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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
ROCKLAND SOLID FOR LEXOW.
THE COUNTY CONVENTION ELECTS DELEGATES
PLEDGED TO THE RECONCILIATION


OF THE SENATOR.
The Republican County Convention Of Rockland
County was held at New City yesterday. and dele
gates to the State. Judiciary and Senate conven-
lions elected. Ira NJ Hedges. of Haverstraw.
was chairman. He made a neat speech. abiding TO
the unjust criticisms showered upon Senator Lexow
by the Democratic and Mugwump press The State
delegates elected Senator Clarence Lexow. of
Nyack: Assemblyman Otis II. Cutler Of Slnern
JOHN ID. Norris, Of Iaverstraw, and Alexander
Rose. OF Stony Point When II came to the nomina-
ton OF delegates to the Senate Convention George
d. Helme. Editor of THE Nyack Journal" pre-
sented a resolution. eulogistc OF Senator Lexow.
which was seconded In vigorous speeches by County
Judge A. 5. Tompkins and Assemblyman Otis ii.
Cutler. and enthusiastically adopted
Senator Lexow. amid enthusiastic applause said
Fellow Republicans Of Rockand County: | have
worked. fought and battled with you too long for
and in the interests OF the Republican party be-
leye any man In the county would raise his voice
against me. In the fun confidence which |
IN you ana your loyalty TO good government | VIII
rely upon you and you only to name such delegates
shall represent the desires of Rockland County
IN the Senate Convention. II you will select the
delegates ! Will be pleased to name them"
The Following delegates all for Mr. Lexow's
Arthur S. Tompkins. Ebert G. Cooke. NJ. W. De
baum. Eugene Bauyelt. and Enoch G. Bell. Clarks-
town-Marsh s. Cropsey David j. Smith and Jacob
p Vanderbilt Ramapo-John j. Hogan. Isaac w
John j. Zabriskie. Haverstraw-Hiram w. Bah
cock. John NJ. Hasbrouck, Edwards s. Anness and
s siIn1 Winiersen stony point-Wiliism
nomination OF County Judge A. s. TOmpkins, for
Judge Of the Supreme Court.
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duties OF inspectors, poll and ballot clerks, re-
spectively"
EXAMINING THE OFFICERS.
over five thousand applicants for appointment as
inspectors OF election were examined al fohce
Headquarters last week by General Rodenbough and
his staff OF assistants. The men were examined IN
patches OF lSs. TO suit the seating capacity OF me
forms handed TO the men as they entered the
examinaton-rooms. and the applicants were re-.
quired their hats, take seats and silently
write to the questions on the forms the
printed forms were distributed in such way that
lions from those to be answered by the men near
him The applicants could not copy each ot ,nsr
nation from each other Forty-hve minutes were
allowed to each applicant to write the answer b, he
and withdraw from the examinaton-room quietly
Aee sw we're OF e csus the snp
ton from copies OF the Election law which they
pockets They were Immediately taken before Cen
eral Rodenbough. who struck their names from the
to Crib answers from the Election law Was greatly
excited when he ives Informed that he had dis
Il cannot go back to my constituents 4 I fail
to pass the examnaOn ne declared with m Inrai
Tammany leader. His appeal had no weight with
he was yeepan and Grand Army man
The examination papers VIII be marked mar TINS
Of na OF RRSse@s hF PGsIn
be necessary to have men qualified to take the
pass the examinations The examna tons of appli-
cants for the positions OF poll clerks and ballot
clerks will not be held until all OF the appoint
ments Of inspectors OF election have been made.
While the written examinations at Police Head
quarters have been In progress, members OF the
Good Government Clubs and OF the City Vigilance
League have been making quiet inquiries as to the
moral character Of the applicants. and have been
sending reports to General Rodenbough. In cases
where the reports are unfavorabe the Chief OF the
Bureau OF Elections will have additional nvestga-
tons made by trusted policemen. Thus far. how
ever the reports have been largely favorable to the
applicants indicating that much has been
taken by political leaders in selecting men for
election officers this fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
. nrNyYr MKEE SAVES HIS COUSIN.

MRS RUSSELL %. HARRiSoSs LITTLE DAUGHTER
HAD TuMBLED INTO THE WATER.
old Forge ~ Y. Sept THE young daughter Of
Mrs Russell g. Harrison was saved from drowning
last evening by her cousin Der J-mn harrison Nc.
Zoo General Harrison's fayorite grandchld.
..ponrv" and his sister, Mary. were paying about
49,. dock n, Dodd Camp, as also their cousin.
General Harrison was indoors. Benny saw his
oo,,.n fall into the water and ran 10 her hescue.
Ne pulled her to the edge of the dock which she
...r ,.st N until General Harrison and the Other
members OF the household came out
Mrs John r. Mckee. daughter OF General Harrs.
.on will furnish room In the new Bishop Gabriel
sar,,arium at Paul Smiths. The room VII. he for
the exclusive use Of children, ana VIII DE known 40
Tho "Bentamin Harrison-McKee Room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS.

Penn Yam. n. Y. Sept. 1.-The Democrats OF
Yates County selected the following delegates to
the State Convention: c. j. Huson. NJ. b. Williams
and ID. III. Sisson To the Senate Conventlon-W. c.
Swarts. c. II. Gardner. w. b. Sheppard. C. d.
Baker. F. Van Orden and o. ID. Shook. To the
judicial Conventional. {. happening. l.. J. Bas-
kin and Thomas Carmody For member OF Assem-
bly, they have nominated William F. Beaumont. for
County Judge George 5. Sheppard
Owego. y. Y. Sept THE Democratic County
Convention this afternoon elected as delegates to
the State Convention Theodore 4. Tuthll NJ S
Lynch and Andrew Hdebrand to the Senate Con-
venton. Philip kerrigan. G. II. Swift. DR.. f. t.
Pease o. NJ. Armtage, j. ". Ross and A. 3. Woos-
ter to the Judicial Convention Stephen s. Wallis
Rome. ~. Y. Sept. The following delegates
have been elected to the Democratic State Conyen
ton from the lid District OF Oneida County: n "
Bentley. Charles Carmichael and Joseph Roberts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
STATE POLITICAL NOTES AND NEWS

-
Unless the Democratic managers change their
plans and something unexpected happens on the Re-
publican side the of this State will be called
upon 10 choose as State officers for the next three
years from these two lists: Secretary OF State John
n. Palmer. OF Albany, and Horatio G. King. OF
Brooklyn; State Controller-Janes A. Roberts. OF
Buffalo. and Theodore W. Myers. of New-York
State RECOMMENDATION b. Colvn. OF Gens Falls.
and Augustus W. Scheu. of Buffalo; Attorney Gen
cral-Theodore T. Hancock Of Syracuse. and Daniel
G.. Griffin. Of Watertown; State Engineer and Sur
veyor-Campbell Adams. OF Utica. and George G..
Ward OF Utica. or Russell r. Stuart. OF Syracuse;
Judge OF the Court Of Appepals-Ceora f. Martin.
Of Bng hamton. and Alton b. Parker, OF Kingston.
The only unsettled feature Of the Democratic pro-
gramme IL the State Engineer. Ii IL not yet agreed
whether Ward or Stuart will be given the honor.
POSSIBLY the convention may be allowed 70 decide
the question II is said that Theodore w. Myers
VIII decline to run. bur this is considered unlikely
by the knowing ones All The Republican State OFF,
GERS will be renominated unless Plat tries 10 peat
Roberts. In that the entire ticket will be
cast or two Republican tickets placed in the field.
To the chatter OF the Plat organs about Sowing
discord' in the party The Poughkeepse Star re-
Piles III II consists in condemning those OF your
own party who untrue 10 II. and whose only
purpose Is to use IT for their own selfish ends. no
matter how corrupt, then think that the discord
sown In the Republican ranks will in the end pro-
duce rich harvest of harmony.
There are six counties in Connecticut New-York
has sixty. Connecticut has four Congress districts.
New-fork has thirty-four. Less than $500 Republi-
can votes were cast In Connecticut last year. New
York deposited 673sS ballots for the Republican
uckSt yet Connecticut has twenty-four members in
us state Committee. or only eleven less than the
number which constitutes the party council OF the
great Empire State.
Warner Miller still continues 10 tell THE SUM-
that the Bliss-Porter plan enlarge the State Com
mittee IL ridiculous and absurd" A great many
substantial have been forth recently that
should preclude the of such harsh descriptive
terms on Mr.. Mers part II must be said how
ever In his defence that he has probably not kent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08

secrecy and It would be felony for either OF
them to reveal how the disabled voter voted
IDENTIFICATION OF VOTERS.
The new law also provides a way OF preventing the
INSTRUMENTATION OF voters al the polls BY Tam
many repeaters. Honest citizens who go TO the
polls this fall will not lose their votes because
some repeater has been allowed to vote In their
names In fact. such repeating will be Impossible
under the law. When citizen Is registered this
fail there will be entered In the registry book
statement as to his approximate age, height and
weight. the color Of his hair. visible marks on the
face and other distinguishing deformities OF any
kind or peculiarites of voice. Reference VIII be
made to the personal description" when voter
appears at the polls and asks for an official ballot.
and a repeater would be promptly spotted IL ne at
tempted TO impersonate a rightful voter
The election officers who will the public at
the coming election will be superior In intelligence
and In tegrity the election officers OF past years
Before the leaders Of the political parties In the
city made up the lists OF applicants for appoint
men to Office as inspectors of election ballot clerks
and poll clerks. they knew that the applicants
would have TO stand examination as TO their men
tai and moral fitness and that the reform Board OF
Police Commissioners would reject all applicants
who failed pass the examinations. Unusual
care was taken. therefore. 20 select men VINO
would be likely 10 pass. and the names OF many
'heelers' who had used their power as election
officers in past years to promote frauds at the
polls were left off the lists. The applicants for
appointment also were induced to study the Eiec-
ton law in advance. When the lists OF applicants
were received at the Bureau Of Elections, General
Rodenbough the chief of the bureau. caused TO
be sent to each man on the list copy or the law
in which was pasted this notice:
THE person whom this book Is addressed-an
appcant for the position OF election officer-wl be
duly notified to appear at the Bureau OF Elections
for examination TO his qualifications. He should
first carefully read the Circular 70 Election
Oficers following the title page, and be guided by
the instructions contained therein. The examina-
ton will be brief. and will chiefly concern the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
EMBLEMs NOT YET SELECTED.


In the accompanying cut the form Of the blanket
ballot is shown. but the party emblems are not
those which will be used in the official ballot. be-
cause the emblems are to be selected by the State
conventions Under the title OF each office In each
column, except the last column. there VIII appear
in the official ballot the name OF candidate for
the office and the candidates have yet TO be nomi-
mated. The directions at the head Of the ballot are
sufficient 20 guide any intelligent voter and there
need be no mistake in voting. voter must be
careful to use only eadpencil with black lead
In marking a ballot. II will be easy matter for
him TO unfold the ballot In the voting booth. marx
II and fold It again before voting IT, but he must
be careful to fold the ballot before leaving the
BOOTH as 1t is the intention OF the law to have a
secret ballot and it would be misdemeanor Tor
man TO exhibit marked ballot before voting II.
Voters who blind or MANNED, or are otherwise
disabled from voting without assistance. can have
aid In the marking OF their ballots in the voting
booth but the law throws a new safeguard around
such voters II was formerly the rule 10 allow such
a voter 10 take friend with him into the voting
booth and Tammany workers made use OF the
rule 10 accompany many ignorant men into the
booths declaring that they were disabled, and Sc
lect for them the ticket TO be voted. Under the
present law a man cannot have aid In voting un-
less he has declared his disability az the time or
registration or II the disability has been Incurred
between the time Of registration and the day OF
election he must make sworn statement as 10
the manner In which the disability was incurred.
Even then he cannot select friend 10 enter the
voting booth with him and mark the ballot for him
Two OF the election officers OF the election district,
one a Republican and the other Democrat. must
accompany him into the booth. and one OF them
must mark the ballot according to the VIII or the
voter. The two election officers are sworn to strict
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
DUTCHESS BOOMS MORTON.
THE TWO ASSEMBLY CONVENTIONS IN HIS OWN
COUNTY FAVOR HIM FOR PRESIDENT.

COUNTY FAVOR HIM FOR PRESIDENT.
Poughkeepsie. Sept THE lid Dutchess Assem-
bly, District Republican Convention was held in the
Court House in this city this afternoon Resolu-
tons were adopted ncorsing Robert +. Wilkinson.
OF Poughkeepsle. a candidate for the nominal
ton OF Justice Of the Supreme Court in the Second
Judicial District. and commencing the administra-
ton OF Governor Morton, declaring him the unani-
nous choice OF the convention for the nomination
for President Of the United States at the National
Convention In 1896. Duchess is Mr. Mor,ons home
county and the resolution referring TO him went
through with rush and evoked hearty cheering.
The following elected delegates 10 the State
Convention: L. II. Vail. X. y. Hunter. James II.
Ward l. W. Sheriff.. DR.. F. Barnes and James A.
Decker.
The LIST Duchess Assembly District Republican
Convention. held in Matteawan to-day. chose the
following delegates: To the state Convention-John
II. Ketcham. John I. Smith. Walter A. Sherman.
Oakleigh Thorne. Samuel Moore and Morgan Car
psn,er To the Judiciary Conventional H. Hustis,
William X. Lee and j. +. Schlosser. The delegates
70 the judiciary Convention were instructed to vote
for Robert +. Wilkinson. OF Poughkeepse. for JUS
tee OF the Supreme Court for the Second Judicial
District resolution Was passed. ndorslng the
candidacy of Governor Morton for the Republican
nomination for President. The resolution declared
that the prevailing sentiment among Republicans
OF New-York State favored his nomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
A DEMOCRATIC SPLIT IN OSWEGO.
CLEVELAND DELEGATES BOLT AND NOMINATE
A SEPARATE TICKET-A REPUBLICAN

CLEVELAND DELEGATES BOLT AND NOMINATE
SEPARATE TICKET-A REPUBLICAN
VICTORY IN SIGHT.
Oswego. N. Y. Sept. THE Democrats held
their city convention this afternoon. The Hi
faction organized the convention and contests
made In five Of the eight wards. The Committee
on Contested Seats admitted the Hill delegates
from four wards and the Cleveland delegates from
one DR.. ". J. Bulger. Collector of the Port,
called upon the Cleveland 10 leave the hall,
with the result that two conventions were held
The Hill convention nominated Lawrence Clancy.
q prominent merchant, for Mayor. and the Cleve-
land men nominated DR.. W. j. Buger. Two fun
tickets were named and two city committees
elected
Both sides say they will stay in It to the finish.
which undoubtedly means Republican victory.
The Republicans have not called their conven ton
yet. but John D. Higgins the present Mayor. will
probably be renominated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08

Clerk; William e. Robb. Holley. for Disric-Attor-
ney. The Republicans to be run on the ticket are
Isaac Signor Albion. for County Judge George
Billiard. Albion. for Assemblyman. 1t Is said that
the Democrats intend to run straight Democratic
ticket. although they may go so far to name the
same men for Sheriff, Clerk and Dlstrlct-Attorney
as named the Independent ticket Many
prominent Democrats are indignant here at the way
the dissatisfied Republicans trying TO get their
men to the front by combination with the Demo
cratic party, and they will attempt TO XII such a
movement and run a straight Democratic ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
COLONEL T. E. ELLSWORTH FOR SENATOR

Lockport y. Y. Sept. THE machine forces
captured the Republican County Convention here to-
day By vote OF 50 to A. and the Senate delegates
elected assure the nomination Of Colonel T. 4. Els
worth Senator from the Niagara-OrleansG
District Niagara is entitled to the nomination this
year. and no opposition is expected from the other
counties Colone; Ellsworth filled this Office many
years ago. and he Is leading Lax and politician
OF this city. a bitter feeling prevails among the
'antinachDe" faction which carried the county
n the primaries, but was unable to ho.d the dele
gates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08

Chapter 1885, Laws OF 1870. and is entitled AN Act
10 Regulate the Hours of Labor of Mechanics,
Workingmen and Laborers IN the Employ OF the
State. Otherwise Engaged In Public Work"
Section Of the act amended by Chapter 622
Laws OF 1884, that il reads: This act shall apply
10 all mechanics. workingmen and laborers now or
hereafter employed by the State any municipal
corporation therein" etc. Election inspectors bal
lot and poll clerks municipal officers elected
appointed. and. in my opinion. It can hardly be said
that In their duties they come within the provisions
Of the act referred to.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08

JOHN VAN vOORHIs HEARS GOOD NEWS.
London, Sept. John Van Voorhis ex-member OF
Congress from Rochester. who Is here. will
start for the Continent next week and will
his home In October. Speaking to the London rep
resentative OF the United Press. Mr.. Van Voorhis
said: II notice that a majority OF the caucuses re-
Gently held in Rochester carried BY Hiram
Edgerton for Mayor This is a victory for the people
and defeat for the ring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
NOT UNDER THE ErGHr-HouR LAW

Albany, Sept. In response TO several inquiries
to whether inspectors OF election and ballot and
poll clerks serving at State. county municipal
Elections entitled to the benefits OF the Eight
Hour law the Attorney General has issued mega
tive opinion. follows:
The law which is called the Eght-Hour law Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
A COALITION TICKET IN ORLEANS

Medina. n. Y. Sept AT a meeting of Demo-
Gratis and dissatisfied Republicans. held In Albion
last night for the purpose OF naming 10 be run
on coalition ticket. the following Democrats were
chosen: Morton A. Bowen Medina, for County
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08

Treasury Department with the distinct announce
ment that 10 far Mr.. Carlisle has accepted no In
vitation to make speech in either State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
Dublie Notices.
AouEDUcT coMMIssI 70, EI.S, o OFFICE yd
NO $50 BROADWAY.
dds OR PROPOSALS Tor DONG me work


dds OR PROPOSALS for doing the work
"a ,ur,ishing materials called Tor IN the APP
,ov.d forms OF contract now on nle IN me ee oi ne
KsS,c, Cournssioners. for competing "A HIGHWAY q
Aqusnue, a. an ennnces ETC. crossing the East Branch
~ Ressryor D. the Town Of Kent putnam county.
o y-k yili be received at this Office until wednesday.
ocn,.nber ~ 1895 O'Clock D.. m ana they VIII Be
,,arod nv the AqIeduct Commissioners as sopn
quincy noasble aoS the award u the contract fDf
,sng aid work and furnishing said materials VII b
made by said Commissioners AZ 500" '"'''""'' " p'"
ticabie. oo,,r.,t ard ,hs .s,eefocs-
ereoy aud bids proposals and proper en.elopes
Tor their Enclosure. form OF bonds ana an ".er IN,
D.. oh aimed Mt office of the AquefuS
Con,n,ss,oners on application 70 the secretary
ny o'ue' VI w JAMES G. DUANE. President
rpwApD +, ALLEN Secretary.
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FORM OF BALLOT.


EACRosstr MaRKL
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there had been bunder or a Juggling OF the bal
lots and his vote might not be counted as he In
tended 10 cast IT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08

CARLISLE HAS ACCEPTED NO INVITATION
Washington. Sept 7-Statements sent out that
Secretary Carlisle will make speeches In the cam
paigns In Kentucky and Maryland are met At the
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EXAMINING THE OFFICERS.

duties OF inspectors, poll and ballot clerks, re
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-10-23
DEArHs.

,
MAsoN-Henry r. Mason. born January ls.
1913. died Oct obeI u 1925.
Funeral Will take place at his late residence
No. Si4 Wright street. hnfalay morning.
Leave the house at 7.3O O'Clock. Services At
Massey'e Church.
Dearest fether We miss thee.
But It's Sin To wish thee back,
Vita hope we 1.-Two TO Join thee,
Frnying God Tor the faith we lack.
A preclo US one from us has gone.
voice We loved is still,
A plnee Is vacant In our nome,
Which never c N be iilled.
God In His wisdom has recalled.
Tile baon is love had given,
Ana though tho body moutuers here
The soul Is safe in heaven.
by His CHILDREN.
lie leaves wife aud seven ohi3Ten to
mourn his loss. Kent News please copy.
kTrTEa-on Oct. 20. Ella. wlfo of samuel
II. Ritter and daughter OF Henry and Mary
hapiove. aged 80 yeaiB.
Relatives and friends OF tina family are re-
speetfnlly invited te attend the funeral.
from her parents residence. No, 1868 Vain ut
street, on "Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock.
Services at BrAndywino N f. Church. In
termenJ at RiverVlew Cemetery.
jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
Der the spo lis that death has won,
We would at this solemn meeting,
Calmly say.-"Thy Will be done.p
Though cast down. we're OF forsaken
Though afflicted, NOT CLIQUE.
Thou didst give and Thou has TAKEN
blessed Lord. 'Thy VIII be DONE"
Phtladelphia, Delaware and New jersey
papers please copy.
M0NTGOMERY-On October 30, james l..
NontR emery, aged SO yeara
Services at house ll22 Poplar street. on
wednesday afternoon, Mt 81 O'Clock. inter
ment At RlveIvIew cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-10-23

A beautiful church wedding took place
In Bethany Baptist Church Lass niNnt. The
contracting parties were Mr.. psvtd s. 8.
Caspsrson, and MIse EmiIy A. 4msdley.
both Of this city. The ceremony was par.
formed by the pastor OF the church Raw
erend O. @. Buddingtpn. Mr.. Edwin
Denney acted 40 best man. Miss Nellie
Smsdley az maid OF honor. and Misses
Eta Crossan. and Beasie Smedley as
bridesmaids. Mr. William Bmediey. bro.
thor OF the brid gave her away. Messrs y.
M Alexander. W. L. Bayiis, Harry p.
Lawrence, and Edwin Cain were ashera
Miss Phebe Newlin played the welding
march. The church was profuseiy and
! beautifully decorated with potied plants
and Autumn fiowsTs.a S.i throngsd With q
company OF Invited guests. "A reception
was given a. the home OF tho BRIDES
| nj other. room was literally filled with
presents. The young couple left upon q
late train Tor q wedding trip OF o few
days including Norfolk Va. and other
points.