Evening star., 1897-03-02
LOCAL LEGISLATION
What Congress Has Done forthe Dis
trict.
MEASURES THAT HAVE BECOME LAWS
Those That Are on the Calendars
of the Two Houses.
s TILL IN COM MITT f E


ly during the session drawing to a
close. Many hearings bills affecting To-
cal interests have been given consideration
and both committees on the District of
Columbia have disposed of q large amount
of business
The Senate committee has acted upon
the principle that while every effort should
be made TO dispose of the measures origi-
natirs in the Senate, especial attention
should be given TO bills favorably acted
upon by the House of Representatives and
today there are on the committees caien-
dar but two House bills that have not
been reported. either favorably or adj
verseiy- Senator Mcmillan. chairman of
the committee. has applied to the work
OF his committee the same business prin-
clpies that made him successful in varied
ana large enterprises, and his success has
been no less in his congressional work
than 1t was when he devoted his attention
10 his private business. He has had the
support Of a committee. composed of SEN
ators Whc have not spared their own con-
Neh'ence IN attending to matters before
the committee. and has had the advantage
OF the assistance of Mr.. Charles Moore as
ci'rk In this work. Mr.. Moores executive
d"lil'N having contributed largely to the
good results that have been obtained
a review of the work of the second ses-
sion or the F1fty-fourth Congress follows
IL SHOWS a great variety of measures that
nave been acted uron by both committees
though Congress itself has failed to con-
sider many of these bills because of the
great ain' unit of time demanded of both
houses by questions of a national cfarac-
ter that have been given the right OF way
on the calendar.
Acted by the Senate,
Laws enacted by the session of Congress
closing on March 1:
TO permit railroads to occupy additional
parts of streets during Inauguration.
Granting use of public reservations and
spaces during the inauguration
Extending time for lexington and Sol
ulerS Home and Belt railway companies
TO replace horse by rapid transit power
authorize use of government flags for the
inauguration.
To incorporate the convention of An.ri
can instructors of the Deaf
10 provide for payment of certain claims
against the District of Columbia by draw
back certificates
10 authorize survey for bridge across
the eastern branch in line with Massachu-
sets avenue extended eastward
Corterring jurisdiction upon the Supreme
Court OF the District of Columbia having
general equity jurisdiction to decree the
saIe. lease or surrender of any lease of real
estate in the District of Columbia belong
ing TO insane persons. etc.
In the Presidents Hands.
Acts passed by Congress and now In the
hands of the President: Declaring Potomac
nats a public park; prohibiting intermen,s
In Graceland cemetery. and Furnishing i'm
presentations of health inspectors.
On Senate Calendar.
me toiloWlng measures. originating in the
Senate. are the Senate calendar. with
favorable reports from the committee en-
the District of Columbia:
To increase the metropolitan police force
Joint resolution to provide for the in
crease of the water sJIpplv
10 provide for the register of copyrightS
Fof the relief of Esther A Keyser
To regulate certain prosecutions
To redeem outstanding certificates issued
by the board of audit and the board of
public works
Providing that all judgments in civil
causes IN the District of Columbia shall
bear interest.
In regard TO party walls.
TO amend the charter of the Brightwood
Railway Company.
To authorize th- extension of the lines of
the Potomac Light and Power Company.
In relation TO taxes and tax sales.
To provide for the payment of final de-
crees of the Supreme Court of the District
Of Colum Jia under act entitled AN act
TO Pre- VIDE a permanent system of high
ways IN that part of the District of Co
lulibia lying outside of cities approved
March >. 1893. fer continuing the system of
trunk sewers in the District of CoIrln bia
for completing the system of sewerage dis
poSdi ana protection against floods and
for other purposes.
To authorize the purchase of the property
known as The Corcoran Art Gallery
For the further prevention of cruelty TO
animals.
Joint resolution relating TO the laying of
electric subWays
To punish the impersonation of inspectors
OF the health and other departments
To amend an act entitled An act to pro
hibit the interment of bodies in Graceland
cemetery"
Regulating, f-ateruaI beneficiary socie,i.s
orders or associations.
Joint resolution TO suspend the operation
OF an act approved February H. 1895, to
provide for the settlement of all outstand-
ing claims against the District of Column
bia. ana conferring jurisdiction on the
Court of Claims to hear the same
To authorize the Chesapeake. Beach Rail-
way Company of Maryland to extend its
line into and within the District of Column
bia-
To regulate the sale of poisons
To punish the carnaI and unlawful know
ing of any female under the age of eighteen
years.
With Favorable Reports.
Passed by the House of Representatives
and now on the Senate calendar with IA
yCrable reports:
To regulate outhouses.
TO prevent the spread of contagious dis
eases.
For the regulation of cemeteries and The
disposal of dead bodies
Authorizing the Commissioners to cbaroa
fee for the issuance OF transcripts from
To amend section OF an act cntitIed ~
act to define the Jurisdiction CT the Police
Court Of the District Of Columbia
To compel street railway companies To
remCye abandoned tracks
Relating 10 the adulteratIon OF foods and
drugs
To further nj act entitled AN
act reg Hating the sale of Intoxicating
liquors In the District of Columbia
Making appropriations 70 provide for th..
expenses OF the government OF the Distric,
OF Columbia for the fiscal year ending June
30. 1898. and for other purposes
To prohibit the sale OF intoxicating
liquors in the Capitol.
For the relief of the holders of certain
tax sale certificates.
Adverse Reports.
The following Senate measures are n,
the Senate calendar with adverse reports:
To provide n home and employment for
reputable girls and young women who are
without means of support and are unable
to obtain work.