National Republican., 1873-05-03

Mt. BFUOkA UtllllOn 1TOm tno as
SCISSORS OF the District, asking pay for services
rendered during the session OF the Court Of Ap-
peals In the year lsI2; which was read nrst
time.
Mr.. Duker introduced a bin for the relief OF
No VIM. Russell, Mrs. Henrietta Brown, ID. Z,
Fofney, W. II. Burr, Maria A. Myers, Dr.. Y.
assessments erroneously paid; which was read q
time.
ON motion Of Nj. brown, at 6:io O'Clock, the
CJunctl adjourned until Monday, at p. m.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House was called TO order by the Speaker,
and the chaplain being absent prayer was dis
pensed with.
The Journal Of the previous meeting was
read, corrected and approved.
Mr.. Wall introduced the petition OF ID. Genau I;
which was read and referred to the Committee
Mr.. Brewer Introduced a bIll instructing the
Joint Committee on Police TO select site for the
erection OF a new station house In the First po-
lice precinct, aud the erection thereon OF sta-
tion.house. Tho bill approprlates $4,000. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Police.
Mr.. Shepherd introduced bill for the erection
Of new house for steam engine No. In George
town. The bill appropriates $1,000 for the pur-
nose and provides that the site shall be selected
Ivy the board OF nre commissioners, subject to the
approval OF the joint Committee on Fire Depart
ment. Il further provides for the sale At auction
OF the site and material OF tue old engtne-house.
Read and referred to the Committee on Fire Ds-
partment.
Mr. Campbell presented a petition Of the
trustees Of the Eyangelical church. Referred TO
the Committee on Claims.
Also petition, preamble and bill for the relief
OF the Women's Christian Association. II appro-
PIRATES 5000. Read AMI referred TO the Com
mlttee on Charities and Correction.
Mr.. TalliferO introduced bill for the relief Of
the watchman OF the west wing OF the city Hall.
Read and referred TO the Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Carroll submitted concurrent resolution
providing that the Governor, president Of the
Council aud House be requested TO call upon the
propriety Of having one of the new shIps bailt n
the Washington navy yard. Adopted.
Mr. Nermlllion Introduced the following:
Whereas statements having been made b. y
several Of the New York daily papers thai the
present House Of Delegates OF the District OF
Columbia has been organized Ia antagonlsm 70
the Board Of Public Works. and as such reports
are without foundation, and intended to injure
the financial status OF the District Therefore,
belt
ResOlped, That we entertain nothing but the
kindest feelings toward the board, and desire to
lie In harmony with them In their laudAble
efforts.
He asked for the present consideration OF the
resolution, but Mr.. SmOot objected.
Mr.. Campbell thought the resolution harmless
one, and could see no special object In It's intro
ductIon. lie believed all the members desired to
be In harmony with all the coordinate branches OF
the government. Ia the discharge OF his duty 10
his constituents, and with the solemn obligation
OF his oath OF ONCE upon him, he would fully crtl-
else when he believed II his duty. He thus far
Of1cially knew no action Of the board deserving
severe censure, but much to commend. He pre-
terred to await the receipt OF the report OF the
board Of Public Works, when he should avail
himself Of an carly opportunity TO submit some
remarks thereon.
rules; which was agreed TO by vote Of 10 to q.
The question being on the passage OF the
resolution, Mr.. brown asked 70 be excused from
voting.
The request was not grasteJ, and the gentle.
man voted "no.H
The following is the vote;
SsrrS Chase SSs5 HfSs
Trimbls. Urell, Hermillion, WALL and the spcAkei
Nays Ms.srs Barry Brewer. brown, clAsett
Mr. Brown introduced au act appropriatinl
1901 TO nll and grade q lot In Anacostia, to BE-
used for school purposes. Referred TO the
Committee on Appropriations,
Mr.. Trmble introduced a resolution for the
purchase OF copies OF Barclays Digest" for the
Mr.. Mcknight moved that six copies Of the
newly-published edition OF the laws Of the Dis
trict, as passed by the Legislative Assembly, be
furnished each member OF the House.
Mr.. Shepherd moved TO amend "that no addl-
tiona expense be entailed upon the House"
Mr.. rrimble moved TO lay the motion On the
table. Agreed TO,
Mr. Shepherd Introduced q bill directing the
purchase Of a set OF Limited states statutes At
Mr.. Mcknight moved 10 lay on the table. Not
agreed 10, and the resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Berry Introduced bin providing code Of
ydes that the report OF the commission TO oodify
the laws be approved and ratified. Referred TO
the Committee on Law and Judiciary. -
pany, Of Georgetown. Referred TO the Commit
ice on Claims,
AMEssAGE PROM rHE GOVERNOR.
\ message from the Governor was received,
transmitting and fAyOrably commenting COM
Inunlcaton from the Board OF Fire Commission
ers calling attention to the urgent necessity for
the erection OF new house for engine company
No. 3, Read, ordered 70 be printed and referred
10 the Committee on Fire Department,
Also, message transmitting an account OF
expenditures for the survey OF the hArboT Re
ferted to the Committee on Expenditures.
Mr. shepherd, from the Committee on Fire
Department reported favoraoly bin Ne. II, for
the establishment OF new steam engine COM
and laid over
Mr.. Shepherd from the special committee ap
pointed to appOrtion and distribute the several
portions OF the Governors message amOng the
committees, reported, and the report was
adopted and the committee discharged,
ON motion Of Mr.. Mcknight the House, at $3.50,
adjourned until Monday: atep.m.
Robberies ofthe Congregational Library.
For some time past books have been mystic
rlIusly disappearing from the Congressional
Library, and where they went was the subject Of
snHo9 %sSh SSsn me nn nns hsysd M hasToe AN, S
traced them TO one OF the employees named Geo
W, Scheide, residing at No, b22 Tenth street
placed IN Ibe hands OF petectiyes MeEIfTesS am an,
Sargent who went to the house OF the accused
and there found about four hundred volumes
belonging TO the library, many OF them TaT'
and valuable works, Schellde was arrested o.
the Capitol and brought TO police headquarters,
where he was detained until this morning, and
then brOughtb before Judge smell. lie claims thai
he had no intention Of purloininR the books, bul
expected to return them. Its strange, however
that Instead 0t carrying out his Intention he
continued adding 10 the number he had already
taken away,
Arrest Of burglar.
Yesterday morning, between one and two
leaving the residence OF Mr.. Keehor, No, al
Missouri avenue, and on going up TO him found
that he was wearing three oyeTCOats and carry
ing large jar OF tne preserves. He gave his
name As Henry johnson, and endeaVOTed 10
escape from The onicer but did not succeed.
lie pleaded guilty In the Police Court, and was
sent 20 Jail 10 await the action Of the grand
Jury. On beng searched, a large stone wa !
found In hts possession, evidently Intended for
use as weapon. Before being sent TO lAll he
was taken for use In the gallery.
Champion Billiard Players
Of the world At Messrs. Miller a Jones this even,
ing. The Dion BrotheIt an ! celebrated Cana
dian player will give n eNhlb tiOn at Mesars
Miller Jones room tAls eyeninI Bt I O'Clock
Tho patrons OF the room and the ubllc generally
are cordially Invited.
n- For the Chiidren.
shoSS Of all styles and kinds, French Kid, pelr
ble IN rocco, Xii foxed, bun, pearl, bronze, blue
pink and red In button and lace, AZ 7, y. Cart
fellp, 700 Seventh street, corner OF j.