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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-26
Point Favoring the MIN.
From the Chicago Times-Herald On

Coin" Harvey explained to a congress
sional committee the other day that the
passage of the Loud bill would exclude
from the mails all such publications as
Coins Financial School There ought
to be no doubt now about the passage of
that bill
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-26

50-ineh All Wool Boucle, worth Sl-69c.
Imported Silk and Wool Plaids, choicest
colorings, worth from S5e to 81 yard-75c.
Special line Novelty Suitings, value 15c
to S5c-49c.
50-inch Handsome Novelty Suitings in
Boucles and fancy figures worth S1-79n.
All Wool Broadcloth and Ladies Cloth,
black and colors; value 81 and Sl.25-l9c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-26
NAPKINs-Dinner Size.
TOWELS.

Some members of the Towel FAM
ly don't take to water Our kind
do-they fairly thirst for it. Try
them at these tempting prices:
50 dozen All Linen Huck Towels Pic
each; value tic.
so dozen All Linen Hemmed Huck Tow
els 15c each; value zoe.
so dozen All Linen Hemstitched Huck
Towels 15c each; value 25c.
so dozen Fr1nged Huck Towels 22x45
inches, 25c each; value S9c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-26
DRESS GOODS.

Seasonable novelties at very much
reduced prices. In some instances
below cost--in others cost to US.
You can't make a more satisfac-
tory purchase than from this stock
and at the prices Offered every
item is a bargain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
ETINGELISTIC SERVICES.

The Rev. A. c. Dixon will preach Sunday az 3
o'clock D. IN. In Carnegie Music Hall on Eternal
Life" The Park sisters cornetists and Professor
J. II Burke Will lead the chorus In the evening
Or. Dixon breaches In the Eighteenth Street Meth
odst Episcopal Church to men only. while the pas
tor the Rev. Or Campbell. will preach to women
only In the lecture-room Of the church The spe-
clal meetings will be continued every evening dur
INK the week except Saturday. DR. Dixon preach
ing
on Monday afternoon at o'clock there will be a
meeting I'm Cooper Union. Dr. Dixon will preside
and the Rev. George &. Needhnm will give an ad-
dress on "Whoehea richness for God" Professor
Burke sill sing assisted by chorus.
Every Sunday afternoon I'm April the Rev Alberto
j. Diaz will speak the Fourteenth Street Theatre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

Not everyone can go South for
March, but almost everybody can
spend a dollar or two for SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil. If you
have got a lingering cough or are
run down; are weak and exhausted
By reason Of the Grippe, ask your
doctor if SCOTS Emulsion isn't just
what you need in the emergency.
The combined virtues of the Cod
liver Oil, the Hypophosphites and
Glycerine as prepared in SCOTS
Emulsion will give you flesh and
strength rapidly and help you back
to health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
WOMEN TEACHERS ASK FoR BETTER PAY
SOME, COMPARISON BETWEEN THEIR WAGES
AND THOSE OF LABORERs.

SOME COMPARISON BETWEEN THEIR WAGES
AND THOSE OF LABoRERs
Albany March 25.-An interesting printed argu-
rnent was handed 10 members Of the Legislature TO-
dav IN favor OF Increasing the salaries Of the women
teachers I'm NeW-York city schools II says there are
in the schools to-day l247 teachers VINO receive less
than the poorest-paid elevator boy in the city SER
vice $500 Els teachers who receive less than the
street-sweepers gro 247 who receive less than the
stablemcn Of the Health Department S7s9, and not
one OF the 1900 teachers receives az much as
The stable foremen Of the Street Cleaning Depart
rnent 81 2c0 Not Of the women principals re-
rcves as much H. paid 10 the police sergeAnts or
The forernen Of the hook and ladder companies The
statement concludes.
uder fnesc circumstances the teachers OF the
,ootrouolis OF America do not feel thai they ask
nc 100 much when they petition the Legislature 10
rsct law that no teacher shall be paid less sum
80 sgO per wear nor shall any teacher. after ten
~ experience. receive less than 1H' and that
80 "a ri.-s Of the women principals shall b- in
e-ssed bv the addition Of 500 each year until they
sboU nave reached the limit Of 100 They feel
10, snch action viii not only be just but pedlen
no he schools are at present suffering from the
iot,as ,eochers a. the salaries too low 70 IT,
!oHt ,vomen competent 10 fiji the vacaLcies."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
THE 22D REGIMENT GAMES.
FAST TINE IN THE sIx-HUNDRED-YARD DASH
HOLLANDER CLAIMS THE WORLDS


FAST TIME IN THE NORTHUMBERLAND DASH
HOLLANDER CLAIMS THE WORLDS
INDOOR RECORD.
The eighteenth games OF the 22d Regiment Attn
eric Association were held at the armory. Sixty
eighth-st. and the Boulevard. last night. There
was large attendance. and some OF the contests
evoked loud applause. Goodman won the two-me
match from Brock. G.. E. Hollander won the
500 yard dash in the remarkable time OF l:l6 2-5.
This is probably the fastest time made for the
distance INDOORS and Hollander asserts that It is
the worlds indoor record. Meyers and Downs hold
the outdoor record OF Ill 2-5. The summaries:
seyenty,yard dash 'nsndicapl-Won by ~ B MsndeI
W II McManus Company II q fooo. third. Time-7+s
pan Hogms7 Gmpa1y .qa a second; G. W
n-la.y - h ,a,I,i u, r.,h.,,
run yar Roha9 Company Is
TINT sec " r. McManus Company II q yards.
finished first, but he disqualified for riding inside the
hundred and ,venty-yaTd dash Cn2yics,-wqn by
W. r. M,lAlghlln company J. J. stseh ,onpa ae l. sec
Nle bicycle rae ChandlcaP,-won by W: F. oo Mosher
c1nf. j. W Judge Company 'scratcnD. third Time
six-hunared-yard run Gardicap)-won by G. C. Hoa
iarae. Company lscratch); A. Ford Company D rs
hid Tne|ilG25 This beats the Arn,ory record by
Eight hundred end -elrhty-yart run tncvice)-won by
" F. Mclaughlin Company W B. smiley Company
C. second. F. Fischer Company F. third Time-2 10 35
e chssyfr= c2mP92y H =, sfgoDd E W Hjer'0ers'
Nile run ohandicapj-won by E ". Htertberg. Com
pany scratch g. O. Hollander COMPANY r q" ysros
ME match bicycle race start opposite sides Of track
TEDDY" Goodman Riverside Wheemen. first Time
200 - Samuel Copeland Brooklyn. second Time
Two-hundred- -twenty-yart hurdle Chandcap)-
Won by P. J. Corley Company II 'scratch) F. W H!ert-
pany f . YARDS. third Time-29 -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
HEAVY TRANSFER TAI FAToRED.

A p,-L EABoDYING CONTROLLER ROBERTS
SCHEME REPORTED TO THE ASSEMBLE
.lAanv March 25.-One Of the most important
NJ Of the session was reported faYoraoiy N U'e
Assembly to-day. II Is the scnene ior
- .avas advocated 10y Controller Roberts and
s-~s-soed ir Assenblyman Dudley's bill. The
rnsss,re provides that where personal estate IS
su,.e.ted 70 a transfer tax Of per cent and the
vale exceeds $4,000 additional tax shaA be
.u,nosed a. the accommodating rate Of per cent
for each additional $3.50 Co., except that u the estate
exceeds coloeo f. snail only be SUBJECT 10 '1NS'',
=. 49, ..--,.,.-e rate Of Il per cent. Where per
=, .-.... ts subject 10 a transfer tax a por
g.. r.resc-ibed in Section - Of the transfer
Tax law and the value exceeds ei.D',Do o. =
rsie of one-haf 81 per cent on each 4odl,ioi i
80 m. above $4,000. except mat II lhe Gnu.
80. a-.celd SlpstgO .t shall only be subject 10
ts3Tfior gaCer THIS section IL the aggregate rae
@ l. Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
FIR PRICES FOR TROTTERS.

The Palo Alto trotters attracted a large attend
ance at the Madison Square Garden yesterday.
Prices ruled higher than on the previous days.
Although the bidding lacked spirit the auction
GERS patience was rewarded by fair average Of
prices George r. Leavitt. of Boston. secured Ade-
bel. by Advertiser. dam the famous matron Beau
thu Bells for 81 G25 Elsldor was knocked down
10 J W DAILY Of Mount kiscO Tor 500. James
Golden. 81 Boston. secured t. Ia. yearling. FOR
SIS. j. Kensus became the po=ressor OF 'olma Tor
500
John Driscon Of Parkville. loosened his purse
strings TO the extent OF $500 10 become the owner
OF Hunyad Patrick II Powers OF brooklyn, paid
3iG0 for Orangelander. "A brown stallion with a
record Of 2lG. John III. Schultz gave tiOo for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
WAR BETWEEN RAILWAY COMPANIES.

The police prevented fight on Wednesday night
between employees OF the Metropolitan Traction
Company and employees OF the Third Avenue Rail-
road COMPANY The Metropolitan Traction Com
pany wants carry the tracks OF its road In one
hundred-a d-sXteenth-st across the tracks OF the
rival company In Third-ave but has been restrained
by an Injunction. Fifty men who sent to lay
: he tracks on Wednesday night opposed by 100
mn I'm the employ OF the Third Avenue Railroad
company and there might have been small riot
II ne police had no. iutertered.
\ solitary policeman stood guard ever the tracks
AT Third-aVe and one hundreds nd teen IN 81
Yesterday, and no attempt made by the en-
ployes OF the Metropolitan company TO tear UP the
pavement II was said that The war be tween The
rival companies would be fought out In the court
and that there would be violence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

To decrease further the chance OF accidents IN
the cross-country championship in jumping the
formidable obstacles over the Morris Park course
the Cross Country Committee OF the New-York
Athletic Club has organized general run over
the steepechase course 10 take place on Sunday
az o.3O o. m The following teams have been in
vited 10 take part In the run: knickerbocker Ath-
letic club New-Jersey Athletic club, Pastime Ath-
letic Club New West Side Athletic Club St
Georges Athletic club. Star Athletic Club. Sea
View Harrers. Huguenot Athletic Club Of New
Rochelle and the NaVier Athletic Club The park
may be reached by trolley from One-hundred and
twenty-ninth-st. and Third-ave. TO West Farms
and fTansfer The club interest in the champion
shin has been increased by the offer Of Hugh r.
Baxter the ex-champlon pole vauter 10 present
The winning club with a banner emblematic OF the
team championship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
PRIZES FOR SCRUB CREWS AT YALE.

New-Haven. Conn, March 25.-The management
Of the Yale Navy has adopted new scheme TO bring
or a large number OF scrub the spring and
fall regattas They will offer prize the winners
in the scrub class Half dozen crews from various
dining clubs secret societies and other organ.za-
lions have been already formed and rowing
daily The object Is 70 form a system, which like
IN English system shall induce nearly all the
dergraduates 10 and thus develop all possible
material for the crews.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
WON BY THE AMERICAN TEAM.

London. March 25-A match game Of lacrosse
played to-day between the Crescent Club team
OF Brooklyn y. Y. and the team Of the West London
Club. the champion lacrosse team in the South Of
England The game vas played on the grounds Of
the West London Club. and by the Cres-
cent team. which heat the Engiishmen by score
of goals 70 The playing throughout was fast
on both sides and West LOndOners made
desperate efforts in the last half pull up their
opponents. but the Americans were the superior
team and won through their splendid passing and
f0rced play.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
Y Y. A. G. SWInNIyG CONTESTS.

The second OF the series Of three club handicap
swimming contests held last evening az the
New-York Athletic Club tank The summaries
follow.
one hundred and-ten yards-H y. Rawiins first ca
seconds. ". r.. Dckey. second 30 seconds; F. A.
Wenck third - seconds. Time 81
Two hundred and twenty yards-F A Nenck. nrst
Gu -~con4sl l.. Fitzgerald second 10 seconds; h y
Rawlins third 80 seconds. Tme-3:S
The officials were: Referee. +. b. Alvord judges
J. H. Booth and y T. Gouldey; timers. c. II.
Deses and l. \. Powell; starter, Barlow . Weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
~ ,se,-r So 000000 N CANAL BONDS.

Albanv March State Controller Roberts who
has beer In Florida for several weeks. was back
a. his desk to-day. Now that law mas been
enacted exenpting from taxation the further issue
OF bonds 20 provide funds for carrying forward 'ie
s,lo.l..l oa-.f irnurovenent scheme, the Control
sr has deoded 20 readvertise Immediately FOR pro
posais FOR an issue Of 50 10000 Of the bonds. ne
BIDS Wi b. received until April % al noon. wnen
they viii boz oraped and the awards MADE Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

school buildings will be reported favoraoy IN the
Assembly Tomorrow by the cities committee.
This committee will also report favoraoy Assem-
byman Kennedy's bill pr,viding for the construc-
ton OF free bridge over the East River net WI
NeW-NOrk CITY and Queens County. Inc cost Oh the
bridge is 10 be borne bv New-York and queens
counties equally The bridge will go over Black
wells Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

dsoP0sals invited In January for issue OF Ooo
erts has reduced the proposed issue bv 81 OOO 900
because ne believes that the season is now so well
advanced that the 100000 Is all that can be
utilized to advantage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
TRANSFERRED TO THE PIQUA.

The troubles Of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club
are said 10 be over. John D. Adams has conveyed
10 the PiQua Association. which controls the club;
the clubhouse ana grounds at MadisOn-aNe. and
Forty-nrth-st for said 20 be $3.50 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
THE POLICE PARADE on JUNE L.

The recent plan of two OF the Police Commission
ers TO have parade OF the newly appointed police
men caused nl-feeling In the Department and IL
was abandoned, but arrangements are being made
Tor the annual parade of the police June /.
Companies OF police have begun ~ drill in the eth
Regiment armory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
BROOKLYN SIGNS A NEW CATCHER

Yesterday signed promising player. named No
Cauley The new man Is catcher. He played
with the Brooklyn club several years ago. but re-
tired from the diamond 20 go into business The
Brookyn club has not yet decided when II Will
leave its grounds for the coming season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
,c,yvsy PICTURES or THE FIGHT.

Albany March 25-The desire TO shut out kneto
- axhibitions Of the Ftzsimmons- Corbett nigh
- reached the Empire State. Senator koehlei
Tneu,J D. of Queens to-day introduced "A OIL 10 ac
cOmplish this object
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
BrRGL4RS IN GOV. LIPPITTS HOUSE.

Providence. March 25-Early yesterday morning
burglars cut through window-casing and forced
a sash in Governor Charles Warren Lppitts house
but this operated an electric burglar alarm ring
INK bells and turning IN several lights. James A.
Brown arrested on suspicion. He had In his
possession Q big chlsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

The following officials have been requested TO
act In the coming swimming competitions in the
Knickerbocker Athletic Club. the first date for
which will h next Wednesday. The contests on
that date viii be 100 yards and $50 yards and. as
they are all scratch. some fast racing is assured.
The officials Referee Evert J. Wendell: Judges
IT finish J. T.. Sullivan. G. 7. Kirby, John Stei!,
Harry Dimse. timers Mortimer Bishop. c VI. Car
bOnel. q. {. Hughes. starter. n. : Cornish. The
races will start promptly at $50 with the trial
heats Of the 100 yards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
iUTAycED THE PRICE or OIL.

Lima Ohio March 25-The Standard OIL Com
many has advanced the price OF Lima oil TO IS
cents a barrel for North Lima and % cents for
south Lima and Indiana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

The Red Star Lire steamer Southwark. which ar.
rived In port on Wednesday night and was detained
ar Quarantine TO be disinfected on account OF
case OF smallpox among the steerage passengers.
was released Yesterday afternoon, and proceeded
10 her pier The patient was an infant ana was
isolated in the ships hospital The other steerags
passengers were transferred 10 HOFFMAN Island Tor
observation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
MILLIONS F0R NEW SCHOOLS.

Albany March Z.-The austin bills authorizing
VI CIV 10 issue 100000 In bonds for new
y, ,utIdinas and s25OO 900 IN bonds for new high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.

All of the eighty boxes In Madison Square Car
den have been taken for the Interschoastic meet
Saturday night. The attendance bids fair 10 be
far in Of that OF last year. r W. Mills. OF
Boston. who has entered in the milo run writes
that he will attempt TO make new interscholastic
record at the distance and he is confident of doing
close TO 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

PAGER Kate Greenander. and Arlena. 2175. be-
came the property OF J. s. Bristol for s525 D. Me-
many secured bargain in Wilbooker for the mod
crate Of SIPS
on the whole Mr.. Kellogg satisfied with the
result OF the sale
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

The North German Lloyd steamer II. II. Meier.
which sailed from Bremen on February y and had
10 put into falmouth. England. with the cargo In
her fore hold fire. arrived In port here yesterday
The fire was put out as the Meier reached Falmouth
Harbor without the passengers being made aware
~ tho fact that the steamer threatened. A
mart OF the cargo had TO be discharged. The Meier
passed two big lcebergs on her westward trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

Tba Red Star Line steamship Ohio. which sailed
from this port on February for an excursion 70
the West Indies. with large company ABOARD ar
rived back yesterday after covering 1913 miles
,roo,g ths messengers were : T.. Ancona. Mr. and
Vrs II q Armour. Mr. and Mrs. HI. 6. Chatneld-
Taylor. and Ex-Governor ana MIS- hos"e" r.
Flower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
SENATE BILLS.
TIE ONE PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY PAYMENT
OF POLICE PENSIONS PASSED OVER
sTRONG's VETO.

Albany. March 2.-The Anti-scalpers bill was re-
ported Savorably 10 the Senate by the CODES 'oih-
lnittee to-day.
Senator Martin bill providing for monthly pay
mont Of the Network City police pensions was re-
,urned with Mayor Strong's disapproval, ne sug-
costing that notice should be fled IN writing OF me
Sesire ~ the beneficiary 20 have sucn monthly pay
1nents The bill was Unanimously passed over the
Senator (;uy introduced a hill authorizing New
York CITY 10 borrow $4,000 for the erection OF
Central tracks at One-hundred-s nd-thirty-t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

The Atlas Line steamer Athos, which arrived here
Yesterday. passed the ship Walter IT. Wilson.
giant Irishman." OFF Hatteras on Wednesday ana
exchanged signals with her. The Wilson's nam
rovaI mast had gone by the board. bur she was
making good time for New-YorS, which she VIII
probably reach to-day. She sailed from N"'e'"S
on Decemb"- N
] Bruce Ismay. president OF the Nhite star Line
steamship Company, mas been IN 'hs cry TOT some
Tim, looktng into the matter is said. Of securing
,ba lease OF a new pier In the vicinity OF West
Eleventh-st. for the use 81 his passenger express
service IL Is understood that when he sailed for
home on Wednesday. on the steamship Teutonlc he
md failed 10 secure the lease. because he had re-
used 10 consider what he termed the exorbitant
nrtce demanded by the Dock Board 10 II said that
now Mr. Ismay has given up the Idea OF obtaining
a new pier. for the present at least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

Cyclists desiring 10 join the League Of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed informa lion and
membership blanks boy sending names and addresses
m me CVcllnR Editor. Trlhunn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

Or F. J. Walker-The ambulance you refer 10
can be seen AT the Offices OF the Remington Arms
Companv In Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

l. A W No H. i33-Write 10 J. c. Tattersal
Trenton y. J. He Will give you the Information
Won want regarding road books for New-Jcrsey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26
'|@Ij41ii,l@y":$;;:::sss;:s::s's: : 4: e !
| @b% CYCLES NY SiTGJ
MARITIME MATTERS.

<, Ec,oND- HAND BICYCLES -Bsrgains from 5000. uI
- Cash or instalments. call az BIS Broadway New for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

Manager Fransiol OF the Manhattan Elevated
Railroad announced yesterday that number OF
cars were being remodelled for bicyclists. The
-. Az. 20 ha taken out On one side and bicycle
RACKS substituted Each car W.u have twenty racks
The bicyce trains Will run sundays ohd per-
HOLIDAYS beginning the second sunday IN April De-
,,yeen 8 20 and 9 a. m and and p. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

The Riversllo WhoeImen aTo MOI HU0I P0I 747 -
tho effort NJ a property holder 10 prevent the club
fr,r, ge,tinq, posscss.on Of its new clubhouse. at
Ni,etv-ninth-st and West-end-ave some OF the
members OF the club have secured recommenda-
tons from three priests and minister as well as
,esfimOnla.s from the tenants living on cacn sile
% m nrascnt clubhouse in One-Eundred and
f5urth-st testifying 10 the orderly manner OF the
mEmhers ! " Judge. OF the club won the Two
nile race al Paterson on Wednesday night IN t.i'
;Tbts h. "a worlds record for an indoor race on a
eat track Judge and Magic will go into the oil
cycle business uptown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-26

Y R Macdonald. prominent cycist OF BROOK
lvn. saws that the scheme TO allow certain trolley
roads in Brooklyn TO Use the roadways or the
bridge should be discouraged. he says tnat the
49, ~ars would not only interfere with car
r,ages and trucks but that wheelmen would De
nracticallv debarred from using the Bridge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

Madison, Jan. 1.-THE governors
message was read in both houses.
Senator Putnam introduced the first
bill of the session. to create an advis-
DRY board of pardons. 1t is de-
vised to obviate the delay which would
be necessary by a constitutional
amendment creating an independent
board, but is not intended to pr event
such amendment. 1t is modelled after
the Michigan plan, and provides for
board of three members which shall
consider all applications for pardon
and recommend action thereon to the
governor This can be done under the
present provisions Of the constitution.
Senator Solliday introduced bill 10
authorize the Citizens State bank of
Whitewater to reduce it's capitol stock
from SIS, 900 to $4,000. Senator We'll
ton introduced bill providing that
any corporation reorganiZed under
chapter 440, laws of 1891, relating to
insurance, may amend its articles of
reorganization. Senator Stout put in
bill to increase the efficiency of the
state free library commission. 1t in
cludes supervision Of all library work
aud increases the appropriation from
$500 to $4,000. The house did nothing
but debate parliamentary rules. Ad-
journment was taken till the legisla-
tion If Jan 10.