The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-31
FIFTIETH CONGRESS-.


wAsHINoroN. jan 2f.-SENArR bill was
passed authorizing the Omaha and Fort Dodge
railway to build its road across tho Fort Hayes
military reservation in Kansas communi-
cation was presented from the Governor Of
Michigan presenting for Statuary Hall statue
Of Lewis Cass. The tarin bill was considered
and an agreement reached TO take vote at
8 D. m. tomorrow. Anight session was held to
continue the debate.
HOUSE. There was flibusterlng to force m
agreement for amendments 10 the Oklahoma
bill. A resolution was finally adopted 10 make
the Oklahoma bill special order for Thursday
next, and 10 take q vote at four O'Clock. A bill
was passed authorizing the five Indian nations
to lease certain lands; also bill increasing the
maximum Of International money orders from
$50 TO 800. At 4;40 p. m. the House adjourned
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2e-sEsATE- : Among
the various memorials presented was q ludi-
crous one, signed by number Of dentists, ask
ing that bounty OF one dollar per tooth eK-
tracted be allowed TO American dentists, "in
order to encourage an honest industry, lower
the cost 10 patients, and encourage the immi-
grafton OF dentists from other parts OF the
world, thereby making o better market for the
agricultural and other products OF this coun-
try" The Senate, at II 80, resumed considera-
lion OF the tariff bill-the pending question be-
ing on the amendment offered by Mr. Reagan,
10 the wool section.
HOUsE.-In the House the contested election
case Of Smalls VS.. Elliott was set aside Tor the
river and harbor bill, which was discussed un-
til p. m, when the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. sa-SEEATE--The House
bill for taking the eleventh census was reported
back. Amendments TO the diplomatic and con-
sular bill were reported for the protection OF
American interests In Samoa. A concurrent res
olution was passed for counting the electoral
vote, Wednesday, February ID. The bill 70 de-
clare trusts unlawful went over. The House
bill for the relief OF the State National banko
New Orleans was taken up and passed. Inc
District OF Columbia appropriation Dill was
taken up, and at 5:25 p. m. the senate ADJOURNED
after secret session.
HousE.-The sundry civil appropriation Dill
was taken up. Pending vote on an amend
ment in regard to steam printing presses, the
House at 4:45 p M adjourned. Ine House to-
day adopted an amendment appropriating soOOO
for the payment OF labor on the public building
at Frankfort, Ky,
WASHINGTON, Jan. e4.-SEEATE.-Message
from the House announcing the death OF Repre-
sentative Burnes and an appointment OF se-
ect joint committee OF seven Representatives
and three Senators was received and laid oe-
fore the Senate. Mr.. Cockrell offered resolu-
tions declaring its deep sensibility at the an
nouncement and concurrtng in the resolution
OF the House of Representatives. The resolu-
tons were agreed TO, and Senators Vest, Coke
and Cullom were appointed, and then on mo-
tion OF Mr. Vest, as an additional mark OF re-
spect to the memory OF the deceased. the SEN
ate adjourned.
HoUsE-The death OF Representative burnes
was announced and appropriate resolutions
were adopted. Mr.. Dockery then offered the
resolutions framed at the meeting OF the Mis-
souri, delegation, and they were UNANIMOUSLY
adopted. Accordingly, at l2;l0 the House ad-
iourned.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-SENATE Mr. Hale,
from the Appropriation Committee, reported
the consular and diplomatic appropriation bill,
and said he would call 1t up early next week.
Mr.. Allison moved that the SENATE insist on
its amendment to the tarir bill, and asked for
o conference with the House on the bill and
amendment. The motion was agreed TO with
out objection. Among the bills reported from
committees and placed on the calendar were
The following: Granting right OF way TO rail-
road company through the Sioux Indian Reser-
vation. Mr.. Sawyer, from the Post-ofice Com
mlltee TtpOIleu DUCK lnc t1OuSc W ihcNcuoc