REPORT. SENATE CHAMBER, Mr. President-The Special Joint Committee on Apportionment of the House of the Legislative Assembly, to whom was referred the various bills introduced, beg leave to report that they have had the same under consideration, and would respectfully report them back to the Senate with Senate Bill No. 165,which we introduceļas a substitute for the various bills submitted to us : WILLIAM D. HARE, T. E. CAUTHORN, DAVID GOODSELL. On motion of Mr. Hare, the foregoing report and the substitute was adopted and substitute made S. B. No. 165. Mr. Hare moved that the rules be suspended and S. B. No. 165 be read the first time now. On this question the roll was called and the vote was: Messrs. Allen, Barin, Coleman, Cartwright, Chandler, Cauthorn, Chamberlin, Dawson, Dimick, Emmett, Gray, Hare, Hamilton, Irvine, Lee, Looney, Miller, Rinehart, Siglin, Shupe, Simon, Stanley, Steel, Veatch, Williams, Weatherford, Wager, Watts, Mr. President -29. Nays-None. Absent-Mr. Bird-1. So the rules were suspended and S. B. No. 165 was read the first time by title, and passed to a second reading without a question. Mr. Hare moved that the rules be further suspended and the bill be read a second time by title now. On this question the roll was called and the vote was: Messrs. Allen, Barin, Coleman, Cartwright, Chandler, Cauthorn, Chamberlin, Dawson, Dimick, Emmett, Gray, Hare, Hamilton, Irvine, Lee, Looney, Miller, Rinehart, Siglin, Shupe, Simon, Stanley, Steel, Veatch, Williams, Weatherford, Wager, Watts, Mr. President-29. Nays None. Absent-Mr. Bird-1. So the rules were suspended, and the bill was read a second time by title. On motion of Mr. Hare the bill was ordered printed and made the special order for 2 o'clock P. M. Thursday, February 10, 1887. S. B. No. 91, under special order, was read the third time. On motion of Mr. Chandler, the bill was again referred to a Speccial Committee of the following Senators, namely: Messrs. Barin, Coleman and Rinehart. S. B. No. 83, under special order, was read the third time, and the. question being, "Shall the bill pass?" the roll was called and the vote was: Those voting aye were: Messrs. Allen, Barin, Coleman, Cartwright, Chandler, Cauthorn, Chamberlin, Dawson, Dimick, Gray, Hare, Hamilton, Irvine, Lee, Looney, Miller, Rinehart, Siglin, Simon, Stanley, Steel, Veatch, Williams, Wager, Mr. President-25. Nays-Messrs. Emmett, Shupe, Weatherford, Watts—4. So the bill was declared passed, and the title of the bill stands as the title of the Act. The courtesies of the Senate were, on motion of Mr. Dawson, extended to Hon. T. J. Black of Linn County. S. B. No.f137, having been read the third time at the evening Session of February 4th, 1887, and after the statement of the quession, "Shall the bill pass?" the further consideration of the bill having been postponed and made the special order for this time, now came on for its final passage on the question, "Shall the bill pass?" The roll was called and the vote was: Those voting aye were: Messrs. Allen, Barin, Coleman, Cartwright, Chandler, Cauthorn, Chamberlin, Dawson, Dimick, Gray, Hamilton, Irvine, Lee, Looney, Miller, Siglin, Shupe, Simon, Stanley, Steel, Williams, Weatherford, Wager, Watts, Mr. President-25. Nays--Messrs. Emmett and Veatch-2. Absent-Messrs. Bird, Hare and Rinehart-3. So the bill was declared passed, and the title of the bill stands as the title of the Act. S. B. No. 86 now coming on for consideration under special order, was read the third time and the question now being, "Shall the bill pass?" Pending the dicussion Mr. Hare obtained unanimous consent to report on behalf of the Joint Committee appointed under H. C. R. No. 14 to visit the School for Deaf Mutes, and submitted the following REPORT. SENATE CHAMBER, Mr. President-Your Joint Committee appointed to visit the School for Deaf Mutes beg leave to report that they have visited the school, examined the premises, etc., and that they find the management to be efficient, prudent and economical to a degree rarely found in the management of public or even private institutions. Whilst as a home, the establishment seems quite humble, everything about the place is faultlessly clean, neat and comfortable, and the hygenic condition as good as can be expected from the situa tion. The pupils are comfortably clothed, and seem to be in good health. The bedding is good and comfortable. We submit the following estimates for the next two (2) years, and as we approve of the recommendations made in the biennial report of the Directors for 1886, pages 11-12, would respectfully ask that the estimates here submitted be favorably considered by the Legislative Assembly: ESTIMATES Of expense, etc., for two (2) years from January 1, 1887, to December 31, 1888, for the Oregon School for Deaf Mutes: We recommend that an appropriation of fifteen thousand seven hundred dollars (15,700) be made, of which thirteen thousand seven hundred dollars ($13,000) shall be to meet current expenses, and two thousand dollars ($2,000) for the proposed industrial department. All of which is respectfully submitted. WILLIAM D. HARE, Chairman S. J. Committee. On motion of Mr. Hare, the foregoing report was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. At this time the Senate, on motion of Mr. Weatherford, adjourned. E. G. HURSH, Chief Clerk. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1887. MORNING SESSION. SENATE CHAMBER, The Senate met at the regular hour and was called to order by the President. The roll was called, and all the Senators reported present except Messrs. Siglin and Stanley. The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read, and with the correction of Mr. Weatherford's vote on the passage of S. B. No. 55, who claimed to have voted "No," was approved. Mr. Steel, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossed Bills, submitted the following REPORT. SENATE CHAMBER, Mr. President-Your Committee on Engrossed Bills, to whom was referred Senate Bills Nos. 54 and 55, beg leave to report the same back to the Senate as correctly engrossed. G. A. STEEL, Mr. President-Your Committee on Engrossed Bills, to whom was referred Senate Bill No. 138, beg leave to report the same back to the Senate as correctly engrossed. G. A. STEEL, Chairman. REPORT. SENATE CHAMBER, Mr. President-Your Committee on Engrossed Bills, to whom was referred Senate Bill No. 91, beg leave to report the same back to the Senate as correctly engrossed. REPORT. G. A. STEEL, SENATE CHAMBER, SALEM, February 7, 1887. Mr. President-Your Committee on Engrossed Bills, to whom was referred Senate Bills Nos. 133, 69, 36, 111, 108 and 101, beg leave to report the same back to the Senate as correctly engrossed. G. A. STEEL, REPORT. Chairman. SENATE CHAMBER, SALEM, February 7, 1887. j Mr. President-Your Committee on Engrossed Bills, to whom was referred Senate Bill No. 138, beg leave to report the same back to the Senate as correctly engrossed. G. A. STEEL, On motion of Mr. Simon the special order was postponed for thirty minutes to read House messages. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SALEM, February 4, 1887. j Mr. President-I am directed by the Speaker to inform you that he has signed H. B. No. 26. And the same is herewith transmitted for your signature. A. C. JENNINGS, Chief Clerk. |