The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-02-01
MADISON Correspondence,
The Contested Seat in the ASsembly-Wis
eonsin Central Railway Lands-The
Tax Exemption Question-State
Agricultural Society, Etc.
RECUPERATED LHISIATORS

: RECUPERATED LEGISLATORS.
MADISON, January y24.-Members VIII,
e availed themselves of the second ad
E journment by taking short breathing
spell among their friends, and VIII,
. lodged the lobbyists and uhiquitou
members of the Third House" by the
skipping out" for day or two, have
| again returned, refreshed by the
change, and ready again to launch Out
into off-hand speeches, and to guard
parry, thrust, etc, in war of words or
any subject or measure that happens
to crop out in the regular round of leg.
lslation. This time the Senate did not
lay itself open to censure by the good
natured Assemblymen, who last week
referred motion to call that august
body bef ore the bar Of the Assembly
to answer for adjourning over from
Friday until the following Tuesday, to
the Committee on Charitable and Penal
Institutions. The affair caused much
merriment at the time, the Assembly
men tallying one for the first legislative
| JONS Va sAiO cOdcou. 4hC IdW COuD6lS
either house, before adjourning for
more than three days, to ask for and
gain the consent of the other house.
THE TAX QUESTION.
On Thursday last bill was iptroduc-
ed by Carl G. Pope. of Jackson county,
Chairman of the Judiciary Committee,
making a sweeping taxation on all
private property, except cemetery lots.
1t was referred back to the committee.
When the question comes up for final
action 1t is. expected that perfect
storm of oratory and eloquence will
ring through the Capitol. At almost
every session of the Legislature the
lawmakers have tussle on this sub
ject. The advocates of the measure,
somehow or other always get worsted
when the bill is put upon its passage, no
matter how much genuine argument
or buncombe talking the question
develops.
The Assembly has kindly granted the
use of its chamber for the evening ses-
sions of the
AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL CON-
vENTIoN
which is to be held on Tuesday, We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday, February
9th, 9TH, Sth, and 9th. The programme
of exercises is quite long and embraces
many essays or practical subjects of
importance. The exercises will no
doubt draw large number of visitors
from all parts of the State.
The Executive Board of the State
Agricultural Society will meet at u P.
M, Monday, February 9th, to revise the
prt1 I'M, fpqqnJ5,1m9l m9l.. ilst. and locate the State
hold a session on Monday evening, the
9TH prox., at which time the Presidents
address will be delivered, Secretary's
report read, etc.
PERSONAL.
Judge E. T. Gardner, who served In
the state council, in territorial times,
and again in the first state senate IN
184S 9, is visiting the scenes of his
early public life. The judge has many
friends in the capital city.
MADISON, January 26.-The legisla-
tive machine may now be considered
to be fairly IN motion, and all the com
mittees are actively engaged in their
work. Each day adds to the number
of measures introduced, and from the
manner in which business is facilitated,
there is reason to believe that the ses-
sion will be short one. Thus far no
business of marked importance has
transpirea.
THE CENTENNIAL MANAGERS.
A resolution has rassed both branch
es of the Legislature requesting the
State Board of Centennial Managers to
give an account of the disposition of
the funds donated last winter, and also
q review of the duties performed by
them. This is merely buslness-lke
disposition of the matter, and the pub
lie must not misinterpret this action of
the Legislature, and infer that anything
of a crooked" nature had been un
earthed. The gentlemen who comprised
the Commission are all men of high
moral integrity, and by a faithful per
Torrance of their duties are deserving
of the heartfelt thanks of every citizeI
of Wisconsin.
MANAGERS are requesting the Legisla
ture to donate 81 900 for the purchase
of painting of Fourth Lake, which
WIS on exhibition at Philadelphia
Mrs. Alex. Mitchell, who purchased th'
picture of Third Lake, promises to do
nate it to the State in case the reques
} is complied with. 1t is to be hoped tn
gallant Lawmakers will lend willin,
ear to the modest request of the fai
sex, and act favorAbly in the matter.
| COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
Assemblyman Brooks, of Fond dl
Lac, has introduced a measure looking
to compulsory attendance at school
The bill provides that every child shal
attend school for at least sixty days il
a year, and fixes a fine of ten cents fo
each violation of the law. The bill
has not received mucn attention a
vet, but no doubt will receive its shar
: of discussion when it comes up for fins
, action.
GEOLOGICAL.
The time for the completion of tn
geological survey of the State bein
near at hand, and the work being ye
uncom pleted, the Legislature will b
asked to extend the time until or
, year from the first of next June. Th
! first volume of the report will be ou
i in two or three months. The work
! # valuable scientific importance, an
is being faithfully prosecuted unde
e the supervision of Prof. Chamberlain
, TEMPERANCE WORK.
. learn from the Appeal, the orga
of the Temples of Honor IN thl
State, that the Tooth Temple will be il
sti:uted by the 1st of February. Tni
q is fattering exhibit, and augurs we
:. for the future of the temperance caus
: liz the Badger State. In honor of tin
}. event, official notice has been given
8 all the Temples throughout the State
e celebrate the occasion with appropriat
g exercises, ON the 18th of February.