Light Vote Was Polled

Detroit, Mich., April 7.- Taking the state as a whole, according to telegraphic reports, a very light vote was polled Monday, but in several cities, notably Lansing, Battle Creek, St. Clair, Ann Arbor, Lapeer, Bay City, Pontiac and Saginaw, where important local issues were involved, it was quite heavy. Frank A. Hooker, of Charlotte, who was nominated by the Republicans to succeed himself as justice of the Supreme Court, was reelected by an estimated majority of $40,000. Peter White, of Marquette, and L. A. Knappen, of Grand Rapids, the two Republican candidates for regents, were elected by about the same figures, although Mr. White ran ahead of his ticket in the upper península. Nothing can be said about the constitutional amendments, as they seem to have been lost sight of in some parts of the state. At Lapeer there was a complete turnover, Dr. Blake, a Republican, being elected after an exciting campaign. At Niles there was a Republican landslide. At the Soo the Democrats were victorious for the first time in six years, local issues being the cause. At Ann Arbor Judson's candidate, Reuben Kempf, was defeated by a small majority by Arthur Brown. In the largest vote ever polled at Dowagiac, W. D. Jones, Democrat, was elected and high license carried by 600 majority. On a light vote the Republicans swept everything in Bay county, Bay City electing F. T. Woodworth by 800 majority. Only one Democrat was elected in Cheboygan. Dr. A. A. Parisot, Republican, was elected mayor of Mt. Clemens. At Albion Republicans elected Dr. F. E. Palmer. After a hot contest at South Haven the citizens ticket elected S. E. Dykeman. The Independent Labor party scored a victory at Escanaba. There was a hot time at Marshall, but Dr . Foote, Democrat, was re-elected, the Socialists lost two aldermen and the proposition to bond for $25,000 for a new county house was carried. In Oakland county it is believed that the proposition to bond for $100,000 for a new county building has carried. Shiawassee decided in favor of new courthouse at Corunna. At Kalamazoo the liquor men's candidate was defeated by Samuel Folz, after a vigorous struggle. Consolidation was most vital question at issue in the two Bay Cities. It lost by an extremely narrow margin, West Bay City defeating the proposition by 143 votes; Bay City carried by over 2,000, but as the consent of voters on both sides is necessary, the enabling act passed by the legislature is non-effective. A vigorous campaign was carried on by business men of both sides in West Bay City and a great gain made over the last time the question was voted on, being defeated then by over 600. In Marshall, the Socialist candidate for mayor, Frank A. Kulp, was defeated by Fred H. Webb, Republican, who was re-elected by 700 majority. The Socialists gained one alderman; bonding propositions carried. Grand Rapids decided for primary reform. Dr. Mekes, who was elected mayor of St. Clair four times as a Democrat, was elected as a Republican this time. Wayne county remains In the Republican column, according to latest results. Figures obtained indicate that on regent of the university the Republicans carried the county by something over 2,000. James H. Pound, Democratic candidate for supreme justice, however, ran close to Judge Hooker, the difference between their votes being only a few hundred. As to the local contests, the greatest interest centered in the fight between Ald. Wm. Hillger, Democratic candidate for auditor and Lou Burt, who was running for a fourth term in that office. In the city Burt seemed to be running slightly behind Hillger, but the country precincts were as usual returning large Republican majorities, making it appear that Burt would probably win. Judge Mandell, running for his present position as circuit judge, had a certainty of election, his majority over Charles W. Casgrain being probably about 3,000. Albert F. Sellers is reelected police justice. Adrian, Mich., April 7. - The election result shows the city to be divided. The Republicans captured four out of the five aldermen, but the Democrats secured three of the five supervisors. An amendment to collect the taxes semi-annually carried. The vote in the city, with the majorities follows: Supreme judge, Hooker (Rep.1), 169; regents, Knappen (Rep.), 242; White (Rep.), 354; mayor, J. N. Sampson (Rep.), 330; clerk, John Mawdsley. Lapeer, Mich., April 7.- The most exciting municipal election in years was pulled off here Monday. The entire Republican ticket is elected with the exception of alderman in the first ward. Dr. Tinker, Democrat, being elected over Dr. Wooley, Republican, by 12 majority. Dr. Blake, Republican, is elected over Henry Schlegel, Democrat, by a majority exceeding 50 or 60. The Democrat incumbent had carried the city by storm for three elections by majorities of nearly 100, and the Republican landslide was as complete as their previous defeats had been. The city is nominally Republican. Grand Rapids, Mich., April 7.- The Republican city ticket was elected here by majorities ranging from 800 to 1,200. Even city comptroller, Leo A. Caro, who has pulled through four successive campaigns successfully, goes down with the rest of the Democratic candidates. The new city officers are: John L. Boer, city clerk; Oscar E. Kilstrom, city treasurer; Rufus S. French, city comptroller; Harry C. Stewart, city marshal; John W. Holcomb, justice of peace; James Schriver, clerk of Justice Court. Albion. Mich., April 7.- The Republicans of the city carried off two of the officers on the city ticket by electing Dr. Frank E. Palmer mayor and Adrian Cooper, clerk, the former by a majority or 25 and the latter by 27. Dan McAuliffe, Democrat, secured the treasurership by a majority of 250.

Mt. Clemens, Mich., April 7. - As a result of the city election, Dr. A. A. Parisot, the Republican nominee for mayor, was elected by a majority of 435, and William Kracht clerk by 322. Neil Reid, Republican nominee for school inspector, was beaten by 31. The indications are that in the county the board of supervisors will be Republican, Irwin, of Harrison, who has represented his township for twenty years, being beaten, and there being a rumor that the supervisors in Shelby and Erin are Republican. Township returns are coming in slowly, but it is expected that the Republicans will have a majority of 600 or 800.

Jackson, Mich., April 7.- The feature of Monday's election was the sevee defeat administered to Joseph Weinhold, Republican candidate for city treasurer, and the heavy vote polled by Diamond, Socialist candidate for mayor. Whie Pickles, Republican for mayor, was successful over Peek, Democrat, by 231, the general result is accepted as a sweeping Democratic victory. That party elects the whole city ticket except mayor, four out of eight aldermen and six out of eight supervisors. The common council will be a tie politically.

Battle Creek, Mich. April 7.- Fred H. Webb, Republican, is re-elected mayor by a majority of 706 over Ald. Frank A. Kulp, Socialist, after one of the hottest fights ever seen in this city. The total vote was 1,300 greater than last spring in spite of the fact that the Democrats withdrew last Friday and but two tickets were in the field. Webb antagonized the gamblers by trying to clean out the town last winter.

Marshall, Mich., April 7.- The municipal election was one of the hottest in several years. A large vote was polled. The Jackson &. Battle Creek Traction company made an effort to defeat Mayor Foote, but failed. It was a completo Democratic landslide. Dr. Frank M. Foote, the Democratic candidate for mayor is re-elected, receiving 226 majority against 150 last year. The Socialist put a third ticket in the field this spring and their candidate for mayor, Henry G. Reed, polled 148 votes. He ran away ahead of the remainder of the Socialist ticket.

Traverse City, Mich., April 7.- Grand Traverse county gives Hooker and the remainder of the Republican state ticket an estimated majority of 1,000. This city gives 500 majority. Five supervisors in the city Republican, outside the city a large Republican majority. For mayor, J. R. Santo. Citizen's candidate, 233 majority. In the city everything Republican except mayor.

Niles, Mich., April 7.- The election resulted in a landslide for the Republicans, they electing the mayor, four aldermen, two supervisors and two constables. The Republicans now have a majority in the council. The successful candidate for mayor is C. R. Smith.

Muskegon. Mich., April 7.- The Democrats sweep the city by 1,000 majority for the firs time in years. Leonard Eyke is elected mayor William Moore treasurer and Benjamin G. Oosterbaan police justice. J. O. Reed is county school commissioner by 1,000. Returns from county show 250 to 300 for Hooker Knappen and White.

Kalamazoo, Mich., April 7. - Kalamazoo voters elected Monday Samuel Folz as mayor over Frank E. Knappen. Folz stood as Citizens' Democratic candidate and was strongly supported by anti-saloon elements. The Republican state ticket carried by about 300. Republicans elect four aldermen, Dr. Thomas VanUrk, H. E. Ralston, Barnard Benson and C. E. Rollins; Democrats one, R. R. Brenner, better known as "Dick Brenner."

Lansing, Mich., April 7.- The Democrats have elected their entire city ticket and four out of six aldermen, largely increasing their hold on the city administration. A victorious campaign was waged and spring politics have never been quite so lively here. As a result Judge Hooker has probably carried the city by not more than 20, whereas on state and national affairs the city is Republican by nearly 300. Ernest Dell was elected clerk; John S. Bennett, treasurer; William C. Hinman, assessor; Simon B. Roe, police justice; Henry D. Warner and David G. Fitz, constables.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., April 7.- For the first time in six years the Democrats elected a mayor, James L. Lipsett winning over his opponent, E. J. Smart, by about 400. They also elected a treasurer and two aldermen. Local issues were responsible, as the Republican state ticket has a majority of 300.

Marquette, Mich., April 7.- Marquette county gives Hooker, for justice, approximately 3,500 out of 5,500 votes, and White for regent 4,000. In this city William Greene, locomotive engineer, is elected mayor by the People's party by 350 majority over A. A. Archambeau, merchant.

Grand Haven, Mich., April 7. - Ottawa county goes Republican by 2,000 it is estimated, although returns are slow in coming in. Wm. Kelly, Republican, is elected county school commissioner by 2,200. Grand Haven elects Chas. K. Hoyt, Republican mayor by 225; Peter Van Lopik, Democrat, treasurer; Jacob Glerum, Republican, clerk.