The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-01-23
STATE NEWS ITEMS.


COLUMBUS Jan. 18-SENArR The following
bills were introduced; Providing for the sup
port Of Farmers Institutes Providing for the
better regulation Of safe deposit companies.
Mr. Cole offered o resolution Of thanks to Lieut.
enantG Governor Lyon for the courteous and i'm
partial and able manner In which no has pre-
sided over this body, and that in the closing
hours OF his administration we desire hereby to
express our kindly appreciation Of his uniform
kindness toward the body over which he has
90 satisfactorily presided. Adopted unani-
mously The Senate then recessed until one
o'clock, 10 give the members an opportunity to
witness the inaugural ceremonies The Sonate
met again at one o'clock when Lieutenant
Covcrnorelect Lampson was conducted to the
presidents stand by the Senate committee and
the oath Of office was administered TO him by
Judge Spear Of the Supreme Court. The ro-
firing president Mr.. Lyon, then delivered his
farewell address and introduced Lieutenant
Governor Lampson, who spoke briefly, after
which the Senate adjourned.
HoUsB.-On motion Of Mr.. Hodge, the Joint
resolution protesting against the erection Of 0
bridge over the g. Clair river at Detroit was
nous vote Indefinite leave Of absence was
granted Mr.. Blair, Rep, of Adams County, and
Mr. Taylor, Rep, of Champaign, on account OF
sickness la grippe" The report Of the
Committee on Inauguration Arrangements was
submitted by Mr.. Eggerman and accepted The
House then adjourned until 10 o'clock to-mor-
row.
COLUMBUS, Jan. H.-SENATE.-Bills intro
duced-To appropriate COL, 582 o. to pay for the
publication Of the proposed amendments; to
prevent deception in tho sale Of dairy products.
Bills passed House bill providing for $4,000
Warren County deficiency bonds. Senate bill
authorizing Toledo to sell natural gas bonds at
private SALE Resolution offered: For non-
partisan commission of four to prepare o bill to
establish tho Australian ballot system. Reso-
luton adopted: 8. J. r. asking Congress to
mako liberal appropriations TO improve the
channels and harbors OF the great lakes
HousE.-Bills introduced: To secucre the
flushing Of fire hydrants in cities Of the second
and third classes; to amend Section 5i57 so as
to except females from the class privileged
from arrest for debt arising from contract; to
create q lien on horses or other animals held or
kept by parties other than tho owner; to give
preference In employment in State departments
to honorably discharged soldiers; to increase
the number OF directors OF banks other than Ma
tional from five to eleven; to prevent employ
ers under the semi-monthly pay act from giving
checks on banks more than eight miles from
the place Of employment; antitrust bill Bills
passed: House bill for sl0o, 900 water.works
bond at Coshocton; Senate bill authorizing To-
ledo to sell natural gas bonds at private sale
Resolution offered for tri-weekly adjournment
beginning Friday. Resolution adopted for a
joint convention ut noon tomorrow to elect q
Senator The House Committees on Corpora
tions. bitches, Drains and Water Courses, In
sane Asylums Boys Industrial School and Fees
ard Salaries were appointed
COLUMBUS jan l5.-SENATE.-Leaveo OF alb
sence was granted to Senator Ashburn on ac-
count Of severe illness. Messages were re-
ceived from the Governor announcing the
names Of his military stan, and also OF his pri-
vate secretary. The Senators then proceed to
the House of Representatives to meet in joint
70 pln fhn vIt af or6o oxy'c
vote for U. S. Senator. The Senate then re-
turned, and adjourned until tomorrow.
HOUSE The Senate Joint resolution calling
upon Congress to improve lake ports, ETC., was
concurred in. The resolution favoring Federal
supervision Of elections vas adopted Bills in
troduced: Providing for the appointment Of q
court stenographer In all counties having o
population Of forty thousand or over; to pre-
vent deception in dairy products; giving police
court judges, mayors and justices OF the peace
final jurisdiction in cases Of tresspassing, hunt
ing and fishing. Mr.. Williams offered Joint
resolution requesting Congress to pass o law
giving all honorably discharged Union veterans
who served ninety days or more pension at
the rate per month Of one cent for every day of
services provided that no pension be less than
eight dollars per month. The Committee on
Rules reported a resolution fixing adjournment
every Friday at p. m. until Monday at 4 p. m,
with the understanding that the old plan Of
dropped Mr.. Pennell introduced a bill author.
izing the Secretary Of State to furnish the Aud
itor OF Brown County complete set OF weights
and measures to replace those destroyed by fire.
In joint session Lieutenant Governor Lampson
formally declared Calvin S. Brice elected u s.
Senator. A committee was appointed, who es
corted Mr.. Brice to the hall, where he address
ed the joint assembly
COLUMBUS, Jan. 16.-SENATE.-Bills intro
duced: Changing the Board of Managers Of the
Cincinnati Public Library. To require that ma
tive livestock shall be purchased for the use OF
the penal, reformatory and benevolent institu-
tions Of the State. Prohibiting the killing of
quail for three years. Mr. Van Clears resolu-
tion relative to the contested election case OF
Marquis against Lampson was taken up and
amended SO as to give Mr.. Lampson until the
2ith inst to file answer and the hearing Of the
case to begin on the Goth inst. The President
appointed Ralph Beaton, of franklin; j. M.
Breen, OF Ross, and Chas Troop pages OF the
Senate; to take the place Of three Mt the begin
ming Of the session. Mr.. Wallace offered res.
olution Of respect on the death OF Representa-
tive Lawlor, and providing for committee to
attend his funeral. Adopted by rising vote.
The Senate then adjourned until four clock
Monday.
HousE.-At the opening Of the House this
morning, Speaker Hysell formally announced
the death of member-elect Lawlor OF Franklin
County. The:following bill was passed: AS to
the payment OF interest on water works bonds.
Bills introduced: More specifically defining
the ofiense of embezzlement as to building asso-
Citations, and requiring semi annual financial
reports OF the secretary and treasurer ;author-
izing township trustees to pass upon claims for
sheep killed by dogs, and providing that any
responsible persons may appear as witnesses;
providing for change OF venue in cases where
the presiding Judge is prejudiced or is party
In interest. Resolutions on the death Of Rep