New-York tribune., 1905-08-03

DR.. Peter D. Legs. the defeated candidate, en-
tered formal protest upon a technical point,
but it is not likely that it will prevail He would
not state whether not he will contest the cleo
ton until he learns the decision of the Board
of Education upon his protest. This will be
next Tuesday evening, when the board meets for
organization.
The polls opened at nocn, but there was to
be seen plenty of activity long before that time
Justice Cornelius Remsen, into whose hands
Mrs. Mackay had intrusted her campaign, was
busting about all the morning completing his
arrangements for campaign which should re-
suit in fetching to the polls every legal voter
not sick in bed He had heard that the ''old-
timers" had said they could carry the election
despite the youngsters, and he meant to show
precisely what those same youngsters could do.
He did it. and the "old people We're simply
dabbergasted
a letter sent by Mrs. Mackay to every voter
in the school district was supplemented yester-
day by a personal call made by some representa-
tive of Justice Rensen, who urged upon the
voters the necessity for going TO the polls and
voting for Mrs. Mackay. Carriages were i'm
pressed into the service, some hired others
gladly loaned by their owners, who were pleased
to be OF service in aiding Mrs. Mackays cleo
tion. The success of Justice Remsen's plan of
Jane Verify ninety years al. tottered in to de-
posit the first ballot she hed ever cast in her
long life. and once again when two boys, Frank
Anes and Joel Brushaber. walked gravely up
to the voting table and handed Mackay ballots
TO the men. The boys seriously answered the
customary questions regarding age. place Of
residence, etc, and went happily out with the
pleased conviction that they had voted for Mrs.
Mackay, who had given them such pleasant
party In the early summer. Their ballots were
stuffed in the vest pocket of one of the board
while the men who witnessed the incident smiled
in appreciation Of the spirit displayed by the
boys. IF Mrs Mackay could have seen Frank
and Joel she would surely have rewarded them
in some manner for their loyalty But Mrs
Mackay unable to leave Saratoga 10 attend
the election Mr. Mackay, however. paid a
flying visit TO Rosyn
MACKAY VOTES FOR HIS WIFE
u wouldn't miss voting at this election for
anything" said he as he greeted members of
the Roslyn Republican Club. of which he is
president. The members gathered quickly when
Mr.. Msckay's automobile was seen putting up to
the schoolhouse and each and all told Mr.. Mac
kay he hoped his wife would be elected
And so do I, boys" said Mr.. Mackay. "and
I'm sure she will Anyway. she VIII appreciate
your goodwill" And then he passed up the steps
and into the schoolhouse where he voted for
his wife. Then. passing quickly from the build
ing, Mr.. Mackay re-entered his awaiting auto
mobile and whisked to his train.
There was plenty Of excitement throughout
the afternoon. The arrival of each new group Of
voters brought with it an uncertainty as TO just
how they would vote, and the workers had to
interrogate each one anew and see that proper
ballot was provided each.
DR.. Peter D. Legs, Mrs. Mackay's opponent.
contented himself with standing inside the main
hallway Of the school. where he and his friend,
Dr Joseph H. Bogart, president of the Board
of Education, addressed such Of the voters as
were not actually "buttonholed' by Mrs.
Mackay's workers, and endeavored TO induce
them TO think that DR.. Legs should be reelected.
John F. Remsen, the Hveryman whom Mrs.
Mackay selected as a running mate, was conf
dent from the start that their ticket would be
successful. He did not canvass so actively as
did his brother, Justice Remsen, but he did what
he could and kept constantly advised regarding
the situation.
ROSLYN HAS TINE OF ITS LIFE.
OF the three candidates for two vacancies
caused by the expiration Of the terms Of John
F. Remsen and DR.. Peter D. Legs one must be
defeated and the candidates or their repre-
sentattves were striving 10 ward defeat from
themselves. Justice Remsen had his chief
Seutenants Town Clerk Monroe S. Wood. Con-
stable Phineas A. Seaman. Benjamin F Speed
ling. overseer of the poor; Peter L. Snedeker,
painter: Philip Yost, an electrician and Lewis
Derry a colored laborer beside drivers hustlers
and prominent citizens as background
"Assuredly Roslyn is having the time Of it's
life said an old man who leaned on a cane with
one hand while he stroked a long, white beard
with the other We've had hot school meet
ms a-plenty in this place, but never anything
like this See there's lot Of goin' in
70 vote Mrs. Mackay do seem to have pow'ful
hold on the Roslyn people"
Every cog paused while Mrs. Jane Verify
alghted from a carriage and walked painfully
I'D the steps and along the approach TO the
schoolhouse Each man in the group on the
sidewalk stepped forward to assist her; but she
leaned upon the arm of her granddaughter and
declined other assistance. She had never been
near ballot box before. and was much inter-
osted in the simple method of voting when it
was explained TO her
II am an old woman" said Mrs. Verify but l
believe in progress l want to see the children
get the best education that can be had be-
ueve Mrs Mackay is seeking only the best In
terests OF our young people, and that she VIII
40 a lot of good in office. II Is hard for me TO
ret about but I came out with pleasure 70 cast
NV ballot for Mrs. Mackay.
There were three ballots in free circulation