The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-31
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Senate.

MONDAY, May ia JOINT resolution direct
ing the finance committee to investigate the
recent bank failures in New York was referred
to that committee. Bills were favorably report
ed for dividing the Eighth Judicial Circuit and
increasing the pensions to soldiers who lost a
leg or arm and for other disabilities. Ad-
journed.
TUESDAY, May 20.-The agricultural appro-
priation bill passed with amendments provid-
ing $500 to encourage silk culture and an
appropriation for the sinking Of artesian wells
to reclaim arid lands. A bill passed extending
to August, 1886, the time to commence lavng
the cable authorized by the act of August
1882; also for the erection of public building
at Detroit. at a cost of not to exceed 5000. O00
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, May 21.-The Chair appointed
Sherman, Morrill,, Allison, Bayard and Lamar
members, on the part of the Senate. of the
commission to supervise the dedication of the
Washington monument Bills passed: Author
izing the issue OF the Record to public libraries;
for a bridge across the Mississippi at Sibley,
Mo. Adjourned.
THNRsDAY, May 22.-The title of the Bureau
of Labor Statistics was changed to Department
of Labor Statistics. The sundry appropriation
bill was reported, with an amendment giving
: 900 for the exploration of Alaska. The bill
forbidding the use Of the mails TO publications
containing lottery advertisements was placed at
the foot of the calendar. Adjourned.
FRIDAY. May 23.-The annual pension ap-
preparation bill and the bill establishing the De-
partment of Labor, passed. The latter provides
for commissioner and chief clerk, at salary
of 50, 000 and &, 900 respectively. The House
bill for the muster and pay of certain officers
and men in the volunteer forces, also
passed. The Utah bin was taken up but pend
ing debate the Senate went in executive ses-
sion and soon adjourned TIL Monday
House.
MONDAY, May 19.-The contested election
case of Wallace VS.. Mckinley WAS postponed
until M .ay. Bills introduced: Authorizing
the secre Y of the treasury to use all surplus
money for the redemption of bonds at a price not
above par; to allow a rebate of 10 per cent on
goods imported in American bottoms: for the
forfeiture of unearnod grants of the Northern
Pacific. The consular and diplomatic and
District of Columbia bills passed. The bill
to abolish the discriminating duties ON works
of art was rejected-179 to 81. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, May 20.-Ellis, from The committee
on appropriations, asked leave to report joint
resolution making an additional sppro-
pristion of 100000 for the relief of
sufferers from the overflow of the
Mississippi River and its tributaries. Objection
speaker announced the appointment of Messrs
Ellis, Holman and Ryan as conferees on the
Indian appropriation bill. The Senate amend
ments to the Dingley shipping bill were non
concurred in. Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, May 2I.-Considtration OF the
Indiana contested case of English VS.. Peelle
was resumed, and the latter was declared en-
titled to the seat by vote of 121 to III. A
motion to reconsider was superseded by q
motion to adjourn, which was carried.
THURSDAY. May 22-The contested election
case of English vs. Peee was taken up, and a
motion to reconsider the vote of Yesterday
seating Peele was carried, and in the vote being
reconsidered English was seated by vote OF
130 to l27. Charges were made that William
III. English, father of the successful contest
ant, was guilty of using his privilege as an ex-
member of the House to lobby for bis son. A
committee was appointed to investigate the
matter. The bill to forfeit the land grant of
the Oregon Central Railroad was debated at
length. Adjourned.
FRIDAY, May pa bill for the payment of
quartermaster claims, known as Fourth of July
claims. was taken up out of the regular order
by the House, considered and laid aside with
favorable recommendation. 1t appropriates
1900 900. about one-half of which goes to
citizens of Tennessee. The committee rose
and passed the bill. at the evening session
passed forty six pension bills, including one OF
$50 per month to the widow of Gen. Ord and
adjourned.
SATURDAY, May 24.-The Senate amendments
to the animal industry bill were agreed to.
bill was passed granting permission to L. K.
REYNOLDS. U. S. N, to accept the decoration of
the Royal aud Imperial Order of Francis Jo-
seph from the government of Austria, for gal
lantry in saving the lives of eleven Austrian
sailors After lopg hebate bill was passed re-
storing to rank in the navy Capt. Alfred Hop
kins who left bis post at Pensacola without
leave. during the prevalence Of yellow fever at
that port. Adjourned.