Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 October 1893 — Cullings from the Capital. [ARTICLE]

Cullings from the Capital.

Gen. Black, of Illinois, and Col. East, of South Dakota, had a narrow escape in a runaway. President Cleveland has made a new rule and will hereafter devote less time to applicants for office. THE monthly statement of circulation shows $25.29 per capita for an estimated population of 67,306,009. The question of reducing duties and increasing revenue at the same time perplexes the House Committee on Ways and Means. MR. Davis defended fractional currency before the House Banking Commottee, saying it was better than g<d. A BILL has been introduced in Congress to make contractors on public buildings liable to the mechanics’ lien law. A resolution 'calling for information on suspended pension cases, presented by Mr. Lacey, of lowa, has been favorably reported to the House. The Board of Managers of the National Soldiers' Home completed its labors, and in a body called at the White House to pay its respects to the President-