New-York tribune., 1903-02-13
THE LEGISL4 IURE.
Bill for Tlco IH0toymen on EleOdfed
and Other Measures.
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Albany Feb. l2.-Assemblyman WOOD Oh
New-York County introduced bill to-day pro
yidinc that in that city each railway train con-
sistins of more than car. carrying paSsei'-
gers upon an elevated structure shall, II not
drawn by a locomotive engine propeheu 'S
steam have at least competent ana Shliteu
men in charge of the car or portion thereof con-
tanning the machinery used 20 start and stop
such train and to regulate its speed
The bill also says: ANY person or corporation
operating any train or trains in violation of the
provisions of this act shall be liza pie 10 peh''S
of 500 for each of such violations
AssembIvman Agnew introduced a bill to-day
in regard 70 the employment of children IN
street trades. 1t says that no child uhoei
twelve years of &c shall in any city OF the nrsl
class New York and Buffalo, work as news
boy bootblack pedler, or shall sell or expose
for sale in any street or public place any goods
wares merchandise
AssembIyman McKeoW-n, one of the leading
Democratic members presented bill to-day
declaring that no member of the Board of Al
dermen" OF New-York while serving as mem
her of such board shall be eligible or be appoint
ed to any other office under the city, nor shall
anv member of said Board of Aldermen. While
! such be a contractor with employe of the
| city or of the Board of Aldermen in any ca
! pacity whatever.
| Assemblyman Moran presented bill provid-
ing that eight hours should constitute a day s
| labor for nurses. attendants and house servants
| in State institutions. This act will apply to
those employed in the Manhattan State Hospital
for the Insane and other State institutions near
| New-York
| Assemblyman Morgan introduced bill pro-
viding for the transfer of the inmates of the
reformatory for women at Bedford TO the other
State institutions of this nature.
Bills were also introduced by the following
Assemblymen:
Mr.. Rogers-Aprropristin ting $4,000 from the
canal debt sinking fund for payment on canal
debt interest.
Mr. Hooker-Amending the Code of Civil Pro-
Cedure so that it shall he presumed. in cases of
death by accident. if there no witnesses,
that death resulted without contributory nesh-
gence.
Mr. Wainwright-P Providing that appren-
ticeship of not less than two years must be
served under a He'll Gate pilot before appoint
ment pilot.
Mr.. Costello-Compelling ali persons in charge
of boilers or engines to remain constantly at
post of duty during working hours until relieved
Mr Moran-Authorizing the transfer of women
from various State institutions to the State
Prison for Women at Auburn.
Mr.. Dooling-Compelling steamboats, to afford
the same facilities for transporting bicycles as
do railroads.
Mr.. Misunderstanding the fees for services In
Mir. Notwithstanding what constitutes
ungovernable child within the provisions OF the
penal code.
In the Serate 2 hill introduced by Senator
Bailey which provides that the Supervisors of
the counties of Queens. Nassau and Suffolk are
given authority to pass laws regulating and con-
trolling the taking of fish bait from or in the
salt water of these counties.
Senator Bailey introduced bill in regard to
the collection Of assessments in the county of
Richmond for local improvements.
Senator Plunkitt introduced bill amending
the law passed in 1891 in regard 70 the Society
of the War of 1872 in certain particulars.
Among other bills were those introduced by
the following Senators:
Senator Malby- Regulating the price Of gas
is placed AT 81 - Il thousand for commercial
purposes and 81 20 for private use.
Senator McCarren-Providing that in counties
having a population of over seventy five thou
sand. and where there is no Supreme Court
justice residing in the county. the salaries OF
special deputies shall be fixed by the boards of
supervisors.
Senator ElsberG-Makng it misdemeanor
for any junk dealer to purchase anything from
a child actually apparently under sixteen.
Senator w. l. Brown-ProViding further for
the distribution of State funds TO agricultural
societies.
Senator Malby-Providing for the division of
union free school districts containing two or
more incorporated districts.