New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
NEW-JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
LIVELY DAY IN THE HOUSE.
TWO BILLS TAKEN FROM THE HANDS OF
THE RAILROADS COMMITTEE.

COMPANIES TO PROVIDE STATIONS. NOT
CONQUERED IN-sERGEANT-ATA ARMS
CALLED FOR MR.. BAUER-REPoRT
ON THE TRACK ELEVATION
BILL DEMANDED
Trenton March IL (SpeciaD.-The session Of the
House Of Assembly to-day spirited from the
hour OF opening until adjournment. which did not
occur until after 8 o'clock Railroad and trolley
bills KEEP; the members busy and the Railroads and
Canals Committee roughly handled In more
than one instance. Two important measures were
taken from the hands Of the committee by the
House despite the protests Of the members. and
when at about the close OF the session. they sub
mtted an adverse report Flemings bill provd-
ing that trolley companies shall furnish waiting
rooms at all transfer stations in cities the report
was not concurred in. During the discussion OF the
Fleming there were several interesting in
cidents. On two occasions Speaker Derousse was
compelled to call up the sergean,-at-Arms to COM
pei Mr. Bauer Of Hudson. to take his seat and pre-
serve order. When the committee submitted the
report Chairman Lower explained that they had
carefully and honestly considered the bill and could
no reason for 1t.
BAUER'S Personal ATTACK.
Mr. Bauer became excited at this He was de-
clared out Of order and refused to be seated. The
Sergeant-at-Arms called by the Speaker and
directed to seat the member. Bauer sat down. but
interrupted and made savage personal at
tack upon the members of the committee.
Mr.. Queen thought the report should not be con-
Cured IN. Mr.. Tce Of the Railroads Committee,
attempted to explain. and then Mr.. Harvey took
the floor. Mr. Harvey said the bill applied to only
one little hamlet In Bergen County. Then ne pro-
ceeded to ridicue the Hudson delegation.
This brought Mr.. Hoos. of Jersey City, to his feet
with bound He vehemently denounced Mr.. Har-
very personally. and everybody who had ever said
anything against Hudson County or Jersey CITY
generally and he called TO order MI Bauer
interrupted and again ordered to take MS seat
by Speaker Derousse. but he refused. and the Ser
gent-at-Arms was called. That officers services
were not actually needed at any time however
Messrs Bullock Benedict and Skinner spoke for
the bill and by large vote the adverse report was
not concurred In.
SUBSTITUTE BEING PREPARED.
The Committee on Railroads and Canals was also
relieved O. the further consideration OF Assembly
bill No 10-Mr. Flemings bill providing Tor the
elevation of the tracks OF the Erie Railroad COM
pany in Jersey City. Mr.. Fleming called up MS
resolution Immediately after the noon recess MT
Lower chairman of the committee. protested against
tho massage of the resolution. He declared II TO
be the intention OF the committee to report the
bill by substitute In a day or two But this supS"
tute had not been drawn. 1t was being prepared
by Mr. Harvey, ne said and as soon as that gentle
man completed the substitute II would De repor'eu
Mr. Harvey informed the House that he thought
he could have the bill ready by tomorrow AFTER
Mr.. Allen spoke for the resolution TO relieve the
committee. He said the subject OF track elevation
was OF the deepest interest In Jersey CITY, ana the
Railroads Committee had held 1t for many weeks.
He thought 1t time the House should have the Dill
in It's own hands Mr.. Scove and Mr. Benedict also
thought the bill should be taken from the hands OF
the committee and the motion was passed. 81 to TO-
Mr. Harvey at once set to work to prepare the SUD-
stitute which he Will hand TO the clerk to-morro"
morning 1t will provide for the elevation OF the
tracks OF the Erie Railroad The work Will be
supervised by commission OF three men. to 10
appointed by the Justice Of the Supreme Court sit
ting in tho circuit. The Commission when ap-
pointed will have absolute control OF the subject In
the Harvey bill. They will not only supervise the
construction Of the tracks but Will have something
to do with the condemnation OF lands the COM
mission will also apportion the cost of the elevation
Of the tracks The bill will not provide for any por-
ton Of the expenses to be paid by the state. anc
Jersey City IS not called upon by the bill 10 pay
any specific sum- The Commission appointed by the
Supreme Cour; Justice will fix the amount each shall
pay.
1t is understood the Erie Railroad oflclals are
acquainted with the provisions OF the substitute.
and as they will. OF course. have an equal right OF
recommending TO the court persons proper to act
as a commission. they are not opposed TO H. The
salary or the commissioners ~ ID We HAcu u! t"o
Supreme Court justice appointing them
BILLS PASSED.
These bills were passed by the House: House IN
amending the borough act: Senate III. requiring
owners OF property Trenton along the line OF
sewers 70 connect houses and places OF busi-
ness with The sewer system. when commanded 10
do so by the Board Of Health Senate ~. permitting
manapers OF savings banks TO invest funds IN
school bonds; House e. requiring all trolley-cars 10
have incloscd or vestbuled Platforms House zI
recurring Boards Of Freeholders in counties wnere
there are no armories appropriate annually y"
10 each company Of militia for rent OF drhiroom
House ly6 authorizing Boards Of freeholders 10 APP
propriate 81. 900 hospitals for county PATIENTS
Senate & The East Orange Town Hall bill' senate
& INCORPORATING the Sinking Fund Commission OF
Eas. Orange; Senate TO- fixing compensation OF
members Of Boards Of Registrars and Election IN
proportion TO the number OF votes registered; House
z46 authorizing homestead companies 10 sell rea
estate: Senate 1874 cxemptng from taxation to the
War Senate 1875 repeating the rebate section oil the
school law Of 1885,. ,, -.
House bill l67 extending the police psnsoning act
70 the clerk OF the Jersey city Police board WaS
onposed by Mr.. Benedict; who said he believed IN
pene,oning firemen and policemen but he Drew the
line at clerks OF Police Boards This was ios' by
vote of q 10 80
WHEELMEN MADE HAPPY.
rur FRANCIS BILL. FOR BICYCLE PATHS GOES
IN THE COvERNOR-BILLOCK'S BREAD