, 1890-12-04
REGULATING RAILROADS
Two Bills Presented on This
Important Subject.
Freight and Passenger Rates Which
Are Allowed.
A New Scheme Proposed for
Assessment.

NOTICES OF BILLS
Mr.. Chstterton gave notice that he
would introduce bills to repeal sections II,
~ and 73 Of the Revised Statutes. The
former refers to the publication Of county
commissioner proceedings, and the lat
ter relates to ehAttel mortgages.
Mr.. Mondell will introduce a bill re-
pealing section l,44l Of the Revised
Statutes relating to liquor licenses.
Mr.. Robins will introduce a bill relating
to chattel mortgages.
Mr.. EdVnds will introduce a bill pro-
vidIng Tor the selection Of lands donated
by the general government, and the Ap-
pointment. pay aud duties of the com
missioner appointed 70 select the same:
Mr.. Mccormick will introduce n new
bill regulating criminal procedures.
Mr.. Keenan, will introduce n bill secur-'
ing to lAborers a lien for wages.
BILLS ON FIRST READING.
Mr.. Williams bill providing for the
supervision and use Of the waters OF the
state is a very elaborate document Of fifty
three sections. 1t was ordered printed.
Mr.. Chatterton introduced two import
ant bills 10 relation to railroads. The
first provides that the passenger rate in
tie state will be three cents a mile. and
the freight rates not more than those
charged on the 10th day of last Novem
Der. The charge for sleeping car accom-
modations shah not exceed one-fourth OF
a cent a nile for day rates over and above
the regular passenger rates and one hall a
cent a mile for night rates. The penalty
for violation Of the law is a fine of not less
than $3.50 nor more than $500 for each
case.
Mr.. Chatterton's bill is to amend and re-
enact section 3s49 Of chapter 2, Revised
Statutes, relative to the assessment OF
railway and telegraph lines whom in more
than one county. Under this bull the
responsible accounting officers OF such
corporations must list the following de-
scribed property; Roadbed superstructdre,
right Of way aud all other structures, and
all rolling stock, intending engine and cars
of every description, All sleeping. din
ing. palace or other cars that make reg
ular trips over any railroad in this state,
not owned by such company. shall be
listed and held liable for taxes. The list
shall show the actual cash value of all
such property and be handed over to the
state auditor by July | Of each year. If
it is not furnished by July 3 the auditor
shall proceed to obtain the informa-
ton to the best Of his ability. The
state board of equalization shall on the
second Monday in August take these
figures and dividing them by the number
of miles operated determine the average
value of each mile. Machine and repair
shops, and other buildings. ground or
real estate sre to be assessed in the same
manner as ordinary real estate and by the
state board. Tho assessment made by
the state board will then be certified to
the various county clerks OF the eoun-
ties in which the property is located. If
the original return was not made upon
affidavit the county commissioners may
increase the amount but not over 10 Ter
cent. The act does not permit the assess.
ment Of such property by incorporated
cities or towns.
Mr.. Robins bill provides that in the
event Of the death, resignation, etc, OF
the governor the secretary Of state will
succeed as acting governor. The presi-
dent of the senate is next in line of sue
c~ession, then the speaker OF the house,
the auditor and treasurer.
Mr.. Robins introduced his bill relating
to the sale of real estate by executors and
administration
The bill providing for the temporary
education OF the deaf, dumb aud blind
was read a third time and passed.
The committee OF the whole reported
adversely to the passage of the bills in re-
lation to Judgment debtors and the report
was subsequently, adopted by the senate
The House.
At the session of the house yesterday
Messrs, Clay and Merrill of Converse
we're the only members absent.
NOTICE OF BILLS.
Mr.. Davis Of Carbon gave notice that
he would introduce a bill to declare the
election held in the several counties Of
this state on the 18th day of Sept, 1890,
to be a legal and valid election of aud for
all county and precinct officers elected
thereat, and to fix the terms of Office of
sach county and precinct officers.
Mr.. Langheldt will introduce a bill to
prohibit the furnishing OF intoIicApts to
minors aud hsbituAl drunkards, and pre-.
uding a punishment therefor.
Mr.. johnson contemplates introducing
a bill declaring section lines to be public