The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-02
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.
THE SENATE.

Mr.. Brigham introduced a bill requiring
plaintiffs in civil actions to give-bai for costs.
Mr.. HoIlingsworth presented petition of
200 citizens of Belmont County asking for the
passage of a measure to suppress the grave
yard insurance business.
Mr.. Conrad introduced bill making an ap-
preparation of $50, 400.21 for contingent ex-
penses of the Legislature. The bill abolishing
the Office Of Criminal Bailiff of Hamilton
County, filled by Joe Moses, which was intro
duced by MIR. Warren, created considerable dis
cussion. The Office was created by what is
known rs the O'Connor Legislature, and is held
by the bill to be q useless one.
A number CT local bills were introduced and
the Senate bill to authorize Salem Township,
Tuscarawas County, to transfer certain funds,
was passed. MIR. Dexter introduced q bill to
pay Gross & DetrIck damages sustained by
flood in the Miami and Erie Canal sc. 483. 9S,
were allowed. Passed, and the Senate ad-
tourned for the day.
THE HOUSE.
The bill Of Mr.. Bowersox to increase the per
dien, Of witnesses before courts Of record from
rs cents to 81, was reported back from the Ju-
dietary Committee with the recommendation
that it be indefinitely postponed, and that
means its death. Mr.. Seott's joint resolution
providing for securing q training ship, to be
plhCeU on Lake Erl6, lOr IQ6 Lrflnlng OF DOy6
for seamen, was reported back and unani-
mously adopted. Mr.. Beman introduced a bill
authorizing Township Trustees, instead Of
County Commissioners, to audit claims for
sheep killed or wounded by dogs. Mr.. Kith-
cart introduced bill authorizing Probate
Judges to appoint guardians for persons who
are incapable from mental weakness of taking
care Of and preserving their property.
The most irritating thing the House has to
contend with is the persistent refusal of some
Of the members to vote for an adjournment
every other day. This is very provoking, and
if continued, may result in getting the House
down to business. Mr.. Lcey introduced q bill
to increase the price Of convict labor to 81. 25
| day. House bill, making appropriations to
meet Deficiencies In appropriations Tor the Leg
islature ending February 15, 1882 was reported
back and passed. Bills were introduced pro-
| viding for the appointment of Superintendents
| of County Infirmaries for the term of three
| years for the returning of discharged convicts
| to the county from which they were received
| at the expense Of the State. Mr.. Green's
House bill, to punish husbands for failure to
support their families, was reported back and
indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Hughes introduced bill to provide that
in action for alimony the plaintiff shall give
bond to secure costs. Mr.. Kahlo introduced a
bill Of which the following are the provisions {:
"Whoever contracts to have or give to HIM
| self or another the option to sell or buy at a
| future price any grain or other commodity,
| stock of any railroad or other company, or
forestalls the market by spreading false ru-
| mors to influence the price of commodities
| therein, or corners the market, or attempts to
| do SO in relation to any such commodities, shall
be fined not less than $40 nor more than $500,
| or confined ia the County Jail not exceeding
| six months or both, and all contracts made in
| violation of this section shall be considered
gambling contracts, and shall be void" A bill
| was introduced by Mr.. Metoalf, drawn ND by
School Commissioner DeWolfe, providing for a
| Township Board of Education, who shall have
| full control Of all schools in the township, en-
| ploy all teachers, etc. Each district is to be
represented in the Board.
Mr.. Frame introduced bill to require that
physicians who attend people requiring public
relief, shall notify the Township Trustees the
same day such attendance is rendered Trustees
may order the discontinuance Of the same al
any time, but shall notify Township Physician
if his services be needed. Mr.. Highland intro
duced . bill to prevent the catching of fish in
any of the waters within the jurisdiction OF
Ohio, except in the waters Of Lake Erie, Merce,
County, and Lorain reservoirs, with any device
except with hook and line. Bills were also intro
duced enabling q husband or wife to testify il
each others behalf in all criminal cases; asking
an appropriation of $3.50 to pay for thu
painting of the Senate Chamber and Represents
tives' Hall. Aresolution was introduced askinl
our Senators and Representatives in Congress
to favor and endeavor to secure the passage o.
law that will blot out polygamy in this coun
try. Metcalf's bill to increase the salaries O
Common Pleas Judges to 200 per year ant
the Supreme Court to "a, 900 was read tn,
third time, and after discussion, was defeated
The resolution offered some time since b,
Mr.. Holbrook, requesting the Finance Commit
tee to inquire into and report as to the ex
pediency of making appropriations for tw,
years SO as to do away with annual sessions o
the General Assembly, was indefinitely post
poned. Mr.. Allen introduced bill providing
that in corporate villages Mayors shall have al
the jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases o
Justices Of the Peace, and also providing that a
fines collected shall be paid into the yillag
treasury.
Mr.. Conrad, Chairman Of the Finance Com
mittee, introduced bill making partial apprc
priations for the benevolent, penal, and col
recting institutions for the last three quarter
of the fiscal year. Amount appropriated abou
$322, 400. He also introduced the first geners
appropriation bill for salaries, mileage, etc
for three quarters of tho present financial yes
1854, ,O27.85. Mr.. Sharp introduced bill re
ative to passenger rates on railroads. MI
weitzei introduced the belt railroad bill agree
upon by the Hamilton County delegation,
secure the abandonment of that part of th
Erie Canal lying within the limits Of Cincinnati
number Of other bills were introduced, an
several minor bills passed. The Linton schoo
book bill was reported and promptly killed,
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