The Washington times., 1902-12-01
GOOD FEELING MARKS
OPENING OF THE HOUSE. 0 ] {, {
Representatives Remember
ed by Their Friends.
FLORAL GIFTS PLENTIFUL
Number Of New Members Present Gre
dentials and Are Prompt
Iy Sworn Into Once.

Promptly at u o'clock Speaker Hen
derson's savei fell and the Houre OF
Representatives OF the Fifty-sevelth
Congress was called to order in second
session There were present about 275
members. An hour or more -hefOre noon
The floor of the House was thronged
with meElbers and their friends. Con
sratulations we're the order Of the day.
and the business OF the session was but
little discussed. Now and then some
one who viii not be a member Of the
next House joined a merry group and
condolences were offered.
The galleries were filled and the cor
ridors we're crowded with visitors. many
Of whom we're women.
Many Are Remembered.
Representative Olmsted received =
huge bunch % violets
Among the others who we're favored
with horal offerings were Representa-
tives Mann Hemenway. Tawaey,
Fletcher. Pearre, Dovener, Graz, Bah
cock. and sevhaI others.
Good feeling everywhere prevailed.
The Speakers room was beseiged with
members anxious to obtain consent for
the early consideration OF favorite meas
ures.
Pages and messengers were kept busy
all the morning bringing floral tributez
and placing them upon the desks OF pop
ular members. The largest contributions
were for the lowest desks. On Repre-
sentative Mercer's desk were large clus-
tcrs OF carnations, roses, and chrysan-
themuns. Representative Joy OF Mis-
souri, sat behind mammoth rose bush,
Representative Connell. who was defeat
ed after a faction OF the Democratic
party had indorsed him. was the reeip-
lent Of several floral pieces. Repre-
sentative Bingham, the father OF the
House. was remembered. as was "Uncls
Joe" Cannon. the next Speaker.
When the gayeI fell. the confusion
subsided for a moment, and then tho
House burst forth in applause. in which
The galleries joined Again hush fell
over the asseubIage. and soon the voice
CT the chaplain was heard in prayer
When ne had concluded the clerk began
caIiiHg the roll Of the House by States.
This required half hours time
Credentials OF Representative Bran
dege. who succeeds the late Representa-
tive Russell of Connecticut: Represen-
tatjve Butler. who fills vacancy made
by reason OF the fact that his seat vas
declared vacant at the last session: Rep
reseutajivc Billmeyer. who succeeds The
late Representative Polk or Pennsyl-
yanla. and Representative Glass. who
succeeds The late Representative Otey
oil Virginia, were sworn in.
The isnations Of Representative
Ray OF New York and Representative
Han Of Pennsylvania were read. Chair
man Payne was then recognized aud
stated ,hat John W Dwigh; had been
elected 90 succeed Representative Ray.
official canvass OF the vote had not been
forwarded by reason OF the fact that The
official conyaS Of the vote had not been
made. Representative Lanham made 4
similar statement i'm regard 10 Repre-
sentative-elect Shepperd and Represen-
Jatiye-eleCt Russell Of Texas. No Objec-
lion having been made the oath was ad-
ministcred 20 Representative Dwight and
Representative Shepperd.
The latter is the son OF the late Rep
reseniative shepherd and Is he most
youthful appearing member OF the House.
He is but tWeuty-sCven years OF age and
looks younger than either Representa- i've
Feely or Representative Lever Repre-
sentative elsvj Russell who succeeds thu
late Representative De Granenreid va
not present