The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-01-22
THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.
synopsis Of the Proceedings OF the Thlttr.
Sixth General Assembly.

nUNDAf JANuAhr II.
sENkTr-Ehe Senate committee on rules
reported IN favor OF twenty i've standing
committees. Numerous bills were intro
1uoed, covering various questions. MT
Sparks presented a memorial from tine
Farmers and I.aborers Union of johnson
County asking for the following Legislation
~ To extend the Australian Election lawto
all parts OF the state; a. for the assessment
of property at its cash value ana neduct
secured d,bts therefrom; ts) empower
Ing the Railroad Commissioners 70
enforce freight rates. az requiring prosecnt-
Ing attorneys to advise county ofhcers Win
out additional fees; Cb) sufficient appropria-
ton for the -WaTgcnsbu1J NgTeaAy.aah0fsl;0 2
10 ohcaper school books. The Senate met
In Joint session with the House TO canFass
the vote C ast for State officers at the Novem-
lef cleetions sAdirarOa.l. 'AkalQs 80 tas.
istt .-s1f it
HousEANun1rrops billsrSs7s intfsaRtIli1
among which we're Mr.. Abraham kequir.
Ing that In cancellation of morgaEcH the
note must be presented before the recorder.
Mr.. Davis: Prohibiting the sale of cigar
cites to minors under twenty. Mr.
Carter Authorizing g--.-notary nnhlics
to solemnize marriages. Mr.. Stew
art Of buchanan, introduced reso
4 tuition Tor the appointment of n commit
ter q fat tn hyrsilrats the articles Of corr
/ pprhtiii eiln'u hi th,i ufiicc tf ~ secretary
I u tiaip. piiha view ia aseertainlng IN wa.
! t,efed dstoek hi@been tssped. aistd otet untst
NrdHF syiay rhu llpusf mytinioint sossion
WITH llUesepafeto canyass the vote cast fof
/ state officers at the November election. Ad-
iourned till 10 a. m. Of the 18th.
TUESDAY, JANUARY la
'sENRrE among TIN bills introduced we're
Mr. Bonner Conferring the same property
| rights ON women that men now enjoy. Mr..
| Sparks. Permitting the loaning OF school
monny- ON ,nnepcumLfred real estate. Mr..
Newberry Requiring the payment Of en-
! ploycs In lawful money Of the United states.
A resolution offered by Mr. Miller, providing
for an ofiicial reporter for the Senate, was
defeated Adjourned I'LL 10 "A. m. OF the l4th.
HOusE-Mr, Hays introduced a joint and
concurrent resolution for constitutional
amendment amending the Bill Of Rights by
| authorizing ten members out OF jury Of
twelve to return a verdict in all cases except
upon charges Of treason and murder in the
first degree, Among the bills were the fol
| lowing; Mr.. Hyncs: Prohibiting school ON
GERS from acting rs agents for book or
| furniture firms Mr. Donnell Requiring
mine operators to give employees noon hour
on top Of the ground. Adjourned TIL 10 a m.
Of the i4th.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY a.
sENATE-Among the bills Introduced was
one by MIR. Sebrce, For a commission
to publish school books and apprnpriatng
j SiO0,OO0 therefor Mr.. Sparks presented a
memorial from johnson County asking foE
| legislation t0pfevUnt swlndlcrsf from obtain
ing signatures to notes by false PFeteRses.
| The report Of the special committee that set.
tied with the Auditor and Treasurer was re
ceiyed and read, Adjourned till 10 a, m. Of
the 18th.
IiousE=Much ofthe time Of the House was
| consumed in the Introduction Of bills. Mf.
Brandon introduced "A joint and concurrent
resolution Tor c0nstftutfUmal amendment
fIal, ~
ais from taxation Mr.. Dundas, a resolution
asking Congress to prohibit the adulteratlOn
of food, lard and liquors Adopted. Mr.
! ward, a joint and concurrent resolution foi
constitutional amendment requiring
\ United States Senators to be elected by di
f-rea vote of the people. Adjourned till 10 u
". Of the 18th.
THURSDAY, JANUARY Is.
I sENNTE=Thu- srnHtr JleiIattti fur-i1aif nr
hour a resolution to employ another page
The resolution was adopted, and "A son o
Senator OHannon was selected. Among Thu
bills introduced was one by Mr.. homer In
creasing iurisd ctlon of Justices. Of the peace
to cases involving $3.50; also bill by Mr. rs
penchied, appropriating s23,70O for the sup
! port of the Labor Bureau, attaching an i'm
migration department thereto, and author
lzlng the employment of clerk az 81, 800 pc
year. Adjourned till 10 a. m. of the 18th.
HoUsE-A petlt on was presented from citi
!
ties for cheaper school books. Among tn
bills introduced were; Mr.. Hays: Providln
that In school districts where there are les
than thirty five colorcd children only fou
months school need be maintained. Mi
Bennet; Requiring road overseers to pu
water gauges at forSs on streams tina
are dangerous during high water. Mi
Coots; Requiring all criminal laws /
Published In two newspapers of cac
county and the City OF st. Louis. Mr.. Stui
TOfd7 Fixing the lawful weight OF flour q
: the basis Of forty mine pounds 10 the qunI
ter barrel Mr.. Mabrey Providing that dc
linquent school taxes shall be apportionatS
ly divided among all school funds NJ
Thomas; Making women competent vii
nesses in all cases Mr.. Carter: To prOhib
black listing OF corporation employees, B
imposing fines OF from $50 to 81 M Al
iOurned till 10 a. m. OF the 10TH.
2 FRIDAY, JANUARY tx
sENATE-A resolution to elect engro ~
l and enrolling clerks caused an hours debdt
and vote resulted IN the defeat Of the res
luton Among' the bills introduced wvr
Mr.. Espesclfied: g., Amending Chattel Nor
. gage law so as to Throw additional prute
4 tion around persons purchasing ohattels {
/ time payments. MIR. Obannon: Authorizli
the nse of school houses for Alliance NICE
mgs, on consent of p1trons OF district NJ
6 Sebree; Requiring railroads to fence the
1 tracks. Adjourned TN y. m Of the Ith.
a HoUsE-A resolution introduced te
!, dering the use of the hall to Colonel H.
Newman the night OF the 2ld inst for ii
0 purpose of lecturng In the Interest OF Il
!. eX Confederate Home A resolution askii
n Congress to pass "A law prohibiting allie
from owning land in this country was adoI
I, ed. The following were among the bills d
II troduccd; Mr., Henderson; Cutting dow
e freight rates u per cent, Mr. Brandon D.
tending the provisions Of he Australian Elc
tion law to cities OF $500 inhabitants NJ
II over. AIR. MalatK KEai--klxing- nnieipal draI
>, shop license In cities of the third class
n not less than 500 year Mr.. Adams Pr
. hibiting the killing OF quail Tor five yeai
Mr.. Davis; Fixing legal rate Of interest
q five per cent. and contract rate at eight u
II cent. Mr.. Julian; Authorizing attorneys
|. secure their fees IN Judgments fgalhst co
pOrations by lien on the Judgment. N
Kerr; Cutting down salaries of county eler
; in counties between 900 and II 900 popul
@ tion to Sl,lOO per year, Mr.. Dome
@ Prohibiting the opUdtion OF draI
, shops in connection with grocery stor,
. Mr. Crouch. OF Sullivan, Introduced joi
Il and concurrent resolution for az amendmc
r 70 the Constitution making the terms
II Office Of shcriffs and coronoTs four yeai
Adjourned tin he 18th.
/, M. Prtnkevitchsvitnoh htchtzlSy is
! Polish doctor practicing ~ Paris. It
evident that he can not receive MAJ
n ''emergency calls"