, 1873-02-28
House Bill Introduced to
Modify the Present Rail.
road Law.
Cook County Bills Generally III a
Backward Condition.
Bi|I Relative to Clerks OF Circuit Court
in Cook County Passed in
the Senate.

nrovides that any T0ltfoaQ charging more Inan
!ust or reasonable rates shall be fined fol' the
first offenee $4,000, aud for the second oftense
shall forfeit its franchise. Charging more than
three cents mile is to be taken as strong prdn,a
face evidence Of violation OF the law, as is also
ths charging less for carrying treights for &
longer thnn shorter distance. There is also a
provision allowing maximum rates per
mile for carrying grain, lumber, coal, and
Fome other articles, tho charging OF moro
than such maximum to be p,ima .tac'e
evidence Of oxtortion. 1t is made the duty
Of States Attorneys in the several counties to
prosecute under the act, and Supervisors are au-
thorixed to cause proceedings to be instituted
and to employ counsel to aid the State's Attor-
ney and any Rsrsen inatitutng the proceedings
ing to the school-fund.
LIMITING NEW BUs1NEss.
Mr. PeItzer will introduce whereas, setting
forth that nearly 400 bills have been introduced
snd. as it is about time to stop the introduction
OF new business, he resolves that no new bills bo
introduced after March 10. It is about time
something of the kind YVES done.
JUDICIAL ApPoRI1oSMEST.
The Judicial Department Committee reported
the bill apportioning the State into judicial cir
cults, being the same as published in yesterdays
lspatcles It was read first time. The fight
will be on the second residing.
TIE sTATE-HoU6E BOND AGAIN.
The Attorney General submitted to the House
= supplemental report on the State -Houso bond
to the effect that the State could. demand the
additional four acres within two years after the
more decent if the State House fight could end. It
is fixed factin Springfield and should be finish
ed at an early day. There is no doubt that the
citizens Of Spring gheld will pay for the four acres
OF land, and make gift to tho poor State Of
Illinois il necessary. The bond was forced from
them under the pressure OF the removal to
Peoria, and they are bound BY It, but it il a
question whether the State should not pay for
- tAT T-I4 ln~t
One or two men are trying to make capital out
of the matter.
RAILROAD POLICE BILL.
The Railroad Committee reported back its
fencing, for protection at crossings, regulates
the makeup Of traina, and number Of other
matters which properly come under the head Of
regulations. It was read a first time and ordered
TIE HOUSE 5E1EaAr1os FROM cooK.
The performance OF the Cook County delega-
ton, ut its meeting, last evening, should con
vince the House Of Representatives TINT it is
very absurd to refer Chicago matters to it as 3
committee. One member was absolutely "not
himself at ALL" Inelogant language, m
becoming high-toned Cook County gen
n 9badd se eoanP9 1af haS to 9easoa tee
to blush all over for the men ahe sent here
One side was no worse than the other. Both
we're unruly. As body, the delegation has
made most unfavorable impression upon gen
commodated in any way, it will be owing to the
good Will Of those who do not directly represent
Rer, rather than to the ability or tact Of her own
representatives, who possess very small snare
OF the former, and none Of the latter. It ia due
to the Senators from Cook to say they average
better than their colleagues in the House.
IN THE SENATE
In the Senate the bill providing that children
11nder IA could work in coal mines failed to pass,
and vas reconsidered. The bill concerning
Clerks Of Superior Court in Cook County passed,
and tho bill for 8<an act concerning revenue IN
counties having 100 900 inhabitants, and provid-
fne for County Assessor, and prescribing his
.tuties" was Eeconmltted, because Senator Nc
Grc<t insisted that it should be made constit1-
tionaf, snd to apply to Ill counties.
CHICAGO BILLS.
The Chica1obills have been poorly engineered
IN fla House. and there are grave doubts il they
vii 20 through. No. 800 will not get an emer-
eepcy vote, and tho city authorities bill for col
fecting ths back taxes is in great danger OF not
The Hon. James P Root is here to reinforce
1Ir Ashton. They await the arrival of Ar: craw-
ford before doing anything very big.
The Cook County Commissioner delegation
desi-e to establish Probate Court to relieve the
County Court, and will have bl1 introduced
They have a bill increasing the ices Of the
8heliff's Office higher than they have ever been,
and allowing the Recorder to charge ~ een.e "a
is absolutely necessary to make these Offices pay
expenses Under the new system they deslre
County Assessor also, but they may meyer get
him, as the members from cook aont ~ "ans a1.s
Was tecommitted-
LIABILITIES OF COMMON CARRIERS
Mr. Thompson's bill prohibiting limitation Of
liability by common carriers was discussed IN
the Senate. and postponed at his request for one
week. It caused sharp debate, Mr. Thompson
saaking strong speech in its favor, and Waite
anu stesle opposing it. The probabilities are
that il will Eass.
The House organized bear garden this biz after
the Jury bill, which rnado little progress.
THE WEST SIDE PARK BILL
will not 90 through in its present shape. and is
compromise. The clause permitting the
anticipation Of taxes and assessments
viii be- eliminated This is done to
conciliate the Jefferson dolegation, which insist
NECESSARY before the bill can pass. lts condl-
lion groWs critical :. s.
The Senate agreed with the House in the sp-
,,ointuent Of a Sanitary Committee to lnTesti-
cute tns cause Of foul air in the-Capito1.
THE GAS QUESTION.
McGrath will, tomorrow, introduce the bill
permitting cities to lease, purchase, and operate
gas-worka.
TIE RAILROAD COMMISSION.
Nothing new tonight on the Railroad Com
1niseioners. There being Light Senate, the
names will not be sent in this week.
CALLED HOME
Senator Whiting was called home to-day, oy
fhe gndden death Of his wife from heart disease.
:. LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 27.-The Senate was called
to order by Senator REYNOLDS, Pres1den1 pro
tenn.
By Senator PALMEB-Petitlon against the
present Stock 1a9. Referred.
By Senator BROWNIE reference TO an act
nov pending before the Senate. Referred "a1n-
out reading.
BIZ Senator STRONG Memorial from cttlzeos
cf Livingston County. Referred to the CON-
mlttee on Railroads. al. '' -
.BEy Senator UPTON-A bill for an act 70 pro-
Tide for notice to parties Of the pendene5 OF
SUITS
b Senator SHORr-In relation to the levy
Ind collection Of taxes.