Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-05
limited states Senate.

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WASHINGTON, December 4th.-In the Sem
ate to-day, after the introduction of several
bills and resolutions, Sherman and Bsysrd
were appointed committee, with commit
tee from the House, to wait upon the Presi-
dent and inform him that both houses we're
organized and ready to receive any communi-
cation he might make.
When they returned to the Senate, SheT-
man announced that the committee had per
formed their duty, and that the President, in
reply, had requested the committee to convey
TO the two houses in his behalf the compli-
ments Cf the season and his congrstulation
on their organization, and say that he would
Immediately communicate in writing.
Within few minutes the message was re-
ceived and read, and the Senate adjourned.
House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, December 4th. - In the
House to-day the Speaker appointed as the
Committee on Mileage, Moulton, Welborn,
Glsscock, Rsnny, and Miller of Pennsylva-
MIA.
After drawing for seats, numerous bills
were introduced and referred.
The Presidents Secretary appeared with
the message, which was read and ordered
printed, and the House adjourned.
Drawing FOR Seats In the House.
WASHINGTON, December 4th.-After the
organization of the House, the next most i'm
portsnt business, preliminary to legislative
work, is the assignment of seats to members.
There are good. bad and Indifferent seats in
the House, and the member who is obliged to
take up his quarters in some remote part Ct
the hall, where he can but imperfectly hear
the proceedings at the Clerks desk, and is
far outside the natural sweep of the Speaker
eye, feels himself wronged indeed. Old
members and party leaders tremble lest they
may be set upon the outer rows, while
younger aspirants for fame and distinction
hope and pray that the goddess of chance
may give them fair opportunity to
achieve greatness. The drawing of seats
took a good part of the time of
the House this afternoon. A black
walnut box, containing marks numbered
from l to S25, was well shaker, and placed
upon the Clerks desk. A page, blindfolded,
stood before the box. Behind him on one
side stood Journal Clerk Smith, and on the
other hand the Clerk with list of members
tired to a space behind the desks; the boy
drew marble from the box and handed it to
Smith ne called number 81. Mr.. Dun
can, shouted the clerk, 81 being the number
opposite MS name, and the new member from
Pennsylvania walked down the secoad aisle
from the center of the Democratic side, and
dropped into the chair occupied last session
by Randall. AS fast as the marbles could ba
taken from the box and the numbers and
names called, the members picked their seats.
When Randalrs turn came Duncan gave the
Democratic leader his old place and sought
the nearest vacant chair for himself. Judge
Kelley, before the drawing began, placed his
hat upon the desk that he has occupied for
Al -
was respected. Robinson Of New York, who
is very deaf, and last session occupied a seat
in the front row, also deposited his ponderous
tile upon the desk he wished to occupy, but
tie signal was not respected. Robinson.
whose name was one of the last called, had
to content himself with desk upon the outer
row. Cox of New York obtained his old
seat. Poland and Klsson took desks imme-
distely to the right OF Judges Kelley. William
Walter Phelps was one of the lucky ones,
getting on the front row of the Republi-
can side. Governor Curtin was not
so fortunate. He took his seat in
the rear of the Democratic center.
Tully was the first of the California members
called, and he took his place in the second
row from the front on the Democratic left.
R)secrans got seat in the rear of the Dem
ocratic center, and Sumner and Henley took
decks not far distant Budd and Glsscock
were among the last members called and the
former took a rear seat on the Republican
side near the center aisle, while the latter
was obliged to plant himself in a remote chair
on the extreme Republican right J. War
rem Keller was in very bad luck. Every good
seat among his party associates was taken be-
fore bis name was called, and he had to take
a chair in the back row. Much amusement
was caused 81 one after another of the Demo
cratic leaders were obliged to 6nd places on
the Republican side OF the House. Holman, of
Indiana was spplauded as he marched over
aud seated himself discontentedly at a rear
desk among his political enemies. and the sp-
plause was renewed when Hewitt, with the air
other pet. Later MIR. Holman exchanged for
good seat on the Democratic side.
Edmunds' Postal Telegraph Bill.
WASHINGTON, December 4th.-The postal
telegraph bill introduced by Edmunds to-day
provides for Board consisting of the Secre-
tsry of State, Secretary of War, and Post
master. General. 1t csusss to be located and
arrsnges for four trunk lines of postal tele
graph, connecting the northwestern, northern,
western, southwestern and southern parts Of
the United States with Washington City.
Along such lines Offices shall be established
at sIch places AZ will be for the public in-
terest From time to time the lines will be
extended, and additional Offices established ss
Congress provides. Rates for the United
States lines shall be established by Board
consisting Of the Secretary OF STATE, Secre-
tary of the Treasury, and Postmaster Cen
ersl, aud the lines shall be constructed and
kept II repair under the Secretary of Wsr
and thorough corps of engineers,
The Secretary of War is authorized and
directed to acquire by purchase, subject to
approval by the President, the right Of way
for the construction, extension of lines aud
purposes Of location. He is authorized to
take and use such lands, tenemeDts and prop
critics as will be necessary, and pay a compen-
sation deemed reasonable. Clerks, operators
electricians and other employees shall be
selected under the provisions of the civil ser
vice law, after examination by Board sp-
pointed Tor the purpose. Two million dollars
is appropriated for the fiscal year ending
Juue 80, 1885 The working and operation
OF the lines will be under the direction and
charge of the Postmaster General. Nothing
III this Act shall be construed to prohibit 10.
diyidUals or corporations from carrying on
the business Of operating telegraph lines.
Patents 70 Pacific slope Inventors.
WAsHISGroN, December Ash. - Patents
were issued to-day TO the following named
ANlltorulR lnNenLOrh Dan frADClsCg-A
Wingard, dry ore pulveriz IT and concentra-
tor; Eugene Smith. raw tooth Frederick
W. R1nge, spring balance counter scale
Bernard Gertlason, boat; Alex A Y-ars,
saddle ciEfh San Joss-Ssmuel S. Richard
son, centrifugal pump and water wheel.
Happy Camp-Dyss Shelton, device fer
securing wheel tires.
United states Deputy Collector Shot.
WAstrrNCTON Dacerlbar 4 n The Cam
missioner # Internal Revenue received a dis
patch from Deputy Collector Belts, at Ra-
leigh, y. O.. stating that while destroying an
illicit distillerY ia Durham county, be was
shot IN the head from ambush, compelled 10
leave, aud chased by FIVE men. Revenue
Agent Kellogg has been ordered to the point
OF disturbance with su armed posse, to arrest
the attacking party.
Decision Favorable 10 the Gambling Fra
ternitT.
CHICAGO, December 4th.-Iu the Superior
Court lay decision was rendered that the
section OF he criminal code which provides
that money lost az gaming may be recovered
in an action for debt, is unconstitutional, be-
cause civil proceedings are embodied in a
criminal law. The Constitution provides that
no Act shall embrace more than one subject.
and that subject shall be expressed in the
title. This law has heretofore acted as a de-
cided check on the proprietors of gambling
houses IN this city, rs business men had re-
course egaiust them for loss By specializing
employee.
The Frank James Case.