Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-22
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The Latest Advices ON the Political Situation
Up to the Opening OF the Polls.
The last general orders we're issued by the
bosses to the township workers last night.
Some Of the big bosses went to the Northern
district in the interest of Stehman last night
and It is now claimed by Stehman's friends
that he is safe.
The SUNNY men say their candidate will
go to Columbia with 1000 majority and that |
majority cannot he overcome.
The Lititz Express says that a detective
has for several days been locating certain |
well. known politicians in this and adjoining |
townships. lie has some notorious names
ON his list. What does he want with
them ?''
"The Express is pledged to arrest and prose-
cute to convection every person who uses
money to influence votes either in Warwick
or any other district We are in possession
of some damaging facts. Look out for ar
rests on election day."
Both factions have lots of Doodle and will
use 1t freely. 1t is reported that large and
unexpected contribution was sent yesterday
into the Northern district in the interest of
Quay's candidate.
Weaver has developed some strength in
the city the last few days. He made per-
sonsl canvass and is pleased with the recep-
tion he met with.
If Renoehl is defeated the cause will be
too much dependence on the BOSSES
Weaver spent a couple of hours on market
this morning He saw every farmer, gave
every one ticket, and says be got lots of
promises.
Reiuphl's friends claim from 1000 to 1900
majority in the city. Weayers friends say
he won't have over 500. Weaver says he
will come to the city with 500 majority. 1t
he does he is elected.
WHEN THE POLLS OPENED.
At the First ward everything was one
sided and solid for Reinoehl. Charlie Eber-
man was elected judge, with William Hart
man and William J. Cooper clerks all Rein
oehl men.
tured the Judge, but indications point to a
close fight on the district attorneyship. The
Schenks are divided. Harry, late lookup
keeper, is doing all he can for Weaver.
In the Third ward the board was agreed
upon by consent. D. NJ. Moore, Reinoehl
man, is judge and II. f. Metzgar, (Weaver),
J. ). Breneman, re inuhD, inspectors.
In the Fourth ward, after a close contest,
| Alderman Spurrier was elected judge in the
| interest OF ReiDuhl, having a few votes
more than Martin Herr, the Weaver cand-
date and was thus chosen inspector. The
| other inspector was Wilson J. Fisher and
the clerks John +. Snyder and Marion F.
| Will.
| In the Fifth ward Clarence V. Lichtv was
| elected judge by l. votes to IL cast for ].
| Frank RemIey, who thus became one OF the
| inspectors. John NJ. Pagan is the other. The
| clerks are {. Westsaetfer and Andrew Cald.
| well, All the election officers are Reinphl
| men.
From $50 to 400 votes will be poIled, three.
fourths of which will be cast for ReinWhl.
| When the Sixth ward polls opened not a
| solitary Weaver man could be seen. Major
| ReinCehl was on hand himself. Eph. Shaub,
was elected judge, and Walter Samson and
Daniel Glass, inspectors. All are ReinGhl
| men.
| In the Seventh ward the Rein0hl men had
it all their own way. Jake Price was elected
judge.
The Eighth ward organized 10y electlng Geo.
| Sensenderter judge Ed Hoover and Charles
Eckman inspectors, and John Overdeer and
| John McGinnes clerks. Nearly 200 votes
| will be polled, of which at least 100 will be
| for ReinCehl.
In the Ninth ward Harry A. Schroyer, a
| ReiDmhl man was chosen judge. Every bod V
seemed to be for Reinoehl, and Harry Fox
| and Jacob Amwake, jr, were made iuspec-
| tors.