The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-02-23
FIFTIETH CONGRESS,


First Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb i8.-SENArE. Petitions
ana memorials were presented. A bill was
passed appropriating $4,000 for the poor Of the
District, one-half TO como out Of the District
rsvenpes. A number Of bills reported, one ap-
propriating 100000 for the erection OF hail Of
records in Washington. Several bills were In.
troduced and referred. Mr.. voorhees, defended
the Congressional, Library Building Commits
sion against the charges Of extravaganza. Mr..
Plumb spoke against the Blair educational bill.
Mr. Reagan defended the administration of the
Post-ofilce Department. Bills were passed ap-
proprtating $3.50 900 for the enlargement of the
public building at Newark and es0O, 600 for .
public building at Portland, Ore. The Senate
at 5 p m. adjourned.
HousE.-Under the call Of States bills and
resolutions were introduced and referred. Dis
trict of Columbia business was then considered.
The first bill called was one prohibiting lottery
advertisements In the District OF Columbia. It
was finally referred TO the Judiciary Committee
yeas III, nays 115. A bill was passed pro-
hibiting pool-selling bookmaking in WASH
fngton and Georgetown on races and base ball.
bill TO appropriate &35 OO0 for bridge across
Rock creek at the Woodley lane came up, but
was not acted upon. At 3 p. m. the House sd-
journed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-SENATE.-Bilis were
reported and placed on the calendar, and others
were introduced and REFEREED one to compen-
safe female nurses for services during the re-
bellion, and another to prohibit the sale or gift
OF tobacco to persons under sixteen in the Dis.
trict. The Plumb resolution for an investiga-
ton OF complaints about ineff1cient mail service
was discussed. The Blair educational bill was
taken up, Mr. Hawley speaking in opposition.
The bill for compulsory education OF Indian
children was taken up, and without action the
Senate Mt 40 p. M. adjourned after short ex-
ecutive session.
HOUsE.-A resolution was adopted assigning
the second and fourth Mondays IN each month
to District business Unimportant resolutions
amending the rules were adopted. The Secrc-
tary Of War replied to the House resolution
calling for information regarding changes in the
plan and scope OF the rebellion records.
Joint resolution was passed appropriating
&C., 800 for printing copies Of the report on
cattle and dairy products. A bill was re.
ported from Ways and Means 10 provide
for the purchase Of U. 8. bonds by the
Secretary Of the Treasury. A bill appropria-
ting $s5 900 for the Rock Creek bridge on the
road to the Presidents house. was passed. A
number of favorable reports were made on
pension bills and public buildings and bridges.
The urgent deficiency bill was taken up and
considered by sections. bill was introduced
to pay to New York City q, 800 657 for bonds is
sued to the Union Defense Committee in 1861
and 1862.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-SENATE.-Pet
and memorials were presented. Bills reported
and introduced: One to reimburse States for
interest paid on moneys expended in raising
troops during the war OF the rebellion. The
Blair educational bill was taken up, Mr.. Hale
speaking. He was followed by Messrs. Nor
gan, Butler, Call, Salisbury and Blair. An
amendment proposing to distribute the money
appropriated on the basis Of population instead
Of illiteracy was voted down with several 9TH
ers of minor importance. The bill was finally
| passed-yeas 80, nays 30.
HoUsE--Mr. Cox was appointed Speaker pro
| tenn. A bill was passed creating Board Of Ar
btration to determine the controversy over cer-
| tain territory claimed by Texas and the United
| States Bills were reported, among them .
number for the erection Of public buildings.
Also, bill to pay 500 10 soldiers enlisted under
| the act Of July %, 1861, and discharged or pro-
NOTED before tho expiration Of two years. and
| who have not received bounty. resolution
was reported for the appointment Of o special
| committee to investigate the delay on the new
library building, its contracts and affairs. The
urgent deficiency bill was taken up and con-
| sidered Pending final action the House ad.
| joured.
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-SENATE.-BilIs were
| reported and introduced. Mr.. Plumb's resolu-
ton directing an inquiry as to the causes Of in
| efficient mail service was agreed to. Also Mr..
| Manderson's resolution was adopted requiring
| tho Secretary Of War to furnish the Senators,
| on their request with lists Of persons to whom
| the records of the rebellion are to be issued.
| Private pension bills to the number OF 10S were
| passed, and after u short executive session
| the Senate at 4:45 p. M, adjourned until Mon
| day.
| HOusE.-Mr Carlisle was in the chair. The
| Committee on Printing submitted report on
4 the inquiry in regard to the shortage Of public
| documents credited to members. A number OF
| reports were submitted. Senate amendments
] were concurred in to the House bill providing
| for the appointment OF eleven division superin-
tcndents OF the Railway Mail Service. The
urgent deficiency bill was then considered until
| 5p. m, when the House took recess until p.
M, the night session being occupied in debate
| on the Anderson Pacific Railroad Telegraph
| BILL
WASHINGTON Feb. .17.-SENATE.-Not in ses-
sion.
HousE.-The Blair educational bill was laid
| before the House and referred to the Commit.
| tee on Education. A motion was agreed to in
structing the Committee on Manufactures to
| report back the resolution directing the Secre.
tary of the Treasury to investigate the Sugar
Trust in New York. The urgent deficiency bill
was passed. A private bill, coming over from
Lost Friday as unfinished business, was passed.
| At 4:45 p. m. the House adjourned until Mon
day.