The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-01-30

both arms blown of during reception TO
Admiral Sampson, October 25th, 1899.
No. 20, Mr. McCarter. Provides for the
abolition of grade crossings by steam rail
roads in cities of the first class. Provides
that city may by petition apply to the
Supreme Court for commissioners; copy
of the petition to be served on the railroad
company ten days before presentation
The court shall hear said application and
appoint three persons, at least one OF
whom shall be resident of such city and
these three acting as commissioners, shall
decide which, if any, of the crossings
ought to be abolished, revocated or other
wise changed, and prescribing the method,
what streets shall be opened, closed, &c.
what land or other property should be
taken. within what time such work should
be completed and which party should do
the work.
No. 81, Mr.. McCarter. Enabling boards
of chosen freeholders to acquire lands not
exceeding thirty acres in all for the pur-
poses of court houses, county offices,
almshouses jails, etc. Bonds to be issued
for the same.
No. so, Mr.. McCarter Amends an act
authorizing towns to renew matured and
maturing bonds.
Senate No. %, Mr.. Francis. Amends
act to reduce the number of judges OF the
inferior courts of Common Pleas, etc.
Fixes salary of Judge of Monmouth county
courts at 81, 900, all fees now paid to any
Judge of Courts of Common Pleas being
abolished.
In the House Leader Wakelee, calling
attention to the sudden death of former
Senator In Congress, John P. Stockton,
submitted the following resolution, which
was adopted by a rising vote:
WHEREAS, Announcement is made to-day
of the sudden death of Hon. John T.
Stockton, a lifelong resident and for
mer officer of the State of New Jersey
and the United States therefore be it
Resoloed, the Senate concurring, that the
Legislature do now adjourn out OF respect
to his memory until tomorrow morning
at 1890 o'clock, and that joint com
mittee. consisting of two Senators and
three members of the House of Assembly,
be appointed to draft appropriate resolu-
lions.
SneaksmJo ones appointed as the House
- tee .Messrs. Wakelee, Dexheimer
and Albeit.
| In the Senate, on Tuesday Mr.. Pitney
offered concurrent resolution for joint
meeting of the Legislature at noon on
Tuesday, January S0th. Adopted with
only Mr.. McDermott in the negative.
| The Committee on Revision of Laws re-
ported favorably Senate 10, the Walter
English pension bill.
The Senate took up the concurrent reso-
luton from the House calling for a joint
committee to draft resolutions on the
death of the late Hon. John P. Stockton,
former Attorney General of the State.
After brief remarks by Mr.. Pitney, who
referred to the honorable place which Mr..
Stockton had filled in the State and the
association of the family name with the
history of New Jersey and the nation, on
land and on sea, the resolution was unani-
mously adopted. President johnson ap-
pointed Senators Reed and McDermott to
serve on the committee.
Among the bills introduced were:
No. "a, Mr.. Francis. Amends the Me-
chanics Lien law; strengthens the present
law enabling material men and mechanics
to hold contractors for their money.
No. 25, Mr.. Evans. Authorizes cities to
borrow any sum not exceeding $3.50, 600 to
defray costs and expenses of purchasing
plant of existing water company, and of
maintaining and extending the same
Bonds bearing interest of not more than
| five per cent. may be issued.
No 90, Mr.. Reed (by request). Gives
local Boards of Health power to adopt or
alter ordinances prohibiting the sale of. or
having in possession for sale, milk con-
tanning any unhealthy ingredient or sub
stance, or which has been transported or
stored in an unclean manner or place, or
which is produced from diseased cows
No. 81, Mr.. Martin. Repeats the act to
prevent the importation of tuberculous
cattle into the State of New Jersey, ap-
proved March Oath, 1899. The act to be
repealed provides for rigorous inspec-
ton Of all cattle brought into the State.
No. 2S, Mr. McDermott. An act vail
dating school bonds heretofore issued by
cities, towns, &C., notwithstanding the
law authorizing the issue and sale of such
bonds has been adjudged unconstitutional.
In the House Attorney General Grey
submitted his opinion concerning the
constitutionality of the law creating the
office of Supervisor of bills and abolish
ing the engrossing department. The At
torney held that the law authorizing the
Governor to appoint Supervisor of Bills
was unconstitutional, In that the consti-
tuition provides that each branch of the
Legislature shall choose its own officers.
The communication was referred to the
Committee on Rules
Mr. Albeit submitted resolution,
which was referred to the Joint Commit
tee on Industrial School for Girls, pro-
viding for the appointment by the speak
er of special committee one to in
quire into the truth of the charges of
Encouragement against those In charge
of the State Industrial School for Girls,
and also other charges as may be prefer
red, as well as into the actions of the va
rious officials and employees of said insti-
tuition, said committee to have power to
subpoena and swear witnesses, take testi-
mony and send for persons and papers;
the committee to report to the house on
or before February %, 1900.
The House concurred in the Senate
joint resolution providing for a joint
meeting on Tuesday of next week.
Among the bills introduced were:
No. 81, Mr.. Tenant. Defines what the
term real estate" shall include in the
tax acts In 1S46 and 1865.
No. 80, Mr.. Tenant Amends the act
relative to the recovering of damages for
the death of person by wrongful act,
neglect or default by giving the jury the
right to award damages for loss and suf-
fering of widow, widower and next of
kin.
No. 93, Mr. Kirkbride Appropriates
$21. 65 to each volunteer in the Spanish
war for additional clothing, which he was
compelled to buy.
No. "a. Mr.. Kirkbride Gives to local