The record-union., 1895-02-01

Dy Ly yucH-TrOViulnG1 1or commission
to investigate public offices, institutions
and departments of this State, and of
counties, cities and counties or munich
pa!ltles, and inquire into the acts of all
public officers and official misconduct
erally.-Judiciary.
BY Brusie-Establishing a commission
to revise and compile the laws and codify
the codes and ents.-J judiciary.
Approprlatlng $4,000 10 pay the juGg-
ment of Z. w. Melvin against the State
Claims.
By Notwithstanding to the public
schools. s.-Education.
Relating to the officers and employees of
the Legislature.
BY Sanford-Relating to County Boar ds
OF Education.-Educa
Relating to duties of census marshals,
judiciary.
by Cutter-To protect life and PROPERTY
from destruction by electric wires.-Cor-
porations.
BY Guy-Appropriating $500 to pay
the claim of Samuel j. Black against the
State.-Claims.
BY Tbbitts-Relative to substitnta
Jurors.-Judiciary.
by Glass-Appropriating Sc, 900 and
authorizing the State Board of Health to
purchase and manufacture diphtheria an
l-toXlne. Health and Quarantine
By Fowers-Relatlng TO appeals in
SANiA CdSeS. JUDICIARY.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolutions were offered and disposed
of as follows:
by Berry-That a subcommittee OF
seven from the Committee on Public
buildings and Grounds and one OF five
irom The Committee on Military Affairs
De granted leave OF absence TO visit the
pubHc institutions of Southern Cali
lorna to inquire into their needs for ap-
preparations asked for.
" ade objected to the resolution as
there was no necessity for sucn commit
tees.
Buila said he had been informed that
suo-committees mum bering fourteen LETT
yesterday tor the southern part OF the
State, who had with them eighteen at
tacheS.
Mchelvey said that ali the military in
formation needed could be got in the
AdJulant-GeneraPs office, and there were
plenty OF southern members here who
were fully informed on military affairs
there.
The motion to suspend the rules was
lost, under the tWo-third rule, by 50 ayes
TO 81 noes, and the resolution was laid
over for one day.
BY ODay-That the members Of the
Assembly extend an invitation to the
Assembly Pages TO accompany them on
tuelr visit to Folsom State Prison.
Buila said the resolution was out Of
order. The citizens of Folsom had in
ylted the Assembly 10 visit them and it
could not in turn invite the Pages.
The Speaker said lie had not been noti-
hed OF the invition. He had never
known, however, of an excursion where
the Pages did not manage TO get aboard
Laughter.
Inc resolution was referred to the Com
mlttee on Attaches.
Beishaw's resolution with regard to in
VesllgatIon of necessity OF employees was
postponed till to-day.
MILITIA POLL-TAXES.
A.. c. \. ), amending Section II of
Article MIL, relative to revenues and
taXatlon and the collection OF the Stale
poll-taX, was considered
Mchelvey said this simply placed the
constitution as 1t was previous to the
adoption OF the new Constitution. 1t ex-
empts members of the National Guard
ana exempt tiremen of this State from
me payment OF poll-tax. They give
their services to the State and leave the
service without pay, aud the tax is un-
just TO them, The Constitution also BRO
Yldes at present that it shall go into the
school tund, but 10 per cent. is allowed
the Assessor for collecting it. The pres
ent blI! gives 1t all TO the school fund.
The resolution was passed by vote Of
q
motion TO reconsider.
a. Z. a. II, IN relation to the right of
suffrage, was passed on file, to retain It's
place, as were also y. G. a. ., relative to
elections; a. G. a. Is, relative TO iuries.
ana a. Z. y. !, relative to revenue and
taxation.
THIRD READING.
A. b. /, relative to the transfer Of per-
sOnal property, was read the third time
ana DasSGI Inv a nj n
y. B. 8, relative to sale OF real property
for delinquent taxes, was read the third
time.
Bulla stated that it related to delinquent
sales for State taxes, and recited the
abuses OF the present system OF PENALTIES.
he clteu case OF the sale OF some lots, on
which, before the owner could recover
his property. be had to pay in penalties,
etc., 6IO per cent. of the original tax. 1t
has been argued that the State will lose
money II 1t takes these lands, he said
Men now make fortunes by buying such
property at tax sales, instead OF investing
their money IN legitimate business enter
prlses. Ii lhey can make fortunes, why
should the State lose in doing the same
thing?
Dachman said the bill was pure, COM
mon, cart-hOrSe sense. In his county
men who should help the county out by
investing their money in enterprises OF
public interest, wait tor these sales and
! buy in the properly, en- utailiug great hard
ship on the owners.
Dodge concurred with all the two gem
tlemen had said. The bill passed both
houses last session, and was d good one
The bill was passed. Ayes 58, noes 0.
WOMEN SUFFRAGE.
Spencer moved to take up a. 3. 40, re-
latiug to the qualifications and disabili-
ties OF electors. out OF order and read il
the second time.
Reid objected.
Spencer moved q call of the house, but
the motion was lost, and he renewed his
motion TO take up the bill. read il a Sec
ond time and make il a special order.
Reid objected. He said that no uem-
Der was probably in position at present
to otter the necessary amendments to
make it conform to the Constitution He
did not want TO kill the bill, but to
amend 1t.
Spencer said the bill simply struck out
the word male" from the present law
1t Is question that is agitating the W hole
State anG will require much discussion.
Hatfield moved to postpone the matter,
and Reid amended the motion 10 post
pone it till Wednesday q. 10 a. NJ.
Powers moved to suspend the rules,
but Hatheld's motion as amended was
carried.
\. B. 10, relating to recording of con-
veyances. was passed on hIe, to retain ia
place.
Bulla vas allowed to withdraw \. B. 20,
relating to liens FOR caring for and pastur-
ing stock.
\. b. 5, relating to the lien of judg-
{ ments, was returned 10 the Engrossiug
Committee to retain its place on Tile.
Bachman was allowed to withdraw
i. B. lS9, relating to witnesses.
The EngrossIug Committee reported
y. b. 45O, making an appropriation for
the support oi the state Printing Office,