The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, February 90 o-In the joint assembly yesterday Palmer received l0l, Streeter Ss, Oglesby IA, Post I. A number of | ots were taken with varying results, the one hundred and sixteenth standing: Palmer Iol, Streeter g., Oglesby $. The assembly then adjourned
 In the Senate one or two committees pro sented reports.
 Senator Menke presented several pcti tioas asking that the fish and game laws be more strictly enforced.
 The session of the House was entirely without interest. A few petitions were presented aud referred and Represen tative Berry introduced billl providing for tho burial by counties of deceased indig nt ex- soldiers and sailors.
 SPRINGFIELD, February 10 -In tho Senate two resolutions provid ng for the employment of additional help in the Secretary's office were voted down.
 Senator Clldwelrs bill reducing tho legal rates of interest to 5 per cent aud tho contract rate to per cent was passed, only few votes being recorded against it.
 The joint resolution adopted by tho House relative to tho free coinage of silver was laid on the table.
 The joint resolution declaring that tho Constitution Of the United States should be amended so as to provide for the cleo tion of United States Senators by direct vote of the people, was postponed indc- tinitely.
 In the House large number of bills wer introduced
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 SPRINGFIELD. February 1S-ln the joint assembly yesterday four ballots wore taken, tho last resulting as follows; Pal mer lol. Streeter 75. Oglesby g, Hunter 3. Lindley 1, Stelle 1.
 In the Senate . communication from tho Secretary of State of the Uuited States was received informing the General As sembly that Illinois is entitled to . repre- sentation of twenty-two Congressmen. The communication was referred to tho Committee on Congressional Apportion- ment.
 In the House resolutions iu memory of Gen. Sherman wore adopted
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 LITTLE RocK. February O-In the Son. ate bill passed allowing courts to issue writs Of mandamus during vacation.
 The separate coach bill, with Ho use amendments passed.
 In tho House bill for the incorporation of rafting companies passed.
 The bill to prevent fraud In tho treas urers office was discussed.
 Tho blu extending tue time for payment for State homestead lands was adopt,d.
 LITTLE Rock, February lO.---In tho Senate tho bill passed making landlords lien unassignable.
 The bill requiring the publication of laws iu newspapers was rejected.
 In the House a partial report was made by the Woodruff Investigating committee
 LITTLE RocK. February ls.--ln the Sen ate House bill imposing heavy inc for selling mortgaged property was defea ted.
 The bill making railroad and othe. cor. porations liable for injuries to employes passed.
 In the House resolution to provide for n Arkansas exhibit tt the Worlds Fatr was lost.
 The separa's coach bill was amsuded ana passed.
 It was voted to adjourn Saturday out IT respect for Gen. Sherman.
 LIrrLs Rock. February 17-~Iu the Hes- ste bIll passed rsdnciag ths iicenss = A bill providing for Cont stltulioaat Con vs..ioa passsd n sssais " ve&s II II n the Msuss tAs .oa1usy naaAor wSo Aissoeoo4 - - astfe4 Nps ta1nn. x