The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-22
FRAUDULENT, REGISTRATION
Bill Originating at La Crosse Presented
:>..s& by Mr.. Ray. ..>'@-

:ss& by Mr.. Ray. ~.-.- ~ p
Special to Tho Journal. A.-;+.
Madison, Wis, Jan. o2.-The bill which
was intradnced by Mr.. Ray to- prevent
fraudulent registration in cities of the
first, second and third classes originated
in: La Crosse, and was introduced by
request. 1t provides that the voters shall
register by their house number. Every
house in the various. blocks will be placed
in the registration lists, and the name of
the man living there, without regard to
the alphabetical arrangement Of names:
In this way it is believed that duplication
and fraudulent registration can be pre-
ventned.
There seems to be little question but
! that the movement to change the police
and fire civil service law, passed six
years ago, will be killed in the commit
tee on cities, and even If it does not
meet it's death there, 1t surely will on the
floor Of the assembly A prominent mem
Der Of the assembly, said: THE proposed
change ought not to be considered for a
moment. =, A stage has been reached in
the cities where the law is in force,
where it can be appreciated, and there is
not the slightest question but that de-
partments operating under the civil serv-
Ice act have been materially benefited by
the law. If it is not killed in the com
mittee, it will be given. its death blow in
the assembly, $50 - .. -. .rr5s
Coal Investigating Committee.
We are going to investigate the rea
son why the people OF this state cannot
get coal,' said Senator - J. McGill1vray
to-day, when asked what method would
be pursued by the committee, "and we are
going to the bottom Of it. Just what
steps we shall take I am unable to say
| at present; but the committee will have
meeting at which plan will be out
| lined. have a plan, which / shall sug-
gest, but4Ido not care to make it public
just now. However, the matter will be
given - very thorough .investigation,,,3
A bill was introduced by ex-Speake,
Ray: Authorizing the La Crosse S@Blach
River Falls Railroad company Of La Crosse
| to kbui1d q dam over Black River. near
Black River Falls, for power purposes.
| Reso1u lions We're passed at the session
of the assembly yesterday increasing the
membership of the committee on judiciary
from eleven to twelve members and the
committee on cities from nine to ter
member. Mr.. Lenroot announced as the
additional members on these committees
MI. Morris of Bayfield,, to judiciary, and
Mr.. Valentine of Rock ito cities.
| Limit on New Business Fixed.
/ The senate resolution cutting off the
introduction of new business on Feb. /;
was concurred in by the assembly to.
day, to- the surprise of the senate. It is
the earliest date fixed In many years.
! There was a clash between the two
house over adjournment, the assembly
refusing to concur in a joint resolution
| to adjourn until Monday evening, and
both houses will met tomorrow.
The memorial to congress urging legis
lation to secure better enforcement Of the
interstate commerce law passed the sn.
ate. A dozen bills were introduced
Speaker Lenroot appointed as the as
sembly members of the Joint committed
to investigate the coal shortage, Messrs
Dahl, "a. p. Smith, Britain, Westphal
James Johnson and Martin. ss+
] Senator Rogers memorial to congress
urging legislation to give greater power
to the interstate commerce act, was
adopted after excluding reference to til,
Elkins and Wanger bills.
i a communication was received from
Arizona asking support, through a me.
mortal to congress-, Of the omnibus state
hood bill. l