The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-02-02
KENTUCKY STATE NEWS



rRANEFogr. jan. "a -SENAIE-Nothiug OF
general u;,rss, vas transacted In the senate
Tuesday
Houss- nius introduced; To compel cleo
trical street railways operating lines through
the streets OF cities OF this commonwealth 10
place heir wires underground. providing that
the railroad commission shall be given
power TO regulate and classify freight rates
for transportation Of coal This power was
asked for by the commission In Its annual re-
port, and is claimed TO BE- necessary TO prevent
discrimination by the railroads; providing Tor
the creation OF q state board Of public works.
defining fraternal societies and associations,
and providing for their Incorporation and oper-
alton Mr.. Beekner introduced bill naming
Q set OF commissioners 20 select site for a
new capitol Those named are ex-Gov. 5, II
Buckner, ex.G0V Knott Hen, Henry Waiter
son Judge IL II Holt, Hon. c j. Bronsion
and Hon. Jas II Clay. The house BY 4 vote OF
o. to 2. killed the bill TO repeal the separate
coach law. Mr Kennedy, OF CovingIon, intro
dvced a bill TO repeal the Law In relation TO
turnpikes in Kenton county.
FRANKFORT, Jan. % -SINATE-ln the sen
ate Wednesday Mr. Hays presented bill
amending the exemption law so as TO include
fuel in the list OF things exempt from taxation
BY persons who work for wages Several other
uuimportant bills were presented Atnoon
Joint session Of the two houses was held for the
parpose OF elecIing state librarian Mrs
Mary IA Day received ali the democratic votes
aud was elected, while Miss shelton, OF Adair
county got the republicans
HoUsE-The house had the most exciting
time Of the session Wednesday over Mr.
Starcy'a bHl TO abolish the state board OF
equalization Mt Searey has been working
hard ever since the FIRST day Of the session TO
get votes enough TO repeal lhe Law, as II has
proven particularly odious 10 Madison county
farmers, the assessment OF their land being
raised several times BY the said board MIR.
Clark moved TO postpone consideration OF the
bill because the chairman OF the committee on
revenue and taxation Was absent The friends
OF the hill would not listen 10 this and voted II
down Then followed series Of fltbusterine
motions by Messrs Krieger, Letterle and bak
er, but vote was finally reached, aud the bill
passed by handsome majority, and motion 10
reconsider was defeated
FRANKFoRr. Jan. sd -SESArg-Noth!ng Of
special interest transacted In the senate Thurs
day. There is prospect that the senate will
pass the bill 10 abolish the state board oil
equalization
HousE-Nr Tlngley, Of Newport Thursday
presented petition from laboring people OF hii
city asking for the passage OF an amendment L
the law on executions so that coal will be In
cluded In the list OF exemptions Mr. Lyons
presented petition from Newport people ask
ing that provision be inserted In the seconC
class charter allowing women 10 serve on TIT
school board and also TO vote for members o
the school board Mr., Bakers bill relating Il
circuit courts in Campbell and Kcnton eountie
was passed II related TO the manner OF select
ing juries and was prepared By Judge Charlie
] Helm, OF Newport
FRANKFORT Jan 27-SESArE-The sub-com
mittee, consisting OF Senator Stephenson an
Representatives White and Gibson, will repor
to the Joint committee on public ofices and u
brary in favor ofa bill TO be originated by tn
committee proposing an appropriation OF u OOo
/ 900 for = now capitol building, the amount TO b
expended In six annual installments
HoUsE-1he following bills we're introduce
! Friday: Milking bribery and other violations q
1 election laws felony. 10 convert the InstitI
ton for the Feeble Minded into house Of r,
form for young criminals; relating to yolunlar
/ assignments; TO repeal the act authorizing n
I apo ntment Of On oficial stenogsapher In tn
circuit court 10 counties with q popUlatio
OF 1900 or over; making IL unlawful TO unloa
steamboats, on Sunday: 10 regulate the hours
work OF railway telegraph operators aud trail
men; TO establish a school book commisso
and TO authorize the state publication Of scho,
books
FRANKFORT Jan S0-SESATE-1he sena
passed very important bill Monday In re
ton TO turnpike roads II provides that cou
ties may obtain control OF the turnplkes with
its borders " purchase, provided that no mo-
than $50 per mile Is paid Bills introduces
Authorizing the city council in fourth ella
cities TO levy and collect an ad vaiorem Ii
not exceeding 10 cents where there Is IN /
come from the license Of liquor saloons. and
cents 10 cities where there is not such noom
The tax To b. for common school purpose
amending the common school law by repel
ing the mandatory clause requiring iruste
TO purchase maps, charts, etc, and leaves
optional
HousE-In tho house Mr.. Sanders offered
resolution. which was unanimously adopte
expressing S mpalhY for Robert Tylcr. the 81
geant.at arms OF the house, on account Of
wifs's death. A. Adams, clerk Of the court
appeals, sent In a report as 10 the amount
fees collected In bis once in the last four veal
The report shows that Oy0r 5000 has be
made out OF the Office each year owes and abo
expen=eA II also states that not over 80 ?
cent OF the fees charged up against iitigants C
ever be collected. The house conourred ia I
senate resolution inviting Gen Gordon TO {
dress the general assembly, and q commit
was appointed TO wait upon him 10 LOuisyil