The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-25
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
The Eleventh District Democrats Nominate
&c Branyan for Congressman.
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Tne FieVeutn DlStrtcb DtmoCE1eS AtOhAAhosO
J.C. Branyan for Congressman.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLuFFToN, Ind. Aug. 24-Probably one Of
the liveliest congressional conventions ever held
in this section of the State was held here to-day
by the Democrats of the Eleventh district.
Owing to the fact that the town contained no
building large enough to accommodate the
crowds, q circus tent was reared east OF the
place, and in this, at IL o'clock about fifteen hun
dsed persons assembled and for five mortal
hours sat, and perspired and swore The meet
ing was called to order by w. H. Harkins, chair
man of the district central committee, who made
q brief speech, in which he entreated the dele
gates to preserve harmony and set an example
for the Democrats in other districts to emulate
On motion of Hon. Hugh Dougherty. of Bluff
ton, Harry B. Smith was called to the chair, and,
cn motion of G. A. Walters, of Huntington, E.
Y Sturgis was made secretary and the Demo-
cratic editors of the district assistants The fol-
lowing committees were then selected:
On Observation-Disclosures Christian, of
Adams county; E. T. McGeth, of Biackford;
Miles Murphy, of Grant; Luther |. Baker. of
Jay; John FL. Jamison, of Miami; William Will
son. of Wabash and Hugh Dougherty, OF Wells
On Credentials-John G. Hale, of Adams j.
Grant; DR.. Carson, of Huntington; ]. B. Sher-
raid, of Jays Noah Crissel, of Miami; B. B. Pyle,
of Wabash; NJ. NJ Justus. of Wells
h. B. Smith was chosen permanent chairman,
and E. Y. Sturgis secretary.
On motion, the gentlemen placing candidates
in nomination were limited to five minutes each,
and the call for nominations followed. John T.
France, of Adams. then presented the name Of
j. R. Bobo, of Decatur; John A. Kersey. that Of
James T. Mcdowell, of Masion o. W. White
lock, that of j. c. Branyan. of Huntington; Nell
son G. Hunter, that of Major NJ. H. Kidd of
Wabash, and John Foust that of Henry v.
Passage, OF Peru
Len p Mock, of Bluffton. introduced reso-
luton reafirming the principles of the platform
adopted by the State convention, which was
adopted.
On the frat ballot the candidates developed
relative strength as follows: BranJ& 81; Bobo.
80; Kidd, "a; Mcdowell. 81; Passage, 30. Bal.
lots then succeeded with but short intermission
until thirty-one had been taken. of the
candidates approaching the number of votes
one hundred and three-neccessary to a choice,
save Kidd. who at one time secured ninety two
After the thirty-first ballot when Branyan's case
appeared hopeless, the Huntington delegates re-
tired for consultation. When they returned the
balloting was resumed, and Branyan gained
steadily UNTIL on the thirty-fi ballot, he se-
cured one hundred and fifteen, and was declared
sprung dark horse on the fourteenth bal
lot, but displayed no strength and was with
drawn. Toward the end OF the session confusion
reigned supreme and it was with difficulty the
ballots were taken. The friends of Major Kidd
and Judge Bobo are very sore over the result,
and. it is hinted will secretly oppose Branyan
at the polls. The nominee is admittedly weak
in the district. He is known very ordinary
attorney Of Huntington, and has done nothing
to deserve the honor conferred. The prediction
Is freely made here to-nigh. that; with Major
Steele as the Republican candidate. Branyan
will be beaten five handred votes.
The Democratic Bolt at bloomington, Ill n
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Aug. 24-The seventy del
egates from country precincts who bolted the
county convention of the Democrats, held here
on the 18th, are making things pretty lively,
and, beyond doubt. will keep it up. There
were 10 delegates in the convention, nearly half
OF whom resent the methods by which the city
Democracy secured the nomination of John
Eddy for the Office of minority Representative.
To-day there was an informal meeting, ir this
city, of the boilers, at which about sixty from
all parts of the county were present. This meet
Ing determined to call out candidate to run
against Mr.. Eddy. and Hon. Simon Fl. West, ex-
member of the House, will probably be the man
if he will accept the nomination and is able to
make the race, he being now quite i'll. Mr..
Packard of Bloomington, the oldest member of
this bar, is also spoken of. 1t is barely possible
that one OF the candidates who ran against Eddy
1t the convention. Messrs Crigler, of Saybrook,
Dooley, of Bloomington, Vanordstrand. of
dayworth, may be the nominee. A fierce fight
seems to be imminent