Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-04
Ridhlchcr-cr.s EHil.

The Senatorial career of Mr.. Riddeberger
ended last night IN scene never before wit.
messed on the floor Of the T. S. Senate and
eliminated in his forceabe election. Mr..
Riddleberger bad for several days been en-.
deavoring to secure an executive session for
consideration Of the nomination Of Commits.
sioner Webb, OF the District OF Columbia,
to succeed himself, but had been unsuc-
cessful.
Shortly after the regular business was
taken up last night Mr.. Ri1dleberger made
motion for an executive session and on
the question being put the Senate answered
in most emphatic No, much TO the amuse-
ment Of the occupants Of the galleries. MIR.
Riddl, berger called fer the yeas and nays,
but the chair refused to recognize him furth-
or. After that Mr.. Rddleberger became
belIigerent and OH scted to the consideration
OF each bill that was taken up (all being of
private character). hut the chair absolute
" ignored him on every occasion.
Mr. RiGdleherger left the chamber for
short time but again returned, and after
At last securing the recognition OF the chair
said thai he bad tclcgraphed his resigna
ton az s mater to the Governor Of Virginia
because he MSS nos recoeu'Zad in The Senate,
snd wna then awaiting III answer from the
Governor He wsa making some remarks
shout the chair not recognizing republican
Senator from Virginia when the chair or.
dered him TO sit down. or the seargeant.at-
arms would be directed to carry out the
order of the chair.
you needn't 90 that" aaid Mr.. Riddle.
berger, who then took his seat.
Mr.. Hswley had resolution under con.
eideration when Mr.. Riddleberger again OBJ
ice ed, and insisted on having his objection
recogniz ID The chair then directed him
to sit down ard not complying, the sergeant
at arms was directed to carry out his order,
but on the earnest solicitation of those about
him, Mr.. Rddleberger resumed his seat be-
fOre The order was carried out
Later on, as the reading Of the matter un
der consideration was in progress, Mr.. Rid
eb rger arose and addressed the chair,
who therenpon ordered the sergeaUt-at-afms
TO execute the order.
Col. Caneday proceeded to execute the
order and took hold of Mr.. Riddltbergel g
coat lapel but the Senator grasped his seat
wi h one hand and q strug: lie see med immi.
neut. The scene was sn intensely exciting
one, and the vast throng in the galleries sat
with suppressed breath, while on the floor
the Jingle of nervous excitement was felt in
every frame.
At this moment hIr Nav, one OF Col. Can
aday's deputies, sc zed Mr. RiddIeberger' g
hand and arm, and bis grip being looseued,
Col. Canaday, putting an arm around his
body, half carried half pushed him into the
cIoak room, the door being but g. few feet
distant He WAS kent :here under guard
of Que Of the deputy ergeant-at arms, while
various of bis associates endeavored to
calm him, and get him into reasonable
frame of mind In the meantime the busi-
ness oft the Senate proceeded, and the episode
was over. subsequently Mr.. Riddeberger
took carriage and went to his hotel.
At last accounts Mr. RiddIeberger had
not received notice OF the acceptance Of his
resignation.