Judge Grosscup makes permanent an order restraining the city of Chicago from enforcing the interchangeable transfer ordinance.
April 21.—The Legislative Committee ends its investigation in New York City. No finding has been made public, though it is understood that there will be a reduction of about 25 per cent. in the cost of lights.
Secretary Hitchcock dismisses eight clerks from the Indian warehouse in New York for misuse of Government funds.
United States Cruiser Tacoma goes to Santo Domingo to protect American interests there.
The Executive Committee of the Panama Canal Commission gives a contract for twenty-four locomotives.
April 22.—The Government summons several Chicago bank officials to testify against the Beef Trust.
April 23.—At a Prohibition meeting in Texas Congressman Pinckney is killed and several others seriously wounded.
April 24.—United States Supreme Court issues mandate for the removal of George W. Bates to Washington for trial on postal fraud charges.
Walter D. Heine makes an argument before the Interstate Commerce Committee against the regulation of railroad rates by the Government.
April 25.—Beef Trust sends papers and books wanted by the Chicago Grand Jury to Canada.