Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-03-05
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

SENATE-A bill confirming entries OF pub
lie lands was reported fayorably Mr..
Morgan offered q preamble and resolution
holding that the Judiciary committee did
not have the right to arrnign the attorney
general, as it had done, for his refusal to
send in#papers concerning suspensions
from Office. Billswere introdu for pub
lie building az Fort Dodge, Iowa; providing
that patents be granted on homestead en-
tries. even though final proof was not made
ing the nse 81 the proceeds of the Pacific
railroad sinking fund in the construction
OF branch railroad and telegraph lines. The
bill anpropriating $25O.OOO for monu-
ment to Gen. Grant in Washington passed.
Messrs. Gray and Plumb spoke in OPPOSE
ton to the education bill, and Mr. Ca in
support OF it. - NJ
II The bill to confirm entries Of land here
tofore made under the land laws OF the
United States, reported by Senator Van
Wyck, from the senate committee on pub
lie lands, provides: IN
ANY entry heretofore made in conformity
with the rules, regulations and decisions OF
the general land Office at the time shall be
adJUdged in the same manner as if said
rules, regulations and decisions had not
been reversed or modified; provided that
such entry must have been made in good
faith, and no charges Of fraud have been
made again the same
Under this bill Commissioner Sparks will
have to issue patents to all settlers who
have made entry in good faith, provided
they are not accused OF fraud. In case
they are accused OF fraud the charges shall
be investigated under the same rules that
are>now holding.
HoUsE..-A joint resolution directing the,
payment OF the treasury surplus on the
public debt was reported, as was the bill
granting right of way in Montana to the
Cnnabar & Clark Railroad company. The
bill authorizing government exhibits at the
New Orleans exhibition was tabled, 1875 to
1l2. The bill FORGETTING the unearned land
grant OF the Atlantic L Pacific company
passed.
SESArE-The house bill autho rizine na-
tional banks, subject to the approval of
the controller OF the treasury, to change
their name, location and capital by vote
OF wo-thirds Of their shareholders passed
with an amendment forbidding a bank to
change it's location to another state or to
place more than thirty miles distant
from the original location.
Senator Morgan reported an amendment
to an appropriation bill accepting the offer
OF the government OF Japan to this govern
me mt OF a site to the city OF Tokia for lega-
alton OF $25, 00ofor the erection OF u suit
able building.
The debate on the Blair educational bill
was resumed.
H ousEs-The bills to quiet the titles OF
settlers on the Des Moines river lands in
Iowa and annexing the northern part OF
Idaho to Washington territory passed.
The bill to tax half gallons OF spirits taken
from b onded warehouses passed.
The Henncpin canal bill, which appropri-
ates about $9O00,OO0 for the purchase
and further extention of the Illinois &
Mich gan canal, was called up in the house
and lscussed for one hour, under the rules,
at the expiration Of which time the bill
went over Mr.. Murphy OF Iowa, who has
charge OF the measure. made an effcctual
speech in it's favor, illustrating his remarks
by reference to large map.
SENArE.--Senator Dawes bill to provide
for the allotment OF lands in seyeralty to
Indians on the various reservations and
to extend the protection of the laws over
the Indians and for other purposes, passed
the senate.
The provisions OF the bill do not apply
to the reservations of the Cherokees, Creeks,
10,
the Indian Territory, nor to any of the res
servations OF the Seneca nation in Now
York.
Among the bills introduced was one by
Mr.. Edmunds providing for the inspection
OF meats for expectation, prohibiting the
importation OF adulterated articles Of food
and drink, and authorizing the president
to make proclamation in certain cases. Mr..
Edmuncls said
This bill has been reported last year by
the committee on foreign relations. 1t crn-
tanned a section giving the president
authority, whenever he was convinced that
unjust discrimination was made against
the admission Of American products into
other countries, to suspend appropriations
from those countries Of such articles as he
thought fit for the protection OF the just
interests OF the United States. In view OF
what he (Mr. Edmunds) saw in the news
papers about current events in other
countries touching American products, he
thought it clear that it was time to in
troduce the bill! again.
ably the bill introduced by Senator Voor-
hees amending section l STA, Revised Stat
utes, confirming orders and proceedings of
certain territorial courts arising under ma t.
uralization laws, admitting to citizenship
those who were not naturalizcd by courts
OF record: also adding the words to the law:
"All appica tons for citizenship under the
naturalization laws of the United States.',
HousE-Tne military academy appro-
priation bill, calling for $412,O75, was re-
ported, also the postoflice appropriation
and the Eads ship railway bills. Mr.. Muir
ply concluded his speech in favor OF the len.
nepin canal bill, and the pension appro-
priation hi was considered and heated
political debate took plaza.
sENArE-Mr. Mitchell OF Oregon delivered
an elaborate speech in favor Of his bill pro-
viding for the abrogati on OF treaties permit.
ting the emigration OF Chinese to the United
States. The education bill was further
considered Adjourned till Monday
HoUsE-A substitute for the Hanback,
and Pulitzer resolution for an investigation
of the telephone matter was reported by
the committee on rules and adopted, after
q warm debate. A resolution was adopted
instructing the postofhce committee to
ascertain whether additional legisla ton is
necessary to prevent Geographic monopoly.
The Immediate deficiency bill was reported.
An evening session was held for Che con.
sideration OF private pension bills.
Rice Pudding-A quarter of pound
of rice, the same weight Of sugar, one
quart of milk, one pint Of cream, half
an ounce of gelatine: Parboil the rice
in water and then cook it soft and
thick in the milk, adding the sugar and
some vanilla, and, when nearly done,
add the gelatine, which has been dis
solved in a little water. When done
set it aside to become cold. Beat the
cream to stiff froth and mix it thor
oughly with the cold rice. Put in a
mold which has been moistened with
cold water and set it on the ice. A IL
quor glass of Maraschino may be added
TO the whipped cream. This amount is
sufficient for ten persons.
Miss Corson tells us it is quite un-