The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-02
TO-DAY'S ELECTION
A Light Vote, and Little En-
thusiaSm.
WOrkingmen'S Ticket POlli e a GOOt
Vote.

luietest, least demonstrative election
hat has passed for 10, these many days.
The crowds around the various polls
are small in comparison to those usually
seen, and there is but little enthusiasm
manifested on either side. Those that
were there this morning are, for the
most part, the chronic ward bummers |
that never miss chance to enter the
back door OF a saloon upon the invita-
tion of candidate or his friend.
The citizens who come to vote per- |
form that duty in listless, uninterested |
business. The usual heated arguments !
are missing, too, and even the rallying |
seem to take but little in-
terest in The business In hand.
Upon inquiry it was ascertained that
the vote was unprecedentedly light CON-
pared with what it was at the last cleo
tIon, and that the loss was on the R4puh-
lican side. "ro what is that attributedW
was asked. "Ohl Indifference, pro-
badly, and there hasn't been
as much money spent as usual. The
boys haven't been seen, you under
Stand"
william Haller tried TO make a
speech this morning at the Ninth Ward
polls (Gilps Engine-house), but the
police officers tnte:fered and dispersed
the crowd that had gathered around the
speaker.
Jerry O'Neil was arrested by Officer
Borck and locked up in Hammond.street
Station ON charge OF voting illegally at
the polls of the Second Precinct of the
Fifth Ward.
The Eighth Ward politicians every now
and then engage in bitter dispute as to
the merits OF the different candidates
but they have not broken out into a
hand to hand conflict.
The German Republicans of the
Seventh Ward are voting scratched
ticket lively. Most OF the votes will! be
polled against Moore, Knorr and Ken
nell in favor Of the Democratic nomi-
nees.
Lichtendahl for Director OF Infirmary,
is being scratched terribly in the Ger
man wards. Johnston is the faVorite in
these wards.
In the Second Precinct of the Fifth
Ward there seems to be stand on be-
tween Johnston and Moore. About two
thirds Of the votes TO be polled in the
ward will be cast here. Everything is
running on smoothly.
This afternoon there Is very little
vote is concerned. The situation OF
affairs was as follows at the time our re-
porters lett--halfpast clock:
In the First Ward, First Precinct, 200
ballots had been east. Johnston was
supposed to be ahead, the balance OF
the ticket running up well. There being
precinct, no fair indication Of the vote
can be had at this writing.
The Workipgmen's ticket is polling
an unexpected vote here. The race for
Council is very close. In the Second
Precinct APT votes were polled, and the
Democratic ticket has got the balge on
the other sides. The race for Council is
close. ~ -.
The Aldermanic Watson is getting in
some good licks, but the chances are
doubtful. In the Third Precinct over
200 votes were polled, the majority OF
them for Moore.
The whole Republican ticket will be
elected here by respectable majority.
The Workingmen do not make much OF
a show.
The Fourth Precinct Johnson is way
ahead. There is however little interest
in the CONT ct, and the result is claimed
by both parties.
In the Second Ward, First Precinct,
Moore is ahead. 800 votes cast. In the
other precinct Moore leads also. The
Republicans will no doubt gain this
ward by 500 majority.
In the Third Ward, both precincts,
the Democrats are ahead. Nearly 900
votes polled altogether.
1t Is most probable, however, that the
First Precinct will go Republican, the
Second about as largely Democratic.
The Workingmen in this ward show
considerable strength.
Down in the Fourth Ward, First Pre-
cinct, considerable scratching is going
on, confined principally to the names OF
Johnston and Cutter. 400 votes cast in
The Second Precinct. Sherlock IS get
ting good support. So is Peck.
Moore and Murphy are drawing some
Democratic votes. The biggest fight
mere is between Jake Gardner and Hag-
gerty, for Alderman, with the chanceS
doubtful. Dan. Finn ana VIM. Kelley
are raising some excitement over their
claims to the Board of Education.
WorkIngmen's vote small.
The Fifth Ward Mayor Johnston,s
home There Is no enthusiast m; vote
very ilght. But 210 votes in the First
Precinct. In the Second the vote is a
third heavier, ana Ill laVOr OF the Demo-
Gratis. There being three candidates for
Council here-Victor Oberly, Republi-
can: Phil. Carrighau, Democratic, and
McHugh, Independent-il's a pretty
tight triangular scrimmage.
Here the workingmen have a GOOD
force ana are making their mark. The
chances between Mike Corbett and
julius Dexter for Alderman in the Sixth
Ward are about even. 1t is also close |
between the candidates Tor Council |
j James Dalton, Democrat, aud Wilson
Republican.
The cOlored vote in the Sixth Ward is |
some " hat divided to-day. Gutter and
Johnston are both running behind their
ticket.
In the Seventh Ward 49, votes cast in
the Second Precinct. Republicans
ahead. Moore is being scratched here,
and Johnston ahead.
E ghth Ward, First Precinct, 4l6
votes. Some excitement here. SecunuI
Pr cincg, 1856.
r,r Wvrkiugmen's ticket has run up
'oa yates here.
Nh Ii Ward, First Precinct, 287 votes.
Seconl Preciuct. ZIG. The contest here
will be close. with the chances in iavur
81 Johnston, who is running ahead OF
mis- ticket.
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