Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-04
OPENING OF CONGRESS-.
Scenes in the Corridors and Galleries
A Perfect Jam Of Pcoplc-Thc
Texas Delegation.
special to the Gazette.


Special TO the Gazette.
Washington, December 3.-Before
going to the capitol to-day, the Texas
delegation met ut Congressman Han
cocks room at the National hotel to
consider the patronage at the disposal
of the state and other matters. The
meeting was not long in session. At
forwards the delegation divided In
groups, the old being interspersed
with the new members, and pro-
ceeded down Pennsylvania avenue
towards the capitol. where they ar
rived a considerable time before the
converting of the house and scattered
in the corridors ard cloak rooms.
While waiting greater crowd was
never witnessed in the capitol. AT
half past II o'clock. one could scarcely
make Roadway through the corridors,
and the jam was 80 great that the
door-keeper, ut the request of mem
hers, pushed back those who insisted |
on entering, and were not entitled TO |
do so. The seats in the corridors and |
on the gallery floor were packed, and |
press correspondents with difficulty |
reached their seats. An old statesman
said he never saw such cackling,
pushing crowd. Shortly after III
O'Clock, when the time had arrived to
clear the floor, brace of policemen
approached Colonel Tinchover,
the noted crank, who occupied n seat
on the Democratic side, and attempted
TO eject him, when he began screaming
and caused intense excitement among
the members and in the galleries.
The Texas delegation selected conspic-
uous seats on the Democrat side, and
when sworn the delegation attracted
much attention and frequent eXclama-
tons were heard, such AZ "What stall
wart felowsW "What tall men those
areW where are they from" "Dors- !
heimer and Cobb are knocked OUT
and other numerous complimentary
expressions. Jones of Texas and Sun
set Cox sat adjoining, and the little
New Yorker, who was the subject of ;
much attention, frequently spoke to
the Texan and gave him points. I'M
and Dorsheimer. Ochiltree sat on the
side, and kept those ,
near him in continuous :
Carlisle's conduct in !
the chair ELECTED unbounded admir- !,
alton, and II is commonly said that he y
equals Blaine in his address. He out V
lined his policy. and it was considered +
pointed by politicians n
and full OF craftsmanship. Randall's !.
gang are still dissatisfied. ~
The New York Herald saws the cleo !,
ion of Carlisle means certain Demo !
;ratic triumph next year, for the party "
las mt last been placed on sensible !,
md aggressive record.
The Democrats met In the hall Of !.
.he house To night To consider patron !.
lge. A great pressure is being brought N
o bear upon Doorkeeper Wintersmith
If Texas, who has disposed of over 1870
,laces,
There was little confusion on the \
enate side, and that body soon got in
working order. 1t is thought that the @,
enate Democratic attaches will be 81
dismissed, Maxey's desk was adorned
With beautiful flowers. u
BY Associated Press r.
nLIss AND SPENCER. II,
Washington, December 3.-Bliss, nj
pecial assistant attorney in the star
QUITE cases, says the government ia
lade every effort to secure the at nj
enhance of ex-senator Spencer, and If
elieves Spencer could have given
aluable testimony for the govern sc
nent, and no doubt he made to Post Ii
James, to James sec n
etary Van Wormer, and to Garfield's h,
-iend Boynton, the statements in
Hiss affidavit to the effect that Spen- III
ar was present when Dorsey left 81
honey for Brady, and that Dorsey ac- Ia
used Brady of dishonesty: also that nj
'orsey told Spencer that Reredell had
one back on him, but subsequently
hid the matter had been fixed up,
nd Reredell persuaded to make an
tildavit denying the original state ID
lent.
wARNER'S BILL.
Washington, December Ex-senator
Warner will soon introduce bill for 81
he retirement of trade dollars.
a DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. c.
Washington, December IA large .,
7 attended caucus of Democratic rep q
was held tonight In the >,
all OF the house for the purpose .,
4 considering the question o. g.
aised to-day in connection =,
With the Chalmers Manning contest. y
Niter discussion lasting the whole =.
vehing. II was decided To refer the W
ase to the committee on elections with :.
Instructions to report on the prinlo q.
dcfe right only. This is substantially ~
II agreement for the resolution offered "
y Calkins to-day. -
TIE Striking Cigar akers. y