The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1878-02-14
CONGRESSIONAL,

CONGRESSIONAL,
SENATE, Feb. 5th,-A large number of
petitions were presented, among them sevaral
by Mr.. ConkliDg from citizens Of New York
for the reconciliation of silver, which he cx-
plained were the result of organized effort,
and did not represent the sentiment of the peo.
PIE OF the State: Several bills were reported
and placed on the calendar. The silver bill
coming up, Mr. Eaton offered an amendment
making the weight of the dollar to be coined
40 grains, and submitted some remaks. Mr.,
Howe followed in favor Of the bill Mr. Teller
submitted an amendment providing for silver
certificates. Adjourned,
HOUSE, Feb. ga number of petitions
and memorials were presented, among them
one for the use of the balance OF the Chinese
indemnity fund, now in the treasury, in the
relief Of sufferers from the present famine in
North China. The bill extending the time for
the completion of the Northern Pacific rail-
road was reported and recommended. The
bill for the holding of special term OF court
for the trial of Florida timber land depredatOrs
was passed. The military academy appropria-
ton bill was taken up in committee of the
whole and discussed.
SENATE, Feb. 6.-Mr. Davis presented
with some remarks, the resolutions adopted
by the Chicago mass meeting in favor of the
remonctization of silver. Several other peti-
tions were presented Speeches on the silver
0lll were made by Thurman, Herman and
Christlancy. The latter offered resolutions
calling upon the secretaries of the war and
navy and instructing the committees on CON-
merce to consider the efficiency of the life
saving service, and means of Interstate COM
munication on the Cape Hatteras coast, and
report. Agreed to.
HOUSE, Feb. G.-Rcsolutions were in
troduced for inquiry into the Metropolis dis.
f},np pNin of
lar and favoring an international monetary
commission. A bill was introduced making
the agricultural bureau an executive depart
ment. The Pacheco- Wiggington CAL contest.
cd election case was called up and discussed
without action.
SRNArE Feb. 7th.-A resolution in
structing the appropriations committee to in
quire into the condition of affairs in the pen
sion office and adjutant generals office, was
adopted. Mr.. Davis bill to remit taxes on
lnsolvent savings banks was passed. Consid-
Grafton of the silver bill was resumed. and
Blain and ohnson spoke thereon.
HOUSE Feb. 7th.-Thc house admitted
Wigginton, Democratic contestant from the
fourth CALIFORNIA district, by streight party
SENATE, Feb. 8.-Thc Reform school
received an airing in the senate Yesterday on
the Dill prepared by the judiciary committee
to ma kc this rcformatory school State in
stltutlon, instead of Il mere convenience to
which county commissioners can send their
lnvenlle criminals or not Just as they happen
TO 1sel in the mood n!,9 MI Pilsbury introduced
serious breach in our homestead exemption
law. Bills were also presented for settling
inc trouble OF the State with Seymour, Sabin
4 Co.; to authorize the city of Austin to issue
court house bonds: to aid the Southwestern
railway company; to amend the act incorpor-
fv nn].r r%
pany;. for the protection of children, and
changing the time in which railway compan-
les must make return of their land sales. The
senate bills passed were these: Relating to
the Wlnona county treasurer's clerk: to
abate ata e. tax penalties for grasshopper victims,
house bills amending the act which author
ICES Stearns and other counties to aid in the
construction OF railroads, and to Incorporate
the village of Excelsior, were also passed.
HOUSE, Feb. 8.--The business of the
house was all disposed of to date, the session
lasting until after o'clock in the evening.
The committe on State prison reported two
bills, one providing for the enlargement of
the present prison instead Of building new
one, and another appointing a commission to
adjust the financial difficulties existing be-
tween the State and Seymour, Sabin i Co., the
prison contractors. The bill authorizing the
city of st. Paul to build bridge at Fort
Smelling and appointing commissioners to
locate it was passed, as was also the memorial
to congress- praying for prompt action in
improving the navigation Of the Mississippi
river. Mr.. Hicks introduced bill amending
the constitution with view to cut off local
legislation. The house adjurncd until Tues
day, the 18th inst, at o'clock p. III.
SENATE, Feb. l1th.-A large number Of
petitions and memorials for and against the
passage of the Bland silver bill were presented
and laid on the table, or referred. Bills were
introduced and referred. The senate voted to
meet with the house to day to receive the pic
ture presented by Mrs. Thompson. The bill
to provide that United States district courts
for the southern district of Iowa shall be held
at Burlington was reported favorably: Mr..
Saunders presented remonstrance of citizens
Of Omaha and Council Bluffs against the
Chaffee bill. The silver bill came up and Davis,
of West Virginia., spoke in favor OF it. Sauls:
bury and Coke followed on the same side.
HOUSE, Feb. 1.-THE Alexandria mill
claim bill was disposed OF by laying on the
table motion to reconsider. A large number
of bills were introduced. The house adopted
a resolution to meet in joint session with the
senate to-day to hear presentation and accep-
tance speeches on the gift of Carpenters pic
turc by Mrs. Thopson. Mr.. Clark offered u
resolution thanking Gen. Miles for his gal
liant Indian campaign. The West Point ap-
preparation bill was taken up and the motion
to strike out the amendment allowing addi-
tional pay to instructors defeated. After
further discussion Of the bill and the rejection
of the amendment reducing pay Of cadets,
the house adjourned.