Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-02-15
IN THE SENATE.

lions TO West Virginia Congrsssmen-
Railroad transportation,
special Telegram 10 the Register.
CHARLESTON, February 1.-THE first
business Of importance transacted il the
Se-ate was the consideration Of House
i,irt resolution No. 10. This was the res
olation inuedaced by Mr. Garden, Of
OHIO. and ius,ructiDg our representatives
i'm Congress to make an effort 10 secure an
appropriation for the repair Of the Cumber-
land road where damaged by floods. After
a shor. debate 10 carried by the almost
unanimous vote Of 2l TO 8. There was
warner discussion over q resolution simi-
ls- in character which followed immediate
Dr. after TO too originated in the House
ard proposed 20 instruct our members OF
Corlrass 90 vote for service pension bill
The Democrats voted almost solidly
lQsinstit. Messrs. Oxley, Gettenger and
McAllister explained their votes briefly
but forcibly. They believed that on 3
matter of national legislation our Congress
men should be be ter informed than the
members of the Legislature, and 1t was the
height of presumption to attempt to IN
sruc. them. The resolution carried over
The Democratic opposition
The committee appointed 90 visit the
Peaitenliary made report through Sena-
lor Scott A thorough inspection had been
made. C1uyicts had been given to under
s.aud tha. they would be heard either by
letter 0r direct testimony, and consider
sble evidence had been taken. All con-
c-rred In bearing witness to the generous,
ki,d and humane treatment received and
the excellent care and attention exercised
by the Superintendent. The committee
-econmeadsd that q new floor be put IN
the engine room, a new pump furnished
0r TIE pump works and htty new cells he
ulacei in .hs dining hall. The report was
received
Senator McAlister presented the petit
Ion eff s. D)0iittle and 2l9 o-her ciu-
of Huntington, praying that the ehaf-
t.r bil, csncslling qualifications Tor once
.1 that city do not pass. The judiciary
Committee reported favorably Senate Bll,
sd. 4. in regard to Offenses against election
lave. providing proper ballots and punish-
uent for circulating any others One OF
two other bills weIe reported, but they
we're Of no especial interest
Tee Senate then took up bills on the
third reading and gound them on at a
rapid rate for a short time. The bill au-
taorzing the town Of Ravenswood
o. isaue bonds 20 pay indebtedness and to
ersc. new school buildings; Senator Scott 8
bill for the emaucip patton OF women concern
i9g separate property and rights Of married
women. snd Senate Bill No. . concerning
sale Of property Of an insane person, were
su passed with scarcely q division Of scnu-
msat Col Snyder's bill establishing an
agricultural experiment station at Morgan
town end accepting a national gift Of Sl5,-
COO for this purpose, was the next on the
calendar 1t, too, was passed by an almost
unanimous vote.
The vote in the Joint assembly evidently
creased the wheels of legislation, tor on re-
turn % its own hall the Senate continued
TO grind out new Laws faster than ever
Bill No 6S. regulating the assessment Of
tsxes in towns of over 5000 inhabitants;
bin No 92 authorizing the building OF
hooms on Elk river, and bill No. ., fixing
tbs salary of county officers in the various
counties of the State, were al passed with
very short discussion, aud practically no
opposition
Senate bill No n was passed as readily,
bul there was objection 10 it's taking effect
immed,a' ely. Tbs bill changes the day of
opening the Circuit Courts of the State
from the Mondays on which they are now
opened until the succeeding Tuesdays.
There was fear that serious complications
misht be caused by immediate change snd
Che motion to take effect at once was de-
ieated.
The legislative appropriation bill was
then taken mp. This is one Of the bills to
which there Is never any serious opposition
/ and it passed by an unanimous vote. "A
m. ssage was received from the Governor
/ in regard TO fines snd penalties remitted,
and pardous granted during the year. II
\ was received and properly referred.
House Bill No. 4, transferring Stats
stocks in National banks TO school funds
wss read second time, ordered to & third
reading. A long list OF bills on theii
I first reading was considered and the ma
iority lavorsbly disposed OF.
Oa motion of Mr. Furhee, Senate Bill
NO %. 70 NNlu ltcte "-V fc-4See NiN - S'SN
By which a school district may extend schoo
privileges without forming al indepen
deat district, was taken up out Of its ordel
for the hrst time. Senator ScOh's bill
securing postal rights TO insane PersOn
confined IN the asylum, went through To
/ same process, snd was ordered to secon'
reading.
One bill was rejected. 1t was No. 90
/ requiring railroads to transport memberso
the Legislature and State officers free Q
charge. The majority Of the member
could see no need OF such bill under th
present system, and so rejected it by a
Overwhelming vote.
Several new bills were introduced b
unanimous consent. The most signihcar