The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-03

From one end to the other of the
South Side last night the spirit of en-
thusiasm was prevalent. foreshadow-
ing from that section of the city to-day
majority larger than any yet record
ed for the Republican ticket. The sem
timent in favor of the candidacy of
William Connell was so pronounced
that unless all signs fail he will receive
an overwhelming vote.
Such a demonstration of interest in
the principles and candidates of the
Republican party from a section that
has gained the title. Solid South" from
the majorities rolled up for the Demo-
cracy is most reassuring indication
of triumphant victory for sound
money, protection and prosperity.
Rallies We're held in various halls.
At Matters hall, on Alder street, the
place was filed to the doors. John F..
Scheurer was chairman. Addresses
were delivered by Attorneys A. J. Col
born and r. A. Zimmerman, and a
short address was made by William
Connell. Each of the other speakers
in referring to the local ticket was
cheered and applauded vigorously
when Mr. Connell's name was mention
ed.
At Workingmen's hall Jacob Miller
was chairman. The Ringgold band
paraded the streets between and 3
o'clock, and wound up at this hall, and
attracted such a crowd that If it was
twice as large 1t could not accommo-
date all that tried to get in. There
was nearly as large crowd outside as
there was in.
ATTORNEY REYNOLDS SPEAKS.
Attorney Fl. c. Reynolds was the first
speaker here, and he talked generally
on the issues of the campaign, appeal
ing to the voters to use good, sober
judgment in casting their ballots to-
day. When Mr.. Reynolds got through
speaking there was a strong demand
for Colonel f. Fl. Ripple. Colonel Ripple
responded, and expressed his thanks
for the kindly consideration shown.
He said that Mr.. COnnell should be
given hearty support on the South Side
for all he has done to build it up.
Mr. Connell spoke next, and was
greeted with rOusing cheer. He said
he feels great pride in the South Side
from the fact that he has been identl-
fed so closely with its interests. He
resented the insinuation that any or
his workmen are cOerced into voting.
He has too much respect for the Ameri-
can citizen for that.
Mr.. Connel stated his position like
this: II want you all to vote for me,
but at the same time I do not want any
mans vote if he feels that he cannot
honestly and conscientiously give 1t TO
me-" After he got through a man in
the front row of seats arose and pro-
posed three cheers for him, which were
given with a will.
Mr. Colborn spoke at Workingmen's
Harris. The former discussed the cur
rency question and Mr.. Harris devoted
his attention more particularly to the
local ticket.
IN ST. JOHNS HALL.
There was a good-sized crowd at ST.
Johns hail. on Stone avenue, in the
Twelfth ward. Addresses were deliv-
cred there by Mr.. Colborn and Mr.. Con-
nell. There was a parade through the
Twelfth in the interest of the candi-
dacy of Hon. Alex. r. Connell alone and
that brought many away from St.
John hall.
At Germania hall there was a rally
under the auspices of the Eleventh
Ward Mckinley club. DIR. A. kolb was
chairman and addresses were delivered
by Attorneys A. j. Colborn and r. A.
Zimmerman.
of Pittston avenue and Elm street the
Polish voters were assembled and the
large hall was crowded Addresses were
delivered by Attorneys George NJ. Wat
son and Charles F.. Oliver. City Solicitor
J. II. Torrey and Martin Woyshner.
There was at the very least $50 men
present and every one of them is an en-
thusiastic Republican. There was an
other Polish meeting in session at Bug
l., lie
a club meeting and consisted more es-
pecially of the younger element. They
decided not only to vote the straight
Republican ticket, but every man of
them to get out and hustle.
The Polish voters are particularly in
terested in the candidacy of William
Connell and they We're demonstrative in
their applause when his name was men
toned. They were not lacking in be-
slowing their applause on the mention
of the other candidates on tho local
ticket. and testified their readiness to
go to the polls today and vote the Re-
publican ticket from top to bottom.
MANY DEMOCRATS PRESENT.
The feature of the rally in Phillips
hall on Fig street was the presence at
II of a large number of men who have
heretofore voted the Democratic ticket.
Colonel Il. Fl. Ripple club of the Twen-
tieth ward. was chairman of the meet
ing. He fi0t introduced Attorney John
NJ. Harris. Mr.. Harris spoke of the
effect of the election on the working
man and how it is to his interest to
support the party which protects
American industries. He spoke of each
of the local candidates in a laudatory
style and urged his hearers to vote the
straight Republican ticket. Attorney
NJ. w. Lowry held their attention with
a brief address on the issues of the day.
At Central Park hall the last but not
the least of the rallies was held and as
at Phillips hall there was a large gath
ering of Democrats. Frank Moeller
was chairman and the sneakers were
Hon. c. +. O'Malley. City Solicitor Tor
rey and Attorney George NJ. Watson.
The hall was packed and the enthus-
iasm corresDonded with the numbers.
All in all the eve of election on the
South Side was highly gratifying from
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