Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-16

with the speaker on the subject say that ne has
the best committees ii has ever had. Nothing
definite as. to the personnel OF the committee
can be learned at this time. 1t will be changed
somewhat from last year, but some of the best
members will be retained. 1t is said TO be set
tied that Mr. Barbour will get the charmanshIp.
account of his district being so near to the bis.
trict of Columbia that his constituents inter
ests may conflict with the interests of Washing
ton. The friends of the District say the pros
poets are very good for needed District legisla-
ton this session Mr.. Barbour saws he is not
opposed to the free bridge; that the only thing
is that he wants to look out for the interest OF
the Alexandria felix's In the canal and the aque-
duct With that interest secured he is per-
should have as many free bridges as they want.
THE SENATE DISTRICT COMMITTEE
will meet next Friday, but will not probably
transact any business, beyond referring pend
ing bills to subcommittee and, perhaps pass
ing upon the nom ination of Mr.. Webb, Com
missioner. The regular meetings of the COM
mittee will thereafter be held on Friday, OF
each week.
THE PROPOSED NEW CODE.
The code of municipal laws for the District, re-
Gently introduced in the Senate by Mr.. Ingalls,,
was submitted for reference to the District
Committee, mainly as a basis for work upon a
complete and acceptable code. It is probable
that some of the features of the code will be re-
tanned, but there will be quite a number of
amendments and additions.
WAR CLAIM.
Mr.. Van Wyck to-day presented In the Senate
petition from John Kennedy, resident OF
the District for over thirty years, asking COM
pensation for a tract Of land embracing 26ia
acres lying along the Eastern branch, which
was taken and used by the government during
the war. in the defence OF Washington
CHANGING THE NAME OF UNIoNTowN.
Mr.. Ingalls, today introduced in the Senate
a bill changing the name Of uniontown to
A0acOStia. Rofarrp6 the DiStrict m IL.
tee.
TAX SALE TITLES.
In the Senate to-day MIR. Ingalls, reintroduced
the bill which was before the last Congress pro-
v1dfng that hereafter the sale OF real estate for
taxes in the District shall enttle the purchaser,
his heirs or assigns, it the property be not
redeemed within two years from the date of
sale, to q deed from the Commissioners of the
District, which deed shall vest in the grantee a
s ona anu vano .tie' anu shall De presunptlve
subject to taxes, and that the taxes were not
paid. and shall be conclusive evidence tnat all
the prerequisites of law were complied with.
Referred to the District committee.
BILL TO EXTEND THE COURT OF ALABAMA
CLAIMS.
In the Senate to-day, Mr. Frye introduced a
bill to extend the court of Alabama claims COM
mission for a period not to exceed six months
from the time now fixed by law for its termina-
ton (the end OF the esent year. in o der to
close up the business and finish the records;
that the clerk may employ a sufficient force,
not TO exceed the force now emplo, ed, Tor the
work, and they shall re paid on vouchers to be
approved by he Secretary of State out of what
Is known as the Geneva award fund.
TO RETIRE PROF. SCALA.
Mr.. ingalls, to-day introduced in the Senate
bill, which was referred TO the military com
mittee, to place Francis Scala on the retired
list as band leader of the United States ma
rine corps aud to pay over TO him the entire
amount OF money due to him and not paid, in
accordance with his rank as retired band leader
from the 18th of December, 1877 L, to the pas
sage OF this act.
Capitol Topics.
Mr.. TELLERS SILVER COINAGE BILL.
The bill introduced by Senator Teller to-day,
to provide for the tree and unlimited coinage
OF the silver dollar, is as follows:
"Be it enacted, ETC., That 1t shall be lawful for
any person or persons To deposit at any mint of
hneness In quantities Of not less than 100
ounces, and to have the same coined into dol
lars of 412ia grains troy. on the same terms
ceived and coined al said minis. and said dol
lars shall be legal tender at their nominal
value for all debts and dues, public and pri-
vate."
SENATOR LOGAN's PLACE ON THE COMMITTEES.
In the arrangement of Senate committees,
Senator Logan was restored to the committees
upon which lac held places In the last Congress,
but on appropriations and privileges and cleo
low the democrats. 1t ID somewhat unusual to
place u member Of the majority and controlling
party below the minority on committees, par.
tfculariy committee chairmanships in the
Senate go by rule of promotion. That is, the
Senator holding second place succeeds in the
event Of vacancy in the craftsmanship, the
third coming next In order, and SO on clear
through.
APPOINTMENTS ON THE HOUSE SIDE.
Joel W. Hiatt, of Maryland, has been ap-
pointed clerk in the document room of the
House. ]. G. Garvey has been appointed mes
senger under the House doOrkeeper.
NOTES.
Senator Bowen, of Colorado has returned
home. Upon the expiration of the holiday re
cess he will return to Washington, accOmpa-
panied by his family, and he expects to keep
house during the season.