Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
xxyIIIrH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DAY.
SENATE

A.. N,
Stephen M. White in the chair.
Roll called and all present except Senators
Dargie, Heacock, Mcdonald, Moffitt and Will
iams
Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. A. c. sane
The journal of yesterday was read and ap-
proved
At the request of Mr.. Goucher, the Committee
on Corporations were granted leave to retire TO
their room for the purpose of considering i'm
portant measures before the committee.
REPORTS.
Mr. Jones, from the Judiciary Committee, re-
ported back favorably Senate Bill No. z76; favor
ably. with amendments, Senate Bill No. 305. and
favorably Senate Bill No. 209.
Mr.. Jones, from the Committee on Fish and
Game reported back favorably Senate Bill No.
So; favorably, with amendments Senate Bill No.
253, and adversely Senate Bill No. 254
Mr.. Briceland, from the Committee on Hos
pitfalls, reported back favorably Senate Bill No. 49,
Mr.. Caminetti, from the Committee on Educa-
ton, reported back tavorably Senate Concur
rent Resolution No. 9.
Mr Meany, from the Committee on Claims
reported back fayoraby, as amended, Senate
Bill No. l24 and Senate Bill No. %. Also, from
the Committee on Forestry, Yosemite Valley
and Mariposa Big Trees, tavorably, as amended,
Senate Bill No. 3
ported back favorable Senate Bills Nos. So and
o. and fayorably; with amendments, Senate
Bills Nos. 1913 and SO.
Mr.. Spellacy, from the Committee on Com
adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5.
BIT. Goucher. from the Committee on Corpora
lions, reported back fayorably Senate Bill No.
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ASSEMBLY MESSAGES
The Senate took up the messages from the
Assembly and disposed of them as follows:
Assembly Bill No. 26-An Act to provide for
the correction and establishment of portion of
the eastern boundary line of the State of Cal
ifornia. Placed on the general file
The message announcing the adoption of
Senate Concurrent Resolution No 4, requesting
was, upon motion of Mr.. Wilson, made the
special order for Tuesday next al 3 P. NJ.
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. T. re-
Iating TO filing the vacancy caused by the death
of William Banding Director of the Soldiers
Home Recommending James A. WAY mire), was
referred to the Committee on Federal Relations
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. s. rela-
tive to the appointment of joint committee to
investigate the matter of unpaid claims of the
State against the United States, was referred to
the Committee on Claims.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Bills were introduced, read by title and re-
feTred as follows:
704 of the Penal Code, relating to security to
keep the peace. Judiciary Committee
By Mr.. Fraser-An Act amendatory of and
supplementary to an Act to authorize and direct
County Judges to execute certain trusts in rela-
ton to lands granted to incorporated towns by
Congress, etc. Judiciary Committee.
Also, an Act to add Section 1744 to the Code OF
Civil Procedure, 10 define the duties of County
Treasurers, relating to moneys deposited by
Public Administrators. Judiciary Committee
By Mr.. McComas-An Act to provide for the
division of existing counties, and for the
creation of new counties A general law au-
thorizing counties to vote on the question
Committee on Counties and County Govern
ments
BY Mr. Goucher-An Act to amend Sections l.
8 and of an Act authorizing the appointment
of the permanent employees OF the State Capitol
and fixing the compensation. Finance Commit
tee.
By Mr. Dixon (by request)-An Act providing
the mode, time and place OF inficting the death
penalty. Provides executions by hanging, in
State Prisons, before sunrise.l Committee on
State Prisons.
BY Mr.. Flint-An Act to pay the claim of
William Pybufn for services rendered as a pri
vaie soldier in defending the eastern frontier
against attacks OF Indians. Committee on
Claims.
Also, an Act 10 repeal an Act to incorporate
the city OF Monterey, etc. Committee on Cities
Cities and Counties and Town Governments.
BY Mr. Britt 10y reQuest)-An act TO pro-
pose an amendment to Section II, of Article VI,
OF the Constitution. relative to the Jurisdiction
of Justices of the Peace. Committee on Consti-
Sutional Amendments.
By Mr. wilson-An Act to repeal Section 3O6,
Article IL, Chapter, l. Title i, Part 4. Division
I, of the Code of Civil Procedure relative to cor
porations. Judiciary Committee.
Also, an Act to amend section 1894 of the Po-
aitical code, relative to the amount to be paid
by purchasers of the school lands of the State.
Finance Committee.
By Mr.. McGowan-An Act to amend an Act to
q uniform system of county govern
snents, relative to the compensation of Superin-
tendents of Public Schools and fees of Record
ers. Committee on Counties, County Govern
ments and Township Organizations.
Also. an Act to amend an Act to establish q
uniform system of county governments, relating
to the duties of County 1reasurers. Same refer
ience.
JUNKErISG TRIPS.
On motion of Mr.. Caminetti the Committee on
Education was granted leave OF absence, to
visit the Branch Normal School at Chico.
On motion Of Mr.. spellaey. the Committee on
visit Chinatown in San Francisco and the
State Prison at San Quentin.
LABOR COMMISSIONER BILL.
Senator Murphy reported back, amended in
accordance with the instructions of the Senate
Senate Bill No. 6S, an Act to amend an Act emit
tied AN Act to establish and support Bureau
of Labor Statistics" approved March 3, 1888
The bill was ordered re-engrossed.
BILLS ON THEIR PASSAGE.
senate Bill No. H-An Act to provide for the
of the State Capitol grounds To-
Gated at Sacramento, and TO appropriate money
therefor, was read a third time.
Mr.. Caminetti objected TO the erection of a
grand stand in front of the Capitol building.
Mr.. Dray moved to refer the bill to a CON-
mittee OF one to amend so as to put the grand
stand east of the Capitol building.
At the suggestion of the Chair the bill was
passed on the file TO give Senator'S chance to
investigate.
Senate Bill No. Sian Act to provide for the
grading and graveling of that portion of Fiji
Sacramento, adjoining the State Capitol grounds,
and to provide for the payment of the same, by
Mr.. Dray, was read a third time and passed by a
vote of % ayes to noes, Messrs. Campbell,
Couklin and Hamill voting mo"
Senate Bill No. I09-An Act to amend Section
22Sl of the Political Code, in relation to the Of
fice of Treasurer of the Deaf and Dumb and
Blind Asylum, by Mr.. Mott was read a third
time and passed
The hour of recess was continued until 100
p
Senate Bill No IAN Act to amend an Act
TO establish Civil Code, approved March 81,
1872. by adding new section thereto, to be
known as Section 6i5, relative to cemetery cor
poratons, by Mr.. Wilson, was read third time
and passed.
Senate Bill No l16-An Act making an appro-
pristion to pay the claim oil Thomas W. O'Neill,
by Mr.. Goucher, was read third time and
passed.
senate Bill No lot-An Act to provide for the
safety OF persons against danger from machin-
cry, elevators and neglect of proper safeguards,
by Mr. Pinder. was read third time.
Mr.. Campbell moved to strike out the enact
ing clause.
Mr.. Mofatt moved a call of the Senate and it
WIS ordered, but further proceedings under the
call were dispensed with after roll call,
In the absence of the author of the bill its
consideration was temporarily postponed. Sub
sequently the bill was passed on the file.
Senate Bill No. SAN Act TO amend an Act
entitled IAN Act to establish a Political Code
approved March u, 1872, by Mr.. Jones, was read
a third time and passed.
Senate Bill No. 4l-An Act to amend an Act
entitled AN Act to establish a Code of Civil
Procedure" approved March II. lisp, by adding
q section thereto, 10 be known as Section 1856
and 20 amend Section 1857 of said Act, relating
TO sureties and bonds. by Mr.. Jones was read a
third time and passed.