Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-22

to do so ought TO be an indication that
these claims are doubtful II is simply
throwing good money away for bad This
is no political measure, but 1t is a good
one and think It should pass"
Senator Crounse was also in favor of the
law. 1t would put money in the Golfers of
our treasury. I'VE should look at 1t from
business standpoint" said Senator
Crounse. Every effort has been made to
collect these moneys in the courts, but they
are delayed year after year, and in the
meantime the statute of limitation is an
inspiration for them to hang on as long as
possible But we have no right to bring
the BARLEY bondsmen in this discussion,
for 1t is a good general law, and | want IL
understood that I am in favor of it,"
Senators Harlan and Lyman were for the
bill while Senators Oleson and owens made
speeches against It.
The vote upon Senator Young's motion TO
postpone was lost by a vote Of 16 to 10,
whereupon Senator O'Neill moved that the
committee recommend the bill for passage
and 1t was carried.
Not Ready to Adjourn.
The report of the committee on adjourn
ment, which recommended Thursday, March
2S was submitted this morning, but a
motion to adopt was lost, Senator Martin
insisting that IL take the regular course and
be laid over until tomorrow. The gentle-
man from Richardson thought it too lmpor-
tant matter to be rushed through,
The senate then resolved itself into a
committee of the whole for the consldera-
tion OF bills on the sitting committee 8
file, some of which brought out lively dis
cussions, while Others were recommended
to pass without any discussion whatever.
hn fol NJ hy ha
mittee.
Senate file 2O3, bill introduced by SEN
ator Meredith, which gives the city au-
thorties in towns having a population of
less than 5000 inhabitants the right to de-
clare old and dilapdated buildings a nui-
Bance and tear them down. The bill, after
some discussion, was recommended for in-
definite postponement.
Senate file 273, by Johnson, was recon-
mended for passage. The bill changes the
length of the term of town officers from
one to two years.
Another bill recommended for passage
was senate file lis. by Liddell, which pro-
vides for the admission Of crippled and
diseased children into the Home for the
Friendless in the state OF Nebraska.
The bill introduced by Senator O'Neill
providing for the appointment Of deputy
ance department was indefinitely post
poned.
Qualifications for Teachers.
Senate file 255, by Currie OF Custer,
which provides that the graduates OF any
college or university, duly incorporated,
who in the judgment Of the supernte
OF public instruction. have completed in
their respective institutions an equivalent
Al tha 4. Il.
said degrees and of said courses OF training
prescribed by the faculty of the university,
shall be accredited as qualified teachers
within the meaning OF the school law, and
shall have equal privileges with graduates
from all other educational institutions
within the state. The bill was recon-
mended for passage.
bill creating another municipal ap-
pointive office for the city OF Omaha was
recommended for passage this morning. 1t
Is senate file 257, by Liddell and provides
as follows
Section lit will be the duty of mayors
OF metropolitan cities Immediately after this
act becomes Jaw to establish i'm said
cities free employment office" and to
appoint labor agent who will have charge
or and perform the duties assigned to him
Sec. 2.-When such free employment Office
shall have been established and the IaDor
ise to perform the duties of his Office faith
fnlly and honestly and the labor agent so
appointed shall continue In office until the
expiration of the term of office of the
mayor appointing him or removed by the
mayor or by resignation and shall receive
for his services not to exceed SlOO per
month
Sec. Tho labor agent shall cause to be
posted in the front Of his office on a sign
board and IN a suitable place on the outside
of the building where such office is located
the words. Free public employment Office" I"
II shall be the duty of the labor agent to
those desiring employment and those desir-
ing to employ labor. He shall record their
names In book kept for that purpose,
designating opposite tho name of each ap-
plicant the character of employment and
the address Of such applicant No compen-
sation or fee shall, directly or indirectly, be
charged 20 or received from any person or
persons seeking employment or from any
person or persons desiring to employ labor
through said office. Said labor agent shall
cause to be posted weekly a list of all ap-
plicatons received by him and the char
acter of employment desired by them and of
those desiring to employ labor and the class
thereof, said list to be in a conspicuous
place in his Office subject to the inspection
OF all persons.
Sec. 4--The city council shall provide suit
able room and money to furnish and equip
said office with furniture, books and sta
tionery.
Sec. 5-Any labor agent who directly or in
directly receives any compensation in any
FORM from any person or persons whomso-
shall be guilty of "A misdemeanor and be
hned In any sum not exceeding 500 or i'm
prisoned In the county jail not exceeding
three months.
Sec. 6-All labor agencies or labor bureaus
or ofnces organized to conduct n business
as defined In sections !, 2, 3 and of this act
must on the 1st day of January pay into
the city treasury $500 for a license and
shall give bond of $4,000 to be approved
by the mayor and city council.
Senate file 95, by Edgar of Gage, an act
providing penalties for blackmail, extortion
and kindred felonies, was recommended to
pass.
Senate file 260, by Zleger, an act to au-
thorlze cities of the first and second class
to establish and maintain a heating system,
was recommended for passage.
sitting Committee Reports.
Chairman Crounse of the sitting commit
tee reported the following bills for passage
this morning.
ri. r. 1i2. by Tefft-For the relief Of state
treasurers who have paid out moneys for
guaranty bonds furnished by surety COM
panies.
s. +. 296 by Martin-Resolution relating
to the unexpended balance in the hands of
the officers of the Nebraska State Relief
Commission, created In 1895.
=. f. 29l, by Johnson-Making the county
board board of equalization, with the
right TO revise assessments on all property.
S. Il. 2S6 by Martn-rTo prevent county,
from contracting with or being Interested
In any contract or contracts with the cor
poration of which they are such officers or
to furnish any supplies or material for the