Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-08

members and the faces Of older mer
heightened Is they saw their chances OF se
curing proininert seats lessening. On th'
Deraocreticssi5e. however, Mr.. Warner, o
Ohio. Mr.. MsAdos, of New Jersey, MIR
Sprineer and Mr. Eden, Of Illinois, and Mr.
Bland Of Missouri, were able TO secure
good positions. The name OF Mr.. Ma
honey, Of New York, was called in time to
allow him to obtain front seat, but ne
contented himself with q seat far in the
rear. Ne. Adams, OF New York, located
on tbs main aisle directly in the
rear OF Mr.. Weaver, Greenbacker, from
Iowa Mr.. Blount Of Georgia, was some.
what disappointed in not recovering his old
seat but Confronted himself with one in the
same neighborhocd. Pennsylvania was
the fortunate State on the Republican side,
Messrs. Kegley, Harmer, Bingham aud
Bayne being among the fret called. MIR.
Cannon, of Illinois, chose seat in Me-.
Kelly's neighborhooa, il close proximity to
Messrs Bfosn. ol Indiana, God, OF West
Virginia. and Parker Of New York. Mr.
West, ofsNeR York, Nill strive to catch the
Speakers eye FROM seat IN the front
row, while Burrow will make the attempt
from one of the last rows. Mr.. q. Payson,
of Illioois, will not present railway
legislation from his former desk, while Mr..
Reed. of Maine, will be Obliged to take
part in the debate from rear seat. Mr..
Mckinley, of Ohio, was able to secure a
front seat, but too far to the side to be de-
sirable. He was, however, more fortunate
than his colleague, Butterworth, who was
relegsted to the las. row, where he was
Joined by Mr.. Riscock, of New York
.Messrs, Tucker, of Virginia, Hewitt,ot New
York, and Morrison, we're late IN having
their names drawn, but nevertheless se-
cured rather good seats, the two New York
members trading positions well to the fore
on the extreme right of the Speaker. Mr.
Morrison also secured front seat some
what nearer the centre, while Mr.. Tucker
preferred back seat on the main aisle
Among the last names called was that Of
Mr. Kelly and he took the seat, his hat
and the courtesy Of his fellow members
had reserved for him. Messrs. LoDgmass
and Phelps, OF New Jersey, were obliged
to 60 far TO the left, and finally located i'll
Mr.. McKinley's neIghborhood. Mr.. Van
Eaton, of Mississippi, was the first Demo
crat who was obliged to look for a resting
place on the Republican side, where he
was soon Joined by Messrs. Gibson, Of West
Virginis, and Townshend, of Illinois, the
latter was obliged last Congress also TO
take position among his political ene-
mics. The last me called was Mr..
Geddes, of Ohio.
THE HOUSE ADJOURNs.
Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, then rose and
said: "Mr. Speaker, the melancholy duty
has deyolved upon me Of announcing to
the House that Thomas A. Hendricks,
Vice President OF the United States, at
his home in the city of Indianapolis, Ind,
the twentyffth of last month, departed
this life. The death of this eminent citi.
zen, after so long period Of public service,
holding the second Office in the gift of the
people, with a reputation in pub.
lie and private life of unsullied
goodness has occasioned widespread ex-
preston of grief throughout the whole Re-
public. Undoubtedly Congress will, at an
early moment, acting through both its
houses, provide an occasion for the proper
expression touching the life, character and
public services Of the DECEASED. Out of
respect to his memory move that the
House do now adjourn.
The motion was agreed to unanimously
and accordingly the House adjourned.
THE TREAsURER's ESTIMATE.
The Secretary Of the Treasury oday
transmitted to Congress the estimates OF
appropriations required for the fiscal year
ending June 30th, 1887. The total amount
estimated as required for all the expenses
of the government is $339,5S9 ,562, which
is Slj, ,679, l53 more than the sum called
for in estimates submitted last year.