The Democratic Leader

THE LEGISLATURE.
Bills, and Notices of Them, Coming Fast---Carbon Co. Measures.
A Territorial Board of Equalization Bill Introduced.
When the legislature reconvened at 2 o'clock this afternoon, the attendance was not as large as at the adjournment last week. In the Council Mr. Grant, Mr. Deloney and Mr. Wright were absent. In the house, Messrs. Seaton and Williams were not present.
Council.
Upon the meeting of the council Mr. Daley, of Carbon county, introduced a bill authorizing the issuance of $25,000 bonds by school district No. 3, in his county, for the purpose of building a school house in that district, naming James France, John C. Davis, Wm. Jungquist, Jno. C. Friend and Isaac C. Miller as the committee, bonds $5,000 each, to conduct the arrangements
In committee of the whole, Mr. Ford occupied the chair. It was recommended by the committee that the council approve of the house amendments to the "additional officers" resolution, and subsequently in the council the resolution was ordered engrossed.
The joint resolutions, tendering thanks to Hon. J. M. Carey for his efforts in securing the legalizing of the legislative election, and also to E. S. N. Morgan, secretary of Wyoming, for preparing the pleasant accommodations of the legislature, were passed.
Thanks were also tendered Governor Warren, through a joint resolution, for his able suggestions in his message and otherwise.
The council passed the joint resolution (relating to newspapers) by a vote of seven to two.
House.
Notices of bills were given as follows:
By Mr. Lobban—To regulate the use of water for irrigating purposes, and to determine the rights thereto; also, to determine the boundaries between Johnson and Crook counties and Johnson and Albany counties.
By Mr. Tompkins—Creating a territorial board of equalization.
By Mr. Dole—Authorizing the construction of a system of sewerage for the city of Laramie and the issuance of bonds for payment of the same.
By Mr. Kelley—Amending the act in regard to civil procedure.
By Mr. Turrill—Prohibiting the sale or disposal of liquors on Sundays or election days.
By Mr. Knight—Regulating the election of school trustees.
Mr. Kelley introduced a bill providing for exempting certain property from sale, execution or other process.
Mr. Whitehouse then introduced house joint resolution No. 8, the house concurring, the substance of which was:
Whereas, Twenty or more persons lost their lives on Sept. 2, at Rock Springs, and
Whereas, Troops were ordered there without cause, and
Whereas, A conspiracy existed on the part of the Union Pacific railroad and other authorities calculated to not give an equitable right to parties accused falsely of causing the death of the twenty or more persons, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the facts should be ascertained, and that a committee should be appointed consisting of three members from the house and two from the council to investigate the matter, and that said committee be empowered to subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance and testimony, to make a report upon the subject, and that an official stenographer be employed.
Referred to the committee on mines and miners. J. L. Russell, of Almy, chairman.
A discussion arising, concerning the printing of bills, it was decided that bills need not be printed unless so ordered.
Mr. Downey introduced a bill relating to the employment of a clerk for the judiciary committee.
Both houses then adjourned until 10 o'clock to day.
Legislative Notes.
Our legislators are now getting down to work in good earnest.
J. M. Finley, messenger of the council, is officiating as sergeant-at-arms in the absence of N. E. Dawes.
Governor Warren visited the legislative halls yesterday and had a pleasant chat with several of the members and others who were present.
A rearrangement of the clerks and seats in the hall of the house of representatives results in making room for the sergeant at arms and other officers inside the railing.
Hon. J. M. Tompkins, member of the house of representatives, was the recipient of a large and beautiful bouquet, which was placed on his desk by unknown friends.
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