The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

10 the public had been occupied by a
throng intensely eager TO witness the clos
ing scenes in this memorable contest.
The republican steering committee ordered
its members not to answer preliminary
roll-call. Senrtor Evans, however, dis
regarded the committees injunction and
answered there" when his name was
called. On the roll-call of the house both
Cockrell and Moore answered "here."
Taubeneck did not answer to his name.
twenty-five senators and seventy-nine
members OF the house have answered to
their names" said the speaker 1t is
now in order to take another vote for
u. s. senator"
When Cockrell's name was called, he
rose to his feet and said: "Mr Speaker"
mo speeches. no speeches! object!
vote vote! vote" shouted forty repub-
lican voices in unison.
'If you will keep your mouths silent for
minute will vote" said Cockrell. 81
vote for John NJ Palmer"
For a few minutes the democratic shouts
and cheers that reverberated through the
capitol were deafening. After slight lull
they again broke out and it was seveal
minutes before order was restored The
republicans remained silent throughout
the proceedings. Moore's name was called
and in a perfectly calm voice he said,
"John NJ. Palmer" Again democratic en-
thusiasm found vent in prolonged cheers
and hats and papers were thrown wildly
in the air. When the name Of Morris,
the colored republican, was called that
gentleman voted for Cicero ]. Lindley.
The program now became for all the re-
publicans to vote for Lindley, it having
been found impossible for Fuller or any
other man to receive the full republican
vote. Representative Taubeneck, when
his name was called, voted for "a. j.
Streeter, nominee of the f. NJ. b. A.
party" and, dropping to his seat, burst
into tears.
The roIl-call showed every republican
voting for Lindley. every democrat for
Palmer, Moore and Cockrell for Palmer
and Taubeneck for Streeter.
On the 18th ballot Speaker Crafts said:
The whole number of votes cast is 204 /;
necessary 10 a choice l03, of which John
M. Palmer has received l03 votes [demo-
cratic applause A. J. Streeter vote and
G. j. Lindley 100 votes. and | hereby de-
clare John NJ. Palmer duly elected u. s.
senator to represent the state OF Illinois in
the congress Of the United States for the
term OF six years.
Defening applause from the demo-
cratic side and galleries greeted this an
nouncement. The democratic representa-
tves cheered themselves hoarse, and
mounting their desks threw hats and
papers and baskets in the air Several
members blew horns. A JOINT committee
was appointed to notify Gen. Palmer of
bis election. He was conducted into the
chamber by the committee. appeared by
the side of the speaker and was greeted
with applause.
Senator-elect Palmer being introduced
by Speaker Crafts began by saying that
he would not undertaketo formally thank
all OF his friends for the honor conferred
upon him. He felt, he said. more like
singing that camp meeting song. "Ain't /
Glad Pm Out of the Wilderness"
: Gen. Palmer expressed his thanks to
the 101 democratic members of the Joint
assembly whose unwayering support
throughout had made success possible
Their stand. he said, had indicated the
right Of the people Of the state TO elect a