The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-02-14
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Assembly
observation-disclosures were pr esented from
the Changers of Rock county, also from 700 citl-
of Wirnebago county, against the repeal OF the
Graham LAVA communication from the resi-
dent clergy received, declining pay for their
services In opening sessions with prayer--A re
olution offered asking the judiciary committee
enquire into the rights of railroad employees and
report by bill any legislat that may be necessary
in their benalf.--A memorial TO Congress was
presented for the erection of suitable buildings III
Green Bay for a postoffice and custom house,
Resolutions presented authorizing the Cover
nor to give moneyed assistance to suffering citizens
of Minnesota to amend the constitution so that no
money shall be appropriated to settle claims that
have once been settled providing for the pur-
chase of Loco copies OF the Legislative Manual,
and giving even copies to each member of the Sen
ate and Assembly; relating to the navigation OF the
Mississippi river asking Congress to require sheer
booms 10 be placed above all bridges requesting
the Superintendent of Public Property TO furnish
laws for the of tho members, the same
to be return'd at the close of the session.
The resolution expressing wish of the people in
regard to the removal of the Indians was referred to
the committee on state affairs. resolution In
quiring to freight charges on railroads wac
ad0pted.--Bills were introduced to amend the
law relating to the power of town Supervisors IN
laying out roads for the relief of estates OF de-
ceased persons ! to amend the law relating to the
assessment of property for taxations; to appro-
pirate 800 annually to the Ripon Agricultural So
of tue Assembly to amend the law relating to town
officers relating to tue office OF town, city and vii
lage treasurers to amend the law relating to Oh
fl nses cOgDiZable before justices Of the peace ::
to authorize Burnett county to issue bonds to build
court house to protect persons in the possession
of real estate.
Senate
TUESDAY, February "a number
of petitions against the repeal of the Graham Law
were prese nted.-rhe Governor sent in state
ment of pardons granted in 1878 ; also Geological
report of 1. A. Lapham.--Bs were introduced :;
authorizing directors of State Prison to lease con-
Wet labor; to increase duties of county boards :;
relative to of railroad, telegraph and express
companies stations; to incorporate the CITY OF
Columbus; to regulate the capacity of apple and
potato bbls.; relating to publication OF delinquent
tax lists . to define liability OF railroads in regard
TO injuries received by their empoyees.-Bills
were passed; to submit to the people an amend
ment to Sec. 3, article ii of the constitution 10
establish the salaries Of state officers. The As
sembly bill relating to the practice in civil actions
was concurred in.--A resolution was offered re-
quesing the committee on state affairs to report to
the Senate wether it is advisable to repeal the law
providing for Geological survey. Adopted -
Senate then adjourned.
Assembly.
A remonstranee was received against the repeal of
the Graham lava petition from the Waupaca
GrIngers asking for law taxing railroads.-A
resolution adopted relating to inquiry INTO the
action of Ex-Governor Washburn in regard t. the
Superior and Duluth quarrel, and the Northern
Pacific Iailroad.--A resolution relating to the
purchase of manuals, and against granting old
claims was referred.--The following resolutions
were adopted: To furnish copies of the laws to
members to be returned at the end of the session,
and asking the judiciary to inquire into the
liability OF railroad companies for injuries
received by employ es.--Bils were introduced ::
To grant swamp lands to certain Counties
| to aid highways; for the preservation of game
making appropriations to Lodi Agricultural SOci-
ETY.; to grant certain lands Chicago and Northern
Pacific r. r. Co.; to amend law relating to charter
| of Chippewa Falls; to amend the law relative to
the sale OF lands for unpaid taxes the joint resO-
luton asking the Governor to report what changes
hc wishes made in the Graham law was referred to
| the Committee State Affairs.-The following
bills we've passed: Authorizing the town OF Mukwa
to build bridge across the Big Wolf to amend the
law relating to strays, which prOvid that refusal
| tn advertise makes the party neglectng respOn-
sibe for the value of the to repeal the law to
incorporate the Embarrass River Improvement Co.;
to fix the pay of the Board of Supervisors of Cal-
met and Wood counties; relating to lease of rail
| roads. - Assembly adjourned.
| Senate.
WEDNESDAY, February 4.-Remon-
strances against the repeal of the Graham law were
received. - Holloway introduced resolutions ask
ing the Railroad Committee to report bill increas-
| ing the license fee paid by railroads to four per
| cent; instrUcting the Judiciary Committee to re
port bill to prevent railroad companies from in
creasing freight or passenger rates above that
established by them for the LIST of February, 1874
said law to be in force year also, instructing
the Judiciary Committee to report bill creating
state board of railroad control, to make inquiry
to the cost and profit of operating railroads in this
State, and such other information as they can pro-
cure, and submit the same to the next legislature
| with recommendations. Laid over under the rules.
The bill to assess railroad property referred
| to the special committee taxation. The reso-
luton relating to the removal of he Winnebago In
| dians, and approving the action of the general
government was adopted.--Black introduced a
bill to secute freedom of conscience to inmates of
the state iustitution.--The resolution asking Con-
gress to construct ship canal around Niagara
| Falls was adopted.-A bill was introduced to
| change the management of the Industrial School
for boys. The bill providing for a return to the
old system OF the State Board of Assessment max
ing the Senate such board, instead of three state
officers, discussed at length and a move to in
definitely postpone it was lost and the bill ordered
| to a I'D reading,
Assembly.
Numerous circumstances against the repeal of
the Graham law were presented; also petitions OF
citizens of Crawford county against the passage of
the Assembly bill No rs, relating to organization
and management of railroads; and for the repeal
of the law relating to the Improvement of the Vel
low river also ag INST giving to Chippewa and other
counties certain swamp lands. "A memorial was
introduced by Mr. W1uans for the relief of VIM
Hodgson distler of Rock county, who had suffered
at the hands of revenue collectors, WAS adOpted
under suspension of the rules also a memorial to
Congress to give bOunties to surviving Mexican
soldiers. The bill passed yesterday amending the
charter of Chippewa Falls rCcelIed from the
Senate. Bartran introduced "a resolution against
leaves of absence to members without sufficient
ctuse.-A resolution calling for reports of the
geological survey was adoptcd.-Bills were intro
duced: To amend the law relating to the sale Of
liquors ON Sunday; to authorize Racine to raise
special tax to build school house; to protect the
shore OF Lake Michigan III Racine and Kenosha
counties to increase the salaries of circuit judges
to 1900 to confer county courts trusts created
by wills to require guardians to render annual
accounts relating to the sale of real estate of i'll
fants; to protect the people against medical quack
cry; to repeal the law incorporating the Milwaukee
and WashinIto Plank Road Company; to amend
the charter of Neenah; to appropriate money to the
st. Croix Agricultural Society; TO regulate the con-
struction of railroad crossings.-At 1890 the
Assembly adjourned.
Senate.
THURSDAY, February "a Memorial