The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-01

names of the members to the township
authorities in order that they may be
exempted from serving on juries; to
amend the lien laws in regard to the coll
lection OF employees wages. It's provis-
ions are very ample for the protection
of men who labor on railroads, giving
them first lien upon all property be-
longing to such corporations Tor their
wages; for the reliet OF E. j. Nuckold, =,
Treasurer OF Paint Township, Ross
County; to authorize County Commits
sioners to issue bonds tor bridge pur-
poses in anticipation OF taxes TO he COL
lected.
Bills were introduced as follows: 70
authorize the Portsmouth Board of Ed
cation to issue bonds, sc. Compelling
surveyors OF counties having forty thou
sand population and upward to cover
into the County Treasury all fees. and
allowing Them ~ 600 per year for their
services. 10 repeal the section of the
law limiting the income OF o phaH Asy-
lums to $40, 900 a year, and to authorize
Courts OF Common Pleas instead of Pro-
bate Courts TO appoint Trustees of such
institutions. Changing the subdiyis
ions OF the Eighth Judicial District. Au-
thorizing City Commissioners to employ
legal council. To compel officers Oi
banks, savings institutions and trust
companies to report annually. To
amend the act to prevent trespasslng. 70
authorize the Village Council of West
Cleveland to issue bonds, etc.
The contested election case was taken
up and argued by Mr.. Campbell that
the Senate had jurisdiction, and by
Judge Hoadly that it had not.
at the conclusion motion was made
by Senator Burns that an additional
hour be given to each side, which was
adopted, and the Court adjourned.
The Senate resumed business, and, af-
ter filibustering nearly an hour, con-
Cured In the House amendments to Kess-
leT's bill to extend the time in contested d
election caaes. The bill only lacks the
signatures OF the presiding officers to
become a law.
HOUSE.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 81. Mr.. Kessler's
Election Bill to extend the time for
taking testimony, after much filibuster-
ing, passed-yeas 81, nays 40.
MIR. BOgardus reported back the reso-
luton for purchasing desks and chairs
for the Hall of the House, recommending
that the same be adopted. After some
discussion, it was recOmmitted to the
Committee on Public Buildings,
Mr.. Dalzelps bill to create a Special
School District in Sharon Township.
Noble County, was indefinitely post
poned.
Mr.. Dalzell's bill to transfer certain
moneys in The Treasury OF Noble County
was passed.
Mr.. Norton made report as to the
cause Of the recent poisoning in the PEN
itentiary. He believed it was caused
by the accidental dropping of some poi
son III a keg OF baking powder, which
was afterwards taken into the Kitchen
for use. Tne report censures some of
the employees.
Mr.. Becker's bill to allow township
agricultural societies to acquire real es-
late, was passed.
Mr.. SellarGs bill to amend the law to
secure the safety OF people in public
halls, theaters and churches, was lost
on passage.
Mr. DalzelPs bill to amend the Bas-
tardy Law was lost on its passage. Sub
the vote was reconsidered
and the bill referred to the Judiciary
Committee.