The Osceola times., 1886-12-25
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CAspAR TUDsfye, q German cranA with
'ssecret telegraphy" scheme which he
wished TO demonstrate to the President,
was taken In charge by the Washington
police on the 10Th.
THE most savage prize fight that ever oc-
CURED in the East took place at Boston on
the 18th between Dick Cronin and Abe
Humer, both fighting until they were un-
able 10 stand.
Two Germans have been arrested at
Brussels, Belgium, on the charge OF being
implicated in the late robbery of n mail
train between Ostend and Verviers.
Books, papers, etc, have been removed
from the Office of United Ireland in view of
a possible seizure Of The office by the Gov
ernment
TnE remuneration Of polygamy by two
Bishops of the Mormon Church, and the
fact that the president and vice-presi dent
of the church are in exile, has greatly
weakened the faith Of the masses.
LAND League meetings were held in
many parts Of Ireland on the ao.h, but the
absence Of priests is commented upon.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate on the i4th a resolution was
presented regarding immigration, naturaliza-
tion and suffrage from German citizens OF Wis
censi,, The bill for the retirement and recoin.
age OF the trade dollar was reported back
from the committee on finance. bill,
was introduced 10 Increase PEN
sions OF a,sabled soldiers The House
amendments to the Electoral bill were non
concurred in. The bill repeating the Tenure
ofonice law was debated In the House
resolutions were adopted regarding the inter
probation OF the Tariff law cf 1885,. The sundrv
civil Appropriations bill was considered III
committee Of the whole and several amend
ments were adoote d.
IN thu Senate ON the 18th a memorial wa.
presented against admission Of foreign built
ships to American registry A resolution was
offered inquring how the Missouri River Com
mission ned apportioned its money. The
tenure of once bill was laid over TIL the 10th.
Mr.. Platts resolution for nominations to be
considered in open session was laid
on the table. The conference report
on the Interstate Commerce bill was
ordered printed, The hu prohibiting Senators
or Representatives IRON acting as attorneys for
subsidized railroad companies wns discussed.
,....ln the House Messrs. Caldwell, Eden
and Cooper were appointed conferees CT the
Electoral Count bill Allotment in severalty to
Indians was considered. Certain additional
cities were brought under provisions OF the
National Banking law. The Sundry civil Appro-
deficiency In appropriations for public printing
was reported Adjourned,
In the Senate on the 10th q resolution was
adopted regarding the reapportionment OF the
Missouri river appropriations Petitions were
presented from tobacco manufacturers in refer
ence to the packing OF cut tobacco The bill
was passed permitting owners OF American
vessels TO sue the Government for losses caused
by collision with United States vessels. A bill
was passed granting pension to Mrs. Barbara
Fuchs Mr.. Beck retracted some offensive re-
marks previously made rejecting on the judi
ciary committee. The debate on the Tenure
ofOffice bill was resumed .....I In the House
bill was passed providing for the retirement OF
Admirals Rowan and worden. Remonstrances
were presented against the Dunn Free ship
bill The bill was passed for allotment OF
lands In severalty to Indians also the Urgent
deficiency bill for public printing. The Sum
dry Civil Appropriations bill was considered in
committee OF the whole
IS the Senate on the nth petitions were pre-
sented for reduction OF the oleomargarinc tax
A resolution was offered for appointment OF
select committee of five Senators TO investigate
the troubles with Mexico. The bill for retire.
ment and recoinnge OF the trade-dollar passed.
The bill extending the free-delivery system
passed. A measure was introduced providing
for issue OF two and one-balf per cent. bonds.
The bill giving pension claimants, whose
applications have been rejected, the right
bf trial by Jury was recommtted. bill was
pas sod for relief OF Is. B Connor OF Louis
Vile Bills authorizing construction OF
bridges across certain rivers were passed.
The bill repeating the Tenure-of-Onice act was
passed In the House inquiry was or
dercd into the proposed consolidation OF GER
cain Offices. 4 bill was introduced providing
for q fisheries commission. The Sundry Civil
Appropriations bill was passed. Memorials
were presented regarding the rights OF Ameri'
tan vessels in Spanish ports. The bill for the
adjustment OF the accounts of the McMinnyille
& Manchester Railroad Company was passed.
The Senate bill was passed increasing the PEN
sion Of General Benz +. Kelly, OF West Nir.
ginia An evening session was held and sever
al pension bills were passed.
THE Senate was not in session on the leth....
In the House the Senate amendments 10 the
House bill authorizing the employment OF mail
messengers in the postal service were non-con-
Cured In, and conference was ordered.
The House refused unanimous consent
TO put upon its passage bill appro-
priatng 10000 for public building at
Charleston, s. q The Oklahoma bill was con
sidered in committee of the whole, but pending
action the morning hour expired Mr.. Morrison
Ull.) moved that the House go into committee
OF the whole on the State of the Union and CON
slider revenue bills. Defeated on a yea and nay
vote-yeas, 40: nays Isl Pending an attempt
to consider the Naval Reorganization bill the
House adjourned