Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-28
Now for the Speakership.

settled, for the present. at least, the Speakership
OF the next House looms up as the most important
event Of the near future. The candidates that
have been mentioned are numerous, but Messrs.
Hscock, of New York; Keifer, of Ohio, and
Kasson, of Iowa, seem to be the most prominent,
with Messrs. Burrows of Michigan; bunnell, OF
Minnesota; Reed, Of Maine, and others as probable
dark horses For time Mr.. Hiscock was believed
to have more positive strength than either OF the
others, but it is suggested that recent political
events and promotions may and probably will
affect his prospects injuriOusly. New York now has
two Cabinet oficers-MessrsF Folger and James
and the President and those who competitors of
Hiscock for the Speakership, make the point that
unfair to other states; that would be giving New
York decidedly the lions share OF official honors
and western politicians are insisting, with more
earnestness than hitherto that the Speaker should
be western man. They maintain that this wonld,
the sections, and are appealing to eastern men to
view the matter in this light This appeal is not
without effect, and 1t is said MI. H1ScOck himself
appreciates the disadvantage he is laboring under
by reason OF the recent advancement of several
New York men. OF the western candidates it is
claimed that Mr. Kasson leads the race, but Gen.
Keifer is said to have considerable support
SOCIETY NOTES.
The dinner given by the Postmaster General to
the President and members OF the Cabinet, at the
Arlington last evening, was IN elegant and bril-
liant affair. The private dining room was hand
of the four sides shields were tastefu1ly arranged
The table was superb in its appointments There
were five immense baskets OF choice flowers in the
center of the table, making a continuous bank Of
bloom the entire length OF the table. The china
and glass were very elegant, and the menu rare
James, assisted by their daughter, Mrs. Pearson,
received the guests in the private parlOrs and at
seven O'Clock the guests enmred the diningIo4mm ON
Postmaster General Mrs. Blaine; Secretary Blaine
and Mrs. Pearson, Secretary and MIS- Hunt Secre-
wood, Vice President Davis, ex-Sccretary Window,
and Senator Jones, OF Nevada. Mrs James wore
an elegant costume of white satin, combined with
rich lace and natural flowers, with glittering
diamonds. Mrs. Pearson wore a lovely toilet OF
pink brocaded satin. and on one side OF the square
corsage an immense bouquet OF roses; diamond
ornaments. Mrs Blaine wore pearl-tinted satin;
Mrs. Lincoln, cream-colored hocade; Mrs. Hunt,
white satin, and Mrs. kirkwood, black satin with
On Wednesday when the French visitors, accom-
panied by NJ. Outrey, visited the State depart
sent from France at various times to this country,
the value of autographs on which is estimated
at 100000. Among them is the treaty Of alliance
signed by Louis XVI made between France and
the United Colonies, also the letter written by
Napoleon announcing his approaching marriage
to Marie Louise, and that which he wrote announc-
ing the birth OF their son, the King OF Rome.
The marriage of Miss Dora Hatch, the daughter
Of Mr.: A. S Hatch, the banker, to MI E. Q. Roes-
place Wednesday, at the country residence Of the
brides father, in Tarrytown, New York. The
ceremony was per Ormed by the Rev. DIR. Taylor,
or the Broadway Tabernacle Messrs. Fred Hatch,
Frank Wilson, W. L. Gear and Richard Corwin
acted as ushels, and the bridesmaids were Miss
Mary Hatch, Miss Roessle, Miss Jennie Hatch,
Miss Lulu Hatch, Miss Jesie Hatch and Miss
E'nily Hatch. The bride was dressed in heavy
brn,aded silk. front OF plush and Duchesse lace,
with long train, Vatican style. The bridesmaids
in cameFs hair, with lace veiE, Watteau style. A
large number Of guests were lin attendance. The
bridal presents were numerals and exceedingly
beautiful.
Senator and Mrs Jonas, who are pleasantly es-
tablished at the Portland, now have his pretty
niece and brOther-n-law visiting them. The
Senator will go away after the Senate adjourns,
but his wife and niece will remain here.
AS soon as the Senate adJOurnS Senator Har-
risons wife and daughter will go to their home in
make when they return, December 1St.
private letter from Mme Asia Buruaga, wife
OF the former NJ Chilian minister gives the crafty
visit here next April Their youngest son is still
at Yale
GOV. rosters daughters will probably visit the
during the winter.
Senator Edmunds expects his family in few
| days
Senator-elect Window says he will move into
his new home as soon as completed
Secretary Blaine now has in good position on
the wall OF one of his parlOrs fine engraving OF
Gladstone, sent him by Mr.. Gladstone himself,
with an autograph. The large photograph OF Gen
Garfield's, which was displayed On the catafalque
In Cleveland now hangs in Secretary Bla1ne's
parlors.
Captain Mason, who was here with the French
visitors, and who is son OF John Y. Mason, says
he has not been here before since 1867.
Mrs. Regina M. Cav, the eldest sister OF Presi-
dent Arthur, who has been visiting her relatives
and friends at Newport, left "Wednesday for the
home OF her sister, Mrs John E. McElroy, at
Albany Mrs Cav has been the guest OF the family
OF Mr. Peter Clark, In Providence, and has been in
Rhode Island several weeks.