The record-union., 1893-02-09
WAYS AND MEANS.
The Assembly Committee Wrestling
With the Subject.

1hO Assembly
With the Subject.
The Assembly Committee on Ways
and Means met last night and considered
Assembly Bill No. 654, by Duckworth,
entitled AN Act making an appropriation
to pay the claim of Major Jose Ramon
Pico for expenses incurred in maintain
ing military companies"
The bill is for the purpose of repaying
Major Pico the sum of IS. $50 for raising
and maintaining regiment of infantry
at the breaking out of the Civil War. 4
full account of the claim was published in
Yesterdays issue of the RECORD UNION,
when Major Plco personally appeared be-
fore the Senate Finance Committee.
On motion of Committeeman Kahn the
Dill was reported back with the recon-
mendation that it do pass.
Assembly Bill No. Us was called up.
lt appropriales the sum of $500 for fur
nlshlng the training department of the
state Normal School at San Jose
A1ter lew unlmportant amendments
the bill was reported back with the re-
commendation to pass.
Assembly Bill No. 126, which is an Act
to appropriate $4,000 for supplying a
system OF heating and ventilation for the
State Normal School at San Jose. was
called up, and Assemblyman Bennett of
santa Clara argued in its behalf. He
stated that the present heating system
nad been III operation in the building
Twelve years and that it was practically
worn out.
Chairman Mathews of Tehama asked
Whelber, II the Legislature made the APP
preparation under consideration. the citv
OF San Jose would be willing to deed the
Iand on which the school buildings stand
ana which comprises six blocks of valu-
able property situated in the heart of the
city, to the State. Mr.. Bennett Thought
not.
On motion of Mr.. Kahn the bill was re-
ported back favorably.
Assembly Bill No. AT. bv Anderson
which is an Act making an appropriation
Tor payment of the claim of Judge A. L.
hhodes, for his services as counsel for the
plalntlns in the action entitled 1.-The
county OF Santa Clara vs. the Southern
Pacific Railroad and other actions in the
circuit Court, Ninth Circuit District of
Calllornla, and the Supreme Court OF the
United States, brought for the collection
OF delinquent taxes assessed upon the
property OF the railroad company"
Inc case was taken through the courts
by Judge Rhodes upon the assurance of
the State agents thai his claim would be
allowed by the Legislature. The claim is
for $1,000.
The case was tried in 1882. and since
that time the State has paid the judge
nothing for his services.
Inc committee acknowledged the ius-
tlce OF paying the Judge something for
MS services, even though the railroad
company won the suit, but determined to
write to him and allow him to show that
his services We're actually worth IS.
Iney expect his reply before next Mon
DAY, at Which time the bill will be re-
ported.
Assembly Bill No. was taken up, and
Attorney A. b. Bolton of Santa Rosa ar
gued the matter before the committee in
laVor OF the law firm of Barham Il Sol
ton, OF Which he was a member, who
hold claim against the State for attor-
ney ieas to the amount of 81 800. The
Dill provides for the payment of the
claim, and authorizes the Controller to
draw his warrant for the amount.
The speaker, after arguing his point for
some time, was Interrupted by Dy.
Mathews who said he thought it strange
that the State should have become in
debted over $4,000 for attorneys fees
during the past two years. 1t look ed, he
said, as though California had no Attor-
nev-General at all.
The attorney coincided with the view
taken by the Chairman, but contended
that the ilrm he represented should not
suffer on that account.
Chairman Mathews stated that if there
was State law compelling the payment
OF such claims he would support the
measure, but if there was none he would
oppose it.
Mr.. Kahn suggested that if allowed,
the bill should at least be cut Gown to
$1,000.
The bill was taken under advisement
until the members of the committee can
satisfy themselves as to the legality of the
measure.
Assembly Bill No. 192 was reported
back with the recommendation that it do
not pass. The bill provides for building
cottages for physicians at the Napa State
Asylum.
Assembly Bill No. 4S7 was reported
back unfavorably on motion of Mr..
kerns. 1t is an Act to provide for the
employment of destitute citizens and
making appropriations therefor, and was
introduced by Thomas of Santa Clara.
After examining a number OF minor
bills the committee adjourned.