Evening journal., 1898-11-08

heads.
AT this junoture the negroes were
augmented by others, and lead by John
Thompson. they took up positions in
front Of the booth, yelling that no
white man would vote until they had
voted. They then demanded that the
Democratic window men be taken from
their places, and Sergeant Lucas or
dered the men out and they went
This seemed to pacify the blacks. and
the voting resumed. Further trouble
Is feared.
THE WORKMEN's VOTE.
The Pusey and Jones Company and
the Jackson and sharp Company will
close their shops at 800 O'Clock to-day,
so as to give the men an opportunity
to vote
A QUIET DAY.
Up until 2.3O o'clock to-day not an
arrest had been made for violation Of
the law at election booths. Chief Do
Ian has had reserve squad Of officers
all day at the City Hall who are ready
at any moment to assist the regular
officers in case OF disturbance, but so
far no call has been made for their
services.
Cabs are stationed In front Of the
City Hill to be used in case OF emer-
gency, sot hat the police may lose no
time in reaching the scene of disturb
ance should there by any.
Police Captain Chambers has visited
thev arious polling districts and re-
ports all QuiCt along the line. SO far
to-day has been one of the quietest in
the city's record, and speaks well for
the registration law. No trouble OF any
kind is expected between now and the
time the polls close. although the
heaviest vote will be cast from now on
till 6 o'clock.
Up to 2.30 O'Clock this afternoon no
report of trouble at any of the voting
places had been made to the depart
ment of Elections.
NlEAlaY VISITS POLLING PLACES.
Before noon Chairman Neary OF the
Democratic County Executive Commit
tee, had visited nearly all CT the poll
ing places of the West Side OF town.
Upon his return to Democratic head
quarters he reported that everything
was running smoothly and las quiet
ly as a church meeting" Shortly at
forwards he started on his tour OF the
polling places on the EAST Side. Be
fore doing so he reiterated his deciar-
alton that the Democrats would carry
the county, and gave his reason fer his
convictions.
When asked II there seemed TO De
any disposition on the part Of Demo-
Gratis to refuse t. vote for Mr. Handy
he replied in The negative, and said
that he did not believe that he would
be cut twenty-five votes in the entire
city. He gave the names Of many
Democrats who had been credited with
intentions OF cutting HanIy, and saiC
that in every instance he had posi-
lively ascertained the falslty of IN,
statement.
Il have visited several of the vot-
ing places in the southwestern section
Of the city" remarked another promi-
nent Democrat. Our people are voting
the straight ticket in every instance
and Republicans and Addicksites are
both cutting theirs in favor OF the
Democrats. The returns from that sec
tiom OF the city will verify my state
ment."
OVER HALF IN,
Between 70 and l o'clock an Evening
journal reporter called at the voting
place in the Flfty-eighth election dis.
tIict, Third representative district
where 25S voters registered. or THU
number 1OS had voted by noon, and Z
second call. made at ! O'Clock, shovel
that 1870, or over half Of the total reg
istration, had voted In many othe
districts the showing was equally sat
isfactory.
SOME VOTES CAST.
Following are the number Of vote
cast up until / O'Clock in some OF tn
districts: First election district OF tn.
First representative district, register
cd 29O; voted. 1873. Second elecuoi
district Of the First Representative.
district, registered. 157; voted, SO
Fifth election district, First represen
tative district. registered, 165; voted
1d9. Sixth election district, First rep
resentative district, registered, l79
voted, 90. Seventh election district
First Representative district, register
ed, $40; voted. 154. Fourteenth cleo
ton district, Fourth representatiy
district, registered. 172; voted, So. Six
teenth election district, Fourth repre-
sentative district, registered, 1875
voted W.
BEER AND WHISNEY AT NEW
PORT.
Last evening there was a negr
4 roundup in Lebanon Hall at Newpor
Several prominent Republicans wer
present. including one who is an ear
nest advocate of the prohibition OF IN
liquor traffic A wagonload OF beer an
4 whiskey was taken into the hall and
orgy followed. II is also alleged tina
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