Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-18

titude, it was high time that the ques-
ton concerning the carrying of 1000
BRICKS was taken from the commissions
report, He simply inquired if that ques-
ton had been asked. The bill was ems
crossed
Senators HARDWOOD and Williams crit
icised the bill relative to the taking of
land for school purposes by cities and
towns as a too general application Of
the right of eminent domain, and Sem
ator Dallinger of Middlesex, in charge,
promised to clip the wings by pro-
vision to limit to two acres on the next
reading.
Senator Roes resolutions in favor of
putting the. frigate Constitution on per-
manent ways in Charlestown or else
where with fire-proof protection, were
unanimously adopted.
The president announced that Senator
Rourke Of Suffolk had been appointed to
the vacancy on the committee on metro
politan affairs, caused by the death of
Senator Hayes.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the house, this afternoon, Repre-
sentative Frederick of Methuen intro
duced the following order:
Ordered, that the joint committee on
military affairs be instructed to make
an investigation into the armament of
the artillery of the militia of this COM
mOnWealth, and to report as soon as
possible to the general court, whether
any action by the legislature is neces-
sary in order to secure the effectiveness
of the militia if called into action.
Said committee may sit during the
sessions of the general court, and may
send for persons and papers.
Mr.. Frederick said, when asked in re-
gard to the order:
The facts are these, that the state APP
propriations for the militia are $4,000 a
year, and in addition to that, they re-
ceiye from the national government
$12, coo in equipments. Now the fact of
the matter is, that at the present time
in the batteries of this state there is
not one modern gun or one gun that
would be of any use If the troops were
called into action. The best guns that
the state possesses are guns that were
used during the civil war, and after
wards discarded by the regular army
as obsolete. These guns are mounted
on heavy, clumsy carriage that were
condemned more than 80 years ago. The
tactics thy are, obliged to use are a
mixture of modern and old tactics. /
do not expect any investigation that will
take a great deal of time or money. /
believe the committee can investigate
and find out the condition of affairs and
report to this legislature il necessary in
AS hours.
The order was laid over at the re-
quest of Mr.. Stone Of Springfield.
Leave to withdraw was reported in
the house by the committee on election
laws on the petition of Representative
Innes, to prohibit the placing Of names
of political parties or any designation
against the name of any candidate for
city or town office; on the petition of
]. F. o Sullivan for legislation to com
pei the marking of prison made goods
with the designation prison made.
Ought not to pass, was reported on
the bill of Representative Baldwin of
Boston to provide for keeping open the
polls in Boston elections until p. m
A bill was reported by the committee
on education to allow the city of Fitch
burg to build a public school house on
land of the commonwealth occupied by
tie state normal school
Mr. Clarke of Wellesley introduced g.
resolve providing that the authority to
continue the several departments of
service under the charge of heads of de-
partments and officials. as provided for
by chapter of the resolves OF the pres
emit year, shall be construed to author
ize the payment of salaries and other eX-
penses that may become due where APP
preparations are mot made during the
month Of February. 1t was referred to
the committee on rules.
Ought to pass was reported on the bill
eXempting call firemen of three or more
years service from civil service exam
ination for permanent appointment.
The committee on metropolitan affairs
reported a bill authorizing Boston to
borrow 100000 in 1899, $250,000 in 1900
for school purposes. Another bill, for a
S500,000 30-year loan, to enable Boston to
finish the construction of it's public
parks.
The committee on railroads reported
a bill extending the time by two years,
of the act of 1893, exempting Worcester
from the operation of the grade cross
ing act.
The committee ON public health re-
ported a bill to prevent the sweat shop"
manufacture of clothing.
The committee on agriculture reported
bill for the keeping of milk cans clean
and wholesome. The law applies to the
dealers cans.
The committee on ways and means re-
ported faVorably on the resolve in favor
of Elijah S. Darling, the turnkey at the
state prison who was injured in the VIII
lis brothers fight.
The committee on roads and bridges
reported a bill enabling the construction
of the bridge over the Connecticut river
at Mortified and providing additional
compensation for the county commits
sioners. The bill was given its several
readings under a suspension Of the rules.
The committee on rules reported in
favor of the admission of the Boston Pc
tition for legislation enabling that city
to expend money for the relief of fire
men injured in the discharge of their
duty.