Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-26

SeIldte-h III VIC uCutII VI
Governor Rogers were adopted after
several eulogies had been delivered.
Several bills were introduced. but none
were of great public interest.
House-Bills were introduced in the
house relatinsg to trusts, anarchists
and liability of parents for the care OF
children under Is.
Tuesday.
Senate-The following message from
Governor Mcbride was read in the SEN
ate:
'IAst June it became apparent that
the doors of the agricultural! college and
the school of science would have to be
closed or else the appropriation made
for it's support at the last session of the
legislature be exceeded. After full con-
sideration with the board of regents,
agreed with them that the closing OF
the establishment would be inadvisa5le.
l make this statement because believe
it to be due to the board of regents that
| should publicly assume my full share
of the responsibility for creating a de-
ficiency. would invite your attention
to this matter and recommend that you
give it your early consideration.
Among the bills introduced was one
by Potts 40 amending the code as to
provide that an appeal by a defendant
in criminal action shall stay the exc
cution of the judgment of conviction.
Senator Moore introduced bill which
amends the code in relation to garnish-
ments.
Houhe-Aside from the balloting for
United States senator the introduction
of bills was about the only business OF
the house. Among those handed in
was one by Cole prohibiting the sale OF
intoxicants within mile of any naval
reserve.
Wednesday.
Senate In the senate there was q
test vote involving the anti-pass bill,
which gives some idea of the lineup
of the senators on railroad measures
which will come before the senate this
session. The judiciary committee rec
ommended the passage of the Graves
anti pass bill with an amendment. A
motion was made that the bill, with the
amendment, be referred to the railroad
and transportation committee for fur.
ther consideration The railroad votes
of the senate lined mp in favor of the
motion, and the anti-railroad people
and the Democrats opposed it. The vote
was 26 to is.
The Hamilton bill, prohibiting the
employment of girls in the messenger
service and fixing the age limit of boys
who shall be SO employed to IA years
has been favorably recommended.
House-Dickson introduced state
bank bill, Lindsey bill fixing the
limit of the taxation in the tate, anC
yesterday creating state board of tax
commissioners. Speaker Hare called
attention to the condition of the house
relative to poor light and ventilation
and directed the house committee on
arrangements to make necessary i'm.
provements, sparing neither expense ol
the building. He was applauded by
the house.
Thursday.
Senate-The following bills were
passed
Relating to the payment of witness
fees to public officers-it allows pc.
liceman to receive fees Wien called tc
testify during hours when not on duty
Defining the duties and fixing the com.
pensation of prosecuting attorneys, with
the consent of county commissioners
they may appoint deputies. Providing
for an additional judge of the superior
court of King county. Describing GER
tain misdemeanors and prescribing for
the punishment thereof. Husbands
and fathers who desert wives and Chi
dren may be fined not to exceed $500
and sentenced to serve one year in Jail.
House-The committee on education re
pored favorably on house bill providing
for compulsory attendance at schools.
The Judiciary committee reported house
bill, defining robbery and recommend
ing its passage; also house bill relating
to conditional sales and leases and rec
commended it's passage.
Friday.
Senate-A Joint memorial to congress
was introduced requesting it to pass a
bill authorizing the opening of the
south half of the Colville reservation
for settlement. Other bills were the
following: By Earles of Whatcom,
providing for the protection of employees
of factories and saw mills. By Sharp
of Kittitas, appropriating $4,000 for
holding farmers institute.
House-The following bills were in
troduced By Mckenzie of Whitman,
providing for a ~ bounty for coyote
scalps and appropriating 100000 for
that purpose. By Thompson of Kitsap,
changing the name of Port Orchard to
Charleston. Also one changing the
name of Sindey to Port Orchard. BY
Gunderson of Mason, appropriating
$1,000 for fish hatchery in the Big
Skookum bay.
FIRST JOINT BALLOT.
Olympia, Jan. 21.-On first joint
ballot for United States senator the re-
suit was as follows:
Preston, AZ; Ankeny, so; Wilson,
IL; Turner, %; Allen, 5; scattering, 5.
Compared with the vote of the pre-
cedinp day Preston gained one and An