The House Week

Work Done. The House of Representatives last week:

P: Passed a bill to declare forfeited to the U. S. Government claims to land grants asserted by the Northern Pacific R. R.

P: Passed a bill adding $878,000 annually to the compensation of officers and employes of Congress.

P: Adopted a resolution (129-86) postponing maturity of part of the French debt (see above).

P: Adjourned until Sept. 23.