Resolved, That G. M. Smith of Umatilla county, a veteran Union soldier, be and he is hereby appointed assistant doorkeeper, with station in the gallery of the house. And moved its adoption. Messrs. Stafford and Jennings called for the yeas and nays. On this question the roll was called and the vote was: Those voting aye were: Messrs. Apperson, Armstrong, Bean, Belknap, Blundell, Bowditch, Condon, Crook, Crosno, Derby, Earhart, Fell, Fisher of Polk, Fisher of Multnomah, Gambee, Gilbert, Gilham, Goodnough, Hahn, Harrington, Haskell, Howard, Hume, Hunter, Kirk, Labrie, Laughlin, Layman, Maxwell, McCoy, Morelock, Moss, Napton, Northup, Paquet, Parker, Pope, Powell, Ricker, Roberts, Roe, Short, Strowbridge, Thomas, Thompson, Weed, and Mr. Speaker-47. Nays-Messrs. Jennings, Miller of Linn, Moore, Myers, Price, Stafford, Waldo and Wilson-8. Absent-Messrs. Geer, Ladd, Miller of Jackson, Paulsen and Williamson-5. So house resolution No. 21 was adopted: By unanimous consent, Mr. McCoy introduced house joint memorial No. 7: HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 7. Memorial to the Congress of the United States: Your memorialists, the legislative assembly of the State of. Oregon, respectfully represent that congress did grant to the Northern Pacific railroad the odd sections of land for forty miles on each side of its proposed line between Wallula and Portland to aid in the construction of its road, which never has been built, and in view of the anticipated increased value by reason of the proposed building of said road, the price of the even sections of land within said grant was raised from one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre to two dollars and fifty cents per acre, and the majority of those who settled upon lands within said grant by reason of the additional burden of one dollar and a quarter per acre and the excessive interest which many of them were forced to pay thereon, and by reason of the non-acceptance of the said Northern Pacific railroad between said points, were unable to hold their land, and the same has either been sold at the hands of the executioner or at great sacrifice to save the same from his hands. Wherefore your memorialists pray that your honorable body take steps to secure to those who settled within the said grant to the Northern Pacific railroad between Portland and Wallula, and paid the double minimum price for their lands, the repayment of the double minimum excess of one dollar and a quarter per acre, and that the act of June 16, 1880, be amended so as to include such settlers within its provisions. Mr. McCoy moved to suspend the rules and consider house joint memorial No. 7 now. On this question the roll was called and the vote was: Messrs. Apperson, Armstrong, Bean, Belknap, Blundell, Condon, Crook, Crosno, Derby, Earhart, Fell, Fisher of Polk, Fisher of Multnomah, Gambee, Geer, Gilbert, Gilham, Goodnough, Hahn, Harrington, Haskell, Howard, Hume, Hunter, Jennings, Kirk, Labrie, Laughlin, Layman, Maxwell, McCoy, Miller of Linn, Moore, Morelock, Moss, Myers, Napton, Northup, Paquet, Parker, Paulsen, Pope, Powell, Price, Ricker, Roberts, Roe, Short, Stafford, Strowbridge, Thomas, Thompson, Waldo, Weed, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker-56. Nays-None. Absent-Messrs. Bowditch, Miller of Jackson, Ladd and William son-4. So the rules were suspended and, on motion of Mr. McCoy, house joint memorial No. 7 was referred to the committee on commerce. The Speaker submitted the following: MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. SENATE CHAMBER, Mr. Speaker: I am directed by the President to inform you that the senate has passed senate bill No. 54, being a bill for an Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Willamette river between Marion and Yamhill counties, in the State of Oregon. And the same is herewith transmitted to you for the consideration of the house. JOHN H. SHUPE, Senate bill No. 54 was read the first time and passed to second reading. By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced: House bill No. 156, by Mr. Bowditch, to amend an Act entitled an Act to regulate the salaries of county judges of the State of Oregon, approved February 21, 1887. House bill No. 157, by Mr. Kirk, a bill for an Act to incorporate the city of Athena, Umatilla county, Oregon, and to define the powers thereof. House bill No. 158, by Mr. Hume, by request, a bill for an Act to appropriate money to aid the refuge home in carrying out the purposes of its organization. House bill No. 159, by Mr. Jennings, to provide for the manner of the assessment of promissory notes, and other evidences of debt and penalty for not listing the same. House bill No. 160, by Mr. Labrie, to amend section 4229 of the miscellaneous code, as compiled by W. Lair Hill. House bill No. 161, by Mr. Paulsen, to appropriate money to purchase land for the State agricultural college of Oregon, and to amend an Act entitled an Act to confirm the location of the State agricultural college at Corvallis, in Benton county, Oregon, and to provide for the maintenance and government thereof. House bill No: 162, by Mr. Condon, to authorize the construction and operation of the Siuslaw and Eastern Railway and Navigation Company, and branches thereof. House bill No. 163, by Mr. Maxwell, for the relief of Tillamook county. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS RESUMED. House bill No. 38 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Geer, referred to the committee on judiciary. House bill No. 39 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Hume, considered engrossed and pass to its third reading. House bill No. 40 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Gilbert, referred to the committee on judiciary. House bill No. 41 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Condon, referred to the committee on judiciary. On motion of Mr. Roberts, Hon. Sol Abrams was invited to a seat within the bar. House bill No. 42 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Miller of Jackson, referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Layman moved to suspend the rules and read house bill No. 43 the second time by title only. On this question the roll was called and the vote was: Those voting aye were: Messrs. Apperson, Armstrong, Bean, Belknap, Bowditch, Condon, Crook, Crosno, Derby, Earhart, Fell, Fisher of Polk, Fisher of Multnomah, Gambee, Geer, Gilbert, Gilham, Goodnough, Hahn, Harrington, Haskell, Howard, Hume, Hunter, Jennings, Kirk, Labrie, Laughlin, Layman, Maxwell, McCoy, Miller of Linn, Moore, Morelock, Myers, Napton, Northup, Paquet, Parker, Paulsen, Pope, Powell, Price, Ricker, Roberts, Roe, Short, Stafford, Strowbridge, Thomas, Thompson, Waldo, Weed, Williamson, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker—56. Nays None. Absent-Messrs. Blundell, Ladd, Miller of Jackson and Moss-4. So the rules were suspended and the bill was read the second time by title and, on motion of Mr. Layman, referred to the committee on alcoholic traffic. House bill No. 44 was read the second time. Mr. Jennings moved that it be considered engrossed and ordered to a third reading. Mr. Hume moved to amend by referring to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Jennings moved to amend the amendment and refer the bill to the committee on assessment and taxation. The amendment to the amendment prevailed the amendment as amended carried, and the motion as amended was adopted, and the bill went to the committee on assessment and taxation. House bill No. 45 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Waldo, referred to the committee on elections. Mr. Crook moved to suspend the rules and read house bill No. 46 the second time by title only. On this question the roll was called and the vote was: Messrs. Apperson, Armstrong, Bean, Belknap, Blundell, Bowditch, Condon, Crook, Crosno, Derby, Earhart, Fell, Fisher of Polk, Fisher of Multnomah, Gambee, Geer, Gilbert, Gilham, Goodnough, Hahn, Harrington, Haskell, Howard, Hume, Hunter, Jennings, Kirk, Labrie, Laughlin, Layman, Maxwell, McCoy, Miller of Jackson, Miller of Linn, Moore, Morelock, Moss, Myers, Napton, Northup, Paquet, Parker, Paulsen, Pope, Powell, Price, Ricker, Roberts, Roe, Short, Stafford, Strowbridge, Thomas, Thompson, Waldo, Weed, Williamson, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker―59. Nays-None. Absent-Mr. Ladd. So the rules were suspended and the bill was read the second time by title. Mr. Crook presented a petition, and moved to refer the bill and petition to the committee on ways and means. Mr. Hume moved to amend and refer the bill to the committee on roads and highways. Lost. So the original motion carried and the bill and petition were referred to the committee on ways and means. House bill No. 47 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Hume, referred to the committee on railways and transportation. Mr. Price moved to suspend the rules and read house bill No. 48 the second time by title only. On this question the roll was called and the vote was: Messrs. Apperson, Armstrong, Bean, Belknap, Blundell, Bowditch, Condon, Crosno, Derby, Earhart, Fell, Fisher of Polk, Fisher of Multnomah, Gambee, Geer, Gilbert, Gilham, Goodnough, Hahn, Harrington, Haskell, Howard, Hume, Hunter, Jennings, Kirk, Labrie, Laughlin, Layman, Maxwell, McCoy, Miller of Linn, Moore, Morelock, Moss, Myers, Napton, Northup, Parker, Paulsen, Pope, Powell, Price, Ricker, Roberts, Roe, Short, Stafford, Strowbridge, Thomas, Waldo, Weed, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker—54. Nays-None. Absent-Messrs. Crook, Ladd, Miller of Jackson, Paquet, Thomp son and Williamson-6. So the rules were suspended and the bill was read the second time by title and, on motion of Mr. Price, referred to the committee. on corporations. House bill No. 49 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Northup, referred to the committee on commerce. House bill No. 50 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Earhart, referred to the committee on commerce. Mr. Blundell moved to suspend the rules and read house bill No. 51 the second time by title. On this question the roll was called and the vote was: Those voting aye were: Messrs. Apperson, Armstrong, Bean, Belknap, Blundell, Bowditch, Condon, Crosno, Derby, Earhart, Fell, Fisher of Polk, Fisher of Multnomah, Gambee, Geer, Gilbert, Gilham, Goodnough, Hahn, Harrington, Haskell, Howard, Hume, Hunter, Jennings, Kirk, Labrie, Laughlin, Layman, Maxwell, McCoy, Miller of Jackson, Miller of Linn, Moore, Morelock, Moss, Myers, Napton, Northup, Paquet, Parker, Paulsen, Pope, Powell, Price, Ricker, Roberts, Roe, Short, Stafford, Strowbridge, Thomas, Thompson, Waldo, Weed, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker-57. Nays-None. Absent-Messrs. Crook, Ladd and Williamson-3. So the rules were suspended and house bill No. 51 was read the second time by title and, on motion of Mr. Blundell, referred to the committee on agriculture. House bill No. 52 was read the second time and, on motion of Mr. Harrington, ordered engrossed. |