The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-01-21

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Rutan, who took the most prominent
part in the display of oratory. Party
feeling ran high, and large amount
of political buncombc gave entertain
ment to the hearers. Especially in
teresting were the revelations from
both sides concerning the working
Of the machine" at other elections
and the developments" were about
equally enjoyed.
The general feeling exhibited was
that of practical character, and
there was evidently an honest desire
from all quarters to have enacted a
law that would prevent fraud and
yet give the largest possible liberty
to the honest voters.
The Senate closed the night session
about eleven O'Clock without having
finally disposed OF the business, and
il will come up again to-day.
SENATE.
HARRIsBURG, January lG, 1913.
The Senate met this morning at
the usual hour, aud the morning
session was principally occupied
with routine work. The only mat
ters of general interest introduced
were
Mr.. Graham's report from the
Finance Committee, being Il sup
pIcment to the Centennial act to pro-
vide for assistance if the finarces of
the State will permit.
Mr.. Rutan, Of Beaver, introduced
a bill providing for the transfer State
loans and Of those ofth city of Phil
adclphia.
Mr.. White, of Indiana, presented
a report from the Judiciary Commit
tee. in reiferanee to contested seats
The report set forth that the ninth
section Of the article on the Legisla-
ture in the new Constitution dispOs-
ed of the provisions of the act of
1859, which authorized committees
on contested seats, and that therefore
Il Senate Committee had no authority
in these matters. The ninth section
provides that Each house shall
Judge of the election and qualitica-
ton of it's members" which takes the
matter out Of the hands of any COM
mittee.
Mr.. Davis of Philadelphia an act,
to ensure the greatest safety in the
transportation of explosive materials
on railroads
Mr. Playford of Fayette an act,
the conveyance of real
estate under seal by execution or sales
by trustees.
The afternoon session of the Sen
ate was taken up with the consider
alton of McCiure's election bill.
The amendments, to which referace
has been made, were all presented,
and the bill was at last called up on
It's final passage
Mr. Mcclure spoke against the bill
IN effect that it did not meet the re-
luirements of the case. He, howev-
er, would vote for it on protest.
Mr.. White, OF Indiana. spoke in
'avor of the amended bill, and ar
yued that under all the difficulties
)f the case il was fair as could be
lesired.
Mr.. Playford, of Fayett, Demo
ocratic), said that without having an
for consultation with
.ollea CUES and constituents, he would
Totc for the bill because he believed
1t present it was the best that could
le got.
The roll was now called by the
Jlerk and the members voted. The
esult was II yeas-lS nays.
The speaker decided the bill lost. |
Mr.. Mcclure then moved recon
ideration which prevailed.
The Senate, however, took no fur
her action but let the matter go
'ver, and adjourned until Thursday
morning.
The House cleared the Speakers |
lesk of annual reports and docu-
nents of like character, when
Mr.. Brockway called up his adver-
ising bill for 4 second reading. |
Several minor amendments were /
made, not effecting its general effect, |
iter which the bill passed.
At twelve O'Clock the House was
cady to adjourn.
Speaker Mccormick suggested
all of the House by Counters, in
lphabetical order-thc members to
resent any bills they might have as
heir districts were called.
The suggestion was adopted hy
he members aud the call made.
which developed an unusual dcarth
f business. There were responses
'om but scvcnty-6ve counties, num-
ering Allegheny, Blair, Columbia.
,rie, Lawrence, Schuvlkill, and Ven
ngo, and the bills presented were
Il of Il miner character.
Mr. McCreery. Of Ycnango. had
ne principal buiness on hand. He
resented an act to provide for geo
'gical survey.
Mr.. Newmeyer, of Allegheny, an
ct esta blishing separate Orphans
ourts.
lso, joint resolution to appoint three
commissioners toinvestigate the mat
r of ventilation in the mines, in the
luminous coal regions of the State
nd report to the next Legislature.
Mr.. McCunc, of Blair, an act TO
mend and consolidate the game
.ws.
Mr.. Brockway, of Columbia. an
ct regulating fees of the Coroner
nd County Commissioners.
Also, an act relating to evidence in
for libel and SANDER.
Mr.. Wilcox, of Erie, an act re-
hiring road commissioners in every
,unty and district to publish annual
atements Of money expenditures.
eyeral bills we've presented relative
private corporations, but Speaker s
cCormick squashed them by ruling q
such bqsines8 out of order. Il
At IL o'ciock the House adjourn 4
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