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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08

Attempted Rescue of . Man Arrested In Nev
fork For literally ReRisterfnR

AsssnApisd Rescue of . Man Arrested In New
YORK. For Illegally Registering.
INV YoEx. Nov. s-Shorty before noon
Thomas Murphy was arrested In the third a.
seubiy district for illegal registration. Deputy
United States Marshal Blancher started with
the prisoner for United States Commissioner
Shields once. and while on the WAY a nu mbsr
Of Murphys friends assaulted . deputy mar
shall a small riot Was percipitated bat, assist
snce soor arrived and the prisoner vas safeIy
landed before the commissioner
George W. Burlinrou, q democrat,e commit
teenAn from West Chester county Was brought
before Commissioner deuel. at l2;SO O'Clock
He was charged with aiding and abettinR illegal
registration and was released on IS 900 BAH,
Although the police made elaborate arrange
meats TO meet any disturbance that may arise
during the day. they expressed the belief this
morning that the election would pass Of peace
ably su2t Byrnes WAS in receipt Of news
from all election districts early rs 10 O'Clock.
and he aid the reports showed ''Sundsy-like
qaistness."
Police headquArters swarmed with ofheers
thz morning. No person can recall election
day when many policemen were CHARTERED
about the building.
In BROOKLYN the election passed Oh quietly.
The early vote was unusually large and big
vote Is expected
On staten Island everything Was moving
I'm o othiy and big vote WAS polled-
In Brooklyn twelve arrests were made up to
10 . clock fog violation Of the election laws
AZ the morning advanced the arrests became
more numerous In New York city, and by noon,
ct which time the United States commissioner
took . recsss, ssventy-hve cases bad been
pa<sed on IL was noticeable that the arrests
after the early morning we're generally made
afssf the prisonsr bad votsd They we're largely
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EARLY AT THE POLLS,
Voters in the Quaker City Performed Their
Duty Promptly.

Voters in the Quaker City Performed Their
Duty Promptly.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov SIN this city nearly
so per cent Of the voters had cast their ballots
in many divisions before 10 o'clock this morn
ing. This was ascribed in some instances to the
fact that many industrial establishments had
given their employees holiday.
The court OF qua rter sessions, Judge Biddle.
sat upon the bench to hear disputed election
cases, but court adjourned at 1910 O'Clock
without a single warrant of arrest having been
Issued, and the judge remarked that under the
new ballot law there appeared to be less trouble
than at previous elections. few cases Of con-
fusion. owing to ignorance of the law, were
Drought to the courts attention. among them
that OF an old man who, becoming confused
deposited his ballot without having placed the
required marks beside the names OF candidates
for whom he desired to VOTE He wished to
vote again. but of course was refused
In another case voter discovered that he
had placed some surplus marks on his ballot
and Informed the election officers Judge
Biddle advised them that the marks would not
inyalidate the ballot. In the thirtieth ward a
judge of election and the officers refused to
organize until an order from the court seated
the democrat.
In the third district where Congressman
Meal Is running an Independent candi-
date for reelection against Capt. W. w. Kerth
regular democratic nominee, unusually
heavy vote is being polled in the democratic
divisions. kers' success in having obtained
the decision placing him on the regular ticket
after his supposed withdrawal is recognized as
a strong element in his favor.
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CHARGED WITH BRIBERY.
Two Prominent Republicans Arrested IN
Trenton, n. j.

TRENTON, Nj, Nov.-Harris Baker and Will
lam H. Skirm, jr., prominent republicans, were
arrested today on a charge Of bribery. 1t was
set forth in the charge that they had purchased
votes paying the voters personally. Both men
gave bail to answer. Skirm is the son OF the
republican candidate for state senator.
CAMDEN, n. J., Nov. s-Camden is manifest
ing more enthusiasm today and a larger vote Is
being poied than has ever been known. Over
half Of the voters had deposited their ballots
by noon. Democratic Gubernatortal Candidate
Werts is being slightly cut in favor Of Kean and
Kennedy, the respective republican and prohi-
pitiOn nominees for governor. The republicans
claim Camden county by 2,50O majority. In
the seventh ward Frederick Weber, a German,
was mistaken for a man who had assaulted two
boisterous negroes and he was seriously stabbed
In the mouth. Weber was taken to the Cooper
Hospital and the assailants escaped. A man
who gave his name as Joseph George and who
is supposed to be a repeater from Philadelphia
was arrested while trying to personate a voter.
He was released in $500 bail
JERSEY CITY, N. j., Nov. SIN Hoboken
and the north Hudson this morning a heavy
vote was being polled. The workers for both
parties were hard at work bringing out the
votes. The democratic leaders say Hoboken
and the north Hudson will give Cleveland and
Stevenson 1000 plurality and the republican
leaders concede 5000. Cleveland and Steven
son will run little ahead of the rest of the
ticket.
Matthew Sullivan was arrested in the sixth
ward. Hoboken. by republican m arshal,
charged with voting Illegally, but was subse-
quentiy released, as it developed that his vote
was all right
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NEW HAMPSHIRE,
| The Australian Ballot Prevents Any Predic-
| ton TO the Result.

The Australian Ballot Prevents Any Predic-
ton rs to the Result.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CONCORD, N. H.. Nov. g.
Pleasant weather prevails in New Hampshire
and the elections are proceeding quietly. Be-
yond this fact nothing can be stated at this
hour. o'clock. The headquarters Of both Of
the democratic and republicans state commit
tee and newspapers entirely without the
advices usually received during election day
which indicates something of the status of the
vote polled. This lack OF information is due to
the secrecy OF the Australian ballot system,
which is in operation today for the first time.
The new method is working satisfactorily, but
owing to the provision of the law which forbids
a count until the polls are closed it is thought
that no returns upon which we can predict re-
liable estimate OF results will be received until
very late hour tonight and perhaps tomorrow
In this city votes are being cut at the rate of
about 200 an hour. and there are manifest
evidences that the vote is being influenced by
money about extensively and effectually as
in years past. Chairman Bartlett is present at
democratic state committee headquarters and
expressed himself as hopeful Of the result. The
situation, however, is not relieved of the condi-
tions Of uncertainty that yelled it for weeks.
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MINNESOTA.

Claims Made by the Different Newspapers
rs to the Results.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Star
ST. PAUL, MINI, Nov. S-Republican papers
today are absolutely non-com initial on result
Of the election, not venturing on u single local
prediction. The state committee is badly
frightened for the result Of the election, and
many are found who think the real contest is
between democrats and populists.
Democratic papers claim everything In sight.
The Globe (democratic) this morning says:
The Globe believes that Daniel W. Lawler will
be elected governor Of Minnesota today. The
total vote Of the state will be about 29O 900 and
OF this Mr.. Lawler viii receive about Ito, 900.
which Is the number Eugene Wilson received
when he ran for same Office foui years ago.
Ignatius Donnelly will receive about the same
numbsr as MIR. Owen received two years ago, or
in the neighborhood of 10000, and Knute
Nelson wi receive the rest. The Globe believes
that Daniel W. Lawler will be elected governor
Of Minnesota today. The Glade believes that
Grover Cleveland will be elected President Of
the United States today
Harrison will carry all Of New England
with the probable exception OF Connecticut.
Cleveland will carry all the middle states with
the exception OF Pennsylvania. OF the Western
states east Of the Mississippi river, Harrison
will carry Ohio and receive part Of the electoral
vote of Michigan, and Cleveland will carry
OF Michigan. Harrison will carry the western
states bordering the Pacific ocean, and
Cleveland will carry the southern states. All the
other states are doubtful and no one can tell
which way they will go.
REPUBLICAN NEwsPA PER's FORECAST.
The Pioneer Press (rep.) says: "Now that
Is over the managers Of both sides will agre
that there has been most singular campaign.
Not within the memory of this genera
ton has there been presidential contest in
which 1t was 30 difficult to arouse enthusiasm,
or to count upon the usual political instrument
taiities. The parties have found the people ap-
parently apathetic, yet determined in quiet
way that gave clue to its significance. The
uncertainty, however, il more general than il
has been before, because there are more doubt
full states than there have been since 1872.
There are twelve states casting ninety-six cleo
| toral votes, or more than one-fourth the entire
number. about which some uncertainty exists.
Nevada is conceded to Weaver and Colorado is
| In danger Of going the same way. Montana
will probably, but not surely, 60 republican.
Idaho is counted in the republican column, but
1t 10 not altogether certain. In the Dakotas all
viii depend upon the success Of fusion, but the
chances are largely In favor OF the republicans.
The same state Of things exists in Kansas and
Nebraska, but there 10 less doubt about the
ability Of the republicans TO carry these two
states"
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Both Exprsss Confidence in Carrying the

State.
Special Dispatch 70 The Evening ssar
DETROIT, MIcH.. Nov. Selection day in
Michigan is very cold. easily the coldes. of the
year. Occasional fakes Of snow were noticeable
all the morning and there Is promise Of severe
weather later in the day. Notwithstanding the
weather. q very heavy vote is being polled in
this city Registration in 900 higher
than four years ago. In Grand Rapids the
second city In the state. 1t IL 5000 higher All
indications are that there will be a phenome-
nally heavy vote in the state, although during
the campaign ii has been frequently predicted
that the vote would be very hight for a presi-
dental year. Il is probable that Michigan
total vote will turn half million.
REPUBLIoAN ESTIMATE.
Inquiry at the state central committees Of
both parties indicates much confidence. The
afternoon newspapers in extra editions give &C
counts Of the opinions expressed at hesdauar-
tiers. At republican state committee head
quarters Assistant Secretary Chas. Moore was in
charge. Secretary VIM. r Bates, although on
deck Saturday, IL still under the weather and
does not put in an early appearance All
that We care to say at the present time" said
Mr. Moore. lis that we are going 10 win by
handsome majorities, both in the nation and
In the state. Our advices all point conclusively
to that fact The very blowing that is being done
by the democrats ts the best evidence in the
world that they are on the run. II is charac-
teristie Of them that the more firmly they are
convinced OF overwhelming defeat the more
glaring are their predictions II was SO in 1883
and 1t will be so this year. We have just had a
telegram this morning from Jay Hubbell of the
upper peninsula. He says the democratic
efforts up there have been futile, and that the
republicans will come down with their custom
airy majority. Here is another telegram from
ex-Gov. Luce. He says that his tour Of the
state convinces him that we shall carry il by at
least $4,000. Yes, we're all right. The returns
will show that we are
DEMOCRATS CLAIM THE STATE.
At the democratic state headquarters Secre-
tary Frank H. Hosford was found busily en-
gagged in studying figures in little red
morocco-bound blank book 1--WE got EN- on
the run" he said I've will elect Cleveland
hands down and secure the necessary legis-
lators for several additional United States
Senators in Michigan. We will elect
most Of our state ticket and secure
majority Of the presidential electors. see the
republicans claim the state by $1,000. Well
all have to say about that Is that il thev make
any such absurd claim We have equal reason
based upon our most conservative advices-for
claiming it by 40, 200: as a matter Of fact we
think re shall have from 5000 to 10 900 on our
state ticket. In Wayne county We shall send
Chapman back to Congress. No, l am not talk
ing through my hat. mean every word. We
shall secure a majority Of the next legislature
On Joint ballot and elect United States Sena-
tor to succeed Stockbridge. That is exactly
the situation today"
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COLORED VOTERS APATHETIC.
They Take Little Interest in the Election al
Richmond.

They Take Little Interest in the Election at
Richmond.
RICHMOND. Va. Nov. 8.-The election is pro-
crossing very quietly. Capt. A. B. Gurgon. n
democratic challenger, was arrested on charge
OF interfering with voters. He was bailed and
returned Immediately to his post The demo-
Gratis claim they will re-elect Wise, democrat,
by $500 majority over W. Z. Grant, the third
party nominee, and say that the colored voters
are taking but little interest in the election.
LEXINGTON, Va, Nov. 8-The rain storm Of
yesterday and last night. which threatened to
retard voting today in the county, ceased be-
fore dawn and the sun shone bright this morn
Ing. Over half the registration was polled by
IL o'clock. The republicans are voting right
along for third party Congressman. There is an
assured majority in the county Of 800 for the
democrats. Something Of a sensation was
created by body Of students and cadets
marching en- masse to the polls. Their votes
we're not challenged or threatened.
ROANOKE, Va. Nov. S.-A full vote IL being
polled. The weather is fair. Roanoke is sure
to give Cleveland 700 plurality, nm increase Of
523 over 1883.
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CLAIMS IN NEW YORK.
IA . Late Hour Both PARTIES E1press Co
nhence In the Rrsult

IA . Late Hour Both PARTIES Express Con-
ndeace In the Result.
b. -r;Al Dispatch 10 The Evening star
NV foax, Nov. s.-Gen- Tracy, who voted
TO-DAY in Long Island City. said on hia return
this evening that the vote there Was very largo
Both the local factions of the democrats in
Long Island City. he said, were voting for
Cleveland and = good many republicans also
were voting the democratic national ticket
The democrats expect the returns TO show Q
good many republicans throughout the state
voting for Cleveland The republicans are not
less confident in their claims at this late hour
than are the democrats. They are greatly en-
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TENNEssEE's HEAVY VOTE,

Democrats Hope to Defeat Evans for Con-
gress.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Nov. s.-Ths weather
is cloudy and cool Reports received by the
Ners up to o'clock this afternoon show that
the heaviest vote ever known is being polled.
Under the modified Australian ballot system
many Of the negroes are too illiterate to vote
The white democrats are polling full vote It
is claimed by the democrats that Snodgrass
democrat, will defeat Evans. republican, for
Congress by 500 votes. Evans voted for the
Lodge election BILL
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A Big Vote In Brooklxu

NEW YoRK, Nov. S.-Brooklyn was as quiet
this morning as on Sunday. Many business
places were closed, and only politicians and
party enthusiasm we're on the streets at an
early hour.
The cksring weather was taken a. an indi-
cation BIZ old politicians that an unusual large
vote wssld be polled. 1t was claimed the
pleasant weather would have greater effect on
Brooklyn than in any other city in the state
LoSo ISLAND CIrY. L. l., Nov. S--The
election is passing off quietly here. A
heavy vote is being polled. Reports from
Flushing, Hampstead, Jamaica, Newtown
and Roslyn indicate very heavy
vote in Queens county. There is no cutting Of
the national ticket except in Woodhaven. where
many democratic employees Of the Laiance and
0rosgean tinware factory are said to be voting
for Harrison.
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TAYLOR AND HOUK ELECTED.


Report as TO Two Congressional Districts in
Tennessee.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Nov. S.-The weather
throughout this section has been clear and cool.
The vote up to l o'clock this pm in, all the
larger towns and cities has been larger than for
years. The country vote is much heavier this
afternoon.
Reports from over 200 precincts in East Ten
nessee show slight republican gain over the
vote of 1880. The new election law was not in
effect four years ago and the vote today Of both
parties is much less than then.
A. A. Taylor and John G. Houk, republicans
are reelected to Congress by good-sized ma
jorities. while the contest in the Chattanooga
district is in doubt. Out Of twenty counties
from which fragmentary reports have been re-
ceived no serious trouble has been reported.
Knoxville is having its first election with dep
uty marshas and federal supervisors. but no
trouble has been experienced.
The third party vote In the central south IL so
per cent less than either party had figured on.
This will not change the result for presidential
electors or gubernatorial candidates.
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In the Interior of Maasachusetts.

WORCESTER, Mass. Nov. S.-The vote cast
up to noon is tremendous. being in most pre-
cincts large percentage Of the registry. The
weather is favorable to large vote, for the
day Is perfect. There have been no disturb
ances and but few challenges. The manufac-
turers shut down between II and o'clock
SPRINGFIELD. MASS. Nov. S.-The vote in
this city today has been unusually heavy, esre-
cially during the earlier hours of the morning,
and while no general forecast can be given il 10
pretty certain that both Harrison and Halle will
come out of the battle with good-sized ma
iorities and the republican ticket &c nerally will
be successful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08

RED BANK, n. j., Nov. s.-John NJ. Slocum.
a former police justice of Long Branch and
now one Of the democratic executive committee,
who was arrested last night on charge of libel,
was required to furnish bail today to await
trial. Slocum was arrested on the complaint
OF John H. Cook, editor of the Red Bank Reggie
ter Slocum caused circulars to be scattered
broadcast through Red Bank and Long Branch
setting forth that many fraudulent ballots had
been ordered by Editor ook for distribution
through the county. 1t is reported that com.
plants will be made against Squire Pitcher of
Long Branch that he has violated the law in
having as alleged appropriated ballots for an
unlawful purpose
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$40 O'CLOCK PM.
THE ELECTION,
Late News From All
Sections Of the
Union.
Waiting for the Count.
Clashes of Authority Be-
tween State and Fed
eraI Officers.
REPUBLICANS IN IOWA
Reported Gains in Several
Congressional Districts.
CLAIMS MADE IN NEW YORK.
At the Close of the Day Both Par
ties Express Confidence.
CONNECTlCUT'S QUIET ELECTION.
CONNECTICUT'S QUIET ELECTION.
Returns Made Slowly on Account Of The
Australian Ballot
FROM THE DOUBTFUL STATES.


Encouraging Reports Received From Indi-
sns-Aiso Prom Western New York.
From . st.n Correspondents Of The Evening star
NEW York. Nov. s--Dispstches have been re-
eeived at democratic headquarters from Tag
CART Of Indianapolis, the state chairman of In
diana; Murdoek Of Michigan City, Ind. and
Zoliineer Of Fort Wayne giving encouraging
news for the democrats in their states These
three men are regarded about the best demo-
cratic authority. Murdoch says everything is
ell right The other two men report largely in
cres-ed msiorisies In their localities
Croker is predicting immense democratic
majority In New York. but there Is a large vote
being cast IN the state concerning which no one
knows .nything. Both headquarter. report the
receipt Of good news from the state From Buff
falo the Democrat. get encouraging reports II
ts ssid that the vote here In New York CITY II
more than % per cent Of the registration.
MuLgR.
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NORTH CAROLINA.

The Electoral Vote Claiued By Both
Parties.
Special Dispatch to The EVENING stsr
RALEIaH, N. G., Nov. a-Your correspond
emit today Interviewed several leading editors
especially FOR Tns SrAa on the political stu
alton in this Stats, both for The national and
state ticket.
Mr.. Jossphns Dantsls, editor Of TIE NorA
Oaroaisiaa, democratic papsr, sayp:
'sThis has been the most unique campaign In
Tie history Of ths state. Thars has bssn NO
apathy such ~ hAs been eo0platned Of else
who're. but from the nomination Of Cleveland
II has sbssn red hot Forty thouAnd
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IOWA..

Repubiicans Making Gains in Several
Congressional Distrtcts.
Special dispatch TO the Evening Star.
DEs MONIES, Iowa, Nov. S.-The indications
in Iowa are that the republicans are making
gains in several congressional districts, and
may elect eight and perhaps nine Congressman
and the state ticket. The storm which prevailed
over the northwest yesterday has passed over
and the weather today is fair and clear. A
large vote Is regarded as certain by all parties
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MARSHALS ARRESTED,

Otherwise the Election Free From Excite
ment in Virginia.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. s.-The election con-
tinues free from disturbance, although several
United States msrshals have been arrested here
for obstructing voting.
A. B. Guigon, democrat, prominent young
lawyer, was arrested on a similar charge
man named Hubbard has been arrested for
presenting to voters suspicious democratic
tickets, alleging them to be genuine. All of
the parties were bailed.
The meager returns from cities and towns
throughout the state are favorable to the demo-
cratic ticket
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WET WEATHER IN TEXAS.
Cleveland Leads Harrison Almost Two n
One.

Cleveland Leads Harrison Almost Two To
One.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
AUSTIN, Tex, Nov. S.-Last night was clear
and indications we're favorable for beautiful
weather today, but along about 4 o'clock this
morning a wet norther poured down upon this
part of Texas and it is wet and disagreeably
cool. The election in the city is passing off
quietly, but under the Australian law, with its
cumbersome ballots, which necessitates much
scratching, voting is a slow process so slow that
up to o'clock not more than third of the
city's vote hadtbeen polled. The law compels
the polling places to close at o'clock.
Savers. democrat. for Congress. is away
ahead Of Horner, populist, and Savers is sure
Of election. Cleveland leads Harrison almost
two 10 one and Clark for governor is far in
advance of Hogg and NuSent. No returns have
been received from over the state.