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Show Auolber KpitrU Dimmed. Milwaukee, 14. Tho Iactn con-ecrniny con-ecrniny the rwj)ort that one democratic presidential elector was chosen in WisconBin, nrc ua follows: It wua diseovertd several wceka before the election that Miner, a republican candidate for elector, w.e poatuiaater; he Wiis thereupon takcu from tho ticket and Downa substituted. -Tiie blanks fur returns by the secretary of state to tiie town odiceraof election contained Miner's name instead of Downs'. Upon learning ttiia the chairman of tho republican a tale central committee caused circulars to bo senl lo these officers instructing them U eraso Miner' name and insert Downo'. In a few cues, ao fdr aa learned, thi way not done, and votes are returned as il they had been east for Miner, when in faot they were ca.st for Dow ns; hut Ihe number ia not sutlicient lo raise any doubt about Downs' election. |