, 1890-12-30

While those who know Col. Russell best
say he will never tAmely submit to having
any Indignities heaped upoA him, those
who know Senator Mccormick best say
that under a child like and bland exterior
he c1nceals a recognized capacity for
taking care Of himself under every cir
cumstance.
NOTICE OF A L
By Mr.. McGiIl-Proyiding for the
public printing. publishing and distribu-
ton of the state laws and Tor furnishing
fuel, lights, furniture and stationery for
the several departments of the state
government.
ON FIRST READING.
Mr.. Chatterton's bill providing for the
taxation of coal mines was read the first
time and referred to committee. The
owners of all mines no matter
what mineral is produced are con-
eerned. Each operator is required
to furnish under oath the gross
value Of the product for the year
ending April l. prior to the return, accom-
panied by a statement of the cost of pro-
duction. This is to be furnished the
auditor by June !. but in case of failure
the auditor shall proceed to make it him
self upon the best information procurable.
The state board. consisting of the secre-
tary, auditor and treasurer, shall meet on
the second Monday of August. From
fh;a rroaa uaI,ot;on tba boarJ -au IL
duet the cost of production. On or be-
fore the fourth Monday in August the
auditor shall certify the valuations to the
various county clerks for assessment in
the various precincts interested. In case
of failure of the companies to make a
sworn return the county commissioners
may increase tine return made by the stste
board of equalization to an mount not to
exceed 10 per cent.
The house bill relating to the establish
ment, government and the maintenance of
the university was read the first time.
IN COMMITTEE OF H WHOLE.
Mr.. Woodruffs bill concerning the as
sessment of personal property; NJ. Rus
sells bill providing against accidents on
railroads aud limiting the hours OF service
we're recommended for passage. The bill
giving right of way to railway companies
across school and other lands was amended
go that the state is allowed $40 an acre for
every acre OF school land so occupied. and
then recommended for passage.
L ON sEcoED READING.
Mr.. Fitch's school bill was amended;
Mr.. Chatterton's bill regulating building
and loan associations; by Mr.. Chatterton,
providing for the ADOPTION OF the Revised
Statutes and tie session laws of 1888 and
1890; by Mr.. Chatterton. combining the
insane asylum tax fund with the state
bond tax fund; by Mr.. Griffin. providing
that eight hours shall constitute a lawful
days work in all coal mines, were all read
and ordered engrossed for third reading.
The bill abolishing the Office of state
veterinarian was recommitted.
BILLS PASSED.
The senate substitute bill providing iou
the selection. care, leasing and control Of
the public lands and designating and de-
timing the duties OF officers in the selec
ton. management and control of such
lands; Mr.. Russell's bill relating to plead
ings in justices courts; the bill providing
for a board of live stock commissioners,
etc. Mr.. Woodruff bill for the appoint
----. af A--~r insnartors. and to suppress
and tho dissemination Of scaI
among sheep. were all read a third time
and passed.