The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-08
CRISP VICTORIOUS.
HE IS SELECTED As SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE ON THE
3OTH BALLOT,

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WASHINGTON, December S.-The
contest in the House democratic caucus
for the speakership of that body was
brought to a close last night. Hon.
Charles F. Crisp, Of Americas, Ga,
was nominated on the thirtieth ballot,
the final vote standing Crisp, 10 y
Mills, 1O5; Springer, A; Stevens, j;
total 229. The caucus also nominated
the other House officers as follows
Clerk, James Kerr, Of Clearfeld, Pa;
sergeant-at-arms, ex-Congressman S.
is. Yoder, Of Lima, Ohio; doorkeeper,
ex-Congressman Charles II. Turner, Of
New York city postmaster, Lycnrgus
Dalton, Of Indiana.
Extras were issued little after 10
o'clock tonight announcing the selec-
ton Of Mr.. Crisp for speaker by the
democratic caucus. The news spread
over the city, and was at once the sole
topic Of conversation. In democratic
circles there was a strong feeling Of
relief. That what was feared might
become protracted and unhappy COM
test had been brought toso satisfactory
conclusion. OF course, there viii be
the disappointment Of the unsuccess-
full candidates, but the selection finally
made is Of one so well fitted in all re-
spects for the position that considers
ton for the general good should rise,
superior to private disappointment
Those who know Mr.. Crisp best are
satisfied his record in the chair, which
he will be called upon to fill, will com
pare most fayorably with that Of any
Of his predecessors, and that while he
may have friends to reward he will
have no enemies to punish.
The caucus in the morning was
rather quiet and it was evident that
there had been no change in the situa-
ton since it adjourned on Saturday.
After two ballots had been taken the
caucus adjourned until afternoon.
The first ballot Of the afternoon fail
ed to show any significant changes.
The twentieth ballot gave Crisp so
votes, Mills go, McMillin II, Springer
liz, Hatch and Stevens /. There
was an apparent loss to several Of the
candidates, but in reality this was not
the case.
The twenty-seventh ballot was a
long and monotonous one, and the
members answered istlessly to their
names. The result showed no change:
Crisp, 101; Mills, 95; McMillin, 10 /;
Springer, IL Stevens, l.
A short conference Of the leading
friends Of the candidates was held,
! and, as the result, Mr.. Durburow, Of
the Springer delegation, moved to take
a recess until s p. m. The motion
unanimously prevailed.
In the evening both Hatch and
Springer withdrew and the result was
that Crisp had no difficulty in receiv-
ing the required number of votes.
CHARLES FREDERICK CRISP.
Hon. Charles Frederick Crisp, Of
Americus, Ga, is forty-six years old.
He was born in England, but was
brought to this country when an infant.
His parents were well-known Thes-
plans. Crisp attended the public
schools in Savannah and Macon. He
entered the Confederate army when
sixteen, and became lieutenant in a
Virginia regiment. After three years
service he was captured and sent tc
Fort Delaware. At the endNof the wal
he was released. His folks were then
living at Ellaville, Schley county, Ga.
Young Crisp read law for year, and
was then appointed solicitor general o.
the Southwestern judicial court. In
| 1873 he located permanently in Ameri-
I. Gus. Four years later he became judge
,of the Superior Court, and five years
afterward Resigned it to accept nomi-
nation to Congress He presided Over
the Georgia DEMOCRATIC state conven-
ton in the ensuing year, and entered
the House Of Representatives at the be.
\ ginning Of the session in 1888. He has
served eight years.
In the House he took front rank a:
a worker and speaker. Hisspeeche'
show much thought and research. II
gesture he is forcible and illustrative,
His voice is remarkably clear.