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Show EASTERN. j WuNliiiiuloii .ivl''. Washington, 14. Tho following is a synopsis of tho bill ropnrtid irom tho Senate Committee on Commcroo, as placed on the calendar, to reheve vcsseU fram compulstjry pilot fees in certain canes: That no olhcer, agent, master or consignee ot any ship or vessel, wdicn trading between the ilii icront places of tho same district, or carrying on the fishing business, shall by virtue of the laws of any Stato bo compelled to take, employ or pay a pilot not voluntarily em ployed, on entering or departing for any port or harbor or upon entering, passing through ar leaving any channel, pass-ago pass-ago or strait within tho waters of the United States. In tho District Investigation, Beek-cndorler Beek-cndorler said more had been paid for Knio jobs than tho whole work an ounted to. The grading on New Hampshire Avenue, which nhould cost $100, (XX), wis charged at nearly $150,000; also work not dune had boon paid tor. Halsey was overpaid 100,000. Numerous other gross over-charges were citwl. The witness had examined carefully all the points nl on t which ho testified, and had made accurate measurements in every case. No witnesses wero examined to-day concerning the safe burglary. |