Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-08
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| all.
BIO VOTE.
There was no doubt by II o'clock that big
| vote was being polled, far beyond the expecta-
F, tons 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 polledby O'Clock and lines Of men OK.
tended out into the street waiting their turn to
| deposit their ballots.
The two local candidates for nlayor-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 atten-
ton to the Harlem districts. He win spend the
afternoon and evening at Tammany Hall. Mr.
Einstein drove about the up town brown stone
districts, and seemed~atisfied that his party
vote was being polled rapidly. He will spend
the afternoon at his headquarters.
ARRESTS FOR ILLEGAL REGISTRATION.
Arrests for Illegal registration were not Sc
numerous in the early morning hours ss 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 Spoouer at 1855 west l25th street
| Harlem. Arrangements 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
were properly treated. Bail to the amount OF
nearly $4,000, 900 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 a
statement and were then subjected TO a ques-
| tioning by an assistant district attorney and a
Tammany lawyer and upon the facts as they
were disclosed the court acted. A number OF
arrests were based upon eviden. misun-
derstandings and the prisoners we're
at once discharged. In other cases
under bail Of 81 900 or 8 500. Most Of the
morning arrests we're 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
invariable response was, "That is 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 amazement occurred in the twenty
fourth precinct. A deputy marshal brought in
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 300 warrants issued yesterday
were executed at the polls before Q 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 Tammsny 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 as
on Sunday. The exchanges and banks were
all closed; the custom house was open for q
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 O'Clock. At $50 Inspectors Nc
Avoy Conlin and Williams arrived. Three
carriages we're kept in front Of headquarters
for the use Of inspectors. At O'Clock
$50 reserves were on duty and in readiness
In case OF trouble. The patrol wagons were
standing in Mulberry street in case they were
needed. President Martin reached his Office at
7:S0 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.
66 Madison street there was 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 were arrested
by the deputy marshals. In district 81 the
IL. H. 81, - r. - 49,
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. It was not generally
known that he claimed residence in New York
city. But he had registered in 50th street
and Madison avenue. shortly after 7 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 a policeman, who
stood near by.
The janitor Of a 5th avenue fat was Just
ahead Of the governor and attempted to step
back, but the governor objected, exclaiming:
mo, now keep your place, I'll vote in the
regular order"
When all the line had been furnished tickets
up to Gov. Flower the ballot clerk said, as he
handed over set No. 81: Roswell P. Flower,
597 5th avenue"
1t 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 suffuaed
with bushes and his efforts to conceal embar-
rassmeut only added to his evident discom-
future.
well, we'll. 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.
1.-The big men don't know everything as 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 satisfied determined
lsok he faced the inspectors again.
~ guess it's all right now" he said, and
waited for reply
''Thatll do, said the inspector. with broad
grin, and he deposited the full set in their re-
spective boxes rs the governor hastened away.
Whitelaw Reid, the republican vice presiden-
tial candidate, arose early and made
his appearance the street be-
fore O'clock The election booth where
Gov. Flower voted is opposite Mr. Reids resi-
dence He cast O hasty glance at the place and