Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-02-11
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
Senate,


credentials of Messrs. Spocner and Vest, and q
communication from the secretary of the treas
ury transmitting further correspondence re-
lating to the postponement of collection Of the
whisky tax. The Pacific Railroad bill and the
Interstate commerce bill we're considered, but
no action WAS taken in either case.
TUESDAY, Feb. 3.-The credentials of VIM.
NJ. Evarts were presented. Consideration Of
the Cullom commerce bill was resumed, and
Becks amendment prohibiting railway from
charging more for the transportation Of goods
over part Of it's line than for the transporta-
ton Of the same goods over its entire line was
disagreed to. An amendment permitting re-
duction of price without previous notice was
agreed to, as were several others Of minor i'm
pOrtance.
WEDNESDAY,, Feb. 4.-The presidents mes
sage relating 10 the Grant war relics was re-
ceived. Mr.. Evarts' credentials were reported
as defective, and were laid on the table. The
inter state commerce bill was passed by vote
Of 43 to IL. The Senate thenl took up the
House bill providing for the retirement Of the
trade dollar.
THURSDAY, Feb. 5.-A bill was introduced
providing for medals to be struck of to COM
memorate the completion of the Washington
monument. A resolution was agreed to. call
ing upon the secretary of the treasury for in
formation as to the amount due the United
States from the Union Pacific road, December
81, 1882, and December 81, 1884, according to
the late decision Of the court Of claims. Also q
resolution directing the committee on judiciary
to inquire what legislation. If any, is required
in regard to the appointment of courts-martial.
bill was passed authorizing the construction
Of bridge across the mississippi at Memphis.
The bill for the redemption Of the trade dollar
and the suspension of the coinage Of tho silver
standard dollar was considered, Bayard, who
opposed it, making the principal speech.
FRIDAY, Feb. 6.-The Senate received the
credentials of Senator 1Dgalls; also letter from
the secretary Of the treasury advising that the
limit Of the APPROXIMATION for the public build
ing at Louisville, Ky., be increased to $1,50O,-
600. A resolution was introduced calling On
the secretary of war to report what plans or
bors on the sea coast and lakes. The pension
agents bill was taken up and passed. Palmer
made extended remarks in favor of woman suf-
frage. The diplomatic and consular bill was
passed.
SATURDAY, Jan. 31.-The sr eaker laid before
the House q message from the supervising
| architect of the treasury, asking appropriations
for the public buildings at Kansas City and Jef-
ferson City. The House went into committee
of the whole on river and harbor bill. No action
| was taken.
MONDAY. Feb. BILLS and resolutions were
| introduced regarding new Chinese regulations,
marshals, representations to this government
| by England regarding the dynsmiters, the rolls
! of the treasury department., abolition of the
census bureau and the extension OF the benefits
of the signal service to the farmers. The
limit OF the appropriation for public building
in Pittsburg was increased to $1,5O0,00
! TUESDAY, Feb. 3.-Bland reported back a
resolution, which was adopted, calling ON the
secretary Of the treasury for information as to
the refusal of the Clearing House Association
of New York to receive silver dollars and Ger
| t1ficates, and the amount of gold that had
come into the treasury in excange for silver
| dollars or certificates, at par, during certain
resolution making arrangements for counting
the electoral vote was agreed to. A resolution
was adopted calling for Information as to the
amount Of money expended by the naval id.
visory board and what changes from the orig.
inal plans had been made in the bulls and boil
ers for the Chicago, Atlanta and Dolphin. The
| river and ha-bor bill was considered in commit
tee of the whole, Price end others attacking it,
provisions. The general debate closed and the
bill WAS taken up by sections.
"WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4.-The Speaker preceded
under the new rule to recognize members K
call up special measures. but in every cas<
there were ten or more objections, and al
efforts to pass bills failed. Money reported thu
bill reducing the postage on newspapers to
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for the survey Of water route to connect Lake
Michigan with the Detroit River. The House
| went into committee of the whole on the rive1
and harbor bill. A recess was taken until {
| o'clock, at which time no quorum was present
! and no business was transacted.
THURSDAY. Feb. "a resolution calling1upor
the President for copies Of the Congo CORE
| go passed requesting information as to the &
penses incurred under the law providing fo
the appointment of deputy marshals, and wha
regulations regarding Chinese immigration
have been issued since July S, 1884. Bill
providing for On appropriation Of e5O, ,00O TO
public building at Tyler, Tex. and e26. 900 TO
the purchase Of additional ground tor tn
United States courthouse at Springfield, Ill
were passed. The river and harbor bill wa
considered lin committee. The legislative, e1
ecutive and judicial appropriation bin was re
ported. Itappropriates On, 213, ,7o1.
FamAI, Feb. 6--The House, in continuation
Of Thursdays session, went into committee o
the whole on the river and harbor bill. Sub
seQuently the committee rose, the House I'D
journed and the legislative day Of Friday va
begun A bill was passed amending section
4,4S4 Of the Revised Statutes relating to th
hnd OF boilers to be used in steamsMpe. Th
joint resolution rendering the thanks Of Con
gress to Commanders Schley and Coffin an'
Lieut.. Emory, Of the Greedy relief expedition
| WAS ACko3N0 sNVCIoe'y Auu ANIU OA 1no SADie
Consideration Of the river and harbor bill va
rezumed. An evening session Of the Hous
was held for the consideration Of pension blk
|. A BALL dress of white satin, will
stripes of salmon-covered velvet, Is
triumph of the modiste's art. TIL
peasant waist is plain and pointed
Around the neck and shoulders there
. putting of white satin, covered with
drapery of salmon tulle, dotted Wit
minute tassels Of pink pearls. Th
robe il trained and the front of th
skirt is exquisitely draped With tn
beautiful peaRl-coveIed salmon tu1le.
! An exchange says: 'There arc sever
} teen sewing societies in Br.ttlebors
!, vt, The unhappy town should chang