Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-23
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
xxvu1rH sEssloN-s1xTEEsTH DAY.


Mr.. Dargie asked permission to offer resolu-
1on out OF order, requesting the return to the
senate &c OF the resolution adopted yesterday by
the Senate regarding the Oakland charter. The
request was granted and the resolution adopted.
MI. Yell offered, out of order, a resolution re-
curing the printing of fifty copies of the testi-
Sullivan vs. Banks Adopted.
The journal of yesterday was read and ap-
proved.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
The Secretary read the message received on
the preceding day from the Governor, relative
TO appointments made by the late Governor
Bartlett.
The appointments were confirmed as follows
Albert Miller, Regent of the State University
vice ]. W; winans, deceased.
Lazard Leon, Trustee of the California Hos.
pital for the Chronic Insane.
J. A. Filcher, State Prison Director vice w
c. Hendricks, resigned.
NV, w G Bartlett, Director of the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind Asylum, wee G. II. Rogers resigned.
James ID. Budd, Brigadier-General of the
Inlrd Brigade, G. n. G., vice Eugene Lehe.
j. Widney. Trustee of the Home for Feeble.
Minded Children, vice Lucey Higgins resigned
PETITIONS.
By Jones-From the Dried Fruit Union, in
favor of the appropriation of sl50,oOO to main
tain an exhibit of California products at the
London Exhibition The petition reads:
WHEREAS, In order to meet the great and con-
SANITY increasing yield of our products, we
deem IT OF the highest Importance to the welfare
Of California that the present outlet for our
fruit and wines be increased and enlarged: and
whereas, by emulating the spirit of enterprise
SHOWN by such nations as Italy, Spain, Denmark
ana tne British Colonies, who have shown much
WISDOM IN holding, and preparing to hold great
exhibitions in London of the products and re-
sources OF their respective countries, we feel
confident that California can be greatly bene-
nted by following their example. Be it there
fore
Resolved That the California Dried Fruit AS.
ISOLATION, representing the great fruit interest
OF the State, assembled in annual meeting, do
unanimously in0orse the project of the London
Exhibit, and hereby petition his Excellency, the
the Senate and Assembly in Legislature Assem-,
bled, to give the proposed bill, calling for an
appropriation of S250,00O for holding London
ESnloit, Their due and careful consideration,
sincerely believing that such an amount judici.
ously expended in the manner proposed will
prove of infinite benefit to our State.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the California
Dried Fruit Association be hereby instructed to
forward a copy of these resolutions to his Exec
lency, the Governor and to the Senate and AS
sembly.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr.. Jones, from the Judiciary Committee. re.
guessing that Senate Bill No. 70 be referred back
10 that committee.
Mr. Mofitt, from the Committee on Attaches
and Contingent Expenses, reported back favor
ably The resolution providing that each Senator
be allowed SIS for the purchase of postage
stamps and stationery. and that the same be
purchased of the Secretary of State. Tt was
explained that the object Of the resolution was
10 prevent the States money being expended at
membersl The report was adopted.
Also, that the resolution appointing a Ser
geant-at-Arms for the Committee on Finance at
per diem of SIS be not adopted. So ordered.
Also, against the resolution allowing $40
worth of stationery to accredited newspaper
correspondents. Report adopted.
Also in favor of the resolution providing for
the rental of box at the Postoffice during the
session at an expense of $40. Report adopted.
Also, in favor of The resolution providing for
the employment of a competent person to take
m ia fytr1 int laaC Oh,
Der, lighting the same, etc. at a per diem of So.
Report adopted
The resolution appointing ]. A. Ford an as
sstant journal clerk at the same per diem as the
other assistants was reported favorably by the
same committee.
Mr.. Heacock offered a substitute providing
that until further action the Assistant Enrolling
Clerk be required TO assist the journal Clerks in
their duties. He said he was informed that the
Assistant Enrolling Clerk had absolutely MOTH
ing to do but draw his salary, and he thought
he should be given something to do. If put on
the Journal Clerks force it would reduce the
labors of each of the latter to FIVE hours day.
Alter some discussion Mr.. Heacock's substitute
was adopted.
Mr.. Mofitt, from the Committee on City. City
and County and Township Governments, re-
ported back fayorably Senate Concurrent Keso-
luton No. B. relating to the annexation of GER
tain districts to Oakland. Placed on file.
MI Mofitt, from the Finance Committee, re-
ported back fayorably Senate Bill No. 100, re-
lating to the insane. Placed on file.
Mr.. Spellaey, from the Committee on Com
merce and Navigation reported back favorably
Senate Bills NCs. 1876 and 137 Placed on file
Mr.. Briceland, from the Committee on State
Hospitals, reported back Senate Bill No. 95
relative to the State Board of Health and its
its passage, with an amendment reducing the
appropriation from $4,000 to $4,000 Placed on
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. Goucher-To provide for fitting I'D q
moisture proof fire-proof and burglar proof
vault in the basement of the State Capitol for
the safe-keeping of state archives, and provid-
ing for the appointment of person to have
charge of the same. Referred to the Commit
tee on Public buildings.
By Meany-To establish a uniform license tax
for the sale of malt LIQUORS in quantities of less
than FIVE gallons. Referred to Committee on
County and Township Governments.
BY. Caminetti : To provide funds for the
erection and maintenance of State Waterworks
for irrigation Also a bill ID create a State
Board OF Water Commissioners, and describing
their powers and duties. Also, a bill providing
people of the State. Referred to the Committee
on Water Rights and Irrigation.
By McComas-Io provide for the creation Of
the county of Orange ito be carved from Los
Angeles county,. Referred to the Committee or
Counties aud County Boundaries.
By Sprague-To amend Section 303 of the Civil
Code, relating to corporations. Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
By Fraser-To amend the Code relating tc
Agricultural Districts, so as to provide for the
formation of additional ones. Committee OF
Agriculture.
By Langford-To provide for the support and
maintenance olcertain classes OF insane patients
Committee on Hospitals.
BY De Long-For the relief of /. G. Wicker
sham for expenses incurred in the extradition o
ING Ty Duck, a Chinese murderer. Committee
on Claims.
Recess.
Afternoon Session.
The Senate re-assembled at 2 p. NJ, Presiden
White in the chair.
Roll called and quorum present.
Mr.. Heacock explained that he had beer
misinformed as 70 the extent OF labor performed
by the Journal Clerks, and wished to withdraw
his structures OF the morning.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Mr. Hamill, from the Committee on Engross
ment, reported as correctly engrossed Senat,
Bills Nos. 4, IL. Is. 81 and 273.
Mr. Mcdonald, from the Committee on Public
Printing. reported back favorably Senate Bill
No. 2lS. File.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY MI. Heacock-To restrict gaming Publ,
Morals.
BY Mr.. Goucher (reques,)-To pay the claim
of K. c. Ball, for services as architect of III,
State Prison at Folsom. Claims.
BY Mr.. yones-Anending section 34S of til,
Political Code, relating to the number and des
ignation of the civil and executive officers o
the State. Relating TO an additional clerk il
the duties and compensation of the Recordinl
Clerk in the Office of the Secretary of State.
Judiciary.
By Mr.. Jones (by request)-To amend sectIo,
7Ss Of the Code OF Civii Procedure. relating i
actions TO quiet titles. Judiciary Committed
By Mr. white-Relating 20 theca of orphan
aud abandoned children Judiciary Committee
Also, amending the Civil Code, relating L
conyeyances by married women. Judiciar
Committee.
Also, relating to the acquisition of propert
after marriage. Judiciary Committee.
Also, relating to he diminution OF the capita
stock ofcorporations
Also. relating to the bylaws of corporations
Judiciary Committee
ASSEMBLY MESSAGE
A message was received from the Assembl
announcing the passage by that body of Senat
Bill No. a. relating 10 the State Board OF Hort
culture.
Also announcing the adoption of Senate Cor
current Resolution No. 3. relating to the comm
convention of the National Grange.
OUT OF ORDER.
Mr.. Boggs presented an invitation from tn
President of the State Board of Trade TO III
Senate to meet with that body in the evening.
On motion of Mr. Boges the invitation wa
accepted.
Mr.. Yell offered concurrent resolution, pre-
viding for Joint Convention of the Senate am
Assembly at Sap. ". on Wednesday, January sd
for the election of five State Library Trustees
Adopted.
BILLS PASSED.
The following bills were read the third tim
and passed:
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