The state herald., 1907-03-15

last SATURDAY over tne railroad Dlll, ~
was recommitted to the committee OF
the whole for further consideration.
The House of Representatives put
the banking bill through on second
reading Wednesday. The measure has
been changed but little from that as
originally introduced, all OF the many
amendments made in the committee
being in the way OF perfecting 1t.
Four bills by Senator Parks, relat
| Ing to telephone, telegraph and similar
franchises, occupied most Of the time
Of the Senate Thursday, bringing on
some heated discussion. All of the
bills were passed on second reading
by narrow majorities.
The passage OF the bill to cut on
the salarieg of members of the boards
OF control of state institutions has
raised a point that is being discussed
among members Does the salary OF
each and all stop at once, or do those
who have not yet served out theiI
terms draw up to the conclusion OF
their time of service?
The special committee of the House
appointed to go over the proposed new
school law, met with Miss Craig
state superintendent of public in
struction, to listen to her ideas con
corning the measure. The bill is
very long one. seeking to provide d
new school law for the state. The
work Of the committee is to be di'
vided, SO that all sections may be care
fully considered. Five subcommittee
Of two each will be given parts OF the
bill. The reports made by these will
be consolidated into one. Though
strong opposition has been manifested
to the measure, those supporting 1t be-
lleye the recommendations to be made
by the committee will secure Its en-
actment.
Saws tho Denver Republican,: In the
last three or four days number of
conferences have been held with refer
ence to the local option bill. They
have resulted IN 2 compromise very
favorable to the temperance people.
Tho measure that will pass the House
will be stronger than could have been
expected week ago Governor Buch-
tel is given the credit for bringing
members OF his party a step forward.
Il is said that the Drake bill may be
adopted in the House with few
amendments. This bill as 1t passed
the Senate gave authority TO ma.
jority OF voters TO declare a whole
county anti-saloon. This latitude Is
too extreme and might partake NJ tyr
amy. A limited application will be
undertaken.
The Elsner collection OF minerals is
TO be removed from the charge OF the
state unless 1t is paid for within n
short time. The collection is valued at
1l5,0 900. and is believed to be the most
extensive and valuable collection OF
Colorado minerals ever gotten to-
sether. When Harry A. Lee was com.
missioner of mines for the state he Sc
cured the collection on an arrangement
made whereby the state was to ac-
puire ownership. He paid Mr.. Elsner
$500 on account. but the balance has
never been paid. When Mr.. White
took the Office OF commissioner OF
mines he kept on with the work OF try.
Ing to raise the balance due on that
collection, and also to pay for the
grand display Of Mollie Gibson ores
now with the bureau. The latter. Ike
the Elsner collection. Is unique among
displays and can never be duplicated.
A bill has been introduced In the pres
tnt session OF the Legislature to ap-
propriate $4,000 for the purchase OF
the two collections. Mr.. White is es'
peclally anxious TO have the bill en-
nctcd, as the specimens named have
won five first premiums at as many
Worlds Fairs for Colorado.
At the Tuesdays session of the
House n reconsideration was had OF
the vote which had killed S. II. No. IS
on Monday. The bill provides for the
cutting on OF all salaries OF members
OF board OF control Of state institutions.
On the vote TO pass the bill II was
carried by thir'y.four 10 twcnty'fonr.
Changes made by members ran the
yeas up 20 thirty.eight. As part of
those who changed their vote had done
30 with the evident Intention OF NOV.
ing reconsideration at later Sos
sion, the friends OF the bill moved a
reconsideration at once and had the
motion laid upon the table. This ac'
tion disposed OF the bill for all time
ms far ms the House IL concerned.
Other bills passed on third reading;
II. Is. 155. Parrish-To add n judicial
district. II. Is. 81. Redd-Wrlts Of or.
ror In criminal cases. II. II. iGs. Col.
llns-conocrning larceny. II. II, 1872.
Rcdd-EslabliHhlng juvenile courts,
II. II. 2l0. Hcaly-Public printing, II.
II. 229. Paddoell--Conccrning robbery.
II. u. 2ii. Fetzor-For road along
grounds OF home for dependent chli.
dren. II. u. 2i9. Rcdd-Proying OF
book accounts. II. u. 3i3. Kclly-Dced
OF trust. II. Il. 3i5. Colllns-Expcnscs
u district attorneys.
The Bardwell bauk investigating
committee appointed TO investigate
three Of Dcnyor's failed Institutions
and TO make recommendation for n
law that would safeguard dcpositors In
private banking institutions and build.
Ing and loan associations. reported It's
findings with n set Of recommendations
that viii undoubtedly be carried into
law. The report critlcisos the conduct
Of the Denver Savings Bank from the
time application was made for re-.
eciver until that receiver closed his
accounting with dopoaiiors: but the