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

ership of the house of representatives I
 that has taken p ace for many years,
 reached its last day this morning with ! no material change in the situation The attack un springer's forces, de- signed to biiug about withdrawal of the Illinois candidates, continues, but
 Springer said this morning that he
 was nos to be forced to retire by deiec-
 tions in his own ranks; that he was
 still resolved to go before the caucus
 and stick Ia the end.
 A great deal Of indignation is ex-
 pressed by Springer's warmest sap
 porters at the abandonment of his
 canvass by members of his state dele
 galion. Other candidates are still
 confident Oi 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.
 WAsHNGTON- 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 1. and Newberry that whenever they deserted Springer for Mills, he and his friends would vote for Crisp, The
 threat was carried out, Shiyely and ! Stout changing to Crisp. Cribb and . Dearman then left Hatch and voted . for Mills Immediately there was the . widest excitement. CatchIngs and . others Of Crisp's forces rushed from . the hall and into the headquarters of ! Hatch. There WIS brief conference. /. Catchiugs returned followed by Hatch . who voted for Crisp, and Byrnes and l Wilson of his state followed the lead. 1 This gave Crisp lead of five votes. 1 The 23d ballot resulted: Crisp 100. MIls 90, McMiIlan I9, Springer I3 and Stevens F. On the 24th ballot Springer lost another vote to Crisp. This was the only change but it gave Crisp lead of 6 over Mills. 25.h, 26th and 27tn ballots failed to show change. Then a recess was taken till | 5 D. m. At the beginning Q! the :2G..Il,, ballot McMillan who had beer 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 I0S Georgia's candi- date was one short of omination, Springer and his little band of follow ers heiding the balance O. power. Great applause greeted Springer as he the hall. The suspense was painful. Finally he said q desire to be recorded as voting for MT. Crisp.p The vote oi Springer nominated Crisp, , md the applause which greeted the announcement was deaiening. Men  rushed simultaneously to grasp the i Illinois candidate and he was the re- c .ipient of an enthusiastic ovation from |, he supporters Of Crisp. Busey, Stew f Irt and Holman followed their candi- n late and voted for Crisp. Snow. ? 8yrne, Mertin and Patton remained ,r, rarl-I u. ,-Of...-. g--