Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-23


Cries OF "Thats so," THAT'S so "
Cap. DarlinE:-That is ali tight we have 10
objection to that.
Mr. Cleary are the challepsersl : -
Hepburn: se 20
Several voiees.-Lers have fair play. -
Mr.. Hepburn declined serving. ASS
The President.-Will some gentleman name
some other onel
Mr.. Cleary.-I nominate Samsel Rabei,t.
The President He is appointed.
Mr. Lyles said, as one of the Chairs ap-
pointees he had been charged with being a one
sideu man. He assured gentlemen that as far
as he was concerned iustice sbouId he done
TO all.
1t was moved and seconded that ON the first
ballot the ballot be given for two delegates and
two alterpa ates. Adopted.
The tellers and chailengers then retired 10 the
ane-room west OF the council chamber, ana
the voters were required to pass through that
room, and after v )ting make q clrcui, and re-
to the chamber. There was considerable
"scrouging" and pushing, and occasion ally tie
cry was raised On either side of attempts at
illegal voting The chair directed the police
TO close the eastern doors Of the chamber while
the voting was going on, to prevent any at
tempts at double voting, but subsequently re-
various persons entitled to vote were seeking
admission. The telleIs reported the ballot
thrcpgh, and MT Spaiding re- entered the room
hugging the ballot box (hat) 20 his breast 70
prevent any tampering With its contents in the
jam of b'hoys hustling him.
While the votes were being counted there
was considerable "chafHng" going on, for tie
most Fart good. natursd. thong ID an occasion al
rush and sharp exchange of epithet suggested
POSSIBLE skrlmmages, and kept drowsy folks
Mr.. w. D. ElIwoed, doudly)-They refused
10 receive the votes Of two men, and viii
bring The I'M in too. 1t is damn poor rule ina;
won't work both ways. ..--,. = /.
"A Voice. know four or FIVE legal voters re-
fnsed BY yonr challenger -"r.H-.'
dent Of that Association another year. There
are men enough in the Northern Liberties TO
knock him out b., .
Mr. Hodgson-I have seen three who passed
Mr.. EHwood- You brought them down.
Mr. Hodgson (tuTniEg Suddenly and excited
y roundl-Do you say / brought any men
Mr.. Cleary-Oh, there is no use talking
Mr.. Hodgscn-You do talk though. / say
your statement is as false as hell. You can't
put your finger on anything have ever done
Mr.. Ellw wood-Do you mean to say no minors
have voted your ticketi
Mr.. Hodgsor-I saw gooG many miners
choked ont. You are an elegant logger, but
Mr.. Ellwood-I am a id sight sharper than
you are, as you will find out.
Mr Cleary-I guess can tell where the
Mr. Hode eson-Yes, from teamsters.
Mr. Spencer-Thsy come from English Hill.
Cries OF "Oroer. order J!
Spencer.-After this I'll enigrate to Colorado,
unless Congress changes the registry law. Pm
down on Dick Wallach. Who's beat.
Volce-Every body's beat but Dick WaDsch
for Mayor.
Mr.. Sam. Rabbitt-WeII bea, him next
month! rs b. .
Mr.. Charley Hurdie.-I'D bet ycu $50 yoa
won't! producing the green backs) Any
takers? r.
Spencer.-Did you notice the big hotel down
here We're going to have that for coop ,or
Semmes voters. Laughter.1
The tellers returning, reported that the whole
number of votes cast was 1868. Necessary to
choice, IS2.
OF which Mr.. J. J. Coombs received 1913; N
ID. Larner, 1S5; A c. Richards, 146; VIM. p.
Wood, 17O; B. b. French, S; Job Angus, 9; L.
Clephane, 1; - Heustis, a.
MISUNDERSTANDING Lloyd, 1s5; Jos Hodg-
sor, 1874; Job Angus, a3; Albert g Hall, %.
Mr.. J. J. Ccombs and N. u. Larner were
declared the choice of the meeting for delegates,
and Mr.. Asbury Lloyd and Jos. Hodgson for
alternates.
The meeting then adjourned with loud cheers
for the delegates.