The record-union., 1891-03-15
LEGISLATURE 18TH SESSION.
The Senatorial Persimmon Yet Re-
mains UnpIucked.
A Spat in the Senate Over Jute-Bag
Manufacture-Both Branches Ad-
journ Until Monday.
SENATE.
SACRAMENTO, March IA, 1891


NJ, Lieutenant Governor Reddick in the
chair. Roll called, and quorum present
Prayer by the Chaplain. Reading of the
Journal dispensed with.
On motion of Mr.. Maher, the vote
whereby the Market Inspector bill had
passed the Senate on the preceding day
was reconsidered, in order that correc-
tion might be made therein. The bill was
then ordered reprinted.
The Secretary read communication
from General J. II. Dickinson, who has
the management of the funeral ceremo-
nies of the late Senator Hearst, inviting
the President and members of the Senate
to meet at the Palace Hotel, San Fran
cisco, at o'clock p. NJ. on Sunday for as
signment to places in the funeral process
sion.
On motion of Mr.. Heacock, the Secre-
tary was instructed to acknwledge re-
ceipt of the communication and to say, in
response TO the invitation, that the SEN
ate will attend in body.
The bill approriating $4,000 for the re-
lief OF A. j. Bourn-the prison guard
who lost his arm at San Quentin-was,
on motion of Mr.. Seawell, declared a
case of urgency and passed.
AFTER THE CLERKS.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Os-
from providing that all committee clerks,
except one for the Judiciary and one for
the Finance Committee, be discharged
from this date.
Mr. Voorhies moved that the resolu-
ton be referred to the Committee on At
taches and Contingent Expenses. Car
ried.
APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr.. DeLong, from the Finance Com
Inittee, reported back the appropriation
bill. with amendments published in
these columns on Friday. The bill was
ordered reprinted.
FOLSOM VS.. SAN QUENTIN.
Mr.. Campbell of Solano called up his
bill to repeal the Act providing for addi-
tional buildings and iute machinery at
the San Quentin Prison. Mr.. Campbell
said it was the almost unanimous desire
of the people to have the jute machinery
removed from San Quentin to the Folsom
Prison, where the grand water power
owned by the State may be utilized. The
passage of the bill would save the State
the 100000 appropriated four years ago,
but not used. The expense of operating
the jute mills at San Quentin was bur-
den upon the people, owing to the cost of
fuel, that should be removed.
Mr.. Ostrom spoke against the bill,
claiming that the present manner OF
OF economy, and the farmers of the State
had benefited thereby. The proposed
new buildings would cost the State little
or nothing, as the bricks are already
made, and the work would be done by
convict labor. 1t had been decided best 10
do away with the night shifts in the jute
mills, hence more buildings and ma
chinery are necessary to keep the con-
victs employed ten hours day The
money should not be returned to the treas
ury, but used for the purposes for which
1t was appropriated.
Mr.. Crandall favored the bill. In two
years from now, he said, the water
power at the Folsom Prison could be
utilized, and it would be economy to
transfer the jute factory there.
Mr.. Campbell replied vigorously to re-
marks made by Mr.. Ostrom concerning
the vengeance that the farmers would
visit upon the heads of legislators wi 10
continued to vote against their interes s..
He said he also represented farming
community, and his bill was in the in
terest OF the farmers. New machinery
for San Quentin could not be procured
from Scotland within two years, and by
that time jute bags can be manufactured
at Folsom far cheaper than at San Quen-
tin. This result would be chiefly in the
farmers favor.
After some further discussion the roll
was called on the passage of the bill, and
1t was lost by vote of II ayes to %
noes.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
Mr.. G.. II. Williams moved that A. B.
2l2, to repeal Section 337 of the Penal Code,
be considered. So ordered.
Mr.. Heacock moved that the order be
reconsdered. Lost-ayes Il, noes Is.
Mr.: Crandall moved to amend the title
by adding thereto the words: "And to
legalize gambling" Lost-ayes 10, noes
%.
Mr.. Voorhies moved to strike out the
enacting clause. Lost-ayes 10, noes 81.
The third reading of the bill was made
the special order for $3.50 P. NJ. on Mon
day.
S. B. 696, authorizing the State Board OF
Examiners to receive and receipt for GER
tain moneys due from the Government
under the direct tax BILL Passed.
S. b. 697, authorizing the Secretary Of
State to dispose of certain ballot paper tc
the best advantage. Passed.
JOINT CONVENTION.
At II O'Clock NJ. the Senate went into
joint convention with the Assembly to
ballot for United States Senator. On
returning to the chamber Mr.
Goucher moved that the Senate adjourn
until 1l:55 a. NJ. on Monday. Carried, and
the Senate adjourned.
ASSEMBLY.
The House assembled at 10 A. NJ, the
Speaker in the chair. Roll called, and
quorum present. Prayer by the Chap
lain. Reading of journal dispensed
with.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
S. B. AIS, providing for deputies in the
Office of the Attorney-General and fixing
their salaries, was passed.
TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL.
The Speaker announced that he had re-
ceived a telegram asking to know how
many members OF the House would at
tend the funeral of Senator Hearst. in
order that arrangements might be made
for their reception and for places for them
In response TO the Speakers s request fifty
two gentlemen signitied their intention
Of being present.
PETITIONS FOR woMAN's SUFFRAGE.
Seventeen members presented petitions
for woman's suffrage which had beer
committed to their care.
a RESOLUTION OF coNDoLENCE.
Mr.. Fowler offered resolution that the
resolutions of coincidence prepared by the
committee at the time OF Senator HearSts
death be engrossed upon parchment ano
sent TO the mourning relatives. Adopted
WORK ON THE FILE.
S. B; 6i7. to provide for the payment o.
funded Indebtedness of the State, and tC
contract a funded debt for that purpose
was passed. 1t was explained that the
bill provides for the refunding of about
s., 0,eU14f the State debt at four per cent.
Mr.. Bruner in the chair
). Il. Col, relating to the transfer oi
moneys now in the estate of deceased
persons fund to the general fund, as q
loan, was passed.
Substitute fer S. B. q, to provide for