The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08

secure front seat, but too far to the side to be
desirable He was, however, more fortunate
| than his colleague, Mr. Butterworth, who was
relegated to the last row, where he was soon
Joined by Mr.. Hiscock, of New York Messrs.
Tucker of Virginia. Hewitt of New York, and
Morrison were late in having their names drawn,
but nevertheless secured rather good seats the
New York members taking positions we'll to the
FORE on the extreme right of the Speaker Mr..
Morrison also secured front seat somewhat
nearer the center, while Mr.. Tucker preferred a
back seat on the main aisle. Among the last
names called was that of Mr.. Kelley, and he
took the seat which his hat aud the courtesy of
his Fellow members had reserved for him.
Messrs, Long, of Massachusetts, and Phelps, of
N. j., were obliged to go far to the left, and
finally located in Mr.. McKinleys neighborhood
Mr. Van Eaton, of Mississippi, was the first
Democrat who was obliged to look for a resting
place on the Republican side where he was soon
joined by Messrs. Gibson, of West Virginia. and
Townshend, of Illinois; the latter was obliged,
last Congress also. to take position among his
political enemies. The last name called was that
of Mr.. Geddes, of Ohio Mr.. Holman, of
Indiana. then rose and said:
Mr. Speaker The melancholy duty has de-
volved upon me of announcing to the House that
Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice president of the
United States, at his home, in the city of Indi-
annapolis, on the 25th day of last month"; departed
this life. The death of this eminent citizen,
after long period of public service, holding the
second office in the gift of the people, with a
reputation In public and private life of unsulled
goodness, mas occasioned widespread express
sion OF grlet throughout the whole of the Repub
Ic Undoubtedly Congress will, at an early mo-
ment, acting through both of its houses, provide
an an occasion for proper expression touching the
lie, character, and public services of the de-
ceased Out of respect to his memory, move
that tne house do now adjourn"
Inc motion was agreed to unanimously, and
accordingly the House adjourned.
How Indiana Fared in the Seat Drawing.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec I'm the lottery of seat
drawing in the House. to-day, at the conclusion
of the reorganization, the Indiana members
Jared pretty well; especially did the Republican
members from Indiana do we'll. The name of
Mr.. Owen, of Logansport, was first called, and
he chose a seat about the center of the Repub-
lean side, near General Bingham, of Phila
delphia, and ex-Secretary Goff, of West Vir-
ginia. General Browne took a seat on the same
row with Mr.. Owen, but about twenty feet
further east, and toward the Democratic side;
beside him is Judge Kelley, of Philadelphia, the
father of the House." Major Steele chose the
seat occupied by General Browne ir the last
Congress. By singular coincidence, the three
Hoosler members named are in the sa me
row, but there is an aisle between
each one. Mr.. Johnston, of Rockville,
selected seat Immediately behind Mr.. Owen,
and is prominently located. Judge Holman
went few seats further towards the center of
the Democratic side than where he was located
In the last Congress- and is almost Immediately
in front Of Mr.. Randall, of Pennsylvania. Judge
Ward is in the same row he was located in last
Congress, and is of easy access to the Speaker
Mr. Cobb is ON the extreme southern wing of
the Democratic side. next to the first inner aisle,
and about midway between the cloak room and
the semi-circie, in front of the Speaker. Judge
Lowrys name was not called until late and he
dropped down into chair on the outside row.
Mr. kleiner took chair first to the right of the
one he occupied in the last Congress. on the last
row, behind Mr.. Cobb Colonel Matson also
took an outside chair, between Mr.. Kleiner and
Judge Lowry. Mr.. Ford is on the skrmish-l line,
too Mr. Byau was called last, and he had to
ara on the outside row of seats, gives Indiana
five ''outside men," They have an advantage in
their location-they can get out and in with
great ease and without being seen.