The Daily Tombstone., 1885-12-11

w WAShlkOIOh, DeC. W. uc CnaHl-
her presented q pleasant scene,
bright red carpet lending An air of
chserfulness and warmth to the hall
which had been thoroughly renovated
since last spring, while a number of
de.ks, including that Of the speaker,
we're decorated with flowers. Here
and there groups of members stood
chatting and laughing, political anim-
osities being set aside for the time be-
ing, while new members took advant-
age Of the occasion to extend Their
acquaintance among their older and
more experienced colleagues. Apar'
from the exchange of cordial greet
ings the chief topics of conversation
was the proposed change in the rules
The gallery, which was partially filled
A majority of the spectators were
ladies. At precisely noon the hous.
was called to order by J. B. Clark, it.
clerk, and the FIRST session of tn,
iftieth congress began. When order
was secured the clerk proceeded t,
call the roll of members elect. While
roll call WAS in progress a page walked
down the centre aisle bearing in his
arms huge floral design represent
ing q section of a canal navigated by
canal boat laden with diminutive
bags of grain, the whole being in
scribed: "HenniI ,n." As he placed
it on the desk Of Mr.. Murphy, of
Iowa, the especicl champion of the
Hennipen canal project, the house
broke out in applause and laughter.
The call disclosed the presence of
800 members, the only abssntees be-
ing Miller, OF New York; Henderson,
Of North Carolina; Aiken, of South
Carolina; Craig, of Texas, and Crox-
ton, of Virginia.
Nominations for speaker were then
in order, and Mr.. Tucker, of Virginia,
being recognized, presented the name
OF John Griffin Carlisle, of Kentucky.
MessIs. Hiscock, of New York, and
Cannon, of Illinois, then rose but the
latter was recognized and placed the
name of Thomas Reed, of Maine, in
nomination.
Messrs. Morrison, Of Illinois Tucker,
Of Virginia; Hiscock, of New York.
md Brown, Of Indiana, were appoint
ed tellers to count the vote, which was
Immediately proceeded with.
The result was announce as follows:
For Carlisle, 1T; Reed, 1873; and
amid loud applause. the clerk declared
Mr.. Carlisle elected and appointed
Messrs. Tucker and Reed a committee
to conduct the speaker to the chair.
Don't pass the Fifth street News
Depot, but come in and examine the
stock. 12-1
Zephers, yarns, and all kinds OF
fancy goods, at the New Store.
Fine Teas and Co fees apecialty
q. r. P. Mansfeld's.
Blankets and quilts very cheap at
the New York Store.
All new style dress goods, at the
New York Store
Full stock calf boots 70, - at J. Meyers &
Bros.
Information is wanted OF X. NJ.
Broderick who left Tomb tone about
June last, a. his vile is dead and
buried and his two orphan children
are dependent upon the public. New
Mexico and Colorado papers please
copy. Address Mrs. Carrie Gregory,
Tombstone, Arizona. If
A choice lot of dried fruit Of all
kinds, ut 4. P. Mansfeld's.
Just look at us, Seamans & Son we
are bristling with holiday goods, our
show window 10 nothing compared
with our display inside. If
Jockey Queen cigars l24 cents each |
At Ashmun & Walkers.
Live ducks, turkeys and chickens
At Dyar 4 Bsldwin's, ON Fremont
street. 11-2l
Dysr 4 Baldwin have . fine Let of
live Thanksgiving turkeys. 1l-l0
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