Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-01-19
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
Proceedings of Both Branches of the
General Assembly.

introduced: Providing for appoint
ment of a commission to locate and
mark position of Ohio troops at Vicks-
burg and appropriating $4,000 for that
purpose; enlarging powers OF state
school commission in matter OF ex-
animation of school funds and provid-
ing that such examination be made
only upon complaint of freeholders.
House-Bills introduced: Giving
township trustees the right to use
road funds to build sidewalks and
foot paths; requiring foreign frater-
nal insurance societies to deposit S50,-
600 with superintendent of insurance
to protect Ohio patrons; providing
| that eight hours shall constitute a
labor day on all public work-state,
county and municipal-and prohibit
ing employment for more than eight
hours daily; amending Section 5S21 so
that goods of non-residents may be
attached in civil actions pending in
common pleas court; providing that
railroads shall sell interchangeable
mileage books at two cents per mile.
good over all roads in Ohio, such
books to be issued and sold by the
state railroad commissioner; provid-
ing for the protection of labels by
state copyright law; making insanity
for two years duration ground for
divorce; making it a misdemeanor for
a husband to refuse to furnish suitable
food or shelter for his wife;
A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing the appointment of II porters at
$3.50 per day.
Columbus, Jan. 11.-Senate.-The
senate adopted the resolution provid-
ing for the printing ard distribution
of $500 sets of Howe's History of
Ohio among the legislators, state Off
cials, etc, involving an expenditure
of $4,000. Each senator as to have
rs sets, each member of the house so
sets, eX-Lieut. Gov. Jones and Lieut..
Gov. Caldwell so, state officials and
Ohio newspapers one each.
Bills introduced: Amending law re-
lating to appeal of road cases from
boards of county commissioners to
probate courts. The bill gives juries
authority to pass upon necessity for
proposed improvement, and all ques.
tons other than those of law; provid-
ing for appointment of additional
| CitTh III StIstlt usililhS INV
ard Gilkey as such officer. Adopted.
House.-The Brumbaugh resolution
expressing sympathy for the Beers
came up as a special order. Mr.. Brum-
baugh was permitted to make speech
in favor of his proposition, and at the
conclusion of his remarks Mr.. Price
moved the indefinite postponement OF
the resolution. The motion prevailed
on n strict party vote, the republicans
in the affirmative and the democrats
in the negative.
Mr.. Griffin attempted to reduce the
contingent expenses of the senate
which exceed those of the house. Hi:
amendment to reduce the amount
from 81, 900 to $500 was defeated. Tho
speaker announced the standing com
mittees. Adjourned until Monday.
Columbus, Jan. 16.-Senate.-Sena
tor Brorefn introduced a bill providing
for the submission to a vote of The
people at general elections, separately
and briefly stated, the six leading
questions at issue between the variou:
parties contending for supremacy, tn,
propositions to be thus voted upon t.
be determined by the respective part,
committees. Opposite each PROPOSE
tion in the square for that purpose j:
to be printed the words "Yes" anC
, NO" leaving the voter free to express
! his will upon these various questions
, , without regard to what party ticke
i he may vote.
House.-A petition was presented b,
Mr.. Merton, from Capt. Pinney an'
other Franklin county eX-soldiers, ask
ing permission to return the flag @
the Thirtieth Louisiana infantry, cap
tured durinp the war of the rebellion
Columbus, Jan. 16.-Senate.-Bill
introduced: Providing for sale of rail
road mileage books at two cents
mile, but entitling each member of
firm or family to use same upon prop
er ideptitication; to prevent TELEGRAPH
companies from charging doubl
tariff, where in the transmission q
messages it is necessary to use the lin
of some other company part of tn
distance: making it unlawful to hun
quail with dog; also requiring per
sons selling fertilizers to affiX to eac
, package a statement showing the ir
, | gradients of the same; adding to lis
of societies, whose property shall b
EXEMPT from taxation, preachers II
lief societies.
Bills passed. Placing officials c
Clermont county on stated salaries.
House.-The anti saloon bill eXtent
ing the provisions of the local optic
!, law to wards and municipalities wa
t introduced in the house by RepreseT
tative Clark, of Franklin county.
! differs from its predecessors whic
were defeated in that it eliminate
the county local option feature, whic
was one of the greatest objections
the bills introduced in former generi
assemblies. Other bills introduce
n were: Prohibiting the sale of munic
= pal properties by boards without a
y firmative vote of the people; to pr
g vent other than regularly admitte
G attorneys from representing then
d selves as such, or from preparing p
q pers or conducting cases. Apple
:. also to justices courts; to levy a sta
tax of 1-1OO of a mill annually for I'll