The record-union., 1899-02-07

said additional attaches who were sup
posed to have done the work prior to
the 31st day Of January, at which time
the Belshaw Act went out of existence
with flourish.
1t was ascertained, however, that
only thirty one members were in their
seats, and as thirty-two votes were re-
quired to do all that Cutter desired,
action on both resolutions was deferred
until such time as the members should
arrive.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Leavitt, for Federal Relations, re-
ported back A. j. R. II, by Davis, reia-
tive to the mineral lands within the
railroad land grants of California, and
the segregation and reservation of said
mineral lands, with the recommends
ton that it be adopted.
Gillette, for Judiciary-S. BIS AS, to
regulate and improve the civil service
of the State and to make an appropria-
ton therefor, without recommendation;
307, concerning the selecting and re-
turning of jurors; 32S, amending an
Act to establish tax on collateral in
UCIltdHCcS, UGQuSolS dllA OSfiSOos q -
thor withdraw, as other bills cover the
ground. Withdrawn 26S, relating to
the appointment of public adminisfra-
tors as guardians of the estates or per-
sons and estates of minors and insane
persons, and 429, amending Section
1870 of the Code of Civil Procedure; do
not pass 352, relative to filing articles
of Incorporation with County Clerks;
404, to amend Section 472, and to re-
peal Section 1857 of the Political Code;
44S, respecting the mortgaging of per-
sonal property; 43S, relating to the ad-
ministration and disposition of the as
sets of a deceased co-partner, and 3D2,
to amend Section 4S7 of the Penal
Code; do pass as amended.
Hoey, for Labor and Capital-A. B.
81, to provide for a lunch hour for la
borers in saw mills. shingle mills, shake
mills and logging camps; do pass
Cutter. for Roads and Highways
476, relating to the width of tires on
wagons; do pass
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
New bills were introduced as follows:
Morehouse-To provide special quar-
tiers in county and city and county
jails, city jails or police stations
for juvenile prisoners. State Pris-
ons. The bill provides that such
quarters shall be SO arranged and
located that the inmates cannot
see or hold any communication
wha tsoever with adult prisoners, but
that the two classes of prisoners shall
be kept entirely separate from each
other
Stratton-Ap 81 1921 to
reimburse Hugo Guvenuck, executor
of the last will of Sigmund M. Thanh
hauser, for moneys paid by him
through error as a tax on certain be-
quests made to nieces and nephews.
Finance and Claims.
Davis-Amending Section 1895 Of the
Code of Civil Procedure, relating to the
suspension by the court of the powers
of executors and administrators. Ju-
dietary.
sims-Authorizing Boards of Super
visors of all counties to refund the in
debtedness of such counties, to issue
bonds therefor and to provide pay
ment of the same. Judiciary.
simpson-Ap 1915 to pay
the claim of Edwin J. Card. Finance
and Claims.
Also (by request) = Relating to
the oath to be administered in
actions, and adding new sec
ton, to read as follows: ANY
person empowered by law to admin
lister oaths, who desires it, may, at his
option, instead of administering an
oath, administer solemn affirmation
or declaration in lieu thereof"
Also (by request)-Making it un-
lawful for any person to buy,
lease or have under his control,
or in any manner operate, or al
low to be operated by others, in
any saloon, cigar stand or elsewhere
any machine or mechanical device in
the nature of a nickel-in-the- ma
chine Any person who offends shall
be fined not less than $50 nor more
than $500, or punished by imprison-
ment not more than six months, or
both. Education and Public Morals.
Gillette-Authorizing the location and
sale of mining claims upon public lands
of the State, relating to the patenting
Of such lands. and to claims and adj
verse claims filed. Mines and Mining.
ADDED TO COMMITTEES.
The following minority Senators were
appointed to serve on committees, vice
Senator Boggs, deceased: Banks and
Banking, Ashe; Forestry, Fish and
Game, Pace: Finance, Doty; Labor and
Capital, Sims; State Prisons and
Prison Buildings, Hall.
At ~ o'clock the Senate attended the
joint session.