Freedman's Savings & Trust Company (Washington, DC)

Episode Information

Episode UID
7632989591188
Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
federal
Bank ID
763298959 hash
Start Date
December 19, 1898
Location
Washington, District of Columbia (38.895, -77.036)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
fbfbd643f2ea2dc2

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None

Description

Articles report congressional action to distribute the bank's assets (bill passed under suspension of rules).

Events (1)
1. December 19, 1898 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Congress passed a bill authorizing distribution of the Freedmen's Bank's assets (legislative action to settle/allocate remaining assets).
Newspaper Excerpt
Bills were also passed under the suspension of the rules to authorize the distribution of the assets of the Freedmen's bank;
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (6)
1. February 20, 1896 The Morning Times Washington, DC
Article from The Morning Times, February 20, 1896

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RECORD OF THE COURTS. Court of Appeals-Chief Justice Alvey, Justices Morris and Shepard-No. 535-Ohio National Bank of Washington vs. Hopkins; argument continued by Mr. E. M. Cleary for appellee and concluded by Mr. E. H. Thomas for appellant. No. 531-Maryland and Washington Railroad Company vs. Hiller et al.; argument commenced by Mr. John Ridout for appellant, continued by Mr. Samuel Maddox for appellee and concluded by Mr. John Ridout for appellant. Adjourned from day to day unti! Monday, March 2, 1896. Equity Court, No. 2-Justice Hagner-Howard vs. Howard et al.; appearance of absent defendants ordered. Quinn vs. Ridenour; Edward F. Droop et al. allowed to intervene. David Strauss vs. Marx Marx; order directing receiver to accept bid and reference to auditor. Asmussen vs. Asmussen et al.; Shelby Clark appointed guardian ad litem. Pond vs. Pond; order directing the defendant to pay alimony by 2 p. m. Wednesday, in default to be committed to the custody of the marshal till further orders. Circuit Court No. 1, Justice Bradley-John Stuckert et ux vs. District of Columbia; verdict for plaintiff for $1,500. Wallace Bros. vs. Augenstein; judgment by default. Costello vs. Herrell; judgment affirmed by consent of parties. Commissioners of Freedman's Savings & Trust Company vs. Connolly: Jas. H. Eckels substituted as sole commissioner. Lewin vs. Waugh; death of defendant suggested. Bartgis & Bros. vs. Columbia Chemical Company; judgment by default and judgment of condemnation. Power vs. Lawler; judgment by confession against proper persons. Bonnet vs. District of Columbia; motion for new trial filed. Pitney & Bradford vs. Jacobs; judgment on verdict for defendant against plaintiff for costs. Richardson et al vs. District of Columbia; judgment in certiorari. George W. Bagg vs. Patrick O'Farrell; on trial. Bagaley vs. Moses & Sons; motion for new trial filed. Circuit Court, No. 2, Justice McComas-Moore et al. vs. Barbour; on trial. Criminal Court, No. 1, Justice Cole-Civil cases-Frank Hume vs. Abraham J. Kennedy; judgment on verdict. Peake, administrator, vs. Washington Gaslight Company; given to jury. Probate Court, Justice Hagner-Estate of Mary Griffin; will partly proved. Estate of George Pemberton Bangs; will filed. Estate of Mary G. Temple; will admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to George Wilcox, Francis E. Dana and Joseph J. Darlington, bond $20,000. Estate of Caroline H. Wilkins; petition of John D. Wilkins for letters of administration filed. Estate of William T. O. Bruff; petition and assent of next of kin filed. Estate of Ann M. Cling; inventory of money $2,550.32, filed. Estate of Susan Clark; do, $2,343.29. Estate of Mary Foley; citation against next of kin filed. Estate of Henry J. Hoyle; will fully proved. Estate of Louise Kurtz; do. Estate of James B. Green; assent of next of kin filed. Estate of Patrick Glennan; receipt filed. Criminal Court, No. 2, Justice Cox-James Early, Richard Hurley and Maurice Davis, assault and battery; motions for new trial and in arrest of judgment overruled; sentences, Early and Hurley, $20 or thirty days each; Davis, $10 or 15 days; Davis' fine paid. William Cortee and Mary Tillman, adultery; verdict guilty, each. M. Nelson Falk, mail frauds; motion of defendant to set a day for trial.

2. April 17, 1897 The Appeal Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, MN
Article from The Appeal, April 17, 1897

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# Well to Emulate-A Good Citizen, a Faithful Friend. At Louisville, Ky., the home of his birth, on the 30th ult., surrounded by a loving family, "entered into rest," a man deserving of more than passing notice. Horace Morris was born at Louisville, Ky., February 3rd, 1832. He was the son of Shelton Morris, a nephew of Robert Morris, of Revolutionary fame. Upon the death of the father of Shelton Morris, he left all his vast fortune, comprising the most va'ued business property in the "Fal's City" to his four childrer, share and share alike. It was then only natural that Horace Morris should have received every advantage of an early collegiate education, which so completely fitted him for his life's work -the uplifting of the Afro-American. In early life yourg Morris showed remarkable aptitude for drawing and sketching, he was therefore properlv encouraged and apprenticed to one of the leading photographers of Cincinnati, where he became proficient in the art, and opened an establishment at Xenia, O, afterward he became connected with the firm of Ball & Thomas of Cincinnati. It was duiring his residence at Cincinnati that he was associated with his father in conducting an "Under ground Railroad" station; and in the famous Marguerite-Greener trial an Cincinnati in 1850, he figured quite prominently. At the out break of the war of the rebellion Mr. Morris entered the service of the govern ment as steward of a supply steamer, and as such had many a trilling experience in blockede running. At the close of the warand upon the establishment of the "Freedman's National Savings Bank" at Washington, D. C., with Frederick Douglass as president, Mr. Morris was elected as cashier and manager of the Louisville branch, and remained in the position until the suspension of the bank at Washirgton. He was the only Afro-American cashier called to Wast-ington to assist in posting the accounts of the defunct institution. During Grant's administration he filled an im-portant position at Washington in the Treasury department. Under the Hayesadministrationhe was appointed Steward of the U. S. Marine Hospital at Louisville, Ky., the first and only Afro-American in the United States to fill such a position. The late Gen. Benj. Bristow tendered Mr. Morria the position of private secretary during his term of membership of Gen'l Grants' Cabinet, but Mr. Morris refused it on account of failing health and a desire to live with his family at Louisville. By reason of his birth and early childhood at Louisville, the playmates of his youth becoming prominent factors in the conduct of the city's affairs, Mr. Morris was enabled to do much in a personal way towards winning friends to the cause of educating the Freedman after the war. By continued agitation with both voice and pen the present public school system was established and Mr. Morris was appointed secretary of the first Afro-American board of visitors, an auxillary to the board of trustees, since dispensed with. Mr. Morris was a natural literateur; a terse and forceful writer, and always a staunch and uncompromising Republican in politics. A man of sterling honesty and intergritv. He was an editorial contributor for years to the leading Republican organ of his state, it has been said by the proprietor of that paper that Mr. Morris' nationalty was all that kept him from being made editor-in-chief of one of the greatest dailies in the South. He was for a time also principal writer for The Bulletin, than conducted by the present proprie-tors of THE APPEAL. An incident of the through honesty and integrity of Mr. Morris is recalled when he was cashier of the Freedman's Bank. Mr. Morris had a large personal account with the bank ons vinzs deposit, as did several other members of his household and family. On the fateful morning of the suspension of payment that eventful hour that destroyed the confidence of 5,000,000 people and blighted and ruined so many homes, Mr. Morris' eldest son was bargaining for the purchase of a cow and calf, and had the animals driven to the bank in order that he might draw the money for the payment, arriving there just ten minutes after he had re-ceived the telegram from Washington announcing "pay out no more money until further ordered." Mr. Morris refused to allow his son the previlege of drawing out any funds, nor would he take any advantage by withdrawing his own personal account, and in consequence lost several thousand dollars. Regarding his devotion to the principles of the Republican party. a few years ago when Mr. Cleveland was first elected to the office of the President of the Unlted Stater, one of the leaders of the of Democracy of the South a man well and favorably known as a distiller, who had been a playmate of Horace Morris in childhood, throught, in a measure, he he would do a kindness for the old friend of his boy-hood, and asked Mr. Morris if he would accept office under Mr. Cleveland, promising him if he would.to

3. December 20, 1898 The Wichita Daily Eagle Wichita, KS
Article from The Wichita Daily Eagle, December 20, 1898

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EXPOSITION AT PHILADELPHIA House Passes the Bill Appropriating $350,000 to it. Washington, Dec. 19.-This was suspen- bills day in the house and several sion passed, the most important of which the were the bill appropriating $350,000 for vote were Philadelphia exposition of 1899. The also exceedingly close. Bills were to passed was under suspension of the rules, authorize the distribution of the assets the of the Freedman's bank; to enlarge of the fish commission to include Fourth scope birds; for the relief of the the mounted gaame Arkansas infantry, and for relief of John W. Lewis of Oregon. Mr. Bailey of Texas introduced a reso. lution in open house, directing the judiciary committee to investigate and report on the question as to whether the members of the house who had accepted commissions in the army had forfeited their seats in the house. He made the resolu- the tion the text for some remarks, in bitcourse of which he took occasion to terly denounce the newspaper statement this to the effect that in his attitude on question he had been made a catspaw He by prominent Republicans in the house. instidenounced the Republican who had gated the statement as an infamous liar and challenged him to father it. There was no reply to Mr. Baileys' statement the and the resolution was referred to committee on rules. Mr. Bailey's resolution follows: Resolved, That the committee on judiciary be, and it is hereby instructed to ascertain and report to this house: "First-Whether any member of the house has accepted any office under the United States: and, "Second-Whether the acceptance of such office under the United States had vacated the seat of the member accepting it." Mr. Dingley, from the committee on ways and means, offered the resolution for a holiday recess from Wednesday, December 21. to Wednesday, January 4. and in was adopted without division. A special order was also adopted setting aside January 5 for the consideration of bills reported by the judiciary committee. This being suspension day, Mr. Wag(Rep., Pa.). moved the passage under ner a suspension of the rules, of the bill for the proposed Philadelphia exposition of American products and manufactures in 1899. Mr. Bailey (Dem., Tex.). demanded a second. When the result of the demand was announced, 94 ayes. 24 noes, Mr. Balley made the point of no quorum. The speaker counted 184 members present and declared the demand seconded. This allowed twenty minutes on a side for debate. Mr. Wagner, in support of the measure described the work of the Philadelphia museum and its influence upon American export trade. Over half a million dollars, he said, had already been spent in the establishment of the museum and the city of Philadelphia had appropriated $200.000 additional. This bill. he said, asked for an appropriation of $350,000. provided a similar sum were raised from other sources. Mr. Bingham (Rep., Pa.). dwelt upon the great benefits which would accrue to the country as a whole from this exposition. The bill. the said, had already passed the senate and it was important that it should become a law at once in order that the plans of the government exhibit might be prepared Mr. Burke (Dem. Tex) opposing the bill. called attention to the fact that last spring some prominent members of the majority opposed a bill to allow even she freee importation of exhibits from Mexico designed for the Dallas fair. "Does the gentleman see any analogy

4. December 20, 1898 The Salt Lake Herald Salt Lake City, UT
Article from The Salt Lake Herald, December 20, 1898

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AN UNKNOWN LIAR. Bailey Makes a Senatorial Statement In the House. Washington, Dec. 19.-This was suspension day in the house, and several bills were passed, the most important of which was the bill appropriating $350,000 for the Philadelphia exposition of 1899. The vote was exceedingly close. It had but two votes more than the necessary two-thirds. Bills were also passed under the suspension of the rules to authorize the distribution of the assets of the Freedmen's bank; to enlarge the scope of the fish commission to include game birds; for the relief of the Fourth mounted Arkansas infantry, and for the relief of John W. Lewis of Oregon. Mr. Bailey of Texas introduced a resolution in open house, directing the judiciary committee to investigate and report on the question as to whether the members of the house who had accepted commissions in the army had forfeited their seats in the house. He made the resolution the text for some remarks, in the course of which he took occasion to bitterly denounce a newspaper statement to the effect that in his attitude on this question he had been made a catspaw by prominent Republicans in the house. He denounced the Republican who had instigated the statement as an infamous liar, and challenged him to father it. There was no reply to Mr. Bailey's statement, and the resolutions were referred to the committee on rules. Mr. Dingley, from the committee on ways and means, offered the resolution for a holiday recess, from Wednesday, Dec. 21, to Wednesday, Jan. 4, and it was adopted without division.

5. December 20, 1898 The Record-Union Sacramento, CA
Article from The Record-Union, December 20, 1898

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Weinstock, Lubin & Co., 400-412 K Street, Sacramento. AS IT SOMETIMES HAPPENS. executive session, and at 5:30 adAN ELEGANT NEW LINE JUST RECE journed. IN THE HOUSE. Mr. Byrd Essayed to Entertain WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-This was With a Funny Story. COMBINATION DESK AND BOOK suspension day in the House, and sevScene-Dining-room of suburban reseral bills were passed, the most imIdence. Family party at dinner. Special Value at $15.00 portant being the bill appopriating Dramatis personae: $350,000 for the Philadelphia ExposiMakes a Splendid Xmas Gift. Mr. Henry Kydd. tion of 1899. The vote was exceedMrs. Henry Kydd. ingly close, it having but two votes 411-413 K I Freddy Kydd, aged six. more than the necessary two-thirds. CHAS. M. CAMPBELL, Bessie Kydd, aged four. Bills were also passed under suspension CASH OR CR CARPETS AND FURNITURE. of the rules to authorize the distribuWillie Kydd, aged two. tion of the assets of the Freedman's Benjamin Byrd, guest. UNDERTAKE! WHOLESALE LIQUORS. Ellen, the maid. Bank; to enlarge the scope of the Fish Commission to include game birds; for The soup has been removed, and Mr. AI GEO. H. CLARK. the relief of the Fourth Mounted ArByrd essays to tell one of his good CRONAN & WISSEMAN, stories. kansas Infantry, and for the relief of 230 K Street and 1108-1110 Third John W. Lewis of Oregon. "There was a singular thing happened DR. PIERCE'S THE BEST. Street, Sacramento, Cal., Clark's Undertaking to me this summer," said he, "while I Bailey of Texas introduced a resoIt is true that there are other trusses IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALlution in open House directing the Juwas traveling from-" and belts-so-called "Electric"-offered for NO'S. 1017 AND 1019 FOUR ers in Fine Whiskies, Brandies and Chamsale in various parts of the country, some diciary Committee to investigate and Ellen, put the baby's bib on. Telephones 134. pagne. very cheap and some very expensive; but, Nah! report upon the question as to whether briefly stated, the fact remains now as it the members of the House who had acYes, darling, let Ellen put your bib MILLER & McMU EBNER BROS. COMPANY, has during the past twenty years: If you want the BEST. you must have DR. on. cepted commissions in the army had 116-118 K Street, Front and Second, PIERCE'S." Thousands of cures. Sacramento. Undertaking 1 forfeited their seats in the House. He Na-a-a-h! Call or send 2 cents in stamps for our IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE made the resolution the text for some 905-907 K Street, Odd Fellow: Have your bib on, sir, or I'll-(to Book No. 1." on Rupture, or 'Book No. dealers in Wines and Liquors. Tel. 364. remarks, in the course of which he took EMBALMING A SPECIAL guest)-Go ahead, old man: these 2," on Electric Belts. Address Wholeand Importer occasion to bitterly denounce a newsphones-Cap. 186; Sunset, re HUGHCASEY. youngsters, you know! saler in Foreign and DoPIERCE ELECTRIC CO. paper statement to the effect that in I was traveling from Kansas City to mestic Wines and Liquors. Proprietor of W. F. GORML (Medical Dept.) 620 Market street, oppoEagle Soda Works, 218 K street, Sacrahis attitude on this question he had Denver, and had tomento. site Palace Hotel. San Francisco. TuTh Undertaker and Funeral been made a cat's paw by prominent Freddy, put your plate down. Mortuary parlors and hal Republicans in the House. He deA LOCAL -Had to stop off at a small place opposite plaza. Telephones LIQUORS, WINE, BEER, ETC. nounced the Republican who had inSunset. blue. 581. Disease called Dinkyville, to seeCATARRH stigated the statement as an infamous Ellen, bring the children's milk. THOS. E. KENNEDY & CO. A Climatic liar, and challenged him to father it. Chorus-I don't want any milk! (Successors to Jim & Harry), Affection. There was no reply to Bailey's stateALM If you don't drink your milk you can't Imported and Domestic ment, and the resolutions were reNothing but a local have any cake. Excuse me, Mr. ByrdWines, Liquors and Cigars, remedy change of cliferred to the Committee on Rules. 1009 THIRD STREET. you were sayingmate will cure it. Sunse Bailey's resolution follows: I had to see an old fellow who had HAY-FEVER Get a well-known "Resolved, That the Committee on specific, SEVEN-YEAR-OLD NUTWOOD. been a customer ofJudiciary be and it is hereby instructBang! Bang! Bang! The celebrated Nutwood whisky, and 7ed to ascertain and report to this years-old-another lot just received from Ely's Cream Balm Give mamma the spoon, darling. bond at the old reliable and long estabHouse (1) whether any member of the It is quickly Absorbed. Bang! Bang! Bang! Limite lished Ale Vaults, 302 J street. Try it; Gives Relief once. House has accepted any office under Ellen, take that spoon away from pure and straight. Nagele & Svenssen. the United States, and (2) whether the Opens and cleanses the WILL BE him! Dear me, what a child! (To Nasal Passages. PALISADE SALOON, acceptance of such office under the Allays Inflammation. guest) And what did you do then? Don't HEAD COLD 221 K Street. Heals and Protects the United States has vacated the seat of touch it again, do you hear? Membrane. Restores the Senses of Taste and Smell, HARLAN BROS the member accepting it." Proprietors No Cocaine, No Mercury. No Injurious drug. Full (Geting badly rattled)-Well, I.erResumed Decen Size 50c: Trial Size 10c. at Druggists or by Western Hotel Building. Dingley, from the Committee on where was I? o, yes; well, I got off the ELY BROTHERS,56 Warren Street. New York Ways and Means, offered a resolution BETWEEN train at this Dinkyville and found there for a holiday recess from Wednesday, PORTLAND BEER was no CROSSMAN'S SPECIFIC MIXTURE. December 21st, to Wednesday, JanMamma! San Francisco and Ne AT BAUER & KOENECKE. SUCCESuary 4th, which was adopted without WITH THIS REMEDY PERSONS CAN sors to Wisseman's Saloon, 1020 Fourth H-s-s-h! division. street, J and K. cure themselves without the least ex-No team to be had and nothing to SUNSET ROUTE-Southern posure, change of diet or change in appliA special order was also made setdo but to footcation of business. The medicine contains 620 K street, MIL ting aside January 5th for the considGAMBRINUS' nothing that is of the least injury to the Mamma! LER & BUERGI, eration of bills reported by the Judiconstitution. Ask your druggist for it., Props. Finest Wines, Liquors TuF HALL Leave SAN FRANCISCO H-s-s-h, darling, Mr. Byrd is telling Price, $1 a bottle. and Cigars; Steam and Lager as ciary Committee. such a funny story-listen! Itshould be, good Lunch always to be TUESDAYS and S This being suspension day, Wagner found. Let me help you to another piece of (R.) of Pennsylvania moved the passage Leave LOS ANGELES the beef, old man. No? Well, go on under a suspension of the rules of the with your yarn. WEDNESDAYS an Visit DR. JORDAN'S Great bill for the proposed Philadelphia ExPERFUMERY o, it doesn't amount to anything-just position of American products and one of those queer things thatMuseum of Anatomy manufactures in 1899. Commencing Novem should be of fine quality or not used at Well, go ahead, we're all listening. 1051 MARKET ST. bot. 6th 7th, Bailey (D.) of Texas demanded a all. What is more vulgar than a trailing Limited Train, similar Pass the bread, Ellen. The Largest of its kind in the World. scent of cheap pungent, nauseating second. When the result of the vote ment and character I just left my grip with the stationwo are continually adding new specimens. alleged perfume? In order to secure was announced, 94 ayes and 24 noes, Come and learn how wonderfully you perfumery that will be delicate, subtle, master and started along. It was about Limited, will be run S and how to avoid sickness and disease. If Bailey made the point of no quorum refined, and at the same time pronounced suffer from any of the ills of men, 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and I said to in its odor, one should use that of a wellbetween Los Angeles, The Speaker counted 114 members oldest Specialie* on the Pacific Coast, myselfknown, standard make. We have present, and declared the demand secDR. JORDAN-PRIVATE and Chicago, through Palmer's, Lazelle's and others whose Bessie, don't put your knife in your Consultation free and strietly private. Treatment onded. This allowed twenty minutes fame is as wide as the world. Fort Worth and Texa ally or by letter. HYPINIS thoroughly eradicated mouth! on a side for debate. from the systom without using Mercury, Er-um-I said to myself, you're doEVERY MAN applying to us will receive through San Francisc The bill finally passed. 142 to 70, or RELIABLE honest opinion of his complaint. ing a foolhardy thing, young man. Of We will Accerance a POSITIVE CURE car will be a part of PRESCRIPTION a margin of two votes over the neceswe undertake, or forfeit One Thousand course I carried a revolver, butPHARMACY, McMORRY'S sary two-thirds. Write for BorkPhilesephy of Marriage, equipment. (A book valuable Look out for your glass, Freddy! FREE MAILER. A resolution was adopted setting Sixth and K. DR. JONDAN s CO. 1061 There it goes! You naughty boy! Ellen, Ask S. P. Co. Agents fo aside January 18th for the considerabring a towel, quick! Sit up straight in plete information. tion of bills reported from the InterTHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF your chair, sir! I've a good mind to state Commerce Commission. Sacramento County hereby give notice of send you upstairs! You ought to be A bill was passed to authorize the its intention to purchase from James NEAGL thankful you are not married, Mr. Byrd; distribution of the assets of the FreedTouhey certain real estate situated in Why Buy Eastern I don't know what you would do with Sacramento City, Sacramento County, men's Bank, and another to enlarge State of California, known as lot number a boy like Freddy. Henry, can't you the scope of the Fish Commission to Three in the block or square bounded by Buggies pull the baby's chair closer to the table. H and I and Sixth and Seventh streets of include game birds. Medical Ins when you can get a California made said Sacramento City at and for the sum He has dropped his silver mug on the The Senate bill for the relief of John Buggy for nearly the same money? of $10,000 to be paid therefor and THURSDR. NEAGLE AND floor. I want you to look at that mug, W. Lewis of Oregon was passed, ano DAY, December 22, 1898, at 10 o'clock a. BUGGIES, $110 AND UP. treat and cure all Chronic m. at the rooms of the said Board of SuMr. Byrd; his godmother sent it to him then, at 2:45 p. m., the House adSURREYS, $225 AND UP. Diseases of the Eye, Ear, pervisors, corner Seventh and I streets of from Paris. (The mug is examined and All the latest novelties on hand or journed. Lungs, Liver, Heart, Kidn said Sacramento City, is fixed as the time proiced The subject of the children's

6. December 23, 1898 The Iola Register Iola, KS
Article from The Iola Register, December 23, 1898

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BAILEY CAUSES A LITTLE FLURRY. The Democratic Leader Offers a Resolution in the House-The Holiday RecessTo Enlarge the Scope of the Fish Commission. Washington, Dec. 20.-The senate had a busy day yesterday and there were several important speeches. Senator Platt. of Connecticut, spoke against the Vest resolution, which declares that the United States has no power to acquire territory. He said that the power of a nation to acquire territory was as inherent as its sover. eignty. The United States had the right to govern such territory in the best possible manner until the people of the acquired lands were capable of self-government Senator Proctor, of Vermont, and Senator Hale, of Maine, exchanged divergent views upon the subject of a commission of senators to visit Cuba. Senator Proctor thought such a committee was-necessary, while Senator Hale said he thought it would be in extremely bad taste and useless. The Nicaragua canal bill was up during the last part of the day and Senators Berry, Allen, Hoar, Caffery and Morgan discussed the measure. Senator Teller, of Colorado, gave notice that the next day he would address the senate on Senator Vest's anti-expansion resolution. Senator Cockrell introduced a bill authorizing the Arkansas & Choctaw Railway company to construct and operate a railway through the Cnoctaw & Chickasaw nations, in the Indian territory; also a bill to extend the time three years from next February for the construction of this line in the Choctaw nation. a distance of 75 miles. Senator Hanna introduced a bill to grant subsidies for American shipping. Senator Mason, of Illinois, intro. duced a resolution directing the committee on agriculture to inquire into certain legislation pending before the German reichstag calculated to prohibit the importation into Germany of American sausages and other meat products. At 5:16 D. m. the senate went into executive session and at 5:35 p. m. adjourned. BAILEY CAUSES A LITTLE FLURRY Washington Dec. 20.-Mr. Bailey. of Texas, the leader of the minoritv, created a flurry at the opening of the session of the house vesterday by offering the following resolution (or reference to the committee on rules: Resolved That the committee on judiciary be and it is hereby instructed to ascertain and report to this house, First- hether any member of the house has accepted any office under the United States, and Second-Whether the acceptance of such office under the United States had vacated the seat of the member accepting it. Mr. Dingley, from the committee on ways and means, offered the resolution for a holiday recess from Wednesday. December 21. to Wednesday, January 4, and it was adopted without division. This being suspension day, Mr. Wagner. of Pennsylv nia, moved the passage, under a suspension of the rules, of the bill for the proposed Philadelphia exposition of American products and manufactures in 1899. The bill finally passed after a short debate by a vote of :42 to 70. A bill was passed to authorize the distribution of the assets of the Freedmen's bank and another to enlarge the scope of the fish commission to include game birds. At 2:45 p. m. the house adjourned.