Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-04-19

Washington, April 16.-After 2 SEES
sion of two hours today the democratic
members of the house committee on
rules agreed on the new quorum count
ing rule, and thereup0n sent for
Messrs. Reed and Burrows, the repub-
iican members of the committee.
1t is understood that the rule pro-
yides for ascertaining quorum by
counting members present and not vot-
ing. and also for finding members who
absent themselves from the house
The new rule will probably be pre-
scented to the house tomorrow.
SENATOR VANCE'S FUNERAL.
Washington, April 16.-When the
senate re-convened at 800 this after
noon the chamber had been prepared
for the funeral services of the late
Senator Vance. On the clerks desk
was a massive floral piece, tribute
from the deceased stateSman'S col
leagues in the senate. The caSket was
borne from the marble room by nine
the presidents rostrum. The lid
was hidden by mass of flowers. A
number of pines were brought in and
grouped about the form of the dead
senator
A few minutes afterWard the family
of Senator Vance entered and soon
after the committees of the senate and
house, appointed to attend the funeral,
came. Then came the honorary pail
bearers followed by the speaker and
members of the house. The chief jus
tice and associate justices of the
supreme court were next shown to
their seats. The president of the
United States and his cabinet" We're
then announced, and 1.-THE assembly
arose and remained standing until the
president, accompanied by all the
members of the cabinet except Secre-
tary Lamont passed down the main
aisle and were seated.
At four o'clock DR. Moses D. Hoge,
of Richmond, Va, offered prayer, then
delivered Il sermon. Afterwards the
caSket was carried down the long
flight of stone steps between lines of
senators and representatives who acted
as honorary pall-bearerS. The funeral
party was driven to the Pennsylvania
depot, accompanied by a delegation of
North CarOlinanS on foot. The re
mains were taken to Ashville, n. c.,
where interment is to take place.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies
the senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Washington, April 16.-Owing to the
death of Senator Vance the house
transacted no public business today.
Representative Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky, appeared on tt floor OF the
house of representatives Dday for the
first time since the fan Is Pollard
Breckenridge trial began n court. He
reached the capitol shOr ~ before the
session opened, and wCAt first to the
appropriations committee room, where
he exchanged greetings with the mem
bers of The committee.
There was no alluSion to the ltiga-
ton, and merely the usual expressions
as to good health Then he passed
through the lobby to Speaker Crisp S
private office, in which Representative
Holders of North Carolina was consult
ing with the speaker as to the resolu
ton of respect to Senator Vance.
There were brief exchanges Of good
wishes, and again a careful avoidance
of personal affairs.
Mr.. Breckenridge passed into the pri-
tn lnINh IF 10 % on
countered many members. They
shook his hand in passing. There was
nothing, however, in the way of a
demonstration or unusual crowding
about him.
The urgency deficiency bill passed
the senate Saturday and came back
to the house today. Mr.. Breckenridge
said he expected to resume charge of
it. He will also manage the general
deficiency bill, which has not yet been
reported to the house.
Mr.. Breckenridge went on the floor
just as the chaplain was concluding
his prayer, and stood with bowed head
at the closing words. Then he walked
across the front arena, grasping a
hand here and there, and proceeded W
the aisle to his seat.
Members were busy with their WORK
and many failed to notice him. Three
or four we'll known men in the imme
diate neighborhoOd of his seat Leaned
over and shook his hand. He wore
smile, but was evidently miserable ant
i'll at ease under the ordeal. His fac
was florid and seemed to be more thai
usually flushed. There was little ab0u
him of composrre and nCnchalance s
characteristic of his earlier congress
sional days.
Before he had been in his seat tw,
minutes he shifted nervously, and the,
arose and left the chamber. The houS
soon after took a recess.
Col. Breckenridge said he would a
once resume his congressional work
He is chairman of the approprla ton
subcommittee on deficiencies.