Evening Star Newspaper, November 3, 1896, Page 2

—————————————— ing over the city. The rain, which com- menced to fall about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and which gave promise of a wet and disagreeable election day, stopped off during the evening. As the day wore on, the fog was gradually dissipated by the sun, and at 6 a.m. every indication pointed to an ideal day. Voters got out early. At 6 o'clock, the hour at which the polls opened, long lines of men were standing in row waiting for their turn. On account of the size of.the ballot, voting was expected to be rathe~ slew, but at most of the polling places quite the contrary was reported, indicating that but little scratching’ was being done. Every saloon in town is closed, not even a side door is opened for the filling of a “growler.”” Chief of Police Badenoch gave strict orders to the officers to see that the saloons are kept clesed, and the order is being rigidly enforced.’ The down-town force has been largely augmented by officers from the outlying districts in anticipation of any trouble that might occur. The prohibitionists are anticipating a good vote. Although working quietly, they have held hundreds of meetings. Joshua Levering, the candidate for President, visit- ed twenty-two states and made over 100 speeches. Hale Johnson, candidate for Vice President, visited twenty states, having made 110 speeches. Committeeman John- son said thls morning, before departing for his home to vote, that there will be a large prohibition vote in the south, especially in ‘Tenre-see, Georgia and Virginia. Secretary Wilson, at national headquarters, has made an estimate by states, and thinks the total vote will be 241,500 for the national stand- ard bearers, and 000 for the state ticket. In the lodging-house wards the effect of the closing of the saloons was apparent. There was the usual rush to erewds congregated in the prox polling p but there w no brawling. idence district: pecially of the classes, the ws during the ery heavy. working classes early hours of the day was v “We have fcught the good fight sentiment prevailing at the headquarters is the of both parties. “All we have got to do is to wait,” Colonel Has headquarters. At no time during the the rooms id il at the national repuvlican campaign have t the headquarters or at the Annex or the Palmer House heen so deserted as they are tod Even on Sun- days there have been more visitors. The work has been done ard their usefulness y sed. The democratic state headquarters ai the Sherman House were completely deserted during the entire morning, and at n jon To dispatches had been received from ar of the st a nember of dispatches from va- arts of the state were received at n state headquarters indicat- ing that Illinois is polling in all probability by far the heaviest vote ir her history. 1 p.m.—Only two errests have been made in this city so far teday. Both were for al- leged iMegal registration. The police made @ raid or some open saloons and closed them. The vote is very heavy and weather perfect Considerable uneasine was occasioned sre one of the eighteenth ward is discovered that a there of malignant diphtheria ight and another was dying. Steps were at once taken to move the polling plac In the twenty-sixth ward an effigy of McKinley with a silver hat on was found hanging to a telegraph pole this morning. Throughout Ilinois. BLOOMINGTON, IL, November 3.—The Weather today is delightful, following showers during the night. The registration is much the largest ever known in McLean *€eunt: The indications are that the day will by all odds show the heaviest ballot ever known. Both parties are making a great effort to poll every vote. GALESBURG, IIL, “November 3.—The Weather is clear and bright. Large num- bers vot 1. The indications are for the largest vote in the history of the city. CAIRO. LiL, November 3.—The weathe- is cloudy and warm, threatening rain. In- tense interest is displayed by all classes in the election. Large, good-humored crowds gathered at the poliing places. Badges are seen everywhere. ROCKFORD, Il. ‘mber 33.—The Weather opened clear and cold in Rockford this morning. Many factories are closed tor the day, and a heavy vote is out early. ‘The greatest interest manifested in yea shown about the polis, a IN NORTH CAROLINA. Review of the Situation by Three Party Chairmen. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RALEIGH, N. C., November 3.—All three state chairmen were futerviewed at 1 o'clock. The democratic chairman said: “All is quiet so far as heard from. Im- mense vote will be polled. Weather so fine and warm is advantageous to us.” The, republican chairman said: “fvery- thing fs perfectly quiet to this hour. I have scores of telegrams. ‘he democratic vote for McKinley {1s unexpectedly large at several points. We learn that democrats are scratching populist electors in the eighth district. A. H. Slocum telegraphs he is not a candidate for Congress in the third district. All kinds of bogus tickets are out. Our people are voting straight. We are going on cur estimates.” The populist chairman said: ‘The demo- cratic chairman has telegraphed that our tickets were not sent to all counties. 1 hear of much scratching of populist elec- tors by democrats. in faci, there . is scratching by both populists and democrats of electors. I also hear that a govd many democrats are voting for McKinley.” A prominent democrat at headquarters said he had advices that tive or six thou- sand republicans west of Greensboro’ will vote for Bryan. The vote in Raleigh is heavy. Weather is as warm as that of September. Voters Were Out Earlier Than Usual This Morning. WILMINGTON, N. C., November 3.— Election day opened bright and clear. Voters were out earlier than usual and at 9 o'clock a heavy vote was assured. RALEIGH, N. C., November 3.—The day is an ideal one and an’ enormous vote is being polled throughout the state. It is mated by the republican’chalrman: that 000 votes will be cast, and the demo- cratic chairman has a like opinion. The threatened race riot at Goldsboro’ has been averted by the calling out of the militia, and no disturbance is expected from any Part of the state. Republican Chairman Holton estimates the democratic defection to McKinley at 10,000, and says McKinley will get 165,000 vetes. Chairman Manly says there is no doubt that Bryan will carry the state by a good majority. The Palmer-Buckner com- mittee is advising all their supporters to vote for McKinley direct. ————— ING IN MAINE. ernutic Vote and the Same the Populist Candidates. Special Dispateh to The Evening Star. LEWISTOD Me., November 3.—At the noon hour the election is proceeding quict- ly all over the state. There will be a small total vote and the indications are that the democratic vote will be the lightest ever cast by the party ir a presidential or any other election. ‘There w'll be a small vote fer the geld candidates, as many of the sound money democrats are voting directly for McKinley. The populist vote will fall off largely from the September election. Advices from Bath are to the effect tha+ Vice Presidential Candidate Sewall is very confident of his own election and is certain that Bryan will be elected. VOTING IN KANSAS, HEAVY Silver Men Threaten to Prevent Sol- fer Home Veterans Fre ial Dispat to The Eve TOPEKA, Kan. November 3.—At 10 o'clock this morning, two hours after the polls opened, 40 per cent of the vote of Topeka was polled. Republicans were first to vote and in many precincts they were lined up by the hundred before the polls opened. Reports from a dozen cities of the state say that the vote is very heavy. Ex- tra ballot boxes will have to be used in the cities because of the bulky ballots. At Blue Rapids, 100 women marched to the polls followed by their husbands, who voted solidly for McKinley. A big row is feared at Lansing, a small town in Leaven- worth county, this afternoon. The western ‘ branch of the National Soldiers’ Home is Se Laat Sally 7.000 votes will be polled im | ica tm caak aicciuet andl sem ant vcle, Aan: am fncrease Of 200 over 180>'| pina of the home Intenditoirerch tole Me it is believed, is certain to re- ceive over 5.0%) of this number. SPRINGFIELD, IIL, November / Weather is cool and threatening. greatest interest ever known is manife: All the polling places are crowded w politicians, workers and voters, and a tr mendous vote is being polled. ‘Each par: is endeavoring to get its vote in first. Altxeld Professes Contidence. SPRINGFIELD, IL, November 3.—Gov. Altgeld arrived here at 7:30 this morning. He voted, ate breakfast and read the pa- rers. He said: “Everything looks bright. We will carry the state and the national tic! "He left for Chicago on the Chi- cago and Alton limited at noon, accom- panied by Secretary of State Hinrichsen. The latter claims the state by 75,000 and bis eiection to Congress by 10, PEORIA, IL, November 3.—The weather is clear and pleasant and the vote cast early is unvsually heav: Never have so many voters gone to the polls so early in the morning. me, ———— NORTH DAKOTA. Fargo's Largest Vote is Looked for Today. FARGO, D., November 3.—For three days it has been snowing, and the day oyened raw, with the wind from the west, with indications of a very slushy election. » roads in the country are very bad, it ig thawed during the night. It will be impossible to drive overland in certain rts of the Red River valley. In Fargo voting is brisk, and the biggest vote ever polled is expected. > NEBRASKA. Voters Were Slow in Going to the Polls, OMAHA, Neb., November 3.—Election day dawned bright and clear, with the weather just chilly enough to keep the voters moving fast. By 6:30 the sky had become overcast. The voters did not appear to rise early, the struggle of last night, in which the majority of both parties participated, ap- pearing to have exhausted even the most active. The close of the first hour saw the voters coming in a little faster. Many wore their decorations of the night before, not having retired during the night. Both sides are liberally supplied with workers at the polls, all"watching keenly for any chance to challenge the known thizers of one or the other side. polls and vote. The free silver forces say they will prevent them from voting. Resented by Silver Men. State chairmen of the populist and dem- ocratic parties have sent telegrams to every county warning voters against bribery, and charging that the republicans intend to carry Ka for McKinley, if money will do it. The insinuation conveyed in these messages that populist and democratic voters are for sale has created much feel- ing in the silver forces, and republicans will turn it so as to secure votes for th» sound morey ticket. In Topeka several Eryan voters have decided that they will vote for McKinley because of this insult. Votes Going in at the Rate of One a Minute. WICHITA, Kan., November 3.—The weather is clear and warm. Great interest is manifested. At each precinct votes have averaged one a minute since opening. TOPEKA, Kan., November 3.—The weath- er at § o'clock is partly cloudy, with indi cations of a clear, bright and pleasant day. —_—--— PENNSYLVANIA. A Heavy Vote Came Out in the Early Morning. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., November 3.—Re- ports from all over Pennsylvania are to the effect that the finest kind of election weath- er prevails, clear, cool and bracing, and that a very heavy vote came out in the morning hours. In this city the principal interest centers in the intense fight for sheriff between the rival republican factions. The administra- tion candidate is Samuel H. Ashbridge and the anti-administration faction is repre- sented by Alexander Crow, jr. The latter is supoprted by the democrats, Crow is developing unexpected strength in wards claimed by the Ashbridge leaders, and the early indications point to his election if the ratio of votes in his favor continues until the polls close. Throughout Pennsylvania, PITTSBURG, Pa., November 3.—Mild, springlike weather, with clear skies, brought out the heaviest early vote known in this city. Many districts it was 50 per cent greater than usually polled in the same time. Intense partisan feeling pre- vailed, but no serious disturbances have of fraud have been freely made. haan neperted: ssl ‘ = : PITTSBURG, Pa., November 3.—In a Gage gece eS rumber of districts the vote was so large 2 S that before 10 o'clock the ballot boxes CHESTER, N. H., November 3.—| overflowed and new ones had to be secured ‘The weather conditions prevailing in this part of the state this morning could hardly be improved upon for an ideal election day. ‘The air fs clear and crisp, the sun is shin- ing and the temperature ts just of the sort to keep the population, voting and other- wise, out doors. >— OREGON. Voters Were in Line an Hour Before the Polls Opened. FORTLAND, Oreg., November 3.—Fair weather prevails over Oregon and a full vote will be polled. Polis opened at 8 a.m. and in some precincts voters began to get in line an hour before the polls opened. No serious disturbances have been reported. In this state only presidential electors are to be voted for. There are four tickets, republican, geld standard democrat, pro- hibition and fusion of populists, democrats and silver republicans, who represent Bry- an and Watson. Large numbers of deputy sheriffs and special police have been sworn —something never before known. LANCASTER, Pa., November 3—The weather here today is clear and pleasant and the voting has been extremely rapid. It is estimated that over two-thirds of the vote was polled in the city by 11 o'clock. Congressman Brosius will be returned by a majority of 11,000 or more. HARRISBURG, Pa., November 3.—It is an ideal day and the vote in this city and Dauphin county wil! exceed any ever cast. Marlin E. Olmsted, republican nominee for Congress in the fourteenth district, com- posed of Dauphin, Lebanon and’ Perry counties, will have a large majority. DOYLESTOWN, Pe., November 3.—An unprecendently large vote I8 befg polled throughout Bucks county. Irving P. Wan- ger, repubiican candidate for Congress, it is estimated, will have 2,500 majority’ in this county, which is an increase of about 1,000 over his majority of two years ago. READING, Pa., November 3.—All of the leading industrial plants were closed all day, and an enormous vote was polled by xvas : noon. It is predicted that Rerks county in to preserve Se this city. Will cast 25,000 votes. Kees VERMONT. The democratic leaders are claiming 7,000 ST. ALBANS, Vt., November 3.—Perfect Weather and good roads are the propitious conditions accompanying election day in Vermont. In some sections there is a marked increase in Bryan confidence with- in the last two days, but there is very Iit- tle excitement or enthusiasm anywhere. = OO SC plurality for Bryan, and the friends of Ermentrout, the democratic candidate for Congress in the ninth district, which com- prises Berks and Lehigh counties, are claiming that he will come within 2,000 of the Bryan vote. MeAleer’s Prospects Good. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., November 3.—In this city the only doubtful congressional district 1s the third, at present represented by Frederick Halterman (republican). Mr. Halterman’s democratic opponent is ex- Congressman William McAleer, and the Prospect of the latter's election is good, a8 trades in his favor are being made:by re- Publicans who favor Ashbridge for sheriff. There is a hot fight for the state senate in the fifth district, embracing the upper section of the city. ‘There are two republi- can candidates, but the early indications favor ex-Speaker Walton, the regular re- publican candidate. SUNBURY, Pa., November 3.—Northum- berland county is polling the heaviest vote on record. Tne fight in the seventeenth congressional district, comprising North- umberland, Montour, Columbia and Sulli- yan counties, is very close, and the result 1s doubtful. Kulp (rep.), the present Rep- resentative, is running ahead in this, his home, county, but Walsh, his democratic opponent, is reported to be making gains in the three remaining counties. EASTON, Pa., November 3.—The eighth congressional district, at present repre- sented by Hart (dem.), is doubtful. Gen- eral Kirkpatrick {s running ahead in this, his home, county, but the other three coun- tes in the district are expected to give a plurality in favor of Barber, the demo- cratic candidate, and the democrats say that he will be elected. wees NEW JERSEY. Extremely Henvy Vote Reported Throughout the State. TRENTON, N. J., November 3.—The weather in New Jersey is the finest that has been experienced for a number of years, and the early morning reports from different parts of the state indicate an ex- tremely heavy vote. In Trenton there were as many votes cast at 10 o'clock in the morning as had been polled at noon four years ago. The election is proceeding quietly, and little money is being used on elther side. In the fourth congressional district, which is considered doubtful, and in Hudson and Monmouth counties strong contests are be- ing waged by both sides. NEWARK, N. J., November 3.—The elec- ton in this city Is quiet, and a large vote is being polled. ‘There is a great demand for pasters for Jacob Haufiling, the demo- cratic candidate for sheriff, and Geo. W. Lambert, for state senator. Many promi- nt republicans are openly supporting these candidates, and although the city Will undoubtedly’ go republican, both may win, as they are very popular throughout the city, and their vote in the county will also be large. Parker, republican candidate for Con- gress, will undoubtedly be returned. When Mr. & rt Voted. PATERSON, N. J., November 3. rret A. Hobart, the republican vice presidential candidate, left his home at the corner of Carroll and Ellison streets about » this merning to vote. The polling place was two blocks from the candidate’s home. He was accompanied by Hobart Tuttle, his brother-in-law. When Mr. Hobart entered the polling booth he greeted all the in- spectors. They all bade him good morning, and he returned the compliment. About one-third of the vote in the district had been polled when Mr. Hobart cast his bal- jot. — Voting in this precinct was very heavy, while in other parts of the city it was slow. After voting the candidate went to his office in the Paterson Savings Bank building. A big crowd surrounded the building, all being anxious to shake hands with Mr. Hobart. He expects to re- main at his office until this afternoon, and then he will go home to receive the re- turns, JERSEY CITY, N. J., November 4.—The election in this city is progressing rapidly and quietly. At 10 o'clock it was estimated that nearly five thousand votes had been recorded. The registration in the city was 38,000, and of that number all but a thou and will vote. The republicans are conti- dent of carrying the county by a comfort- able majority. They say they will elect McEwan for Congress. Arrests for Mlegal Voting. JERSEY CITY, N.J., November 3.—The democratic leaders discovered today that defective ballots had been sent to the poll- ing places. Instead of the name of Alex- ander C. Young, the democratic candidate for Congress in the seventh district, being on the ticket, there appeared the name of Freeman 0. Willey, the democratic candi- date in the eighth district. Senator Daly and Leon Abbett, jr., gave it as their opin fon that this would invalidate the entire democratic vote cast In the district for Congressman. Application was made Judge Lippincott for an opinion Whether the voting was legal, sued an order directing the in: as and he pectors of election in the different precincts to re- ceive the ballots and count them as mark- ed, and then the question as to the legality would be argued later. Twelve arrests have been made for illegal veting In this city. They all swore in their votes, and gave bail for a hearing tomor- row. There is but little scratching being acne here. An effigy of Mark Hanna, the chairman of the republican national committee, w. found hanging from one of the telegr: poles by the police this morning. It. w: cut down and taken by the police to head- avarters. > CONNECTICUT, Indications Point to a Mammoth Vote. NEW HAVEN, Conn., November 3.— Beautiful weather prevails here today, and the indications are that a mammoth vote will be polled. It is estimated at 9 o'clock that fully one-quarter of the entire vote has been polled. Nearly all of the large shops are closed for the day. The election in New Haven ts considered the most doubtful in the state. HARTFORD, Conn., November 3. By noon the vote polled here was unusually large. O. R. Fyler, chairman of the re- publican state committee, claims for Mc- Kinley a plurality of at least 30,000 in the state, NEW HAVEN, Conn., November 3.—At noon reports had been received at the state office of the Associated Press from all sec- tions of the state. These reports unani- mously announce the polling of a vote which will probably prove to be the heay- jest ever polled in Connecticut. In some of the cities and larger towns local contests are being bitterly fought, and the interest is everywhere intense. From these reporis it Is to be inferred that the gold demo- cratic vote will not be as large as pre- dicted by that party's managers, the voters with such tendencies at the last. moment Neclaring that the; would vote for the re- publican national candidates. It is considered to be a safe and con- servative estimate that Connecticut's coum. will show republican majority about 15,- 000. The Most Complete Vote FE in the Stnte Being Cast. CHEYENNE, Wyo., November 3.—All parties are active and the most complete vote ever polled in Wyoming will be cast today. The polls opened at 9 o'clock and will close at sundown. Weather fair and quite cool. —_.__. UTAR. The Weather Disagre and Voters _ Were Slow in Appenring. SALT LAKE, Utah, November 3—The weather is damp and chilly, with light snow on the ground. Voters were slow about coming out, and very few people were at the polls at 8 o'clock. This is the first election in Utah under the Australian ballot system and the voting is slow. —>—_— BRYAN UP EARLY. MR. After Breakfasting xt Omaha He Went to Lincoln, LINCOLN, Neb., November 3.—Mr. Bry- an rose e2rly this morning in response to a rap by the hotel porter, who called him in time to get his breakfast and take the morning train out of Omaha to Lincoln. He and Mrs. Bryan had spent the night after the close of the last meting in Oma- ha at the Paxton Hotel. His voice was somewhat husky, but his eye was as bright and his manner as cheerful as those of any other man who was astir so early. He said in reply to questions that he had had a refreshing sleep and that he felt well. He bought the morning papers at the hotel news stand and read them leis- urely at the breakfast table, when he also did full justice to the meal set before him. At 8:30 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan and party took THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. the regular grajn on the Burlington railroad for Lincoln. Mr. Bryan cast his vote at 11 o'clock. He had arrived, from Omaha almost an hour earlier, but} was compelled to drive some dictance to ‘the polling place and to stop on his way dt the city hall to secure a certifi- cate of ci hip, owing to his failure to register hand. He was required to take oath is place, giving the number o: his residtrije and to the effect that he lived in .th te for more than a year, and the county of Lancaster for more than four months,Qand In the fifth ward for more than ten’ days;.that he was a quall- fied voter,. -that his failure to register was due to higtabsence from the state. He then prodeeded to the engine house in precinct A Of Me fifth ward, where he was given a batéot; retired to his booth, and, returning t. the voting place, cast his bal- lot in his ordel “Sure you've got the right electors?" aueried one of the judges, as the big bal- lot was punched into the box, and as the name of “W. J. Bryan” was announced. “T'll take the chances on that,” responded the presidential candidate. When Mr. Bryan was about to voie one of the election challengers raised his voice to suggest that “As a mark of respect your fellow citizens wi take off their hat The suggestion met with dnanimous re- Spons2 of the crowd of perhaps 2) men who stood outside the roped inclosure which held the election functionaries. The casting of the ballot was received with ap- Plause, and, after shaking hands with the election official nearest him, Mr. Bryan wedged his way out ‘through the crowd dodging the engine horses, and again tak- ing his seat in his carriage he was driven to his home. Mr. Bryan’s home coming was a modest ovation. He was met at the railroad sta- tion by a large escort of the Bryan home guards, consisting largely of farmers, who received him with a shout of welcome as he descended from the steps of his carriage, the accompanying band play! Sweet Home.” The guard and a misc neous concourse of people followed proces: in nas the carriage wound its way through the streets. The sidéwalks' were lined with people, and there were many shouts along the way for the democratic standard bearer, inter- spersed quite frequently with cries for his of ponent. A large number of his neigh- bors and friends were assembled in front of the house to receive him, and as the procession drew up before the Bryan home, the guard formed a line reaching from the street to his door. The band started the alr which the nominee has asked to be the campaign air, “Home, Sweet Home,” and when at last he reached the house a mighty shout went up from over a thou- sand throats. ‘They called upon him for a speech and tirning to them, his voice shaking with the emotion he felt, he sai a few words to them They checred, him repeatedly, and w he said that the bolting demacrats were given first place on the ticket In order to perpetrate a fraud, his audience hissed and promised they would do all in their power to stop any wrongdoing. He said: My Fellow Citizens: I have now done all that T can to secure suecess in this campaign, and for me there is nothing left but to await the returns. I want to thank the good friends who have been so kind and ccurteous in my leaving and my turning, and, whatever may be the of this campaign, I shall always be able to say that my neighbors who agree with me in my political convictions did every- thing in their power to secure success in this election. I ask you now to manifest your further interest by giving so much of the remainder jof this day as you can to getting the vote ont, and to see to it that every one understands the form of the bal- lot, so that no mistakes will be made. You understand thet In this state they have allowed thm .bdlting democrats to go on the ticket as democrats, and they did it in order to pdxpetrate a fraud upon the voters of this state, and it is the duty of all our people to defeat the fraud if they can by haying people understand just how the ballot 'feads, so that each person can Note intelligently. All we have asked in this campdfgn is that each citizen might be allowed to ypte as he pleases, and when that Is doné we shall all abide the result, whatever It may be.” The forencon of election day in Mr. Bryan's home .town was very quiet, and the day bids fair to pass without exciting incidents. “‘Thefe were strings of people, ranging from five to slx to twenty or thirts at the vanious: polling places when th vote began-at 4,0'clock, and while crowds hovered about each of them during the day, they were orderly and quiet in the main. The’weather was cloudy, and there was a sprinkle ef rain in the early morn- ing, but the air was mild. IOWA. The Weather F: Pole: ir and Votes: Were Rapidly. BURLINGTON, Ia., November 3.—The weather is fair and warm in Burlington tis morning, and votes are being polled rapidly. The indications point to a large increase in the vote. DAVENPORT, Ia., November 3.—The greatest known interest is shown in the election here, and the largest vote the city ever polled will be exceeded by 1,00. to 1,400, The weather is clear and cool. OTTUMWA, Ia. November — 3.—The weather today is all any one could wish. The voting commenced with a rush, and indications point to the heaviest vote ever known. A big poll is believed to mean a heavy republican vote in this county. CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia., November 3.—The weather {3 warm and bright. Voting com- menced briskly at the opening of the polls. An intense but quiet interest is manifested, and the vote will exceed any before cast in this city. COUNCIL BLU Ia., November The weather 1s cloudy and cold. Both pat ties are working hard. Business is par- tially suspended. The indications at this time are tnat there will be a heavy vote. SIOUX CITY, Ia. November %.—The weather Is good, and the utmost interest shcwn. The prospects are that a very heavy vote will be polled. DUBUQUE, Ia., November 3.—More ea votes were polled than ever before in thi. city, and indications are that fully 40 per cent more ballots will be cast than in " Weather perfect and election progressing quietly. a MAINE, Enthusiasm of the Vo in Septem BATH, Me., Novemter In spite of un- usually bright and warm weather, the at- tendance at the pells here this me was not noticeably large. Reports ers ber, from other sections of the state indicate that the enthusiasm of the state election ha ly_diminished. Neither party is making d fort to get out.ithe vote her result being considered settled. Mr. Sewall was among the © He walked to the poll: confidence cas’ lot. : In spite of unusually bright and warm weather, the attendance at the polls her: this morning was not noticeably large. Re ports from wthen sections of the te ind cate that the enthusiasm of ihe state elec- tion has greatlycdiminished. Neither party is making any es fort to get wut bhe votes, the ultim sult being considered settled. Mr. gewdH Voted str: Mr. Sewall was among th He walked-to the polls, and w confidence cast.a Straight demo ratic bailot. PORTLAND, Mée., November 3.—The polls opened at 8 o'clck with weather fair and growing warmer.! The outlook indicates a heavy republican vote. ‘The de: pear to be spaking no effort to get out their vote. ne a “= rs y + MISSOURI. Voting Bepths Full All the Time ana uny Waiting. ST. JOSEPH, Mo., November 3.—With fair weather today a heavy vote will be cast. Voting booths are full all the time, and at every precinct from twenty to c hundred men are in line waiting tt Order prevails, and the vote early, and the clerks are counti as it is cast. ST. LOUIS, Mo. November 3. day in St. Louis and throug! opened cold and clear, with pr this weather would prevail polls opened ai 6 o'clock in § the larger cities, while = towns and in the remainder of the state at 7 o'clock. s Prospects are that, the greatest vote in the history of St. Louis will be cast today, the registration under the new law being over’ 140,000. The voting is progressing be in the vote quietly and rapidly, and a greater part of eae ballots will be cast during the early une, Six national tickets are in the field, with seven state tickets, and Congressmen and legislators, with county and city officials, are also being voted for. KANSAS CITY, Mo., November 3.—Per- fect Indian summer weather prevails in Kansas City, and the largest vote ever polted here wiil doubtless be. polled. The Polls opened at 6 o'clock and found hun- dreds of voters at each of 68 precinct booths. The streams of voters steadily {n- creased, and the most intense interest was shown. The election progressed quietly and swiftly. —_—-—__ VIRGINIA, Great Interest Taken by the Voters in Richmond. RICHMOND, Va., November 3.—The weather is clear and fine. Great interest is being taken in the election. The voters raecked the booths early, and the indica- Ulons are that a heavy vote will be polled early. Tae gold democrats are strong in Richmoad. The interest in the election is the great- est ever manifested in Richmond. There has been no trouble. ‘The republicans and sound money democrats did not adhere to their expressed intention to take affidavits from McKinley voters in order to keep tally on the count. see a WEST VIRG TA. Many Voters Polled in the Early Hours, CHARLESTOWN, W. Va., November Postmaster General Wilson came home tast night, and was one of the earliest voters at the polls this morning. He deposited his ballot for Palmer and Buckner, and was sreeted by seme handelapping when he a) peared. The vote in this district promise to be very heavy, much of it being polle in the early hours of the morning. eet WASHINGTON. Voters Assembled Long Before the Polis Opened. SEATTLE, Wash., November 3.—Wash- ington today elects a full state, congres- sional and electoral ticket. ‘The day open- e] with fair weather, assuring a heay vote. At the polling places in this c the voters assembled long before the polls No serious trouble is appre- TACOMA, Was opened fair, with weather, indicating a polls did not open untii fore that hour voters ay to vote at the e; St oportun: There is no excitement, but a quiet mination that will bring out is but little se ferent: porti: import. of the Sof the sta Both sides are result. similar confident qual, owds in Line When the Po On NASHVILLE, Ten pells In this city opene attendance is good and indie Large © November 3.—The 9 o'clock, The fons point to a large vote. he weather is slightly cloudy. MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 3.—The weather today is cloudy but pleasant. At 9 o'clock, when the polis were opened, there were large crowds in line at all of the election voting places in the city. The registration this year, both in elty and county, is the heaviest ever known, and indications point to a CHATTANOOGA, Novernber When t polls opened there w large attendance at every voting place the indications are that the vote will be the largest ever polled under the Australian ballot law. Hoth sides are equally enthusiastle and contident. NASHVILLE, Tenn., November 3.—Re- ports ved at noon from points through- t the state show thai the vote is very luge. The jon is pre 7 slowly in the half dozen 1 where the voting is done unde ian ballot system. In many counties the vote is larger than for years for reason the retur come In s The weather generally is and the voting is being done as rap- ly as possibl MEMPH November 3.—Indica- ions at 1 that Patterson (gold elected fn this, the ten! sional district, and that McKinle and Tillman, republican candidate for gov- crnor, will poll a much larger vote than was expected. —— SOUTH DAKOTA, Meuvy Voting and the Election Quietly Going On. YANKTOWN, S. D., November 3.—The weather cleared off this morning and it is warm and pleasant. A heavy vote is being Reports received indicate fuil ate, and the € jou progressing quietly SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Novem| weather is bright, clear and cold. Roa are rough and muddy from yesterday storm. This city, judging from the rej 3.—Th. In the first ward the votes e averaged onega minute all day. The polls opened at 8 o'Mlock. At S:10 there had by y-five votes cast in the fir: is the same all over the It many being on hand waiting for the polls rd. to open, SOUTH CAROLINA, Democratic Tickets Sure of Klec- tion CHARLEI November weather is threatening and able. The democratic state, cengressional tickets are rain is count) and sure of election. The independent candidate for sheriff and upervisor of this county will be defe rhe commercial and p here are voting solidly for Kinley, but Bryan will perhaps city. ted. SSeS RHODE IVIDENCE, R. 1, November 3. ther conditions are simply perfect. The effect was shown in the larg vole cast in the early morn majority of the wards. The number of ba! lots cast at 9 o'clock was greatly in exe of the number cast at the same hour in any preceding election in the pry cf the cily. his The Republican Candidate Vote Early. CANTON, Ohio, November 3. Cast His Kinley cast his vote at 9 o’elock this morn- ing. to It was straight republican from top bottom. All Canton was astir at an ly hour this morning for the culmina- n of the struggle in which it has f so prominently. Bands and marching clu! were on the strects by 6 o'clock, summi ng voters to cast their ballots carly. It was an ideal fall day, cool and balmy, witit the haze of Indian summer in the Majcr McKinley was up by 7 o'ciock. His Abner McKinley, who arrived last n had csst bis vote before breakf: ight, and then he jeired the family at the cot- tage. As the major came from his break fast to the library he spoke of the gloriox veather and its influence in bri ‘full vote. He read with Interest the A scciated Press bulletins from all section: shewing that the weath nerally clear and that a heavy v being polled early in the day. This last feature he commerted on with satisfaction, adding that it was amazing that such a hcavy pe cent of the yote could be in by the reports indicated. Then he sat down to desk to run through the heap of tel s which already had begun to come it Some tere from state chairmen, and stated that the voters were showing their intense interest by getting to the polls earl One Ww: from the A. B. Chase Company, large plano makers at Norwalk, Ohio, Stating that their employes had marched in a body to the polls at 7 a.m., and that per cent Yelock_a telephone mes. ¢Kinley Troop asked ihe xov an escort. He acknowledged the courtesy, but said he wished to go as a private ci zcn, and suggested that the troop march to the house and let him review them on the way to the polls. The invitation was eager- ly accepted, and the line of marchers soon Swung into Market street, headed for the McKinley cottage. First came the young men, in white duck uniforms, duck hais and widespread white umbrellas, catching the glint of the sun. After them came the &rizzled veterans, many of them from the skops ard factories. As Major McKinley stepped down the sidewalk to the curb shouts and cheers Went up from the marchers. They halted, j faced @bout, and, with umbrellas waving, Save “three cheers for McKinley.’ The majcr smilingly bowed acknowledg- ment with a sweep of his beaver, and as the cheers continved he waved his hand- kerchlef. “Three cheers for the next President” were added, pnd then the marchers moved to the polls, with parting shouts of, “Big! ty per cent of the vote is in, governo! “We will be around tomorrow, major.” The republican nominee started for the polls at 8:30, walking down Market street to 4th street, where the voting booth of precinct A, first ward, is located. He was accompanied by Abner McKinley and his nephew, Samuel Saxton. It was an easy morning walk, such as any citizen might take on a fine morning. Men raised their hats as he passed, and the ladies on the residence steps waved their good wishes. Turning into 4th street there were cheers from the men and handclapping from the working girls in the upper windows of the factories. To each salutation the major raised his hat and smiled hack an acknowl- edgement. As he entered the small store, in which the booths are located, there w a stir of agitation with the officials and a mild rustle of applause. The nominee took his place in the lne, and the systematic march of the Australian balloting procecd- ed in truly democratic fashion. Ahead of Major McKinley was a swarthy-faced workingman, whose hands showed that he had just laid down his tools. With some confusion he grected the major and offered to yield his place, but the offer was de- clined with a whisper in the man’s ear, which made him beam. “William McKinley, 723 North Market street,” called the inspector just as the clock marked 9. The major si ped forward and received his ballot, a huge sheet, with eight horizon- tal tickets, the first one being the republi- can, headed with his own name. to He moved the curtailed ed into the firs Adjusting hi d the ticket ¢ through the inclosure booths in the rear and ste Me was in no hi sses he scrutint: For just one minute and cigh’ Seconds went over the names. Then, marking the republican ticket at the head, indicating a straight republican v came from ihe booth and handed th Jot to the official in charge of the } , he bal- As x. there was an- outside, and an- nt, and then, rican privilege as Major McKinley and his brother walked down to Tuscawaras street to greet the white-haired mother, eighty-cight ears old, who is a keen ob: vr of the in which her son is playing so large _ > WISCONSIN. ing Began at Sanrine and Stendily Continued, MILWAUKEE Wis., November 3.—The day opeved bright and clear in spite of official predictions to the contrary. 4n- dications point to a very heavy vote in the city and state. Voting began promptly at sunrise, and the polling booths have at- 1 steady streams of men ever sin. n no complications or dis ee of any kind. It is reported that effort will be made to shut out the comers at the National Soldiers’ Home. The home Milled tc overflowing and many of the veterans have come to the state revently. OSHKOSH, Wis., November 2.—Election day opened ap with beautiful sunshinny ther and an early turnout to the polls. cverything is quiet, but interest is great and a full vote will be polled. Many bets are posied at from 4 to 1 up to 7 to 1 on McKinley. WEST SUPERIOR, Wis., November 3.— Full one-third of the vote of the city was cast before 10 o'clock, and the biggest poll in the history of the city will be in by 4 O'clock. an vote of a large number of new Falling Rain Could Not Yoters Home. Keep the ATLANTA, Ga., November 3. jection day dawned here with lowering clouds, which would have presaged a light vote under ordinary circumstances. So intense is the interest in the election, however, that although rain began falliag early in the morning, the vote was heavy from the ning of the poll: babilities are that in spite of the 2 s downpour the vote polled here will be the largest of recent years. The feature of the balloting is the large Vote being cast for McKinley and Palmer, — LOUISIANA, New Orleans Voters Apparently Not Much Interestéd. NEW ORLEANS, November 3.—Weather clear and murky: mercury, 68. The voting so far has becn comparatively light, and very few persons about the polling booths. However, the number of voting booths has been doubled since the last election, giving ample room to voters, and avoiding any de- tgMtion at the voting places. So MISSIS: - The Weather Will Not Affect the Voting. JACKSON, Mis: November 3.—The weather here, contrary to all indications yesterday, opened cloudy. This will not, however, interfere with the voting. — AT RICHMOND. The Sound Money Democrats Are Active at the Po! § 1 Dispatch to The Evening Star, RICHMOND, Va.,_ November The weather is superb and a large vote is being polled. The new Parker law is very slow in its operation and the difficulty is to get the ballots cast. There bas been little ex- cltement and no serious trouble up to this hovr, 2 o'clock. In Jackson ward, where the colored McKinley vote is very large, uitator re being used, and every “xt for delaying the vote adopted. At ther's precinct, in Henrico county, where the polls did rot open until S-15 a.m., are at Shun ontests are being made by the dozen. ‘These are the precincts » fraud was charged with the re trato:s before election. Tae MeKinley ferees are making a good fight and may «arry the city if they can get their vote polled. The sound money democrats are very active at the polls. Ever Since SAN FRANCISCO, November 3, 8 a.m.— The pos have been opened in San Fran- t<co for two hours and during all that time i rl precinet crowded. greatest interest 4 in the election and a full vote The weather is pertect, the . y and the air is cool. Similar conditions prevail throughout the stat far as reports have been received at this hour. sun sh ee Reduced Democratic Vote. Special Dispatch to The ST. AUGUSTINE, Weather is and ia., ar and warm. Bryan demo- November 3.— s repablicans are voting fast. Sound money democrats are keeping from the poils, when not voting fer McKinley. Chairman Hanna's special advising all to vote for Stripling is having great weight with the negroes, and will thereby reduce democratic vote 20 per cent in this ‘The Rryan combined democratic avd populist vote will fall 50 per cent be- low Bloxham’s and Weeks’ combined vote throughout 1 ond congressional dis- trict. Davis and Siripling are running very close. Amber's and the populist vote will be small. a ESS On a second trial by jury this afternoon, AL. Nelson, colored, wa3 declared guilty by a jury of assaulting Policeman Stewart, also colored, several weeks ago. Judge Miller imposed a fine of $20 or thirty days, PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS. Gold Men Voted for McKinley, but There Were Some Defections. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. HARRISBURG, Pa., November 3.—The vote In this state will be a very large one. advices from several sources being to that effect. The weather ts perfect. There is no reason to change the estimated major- ity for McKinley of at least 250,000, and the indications are that it will be larger. It was noticeable here that the sound money democrats did not take the time to hunt ‘the Jeffersonian party column on their bal- lots, but quickly marked @ cross in the first, or republican, circle, thus voting di- rectly for McKinley. A surprising thing in this city is that some men who wore McKinley badges up to election day have voted for Bryan. This may upset all calculations; still they a! very few, and it may not affect the result Senator Cameron voted at his home her and expressed the opinion that McKinley will be elected, but will not carry Nebra ka. He went back to Washington as soon as he had voted. Gov. Hastings remained at his home in Bellefonte to vote. He hed intended to vote and come direct to Harrisburg and receiv election news at the executive mansion, but he was compelled to remain in Belle- fonte and conduct a fight against a repub- lican candidate for the legislature who is against him for the United States Senate. > WATSON TORE HK BALLOT. November 3.—Thomas Populist candidate for Vice sident, walked from his home to th: polls early this morning and deposited his ballot. He voted for John T. West, popu- list candidate for Congress, but tore off that portion cf the ticket bearing the names of the McKinley electors. Mr. Wat- son's example in this respect is being lang.- ly followed by the populists of the district Mr. Watson remained about the polls sev- cral hours. He said that he had nothing to say for publication as to the pr politcal situation or his future plans, _—-— BURIED UNDE Tragic Death of a Wilmington, Del, Firemen, WILMINGTON, Del. frightful accident, res a volunte November 3.—A iting in the death of fireman the destruction of the Phoenix fire company’s engine, occurred in this city last night. The scene of the disaster is a few feet from the northern approach to the bridge over the Brand wine river at a point where the city is con- structing a hug er. The pit is sixteen feet deep, twenty-f feet wide and thirty fect long. It was sur- i by a light fence, and there is not than ten feet of roadbed between it and the side The accide urred during an alarm of fire, to which the Phoenix and other fire companics were responding. The Phoenix hose wagon, which was a few feet in a of the Phoenix engine, struck the and knocked it down, but the wagon tumbling into the pit. Oliver . the substitute driver of the stop his horses, and suc- iin bringing them to a standstill, but engine struck them and pushed rd, causing them to fall into the where the engine followed. In descent the engine turned over and landed upside down, striking a watermain, which burst and partially filled the hole with water. Courtney was pinioned under the heay them on the fire apparatus, and doubtless was in- stanily kil The ho mangled corpse of Courtney Was not removed until after midnight, and citizens worked until daylight this morn- ing before they suc ed in hotsting the wrecked engine to the surface. The victim was about thirty-cight years old and a son of the late Henry Courtney, the millionaire member of t ch manu- facturing firm of Swift & Courtney. - PARTISANS. At Sutton, Neb., They Would Not Let WomMEN iri Speak. OMAHA, Neb., November $.—John P. Irish of Colifornia, with a special train carrying many noted gold standard men ot Nebraska, followed Rryan’s circuit through Nebraska yesterday and addressed thousands of voters. His reception was most encouraging, but at all stops and in almost every instance enthus' tie silver men shouted and made efforts to disturb the speaker. At Sutton the greatest dis- turbers were women, who came to the de pot in crowds with the children and would not let Irish speak for time. Finails when he did sccure a hearing, a number of silver men took off their badges and lisiened respectfully. When the train first arrived an enthusias' silver man was told dhe drew a@ revol- upon was promptly knocked siown. He remained still thereafter. Irish closed the campaign in Lincoln. AND WIFE DEAD. om BISHOr He Had Gore for a Doctor and Fell on DUBLIN, The Rt. Rev. Frederic ynne, D.D. opal bish- op of Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert and Kil- macdenagh, was found dead at morning on the sidewalk near his residence in this city. The wife of the bishop of Killaloe was found dead in her bed room soon after the body of the bishop was discovered on the ik. in estigation shows that the prelate left Killaloe for his home in Duo- s health, and the house to fetch a doctor for er at about 5:30 a.m., when he fell dead r his residence. His wife must hav died soon after the bishop left the hous: DSHED AT PH had left he BLOG ADELPHIA, Quarrel Over Two Men Pulling Re PHILADELPHIA, November 3.—The first bloodshed of the day was reported from the fifth ward, where Charles Johnson and “Gus” Glasgow became involved in a quar- rel over politics, which ended by both draw- ing revolvers and firing at each other. Johnson had one finger shot away and Glasgow received a bullet in his groin. Glasgow was removed to a hospital, where physicians is in danger of « ing. Johnson was loc A Sensntional and Incorrect Report Denied. MADRID, November 3.—The sensational report circulated in the United States by a news agency that the town of Huelva had been swept by a tidal wave from the At- lantic ocean, and that it is known that the loss of life has b rrible, is It also falxe that the steamship Cartagena by 3 hi been overwhelmed and that most of the pe a t wave on board of her were drowned. pate “OE ees SHOT WHI OING TO VOTE. Fatal Quarrel Results From Family Troubles, LOUISVILLE, Ky., November 2 cial to the Times from Ashland, Ky., says: Tobe Stanley, a mine superintendent, was shot and fatally wounded on the way to the polls this morning by Ike Barker, who put three bullets in his victim's abdomen, Starley opened hostilities by cutting Bar- ker across the face with a buggy whip. Family troubles were at the bottom of the affair. —— Want a Receiver. Join B. Rock and Leverett F. Englesby today filed a bill in equity against the Capi- tal Coffin and Casket Company, Wm. E. Poulton and James A. Sibley, praying that the assignment made by the company Oc- tober 28, 1896, to Mr. Poulton be set aside, and that a receiver be appointed to wind up the affairs of the company. The com- plainants charge that the assignment was made without due authority, solely upon the authority of Mr. Sibley. Attorney Alexander Wolf represents thi complainants.