Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-16
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS
Resolution in Repard to the Great Christian
Endeavor Convention.
Monument Proposed to Hahnemann
-Retfrement of Government EN-
plOyes Other Matters.

Mr. Roach Introduced a joint resolution
in the Senate today authorizing the Score
tary of War to grant permits for the use
of the White Lot and part of the monu-
ment grounds to the committee known as
1.-The committee of 90" of which w. II. H.
Smith is chairman, having charge in the
city of Washir gton of the arrangements
for the fifteenth international Christian
FL deavor convention.
Thsse permits are to be for temporary
occupation and use during July, 1885, of
the said grounds and for the purpose of
erecting three or more great tents and the
necessary platforms. seatinGs, etc. capable
of seating l0.000 persons each, this conven-
ton to be held July to IL, inclusive, 1876.
Hahncmann Monument.
Mr.. Gall.nger introduced a joint resolu-
ton in the Senate today for the erection of
monument n Washington, ID. c.. for the
ornamentation of the national capital and
n honor of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder
If homeopathy.
Retirement of Government Employees.
A bill was introduced in the Senate by
Mr. Proctor. by request. today. providing
for the retirement of employees in the ex-
ecutive departments of the government OF
the classified Service. A fund for the pur-
pose to be created by Withholding per
cent of the salaries of clerks.
Medical Colleges In the District.
The bill introduced in the House of Rep
rssentative5 February Is, 1894. by Mr..
Heard by request. providing for the incor-
ooration and regula ton of medical colleges
n the District Of Columbia was introduced
n the Senate today by Mr.. Harris. 1t has
the approval of the District Commissioners
and the health officer, Dr. Woodward.
Aged COlorcd Peoples Home.
Mr.. Gallinger introduced in the Senate
today a bill to provide home for aged
and infirm colored people. 1t is the same
measure Mr.. Hull introduced in the House
If Rep1 esentati ves December B.
1t is expected that a hearing this bill
Jefore the committee of military affairs of
the House will be arranged for soon as
committees are organized, and an effort will
be made to have the bill passed by the
House at an early day.
The Capital Railway Company.
Mr.. Walthall introduced in the Senate to-
day bill 10 amend ah act entitled AN act
to incorporate the Capital Railway Com
pany." approved March =, 1895. The act
8 amended so as to change the route to
have the road connect with the Metropoli-
tan road at 18th and East Capitol streets.
Marriages in the District.
Mr.. Harris also introduced a bill to
amend 72O. 721. 722 and 733 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States, relating to
the District of Columbia. in relation to
marriages. The bill Is approved by the
District Commissioners and Chief Justice
Brigham.
The BrixhtwOod R.R. Company.
Senator Proctor introduced, by request, a
bill to amend the charter of the Bright
wood Railway Company of the District Of
same bill Introduced by Mr.. Richardson In
tie House at the second session of the
last Congress. The bill fixs thes the houte
for the extension of the road.
Probable District Committee.
The Senate republican caucus on commit
tees is to be held tomorrow.
The committee on District of Columbia is
expected to be made up as follows:
Mcmillan, chairman Gallinger, Hans
brough, Proctor. Witmore. Pritchard. Ba-
ker, Harris, Faulkner, Gibson, Smith and
Martin.
Delegate From the District.
Mr. Grain of Texas introduced a bill in
the House :cday providing that citizens of
the District of Columbia may elect a dele
gate to the House of Representatives..
Another Traction Company.
Mr.. Gibson introduced into the Senate to-
day bill to incorporate the East Wash
ington Heights Traction Railroad Company
of the District Of Columbia. This bill is
nearly similar to that introduced in the
House on December 20, 1893, by Mr.. Tai
bert by request