TWENTY-NINT CONGRESS.

SATURDAY, February IA, 1916.
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SATURDAY, February IA, 1916.
Senate not in session.


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


The prayer today was the 'sLord's Prayer','
in its simplicity and effect.


After the Journal of yesterday was read,


Mr.'Stephens, by leave, presented resolution
of the Legislature of Georgia in favor of distri-
buting the decisions of the Supreme Court.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Stephens, by leave, also presented re-
solution Of the same Legislature in favor of
organizing two judicial districts in Georgia
Referred to the same Committee
| Mr.. Owen, by leave, presented resolutions
OF the Legislature Of the State of Indiana on
the subject of Oregon. They were opposed to
any compromise, giving up any inch of terri
tory.


In pursuance Of previous notice,
Mr.. Cooke asked, obtained leave, and intro
duced bill to pay Capt. John B. Crozier's
company of mounted volunteers of the Ten
nessee militia. 1t was read first and second
time, and referred TO the committee of the
Whole House tomorrow.


Mr.. Smith, Of Illinois, offered resolution,
That the committee on Foreign Relations be
instructed 10 enquire into the expediency of
reporting joint resolution, directing the Pres
ident OF the United States to negotiate with
Spain for the purchase Of the Island of Cuba
upon the principles recommended in the pro-
ceedngs OF public meeting of the citizens
OF illinois. 1t being objected to, it lies over.


The House, on motion of Mr.. Geo. S. Hous-
ton, then went into committee on private bills.
and reported by their chairman, Mr.. Garret
Davis, the following bills:


No. % A bill for the relief of Thompson
Hutchinson, which was rejected.


No. 81 A bill for the relief of Charles M.
Gibson, was passed.


NO. ~. A bill for the relief Of James David
son, OF Fentress county, Tenn, was passed


No. 81 A bill for the relief of George ID.
Spencer, was passed.


No. 36. A bill for the relief of Lyon & How
ard, was rejected.


No. Al. A bill for the relief of William M
Cauey, was passed.


No. AZ A bill for the relief of John Ficklin,
was passed


Whilst the bill No. 33, for the relief Of John
Anderson, was under discussion, the committee
rose, and, on motion of Mr.. st. John, the
House adjourned.


SUICIDE OF PREAcHER.-Th public in
the vicinity Of the residence of the Rev.
NELSON R. ELLIS Of Washington township,
Marion county, Indiana, have been much
shocked by finding his liTeless body in his
own barn, on the 29th January, with bull
let hole though it. His gun was laid across
the wind mill with string fastened to the
trigger, and the string passed round the guard
or breech OF the gun, so as to have easily
caused it to fire.


Mr.. Ellis has been long time preach
er Of the scect usually termed Campbell
ties in the most reputable standing, good
farmer, clear of debt with an extensive
farm, and large and highly respectable
family, with whom, and his neighbors, he
had always lived in the most peaceful and
happy manner