Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-18

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I'm the House this morning, the read
ing of the Jour lal having been l1sDn,
on motion of Mr.. Sinclair its further
reading was dispensed with on an aye
and no vote demanded by Mr.. Alder
son.
Senate amendments to H. B. 81, pro-
viding for the inspection and regula-
ton of oil used for Illuminating pur-
poses in coal mines. were concurred
in with one exception, and the bill
then passed.
Committee on military affairs re-
ported favorably H. j. r. So, requesting
United States Senators in Congress
from this State to use all urgent and
diligent means to secure an amendment
to the pension act of June ~, 1880,
relating to pensioning militia and
home guards, and the resolution was
accepted.
HI. J. r. Al, prohibiting the forma-.
ton of new counties of less than GER
tain area. was referred to the commit,
tee on counties, districts, etc. 1t
amends Sec. of Art. 8 of the Consti
tuition.
H. ]. r. AZ. amending Sec. of Art.
4, defining the qualifications Of voters,
was referred to the committee of privi-
1eges and elections.
r.. J. R. Z, called up by Mr.. Stapleton,
proposing an amendment to Sec. AZ,
Art. of the Constitution, relating to
titles Of church property, was read a
second time and advanced.
H. B. 1926, relating to the independent
school district of Charleston, was
withdrawn from committee, read a first
time; constitutional rule suspended,
bill read second time, and made the
special order for O'Clock.
S. B. la, relating to the printing Of
the Supreme Court records and to re-
peal Sec. 19 of Chap. 1875 of the Code,
was referred to the judiciary.
8. B. ITO, making it misdemeanor
to wilfully damage or destroy property
of livery stables in cities of over 10000
population, was read first time and
advanced.
H. B. l4S, relating to the weighing OF
certain products and fixing duties of
weighmaster, was read first time
and advanced.
H. B. 81, providing for the protection
of union labels and trademarks, was
read second time and advanced.
II. B. 210, concerning the education
of colored children, was passed.
H. B. ITS, in relation to levies for
school teachers, Senate amendment was
rejected.
H. B. 321, to provide boards OF equal
ization of the reassessment of real es-
tate in this State, was discussed by
Messrs. Martin, Smith of Ohio, and AL
derson. Pending the discussion, at
12:22, the House took a recess until 2
p. m.
Afternoon Session.
Tee House reconvened al 2 D. M
Nj. Martin resumed discussion of II.
l.. 321. Mr.. Reynolds, Mr.. Brannon.
Mr.. Laughlin and Mr.. Dawes spoke on
the question, Mr.. Reynolds and Mr..
Brannon opposed the bill, and Mr..
Laughlin supported it, Mr.. Davies
moved the previous question. The
bill passed by narrow margin. 20
ayes to noes.
MIR. Reynolds introduced the House
appropriation bill. Unanimous con-
sent being refused, and the motion to
suspend the rules being rejected, the
bill was read first time and advanced
to second reading.
Mr.. Anderson and the Democrats OBJ
jected to a suspension of the rules.
Mr.. Anderson stated that it had always
been held that suspension of the
rules on first reading was suspension
of the rules on all the readings, and
that if the rule were suspended in this
instance, it would enable the majority,
II they SO wished, to put the bill
through all the readings by title only
and without opportunity for amend
ment.
Mr.. Reynolds said his object was to
have the bill printed and TO gain time
Mr.. Anderson said the minority would
stand on their rights without regard
to the time consumed. Mr.. Reynolds
said that he assured The minority that
the bill would be read section by Sec
uon on second reading for purposes of
amendment. Mr. Anderson retorted
that similar pledge had been made
when the corporation bill-"Dawson
bill"-was up, and violated.
BY unanimous consent Mr.. Reynolds
introduced II. B. 1923, making appro-
priation for the pay of members of the
Legislature and its officers in accord
ance with sec. AZ, act 6 of the consti-
tuition, as reported from committee on
Taxation and Finance. The bill was
read first time and advanced.
Mr.. Kenney offered resolution au-
thorizing the Auditor to draw his war
rants .or mileage of members of the
Joint committee visiting the Home for
Incurables. Adopted.
Mr.. Martin offered H. J. R. A, ask
ing representatives in Congress to
endeavor to secure in this State site
for one of the permanent camps Of
the United States for United States
troops. Adopted.
8. B. 139, incorporating the city of
St. Marys, was passed with a resolu-
ton making it effective from it pas
sage.
II. B. 239, extending the time in
which railroad companies, organized
since June /, 1880, may complete their
railroads and put them in operation,
was read a second time and advanced.
II. B. 325, concerning the board OF
education of the independent school
district of Charleston, was passed. In
effect from passage.
s. B. Sc, making it lawful for any
person at any time to remove and de-
stroy any nets, seins, traps or any de-
vices found in any runs and creeks,
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