The report was accepted and the resolution adopted. The following entitled Senate bill, having been printed under the rule, was taken from the table and ordered to a third reading to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock. An act in amendment of section 7 of chapter 55 of the Public Statutes, relating to taxation of personal property. On motion of Senator Brown, the Senate adjourned. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1895. The Senate met according to adjournment. The reading of the journal having been commenced, on motion of Senator Sinclair of District No. 24, the rules were so far suspended that its further reading was dispensed with. Senator Baker, under suspension of the rules, sixteen Senators actually voting in favor thereof, introduced a bill entitled "An act to establish Union School District in Bath," which was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Education. Senator Gale, under suspension of the rules, sixteen Senators actually voting in favor thereof, introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate Brown Academy," which was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Incorporations. The following entitled Senate bill was read a third time, passed, and sent to the House of Representatives for concur rence: An act in amendment of section 7 of chapter 55 of Public Statutes, relating to taxation of property. The following entitled House bills and joint resolutions were severally read a third time and passed: An act relating to the insurance of the property of the State, and in amendment of chapter 11 of the Laws of 1893. Joint resolution providing for the printing of the proceedings at the dedication of the State Library building, January 8, 1895. Senator Gale for the Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act relating to sheriffs, coroners, and constables," having considered the same, reported the same with the following resolution: Resolved, That it is inexpedient to legislate. The report was accepted and the resolution adopted. Senator Rollins for the Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act for the punishment of parents who neglect to provide for the support of their minor children," having considered the same, reported the same with the following resolution: Resolved, That it is inexpedient to legislate. The report was accepted and the resolution adopted. Senator Holt for the Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act to prohibit public officers from accepting loans, gifts, or gratuities from criminals or persons engaged in any unlawful business," having considered the same, reported the same with the following resolution: Resolved, That it is inexpedient to legislate. The report was accepted and the resolution adopted. Senator Bartlett for the Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act in amendment of section 15, chapter 34 of the Public Statutes, relating to the preservation of ballots," having considered the same, reported the same with the following resolution: Resolved, That it is inexpedient to legislate. The report was accepted and the resolution adopted. Senator Rollins for the Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 65 of the Public Statutes in relation to the distribution of railroad taxes," having considered the same, reported the same with the following resolution: Resolved, That it is inexpedient to legislate. The report was accepted and the resolution adopted. Senator Edgerly for the Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act to exempt the Littleton Village District from the operation of chapter 29 of the Laws of 1893, relating to the maintenance and repair of highways, and to legalize all votes of said district heretofore passed," having considered the same, reported the same without amendment and recommended its passage. The report was accepted and the bill ordered to a third reading this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Senator Holt for the Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the House bill entitled "An act in amendment of section 1, chapter 79 of the Public Statutes, relating to sidewalks," having considered the same, reported the same in a new draft and recommended its passage. The report was accepted and the bill in its new draft read a first and second time and laid on the table to be printed under the rule. Senator Holt for the Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act authorizing a record of bills of sale in certain cases," having considered the same, reported the same in a new draft and recommended its passage. The report was accepted and the bill in its new draft read a first and second time and laid on the table to be printed under the rule. Senator Edgerly for the Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Somersworth restricting the powers of the mayor, providing for the manner of electing certain city officers, and defining additional duties of the school board," having considered the same, reported the same in a new draft and recommended its passage. The report was accepted and the bill in its new draft read a first and second time and laid on the table to be printed under the rule. On motion of Senator Gould, the following entitled bill was taken from the table and considered: An act in amendment of chapter 127 of the Public Statutes, relating to the sale of adulterated butter, oleomargarine, and imitation cheese. The question being stated, Shall the bill pass? (Discussion ensued.) Senator Towle moved that the bill be placed back on its second reading for purposes of amendment. The motion prevailed, and the bill was placed back on its second reading. On motion of Senator Gould, the Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON. The following entitled House bill was read a third time and passed: An act to exempt the Littleton village district from the operation of chapter 29 of the Laws of 1893, relating to the maintenance and repair of highways, and to legalize all votes of said district heretofore passed. The following message was received from the House of Representatives by its clerk: HOUSE MESSAGE. Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed bills and joint resolutions with the following titles, in the passage of which it asks the concurrence of the Honorable Senate: An act prohibiting the locking of doors of buildings or enclosures or partial enclosures of buildings, wherein operatives are employed during the hours of labor. An act in amendment of chapter 194 of the Public Statutes, relating to the sale of real estate of persons deceased. An act in amendment of chapter 8 of the Public Statutes, and of chapter 31 of the Laws of 1893, relating to the state library. An act to establish the police court of the city of Franklin. An act to legalize and confirm the vote of the town of Barnstead at the annual meeting in March, 1894, in relation to building a bridge over Lincoln river, and the acts of the selectmen under said vote. An act to extend the charter of the Salmon Falls Bank. |