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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
In Bristol.

The morning opened with very unfa-
vorab!e auspices, but cleared later, aud
bade falr Tor lasge vote. The workers
were all at their posts, and determined on
pushing everything for all IL is worth
IL Is generally conceded that the Repub-
lcans will nave about 100 majority. but
with earnest work the majority can be
swelled. and nothing will he left undone
TO accomplish it,
large number of bets were made last
evening OF 10 TO : that Cleveland would
carry New York, but nothing of any
amount by the supporters of Cleveland
could be got on the general result. One
man made statement that he would bet
that the Democrats would carry BristoI
Tor SlO OF his money, when more than n
dozen jumped after it like hungry wolves.
This morning he is trying TO hedge of,
but he is cooked.
At o'clock 800 votes had been. cast-a
very good vote. The Republicans were
about forty ahead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08

faithful and efficient discharge of the du-
ties TO which you would call me The
Office OF the chief executive of a thriving
business community like that of the city
OF PROVIDENCE is an important trust.
never more so than at the present time
Many great improvements involving
large interests have already been init
ated, and IL will devolve upon the execu-
tive and City Council OF 1893 to see that
these improvements are pushed for ward
TO completion as rapidly as the interests
involved will permit.
III ~ quite unnecessary for me TO detaln
you to explain in detail my views on
these measures, inasmuch as my duties
as member OF the Common Council dur
ing the last few years have brought me
into direct connection with all, or nearly
all, of them. My course, think. has AT
all times been clear. consistent and def n
lite. and from my r cord in the past you
have riRht TO judge what my course
would be in the future. In case your
nomination should be ratif d by the peo-
pie, IT shall be my highest aim and most
earnest endeavor to discharge the func-
tions OF the Office in such manner as to
meet with the commentator, not only of
you, gentlemen, and the constituencies
you represent. but the approval of all the
good citizens OF the city OF PROVIDENCE -
Col watson was born in Ions Tale i'm
ls49 ana was graduated from Brown Uni
versitv in 1870 lie became connected
with the firm of Greene. Anthony & Co.
Jan. !, 1871, andsi ecame member OF the
In 1873 lie vas elected TO the city
c)uncll in 1883 and has served ever since
During This period he has served as n
member Of the committee on accounts.
railroads and lamps, and for several years
w chairman on the committee on fin
alee. lie was chairman of the joint spe-
cial committee on the investigation OF
TIE Municipal Court in 1884, aud also
served on the joint special committee on
the celebration Of tn 250th anniversary
of the founding of PROVIDENCE He was
elected to the presidency OF the Common
elected in 1891 anh 1892 lie is PRESIDENT
oI the Commercial club, director in the
American National Bank and Nicholson
File Co, was one Of the vice presidents OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION.
How the Election CranA. Spent
Last Night,

There was but little excitement last
evening among local politicians in this
city, and considering the intense interest
with which this election is fraught, the
apparent lack of enthusiasm was notice
able. At the same time everyone seemed
TO be getting ready for to-day's struggle
and, knowing that every effort would be
drawn upon, were homewari bound at an
early hour. a mutual agree ment seemed
to have been entered into by the members
OF the different parties, To take a.Drief re-
spite from labor last night and conse-
quently collisions aud arguments were
few and far between.
In the hotels, however, there was CON
siderable excitement and close ana fierce
arguments were the rule rather than the
exception. The irascible man appeared
in all his glory and refused to be con
vicced against his will, while the san
Hulne individual accepted everything as
gospel truth. Considerable betting on n
small scale was INDUCED in. the amounts
ranging from - 20 So with but little
difference in the choice of favorites
on the street corners an occasional
group OF voters assembled and from n.
peaceful assemblage soon became trans
formed into raving maniacs. Prompt
ana vigorous measures, however soon
quleted the turmoil in every case and the
unfortunate who chanced to be in the
minority was generally eliminated At
intervals the familiar form OF some we'll
known leader in the local parties was
observed proving cautiously through
the center of the city looking carefully
into the preparations for the great dav
AS the hours wore along toward mid
night the streets gradually became de-
serted, but at the hour named there was
n sudden invasion of drum corps and
bowling torchlighters returning from
the demonstration ut Pawtucket. Then
there was fun for an hour or more, but
the fine. drzzling rain percolating
through the awnings and descending i'm
relentless manner over AL, kept the
boomers within bounds aud dampened
somewhat, whatever spare energy they
Possessed. At length, however. the last
enthusiast had retired to his home and
the streets were deserted save for the con
templative policeman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08

NEW YORK, Nov. s-Reports from all
parts of the city are to the effect that the
election is much quieter than usual, aud
there are no rows or disturbances about
the polling places.
The police and the United States mar
snals are in perfect accord. There is no
disposition on the part of either to make
trouble.
No attempts have been made by the
deputies to 20 inside the guard rails. al
though the police would make no effort
to prevent them II they were so disposed.
There were some arrests for illegal
voting, but up To 10 o'clock the number
was no greater than usual
In all the districts the voting was very
rapid and ny noon 10 per cent Of the vote
was in the boxes.
At all the polling places at an early
hour, long lines OF voters were waiting
for their turns TO cast their ballots.
There seems to be no trouble among
the voters in arranging their ballots, and
there is no difficulty in folding them, the
inspectors being seldom called upon to
exp lain the method
Within 80 minutes after the polls were
opened the police from the Mercer Street
Station had arrested ten men and had
warrents out for 100. who were charged
with lllegality In voting and registering
Twenty-Five men who have been at some
time confined at Blackwell's Island, we're
registered in the 18th assembly district
and were arrested when they tried to cast
their votes.
The national Democratic headquarters
was a place OF much interest soon after
the polls were opened. Don NJ Dickin-
sou and Secretary Sheehan were present.
Chairman Harrity had gone home to
Philadelphia to vote, but he returned this
afternoon.
Dispatches telling of the progress of
the election began TO come in early, aud
the news from the close States was es-
pecially prompt.
Connecticut was tn, first doubt
full State to hear from.
The dispatch said: "The Republicans
in this State are resorting to desperate
methods. They have mad printed and
distributed broadcast throughout the
State illegal Democratic ballots.
The fraud was discovered early and il
is hoped that no damage will be done.
The reports from the various towns OF
State snow that The fight is terrific one
and slightly in favor of the Republicans"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08

ter B. Frost were appointed a committee
10 walt on the candidates and inform
them that they were chosen TO represent
the people in the race for municipal
Offices.
The committee and delegates then went
TO the city hall and President Watson Of
the common council, now Candidate
watson, left his chair and met them In
the aldermen's chamber. Gen. Ames
nnnouuced 10 tOf. Watson That he bad
been unanimously chosen as the mayor
atty candidate Of the Republicans aud in
reply the latter said
Gen. Ames, Gentlemen Of the Com
mittee and OF the Convention-For the
honor conferred upon me by the Conven-
tion and the kindly sentiments expressed
by the chairman of the COMMITTEES OF noti.
fcation, ! extend 20 you my sincere
thanks la accepting your nomination
assure you that fully realize the many
aud great responsibilities involved ia a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Pawiucket Men Allowed to Vote Un-
challenged.
THE NIGHT BEFORE ELECTION.
What the Vote Was In the Various wards
and Districts when the News Repor-
ters Cslled-Chairman owen OF the
Democratic Committee Worked
stitution and Posted sample Ballots.

This was great day for Republicans.
AT the outset it looked rather blue. How
il rained But it didn't last long and
that beautiful blue sky. prophetic of Re,
publican victory. was seen peeping
tha,ugh clouds, and soon the clouds had
gone. The weather was mild and the air
balmy
Very few finer days, probably none
were ever seen. There was a heavy vote
all around. One thing which made it
look lighter at noon than il would have
done was the fact that sunrise. when the
voting began was at 6:26 instead OF at )
as at the last Spring election. This had
To be taken into consideration together
with the rain.
There was the utmost harmony among
the election officers. The United States
marshals and supervisors and the city
officials sat together like peaceful little
lambs aud there wasn't "A mite of friction
so far as anyone had discovered up TO
noon. The Republicans were confident
OF victory all over RHODE ISLAND. There
were Democrats who didn' Z think Sc, of
course. They were not expected.
A queer-looking dodge seems to have
been worked by the Democrats against
the amendments to the constitution. In
the first district of the Fourth ward
there was sample ballot signed bv Il. T.
Owen, chairman OF the Democratic State
Central Committee, ana directing Demo
Gratis 20 mark their ballots as it was
marked.
1t had crosses for the Democratic cleo
tors and for Lapham for Congress aud
crosses against the word reject" on the
amendments. That amounted to the
chair man using the polling place TO in-
siruct his voters and ii hardly looks to
he in accord with the spirit of the Austria
linn ballot law, TO say the least
Why the chairman should presume to
dictate TO the voters on u question non
uolitcal and which should 6e left TO each
mans Judgment to decide is "A little hard
20 see. OF course 1t didn't concern Repub-
lican voters especially.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08

order one of the finest bodies Of delegates
ever seen in the city. and ex-Gov. Taft
was elected chairman and John w. Angel
secretary.
Gen. William Ames nominated the
ticket, as announced in last nights
News. He said that the position of
mayor of providence was one of the
most important in the gift of the people
Being a great business corporation its
mayor should be q good business man.
Arthur III. Watson, he said, was one of
the ablest business men in the city aud
fully informed as TO all legislation affect
ing the city.
Then Sins III. Manchester seconded the
nomination, which was made unani-
nous. Mr.. Manchester then re-nomi-
mated the Democratic Republican treas
urer, ID. l.. ID. Granger Mr.. Granger
was accepted as good business man in
business capacity.
or course Charles H. Thurber was
nominated for overseer of the poor. Mr..
Thurber has the confidence of everyone
except those who are evi-doers, and in
his capacity OF agent of the Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty to Children he
las had occasion TO learn more of the
w ants OF the poor and the condition of
those who appeal to charity than most
people.
William III. Gladding was nominated
for harbor master without any opposi-
tion.
The candidates for justices of the peace
are all good men. Their names were
given yesterday with the iul ticket.
Zen. Ames, John McAuslan and Wal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
In New Bedford.

NEW BEDFORD. Mass. Nov. s.-Elec-
ton morning was n stormy one here. and
the early voters were consequently not so
numerous as was expected, but as the
morning hours advanced the sun came
out brightly, and so did the voters Car
riages bearing the names OF the candi-
tutcs are iargefy IN use IN bringing voters
TO the polls. The Democrats have a
horse car running through the streets as
an advertisement aud means Of transit.
The indications are that the vote will be
n heavy one. that Russell will, for the
first time, carry the city, and that Harri-
son will also carry 10 as heretofore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
A Fine Location at the Corner Of
Weybosset and Potter.
LAND COST ABOUT Sl75,OOO.
The "News" Gives the People the Infor-
nation About All Such Big Enter-
prises-L. A. Tillinghast Bought tho
Land Yesterday-The Building VIII
Cost S1e5, 900 or Over.

As was exclusively reported in yester-
days NEWS l.. A. Tiliinghast, the caterer,
has purchased the Palmer estate at the
corner of Weybosset and Potter streets.
The estate contains some Is, 600 feet and
Mr.. Tillinghast says that the price was
nearer 100000 than 500, 900, as was stated
yesterday. a reporter estimated the price
at sl75,OO0, but Mr.. Tillinghast was un-
willing to give the exact sum paid.
Between nine aud ten thousand feet at
the corner of Weybosset and Potter
street will be purchased by the Provf-
DENCE Athletic Association aud "A six
story brick club house will be erected at
a cost of Sl25, 900.
The association has had some difficulty
In securlnga location. Several sites have
been had in view, but as soon as the own
ers knew there was chance for a sale
the price has been advapced to higher
figure than any OF the properties were
worth. Now the ASSOCIATION has a first
class site and fine building will be
erected on 1t.
1t has not been decided what to do with
the remainder of the property. Mr. Til
linghast may either erect a building sell
or lease it,
Pres. Shepley of the Athletic Associs-
ton, said this morning that the site
night at "a meeting of the board of man
ayers which is To be held in his office In
the Vaughan building on Custom House
street.
A real estate man said to a NEWS re-
porter that u few years ago the Palmer
estate was offered for sale at s.. 80 per foot
to the United States government for a
site for post Office and that the estate
contained 49, feet. This would make
the valuation OF the property at that time
about Sl36, 102. The NEWS Informant,
said that the estimate OF SIG, 900 was too
little and that $40 a foot would hardly be
"A fair price.
The estate fronts 100 feet on Weybosset
street and runs back l75 feet on Potter
and 1875 feet on Page
A very remarkable i'm provement in old
Broad street now Weybosset street. is
going on. Whether it is due to the
change OF name or to the fact that il is
the finest dow wn-town street for busine IS
on account of its width can't be stated
but it Is probably the latter. A number
OF fine buildings are either going up or
projected. Some say that the electric
cars are responsible for the improvement.
The furniture stores are all going onto
that street and the Barstow carpet store
will make a big addition. 1t is "a fine
street and in few years will probably
give Westminster points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
IN WOONSOCKET.
The Vote Light up to Noon Except i'm the
First
ESPECIAL TO THE NEwsi

ESPECIAL TO THE NEwsI
WooNsoCKET. Nov. Sup to noon the
vote in this city was light except in the
First Ward. which always wins the cake
by promptness at the polls. The vote for
Harrison and Reid is the full strength of
the Republican party and probably a
trifle more.
The Democrats are generally voting
against the constitution amendments, but
in favor OF the loan for new state
house.
In the northern tier OF towns bright
weather prevails, the roads are rapidly
drying up and the full vote will be cast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
In East Providence.

The polls were opened this morning
promptly at . A. NJ. by Moderator g.. IT
Bliss, aud since that time business i'm the
ball has been quite lively, but judging
from the appearance the Democrats are
not trying to do much. There were not
a great many in the hall, but one OF the
leaders said he would bet on Cleveland
but would not put up the money when
asked TO. Although IL has been quite
lively about the polls this morning iip TO
12 NJ there have been but 1s5 votes cast
in the first or Watchemoket district,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
DEMOCRATIC TRICKS.
Prominent Indiana Republicans Arrested
by Wholesale I'm Elwood.

by Wholesale I'm Elwood.
ELwooD, Ind, Nov. S.-The Democr attic
leaders in this city have taken the ag-
gressive and planned sudden and inn
portant move.
Last evening warrants for the arrest of
prominent Republicans were issued by
the wholesale. charging them with at
tempting bribe voters to remain away
from the polls. The persons arrested are
being placed under bonds, which are
promptly furnished by their friends.
The move was so sudden and unexpect-
ed that the Republicans were completely Y
taken by surprise, but they are taking
steps to retaliate, aud affairs are becom-
ing very serious.
The prospects for great sensation in
politics in this city were never so good
before, aud there Is no telling the out
come of the existing situation, as il bids
fair TO be war To the finish, in which IL
the political machinery Of both parties
will be brought TO bear
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
In Johnston.

The election up to noon in Johnston
was very slow the total number OF bal
lots cast at that hour having been only
43S That number should have been cast
at 10 o'clock as has been done la pre-
viQus years.
The politicians were unable to account
for the apathy, especially as they had
runners out urging them To come to the
polls. No trouble was reported as bav-
Ing occurred The Republicans were re.
ported as leading more than two TO one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
THE rAwTUCKET VOTERS
U. ;. supervisor Blodgett Leaves Them
on the Registry List

VI o. supervisor BTodgett Leaves Them
ON the Registry List.
United States Supervisor of Elections
John i. Blodgett said this morning that
he had had the Pawtucket case under
consideration since Saturday on the facts
rs reported to him by the supervisor, aud
had directed the supervisors to challenge
the names before the board Of canvassers.
lie received three special reports Sunday
and others yesterday and had gone over
the ground with L. ;. District Attorney
Gardner and had concluded that the can
vass board was right in placing the
names OF the non-property owners on the
registry. The supervisors were instruct
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Big Vote i'm Conneotiou,.

filled with men this morning, nearly all
the factories in the city being closed.
The fine weather has brought out a big
vote and 1T will be without dou bit the
largest ever cast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
IN NEWPORT.

Big Vote for bull: Well, IL Looks So.
ESPECIAL TO THE NEws
NEWPORT, Nov. S.-The weather is per-
feet in the City by the Sea. and a big
votr will be cast. The Republicans
tasted blood in the municipal election
and are out in force. Democrats are
lighting with the energy of despair.
The State loan proposition has rath
rough road to travel in Newport, but the
amendments will fare pretty we'll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
THE ELECTION IN PAwTUCKET.
The Democrats Hopeful, hut the Repui
licans Sure of Success


licans Sure of Success.
AS far AS climatic conditions are con.
cerned the chances for n Republican vic
tory In Pawtucket to-day are excellent.
The active workers OF both parties were
IN the harness early. and every person il
IS possible TO yet TO the polls vii! be got
there somehow.
The interest in the election OF the Cty
Council ticket in the Second Ward
brought out large number OF voters
early this morning. aud this ward ro om
presented by far the most lively appear
ance. The fight in this ward is between
the TWO Democratic tickets, aud the gen
eral opinion is that the ticket elec ed will
be combination OF both.
AS far as the vote for mayor is CON
cerned the election of James Brown il
practically conceded. The Democ rats
stiti claim that Mr.. Robinson has good
chance Of winning, but the Republicans
nave little doubt that they will carry
the city by handsome majority.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Pool Room Blum.

NEW YORK, Nov s.-Chairman Carter
of the Republican National COMMITTEES
sent to the chairmen of the Republican
state committees in all the contested
states the following telegram last night:
Pool room bluff favoring Cleveland has
broken down and the conceded certainty of
Republican victory caused a decided advance
in stock and cereal markets during CLOSING
hours of business today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
I'm Boston.

BosToN. Nov. s.-The scenes around the
polling places in this city are lively. aud
politicians OF both parties are active. A
very heavy early vote Is indicated.
La the betting on the result in this
State. Halle (kep.) is now on even terms
wSh Russell. The weather is fair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Republicans Jubrant I'm Boston.

BosToN, Nov. s.-Voting up to | o'clock
in this city indicates a tremendous vote.
and Republicans are claiming that the
advantage thus far is with them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Gloucester for the Republican,.

GLOUCESTER Mass, Nov. s.-Col. Cook.
chairman OF the Republican city com
mlttee, predicts that Gloucester will
aud at least 800 for Halle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
New Hamp.hir. All R,gh,.

CONCORD, n. H., Nov. s.--Democratic
State Committee comedies the state TO
Harrison, but claims no choice for gov
ernor aud both members of Congress-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08

eel To allow the votes OF those men TO
stand unchallenged.
In PROVIDENCE 800 names have been
stricken from the list, in Woonsocket
lOl and In Lincoln 100. There are others
IN doubt but the supervisors were uu-
able To show that they had abandoned
their residence in RHODE ISLAND and the
names remain OH the lists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Gen, Igutler's yote

LOWELL, Mass, Nov. S-Gen. Butler
does not vote in Lowell to-day His name
was dropped from the checklist last wear
and ne has has not yet reappeared TO have
10 restored. lie left for Boston at 7:45
o'clock on his usual train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Maine Going All Right.

PORTLAND, Me-, Nov. s-A heavy vote
is being polled. Private advices from all
the large centres assure Republican sue
cess by the usual majority.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Cleveland Voted.

NEW YORK, Nov. s-Mr. Cleveland
went from his home to SIC, Sixth avenue,
and placed his ballot in tue box at ex-
actly 3 minutes past IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Harrison Ahead Of the state r,cto,

MANCHESTER, n. H., Nov. s-Adyices
from all sections Of the State show that n
large vote is being polled. Indications
here show that the Republican electoral
ticket is running ahead of the State
ticket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Looks Bad for the Democra,.

SPRING FIELD. Mass, Nov. Sit is one
Of the mildest and most pleasant DAYS of
tn. fall, and a heavy vote is being cast.
The Republicans are turning out i'm
great force. and IL looks bad for the
Democratic ticket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08

Weather for this notwithstanding
eloudiness and rain.
The Tide for Tomorrow.
High water mt PROVIDENCE at O:1s NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-08
Delicious .IeIIles

Jas. Chalmers sons have exhibit OF Jeli,cs
prepared from their Celebrated Transpar nj gels-
tine a. the WAT CHErh GHvcERy. % aud "a
weybo-set street all this week Don't fall 20 ts.e
a free ssuple.