NEW PROPOSITIONS.
Mr. Sarnighausen (for Mr. Howard) introduced a bill [S. 319] to legalize the acts of school trustees of incorporated towns which have issued bonds to erect school buildings. It was read the first time and passed to the second reading.
Mr. Boone introduced a bill [S. 320] for an act to prescribe an official oath and affirmation, and the manner of removing persons from any official position in this State, if they use intoxicating liquors as a beverage.
Mr. Winterbotham introduced a bill [S. 321] providing for the organization of the government of the State prisons and to appoint a Board of Commissioners for the government of the same. [Three Directors to be elected at the present session of the Legislature to serve two, three and four years each, and their successors to serve four years each, at a salary of $1,000 per annum. The Board to visit the Northern and the South- page: 169[View Page 169] ern Prisons alternately every two months.] The bill was referred to the Committee on Prisons.
Mr. Sleeth introduced a bill [S. 322] for an act to amend sec. 587 of the civil practice act, having reference to the filing of complaints, and the reviews thereof. It was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Boone introduced a bill [S. 323] to fix the time for holding the circuit court in the 8th Judicial Circuit. It was referred to a special committee of Senators representing the district.