McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-01-29
STATE LEaIsLArvE DoISoa
As Forshadored In Condensed Report Of
the Nebraska Legislature.

EESATE.-ln Inc ScnaIe kJtit, Dlbc WtkC
introduced from senate files 20 to 81 inclusive.
Bills on second reading from senate files ~ to
70 inclusive.
Nichol introduced resolution asking that
the Nebraska senators vote for the Reagan
BILL which, after considerable discussion, was
referred to the committee on railroads.
Among the most important bills which will
soon be brought up I or consideration, and
which viii be the source of much discussion,
are the following: A variety of bills relative
to the regulating OF railways; bills having In
view change of revenue laws: bill provid-
ing for the leasing and selling of school lands,
bill cutting down saloon license TO $500 and
making it uniform throughout the state; Q
joint resolution providing for constitutional
amendment prohibiting the manufacture, i'm
portation and sale OF intoxicants; number OF
bills relative to social relations of men and
women; and bill relating to insurance and
insurance companies. Many of the bills intro
duced are duplicated and are of no special inn
portance. Committee work has now fairly
commenced, and number Of bills will be re-
ported back during the week.
HOUsE.-In the house bills were introduced
from house roll IFS to 1873 inclusive. Bills on
second reading from house rolls 40 to lib in
elusive. Several petitions were presented and
read. One hundred and seventy-three bills
have been introduced in the house, 1863 Of
which have been read q second time and re-
ferred to committees.
priation of $500 to defray the expenses of
Nebraska exhibits at New Orleans is made
special order for Wednesday. Opinion is gen.
eral that it will be favorably considered. 1t is
conceded that Nebraska takes first rank at the
exposition, that its exhibits are complete in
every detail, and that the state will receive
benefits directly and indirectly on this &C
count.
Johnston, of Lancaster, has introduced a
bill providing for the dedication of block In
the city of Lincoln, owned by the state, to the
German Evangelical church of this city.
SENATE.-In the senate on the 10Th Clark
offered resolution directing the commissioner
of public lands and buildings to report to the
senate the names of all persons who have
leased school lands since 1880.
Hazen presented petition from eighty-four
citizens asking that Nebraska representatives
vote for the pending pension bill.
Wright, of Lancaster, introduced bill rela-
tive to the regulation of insurance companies
organized in other states. and doing business
in this state. 1t provides that all such insur-
ance companies shall pay two per cent of all
monies received for premiums to the treas
urers of fire companies in the towns or cities
were policies are issued.
Newcomer introduced resolution relative
to taxes, asking that the committee having in
charge the various bills relative thereto report
fayorably upon some one of them at an early
daY.
HoUsE.-In the house a. bill was introduced
by Cornelius, providing for the construction
and maintenance of an insane asylum in the
central part of the state, the exact location to
be established by the board OF public lands
and buildings.
Nettleton, of Clay, introduced a bill which
makes provisions for an enumeration of the
inhabitants of the state, during the present
constitution. The bill provides for the sp-
pointment by the governor OF a superintendent
of the census whose duty it shall be to divide
the state into convenient districts, appoint
enumerators for the several districts and to
compile their returns. The general plan of
vided for by act of congre IS relative to taking
the census of the United States.
A number OF petitions were presented con-
corning the township law; also one from citi-
zens of jefferson county asking for more strin-
gent laws relating to houses of prostitution.
SENATE.-In the senate on the 21st house
roll 81, relating to the payment of officers,
members and employees of the senate and
house, was reported back to the senate by the
chairman of the ways and means committee,
with recommendation that it do pass.
A resolution was adopted requiring the sec
rotary OF the senate to make list of all EN-
plOyes Of the senate and the situations they
occupy.
Clark offered a resolution asking that the
commissioner of public lands and buildings
furnished to the senate the names of al per-
SONS who have leased school lands since De-
cember, 1880, and also the names OF al per-
sons who are delinquent and for what length
of time they have been delinquent.
The school land investigating committee
met In the afternoon. The refusual of Morton
to respect the subpoena was considered and
referred to the house. Rosewater was called
persons being present other than members
while his testimony was taken. A motion was
made to proceed with closed doors, which was
arried by vote of S to 5.
HOUSE.-The house went into committee Of
the whole on consideration of the resolution re-
lative to the exposition appropriation. The bill
under consideration calls for the appropriation
Of S15, 900 to cover expenses at the exposition
The bill was amended so as to make the apprO
priation conditional by adding the words: 80
much as may be necessary" etc. 1t was also
amended by adding the words Exhibits" and
the words, "and his vouchers therefor" The
bill was ordered engrossed for third reading.
Taggart, White and Sutherland were appointed
as a committee to examine New Orleans
vouchers.
House roll 13S, introduced by Neigh, of
Cunning, provides for the location and erection
of an insane asylum at Vest Point, condi-
toned that 100 acres of land within two miles
of that town be donated.
Everett offered resolution requiring the
state treasurer to furnish statement for the |
use of the legislature, showing the amount of
moneys received from the per cent sale of
school lands since the organization of the |
state.
SENATE.--In the senate on the 23d Buck |
worth, from the committee on school lands |
notified the senate that j. Ster-
ling Morton had ignored a summons to appear |
before the committee, and that he would not |
come unless his mileage and per diem was |
paid in advance.
On motion to adopt the report of the COM
mittee, Spencer moved that S. F. No. be |
amended so as to include the superintendent |
Of public instruction as member of the board |
Of commissioners. The amendment was /
agreed to and the bill was so amended.
Senate file % was up for a third reading, |
but mistake being discovered, it was recon-
nitted.
Clark called up his resolution relating to the
employment of convfcts and moved its adop-
ion. On motion of Hastings it was referred
40 the committee on penitentiary.
HoUsE.-In the house Olmstead, from the
school land investigation committee, submitted
report relating that j. Sterling Morton had
been subpenaed to appear before the investi-
eating committee, and refused to comply with
he same.
Lee. of Furnas, offered further amend
nent TO the effect that the secretary of state
furnish mileage and fees for all witnesses who
night demand them. Adopted.
Bills were introduced from the house roll on
irst reading from 24 to 251, on second read
ng from 213 to PIC.