The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-04
Demonstration Upon the Streets
unequaled in the City's
History.
R0WDYISM, HOWEVER.
LAMENTABLE FEATURE
Immense Crowd Gathers at The
Tribune Office to Secure
Returns.


evening by the crowds which assembled
IN front of the newspaper offices to wit
ness the returns as displayed was never
equaled in the history of political cam
paigns in this city. Some of the crowd,
flushed with success and little of some
thing else, made life miserable for those
who wanted to sec and enjoy the pro-
ceedings, and who had come to "News-
paper row" for that express purpose.
From the standpoint of noise no fault
could be found, and there were all kinds
of it-noise in abundance and made By
every known means. The expression Of
feeling In this direction is always al
lowable and deemed proper, but when
people carry things too far and knock
down innocent women. il-treat maidens
and raise bedlam generally, it is bit
too much. Today many fresh individuals
are nursing black eyes and bruised
bodies as result of their actions.
announced by Tho Tribune, which led
in its bulletins, that the country had
supported the policies of President
Roosevelt and had elected William II.
TAFT to the presidency, bon6res were
lighted all along Main street from Third
South to First South. Cheer upon cheer
rent the air and the crowds, good
natured and well within bounds, gave
vent to their feelings in no uncertain
manner.
Bedlam Breaks Loose.
Later on, when it became evident that
the church Republicans and church
Democrats, through a com bina ton. had
won the city and then the county, there
was not a peep from the multitudes
which thronged the streets. Sorrow was
expressed instead, but as the evening
wore on and night came, things broke
loose. Women were insulted publicly,
girls were maltreated and men and boys
jostled and knocked down, Time aud
again free fights were narrowly averted
by the timely interference of the police.
who rendered admirable service. But
despite this, many young men, who were
too exuberant were treated to their Just
deserts, and from the battered condi-
tion in which some of them were re-
moved 10 their homes, it is barely posi-
BILE lesson was taught them, and in the
future women will be treated with the |
courtesy they deserve.
Takes Varied Forms.
The enthusiasm OF the crowds took !
varied forms. Every device mauufac- |
tured for the purpose of making noise |
was on sale by the hucksters, and they |
reaped a harvest. Tin horns, ticklers, |
cow bells, clappers, bugles, cannon
crackers, revolvers and numerous other
things were employed, and at times it !
seemed as thong gb an insane asylum had
been turned loose upon the streets.
The noise could not be stopped, and |
nobody wanted it stopped 1t grew
steadily in volume until it seemed as
though its limit had been reached, only
to have it increased a little bit more.
There. was ga hot time IN the old
town." and despite the unpleasant and
unfair tactics employed by some, it
won't be forgotten until another cleo
ton day has arrived and the American /
party marches on TO glory and victory.
Crowds of young mon made it their
business late in the evening to lock
arms and force their way through the
was continued until two of the mem
oers wero doubled up in jacknife style
oy one of the number they had thus
oaraded against as result OF their
down woman and failing to
assist her to her feet again or even to
apologize.
Talcum Powder Used
Tnlcum powder and -four were used
~ many of these same individuals. and
IS a result men and women were made
o resemble. ghosts by the free manner
II "ulCu luc "ulIC eNuh WAS buID"n
lbout. Men had their hats knocked off
md broken, ladies were relieved of
heir handkerchiefs, and in some in.
stances even their furs were pulled
rom their necks. Small streams of
water were played upon the passing
hrongs from some second story win.
lows, and lighted bits of paper and
,ther inhammable stuff was dropped
Ipon their heads, "just to see the
women rum
The efforts Of the newspapers on
Newspaper Row. to give the returns
o the public early and in q clear and
lecisive manner, was greatly appre-
lated. In front of The Tribune office,
thousands were packed like sardines.
ealizing that the most complete re.
urns would be displayed. And they !
we're not disappointed.
A glimpse at the streets about the
business section this morning, in a
MEASURE Will tell the story of last
lights celebration. But, all things
onsidered. it was great time and a I
OF one. The hoodlums gloried in MAX
ny life miserable for many, but aside
rom them the celebration was in ac.
ordance with the ideas of the people
( this city.
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