The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-02-22
Pennsylvania Legislature.

TwENrY-FrRsr DAWN the senate 35 bills
passed the first reading in 10 minutes. Nc
Creary of Erie introduced bill providing
that whenever any secret marriage is con.
tracted and the parties have no common
residence; or do not live together as man and
wife, the survivor, In the event OF the death
OF either party, shall take no interest In the
estate OF the deceased, exc pting such as
may be devised or bequeathed to the survi.
vor In case the deceased dies ihtestate,
A communication was received from the
governor announcing his approval of the
concurrent resolution fequestingPennsylva
mia United States senators and congressmen
to vote against any measure looking TO the
opening of the worlds fair on Sunday.
In the House these bills were introduced:
Niles Of TiO IA revenue measure known
as the county commissioners bill Boyer of
ilaielphia-provihing for n graduated tax
on inheritanCes, except collateral. of | per
cent on estates of 500, 900 and not exceeding
f5OO,OOO y per cent above $500 900 anu not
exceeding 81 O00OO. and > per cent OH all
estates of ov $1,000 900. The rapid transit
bill was recommitted TO enable parties op-
posed to it to be heard The negatived bin
to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors
on all HOLIDAYS and Saturday half-holidays
was voted down.
Fow of Philadelphia moved to amend the
Baker ballot law that the assessors shall sit
I'm election booths in all districts where
booths are established The bill prohibit
ing the employment of telegraph operators
on raj roads who are under u years of nge
and have not had one years experience,
which was negatived in committee, was
placed Oh the calendar unanimou'ly.
TwEyrY.sEcoND DAY.-In the Senate to-
day a large number Of remonstrances were
presented, from ministerial associations and
other religious organizations. against modif.
cations of the Sunday laws.
lao foil Ia tstrn rnI,t tnaA.
Hackenburg. Norihum umberland-Providing
for appoint ment by the Governor Of COM
mission, equally divided politically, to issue
liquor license instead of the Courts Os.
bourne. dephia-Providng fines and
penalties for the sale of impure milk in
cities towns and boroughs McCarre!l OF
Dauphin--Proposing an amendment to the
constitution giving women the right to vote
Lands. Iancaster-Providing for issuing of
State teachers certificates to graduates of
regularly chartered collegeswho have taught
three annual terms in the public schools.
The following bills were passed finally.
Providing for erection of new State build
ing and repairing the hall of the House; to
prohibit members OF school boards in cities
Of the second class from holding anv office
Of emolument In them. authorizing cont
panies chartered in other States to manu-
facture wall paper, Autographs OF prints, to
own real estate IN in this state. The bill to
abolish the Public Building Commission OF
Philadelphia passed second reading without
opposition. The Senate then adjourned.
In the House to-day bill was favorably
reported from committee by Mr. Cessna,
making Lawrence county separate judicial
district and providing for the appointment
| of Judge.
Mr.. Thornton. of Fayette, presented q
bill permitting str, ct railway companies to
condemn private property after making due
compensation for the same.
| Permitting electric railway COM
| panies to carry freight. Fow-To punish
| any person who willfully or maliciously
| cuts or tears down any flag or banner. Gro
thers-Repealing so much OF the milk law
as declares that any milk obtained from
animals fed on distillery waste is impure
and unwhol' some. Goodhart-?roviding
Tor the teaching of vocal music in the COM
mon schools. Reese-To protect the health
Of mine workers by prohibiting the use OF
illuminating oils or other than animal or
vegetable.
| cite coal regions OF Pennsylvania, TO weigh
coal and have weighman when
| deemed necessary, defining the amount
which shall constitute a mining ton and
providing penalties for violation thereof,
was passed finally, After some minor mat
| ters were disposed Of the House adjourned.
| rwEsrY-TuIRp DAY,-In the Senate to-day
Mr.. Hackenburg of Norththum berland, had
petition read asking him TO introduce a
bill to prohibit the manufacture of hoop
skirts tor crinoline purposes,
The following bills were introduced:
Smith, Lancaster-To take from pipe
line companies the right of eminent do
main. Lands. MISUNDERSTANDING boards
of school directors TO make provision for
the better protection of the health and
morals Of school children Monaghan.
Schuylkill-To increase the snnnal salaries
| of coroners in counties having over l5O, OOC
Inhabitants 10 90 600,
The Neeb bill making 1t a misdemeanoi
for any person 10 furnish a reporter, editor
or newspaper with false information intend.
| ed fnr nubiication wns reported fayorably