The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-20

ton. seconded it. Judge B. K. Higinbotham, of
Clinton county. in a goOd-natured speech. placed
Judge J. c. Suit. of Frankfort, in nomination,
which was seconded by John W. Llnck, of Mad
ison, Before the vote was taken the following
dispatch was read from Hon. James G. Blaine,
in response to a message sent just after the
county convention:
Governor A. C. Porter:
Many thanks for your kind message. The Repub-
licans of the country will expect much of the Repub-
j. G. BLAINE.
The result of the first ballot for Lieutenant
governor was then announced. as follows:
Bundy, 434i: Hanna, 207; Oyler. 1854; Suit, 1874;
Wilson, l23; whole number votes cast l.l3I.
Necessary to a choice $40. AS there was no
nomination another ballot was ordered, Judge
Suit withdrawing his name in a ringing speech.
The second ballot resulted, Bundy, 766; Oyler,
315; Wilson, q; Hanna, 45a. On motion of Mr.
Oyler the nomination was made unanimous.
FOR SECRETARY OIL
Just before nominations were called for Secre-
tary of State, on motion of Mr.. Ketcham it was
agreed that there should be no more nominating
speeches. The following gentlemen were then
placed in nomination, without any o%ratory.
Thad. Huston, of Washington county; John O..
Hardesty, of Marion; Robert Mitchell, of
Gibson; Win. S. Silver of Wells, and
n. H. Jepson, of Daviess. The first
ballot resulted as follows. Mitchell, 3649;
Silver 364!, Huston 1874, Jepson 165, Hardesty
128. A second ballot was then ordered, ard re
suited as follows: Silver 467a, Huston 81, Jep-
son 60. Hardesty AZ, Mitchell 540a. A third
ballot was then taken. Mr.. Huston, Mr.. Jepson
and Mr.. Hardesty Withdrawing before the call
of the roll began. A poll of the vote of Marion
county was demanded, a dispute having arisen
oyer the correctness of the ehairman's an
resulted: Mitchell 40, Silver IS. The vote
of the convention was then announced,
as follows: Mitchell, 6275; Silver, 525k, and the
nomination of the former was made unanimous
on motion of the latter.
THE STATE AUTHORSHIP
For State Auditor the nominees were Bruce
Carr, of Orange county; William I. Noble, of
Wayne, and Crittenden c. Cox, of Floyd. The
first ballot resulted: Carr, 539; Cox, $3.50; Noble,
800. A second ballot was then taken, amid much
confusion, and resulted as follows: Carr, $685.:
Cox, 5l09; Noble, rs.
At this point in the proceedings an unusual
outburst of enthusiasm occurred. While the
tellers were computing the result of the ballot.
the band played Rally Round the Flag" and
when the chorus was reached every delegate and
spectator present rose to his feet simultaneously,
and joined with the music, completely drowning
the band with their voices. 1t was several min
utes before order was restored, when Mr.. Noble
stepped forward and withdrew his name from
the convention, and another ballot was ordered.
Ills llLLlt MI SdII vac iOAAAlhlNOt blkN fNbO
standing: Carr, 593a; Cox, 543s.
THE
For Treasurer of State Clay county nomi-
mated Major Roswell S. Hill; Marion county
nominated Roger r. Shiel; Kosciusko coun-
ty, John N. Runyan, and Lawrence eoun-
ty, James r. Henry, of Owen county. The
first ballot resulted: Shiel, 534; Runyan, 1885,;
Hill, 9O!; Henry AZ. The names of Hill and
Henry were withdrawn, witt the request that
their friends give their support to Runyan. The
second ballot was begun amid considerable con
fusion, loud and long-continued cheering being
INDUCED in by the friends of the two leading
candidates. This ballot was by far the most
close and interesting Of the convention, first
one then the other of the candidates leading by
turns and tieing once. Marion county was
passed when called, not being ready. When it
was announced by the chairman it was given as
At for Shiel and % for Runyan. The vote was
challenged by a member of the delegation.
and an individual poll was demanded, the result
being Shiel SO, Runyan 9. The result Of the
ballot, as announced by Chairman Peelle, was
Shiel, 5S7, and Runyan, 56S. The announce
ment of the vote was received with the widest
demonstrations of enthusiasm by the friends of
Shiel, and three cheers were given for Runyan.
THE ATToRNEY-GENERALsHIP.
The nomination of Encouragement being
next in order, the name of Charles Fl. Aldrieh, of
Allen county, was presented by Judge Taylor,
of Fort Wayne, and the name of Colonel W. c.
Wilson, of Lafayette, by W. L. Penield, of De
Kalb county. The ballot resulted in Mr.. Aid
drich receiving AS votes and Mr.. Wilson 7l2.
SUPREME JUDGE.
Judge E. P. Hammond, of Jasper county, was
nominated for Supreme Judge from the Fifth
district by acclamation.
The names of Charles W. Watkins. of Hunt
ington county; WILDER F. Browder, of Marion,
and William NJ. Hoggatt, of Warrick, were
presented for the nomination for Reporter of the
Supreme Court. On the first ballot Watkins
received 191, Browder SOP. and Hoggatt AGA.
The second ballot stood: Watkins al, Browder
440, and Hoggatt SIC. Mr.. Watkins withdrew,
thanking his friends for their support. A third
ballot being necessary, as Mr.. Hoggatt
lacked three votes of being nominated.
it was ordered and proceeded until Ma
rion county was called, when the name OF
Mr.. Browder was withdrawn and the nomination
of Mr.. Hoggatt was made unanimous, amid great
enthusiasm. Mr.. Browder briefly thanked his
friends for their earnest support, and at the con-
clusion of his remarks he was given three cheers,
in which all delegates heartily joined.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION..
The names presented for the nomination of
Superintendent of Public instruction were W.
S. Almond, of Jennings county; Eli F. Brown, of
Marion; Charles f. Coffin and J. I. Smith, of
Floyd, and Barna bas c. Hobbs, of Parke. The
first ballot stood: Almond, 60; Brown, PIG; COT
fin, 35S; Smith, 11Ta; and Hobbs, 394al. Eugene
Hay, of Madison, announced the withdrawal OF
Mr.. Almonds name, stating that south
western Indiana was we'll satisfied
with the ticket as made up. The call of
the roll for the second ballot then proceeded, re-
sulting as follows: Hobbs, 1911; Coffin. 44Sa;
Brown, 81; Smith, 80. Mr.. Hobbs was declared
the nominee.
MR.. HoBBS'S REMARKS.
Upon being introduced by the chairman as
Barnabas Hobbs, the nominee for Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction, spoke as follows;
You know, of course, that Barnabas is the Son of
Consolation" Since L was engaged in official eduea-
tional work in the State it has been my privilege to
visit the schools of Ireland, England, Scotland, Ger
many, and Russia. In all my observations | was led
to admire the superiority and advantages of our edu-
~cational institutions in America above anything that
can be found in Europe.
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