The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-02-23
FIFTIETH CONGRESS.


ana memorials were presented. a bill was
passed appropriating $4,000 for the poor OF the
District, onchnlf 10 come out Of the District
revenues, Anumbor OF bills reported, one ap-
propriating 10000 for the erection OF hail OF
records In Washington Several bills were In
troduced hnd referred. Mr. Voorhees, defended
the Congressional Library Building Commits
sion against the charges OF extravaganza. Mr..
Plumb spoke ngninst the Blair educational bill.
Mr.. Reagan fofeDdcd the administration OF the
POst-onicc Department Bills were passed ap--
propriatlhg t85D 600 for the enlargement of the
public building Mt Newark and $4,000 for
public building nj Portland, Ore, The Senate
at p m. adjourned.
HousE.-Under tho call OF States bills and
resolutions were introduced and referred. Dis
trict Of Columbia business was then considered
The first bill called was one prohibiting lottery
advertisements In the District OF Columbia 1t
was finally referred TO the Judiciary Committee
yeas III, nays iio A bill was passed pro-
hibiting poolseliing or bookmnklnR in Wash
ingion and Georgetown on races and base ball.
bill 10 appropriate $50 900 for % bridge across
Rock creek NJ the woodlcy lane came up, but
was not acted upon. AL p. m. the House ad.
iourned.
WARRINGTON Feb. ii.-SEHATE.- Bills were
reported and placed on the calendar. and others
were introduced and REFEREED one TO compen.
safe female nprscs for services during the re-
hellion, and another 70 prohibit the sale or Hft
OF tobacco 10 persons under sixteen in the Dis.
trict Tho Plumb resolution for an inycstga-
tion OF complaints about inenicient mail service
was discussed. The Blair educational bill was
taken up, Mr. IIawley speaking in opposition.
The bill for compulsory education OF Indian
children was taken up and without action the
senate nt q 0 y. m. adjourned after a short ex.
eoutive session.
lIoUsE.-A resolution was adopted assigning
the sceoud and fourth Mondays IN each month
to District business, Unimportant resolutions
amending tho rules were adopted The Secre
tary Of War replied TO the House resolution
calling for information regarding changes N the
plan nnd scope OF the rebellion records. a
joint resolution was passed appropriating
toa5o for printing copies OF the report on
cattle and dairy products bill was re-
ported from Ways and Means 10 provide
for the purchase Of U. S. bonds by the
Secretary Of the Treasury. a bill appropra-
ting t5,00O for the Rock Greek bridge on tho
road 10 the Presidents house was passed. a
number Of favorable reports were made on
pension bills and public buildings and bridges
The urgent deficiency bill was takon up and
considered by sections. a bill WIS introduced
70 pay TO New York City e. s92,C51 for bonds is
snod TO tho Union Defense Committee in 1851
and 1899.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. 5.-sESArg. Petitions
and memorials were presented. Bills reported
and introduced one TO reimburse States for
interest paid on moneys expended in raising
troops during the war Of the rebellion. The
Blair educational bill was taken up, Mr Hale
speaking lie was followed by Mcssrs. Nor
gan Butler, CalL salisbury and Blair, An
amendment proposing 10 distribute the money
appropriated on the basis Of population instead
OF illitcrncy was voted down with several 9th.
crs OF minor Importance The bill was finally
passed-yeas 80, nays 90
HousE.Mr. Cox was appointed Speaker pro
tom. a bill was passed creating Board OF Ar
bliration 10 determine The controversy over GER
tain territory claimed by TeSaa and the United
States Bills were reported. among them a
number for the erection Of public buildings,
Also bin TO pay 800 TO soldiers enlisted under
the act OF July -, 1901. and discharged or pro-
NOTED before the expiration OF two years and |
who have not received bounty. rcsolutior
was reported for the appointment OF o special |
committee 10 investigate the delay on the new |
library building It's contracts and affairs. This |
urgent deficiency bill was taken up and con |
sidefed. Pending final action the House ad. |
toured.
WASHINGTON, Feb. i6,--SENATE oils wei, |
reported and introduced. Mr.. Pumb's resolu
tion directing an inquiry as 10 the causes Of In
efficient mail service was agreed 10. Also Mr.. /
Manderson's resolution was adopted requiring |
the Secretary of War TO furnish the Senators,
on their request with lists OF persons to whom /
the records OF the rebellion are 10 be issued
Private pension bills 10 the number OF l0S were /
passed, and after short executive session
the Senate nj t;io p. m, adjourned until Mon.
day.
HOUSE MIR. Carlisle was in the chair The /
Committee on Printing submitted report on
the inquiry in regard 10 the shortage OF public
documents credited TO members. A number OF |
reports were submitted. Senate amendments
were concurrcd in 10 the House bill providing /
for the appointment OF eleven division superin-
tcndonts of the Railway Mail Service. The
urgent deficiency biz was then considered until
8 p m. when the House took recess until sp.
m, the night session being occupied in debate
on the Anderson Pacific Railroad Telegraph
bill
wAsHrSoroS, Feb. i7.-sESArE, Not in scs.
sion.
BoUsH.--The Blair educational bill was laid
before the House and referred TO the Commit
tee on Education. motion was agreed to in.
structlng the Committee on Manufactures tc
report back the resolution directing the Sccro
tary OF the Treasury 70 investigate the Sugni |
Trust in Now York The urgent deficiency bill,
was passed. A private bill, coming over from
last Friday us unfinished business, was passed
At4;i5 p. m. the House adjourned until Mon
day.