Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1889-02-15
4 L%EaTsLATuRr.

proceedings OF the Legislature, noting the
matters of general public interest and Of
interest to this section of the territory.
THE COUNCIL.
A bill has been introduced to prevent
range overlooking. It provides that stock
shall not be turned loose on a range TN
less the owner has sufficient water rights
to supply his stock.
The governor Withdrew the domination
Of w. T. Thornton rs attorney general
and nominated T.. A. Fiske for the posi-
ton.
The bill fixing the salaries of probate
judges provides that in counties Cf 1900
voters Or less the salary shall be 5000; of
1900 to 5000, S40O; Of 8 900 to $500,
5000; of $500 to 1880, $500; of 4,5OO to
$500, 81, 900; Of $500 or more 81, 200.
The bill passed both houses to prohibit
women from entering saloons for the pur
pose of drinking.
A bill was introduced for the establish
ment Of an agricultural college and re-
ferred to a committee consisting of Messrs.
King, Baca, Catron, Franks and Prich-
ard.
The house bill regulating the sale of
drugs, medicines and poisons passed the
council.
A bill passed prohibiting a debtor max
ing a preference among creditors when
making an assignment.
The finance bill has passed both houses
and been signed by the governor. The
old gentleman actually complimented the
legislature on passing the bill, saying:
The gentlemen who have so successfully
interested themselves IN its passage have
well earned the thanks of their constitu-
ents and of all the friends and well wishers
} of New Mexico"
The governor vetoed the bill amending
the libel law.
r Mr.. King introduced a bill providing for
the inspection Of cattle intended for food.
Mr.. Rodey introduced a bill to abolish
the penitontiary and contract with some
. other state for the care and confinement
E OF our prisoners. The bill was laid on the
table indefinitely.
THE HoUsE
2 The public school bill has passed the
s house. This is one of the most important
[ bills that has been before the present leg
%islature and will improve the schools OF
Z the territory immensely. The present leg
~islature can always brag of the school law
and the finance law it passed.
-, The house bill TO preserve the secrcsy Of
the ballot provides for the Australian
method of voting. The ballots are printed
at public expense and each ballot shall
contain the names Of all the candidates.
y The voter takes a ballot INFO a cubby hole
y and marks an x opposite the names Of the
= men be wishes to vote for.
The gambling law passed the house. II
u prohibits all gambling and provides fol
the punishment of gamblers and Of pso
pie who shall permit gambling to be done
a 10 = building which they OWE.
The solicitor generals bill has passed
y the house. 1t provides for the election by
70 the Legislature of district attorneys. The
> counties of Grant and Sierra shall have
one between them. He will receive S5O(
from the territory, $500 IRON Grant ant
$500 from Sierra.
! A hill was introduced creating the conn
~ of Sheridan from the western portion
n of Valencia and BerDaiillo and making
m Gallup the county seat.
" a memorial was introduced in the hous
IL by Speaker Fountain, which passed boil
IL houses, protesting against the government
n bringing Geronimo and his followers t
New Mexico and putting them on the Mes
III calero reservation and praying for the re
be moval of the ones who were brought Their
as last week.
A bill was introduced providing for il
he surfing the capitol building.
ny NOTES.
10 The high licese bill provides wholesaler
ng shall pay a hcense of $500; retailers fror
ma 500 to $500 according to the size OF tt
town; brewers or distillers $500; paw
brokers 800; peddlers $40 to S25 a yea
and dance halls $40 per day.
OF Senator Dolan received word that one
his children was dead and three sick vii
~ diphtheria. He and Representative lie
Irg net, who lives near him and has SIX chill,
re- rem, immediately started for home.
of The new flags have arrived.
nd The governor has vetoed the bill ALLOW
by ing the ~mortgaging of minors real estat
aes the bill prohibiting women entering s
nes looms; and the solicitor generals bill.
OF A letter has been received from Del
RS gate Joseph advising the passage of t
ION bill providing for the constitutional CO
ing v%ention as it will help New Mexico
RS become a state at the next session
congress.
the At the annual meeting of the sto
Iss. holders Of the Oak Grove and SieI
vi. IN oo,,ronv hold kba Doth N