The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
MONDAY, DEC. 5.
6enate.-The senate met at noon. Bills were
introduced for tho appointment Of tarifR COM
list Of tho army; by Mr.. Sherman, . 8 per
cent funding bill; also resolution regarding
royalties on patents.
All tho senators were present except Jones Of
Nevada Mr.. Hill Of Georgia had 60 far 10
covered from the late operation on his tonbue
herence IN his speech than usual The eenate
looks lonesome with its great lights gone. and
the faces Of Conkling, Blaine and Carpenter
arc sadly missed Logan, Window, Sherman,
Kellogg, Anthony, Morrill, and Ferry arc the
Oldest and most familiar figures just now.
l., HoysE-Au the republican caucus nominees
sworn IN, - were al the members Of the house
except the two absentees Mr.. Keifer made
little speech on assuming the chair, In which
he suggested that the present is an auspicous
time to enact laws to guard against recurrence
or dangers to our institutions and insure tran
guilty mbsap ss psrilcus times in the future:
Of Office, but they were Withdrawn
One incident occurred which threw the house
into convulstons Of laughter. Mr. Moore
enthusiastic, deeply impressed with ths pro.
found responsibilities Of representative in
congress, and anxious to win fame and distino-
ton. An old member would regard Mr. Moore
% simply fresh young man.
When Chalmers, of the Mississippi ''shoe-
Mr.: Moore objected Chalmers seat is con-
tested and II the rules did not require tue COM
mittee on elections to dispose of his case, the
house would assuredly have been warranted in
refusing him admittance Mr.. Moore, how
ever, did not content himself with entering q
simple objection which would have elved
eagle speech, protesting in the name Of justice,
Of law, and Of humanity against
Chalmers being administered the oath.
When Mr.. Moore, as to whose title to
seat no question exists, came forward
to be sworn, Mr.. Bragg Of Wisconsin arose. and
With great solemniy protested in the name Of
law, Of tustice and of Casey Young, Mr..
Moore's democratic predecessor, against the
swearing In Of Moore. The republicans and
democrats alike shouted and screamed with
laughter. and Mr.: Moore. not at all abashed,
joined In the fun. Finally, all the members
against whose admission objection had been
made were sworn in. This was Ill the business
done on Monday.
TUESDAY, DEC o.
6ENATE-Mr. Window introduced two biN
u the eenate to-day At the request Of Delee.te
tettgrew> One was to create the state Of Da.
kot.. the other to esta blish the territory Of
eorthern Dakota. Tie bill for tho former do
nnes 1! the boundaries as follows: Beginning 1t
Minnesota intersected by the 116th de-.
gree north latitude thence southerlv along
the west boundary line Of Minnesota to 4 poin}
OF intersection OF the Big Sioux and Missouri
rivers, thence up the Missouri ana along the
NORM boundary line tf Nebraska to the fO4tb
said meridian to it's intersection with the 40t6
degree OF latitude, thence to the place of DO.
ginning. The rest Of the present Area in created
into the territory.
:, Mr., Ferry submitted resolution instructive
inc commissioner Of patents to report bv biii
OF otnerWlse such legislation as snail pfotect
n,tanteS pnrehssers and users Of
royalty on any patented article Abandoned "a
tne ponhc, unless claim shall be made two
TTears a1ter purchase or first use of the device.
me resolution refers especially to drive wells.
ron IRON which The people Of the west have suf.
ielea a;ts severely through the sharp practice OF
fences " '"'0eo "'''
dousk Mr.: Haskell offered 4 resolution
9ecisl!ng 8. Campbell, delegate elect from
Otah Territory. entitled to be sworn in on
Pima iacle case The resolution was under
1t by Cox, when tho presidents messape ~s"
received and was read, and the question Of
swearing in the delegate from Utah was post
Poned until tomorrow morning. when
members proceeded to draw TOR seats.
a resolution was adopted for committee 70
report proper proceedings on the death Of
e:1 rseSlGen! 1 GARFIELD. The house then adjourned
$kA
teer adjournment be taken until Tnasdsv to
Eve so ,ne speaker tike to make up the lst Of
SENATE AThe senate members Of tho Joint
committee to prepare . memorial on the late
eresident Garfield were appointed. Bills were
ptrodu ced for the admission OF New Mexico
INTO the Union; to establish the department Of
agriculture and commerce; to make trade dol
'ars legal tender; for the allotment Of lands in
teveralty to the Peoria and Miami Indians Of
The Indian territory; granting pensions to SOL
tliers Of the Mexican, Greek, Seminole and
Black Hawk war.
Senator Sherman, speaking Of David Davis
attitude in the senate organization, thinks the
let matters stand az th:y are and waita year,
when they will have clear majority and can
act without embarrassment
Upon the conclusion of the morning business
tho chair announced that Morrill's tariff COM
mission resolution was the next business in or
declined to speak at this time, and the senate
adjourned
HOUSE,. Not in session
THURSDAY, DEC. 8.
SENATE-Mr. Morrill, made long speech on
his tariff commission bill, arguing from the
protective stand point Bills were introduced
providing that officers of the executive de-
Partments may have seats in the senate and
house Of representatives; to make wives COM
ritorles; TO exempt bank deposits from taxation;
giving 100 acres Of land to tho widows or mi
nsr children Of Union soldiers who serv ed In
the late war; to retire United States judges at
certain age; in relation to the presidential sue
cession. A bill passed bestowing the franking
privilege upon Mrs. Garfield
The senate committees have been remoGeled
to some extent 10 give ex-Secretary Window .
place. Senator Edmunds had the chairman-
ship Of two committees-judiciary and foreign
affairs. He gives up the foreign affairs to Mr..
Window. There was desire to have Mr..
Window on the finance committee, but it could
not be well arranged that way. and he is salts
fed to take foreign affairs, on which lie has
had large experience.
HoUsE-Not in session
FRIDAY, DEC .!
SNNATT-Not In session.
HousE-The speaker announced the ap-
pointment Of the following committees:
On Mi!eage-4essrs. smith PAl Rysn,
Paul, Cobb and Mckenzie.
On Death Of President Garfield d-Messrs.
Mckinney, Pacheco, Belford, Watt Forney,
Dunn, Martin, Davidson Flaj Stephens, Can.
non, Orth, Kasson, Anderson, Carlisle, Glib
son. Dingley, Mo1and, Harris, (Mass.) Kerr,
Dunneli, Hooker, Ford, Valentine, Hall, Hill a.
~, Vance. George, O'Neii, Chase, Atkin, Petit
bone. Miles. Joyoe, Tucker. Wilson and VIII
liams (Wis}.
The house then adjourned uatl Tuesdy,
when tho Introduction Of bills will be allowed
as on Monday.
Sharp Work Of Mammoth Monopoly.
The standard oil company monopoly is
having . curious and interesting contest in
Columbus, Miss. Three years ago the
merchants at that place asked the company
to vary the prices according to the market,
and, upon being refused, combined togeth-
er and bought oil from other quarters.
The Standard company then lowered its
rates. and finally cot local AGENT into the