Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-16
WHOLE NO. 1865.

Women's Baptist Mission Society had its
eleventh annual meeting here TODAY. The
reports show that the Society is doing i'm
poriant work. particularly in the South.
The Longest Session on Record.
[Copyight. 1855, by the California As,oaatea p,e..
WASHINGTON, May l5th-Speaker Carlisle
told your correspondent this morning that
TINS session would probable be the longest
IN the history OF Congress. 1t is the iEten-
ucL and policy of the Democratic party to
remain in session till all the important bills
now before Congress are acted upon, the
purpose being to have record for business
methods and good legislation to go before
the people in the Presidential campaign.
The Aspiring Territories.
ICopwght. 1888, by he California Associated Prc,l
WASHINGTON, May 15th.-.In the Senate
today, on motion OF Stewart, the bill for
the admission of Washington Territory as
a State was made special order for Thurs
day OF next week, and subsequently,, on
motion OF platt, the bills for the admission
OF North Dakota and Montana were also
made Special orders for the same day.
The Public Land Law Bill.
Copyright, lsss, by the CALIFORNIA As,ociated pres,I
WASHINGTON. May l5th.-Judge Holman
stated this evening that as soon as the tariff
discussion is over and the House proceeds
to consider other business he will endeayor
to dispose of the general land law bill. over
which the Public Lands Committee has
spent so much time and labor
More Maps Wanted.
Copyright 1888, by The California Assocated Ir.ss.i
WASHINGTON, May 18th. - Mansur of
missouri introduced resolution to day
mi iv1lt 81 =
United States, of the edition of 1887. 600
for the use of the Senate. and 5000 for the
use OF the House, and 5000 TO be held for
general sale by the Interior Department at
81 90 each. The resolution was ordered
printed.
California Pensions.
iCopyiGt, 1855, By Tie Calfor Associated Press
WASHINGTON, May 15th-California pen
sions have been granted as follows: VIM.
Screech, Groveland; Nathaniel Screech,
Groveland; Winnef0rd G widow of Chris
tan Mayors, Mountain View; Mary, widow
OF Alfred GFiswold, Vallejo; Martha.
widow OF John Corney, San Jose.
Eight Hours for Letter Carriers.
Copyright 1885, 6s the California A.sociaied pye,,I
WASHINGTON MAY 15th.-The Senate
passed to-day the House bill limiting the
hours of letter-c carriers, who shall be en-
ployed by the day, to eight hours. ANY
carrier employed more than eight hours
shall be paid extra in proportion 10 TIE
salary now paid by law.
The Chasm-BridgiDg Fund.
Copyright, 1888, 1ytte California Associated Prs.si
WASHINGTON, May 15th.-The House
Military COmmitte has reported fayorably
Townsend's bill appropriating $25 900 to
provide barracks, stands, bunting, etc, for
the Gettysburg reunion, provided none of
the money shall be spent for alcoholic
liquors.
RailwaysPostai Superintendent
copyig. 1888, by the California Associated Press,
WASHINGTON, May 18Th - There is q
rumor here to day that William l.. Ban
croft of Port Huron, Mich, a relative of the
PostEsster-General, will be appointed
Superintendent Of the Railway Mail SerY-
ice, in place of Nash, resigned.