The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-04

CANTON, O., Nov. 2--Major MoIiln-
ley cast his vote at o'clock this morn
Ing. II was straight Republican from
top to bottom. All Canton was ast!r at
an Cirly hour To-day for tho culmIna,lon
OF the struggle In which Il has figured
80 prominently, Bands and marching
clubs werc on the street by o'clock,
summonlnE voters to cast their ballots
early, It was an Ideal fall day. cool ana
bnlmy with tho haze OF Indian summer
In the air. Major Mckinley was about
by I o'clock. His brother, Abrcr Nc
kinlcy, who arrived last night. had
cast his vote before breakfast and then
Joined the family at the cottage. As the
Major came from his breakfast to the
library he spoke OF the glorious weather
and Its influence In bringing out u full
vote. He read with interest tho Asso-
ciated Press bulletins from oil sections
showing that the weather was generally
clear and that n heavy vote was being
Pooled early in the day. This last feat
ure he commented on with satisfaction,
adding that It was amazing that such
heavy per cent OF the vote could be In
by , o'clock G9 tho reports indicated.
At o'clock the Mckinley Troop asked
TO accompany the Major to the polls. but
ne declined. saying he wished to go us a
private citizen.
The Republican candidate loft for the
polls at $50, walking down Market street
TO Fourth street. where the voting booth
OF precinct y, First ward, Is located. lie
was accompanied by Abner Mckinley
and his nephew. Samuel Saxtpn. II was
IN early morning walk, such Us any cltl-
zen might take on n ilne morning. Men
raised their hats al he passed and the
ladies' on tho residence steps waved their
well wishes.
william Mckinley. Tc3 North Market
street." called the Inspector, iust hs the
clock marked q The Major stepped for
ward and received his ballot. q huge
sheet with eight horizontal tlckets, the
first being the Republican headed with
his own name. lie moved through the
enclosure TO enclosed booths In the rear
and stepped into the first one. lie was
In no hurry. For one minute md elgh-
teen seconds he went over the namel.
Then. marking the Republican ticket ~
the head, indicating straight Republi-
handed the ballot 10 the Official in
charge OF the box. As he emerged from
the place there wass another cheer from
those outside. another kindly acknowl-
edGencnt. and then. having exercised
his American privilege as a voter. Major
Mckinley mud his brother walked down
10 TuScarawRS street 10 greet the white
haired mother, Lightweight years old,
who Is Z keen observer OF the scenes In
which her son Is playing SO large part
PATERSON. y. j., Nov. 2.-Garret A.
Hobart. the Republican vice preaidcn-
ttal candidate. left his home al the cor
ner OF Carp,N and Ellison streets about
$50 this morning 10 vote. The polling
place was two blocks from the candi-
dates home, He was accompanied by
Hobart Tuttle. his rother-ln-law.
When Mr., Hobart entered the polling
booth he greeted all the inspectors. They
al! badc him good morning and he re-
turned the compliment. About one
third OF the district had been polled
when Mr.. Hobart cas-. his ballot. vot.
ing In thIV precinct was very heavy.
while In other parts OF the city It was
slow. After voting. the candidate went
TO his Office In the Paterson Savings
Bank building. Crowds surrounded the
building. oil being anxious to shake
hands With Mr.. Hobart.
Bryau'< Movements.
LINCOLN, Neb.. Nov. mfr. Bryan
rose early to-day In response 20 the rap
of the hotel porter. who called him In
time 10 get his breakfast and take the
morning train out OF Omaha to Lincoln.
He and Mrs. Bryan had spent the night
Ia ~ 10. L. l.
Omaha. at the Paxton hotel. His voice
was somewhat husky. but hts eye was
as bright and his manner US cheerful as
those OF any o:her man who was astlr 50
early He said In reply 10 questions
that he alid q refreshing sleep and that
he felt we'll He bought tho morning
papers at the hotel news stand and read
them leisurely at the breakfast table,
when he also did full justice 10 the meal
set before him. At $50 Dir. and Mrs
Bryan and party took the regular train
on the Burlington railroad for Lincoln
Mr.. Bryan cast his vote at 1i:0s a m.
He arrived from Omaha about an hour
earlier. but was compelled to drive some
distance TO the polling place and TO stop
on HIS way at the city hall to secure n
certificate OF citizenship on account OF
his failure to register beforehand. He
was required to take oath at this place.
giving the number OF his residence, and
10 the effect that he had lived In the
state more than a year. in the county of
Lancaster for moro than four months
and In the Fifth ward for more than ten
days. that he was n qualified voter and
that his failure to register was due 10
his absence from the state.
He then proceeded 10 the engine house
In precinct 4, OF the Fifth ward, where
he was given ballot. retired to bis
booth md returned to the voting place
cast his ballot In his order.
Sure you've got the right elsctors?"
quericd one Of the judges as the big bal
lot was punched into the box, AMI AZ the
nnmc OF w. ]. Bryan" was anpounce-l.
III take the chances 90 that" respond
ed Mr.. Bryan. When Mr.. Bryan was
about to vote. one Of the election chal-
lenSers raised his voice to suggest that
IA mark OF respect Of your fellow
cltlzAns, we all take OF our hats"
y The suggestion met With the universal
response OF the crowd OF perhaps 200
men, who stood outside the roped encloy-
urc which held the election function
aries. The casting OF the ballot was re-
cclTed with applause, and after shaking
hands with the election official nearest
him. Mr.. Bryan weiEel his way out
through the crowd. lodging the engine
horses and again taking hIs seat In his
carriage. he was driven to his home.
One OF Eryan'S Tails.
THOMSON, Ca, Nov. s.-IIon.
Thomas Z. Watson, Popullst candidate
for vice president walked from his
home to the polls early this morning and
deposited his ballot. lie voted for John
7. West, P0pnllst candidate for Con-
gre#5, but tore Off that portion OF the
ticket bearing the names OF the Mcllln-