Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-12-17

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
conferred. and the great trHst you have conferred
to my hands, accept both with the proper sense
OF obligation they impose, and certainly with
an earnest desire 70 discharge these
obligations without prejudice to any public in
terest. loud and long continued applause.
The election of house officers result
ed in the election Of those chosen by
the democratic caucus. The usual
committee was then appointed to join
one from the senate to announce to
the president the organization of the
two branches of congress.
DRAWING FOR SEATS.
The house proceeded, on motion of
Mr.. Springer, of Illinois, to draw for
seats.
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, asked the
unanimous con- ent that M Kelley,
of Pennsylvania, the father of the
house" be permitted to choose his
seat in advance, but Mr.. Bennett, of
North Carolina, objected.
Mr.. Reed then suggested tAat Mr..
Kelley leave his nat upon his desk and
assured him his wish would be res
pected.
The members then retired behind
the circle of desks and waited eagerly
while blind-folded page drew from
box numbered marbles which CORES
ponded to numbers attached to their
names. The first marble drawn was
237 and Mr.. Stahlhecker, of New
York, proved to be the lucky man.
He selected q seat on the democratic
side, little TO the left of Speaker
Carlisle and three rows from the
front Mr.. Breckenridge, of Arkansas,
was next, and he took possession
of his old desk. The next dozen
names drawn were those of new
members, and the faces of the older
members heightened as they saw their
chance OF securing prominent seats
lessening.
On the democratic side, however,
Warner, of Ohio, McAdoo, Of New
jersey, Springer and Eden Of Illinois,
and Bland of Missouri, were all able.
10 secure good positions. The name
OF Mr.. MahoRey, of New York, was
called in time to allow that gentle
man to obtain a front seat, but he
himself with a seat far in
the rear. Mr.. Adams, of New York,
is located in the main aisle directly in
the rear OF Mr. Weaver, tho green
back member from Iowa.
Randall was fortunate enough to Sc
cure his old position, while Mr.. Hill
man obtained a commanding place.
Pennsylvania was the lucky state on
the republican side, Messrs. Negley,
Bingham and Boyne being
the FIRST called.
Among the last san es called was
that Of Kelley, and he took the seat
which his hat and the courtesy Of mis-
fellow members had reserved for him.
Long, Of Mass and Phillips, of n. j.,
were obliged to go far to the left and
finally located in McKinley's neigh
borhood. Van Eaton, of Miss, was
the first democrat who was obliged to
look FOR a resting place on the repub-
lican side, where he was soon joined
Oy Gibson, of West Va, and Towns
mend, of H., the latter of whom was
obliged last congress also to take
position among his political enemies.
The last name called was that of Ged-
les, of Ohio. Holdman, of Ind, then
rose and moved the house adjourn,
)ut of respect to the late vice presi-
lent, Carried unanimously. I'D
lourned.
HOUSE,
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The house was
opened with prayer by it's new chaplain,
Rev. w. II. Milburp, after which the
presidents message was read by the
clerk. The message was not concluded
until $40 p. m.
The death of Reuben Elwood, the rep
from Illinois, was announc-
ed by his successor, Hopkins, and as a |
mark of respect TO the memory of the
deceased the house adjourned.
SENATE.
Bills were introduced ia the senate
to-day, as follows:
Sen. Voorhees,, to provide for the for
nation and admission as q 8 tate into the
Union Of the territory of Idaho.
Sen. Cullom, to provide for the con-
5truction of Lake Michigan and Mis-
sissippi river canal, and to cheaper
This bill is identical
with Cullom's bill of last session, known
az the Hennipin canal bill, save that it
reduces the amount of the appropriation
made available by its passage from 81, i
100000 to 100000.
S3n Dolph, providing for ia e admis-
sion of Washington Ter. into the union !
as a state.
Sen. Cameron offered the following
which were read and refer |
red to the committee on finances:
Resolved, That inasmuch as the business in
dustries OF tho country at the present seem to be
sewing it is nexpedient during this congress TO
pass upon any legislation looking to the reduction
of the tariff duties;
Received, That any further reduction of the |
tariff should be based upon information common |
to the country, shown by the complete census
returns, at such definite periods can be readily
and met by tho different producing
of the country.
Sen. Blair, to aid in the establishment
aud temporary support Of the common
schools; also providing for the study
therein physiology and narcotics. The
bills were referred. Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, DEC 9.
SeBGte.-Among tho bills introduced
and referred were the following;
Sen. Van Wyck, to tax uupaUented
lauds owned by railroad companies;
also for the relief of settlers and pur-
chaaers of public lands in Nebraska and |
Kansas Sen. Wilson, to prohisit the |
mailing Of newspapers containing lot |
terry advertisements and prescribing a |
penalty for the violation Of the same. |