The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
OHIO LEGISLATURE.


adjournment 1t was useless, however, for too
many members had descended from the sphere
OF scsJ torlul dignity TO that OF ward politics,
and consequently were not present half
dozen senators assembled at O'Clock and went
through the motions OF transacting business,
but beyond tho presentation Of proposition to
increase the local Indebtedness OF Hamilton
county, eco, 900, very little was done
HoUsE--The house does not meet until
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, when II is supposed
that election festivities will have ended.
CoLUMBus. April b.-SENATE-Several bills
were PASSED Tuesday, mostly OF q local nature,
among them the following: To transfer funds
OF Grceuvillc: for two roads In ClGrmont coun'
ty: 10 correct nm error In the act to permit mine
quarry operators to cross roads TO amend sec
tion 3356, relating to the transportation OF pas
sengcrs or property, so as TO provide that any
company which refuses for longer time than
forty.eight hours after being duly requested to
switch any car or cars shall pay q sum equal TO
twice the amount OF the overChargc
HoUsE-D.lls introduced: Providing that q
right OF action which arises under the law Of
any other state by reason OF the wrongful act
neglect or default OF persons or corporations In
such other state, and death results, and at such
time the representative of such person is a res
ident OF this state, suit for damages may be
brought In this state; providing that In the sale
OF lands by order OF court in which person
who Is absent from the county, or whose place
OF residence Is unknown has on interest, the
court, instead OF appointing u trustee TO receive
the share Of such absent claimant may order
the share TO be paid into the treasury 70 bo
held for tho claimant
COLUMBUS. April 6-SENATE-Senator Sny.
der introduced bill - considerable import
nnce to the insurance interests; In brief, 1t pro-
vides that where judgment is rendered
against foreign insurance company doing bus
iness in Ohio, the clerk OF the court shall re-
port to same with costs to tie supcrintendcnce
OF insurance, who officially notifies the
defendant company to deposit N his
ofice funds or securities Equai 10
twice the amount OF the Judgment and costs,
which shall be held until final judgment is ren.
dered. II the company does not liquidate the
Judgment and costs within ten days nfter final
Judgment is rendered the superintendent Ia
authorized TO sell the securities aud pay the
judgment and accrued costs. Any failure u
comply with tho provisions OF this law is Buth-
cient TO authorize the superintendent to pro
hibit the company from doing any business in
| Ohio
HousE-The Commerctal.G Gazette men were
| purged OF contempt Wednesday by vote OF 81
70 10. When the house was called to order fol
| the night session, Mr. Doty created consterna
ton by demanding call. Seventy members
| were gathered in, however, and business was
proceeded with. The session was in the nature
| OF a field day for the Hamilton county deloga
| ton, and these gentlemen uircd their little diff
| ferenccs In d manner that added much zest tc
! the occasion.
COLUMBUS, April 7.--SENATE-Senator Eek
| ley Thursday afternoon introduced n very i'm
| portunt measure. 1t authorizes the governor Il
appoint commission of three persons 10 max,
| revision aud codihcation OF the laws relating
| to municipal corporations. The commission II
TO make its report TO the legislature, with tht
statutes to be enacted and re
| pealed. The work is to be com
/ ~f1,1 ,1A Mo ,ffN n
sioners are to receive $40 per day for the tint
actually employed, and they arc authorized t.
employ necessary clerical labor, the clerks u
be paid not to exceed "A per day Mr. Sc~--rt'
bill, which contained large number or pre-
visions intended to prevent passengers takn
the wrong train or getting of at the wrong sta
tion was defeated. The veterinary surgeons
bill will be considered again Tuesday next
The senate concurred in the conference com
mittec's report on the fidelity insurance bills.
HoUsE.-The house passed DIR. SterrettU
medical bill Thursday They are to issue Ger
tificates TO those having diplomas and licenses
and TO examine those who desire it. The even
of the morning was the defeat of Griftin'S naVa
reserve bill by q vote of 80 to 35, after discus
sion occupying an hour. Mr. Refers bill, hN
ing the standard weight of u bushel Of popcor
at A. pounds, was passed Next came Ala
mans bill defining the right of council to wide
sidewalks and assess the costs. 1t was passed
| a
ernor to transfer juvenile prisoner sent to II
penitentiary to the reform school.
| COLUMBUS, April S-SENATE-A bill IT
regulate the employment Of legislative counst
and agents, and TO provide for the return {
legislative expenses of such counsel an
agents." The senate passed Mr.. Van Cleaf
dill authoring Deer Creek township, Pickawn
county, to transfer S7O0 from the cemetery
the township fund The senate enacted int
laws two of Mr.. Aliens house bills Frida
morning. They authorize the commissioner
Greene county to improve the Clifton, Ccda
VILE and jamestown and the Goe station au
Yellow Springs roads
HousE-A number of local bills were passe
The Lillard bill, providing for the building OF
new statehouse, was reported TO the house 4
day without recommendations by the commi
, tee, and placed on the calendar. A bill intr
duccd by Mr.. Bloch gives the police judge
Cleveland power to appoint an interpreter II
a term of two years at a compensation to
fixed by the council but not to exceed sl,5OO
year. The Interpreter is to attend all Sc
sions Of the court and is to receive no fees.
AT Kent q bold tramp stole vall
able bicycle from Jay Meade, of tf
Erie freight Office loaded it onto
freight, and started east. Telegram
were sent out, and the wheel was +,
covered at Leavittsburg, but the thiC
escaped by jumping off on the Freedol
hill.
THE fire raging in the Carris Ru
hills, near Portsmouth, is the large'
ever known in that section. 1t is ge
ting uncomfortably close to the far,
residences, and fears of their destru
ton are entertained. Timber value
at $4,000, belonging to Frank Atkin
has been destroyed.
GEO e. ST. JOHN, of Port Clintol
banker and prime mover in the Hot
Victory scheme at Put-inBay, was il
dicted by the grand jury of the presel
term of court for perjury and alterir
the record of deeds. lie is also und,
indictment in Ottawa county on IL
last named charge. St John is co
nected with number of fishing firm
1 of that and adjoining counties, wi
!, failed for nearly $1,000, 900.
DEMOCRATS carried the city electiC
: at Youngstown, electing all the il
portant officers, including water-wor
: trustees and township ticket in near
= every precinct There was falling {
i on the republican vote.
DEMOCRATS elect their entire CT
=. ticket at Sandusky. Council in dout
= but it is thought the republicans W
have majority of one or two
: VIM ANDERSON, of Hanover, LickiI
: county, while carelessly handling a I
: volver, was shot by the accidental d
: charge of the weapon. The ball c
: tered just below the left eye, pass
), through to the rear of the skull a
q lodned. Doctors nrohed. but could u