Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-01-20

visited. The Newcastle mine was
found in good condition generally,
With the exception that there is no cs-
opponent shaft. The pillars of the
mine are somewhat weakened, causing
caves and rendering the mine liable to
spontaneous combustion. The pro-
prietors are doing everything to REM
edy the difficulty. The Black Dia-
mond mine was found in bad con-
ditiOn-no escapement shaft, ventila-
ton bad and drainage worse; roof too
low and all timbcrs rotten. The Car
bonado mine was found in excellent
order; ventilation good and every
thing done to make the mine safe.
The South Prairie and Wilkinson
mines were found in safe condition.
Necessary Improvements in the law,
suggested by the committee, are en-
bodied in bill now before the legis-
lature. The committee strongly rec
ommend that the Inspector be paid
salary instead of an assessment of
four mills on the ton, as at present.
Mr.. Fellows introduced Joint res
olutiOn authorizing the Ways and
Means committees of both houses to
ascertain and report, by bill, general
appropriation for the ensuing two
years. 1t was explained that in this
way some idea of the actual financial
status of the Territory may be arrived
at and proper arrangements made for
obtaining necessary funds adopted.
An invitation from the citizens of
Olympia to meet them socially in
Columbia Hall, on Friday evening,
was read and accepted.
Mr.. Clark, of Yakima, introduced
bill to appropriate money for the re-
lief of J. w. Arthurs for expenses in
Cured in the capture of q prisoner,
Mcintosh, in Yakima county; Ways
and Means committee.
Mr.. Case introduced bill to amend
section 1888 of the code relating to
change of venue in justice courts; also
relating to grand and petit juries. The
bill simply disqualifies women and
certain citizens from acting as Jurors.
Mr.. Clark, of Walla Walla, intro
duced bill to amend an act to amend
section 1899 of the code, relating to
revenue, SO that a person making his
assessment list may deduct debts
owing to citizens of the Territory;
passed.
Mr.. McElroy introduced bill fixing
the rate of compensation to be paid to
sheriffs for board of prisoners while in
custody; referred.
Mr.. McMillan's bill for the incorpora-
ton of towns and villages was passed.
Mr.. Kean's railroad bills, on which
the committee reported adversely, were
showed under.
Mr.. Forests bill relating to attach
ments and garnishments was indefn-
itely postponed.
A bill concerning cOnveyances of
real estate and providing for proper
sealing and witnessing of deeds was
passed
Mr.. McElroy pr esented number of
circumstances against the division of
Skagit county.
Mr.. Cases bill exempting the prop
erty of lunatics from taxation was laid
over until next session.
Mr.. Preston's bill amending section
1859 of the code, relating to time to
take school censu 8, was passed.
Mr.. Eckler's bill authorizing graded
school directors to levy tax of 10
mills when necessary for building
school houses, caused some debate,
several members Directing to the bill
on grounds that it does not allow prop
erty holders to vote on a proposition to
levy a tax. The bill failed to pass.
Mr.. Humes' bill to amend section
1856 of the code, relating to embezzle-
ment and larceny, passed with amend
ments. Adjourned.