Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-07

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Pennsylvania avenue, at various points, that Il
was difficult for vehicles to get through. The
sidewalks were thronged and the pedestrian,
took possession Of the asphalt There wal
considerable excitement on the street il
the early part of the evening wher
police patrol wagons and fire engines or
their way to fires dashed through the
crowds. There was some shouting and sing
ing, but no disorder. The gatherings in front
OF the bulletin boards in the early part of the
evening included many women Up to and
after the time when the extra edition of THE
STAR was published at O'Clock nearly all the
news received and bulletined was Of kind to
encourage the democrats. The tide, as indicated
on the bulletin boards, began to turn about 10
O'Clock, and the fact that the crowds even
around democratic headquarters were COM
posed largely Of republicans, was made mani
fest by the yells Of delight that each new re-
Rorsea gam 1or Harrison elected. As stated in
HE STAR the news was shown by stereoptican
| or other devices from several points The
crowds began to dispense before midnight but
as late as 80 there were still stragglers in the
street, some Of them hoarsely shouting. At that
hour crowd OF colored republicans paraded
the streets with flag.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The election returns were received at the
White House until after midnight. About 8
OSAoSA VIC INosiucut, mrb. CleVeihuu, mIb.
Folsom and Col. Lamont were Joined by Mrs.
Harmon, Mrs. Lamont, Mrs. Dickinson, Mrs.
Endicott, Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, Attor-
ney-General Garland, Assistant Secretaries
Thompson and Maynard, Representative Martin
A. Foran and Col. John NJ. Wilson. The regu-
aloud to the party. At late hour dispatch
was received from Senator German claiming
the state Of New York for Cleveland.
AT THE REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
An enthusiastic crowd gathered about the
club house Of the Republican League last eve
ming. On the lawn in front large screen had
been erected, and upon this was displayed the
dispatches as they were received. Cheer after
cheer went up for Harrison, leaving no room
to doubt the direction of the sympathies of the
crowd. From one of the cars on the 14th street
line as it passed through the crowd was seen
floating a bandana handkerchief The crowd
good naturedly hooted at this, and the driver
yelled back: ''You fellows are doing the yelling
tonight, but we are still here" Then some one
called out: Whats the matter with Harrison?"
and after shouting themselves nearly hoarse in
answering the inquiry, the crowd turned its
attention to the bulletin. It was difficult for
the street cars to get through. The throng ex-
tended over the sidewalk, across the pavement
and surged over into Thomas Circle 1t was a
good-natured gathering, and stood there for
hours gazing at the illuminated square of white
canvas. Extra STARS" as they were cried out
by the boys, were bought BREEZY, and foot
hold under gas lamp was at premium.
Inside the club house the scene was equally
as stirring. The large rooms, Railways and
staircase being thronged with the members of
the club. In many instances they were accom-
panied by their wives and daughters. The re-
turns were received by special wire in one of
the upstairs rooms, and before being projected
on the screen were read aloud for the benefit of
those in the club house. The secretary of the
club stood at the head of the staircase and
amid the utmost quiet read the dispatches.
cheers, which was caught up by those on the
outside and continued. In the various rooms
were groups with pencils and paper figuring
out the result Before 10 O'Clock one of the
computers announced that New York had been
carried by the republicans by majority of TO-
600. Mr.. Edward Mcpherson sat behind his
desk with his political almanacs about him.
Near him was the portly figure of Justice Har-
Ian. Then came the grizzled, curly head of
Col. Henry Strong. Rev. DIR. Chester, the
Presoyterlan clergyman, occupied a chair in
the circle for short time, while leaning in the
doorway could be seen Rev. DR.. Butler, chap
lain of the Senate. Judge Wylie and Judge
James dropped in during the evening, and sat
there smoking their cigars and commenting
upon the returns. 1t was midnight before any
to their homes. The returns were received
until late hour, and a faithful few remained
to cheer the good news.
THE JACKSON DEMOCRATIC
The Jackson democrats had their headuuar-
tiers in the parlors of the Harris House and dis
played the news as they received it by means of
a stereopticon. When no news came they dis
played pictures. The balcony was gaily deco
rated. The interior of the room was adorned
with portraits of the President the late Jno E.
Norris, president of the association and 9TH
ers. A section of the Marine Band rendered
music Among others in the room in the
course OF the evening were Hon. E. Jno Ellis
Hon. Van Manning, Col. Hurt, Mai. Jonas Mai.
Jones, DR.. Jas; G. Yelling, H. o. Claughton,
!. w. Barker, Q. w. Petit, A. H. Jackson, s.
Norment. C. W. Handy Mills Dean, Howard
Clagett, Judge d. W. c. Lawrence, C. w. Ben
nett, W. w. Kirby, Jas. F. Boisseau Gwynn
Harris, T. A. Tolson, W. Ryan, W. ]. Gary, and
T. G. Gardin. Mr.. Jas. L. Norris presided and
supervised the preparation of the dispatches
for the canvas. Mr. N Sardo read the dis
patches in the early part of the evening and
was afterward relieved by Mr. E. b. Hav.
The crowd outside during the evening ranged
from 1000 to 5000. This crowd was not alto
gether democrat, as was made apparent when
now and then a dispatch calculated to raise re-
publican hopes was thrown out and received
with cheers. As the night wore on and returns
not cheering to democrats came up many faces
In the gathering wore anxious looks. As the
New York returns came in, Mr.. Hay remarked
sA@~' 70 % Niu hos hO II pcOpic ulu, anu dIter
making mathematical calculation added: 'sIf
this holds out it looks bad" At midnight sew
eral parties got to figuring and shaking their
heads. 1t looked, they thought, worse and
worse for the democrats. About 1890 O'Clock
Mr.. Norris received dispatch which raised the
hopes of some. This was from Mr. German,
dated New York, 1920, stating that the major
ity below the bridge was 5000 to rs, OOO and it
was impossible for the republicans to overcome
1t, and that they had carried New jersey. Con-
necticut and Indiana. This encouraged many
to sit another hour looking over the figures.
About o'clock the rooms were vacated Some
gave it up while others still based hopes in Mr..
Germans dispatch.
THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRATIC CLUB
had their election headquarters in large
parlor in the Metropolitan Hotel special
wire had been run into the room and the re-
turns as fast as received were displayed on
bulletin board for the information Of those
present. The parlor was crowded with the
members OF the club and invited guests until
well on toward morning. A large crowd col
lected in front Of the hotel during the even
ing and anxiously watched for any changes in
the situation as shown by the returns as they
came in. Bulletins were posted in the hotel
lobby also. At all hours there were o number
OF prominent local democrats who scanned the
returns carefully and made their estimates ac-
cordmgly. When Harrison's gains in New York
state began to come in they did not lose heart
feeling secure in the Cleveland majority below
the bridge. The more enthusiastic members
did not go to their homes until they were con-