The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-02-16

Tho railway Commissioners made report
TO tho House on tho 7th, on tho resolutions Of
Mr.. Aldrich relating 70 the use Of free passes by
officials, editors and others. Tho report IL in
humorous and sarcastic voin, stating that they
are NJ y loss to determine Whist classes are re-
ferrod 10. Tho Commissioners understand
that passes aro given TO the Office,
not tho man, ~ favors aro never
sna a si ssns S'i g s "a os Tickets Ih" ase o
clergy, and think the passes Of editors only pay
Tor advertising, or Nh interchange of tito goods
which each has 10 soil. They think full State
Conventions are necessary In order 10 got proper
candidates, and that railroads, by giving rc-
duccd faro 70 delegates, mako moro than other
wiso BY tho increased travel. They decline to
impugn tho motives OF Judges Of courts and
State officers IN accepting FREQ passes, tho FREQ
passes given TO sheri1s Of counties, and police
officers moro than compensate tho railroads by
tho additional protection against lavlessness.
Among tho bills introduced in tho Senate on
the sth were, by Graves, to legalize the sale
of certain lands BY the State University by
Clarke, Of Page, 10 repeal section l,268, Of tho
Code u 1873. relative TO cattle guards and rail-
way crossings. Among tho resolutions intro
duccd In tho senate we're: by Mr., Hall, that
tho Governor be- requested TO inform the Sem
ate Of the condition OF the claims against Dr.
Cray, Of Fort Madison, tho cost of prosecu-
hibit smoking BY Senators In the chamber.
Tho rest Of tho day In tho senate was
Smiths bin, providing pro Tor for the trial
of defendants Jointly indicted. In the
House. tho bill FOR the compensation Of School
Board officers was reported adversely on and
the report Of tho committee adopted. The
House committee reported favora6ly on the
substitute for the bill establishing Superior
Courts in cities OF . certain size; to legalixe
spencer, Clay county; relative to dltches,
drains, and water-courses, and for tho relief
Of tho family Of Judge Mckenzie. The bill
providing that amendments to the State con.
election passed the House under sus-
pension OF tho rules. Among tho
important bills introduced IN the
House wer0 by Dots0n, to restrain domestic
animals from running at large; BY Flint, to
prohibit railroad companies from leasing Or
giving to any individual Or iirm exclusive con-
troll of warehouse and elevator sites on their
side-tracks by Blain. TO regulate tho manner
OF visiting schools BY County Superintendents
by Nc0regor, granting local insurance CONF
panies authority to hold fund for the pay
inent OF losses; BY Pckler, to lessen court costs
IN courts by reducing tho number Of jurors Inn
paneled; by Downing, 70 amend section ooS 70
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bill was introduced In the Senate. ON the
9th inst., by Mr.. Tyrcll for the regulation and
treatment Of tho female insane. Tho Judiciary
Committee reported favorably on the bill for
referees to examine the accounts Of guardians |;
adversely on the bill relative TO persons found
III state of intoxication; fayorably on the bill
regulating the admission to the bar In State
courts. Tho Committee on Constitutional
Amendments reported fayorably on tho joint
resolution in regard to tho amendment pro-
hibiting tho manufacture aud sale OF
ense to defendants jointly indicted
passed under suspension OF tho rules.
In tho House bills were introduced N follows !:
By Havers, relating to 6re limits in cities by
Wilson, for normal school At Humboldt; by
Hubbell, relating to text books by Ha,ncs, to
increase The number Of Circuit Judges in cir
cuts containing cities In excess of 230OO IN
Aapitants by schmidt, to empower citsa under
special charters 10 establish Boards Of HEALTH
4 resolution Was introduced Ly Aaker instrnct-
ng the Judiciary Committee 10 report bill
relative 10 tho violation Of section .Sal. as to
tho issuing of bonds by independent school
districts. A hill WAS passed changing the name
Of Oxford TO Montour. Both houses were IN
Joint session for some time In memorial ohserv-
ancas for tho late Hon. Watson 4. Webster.
Among the bills introduced In the Senate. on
tho 10th. were: By Cation. to provide conf
rcnsation for MAYORS acting as Justices; /; by
Hartshorn, for an increase in the salaries Of
state officers The greater portion OF the day
in the Senate was taken mp discussing tho bull
TO create dental department in THE state lnl-
versitv, which WAS ordered engrosssd for 4
third reading. A Litl passed the Senate rela-
tive to corporations. The bill allows railroad
corporations to incur liabilities IN any amount
without regard to the amount of their capital.
t,.t tba ms Nap n tANtif
are allowed To assume unlimited risks Com
mittccs reported in the Senate fAvorahly OH
tho substitute for bill in reference 10 harbed
wire. etc, on the resolution IA to the improve
ment Of tho Missouri river. and on the bill ln-
creasing the paw Of County Superintcndcnts
adversely On the hill regulating the lease Of
land belonging to the Agricultural College.
Among the hills introduced in the House were
the following by Downing, requiring the list
ing aud assessment III moneys aud credits,
aud 10 punish frauds therein hy Muier, to
authorize hai-insurancc companies " Ander-
son, compelling School Boards to pro-
cure fuel and properly house IL; hy
Evans. relative to change VI yea.ie IN Jus.
| iicc courtss bv Pitcher. 10 prevent the
| spread OF cocklc hNrrs: hy Reynolds.
| 10 prevent tho adnlteration of food. The f.l-
| lowing resolution Was introduced lsy Maxwell.
| 10 instruct the kalruad Committee 10 prepare
bill repeating the Railroad Commission law,
and enact \ Law establishing maximum charges
for freight transportation. House committees
reported adversely on the bill regulating visit.
Of tho county School Snperlntendcnts favera-
bly, ON the hln enabling directors oi
independent school districts IL insure
school property adversely On the compulsioi
4 cf witnesses before Supervisors favorably oi
| the hill in relation to stock running at large
favorablv on the bill 10 protect railway passen
gers and others from rowdics favorahly on ths
i hill relating To bridge taxes favorahly ON thu
hill 10 prevent danger 10 human life on th,
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