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building up the sanctity of the marriage relation rather than destroying it, 

l\Ir. HARRIS. - Will the Senator from New Hampshire yield to me in order that I may move that the Senate adjourn? . :Mr. BLAIR. Certainly. 

Mr. HARRIS. Then I make that motion. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Tennessee moves that the Senate do now adjourn. 

The motion was agreed to; and (at 6 o'clock and 17 minutes p. m.) 

the Senate adjourned. 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 

THURSDAY, Ja-nuary 7, 1886. 

The House met at 12 o' clock m. Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. W. H. 

MILBURN, D. D. . • 

The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of yesterday's proceedings; 

when, on motion of Ur. Gmso.N, of West Virginia, the reading of so 

much of the Journal as recorded the introduction of bills was dispensed with. 

The Journal as read was approved. 

TREASURER'S REPORT. 

The SPEAKER laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of 

ihe Treasury, transmit~ing an account of the expenditures of the United States for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1885; which was referred 

to the Committee on Expenditures in the Treasury Department, and 

ordered to be printed. 

SUSPENDED ENTRIES OF. PUBLIC LANDS. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Interior, trn.nsmi tting a list of adjudications of suspended 

entries of public lands for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1885; which was referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be 

printed. 

. APPOINTifENTS IN THE ..ARMY. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House a letter from the Secretary 

of the Treasury, transmitting the petition of cadets of the United States 

Military Academy, praying for legislation that will secure them appointments in the Army; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. -

REPORT OF N.AAI:'IONAL HO.l\IE FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House a letter from the president 

of the board of managers of theN ational Home for Disabled Volunteer 

Soldiers, transmitting their report for the fiscal year ended .June 30, · 1885; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs,.and 

ordered to l1e printed. 

CONTINGENT EXPENSES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 

The SPEAKER also laid before the House a letter from the president 

of the board of commissioners of the District of Columbia, transmitting 

a statement of contingent expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 

1885; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and or- dered to be printed. · 

MARY A. FITZPATRICK. 

The SPEAKER. A bill (H. "R. 1780) introduced yesterday by the 

gentleman from Ohio, Mr. BUTTERWORTH, granting a pension to Mary 

A. Fitzpatrick, was byinadvertencereferred to the Committee on Claims. 

If there be no objection, theCommitteeon Claims will be discharged from 

its further consideration, and the bill will be referred to the Committee 

on Invalid Pensions. 

There was no objection, and the bill was so referred. 

The call of.·States·was resumed, beginning with the State of West 

Virginia. 

LEAVE OF ABSE...~CE FOR EMPLOYES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, introduced a bill (H. R. 2594) granting leaves of absence to employes of the Governnient Printing Office and 

pay when actually sick; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Co~ittee on Labor, and ordered to be printed. 

TO MAKE HUNTINGTON, W. VA., A PORT OF ENTRY. 

:Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2495) 

making the city of Huntington a port of entry; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered 

to be printed. 

CUST0:\1-HOUSE, HUNTL.'\GTO.N, W. VA. 

Ur. GIBSON, ofWestVirginia, alsointroduceda bill (H. R. 2496)providing for a custom-honse in the city of Huntington, W. Va.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

. G. W. M1CULLOUGH. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2497) for 

the relief of G. W. McCullough, late second lieutenant of Company C, 

Eighth Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE J. CUNY. 

Mr. GlBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2498) for 

the relief of George J. Cuny, late private of Company L, First Regiment 

West Virginia Cavalry; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

J. S. HALL. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2590) to 

increase the pension of J. S. Hall; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

be printed. · 

HEIR-S OF DA.NIEL G. JEWELL. 

~fr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2600) 

granting a pension to the widow and_ infant heir of Daniel G. Jewell; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · 

JOHN D. RUNNELS. 

1\fr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2601) 

granting a pension to John D. Runnels; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

EPHRIAM HESS. 

1\Ir. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2602) 

for the relief of Ephriam Hess; which was read a first and second time, 

I"eferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM H. JORDAN. 

~fr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2603) 

granting a pension to William H. Jordan, late of Company K, First 

Regiment Ohio Light Infantry; which was read a first andsecond time, 

referred to" the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ALEXANDER THACKER. 

·Mr. GIBSON, of West Virgi:dia, also introduced a bill (II. R. 2604) 

granting a pension to Alexander Thacker; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- dered to be printed. 

SUSIE E. CLARK AND OTHERS. 

~fr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2605) 

granting a pension to Susie E. Clark, widow, and Frank D. Clark, 

Harry L. Clark, Eddie R. Clark, Annie B. Clark, and Maud M. Clark, 

infant heirs of the late Roland Clark; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be prin~ed. 

ALBERT G. S. BALL. 

:Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2606) 

to increase the pension of Albert G. S. Ball; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

ISAAC FORTNER. 

1\fr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2607) 

granting a pension to Isaac Fortner; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

ELI.JA..H C. S~ODGRASS. 

~Ir. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2608) 

granting a pension to Elijah C. Snodgrass; which was read a first and 

second time, referred totheCommitteeon Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

DA.NIEL J. MORGAREIGE. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced ::t bill (H. R. 2609) 

to increase the pension of Daniel J. Morgareige; which was read a first 

and second time, referred ~ the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. 

J. P. lii'CARDELL. -. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a· bill (H. R. 2610) 

for the relief of J. P. McCardell; which was read a first and second time: ·referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

HE~"'"BY B. MONKS. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2611) 

for the relief of Henry B. Monks; which wasre::td a :first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN WALDRO~. ._ 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2612) 

for the relief of John Waldron; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM H. MORRIS. 

1\Ir. GIBSON, ofWest Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2613) 

for the relief of William H. Morris; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Clai~, and ordered to be 

printed. 
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DAVID HARSHBARGER. 

Mr. GIBSON, ofWestVirginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2614)for 

the relief of David Harshbarger; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN R. HARSHBARGER. . 

PROMOTION OF ANATOMICAL SCIENCE, ETC. 

Mr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2632) for the promotion 

of anatomical science and to prevent the desecmtion of graves in the 

District of Columbia; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. GIBSON, ofWestVirginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2615) for EDMUND H. CH..tUIBERS. 

the relief of John R. Harshbarger; which was read a first aud second Mr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2633) for the relief of 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordere.d to be printed. Edmund H. Chambers; which was read a first and second time, referred 

JOHN FLESHER. to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

:Mr. GrBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill(H. R. 2616) for JAMES ALLE:NDER. 

the relief of John Flesher; which was read a first aud second time, re- Mr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2634)fortherelief of James 

ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Allender; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com-

:r.ms . .ADELAIDE :BOWEN. mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2617) for PHILIP PE~LETON. 

the relief of Mrs. Adelaide Bowen; which was read a first and second Mr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2635) for the relief of Philip 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Pendleton, late paymaster United States Army; which was read a first 

MRS. MARY WHEELER. and second time, referred_ to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered 

1111:. GIBSON, ofWestVirginia, alsointroduceda. bill (H. R. 2618) for to be printed. 

the relief of :Mrs. Mary Wheeler; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. E. C. HOPKINS. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H.~· 2619) for 

the relief of E. C. Hopkins; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JEPTIIA SMITII. 

1\Ir. GIBSON, ofWestVirgi.llia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2620) for 

the relief of Jeptha Smith; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

F. T. HUGHES. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2621) 

granting a pension to F. T. Hughes; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

be printed. · JAMES H. GRAHAlii. 

11r. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2622) to 

increase the pension of J a]lles H. Graham; which was read a :fi.rst and sec- ond time, refeiTed to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be pri.J::).ted. · SARAH 0. DRUMMO.~.m. 

Mr. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also introduced a bill (H. R. 2623) 

granting a pension to Sarah 0. Drummond; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

SYNTHA DU.GLAS. 

1\Ir. GIBSON, of West Virginia, also intTOduced a bill (H. R. 2624) 

granting a pension to Syntha Dug las; which was read a first ~d sec-. ond time, referred to the Committee on Inv.alid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

RICHARD JACKSON. 

lli. WILSON introduced a bill (H. R. 2625) granting a pension to 

Richard Jackson; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be .printed. 

JOHN F. SMITH. 

Mr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2636) for the relief of John 

F. Smith; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com· 

mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SARAH RAMSEY. 

Mr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2637) granting a pension 

to Sarah Ramsey; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JON AT.HA...~ B. DAVIS. 

l.Ir. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2638) granting a pension 

to Jonathan B. Dam; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SARAH KING. 

Mr. WILSON {b"y request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2639) for the 

relief of Sarah King; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and order~ to be printed. 

EAST WASHINGTON COLORED M. E. CHURCH. 

Mr. WILSON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2640) for the 

relief of the trustees, pastor, and congreoo-ation of the East Washington 

Colored Methodist Episcopal Church of the District of Columbia; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN H. M'CllESNEY. 

Mr. WILSON (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2641) for the 

relief of John H. McChesney; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PU:BLIC :BUILDING .AT CHARLESTON, W.VA. 

Mr. SNYDER introduced a bill (II. R. 2642) appropriating the sum of $52,000 for the enlargement and improvement of the United States 

Government building at Charleston, W.Va.; which wasreadafirstand 

second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and 

Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

CAPT. WOODSON :BLAKE. 

Mr. SNYDER al$o introduced a bill (H. R. 2G43) granting a pension 

SILAS K. HAINES. ·to Capt. Woodson Blake; which was read a first and second time, re· 

1\fr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2626) granting a pension ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

to Silas K. Haines; which was read a first and second time, referred to GEORGE PFEIFFER. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. lli. SNYDER also introduced a bill {H. R. 2B44) for the relief of 

JAMES GUTHRIE. George Pfeiffer; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 26~7) granting a pension Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

to James Guthrie; which was read a first and second time, referred to JA.l\IES A. MYERS. 

the Co:mmittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 1\Ir. SNYDER also introduced a bill (H. R. 264S) granting a pension 

ELK :BRANCH CHURCH, JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. to James A . Myers; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

· Mr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2628) for the relief of the the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

trustees of the Elk Branch church, of Jefferson County, West Virgiiiia; omo OESTRAL R.AILRO.A.D. 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on ]fr. SNYDER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2646) granting to the 

War ~ims, and ordered to be printed. Ohio Central Railroad Company the right to lay its track through 

WILLIAJ\I M. MORRISON. United States lock and dam property in the great K~nawha Valley, 

}!fr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2629) for the relief of Sb:tteofWest Virginia; which was read afirst and second time, referred 

William M. Morrison; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRIETTA M. WAUGH. 

1\fr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2630) for the relief of 

Henrietta M. Waugh; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. · 

JOHN M. ENGLE. 

Mr. WILSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2631) for the relief of 

John M. Engle; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FREXCH CREEK, W. VA. 

Mr. SNYDER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2647) to compensate the 

trustees of the Presbyterian church at French Creek, W. Va., for the 

destruction of their church edifice by Union troops during the late 

war; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

:BAPTIST CHURCH, RALEIGH, W. VA. 

:Mr. Sl-.TYDER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2648) for the relief of the 

Baptist church at Raleigh Court Honse, in Raleigh County, West Vir-
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ginia.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit- jamin F. Batten; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

tee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

1\IETHODIST CHURCH, RALEIGH, W. VA. 

Mr. SNYDER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2649) for the relief of the 

Methodist church at Raleigh Court House, in Raleigh County, W. Va. ; 

which was re.:'bd a first and second time, referred to the Committee on _,War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

R. H. LEE. 

:Mr. SNYDER (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2650) for the 

reliefofR. H. Lee, of Saint Albans, W. Va:; which wasread afirstand 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

CHARLES 1\I. COEN. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2666) for the relief of Chn.rles 

M. Coen; which was read a first and second time, referred to the (lommittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE A. HILL. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2667) for the relief of George 

A. Hill; which was read a first and second time, referred to_ the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

TAYLOR RICHMO:h"D. 

JESSE EDE...~S. 1-Ir. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2668) granting a pension to 

Mr. SNYDER'(by request) also introduded a bill (H. R. 2651) for the Taylor Richmond; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

relief of Jesse Edens; which was read a first and second time, referred the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. JOHN R. DOWLER. 

AKDREW E. HIGGINEOTHA.l\f. 11-fr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2669) granting a pension to 

Mr. SYNDER (by request) also introduceda bill(H. R. 2652) for the John R. Dowler; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

relief of Andrew E. Higginbotham; which was read a first and second the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

trml:', referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

WEST VIRGThLA TROOPS IN LATE WAR. 

Mr. GOFF introduced a bill (H. R. ·2653) for the relief of West Virginia troops acting under authority of the governor of said State durMARGARET lUEYERS. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2670) granting a pension to 

1\Iargaret Meyers; which ·was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordet·ed to be printed. 

ing the late war; which was read a first and second time, referred to JOHN HOUC:ffiN. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 1? be printed. 1\Ir. GOFF also introduced a bill (II. R. 2671) granting a pension to 

WILLIAM B. LYNCII. John Houchin; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2654} for the relief of William Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

B. Lynch, of West Virginia.; which was read a first and second time, re- 1\IARY J. CUNNINGHAM. 

ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 1-Ir. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2672) for the relief Mary J. 

BENJAMIN F. KELLY. Cunningham; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2655) granting a pension to Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Benjamin .F. Kelly; which was read a first and seconjl time, referred to 1\IARY CUNNING !lAM. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2673) for the relief of Mary 

B. F. SHUTTLEWORTH & BRO. Cunningham; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2656) for the relief of B. F. Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Shuttleworth & Bro.; which was read a first and second time, referred RILEY H. Sl\IITH. . 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. GOFF also introduced a' bill (H. R. 2674) for the relief of Riley 

TRANSPORTATION OF DUTIABLE GOODS. H. Smith; 'which was readafirstand second time, referred totheComMr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2657) extending the provis- mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ions of the aet of June 10,1880, in relation to the transportation of du- JOHN D. GRIMM. 

tiable goods to the port of Wheeling, W. Va. i which was re..1.d a first Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2675) for the relief of John 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and D. Grimm; which was read afirstandsecond time, referred to the Comordered to be printed. mittee on War Claims, arid ordered to be printed. WEST VIRGINIA WAR CLAIMS. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2658) -to recognize and pay 

certain claims due by the State of West Virginia to citizens thereof for 

services to the United States in the late war and which are properly 

chargeable to the United States; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. TAX ON TOBACCO. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2659) to repeal all internal- revenue taxes upon domestic tobacco in all forms and upon the dealers 

therein; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

CATHARINE E. LURTY. 

1\Ir. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2660) for the relief of Catharine E. Lurty; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIJAH KING. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2661) for the relief of Elijah 

Kine-; -which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee ;n Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CALVIN MEANS. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2662) for the relief of Calvin 

Meaus; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

C. A. REEDER. 

1-Ir. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 266a) granting a pension to C. 

A.. Reeder; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

. ELIZABETH CROUSE. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2664:) for the relief of Elizabeth Crouse; which was re.1.d a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

BEX.JA.l\IIN F. BATTEN . 

.Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2665) for the relief of BenELMER II. FETTY. 

1\Ir. GOFF also· introduced a bill (H. R. 2676) for the relief of Elmer 

H. Fetty; which was read a fir t and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JACOB D. GEIIO. 

l\Ir. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2677) granting a pension to 

Jacob D. Geho; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES A. DEMASTUS. 

1-Ir. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. :?678) granting a pension to 

James A. Demastus; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PATRICK IIOLLAND. 

lli. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2679) granting a pension to 

Patrick Holland; which was read a first and econd time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIZABETH JONES. 

lli. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2680) granting a pension to 

Elizabeth Jones; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DAVID F. FLETCHER. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 26 1) granting a pension to 

David F. Fletcher; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DAVID K. CRAWFORD. 

Ur. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2682) granting a pension to 

David K. Crawford; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and mdered to be printed. 

WIDOW AND CHILDRE~ OF PATRICK KEARNEY. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 26 :3) granting a pension to 

the widow and children of Patrick Kearney, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to l>e printed. 
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JOHN NAY. 

Mr. GOFF also introduced a bill (H. R. 2684) granting a pension to 

,John Nay; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- ~:tee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

OLEOMARGARINE. 

M:r. CASWELL introduced a bill (H. R. 2685) to levy a tax upon 

oleomargarine and to collect the same through the Bureau of Internal 

Revenue; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee o~ Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

DUTIES UPO:N TOBACCO. 

Mr. CASWELLalsointroduced a bill (H. R. 2686) toamendthesecond 

paragraph of Schedule F of chapter 121 of the laws of 1883, relating to 

the duties upon tobacco; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Ways and Mea~s, and ordered to be printed. 

ISAIAH .H. CROUCH. 

Mr. CASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2687) granting a pension 

to Isajah H. Crouch; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

TIMOTHY C. CHASE. 

1\Ir. CASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2688) for the relief of . Timothy C. Chase; which was 1·ead a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Inv:ilid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

time, referred to the Committee on :Military Affairs, and ordered to be 

printed. 

HEIRS AT LAW OF JACOB L. W. DOXTATER. 

1\fr. CASWELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2702) for 

the relief of the widow and children, heirs at law of Jacob L. W. Doxtater, deceased; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN DURNS. 

Mr. CASWELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2703) re- ferring the claim of John Burns against the United States to the Court 

of Claims; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CHARLES H. FAUST. 

lli. CASWELL {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2704)·for 

the relief of Charles H. Faust; which was read a first and second.time, 

referred to the Committee on J\1llitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM SWEENY .AND OTHERS. 

1\Ir. CASWELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2705) for the 

relief of William Sweeny and other employes of the Census Office, Department of the Interior; which was 1·ead a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

.ANN ..U.TA'TS. 

Mr. CASWELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2706) for DELILAH Jn..""TI .. L. the relief of Ann Annis; which was read a first and second time, reMr .CASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2689) granting a pension ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

to Delilah Knill; which was read a first and second time, referred to M.ALL.'mA GRIMES. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ])!r. CASWELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2707) for 

LYDIA D. HOLTZ. the relief of Malinda Grimes; which was read a first and second time, 

Mr. CASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2690) granting a pension referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

to Lydia D. Holtz; which was read a first and second time, referred to CATHERINE BRENNAN. 

the Committee on Invalid :Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. CASWELL {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2708) for 

PHILLIP FAY. thereliefofCatherineBrennan; which wasreadafirstand second time, 

Mr. CASWELL also jntroduced a bill (H. R. 2691) granting a pension referred to the Committee on Military A.ffah:s, and ordered to be printed. 

restoration and an increase of pension to Phillip Fay; which was read JOHN WHITTAKER. 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, Mr. CASWELL {by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2709) for 

and ordered to be printed. the relief of John Whittaker; which was read a first and second. time, 

JOHN GEinEr,. referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

:Mr. CASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2692) granting a pension WILLIAM '1:. DUVALL. 

to John Geibel; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Mr. CASWELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2710} re- Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ferring the claim of. William T. Duvall against the United States to 

TIMOTHY c. CHASE. the Court of Claims; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Mr. OASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2693) granting a pension to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

to Timothy C. Chase; which was read a first and second time, referred . WILLIAM J. SANGSTON. 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. CASWELL (by request) also introduced a bill {H. R. 2711) for 

PATRICK CURTIN. the relief of William J. Sangston; which was read a first and second 

])Ir. CASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2694) granting a pen...<:ion time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

to Patrick Curtin; which was read a. first and second time, referred to printed. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

FRANK FISHER. 

lli. CASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2695) granting an increase 

of pension to Frank Fisher; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS MOSHER. 

:M:r. CASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2696) granting restoration of pension to Thomas Mosher; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

CHARLES WILKINSON. 

Mr. CASWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2697) granting a pension 

to Charles Wilkinson; which wasread a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EDMUND GATLIN. 

Mr. CASWELL also introduced a bill {H. R. 2698) granting a pension 

to Edmund Gatlin; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CORNELIUS WESSELS. 

Mr. CASWE.LL also introduced a bill (H. R. 2699) granting a pension 

to Cornelius Wessels; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

HEIRS AT LAW OF DABNEY W .ALKER. 

Mr. CASWELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2700) for the 

reliefofthewidow and children as heirs at law ofDabneyWalker deceased ;. which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com~it­ tee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

HECTOR F. PHELPS. 

])fr. CASWELL (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2712) for 

the relief of Hector F. Phelps; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, OSHKOSH, WIS. 

Mr. GUENTHER introduced a bill (H. R. 2713) for the erection of a public building at Oshkosh, Wis.; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and 

ordered to be printed. 

TIMBER ON INDIAN LUT))S IN WISCONSIN. 

lli. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2714) to authorize 

the sale of timber on certain lands reserved for the use of the 1\Ienom- onee tribe of Indians, in the State of Wisconsin; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian .Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. 

IMPORTED ARTICLES STAMPED AS AMERICAN. 

I\fr. GUENTHER also introduced n. bill {H. R. 2715) to prohibit the 

importation of articles of foreign manufacture bearing a stamp, mark, or imprint conveying the impression that such articles are of American 

manufacture; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Ways and Mean8, and ordered to be printed. 

lliPROVEM&'iT OF FOX AND WISCONSIN RIVERS. 

])!r. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2716) to pay the 

awards for damages for flowage caused by the building of d:uns by the 

United States in the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, in 

the State of Wisconsin; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN W. BRISBOIS. 

WILLLUf WALL A:tm HEIRS. Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2717) for the relief 

Hr . . CAS~~L (by request).also. introd?-ced a bill (H. R. 2701) for of John W. Brisbois; which was read a first and second time, referred 

the:reliefof WJJlmm Wall and hlS helfS; which wasreadafirstandsecond to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and CZ!tered to be printed. 
524 • CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 7, 

H.ANNAH BUOK. sion to Ira J. J. Turney; which was read a first and second time, reMr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2618) to grant a pen- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

sion to Hannah Buck; which was read a firs~ and second time, referred NIELS OL.A V17S THORSE:N • . 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2737) to pay to Niels 

JOSEPH CO:NANT. Olavos Thorsen the sum of $100 for arrears of bounty; which was read 

1\Ir. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R.- 2719) for the relief a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and 

of Joseph Conant; which was read a firs~ and second time, referred to ordered to be printed. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. FRIEDERIKA WINTER. 

CHARLES w. FAUST. Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2738) granting a pen~ 

:Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2720) for the relief sion to Friederika Winter; which was read a first and second'time, rc~ 

of Charles.W. Faust; which was read a :first and second time, referred ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

to tlJe Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. · PRISCILLA wooD. 

RICHARD GOYIN. Ur. GUENTHER al.-1 introduced a bill (H. R. 2739) granting a penMr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2721) for the relief of sion to Priscilla Wood; which was read a fust and second time, referred 

Richard Goyin; which was read a first andsecond time, referred to the to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. NOR:MA..N s. nuLL. 

CHARLES HOFF:MA..N. :Mr. THO~fAS, of Wisconsin, .introduced a billlH. R. 2740) for the 

Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2722) for the relief of relief of Norman S. Bull ~d to increase his pension; which was read 

Charles Hoffman; which was read a first and second time, referred to a firstand second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions and ordered to be printed. and ordered to be printed. · 

GILBERT W. HUBBELL. 

Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2723) for the relief of 

Gilbert W. Hubbell; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DAVID S. HAWLEY. 

Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2724) to grant a pension to DavidS. Hawley; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PLINY JEWETT. 

Mr. GUENT~ER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2725) granting a pension to Pliny Jewett; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM ..A. M.A.SO:N. 

Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a. bill (H. R. 2726) granting a pension to William A. Mason; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid P~nsions, and ord~red to be printed. 

PETER MITCHELL, JR. 

1\Ir. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H.· R. 2727) fur the relief of 

Peter 1\!itchell, jr.; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered j.o be printed. 

CHRISTOPHER MOEGLL~G. 

Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bni (H. R. 2728) authorizing 

Christopher 1\l"oegling to make application to the Commissioner of Patents for the extension of his patent for a new and useful ventilator for 

grain mills; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Patents, and ordered to be printed. . 

JOHN · MORTER, JR. 

1\fr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2729)• granting a pension to John Morter, jr.; which was read a :first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DE WITT MYERS. . 

Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2730) for the relief 

of De Witt Myers; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ·ordered to be printed. 

ALMEDA PECK. 

Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2731) granting a pension to Almeda Peck; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid P~ons, and ordered to be printed. 

. SIDNEY PALEN. 

1\Ir. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2732) for the relief of 

Sidney Palen; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

BENJAMIN F. SHIPLEY. 

Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2733) granting a pension to Benjamin F. Shipley; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

CHARLES .A. STEVENS. 

1\Ir. GUENTHER also introduced a bill {H. R. 2734) for the relief of 

Charles A. Stevens; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

S. B. STODD..AJID. 

1\Ir. GUENTHER also introduced a bill {H. R. 2735) granting a pension to S. B. Stoddard; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

m..A J. J. TURNEY. 

Mr. GUENTHER also introduced a bill(H. R. 2736) grantingapenROBERT P4TTERSON. 

Mr. THOMAS, of Wisconsin (by request), also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 2741) granting a pension to Robert Patterson; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. 

JAMES W. H..ARRDI..AN. 

1\Ir. THOMAS, of Wisconsin (by request), also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 2742) granting a pension to James W. Harriman; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. ·. 

SAMPSON BE..A VER. 

lli. THOMAS, of Wisconsin (by request), also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 2743) for the relief of Sampson Beaver and· to grant him a pension; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed~ · 

PENSIONS. · 

Mr. J;.AFOLLETTE introduced a bill (H. R. 2744) granting pensions 

to ~bled soldiers and sailors of the national Army in the war for the 

Union; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DUTIES UPON TOB.ACCO. 

:Mr. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2745) to amend the 

secondparagraphofschedule F, lawsof-1883, relating to the duties upon 

tobacco; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to _be printed. 

PE...~SIONS OF WIDOWS, ETC. 

1\Ir. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2746) increasing 

pensions of all pensioned widows, granting pensions to widows of pensioners, and granting pensions to certain widows of persons who die with 

applications for pensiollil pending, upon such widows completing proof 

in husband's case, without requiring widow to show that husband's 

death resulted from disability contracted in service; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Inmlid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

..AGRICULTURAL EXPERDfENT ST..ATIO!{S. 

Mr. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2747) to establish 

agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in the several States under the provisions of an act approved July 

2, 1862, and of an act supplementary thereto; which was read a first -and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and ordered to 

be printed. 

.AMENDMENTS TO PENSION LAWS. 

Mr. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2748) granting 

pensions to certain per diem and disabled soldiers and sailors of the war for the Union who were confined in so-called confederate prisons, 

and also granting a certain per diem to the widows of such soldierS and 

sailors as died in said prisons; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2749) to amend 

chapter 136 of the laws of 1880, relating to certain pensioned soldiers 

and sailors who are utterly helpless from injuries received or disease 

contracted while in ·the United States service; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. 

RETIREMENT OF LIEUTEN .ANTS OF THE LcrE. 

Mr. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill {H. R·. 2750) for the...-olnn· 

tary retirement of lieutenants of the line .of the Army after twenty 

years' service; which was read a :first and second time, referred to tha 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be prmted. 
1886. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. 525 

LUTITIA A. MEREDITH. 

~Ir. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2751) granting a pension to Lutitia A. Meredith; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

JACOB B. WOOD. 

Mr. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2752) for therelief of Jacob B. Wood; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN W. ROBSON. 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pens\pns, and ordered to be 

printed. WILLIAM GANNON. 

·Mr. V .AN SCHAICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2769) gran.ting a pension to William Gannon; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to he printed. 

ANDREW BARTON. 

Mr. V .AN SCHAICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2770) for the relief 

of Andrew Barton; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

Ur. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2753) for the re- JAMES SHEAHAN. 

lief of John W. Robson; whichwasreadafirstandsecond time, referred Mr. VANSCHAICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2771) to increase 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. the pension of James Sheahan; which was reada first and second time, 

THOMAS J. MARSDEN. 

Mr. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2754) for the relief 

of Thomas J. Marsden ; which was read a fust and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

. ROBERT MONAHAN. 

Mr. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2755) granting a 

pension to Robert Monahan ; which was read a first and second time, re- fened to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MICHAEL DALY. 

Mr. LA FOLLETI'E also introduced a bill (H. R. 2756) granting a pension to Michael Daly; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EVERHARD WELTER. 

Ur. LA FOLLETTE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2757) gtanting a pension to Ever hard Welter; which was read a first and second time, rei erred to the Committee ?n Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

lliCHARD NOBLES. 

Mr. LA FOLLETI'E also introduced a bill (H. R. 2758) to increase 

the pension of Richard Nobles; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

FRANCIS SCOTT. 

l\1r. LA FOLLETI'E also introduced s bill (H. R. 2759) to increase 

the pension of Francis Scott; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be pr~ted. 

JOHN UPCRAFT. 

Mr. VAN SCHAICK introduced a bill (H. R. 2760) for the relief of 

John Upcraft, late of Company F, Sixty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered -to be printed. 

WILLIAM POR.MANN. 

~ir. VAN SCHAICK also introduced.a bill (H. R. 2761) for the relief 

of William Pormann, late of Company I, Forty-eighth Wisconsin Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

WALTER M 7CARTY. 

~1r. VANSCHAICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2762) to increase 

the pension of Walter McCarty; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

HIRAM HASJQ:LL. 

Mr. VAN SCHAICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2763) for the relief 

of'Hiram Haskell; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. I 

BERNARD M7KENNA. 

Mr. V .AN SCHAICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2764) for the re- lief of Bernard McKenna; which was read a first and seco.rid time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 

Mr. V .AN SCH.A.ICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2765) for the 

erection of a public building in the city of Milwaukee, Wis.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public 

Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN CORDOVA. 

Ur. V .AN SCH.AICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2766) granting a 

pension to John Cordova; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Poosions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOllY BAnBER. 

Mr. V .AN SCHAICK also introduced a bill {H. R. 2767) granting a 

pension to John Barber; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DAVID RICHEY. 

Mr. VAN SCH.AICK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2768) to increase 

the pension of David Richey; which was read a filiSt and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TRAFFIC. 

Mr. PRICE introduced a bill (H. R. 2772) to provide for a commission on the subject of the alcoholic liquor traffic; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Select Committee on the Alcoholic Liquor 

Traffic, and ordered to be printed. 

PENSIONS. 

Mr.PRICE also introduced a bill (H.R. 2773) to grant pensions to sur- vivors in the.A.rmy, Navy, andMarineCorpsofthe United States; which 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TRAFFIC. 

1\Ir. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2774) to amend subdivisions 

4 and 5 of section 3244 of the Revised Statutes of 1878; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Select Committee on the Alcoholic Liquor Traffic, and ordered to be printed. 

UNITED STATES COURTS AT EAU CLAIRE, WIS. 

Mr. PRICEalsointroduceda bill (H. R. 2775) to authorize ande_stablish a term of the district and circuit court of the United States at Eau 

Claire, Wis.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

REFUNDING DIRECT TAXES. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2776) to credit and pay the 

several States and Territories and the District of Columbia all moneys 

collected under the direct tax levied by the act of Congress approved 

Augusf 5, 1861; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered tube printed. 

JURISDICTION OF UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTS. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2777) to enlarge the juris· 

diction of the United States district courts and to open the same to :ill 

claimants against the Government; which was read a fust and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be 

printed. AnREARS OF PENSIONS. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2778) amending section 2 of an act making appropriations for the payment of arrears of pensions, 

and for other purposes, approved March 3, 1879; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. 

OVERFLOWS IN CHIPPEWA RIVER, WISCONSIN. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2779) to provide for an inquiry into the causes of the extraord.i.D.ary overflows of the Chippewa. 

River, in the State of Wisconsin, and to prevent a recurrence of the 

same; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, and ordered to be printed. 

PENSION LAWS. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2780) to extend the benefits 

of the pension laws; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

FORFEITURE OF LANDS. 

Mr. PRICE also iritroduced a bill (H. R. 2781) to forfeit certain lands, 

and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

DAM ACROSS DEVIL'S CREEK, WISCOXSIN. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2782) to authorize Malcom 

Dobie and Henry E. Ticknor, their associates and assigns, to erec .. and 

maintain a dam or dams acro...c;s and to make other improvements in 

Devil's Creek, in Lac Court Oreille reservation of the Chippewa Bn,nd 

of Indians, in Sawyer County, Wisconsin; which was read a fust and · second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT SUPERIOR, WIS. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2783) to provide for the erec- Uon of a public building atSuperior, in the State ofWisconsin; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public 

Buildings and Ground9, and ordered to be printed. 
526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 7, 

PUBLIC ll1J1LDING .AT EAU CLAIRE, WIS. 

Mr. PRICE also introdnce_dabill (H. R. 2784) to provide for the erec- tion of a public building at the city of Ean Claire, in the State of Wis- consin; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

PENSIONS. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R.. 2785) to equalize and in- crease pensions incertain cases; which was read afirstandsecond time, 

referred to the Committee on In valid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

THOMAS CUIDIINGS. 

Mr. PRICE also introcluced a bill (H. R. 2786) to remove the charge 

of desertion which now stands against the name of Thomas Cummings; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. · 

Sarah A. Lovell; which wa read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN H. S~YDER. 

~1r. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. ~803) granting a pension to 

John H. Snydm:; which wns read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CLAYTON E. ROGER. 

1\Ir. PRICE also jntroduced a bill (H. IL 2804) granting a pension to 

Clayton E. Rogers; which was read a fir~t a:Qd econd time, referrerl to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY S. DOUGLAS. 

l\1r. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2805) granting a pension to 

MaryS. Douglas; which was read a first and econd time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pen ions, ancl ordered to be printed. 

JOSEPH CLA:KCEY. SAMUEL BOICE. 

Mr. PRICE a.l o introduced a bill (H. R. 2787) for the relief of Joseph Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2806) granting an increase 

Clancey; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- of pension to Samuel Boice; which was read a first and second time, remittee on l\lilHary Affuirs, and ordered to be printed. ferred to the Committee on Im·alid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

FRA m: SIGERIST. ORLANDO T. SOWLE. 

I\fr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2788) for the relief of Fmnk 

Sigerist; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Com- l\1r. PRICE al o introduced a bill (H. R. 2807) granting a pension to 

mittee on Military .Affairs, and ordered to be printed. Orlando T. Sowle; which wa read a first and second time, referred to 

MARY KEIFER. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2789) granting an increase· of pension to Mary Keifer; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred -to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ANNA W. OS.BOR:Il.TE. 

· Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2790) for the reliefof A.nna 

W. Osborne; which was read ·a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE WELLS. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2791) granting an increase 

of pension to George Wells; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM F. D. BAILEY. 

.l\1r. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2 0 ) granting an increase 

of pension to William F. D. Bailey; which wa read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. 

1\IRS. SACCHARISSA B.AKER. 

.l\1r. BEANinqooduced a bill (H. R. 2809) granting an increase of pension to 1\Irs. Saccharissa Baker, widow of Maj. E. D. Baker, deceased; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DISPOSITION OF LAND FOR GRAZING PURPOSES. 

Mr. BEAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2810) to dispose of certain JOHN L. HUNTER. lands for grazing purposes; which was read a first and second time, reMr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2792) granting a pension to ferFed to t.he Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

John L. Hunter; which was read a first and second time, referred to DR. WARREN E. DAY. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. • lli~ BEA.N also introduced a bill (H. R. 2811).for the relief of Dr. 

SILAS J.A.MFS. Warren E. Day, of Arizona; which was read a first and second time, 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2793) granting a pension to referred to the C~mmittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Silas James; which was read a first and second time, referred to the INSANE ASYLUM. 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. :Mr. BEA.N also introduced a bill (H. R 2812) to approve an act of 

JOHN F. KELLOGG. the Thirteenth Legislative As embly of Arizona entitled "An act to 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2794) for the relief of J-ohn establish, maintain, and provide for the government of an insane asyF. Kellogg; w~ich was read a first and second time, referred to the lum," approved l\1arch 9,1885; which wasreadafirstandsecond time, 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be prin~d. referred to the Committee on the Territories, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM WALL. WILLIAM YORIL 

~1r. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2795) for the relief of Will- Mr. BEA.N also introduced a bill (H. R. 2813) for the relief of Will-

_iam Wall; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- iam York, of Arizona; which was read a first and second time, referred 

mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM THATCHER. FREDERICK FREDLEY. 

1\Ir. PRICE also introduced a bill (II. R. 2796) granting a pension to Mr. BEA.N also introduced a bill (H. R. 2814) for the relief of FredWilliam Thatcher; which was r~d a first and second time, referred to erick Fredley, of Yuma, Ariz. ;.which was read a first and second time, 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be-printed. 

JOHN L. HUNTER. WILLIAM FRANKLTII GROUWDS. 

~1r. PRICE also introduced a "bill (H. R. 2697) granting a pension to 1\Ir. BEA.N also introduced a bill (H. R. 2815) for the relief of WillJohn L. Hunter; which was readafirstandsecond time, referred to the iam Franklin Grounds; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

BRUNER D. IrY ATT. 

Mr. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2798) granting a pension to 

Bruner D. Hyatt; which was read a first and second time,· referred to 

the Committee on Inyalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SAMUEL BROTZJU.AN. 

l\1r. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2799) granting a pension to 

Samuel Brotzman; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ' 

MARY MANES. 

MPt PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2800) granting a pension to 

Mary Mane , mother of William Manes, late of Company D, Fourth 

Wisconsin Ca\alry; which was "read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

.AR:llSTTIONG MOORE. 

M.r. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2801) granting a pension to 

Armstrong Moore; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EDWARD BRADEY & CO. 

M:r. BEAN also introduced a bill (H. R. 2816) for the relief of Edward Braden & Co., asking appropriation to pay au amount of $2,006.17 

awarded by Court of Claims, work done under Government contract; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on CJ.ai.rns, and ordered to be printed. 

ARIZONA. -

Mr. BEAN also submitted the following resolution; which was re- ferred to the Committee on Indian Affairs: 

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Interior be r equested to transmit to the House of Representa.th·es copies of nll official correspondence between ibc I nte- rior Department and Governor Zulick, of .Arizona, in reference to Indian affairs and other matters in that Territory. 

EDWAY A . GRANT. 

Mr. GIFFORD introduced a. bill (H. R. 2817) for the relief of Edway A. Grant; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SUPREME COunT JUDGES OF DAKOTA. 

SARA A. LOVELL. Mr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2818) for twoadditional 

1\Ir. PRICE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2802) granting a pension to judges for the supreme court of Dakota; which was read a first and 
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second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered THOMAS A. CARPENTER. 

to be printed. Mr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2834) to authorize the 

AMEXD~IEl\""T OF Di"IHAN APPROPRIATION BILL. • Secretary of War to restore the name of Thomas A. Carpenter, late cap-

::hfr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2819) to amend section tain of the Seventeenth United States Infantry, to the rolloftheArmy; 

9 of chapter 341, laws of the second session of the Forty-eighth Con- which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on gress; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit- Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

tee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. TAFFRE SNOW. 

AD:mBSION OF THE STATE OF DAKOTA. Mr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2835) granting a pension 

Mr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H.fR. 2820) for the admission to Taffre Snow; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

of the State of Dakota; which was read a first and second time, re- Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ferred to the Committee on the Territories, and ordered to be printed. JOSEPH B. wALTERS. 

SUPREME COURT, DAKOTA. 1\fr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2836) granting a pension 

1\Ir. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2821) to providefortwo to Joseph B. Walters; which was read a first and second time, referred 

additional associate justices of the supreme court of Dakota, and for to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

other purposes; which was nmd a first and second time, referred to the JOHN M'DONALD. 

Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. Mr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2837) granting a pension 

MONmiE ... T CO:ln!E.MORATIVE OF HOMESTEAD LAW. to John McDonald; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Mr. GIFFORD e.lso introduced a bill (H. R. 2822) grantingmoneyto the Committee on, Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

aid in the erection of a monument commemorative of the homestead 

law.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee 

on the Library, and or<lered.to be printed. 

ADDITIONAI.- LAND DISTRICTS, DAKOTA. 

1\fr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2823) to create two additional land eli tricts in Dakota, and to define the boundaries of the 

Deadwood district; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

GRA~-T OF PUBLIC L.A.l\JJ TO ABERDEEN, DA.K.. 

Mr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2824) granting the 

southeast quarter of section 14, township 103 north, of range 64 west 

of the :fifth principal meridian, in the Territory of Dakota, to the city 

of Aberdeen; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

L.A.~JJ FOR REFORM-SCHOOL PURPOSES, DAKOTA. 

Mr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2825) granting to Dakota Territory section 16, township 103, range 64 west, in the county 

of Aurora, in said Territory, for the purposes of a reform school, and 

granting to said Territory one section o~ :U.md in lieu thereof for school 

purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. • 

SCHOOL OF FORESTRY, DAKOTA. 

Mr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2826) to grant lands to 

the Territory of Dakota for the purpose of establishing a school of forestry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the.Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

WILBUR F. STEEL. 

Ur. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2827) for the relief ot 

Wilbur F. Steel; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

NORTH DAKOTA Ul\LVERSITY. 

::hlr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2728) granting ·lands 

to North Dakota University; whichwasreadafirstandsecond time, re- ferred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

ABANDOl\~D AND USELESS MILITARY RESERV .A..TIONS. 

1\Ir. GIFFORD also introduced a bill(H. R. 2829) amendingsection2 

of chapter 214, Laws of the first session of the Forty-eighth Congress, 

approved July 5, 1884, entitled ''An act to provide for the disposal of 

abandoned and useless military reservations;" which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and or- dered to be printed. STERNE H. FOWLER. 

Ur. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2830) granting a pension 

to Sterne H. Fowler; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensiollil, and ordered to be printed. 

INSURANCE COMPANIES, DAKOTA. 

1\Ir. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2831) to legalize the in- surance companies of Dakota Territory, and to authorize the Legislature to pass general incorporation laws in reference thereto; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the TerritGries, and ordered to be prmted. 

JACOB MATHIS. 

Mr. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2832) for the relief of 

Jacob Mathis, late bugler CompanyD, Thirty-ninth New York Volunteer Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to. be printed. 

RICHARD REDMOND. 

JUr. GIFFORD also introduced a bilJ.. (H. R. 2833) for the relief of 

Richard Redmond, late private in Company D, Thirty-first New York 

Volunteer Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

BRIDGE ACROSS THE MISSOURI RIVER AT PIERRE, DAK. 

1\Ir. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2838) authorizing the 

construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at Pierre, Dak. ; which 

wa&read·a first and second time, niferred to the Committee on Commerce, 

and ordered to be printed. A. G. SHAW. 

1\Ir. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2839) for the relief of A. 

G. Shaw; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. . 

HENRY YOUNG. 

J\.Ir. GIFFORD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2840) for the relief of 

Henry Yonng; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

IDAHO AND W .ASHINGTON TERRITORIES. 

1\fr. HAILEY introduced a bill (H. R. 2841) to annex a portion of 

Idaho Territory to Washington Territory; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on the Territories, and ordered 

to be printed. COURTS IN IDAHO. 

::rtfr. HAILEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2842) in relation to holding courts in the Territory of Idaho; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

ADDITIONAL JUDGE IN IDAHO. 

:Mr. HAILEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2843) to provide for an additional associate justice of the supreme court of the Territory of 

Idaho; which was read a first and second time, referred totheCommittee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

AMENDMENT OF INDIAN APPROPRIATION A.CT. 

Mr. HAILEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2844) supplementary and 

amendatory of section 9 of an n.ct entitled "An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department 

for fulfilling treaty stipulations of >arious Indian tribes for the year 

ending June 30, 1886," and approved 1\farch 3, 1885; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

INDIAN W A.R CLA.IMS. 

Mr. HAILEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2845) to authorize the 

Secretary of the Interior to adjust and pay to citizens of Idaho and 

Montana. Territories expenses and losses incurred in the suppression of 

Indian hostilities in the years 1877 and 1878; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and or- dered to be printed. 

JOSEPH K. VINCENT. 

1\fr. HAILEY also introduced a bill (H: R. 2846) granting a pension 

to Joseph K. Vincent; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SHOSHONE AND BANNOCK INDIAN LANDS. 

:M.r. HAILEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2847) to authorize the 

Shoshone and Bannock Indians to sell to the Utah and Northern and 

Oregon Short Line Railway Companies certain lands situated upon the 

lands of said Indians in Idaho necessary to said companies for railway 

purposes, and for the relief of said railway companies; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indilm Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

OUTRAGES BY INDIANS. 

Mr. JOSEPH introduced a bill (H. R. 2848) to provide for the organization of a regiment of volunteers in New Mexico and Arizona for 

the purpose of suppressing outra.,CYCS on settlers rommitted by hostile 

Indians; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

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PUBLIC PARK IN NEW MEXICO. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2849) to set apart a cer- tain tract. _of land situate upon the headwaters of the Pecos River, in 

New Mexico, as a public park; which wa~ read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on the PuNic Lands, and ordered to be 

l>rinted. 

ADDITIONAL JUDGE, :NEW MEXICO. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2850) providing for one additional associate justice of the supreme court of New Mexico, and 

for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

PRIV A.TE LAND CLA.BfS. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2851) to provide for ascer- taining and settling private land claims in the Territories ofN ew Mexico and Arizona and the State of Colorado; which was read a, first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and 

ordered to .be printed. 

CO::\DIO~ SCHOOLS IN NEW 1tiEXICO. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2852) to aid in the support 

of common schools in the Territory of New Me..·dco; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Education, and or- dered to be printed. 

ARTESIAN WELLS IN NEW MEXICO. 

Ur. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2853) to provide for the 

boring of artesian wells in the Territory of New Mexico; which was read a fu"St and second time, referred to the Committee on the Territories, 

:md ordered to be printed. . 

CmLDRE...~ OF CHRISTOPHER. CARSON. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2854) for tho relief of the 

children and heirs of the late Christopher Carson; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. · 

HEIRS OF MIGUEL DESMARAIS A.ND OTHERS. 

·Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2855) for the relief of the 

ferred to t4e Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered 

to be printed. 

FELLX M1KETTERICK. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2865) for the relief of Felix 

McKetterick; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

E. B. IDGBEE. 

Ur. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2866) for the relief of~ B. 

Higbee; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and order~d to be printed. 

A.SSA.Y OFFICE, SOCORRO, N.MEX. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2867) to establish an assay 

office at Socorro, in the Territory of New Mexico; which was rea.d a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights,· and 

Measures, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, ALBUQUERQUE, N. l\IEX. 

Mr. JOSEPH ~lso introduced a bill (H. R. 2868) for the erection of a public building at Albuquerque, N. Mex.; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Gro~ds, 

and ordered to be printed. 

JOSE ALBINA. BA.CA. A.N:Q OTHERS. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2869) for the relief of Jos6 

Albina Baca, Romualdo Bac.'li, and the heirs of Simon Baea., deceased; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

A.NASTA.CIO SANDOVAL. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2870) fortherelief of Annstacio Sandoval; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN W A.TTS. 

Mr. JOSEPH alsointrodnceda bill (H. R. 2371) for therelief of John 

Watts; whjch was read a first ~ndsecond time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

heirs of Miguel Desmal'flis and others; which was read a first and sec- HEIRS OF ANTONIO BACA. Y BACA A.ND OTHERS. 

ond time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to j Ur. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R 2872) for the relief of the 

be printed. . . · · ; heirs of Antonio Baea yBacaandothers; which was readafi.rst andsec~ 

PUBLIC BUILDING .AT SANTA. FE, N. MEX. ' ond time. referred to the CommiUee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

I.Ir. JO~EP~ a:tso introduced a bill (H. R. 2~56) for the completion I MANUEL CHAVEZ AND LORENZO LABADIE. 

of a public building at Santa Fe, N. Mex.; which was read a first and . . . second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grollhds, 1 Mr. JOSEPH also rntrodnced_ n. bill (H. R. 2873) for the relief of Man~ and ordered to be printe<.l nel Chavez and Lorenzo Labadie; whtch was read a first and second · , time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. HEIRS OF ANTONIO JOSE LUNA.. j . 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (II. R. 2857) for the relief of the 11 PASCUAL BA.CA. AND OTHERS. 

heirs of Antonio Jose Luna· which was read a first and second time , Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2874} for the relief of Pasreferred to the Committee o~ Claims, and ordered to be printed. ' · cnal Baca and others; which was read a first and second time, referred · to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. GRANT OF LAND IN NEW MEXICO. ; . . ( ) I ANTONIO y M. ABEYTA.. 1.1r. JOSEPH also rntroduced a bill H. R. 2858 to confum a grant· . . , . of land to the town of Cevilleta, N. Mex.; which was read a first and ~· JOSEPH also rn~odnced a bill (H. R. 2875) for~he relief of An~ 

second time, referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims, and ; tomo Y M .. Abeytai w~ch was read a first and s_econd time, referred to 

ordered to be printed. · 1. the Comnuttee on Clauns, and ordered to be prrnted. 

WILLIAM BETTS. ! J. .A.. LA. RUE. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2859) for the relief of 1 Mr. JOSE~H also introduced a bill (H. R. ~876) for the relief of J. A. 

William Betts· which was read a first and second time referred to the : La Rue; wh1ch was read a first and second time, referred to the Com~ 

Committee on 'Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be prm'ted. I mittee on Claims, arid ordered to be printed. 

APOLINARIS ALMANZAR. FRANCISCO LOPEZ & SON. 

I.Ir. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2860) for the relief of Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2877) for the relief of 

Apolinaris Almanzar, of San Miguel County, New Mexico; which was Francisco Lopez & Son; which was read a first and second time, re- read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, ::md ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ordered to be printed. THOMAS COOPER A.ND .-OTHERS. 

REPRESENTATIVES OF JOSE LUJAN. · 1.1r. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2878) for the relief of 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R . . 2861) for the relief of the Thomas Cooper and others; which was read a first and second time, re- legal representatives of Jose de Jesus Lujan, of Mora County, New ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Mexico; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. · 

ANDREW CAMERON. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2862) for the relief of 

Andrew Cameron; which was read n. first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

UNP A.ID UNITED STATES JURORS IN NEW MEXICO. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2863) in relation to certain unpaid United States jurors, and others, in New Mexico; which was read a first and second time, referred to the. Committee on Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. 

.A.B.MY AND NAVY HOSPITAL .AT LAS VEGAS · HOT SPRINGS, N. MEX. 

Mr. JOSEPH also introduced ~bill (H. R. 2864) for the construction 

of an Army and Navy hospital at the Las Vegas Hot Springs, in the 

Territoj'y of New Mexico; which was Iead a fust and sec.ond time, reCAMPAIGN AGAINST CHIRICAHUA.N INDIANS. 

Ur. JOSEPH also submitted the following resolution for reference: 

Whereas the campaign against the Chirica.huan Indians, as conducted by Gen- eral Crook-and General Bradley,failed to suppress Indian hostilities, and from one t{) five persons are now being killed every day by the Indians and olher 

outrages committed andconstantmisrepresentations ofthesi!uation have been 

made to headquarters as to the number of Indians off the reservation and the 

murders and other depredations committed attl'ibuted to cattle-men and Mexi- cans: Therefore, 

Resolved, That the Speaker appoint a special committee of three toin>cstigate 

theconductoftbecampaigninNewMexicoandA.rizonaagainsttheChiricahuan 

Apaches from May, 1885, to date, as conducted by General Crook; that Raid com- mittee in its investi~tion shall seek information from citizens as well as from 

the military author1ties, 1md that it have full power to send for persons and papers, with authority to conduct its in \'estigation at such points as it may deem necessary. 

Mr.STEELE. IthinkthisresolutionoughttogototheCommitteeon 

Military Affairs, as it pertains entirely to military matters. It proposes 

to investigate the conduct of a military campaign conducted by Ge~ 
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eral Crook, ·and is certainly a matter coming properly within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Military Affairs. 

The SPEAKER. pro tempore (Mr. WELLBORN). The Chair thinks it 

should go to the Committee on Rules. · 

Ur. STEELE. It proposes to investigate the conduct of General 

Crook, and is a matter wholly wj.thin the jurisdiction of the Committee 

on Military Affairs. · The SPEAKER pro tempore. The resolution proposes a new committee, thereby ch:mging the rules of the Honse. 

Ur. STEELE. Thatmaybe; but certainly the Committee on Military Affairs ought to pass on such questions as this resolution presents. 

It proposes to investigate the conduct of a military officer; and if the 

Comm.i ttee on 1\,fili tary Affairs should not have charge of such a question 

I do not know what would come properly within their province. 

The SPEAKER pro tempore. . The Chair is very clear~-y of opinion 

that the resolution should got{) the Committee on .Rules; but if .the 

gentleman so desires he will submit the question ro the House. . Mr. STEELE . . No, sir; Idonotproposetoraiseanissueofthatkind. 

The resolution was referred to-the Committee on Rules. 

PROCESS OF TERRITORIAL . COURTS. 

M.r. TOOLE introduced a bill (H. R. 2879) to authorize the service 

of civil and criminal process i8sued by Terrirorial courts within militaryand!ndianreservations and the Yellowstone National Park; which 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN MONTANA. • 

:Mr. TOOLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2880) relating to the supreme court of Montana Territory and providing for the establishment 

of judicial districts therein; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the CoiD.ID:ittee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be p:cinted. 

CTh"'NABAR AND CLARK'S FORK U.AILROAD. 

1\Ir. TOOLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2881) granting the right of 

wn.y to the Cinnabar and Clark's Fork Railroad Company; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public 

Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

TAXES ON RAILROAD GRANTS. 

MI·. 'l'OOLE a1so introduced a .bill (H. R. 2882) to authorize and facilitate the collection of taxes upon certain railroad land grants; which 

was read a firsb and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. ' 

FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN TERRITORIES. 

M.r. TOOLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2883) concerning the appointment of Federal officers in the'.rerritories; which was read a first 

aud second time, referred to the Committee on the Territories, and or- dered to be printed. 

FORT BE:NTO"N LAND DISTRICT. 

lli. TOOLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2884) to create the Fort 

Benton land district, in the Territory of Montana; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and 

ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT HEL~A, MONT. 

Mr. TOOLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2885) for the erection of a public building at Helena, Mont. ; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and.Grounds, and 

ordered to be printed. 

IND~ RESERVATIO:NS IY MONTANA. 

Mr. TOOLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2886) to provide permanent 

reservations for the Indians in Northern Montana, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

IIEIRS OF LEANDER M. BLACK. 

IHr. TOOLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2887) for the relief of the 

heirs of Leander 1\f. Black; which was rea{l a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES R. BOYCE. 

:J\Ir. TOOLE also introduced a bill (H. R. 2888) for the relief of James 

R. Boyce; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Commit tee on Claims, and ordered ro be printed. 

ADDITION TO WASHINGTON TERRITORY. 

:Mr. VOORHEES introduced a bill (H. R. 2889) to annex a portion of 

the Territory of Idaho to Washington Tenitory; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Territories, and or- dered to be printed. 

ADMISSION OF STATE OF WASHINGTON. 

:Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2890) toprovide.forthe 

formation and admission into the Union of the State of Washington, and 

for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on the Territories, and ordered to be printed-. 

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NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD. 

Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2891) to declare forfeited certain lands granted to aid in the construction of the Northern 

Pacific Railroad1 and for other purposes; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

LANDS RELIEVED FROM RESERVATION. 

:ur. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2892) to relieve froni 

reservation certain lands heretofore withdrawn for railroad purposes; 

which was read a first and second time, refened to the Committee on 

the Public Lands, and ordered to be pri?ted. 

SETTLERS ON I.AND GRANTS. 

1llr: VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2893) for the relief of 

settlers within the limits of railroad land grants; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

and ordered to be printed . 

AGRICULTURAL LANDS. 

Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2894) for the reduction 

of all agricultural lands within the limits of the grant of lands to the 

Northern Pacific Railroad Company, exclusive of lands granted ro said 

company, to the minimum price of $1.25 per acre, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

REGISTERS AND RECEIVERS. 

Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2895) authorizing registers and receivers of the United States land offices to enforce the attendance of witnesses in their respective districts; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

SURVIVORS OF WHIT:M:AN 1\IASSACRE. 

Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2896) for the relief of 

the survivors of the massacre of Dr. Marcus Whitman and others, in the 

Columbia River Valley, and the heirs of those killed in said massacre; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SURVEY OF PUBLIC LANDS. 

Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2897) to pay for the survey of certain public lands in Washington Territory; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

aad ordered to be printed. 

CIVIL-SERVICE REFOR.."U. 

1tlr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2898) to promote the 

faithful administration of the public trusts, and to secure more efficient 

civil-service reform, and for other purposes; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Select Committee on Reform in the Civil 

Service, and ordered ro be printed. 

MILITARY MEADOW RESERVE. 

. Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2899) to resto.re the 

abandoned militarymeadow reserve, in Walla Walla County, Washington Territory, to the public domain, and to dispose of the same to settlers thereon; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed: 

OREGON L~DIAN WAR. 

Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2900) amending section 

2427 of the Revised Statutes. so as to extend the benefits of the bountyland law to the volunteers who served in the Oregon and Washington 

Indian war of 1855 and 1856; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

INSPECTORS OF HULLS AND BOILERS. 

lllr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2901) amending section 

4414 of the Revised Statut,es of the United States, fixing the compensation of inspectors of hulls and boilers in the several districts of the • 

United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Commerce,.. and ordered to be printed. 

BELLINGH4M BAY RAILROAD. 

l\Ir. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2902) authorizing the 

Bellingham Bay Railway and Navigation Company to build certain 

briages, wharves, and docks in the Territory of Washington; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, 

and ordered to be printed. 

RATE OF PENSIONS. 

lli. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2903) to fix the rate of 

pensions in certain cases; which was read a. first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SNOQUALMIE PASS WAGON-ROAD. 

Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2904) to construct a wagon-road across the Snoqualmie Pass of the Cascade Mountaius, in 
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Washington Territory; which was read a first and second tinie, referred 

to. the Committee on ?tfilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

NATURALIZATH>:N LA. WS. 

U.r. VOORHEES also in,troduced a~ bill (H. R. 2905) amending section 1874 of the Revised Statutes and confirming the orders and proceedings of certain Territorial courts in cases arising under the naturalization laws of the United Stc.'l!te.s; which wru:; reacia first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Territories, and ordered to be 

printed. 

GEOllGE A. JlliLLER. 

Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H.. R. 2906) for the relief of 

George A. 1\filler; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and or· dered to be printed. 

· J. T. AND C. T. HULETT. 

Mr. CAREY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2921) for the relief of J. T. 

and C. T. Hulett; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be- printed. 

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, WYOMIX"G. 

~Ir. CAREY also introduced. a bill(H. R.2922) to legalize the election 

oftheTerritoriaJ. Legislative Assembly of Wyoming, held November4, 

1884; which was read a first and second time. referred to the Committee on the Territories, and ordered to be printed. 

UNITED STATES PE...'HTE..~TI.A.R'Y, LABAMIE, WYO. 

Mr. CAREY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2923) for the improvement WILLIAM K . GRIFFITH. and repair of the United States penitentiary at Laramie Ci.ty, Wyo.; 

?Yfr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2907) for the relief of which was read a first and second time, referred. to the Committee on 

William K. Griffith; which was read a first and second time, referred to Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to he printed. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. · ADDITIONAL LA~~ DISTRICTr WYOMING. 

JOim B'RADLEY. Mr. CAREY also introduced a bill (H. R. 2924) to establish a new ]and 

~Ir. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2908) for the relief of district in the Territory of Wyoming; which was read a first and second 

John Bradley; which was read. a first and second time, referr ed to the time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered to be 

Committee on Claims, and or~ered tOJ be printecL printed. 

THOMAS J. MILLER. J. M. LOBBAN. 

1\Ir. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2909) for the relief of Jl.fr. CAREY also introduced a bill(H. R. 2925} for the relief of J. M. 

Thomas J. Miller; which was reacra first and second time, referred to Lobban; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Comthe Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. mittee on C1aims, and ordered to be. printed. 

JACOB KUNTZ. PUBLIC BUILDING, CHEY~"XE, WYO. 

1\Ir. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2910) for the relief of Mr. CAREY also introduced a bill (IL R. 2926} for the erection of :l. 

J-acob Kuntz, alias John Waiters; which was read a first and second public building at Ch-eyenne, Wyo.; which ~as rea.d a first and econd 

time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be time, referred to the Committee on Public- Buildings and Grounds, and 

printed. ordered to be printed. 

JOHN L. BUTLER. ORDER OF BUSINESS-

]fr. VOORHEES also iatreduced a bill(H. R. 2911) for the· relief of The SPEAKER p ro tempore". The e:ill of States and r.rerritories is "~ ' tl hi h ~ .t::-t d d · ~ ed t th now compl eted, and the Chair will recognize gentlemen who were not JohnL • ..bu e1:; w c was-rea.u a..u.u:; an secon time, reJ.err · 0 e · in their seats when their States were called for the introduction a.ud 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to- be printed. reference of bills. 

THO :\!AS R. LYTLE. . NEW TO.RK HARBOR. 

Mr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2912) granting a. pen- 1\Ir. PULITZER introduced a bill (H. R. 2927) pro"iding for the apsion to Thomas R. Lytle,. a soldier of the Uexican war; which wasread pointment of a board of commissioners for New York Harbor; which 

a.. first and second time, referred. to the Committee on Pensions, and or- was read a first and second tinie, referred to the Committee on Comdered to be. printed.. merce, and ordered to be printed. RUirus G. NEWLAND BRIDGE OVER 1\IISSISSIPPI RIVER •. 

1\Ir. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2913) to confirm the ~Ir. HATCH introduced a bill (H. K 2928) authorizing the construetitle iu certain lands to Rufus G Newl:md; which was read a :first and · tion of a bri~o-e over the Mississippi RiYer at or near Alton, lll. 7 and 

second time, referred ta. the Committee on Private Land Claims, and· for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, refened to 

ordered to be printed. the Commitee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

DID.'Tl:S STORRS- AND OTHERS. MISSOURI JUDICIAL DISTRICTS • 

. . 1\fi. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2914) for the relief of 1\Ir. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2929) to amend the act 

Denis Storr-s, Marion Minnick, Fritz Dibberin, Donald McDonald, and dividing the State of Missouri into two judicial districts, and to divide 

Daniel Hines; which was read a first and second time, referred to the theeastemand westerndistrictsthereofintodivisions, establish district 

Committee on Claims, and Oidered to be printed. and circuit <;:owts of the United States therein, and to provide for the 

GEORGE B HANSELL. times and places for hQlding such courts, and for other purposes; which 

Ur. VOORIIEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2915) for the relief of was read a first and secoud time, referred to the Committee on the JuGeorge B. Hansell; which was read a first and second time, referred to diciary, and ordered to be printed. 

the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. TAX ON TOBACCO. 

JO.HN s. HILL. 1\fr. HATCH also illtroduced a, bill (H. R. 2930) to repeal so much of 

M:r. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H~ R. 2916) fol!' the relief of" the sixth clause of section 3244 of the Revised Statutes of the United 

JohnS. Hill~ which was read a first and second time, referred to the States as prohibits furmers and planters from selling leaf-tobacco at 

Committe.eon Claims, and ordered to ~e printed. retail directly to consu mers without the payment of a special tax, and 

JOHN Y. SEWELL. to allow farmers and planters to sell leaf-tobacco of their own produc- . . . tion to other persons than dealers in t<>bacco without a special tax;. which 

1\Ir. VOORH~ ~lso mtroduced a ~ill (H. R. 2~17) for the relief of was read a first aud second time, r eferred to the Committee on Ways and 

John ~· Sewell, '!hich was read a first and ~econd time, referred to the ; Ueans and ordered to be printed. Comm1ttee on Clauns, and ordered to be prmted. ' FREE SALT.. 

WILLIAM HUNTIN'GTON. Mr. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2931) to pro ide for the im1\Ir. VOORHEES also introduced a.. bill (H. R. 2918) for the relief of poriation of salt free of duty; which was read a first and second time, 

William Huntington; which was read a first and second time, referred ' referred to the Committee on Ways arid Ueans, and ordered to be printed. 

to the Committee on Claims-, and ordered to be printed. 

~TRY R. CRDSBlE. 

1\fr. VOORHEES also introduced a bill (H. R. 2919) for the relief of 

Henry R. Crosbie; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

RAILROAD INDE.MNITY LANDS. 

1\Ir. VOORHEES also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 68) torestore to the public domain certain lands of the United States heretofore 

withdrawn for railroad illdemnitypurposes; whiehwas read a firstand 

second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered 

to be printed. 

WIYD RIVER VALLEY, WYOMING. 

Mr. CAREY introduced a bill (H. R. 2920) for the. relief of certain 

settlers in the Wind River Valley, Wyoming Territory; which was read 

DEPARTI\iEXT OF A GRICULTURE. 

1\fr. HATCH alsointrodnced_a bill (H. R. 2932)to enlarge the powers 

and duties of the Department of .Agriculture; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and ordered to 

be printed. 

AGRICULTURAL EXPERDIENT STATIONS. 

J\.Ir. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2933) to establish abrricu l t- ural experiment stations in connection with t he colleges e tablished in 

the several States under the provisions of an act approved J uJy 2, 18G2, 

and of acts supplementary thereto; which was read a :fixst and econd 

time, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and ordered t o be printed. CATHOL.IC CHURCH,, lllAC<rN CITY, 1110. 

Mr. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2934) making an appropri· 
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ation to reimburse the Catholic church of ~!aeon City, Mo., for the use Henry Rives; whlch was read a first and second time, referred to the 

and occupation of their church building by United Stat~ troops during Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

the late civil war; which was read a first and second time, referred to BLOO:\IFIELD LODGE, NO. 57, F. A. :ru., BLOOMFIELD, KY. 

the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. Mr. ROBERTSON introduced a bill (H. R. 2952) for the relief of 

JAMES PRICE. Bloomfield Lodge, No. 57, F . .A. U., in the town of Bloomfield, Ky.; 

:Mr. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2935) for the relief of which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on James Prjce; which was read a first and second time, referred to the War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. JOHN P. DUSH AND MARTIN GRIG BY. 

GEORGE M. OCHILTREE. Mr. ROBERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2953) for the relbf 

Ur. II.ATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2936) for the relief of of John P. Eush and l\1artin Grigsby; which was read a first and secGeorge M. Ochiltree; which was read a first and second time, referred ond time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. NAK~LE .JOH~ GRAVES. • 

JOSEPH SNYDER. Mr. ROBERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2954) granting a penMr. HATCH also introduced a bill(H. R. 2937) for the relief of Joseph sion to Nannie John Graves; which was read a first and second time, 

Snyder; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com- referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

mittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. LOT c. READ. 

WILLIAM A. DORNER. ll!r. ROBERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2955) for the benefit 

Mr. IIA.TCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2938) for the relief of Will- of Lot C. Read; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

iam .A. Dorner; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. · ADJUSTIIE1-."""T OF ACCOUNTS. 

HEl\TRY H. GREEN. Mr. ROBERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2956} to adjust cerMr. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2939) granting a pension to tain accounts between the United Sta.tes and the several States and 

Henry H. Green; which was read a first and second time, referred to Territories and the District of Columbia; which was read a fiTst and 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

JOHN T. P~~GTON. 

Mr. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2940) granting a pension to 

John T. Pennington; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

. THOMAS MURPHY. 

Mr. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. ·R. 2941) for the relief of 

Thomas 1\Imphy; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

printed. 

JEBElliAII JEFFRIES. 

Mr. ROBERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2957) for the relief 

of Jeremiah Jeffries; which was read a :fi:rst and second time, referred 

to the CoiDIDjttee on War Claims, and oTdered to be printed. 

DANIEL B. STORMS. 

Air. ROBERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2958) granting a pension to Daniel B. Storms; which was read a first and second time, Teferred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, an-d ordered to be printed. CHARLES P. POOL. D. 0. RILEY. 

::M:r. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2942) granting a pension Mr. ROBERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2059) for the relief 

to Charles P. Pool; which was read a first and second time, referred to of D. 0. Riley; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Committee on C1'lims, and ordered tO be printed. _ 

RALPH H. TUCKER. 

:Mr. HATCH also introduced a bill (H. R. 2943) granting a pension 

to Ralph H. Tucker; which as read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN. H. LASH. 

Mr. HATCH also introdnced a bill (H. R. 2944) granting a pension 

to John H. Lash; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

. MATILDA HOLMES. 

l'r:I.r. H.ATCHalsointroduced a bill (H. R. 2945) grantingapensionto 

1\Iatilda Holmes, widow of William W. Holmes; whlch was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

ordered to be printed. 

PRESERV ATIOY OF WOODS AND FORESTS. 

1\Ir. HATCH (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2946) for the 

pre.'5ervation of the woods and forests of the national domain adjacent 

to the sources of the navigable rivers and their affiuents in the United 

States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee o~ Agriculture, and ord~red to be printed. 

J. C. RUDD. 

Mr. LAFFOON introduced a bill (H. R. 2947) for the benefit of J. 

C. Rudd, of Kentucky; which wasreadafust and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LEAF-TOBACCO. 

Mr. LAFFOON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2948) to repeal all special 

tax on dealers in leaf-tobacco in certain cases; which was rea.d a first 

and econd time, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and 

ordered to be printed. 

CIVIL SERVICE. 

1\Ir. LAFFOON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2949) to amend an act 

entitled ".An act to regulate and improve the civil service of the United 

State," approved January16, 1 3; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, and 

ordered to be printed. 

JAMES ALBERT BONSAC. 

Mr. DANIEL introduced a bill (H. R. 2950) for the relief of James 

Albert Bonsac; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Patents, :md ordered to be printed. 

J. HENRY RIVES. 

Mr. DANIEL also introduced a bill (H. R~ 2951) for the relief of J. 

BENJAMIN A. STITH, ADIDNISTRATOR. 

M:r. ROBERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2960) for the relief 

of Benjamin A.. Stith, administrator; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

JOHN P. M CLURE. 

Mr. RO ERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2961) for the relief 

of John P. McClure; which was read a first and second time, refeued 

to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

. TICE METERS. 

Mr. ROBERTSON also introduced a bill (H. R. 2962) to authoriz.e 

suits to be brought in the Court of Claims for money paid aH.d expenses 

incurred on account of Tice meters, and asked unanimous consent to 

have it referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

b:Ir. MILLS. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the bill be read. 

The bill was rea-d, and was then referred to the Committee on Claims. 

LOUIS WHORLEY. 

Mr. ERMENTROUT introduced a bill (H. R. 2963) granting a pension to Louis Whorley; which was read a first and second time, referred ' 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ABEL 1\IICHLER. 

Mr. ERMENTROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 2964) to restore to 

the pension-list the name of .Abel Michler, of Pennsylvania; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

UNITED STATES COURTS IN MICIDGAN. 

Mr. FISHER introduced a bill (H. R. 2965) to provide for holding 

terms of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the east- ern di'5trictofMichigan at Bay City, in said district; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 

ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING AT BAY CITY, MICH. 

Mr. FISHER also introduced a bill (H. R. ~966) to provide for the 

construction of a public building at Bay City, Mich.; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings 

and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM E. CHRISTIAN. 

~1r. FISHER also introdnced a bill (H. R. 2667) for the relief of 

William E. Christian; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Clh:nmit~e on Military .A.ffitirs, and ordered to be printed. 
532 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY. 7, 

IIARRIET PEAK. the State of Georgia, asking the payment of the Trezevant claim; which 

Mr. FISHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2968) granting a pension wasreferred totheCommitteeonWarClaims, and ordered to be printed. 

to Harriet Peak; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the JUDGMENTS OF COURT OF CL.Arns. 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HEWITT introduced a bill (H. R. 2984) to pay certain judgFRANCIS T. NICHOLS. ments of the Court of Claims; which was read a :first and second time, 

1\Ir. FISHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2969) granting a pension referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be prin!:.ed. 

to Francis T. Nichols; which was read a first and second time, referred MINTHORNE TOMPKINS, DECEASED. 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, an,d ordered to be printed. Mr. HEWITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 2985) for the relief of 

DANIEL FOREl\IAN. MinthorneTompkins, deceased, and others; which was read a first and 

1\fr. FISHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2970) granting a pension second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

.to Daniel Foreman; which was read a first and second time, referred to printed. • the Committ& on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. SEPTIMUS BROWN. 

FRANCIS. DEMING. Mr. BARBOUR introduced a bill (H. R. 2986) for the relief of Sep~ 

1\Ir. FISHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 2971) granting a pension timus Brown, of Alexandria County, Virginia; which was read a first 

to Francis Demin2:; which was read a :first and second time, referred to and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and mdered ~ to be printed. • the Committee on In·mlid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. FREDERICK LOWSTER. 

MOSES FOSTER. Mr. HOWARD introduced a bill (H. R. 2987) granting a pension to 

1\Ir. FISHER also introduced a bill (H. R. 9072) granting a pension Frederick Lowster; which was rea-d a first and second time, referred to 

to Moses Foster; which was read a first and second timo, referred to the the Commi~ee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. REBECCA s. ALLEN. 

ANN M. ELLIOTT. 1\Ir. HOWARD also jntroduced a bill (H. R. 2988) for the relief of 

Mr. WINANS introduced a bill (H. R. 2973) for the relief of Ann Rebecca S. Allen; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

M. Elliott, widow ofRobert F. Elliott, late major Sixteenth Regiment the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Michigan Infantry; which was read a first and second time, 1·eferred to 

the Committee on War Clain,ls, and ordered to be printed. 

. FRANK B. CASE. 

1\lr. WINANSa!sointroduceda bill (H. R. 2974) for the relief of Midshipman Frank B. Case; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be pripted. 

ELI l\IILLER. 

1\Ir. HOWARD also introdnced a bill (H. R. 2989) for the relief o1 

Eli Miller; w bich was read a :fi.rst and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN W. BEAMAN .AND B. F. SCRIBNER. 

1\Ir. HOWARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2990) for the relief of 

EI4ZA A. WEEKS. John W. Beaman and B. J.l'. Scribner; which was read a first and second 

Mr. WINANS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2975) granting a pension time, referred to the Commi1_.tee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

to Eliza A. Weeks; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. FREDERICK .A. GARLICK. 

Mr. HISCOCK introduced a bill (H. R. 2991) granting a pension to LENFORD ROSE. Frederick A. Garlick; which was re.:'td a first and second time, referred 

Mr. WINANS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2976) granting a pension to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

to Lenford Rose; which was read a first and second time, referred to WILLIAM w. WEBB. 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. Mr. HISCOCK also introduced a bill (H. R. 2992) for the relief ot 

WILLIAM H. WRIGHT. WjWam W. Webb; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

.Mr. WINANS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2977) for the relief of Will- the Committee on :Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

iam H. Wright; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the CHICAGO, FREEPORT AND SAINT PAUL RAILROAD COMPANY. 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 1\Ir, HITT introduced a bill (H. R. -2993) to authorize the Chicngo, 

FR.Ai'm: LESTER. Freeport and Saint Paul Railroad Company to construct a bridge across 

.Mr. WINANS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2978) grantin., a pension the Saint Croix River (or Lake) at any accessible point between Presto Frank Lester; which was readafirstand second time, referred to the cott, Wis., and Taylor's Falls, Minn.; which was read a first and sec- Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. ond time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to . be ~~ . 

ELIAS SHAFER. JEARUM ATKINS . 

.Mr. WINANS also introduced a bill (H. R. 2979) granting an increase 1\Ir. HITT also introduced a bill (H. R. 2994) for the relief of J oorum of pension to Elias Shafer; which was read a first and second time, re- Atkins; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Comferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. mitt eo on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LAND TITLES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 

Mr. BLANCHARD introduced a bill (H. R. 2980) to amend the laws 

in relation to land titles in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. 

PRIV .ATE LAND CL.An!S. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2981) to abrogate the 

powers of the executive officers of the United States in allowing indemnity locations on scrip for confirmed nnsatis:fied private land claims 

under section 3 of the act of Congress approved June 2, 1858 (United 

States Statutes atL..'trge, volume 11, pages 294and 295, chapterS!), and 

to vest that power in the courts of the United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Private Land 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS. MARGARET FUHR. 

:Mr. BLANCHARD (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 2982) 

for the relief of l\Irs. Margaret Fuhr, widow and tutrix of the minor 

beirs of Frederick Fnhr, deceased; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

FORT WORTH Ali.TD DENVER CITY RAILWAY COMPA...~Y. 

Mr. BLANCHARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2983) to grant aright 

of way to the Fort Worth and Denv~r City Railway Company through 

the Indian Territory, and for other purposes; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. TREZEVANT CLAIM. 

Mr. HAMMOND presented a joint resolution of the Legilature of 

FRANCIS II. SHAW. 

Ur. HIT'T also introduced a bill (H. R. 2995) for the relief of Francis 

H. Shaw; which was re.:'td a first and second time, referred to the Committee on :Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. 

Mr. :MILLARD introduced a bill (H. R. 2996) to amend the Revised 

Statutes of the United States establishing the times, places, and provis·. 

ions for holding terms of the district court in the northern dis~rict of 

New York; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com· 

mittee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

LEWIS PIERSON. 

Mr. MILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2997) granting a pension 

to Lewis Pierson, Company B, Eighty-ninth New York Volunteers; 

which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY MERICLE. 

:Mr. 1\IILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2998) granting a pension 

to Henry Mericle, Company D, Sixth New York Heavy Artillery; wl;lich 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pens~ons, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES H. SIVER. 

Mr. MILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 2999) granting a pension 

to .James H. Siver, Company E, One hundred and thirty-seventh New 

York Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

BRIDGET HANDERLINE. 

.Mr. MILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 3000) granting a pension 
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to Bridget Handerline, widow of Daniel Handerline, Company A, First of court in Colorado; which was read a first and second time, referred 

District of Columbia Volunteers; which was read a first and second to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be srr.. VER coL.~ AGE. 

printed. . :M.r. SYMES also introduced a concurrent resolution against suspend- MICHAEL KELLY. ing silver coinage; which was referred to the Committee on Coinage, 

Mr. MILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 3001) granting a pension 'Veights, and Measures. · to Michael Kelly, Compa,nies I and E, Fourth United StatesA.rtillery; HE..~RY n. SEELY. 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Mr. SAWYER introduced a bill (H. R. 3015) for the relief of Henry 

Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. B. Seely; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ComAUGUSTA PIKE. mittee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. ~IILLA.RD also introduced a bill (H. R. 3002) granting a pension 

to Augusta Pike, widow of Horace Pike, Company H, Second New York 

Cavalry; which was read a :firs~ and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

CORNELIUS 1\I. PIERCE. 

1\Ir.l\IILLA.RDalsointroduced a bill (H. R. 3003) granting a pension 

to Cornelius M. Pierce, Company I, Fiftieth New York Engineer Volunteers; which was read .a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invali~ Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

.ADELAIDE H. BRIGHAM. 

1\lr. MILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 3004) granting a pension 

to Adelaide H. Brigham, widow of Stephen B. Brigham, Company I, 

Fiftieth New York Engineer Volunteers; which was read a first and 

second time; referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensiona, and ordered 

to be printed. JERRY ROGERS. 

1\lr. l\IILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 3005) granting a pension 

to Jerry Rogers: Company D, One hundred and ninth New York Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLI.A.l\1 S. HALE. . 

Mr. MILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 3006) granting a pension 

to William S . .Hale, Company F, Sixtieth Massachusetts Volgnteers; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Copunittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES E. CORL. 

Mr. MILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 3007) granting a pension 

to James E. Corl, Company A, One hundred and seventy-seventh New 

York Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

HENRY WILLIS. 

Mr. :MILLARD also introduced a bill (H. R. 3008) granting a pension 

to Heney Willis, Company I, Seventy-:first New York Y ol un teers; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

TENURE OF PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE. 

Mr. l\IILLARD also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res. 69) p.roposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States changing 

the terms of office of President of the United States; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Select Committee on the Election 

of President and Vice-President, and ordered to be printed. 

BRANCH llO:llE FOR DIS.ABLED VOLUNTEERS. 

Mr. SYMES introduced a bill (H. R. 3009) to authorize the location 

of a branch home for volunteer disabled soldiers and sailors in either of 

the States of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Colorado, or Dakota Territory; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, PUEBLO, COLO. 

· Mr. SYMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 3010) for the erection of a public building atPneblo, Colo.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee onPublicBuildings and Grounds, and ordered 

to be printed. 

RIGHT OF WAY THROUGH PUBLIC LANDS. 

Mr. SYMES also introduced a bill {H. R. 3011) to "grant the right of 

way through the public lands for irrigation purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

and ordered to be printed. 

UNLIMITED COIN AGE OF TH.E SILVER DOLLAR. 

1\lr. SYMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 3012) to provide for the free 

and unlimited coinage of the silver d9llar; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures, and ordered to be printed . 

A. G. BOO:NE. 

Mr. SYMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 3013) for the relief of A. G. 

Boone, of La Veta, Colo.; which was read a first and second time, referred to the C<1mmittee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

UNITED STATES COgRTS1 COLORADO. 

Mr. SYMES also introduced a bill (H. R. 3014) to provide for !erms 

JOHN F. CHASE. 

Mr. SAWYER also introduced a bill (H. R. 3016) forthereliefofJohn 

F. Chase, formerlyamemberofCompany B, EighteentbRegimentNew 

York State Infantry Volunteers, to place his name on the pension-roll; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on ·Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

BRIDGET CONWAY. 

Mr. SAWYER also introduced a bill (H. R. 3017) for the relief of 

Bridget Con way; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE THAYER. 

11Ir. SAWYER also introduced a bill (H. R. 3018) for the relief OJ 

George Thayer; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and Qr~ered to be printed. 

.ABIGAIL SMITH. 

1\lr. SAWYER also introduced a bill (H. R. 3019) to increase the pen .. sion of Abigail Smith; which was read a firs~ and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DONATION OF CO:NDEMNED CANNON, ETC. 

Mr. SA WYERalsointroducedabill (H. R. 3020) donating condemned cannon and cannon-balls to the village of Albion, Orleans County, New 

York; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. SA WYERalsointroduceda bill(H. R. 3021) donatingcondemned cannon and cannon-balls to the village of Nunda, Livingston County, 

New York; which was readafirstandsecond time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be print~d. 

ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL. 

:Mr. HENDERSON, of illinois, introduced a bill (H. R. 3022) to provide for the acceptance by the United States of the proposed grant of 

the illinois :md l\fichigan Canal and all its appurtenances from the State 

of Illinois and for the construction of the Illinois and Mississippi River 

Canal; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Railways and Canals, and ordered to be printed. 

SAMUEL BURRELT-. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Illinois (by request), also introduced a bill.(H. 

R. 3023) for the relief of Samuel Burrell; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordere<l 

to be printed. · · 

J.A.XES D. RYAN. 

Mr. HENDERSON, of Illinois (by request), also submitted a resolution authorizing the Doorkeeper to employ James D. Ryan as an assistant tolder in the folding-room; which was referred to the Committee on Accounts. BATH COUNTY, KE:NTUCKY. 

1\Ir. WADSWORTH introduced a bill (H. R. 3024) for the relief of 

Bath County, Kentucky; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and Qrdered to be printed. 

M. W. FOUDRAY. 

1\Ir. W .A.DSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 3025) for the relief 

of l\Iilton Wallace Foudray; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on In valid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. NICllOLAS DAILEY. 

1\lr. W .ADSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 3026) toremovethe 

charge of desertion from the military record of Nicholas Dailey; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on l\Iilitary 

Affairs; and ordered to be printed. 

ARCIIID.A.LD WHITE. 

Mr. W .A..DSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 3027)" for the relief 

of Archibald White; which was readafirstandsecond time, referred to 

the Con:mittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ESTATE OF E....~ OS RAY. 

1\Ir. WADSWORTH also introduced a bill (H. R. 3028) for the relief 

of Alfred Ray and John W. Ray, executors of the estate of Enos Ray, 

deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 
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ISAAC ULLERY. WILLIAM D. WEBB. 

Mr. WADSWORTH also introduced a. bill (H. R. 3029) for the relief Mr. ROWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 3045) granting a pension 

of Isaac Ullery; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the to Willia,m D. Webb; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

NORTH CHICAGO ROLLING-MILL 00::\IPANY. PENSION CLA.n!S. 

111r. DUNHA.U introduced a bill (H. R. 3030) for the relief of the Mr. ROWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 3046) to change the date 

North Chica.go Rolling-mill Company; which was read a first and second of filing certain pension claims; which was rea.d a first and second time, 

time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. referredtotheCommitteeonlnvalidPensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EXTRA TIME IN CIDCAGO CUSTOM-HOUSE. 

Mr. DUNHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 3031) authorizing the 

Secretary of the Treasury to pay certain citizens of Chicago, employes 

of the custom-house, for extra-time service; which was readafirstand 

second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

TEl\'"EDORE TE.:N EYC.K. 

Mr. DUNHAl\I also introduced a bill (H. R. 3032) to authorize the 

President to restore Tenedore TenEyck to h:is former rank in the Army 

and place him upon the retired-list of Army officers; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, 

and ordered to be printed. 

TELEGRAPH OPERATORS DURING THE LATE W AB.. 

1\fr. DUNHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 3033) for the relief of 

telegraph operators during the late war; which was read a. first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered 

to be printed. • EXTRA-.TIME SERVICE. 

Mr. DUNHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 3034) authorizing the 

Secretary of the Treasury to pay certain citizens of Chicago, employes 

of the custom-house, for extra-time service; which was read a fu:st and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

JOHN M. HOFFMAN. 

Mr. DUNJiui also introduced a bill (H. R. 3035) granting a pension 

to John M. Ho:ffma.n; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, ana ordered to be printed. 

DEP AB.TMENT OF COMMERCE • . 

M1·. DUNHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 3036) to establishadepartment of commerce; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. . 

LICENSING TOWING VESSELS TO CARRY P ASSENGEBS. 

Mr. DUNHAM alio introduced a bill (H. R. 3037) relating. to the licensing of vessels engaged in towing to carry persons in addition to their 

crews; which was rea.d a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

KING & WOOD. 

lli. DUNHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 3038) for the relief of 

King & Wood; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to b~ printed. 

DENTON & SAGE. 

Mr. DUNHAM also introduced a bill (H. R. 3039) to refund to Denton & Sage, of Chica.go, ill, the sum of.$1,549.67, duties paid on 60 

hogsheads of sugar; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Cla.ims, and ordered i:o be printed. . 

TITLE TO REAL ESTATE IN TERRITORIES. 

Mr. ROWELL introduced a bill (H. R. 3040) to prohibit corporations 

engaged in the business of agriculture, grazing, or dealing in real estate 

from acquiring title to real estate in the Territories; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, 

and ordered to be prin~ 

JOHN F. ALSUP. 

:Mr. ROWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 3041) for the relief of 

John F. Alsup, CompanyB, Thirty-ninthlllinoislnfantryVolunteers; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and order~d to be printed. 

HENRY C. HIRST. 

Mr. ROWELL also inh'oduced a. bill · (H. R. 3042) for th~ relief of 

Henry C. Hirst, late a. private of Company I, Third Regiment of Artillery One hundred and fifty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers, which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

and ordered to be printed. · . . LOUIS W. SCANLAND. 

lli. ROWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 3043) granting a pension 

to Louis W. Scanland; which was read a first and second time, :~;eferred 

to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

·THOMAS TEG.AJ.~. 

Mr. ROWELL also introduced a bill {H. R. 3047) granting a pension 

to Thomas Tegan; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DUNCAN FORBES. 

Mr. ROWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 3048) granting an increase 

of pension to Duncan Forbes; which was read a first ·and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ANDREW CURRY. 

Ur. ROWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 3049) for the relief of 

Andrew Curry; which was read a first and second time,. referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printe<l. 

MARY A. TODD. 

Ur. DUNHAM introduoed a bill (H. R. 3050) granting a pension to 

:Mary A. Todd; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on In valid Pensions, and ordered to be printcl. 

FACILITATION OF MAIL DELIVERY. 

Mr. BUCK introduced a bill (H. R. 3051) to facilitate the delivery 

of mail matter; which was rea.d a. first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Post-Office and Post-_Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

.MAIL DELIVERY. 

M:r. BUCK also introduced a bill (H. R. 3052) relating to the delivery of mail matter at post-offices; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post Roads, and 

ordered to be printed. 

JOHN :rtf. HATHAWAY. 

Mr. BUCK also introduced a bill (H. R. 3053) granting a pension to 

John M. Hathaway; which was read a first and second time, referr-ed 

to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SYLVESTER ROOT. 

Mr. BUCK also introduced a bill (H. R. 3054) granting a pension to 

Sylvester Root; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

EQUALIZATION OF PAY OF OFFICERS OF NAVY AND MARTh"E CORPS. 

Mr. THOl\IAS, of illinois, introduced a bill (H. R. 3055) to equalize 

the pay of commissioned officers of the Navy and Marine Corps; which 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Naval 

Aftairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN PALMER. 

lli. WEA. VER, of Nebraska, introduced a bill (H. R. 3056) for the 

relief of John Palmer for Indian depredations; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Cla"liDS, and ordered to 

be printed. 

COMPENSATION FOR MAIL TRANSPORTATION. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND introduced abill(H. R. 3057)toreadjust the com- pensation to be paid for the transportation of the mails over raih·oad 

routes; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roa.ds, and ordered to be printed. 

PENSIONS. 

lli. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3058) granting pensions at the rate of $12 per month to all widows and minor children of 

soldiers receiving pensions at the time of their death without requiring 

proof that they died from disability incurred in the military and naval 

service; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and-ordered to be printed. 

HEIRS OF SOLOMON BLUE. 

Ur. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3059) for the relief 

of the heirs of Solomon Blue; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN M. EDDY AND OTHERS . 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill.(H. R. 3060) for the relief 

of John M. Eady, Elizabeth K. Carroll, Alice B. Eddy, and Frank M. 

Eddy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Cominit- · tee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CLARKSON TRYON. SAMUEL 1\I. NALLEY. 

Mr. ROWELL also introduced a bill (H. R. 3044) for the relief of Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3061) for the relief 

Clarkson Tryon; which was read a first and second time, referred to the of Samuel M. Nalley; which was read a first and second time, referred 

Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 
1886. CONGRESSiONAL RECORD- HOUSE. 535 

JAMES CUN~"'"INGRA3I. 

l.Ir. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3062) for the relief 

of James Cunningham, late captain Company H, Eightieth Regiment 

illinois Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

TIDIPERA.NCE J. O'NEAL. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3063) granting a pension to Temperance J. O'Neal; ·which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to 

be printed. EDEN l\ItJSE. 

Mr. TOWNSHE:t\T]) also introduced a bill (H. R. 3064) granting a pension to Eben Muse; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SARAH C. THOMAS. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3065) granting a 

pension to Sarah C. Thomas; which was read a first and second time, 

referre<l to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. · 

1\IINERV A. A. ROSS. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3066) granting a pension to Minerva A. Ross; which was read a first and -second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE 1\I. SANDERS. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also.introduced a bill (H. R. 3067) for the relief 

of George M. Sanders; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN n. TUCK.E.B.. 

1\Ir. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3068) granting a pension to John B. Tucker; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES B~RRY. 

Mr. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3069) granting a 

pension to James Barry, Company E, First United States Artillery; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIJAH ROTRAMEL. 

ltir. TOWNSHEND also introduced a bill (H. R. 3070) granting a pension to Elijah Rotramel; which was read a first and second time; referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ALB.ER'r P. CUNNINGHAM. 

Jtir. CANNON introduced a bill (II. R. .307l) for the. relief of Albert 

P. Cunningham, late of Company G, Seventy-sixth illinois Infantry; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on l\filitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

WADE H . NEWMAN. 

Mr. CANNON also introduced a bill (H. R. 3072) to remove the 

charge of desertion from the record of Wade H. Newman; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN MOORE. 

1tir. CANNON also introduced a bill (H. R. 3073) for the relief of 

John Moore; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PENSIONS. 

Mr. ANDERSON, ofKansas, introducedabill(H. R. 3074) granting 

pensions to certain Union soldie1"S and sailors of the late war of therebellion who were confined in so-called confederate prisons; which was 

read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions, and ordered to be printed. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3075) to 

amend section 1 of an act approved March 9, 1878, granting pensions 

to surviving officers, soldiers, sailors, and their widows, of the war of 

1812; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

RAILROAD LAND GRANTS. . 

:Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 30i6) to 

provide for the adjustment of land grants made by Congress to aid in 

the construction of railroads within the State of Kansas and for the for- feiture of unearned lands, and for other purposes; vr hich was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and 

ordered to be printed. 

l.Ir. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3077) to 

provide for the payment of the costs of surveying and selecting certain 

lands granted by Congress to aid in the construction of certain rail ways 

and telegraph lines; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Pacific Ra,ilroads, and ordered to be printed. 

prevent the saleof certain Pacific railroads before certain United States 

bonds, with interest, shall have been fully paid; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Pacific Railroads, and 

ordered to be printed. 

DISCRIMINATIONS BY RAILROADS. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3079) to 

prevent unjust discriminations by railroad companies and subjecting 

them to the control of the United States under certain circumstances; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. -

THURMAN SINKll.G-FUND ACT. 

l.Ir. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3080) to 

amend the Thurman sinking-fund act; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Pacific Railroads, and ordered to be 

printed. RAILROAD PASSES TO PUBLIC OFFICERS. 

liir. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3081) prohibiting the useofrailroad andother passes andoftelegrnph franks by 

members of the Congress and judiciary of the United States, and for 

other purposes; which was read a first and second time, referred t9 the 

Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. 

AGRICULTURAL COilliiSSION. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3082) to 

create an agricultural commission; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and ordered to be 

printed. POSTAL TELEGRAPH. 

l.Ir. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3083) to 

create the postal telegra:ph of the United States; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and PostRoads, and ordered to be printed . 

REDUCTION OF RATE OF POSTAGE. 

Mr. Al\TDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3084) to 

reduce the rate of postage on letters commonly known as drop or local 

letters to 1 cent; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee qn the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered to be 

printed. REDUCTIOX OF LIFE OF PATENTS. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3085) to 

reduce the lifetime of a patent to seven years; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Patents, and ordered to 

be printed. DEPARTMK.."'IT OF AGRICULTURE. 

lli. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3086) to 

enlarge the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture; which 

was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Agricul t- ure, and ordered to be printed. 

SE'ITLERS ON PUBLIC LANDS. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3087) for 

the relief of settlers on the public lands under the pre-emption laws; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

HO:liiESTEADING. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduceda bill (H, R. 30 8) to 

shorten the period required in homesteading public lands to two years; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

the Public Lands, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY CLARKE. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3089) for 

the relief of :MAry Clarke; which was read a fhst and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

IRA HAWORTH. 

l.Ii'. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3090) to 

re-examine the homestead claim of Irn Haworth; which was rend a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Private Land 

Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

S. D. IIOUSTON. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3091) for 

the relief of S. D. Houston; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN B. LUTE. 

liir. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3092) for 

the relief of John B. Lute; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

S. D. HOUSTOY. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3093) for 

SAI,E OF PACIFIC RAILROADS. . the relief of S. D. Houston; which was read a first and second time, 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3078) to referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 
536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. JANUARY 7, 

JAMES GANNO~. 

:Ur. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3094) for 

the relief ~f James Gannon; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

ESTATE OF H. H. DALRYMPLE, DECEASED. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3095) for 

the relief of the estate of H. H. Dalrymple, deceased; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and or- dered t<> be printed. JOSIAH H. PII,LSBURY. 

Mr. ~rnERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3096) for 

the relief of Josiah H. Pillsbury; which was read a first and second 

tlme, refened to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM W. ANDREW. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3097) to 

increase the pension of William W. Andrew; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and 

udered to be printed. 

JOSIAH ELKINS. 

Mr: ANDERSON, of Kansas, also :i.Iitroduced a bill (H. R. 3098) for 

the relief of Josiah Elkins; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

H~'"RY C. WILLIAMS. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H .. R. 3099) 

granting a pension to Henry C. Williams; which was read a first and 

t'econd time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. SAMUEL HANSON. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3100) 

granting a pension to Sa.muel Hanson; which was read a first and sec- ond titne, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 1'.0 be printed. JOH~ A. H.A.RT. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3101) for ~be relief of John A. Hart; which was read.a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

JACOB THEIRER. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3102) for 

Lhe relief of Jacob Theirer; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM C. H. BOWMAN. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3103) for l~e relief of William C. H. Bowman; which was read a first and second 

& !me, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be f Jrinted. JOHN M. CARTER. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a .bill (H. R. 3104) for 

the relief of John M. Carter; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JAMES l\11DONALD. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also intro.duced a bill (H. R. 3105) for 

the relief of James McDonald; which was read a firstand second time, 

referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordere~ to be printed. 

:MA.RY CLARKE. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3106) for 

the relief of Mary Clarke; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

GRADUATES UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY. 

Mr: ANDERSON, of Kansas, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3107) to 

regulate the promotion, of graduates of the United States Military A~ademy; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Military .Aifairs, and ordered to be printed. 

ISRAEL DODGE. 

Mr. ANDERSON, of Kansas (by request), also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 3108) declaring the intention of Congress in passing the act approved 

J nne 15, 1880, en titled ''An act for the relief of the heirs and legal representatives of Israel Dodge, deceased;" which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered 

to be printed. 

1\IANUF.ACTURE AND SALE OF OLEOXARGARINE. 

l\1r. GROUT introduced a bill (H. R. 3109) to tax the manufadure 

and sale of oleomargarine; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

HARRISO~ DEWEY. 

1\Ir. GROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 3110) directing the SecretaryofWar to amend the record of Harrison Dewey; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on 1\'[ilitary Affairs, and 

ordered to be printed. 

EXTE....~SIO~ OF PEXSIO~ LAWS. 

Mr. GROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 3111) granting a pension to 

all invalid soldiers of the United States in the late civil war who are dependent upon their daily labor for their support; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, 

and ordered to be printed. 

ARREARS OF PEXSIO~. 

Jot!r. GROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 3112) to repeal the limitation for the payment of the arrears of pension; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

MRS. ELIZABETH A. R.A..."'IT>ALL. 

Ur. GROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 3113) for the relief of Mrs. 

Elizabeth A. Randall; which was read a first andsecondtime, referred 

to the Committee on InYalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TRAFFIC. 

Mr. GROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 3114) providing for the appointment of a commission on the subject of the alcoholic liquor traffic; 

which wasre..1.d a :first and second time, referred to theSelectCommittee on the Alcoholic Liquor Traffic, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORGE W. SAULPAW. 

Mr. GROUT also inttoduced a bill (H. R. 3115) for the relief of 

George W. Saulpaw; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the .Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

LUCINDA GOULD. 

Mr. GROUT. also introduced a bill (H. R. 3116) granting a pension 

to Lucinda Gould, dependent mother of L. W. Gould, of the Sixth Regiment Vermont Volunteers; which was read a :first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WALTER A. PHILLIPS. 

Mr. GROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 3117) granting a penSion 

to Walter A. Phillips, first lieutenant Third Battery Light Artillery 

Vermont Volunteers; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILLIAM H. H. BUCK. • 

Ur. GROUT also introduced a bill (H. R. 3118) granting an increase 

of pension to William H. H. Buck; which was.read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen:sions, and ordered to be 

printed. LOUIS GARON. 

~Ir. GROUT (by request) also introduced a bill (H. R. 3119) for the 

relief of Louis Garon; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

APPOINTME:NTS OF POSTMASTERS. 

Mr. GROUT also introduced a joint resolution (H. Res, 70) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered. to be printed. 

WINNEBAGO INDIAN RESERVATION. 

Mr. DORSEY introduced a bill (H. R. 3120) to provide for the sale of a part of the reservation situated in the State of Nebraska of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, and for other purposes; which was read a first 

and second time, referred to the Committee on the Public Lands, and 

ordered to be printed. JOSEPH M. FEATHER. 

Ur. DORSEY also introduced a bill (H. R. 3121) granting a pension 

to Joseph M. Feather, late private Seventh Regiment West Virginia. In· 

fantry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Com· 

mittee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

GEORG;E W. IRA. 

Mr. DORSEY alsointrodnced a bill (H. R. 3122) for the relief of George 

W. Ira, M.D.; which was read a :first and second timet refeiTed to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, FREMONT, NEBR. 

~Ir. DORSEY: also introduced a bill (H. R. 3123) for the erection of a public building at Fremont, Nebr.; which was read a first and sec- ond time,. referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, 

and ordered to be printed. 

CUSTOM-HOUSE, PROVIDENCE, R. I. 

:Mr. SPOONER introduced a bill (II. R. 3124) to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase land adjacent to the custom-house 

in the city of ProV'idence, R. I.; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on PublicBuildings and Grounds, and 

ordered to be printed. · WILLIAM G. BUDLONG. 

Mr. SPOONER also introduced a bill (H. R. 3125) for the relief of 

William G. Budlong; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Patents, and ordered to be printed. 
1886. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE. 537 

STEPHEN N. SIDTH. MELVIN HAYSE. 

Mr. SPOONER also introduced a bill (H. R. 3126) for the relief of !Ir. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3143) granting a pen· 

Stephen N. Smith; which was read a first and second time, referred to sion to :Melvin Hayse; which was read a first and second time, referred 

the CommHtee on Patents, and ordered to be printed. to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, an~ ordered to be printed. 

JOHN J. CARD. 

Mr. SPOONER also introduced a bill (H. R. 3127) to remove the 

• charge of d,esertion and to correct the naval record of John J. Card, 

erroneously emolled as John Carder; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and ordered to be 

printed. 

.TEREJII.AH M'CARTY. 

1\fr. SPOONER also introduced a bill (H. R. 3128) for the relief of 

Jeremiah McCarty; -Which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Pensions, and ordered to he printed. 

FRANK J. BURROWS. 

Mr. BROWN, of Pennsylvania, introduced a bill (H. R. 3129) for 

the relief of Frank J. Burrows; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

AMERICAN BOARD 'FOR FOREIGN MISSIO :rs. 

:Mr. LONG (by request) introduced a bill (H. R. 3130) for the relief 

of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, Rev. 

Worcester Willey and Esther Smith; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CHAUNCEY I. DRURY. 

lli. BURROWS introduced a bill (H. R. 3131) granting a pension to 

Chauncey I. Drury; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

JOHN QtJ.AKE. 

11Ir. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3132) granting a pension to John Quake; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

.ADA L. H.A.RRISOY. 

Mr. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3133) granting a pen~ 

sion to Ada L. Harrison; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

J.AMES S. DONAHUE. 

lli. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3134) granting a ·pension to James S. Donah~e; which was read a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to oe printed. 

CHARLES SEBRING. 

lli. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3135) granting a pension to Charles Sebring; which was read a :first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

DUTY ON WOOL. 

Mr. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3136) to regulate the 

ratesofduty on wool; which was read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committe~ on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. 

EDN .A EGELSH.A.FFER. 

Mr. BURROWS also introduced a bill ~H. R. 3137) granting a pension to Edna Egelshaffer; which was rea-d a first and second time, re- ferred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

WILKIN D. BRIGGS. 

Mr. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3138) granting a pension 

to Wilkin D. Briggs; which was _read a first and second time, referred 

to the Committee on InV:alid Pensions, and ordered to he printed. 

POTT.A W ATO.l\IIE INDIANS. 

Mr. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3139) to enable the Secretary of the Interior to make final settlement with the Pottawatomie 

Indians of Michigan and Indiana nnder treaty stipulations existing 

with them; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY RAMSEY. 

Mr. BURROWS also introduced a bill (:S:. R. 3140} granting· a pension 

to Mary Ramsey; which w.a,s read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

POLLY HALL. 

lli. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3141) granting a pension 

to Polly Hall; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

PU13LIC BUILDING .AT KALAMAZOO, MICII. 

M.r. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3142) for the erection 

of a public building at the city of Kalamazoo, in the State of Michigan; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Gronnds, and ordered to be printed. 

IS.AI.AH MITCHELL. 

Mr. BURROWS also introduced a bill (H. R. 3144) granting a :pen· 

sion to Isaiah H. Mitchell; which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, andordered to.be:printed. 

ORDER OF B"'GSINESS. 

. Mr. BAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to introduce 

two bills for reference. 

M:r. KELLEY. I object, Mr. Speaker, simplyforthepurpose of:pre· 

venting a further flooding of the House with bills at this time. On 

Monday the gentleman will have an opportunity. I object in this case 

so as to have a right to object in other cases. I want to save a little 

pleasant excitement for Monday. [Laughter.] 

ADDISON C. FLETCHER. 

Mr. DAVENPORT introduced a bill (H. R. 3145) for the relief of 

the assignees of Addison C. Fletcher; which was read a :first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

SONE .AND FLE:MING MANUFACTURING COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. 

lli. DAVENPORT also introduced a bill (H. R. 3146) for the relief 

of the Sone and Fleming Manufacturing Company (limited) of the city 

of New York;-which was read a first and second time; referred to the 

Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

The SPEAKER. ·That completes, as the Chair supposes, the execution of the order. 

Mr. CAREY. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the Committee on Territories 

be discharged from the further consideration of Senate bill No. 602, 

and that that bill be now placed upon its passage, and I ask leave to 

make a simple statement to the Honse. 

Mr: K~LLEY . . I object, Mr. Speaker, to entering upon general 

business until the committees shall have been appointed . Mr. CAREY. Mr. Speaker, I ask leave to make a brief statement. 

[Cries of ''Regular order ! ''] 

Mr. BURROWS. Ur. Speaker, I am sure that the gentleman from 

Pennsylvania [Mr. KELLEY] will not object if he will allow the gentleman from Wyoming [1\Ir. C.AREY] to makehis statement, which will 

occupy but a moment. 

Mr. KELLEY. I have no objection to hearing the statement. 

Several MEMBERS. Regular order ! 

Mr. NEGLEY. 1\I.r. Speaker, I desire to offer, for .reference, a reso- lution with regard to printing. 

The SPEAKER. The regular order is demanded. 

.Mr. CAREY. I ask the House to hear me for one minnte. 

The SPEAKER. But gentlemen on both sides of the House have 

objected. 

Mr. CANNON. But, M:r. Spea.ker, we do not yet know what the 

bill is. [Re~ewed calls of ''Regular order!"] · The SPEAKER. The regular order is demanded. 

Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, I make this point of order, that when a gentleman rises in his place and is recognized by the Chair, and asks 

unanimous consent that a certain bill be taken up, it is then the right 

of that gentleman, as it is the right of any member, to state what the 

bill is, by its tiUe, so that the House may know what it is acting upon. 

Several MIDIBERS. No ! no ! 

The SPEAKER. As soon as the Chair states that a gentleman has 

risen and asked unanimous consent to do anything upon the floor of the 

House other gentlemen know whether what is proposed is the regular 

order or not, and they have a right to demand the regular order. 

Mr. CANNON. Irecognizethatasa correct ruling, Mr. Speaker, but 

no gentleman did rise in his place when the gentleman from Wyoming 

[Mr. CAREY] asked consent, and he having entered upon the presentation of his request, I think he has a right to complete that reqnest, 

and not to be cut off half-way. In other words, I think that my colleague, having allowed the gentleman from Wyoming to enter upon 

his statement, waived his right to object at least until the cqmpletion 

of that statement. 

The SPEAKER. The gentleman from illinois [Mr. CANNoN] is mistaken as to the facts. When the gentleman from Wyoming stated his 

request the Chair repeated it to the House. Thereupon objection was made; The gentleman from Wyoming then asked that he be allowed 

to make a brief statement. The gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. 

KELLEY] then rose in his place and stated that he would for the present object until after the announcement of the committees of the House. 

Mr. SPRINGER. The gentleman from Wyoming can renew his re- quest after the committees are announced. 

STANDING AND SELECT CO:rtrnll'TEES. 

The SPEA.KER. The Chair has heretofore, nnder resolution of the 

House, announced the Committee on Rules, the Committee on Printing, the Committee on Enrolled Bills, and the Committee on l\fileage. 

He will now announce the remaining standing and select committees. 
538 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE. JANUARY 7, 

The Clerk read the list of committees, as follows: STANDING COlllMITI'E1!:S, 

001nmiUee on Elections-Messrs. Turner, Lowry, Robertson, Boyle, Henderson 

of North Carolina., Green of New Jersey, Croxton, Martin, Hall, Pettibone, 

Payne, Hahn, Hopkins, Ely, and Dorsey. 

Committee on Ways and Means-Mesirs. Morrison, Mills of Texas, Hewitt, 1\Icl\Iillin, Harris, Breckinridge of Arkansas, Maybury, Breckinridge of Kentucky, 

Kelley, Hiscock, Browne of Indiana., Reed of Maine, and McKinley. 

Committee on .Appropriations-1\Ies rs. lla.ndall, Forney, Holman, Townshend, 

Burnes,Cabell,Le Fevre,.A.dams of New York, Wilson, Cannon. Ryan,Butter- wortb,Long,}t!cComas, and Henderson of Iowa. 

Committee on the Judiciary-Messrs. Tucker, Hammond, Culberson. Collins, 

Seney, Oates, Eden, Rogers, Bennett, Ezra B. Taylor, Parker, Ranney, Hepburn, Stewart of Vermont, and Caswell. 

Committee on Banking and Ourrency--Messrs. Curtin, Miller, Candler, Wilkins, 

:-~~~o~cfu~.Howard, Hutton, Dingley, Brumm, Adams of Illinois, Brady, 

Corn.mittee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures-Messrs. Bland, Lanham, Sey- mour, Hemphill, Norwood, Scott, McCreary, Bynum, James, Rockwell, Little, 

Felton, Fuller, and Toole. 

Committee on Commerce-Messrs. Reagan, Clardy, Crisp, Caldwell, O'Ferrall, 

Tarsney, Pulitzer, Bynum, Irion, O'Neill of Pennsylvania., Davis, Dunham, 

Weaver of Nebraska, Johnson of New York, and Morrow. 

Cmn mittee on Rivers and Harbors-Messrs. Willis, Blanchard, Jones of Alabama, 

Murphy, Gibson of West Virginia, .Stewart of Texas, Carleton, Catchings, Glover, 

Henderson of Illinois, Bayne, Stone of Massachusetts, Burleigh, Grosvenor, and 

Markham. 

OommiUeeonAgricultul·e-l\Iessrs.Hatch, Aiken, Green of North Carolina, Wi- nans, Frederfck, Davidson of .Alabama, Stablnecker, Morgan, Glass, White of 

Minnesota, Funston, Price, Hires, Pirce, Swinburne, and Gifford. 

Committee on .Foreign • .ilffairs-1\Iessrs. Belmont, Clements, Cox, Singleton, 

Worthington, Daniel, McCreary, Crain, Rice, , Wait, Ketcham, Pelps,and llitt. 

Committee on Milita1-y .Affairs-Messrs. Bragg, \Vbeeler, Wolford, Ermentrout, 

Dargan, Findlay, Viele, Ander on. of Ohio, Steele, Laird, Cutcheon, Honk, Negley, and Carey. . Oommiltee on Navat .Affairs-Messrs. Herbert, Hewitt, Wise, Ballentine, Mc- Adoo, Norwood, Lore, Sayers, Hanner, Thomas of Illinois, Goff, Boutelle, and 

Buck. 

Commilteeon the Post-Office and Post-Roads-Messrs. Blount, Ward Riggs, John 

l\1. Taylor, Jones of Texas, Dockery, Warner of Ohio, 1\ierriman, Barry, Bingham, 'Vnkefield, Burrows, Guenther,l\Iillard, Peters, and Caine. · Committee on the Public Lands-Messrs. Cobb, Henley, Van Eaton, Foran, Laffoon, Stone of Missouri, Landes, McRae, Strait, Anderson of Kansas, Payson, 

Stephenson, Jackson, and Voorhees. · Committee on Indian .Affairs- Iessrs. Wellborn, Peel, Skinner, Storm, Felix 

Carupbell, Hale, Allen of l\li issippi, 'Vard ofillinois, Perkins, Nelson, Sessions, 

Allen of Massachusetts, La Follette, and Hailey. 

Cmnmittee on the Territories-Messrs. Hill, Springer, Spriggs, Barnes, Boyle, Sadle1·, Perry, Dawson, Struble, Baker, Cooper, Herman, Symes, and Joseph. 

Committee on Railways and Canals-Messrs. Davidson of Florida, Murphy, 

•Irion, Ells berry, Henderson of N ortlt Carolina, Stone of Kentuck-y, Cole, Pidcock, Atkinson, Plumb, Weber, VanSchaick and Pirce. C<nnmiltee (}n Manufactures-Messrs. Wise, Swope, Le Fevre Wilson, Catchings, Lawler, Pindar, Campbell of Pennsylvlnia, \Vest, Van Sch.a:ick,andHires. 

Committee on Mines and Mining-Messrs. Clardy, O'Ferrall, Hill, Skinner, Jones of Texas, Neal, Gay, Barry, White of Minnesota, Woodburn, Lindsley, Symes, 

l\IcK.enna, and Bean. 

CommilteeonPublicBuUding.sand Grounds-Messrs. Dibble, Reese, Snyder, Hen- ley, Wilkins, Worthingtonii Cole, Johnston of North Carolina, Milliken, Brown 

ofPellnSylvania, Rockwe , Wade, and Owen. 

Committee on Pacifi~ Railroads-Messrs. Throckmorton, Crisp, Cabell, Dunn, 

Bliss, Tillman, Outhwaite, Richardson, Hanback, Holmes, Everhart, Hayden, 

and Weber. 

Committee on Levees and Improvement of the Missis&ippi River-Messrs. King, 

Rankin, Van Eaton, Kleiner, Dowdney, McRae, Glass, Dawson, Whiting, Mor- rill, Brown of Ohio, Bunnell, and Grout. 

COmmittee on Education-Messrs . .Aiken, Candler, Willis, Curtin, 1\Iiller, May- bury, Burnes, Mahoney, Strait, Whiting, Campbell of Pennsylvania, Isaac H. 

Taylor, and O'Donnell. 

Chmmiltee on LabOT-Messrs. O'Neill of Missouri, Foran, Lovering, Weaver of 

Iowa, Lawler, ·Daniel, Tarsney, Crain, Funston, James, Haynes, Bound, and 

Buchanan. 

Cmn.mittee on the Militia-Messrs. Muller, Forney, McAdoo, Peel, Collins, Ballentine, Breckinridge of Kentucky, Compton, Hopkins, Hayden., Moffatt, 

Owen., and Wade. 

Committu on Patents-Messrs. ?lfitchell, Halsell, Townshend, 1\Iartin, Barnes, 

Morgant Fisher, Cowles, Atkinson. West, Lehlbach, Gilfillan, and Plumb. 

Commttlee on Invalid Pensions-Messrs. Matson, Winans, Lovering, Neece, 

Swope, Taulbee, Pidcock, Ellsberry, Pindar, Morrill, Haynes, O'Hara., Sawyer, 

Conger, and Loutitt. 

Committee 01~ Pennons-1\Iessrs. Eldredge, Wolford, Jones of Alabama, Scott, 

Cowles, Landes, 1\Ia.boney, Hutton, Struble, Zach. Taylor, Brady, White of 

Pennsylvania., and Thompson. Committee on Claims-1\Iessrs. Springer, Muller, Lanham, Shaw, I;loward, 

Dougherty, Trigg, Neal, Sowden, Brown of Ohio, 1\IcKenna., Warner of Mis- souri, Fleeger, Bu~an, and Gallinger. 

Committee on War Claims-Messrs. Geddes, Kleiner, Stone, Timothy J. Campbell, Richardson, Perry, Comstock, Reid of North Carolina, Libbey, Smalls, 

llestand, Johnston of Indiana, and Lyman. Commiltt:e on Private Land Claims-Messrs. Halsell, Barksdale St. Martin, 

Eldredge, Sadler, Croxton. Hn.ll, Green of New Jersey, Osborne, Ely, Thomas of Wisconsin, Dorsey, and Thompson. 

CommiUee on the District of CoLumbia-Messrs. Barbour, Hemphill, Campboll of Ohio, Dowdney, Compton, Gay, Ford, Heard, Rowell, Wadsworth, Scranton, 

Davenport, and Grout. 

Commiltt:e on the Revision of the Laws-Messrs. Oates, Turner, Adams of New 

York, Outhwaite, Ford, Laft'oon, Dougherty, Hale, Payne, Thomas of Illinois, 

Fuller, Gilfillan. and White of Pennsylvania. 

CommiUeeon Expenditures in the State Departm.ent-Mes rs. Bennett, Tillman, 

Lore, Arnot, Scranton, Lyman, and Loutitt. 

Oom.mittee on Expenditures in the 'J'lreasury Departm.en.t-1\Iessrs. Lowry, Bland, 

Breckinridge of Arkansas, Shaw, Hahn, Bunnell, and John ton of Indiana. 

Committee on Expenditures in the JVar Department-ME's.-;r . . Robertson, \Vheeler, 

Viele, Anderson of Ohio, Johnson of New York,,Varnerofl\Iissouri, and Fleeger. Chmmittee on Expenditures 1.'n the Navy Departm.ent-1\Ie .. rs. John M. Taylor, 

Sowden, Davidson of Florida, Timothy J. Campbell, Rowell, llrowu of Penu yl- vania, and Thomas of Wiseonsin. 

OommiUee on N.z;penditures in th.ePost-Ojftce Department-Me r . TIE'ese, Warner 

of Ohio, Ward of Indiana, Davidson of Alabama, Zach. 'l'aylor, Herman, and 

Bound. 

Comm,ittee on .E3.'Penditu1·es in the Interi01· Department-~Ie- rs. Wea>er of Iowa, 

Dargan, Harris, Culberson, Brum.m., Libbey, and Davenport. Oommiltt:e on Expendittt1res in the Department of Justice-Messrs. Gibson of West 

Virginia,Ha.mmond,Seymour,\Vardoflllinois,Milliken,Hanback,n.ndSawyer. 

.Committee on Firpenditures on Public Buildings-Messrs. Beach, O'Neill of Jllis. so uri, Seney, Riggs, Pettibone, O'Hara, and Gallinger. 

Comwtittee on Accounts-1\lessrs. Spriggs. Dockery, St. 1\Iartin, Gibson of M:o.rv- land, Trigg, Adams of Dlinois, Spooner; Evans, and Isaac H. Taylor. · 

JOINT CO::IDI.I.TTEE, 

Joint Committee on the Library-Messrs. Singleton, Stahlnecker, and O'Neill of 

Pennsy I vania. SELECT COIDIITI'EES. 

Select Committee on Reform in the Oivit Ben'ice-Messrs. Cox, Clements, Storm, 

Blanchard, Findlay, 1\Iitcbell, Stone of Missouri, Pulitzer, Bayne, Spooner, Little, Leblbach, and Farquhar. . &lecl Committee on .American Ship-l>uilding and Ship-owning lnlerest~-Messrs. 

Dunn, Holman, 1\Iills, King, Bliss, Rnnkin1McMillan, Comstock, Dingley, Wadsworth, Osborne, Felton, and Romeis. 

Select Committee on the Etection of President and Vice-President-:-ME's rs. Caldwell, Eden, Ermentrout, Beach, Dibble, Gibson of Maryland, Heard, Johnston 

of North Carolina, Laird, Baker, Hiestand, Cooper, and Moffatt. 

Select Committee on Ventilation and Acoustics- Iessrs. Green of North Carolina., Stewart of Texas, FelixCampbell,.A.llenofl\Iississippi, Evans, Swinburne, 

and O'Donnell. 

Select Committee on the Alcoholic Liquor Traff!.0--1\Iessrs. Campbell of Ohio, Carleton, Frederick, Taulbee, Glover, Sayers, :Merriman, Price, Everhart, Lindsley, 

and Romeis. 

PRINTING OF PRESIDENT'S 1\IESS.A.GE. 

])lr. MORRISON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Printing: 

Resolved, That there be printed-- thousand copies of the President's last an- nual message for the use of the House .. 

ANl\'"U.A.L REPORT UPON SOLDIERS' HOMES. 

Ur. NEGLEY, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Printing: 

Resolved, That 250 copies or the annual report of the president of the Board of 

Managers of the National Homes for Disabled Soldier<> be printed for the use of 

the several_Homes. 

1\IRS. SUSAKNAH P. SWOPE. 

Mr. CURTIN, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3147) 

for the relief of Mrs. Susannah P. Swope; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be printed. 

REFERENCE OF .A. BILL. 

~1r. LANHAM:. !desire to have corrected the reference of a bill which 

was introduced by me yesterday-a bill disapproving a certa.in act of 

the Territorial Assembly of New Mexico. It was designed to be re· 

ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, as indicated by the indor3ement. I see it has been referred to the Committee on the Territories. 

The SPEAKER. Under the rules of the House all matters relating 

to the Territories go to the Committee on the Territories. 

1!-Ir. LANHAM. This bill, however, proposes to disapprove a law of 

the Territorial .Assembly of New Mexico; and ·as it is a matter of law 

I thought it should properly go to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

The SPEAKER. It properly belongs to the Committee on the Territories, as it relates to a Territorial matter. 

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF WYOMING. 

The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Wyoming [Mr. CAREY] is now 

recognized in accordance with what seeins to have been an understanding on the floor. · 

Mr. CARl<..~. I desire to move that the Committee on the Territories 

be discharged from the further consideration of Senate bill 602, and 

that the bill be now put upon its passage; and I ask unanimous consent to occupy :five minutes in making a statement. 

The SPEA.KER. The motion can not be made except by unanimous 

con...<tEIDt. The gentleman from Wyoming asks unanimous consent that 

the Committee on the Territories be discharged from the further consideration of the bill which he has indicated in order that the same may 

now be considered. The Clerk will read the title, and if necessary the 

entire bill, after which the Chair will ask for objection. 

The title of the bill was read, as follows: 

A bill (S. 602) to legalize the election of the Territorial Legislative Assembly of Wyoming. · 

:Mr. CAREY. Now I ask permission to ma.ke a statement. 

The SPEAKER. The bill will first be read. 

The Clerk read as follows: 

Be it e-nacted &:c., That the election of the members of the Ninth Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Wyoming at the general election held on the 4th 

day of November,l884, subject to the D1Jing of any >acancies that may have 

arisen or may arise and legal contest, is bereby declared valid; a.nd that the 

Legislative Assembly so elected is fully authorized to transact such business as belongs to the Legislative .Assembly of said Territory; o.nd that all their acts shall 

be held to be as legal as if the Territory had been regularly apportioned into 

council and representative di tricts, and that it shall be the duty of the Legis- lative Assembly of said Territory to apportion the Territory into council a.nd 

representative districts. 

l[r. HENLEY and Mr. WILKINS objected. 

J.AMES W. COLVILLE. 

M:r. BAYNE, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3148) 

granting a pension to James W. Colville; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pension.q, and ordered 

to be printed. 

JOHN MATES. 

Mr. BA.YNE, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 314!J) granting a pension to John Mates; which was read a firstand 
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second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. · 

ADJOUR~'NENT. TILL JUO~~AY. 

1t1r. MORRISON. I move that when the House adjourns to-day, it 

adjourn to meet on Monday next. 

Mr. HA1tlliOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise to a parliamentary inquiry. 

If the House should meet to-morrow will not the committees be called 

in regular order for reports? 

The SPEAKER. To-morrow, being Friday, is set apart for the consideration of private business; and the committees would be called for 

reports of a. private nature. 

.l'!Ir. II.AltUIOND. They would be called on Saturday, would they 

not? 

The SPEAKER. On Saturday if the House should be in session the 

committees would be called for reports of bills of every character, public a-nd private. 

The question was t aken; a.nd upon a division there were-::,t.yes 141, 

noes 14. 

So (no further count being demanded) the motion was agreed to. 

JAMES MONROE. 

Mr. WISE, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3150) for 

the relief of the legal representatives of Ja.mesMonroe; which was read 

a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed_. 

JURISDICTIOX OF UNITED STATES COURTS. 

Mr. ROGERS, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3151) 

to define and regulate the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

the J ndiciary, and ordered to be printed. 

ELIZA A. FISHER. 

Mr. LONG {by request), by unanimous consent, introduced a bill 

(H. R. 3152) granting a pension to Eliza A. Fisher; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pe~ons, 

and ordered to be printed. JOHN STARK. 

Mr. LOWRY (by request), by unanimous consent, introduced a bill 

(H. R. 3153) for the relief of John Stark; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Comm~ttee on War Claims, and ordered to 

be p1'inted. W. W •. 'WILKINSON. 

M.:r. LOWRY, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. 

R. 3154) for the relief of W. W. 'Wilkinson; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be 

printed. 

as to authorize the purchase of foreign-built ships by citizens of the 

United States for use in the foreign carrying trade; which was read a 

first and second time, referred to the Select Committee on Ship-building 

and Ship-owning Interests, and ordered to be printed. 

JUDICIAL DISTRICTS, AR~SAS. 

Mr. DU:t-.TN, by.unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H: R. 3160) 

toamendsection533 of the Revised Statutes ofthe United States; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary: and ordered to be printed. 

PUBLIC BUILDING, :r.IORG.AN CITY, LA. •• 

Mr. GAY, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3161) to 

provide for the erection of a public building at the city of Morgan City, 

State of Louisiana; which was read a first and second time, referred to 

the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be 

printed. SAMUEL S. HALL. 

l!Ir. LORE, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3162) 

granting a pension to SamuelS. Hall; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be 

printed. • ABRAM G. HOYT. 

Ur. OSBORNE, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3163) 

for the relief of Abram G. IIoyt; which was read a first and second time, 

referred to the Committe on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

RESTORATION OF CERTAIN PE:KSIONERS. 

Mr. BROWN, of Ohio, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 

3164) to restore to the pension-roll widows of soldiers and sailo~ of the 

late war who have been dropped from the roll by reason of remarriage 

in cases where they have again become or may hereafter become widows; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on 

Invalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

INDIAN WAR PENSIONS. 

Ur. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3165) to provide for placing all the surviving soldiers and sailors of the United States who served in the Indian "Wars, 

including those who served in removing the Cherokee Indians from 

North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee to the Cherokee Nation, on the 

pension-roll; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

SOLOl\ION MESSER. 

Mr: JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3166) granting a pension to Solomon Messer; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on J . D. WILLIA.l\ISON. Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

M:r. LOWRY, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. LIFURS ROBERSON 

R. 3155) granting a pension t,o J . D. Williamson; which was read a first :r . . • • • 

and second time referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions and Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolma, by unantmous consent, also m- ordexed to be pr~ted. ' 1 troduced a bill (H. R. 3167) to restore the name of Lifurs Roberson to FREDERIKA LEISEGANG. the pension-roll; which wasread afirstandsecond time, referred to the 

1tfr. BAKER, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3156) Committee on Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

granting a pension to Frederika Leisegang; which was read a first and JAMES 1\I. ROANE. 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and or- Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Cu,rolina, by unanimous consent, also indered to ):>e printed. troduced a bill (H. R. 3163) for the relief of James M:. Roane; which 

CHARLES M. BLAKE. was read a first and second· time, referred to the Committee on Claims, 

Mr. MORROW, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3157) and ordered to be printed, 

for the relief of Charles 1\1. Blake, post chaplain of the UIPted States J. F . CISSON. 

Army, retired; which was read a firstand second time, referred to the Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, by unanimous consent, also inCommittee on M~tary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. troduced a bill (H. R. 3169) for the relief of J. F. Cisson-and to place 

E. L. BROWN. his name on muster-roll of Company F, Second North Carolina :M:ounted 

:M:r. MORROW, by unanimous consent, also inti·odnced a bill (H. Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the ComR. 3158) for the relief of the estate of E. L. Brown; which was read a first mittee on llilitary Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to ALLEN GUKTER. 

be printed. Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, by unanimous consent, also in- PLANTS FOR NEW PEXSION BUILDING. troduced a bill (H. R. 3170) for the relief of Allen Gunter and to place 

Mr. MATSON. Ur. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for the pres- his name on muster-roll of Company B, Third North Ca rolina :M:ounted 

ent consideration of the joint resolution which I send to the desk. Infantry; which was read a first and second time, referred to the COmThe SPEAKER. The joint resolution will be read. :Jllittee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

_The joint resolution (H. R~. 71) authorizing the Superintendent of Ul\l:TED STATES MAIL. 

Public Buildings and Grounds in the District of Columbia to supply Mr. JOHNSTONr ofNorth Carolina, by unanimous consent, also inplants and shrubs to fill certain v-ases in the Pension building was read troduced a bill (H. R. 3171) to provide for the payment for carrying the 

at length. · United States mails in the States of Virginia, North Carolina, South 

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the present consideration of Carolina,, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida 

the joint resolution? Al~b ma, Missis.si~pi, Louisiana, 3:nd Texas prior to May 31, 18611

; 

Mr. l\-fiLLS. Let that go to the Committe@ on Public Buildings and wb1ch was read a first and second trme, referred to the Committee on 

Grounds. Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

The joint resolution was read a first and second time, referred to the JUDscm FE:.\! ALE COLLEGE. 

Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, and ordered to be printed. 

PURCll.A.SE OF FOREIGN-BUILT SHIPS. Ur. JOHNSTON,.of North Carolina, by unanimous consent, also introduced a. bill (H. R. 3172) to eimbur~e the trustees of Judson Fe-

:M:r. DUNN, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 3159) male College; which "Was read a first and second time, referred to the 

amendatory of title 48 of the Revised Statutes of the United States so ommittee on War Claims, and ordered to be printed. 
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SAMUEL H. FLlOIMING. 

l!fr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3173) for the relief of Samuel H. Flemming; 

which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on Claims, and ordered to be printed. 

CAPTAIN HOGSED' S COMPANY, OF NORTH CAROLINA.. 

:Mr. JOHNSTON, of North Carolina, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3174) for the relief of Capt. W. W. Hogsed's Company of North Carolina Home Guards; which was read a first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered 

to be printe . 

BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ETC. 

:Mr. TUCKER (by request), by unanimous consent, introduced a bill 

(H. R. 3175) to regulate commerce among the several States and to 

codify the law relating to bills of exchange and other commercial paper; 

which was read a :first and second time. . 

The SPEAKER. The bill will be referred to the Committee on Com- merce. 

:Mr. TUCKER. Itshouldgotothe Committee on theJudiciary. It 

is in reference to laws relating to negotiable paper between the States. 

The SPEAKER. The title of the pill is "A bill to regulate Commerce.'' 

Mr. TUCKER. But the real object is to codifY the laws relating to 

bills of exchange, &c., between the States and with foreign nations. 

The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and ordered 

to be printed. 

.AMERICAN GROC~R .ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK. 

Mr. WAIT (by request), by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. , R. 3176) for the relief of the American Grocer Association of the city 

of New York; which was read a first and second time, referred to the 

Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads, and ordered to be printed. 

MRS . .ANN J. CO~TWELL. 

Mr.WAIT, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3177) 

to place the name of Mrs. Ann J. Conwell on the pension-roll; which was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

RUDOLPH KOST. 

Mr. WAIT, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3178) 

for the relief of Rudolph Kost; which was read a :first and second time, 

referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed. 

PENSION FOR DEAFNESS. 

:Mr. WAIT, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3179) 

to increase the rate of pension for deafness; which was read a :first and 

second time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and ordered 

to be printed. 

PENSION FOR LOSS OF AN EYE. 

Mr. WAIT, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3180) 

00 increase the rate of pension for the loss of an eye or the sjght thereof; hich was read a :first and second time, referred to the Committee on ·nvalid Pensions, and ordered to be printed. 

MARY l\I1CA.RTHY. 

Mr. WAIT, by unanimous consent, also introduced a bill (H. n. 3181) 

to restore a pension to Mary McCarthy; which was read a first and sec- ond time, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pen~ions, and ordered 

to be printed. · 

RUSSELL LAMPHERE. 

11Ir. WAIT byunanl.mous consent, also introduced a bill (H. R. 3182) 

for the relief of Russell Lamphere; which was read a first and second 

time, referred to the Committee on War Claims, and ordered to be' 

printed. 

Mr. MORRISON. I move that the House do now adjourn. 

The motion was agreed to; and accordingly (at 3 o'clock and 50 minutes p. m.) the House adjourned until Monday next. 

PETITIONS, ETC. 

The following petitions and papers were laid on the Clerk's desk,-

under the rule, and referred as follows: 

By Mr. BARBOUR: Petition of Mrs. Jane Dulaney, for allowance of arrears of pension-to the Committee on Pensions. 

Also, petition of William H. Deery, for arrears of pension from Mexi- can war-to the same committee. 

By Mr. CLEMENTS: Petition and memorial of Joseph M. Wardlaw, praying reference of claim to Cou-rt of Claims-to the Committee 

on ·war Claims. 

· Also, memorial of citizens of Georgia,'asking for appointment of com- mission on fisheries-to the Committee on Foreign Affairs; 

By Mr. DAVIS: Petitions from Wellfleet, .Mass., for additional lifesaving stations-to. the Committee on Commerce. 

Also, remonstrances of citizens of Brewster, of Barnstable, of Buzzard's Bay, of Eastham, and~)f Falmouth, Mass., against the appointment of an international :fisheries commission-to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 

By 114'. DIBBLE: Petition of M. C. Mordecai, praying for compensa 

tion for mail service from Charleston to Havana in 1859 and 1860-to 

the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads. 

By :Mr. FINDLAY: Memorial of insurai).ce companies, merchants, 

lawyers, and oth&a, praying for a milder penalty th:m death in cases of 

barratry where life is not threatened or destroyed-to the Committee on 

the Judiciary. 

By :Mr. FULLER: Petition asking for amount of bounties refunded 

by certain officers on account of promotion-to the Committee on War 

Claims. 

By Mr. GALLINGEU: Joint resolution of the Legislature of New 

Hampshire, in relation to our national domain-to the Committee on the 

Public Lands. 

Also, joint resolution of the same, requ~ting Congress to amend en- actment relating to election of United States Senators-to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

By :Mr. EUSTACE GIBSON: Petitionfor relief of Syntha Duglasto the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. HAMMOND: Paper relating to claim of J. Frank Redd, of 

Atlanta, Ga., for relief-to the Committee on Claims. 

By Mr. D. B. HENDERSON: Letter and papers from L. J. Sacriste, 

president National Association of Third and Fourth Cl~ Postmasters, 

praying for relief as to allowance-to the Committee on the Post-Office 

and Post-Roads. 

By :Mr. T. J. HENDERSON: Petition for relief of Joseph Dunn-to 

the Committee on Military Affairs. · By 1\ir. HEPBURN: Petition of many citizens of Clarke County, 

Iowa, asking that a pension be granted to James Morgan-to the Com-· mitlee on Invalid Pensions. 

Also, petition of many citizens of Wayne County, Iowa, asking that a pension be· granted to Henry Bollman-to the same committee. 

Also, petition of Harvard Post, No. 99, Grand Army of the Republic, 

asking that a pension be granted to Henry Bollman-to the same committee. . Also, memorial, petition, and affidavits in the case of Samuel D. 

Harper, late private of Company K, Thirtieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry-to the Committee on llfilitary Affairs. 

By :Mr. HISCOCK: Petition of Frederick Garlick, asking for arrears of pension for services in war of 1861-to the Committee on Invalid 

Pensions. 

By Mr. HOUK: Papers relating to the claim ot Michael A.. Staples 

and of Theodore T. Coffin-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. J. T. JONES: Memorial of the N~tional Cotton Exchange of 

America, asking for appropriations for esta.blishment and equipment of 

meteorological stations in cotton States-to the Committee on Agriculture. 

By Mr. LINDSLEY: Petition of steamboat companies and others, asking for survey and improvement of channel of Hudson River, State of 

New York, between New Baltimore and Coxsackie-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. , By J.Ir. LOVERING: Papers relating to bill H. R. 1118, to rec~gnize 

the war services of Union soldiers now serving in the regular Army-to 

the Committee on Military Affairs. 

By 111r. McCOMAS: PetitionofHon. Lloyd Lowndes, G. L. Wellington, Da"rid Sloan, and 33 others, citizens of Cumberland, Md. , asking 

the repeal of the "Bland silver act"-to the Committee on Coinage, 

Weights, and Measures. 

Also, petition of D::::.vid R. Miller, of Washington County, Maryland, 

for reference of quartcrm.aster ·claim to Court of Claims-to the Committee on War Claims. . 

Also, petition and papers of Catharine W. Bowie., of l\1ont6omery 

County, Uaryla.nd, for payment of war claim-to the same committee. 

Also, petition and papers of Mrs. Mary A. Jones and others, 1or payment of war claim-to the same committee. 

By 1\ir. MARKHAM: Petition of citizens of San Diego, Cal., asking 

for an appropriation of $100,000 for the improvement of the harbor at 

that pla~-to the Committee on Ri>ers and Harbors. 

By ~Ir. MORROW: Petition of Charles .M. Blake, post d1aplain, 

United States Army, retired-to the Committee on 111ilitary Affairs. 

By Mr. NELSON: Petition of A. Levorsen, relative to land entries, 

&c.-to the Committee on the Public Lands. 

By 1\Ir. O'HARA: Petition of the citizens of New Berne, Craven 

County, North Carolina, asking for a public building at New Berne-to 

the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. 

By 1\Ir. ROBERTSON: Petition of B. Kupper and others, for refund 

of money on account of Tice meters, &c.-to the Committee on Claims. 

Also, petition of J. W. Poore and others, for refund of money and interest and expenses incurred in the purchase of Tice meters-to the same committee. 

By :?!fr. SENEY: Appeal of the 1\faumee Valley Monument..'ll ~o-­

ciation-to the Committee on the Lihrary. 

By Mr. SINGLETON: Petition of J. McGowan, of Marshall County, 

Mississippi, asking reference of claim to Court of Clafms-to the Committee on War Claims. 
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By 1\Ir. SPRIGGS: Petition to equalize the pay of enlisted men-to 

the same committee. 

Bylli. STRAIT: Petition ofP. Cadmere, L. Lowell, and 200 others, 

citizens of Rice County, Minnesota, praying for the equalization of 

bounties, and that the limitation of term in which back pension is allowed shall be removed-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

By Mr. TOWNSHEND: Papers in relation to the bill for the relief 

ofSamuell\1. Nalley-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By 1\Ir. VOORHEES: Memorial of the Columbia water-way conven- tion, praying Congress for sufficient appropriations for the improvement 

ofthe Columbia River-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By 1\Ir. WAIT: Petition of Rudolph Kort, late lieutenant Company 

H, Sixth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, for relief-to the Committee on ?lfilitary .Affairs. 

By Mr. J. B. WEAVER: Petition of J. H. Crane and 118 others, 

praying Congress to establish a pos~l telegraph-to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads. 

By Ur. MILO WillTE: Petition for increase of pension of Mrs . .Arlang 

0. Stogo-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. 

.Also, petition for a pension to Mrs . .Abigail Weymouth-to the same committee. 

.Also, petition for increase of pension of Edward Pendergast-to the same committee. 

.Also, resolutions of the Minneapolis (Minn.) Board of Trade, favoring 

the improvement of the Mississippi River to the Falls of Saint .Anthony-to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. 

By Mr. WILSON: Petition and papers relat.ing to the case of William Lloyd, of Jefferson County, West Virginia-to the Committee on War Claims. 

By Mr. 1\'IN.ANS: Petitions of Charles .A. Wheeler and 50 others, 

and of J. J. Robbins and 10 others, asking that a pensipn be granted 

Eliza .A. Weeks-to the Committee on Pensions. 

Also, petition ofElias Shafer, of Lansing, Mich., for increase ofpensiou-to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. · 

·.Also, petition of B. T. 0. C1ark, James M. Logan, and 110 others, cit- . izens of Livingston County, Michigan, praying that Lenford Rose be 

granted a pension-to the same committee. 

The following petitions, praying Congress to place the coinage of silver 

upon an equality with gold; that there be issued coin certificates of one, 

two, and :five dollars, the same being made a legal tender; that one and 

two dollar legal-tender notes be issued, and that the public debt be paid as rapidly as possible, by applying for this purpose the idle surplus now in the Treasury, were presented and severally referred to the Committee on Coinage, \Yeights, and Measures: 

By Mr. BRAGG: Of A. A. Cole and others, citizens of Wisconsin. 

By Ur. CASWELL: Of A. H. Menly and others, of Wisconsin. 

By Mr. FISHER: Of J. B. Lucier and 83 others; of J. L. Malmey 

and 48 others; of John Carter and 84 others; of J. L. Lindsay and 73 

others; and of Daniel Mosser and 135 others, citizens of .Michigan. 

By 1\fr. FUNSTON: Of citizens of Media, Kans. 

. By Mr. LOVERING: Of William H. Miller and 45 others, of Readrug, Mass. 

By Mr. NEECE: OfE. H. Stuartand110 others, citizens of Hamilton, 

Hancock County, Illinois. 

By Mr. SNYDER: Of citizens ofMonroe County, West Virginia. 

By Mr. J. B. WEAVER: Of George W. Hill and 18 others, of Pennsylvania. 

SENATE. 

FRIDA.Y, ~anuary 8, 1886. 

Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. E. D. HUNTLEY, D. D. 

The .T ournal of yesterday's proceedings was read and approved. 

PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempm·e. The Chair presents a letter in the 

nature of a memorial from the New York Produce Exchano-e which 

will be read. . "' ' 

The paper was read, and referred to the Committee on Military A.ffairs, as follows: 

NEW Yonx: PB.onuCE ExCHANGE, 

New York, January 7, 1886, 

Srn: At a me~ting of the board of managers of the New York Produce Exchange, held this _day, the following resolution was unanimously ·adopted: 

R esolved, That m view of the increasing interest in the United States Signal Service a~d the value of an intelligent forecast of the weather to all who watch 

the _growmg cr.ops, n.s well as those who direct the movement of ships, it is most desirable a~d rm~ortant that Congress make liberal provision for the mainte- nance of said serviCe and an enlargement of its facilities for information. 

Very respectfully, yours, · 

RICHARD C. VEIT, 

Secretary, lloo. JOHN SHE.RliAN, 

Pre~ dent United Stales Senate, Washington, D. 0. 

Mr. IIO.AR. I rise to present a document somewhat in the nature of a petition. I have received a copy of a memorial signed by the governor and chief-justice of Washington Territory, the mayor and the 

prominent citizens of Seattle, in that Territory, representing the unde· 

tended condition of that Territory in case of war, especially with Great 

Britain, and stating how completely they are in the power of any foreign 

force, and inclosing a copy of a letter written by General Nelson A. 

Miles to the .Adj utant-GeneraJ. of the .Army on the same subject. These 

are accompanied by a letter from the chief-justice of Washington Ter· 

ritory, asking me to bring the matter to the attention of Congress. This 

is not in the form of a petition, and therefore I ask leave to present these 

papers and have them printed and referred to the Committee on Naval 

.Affairs. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The papers will be received, if there 

be no objection, and printed as a document, and referred to the Com· 

mittee on Naval .Affairs. 

:Mr. INGALLS. I present the petition of A. H. von Leuttwitz, 

:first lieutenant, United States .Army (retired), in support of the bill for 

his relief which is now pending before the Committee on .Military .Af. 

fairs, to which committee I move that the petition be referred. 

The motion was agreed to . 

Mr. MANDERSON presented a petition of first lieutenants in the line 

of the Army, prayingforthepassageofa lawpermittingvoluntaryretire· 

ments after twenty years' or longer continuous service as lieutenants; 

which was referred to the Committee on Military .Affairs . Mr. TELLER. I present the petition of John French, D. J. Ball, 

Henry Dingon, and a large number of other citizens of Colqrado, pray· 

ing for the free and unlimited coinage of silver. I move that the petition be referred to the Com1nittee on Finance. 

The motion was agreed to. 

Mr. MITCHELL, of Oregon, presented a memorial of citizens of 

Oregon, remonstrating against the suspension of silver coinage; which was referred to the Committee on Finance. 

Mr. MAXEY. IpresentapetitionofameetingofthebarofWheeler 

County, Texas, held at Mobeetie, praying for additional Federal court 

facilities. The facts upon which the relief is asked are set forth very 

fully in the petition and papers. I will state briefly that there are north of the Red River, in the section known as the Pan-handle, twentyseven counties, of 900 square miles each, aggregating in round numbers 

25,000 square miles, with a population of 4,000people, rapidly increas· 

ing, with immense cattle interests, largely owned by foreign holders. 

Hence the necessity of a court. The nearest courts are at Fort Graham, 

Tex., about 300 miles, and Wichita, Kans., about350 miles. This state· 

ment, coupled with the inconvenience necessarily resulting from their 

situation, without railroads, entitles them, in my judgment, to relief. 

I move that the petition he referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 

The motion was agreed to. 

.. ?t!r. LOGAN presented the petition of Thomas S. Hopkins, ofW ashing· 

ton, D. C., praying for certain amendments of the pension law so·as to 

equalize the pensions of soldiers; which was referred to the Committee on Pensions. 

He also presented a petition of citizens of Decatur, Ill., praying that 

a pension be granted to Bridget Hack,ett, widow of :Michael Hackett, 

who was in the naval service of the United States during the late war; 

which was referred to the Committee on Pensions. 

He also presented a petition of ex-Union soldiers, praying for the en· 

actment of certain pension laws; which was referred to the Committee on Pensions. 

He also presented a resolution adopted by George H. Thomas Post, 

No. 6, Grand .Army of the Republic, Louisville, Ky., fa.voring the purchase by the Government of the picture of General George H. Thomas 

painted by General T. W. Price; which was referrE:d to the Committee on the Library. 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 

Mr: INGALLS, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, to 

whom was referred the bill (S. 374) relating to police regulations in the 

District of Columbia, and for other purposes, reported it with an amendmentin thenatureofasubstitute; which was ordered to be printed, and, 

on his own motion recommitted to the Committee on the Distl:ict of 

Columbia. 

Mr. JACKSON, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was re- ferred the bill tS. 377) granting a pension to Matthias Leckner, reported 

it without amendment, and submitted a report thereon. 

Mr . .JACKSON. I am directed by the Committee on Pensions, to 

whom was referred the bill (S. 56) granting a pension to Chauncey Read, 

to ask that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, 

for the reason that the case is still pending in the Pension Office and 

has not yet been acted on there. 

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The committee will be discharged 

from the further consideration of the bill, and it will be indefinitely 

postponed, if there be no objection. 

1\Ir. WILSO:N, of Iowa, from the Committee on Post-Offices and Post. 

Roads, to whom was referred the bill (S. 260j to prohibit the mailing 

of newspapers and other publications containing lottery advertisements 

and prescribing a penalty for the violation of the same, reported it with an amendment, and submitted a report thereon, 

Mr. MITCHELL, of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on Pensions, 

to whom was referred the bill {S. 819) for the relief of Rachael J. Floyd,