Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-21
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE LEGISLATURE.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, January 10.
| The House of Delegates was opened
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning with
prayer by Rev. T. L. Polling, of the
West Side NJ. e. Church. Pending the
reading of the Journal of yesterday,
on motion of Mr.. Reynolds, the further
reading of it was dispensed with.
On motion of Mr.. Scherr. leave of
absence was granted for two days to
Mr.. Wilson, Of Wayne, and to Mr..
Baker.
Mr.. Jackson, from the committee on
/ Judiciary. made the following report:
H. B. No. Al, making carnal knowl-
| edge of female between the age of
| IL and 10 years a felony. Without
recommendation.
II. J. r. No. 8, proposing amendment
| to Art. 8, Sec. /, Of the Constitution.
| Adoption recommended.
H. J. r. No. 4, proposing an amend
ment to Art. 9, Secs and 6, of the
Constitution. Adoption recommended.
H. J. R. No. 6, requesting Congress
to call convention for the purpose of
proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution OF the United States, which
amendment shall provide for the cleo
ton of United States Senators by di-
| rect vote of the people Rejection rec
commended.
H. B. No 43, amending Secs. 13 and
Is, of Chap. $50, of the Code Of 1899.
Without recommendation.
Fl. B. No. 40, amending Sc. II, of
Chap 1879, of the Code of 1899, relating
to obscene literature and to pictures
and publications tending to debase So
| ciety and corrupt good morals. Adop-
| ton recommended.
H. B. No. AZ, amending Sec. /, of Chap.
so, of the Code, relating to the civil
, jurisdiction of justices. Adoption rec
commended.
H. B. 62, repeating Sec Sc, of Chap.
! 32, of the Code of 1899. Rejection rec
commended.
H. B. No. 70, making it misde
meanor to wilfully or improperly dam
age or destroy the property of livery
stable keeper, when in the custody or
possession of bailees. Rejection rec
| commended.
III. B. No. 48, to make allowance to
fiduciaries and others required by law
to furnish security on bonds, of rea-
sonable premiums paid for such surety
ship to legally authorized surety COM
! panies. Without recommendation.
H. B. No. 40, to regulates the writing
of fire insurance policies on property
situated in the State of West Virginia,
SO that they cannot be written outside
the State. Adoption recommended.
Fl. B. No. 1885, to amend Sec. 26, of
Chap 1875, of the Code. Adoption rec
commended.
H. B. No 21, to prevent and punish
the giving, offering or taking Of brides,
to or by county or municipal officers.
Adoption recommended.
Mr.. Mcintosh, from the committee on
! printing and contingent expenses, re-
ported back the resolution to author
ize the clerk to properly equip his office,
with the recommendation that it be
| adopted.
| Mr.. Grover, from the committee on
| labor, reported back H. B. No. 25, Gre
ating free public employment bureau,
with the recommendation that it pass.
Mr. Lilly offered resolution to re-
quire the janitor to keep the House at
a temperature of 6S degrees Fahren-
heit, and secure thermometers for the
regulation of the temperature. Goes
over one day.
The resolution Of Mr.. Colcord, that
H. X. Johnson be paid for four days
! service in the cloak room, as assistant,
at the usual per diem. was taken up
| Tor immediate consideration and
adopted.
The following bills were introduced
and severally referred to appropriate
committees:
By Mr. Hearn, H. B. No. 161, to
amend Sec "a, of Chap. AZ, of the Code
of 1899. Counties, Districts and Mu-
inequalities.
BY Mr. Jarrett. II. B. No. 1862, (by
from running in or upon the public
highways of this State. Roads and In
ternal Navigation.
BY Mr.. LuZader, H. B. No. 1853, (by
reques), to provide for the payment
of damages by railroad companies, and
an arbitration commission, etc. Rail-
roads.
BY Mr.. Mitchell, H. B. No 165, for
the protection or poultry ana the pay
ment of rewards from the State treas
urer for the destruction of hawks
Claims and Grievances.
| BY J. R. Mcclure, H. B. No. 1853, (by
/ reQuesD. amending Sec. s. of Chap. 8,
of the Code. relating to bribery in cleo
tons. Judiciary
Mr.. Mr.. Mitchell, Fl. B. No. 1877. (by
requesD, prohibiting railroad compan-
! les. upon right of way fronting dwell
ing houses acquired by condemnation
/ proceedings. to construct and operate
/ its road within so feet of a dwelling
| house. Railroads.
BY Mr.. Mitchell, H. B. No. 1874, pro-
| viding for individual right of way over
the premises of another to public thor
oughfares. Roads and Internal Navi-
| CATION.
BY Mr.. Mitchell, H. B. No. 166, (by
requesD, prohibiting the running at
| large of hogs more than three months
old, and making it misdemeanor and
| regulating the fine to be paid by the
! owner. Claims and Grievances.
! H. ]. R. No. IA, to amend the Con-
| stitution so as to extend the right of
suffrage to females, coming up in or