The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-14
SHOWER OF BILLS.
Many Acts Affecting Public
Corporations.
4 E6aSaro>fur a Paid Fire Department in
San Francisco
Selection Of a United States SelatOr-The
Registrar Fight Growing Warm.
4 Salary Decision.
EpeciaI to THE MORNING CALI

of the lale Senator Hearst until Senator
Hearst has become 'the late Senator"
The local Solons were subjected to much
good-natured chatting today on account OF
their precpitancy yesterday, and the
shadow of aunihilaton will speedily fall
upon the man who spread the story OF
uearsi's death if he is identified.
Heacock in the Senate called for the vote
on United States Senator. Senator DIXey
presented Stanford's name in n short
sueech. Senator Bailey seconded the NOM
nation and Senator Goucher, who had been
chosen to lead the Democratic fOriorn hope.
named Stephen NJ. White, speaking elo-
quently OF his candidates good qualities.
Senator Carpenter. replying to what he con-
sideTed diSparaging comparison between
the candidates, launched forth into eulogy
of Stanford. The vote resulted: Stanford
q, White y.
In the House Bruner of Sacramento nomi-
mated Stanford and Gould nominated White.
All the Republican votes went for STAN
ford and al the Democrats voted for White.
Ben Morgan received one vote. The totals
were Stanford 90. White Is, Morgan l. To-
morrow the houses will meet together to
declare their preference for Stanford
BILLS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
A perfect avalanche OF bills was showered
upon the Senate. numbering $50 and over,
of which some Of the most imp Ttant were:
A Till introduced by Maher. providing
that any person who processes TO tell for
tunes or interpret dreams may be punished
for misienleauor.
SaDat.r NJ har oIsO fu4rodunad on NJ
curing that after January l, 1892, none but
registered pharmacists may compound med
icines. Every pharmacist claiming the right
of registration under the act must send proof
Of his qualifications 10 the Board Of Phar-
macy before January Isl next.
Senator Mahoney has introduced bill
providing that no street-car company can
charge more than 10 cents per fare in
township or cents in a city, and must pro-
vide seats for all passengers.
Mahoney also introduced bill providing
that no telegraph company can charge more
than % cents for the first twenty words and
B cents for each additional word to any
point in the State
bill, also by Mahoney, provides that the
rental for the use of one telephone must not
exceed So per month in towns having 10000
population.
HUSBAND AND WIFE.
A most important measure. which is also
fatheTed by Mahoney, provides that hus-
band cannot be examined against his wife.
OF vice versa, without the consent Of the one
interested; nor can either, during marriage or
afterward, without the consent of the other
be examined as 10 any Communication made
by one to the other during marriage, except
In civil action Of one against another, or in
criminal action or proceeding for crime
committed by one against the other; chat
an attorney cannot be questioned as to
C mmuuicatlCn made to him by a client;
that priest or clergyman cannot, without
tie consent OF the person making a con-
feSSlOn, be examined as TO any confession
made TO him il his professional character.
j. L. McComas presented a bill for the
creation OF Pomona County out Of the south
east part Of Los Angeles County and the
southwest part Of San BernaTdinO, TO be a
county Of the fifteenth class.
MCGOWAN favOrs a bill that no one shall
practice law who had not been admitted to
the bar.
Mahonev nrasentcA = bid providing that
no one corporation must supply any city OF
town with gas or lay mains or pipes supply
ing gas without the permission granted in
pursuance of the provisions of the Political
Code, nor shall the Supervisors in any
town over 10000 Inhabitants fix the price
Of gas at over 81 per 1000 feet.
A GENERAL FERRY.
An act to provide for the issuance of
State bonds to create fluid for the con-
struction and furnishing of a general ferry
at the 100; Of Market street. San Francisco,
provides that the cost shall not exceed $780,
coo IN bonds OF $1,000 eacn. to be issued by
the Treasurer. ami to bear interest at per
cent and be payable nineteen years from
their date. This act is to be submitted to
the people for ratification at the next gen.
al mud a tal hvt ha
then the bonds will be issued.
Among these bills are several that,
whether intended for that purpose or MOI,
will make certain big corporations wri gge
Nr. Dargie has submitted an amendment
TO the Political Code which provides that the
Supervisors OF each city and county, on or
before the first Monday of March OF each
year, shall furnish the County Assessor
with complete list of all the transfers of
real property made and recorded during the
year, and all such property shall be assessed
TO the real owners, and not otherwise.
PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT..
As was expected, bill was introduced in
the Assembly providing for the RECONSTRUCT
ton of the Fire Department of San Fra =
cisco. The bill introduced by DAILY was
apparently framed with great care, ana pro-
Vldes for the organizing OF a paid Fire De-
paTtment within the municipalities of the
State, to be under the control of a Board of
Fire Commissioners. 1t enacts that when
ever the public safety or interest or con-
venience may require, the City Council may
establish paidl Fire Department, which
shall be under the control of board of five
Fire Commissioners three to be appointed
by said council, one Oy the Mayor and one
by the Treasurer. No member Of the board
shall be eligible for any elective office dur
ing his incumbency. The duties Of the
board shall be TO appoint chief engineer
and such assistant engineers, fTemen, etc.
as may be necessary, who shallIretain their
positions during good behavior. None of
these shall belong TO any political club or
take active part in any primary election or
other election other than to vote.
ELECTION OF U. S. SENATORS.
Another important measure is the bill In
troduced by Gould Of MERGED providing that
thirty days pTlar TO The next general election
the Governor shall issue a proclamation call
ing the electors 70 signify their will as to
tie selection OF a United States Senator nv
placing en- the ballots the words "for" or
against the election of United Senator
by direct vote of the people.
A. w. Coffey of San Francisco has brought
In bill for tie creation of State Board of
Arbitration and Mediation of three persons
two from each of the great political parties
and one from bona-fide labor organiza-
ton, the members to receive 5000 a
year each and travelling expenses
and TO have power to settle all
disputes between employers and employees
The policemen of San Francisco will thank
Assemblyman Dunn for introducing dill
providing that they be allowed from ten to
fifteen days vacation a year, exclusive of
time lost by sickness.
The fight for the RegistrarshiD Is growing
not II Is rumored that Stanford has writ
ten in favor of Smiley.
REPORTED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION.
The Assembly Judiciary Committee met
this evening and decided to report the bill
SlthonI recommended IN which provides
tudL all voters ha alAIa to
write the English language.
The Attorney General rendered an opinion
Today for the Controller.in reference To the
latter's inquiry whether the assignment nv
the late Judge Arick of Kern County of his
salary for December before 1t became dne
was legal. he decides that no State Official
can hypothecate or assign his salary In adj.
vance OF Its being earned and cites decision
Of the Supreme Court in support OF his opin-
Ion.
The Senate.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 13-The Senate con-