The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-01-28
LEGISLATURE OF WASHINGTON.
Proceedings of Interest Summarized
From Press Reports.

Fifth Joint ballot on Friday: Wilson
81, Foster 27, Humes 81, Ankeny 7, Lewis
"a Next three ballots the same.
AT the morning session of the house the
sergeant at arms was directed to procure
from the secretary of state copy of the
session laws of 1897 for each member
There is much complaint about getting
the house and senate bills printed. The
state printer is behind about 100 bills. The
committee on printing and supply was re-
quested to investigate the cost of public
printing, which is out of proportion with
the cost of other state expenses.
The house allowed a $400 bill for post
age and stamps for the members.
The name of the town of Gilman, in
King county, has been changed to Issa-
quah.
A bill providing for the establishment
of state bureau of statistics, agriculture
and immigration was killed by indefinite
postponement. This bill was a scheme of
Secretary Jenkins and carried a $4,000
appropriation for expenses.
"a bill was introduced carrying $4,000
ural experiment station at Puyallup.
In the senate the committee ON claims
and auditing reported favorably on the
claim of Moffatt Brothers of Spokane for
$3.50 for construction of the capitol found
alton.
The senate concurred in the house res
olutions of respect to the memory of Col
onel Feighan.
An appropriation of $500 for stamps for
senators was made.
Tuesday morning at IL o'clock was set
for considering the confirmation of the
governors appointments.
The first matter taken up at the morn
ing session of the senate Saturday was a
petition from Stevens county citizens ask.
ing that the railroads be compelled to
fence their rights of way. 1t was referred
to the railroad committee.
The Whatcom board of trade petitioned
for an amendment to the revenue law re.
quiring tax liens to be foreclosed prompt
ly following delinquency.
Bills for repairing and furnishing the
capitol building were ordered paid.
The house bill changing the name of
Gilman to Issaquah was passed.
In the house Saturday resolution was
adopted calling upon the treasurer for
statement of cash on hand, and in what
banks it is deposited.
Representative Sharp was allowed
$l4.SO mileage for attending the funeral
of A. A. Denny.
Fourteenth joint ballot, taken on Mon
day: Wilson, u; Foster, %; Humes, p;
Ankeny, s; Lewis, 25 Bridges, l.
The only break in the senatorial ballot
was by Gunderson of Mason county, who
switched from Foster to Humes. Only one
ballot was taken.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Badger, the
new reading clerk, Harry Carroll, read the
roll call and the minutes of Saturday.
y concurrent resolution was read from
the Oregon legislature that committee
of conference had been appointed to meet
with like committee from here to draft
common fishing laws governing Columbia
river fisheries.
petition was reported by Moore for a
state road along the north bank of the
Columbia river from Washougal, Clarke
county, to Lyle, Klickitat county. Nu-
merOus bills were also submitted.
On Tuesday, the 18th joint ballot, vii
son %, Foster 25, Humes 20, Ankeny 8,
Lewis 25, Houston l. Next ballot was
the same.
The voting was spiritless and tame, the
only stir being when Gunderson changed
from Humes to Wilson. Two ballots were
taken, although an effort was made by the
fusion members to adjourn after the l4th
ballot. The deadlock will probably CON
tinue until tomorrow evening, when it is
probable IL republican caucus will be he 1
with problemati tic results.
Conway OF King persists in passing the
honor of his vote around, today voting for
b. f. Houston and Thurston Daniels.
Senator Yeend cast his last vote for Thos.
Vance, assistant attorney general.
Francis Cushnan, congIessman-elect
Occupied IL seat beside Speaker Guie at the
morning session.
\ resolution was introduced by Conway
urging the United States congress to pro-
vide for the election of United States sena-
tors by direct vote.
The senate bill for the relief of Moffat
Bros. of Spokane reached the house and