Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-05
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
SPEAKER CARLISLE'S LIST.
Membership Of the House Committees.
BILLS INTRODUCED IN BOTH HOUSES.
The Senate.

walton, in Nevada; through the Devils Lake Indian
reservation, in Dakota, and through the Lake
Traverse reservation, in Dakota; also relating TO
trespasses on Indian lands, and to timber tres
mtttee on Indian affairs.
Among the petitions presented was one by Mr.
| in the District OF Columbia; one by Mr.. Blair in
ravOr OF q national prOhiOitOry constitutional
amendment; one by Mr.. Hoar against the admis-
| is in the hands OF the Mormon priesthood; also
| several in favor OF the Blair education bill.
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
Mr. Dawes, from the committee on Indian affairs,
reported bills to amend the act for the allotment
Of land in severalty in the Umatia reservation in
Oregon, and granting patents therefor; to pro-
vide for the compulsory education OF Indian chill
| dren, and in relation to marriage between white
men and Indian women Calendar.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Among the bills introduced were the following:
| By Mr.. Hoar-To provide for worlds exposition
at the national capital In 1892, and (thereafteD
| permanent exposition Of the three Americas In
honor OF the 4OOth anniversary OF the discovery OF
America. Referred to select committee on CEN
By Mr. Dawes-To esta blish a postal telegraph
system.
BY Mr. Evarts-To refund excessive duties
caused by extraordinary generalization OF the
Austrian form in 1873
BY Mr.. Platt-For the formation and admission
| into the Union or the state OF North Dakota.
BY Mr.. Hearst-TO amend the act OF Sd March,
1887, restricting the ownership OF lands In the ter
rltor1eS to citizens OF the United states.
BY Mr.. Plumb-To equalize bOunties.
House Of Representatives.
In his opening prayer this morning the chaplain
| said: ave stand to-day by a new-made grave, In
which lies all that was mortal Of the late Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, an eminent citizen, an exem-
plary public servant, stainless patriot, loyal
| friend revered and beloved husband and father.
The nation enrolls his name in the list Of illuStr-
GUS men who have rendered faithful and valuable
service to the state; but hls widow and children
| SIT cold In the atmosphere Of death. We bring
them TO Thee, for Thou alone canst comfort them.
| Breathe into their hearts, oh Lord Christ, the
sacred assurance OF resurrection and an immortal
! life which Thou hast brought to light. and with
out which this world were a cavern OF despair.
Help all the men this floor to lay to heart the
solemn truth that whose violates the law OF health
ture decay and untimely death"
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills were introduced and re-
ferred:
BY < B. Taylor (Ohio)-For the preservation of
woods and forests Of the national domain adjacent
TO the sources OF navigable rivers Also TO restore
| the rate OF duty on imported WOOL
By Mr. Stewart-Authorizing national banks to
take liens on real estate for loans OF money.
By Mr. COlins-TO establish the Marine Signal
Board Of the United states with q view to the
adoption OF a code and system OF marine and fog
| signals. Also FOR the prevention OF cruelty to
BY Mr. Snyder-Appropriating So, 900 for the
enlargement OF the pubic buildings at Charleston,
W. Va
Mr.. cOx's APPOINTMENT.
The Speaker announced the appointment Of Mr..
Cox {N. Y.) a member OF the board OF regents Of
the Smithsonian Institution.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
The Speaker then announced the standing COM
mittees OF the House.
[The full list is printed elsewhere.l
Mr.. Stone (Mo.) offered resolution directing the
ft,Af
facts touching the Imprisonment OF the judges OF
| the County Court OF st. Clair County, Mo. Re-
ferred.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bis were introduced and referred
BY Mr.. Grant [vt)-To reduce postage on fourth
class matter; also, to enable the. people to name
| their postmasters; also, for tue appointment OF
an alcoholic liquor traffic commission.
Then, on motion OF Mr. Randall, the House, at
1:10 adjourned until Monday, Mr. Randall stating
| that he made the motion in order 10 enable the
and, If possible. prepare business for the begin
ming Of the week.
' District in Congress.
PROHIBITION BILL
Representative j. ID. Taylor introduced bill to
prohibit the manufacture and sale OF intoxicating
liquors within the District. The bill provides that
violations OF this law shall be punished In the
same manner as selling liquor without license is
now punished in the District. The law is to 90
into effect Immediately upon its passage. 1t Will
not, however, according TO It's provisions, affect
the sale OF intoxicating liquors for medicinal or
tee on District OF Columbia.
THE MONUMENT AVENUE.
Mr.. Springer reintrOduced In the House his bill
from the last Congress, providing for the enlarge
ment OF the eastern end OF the mall by the pur-
chase OF squares and ID and $50 lying between
the south line OF the Botanical Garden and Maine
avenue on the north side, and street and Mary
land avenue on the south side.
TO ALLOW FOREIGN LEGATIONS 10 OWN REAL Ks-
TATE
In the Senate to-day Mr.. sherman reported from
the foreign relations committee, the bill to amend
the alien Land act so as to permit foreign lega-
tfOns TO own and improve property in the
District. Mr. Plumb objected to present consider
alton, saying the pubic lands committee would
consider amendments to that Till. 1t went over
put Mr. Sherman gave notice that he would cali
II up within lew days.
PROHIBITION PETITIONS
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Platt presented peti-
ti0ns from residents OF Washington In behalf of
prohibition In the District. Mr.. Platt said that as
the people here deprived OF the right OF SUI
ragc 1t is incumbent upon Congress TO give atlel-
lion TO their requests AS they are for The prOtec-
ton OF the home.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. voorhees, submitted
joint resolution TO refer the claims OF Samuel
arbiuratOis TO appointed by the President their
decision TO be nal, the arb1traIOrs receive not
exceeding 81, QUO each as compensation
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Daniel introduced bill
to pay Theophllus Fisk Mills - 500 for executing
model and design or statue VI the late Gen. Raw
Inns
Capitol Topics.
NOTES.
When the House adjourned at so yesterday
0O2 bills had been introduced.
The Kentucky democratic legislative caucus at
Frank OIt nominated senator Beck for reelection
He had no opposition.
The nominations OF the Interstate Commerce
Commissioners were referred, in the executive ses-
sion OF the Senate yesterday, 20 the new Interstate
commerce committee, OF which Mr.. CullOm Is
chairman.
The senate committee on territories took up the
measures relating to the division and admission
OF Dakota this morning, and after BRIEF discussion
postponed further consideration till next Monday
In the Senate to-day, MIR. Daniel Introduced q
bill to appropriate $50 900 TO complete the monu-
ment At Fredericksburg, Va, TO Mary, the mother
| OF Washington.
EX-(sOvs Fosters Daughter % BE
Divorced.
Columbus, Ohio special to the N Y. World, Jan 4.
Col +. D. Mussey, washington correspondent Of
the Cincinnati C0mnserciai Gazette, today filed q
petition for divorce from Mrs. Mary Mussey, the
| ground OF wtllful absence for more than three
years Mrs Mussey is the youngest daughter OF
ex-Gov. Foster. The couple were married In 1881,
Mussey being the ex-governor's private secretary
at the close Of his second term. They separated
| for reasons sttll unknown. Incompattbility OF
| temperament Is the generally accepted cause. It
| IA understood that there will he 0efenSe And