The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-03-12
OHIO LEGISLATURE.

ut three O'Clock p. m. Bills were introduced
oy Mr.. Pruden: Repeating the first section
l,l59 of the Revised Statutes and providing
that in descent and distribution, ''if there
are no children or legal representatives the
estate shall pass to and be vested in the
husband or wife, relict of such estate during
his or her natural life;" giving citizens the
right to serve as jurors after having ex.
pressed an opinion in case, IL upon ex-
animation by the Court it is apparent that
Che citizens would be guided by the law and
evidence; amending section 5,695 so that
probate judges shall try divorce cases.
MIR. Jaeger introduced bill providing for
the erection of a soldiers memorial monu.
ment in Sandusky County. Mr.. Smith in
troduced bill providing for the more
thorough listing of personal property for
taxation. Mr.. White introduced bill pro-
vlding for the erection of a State interme-
diate penitentiary or reformatory, to hich
prisoners sentenced for the first offense are
TO be sent. The institution Ms to be main
tained by one-tenth the proceeds from the
Scott law tax. The contract system shall
not be employed at all in the intermediate
penitentiary, but the State shall supply
the labor directly in manner to compete
as little as possible with free labor. Ad.
journed.
House.-The House met at three O'Clock
p. m. Mr.. Starbaugh introduced a bill
providing that whoever shall receive at
any medical college, society, school of
anatomy or other place for dissection, the
body of any person who has died by vio-
lence, or bears the mark Of violence, he
Shall notify the coroner Of such fact, and
an inquest will at once be held. The PEN
atty for violation Of this is fixed at
fine of from $500 to 81 900 and imprisonment
OF from one to ten years. Mr.. Bren-
ner presented a petition praying for
the passage of graded liquor tax
law Mr.. Burnett presented a number
OF petitions from Cleveland praying
for the passage of an eight-hour Law.
Bills were introduced By Mr.. Little, au-
thorizing publication of tile repoi is of Wis
ltlng committees to county charitable and
corrective institutions; by Mr.. Cole, au-
thorizing the court to fix the amount of
fees, not exceeding 100 in homicide and $50
in felony, to be paid attorneys for defend
ing INDECENT persons; by Mr.. Loewenstein,
making Memorial Day legal bank holi-
day; by Mr.. Poe, to authorize the trustees
of Rockport Township, Cuyahoga County,
tolevy tax to construct a vault or recep-
tacle for the dead; by Mr.. Cuff, repUaling
especial ditch law in Henry County, by
Mr.. Poe, to authorize the City Council Of
Cleveland to issue bonds for the improve
ment of its public parks; by Mr. COgan,
authorizing the city of Cincinnati to pro-
vile by ordinance for the examination,
regulation and licensing of stationary en-
gineers, and others having charge OF sta
ing section 1902 of Revised st
utes, providing that in absence
tie police judge and his failing to
appoint reputable member of the bar TO
act in his .place,the probate judge be acting
police judge. The House then took up the
special order, being House bill by Mr..
BOIL, of the Finance Committee, making
appropriations for the last three quarters
of the fiscal year ending November l5, 1884,
and for the first quarter of the fiscal year
ending February ID, 1885. The bill was
gone through item by item, the 1900 appro-
| priation for the Ohio River Commission
being struck out, until the salaries of the
Supreme judges were reached, when Mr..
| Weldy moved to amend so that Judges
johnson and McIlvaine can get $1,000, the
same as the three Democratic judges, in
stend of 5000. Pending discussion on the
amendment the House adjourned.
Senate, March 5.-The House bill for the
protection and benefit of keepers of STALL
ions, jacks and bulls in the State of Ohio
was passed. Mr.. Elliott introduced bill
repeating section 1856 to AGA, inclusive, SO
as to better provide for the construction Of
levees along streams and water courses for
the protection of lands from overfows.
The Senate then took up the contested cleo
ton case of Pike VS.. Haynes in the Lucas
County distr let, and soon after adjourned.
HOuSe.-The entire session to-day was
occupied in discussing the appropriation
plll, and no action was reached up to the
hour of adjournment.
Senate, March 6-Bills were passed:
Making appropriations to meet deficien-
cles; amending section 4 ,521 of the Revised
Statutes so that damages should be paid in.
the construction of bitches; to authori5g
Incorporated villages to regulate, restrain
and prohibit the sale Of obscene and inn
moral literature; amending section 1885
| OF the Revised Statutes so that village
Councils may appoint sewerage commits
sion. Bills introduced To regulate
the rental allowed for the use of
telephones; providing for the division
OF counties into districts from which men,
Ders OF boards of county commissioners
shall be chosen. On leave, Mr.. Smith in
troduced bill to repeal the Scott law.
| The Senate then resolved itself into court
IN the case OF the Lucas County judicial
contest, and after the reading Of testimony
and examination of witnesses, adjourned.
| HouSe.-The morning session was occC-
pied in discussion of the Sherman medical
bill, which was lost on its passage. Bills
passed: Making appropriations to meet de-
hciencies; abolishing the Office of resident
engineer Of the Board of Public Works, and
creating more offices for superintendentss
changing the title of the Office Of mine in
spector to chief inspector of mines, di-
viding the State into three mining dis
tricts, and providing for the examination
Of applicants for the position OF inspector.
Adjourned.
Senate, March E--Bills were passed:
Amending section 1858 Of the Revised
Statutes so that when two-thirds vote
has been asst in village or city o. the
third and fourth grades Of the second class,
town halls can he erected or improved: !:
amending section go of the Revised Stat
utes so that no officer or employe Of any
State institution shall be related by blood
or marriage TO either Of the trustees ofthat
institution. The Judiciary Committee was
relieved from further consideration Of
Reeds pharmacy bill and the bill passed.
ii. j. Reinmund was confirmed as Superin.
tendent of Insurance. The Senate formed
into court and after arguments in the
Pike VS.. Haynes contest case, decided by
vote Of 20 to not to recount the votes in
the ballot box. The votew was a strictparty
one. Adjourned.
House.-Bills were introduced: To create
a State board of school examiners to consist
OF i've members; repeating those sections
OF the Revised Statutes which render one
who has read newspaper accounts Of cases
ineligible for jury duty; to authorize County
Commissioners In counties having no child