Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-05
ROUTINE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS
Bridge Bill, which Has OccnsiOned So
Much Debate, Finally
Passes.
(From a staff Correspondent

From a STAFF Correspondent
LINCOLN, March A. (Special) - The
house adopted an amendment by Loomis Of
Dodge to the Friedrich resolution of Tues
day providing for Improvement Of all walks
leading to the state capitol building. The
amendment provides that these walks, now
several inches below grade, be raised two
inches above the level of the grounds. The
resolution was referred to the finance, ways
and means committee.
The judiciary committee reported for
passage H.. R. 4, by Nelson Of Douglas, the
measure providing a negotiable instrument
law uniform with that of twenty-one other
states. The bill was held up by the com
mittee to hear from lawyers, the majority
of whom are said to be in favor OF It,
while some bankers are said to be opposed
to It, as II imposes more stringent regula-
lions on the bankers in making out protest
papers,
A resolution by Knox of Buffalo was
adopted providing for the printing of 1000
more copies OF the general revenue bill,
1000 copies already having been printed.
These bills were passed: .
II. r. 112, by Deles Dernier of Cass, the
famous bridge BILL" that has occasioned
more debate in the house than any single
measure. without the emergency clause.
H. R, 1S4, by Gregg Of Wayne, increasing
salaries OF county superintendent in thirty
seven counties OF the state.
H. R. 1877, by Jones of Otoe. providing for
a matron at the penitentiary.
H.. r. 1872, by Robbins of Sage, providing
for appointment of election officers by
county commissioners.
H. r. 1877, by Meradlth of York, prohib-
iting the sale Of intoxicating liquors within
NuyA rn4Ia 90 ~ --. -Aat A-aI,,dsn. lN
from operation in Douglas county.
8. F. 80. by Warner OF Dakota, providing
for payment of fees to the commissioner of
public lands and buildings.
The house adjourned at 4:45.
Bills on First Reading.
II. r. s75, by Belden-To fix the salary for
court and reporter of. the supreme court
and librarian at $500, allowing him two, as
si hsso and ONE tSre q s eieTRs " ssOo az escs sai apgr o.
priating Al,5O for such salaries for 1903 and
II. r. S76, by Wilson ,Qbyy r~equest)-Pro-
Yiding for surrender of body II subsequently
reclaimed by friends for burial by medical
H. r. 81. BY, Jones of Richardson-To
provide for the destruction of weeds and
brush growing along or upon any public
ii, r. S7S. by Mclean (by request)-Pro-
hibiting treating in saloons. Emergency
clause,
+. h. 800, by McLain Cby requesD-Pro-
hibiting acceptance of treats in saloons.
II. II, $50. by Shelby-Jolnt resolution.
MemorialiZes congress to enact an inter-
state commerce law regarding the regula-
ton of rates to be charged by railroads,
allowing it to reduce them If found excess
sive.
II. R. ssl. by GishwTler-Requires rejec-
ton Of oils that emit combustible vapor at
less than ll2 degrees Fahrenheit.
portion the state of Nebraska into judicial
districts. Cuts off seven district judges,
one from Douglas and one from Lancaster
Fl. X. $50, by B~artoo-Relates to levy and
collection of tax for lands for irrigation
II. r. 3s4, by weborg-To authorize and
empower the boards of county commission
ers or supervisors to make contracts and
advertise for bids for the construction and
reparatlon of bridges In their counties, and
to authorize and empower such boards to
purchase. the necessary bridge materials
struct or repair such bridges.
II. r. $5, by Gregg-Prohibiting sale of
cigarettes or tobacco to minors;
liquor licenses In South Omaha In fire and
police board.
II. r. Ss7, by Robbins Cby request)-To
provide for the erection and construction
OF a building for the Nebraska Institute for
Feeble Minded Youth at Beatrice and TO
ii. r. SSS, by Observation-Disclosures the
department of architecture and providing
It's organization. government, powers and
ment, with deputy at $1,000. who shall be
an architect and have charge of erection of
public buildings.
III r, $3.50, by Rouse-Raises rate of gen.
eral state tax from 5 to Z mills; school fixed
at not less than l nor more than 2 millA.
H. r. $50, by Rouse-Permits fees to be
drawn by commissioners In counties of less
II. r.. Ssl, by Memminger-To amend
article viii Of the Constitution of the State