Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-26

cast his little ballot. There was more
ssbutton-holeing' done, and more little
groups to be seen OH the floor than at
any other time for years. The day
was hot and oppressive, but the MEM
bers stuck to their desks like Spartans.
Intense excitement prevailed during
the taking OF the vote, and the
response to every name called was lis
tened to with breathless eagerness to
catch the aye or nay. When the result
of 14O ayes to 1913 nays was officially
announced, the Morrison men grace
fully submitted to the defeat with the
statement that on Tuesday another
effort would be made to have the bill
considered. The opponents gave
notice that they would be on hand.
The vote is generally accepted as a
finality, and as fixing the day OF ad-
journment about the middle OF July.
Hard work and hasty legislation will
now be INDUCED in to the close of the
session. After the battle Sam Randall
and his macinaw could be seen most of
the time in the corridors talking with
groups of constituents and admirers,
and receiving congratulations. He felt
that such a good days work had been
done he was entitled to a holiday.
The next bill in order was the naval
appropriation. During its considera-
ton not twenty members were at their
desks, although some fifty OF more
were lounging on the the Turkish sofas
and listening to good stories in the
cloak rooms. The members had dis
cussed the merits of the bill outside OF
the chamber, and decided on the way
they would vote when the time should
come. They therefore did not propose
to remain in the sweat box listening to
speeches prepared for constituents,
when they could step out into the halls,
the committee rooms, or onto the
porticos, and keep cool in the strong
draughts through every part of the
building except the house chamber.
Outside of congress the event OF the
week was the presidents two receptions
Tuesday and Friday evenings. On
Tuesday the fashion and elite was
present. Mrs. Cleveland wore the
train skirt of her bridal dress with a
low bodice of ivory satin edged with
folds of null and filled with lace, while
about her lovely neck was the diamond
necklace, the wedding gift of the pres
ldent. She received with a great deal
of ease and grace, and bad a cordial
and apt response to all the words Of
congratulation extended, and made a
pleasing impression upon all the guests.
She was assisted by Mrs. Endicott,
Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Villas. The
Brazilian prince was present, and was
accorded a special reception during the
evening, after which he mingled with
the other guests. In his honor the
marine band rendered the Brazilian
national hymn.
At the reception Friday evening
more than 5000 people were present.
The rooms were as beautifully decora-
ted as at the first reception, and Mrs.
Cleveland no less charming and happy
i'm her manner of receiving. The pres
ident looked s%upremely happy and had
none of that manner of seeming to be
bored that was sometimes noticeable
before his marriage, and had a pleasant
word for all who congratulated him on
his new life. Ever since the receptions
Mrs. Cleveland has been the subject
discussed in every household, and the
compliments and praise bestowed upon
her are universal.
A series of receptions to the presi-
dent and his bride haye been inaugu-
rated by the ladies of the cabinet Off
GERS families. The first was on Thurs
day evening by Mrs. Endicott, wife of
the secretary of war. Mrs. Villas and
Mrs. Whitney will follow III due time.
Mrs. Manning and the secretary are still
at the Hot Springs in Virginia, and the
reception by them will be deferred till
fall. When it comes the turn of Secre-
tary Lamar and Attorney General
Garland 1t is supposed that a stag party
will be given. That will wind up the
round OF pleasure till next winter. H.