Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-24

clude from SALE or discriminate against the sale of
az any REGULAR pa6ne neSspaper, periodical journal
OF steamooats or docks OF such railway or steam
snip company. This shall not be Interpreted as
pany, or any lessee or privilege holding rights
under It's grant or conveyance, 10 sell any news
or or which
shall be unlawful for any such railway or steam
ship company TO prohibit or interfere with the
sales, BY the publisher himself, his authorized
agents, In its stations on its trains steamboats,
or docks where sales OF other periodicals are Gus
tonarly made, OF any newspaper, periodical jour-
nal or magazine which the railway or steamship
company, or its lessee or privilege, has for any
reason refused, on request TO sell, or against the
or It's lessee or privilege, has In any manner
or for any reason Disseminated And Il shall
De deemed discrimination should the railway or
steamship company, or its lessee or privilege,
habitualiy fail to Keep rully adequate supply OF
copies OF any paper or periodical 10 meet the pub
nc denand or fail TO display 1t and ofer it for sale
able manner as other papers or periodicals.. The
violation OF any OF the provisions OF this act shall
So1 mope iSan sy ne
Among other things, this bill designs to prevent
discrimination as to the political character OF the
reading matter furnished TO the travelling public.
The District I'm Congress-
AMENDMENT TO REFUND THE DIRECT TAX.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Sherman. from the
finance committee reported as an amendment to
the sundry civil bill the bill to refund the direct
taxes collected from the states and District OF Co
lumbia during the war. The Senate comparatively
the direct taxes. but 1t was stubbornly op-
posed In the House. 1t created a deadlock
sn tnat lasted for some days, and was
II was terminated by an agreement 10 defer the
Dill until next session. The senate passed the bill
to refund the direct taxes by very large majority.
and Is strongly In favor OF the bill. Hence the
action OF the finance committee in an effort TO at
tach the measure to the sundry civil bill The
ferred to the d finance Committee. Now the later
committee reports 1t favorably.
THE WASHINGTON SUBURBAN RAILROAD BILL
The House District committee to-day gave q
hearing TO Mr.. classy in favor @: the washington
suburban railroad bill No action was taken by
the committee.
Capitol Topics.
WITNESSES FEES IN THE TERRITORIES INADEQUATE.
The Attorney General has transmitted to the
House communication from the Acting Commis-
sioner Of the Land ONCE calling attention to the
great injustice for compelling witnesses to appear
ana testify before u s. courts In the territories at
the present insufficient rate OF compensation Gsl50
per day and sc. per mile). He says that upon some
routes OF travel the witnesses are compelled to
pay at the rate or 10 cents per mile each way Tor
transportation, and from 81 to 81 80 per day more
ior subsistence than the legal allowance Tor the
purpose. The effect is highly prejudic1al TO the
interests OF the United states In The investigation
OF fraudulent transactions In the public lands and
depredations upon the public timber, and IL is i'm
PooSioiO W pcTSouS W duuub ludt tncy
have any knowledge Of fraudulent actions when 1t
Will result In loss OF time and money TO them
selves.
ALIEN LAND-H0LDERS.
Representative Herman, OF oregon. from the
committee on public lands, has reported fayorably
to the House the Senate bill providing that the
alien lani act shall notSfrect the title to mineral
or mining claims in the territories, which may be
acquired or held under The mineral laws or the
United states, or any mills or other improvements
thereon.
TIE PROPOSED PROHIBITION AMENDMENT.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Manderson, from the
committee on printing, reported q resolution TO
print 5000 copies OF Mr. Blairs resolution propoS-
ing constitutional amendment to prohibit the
manufacture and sale OF intoxicating liquors In the
United States Mr.. MandersOn said the cost would
be about $50. Mr. Blair said there was great de-
mand Tor the resolution. especially from the
Women'5 Christian Temperance Union. At the
suggestion OF Mr.. Cockren the resolution went
over
THE FIRST HOMESTEAD.
Representative Mcshane or Nebraska, has left
with Architect Clark, OF the Capitol, an oil
painting about six feet by four, representing the
first homestead taken up In the United states
under the homestead law. 1t was located In Gage
County, Nebraska by Daniel Freeman. The house
Is a small cabin or shanty, with little low shed
in the rear. Mr.. Freeman, his wife and child are
conspicuous features OF the picture As work or
art the painting cannot be praised, but for its
historical value the joint library committee may
accept it and turn 1t over TO the Land Bureau.
NOTES
Senators Cameron, Allison and Hale have re-
turned, and were In their seats to-day.