Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-15


on the Ray roll Immediately upon being
sworn IN and II urged that they be sworn
in as soon as possible.
Senator Hall Of Douglas, who says he is
beginning to learn a few things about the
legislature. announced that he was in favor
Of doing away with sinecures. Il am igno-
rant Of the number Of employees required
10 do the work. he said, but J am finding
out. This legislature may not be able to
cut on all the sinecures, but we can in
yestieate 20 thoroughly that the next legis-
lature can. I am not a believer In having
a number OF clerks and employees who do
nothing except draw their salaries"
Uniucky Thirteen.
The senators we're lively with their bills
and though the body was in session less
than two hours thirteen we're introduced
and read, and eight were read a second
time.
Hall of Douglas introduced a Joint reso-
luton for a constitutional amendment TO
the judiciary section. allowing the legisla-
ture to name the number Of supreme JUDGES
and the salaries.
Lieutenant Governor McGilton is getting
on to his work and is making few mis-
takes. Yesterday he stopped the secretary
from calling the roll to allow the chaplain
TO pray and II vas only after a whispered
conference with the chaplain that the pre-
siding officer learned that roll call took
precedence over praying in the senate.
Senator Bechtol OF Lancaster was pre-
scented with a bouquet this morning by one
Of the pages whom he had assisted TO land
Routine Proceedings
The senate was called to order by Lieu
4.-.-4- .aw.. nH.Hglta nnA aFfpF roll
call Chaplain Presson prayed. Upon the
reading of a portion Of the journal, the see
retaryfs report was accepted and the read
ing dispensed with.
The committee on committees reported
the selection Of the following committee on
apportionment: Warner of Dakota, chair
man; Alden Of Pierce, Harrison OF Hall,
Brown of Keya Paha, Pemberton of Gage.
Report MAS adopted.
The committee on employees reported to
employ VIVA. podds Of Beatrice as clerk,
Edgar McCrea OF Beatrice as clerk, J. D..
Phillips OF Beaver City as clerk, A. Glenn
Williams Of Stockville as copyist. Report
adopted.
The committee on rules reported to
change from Jefferson's to Roberts rules
of order; that committee on mines and
minerals be reduced to nine from twelve,
anu duu u committees OF nNt Oh dppOIllOu-
Hhent; that seven members may second a
call Of the house instead Of nine.
A joint resolution by Hall of Douglas,
providing for an amendment to section 26,
article xii of chapter vi Of the constitution.
entitled judicial department" The amend
ment proposes TO leave the number of
judges and their salaries TO the decision Of
the legislature. after a vote Of the people.
1t also proposes to provide for the election
of a presiding officer during the absence
Ofithe chief justice by the remaining judges
by lot, il necessary.
A committee was appointed to select com,
mittee rooms. Warner of O'Neill and Hall
of Douglas were appointed.
s. f. Nos. is to 26, inclusive, were read
a second time.
The following bills were introduced:
Senate Bills.
8, F. q, by O'NeilI of Lancaster-Act 70
amend section 10 of article ii. chapter lv,
compiled Statutes, In regard to salaries of
seoretaries-dmeHd to charge graduates
OF reputable dental colleges $50 for certih-
cate and others app. airing for examination
so. Members shall receive So per day out
Of fees thus collected.
sF. Is, by Jennings of Thayer-Act re-
curing county, township. city and village
treasurers &c enter delinquent tax on re-
ceipts given for current year.
H,.F. ~, by Warner OF Dakota-Act to pro-
Wde for payment of fees TO the commits
sicner of public lands and buildings in GER
tain cases.
vSsF. 80, by Warner of Dakota-To amend
ssrtlon Is, article Ill, chapter xviii. Com
on county deposits in local banks from .
tg1p9, per cent per annum.
SCI L. 81, by Pemberton of Gage-Act to
authorize the publicet ton OF new statutes,
1000 sets two volumes each, the state TO
pay $9'per set, J.. E. 6obbey to prepare and
publish without cost to the state.
5. h. 81. by Gifln of Dawson-Act to
Statutes IimIting ,b eh91pSSeb AHl, Compile