The record-union., 1895-02-08

ordered; favorably on A. B. SO, relating
to fraudulent transfers; A. 3. 377, relat-
ing to the decision of the court on uues-
uons of fact; A. b. 37S, relating to trans
fer OF causes where Judge is disqualified;
\. Is. A53, relating to separate trials of
defendants; that A. B. 81, relating to the
elect of transfers of real property, and
a. u. 319, relating to changing place of
trial, pass as amended; recommending
A. b. 652 be substituted for A. B.'s
SO and POI, relating to the filling of
vacancies, so ordered; adversely on 4. 3.
g., relating to transfers of real property;
a. b. $50, relating to appeals; A. B. 3SI,
relating TO new trials: a. 3. 3S2, relating
TO new trials, and a. B. 3S3, relating to
settlement OF bills of exception.
Jones. for the Committee on Labor and
Capital, reported on A. 3. 249, for the en-
couragemeut OF cooperative associations,
recommending that it be referred 10 the
Committee on Corporations-so ordered;
also, fayOraDly on A. B. 547, aOoiishing
the Board of Arbitration; also, on Ewing's
resolution as to the best and most prof
bic way for municipalities to provide
work for the destitute; that the commit
tee has under consideration a bill for that
purpose and requests further time-fur-
ther time granted.
Powers, for the San Francisco delepa-
ton, reported, presenting, among other
things, majority report adversely on the
bill tor the appointment of Board OF
Health OF san Francisco.
Wilkinson. for the Committee on En-
grossment. reported A. BIS l9l, 23S, 90,
100, 526, 3l5 and a. G. \. 10 correctly en-
crossed.
Johnson, for the Committee on Educa-
ton, reported iayorably on A. BIS 525
and 52S. relating to public schools.
Hatfield, for the Committee on Federal
bHll Il
uniformity of legislation in the United
States. and A. j. K. Z. relative to an APP
preparation for San Pedro Harbor, with
out recommendation "a. j. II. ii was
substituted for \. j. K. y; also, recon-
mending the adoption of a. j. r. 8, re-
questlng Congress 10 grant certain arid
lands TO California for the permanent
endowment OF the public schools and the
State University.
Dodge, for the Committee on County
and Township Governments, reported ia
YoraOly on a. b. 22, providing for the or
ganlzatlon and government of townships,
as amended.
Various other bills were also re-
ported on.
Pendieton, for the Committee on Cor
poratlons, among other bills, reported
adversely on the bill prohibiting armed
guards on stage coaches, etc., while con-
Veylng treasure, and favorably on the
bill authorizing the incorporation OF mu-
tual life and accident associations.
Price, for the Committee on Manufact-
ures and Internal Improvements, re-
ported faYorably on a. B. sos, declaring
Petaluma River navigable.
Hall, for the Committee on Governors
Message, presented voluminous report,
segregating the subjects and recommend
ing their reference to various committees
Phelps, for the Committee on Retrench-
ment, presented favorable majority re-
port on a. B. 496, to repeal the Acts form
ing agricultural districts, and a minority
report adverse to the bill.
Gay, for the Committee on Claims, re-
ported back number of bills which
were referred to the Ways and Means
Committee.
THE WHITTIER SCHOOL.
Laird, for the Subcommittee on Pris-
ons that visited the Whittier School, pre-
sented favorable report on the manage
ment and list of appropriations recon-
mended, amounting to S3l3. $50 out of
S429, $50 asked.
Among other things the report says:
without a doubt this institution is
credit 10 the State of California and has
been the means of placing many boys
and girls upon far better course in life.
causing them to become honorable and
upright citizens, who otherwise would
Ious element our state has constantly to
contend with. We deem 1t advisa bic to
the efficiency OF the working Of the insti-
tuition to appeal against any further re-
ductIon OF the appropriation recon-
mended, as 1t would very materially Grip
pie the efficiency of the institution in
many OF It's branches where great
amount Of good is being accomplished"
HOME FOR ADULT BLIND.
rTha opU1rraittaa y-iSito5 6o
for the Adult Blind at Oakland reported
that they went unexpectedly and found
the home in bad condition and the in
mates badly cared for, and in many in
stances filthy, and some of the rooms
were in the same condition. The report
advises that the property of the home,
which is worth $40, 900 to 100000, be sold
and new home purchased.
OTHER REPORTS.
Powers. for the Special Committee On
inaugural Ball. reported resolution in
structing the Controller to draw his war
rant for $3.50 to defray the deficiency in
the expenses of the ball. Referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
Laird, for the Committee on State
Prisons, reported adversely on A. B. 24O.
10 repeal the Act establishing Board of
\. B. 357, relating to the time for which
bows and girls may be committed to the
Whittier school.
Laird also presented letters from his con-
stituenLs, stating what changes they
wished made in the existing laws. and
asked that they be printed in the journal.
SO ordered.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
Bills were introduced and referred to
committees as follows:
By " Wade-Relating to trials and Grand
Jurors.-J judiciary.
BY Hattied-Authorizin the Capitol
Commissioners to improve the streets
Capitol Park and appropri-
atirg money therefor.-Public Buildings
and Grounds.
BY Stansell-Defning water measure
ments.-lrrigation.
For payment OF claim Of r. J. Brough-
ton.-CIaIns.
By Barker-To prevent the use of fraud
ulent marks on merchandise.-Com
and Navigation.
by Committee on County and Town
ship Government-To establish. the ices
OF county, township and other officers
and OF jurors and witnesses.
By LaugenOur-To create the Sacra-
mento Valley Drainage District.-Swamp
and OverfiOwed Lands.
BY North-Relatiug to examination of
applicants for admission TO practice law.
By Davis Amending Sections 272, 273
and PA of the Code of Civil Procedure
Judiciary.
Relating to issuance of summonses in
Justices Courts. Judiciary.
BY cKelvey-Relating TO collection of
mol I-taX es.-J judiciary.
BY Glass-Relating to duties of deposit
ries.-Agriculture.
BY Richards-For purchasing the Coul-
terville and Yosemite toll road and max
inc it a Tree road.-State Parks and For
estry.
BY Laird-Fixing a bounty on rabbit