The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 23, 1897, Page 4

THE SAN FRANCOCIS CO CALL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1897 ORK OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE, Bills Introduced by Wholesale, But Very Few Measures Have Become Laws. So Far the Assembly Leads in Activity, Though Only a Small Fraction of the Business in Both Houses Has Been Disposed Of SACRAMENTO, CaL., Feb. —This is the fiftieth day of the thirty-second session of the Legislature of California, and were it not a legal holiday would have been, under the joint rules, the Iast day on which bills could be introduced without the consent of two-thirds of the members. As it happened Saturday was the last day for the introduction of bills, and several members in each House were taken rather unaware by this circumstance, and now mourn the lost opportunity of paternity to a more numerous progeny. Taken on the whole pretty fair work in the matter of introduction of bills and other measures has been done, though the aggregate has not come quite up to thai of the last session. In view of the fact that the flood of new business has now virtually stopped, it is interesting to review what has been accomplished during the fifty days in both houses, and to ascer- tain in reference to the Legislature as a whole “where it is at.” Notwithstanding the large amount of time consumed in the Assembly over the Duckworth and State Printing Office controversies, that body holds the record for greater industry, both in the number of measures introduced and in the amount of business dispatched, as the following fizures will show: BiY introduced in Senate, 728; bills introduced in Assembly, 9 joint resolutions in Senste, 15; jolnt resolutions in Assembly, 28; constitutional amenaments in Senate, 39; constitutional amenaments in Assembly, 39; concurrent resolutions in Senate, 4; concurrent ssembly, 7; total measures in Senate, 786; total measures in Assembly, 1047. passed in Assembly, 19 resolutions in Bills final y passed in Senate, in Senate, 186; measures for second reading ; bills finally of the Assembly, 426; measures for third reading in Senate, in Assembly, 217. measures on the file of the Senate, 330; measures on the file 8; measures for third reading in Assembly, 111; mensures for second reading So much for a comparisoh of the work in the two branches. An equally interesting showing is made by the figures giving the business of the Legislature asa whole: Total number of measures introduced, 18: mea: s that have been killed, 169; me: ures that have passed the Assembly only, total number finally acted upon (passed or kilied), 245; measures that have become laws, sures that have passed both houses, 58; measures that have passed the Senate only, 95; meas- measures still in the hand ot the committees of either House, 782. From the latter group of figures it will be seen that but a small fraction of the business has thus far been disposed of, as but 245 out of the 1833 measures introduced have been finally acted upon, while nearly half of ihe measures are still in the hands of the various committees of one or the other House. Those who have been watching most closely the progress of affairs are of the opinion that it will be atleast another four weeks before adjournment sine die is taken; that is, March 20, while the more hopeful place the date for dispersion on March 13. Measures That Have Become Laws. The following bilis have passed both houses and received the approval of the Governor: S. B. 60, by Dwyer—An act conferring power upon the governing body of cities of the first pal hospital, and to levy a tax tnerefor. S. B. 107, by Pedlar—An act to require an inventory of State and county property, and cting that & record of the same be kept. S. B. 195, by Pedlar—An act to regulate medical prac S. B. 266, by Voorhies. appropriation 10 pay the of President and Vice-Pre: States of America. A, B. 10, oy Eridgford—An act (o amend section 29 of an act entitled “An act to Dbro- vide for the organization and government of n act making sn penses of electors dent of the United irrigation districts, and to provide for the | acquisition of watet and other property, and for tne distribution of waier thereby for irri- gation purposes,” spproved March 7, 1887. A.B. 4 ndenberger—An act to amend section 1469 of an act of the Legislature of the State of Califos entitled “An sct to establish a Code of Civil Procedure,’” reiating 1o the support of {amilies of decessed persons and the distribution of the estates of deceased | ce of the whole estate | persons, where the does 1ot exceed the sum of $1500. A. B 70, by Foreman—An act to amend_sec- tion 165 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to the powers of Justices of the Peacé to call in other Justices of the Peace to act in their piace and stesd. A. B.120, by Wright—An act to provide ad- ditional support and maintenance, and for | tne acquisition of necessary property and im- rovements for the U ity of California, B3 the levy of a rate of taxation and the cre: ation of a fund therefor. A. B. 152, by Dibble—An act to amend sec- tion 529 of au act entitled “An act o establish a Political Code,” approved March 12, 1872, relating to public printing. A. B. 164, by North—An_act to amend sec- tion 2181 of the Civil Code of California, re- lating to luggage. A. B, 253, by McLauren—An act to increase the number of judges of the Superior Court of the county of Santa Clara and to provide for intment of one additional judge. pointment 'of a commissioner to represent the State of California at the Central American Exhibitiou, to be he'd in the city of Guate- mala on Mareh 15, 1897 powers and dnties; and pointment of a clerk; and to provide for the expenses of said committee and the compenss tion of said clerk, and for certain expenses of the California exhibit at said exhibition, and to eppropriate money therefor. . by Canavan—An act directing the on Directors of the State of Califor- nia to employ at least twenty prisoners in the construction of roads to the sState prison at San Quentin A. B 306, by Robinson—An act to provide for the management and operation of raiiroads above certain elevations. A. B. 416, by Committee on Revision of Codes ana Statutes—An act to amend section 889 of the Code of Civil Procedure. SR Passed Both Houses. The following bills have passed both branches of the Legislature, but await the action of the Governo S B.1, by Androus—An act to amend an act to enable school districts in cities of the fiith class to issue bonds and to repeal an act to en- able cities of the fifth class 10 issue bonds for echool purposes, approved March 23, 1893. . B. 16, by Bert—An ect to reappropriste $125,000 for the erection of buiidings for the use of afiliated and other departments of the University of California in San Franeisco, 8. B. 28, by Boyce—An act to add a new sec- tion to the Political Code, to be known and designated s section 183917, reiating to the authorization and employment of a specialist in sociological education in counties, ana cities d counties, and providing for the dlullen and execution of the work of such spe- clalist. 8. B. 35, by Bulla—An act entitled an act to authorize cities and towns owning public parks outside their limits to lay out, con- struct and maintain roads, streets and boule- vards, from the boundaries of such cities ana towns to, into and through such parks, and to acquire iands for that purpose. E. B. 36, by Bulla—An act toextend the juris- diction and authority of cities and towns over F“"‘ owned by tnem, situated beyond the imits of such cities and towns, and over streets and avenues leading to the same. 8. B. 37, by Bu An act to authorize cities and towns 10 grant franchises for the construc- tion and main of railroads beyond the limits of such cities or towns, leading to pub- lic parks owned ihereby. &, B. 47, by Bulli—An act to amend section 61 of the Civil Code relating to the granting of divorces. §. B. 55, by Doly—An act to authorize State agricultural societies under the control of the Btate to s*1l property. 8. B. 26 entitled * act 10 smend section 7 of the Civil Code of the State of California relating to legal nolidavs and non-judicial days,” ap- smvad March 23, 1893, relating to legal holi- ays. E. B. 269, by Bert—An act to amend an act entitled “An act to amend sections 10 and 134 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California relating 1o egal holidays and non- judicial duys’ approved March 23, 1893, re- {ating to legal holidoys. (54 270, by Bert—An act to amend an act entitled “An act to amend section 10 of the Political Code of the State of Celifornia, rela ing to legll holidays anda non-judicial days, epproved March 23,1893, relating to legal hol- days. 'Y "B, 285, by Voorheis—An act to amend sec- 1on 388 of the Civil Code of the State of Cali- forna, relative 10 the saleof a franchise to collect tolls. 8. B. 312, by Langford—An act to provide for the payment of interest at the statutory rate 1o every bona-fide owner and bolderoi any ce 10 prevent blindness ia in- | by Bettman—An act for the ap- | and o prescribe his | suthorize the ap- | y Bert—An act to amend an sct | | unlocated or uncanceled school land warrant | issned under the act of the State of Californis, | approved May 3, 1852, providing for the di; posal of the five hundred thousand acresof | amend also the {land donated to the State of California by the overnment of the United States, to each | and every person having owned and :anceled of Mar, | Livrary. S. B. 583, Uy Morehouse—An act to provide for the appointment by the Supreme Court of five commissioners, to be known s Commis- sioners of the Supreme Court, and to appotut a secretary therefor, to relieve said court from | the overburdened conditiou o its calendar, and to provide for the compensation of said Commissioners and secretary, and {0 aporo- | priste money therefor. | "A. B.7, by Dibble—An act to compel all de- positories of money and commercial banks to publish & sworn statement of all unclaimed deposits. A. B 11, by Bridgford—At act to amend sec- tions 8 and 49 of au act entitled “An act for relief of insolvent debtors, for the protec. | act, approved March 81,1891 | | any such” warrantor warrants under the act | corporations. class to provide for the erection of & munici- | 3 rheis—Au act to amend sec- | 690 of an act entitled nd 2204 of chapter 111, title | Code of Civii Proceaure,’ Code, relating to the State | 1872, | tion 3 life insurance and pension fund in the severa counties, cities and ccuntles, cities ana towns of the State,” approved March 4, 1889, and to mendment to section 7 of said S. K. 14, by Bert—An act to validate the or- anization and incorporation of municipal S. B. 15, by Bert—An ant to amend section n act to establish & adopted Merch 11, rticle exempting seu- by adding a new men’s and fishermen’s wages from execution. 5. B. 17, by Bert—An act to amend - ection 1 | of an act entitled “An act to create a police | court in and for the City und County of San Francisco, State of Californis,” approved March 5, 1889, and the smendment thereto, uspprovea Fevruary 23,1893, and fixing the term of office of the Judges thereof. | B. 27, by Boy: An act to prevent col- lusion beiween employers of labor and em- ployment sgents. 8. B , by Braunhart—An act to smend sec- 8'of the Political Code of the State of California, relating to the assessment of prop- erty of persons neglecting or refusing to make | | or ‘give to the Assessor a statement of his | tion of creditors and tor the punishment of | fraudulent debtors,” approved March 26, 1895. | A.B.12. by Bridgford—An act to amend sec- tion 312 0f the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to the time or commer A B 2 enyon—An act to smend sec- | tion 10t an act entitled “An act to provide for the disincosporation of municipal corporations of the sixth class,” approved March 26, 1895. A. B. 22, by Kenyon—An act to amend sec- tion 5 01 an act entitled ““Au act to provide for & sysiem of street improvement bonds to | represent assessments for the cost of street- work and improvemenis within municipal ties, ana also for the payment of such bond approved February 27, 1893, . B. 76, by Hill—An ect to amend section | 261 of the'Penal Codeof the State of California, | Telsting to thie crime of rape and what consti- { tutes the same. entitled ‘“An act creatiug a Commissioner of | Public Works, defining his duties and_powers, prescribing his compensation and making ap- | propristion,” approved March 24, 1893, re- | latiug 10 the ofiice of Commissioner of Public Works. A. B.'152, by Cross—An act to authoriz) any census. A. B. 283, by Cutter—An act to change and permanently locate the boundary line between ihe counties of Bu:te and Yul A. B. 203, by Lacy—An sct to amend an act | entitled “An act to amend section 10 of the Poljtical Code of the State of California, re- lating 1o legal holidays and non-judicial. proved March 23, 1893, relative t0. legal ‘b days. A. B. 294, by Lacy—An sact to amend an act entitled “An act to amend section7 o1 the Civil Code of the State of Californis, reiating to legal holidays and non-judicial days,” ap- ed March 23, 1893, relating to legal holi- A. B. 295, by Lacs—An act to amend an act entitled ““An act to amend sections 10 and 134 of the Civil Code of the State of California, re- lating to legal bolidays end non-judicial days,” approved March 23, 1893. 7. 516, by Treacy—an act to provide for increasing the efficiency of fire departments within municipalities of the fivst ciass. A. B. 399, by Austin—An act 10 amend sec- tion 1213 'of the Civil Code of the State of California, relative to the rccording of com- veyances. A. B. 415, by Committee on Division of Codes and Statutes—An act to amend secilon 383 of the Code of Civil Procedure. A. B. 419, by Committee on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An act to amend section 542 of the Codé of Civil Procedure. A. B. 451, Substitute for Assembly Bill No. 73 and Assembly Bill No. 102—An act to amend seections 632 and 634 of the Penal Lode of the State of California, relating to fish. A. B. 453, Substitute for Assembly Bill 28— An act to amend sections1 and § of an sct amendatory of an act entitled an act for the beiter protection of the stockhoiders in cor- porations formed under the laws of the State of Celifoinia for the purpose of carrying on and conducting the business of mining, ap- proved March 13, 1874 ; Apnil 23, 1880. A. B. 482, by Shanahan—An sct to provide for the apvointment by the Supreme Court of five commissioners, to be known as Commis- sioners of the Supreme Court, and to appoint a secretary therefor, to assist said court in the performance of iis duties, anain the disposi- tion ol numerous causes pending in said court, and to provide for the compensation of said commissioners and secretary, and ta ap- propriate money therefor. A. B. 496, by Valent An act to amend section 1238 of tne Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, concerning the right of | eminent domain. A A. B. 681, by North of Alumeda—An act con- cerning briages across navigabie streams. A. 8. 738, by Beishaw—An act 10 amend sec- tions 237, 245, 246 nnd 268 of an act cntitled “An uct 'to estabiish a Political Code,” ap- proved Maren 12. 1872, relating o tne officers and employes of the Lgisiaiure. [ A. B. 840, by Guy—An act to_provide for an appropriation for the contingent expenses of the Assembly. - Brlls Passed by the Senate. The following measures have been passed by the Senate, but are yet to be considered by the Assembly and the Governor: S. B. 2, by Androus—An act providing for the destruction of municipai bonds of ciies of the fifth class, where the same have been ex- ecuted and remain unsold. S. B. 7, by Aram—An act providing for the election or appointment of a separate Judge of the Superior Court for each of the counties of Yube and Sutter, and fixing and providin IJoralh' payment of the salary of each of sucl udges. 8. B. 8, by Aram—An sct to amend section 1880 of the Code of Civ.l Procedure of this State of California relating to witnesses. 8. B. 13, by Bert—An act to amend an act en- titled “An act to create & police relief, health, eity or city and county of this State to take ifs | properts. S.B. 33, by Bulla—Au act for the certifica- | tion of land uitles, and the simblification of the transfer of real estate. S, B. 42, by Bulla—An act to provide for the adoption’ oi children maintined in any orphan asylum or orphans' home in this State. S. B. 44, by Bulla—An sct to amend section 1189 of the Civil Code. relating to the ac- | knowledgment of instruments §. B. 50, by Dickineon—An act defining the different ‘grades of cheese and for branding the same manutactured in the State of Cali- fornis. * S. B. 53, by Dickinson—An act to prevent de- ception in the manufacture and saie of butier and cheese, 10 secure its enforcement and to appropriate money therefor. S.B.57, by Doty—An act to regulate and govern the operation of the rock-crushing | piant at the State prison at Folsom, o provide A. B. 134, by Cutier—An actto amend an act | o it & 1or the sale of crushed rock and the disposi- tion of the revenues derived therefrom. S. B. 62, by DWyer—An uct amending section 45 of the Political Code, reiative to labor. B. 68, by Dwyer—An sct to amend section 5 of an uct conlerring power upon the Com- mou Council, Board of Superyisors or other governing body of cities, or cities and counties and countles of over 100,000 inhabitants, to sequire or gondemn land for & suiiabie dite and erect thereon a suitable buildlng or bulld- ings for municipal purposes, 27, 1895. €. B. 65, by Dwyer—An act to regulate the erection of buildings and structures by the | authorities of cities, countics or cities ana counties and 1o regulate coniracts relating thereto. S. B. 67, by Flint—An actto add a new sec- tion fo tie Code of Civil Procedure of the State of Calilornia, to be numbered 1703, | conceruing the distribution of estates and dis. | charge of exccutors and administrators. S. B. 70, by Hall—An act 10 provide for the employment of citizens of the United States upon public works within this State. S.B 73, by Heunderson—An act to provide for & bond for the protection of laborers upon public work. Action of Senate: Read second time and amended. 8. B. 75, by Holloway—An act to amend sub- division 9 of section 862 of an act entitled *“An act to provide for the organization, incor- poration aud government of municipal cor- porations,” approved March 13, 1883, S. B. 77, by Holloway—An sct suthorizing certain corporations 10 loan and invest money and regulating the same. S. B. 03, by Langford—An act to keep open natural chanuels, not navigable, which run through agricultural land and are subject to overflow, to the injury of the land, aud the duty of the Board of Supervisors in' relation thereto. S. B. 100, by La Rue—An act (o amend an act entitled ““An act 10 prohibit the sophisti- cation and adulteration of wine, and to_pre- vent the manufaciure and sale’ thereof,” ap- proved March 7, 1887, and to provide the pen- alty therefor. S. B. 104, by Mahoney—an act prohiviting ring-fights, prize-fights, glove contests, or any other premeditated fight, contest or conten- tion (by whatsoever name or names it or they may be called), and prescribing penalties for the violation thereof. S.B. 105, by Mahoney—An act relating to pawnbrokers, companies and corporations do- ing business as such, prescribing their duties and obligations and aiso prescribing veaaltles for the violation of any of the provisions o this act. S. B. 106, by Pedlar—An act 1o amend sec- tion 412 of the Penal Code relating to boxing or sparring maiches and prize or ring fights. &. B. 108, by Pedlar—An act to amend an st entitled “An act to provide for the organiza- tion, incorporation and government of muni- eipe’ corporations,” approved March 13, 1883, . B. 111, by Seawell—An act to amend sec- ton 1003 ot the Penal Code relating 1o order of trisl. S. 8.113, by Seawell—An act to amend sectiou 685 of the Code of Civil Procedure, re- lating to the enforcement or carrying nto execution of judgments after the lapse of five years from the date of entry. 8. B. 114, by Seawell—An sct to amend sec- tion 1127 of the Penal Code, relating to charging the jury. 8. B. 116, by Seawell—An act to amend sec- pproved Mareh | tion 398 of tne Code of Civil Procedure, re- lating to & change of place of trial. B. 120, h{ S rell—An act to legalize cer- tain acknowledgments. S. B. 122, by Seawell—An act to add two new sections to the Code of Civil Procedure, said sections to be designated s sections 663, 66315, respectively, providing for the setting aside of & judgment of a Superior Court and the rendition of a new judgment without a new trial, €. B. 126, by Seawell—An act to amend sec- tion 607 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to order of pro- cedure on trial. <. B. 128, by Simpson—An act to amend sec- tion 1723 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relat. € to the disposition of Iife estates or home- ead or Community property on owner's death ?h certain cascs. S. B. 129, by 8 moson—An act to amend sec- tion 164 of the Ci\il Code of the State ot Cal fornia, relating to conveyances of real prop- erty by married women and limit ng the time in which ty commence actions for recovery of community property by husbands. S.B. 131, by Simpson—An act eatitled Anact toamend sectiun 3878 of the Political Code of the State of Califurnia relating fo the revenuo and taxes of the Stats of Californis, aud pro- Viaiug for the tukiug of tax deeds by the Statz, and fixing a limitaton &s to the time within whicn deeds may be tnken by purcha ers other than the Staie of California. 8. B. 132, by Simpson—An act to amend _sec- tion 1207 0f the Civil Cod -, ralating to trans- fo18 of real property and sixing a time when delective certificates of acknowledgment snall become valid. S. 8. 133, by Simpson—An act entitled “An act in relation to liens upon real property for expenses incurred by any public board or com- mision, sud prescribing (e manner of mak- ing said lien effective.” 8. B. 135, by Simpson—An act to prohibit the adulteration of honey and to provide a pun- ishment therefore. S. B, 136, by Smith—An act to establish a uniform system of county and township gov- ermments, 8. B. 187, by Smith—An act to amend the Political Code of Caiifornia by adding a new -ecno::fx to be known as section 2644, relating 1o Road Commissioners, S. B. 140, by Stcatton—An sct providing for general primary eicctions wiin tie State of California, and to promote the purity thereof. 8. B. 141, by Stratton—An nct to amend se tions 541 and 542 of the Code of Civil Pro- cedure of the Siate of Californis, relating to attachments. S. B. 142, by Stratton—An act to amend sec- tion 688 of the Code of Clyil Progedure ot the State of Californis, relating to executiofs. S. B. 145, by Stratton—Au act to amend sec- tion 475 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to errors and de- fects and reversals of judgments and orders. S. B, 150, by Stratton—An act to amend sec- tion 1323 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State o1 Californis, relating to the probate of foreign wills. §. B. 155, by Withington—An act for the cre- ation of 8 commission for the promotion of unilormity of legislatiou in the United States, snd 10 ppropriate money for its expenses. B. 108, by Wishington—An nct to amend an act entitled “An act to regulate and con- trol the sade, rental and distribution of appro- priated water in this State, other thau in any city, city and county or. town therein, and to secure the rights of way for the conveyance of such water fo the place of use,” approved March 12, 1885. S. B. 161, by Within-ton—An act to amend section 798 of the Political Code of the state of California, fixing the fees of notaries pub- ic. S. B. 176, by Morehouse—An act ta amend section 1668 0f the Political Code of the State of California, relating to_public schools, and emyloyment of teachers of physical culture. 8. B. 177, by Siratton—Au act to_amend sec- tion 638 of the Civil Code of the State of Cali- fornia, relating to the interest to be charged and security to be teken by mutusi building and loan associations. 8. B. 178, by Stratton—An act to &dd & pew section 10 the Code of Civil Procedurc of the State of Californin, relatng 1o the voluntary dissolution of corporations, aud 1o be Known and numbered as section 1234. S. B. 186, by Braunhart—An act authorizing d empowering the Board of Siate Harvor Commissioners to grant, exchange or transter propert, S, B by Brayuhart—An act to amend ction: ana 641 of “An act entitied an act to establish » Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California,” approved March 11, 1872, in relation 10 receivers and referees, S.’B. 246, by Voorhels—An act to amend par- agraph 11, section 200, of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to exempting exempt firemen from jury duty. 8. 8. 260, by Simpson—An act 10 provide for the purchase of a portrait of ex-Governor John McDougal, by the State Boerd of Examiners, and to appropriate money therefor. 8. 8. 20 by Simpsoun—An act to provide for the purcoase of & porirait of ex-Governor Henry H. Marknam, by the State Board of Ex- aminers. and to appropriate mouey therefor. S. B, 276, by Voorheis—An act to amend | tion 516 of the Civil Code of the State of Calis fornia relative to rates of toll to be posted at aies, | 5%, 285, by Stmpson—An nct to add & new section: to itie Civil Code of the State of Cali- 1ornia, to be known and numbered ns section 7914, relating to the procuring of licanses for mairiage, the solemnization of marriages, and the recording of the deciaration of marriage. 8. B. 289, by Stratton—An act to chanee the | name of_tne Inausirial Home of Mechanieal Trades for the Adult Bliud of California to **Home for Aduli Blind.” S. B. 290, by Morenouse—An act authortzing | and empowering the Board of School Trustees of the city of San Jose, county of Nauta Clara, Stete of California, fo erect, construct and build and maintain, at the expense of the said city of San Jose.a high scnool building on the north side of the State Normal grounds {at San Jose, betweem Sixth and reventh streets in said city. . B. 332, by Arum—An act to amend section 1881 of :he Code of Civil Procedure, to provide that persuns in certain relations’ to . parties are prohibited from testifying. S. B. 331, by Gilletie—AL uct to amend sec- tion 613 ol an act entitled yAnact to estab. lish a Civil Code,” approved' March 21, 1872, relating to cemetery corporati S. B. 344, by Voorheis—An &ct transferring from the estate of deceased persons fund io the State school land fund the sum of $100,- 000, and directing the State Board ‘of Ex- aminers (o invest the same in interest-bearing bonds, to be held in trust for the benefit of the State school fund. 8. B. 345, by Voorheis—An act transferring the sum of $80,000 from the general funa to the estate o1 deceased persons fund, * 8. B. 370, by Aram—An act to amend secticn 3495 of the Political Code by addingz s pro- vision relative to adverse occupations. 8. B. 373, by Langiord—An act 0 amend sec- tion 456 of the Civil Code, relating to rail- roads. To Judiciary. Reécommendstion of committee: Do pass. S. B. 441, by Bulla—An act euthorizing the Common Councii, Board of Trustees, or other governing body, of any incorporated city or town, other than cities of the first class, 1o re- 1und its indebteduess, to issue bonds therefor, and to provide for payment of the same. S. B. 443, oy Denison—An act to amend sec- tion 758 oi'an act entitled “An act to provide for the organization, incorporation and gov- ernment o municipal corporations,” March 13, 1883, S. B. 463, by Stratton—An act to 1114 of the Political Code of the State of Cali- fornin reiating 10 1egistration. S. B. 538, by Committee on Judiciary—An act ceding 10 the United States of America jur- isdiction over all lauds within this State which bave been or may hereafter be agquired by the United States for military purposes. . B 539, by Committee on Judiciary—An act relinquishing to the United States of America the title of this State tocertain lands. — iy Bills Passed by the Assembdly. The following bills have passed the As- sembly, but have yet to be acted upon by the Senate and the Governor: A. B. 4, by Dibble—An act to protect all cit- izens in iheir civil and legal rights. A. B. 8, by Dibble—An act to amend an act entitled, “'An act to provide for the burial of Union so/diers, sailors and marines in this te who may hereaft.r die without leaving ficient means to defray funeral expenses,” approved March 15, 1889. A. B. 14, by Bridgiord—An act to smend section 2955 of the Civil Code of Californis, re-‘lpecun[ the mortgaging of personal prop- erty. A. B. 17, by Treacy—An act fixing the min- imum Tate of compensation for labor on pub- lic works. A. B. 23, by Soward—An act entitled “An act to smend section 1575 of the Code of Civil Procedure.” A. B. 26, by Soward—An act to amend sec- tlon 15 of an act entitled “An act amendatory of and supplemental to an act entitled ‘Au 8ct to authorize and direct the County Judges of the several countics of this State 10 execute certain trusts in relation to the town lands granted o the unincorporated towns in this Biate by the act of Congress entitied “An act for the relief of the inhabitants of cities and towns apon public lands,” approvea March 2, 1867,"" approved March 13, 1868, A. 1. 40, by Lindenberger—An act relatin to estrays, aad repeaiing all other acts an Parts of acts now in force relating to estrays. A. B. 45, by Sanford — An act requiring every corporation in this State to pay their employes, and each of them, at least once in each and every month, the wages earned by such emplcyes; to define the duties of the Labor Commissioner and the District Attor- neys of the several counties cf this Siate in enforcing this act; to limit the defenses waich may be set up by such corporaiion: to assign- ments of wages, set-off or_counter claims, or the nbsence of such cmploye at the time of making payment; and in case of such absence the wages arc payable upon demand: to pro- hibit assignments of wages for e pirsose of evading the prov sions of this agt. aud agree- ents to accept wages at longeér periods than as herein provided as a condition of employ- ment; to fix & penalty for this violation of the provision of thisact by such corporation, snd to provide for the disposition of any fines re- covered from corporetions violating the xame, A. B. 57, by Sanford—An act to amend sec- tion 792 of the Political Code 50 a3 to pronibit & county officer or his deputy from being a notary public. A. B. 65, by Guy—An act esteblishing a State normal school in San Diego County, Califor- oia. &0d making an_appropriation of §75,000 erefor. b A. B. 68, by Melick—An act to amend “‘An act to esiablish the fees of county, township and other officers and_of Jurors and witnesses in this State,” relating to fees (0 be paid County Clerks, : TR A. B. 71, by Foreman—An act to amend sec: tlon 4428 'of the Folitical Code of the State of California relating to police courts to call in Justices of the Peace to act in theyr piace and stead. A. B. 86, by Soward—An act to amend sec- tion 1197 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relat- Hu. to independent rights of action in cases of ens. A. B, 89, by Soward—An act to amend an act entitled, *An act for the relief of insolvent debtors, for the protection ot creditors and for the ‘punishment of fraudnlent debtors, approved March 26, 1895, by amending sec- tion 669 thereof, reiating resiectively to the appointment of 'a time for the election of an assignee, and {0 costs in cases of involuntary insoivency. A B. 106, by Cutter—An act providing for the election or appointment of a separate Judge of the Buperior Court for each of the countiesof Yuba and Sutter, and fixing and providing for the payment of the salary of each of such judges. A. B. 104, by Leavitt—An act to amend an act entitled, “An ectto creatc and organize the University of California,” approved March 23, 1868, approved March 28, 1872, amenda- lory of section 24 thereof, relating to the con- struction of buildings. A. B. 108, by Goff—An act making an appro- pristion to pay for the support of the Southern California State Asylum for the Insane and Inebriates for the remainder of the forty- eighth fiscal year. A. B. 113 by Harris—An act to repeal section 415 of the Political Code of California relative 10 the translation of the laws into Spanish, &nd their distribution. A. B. 114, by Harris—An act tc_provide for the publication of the State B ue Book. A. B. 128, by Waymire—An actto enable any county, city and county, city, or town to lease property 1o essociations of ex-soldiers and sailors. A.B.139, by Dennery—An act relating to fire departments of municipalities of the first class, and fixing the salaries ot offices thereof. A. B.157, by Lindenberger—An act 10 regu- late the widthof tires of wagons used on the public highways of the State of California. A. B.170, by Dibble—An sc: to_protect can- didates for certain public cffices, to prohibit certain acts by sucn candidates, and 10 pro- vide a punishment for infractions’ of this iaw. A.B.172. by Shanahan—An act to amend sections 702 and 703 of*tne Code of Civil Pro- cedure, relating (o the redemption of property sold on execution. A. B. 178, by Shanahen—An act to add & new section to 'the Penal Code of the State of Cali- fornia, to be known aud designated as Seciion 180, relating to the acceptance aod holding of private deposits of moneys or other vaiuables in the county treasury by the County Treasurer. A. B. 183, by Godfrey—An act to amend sec- tion 690 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relat- ing 10 exemptions from execution. . 208, by Guy—AD act making an appre priation to pay the deficiency in th= appropri tion for suppor: of Southern California Hospi- tal for the Insane and Inebriates for the foriy- seventh fiscal year. A. B. 209, by Guy—An act making an appro- Jriation (o pay the claim of R. S Broughton or transnortation of prisoners. A. B. 210, by Guy—An sct maxing en appro- priation io pay the deficiency in the appropria- tion for transportation of prisoners, for pa: ment of the claim of W. C. Conroy ib convey- ing children to Whittier. A. B. 211, by Guy—An act making an appro- PrIALIOL. 10 Py the deficiency in the appropria tion for pay of salaries of agents or assistants- for traveling expenses for other_con-, ungett expenses of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as authorized by statutes of 1889, | ege 7. 8. 212, by Guy—An act making an appro- riation 10 pay the claim of Charles Phinps, or services rendered as assistant sccretary of tne State Bosrd of Examiners, from February 15, 1891, to March 21, 1891. A. B. 214, by G t making an appro- priation 10 puy the d: ficiency incurred by call ing the Nutional Guard of California iuto service, by order of the Governor, in 1894 A. B.216, by Guy—An_act making an appro- priation to pay the deficiency in the appropria- tiou for postage and contingent expenses of the clerk of the Supreme Court for the forty- sixth fiscal y A. B. 217, by Guy—An act making an appro- pristion 1o pay the claims of the State Board of Health, for traveling expenses. A. B. 218, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation to pay the deficiency in the appropria- ifon for pay of stenographer for the S.ate Board of Railroad Commissioners, for services rendered by Frank H. Lombard. A. B. 219, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation to pay the deficiency in the appropri: tion for the forestry stations for the forty-sixth fiscal yenr. A. 8.220, by Gay—An act making an appro- priation 10 pay ihe deficiency in the anpro- priation for care of State burial grounds, for services rendered by W. C. Farusworth. A. B. 221, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation to pay the deficiency in the appro- priation for the arrest and conviction of high- way robbers, to pay the claim of George A. Parker for the arrest and convietion of Ed Ward, A. B. 222, by Guy—An act making an appro- priauon (G pay the deficiency in ihe appr printion for the arrest and conviction of high- way Tobbers, to pay the claim of George A. Parker. A. B.'223, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation to pey the claim of Edwiu F. Ingles for the arrest of F.J. Morgan for attempted highway robbery. A. B. 220, by Guy—An act making an appro- pristion to pay the claim of Wi.linm Macdon- ld for expenses incurred in the funeral of Governor Jones of Nevada. A. B. 227, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation for expenses incurred by calling the National Guard of California into service, by order of the Governor, in 1894 and 1895. A. B. 228, by Guy—An act making an_appro- priation 1o pay the claim of Earl H. Daggett, 1or the arrest of Daniel McCail for atiempted highway robbery. A. B. 230, by Guy—An act making an appro- riation for the payuent of the elaim of A.J. ogard, administrator of the eswate of J.J. Bogard, deceased, for the arrest of Samuel Maguire for attempted highway robbery. A. B.231, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation 1o pay the ciaim of W. N. Hew ricks, or the arrest of John Keener for sttempted nighway robbery. A. B. 235, by GUy—AD act making an appro- riation 10 pay the claim of Casassa’s First Regiment tand, for music turnished for the funerals of the late Generals Dimoud and Mc- Comb. A. B. 236, by Guy—An act making sn appro- priation to pay the deficiency in the appro- riation for traveling expenses of the Board of Rafirosa Commissioners. - A. B. 237, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation to'pay the ciaim of W. J. Deater, for publiching notice and summons in foreclosing interest of delinquent purchasers of Siate school iands. A. B. 238, by Guy—An act making an aporo- priation to puy the ciaim of George A. Sturte. vant for costs vf sult in foreclosing delinguent purchasers of State school lands. powers of Judges of A. B. 239, by Guy—Au act making an appro- priation to pay expenses incurred by the Com- mission for the Revision and Reform of the Law. A.'B. 240, by Guy—Au_act making an appro- priation 10 pay the deficiency in the appro- priation “To provide ior the erection and ope- ration of rock-crushing plants at the State prisons,” ete. A. B. 243, by Guy—An_act making an appro- jon 1o pay thedeficiency in the aporo- pristion for the payment of the expenses in- curred in calling the National Guard of Cali- fornia into service by order of ine Governor ia 1894, A. B. 244, by Guy—An act making an appro- riation 1o pay the claim of the Examiner jor_ndvertising the eonstitutional amend- ments. A. B. 245, by Guy—An act making an appro, priation to pay the claim of James H. Barry- publisher of the Star, for advertising the con stitutional amendments. A. B. 246, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation to pay the claims of James Mc- Clatchy & Co., publishers of the Bee, for ad- vertising the constitutional amendments, A. B. 248, by Guy—An nct making an appro- priation to pay the claim of the Herald Puo- lishinz Company for advertising the constitu- tional smendments. A. B. 247, by Guy—An act making an appro- riation to vay the claim of Dennis Jordan for El!lncfl due for work done on the State prison at Folsom. A. B. 250, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation 10 pay the expenses incurred for the lurndclnl of ihe late Lieutenani-Governor Mil- lard. A. B. 251, by Guy—An act to amend an act entitled “Anact io establish a Penal Code,” approved February 14, 1872, by amending sec- 1100 397 thereof, rslating to penalties for sell- ing_liquor to habitual or common drunkards and Invians. A. B. 255, by Chynoweth—An act to amend section 874 of an act entitled “Au act to pro- vide for the organization, incorporation and government of municipal incorporations,” approved Marcn 18, 1833, in relation to notice for bids for public worl A. B. 262, by Guy—An act making an _aporo- pri pay the claim of George E. Law- rence, for services rendered the State of California, at the funeral of the late Lieu- tenant-Governor Millard A. B. 264, by Elliott—An act to amend sec tion 172 of ‘the Civil Code, relative. to the management and control of community prop- erty. A. B. 273, by Caminetti—An act to amend tection 170 of an act entitled “An act to establish a Code of Civil Procedure,” ap- proved March 11, 1872, relating to the dis- qualification of judges. as amended by an act approved March 23, 1893. A. B. 275, by Bridgiord—An act to add & new seetion to the Political Code. to b+ known and designated as section 346614, relating to the payment of {nvalid assessmeits in reclamation istricts and the er-diting of the amount paid (to the tract or land upon which the »ame Was ssessed) upon subsequent assessments. A. B.4288, by Guy—An act making an appro- priation to pay the deficiency in tae appro- priation for repairs to the Capitol building and furniture, etc. A. B. 121, by Ryan—An act supplementary 1o an act conferring power upon the Common Counaul, Board of Supervisors or other govern- ing bodies of cities &nd counties of over 100, inhabitants 10 acquire or condemn land for a suitable site and erect thereon & suitable building o buildings for municipal puzposcs, oved March 24, 1895. TR B 304, by Sims—An et to provide for the appointment of an auditing board to the Com- missioner of Public WOrks, and makiug an ap- riation therefor. P 532, by Commiitee on Revision of Codes and Statufes—An act to amend section 1880 of the Code of Civil Proveaure relating 1o ‘witnesses. A B.341, by Shanahan—Relating to rights of way across mining clalms. AR, 579, by North—An act to amend sec- tions 739, 769 and 2814 of tne Political Code, relating to officers of tue Supreme Courtand their salaries. . A. B. 385, by Ennis—An act toamend section 2643 of the Political Code, relatiug to_the du- tics of Boards of Supervisors respecting roads, A. B. 417, by Committee on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An act to amend section 396 of the Code of Civil Procedure. A. B, 418, by Committee on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An act to smend section 407 of the Code of Civil Procedure. A. B. 420, by Committec on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An act to amend section 581 of the Code of Civil Procedure, A. B. 421, by Committee -ou Revision of Codes &nd Statutes—An act 10 amend section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure. 'A. B. 422, by Commities on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An act to amend tne Code of Civil Procedure, by adding a new section thereto to be numbered 635. A. B. 423, by Commitiee ou Revision of Codes and Statutes—An act to amend section 658 of the Code of C1vil Procedure. A. B. 424, by Committeeon Revision of Codes and Staiutes—An act to_amend section 639 of the Code of Civil Procedure. A, B. 425, by Committee on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An sct 10 amend section 660 of the Code of Civil Procedure. A. B. 426, by Committee on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An net 10 amend section 661 of the Code of Civil Procedure. A. B. 452, substitute for A. B.38_An act to smend section 626 of the Penal Code, relating 10 fish and geme. 5 3 A. B. 454, by Committee on Mines and Min- ing Interests—An sct to amend the Code of Civil Procedure by add:ug thereto & new sec- tion, fo be numbered section 676, relating to conveyances under order of court. A. B. 455. by Committee on Revision of Codes and_ Statutes—An act to amend section Tof an sct entitled “An act for the further protection ot stockholders in mining compa- Dies,” approvea March 23, 1880. A B. 457, by Commitiee on Revision of Codes and Statutes—To add & new section to the Code of Civil Procedure, to_be known as section 811 thereof, relating to the dissolution | of corporations. | A. B. 459, by Committee on Revision of Codes and S 939 of the Code of Civil Procedure, A. B, 460, by Committee on Revision of | 943 of the Code of Civil Procedure. A. B. 461, by Committce on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An act to amend section 973 of - the Code of Civil Procedure. A. B. 462, by Committee on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An act 1o amend section 963 of | the Code of Civil Procedure. A.B.463, by Committee on Revision of Codes and Statutes—An sct toamend section 980 of the Code of Civil Procedure. A. B. 476, by Valentine—An act to amend tlon 862 of an act entitled “An act 1o pro- vide for the organizatior, incorporation and government of munigipal corporations,” ap- proved Mrrch 13, 1888. A. B. 478, by Enus—An act making an ap- propriation to pay the deficiency in the,appro- riation for the payment of expenses incurred n calling the National Guard of California into service by order of the Governor during | the year 1894. A.’B. 483, by Sha: n—An act making an appropriation to pay the eclaim of Modoc County ngainst the State ot California. A. B. 495, by Valentine—An act relative to the granting by municipaiities of franchises for ti.e construction of paths and roads for the use of bicveles and other horseless vehicles. A. B.586, by Belshaw—An act to suthorize the Board of Fish Commissioners to dispose of the hatchery located on_ Baitle Creek, in Te- hema County, and expend tne proceeds of the same. A. B. 607, by Committee on Education—An | act to amend section 1670 of the Political Gode of California. A. B. 679, by Committee on Mines and Min- ing Inierests—An act prescribing the mann. ofloeating mining claims upon the public d main of the United States, recording notices of location thereof, amending defective locations and providing for the deposit of district rec- ords with County Recorders, and prescribing the effect to bs given to recordatiors of notices of location and sffidavils. (Substitute for As- sembly Bill No. 551.) A. B.727, by Arnerich—An act entitled “An actto forw’ agricultural districts, to provide for the formation of agricultural associations therein, and for the management and control of the same by the State. and to repeal all acts and pacts of acts in conflict with this act.” A. B. 730, by Committee on Irrigation—An 2L 10 provide for the organization and goy- ernment of irrigation dstricts, and 1o provide for the acquisition or construction thereby of | WOrKs for the irrigation of the lanas smbraced within such districts, and also to provide for the distribution of water for irrigation pur- oses. . PA*B. 742, by Committee on Mines wnd’ Min- ing Interests—An act to amend an act entitled “An act 10 provide for the appointment, duties and compensation of & Debris Commissioner and to make an appropriation, to be expended under his direction in the discharge of his duties as such Commissioner,” approved March 24, 1893. (Substitute for A. B. 83.) , A. B. 769, by Soward—An act to amend sec- tion 1159 of an act entitled “An act to estab- lish a Civil Code,” approved March 21, 1872, 1elative to recording Certain instruments and validating records heretofore made. A. B. 863, by Dibbl: —An uct for the relief of the State Printiug Office and meking an ap- propriation to pay the deficiency for the cur- rent fiscal year that may be found to exist in the appropriation for the support of said Printiug Office for the said year at the date of | the approvui of this act. A. B. 864, by Dibble—An sct maxing an ap- propriauion for the support of the State Print- ing Office for the remainaer of the forty-eighth fiscal year. A. B. 876, by North of Yolo—An act to regu- late the business of commission merchants, agents, factories or brokers dealing in farm produce, grain, fruit, seeds, honey or dairy produce. —_—— Bills Killed. Following are the measures that have been refused passage either in the Senate or the Assembly, have been withdrawn or been vetoed by the Governor: 8. B. 6, by Aram—An act to amend an acten- titied ‘‘An act ereating a Commissioner of Publie Works, defining his duties and powers, prescribing his compensation and making ap: propriation,”” approved March 24, 1893, re- lating to the office of Commissioner of Pablic \\'erks.9 iy Boatl:- & S. b. 9, by Beard—An act amending section 764 of an rctentitled “*An act to prE\'m\: for the organization, incorporation and govern- ment of municpal corporatious,” approved Murch 13, 1883, relating to powers of the Boards of_Trustees of certain citjex, 8. B. 18, by Beri—An act authorizing the sppointment of an interpreter of the Japanese language and dialects in criminal proceed- ings in counties and cities and countles of mo,oo(?i éxén;bkéumu and over, A. B. 396, by Committee on Corporations—A act providing for the suie of nlree?orlflrw:l n:g otker franchises in municipaliiies, and pro-' viding conditions for the granting of such iranchises by the legislative or other govern- 1ng body, and repealing conflicting acts, m?ix?éfl}”f su'n:'TAnd:m émkm. an appro- or lmproving the Capil 0 bt P! g pitol buiidings 8. B. 24 by Bert—An act fixing the mini- mum rate of compensation for labor on pubidc wor S. B. 30, by Braunhart—An act to red rates of fares on street raiiroads in“f:‘il:P: cities aud counties, and towns, and to requisé the issuance of commutation tckets for not lcs_l than sixty trips at reduced rates. &, B. 84, by Bulla—An act to amend section 5 ofan act entitled “An act to provide 8 sys- tem of street improvement ponds to repre- sent certain assessments for the cost of sireet work a od‘hrn‘pm'emenl within municipalities, e pavment of 4] p?vga‘x(-;en;uny"zv, i T S. B. 40, by Bulla—An act 1 practice of architecture. RriBleis, the —An act tc amend section XXXIV of the Statutes of Californis, approved Match 24, 1893, and en- titled “‘An act to establish a unlicrm system ©! county and township governments.” S B.46, by Bulla—An act entitled an act to amend section 883 of an act entitled “An l'::l;oga:;.ht“lllll‘ I";'u?l ol‘Cl}ll Procedure, re- rials ury in Justices’ courts,” approvad Mareh 11, 1872, 5 S B. 51, by Dickinsor—An act making an appropriation for reimbursing the county of arin for moneys expended by it for the pros ecution of erimes committed within the Sta prison at San Quentin, and for inguests held over the bodies of convicts who have died Walhi,n J;Blfl prison. 3 . by Doty—An act to appropriate money for the erection of a monun‘:gu:pupon the piat of ground belouging to the Sacra- mento Association of Velerans of the Mexican W::“;hunlfi x}: lh; City Cemetery of Sacra- m ), AN for the improvemen FR p t of suid . 61, Dwyer—An sct providin, jor the election of d'el- ates to party convenugns. reg- e e . Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. tutes—An act to amend section | odes and Siatutes—An act 1o amend scction | alating the conduct ot such conventions, presoribing punishments for violation of du- ties imposed herein. S. B. 64, by Dwyer—An act to establish a State hospital for special diseases, to provide for the mauagement and maintenance of the same, and to make &n appropriaiion therefor. S. B. 71, by Hall-An act (o enforce the promptpayment of the weges of laborers in lawlul moiey of the Unived States of America. 8. B. 72, by Henderson—An act to provide for the omission of costs in justices’ courts in actions to recover for personal services. 8. B. 74, by Henderson—An act 1o protect cltizens in cheir civil rights. 8. B. 76, by Holloway—An act providing for the dissolution of certain corporstions doing & banking business. S. B. 78, by dolloway—An act to amend sec- tion 1918 of the Civil Code of Califoraia relat- ing to interest. §.B.79, by Jones—An act relating to estrays, and repenling allother acts and parts of acts now in force relating to estrays. 3. B. 80, by Jones—An act to amend section 1469 of an act of the Legislature of the State of California, entitied “An act to establish a Code of Civil Procedure,”” relating to_the sup- port of the families of deceased persons, and the distribution of the estate of deceased per- sons. where the value of the whole estate does not exceed tre sum of $1500. S, B. 84, by Jones—An sct making an appro- priation for furnishing a central building for the Southern California State As;lum for the Insane and Inebriates. 3 <. B. 86, by Jones—An act making an appro- priation for a system of storm drains and im- provements of the grounds of the Scuthern California State Asylum for the Insane and riates, T by Jones—An act making an sppro- riation for the erection of a central builuing or the Southern Califorula Staie Asyium for Tusane and Inebriates. e 504 by Langford—an act to_amend sec- tion 3491 of the Political Code, relating 10 the slection of trustees of reclamation distriets. 8. B. 95, by Langford—An act entitled act to provide for the inheriting of communi property by a married woman upon the death of the husband intestute " 8. B.97 by Langiord—An act to amond sec- on 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure, reiatlng to the place of holding the sessions of the Su- preme Court. S. B. 110, by Prisk—An act to provide for t management aud operation of railroads above certain elevations. S. B. 112, by Seawell—An act to amend sec- tion 1137 of ihe Penal Code, relating to papers & jury may take when retiring. A B. 115, by Seawell—An_act to amend sec- tion 612 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relat- ing (o papers & jury may take when retiring. S. B. 123, by Seawell—An act to amend sec- tion 792 of the Political Code, 50 as to prohibit & county officer or his depufy from being & notary public. S.B. 138, by Smith—An act appropriating money o pay the expenses of collecting, pre- paring, forwarding, installing and maintain- | ing, taking down aid returning an exhibit of the'products of the State of California at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition to be held in Nushville in 1897 S. B, 143, by St act to amend sec- tion 974 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of Caliiornia, relating to appeal judgment of Justices’ or Police courls. S. B. 144, by Stratton—An act to amend sec- tion 939 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, relating to time within which an appeal may be taken. S. B. 148, by Stratton—An act t5 smenda sec- tions 739 and 769 of the Political Code, re! ing to the appointment of phonographic re- porters by the Supreme Court. S. B. 149, by Stratton—An act to amend sec- tions 379 and 1913 of the Code of Civil Pro- cedure of theState of California, relating to | partie: defendant to civil actions and the ef- ect of decrees S. B. 152, by Voorhels—An act to amend sec- tion 3555 of article VI of the Political Code of | the te of Callfornia. S. B. 163, by Wolfe—An act for the appoint- | ment of a commissioner to represent the State | of Californin at the Central American Exni tion. o be held 10 the city of Guatemala on March 15, 1897, and to prescribe his powers ana duties. . 8. B. 173, by Bulla—An act to amend sec- | tion 1469 of ihe Penal Code, reiating to new } trials on appeal from Justices’ courts. 8. B. 174, by Bulla—An act to amend an_act entitied “An act to establish a Penal Code, | approved February 14, 1872, by adding & new | section thereto, to be known'as section 14301 | reluting to trials without a jury in Justices courts. S. B, 183, by Withington—An act to_enable | cities incorporated and operating under sec- tion 8, article XI, of the cuus itution, to | abandon and sunui'such charter and organize | under general laws. S. B. 188, by Braunhart—An act to amend an actentitled “An act for the relief of in- | soivent debtors, for the protection of credito and for the punishment of fraudulentdeb:ors,” approved March 26, 1895. S. B. 190, by Braunhari—An act to amend section 1727 of an act entitled “An sct to es- tablish a Code of Civil Procedure of the State of Californla,”” approved March 11,1872, re- lating (o Public Administrators. S. 1. 191, by, Braunhart—An act concerning champerty and maintenance and to punish those guiity thereof. S . by Braunhart—An act to amend s 1444 and 1445 of the Code of Civil Proc.dure iu relation to appraisements of | estates of deceased persons. S. B. 194, by Braunhart—An act to amend section 1369 of an act entitled “Au_act to estublish a Code of Civil Procedure of the State oi Califvrnia,” approved March 11, 1572, re- lating to persons entitied to administer upoa estates of deceased persons. S. B, 207, by Voorheis—An act making an appropriation to pay the clalm of George A. Sturtevant for costaof suits ia foreclosing de- linquent purchasers of State school lands. S B. 244, by Voorheis—An act making an appropriation to pay the claim of Sarah H. \Wing for the killing of her husband, 0. H. Wing. 8. B. 250, by Androus—An act to amend an act to establish the fees of county, township and other officers and of jurors a::d witnesses in this State, relating to fees to be paid County Clerks. S. B. 252, by Dickinson—An act directing the State Prison Directors of the State of Californis w0 employ at least twenty prisoners in {ne construction of roads to the State prison at San Quentin. S. B. 279, by Seawell—An act to amend sec- tion 312 of the Code of Clyil Procedure of the State of Californie, relating to the time of commencing action. £. B, 280, by Seawell—An act to amend sec- tions 8 and i an act entitled “An act for the reifef of insolvent debiors, for the pro- tection of ereditors and for the punishment (;{wf;audultnl debtors,” approved March 26, §. B. 295, by Pedlar—an act to amend sec- tion 270 of the Code of Civil Procedure, rela- tive 10 the qualifications and competency of g}w‘nogrnpmc reporters of the courts of the ate. 8. B. 296, by Pedlar—An_act to amend sec- tion 170 of the Code of Civil Pracedure, rela- tive to the disubalifications of Judges and Jus- Hudyan Gures, If you are sufter ing with pains in the small of your Dback, also pains up each side of back- bone to lower points of shoulder-blade, the great cureis th Hudyvan Remed Treatment. 1If you have dizziness, pal- pitation, rush of blood, faintness, the Hudysn cure iscer- tain in your case. YOU CAN get HYudyan only from the doctors of Hudson Medical In- stitute. Hudyan cures falling sensations, Lost Manhoed, Nervous Debility and diseases and disabilities of man. Hudvan is to be had only from Hudson Medical Institute. CIRCULLARS FRED BLOOD POISO} BLOOD POISO F rst, secondary or tertiary form of Blood ‘Poison cured with the 30-dav cudre. Consult BLODD POISON ot sor*'™ 80-DAY CURE CIRCULARS. Hudson Medical Institute Stockton, Market and Ellis Sts,