Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-08

Capitol grounds should be lighted by electricity
which would do = great deal Of good. The
watchmen we're old men, for the most rart
and really unfit for police duty.
AMENDMENTS OFFERED.
DR.. Hubbell thought that the Jurisdiction Of
the parks should remain where 1t is, and thai
the police should go into the parks under the
control Of the superintendent Of the parks and
| DO police duty. He did not think Congress
would transfer the Jurisdiction of the parks tc
the chief Of police. which would really mean
| the Commissioners Of the District Of Columbia,
and did not think the association should ask il.
He offered q resolution that bill be drafted in
| accordance with Col. Ernsts idea.
Mr. Wines moved that the original resolu-
ton be amended a. to read police super
vision of parks This is the in
| sertion Of the word police" BY
| unanimous consent the change was made, and
after third reading of the amended resolution
and the committees recommen dation the origi-
nal question was called for Amendments were
offered to the committees report, but Chair
man Brown denied the right Of the association
to amend its report although be, acting for the
committee, would agree to any suggestions
The previous question being called tor, the res
olution as amended was passed.
THE QUESTION OF RAILRoAps.
Mr.. NJ. W. Wines offered a resolution to the
effect that the committee OH railroads be in.
structed to take into consideration the various
bills relating to railroads in East Washington
airegdy introduced or that may be hereafter
introduced In Congress and make such reports
and recommendations thereon as in tine opinion
OF the COMMITTEES may be necessary and expe-
olent Tho motion was adopted.
A resolution offered by Mr.. o. q. Hallum
was also adopted: That the committee to draft
proposed legislation be instructed to investi-
gate and report what legislation, if any, is
necessary for the better protection Of stock
hoiGers and Others dealing with corporations
Organized In this District. and for the regula-
ton OF foreign corporations transac citing bust
ness within the District"
Mr.. N. /. Weller called ND House bill 7. 767 of
the Fftieth Congress, which limits and reg
1.atos the compensation of the recorder of
deeds and the register of wills of the District of
Columbia. He moved that it be referred to
the committee to draft proposed legislation for
report This was carried
Mr.. CLARK OUT OF ORDER.
Mr.. S. c. Clark offered resolution ''reouest-
ing the committee to draft proposed legislation
to submit the resolutions adopted by this as
ISOLATION at its last meeting or the subject of
republican government for this District and on
that OF taxation for street improvements on
abutting property to the proper committees of
Congress- and respectfully to solicit the care
full consideration thereof.
This was in direct conflict with the new rule
adopted early in the evening, and President
Babson ruled it out of order.
Then Mr.. Clark moved to suspend the rules
A vote was taken and his motion was lost. 10 to
a. He then asked for the ayes and nays, but
resident Babson ruled against this on the
ground that the rules of the association did
provide for an aye and nav vote
MIR. +. A. Lehman moved to adjourn, which |
was carried, and Mr.. Clark had nothing more
to say.