Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-05
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.


REPuRTs OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Raymond. from the Committee on
the Judiciary, reported back Fl. b. No, l65,
concerning Circuit Courts, with the recon-
meudation that it do not pass.
Also Ii. b. No. lag, concerning CON-
pensations of assessors, with the recon-
mendation that it do pass as amended.
Also Il. B. No. l4S. concerning 6duciaries,
with the recommendation thatit do not
pass.
Also II. d. No. 60, authorizing .he forma-
ton Interpretations foe the purpose Of con-
structing booms, etc., without recommend
ton.
Also II. J. R. No. II, proposing an
amendment to the Constitution, concering
constables, with the recommendation that
it do not pass.
Mr.. Laidley,. from the Committee on
Counties, Districts and Municipal Corpora
tons, reported back II. B. No. 48, relating
to towns and villages, with the recon-
mendation that it do pass.
Mr.. Lucas, Rom the Committee on Edu
cation, reported back q. B. No. ia, enlarg
ing the duties and powers Of Boards Of
Education with reference to the purchase
Of text books, with the recommendation
that it do pass.
Also, q resolution concerning an appro-
pristion for erecting additional buildings at
the State University and employing 9
matron for the Ladies Department with
the recommendation that it be referred to
the Committee on Taxation and Finance.
Mr.. Marshall, from the Committee on
Roads, reported back II. B. Ne. IA, con-
corning roads, with the recommendation
that It do pass.
MESSAGE YGoN THg sESGTs.
A message from the Senate announced
the appointment by that body as members
of the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills,
of Messrs. Brown and Morris; and as mem
of the Joint Committee provided for in ).
]. r. No. l. to inquire into and ascertain
whether or not q discrepancy exists IN the
vote of Randolph and Preston counties,
Messrs.- Sommeryille and Morris.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Miller, H. B. No. l58, amending
the stock law, referred to the Committee on
Immigration and Agriculture.
By Mr.. Roach, II. B No. l59, providing
for the better protection of railroad and tel
egraph property. Referred to the Commit
tee on the Judiciary.
By Mr.. White, H. B. No. l60, providing
that miners between the ages Of Is and Il
years shall not rely upon infancy as de-
fence without making known such infancy.
Referred to the Committee on the Judi
ciarY.
By Mr. McGdl, q. B. No. l6l, providing
for the stamping of articles manufactured
by convict labor. Referred to the Commit
tee on the Judiciary.
By Mr.. Oxly, Il. B. l62, concerning
labor on roads. Referred to the Commit
tee on Roads.
BILLS WITHDRAWN.
Mr.. Powell had leave granted him to
Withdraw from the files Of the House, II. b.
No. 26S, of the session of 1881, and FL. b.
No. 2OS, Of the session Of 1888.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. Lucas, presented petition signed By
a large number of citizens, praying tor the
abolition ofthe State Board OF Health. Laid
on the table.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
S.B. No. 5 coming up as unfinished
business, the debate Of yesterday was con-
tinued at great length.
At 1870, on motion Of Mr.. Alexander,
the rule fixing the hour Of adjournment at
half past twelve was set aside and consider
alton of the pending bill was resumed.
When line 43, in the section, In relation
TO prosecuting attorneys, was reached, MI
White moved to amend by making the sal
ary Of such officer in Ohio county not less
than s., 500 or more than 81 900,
5ss IN, I"y and suggested a minimum Of
81 900 as better: ...I
Mr.. Hsymond's suggestion was accepted
by Mr.. White, and the clause as amended
was adopted. =,
Finally, at l2:45 P. m, on motion o.
Mr.. Stapleton, the bill was ordered to ia
third reading and the House adjourned.