The Forrest City times., 1892-04-08
THE NEW BALLOTLAW
SEEMS TO BE POPULAR IN THE
 SEVERAL STATES.
The Returns as Far ss Knevs-kise- tions Pass oa Quietly and Party Lisss are Generally Usaisssresd - niaasas- Niehixan and wiseonsis-

JOLIET, ILL. Aprll .--Ihe town etce- ton was closed, resulting in . complete victory for the Democratic ticket The Australian ballot system worked sue eessfully and the women voted freely for school trustees
 SALEM. Ill, April The election here for township officers resulted in a clean sweep for the Democratic candi- dates with the exception of J. B- Clancy for commissioner of highways, who was defeated by David Hersh- berger, Republican and Peoples party candidate.
 WOODSTOCK. H., April 7.-The town ship election resulted in a victory for the Republican ticket, which was in- dorsed by the Democrats
 MANSFIELD. H.. April 7.-The elec- ton here was under the Australian law and proved success
 LAKEWOOD. H.. April 5.-The Re publicans elected their town ticket to- day. Six ballots were cast by women for trustee. It was the first trial of the Australian system, and only six ballots were thrown out.
 WATsEKA, Ill, April 7.-The Austra- lian system met with general favor. The Democrats elected their entire ticket, with one exception, by increased majoriety.
 PLANO, Ill. April 7.-The hghtest vote polled here for years was cast yesterday. Only eight ballots were thrown out. The Republicans elected their ticket. There had always been a Republican majority of { to l in the township.
 CLINTON. Ill.. April 7.-The vote st the town election was light The Re publieans pulled all their candidates through.
 DIXON, Ili., Apr1l 7.-At the town election here there were no party nominations. The Australian ballot worked all right
 WARREN, Ill., April 7.-There were two tickets in the field here-the Re publican and Peoples. The 6rst was successful with the exception of super visor.
 WEUKEeAy. H., April 7.--At the town election the new law worked sue cessfully. The entire Republican ticket proved a winner.
 FREEPoRT, H., April The entire Democratic ticket was elected here by from $50 to 300 majority, being much larger than has been given for many years.
 SHELBY, ILL, April 7.-The elect,on passed of smoothly under the new system and the contest was close.
 PITTsFrELp, H., April 7.--The Demo crats elected their entire ticket in this city and township The indications are that the Democrats will control the board of supervisors
 STERLING, Ill., April little in terest was taken in the township cleo tion here. No party nominations were made. Every body was pleased with the new ballot system.
 GENEVA, Ill., April 7.-Of the 300 votes cast at yesterdays election, so thoroughly was the law understood but nine were thrown away. The officers elected are all Republicans ex- cept Harrington. who is a Democrat.
 CERRo GoRDo, H., April The new ballot system was tried here for the first time. The Republican ticket was elected.
 MACON, H., April At the town ship election held here the entire Re publican ticket was elected.
 DIXON, Ill.,, April 7.--The Democrats of this town held caucus last night and selected delegates to the county convention to be held here April :.
 SHANNON. H.. April 7.-The first election under the new ballot law was held here for town officers There were no party nominations Seven ballots were thrown out.
 GALEsBURG, Ill.,, April 7.-At the city election there were three tickets in the field-license, anti license and citizens the two last dividing the vote. The license party elected its candidate for assessor. No trouble was experienced under the new law.
 FAIRBURY, H., April 7.-The Aus tralian ballot system at the township election proved success here. The Republicans carried the day.
 SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,. April Tn the city the Republicans elected five and the Democrats two of the Aldermen. The indications are that the Democrats have elected their township ticket The people are delighted with the new ballot law.
 QUINCY, H., April Tn five Demo cratic wards here Republican aldermen were elected. For the first time in Quincy's history the Republicans are now tie with the Democrats in the city council, six to six, with the mayor making 1t seven.
 TILE REPORT FROM MICHIGAN.