Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS
r,rss session

~s~- VI tnc session OF the senate riuaN wal
taken up BY the Indian appropriation bill. the
mousse Proposition aoolishing the system OF
contract schools for Indian children gtvine
rise 10 eng and rather Interesting dis.
cussion' The matter went over. however.
without action A bill giving The aid OF the
government TO the Trans Mississippi aud In
ternationai exposition. at Omaha in isas. Was
passed and the senate NJ SIS o'clock adjourn
cd until Monday
HousE-General debate was concluded FRI
day upon the allied cheese" bill which WAS
begun Thursday afternoon The bill will be
further considered Saturday under the ave-
minute rule for amendment The appro-
priation bin for Notifications and coast
defenses for the year ending Juno %
i%', was reported by Mr. Hainer
trep Neb) and placed on the calendar AZ
hve O'Clock the house took recess under the
rules until eight O'Clock. the evening session
10 be for the consideration OF private pension
bills During the evening session nine bills
we've acted upon in committee OF tho whole.
and three OF them passed in the house
before the hour OF io:So came and caused an
adjournment
WASHINGTON. April A-sxSArx-Mr. Gull
lom Monday gave notice of an amendment TO
the sundry civil bin. providing that out OF the
appropriation maic for the bureau OF engrav-
Ing ana printing the bureau shall provide the
full amount OF internal revenue stamps re-
auired by law. and that the printing of postage
stamps shall be done by contract to the lowest
bidder. senator Gordon. OF Georgia. gave
ticc OF n proposed amendment to the naval
bill, appropriating sso.ooo for arms. accouter-
ments. etc for the naval militia OF the vari-
Gus states. Bills introduced: To remove
charge OF desertion against George Pott and
Samuel r McCounanka to pension Michael
Pettis; TO pension Martha NJ. Harricr. Joseph
Brown and Samuel A Knoop
Hcusr-Bills introduced: To remove charge
OF desertion against George Schall. Sixty-nfth
Ohio; TO pension Lydia Lampsel widow of
David Lampseh. late surgeon Eghty-second
OHIO, so per month; TO pension Matilda zlm-
norman. widow OF Martin Zimmerman.
Twenty fth Ohio. sIs per month: to pension
Nancy \ Wilcox. widow OF Charles X. Street.
Ninety ninth ohio. at ere; to increase pension
OF Mrs. Isabella Graham widow OF John l..
Graham. OF Louisville Ky, from $50 to $50 per
month: to pension Elizabeth Bryant. widow of
Ray Bryant, late soldier in Mexican war. ut a.
per month
wAsnISoToS, April M-SESArE-Senator
Proctor. chairman OF the committee on arri-
culture. was Tuesday authorized by that COM
mittec 10 make favorable report on bill TO
provide for a director in chief of the scientific
bureaus OF the agricultural department The
senate committee on agriculture authorized
senator warren TO make favorable
report upon the animal industry bill
Senator Plat favorably reported the bill Civ
ing TO any state having a claim for expenses In
incurred in the defense OF the United States
the right TO have IL adjudicated by the court OF
claims. Senator Hawley introduced n general
bill for the reorganization OF the militia
HoUsE-The house Tuesday passed without
amendment the fertilization appropriation
bill carrying appropriations and nuthoriza-
lions involving an expenditure of sII.ssi,6i2
Mr. Bingham (rep. Pa) presented the confer
ence report on the legislative. executive and
judicial appropriation bill. and explained
with reference to the paragraph &c
abolish tho fee system in the case
OF marshnls, attorneys and United States
commissioners that the whole question mad
been referred to Joint committee OF the iu-
dietary committees OF the two houses. who
were 10 consult with the attorney general and
report 10 tue conference committee. A bill
was introduced in the house by Congressman
Mccall, OF Tennessee, to remove the charge of
desertion against G.. II. Gibson. Henderson
county, Tenn.
WAsHINGroS. April 10 --SENArE-wcdncs-
day Mr. Shcrmnn introduced a bin granting "A
pension TO Eyaline sheridan. widow OF Capt
John Sheridan. also TO remove the charge OF
dcscrtion from tho record OF William Wcigol
Mr. blackburn introduced "A bill TO remove the
charge of dcscrtion stand!rg against
Thomas " Cardwo'l: Mr. Voorhees,. through
MIR Hurpic, Introduced "A bin correcting the
military record OF Cornelius Farrell MIR
Voorhees,. through Mr. Turuic, presented the
resolutions Of tho Young Mems Democratic
club OF Boston fayoring the election OF son-
ators By popular vote.
HoUsE-Mr Barton OO) introduced bill in
! tho house Wednesday authorizing the sccre-
| ta-y OF tho Interior TO convey certain lands in
the District OF Columbia to John ~. Cause and
others Mr.. McCreary nSy) introduced a bill
| pensioning Jas j.. Elsa, of Lincoln county,
! Ky. Toe bill introduced b. Mr. Henry Qnd .
TO pay ThomIs =. Ryan, OF Indianapolis -. 200
! for property belonging 10 him and seized by
| United States warshuls IN February. 1868 has
| been fayOraOiy reported from the committee
on claims Mr.. Leighty Gnd) laid before the
| house the petition OF citizens OF Indiana pro-
testing against tie passage OF the Loud postal
| bill.
WAsHIs0roS. April i7.-SESATE-The SEN
ate committee on military affairs. Thursday,
agreed 20 report favorabIy Senator Hawley's
bill for the reorganization OF the army. The
| bin increases the force TO 10000 enlisted men
Mr.. Sherman introduced in the senate reBolu-
tions praying the passage OF law TO secure
better markets Tor grain. grain products
meat and all manufactured products
! Of the United States Senator PET
fer's resolution for an investigation OF recent
bond issue was the subject OF sensational
speech in opposition by senator nm Mr.. Hill
defended Secretary Carlisle and his admins
tration OF the treasury against loose insinua-
tions OF irregularity. Mr.. Carlisle. he said
deserved u vote Of thanks FOR saving the coun-
try's credit Adjourned until Monday
HoUsE-I'ils introduced: TO pension james
Fish. of Lincoln county. Kentucky. TO re-
move charges OF desertion against Jacob
Burkhardt. .sth Ohio. and Ill Norris. 5gth
Ohio 20 pay II X Mason. Adairville. Ky Siss
for carrying the malls. TO pay Re-
beckah Wilkins. widow OF Jesse wilkins
late taller AZ Corrollton. Ky. sI.2sO for food
furnished 20 prisoners OF war. 70 pension
Emily sims. widow Of Edward Sims Third
West Virginia. at ~ per month. The house
committee on foreign affairs Thursday ado pt-
ed resolution appropriating $4,000 for de-
termining under existing treaties tine bound
airy az all necessary points between the st
Lawrence river and the Lake OF the Woods