Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-13
Canada Annoying Our Fishernaen ON
the Great l0keA.

MARX, vi nets valued at xSO,OOO, which belonged
TO one Talsma, a citizen OF Michigan. 1t Is CON-
plained that the Canadian authorities are annoy
ing the American fishermen In every way possible,
and interfering with the nshing Industry.
Secretary Bayard has taken prompt action In
the matter, telegraphing at once TO the British
government protest against the seizure OF the
nets.
Post-Office Buildings.
THE NEEDED EXTENSION OF THE DEPARTMENT BUILD
ING IN THIS CrTY-THE PROPOSED PosT-oFFIcE
ARCHITECT.
The Senate committee on public buildings and
grounds has not yet considered the bill TO purchase
the square just west OF the Post-Ofice Department
for the purpose OF enlargtng the Department
building. In fact the committee has not yet fixed
upon day for regular meetings. but 1t win proba-
bly, meet next Monday, when, 1t is believed, the
Dill will be favorably considered
There Is plan still In embryo before the COM
mittee for providing regular system for supply
Ing cities and towns OF the Onion with post-of-
nces The idea is to establish an architect I'm the
Post-Office Department who shall superintend the
erection OF buildings for postoffices; that reyu-
lar scale OF buildings shall be established, size and
capacity being governed by the population OF the
place Then an annual appropriation will be reg
uarly made for the construction OF such build
ngs ana the architect shall with this lump sum,
not apply to Washington. IL is conceded by the
committee that special legislation is necessary to
ment, and also to provide for a city post-office,
and the committee are desirous Of procuring such
legislation at the earliest practicable date.
The senate District Committee.
THE SUBJECTS OF STEAM RAILROAD ROUTES AND THE
WATER WORKS TUNNEL, ETC., CONSIDERED TO-DAY.
The Senate District committee held its regular
meeting to-day, and the subject OF steam railroad
routes was considered but not decided. Mr.. Faux
ner reported a substitute for the bill to prohibit
adulteration OF food and 1t ordered printed for
the use of the committee. The attention OF the
committeewas called to the Importance OF immedi-
at6lV DrOSpcutinU q On hp I'm al
and Maj. Lydecker, who has charge OF the work,
was heard. He urged that the Item OF $I75,000
for prosecuting the work be restored to the defi-
cheney bill, 1t having been omitted by the House.
Maj. Lydecker explained the necessity OF carrying
forward the work, and represented that the tun-
mel was full OF water, and every day that is lost
will add to the cost Of repairs. The committee
took no action, but Will meet at 10 O'Clock tomor
row morning, when the tunnel matter and the
steam railroad subject will be considered.
A New Gas Company.
BILL AUTHORIZING THE INDEPENDENT AUTOMATIC
PORTABLE GAS WORKS TO DO BUSINESS HERE.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Faulkner introduced a
bill to authorize the Independent Automatic Port
able Gas Works Of Washington, District Of Colum-
bia, to construct gas works, lay down pipes, man.
ufacture and sell gas, and for other purposes. 1t
authorizes the company to enter upon any and
all Of the streets avenues and alleys and
sidewalks OF Washington, subject to such
conditions as the Commissioners may prescribe
tubes for the passage Of gas for light and fuel and
the supply and distribution TO consumers, and to
construct all works. and TO place and operate ali
machinery deemed necessary for the successful
operation and transaction Of the business aisb
empowering the company TO buy, lease, own, and
company power TO manufacture and sell gas and
heat to be made or Oil, coal. or other
material, and to be used for the purpose OF light
OF use in the business 1t authorizes the company
TO charge for gas to the Government and other
consumers the rate OF eighty 800 cents pere 900
III
within ten days the price or 81 per 600
cubic feet may be charged 1t is also provided that
II any company, combination, or individuals shall
interfere with or obStruct the operation or making
gas such persons shall be liable for double the
amount OF damage: Before beeinnlng business the
company shall enter into written obligation TO
the Commissioners, with not less than two sure
ties In the sum or 100000, that the company will
not sell its franchise or consolidate with any
other gas company or became interested with any
other gas company. The Independent Automatic
Portable Gas Company is authorized TO issue from
time TO time bonds not to exceSd 81 900 600 10 en-
able II to prosecute the work. II Is also provided
that nothing In the bill shall prevent other per-
ture OF gas here. Referred TO the District CON-
mittee.
Capitol Topics.
TO INCREASE THE ARMY.
From tie committee on military affairs Senator
Manderson yesterday reported favorably the bill
introduced by him to increase the efficiency OF the
infantry branch OF the Army The number of
companies in each regiment Is increased from ten
TO twelve and there are TO be three majors In each
regiment instead OF one, as az present. The Army
is increased 1900.
FOR A CHIEF AND ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE HYDRO
GRAPHIC OFFICE.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Aldrich introduced a
bill authorizing the President, by and with the ad-
vice and consent OF the Senate, TO appoint a per-
manent chief OF the photographic ONCE OF the
be entitled respectively, the photographer and the
assistant photographer OF the Navy, The salary
OF the photographer shall be 500 and OF the as
Sistant $1,000 per apnum, and they shall have such
relative rank as the President may fix.
COMPUTATIONS BY THE SENATE.
The Senate held a short executive session yester-
day afternoon, but the nominations OF Messrs.
Lamar, Villas and Dickinson were not considered
motion to adjourn until Monday was defeated.
The nomination OF Patent Commissioner Hall had
been confirmed; also tuat OF Frank C. Hayne OF
Illinois, to be appraiser OF merchandise at Chicago.
The nomination OF number OF postmasters have
been confirmed, including Joseph L. Deaton, POGO
hantas. Va; John S. Grayson, Luray, Va: William
F; Fisher, Liberty, Va; Samuel B. Mckinney. Farm
Vile, Va.
The cattle interests OF the country had a hearing
yesterday before the Senate committee on agrcul-
ture In regard TO Senator Palmer's bill providing
for the extirpation OF contagious diseases among
The formal application Of Utah for admission as
state was made yesterday by Delegate Caine.
The matter was referred to the committee on ter
ntOrieS
In the Senate yesterday Mr. Hoar introduced a
bill to pension Henry Pickett, OF this District, who
was q teamster during the war.
Mrs. Moore again Heard from.
SHE DENIES REPRESENTATIVE o'NEILs STATEMENTS,
AND MAKES A NEW CHARGE AGAINST HIN.
A special to the Philadelphia Press from st.
Louis, last night, says:
''The woman claiming to be Congressman J. j.
O'Neilrs wife mailed him letter yesterday deny
ing his charges OF forgery against her, and ex-