Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-03-18
Regulating the Use Of the Capitol
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Grounds.
FULL TEXT OF THE BILL PASSED BIZ THE SENATE.
1t was mentioned in Thursdays STAR, that
the Senate that day passed the bill to regulate
the use Of the Capitol grounds. 1t has q pre-
amble setting forth that 1.-THE Capitol grounds
have been formed to subeerve the quiet and
dignity of the Capitol Of the United States. and
to prevent the occurrence near it Of such distur-
Dances as are incident to the ordinary use of
public streets and places " and therefore enacts
that public travel in and occupancy Of the
Capitol grounds shall be restricted to the roads.
walks, and places prepared for the purpose by
tagging, paving, or otherwise.
Sec. 2. That il is forbidden to occupy the
roads In such manner as to obstruct or hinder
their proper use, to drive violently upon them
or with animals not under perfect control, or to
chandise, except to or from the Capitol on gov
eminent service.
Sec. 8. That it is forbidden to offer or expose
any article for sale; to display any sign, placard.
or other form of advertisements; to solicit fares,
aims, subscriptions, or contributions.
Sec. 4. That it is forbidden to step or climb
upon, remove, or in any way injure any statue
seat. wall, or other erection or any tree. shrub,
plant, or turf.
Sec. 5. That it is forbidden to discharge any
combustible, make any harangue or Grafton, or
utter loud threatening, or abusive language
Sec. g. That it is forbidden to parade. stand
or move in professions or assemblages, or dis
play any flag, banner, or device designed or
adapted to bring into public notice any party,
organization. or movement.
Sec. Z. That offenses against this act shall be
triable before the Police Court of the District Of
Columbia and shall be punishable by fine or i'm
prlsOnment. or both, at the discretion of the
Judge of said court; the fine not to exceed one
hundred dollars, the imprisonment not to ex-
coed sixty days But in the case Of heinous Of
lenses by reason Of which public property shall
have suffered damage to an amount exceeding
one hundred dollars in value. said judge of the
Police Court may commit or hold to bail the Of
fender for trial before the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, when the Offense shall be
punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary
for period of not less than six months nor
more than five years.
Sec. 8. That it shall be the Gutv of all notice.
men and watchmen having authority to make
arrests in the District of Columbia to be watch
full for Offenses against this act and to arrest
and bring before the proper tribunal those who
shall offend against it under their observation,
or OF whose offenses they shall be advised by
witnesses.
Sec. 9. That it shalt be the duty of all persons
employed in the service of the government in
the capitol or on its grounds to prevent as far
as may be in their power. ofenses against this
act, and to aid the police, by information or
otherwise, in securing the arrest and conviction
of offenders
Sec. 10. That in order to admit of the due OBJ
servance within the Capitol grounds of occa-
sl0ns of national interest becoming the cogni-
Zance and entertainment of Congress, the Presi-
dent of the Senate and the Speaker of the
House OF Representatives, acting concurrently
are hereby authorized to suspend for such proper
occasions so much of the above prohibitions as
would prevent the use Of the roads and walks of
the said grounds by professions or assemplages,
and the use upon them of suitable decorations.
addresses 1pJ
That responsible officers shall have been ap-
pointed, and arrangements determined, ade-
quate, in the judgment of said President of the
Senate and speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives, for the maintenance of suitable order
ana decorum in the proceedings. and for guard
ing the Capitol and its grounds from injury
Sec II. That in the absence from Washington
of either of the officers designated in the last
section the authority therein given to suspend
certain prohibitions Of this act shall devolye
upon the other. and in the absence from Wash
ingtOn of both it shall devolve upon the Capitol
police Commission