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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1899
Page
2
Senate session focused on routine business with many measures approved. Fortifications bill passed without change and was sent to the President while Republicans largely opposed the Wheeler unseating action.
Washington March 4 The house refused to consider a judiciary committee resolution declaring that General Wheeler and three others who took army commissions vacated their seats The roll call showed 77 ayes from 21 Republicans 43 Democrats and 13 Populists and 146 nays from 101 Republicans 44 Democrats and 1 Populist A half million dollars each was allotted under suspension for the Pan American Exposition Buffalo and the Ohio centennial Toledo The senate approved a 1 million dollar public building fund for a justice department facility and attached two other bills for Los Angeles and New Brighton Pennsylvania Also approved 148 000 to buy 120 000 acres under the Lower Brule treaty and several conference reports on minor measures were adopted.
The senate finished a long session with three score or more minor bills and cleared private pension items. It approved the fortifications appropriation bill and a criminal laws code for Alaska, with failed push for alcohol limit. conference reports on coast guard and naval personnel measures were adopted and sent to the president.
Washington March 4 The river and harbor conferees expect a compromise on the Nicaragua canal amendment. A proposed plan calls for a 5 million dollar appropriation and presidential authorization to study both routes, with the secretary of war to proceed once the best path is chosen. Some objections may lead to modification as canal legislation seems likely.
Washington March 4 Senator Gray of Delaware whose term ends March 4 has signified to the president his acceptance of appointment as United States circuit judge for the Third circuit covering New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware His nomination will be made after Congress adjourns and his appointment has been definitely decided upon.
In Washington on March 4 the senate debated the Samp son and Schley promotions in executive session briefly. Senator Butler urged separate consideration of Admiral Schley while the body lacked a quorum and then moved to exit to open session.
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Assistant Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson to advance ten numbers on the list, from No. 1 of assistants to No. on the list of naval constructors, for extraordinary heroism.
Maprio reports the queen regent is exerting strenuous efforts to avoid a dissolution, a move solicited by Senor Sa. She conferred with the minister of Tetuan Senor Romero y Robredo and other prominent men to discuss the crisis.
H Mendenhall of Galesburg Illinois, a Civil War veteran with kidney trouble, reports complete relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He praises the medicine and says it cured years of backache and kidney pain. His wife also benefited. Pills priced 50 cents per box, six for 2.50, mailed by Dodd's Medicine Co. Buffalo New York.
An anecdote recounts Paul Morphy visiting Richmond where a painting of a chess game between a young man and the devil hung in a guest library. Morphy examined the board and, with companions, set up the pieces to demonstrate a forced win for the young man, proving the devil’s position was doomed.
Washington March 6 Excitement confusion and heavy strain marked the final legislative day in the senate Two major appropriation bills army and general deficiencies passed after hours of debate A partial Sundry Civil report was agreed to while Hawaiian cable talks sparked heated remarks Reed criticized The Toledo exposition bill 500000 passed without debate River and harbor conference report adopted
The Gypsy minstrels form a caste in Budapest with swarthy appearance fancy dress and liberal life. Hotels host bands and collect tips by passing plates among guests, often receiving nickel coins. florins are rare. Caverns Still Deadlocked. LINCOLN March 6 D E Thompson withdrew from the senatorial race, and after 16 ballots the Republican caucus adjourned without a nomination.
The notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying enriching and vitalizing blood to cure fatigue and spring humors. It also promotes Hood's Pills for biliousness and offers sales by C I Hood & Co Lewell Ass. for 5 cents.
Crowded galleries on the last legislative day show House leaders pushing appropriation bills through amid bedlam like scenes. Amid delays, members seek belated local bills for rescue, while Speaker Pound contends with disruptions and Walker of Massachusetts voices currency reform. Army appropriation passes. government arm factory amendment fails 88 to 127. naval bill back to conference. sundry civil second partial report okayed. Pacific cable amendment remains open.
The president sent nominations to the Senate for Rear Admiral George Dewey to become admiral of the navy and Brigadier General Elwell S. Otis to be major general by brevet, ranking from February 4, 1899, for distinguished service in the Philippine islands. The Senate confirmed both appointments.
The Senate confirmed naval nominations without opposition. The promotions arise from the naval personnel bill, settling the Schley Sampson controversy by naming Schley and Sampson rear admirals with Schley two ranks ahead.
New York March 3 The president may veto or pocket veto the omnibus claims bill as the fate of the measure remains uncertain. In transit the United States transport McPherson left Brooklyn at 3 p m carrying General Robert P Kennedy Major Charles W Watkins and ex Congressmen Henry G Curtis forming the Porto Rican commission bound for Puerto Rico, reaching there in four days.
The senate finally passes the trial revision bill in Paris by a vote of 158 to 181.
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