The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10

Senators and Representatives Making and
Amending State Laws.

ON BIAtON hiILs
Senators and Representatives Making and
Amending State Laws.
BEACON HILL, March 10.-The Senate
Wednesday, reversed its action on the
water bills.
On motion Of Mr.. Nichols Of Worces-
ter, the concurrence with the House In
recommiting the Methuen water bill was
reconsidered. Mr.. Wyer Of Middlesex,
chairman OF the water committee, re-
viewed the hearings OF the committee,
and urged that IL the bills were TO pro-
| hibit the granting OF the franchises, as
has been the custom, capitalists would
aot take water bonds. BY vote OF l3 10
| /, Mr.. Butler O. Bristol being the only al
| drmative, the Senate then refused TO con-
| cur in recommitment.
Business In the Senate.
The committee on taxation reported in
cxpsdient on the order as to taxing sleep
ing cars; the same on the orders as TO
taxing poles, wires or material OF teie-
phone or telegraph companies.
The committee on mercantile affairs re-
ported bill authorizing the New Eng
land Hospital for women and children 10
hold 5000 worth OF property
The committee on railroads reported q
bill requiring the Boston & Maine rail-
road company To erect new passenger
station in Lynn, according to such plans
and within such time as shall be satisfac-
tory TO the railroad commissioners.
The petition of Alden Il. Viles for con-
irmation OF his acts as justice OF the
peace was admitted.
The Cigarette Bill Again.
Mr.. Charles OF Boston moved to recon-
slider the vote in favor of the cigarette
bill, saying il struck at an established in
dustry in Massac achusetts. Mr.. Tucker OF
New Bedford was against the bill as a
kind OF sumptuary legislation. Mr..
cause there Ia no question that the ciga-
rette is a great evil. MIR. Roe of Worces-
ter was vigorously for the bill and said
that cigarettes were favored with alcohol
glycerine and other impurities. Mr.. Gill
lett OF Springfield was against the bill as
legislating against and evil because il
hurts men personally, not the public.
sideration.
Business I'm the House.
The education committee reported bill
to provide for the appointment of a state
trout officer. He is to be a member OF the
district police and whose duties and au-
thority are to be the same in the state as
the duties and authority OF trout officers
of towns.
The committee on parishes reported a
bill TO authorize the trustees of the
Bromfield street Methodist Episcopal
Church in Boston to convey the real es-
tate of the church.
Leave to withdraw was reported by the
water supply committee on the petition
OF the Chicopee Water Company for
authority to increase its water supply
and to issue bonds.
to set off part OF Phillipston to Temple
ton.
The taxation committee reported bill
to provide that in regard to taxes on
casualty, employees liability and accident
insurance companies there may be de-
Quoted from premiums taxed return
premiums paid by the companies and
premiums on cancelled policies.
Inexpedient was reported on making
railroad tickets good on all trains passing
between stations named on the tickets,
whether stopping or not.
The House fixed the salary OF the gov
ernor at 5000 instead of $4,000, as re-
ported by the committees on public ser
vice and finance.
The Council.
At the meeting of the council, Gov.
Russell appointed John A. Rice OF North
Adams in the state board of pharmacy.