Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-11

CHARLESTON, W. Va, February s
MIR. Smith moved that the reading
of the journal be dispensed with. Mr.
kenney objected, claiming that the
journals had not been corrected, and
also that the journal of the day before
bad not yet been approved. Mr.. Ken
ney demanded the ayes and noes. The
Speaker ruled against the demand
Mr.. Kenney demanded roll call to
see IL quorum was present. The
Speaker refused, stating that it was
unnecessary, as he saw quorum
present. On correcting the journal OF
the previous day, Mr.. Kenney moved
that the clause stating that the jour-
nal Of that day had been approved be
stricken out. On an aye and no vote
demanded by Mr.. Kenney, the motion
was lost by IL ayes to noes.
On the roll call Mr.. Anderson was
paired with mfr. Davis, of Fayette, and
Mr. Grant with Mr.. Wetzel.
On Mr. Reynolds motion to approve
the journal, Mr.. Kenney demanded the
ayes and noes, and the motion was car
ried by Al ayes and IL noes.
Reports of standing committees were
received as follows:
Education, favorably on S. B. 81,
creating an anatomical board for the
promotion of medical science; H. b.
207, concerning compensation and du-
ties OF county superintendent, and
unfavorably on H. B. 302, to amend
Sec. IL of Chap. As Of the Code, and
several bills on the subject of free
cJ,,D i,n OF fhic limo
Military, favorably on H. B. 173, re-
committed and amended in commit
tee. On motion of mar. Grant, the bill
was made special order for II o'clock
to-day on an aye and no vote OF 80 to
Il, demanded by Mr. Kenney.
Judiciary, favoraoly on s. B. 70, reg
ulating licenses at public theatres and
watering places; S. 3. rs, providing for
taxation OF dogs in certain circum-
stances; s. q. Is, relating to collection
of fines; S. 3. As, amending act incor-
porating savings banks; S. B. IT'S, per
tanning 10 new trials; H. B. Z29, amend
ing Sec. 50 CT Chaip. "a Of the Code;
Ii. B. sos, Originating in Committed
relating to enbezzlemen1. conversion
and larceny; H. B. 253, amending Sec.
ITO OF Chap. so of the Code, and IA. B.
25S, amending Sec. 35 Of Chap. so OF
the Code, and without recommendation
Fl. B. 1872, providing for Circuit Court
stenographers; Fl. B. l3s, to prevent
sale OF intoxicatin liquors within two
miles CT ccal mine, numbering camp,
ETC.; unfavola ably on S. B. g. enpow-
ering Justices or the 9Peace to sum-
mons persons to make complaint as to
violations OF the revenue laws; and
referring to committees the following:
S. B. 70, cmeA2ing Sec. OF Chap. 10.
OF acts OF 1888, as amended By GIMP.
So CT the acts OF 1897. Mines and Min
ing; H. B. lat, regulating weights and
measures, Mines and Mining; Fl. b.
14S, providing for weighing Of GER
tain products and axing duties Of
checkweighmen, Labor.
On motion Of Mr.. Fisher, H. B. 1903,
was taken UP and read 3 first time.
immigration and Agriculture, favor
ably on S. B. 106, referring to the duty
of the State Board Of Agriculture.
Special order for 10: 80, announc-
ment OF vote on S. B. IS, taking effect
at once, was made as follows: Ayes
As, noes 0.
Senate amendment to H. B. 27, con-
corning the Industrial Home for Girls,
was concurred in and the bill passed
Engrossed s. B. III, the Wheeling
electric light bill, on motion of Mr..
Smith, of Ohio, was recommitted
Report of special committee ap,
pointed to inspect the West Virginia
University was submitted by Mr..
Swisher. 1t was a voluminous docu
ment, going closely into detail and
commended the conditions they discov
cred there. A resolution accompa MED
the report recommending that here
otter all salaries be paid out Of the
salary fund and recommended the
Establishment Of the summer course;
that no appropriation be made for fel
lows, and making other and minor
changes; commends the zeal and en-
ergy of the president, but recommends
his removal on account Of his views
not being suited to the conditions in
this State. 1t recommends new
board of directors upon which there
shall be no local member.
On motion of Mr.. Luzader, the Uni
versity Glee Club, which was present,
was invited to entertain the House at
IL O'Clock.
s. B. Is, raising a committee to visit
the three miners hospitals, coming
up, Mr.. Smith, of-9hio moved indie
finite postponement, and Mr.. Anderson
demanded the ayes and noes. The
motion was lost by vote of "a to u.
Nr. Reynolds moved that the resolu-
tion be referred to the Committee on
Humane Institutions, stating that the
hospitals were so widely separated,
that it would cost a great deal OF
money to send one committee clear
around the State to look at them, but
that several committees should be ap-
pointed, as it would save mileage. Mr.
Martin also spoke endorsing Mr. Rey~
nolds' proposition. Mr.. Smith, of
Mcdowell, thought it very essential
that the hospitals should be inspected,
as they are all calling for appropria-
tions to complete them. The hospitals
were provided for by the last Legisla-
ture.
Mr.. Smith, of Ohio, said the ex-
penses of the visit would amount to
$1,000 or $1,000, and whatever else the
junketing committee might add.
Mr.. Reynolds said that none of these
buildings had been completed or open
ed up for receipt of patients, and that
in the southwestern part of the State