Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-09
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In the United Senate, Tuesday, April 1st,
MIR. Stewart introduced bill regulating the
manufacture, sale and importation of lager
beer. The Senate, in executive session,
confirmed the nominations of Judge Swayne
and United States District Attorney Strib-
ling for the northern district of Florida.
In the House, Mr.. Turner, of New York,
introduced preamble and joint resolution
for the better protection of human life on
the Atlantic ocean. Mr.. Walker introduced
bill to establish a national bankruptcy
code. The Notification appropriate
was passed. The death of Representative
WILDER, of New York, was announce d,
and House adjourned.
In the United States Senate, Wednesday,
the anti trust bill was reported from the
judiciary committee. The Senate adopted
a resolution fixing the hour of meeting at
| noon from Monday next. The Montana
election case was taken up, and Mr.. Gray
| made a strong speech against seating the
republican claimants.
| The House passed a bill to bridge the
| Hudson river, and spent several hours in
debate on the bill for the admission of Idaho
as a State
The United States Senate Thursday, nom
concurred in the House amendments to Sem
ate bill for geological park in the District
of Columbia. Mr.. Gray concluded his
speech against the seating of the republican
claimants from Montana for seats as Sena-
| tors. A resolution was adopted declaring
Mr.. Ingalls, elected President pro tempore
of the Senate. The Senate then adjourned
until Saturday.
| In the House, Mr. Lodge presented peti
tion from the New England Shoe and
Leather Association against the imposition
of a duty on hides and skins. A bill was
favorably reported from the House judiciary
committee to define the jurisdiction Of Uni
ted States courts. By vote of 1879 to the
bill for the admission of Idaho as State
was declared by Speaker Reed. The demo
Gratis refused to vote.
The U. 8. Senate was not in session Fri
day.
| In the House there was debate on the
pension question, during which MIR. Stone,
of Missouri, declared that President Har-
rison had attained his office "by cash raised
by Wansmaker and disbursed by Dudley"
| The majority of the committee On the alco
hoIic liquor traffic reported bill favoripg
the appointment of a commission on that
subject. A minority report was also made.
Au evening session washeld for the con-
sderation of pension bills.
In the United States Senate, Saturday,
Mr.. S2galls introducing bill providing for
system of banking proposed by the Wage
Workers Alliance. The Senate passed
bill providing for the inspection of meats
for expectation Mr.. Blair gave notice Of
his intention to introduce bill prohibiting
the sale of liquor in the District of Column
bia.
The House passed bill to improve Ellis
Island, New York, for immigration pur-
poses
In the Uoited States Senate, Monday,
the Montana election case gas again under
consideration. Mr.. Vance spoke in favor
of seating the democratic claimants and
Mr.. Sp oner for the repu blicans.
/ 10 the House motion to suspend the
rules aud pass the service pension bill was
defeated for want of two-thirds vote
Mr.. Boothman introduced another service
| pension bill.
Miss Veazsy, daughter of the interstate
commerce commissioner, is named Anna
Gettysburg. She was born on one of the
i DAYS Of the Gettysburg battle.