River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-21
MlsooNsIN LEeIsLAIuRE-

SENATE-A number OF petitions against the
Taylor Railroad bill were presented on the
18th,
AssEMBLY-A large number Of petitions were
presented agaTst the Taylor Railroad bill.
Bills we're introduced amending the laws re-
lating 10 excise and the sale OF liquors; relat.
ng TO the discharge Of insolyent debtors who
make voluntary ass gnments. Bills were
PASSED authorizing the c " OF La Crosse 10
build and maintain bridge across the Missis-
sippi river: TO change the time u holding court
IN the Second Judicial Circuit The joint reso-
luton amending the constitution which pro-
vided FOR the retirement ana pay OF Supreme
Court justice was passed. resolution was
introduced against the importation OF the pau
pr labor Of the Old World and the system Of
contract prison labor at home.
SENATE-On the 13tn bills were introduced
perm ting the semi-annual payment OF taxes;
requiring that tax OF 81 per 400 gross receipts
q palace sleeping and parior cars shall be
pa d the State; increas ing the telegraph tax
about twenty-five per cent, and appropriating
$4,000 TO be used IN suppressng and prevent
ing eontag Gus d seases.
AssEMBLY--Blls we're introduced providing
that Il the General Government refunds TO the
State W sconsin's share OF the war tax II
shall be devoted 10 the maintenance of the
State Veterans Homei 10 create the county OF
Harrison out OF tie northeast portion OF Onei-
ton system in Wisconsin; making railway
companies responsible for injuries TO en-
plcyes caused by defective machinery or neg.
ligence OF superior officers; permitting only
newspapers az county seats 10 bid for printing
the tax j SITS; 10 make Superior the county seat
u Douglas County; extending the Lien law 10
workers in mines.
SENATE-Forty remonstrauces against the
passage 0; the Taylor bill and four IN favor OF
Il were presented on the i4th. Bills were intro
1uccd author zng the Governor 10 designate O
day In the year to be observed as Arbor Day,
and To make the same legal holiday. The
Governors appointment Of II. II. Stark TO be
Labor S.austcan and OF D. X. Thorne, mem.
Der Of the State Board OF Health, were con.
Hrmcd
AssRMBLY-A Joint resolution was introduced
10 adjourn the Legislature from March to TO
give the members an opportunity 10 attend
President Harrisons inauguration. Bills were
introduced to abolish the State Board OF Su-
perVislon and extend its powers to the State
Board OF Charities and Reforms; providing for
assessment mortgages; requiring banks TO
stamp and destroy counterfeit money; pro
hibiting cock and dog fighting, and for punish
ment Of offenders and conflseation Of the prop
erty; to encourage the development OF lead
mining in the southwestern portion OF the
State The bill TO create the county OF Mills
out OF the south half OF Ashland County was
passed.
SENATE On the 18th bills were introduced
Furnishing the crime OF kidnapping by extending
the term OF Imprisonment as now provided
from five TO ten years; to fix the compensation
Of the State Veterinarian at SO per day for
actual time with necessary expenses such
money to be paid out Of the treasury OF the
town or city IN which he is called uDOn 10 act;
requiring building and loan associations TO de-
post 100000 in installments Of So, 900 each
tft, fI,f
ing of locomotive whistles in city limits, ex-
ccpt where the local authorities permit; pro-
viding for the appointment Of State Ba tx
Examiner and Dairy Food Commissioner
making forfeiture Of license a penalty for VIC
lating the excise. The Assembly resolution
for the appointment of leg slatve committee
10 participate in the proposed Interstate Anti
Beef Combine convention was non-concurred in.
AssEMBLY-BilIs were introduced providing
Tor a State Bank Examiner; prohibiting the
use OF pastors or printed slips on election
tickets. A resolution to adjourn March to 2
10 allow members 10 attend the Inauguration
was non-concurred in.
SENATE-B lis were introduced on the 18th
making Iiacoln's birthday. February II le.
gal holiday. appropriatng $4,000 for the cree
ton Of a gymnasium at the State Tn versity;
giving three dollars per week to each depend
ent Union veteran. whether he stops at home
or goes to the State Home for Veterans.
AssEMBLY-B lis were introduced empower
ing the State Insurance Comm ssloner to re
luire foreign insurance companies to deposit
security, not to exceed 5000 with the State
Treasurer; torbidd ng corporal pun shment in
public schools; making apron alton OF
5000 Ter year to establish and maintain 4
nautical hool Milwaukee and author Zing
the Supreme Court 10 appoint three comms-
oEers to give instruction by lectures to la
borers and mechanics on such subjects as cap
ital and labor at an annual expense TO the
State OF not more than $1,000.