Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-06-23
VINNIE'S HUSBAND.
a Ridiculous Scene which Occurred
in the Senate n Few Days Before
AdjGurnment-HOw HOXfe
was Provided for.

Washington special to the Chicago Times
During the debate in the senate to-day, ovel
the sundry civil bill, a very ridiculous scene
took place. lt was toward the end of the
bill, and Allison, of Iowa. rose, saying that
he had an amendment to offer, regarding
which he had consulted with a number of
senator's, and he supposed it would be gen.
orally agreed to. 1t was then sent to the
clerks desk and read. 1t proved to be an
amendment proposing to change a clause in
the bill which recently passed congress es-
tablshing new form of government for the
District of Columbia. The bill as passed
provided for three commissioners of the
District, twJ of whom shall be appointed by
the President from civil life and one to be
an officer of the engineer corps of the army
above the rank of captain, who should be
designated by the President. Allison's prop
osition was to change this clause so that it
would leave the President free to choose the
third commissioner from officers of any rank
In the army at large. This was scheme to
make Lieutenant Hoxie. who is at present
detailed as engineer Of the District. eligible
for appointment as commissioner. Hoxie has
the reputation of being a very honest and
competent officer, and has given satisfaction
to all but the ring contractors, against whom
he has made a continuous fight. Hoxie is
married t.
WINNIE REAM.
Her influence in political circles, aud especi-
ally with the scions of congress, Is renowned.
Thus 1t was to-day that before Allison arose
with his amendment, Lieutenant Hoxie, &C
companied by his wife and an elderly lady
and several friends, entered the senate Pm
vate gallery and took conspicuous seats.
Everybody saw Mrs. Winnie Ream Hoxie,
to tell how the wind would blow on Allison S
amendment As soon as it was known that
Winnie Ream's new husband was to be bene-
fitted, some flint souled senators made ungal-
liant points OF order that Allison's amentl-
ment was not germane to the sundry civil
bill. Shouts of ''Yes, it is, " resounded upon
all sides, and 1t was then that Winnie Ream
first silently
CLAPPED HER HANDS
in applause. The question was put to the
senate on point of order as to whether the
amendment was relevant or irrelevant, and
by vote OF three to one it was decided to be
relevant Again HoxIe's wife gave signs of
qualification. Sargent, who is a practical
sort of woman'S rights man, ventured then
to express his views on the question. He
said that the only reason for this amendment
was that recently a very interesting young
lady had married a very interesting young
officer, for whom 1T was desired to make
a place. This speech caused flutter. Ev-
cry eye looked toward the gallery, where
Winnie r ANS party were seated, and Mrs.
Hoxie
DREW BACK WITH CONFUSION,
and hid her bushing cheeks behind her fan.
Sargent continued his unpleasant speech, and
finally, to cap the climax of the scene, Mrs.
Hoxie burst INTO tears, applied her handker-
chief, and pulled down her bridal veil. Dan
Voorhees, saw this, and the great heart of the
Tall Sycamore of the Wabash was touched
He at once flew to his feet and with melo
dramatic voice exhorted the senate to pass
the amendment. he launched forth into 2
fulsome euiogy of Hoxie, his great merit, etc
at this kind-hearted action of Voorhees,, Mrs.
Hoxie INDUCED in few hysterlcal symptoms.
She first laughed, then cried, and then
wiped her black eyes and trembled. Every
senator saw
THE ANGUISH OF HOMES WIPE,
and the vote was put. As the roll was called
Mrs. Hcxle anxiously bit her finger nails and
peered over at each senator. At every yea
response she smlled, aud for the nays she
frowne1. Finally the vote was announced.
Mrs. Hoxie had carried the day Hoxie him
self openly clapped his hands, and, rising in
his seat, gave a military bow t. Voorhees,
and Allison, each of whom recognized it and
went out. Subsequently Mrs. Hoxle received
the congratulations of a score of senators.