New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-09

Washington wearing a rakish SLOUGH hat and a
black beard which make him look like the black
avenger of the Spanish mainS' and disguise him so
completely that his nearest friends require an in
PRODUCTION TO hint might have been he who
suggested that this lottery scheme plain,
papable violation Of the Anti-Lottery law, but II
was nevertheless carried out There is great
difference in the value of the prizes in this lottery,
but there are no blanlSs-although Governor Ding
ley is inclined TO think there are, for he failed
to draw any scat; misfortune which South
western Representative explained by saying Oh.
Dingley is opposed to games of chance: and don
believe he knows how to play any of them-even
old sledge"
WAS THERE A WAY TO BEAT THE LOTTERY
There was shrewd suspicion to-day that some
of the members-and those were not all ola
members either-had discovered way to beat
the lottery game and thereby secured choice seats
which they might not have obtained otherwise.
The usual privilege of selecting their seats in adj
vance of the other members granted to en-
Speaker Reed and the two Representatives who
have served in at least fourteen Congresses
Messrs 0Neil, of Pennsylvania and Holman, OF
Indiana. Mr.. Reed chose the seat which was
occupied by General Garfield for many years !;
Mr.. O'Neill took the one directly in front of
il, where Judge Kelley sat during the sessions Of
many consecutive Congresses and Judge Holman
selected the one which was occupied for long
time by S. s. Cox. The first man TO draw a
prize was Mr. Wheeler, of Michigan. new
member. who chose the seat Immediately behind
Holman. The second choice drawn by Dan /"
Lockwood, of Buffalo. who planted himself in the
seat which was held by Samuel j. Randall during
the last eleven years OF his long service in
Congress. Colonel MilS's old seat taken by
Mr. Covert, of New-York, who drew the sixth
prize and the Sage of Corsicana obtained less
desirable one far in the rear where he had the
genial company of the Breckinrdges, Bynum.
Williams and Hoar, of Massachusetts,, and other
friends and admirers.
Henry Cabot Lodge seated himself beside Mr..
Reed, at whose other side across the narrow aisle
sat burly Bourke Cochran, who sought good CON-
pany, and placed himself as near as he could to
the leader of the Republican minority. num-
Der of prominent Republicans succeeded in OBJ
tanning seats near one another and not far from
their leader, among them being Henderson. of
iowa, Burrows and O'Donnell, of Michigan, Dial.
zell, of Pennsylvania, Hit, of Illinois, and several
Others. Other prominent members on both sides
were driven TO " Hobson's choice" Halvarsen, Of
Minnesota, the first Alliance man to draw
prize, and he chose one of the best seats in the
centre, where he was joined, later, by a majority
of the other members of his party in the House,
including McKeighan, of Nebraska, and Baker,
Simpson and Davis, of Kansas Mr.. Davis will
make his mark, no doubt. In the photographed
sketch which he furnished to the compiler of The
Congressional Record, he describes himself as an
able and fearless writer on economic subjects"
HOW THE DAYS WORK BEGAN.
At the hour of noon Clerk Mcpherson called
the House TO order and the journal of Yesterdays
proceedings was read The Clerk then announced
that he was ready to receive any motion.
Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, moved that the House
proceed TO the election of Speaker. Agreed to.
Mr. Holman placed in nomination Charles f.
Crisp Of Georgia.
Mr. Henderson, of Illinois, placed in nomination
Thomas b. Reed. Applause on the Republican
Mr. Simpson, of Kansas, placed in nomination
Thomas C. Watson, of Georgia
MesSrs. Cultivate, of ONO, and Henderson, OF
Illinois; Oates, of Alabama and simpson, of
Kansas, were appointed tellcrs.
The roll was then called with the following
result: For Crisp, 22S; for Reed. 80 for Watson,
g. MessrS. Mills and Springer were heartily APP
plauded when, in response TO the call of their
names, they recorded their votes for Crisp.
The Clerk, having announced the result, de-
Jared Mr.. Crisp duly elected Speaker, amid APP
plause. The Clerk then appointed Messrs. Mills
ana Reed as committee to escort the newly
elected Speaker TO the chair. In few moments
Mr.. Crisp entered with Mr. Mills and Mr.. Reed
supporting him OH either side, and his march down
the aisle was perfect ovation, the Democrats in
mass rising and giving him cheer after cheer, and
the Republican members rising also. When quiet
had been secured Mr.. Crisp said:
Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives: For the
great honor you have conferred upon l return
heartfelt thanks. shall endeavor to discharge
the duties OF the oince of Speaker with
courtesy with frmness and absolute impartiality
LAppsuse) Let US unite in the hope that labors
here may result in the advancement of the prosperity the
honor aud the glory of beloved country (Appiause
am now ready to take the oath Of office.
The oath of Office having been administered by
MT Holman, OF Indiana the Rev. DR. Mllburn, the
bind chaplain OF the preceding House, upon re-
quest OF Speaker Crisp offered prayer
Lid Congress then began, the oath OF office being
administered by Speaker Crisp.
MINOR OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Mr.. Holman then offered a resolution for the
appointment of Mr. Kerr for Clerk, Mr.. Yoder for
Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr.. Turner for Doorkeeper, and
Mr.. Dalton for Postmaster
Mr. Henderson, of Illinois, offered as a substitute
RESOLUTION for the appointment Of the present
officers, with the exception OF Chaplain, for which
Office Charles b. Rams icl was named Disagreed
To, without division
Mr. HOlmans resolution was agreed TO with an
amendment offered by Mr. Springer, Of Illinois, for
the appointment of William Ii. Mnburn as chaplain
The newly-eected officers were then sworn in.
On motion of Mr. McMillin, Of Tennessee reso-
luton was adopted, directing the Clerk TO inform
The President OF the election of Speaker and Clerk
On motion Of Mr. BlOunt, of Georgia, a resolution
was adopted for the appointment of committee
OF three members to join a similar committee on
the part Of the Senate 10 inform the President
that quorum of both Houses was assembled and
ready to receive any communication he may see
fit 10 make.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Blount Mills
and Reed as such committee but subsequently
stated that Mr.. Mills would be unable to serve and
appointed Mr.. Breckenridge, of Kentucky
On motion Of Mr.. Holman. the Clerk was directed
TO inform the Senate that til, House had elected
as its Speaker Charles f. Crisp, of Georgia and
that quorum being present. it was now ready
for the transaction of business
On motion of Mr.. Springer, u resolution was
adopted directing the Speaker 10 appoint the Com
mittees on Rules, Accounts, Enrolled Bills and Mile
age. each 10 consist of the same number of mem
beers in the Lth Congress and referring the
rules Of the Lth Coneress to the Committee ON