Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-01-24

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whose popularity or importance causes
much discussion.
Mr.. Pennybacker has been unfortu-
nate with his bills. The only one he
has succeeded in engineering through
the committees has been stopped in its
course, aud now reposes in a pigeon
hole on the table.
Col. Monroe has returned from his
home in Hampshire, and resumed his
seat, yesterday.
Mr.. Melvin from the Eastern Pan
handle, has the sOitest voice in the
House.
Col. Peyton can count a standing vote
in a manner that would discount
"Webb adder"
Some of the fun-loying members have
habit OF getting young member from
a river county 10 make. a point OF order
I whenever a lady of his acquaintance Is
on the fOpr.
A Morgantown paper says that "Mr,
Hare saves his breath TO cool his broth"
Mr.. Hagan's pleasant face and broad
shoulders were missed from their accus-
toned place yesterday.
A Legislative excursion TO the Peni-
tentiary il talked of for Saturday. 1t liz
whispered they want to get away from
the review of the" melish."
Speaker Moffett has offered'his office
10 some Of the loud takers in the lobby.
Peaunt Scott is fixture now upon
the upper stairs. Perhaps he's lobby
/ ing for the military bill.
Senator Woods seems little nervous
when he announces messages from the
Senate.
Mr.. Pennybacker would like to have
an Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, but
Judge Stuart can't savoy
DIR. GOOCh writes with steel pen and
invariably has a quill above his ear.
John &. Montgomery, who beat Jim
Ferguson of Charleston, is one OF the
quiet men. He is interested in coal
mines, and has bill on that subject to
work through.
According to Judge Stuart, all bills
are Of the feminine gender, which seems
slightly paradoXiCal.
Mr.. Reynolds, OF Taylor, is one of the
solid men Of the House, both tinan-
cially and physically.
The Sergeant-at-Ar office has be-
come the smoking room of the House.
Journal.
The House met at 10 A. VI.
PRAYER by Rev. John Croll, of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The journal of Wednesday was read
and approved.
Capt. Chipley, chairman of the Come
mittee on Military Affairs, submitted
the joint report which appeared yeSter-
dav.
Mr.. Gum, from the Committee on
Judiciary, reported back
III. b. No. 62 and II. b. No. 81, recon-
mending that they pass.
II. b. No. 20, "a bill to prevent the
collection OF over six per cent. interest
on any deed etc, not To pass.
Also. resolution in relation to re-
duCing the per diem of State officers, as
inexpedient To legiSlate upon. Also, the
resolution in regard 20 that portion
81 the message relating to advertising
delinquent lands, with the statement
that legislation is pending on the sub
ieCt: also resolution in relation To re-
uuiring persons bringing libel suits 10
give security for costs, and one reduc-
ing the prices oil juries, as inexpedlcnt
70 legislate upon.
Mr.. Hill from the Committee on Edu-
ton report III. b. No. l62, "a bill chang
ING one of the Normal Schools of the
State into n school for colored children
i'm response tO a resolution in relation
thereto: also several other resolutions
with the statement that il would be in
cxpedicnt To lcgiSlatc thcreupOn.
Mr.. Hutton, of the Committee on
Roads and Internal Navigation, reported
back III. h. No. l05, "a bill in relation
To keeping in repair the county roads,
with several amendments and no recon-
mendation.
Mr.. Parsons. Of the Committee on
Claims and Grievances, reported back
III. b. No. l22. Gin relation 10 the pay
ment of certain military claims, with
an adverse recommendation.
4 message was received from the
Senate announcing the passage Of, and
asking concurrence in certain bills.
The following were introduced and
referred tu appropriate committees:
BILLS.
Bv Hutton: II. Il. No. l63, fixing the
time for the commencement OF County
Courts in Randolph.
Bv Pennvbacker: III. Il. No. l64, an
act To amend the act in relation 10 IL
Censes-
By REYNOLDS: II. Il. No. l35, appro-
priating ;. 600 tn complete the Grafton
and Cove Turnpike.
BY johnson; ii. h. No. l66, 10 refund
James Lynch, Of Harrison county, GER
tain taxes, rrruncOuSly paid.
BY Monroe: II. Il. No. l61, appoint
ing State chemist.
Mr. Poundstonr presented petition
from citizens of Randolph county. ask
ING an appropriation 10 encourage Swiss
immigration into this state.
OTHER BUSINESS.
House Bill No. . was amended by
Mr.. Pcnnybacker, and on motion OF
Mr.. Parsons, was laid on the table. This
bill i i'm relation 20 the school law.
House bill. No.t6l, "a Till relating 10
evidence in actions ot asSumpSIt,' com
ing up on a second reading was amended
bv Mr.. Parsons 10y striking out the en-
acting clause and inserting substitute.
II was further amended by MeSSrs.
Pounds,one. Ewing and Bradford, which
amendments were accepted and the bill
and pending amendments rc-Commtted
To the Judiciary Committee.
House bin, No. ~. in relation TO mar
riei women. came up on Its seCunt
reading and. upon motion Of Mr. Jacobs,
Was laid on the table.
Several House and Senate bills came
up in order. were read the first time and
ordered to second readings
Mr. PennyPacker moved 10 suspend
the rules and take up the resolution IN
relation to the appointment OF an assis-
tant serycant-at-armS The motion vas
lost and the House adjourned.
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