The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-04-15
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senate lnc lOIioWlnS biiiS were rcau
in place.
Mr. Anderson of Alleghcny-Pre-
scribing the mode of ascertainment
and payment of damages resulting
from grading streets, &c, in cities
Mr. Wallace-To provide for the
submission of civil cases by agree
ment of parties to a referee learned in
the law; also allowing married wom-
en- to open and keep bank accounts.
Mr.. Warren-Authorizing cities,
counties and townships to enter into
contracts with railroads when they
enter their limits, whereby said roads
may relocate or change. said roads
also allowing Notaries Public to ap
point deputies.
Mr. Warfel-For the preservation
Of official records in the several coun-
tics.
The House remained in session but a
short time and adjourned,
SENATE.
HARRIsBURG, April 9.-Mr. Gra-
ham presented petition for the re-
moval of the Western Penitentiary.
Bills were read in place relating to
suits by Sheriifs, Prothonetaries and
other officers.
The session was occupied on the
bill providing for the criminal insane.
la the afternoon session the Legis-
lative Apportionment bill, passed sec
ond reading. The Democrats offered
amendments, but were voted down
by a strict party vote.
HOUSE.
The Centennial bill occupied the
day. 4 move was first made 10
amend specially. This was opposed
unless it be general amendment.
Finally after some filibustering, an
amendment was added providing
that one million should cover the en-
tire amount asked of the State.
The calendar Of bills prepared for
second reading was not touched.
The committee on Enlargement of
the Capitol was read and adapted,
recommending an appropriation Of
twenty-five thousand dollars.
In the afternoon session the Cen
tennial bill was again called up and
for the first time during the session
party lines were drawn. Points of or
der were raised that it required a two
third vote to pass according to the
Constitution.
The Chair ruled that it dld not.
An appeal was taken and the Chair
sustained by a pretty full vote,
The bill past finally by vote Of
"a to 90 the Philadelphia, Bucks,
Luzerne and Schuylkill Democrats
going for it and Wilcox of Erie,
Morgan, Of Lawrence. Thompson of
fayette Cross, of Beaver, Jones of
Potter, and Ramey Of Indiana, Re
puplicans against it
SENATE.
HARRISBURG, April l0.-Mr White
read in place bill fixing the maxi
mum limit of taxation for county,
borough, school and poor purposes at
five mills.
The following bills passed both
Houses, and were signed by the
speakers.
Act for increasing the capitol stock
and indebtedness of corporations.
Act to allow officers of dissolved
corporations to convey real estate
held by such corporotions.
Act relative to issuing warrents to
survey vacant lands.
Mr.. Graham read in place bill
making an appropriation of $4,000
to the Allegheny Society for Allevi-
ating the Miseries of Public Prisons.
The bills on first and second read
ing occupied the morning hour.
John ii. Orvis was confirmed Judge
of the twenty fifth district.
The confirmation of the rest OF the
nominations were held over under the
rules and the Senate adjourned till
Monday afternoon. - ..-
HOUSE.
The act taxing anthracite coalhav-
ing Leen changed TO tax on all coal
companies, a point of order was rails
ed by Mr. Brockway that it was con-
trary to Section l. Article 3 Of the
Constitution to change the entire sub
ject of bill on second reading.
Speaker Mccormick ruled the
point well taken, and the bill was
postponed.
The act fixing the compensation
of members of Assembly, and the
number of employers passed finally
60 to l3.
Senate bill No l5 supplement to
insurance laws, passed finally: also
a bill authorizing the settlement of
Benjamin Singerly's account against
the Stat for printing-5Sto l3.
An afternoon session was held for
the purpose ofreceiving reports from
the various standing committees, and
the resignation of John ii. Orvis, as
n member was received.