Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
Affirmative ballots many did not vote them at


Affirmative ballots many did not vote them at
all
BIG VOTE.
There Was no doubt by IL o'clock that a big
vote was being polled, far beyond the e1pecta-
, tions Of many Of the leaders. In some Of the
polling places, particularly in the tenement
districts. more than half of the total vote had
been polled.by o'clock and lines Of men ex-
tended out into the street waiting their turn to
deposit their ballots.
The two local candidates for nayor-Gilroy
and Einstein-were up bright and early and
started out to vote and make the rounds of the
polling places. Mr.. Gilroy devoted his stten-
ton to the Harlem districts. He will spend the
afternoon and evening at Tammany Hall. Mr..
Einstein drove about the up town brown stone
districts. and seemed satisfied that his party
vote was being polled rapidly He will spend
the afternoon at his headquarters.
ARRESTS FOR ILLEGAL REGISTRATION.
Arrests for Illegal registration not 50
numerous in the early morning hours rs had
been expected. To dispose Of such cases three
United States commissioners were in con-
tinuous session from o'clock-Messrs
Shields and Deuel. in the federal build
ing and Spooner at 155 west 125th street,
Harlem. Announcements had been made by
Tammany Hall for the release on bail of any Of
| their voters who might fall into the official
clutches OF deputy United States marshal
and the organization had several lawyers before
each commissioner to see that the prisoners
we're properly treated Bail to the amount OF
nearly 5000 600 was arranged for yesterday,
sureties having qualified before the United
States commissioners in that sum.
There was no attempt to have a formal ex-
animation in any case. The prisoners made .
statement and were then subjected to a ques-
| tioning by an assistant district attorney and
/ In many n wv apdrr fha for fhaV
were disclosed the court acted. A number of
arrests were based upon evident misun-
derstandings and the prisoners were
at once discharged. In other cases
they we're held for future examination
under bail of 81 900 81, 500. Most of the
morning arrests were by warrants previously
Issued, mainly upon Chief Inspector Daven-
| ports affidavit. In a number OF instances the
attorneys for the prisoners, after the latter
had been released on bail, would ask the COM
| missioner "Can this man vote?" to which the
/ invariabie response was, ''That is q question
| for the inspectors to decide"
| The cases Of the city hospital attaches, who
work for board and lodging and were recently
| placed on the pay roll, were set for hearing at
10 O'Clock next Tuesday morning before Com
| missioner Shields.
One arrest that created some amusement and
| not a little smazement occurred in the twenty
| fourth precinct. A deputy marshal brought in
\ q blind Pole whom he had arrested because he
could not see the ballot offered him.
! The commissioner at once ordered the dis
charge of the prisoner.
| Fifty of the 500 warrants issued yesterday
were executed at the polls before 9 o'clock this
| morning. Several we're held for trial and the
others were discharged.
| Up to 10 o'clock twenty-five arrests were re-
ported at the federal building.
| At Tammany Hall the clans began to gather
before the suns rays had struck the famous
| building.
| IN DOWN TOWN DISTRICTS
| In the down town districts it was as quiet az
on Sunday. The exchanges and banks were
/ all closed; the custom house was open for a
] short time for the entry and clearance of ves-
sells. The city and county courts were closed
| but the supreme court was open to dispose of
| any election case that might come up. The
| post office was open for two hours.
POLICE on DUTY.
Police headquarters WAS a scene of activity
| this morning. Superintendent Byrnes was at
his desk at 6 o'clock. At $50 Inspectors Nc
Avoy. Conlin and Williams arrived. Three
carriages were kept in front of headquarters
for the use Of inspectors. At o'clock
| $50 reserves were on duty and in readiness
in OF trouble. The patrol wagons were
standing in Mulberry street in case they were
needed. President Martin reached his Office at
| $50 o. clock and was soon after Joined by Com
missioners sheehen and McClave. General
/ quiet throughout the city was reported. Re-
| serves are also on duty in the station houses.
| Rumors of arrests.were frequent during the
morning. In front of the polling place at No.
| IS Madison street there WAS a free fight at an
early hour, but no serious damage was done
and there were no arrests made.
In several election districts of the second as
sembly district one or more voters we're arrested
by the deputy marshsls. In district 81 the
msrshals allowed man to vote for whom they
had q warrant and then arrested him. He was
| taken from the marshal as they neared the cor
ner Of Mott street and the Bowery.
GOV. FLOWER VOTES.
| Gov Flower was the first Of the distinguished
men to cast his vote. 1t was not generally
known that he claimed a residence in New York
! city. But he had registered in 50th street
and Madison avenue. Shortly after o'clock
| the governor walked into the polling place, and,
with pleasant smile for the inspectors, said:
Good morning, gentlemen; it's beautiful
morning. isn't it?''
Delightful" answered q policeman, who
stood near by.
The janitor Of 5th avenue fiat was Just
ahead of the governor and attempted to step
back, but the governor objected, exclaiming:
NO, now keep your place, I'll vote in the
regular order"
up to Gov. Flower the ballot clerk sal d, as he
handed over set No. 81: "Roswell P. Flower,
| 597 5th avenue"
| II was Just 7:15 o'clock when the governor
entered the little booth to select and fold his
tickets. Ten minutes later he came out and
| handing the tickets he wished to vote over to
the inspector, stepped back and started to move
| out
| He was interrupted by an exclamation from
| the inspector. however, and returned.
| .'You will have TO go back, governor; your
tickets are not folded right" the inspector
! said.
| The governors face was instantly suffused
| with bushes and his efforts to conceal embar-
rassment only added to his evident discom-
| future.
"well, well, he exclaimed that's funny
and taking his ticket he again entered the
booth.
The janitor had voted without difficulty and
seemed to feel proud Of his superior knowledge
OF how to exercise his franchise.
! The big men don't know everything rs much
! as some poor folks about some things" said the
janitor, and the remark provoked smiles.
The governor took eight minutes for his sec
ond attempt, and with a satisfied, determined
look he faced the inspectors again.
~ guess it's all right now" he said, and
waited FOR reply.
"Thatn do" said the inspector. with abroad
grin, and he deposited the full set in their re-
spective boxes the governor hastened away.
Whitelaw Reid, the republican vice presiden-
4 tial candidate, arose early and made
his appearance on the street be-
fore O'clock The election booth where