Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-19
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
xxvuIrH sEss1oN-TwELFTH DAY.


XxVIIITH SESSION-TWELFTH DAY.
SENATE.
SACRAMENTO. January Is, 1889.
Senate met at IL A. NJ, President pro tenn.
White in the chair.
Langford, Mcdonald, Murphy, Pinder and
Sprsgue.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. A. c. Bane.
message was received.fromrhe Assembly an
nouncing the adoption of Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No.2. AS the resolution did not ac-
company the message it was returned to the AS
sembly.
OAKLAND CHARTER
Mr.. Caminetti moved to reconsider the vote
by which the Oakland charter was approved
yesterday. The motion was lost, Mr. Caminetti
being the only Senator voting aye
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Mofitt introduced concurrent resolution
providing for a joint committee of eight, four
from the Senate and four from the Assembly, to
meet the committee from the Nevada Lesisla-
ture.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Byrnes introduced a resolution providing
that the Secretary OF State be authorized to sup
ply the accredited members of the press on the
hoor OF the Senate with stationery to the amount
OF so. IT was referred to the Committee ON At
taches, Contingent Expenses and Mileage.
On motion of Mr.. Moffitt, Senate Bill No. 22l-
An Act approprating the sum of Sl29, 90 for the
erection OF additional buildings for the use OF
chronic insane, to appropriate funds therefor,
and to provide for the expenditure of the same
was taken from the Committee on Hospitals
and referred to the Committee on Finance
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Jones, from the Judiciary Committee, re-
ported back Senate Bill No. IAN Act to amend
the Civil Code by adding Section els, relative
to cemetery eorporations-with the recommend
alton that 1t pass as amended.
Mr.. Meany, from the Committee on Claims re-
ported back favorably with amendments Senate
Bill No 19-AQ Act apnrOpriArlOp IN paV
the claim of W. P. Perlne for furnishing granite
and statuary for the Napa Asylum for the In
sane, and for labor performed on such asylum
under written contract; and Senate Bill No. lie
An Act making an appropriation TO pay the
claim OF Thomas W. O'Neil, with the recon-
mendation that it pass.
Mr.. Britt from the Committee on Labor and
Capital reported back favorably Senate Bill
No. Us, providing for the appointment OF a
Board Of Examiners OF Engineers, to license en-
gipeers of portable and stationary engines.
Mr.. Britt, from the Committee on Federal Re-
latlons reported back favorably Senate Concur
rent Resolution No. 2, relative to the matter OF
securing an appropriation for the improvement
of Eel river.
APPOINTED ON COMMITTEES.
The Chair announced the appointment of
Senators Conklin and Hinshaw as additional
members of the Committee on Public Morals,
and Senators Yell, De Long and Murphy as the
members on the part of the Senate of the joint
committee on The memorial on the death of the
late Governor Bartlett.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Bills were introduced, read by title. and re-
By Mr.. Goucher-An Act to authorize the
Board of State Capitol Commissioners to provide
suitable residence for the Governor of the
State, and to appropriate money therefore. lap
propriates $4,000 for this purpose Committee
on Public Buildings other than Prison Buildings.
By Nh. Moffitt-An Act TO amend Section 2o45
of the Political Code, relating to the powers and
duties OF Road Overseers. Committee on Roads
and Highways.
An Act to create a Commission provide for its
management, select and appoint the members
thereof and to appropriate funds for an exhibit
of the productions of the State of California at
London, England. Finance Committee lap
propriates $4,000 for London Exhibit
By Mr.. Jones-An Act to pay the claim of Jos.
M. Vara. Committee on Claims.
49S and sos of the Civil Code, relating to street
railroads. Committee on Cities, City and County
anc Town Governments.
By Mr.. Wilson (by request)-An Act to amend
Section 635 of the Penal Code, relating 10 fish
and game. Committee on Fish and Game.
An Act TO prevent persons entering upon
the purpose of shooting, hunting or fishing or
discharsing firearms lighting camp-fi,es
thereon. Committee on Fish and Game.
An Act to amend Section 633 of the Penal
Code, relating TO fish and game Committee on
Fish and Came
BY Mr.. Welch-An Act to amend Section 2467
of the Political Code, relating TO charges for
towage. Committee on Commerce and Naviga-
ton.
By Mr.. McComas-An Act to amend the Penal
Code by adding Section sos, relative 10 the sale
of manufactures of tobacco to persons under Is
years OF age. judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Dray-An Act to add Section 1915 to
the Penal Code, TO promote the registration of
thoroughbred cattle and other domestic ami
mails. Committee on Agriculture.
By Mr.. Briceland-An Act making an appro-
priation for the necessary expense of the State
Board of Health for the thirty-ninth fiscal year
Finance Commit ee.
By Mr. Hinshaw-An Act in relation to the
taxation of banks. Committee on Banks and
Banking.
BY Nj De Long-An Act for the relief of the
widow and minor children of James Saultry,
for personal injuries received by him while in
the service of the State and which resulted in
his death. Approprates $4,000. Saultry was
injured by the explosion of cannon while
firing salute at San Quentin.
By Mr.. Dargie-An Act relating to life, cas-
ualty and endowment insurance on the assess
ment plan and the conduct of such insurance.
Committee on Corporations
By Mr.. McDonald-An Act to authorize the
Board of Supervisors OF the city and county of
San Francisco to pay the claim of Alice Kenna
and James Wildridge Kenna. Committee on
Claims. Allows Board TO appropriate $40 600
for widow and son of Kenna who was killed by
policeman Dunn.
By Mr. Frazer-An Act to amend Section 1881
of the Political Code, in relation to retail liquor
licenses. Committee on Public Morals.
By Mr. White-An Act TO amend an Act to
allow corporations 10 own and improve the
lands and houses occupied by them. Judiciary
Committee.
THIRD READING FILE.
Senate Bill No 15-An Act to provide for the
appointment by the Supreme Court of five Com
missioners, TO be known as Commissioners OF
the Supreme Court and to appoint Secretary
therefor, TO relieve said Court from the over
burdened condition of its calendar, and to pro-
vide for the compensation of said Commission.
ers and Secretary by Mr.. Wilson, was taken up
for third reading.
Mr.. Caminetti moved that the bill be recon.
mitted TO a committee of one, consisting of Sen
stor Wilson. 10 amend so as TO make the Com
missioners hold office for two years instead o.
four.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson further considera.
ton of the bill was postponed until Monday
next, to keep Its place at the head of the third
reading file.
sEcoSD READING OF Bills
Senate Bill No IAN Act to amend Section
73T of the Political Code, by Mr.. Bowers, was
taken up for second reading and the amend
ments of the Judiciary Committee adopted.
Mr.. Flint moved to amend so as 10 include the
county of Monterey among the counties where
the salaries of Judges OF the Superior Cour
shall be 81 600 per annum.
The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Ross moved 10 amend so as to includ,
Tulare county, and the amendment wa
adopted
on motion of Mr.. Goucher the county of Fresh,
was added.
Mr. Campbell moved TO include solano. ant
the motion prevailed.
Mr.. Conklin moved that the county of Alpin,
be added to the list.
Mr.. Goucher said that the people of Alpin
county did not desire TO be included.
Mr.. Bowers said that II the motion has beer
made by Senator Goucher, who represent
Alpine county, he would vote for IL.
The motion was lost
Mr.. Jones moved TO amend by adding tn
word Glenn" after the word "Colusa.
lLaughter.l
The Chair ruled the motion out of order
Mr.. Carninetti moved TO amend so as to max
the salaries OF the Superior Judges in Amado