Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-02-14
OUR NATIONS CAPITOL.
WHAT is BEING AND WHAT HAS
BEEN DONE In WASHINGTON,
Movements Of our Couptry's Cclcbii.
ties.-C0ngressional and Other
Matters.
CONGRESS.

CONGRESS-.
Among the various memorials pre-
sented to the Senate on Tuesday, was a
ludicious one presented by Mr.. Vest
signed by a number of dentists asking
that bounty of one dollar pr tooth ex-
tracted be allowed to Ameri, an dentists.
'ln order to encourage honest industry,
the lower cost to pat cnts, and encourage
The immigration of dentists from other
parts Of the world thereby making a
better market for agricultural and other
products of this country Laid ON the
table. The Senate resumed considera-
ton OF he tariff bill, the pending ques-
ton being on the amendment offered by
Mr.. Reagan to the wool section. I. . When
the clerk finished the reading of the
Journal, Mr.. Crisp, Of Georgia, called up
as privileged matter the contested cleo
ton case Of 'Smalls VS.. Elliott. The
House refnsed-yeas 1906 nays 109-to
consider the election case. Aflera delay
OF hail an hour, caused by filibustering
tactics on the part of Mr.. Cheadle, of
indiana, the House went into commit
tee OF the whole, (NIr. McNIllin, of Ten
nessee, IN the chair on the river and
harbor appropriation bill After few
unlmpmtant amendments had been made,
hllbust ring of mid but effective type
was again INDUCED in by Mr.. Sowden, OF
Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Cheadle, of In
diana, to impede the progress of the bill.
Now one and then another of these gen
tlemen would offer an amendment de-
mahd division, raise point of 'sno
quorum, compel the appointment of
tellers, and, beng greatly aided by the
apathy OF members who remained at
Their desks instead of hearkening to the
appeal OF the chair, many times repeated,
to come forward promptly and vote,
succeeded in throwing the House into
temporary deadlock. Finally these gen
tlemen became weary AMI temporarily,
at least, desisted from heir efforts, and
permitted the consideration of the bill to
be proceeded with.
In the Senate, on Monday, the discus
sion on the rice question became mixed
up with the sugar question in debate
over the tariff bill, aud Mr.. Gibson adj
vocated adequate protection for both
rice and sugar. Under the call of
states, in the House, began again, several
members introducing bills for reference,
and insisting upon having them read in
iull. }. ID. Taylor, of Ohio, introduced
Tor reference. a preamble aud Joint reso-
luton reciting that arrangements have
been made to hold the inaugural ball in
one of the government buildings of the
United States, and that the newspapers
announce that refreshments are to be
furnished on this occasion in some of the
rooms OF the building; and directing the
government officials in charge of any
building which may be used, not to per-
permit wine, beer, ale or other in
toxicating liquors to be sold or served
TO any person. on the occasion of the ball
MIR. Herbert, from Alabama, from the
committee on naval affairs, reported the
naval appropriation bill, and it was
placed upon the calendar Under sus-
pension of the rules, bills were passed in
creasing the maximum amount of inter
national money orders TO 800, and au-
IhoIizing the five civilized nations of
Indians to lease lands within their
boundaries for mining purposes, subject
% the approval of the secretary of the
interior.
NOTES.
The National Woman's Suffrage Asso-
cation began its twenty first annual ses-
sion on Monday, Susan B. Anthony in
he chair, in the absence of Mrs. Stanton.
Nearly all the ladies prominent in the
movement were present.
: The Secretary of the Treasury has an.
proved the recommendation of the act
ng appraiser Of New York for the
dismissal of five examiners, three samp-
ers and one clerk and verifer in the
appraisers office.
The President approved the findings
II the army retiring board, which ex-
lmined Judge-Advocate Gen. Swain.
The board reported that he is not inca
'acitated for active service, and, conse-
luently, is not eligible for retirement
IN that ground
The War ship Ossipee, has been or
Tered to proceed without delay to
Aspinwall for the protection of American
interests on the Isthmus. The vessel is
low at Kingston, Jamaica. She towcd
he steamer Hayden Republic from
'ort au-Prince to that port.