The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-26
THE NEXT SPEAKERS WIFE
Charming Women, One of Whom May
Become a Social Leader.
From, the Philadelphia Press.


From the Philadelphia Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-The all-absorb-
ing topic of conversation among the wives
OF the members of congress lust now is,
"Who will be the next NJ. = Speaker
which is, of course, the best position in the
gift of the House and overmuch coveted by
would-be society leaders, as there is very
little social glory comes 70 the wives or the
members. Mrs Carlisle has been very
D opular during her husbands five
years of service, and her brilliant recep-
lions, where she has in turn asked
the wives of the congressman to receive
with her, were noted social events. The
wife of the next speaker whoever that fort
innate individual will be, will have diff
cult task in occupying the position where
Mrs Carlisle has made herself so beloved.
OF all the candidates Mr.. Burrows. Of Michi-
gan, is the man most anxious for the posi-
ton, which very fact may defeat his cleo
ton; but should he tie elected, the speakers
home will have clever head
Mrs. Burrows is handsome woman, some
where in the forties, whose slender figure,
graceful carriage, clear complexion, daZ-
zingly brilliant eyes aud wealth of black
hair brushed back from an intellectual
forehead, make her striking figure at all
the social gatherings, though she has not
tion like so many OF her sisters, but mas
reserved her strength ami brillialcy 70 the
state receptions given by the President and
cabinet. Mrs. Burrows is quite an artist
and an insstiate reader, giving sometimes
at ner weekly receptions good criticisms Of
the last new bo5ks.
Mr.. Cannoa, who, whatever his chances
are, believes implicitly that he win b. elected
speaker Of the Fifty first congress, has with
hun this winter his wife, a handsome
matron, who has for the last sixteen years
held a conspicuous position in life at the
capital, and his two daughters. who are
very enthusiastic over their Washington
winters. Miss Cannon is a tall, handsome
girl, with ideas and opinions of ksr own,
which she is entitled to express, inasmuch
as she hn been out several winters. Her
sister, who is younger, is cast in a more del
icate mould, and was a debutante last sea-
son. Mrs. Cannon is very expert with her
needle, and has always some beautiful
piece of fancy work by her. She frequently
appears in sumptuous gowns of her own
embroidery.
THE REEDS AND BUTTERwORTHS.
Mr.. Reed is personally popular man on
the floor of the House His funny stories,
CHEEKY smile and hearty hand-grasp are ire
sistible, and if solid popularity dictates the
choice for the next speaker, this iovial fell
low from Maine will sit in the much coveted
chair His wife is as petite as her husband
is big, and as conservative, both in charac-
ter and conduct, as her husband is radical
The Reeds form part Of the Maine circle OF
which Mrs. Frye, the wife of the senator, is
the center. Another candidate for the
speakership is Mr.. Butterworth of Ohio.
One would never imagine from the merry
twinkle in his eyes that he came from
good old yankee stock, but such is the fact,
though he has dropped everything that
might connect him with his ancestors, and
is an interested onlooker at the Washington
balls, participation in all the gaieties of the
winter, even going to the german with his
daughter, who was a rosebud last season.
The Butterworths have charming home at
lie Droit park, in which suburb they have
more elbow room than in the city. Mrs.
Butterworth is not unlike Mrs. Burrows in
appearance, with the same graceful figure
and strong coloring, and having exquisite
taste in dress.
Mr. Mckinley. the popular candidate for
speaker, is known among his friends as the
Napoleon of the House, and is said to re-
semble the Little Corporal, =" not only in
appearance, but character. The feeling
among those on the inside circle is that he
will be elected. His wife, who is almost a
confirmed invalid, will hardly be able to
take prominent part in social circles,
though this winter she is with her husband
has been able to drive out, aud is rapidly
convalescing from her severe, tedious illness
of last winter.
Mr.. Henderson, the one-legged soldier, is
making a strong canvass, though he has to-
be-feared rivals in Mr.. Reed and Mr.. Nc
Kinley. He is very popular, perhaps be-
cause of personal magnetism, or perhaps
because he makes a splendid antagonist at
poker, of which game he is very fond. Mrs.
Henderson never comes to Washington,
though she might be tempted should her
husband make a successful fight for the
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