Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-13
NEWS BY WIRE.
THE GREAT CONTEST.


 that has taken p ace for many years, reached it's last day this morning with no material change in the situation The attack on Springer's forces, de- signed to bring about withdrawal of the Illinois candidates, continues, but Springer said this morning that he was not to be forced to retire by defec- tions in his own ranks; that he was still resolved to go before the caucus and stick to the end.
 A great deal of indignation is ex- pressed by Springer's warmest sup porters at the abandonment of his canvass by members of his state dele gation. Other candidates are still confident of success. The two leaders in the race still express confidence of winning, but regard the situation as serious and critical. Each man known to be in doubt is kept in sight and no persuasion is omitted to induce him to definitely pledge himself It is generally believed that not more than 22O members will go into the caucus. Estimates given show the leaders themselves are not far apart in their calculations. and render it possible that absentees or votes for minor can didates, until their flag is buried and the day lost, may bring victory one way or another.
 WASHINGTON The twenty.second ballot was destined to mark the first significant change of the day, Cable and Mulberry abandoning Springer and voting for Mills. Tarnsey left Hatch and voted for Crisp. During succeeding ballots the excitement was intense. Shively had notified Cable and Newberry that whenever they deserted Springer for Mills. he and his friends would vote for Crisp, The threat was carried out, Shively and Stout changing to Crisp. Cribb and Dearman then left Hatch and voted for Mills. Immediately there was the widest excitement. Catchlngs and others of Crisp's forces rushed from the hall and into the headquarters of Hatch. There was a brief conference. Catchings returned followed by Hatch who voted for Crisp, and Byrnes and Wilson of his state followed the lead. This gave Crisp lead of five votes. The 23d ballot resulted: Crisp 100, Mills 90, McMillan l9, Springer 13 and Stevens 12. On the 24th ballot Springer lost another vote to Crisp. This was the only change but it gave Crisp a lead of 6 over Mills. 25th, 26th and 27th ballots failed to show change. Then recess was taken till 8 p. m. At the beginning of the 30th ballot McMillan who had been stand in the rear of the lobby, entered the hall. Thanking his followers formally he withdrew from the contest. amid great applause. Changes came in rapid succession and at the close of the ballot Crisp stood with IA votes and Mills with 10S. Georgia's candi- date was one short of omination, Springer and his little band of follow CTS helding the balance of power. Great applause greeted Springer as he entered the hall. The suspense was painful. Finally he said "I desire to be recorded as voting for MT. Crisp" The vote of Springer nominated Crisp, and the applause which greeted the was deafening. Men rushed simultaneously to grasp the Illinois candidate and he was the re- cipient of an enthusiastic ovation from the supporters of Crisp. Busey, Stew art and Holman followed their candi- date and voted for Crisp. Snow, Byrne, Mertin and Patton remained on record as voting for Springer. So