I turned
to the gentleman that challenged her, and asked him if he still insisted
upon her taking the general oath.
Q. Were questions asked her?
A. There were, after taking the preliminary oath.
Q. In accordance with the instruction?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Go on.
A. I turned to the gentleman that challenged her, and asked him if he
still insisted on his challenge; he said he did; I told her she would
have to take the general oath; I administered the general oath, and she
took it.
Q. Was that done in each case of the women who voted?
A. It was.
By MR. CROWLEY:
Q. As I understand you, all three of the inspectors agreed in permitting
these people to be registered?
A. They didn't at first.
Q. Well, they did before they were registered, did they not?
A. They did before their names were put upon the book.
Q. And when they voted, yourself and Mr. Marsh were in favor of
receiving the votes, and Hall was opposed to receiving the votes?
A. Yes, sir.
By MR. VAN VOORHIS:
Q. Did you suppose at that time that the law required you to take their
votes?
Objected to. Sustained.
By MR. CROWLEY:
Q. Did you have two meetings for the purpose of registration prior to
election?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Upon the days fixed by the laws of the State of New York?
A.
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