The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-21
oi,er was signed by Judge George Tur-
er, 3. g. Allen, County Attorney II. n.
8efman. Frank III. Graves.

oiler was signed by Judge George Tur-
seEs .. Y. Allen, County Attorney III. n.
3acfman, Frank II. Graves.
Senator Thompson of Walla Walls, who
va called home one week ago by the dam
Eefons Illness Of his wife, returned today.
proved, and hopes TO be able to remain in
Ms Nat the remainder of the session.
SENATOR Watt Of Spokane, ex-chairman
Of the asylum investigating committee,
which recently inspected the asylum at
Medical Lake, was in his seat again today
e1eex ten days absence. The other mem
eers Of the committee returned several
9sys ago, Senator Watt having gone to
Wal1h Walla to inspect the penitentiary
ohexc before his return.
u Governor Laughton today notified the
House that HI. has signed H. B. No. %, APP
propriating 500, 600 for jute bag factory.
md II. 3. No. rs, to prevent driving Oh
stock from their ranges.
The municipal court bill. which passed
the House today, constitutes police courts
In cities of over 10000 inhabitants as such
municipal courts. The bill is intended to
remove doubt of the legality of the organ
xxatl0n OF police courts.
An important bill relating to general
causes Of challenge Of jurors, introduced
By Senator Dyer, passed the Senate this
afternoon. The bill provides that such
causes shall be: First, conviction for
felony; second, want Of any of the quail
1ications prescribed by law for a juror;
third, unsoundness of mind, or such de-
feet in the faculties of the mind or organs
Of body as to render him incapable of per-
forming the duties of jurors. Senator
Claypo0l'S amendment, which was ac-
ccpted and constitutes the last provision,
Il a. follows:
That the person challenged has served on any
regular panel within two years preceding the
date Of such challenge, or upon any special
panel, or a. special talesman within six months
preceding the date Of such challenge.
The bill prepared by the Senate commit
tco on education, appropriating $50 600, or
20 much thereof as may be necessary, for
the maintenance, support and improve
mont Of the state reform school at Cheha-
lis, from the list Of April Of the present
year to the LIST Of Apr. $3.50, 10 be drawn
and expended in the manner directed by
the last Legislature, provided that no more
than 3. 800 of money appropriated shall be
uscd for the purchase of additional ground.
passed the Senate today. Senator Long
made forcIble speech on the subject, ex-
planning at length the present condition
and needs of the school.
Senator Dyer knocks the persimmon in
getting bills through the Senate. Four of
his bills passed that body today. The
proceedings in both houses were altogether
Tho most business-like of any day of the
session.
a tor uSv&1 sv,krn al - int hn
Senate this morning, providing that any
one making wine from his own fruit could
dispose of the same in quantities Of not
less than one gallon without license.
After considerable delay Senator Clay
pools military deficiency bill, appropriat-
ing 81 900 on account of the deficiency in
the fund for support and maintenance of
the National Guard of Warrington, occa-
stoned by the big fires at Seattle, Spokane
Falls and Vancouver, came up in the Sen.
debate it was recommitted to the military
committee, there being some objection Of
lered to SO large an appropriation.
Ex-Representative Herrcn. of Winlock,
Lewis county, is here to urge his claim for
appointment as judge of the superior
court likely to be created for Lewis, Pacific
and Wshkiakum counties.
Senator Smith today introduced bill to
make it . felony for any person to falsely
report any employe to his employer as be-
ing guilty Of misconduct or dereliction of
duty.
The joint committee on revenue and
taxation tonight heard the recommends
tions Of delegates from the state assessors
convention. All had previously been
adopted except one providing penalties for
delinquent poll taxes. Anew amendment,
fixing the pay Of deputy assessors at IS
per day, was likewise adopted,