Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-31

OF Senators Farwen and Morrill, who have bills
that In It's present. shape he is Opposed 70
the bill
MI. Faulkner's motion was adopted
PROHIBITION. .-
In the Senate to-day, Mr.. Blair presented peti.
tlon signed by 1000 citizens Of the District pray
ing for prohibition here.
BILL 10 INCORPORATE THE UNDERGROUND CABLE co.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. German introduced q
bill to Incorporate the Underground Cable and
Conduit Co., OF the District It names as incor.
porators Messrs Thomas B. Ferguson, Jas Sloan,
r., Howard Munntkhuysen, and Robert r Zell, OF
the District, and c. Sherley Carter, OF LeesburT.
va; and grants them authority under the super
VISION OF the commissioners 70 construct conduits
and lay cable wires. or other devices for the pur-
pose OF conveying electricity from point
70 point for electric lighting, telegraphing,
mag Be usa S
under regulations OF the Commissioner may
open streets lanes, alleys and highway, and,
or wires in the Potomac River or Rock creek or
overhead where the Commissioners deem 1t to the
best interest OF the public to be so laid; but no
conduit shall cross the street, before the Com
mlssioners shall have been satisfied that the sys-
sao so1S p win the
lies the company to acquire real estate and erect
buildings for its purposes; 1t may collect such
Of over Ve is lines sol m snG It
establish from time TO time with the approval Of
the Commissioner but must make It's rates to all
other corporations or individuals to place wires,
cables, &C, In its conduits The bill requires the
company, at its own expense, to replace and put
stock is nxed at $500 In shares OF 800 each,
but may be increased TO 100000. No bonds shall
be issued until until SO per cent or the capital stock
Referred TO the District committee.
nepunnnvar9c (,aurv,~ ana sp~o NUspp. u,s,p
A RxsoLUTIoN ADOPTED TO VOTE IN THE HOUSE
ONLY FOB SUCH AMRNDMENTs As WERE APPROVED
BY THE CAUCUS.
There was considerable discussion in the demo-
cratic caucus in the House hall last night, but
few amendments to the Mills bill were adopted
Amendments TO make the duty on lead ore and on
pottery higher than in the bill were referred to
members OF the ways and means committee
Paris green was put On the free list. MI. Springer
DerS opposed, binding the party to vote for such
amendments to the bill as were approved in eau
caus, and for no others. The resolution was
adopted without a division. The caucus ad-
1ourned without day.
Capitol Topics.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD TELEGRAPH BILL
The Pacific Railroad telegraph bill favorably re-
ported to the Senate to-day from the interstate
commerce committee, is the House (Apderson) DILL
amended by striking out the word construct"
4
operate public telegraph lines but the effect OF the
amendment Is to permit their acquisition by pur-
chase or In any other way 'the companies see tt."
THE DELAY IN ACTING ON THE FULLER NOMINATION..
The Senate committee on the judiciary to-day
further considered the nomination OF Mr. Fuller to
be Chief Justice, but did not reach q conclusion.
Another meeting will be held later to-day or to
morrow. There seems to be no doubt that the
committee will report favorably on the nomina-
ton. The delay is said to be due rather to fear
committee
want OF thorOughness II 1t neglects to examine and
weigh all that Is laid before It than to any special
nominee. A certain Chicago man has been writ
Ing persistently asking for delay TO give him time
TO put certain things IN shape tor presentation TO
tHE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDIcIARY
to-day amended the senate bill relative to depo-
stiOns In United States courts SO as to require
United States courts to conform to the state prac-
tice in taking these depositions favorable re-
port was ordered on the Senate bill to make jures
In United States circuit and District courts inter-
changeable. Adverse action was taken on Mr.
COx'S joint resolution accepting the invitation 10
Congress rendered by the New York executive
committee 10 attend the celebration Of the anni-
versary Of Washington's Inauguration In April.
1889, for the reason that this Congress has no
power to bind its successor
THE NEW SENATOR FROM LOUISIANA.
Judge Edward D. White, elected by the Louis
lana legislature to succeed Senator Eustis about
forty-five years Of age, and has never been mar
rted. His father, Hon. E. D. White, was q native
OF Tennessee, but emigrated to Louisiana early,
was elected to Congress several terms, and after
ward became governor. The son received his early
education at Mount St Mary, near Emmitsburg,
Nd, and subsequently was placed at Georgetown
College, D. C., but was withdrawn from there on
account Of the war. Entering the Confederate
army q mere stripping, Mr. Whites courage and
Intelligence were soon recognized, and he pro-
NOTED TO position on the stan OF Gen. Beall, and
was captured by Gen. Banks at the surrender OF
Port Hudson. At the close of the war Mr.. White
read law, and entered on its practice In New Or
leans in 1865 In 1872 he was elected state SEN
atOr for four years, and on the election OF Gov.
Nichols In 1876 the latter appointed him associate
justice OF the supreme Court OF the state. In re-
ngion he Is Catholic He Is one OF the wealthieSt
members OF the New Orleans bar.