Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-24
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH Is.

SeHdte-Bllls passed: To amend the charter of
the city of Hudson; Nos. 100, l0I, I04, and I05.
all bills authorizing J. L. Glover and others
therein named to construct dams on the Totogat-
icanse river; appropriating 500 to the Clark
county agricultural society; to appropriate to
the Southwestern agricultural society the sum of
$500; bill relating to lie swamp lands in
Marathon, Clark, Chippewa, Shawano and 0conto
counties.
House-The first special order was Mr.. Rev
eyS bill taxing railroads. The bill had been rec
commended for indefinite postponement by the
railroad committee. Mr.. Rewey made a vigorous
and convincing speech in favor of the passage of
the bill, and it was so comprehensive and con-
vincing that the assembly, by an almost unani-
vote, sent the bill back to the railroad com
mittee for further consideration.
The bill exempting the wages of all persons
from exemption. attachment or garnishment for
the six months preceding notice Of such proceed
ing, came up. Ii was amended so as to only ap-
ply to married persons or heads ef families, but
was finally killed.
The following senate bills were concurred in:
Nesting in assgnees, in of voluntary assign
ment, the rights of creditors to avoid fraudulent
conveyances relating to terms of the circuit court
in Lincoln county; fixing the next session of the
legislature at II o'clock noon the second Wednes-
day of January, 1888. and biennally thereafter
upon the same day and month; the superintend-
ent OF public property shall furnish stationery as
follows The lieutenant governor, $50 in value
and so much to the chief clerk of each house as is
necessary for the proper transaction of business of
such house; amending sections Ill and ll2, chap
ter 10, revised statutes so as to more definitely
specify the number of employees of the legisla-
ture and their wages.
The following assembly bills passed Provid-
ing for the equaliZation of taxation. Increasing
the taxation of telegraph companies. In relation
to the sale and assignment of tay sale certificates
owned by counties. Providing for the erection
nd inf Of oil he Of l. oh
ways in certain cases. Providing for the enlarge
ment OF the capitol by the building Of two trans.
verse wings-one for the accommodation of the
supreme court and law library and the other for
the state historical society.
In the evening the capital punishment bill was
the special order. The bin originated in the SEN
ate and came up for concurrence, three hours
were spent in speeeh-naking, some very able ar
guments being made on both sides Of the ques
ton. The bill was killed by vote of 4e to d3
ERIDAY, MARCH Il.
Senate-In the senate at the morning session
the amendments of the assembly to the senate bill
providing Tor the punishment of a father or hus-
band for the abandonment of his children or wife
were non-concurred IN.
Bills passed; To authorize the city of Miwau-
kee to issue bonds; iu relation to the assessment
of personal property for taxation; in relation to
sheris fees to declare the true reading of section
1881 revised statutes, relating TO town insurance
to authorize Charles ii. Mess 10 maintain dam
and boom on Black river y Taylor county; Il
authorize Christian Weber to erect = dam on the
Big Eau Plaine river in Marathon county.
Roase-The following bills were indefinitely
postponed: To define what shall constitute DOS
session of land in certain cases; 10 remove the
capital to Milwaukee; limiting The time for fling
claims against the Wisconsin farm mortgage land
company, and TO authorize and empower said
IN nd tha 81 ~
entitled TO dividends as now fled in the office Of
the secretary of state and declare final divi-
dend relative to the militia; relating the equalz-
alton Of taxes.
SATuRDAY, MARCH Is.
SsRate-Not in session.
AsssBa5ly-An attempt was made this morning
to dispense with the roll call but failed The fact
was disclosed upon the calling Of the roll that but
% members were present.
The following bills were passed: Amending ths
city charter OF Eau Claire 50 as to admit 81
water works; authorizing the county board si
Columbia county 70 appropriate aid TO rebuild
bridges washed away by the overflow OF ths
Wisconsin uver; providing for the exemption Of
insurance associations for benevolent and chari-
table purposes from the operation Of the genera
laws relating to hfe insurance companies: relat.
ing to the fees Of lumber inspectors
The following were indefinitely postponed
Prescribing the fees OF sheriff. eonstabies mar.
shals and other executive officers; legaizing th,
acts of the supervisors of the town Of Eagle Point
in Chippewa county; relating to the sale Of rea
estate upon execution; relating to liens Of deb
upon real estate Of deceased persons
MoSnAY, March 20.
.Ssaa.e-Ths following bills were paved
Ceding 10 the United Stntes the right 10 over
fow certain lands Of the state. and relinacishinc
the claims Of the state Tor damages. To provide
for restoring to market certain lands menfiouet
in chapter SIS, laws OF 1850. For the improve
ment Of the St Croix river.
The following bills were eoncurred in.
To provide for the ssection Of superintendent.
Of the poo- in Iowa county. To amesd ths
charter .. Chippewa Falls. To amend Sec l45s
Of the statutes relating to cemeteries To
authorize q dam the Embarrass river IN