Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-22

close debate, ana a. this motion rm
probably develop the lack Of ouorum
the opponents Of the bill, n fusing TO Vote.
he VIII then offer q resolution to brins
IN absentees. "A quorum favorine the
:.in being here, If necessary, spe,ial or
der will be brought in TO bring the
measure to q final vote. Mr.. Rayaor and
some Of the other Democrats who are
ltading the opposition, still insist that the
Dill can be beaten, but MIR. Trocy, who il
floor leader of the opposition ON the Re
publican side, frankly confessed TINT he
believes the bill will pass when It
reaches vote. AS to whether Il will
pc vetoed, however, he gives no opinion.
Tie debate was without startling Incl
dent of any kind.
The entire time of the senate was con.
sumed in the discussion of the house
bill compelling the Rock Island Railroad
company to stop its trains Mt the new
towns of Enid and Round Pond, in the
Indian Territory. The measure is espe-
clally championed by Senator Berry of
Arkansas, and is proving a subject of
great attention, rs some Democratic SEN
ators see in the proposed exercise of
congressional power. usurpation of rights.
No action was reached on the bill, but
vote will probably be taken tomorrow.
Washington, Feb. 16.-The vice pres
ident Of the United States came to the
rescue of the Oklahoma TOWNSHIP bill to-
day and by his vote broke the tie and
passed the bill compelling the Rock Is
land Railroad company to stop It's trains
ct the new towns Of Enid and Round
Pond. This measure has been under
discussion in the senate nearly week
and has been one of the most holly con-
tested bills of the session. Senator Black
burn moved to lay the bill on the table.
The roll call 'esulted. Yeas Is, nays 81,
and the motion to ts BILE the bill was de-
fected. Senator PETER then presented
an amendment to provide that in any
election for the location of county seats
'an citizens of the United States,' ire
spective of sex, shall be entitled to vote
1t was opposed by Senator Blackburn,
but Senator PETER made strong speech
in support of his amendment. Il in
tend,' said he in conclusion, ''to avail
myself of every opportunity to give to
woman-God bless her-every advantage,
every right and every privilege that I
have got" (Applause). The amendment
was defeated, the vote being yeas Is.
nays 4. Those voting for woman's suff-
rage were Senators Allison, Carey, Davis,
Dolph, Frye, Gallinger, Hansbrough,
Kyle, Henderson, Mitchell of Oregon,
PETER, Perkins, Stewart, Teller and Will
son The bill was then reported as
amended and otter the third reading, the
roll was called. The result was n tic.
'sThe vote on this bill,' said Vice Pres
idcnt Stevenson; sis yeas 81, nays q, n
tic. The chair votes yea" This vote of
the vice president saved the bill and it
was declared to be passed. The senate
then adjourned and the Peckham non,in;,-
ton goes over until lonor:cw.
The debate on the Bland seignioragc
bill in the house was characterized by
several strcns Democratic speeches
against the measure. Mr.. Bland has
given up hope of reaching an agreement
to close debate by unanimous consent
and tomorrow he will move to close de
bate. AS the opponents Of tha bill will
decline to vote it will require QUORUM
of the advocates Of the measure 10 carry
this motion. Mr.. Bland does not expect
to secure n quorum Tomorrow, hut rs
soon as this lack of quorum is demon
strated, steps will he taken to compel
tne stllClAuuitGe OI aNSeNIet'S aIiC Mf
Bland is confident that on Monday q
quorum will be present to pass the bill.
Sold Diseased Pork.
West Union, Iowa, Feb. IL. - John
Benda, farmer living in the southern
part of Howard county, is in Jail, the
result of selling poisoned meat. A few
days ago several hogs died from some
unknown cause. Benda dressed them
took the pork to Cresco and Ridgway
where he sold it to the local butchers
The dealers soon learned of the facts anc
Benda was arrested, and in default Of
payment of fine was Jailed. It is sale
this is not the only time this has beer
done.
The Editors.
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