The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-03-31
F1FTlETH CONGRESS.



WASHINGTON, March 1s.-- SENATE.
were presented and bills reported. Among the
bills introduced was one by Mr. Sherman to
grant arrears Of pensions in certain cases; the
bill to provide for the establishment OF a bureau
Of animal industry was made special order for
Monday next; number OF bills passed; an inter-
national copyright bill was reported; Mr.. Blair
re- ed bill providing that in the appointment
or ox.Confederates to the civil service, those
suffering from wounds and disabilities shall be
preferred; 1t was objected to by Mr.. Platt and
went over; bill was introduced and referred
for the admission Of Wyoming to the Union.
HousE.-A petition was presented for the in
crease OF the duty on lime to the Canadian
rate. Bills were introduced under the call Of
States. resolution to investigate railroad
strikes was referred; also, to set apart May y2
and 8 for general pension legislation; also, to
investigate the condition Of the civil service in
oil departments and branches Of the Govern
ment; also, to place nll articles protected by
trusts on the free list; and by Mr.. Thompson,
Of Ohio, to inquire into the reason for the abro-
cation of the orders Of the Commissioners for
bidding the further erection Of poles for tele-
phone or telegraph service in the District, md
to report the earliest practicable date for put
ting all wires under ground Mr.. Grosvenor
moved an inquiry into the delay in printing and
distributing the dependent pension bill passed
by the Senate ten days ago. The bill author
izng the issue of fractional silver certificates
was passed. after debate-yeas 178 nays 67. A
bill suspending the coinage Of three dollar and
onedollar gold pieces was passed.
tive communications were received. The bill
to authorize the Secretary Of the Treasury to
anticipate the interest on Government bonds
was reported. On the reference of Blairs bill
to give preference In civil appointments among
disloyal persons to wounded or disabled ex-
Confederates, there was an interesting discus
sion. 1t went over until tomorrow on the ex-
piration Of the morning hour The calendar
was then taken up and several private bills
passed. After short executive session tho
Senate, ut 8: 1876 p. M, adjourned.
HoUsE-A bill was passed for the erection of
flre-proof workshops at the National armory,
Springfield, Mass. Enloe of Tennessee, ex-
posed q scheme Of one O'Farrell to secure o fee
Of one dollar from fourth-class postmasters for
securing legislation in their behalf. The bill
making Grand Rapids, Mich, port of entry
was passed. A bill was reported to prohibit the
Government from purchasing articles made by
convict labor; also to prohibit the employment
OF convict or alien labor on public works. The
resolution assigning four days for the considera
tion Of bills from the Labor Committee was
tending the eight-hour law to letter-carriers.
and referring eight-hour claims to the Court OF
Claims, were discussed until 515 p. m, when
the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-SENArE.-Mr. Blair
asked postponement till Tuesday next Of the
consideration of his bill to give preference for
civil service appointments to wounded ex-Con-
federates as between men who had been dis
1nvo Tha
was then taken up and q number of bills pass
ed, including one for the inspection Of meats
for expectation; also to allow soldiers and sail
ors who have lost both hands, or the use Of both
hands, q pension of 800 month; also for the
construction of 100000 public building Mt
Springfield, Mo. The House bill authorizing
the President to arrange n conference for arD-
tration and reciprocal commercial relations
with Mexico, Central and South America, was
reported back. At 5:10 p. m. Senate adjourned
HousE.-The Senate bill was passed appro-
priating $4,000 for the construction of road
from Corinth, Miss, to the National Cemetery
near that place. Tarin resolutions were pre-
sented from tho Philadelphia board Of trade,
protesting against the passage of the Mills bill.
The eight hours law claims bill was considered
and laid over without action. A bill was passed
to prevent the product of convict labor being
used by the Government, or in public works;
also to prevent the employment OF alien labor
on Government works. The bill to establish q
Department of Labor was taken up, and pend
ing action upon an amendment proposed, the
House at 6:15 p. m. adjourned.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-SENATE.-Severa
unimportant bills were reported. The confer
ence report on the urgency deficiency bill was
presented Mr.. Salisbury addressed the Sen.
ate on the Presidents tariff message. Mr..
Teller offered resolution for the consideration
of the Fisheries treaty in open session. Mr..
Cockrell objected. Bills on the calendar were
passed authorizing the construction OF bridges
in various places; providing for commission
| on the alcoholic traffic; authorizing confer
| ence with Mexico, South and Central American
Governments at Washington in April, 1880, and
to reduce postage on seeds, cuttings, bulbs,
roots, etc., to one cent per four ounces. At
| $3.50 p. m. the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-Bills were passed to divide the
| Northern Judicial District OF Georgia into two
| divisions, and for several other legal changes
and reforms. The conference report on the ur-
gent deficiency bill was agreed to, the bill ap.
propriating $6s7650O, and at $40 p. m. the
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-SENATE.-The pre-
siding officer laid before The Senate communi-
| cation from Mr.. Justice Miller notifying the
Senate (by direction of the Supreme Court of
| the death OF the Chief Justice ut $3.50 this
morning. Senator Edmunds paid o tribute to
| the worth and great career of the deceased,
| and moved the appointment OF committee Of
five Senators to attend the funeral. This was
| agreed to. AS a further mark Of respect the
| Senate adjourned until Monday.
HousE-The Speaker laid before the House
| the announcement from the Supreme Court of
| the death of the Chief Justice. T.. b. Taylor,
after u brief eulogy, offered appropriate resolu-
| tions, which were adopted and ut 2:25 the
| House adjourned until tomorrow us an addi-
| tional mark of respect.
| WASHINGTON, March 2i.-SENATE.-No ses-
| sion.
| HoUsE-A number of Senate bills were laid
| before the House. The select committee was
announced to make arrangements for the
| funeral Of the late Chief Justice. Resolutions
| were adopted calling for certain information In
regard to legislation needed for the protection
| OF public lands, and in regard to alleged frauds
| by the California Redwood Company. TO-
vorable report was made on the bill providing
for the promotion OF army officers after twenty.
one years service In one grade. The House
went into committee of the whole on bust
ness from the Judiciary Committee. The
| bill to regulate the jurisdiction OF U. S. Courts
| was considered until adjournment, ut 4:35 .. m.
First Speaker-"Say. fellows. you
don't know what bore this thing oi
wearing glasses is; and l never have
been able to get pair that suited
both my eyes and nose" Second