Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-01-28

Mr.. Parry, to appropriate 10 August Aren't
sum Of money for extra services ~ colder in the
late war.
Mr.. Moors, for the amendment u the law rela-
tive 10 the disposal of redemption money.
Mr.. Ware to provide the state prison with a 1t
Of supreme court reports also relating IL punish
ment Tor assault with intent to rob or murder
THURSDAY Jan. 20 Senate Sen. Wootllnan
presented two petitions reaingto the liquor traf-
lie.
sen. Price offered resolution that no new
business be received after Feb 10 ISL.
Bills were introduced by Sen. Burrows to amend
the restsed statutes in relation to circuits and one
by SEN Griffin relating to proceedings in Grim
inal cases ANA amendatory of sec. 1890 Il. ;, Ad-
journed.
THURSDAY Jan. 20 Ho,se-A resolution was
presented by Mr. Ware, Joint resolution restrict
ing the introduction of new business 10 Feb 9TH.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Luse relating to the publication If the
proceeding Of county boards
BY Mr.. Rogers. relative to the public printing
in Portage county.
BY Mr.. Phillips authorizing the Town Of Waupa-
ca ~ appropriate certain money TO the city of
Wuupaca; also providing for designations and re-
lnoyas in the board Of building commissioners
county Of Wuupaca; also authorizing the loan Of
S20,0 ono ot the state trust funds 70 the town Of
Weyauwega, Wdupaca county; also 70 authorize
the city Of Waupaca 70 raise certain moneys for
the building of new court house
BY Mr.. Sprague, regulating the rate of interest
This likes the legal rate at six per cent, and the
contract price at eight per cent
senate bill legazing the proceedings taken to
incorporate the village of Brandon, Fond du Lac
county, was concurred in.
troduced bill to prevent double assesslnnt upon
cncumbcrod real estate and to provide an equit-
able mode Dt taxation. This bill Is of Importance
. all and herewith presented in full.
4 BILL to prevent double assessments upon in
! numbered real estate and to provide an equit-
able mode Of taxation for such property.
| The people 'of the state OF Wisconsin repre-
sented in senate and assembly, do enact ms
| follows
Section /. That Il mortgage, deed of trust, or
other contract or obligation by which II debt is
secured by lien upon real estate, shall, for the
/ purpose of assessment and taxation be deemed
and treated rs an interest in the property thereby
affected and the holders OF such securities as
1 joint owners To be assessed and the taxes to be
! paid in the district where the property is located
and the holders of such mortgages or liens shall
not elsewhere be assessed or taxed
! Section 2. The owner ofthe Zee If any property
Ginning any deduction Tor such incumbrance
shall state to the assessor under oath the nature
and amoant Of the inclimbranee, and to whom
due and the assessor shall assess the owner of the
! fee, and the owner or owners Of the mortgage or
other lien separately and in ratabc proportion,
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each by dcducting from the real and full cash
value of the properly the value Of the lien or
i liens assessing the owner VI the fec on the excess,
| and the owner or owners Of the lien upon the
value OF such lien; hut in assessing these amounts
the same scale Of assessment or rate per cent. OF
the value shall be observed as may be applied in
assessing other property, SO that each shall pay
| his pro rata share and the aggregate be the
same rs i the property had been assessed to the
owner.
Section 3. The tax arising from the assess
ments of these several interests shall he lien
upon the properly, and also valid debt against
either and all the parties in interest and may be
paid by either. # that part due on the lien or
! neumbcrance shall be paid by the owner of the
| fee, then 1t shall constitute payment thereon,
and 10 that extent he an Offset; and il the holder
Of the lien shall pay the tax of the owner of the
fee. then the amount 50 paid shall become to that
extent an addition to the debt due him, provided,
that If amy such lien shall be paid by the debtor
after assessment, and before the tax levy for that
| year. The amount of such levy may likewise be
retained by such debtor. and this shall be COM
putcd aceordngto the taxes on the same for the
preceding year, and, provided further, that taxes
arising from special assessments for drainage on
other local Improvements shall he addressed Who'll
| ly against the owner of the fee.
Section & Every contract hereafter made by
which debtor is obliged 0pay any tax or assess
Inent on money loaned or any mortgage, deed or
trust, orothrr lien, shall, rs to any interest spcc
fed therein, aud as to such tax assessment, DO
nun ana void.
Section J. an acts or parts Of acts conflicting
with this act are hereby repealed.
FRIpAY Jan q dsscaliy Several petitions
for the prohibition Of manufacture and sale Of
liquor were presented.
HILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. Mcnzies amending section 1893 chap,cr 50,
X. 5. relative to town insurance companies.
Mr., Lnsc torepeal thu laws Of 1850 relating to
fences. This does away withthc necessity of hav-
ing partition fences, before damages can be re-
covered.
Mr.. Kingston, providing for tile payment Of il
bounty on wild animals 50 on wolves 50 on Wild
cats and lynXcs, and 50 Oh foxes. II permits
poisoning in certain seasons.
Mr.. Taylor, authorizing the town OF Flambeau
to issue bonds to settle its indebtedness.
Mr.. 4. Peterson, amending revised statutes in
the matter Of insurance corporations.
Mr.. Kidd to repeal chap. 2GO general laws Of
1850, regulating the sale and inspection ofillumi-
mating oils
Mr. JuSc, amending sees. lts9.a2 Of the r.. -,
in the matter Of the rate Of interest
Mr.. BakcScc to encourage the raising Of inn
proved stock.