The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-27
ALBANY DEADLOCK
 PRODUCES STRIFE Democrats Accuse Each Other
 of Untruths THE VOTE IS UNCHANGED Supporters of Sheehan Declare That They Will stand Firm, While In- surgents Also Show Some
 StubbOrnness
THE VOTE IS UNCHANGED

Albany. N. Y, January 26-Another three days truce was declared tonight in the battle to elect a United States sen- etor Leaders of both houses of the leg islature said there would be no quorum of the joint assembly tomorrow William F. Sheehan, whose strength on the eighth ballot today showed no apparent dimnu- ticn, intends to go home tomorrow, and | Charles F. Murphy and the other Tam. many Hall leaders will spend the week end in New York. The truce was de clared in recognition of the general feel. ing that there was no chance of break ing the deadlock this week.
 The tension over the prolonged dead lock broke today in bitter charges ant counter charges on the floor of the legis- lature. As had been expected the eighth ballot showed no important change in the lineup.
 The trouble started in the senate before the joint session met. Senator Roose- welt. leader for the democratic 'insur- gents" who have stood firm against Will liam F. Sheehan. began it by offering a resolution directing the clerk to reappoint Morgan Hoyt to be clerk of the forest fish and game commission, of which Franklin D. Roosevelt is chairman. Sen ator Roosevelt has declared that his ap- pointment was taken away from him be- cause he refused to come in line with the caucus majority that favored Sheehan. Senator Bracket declared this was an other fragrant and brutaf' instance of try ipe fA hrfp ind tO the selection of a United States senator
 '.It is a matter of common knowledge, ' Senator Bracket added that commit tee patronage and pap have been with held for the purpose of influencing the United States senatorial election.
 Majority Leader Wagner angrily char acterized this as an untruth. "I excuse the inexperence of the senator for inti- mating that I am untruthful.' Senator Bracket replied and repeated his charge that the public business was being ob- structed for political purposes.
 Senator Wagner replied with an impas- stoned attack on Senator Roosevelt. The ballot showed no losses by MT. Sheehan a loss of one vote by MT. Shepard and the addition of two new candidates to the list which now numbers 13.
 There were no indications of a break in the deadlock. Supporters of dhe democratic caucus nominee. William F. Sheehan, were unyielding, while the in- surgents insist they never will give Tn enough to make the election of Mir Sheehan possible.
 There is no suggestion from any source of possible compromise can didate and aone of the democratic leaders in either house expressed apr proval of Senator Gradys suggestion at the joint legislative session yes- terday to appoint a day when ballot ing shall be continued until candi- date wins.
 "Sucb course would only cause bit terness." said President Pro Tenn Tom Wagner of the senate. Taking only one ballot day we are trying to ease things along with as little friction as possible until the problem works itself out. as I believe it will do in few days"
 The followers of Edward M. Shepard expected some a.,tion of the democratic executive committee at its meeting to- day which would help their candidate Ninety per cent of tn e190 members of this committee have declared individ- ually for MT. Shepard.
 The eighth ballot follows:
 Democrats-Shee eehan, S2 Shepard 10; Kernan, 5; Lit eton, B; Gerard, q O'Brienr 2, Douglas, l; Parker, ] Glynn, 1; Dix. l; Seymour. Van Sant- voord. l. John c. R. Taylor, l.; Her rick 1.
 Repuklfcan--Depew, TT.
 Total vote cast, 1SS. Necessary lo choice, 95.