Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-23

in the House this morning Mr..
jackson from the committee on judi
ciary, reported as follows:
H. B. No. Sc. to amend Sec 2, of the
act of January 81, 1881, fixing the time
of holding the Circuit Courts, as
amended 10y Sec. ?. Chap. p, of the
acts of 49, Passage recommended.
H. J. r. No. Z, proposing an amend
ment to Sec. AZ, of Art. 6, of the
Constitution. Reference to the spe-
cial joint committee recommended.
H. B. No SO, to amend Sec. Z, Of
Chap. 149, of the code of 1889, con-
corning lascivious Capitalization.
Passage recommended.
H B. No. "a, repeating Sec. l. II and
Is of Chap 62, of the code, for the
preservation of certain useful ami
mails fish and birds. Passage recon-
mended.
Mr. Hervey from the committee on
Roads and Internal Navigation re-
ported favorably on H. B. No. 1872, to
prevent horses or hogs from running
or ranging at large in or upon the
public high ways of the State.
Mr. Sherr from the committee on
Elections and Privileges, submitted a
supplemental report recommending
that Delegate ]. T. Briant be allowed
pay for 208 miles necessarily travel
ed. which report was received and
adopted.
Mr.. Martin from the committee on
Humane Institutions and Public
Buildings, recommended that H. B.
No. 7, to increase the powers and eff
ficiency of the West Virginia Humane
Society, be passed.
Mr.. Anderson introduced a resolu
ton for a committee of five, two from
the minority appointed by the Speak
err to investigate the Auditors Office
as to contingent. expenses, number
anr pay of CLERKS and so forth. Lies
over one day.
Also that the rgeant-at-A of
this House report the number of at
taches with the per diem allowed each
separately and in the aggregate for
each day. Lies over one day.
Also that the committee on Fin
ance report back the resolutions in
troduced by the delegate from Nicho-
las with some sort Recommendation
Lies over one day.
By Mr.. Hervey, that William John
son be allowed pay for seven days as
journal page during the commence
ment of the session. Over one day.
Mr.. Roberts moved the reconsidera-
ton of the vote Saturday adopting
III. J. r. II, providing for a commits
sion to revise the school law of West
Virginia" On motion of Mr.. Staple
ton the resolution was indefinitely
postponed.
Mr.. Williams submitted the follow
ing:
Resolution concerning the emigra-
ton of the Beers to West Virginia:
Whereas the Beers of the South Al
rican Republic have made a grand
gallant and heroic struggle for their
liberty and independence and to Sc
cure for themselves the manifold
blessings OF republic form of gov
eminent, ETC.,
Therefore, be it resolved, that the
committee on Finance be directed to
ascertain and report upon the eXpe-
diency of appropriating a sufficient
amount of money out Of the funds of
the State to carry into effect the said
immigration of the Beers, and also as
TO the propriety of the appointment
OF commissioner to take such
steps as may be found necessary to
promote such immigration.
Mr. Jackson moved that the resolu
ton be indefinitely postponed. On
an aye nay vote demanded by Mr..
Brannon, Mr.. Jackson's vote carried
by 43 to 16, IL absent and not voting.
The following bills were introduc:
ed and referred to the appropriate
committees:
By Mr.. Swisher, H. B. 1T, to
amend sec. 10 of chap. 80 Of the Code,
concerning State licenses. Counties,
districts and municipalities.
By Mr.. Colcord, H. B. ITS, to amend
sec. 40 of chap As of the Code OF
1889, relating to levies for school
purposes. Judiciary,
BY Mr.. Lowry, H. B. 179, to amend
sec. % of chap of the acts of 1899,
several acts Incorporating the town
Of Sistersville. etc. Counties, Dis
tricts and Corporations.
by MT. WetZel, Ii. Is. lSU, concern
ing taxation or real estate cucumber
ed by mortgage. Taxation and fin
ance.
BY Mr.. Smith, of Mcdowell (by re-
quesD, H. B. 1871, to amend
Secs. 2, and 40 of Chap. Al of the
code Of 1899, entitled: "Of cities. towns
and villages, incorporation of without
special charter: amending charter
where population is less than 1000.
Counties. district and municipal cor
porations.
BY Mr.. Martin, H. B. 1872, to amend
Sec. of Chap. 14S of the code of 1899,
and to repeal clause Of Sec. 219 Of
Chap. so of said code. Judiciary.
BY Mr.. Martin, H. B. 1873, to amend
Sec. s of Chap. 81 of the code of 1899.
Judiciary.
BY Mr.. Martin, H. B. 1874. providing
for an elevator tender in the capitol
building and fixing salary for same.
Humane institutions and public build
ings.
BY Mr.. Scherr. (by request. H B.
1s5, to amend Sec. 40 of Chapter 90 of
the code. referring to exemption of
property from taxation. Taxation and
finance.
ue motion Of Mr. Stapleton, amend
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