Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-03-30


dered to engrossment. Mr. Kurten-
| acker made a iong speech in opposi-
ton to the bill in support OF his mo-
ton to reconsider and was seconded
by Messrs. Gruenewaid, Dickie. Of
ster, Whitcomb, Minkly and Falk
Mr.. Bradley opposed the move. Re-
consideration was favored 81 to 33
on roll call.
The senate passed the Fairchild
bill giving the governor power to
make the state militia conform to
the national army in equipment, etc.
Three Bills Killed.
Mr. Nelson's bill providing that
the Deerfield Poultry association
share in the aid to poultry associa-
tions was ordered to engrossment as
was the Shutter bill relating to
county training schools.
Three bills were indefinitely post
poned, Kent's Tia, providing for a.
referendum on the free list book
question in Milwaukee; Kr. Wal
| dron's 88a, relating to uniform text
books, and Pieper's relating to coun-
ty training schools.
| Passes Lunch Bill.
The assembly passed the Smith
bill authorizing school boards in cit
les, villages and towns to furnish
luncheon and meals to pupils in pub
| lie schools at cost. The bill was OPP
posed by Assemblyman O'Brien of
II Ii M,
nelly of Milwaukee. 1t was supported
by Assemblymen Smith, Minkley and
Schroeder of Milwaukee, and Ofstie
of Eau Claire.
The assembly killed the linn bill,
prohibiting employment bureaus from
charging persons for whom they get
jobs, fee for such service. Mr. linn,
author of the bill, speaking for it, said
that the employer instead of the en-
ploye should pay the employment
agents fee. The bill was postponed,
81 to 81.
Engross School Bill.
The Laing bill, appropriating $15,-
900 for thirty high schools in the
state to hold winter terms of school
for pupils unable to attend the reg
ular term, was ordered to engross-
ment and third reading. The assem-
bly, adopted a resolution introduced
by Assemblyman Grell of Jefferson
on the death of former Assembly
man c.. F. Viebahn of WATERFOWL.
The assembly committee on educa-
ton recommended for indefinite post
ponement tha Hambrecht bill increas-
ing the tuition fee of nonresident stu
dents at the university of Wisconsin
from 500 to $3.50 a year.
Grant Use of Chamber.
The assembly granted the use of the
assembly chamber to the Madison post
of the G. A. R. for April Is for cele-
bration of the semi-centennial anniver-
sary of the battle of Appomatox. Col.
]. A. Watrous of Milwaukee will be the
chief speaker of the celebration. The
special Joint committee on investiga-
ton of state departments introduced
three bills. One creates department
of agriculture, a second creates the
Wisconsin state board of conservation,
and the third combines the office of
state fire marshal with that of state in
surance commissioner and makes the
insurance commissioner ex-officio state
fire marshal. The bill were referred
to the committee on revision.
The Culbertson anti-hazing bill was
ordered engrossed by the senate with
out debate. This bill makes haZers
subject to a fine or Jail sentence, and
faculty members must report cases of
hazing or suspected hazing to the pol
ice, and if they do not they are subject
to a fine or Imprisonment.
Senator Jennings introduced a bill
providing that in cities of the first class
the mayor, treasurer. controller, COM
missioner of public works, city engi-
neer, city clerk and members of the
common council and all ward alder
men shall be elected for a four year
term. commencing and after the first
Tuesday in April 1916. The senator
also introduced a bill to abolish second
choice voting.
Demand Report of Survey.
The assembly adopted joint resolu
ton offered by Assemblyman F. L.
MCGOWAN providing that the state
board of public affairs shall file with
the legislature not later than May 1,
it's survey of the University of Wis
consin aud the state normal schools.
Mr.. MCGOWAN said the affairs board
has spent considerable money in its
investigative work, and he considers
it time for the board to file its report.
Predictions are being made that
when the Stemper bill is taken up by
the assembly there will be call of
tie house.
This is made on account of strenu-
Gus efforts being made by both friends
and opponents of the bill to hold or
gain votes. Each side is determined
to have every member on record and
to do this call of the house may be
necessary. A change of four votes will
defeat the bill The ants have been
working day and night trying to get
the needed four votes.
The senate committee on state af-
fairs recommended that the Jennings
bill, making election days in Milwau-
kee holidays, for indefinite postpone
ment.
CHARGE Bear With Murder,