats are accused of having plunged the country Into hard times. Booth's suppbrters declare he will win. Offsetting this Is Chamber Iain's strong personal following and his unbroken strinf of victories in his campaign for Governor and then for Senator, extending over 12 years. In the First Congressional District It Is conceded that W. C. Hawley, Re publican incumbent, of Marion County, will be re-elected. His district is overwhelmingly Republican and he has no opposition within the party. In the Second District N. J. Sinnott, Republican incumbent, of Wasco Coun ty, will undoubtedly be re-elected. In the Third District, comprising Multnomah County, C N. McArthur. Republican nominee, is considered a most likely winner. Pennsylvania Votes Divided. In Pennsylvania the Democrats say the division of the protective tariff vote between the Republicans and the Washingtons will result In the elec tion of the four Democratic candi dates for Repre8entative-at-Iarge. They are Robert S. Bright, ot Philadelphia; Martin J. Caton. of Pittsburg: Arthur B. Clark, of Altoona and Charles N. Crosby, of Llnesville. None of them has been known in state politics un til this year. In the Congressional districts indi cations point to the election of 10 Re publicans, 12 Democrats, one Washing ton party candidate and John M. Morin, who Is the Democratic, Washington. Republican, Bull Moose and Personal Liberty candidate. Seven districts are listed as doubtfuL The Republicans will gain one and perhaps two districts in Rhode Island. Stinness and Kennedy, Republicans, la the Second and Third districts, are certain of election, while Burehard, Republican. In the First has a chance to beat O'Shaunessey, the Democratic Carolina will be Democratic. South Dakota probably will elect three Republicans. From present Indications It is highly probably that the old Congressional lineup of 10 Representatives from Ten nessee will repeat the feat of Novem ber of 1912 and each one be returned to Congress from his respective dis trict, making the delegation remain as It has been for years, eight Democrats and two Republicans. Texas will be Democratic. Smoot Likely to Be Beaten. Complete' reversal appears to be pending. In "Utah's representation in both houses of Congress a sa result of a fusion between the Democrats and Progressives. Senator Smoot seems destined to defeat by J. H. Moyle. and if that happens he will carry down the whole ticket, including the two Repre sentatives, as Smoot is the issue. The fusion was arranged by giving the nomination for Senator to a Democrat, while the Progressives took both Rep-resentatives-at-Large. The Republic ans are well united, but the odds at present slightly favor the opposition. Vermont is expected to elect two Republicans. 1 Virginia will elect nine Democrats and one Republican. Washington is normally a Repub lican stronghold, although two years ago it went for Roosevelt overwhelm ingly as the result of a split in the Republican ranks. The result of the last primaries shows this feud almost completely healed. Wesley L. Jones, present Republican Senator, Is the probable winner over W. W. Black, Democrat, and Ole Han son, Progressive. William E. Humphrey, Republican Incumbent in the First district, served 12 years in Congress. He is expected to defeat William Hickman Moore, Democrat, and Austin E. Griffiths, upon whom radicals are centering strength. In the Second district, Lin H. Had ley. Republican, leads Earl Husted, Democrat, and Jack E. Campbell, Pro gressive. Third District Congressman Albert Johnson, Republican, is the probable winner over Stanton Warburton, Ta coma ex-Congressman. In the Fourth District Congressman W. L. LaFoIiett, Republican, seems to have the better of Roscoe Drumheller, of Walla Walla, Democrat. In the Fifth District Harry Rosen haupt. Republican, will have a close run against C. C. DU1. Democrat, and Thomas F. Corkery, Progressive, the father of the mothers' pension bill. Republicans Lead In Wasalnartosu General dissatisfaction over the state with the Democratic tariff, which hurt Washington lumber and other Indus tries, and the collapse of the Progres sive movement, which is now only a form, presages Republican success. West Virginia Is expected to increase ita Democratic delegates by at least one member. Wisconsin is expected to elect eight Republicans and three Democrats. In the Fifth District, represented two years ago by Victor E. Berger, Social ist, Berger is running again. He had the best of the prospects until last Saturday, when he bitterly attacked the Kaiser and the German war policy. Representative Stafford is now con sldeied a sure winner. 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THIN PEOPLE CAN INCREASE WEIGHT Thin men and women who would TTVe to Increase their weight with 10 or 13 pounds of healthy "atay there" tat should try eat lnr a little Sargol with their meals for a while and note results. Here Is a good telt worth trying-. First weigh yourself and measure yourself. Then take Sargol -one tablet with every meal for two weeks. Then weigh, and measure again. It Isn't a question of how you look or feel or what your friends ssy and think. The scales and the tape measure will tell their own story and most any thin man or woman can easily add from five to eight pounds in the first fourteen days by following this simple direction. And, best of all, the new flesh stays put. argot does not of Itself make fat, but mixing with your food, it turns the fats sugars snd starches of what you have ettten into rich, ripe fat-producing nourish ment for the tissues and blood prepares it In an easily assimilated form which the blood can readily accept. All this nourish ment now passes froru your body as waste. -Hut Sargol stops tht waste and does ft quickly and makes the fat producing con tents ot tne very same meats you are eat Ins now (1 eve Ion pounds and pounds of healthy flesh between your skin and bones. Sargol is vafe. pleasant, efficient and Inex pensive. For sale by all leading druy-giats ' in lux re boxes forty tablets to a pactc-st on a guarantee of weight Increase or money back. Adv.