St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 19, 1886

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McGrath, two new he Civil service list, werejappointed in the mailing department of the yesterday. tceveral promotions made. y, the popular presiding officer at ut Street Station, has obtained a rom the Board and will leave to. avia, N.Y. He irtends to take in son his route, and will aiso pass anada. He says he hopes to meet Thomson and have him as a travel- mion on the way back. ss ~ : me USS he 2 Ohiy IN CANS ; ca ST PERFECT MADE h atrict recard.to Purity, Strength, and hess. Dr. Price‘s Baking Powder contains Lime or Alam. Dr. Price's Extracts, mon, Orange, etc., favor deli¢iousily. WONG AOWDER CO. Crwcaco sno ST LOUIS. Ve " . a arts . — = Tr ND'S EXTRACT park aroundevery bottle. Insicknes op Is Worth Its Weight In Gold! 2 tag Tipe SS Price 50 Cents. f i=l Mare’ ; Warns Sala = Lt ha en to . — VEGETABLE _ ‘N-DESTROYER| ee te Cable Spocials Lead the Morning Papers. - Dispatch. a talwart Uemocracy In Convention 1 O= DAY a OOO s™=tO VOL. 37—NO. 42. ST. 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OUR GREAT CO-OPERATIVE PLAN We are the Aids you to start a household on a small payment. Outfitters for the Household. C.Farner Stove, Furniture and Carpet Co, FOURTEENTH AND CLARK AW. Prints and Ginghams' d Latest Novelties, Largest Stock, Lowest Prices. J aves? EDIFION DOWNED, The Railroad and City Cliques Routed. for Supreme Judge. Martin’s Forces Desert Him After a Spirited Contest. An Unsuccessfal Dicker of the Kansas City and St. Louis Delegation. Exciting Scenes in the Convention on the Sixth Ballot—The Stampede for Brace —Belative Strength of the Candidates for Railroad Oémmissioner—The State Central Committee—Gossip. New ‘*‘Where will Martin’s strength goto?’’ was the question of the hour this morning when the convention assembled. It appeared to be the general impression that the race had nar- rowed down to Henry and Brace, and that Martin would withdraw after a few ballots. This idea was combatted vigorously by the Martin men who denied that they had ever considered such a contingency. When Frank Blair was asked where Martin’s vote would go to eventually he refused to admit that any candidate other than Martin would ever get it for Supreme Judge. ‘**The race is between Henry and Brace is it not?’’ ‘*Don’t you believe a word of it. Martin’s not «a dead cock in the pit by any means.’’ men keep, itis evident that Martin’s vote is less secure than that of his more successful opponents. Maj. C. C. Rainwaterclaimed this morning that When the Martin break occurred Henry would receive the lion’s share of the vote. ‘‘Ilf Henry gains on the first ballot he is good as nominated,’’ said the Major. ‘‘Mar- tin is out of the fight. -Henry’s strength will stick to him through thick andthin. The Sontheast vote will certainly come to us when it leaves Martin—thbere can be -no question aboutit. Did you observe last night how anxious the Brace men were to adjourn after they saw how strong Henry was on the first ballot? Previosus to thatthey were red hot for a long session and immediate nomina- tion.’’ Secretary of State Mike McGrath was rada- iant. His reputation as a political prog- nosticator had been vindicated on last night’s ballots. ‘‘Of all of the calcula- tions made by the friends cf the different can- didates, mine came nearest being correct. I was within ten votes ofthe vote on the first ballot. You can say this morning that Martin is practically out of the race; in fact, he never was in it, andthe fightis between Brace and Henry. with the chances largely in favor of the latter. Why, pshaw! the Martin men have begged, borrowed and prayed for the few votes they've got and itis reasonabie to sup- pose that they will desert therm at the first op- portunity. The only question now is: Where will Martin’s votes goto’ I think that Henry will get them, particularly the southeast vote.’’ The Brace men are equaliy as confident of securing the Martin vote as are the Henry men and with probably more reason. They claim that the Martin and Brace men will com- bine to beat Henry. Inquiry by a PostT-Dts- PATCH reporter elicited the the managers of the Martin canvass feel more favorably towards Brace than towards Henry, and that §sbould it become evident that their candidate cannot be nominated they will exert their intuence to throw the bulk of the Martin votes to Brace. The Henry men, while admitting that Brace is the second choice of the prominent Martin men, deny that Martin's vote can be delivered by the managers to any particular candidate, and claim that by judicious trading on the Railroad Commissioner they can control entire Southeast delegation and a part of Mar- tin’s strength outside of that district. In connection with the vote of the Southeast, which apparently is claiming considerable attention just at present as the weakest spot in Judge Martin’s armor, it is reported that James F. Hatton of Wayne, candidate for Railroad Commissioner, has effected a com- | bination with the Henry forces, which goes toconfirm the positive as- | gertions of the Henry leaders that they will have the Southeast solid ona break. Hatton is undoubtedly one of the strongest candidates for the second place on the ticket; still it is afact that none ofthe candidates for Railroad Commissioner have sufficient strength to cut much ofa figureinthe Supreme Judgeship contest. A great deal of trading has been done by them this morning, however,and itis predicted that immediately a candidate for Supreme Judge shows a material gain, the candidates for the other offices will stampede their friends for himin the hope of coming in for reciprocal favors later un. Col. Deatherage, candidate for Railroad Commisioner, will swing what vote he can for Judge Brace; Webb is a John O’Day man and, of course, is for Henry. Theidea that these candidates will affect the vote as between Henry and Brace receives little considera- tion. The ultimate disposition of the Martin vote is the all-absorbing question of the con- | vention this morning. i i On the third ballot it became evident that the Martin leaders were making strenuous | efforts to hold their forces together, but sig- ‘nally failed to do eo im a number of, | instances. If the changes on _ the ballot are indicative of anything, , before they show clearly that the statement made above, that the Martin men preiered Brace to Henry, was well founded, and that if a goodly roportion of the Martin delegates follow the bellwethers Brace will secure the nomination for recess. the adjournment ' One of the most prominent men in the Martin i camp informed a PosT-DIsPATCH reporter while the vote on this ballot was in progress thatthe Martin vote would certainiy goto Brace if it could be controlied in the event of Martin’s withdrawal. ‘‘There may be some few yotes that will get away from us, but not many will get away from us. Brace will get at least five- of the entire Martin delega- re ave you made any combination for xKail- road Commissioner?’ ‘‘No; our torce is pretty well scattered all the field.’’ OF ae after the ballot Ed Silver and Frank Biair, in men, worked strenu- ously to secure # promise from the Heary delegation from St. Louis to gofor Martin on the next ballot, making it a question as to which shonld be withdrawn, Henry or Martin. The Henry men laughea at the poor: and BF enemys the idea that the majority sho give way tothe minority, and decided to stick to are After the fifth ot it was reported that the ‘On the Sixth Ballot Brace is Nominated, ae the | | Despite the stiff upper lip which the Martin } | . i information that | } friends. St. Lonis delegation had yielded to the solici- tations of the Martin men and reed ‘a change from Henry to Martin provided Jack- s0n County with thirty-two votes would lead Accordingly Jackson County retired for consultation on this and was followed ‘ La- favette County, Martin votes followed suit. After a brief but heated session the Jackson County delegation refused the Overtures from the St. Louis delegation and decided to stick to Henry as long as he was inthe race. The news'was carried to the St. Louis delegation in session across the hall when after it was agreed to do likewise. This ended the attempts of the Martin men to gain Henrg’s strength. The result was a great cabappointment to Martin’s friends, who then feared that Brace would be nominated on the next ballot, which was infact accomplished. ———_ gg ——______.. TO-DAY’S SESSION, i) Theodore Brace Nominated on the Sixth Ballot—The Proceedings. The clans began to gather early this morn- ing. Red-eyed delegates began to putinan appearance at 9o’clock and by 10 o’clock the steps in front of the main entrance to the Ex- position were covered with smokers, while little groups of swappers and traders delib- erated inthe hail. At 10 o’clock, Chairman Dockery drove up in a carriage, accompanied by three distinguished delegates. His arrival was the signal for most of the smokers to throw away the stumps of their cigars and file into the hall. At 10:13 the Chairman rapped the convention to order, and two minutes after he announced that the roll would be called on ‘‘nomination—I mean election of Supreme Judge.’’ At this time there wasa full representation in the hall. As the roll- call proceeded there was not much en- shusiagm. Most of the delegates looked wear and many who had just eaten their akfasts were busy with the morning papers. Occasionally, asa delegation cast its yote golidiy for one candidate or another, there Was applause from the candidate’s The Brace men seemed to be wider aw ike than any of the other delegates. Every gain for Brace was greeted with yells and cat- calis and stamping of feet. When the vote of Pulaski County was announced one stray del- egate yelled, ‘‘Hur-ah for Brace!’’ Butthe war ry breught no response. The first st. Louis Foun: District tried to cast one more vote Yan it was entitled to but it did not succeed. When the roli-call was concluded there was amurmur of conversation in the hall. Chair- - Dockery turned around totalk with Silver ilar Biand while the clerks were casting up the vote. At 10:52 Chairman Dockery an- nounced the vote saying that 394 votes were necessary to achoice. As the announcement **Henry 300’’ was made there was wild cheer- ing which lasted only a minute. The vote was as loHows: i ~!' 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Washington. terfere | 5 Mercer ....... cil Bit WOIOe . 2-0 sch<ee beset |S aa i. 4 | PRE Spee heap 4 Mississippi OF: ee rice cathe di .. i Morniteau....:j-...| 6)....1;Wright....... we Se Momroe. .occesh aise —— — Montgomery.’ ... 6i.. Total. ......:272 215 300 There were 787 votes, an increase of one, ec ene ae Jackson County having gained one by reap- portionment. The new vote went to Henry. THE THIRD BALLOT. Chairman Dockery then announced the sec- ond call of the day ior the third ballot, There was acry of ‘‘Brace up’’ and cheers as An- drew County showed a gain of three votes for Braces The Chairman requested the chair- men of the different delegations to use more ‘‘jung power,’’ arequest which was not ob- served. As the call proceeded the Brace men again demonstrated that they possessed most of the lung power and enthusiasm. At the conclusion of the call Chairman Dockery announced that the Committee on tesolutions would meet immediately in the citizens’ committee room in the Exposition building. The clerks were very slow in casting up the vote. They could not make the totals add up the requisite number. At 11:25 the Chairman announced the vote as follows: Brace, 286; Martin, 200; Henry, 301. At the announcement of the Brace vote there wasa prolonged cheering. When Henry's gain of one vote was made known his friends yelled witha great show of enthusiasm. It was sometijne after when order was re- stored sufficiently to proceed with the third roll-cail and even then the Chairman was obliged to supplement the efforts of the blond clerk who called offthe county names. THE FOURTH BALLOT. Dent County changed four votes Martin to Brace, eliciting loud cheers. changed one Henry to Brace. Barry changed one Henry and one Martin vote to Brace. Howell changed one Martin vote to Brace. efferson County changed six Martin votes to race amid wild cheers and yells and cries of ‘‘Come ain’’ from Brace’s friends. changed three from Martin to Brace amid cheers. Mercer changed one Brace and one Martin to Henry. Newton changed one Brace to Henry. Nodawa changed three Henry and one artin to Brace. Platte chan one Martin to Brace. Polk changed three Henry to Brace. Ray changed one Martin to Brace. St.Ciair changed one Brace to Martin. The Sixteenth Ward, St. Louis, changed one Henry to Martin. Saline changed One Martin to Henryand two Martin to Brace. Scott ch four Martin to Brace amid cheering. Wo changed three Martin to Brace. At the conclusion of the call there were two Maries County | o Gentry County | | Scotland, Gentry and Moniteau changed. to ‘ convention. vote to Brace. Bates County changed thirteen een, and then the roil-call was proceeded THE FIFTH BALLOT. Every vote was greeted with cries and cheers, until the clerk was ordered to sus- pend, and then the Sergeant-at-Arms re- stored asemblance of order. Every minute someone would cry, ‘‘Hurrah for Brace.’’ Jackson County asked permission through Col. Mercer to retire from the hall for cuonsul- tation. ‘*Then they will all vote for Brace,’’ said Nat Dryden. Delegate Towey moved that the roll-eall be suspended until the vote of Jackson had been announced, Col. Mercer withdrew his request. Caldwell changed four votes to ‘‘that emi- nent jurist, Theodore Brace,’’ as the Chairman announced it. Cape Girardeau and Clinton changed one each, Martin to Brace. Franklin changed two Martin to Brace. Brace gained three in “Franklin. The Brace men cheered every gain. Greene changed five Martin to Brace. There were cries of ‘‘Hurrah for Brace.’’ McDonald changed two Henry to Brace. Newton County asked to be passed and then changed three and one-half Henry to Brace. Nodaway Sanged three Brace to Henry. Pettis changed two Martin to Brace. Platte changed one Martin to og one to Brace. changed one race to Henry. changed two Henry to Martin. Ste. Genevieve threw one Martin to Brace. In St. Louis the Eighteenth Ward changed one Henry to Martin. Schuyler changed two Brace to Henry; Scotland, one Brace to Henry. Taney changed one Henry to Brace. The call was concluded at 12:15.° Chairman Dockery came forward and announced the vote as follows: Martin, 152; Henry, 2854; Brace, S492; necessary to a choice, 394. The Brace vote was greeted with cheerin that lasted two minutes. A delegate mounte aseatand tried to catch the Chairman’s eye and ear, but there were general cries of ‘‘sit down’’ and Mr. Dockery announced THE SIXTH BALLOT. A city delegate moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by John T. Crisp amid yells of ‘‘No’’ and much confusion. he mo- tion was declared out of order, and the call pecosedes. Atchison County changed five lenry to Brace. Barry changed one Martin to Henry. Bates County delayed the progress of the call five minutes, and then announced the same vote—thirteen for Martin. Ken- ton changed two Brace to Henry. Bollinger changed one Brace to Henry and one Henry to Martin. Buchanan changed one Brace to Martin and oneto Henry. Cape Girardeau one Henry to Martin. Clay changed two Henry to Brace amid cheers. Cole changed one Henry co Martin. Dunklin changed five Brace to Martin, Franklin two Brace to Henry. Greene changed one Brace to Henry. At this point Jackson County (solid for Hen- ry) asked permission to retire for consulta- tion. There were cries of ‘‘no’’ ‘‘no.’’ The permission was granted however. Mr. Bland took the chair and the call proceeded. Holt changed three Henry to artin. Laclede changed two Henry to Brace. Lafayette County (solid for Martin) asked permission toretire. It was given. Mississippi County (solid for Martin) was given permission to retire for consultation. Mercer County changed one Henryto Brace; Moniteau five Brace to Martin. Newton changed one and one-halffHenry to Brace. Nodaway County (Henrys, Brace 2 on last ballot) was given permission to retire. Pettis changedtwo Lrace to Martin; Platte and Volk changed one each Brace to Henry. teynolds changed one Ilenry to Brace, amid cries of ‘‘inurrah for Reynolds.’’ Judge Lindley for the city of St. Louis dele- gates asked permission to retire. Objection was made. A delegate shouted that he did not want to retire. Josh La Due jumped up and said that he objected to the delay of the business until these delegations could go out and sell out to one another. There was much confusion and an amend- ment was offered limiting the time of consul- tation to ten ininutes. The amendment was agreed toand the delegation retired. There was great confusion and several gentiemen endeavored gto get the floor. The chair re- fused to, recognize any one until order was re- stored. In a few winutes the call was .Fe- | sumed. ens ‘5 Schuyler changed two Henry to Brace. Seott changed four brace to Martin. Stoddard changed three Henry to Martin. Taney changed two Brace to Henry. AFTER THE BALLOT. At the conclusion of the regular call the counties passed were called, but Mississippi alone responded. Her vote remained four for Martin. Benton County asked permission to change her vote from four for Henry to four for Brace. There was some cheering. The Sergeaut-at-Arins was instructed to notify the St. Louis delegation that its time had expired. The roll of passed counties was again called, and Jackson responded with ‘*Thirty-two for Henry.’’ Nodicker had been made. Noda- way announced 7 for Henry,3 for Brace, a gain of one for Brace. Chairman Bland in- structed the doorkeeper to notify absent dele- gations that the vote would soon be an- nounced. The St. Louis delegation sentin a request for further time. There were a dozen objections, but the Chairman announced that there were none, Lafayette county announced its vote as six for Henry, six for Brace—a loss of twelve by Martin. At 1:05 the St. Louis delegation came in and was called off. The first four wards voted for Henry amia cheers and stamping. The vote was unchanged from the last ballot tothe Four- teenth Ward, which changed three from Henry to Martin. The Eighteenth changed one Mar- tinto Henry, The Twenty-sixth changed its one vote Henry to Martin. The roll-call was then declared closed. Polk county asked per- mission to change her vote to _ three for Brace and two for Henry. Mississippi County changed her vote four Mar- tin to brace. Shannon changed two Martin to race. Scott County’s vote was changed back from Martin to Brace. Bollinger County changed three from Henry to Brace amid wild cheering and yelling and the pounding of the avel. Nat Dryden moved that the nomination of Brace be made unanimous. It was declured out of order. Lafayette County changed three votes to Brace. Franklin County changedtwo votes, Martin to Brace. Nodaway County changed seven votes, Henry to Brage. There was wild and continuous cheering. Hats and umbrellas wavedintheair. Twenty delegates tried to et the floor. Visitors on the stage were yell- ng to delegates on the floor, and the wildest contusion reigned. Tne Twelfth Ward an- nounced its desire to change its vote. Warren County was recognized and changed two to Brace. St. Francois changed six Martin to Brace. The Twelfth Ward changed six Henry to Brace, NOMINATING BRACE. Polk County changed five to Brace. Iron County changed three Henry to Brace. Macon County changed ten Henry to Brace. The yelling was deafening, and tbe gavel was kept constantly in motion for five minutes with no effect. Buchanan changed five votes Martin and seven votes Henry to Brace. Chairman Dockery then refused to recognize anyone or receive any proposition. J.L.Rush of Webster moved to make the Brace nomination unanimous. He was not recognized. Chair- man Dockery called out: ‘‘We wantanorderiy convention, and not a mob.’’ Quiet was partially restored. Adair County changed her Reynolds ipley to Brace. Putnam changed her vote to Brace. Clay County changed one to Brace. Pettis changed eleven Martin to race. Mercer Cotnty changed _ to race. Montgomery changed six to irace. Brace. Laclede changed to Brace. St. Charies changed to Brace. Cole changed Martin to Brace. Tbe chairman asked the attention of the He said that it had been sug- gested that the roll be again caHed. There were cries of ‘‘That’s right’’ and the roll was = called. During the _ call Judge Lindley tried to get the move that the nomination be made mous. There were cries of ‘‘Sit down,’’ and the Judge was supp , As the call proceeded every vote was cast for Brace until Cooper County was reached. po ay a eight votes for Martin. When the proceeded to Greene County E. W. Stephens of Columbia, asked unanimous consent suspend the sent was declared ted and the motion to carried make the nomination unanimous was without a dissenting voice. should meet this afternoon. The motion was carried and the chair appointed Col. Mansur, Col. J. O. Broadhead and Gen. J. A. Hocka- day. Thenamotionto adjournto 3 o'clock was put and carried, and with ayell the con- vention broke up. ‘*My fight’s over. Ilove every one now,’’ ~~ seat Col. Mansuras he movedup the aisle. The Afternoon Session. When the convention met at 3 o’clock this afternoon Judge Theodore Brace was called upon for his speech of thanks. The convention is now in session. The delegates expect to finish the business be- fore them to-night. i THE FORTUNATE MAN. Sketch of the Career of the Next Supreme Judge. Theodore Brace is a resident of Paris in Mon- roe County. He was born June, 1835, in Alle- gheny County, Md. He only secured a common school education but studied law rivately and was admitted to the bar when ut 19 years old, in 1856. At the end of the next year he came to Missouri. He entered the Confederate army when the war began and served as a private soldier. His first political office was given him in 1874 when he was elected to fill a vacancy in the State Senate. He was elected in 1880 Judge ofthe Sixteenth Judicial Circuit which office he has sirce held. He is a Bourbon Democrat and an eloquent speaker. He put Crittenden in nomination for Governor, mak- ing at the time the hit of the convention. —— JUDGE BRACE. How He Received The News of His Success To-Day. The news from the convention was brought to Judge Brace at his quarters at the Laclede by his faithful secretary, Mr. Jos. Moore. A few minutes later a Post- DISPATCH reporter called on the Judge who said: ‘‘Well, I can’t express my sen- timents. I am greatly pleased and sincerely thank m many steadfast friends. Ihopel will always be ableto discharge the duties of the high office with which I have been honored.’’ Shortly after the Convention adjourned Judge Brace’s friends and con- stituents hurried to the Laclede Hotel and crowded to his room with cheers and con- gratulations. The Judge was noticeably affected by the events. Mr. Alexander of Marion, Jndge Brace’s nominator and most intimate friend took charge of affairs and induced the jubilant friends of the successful candidate to with- draw and give him afew moments quiet to re- store his nerves, after the anxiety of the con- vention. ——— — IT HAS REGISTERED. Judge Henry Expresses His Feelings Toward the Post-Dispatch in Shocking Language. A Post- DISPATCH reporter called at the Lin- dell Hotel as soon as the result of the ballot was known. Judge Henry was nut in, but he entered the rotunda shortly afterward with a friend and passed up the stairway toward the dining-room. He carried his hat in his hand and wore a look of general depression. The reporter met him just at the head of the stairs. ‘‘Ah, Judge.’’ The gentleman extended his hand and grasped that of the reporter. ‘‘Ilam from the Post-DIsraTcH, and—’’ That was as far as the reporter got. The Judge, still retaining his grasp on the hand of the scribe and shaking it with emphasis as he uttered each word, replied: ‘‘Thave not a word to say to the PostT- DISPATCH. It has acted like a G— d— dog throughout this whole canvass, and they are @ set of stinki —_—_—- —_-.,.’ ng ; tthe Judge threw the reporter’s hand violently from his own and walked toward the dining-room swelling and throbbing with his rage. OO MAFFIT SUCCEEDS LANCASTER. Lantern Dick Forced Out of the Committee. The Ninth Congressional District Delegates metatthe Lindell this morning and elected Charies Maftit to the vacancy in the Demo- cratic State Central Committee, caused by the resignation of Dick Lancaster. To a Posr- DISPATCH reporter, Mr. Bob Towey, a member of the delegation,said that Lancaster, although he resigned forappearance sake, was actually forced off the committee. ‘‘Lan- caster knew several days ago that a majority of the committee was opposed to his repre- senting them in the Centrai Committee and he saved himself as best he could under the cir- cumstances.’’ Previous to the meeting of the State Con- vention Lancaster asserted on several occa- sions that he would not get cut of the com- mittee, and it was evidently his intention to bang on as long as possible. Dark The State Committee. The newly elected Democratic State Central Committee is as follows: First District—D. H. Shields of Hannibal, re-elected. The delegation also passed a res- olution indorsing Mr. Shields for the Chair- mansbip. second District—H.F. McClanahan of Milan, re-elected. Third District—James W. burg, re-elected. Fourth District—S. L. Ramsey,Maryville, in place of J. L. Cormack of Platte City. Fifth District—Ed Noland of Jackson, in place of M. Muntord of Kansas City. Sixth District—John 8. Elliott of Boonville, re-elected. Seventh District—H. L. Biggs of Louisiane, in place of John W. Booth of Washington. Eighth District—E. A. Noonan of St. Louis. Ninth District—Charies Mafiit of St. Louisin place of KR. D. Lancaster. Terth District—Samuel Byrnes of Potosiin place of W. R. Edgar of Ironton. Eieventh District—Ed Silver of Jefferson City in place of 8. T. Harrison of Fulton. Tweifth District—W. H. Pheips of Carthage in place of D. P. Stratton of Nevada. hirteenth District—John O’ Day of St.Louis, or Springfield, re-elected. Fourteenth District—D. C. Allen of Pied- Le in piace of T. D. Ferguson of Popiar luff. Riley of Pilatts- AT THE HEADQUARTERS. The Candidates Fairly Well Pleased and Eager for the Fray. The weary delegates who did not retire until 8 o'clock this morning reappeared in the hotel rotundas as early as6éo’clock. By 8 o'clock the corridors were well crowded and the buz- zing of the pow-wows filled the rotundas. Judge Brace appeared athis quarters early and received groups of bis constituents who came to congratulate him on the result of the first ballot, for which they fought desperately. When asked what had been done os the night Judge Brace said: ‘‘We were tir out last night, or this morning, rather, and tum- bled in without doing anything. Our ee nents may have been more active, but I think they were all worn out after the session.’’ e Brace men the satisfaction of hav- ing their predictions verified by the baliot. Two days ago Josep Moss ¢s@- timated the vote at 262 and on yesterday at 264, coming one vote on either side of the tellers’ total. At 9 o'clock Ju Alexander me eet in an ce at his quarters. Judge Martis wore a very unjudicial seersucker suit and at m ‘ an ine: 00 leaprove his chances in the inter- val, he said: ‘‘No meetings were held last the first balict ee ee ee ee pe Se ——, . +e Se e.. ae en teem a ee ee nee