Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-03
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Elections

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Is passing off quietly. more interest being
taken In voting for the republican snti-Ms-
hone candidate for the House of Delegates,
than was anticipated. The democratic
nominees for the Senate, Thos W. Harri-
eou, and House OF Delegates, Jos. A. Miller,
J will ma elected.
NEW YORK. Nov. 3-At noon q We y
large proportion OF the total vote regis cred
had bseu cast. The weather is bright and
clear aud this encourages the republicans
who ara sparing no Efforts to get out full
vote. The democrats on the other hand are
working with equal vigor to geta plurality
sufficiently large to overcome the republi
can plurality that is expected to roll down
to Kings Bridge. In the I'm congressional
district, In which successor to Boswell P.
| Flower is to be chosen, and In the 10Th con-
grsesional 10 which successor to General
Spioola is to be chosen, the polls are guard
ed by o. 8. marshsls and supervisors. All
tie political headquarters are open. In
lie lower part OF the city nearly all busi-
rese is suspended and the streets are el
most as deserted as on Sunday. 10 the up
per part OF the city many ofthe retail stores
ara closed and amps. everywhere there is
noticeable unusual quletnsss.
After nine o'clock the voting became slow
er at and noon it was the opinion OF the lead
era of both parties that the number Of votes
f hot
than In previous elections. 1t has Just been
| reported at republican headquarters that
the republican inspectors In the 18th end
18th polling precincts of the second assem-
by district were fired" out OF the polling
piece by the democrats. It was just IL
O'Clock when e1 President Cleveland voted
and seemed In great good humor.
Reports from Utica and Buffalo state that
5heehan is running considerable behind.
ROCHESTER,, N Y, Nov. 3.-The weather
hare ia cloudy and cool. Reports from city
voting places Indicate that large vote is
bsipg polled. Reports from country DIS
tricts indicate that the vote will be fair.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 3-The weather is all
that could be desired for an election day,
save that the sun does not shine. The pro-
gress Of the ballot, the Australian system,
for the first time, is slow one, and the fear
of making mistake causes nearly every
voter to. cast straight ticket.
COLUMBUS. o, Nov. 8 The election is
passing off quietly.,w with cool. orisp weather,
and the indications are that very large
vote will be poIled. In some OF the precincts
the vote was half In at 10 O'clock.
TOLEDO, o. Nov. 3.-The weather Is cool
and fair and the vote 30 far polled is very
heavy. The Australian syetem works
smoothly, except in two or three large pre-
cinots, where it will require an average OF
but one minute to each voter to get the en-
tire vote In.
OMAHA, Nsb.. Nov. 3-The election lie
progressing very slowly owing to the Aus
traisn system which Ia being used the first
time. There are.one hundred and nineteen
candidates to vote for 10 this city on the
State. county and municipal tickets. Re.
republican State ticket is 10 the lead. The
religious question lie playing he leading
role in the municipal contest, the Catholic
forces being pltted against the antl.CathoIic
Auericau Protective Association. The feel
ing is running high.
Boston, Nov. 3-The weather is clear
and cold In all parts of the State and indi-
cations point to the polling of heavy vote
to-day.
NEwBURYPoRT. Masn., Nov. 8.-The city
is polling large vote and wseaores predict
that Russell will carry 1t by o reduced plu-
rality from last year. At Lowell the voting
is apparently heavier than last year. At
Lawrence big vote Is being poled and
it Is estimated that Russell will have one
thousand majority.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3.-The weather
throughout the State is bright and cool and
there Ia thus every in6ucement for big off
year vote. The city treasuryship fight Ia
bringing out C large vote In this city.
Dies MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 3.-The streets
are crowded with excited men. The
weather is raw and cloudy. a slight rain Is
reported Ia the southwestern part of the
State, but will not materially affect the
vote to be cast. 10 the farming community
the rain will probably increase the vote, az
it will give the men an excuse to leave
their cornfelde.
SIOUX CITY, Ia, Nov. 3-The democr
c|eim that Boiese and their candidates for
tie Legislature are running ahead Of the
ticket.
BALTIMORE Nov. 3.-Election day being
legal holiday, banks, exchanges, market, NUM-
oipal and State government Offices are closed.
Many wholesale establishments and retail houses
also closed. The city wears quite holiday
appearance. The election is proceeding zealously
and quietly. The election Of Frank Brown for