RICHARD H.GASTON of Minnesota, tall, cadaverous, and pale, rose up.

All knew what was coming.

All prepared--every emotion, every semblance of excitement--was smothered--only a calm, thoughtful seriousness appeared in the eyes that were lately so wild.
"'Gentlemen: It cannot be delayed longer! The time is at hand! We must determine which of us shall die to furnish food for the rest!' "MR.

JOHN J.WILLIAMS of Illinois rose and said: 'Gentlemen--I nominate the Rev.James Sawyer of Tennessee.' "MR.

Wm.