Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-02-25
THE LEGISLATURE.


were introduced. This was the last day
for the Introduction of new business, and
nothing else was done.
MADISON, Feb. 18.-Mr. A nson offered
resolutions respecting the death of Adj
miral Porter which were adopted and
concurred in by the Senate. A resolution
to grant the use of the Assembly chamber
TO the Prohibition party on the evenings
of February 10 and 20 was unceremonlously
killed. Seven bills were passed by the
lower house. These included bills
to authorize the building of "a
amend the charter of the city of Au-
gusta. to allow appeals to the circuit conrt
from justices Of the peace in cities and
villages i'll the same manner as provided
in appeals from town justices, allowing
guardians, with the approval of the coun-
ty judge, to adjust compromise and
discharge any and all claims for liqui-
dated damages which his ward may
have, and declaring valid the same amend
ing the laws relative to changes Of
places Of trial from county and municipal
courts, SO that change must be made for
some other reason than on account of the
place of the residence of the defendant;
providing for register in probate for Ke
n0sha County authorizing female lawyers
to act as court commissioners. There was
a slight contest over the last named meas
ure. Mr.. Williams moved to lay it on the
table, but the motion was lost by vote of
Sc to Al. The bill was the passed by vote
Of So to 43.
MADISON, Feb. 19.-The Desmond child
labor bill was ordered to third reading aft
er several successful and unsuccessful at
temptS to amend in committee on the
whole. The Assembly cencurred in the
Senate bill changing the terms of court in
the Sixth judicial circuit. Mr.. Gaarder'S
bill to license dogs and for the protection
Of sheep-owners was killed and Mr.. Nc
Mullen's bill relating to the killing of
insect devOuring birds was ordered en-
crossed and read third time. The COM
nittee on judiciary reported for passage
Mr.. McGilllvray'S bill to protect trade and
commerce against unlawful trusts and
mOnOpolles, with an amendment enlarg-
ing the bill SO as to also prohibit restraints
on competition IN business A concurrent
resolution opposing Tree coinage came
from the Senate and was adopted
MADISON, Feb. 20.-The Assembly
passed Mr.. Kruszka's bill to authorize the
printing of the official proceedings Of the
government of Milwaukee in Polish papers.
The committee on claims reported for in
definite postpOnement the bill to purchase
the copyright and plates Of Moses NJ.
StrOng'S Territorial History Of Wisconsin
at a cost Of $4,000 The bills appropriate
ing 5000 to the State horticultural Soci-
ETY., and TO provide for the humane
treatment of poultry were also recon-
mended for indefinite postponement The
following were indefinitely postponed:
Providing for a Calling Gun Squad IN
Evansville; amending the law in relatiO d
to steam engines on highways. The toll
lowing bills were passed to engrOSsment
and third reading: For a bridge across
Black River; authorizing the town Of
SaukYilIe to issue bonds; for q Wisconsin
National Guard retired list; for a register
in probate in Rock County; amending the
law relating to guide boards; amending
N loy in, rol fn IN
highways.
The Senate.
MAIDS On, Feb. 17.-This being the last
Gay for the introduction of new business,
the time was given up to that, III bills be-
ing introduced. Probably one-third were
what are known as deadheads.
MADISON, Feb. 1S.-In.thP Senate the bill
to authorize the city of Columbus to issue
bonds to build a school house was passed
under suspension of the rules. The bills
making it optional with courts to require
security for costs from orphans and wards
and fixing terms Of court in the Sixth Jul
dicial Circuit were also passed. A reSOlu-
ton was adopted authorizing the Judiciary
committee to prepare a bill to correct
conflict in the laws for the punishment Of
crimes against chastity. A joint resolution
was also adopted limiting the time for the
reporting back ''dead-head'' bills to March
offered a resolution giving the use OF The
Senate chamber to the State Conference Of
Charities, February 70. Adopted. Sena-
tor MacRride presented the report OF the
lumber inspector Of the Seventh District
He reported the scaling of 15,7z0.320 feet
in 1889, and 20,851, 600 feet in $780, Sena-
tor WOODWORK presented the report
Of the treasurer of the Wisconsin Veter-
ans Home, giving an itemized statement
of the expenditure of $4,000 the past two
years. The Assembly Joint resolution on
the death Of Admiral Porter was concur
red in. Senator Kempf reported back the
bill relating to the deposit of state funds
in the banks of this state. 1t constitutes
the governor, secretary of state and state
treasurer board Of finance TO receive bids
specifying the rate OF interest that will be
paid upon the public funds to be deposited
with the bidder. The treasurer is relieved
from all responsibility of the funds. SEN
ator Kempf also repeted back a bill author
IZing The city Of Milwaukee to issue bonds
TO construct bridge across Milwaukee
River. A resolution was adopted instruct
ing representatives and senator's in Con-
grass to oppose the pending silver coinage
legislation.
MADISON, Feb. 2C.-Bills indefinitely
postponed: Amending the charter of Wa
tertOwn; providing that a person wills his
property to another with the stipulation
that it shall not be liable for the devisees
debts it shall be SO exempt. Bills read q
third time as follows: Giving town
boards the right to designate the size Of
tunnels built by person under highway
from one tract OF his land to another; re-
quiring communication from rooms IN
which machinery is used with the engl-
neer's room; prohibiting the locking of
doors in factories during working hours.
A joint resolution was passed by both
houses instructing the adjUtant- general 90
have salute Of 100 guns fred on Monday.
the birthday of George Washington. Both
houses passed resolutions to adjourn unit.
Tuesday morning, the Senate resolution
specifying the adjournment ''Out of respect
to the memory of Gen. Sherman"
involved in a Scandal.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-Ashmead Bartlett.