Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-11
The Struggle for Senator
Hearst's Shoes Begun.
A Ballot Taken in Each Branch
of the Legislature.
The Los Angeles Candidate Not Put
in Nomination.
Unless Doodle Prevails Dark Horse
May Win-Balloting In Joint ses-
sion Begins Today.
Associated Press Dispatches.

and aB6emblymen OF Southern California
held an informal meeting last night, and
while they expressed their appreciation
of the qualities Of the head and heart
and civil and military services Of Major
George H. Bonebrake, they decided, in
view of the peculiar circumstances. not
to present his name at this time for
United States senator.
IN THE SENATE.
In the senate today Campbell g county
government bill was taken up and
amended in many particulars.
At IL o'clock Hancock's resolution,
setting forth that a vacancy in the
United States senate had occurred
through the death Of George Hearst,
and declaring that the senate shall now
proceed to the election of his successor,
was adopted, and President Reddick de-
clared nominations in order.
Dargie of Oakland nominated Michael
Henry De Young, proprietor of the San
as man who had earned national rep
utation by his own efforts, and good
and earnest Republican who had always
been ready with his newspaper to work
for his party's success.
Frazer, of Eldorado, nominated
George q. Blanchard, "a pioneer of
pioneers" and Republican who had
never faltered in work.
Crandall, of Santa Clara, nominated
Charles w. FELTON,, who was described
as a statesman Of ability and man of
spotless honor.
Dray, OF Sacramento, nominated
William Johnston, of Sacramento,
whom he declared to be the farmers
candidate, he being past master Of the
state Grange.
McGowan, OF Humboldt, nominated
M. M. Estee. The mention of his name
was received with. applause, MCGOWAN
made q long and eulogistic speech.
Seawell, of Mendociho, (Dcmocrat5s
nominated d. A. Ostrom, senator from
Yuba.
Preston seconded Blanchard, McCo-
mas seconded Estee, Langford and Will
son seconded Ostrom.
The roll was called at IL :55, resulting
as follows:
For Estee-Bailey, Byrnes, Campbell,
of Solano; Campbell, of Siskiyou; Car
penter, Flint, Heacock, McComas, Me-
Gowan, Ragsdale, Shippee. Sprague.
10.
For Felton--Banks, Crandall, Delong,
Everett, Mahoney, Simpson, Streeter
-.
For DeYoung- BrodericS, Dargie,
Maher. George II. Williams--4.
For Blanchard - Fraser, Preston,
Voorhees,.
For Johnston Dennison, Dray-2.
For Ostrom-Berry, Britt, Goucher,
Hamill, Harp, Langford, Meade, Sea-
we'll, Welch, Wilson-10.
For Senator Goucher-Ostrom-1
For James V. Coleman-AW. II. Will
iams-1.
There being no choice, Heacock's
resolution, to meet in joint convention
with the assembly tomorrow, was car
ried, after which the senate took re-
cess until 2:30 pm.
Bledsoe's assembly bill, which sub
mits the question to the people, as to
the compelling of educational qualifica-
tions for voters, was passed. 1t has
already passed the assembly.
THE ASSEMBLY.
In the assembly, Johnsons bill was
passed, fixing March as the time of in
spection OF the national guard, and des-
ignating the officers to take charge.
At IL O'Clock, Lowe, of Santa Clara,
arose and stated that the hour for ballot
ing for United States senator had ar
rived. The speaker announced that
nominations were in order.
Bert nominated M. M. Estee, of Napa,
and said he understood that an able
speaker would tomorrow. in joint con-
vention, place in nomination his candi-
date, in an elaborate speech.
Bledsoe, in eulogistic speech, NOM
mated Nester A. Young, Of San Diego.
Continued applause followed.
Banghman, of Eldorado, nominated
George G. Blanchard.
Grain, OF Alameda, nominated
Ex-Governor George G. Perkins.
Gould (Democrat) nominated Senator
d. A. Ostrom.
Fowler, Of Alameda, nominated
Charles A. Wetmore.
Young, OF San Diego, nominated
Bruner, of Sacramento, nominated
William Johnston, OF Sacramento.
Clark, of Yolo, nominated w. w.
Morrow.
Dibble nominated M. H. DeYoung.
Sturtevant seconded the nomination
of Estee. Coombs also seconded the
nomination. Hersey, Of Santa Clara,
seconded the nomination of FELTON,.
Freeman seconded the nomination of
George Blanchard. Marion seconded
the nomination of DeYoung.
The balloting resulted as follows
For Estee-Barnett, of Sonoma Bert,
Bruner, Harloe, Hawley, Lewis, Muir
ply, Smith, of Butte Smith, of Orange,
Stnrtevant, Wilson, Coombs, Estee -l3.
For DeYoung Burnett, Of San Fran
cisco; Coffee, DAILY, Dali De- Dennis, Dibble,
Lux, Marion, Phillips, Steltz, Tennis,
Tul.y, Windrow-1S. s
For Felton, Carter, Galbraith, Cor
don, Hersey, Young. I4acey-6.
For anchassl-Alexander, Barnard,
Baughman, Brown, Freeman, Hooking,
Hunewell, johnson, Lynch--9.
For Johnston e=; 81 H2=:::;;; c: T;
.ant, McCall-4.
For Young Bledsoe, Kellogg.
For Perkins Ames, Cram, Culver--3.