Also, House file No. 394, a bill for an act to legalize the acts of the board of supervisors of Delaware county, Iowa, relating to the levying of a tax for the support of the poor, and legalizing the tax so levied. Also, House file No. 389, a bill for an act to apportion the state into representative districts and declare the ratio of representation. J. P. LYMAN, Chairman. The speaker signed the following bills in the presence of the House files Nos. 408, 243, 343, 242, 174 and 204. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS. MR. SPEAKER-Your committee on Enrolled Bills respectfully report that they have examined and find correctly enrolled: House file No. 368, a bill for an act repealing section nine (9), chapter one hundred and sixty (160), of the acts of the Ninth General Assembly, and providing for the payment by the treasurer of state of swamp land indemnity money direct to county authorities. Also, House file No. 291, a bill for an act to amend section eleven hundred and nineteen (1119) of the code, in relation to the marking and validity of ballots. Also, House file No. 410, a bill for an act providing for closing the Industrial Home for the Blind and for paying for the transportation of inmates to their homes, and authorizing the board of control of state institutions to employ and pay a custodian to care for the buildings and property, and authorizing said board to lease the land and collect the rentals thereof, and to sell or dispose of the personal property at said institution, and making an appropriation to carry out the provisions of this act. Also providing for the transfer to the general funds of the state certain unex pended balances of special appropriations. Also, House file No. 135, a bill for an act to amend section two thousand, four hundred and three (2403) of the code, relating to selling or givnig to minors or intoxicated persons, or persons in the habit of becoming intoxi cated, intoxicating liquors. Also, House file No. 204, a bill for an act relating to the calling of a special election to fill vacancies on boards of school directors. Also, substitute for House file No. 357, a bill for an act to amend section seven hundred and thirty-two (732) of the code as amended, relating to the powers of city and town councils to levy taxes for library purposes. Also, House file No. 174, a bill an act to amend section eighteen hundred and six (1806) of the code, relating to loans on life insurance policies. Also, House file No. 242, a bill for an act to encourage the manufacture of sugar in the state of Iowa, by making certain exemptions in taxes. Also, House file No. 243, a bill for an act to amend section seventeen hundred and ten (1710) of the code, relating to limitation of insurance risks. Also, House file No. 343, a bill for an act to amend section ten hundred and seventy-seven (1077) of the code relating to the registration of voters. Also, House file No. 408, a bill for an act making appropriations for the construction, repair, support and contingent funds for the state hospitals, the penitentiaries, the industrial schools for boys and girls, the Institution for Feeble-minded Children, the School for the Deaf, College for the Blind, the Soldiers' Orphans' Home and the Soldiers' Home. Also, substitute for House file No. 55, a bill for an act to amend section two thousand five hundred and sixty-four (2564) of the code, in relation to public health districts. J. P. LYMAN, Chairman. Mr. Kendall moved that a committee of three be appointed to notify the governor that the House was ready to adjourn. The motion prevailed, and the Speaker announced as such committee, Messrs. Kendall, Cottrell and Barringer. Mr. Theophilus moved that a committee of three be appointed to notify the Senate that the House was ready to adjourn. The motion prevailed, and the Speaker appointed as such committee, Messrs. Theophilus, Barkley and Scott. REPORT OF JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS. Mr. Lyman, from the joint committee on Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report: MR. SPEAKER-Your joint committee on Enrolled Bills respectfully report that they have examined and find correctly enrolled: Senate file No. 69, a bill for an act to amend the laws of Iowa, concerning insurance other than life, by repealing section 1742 and enacting a substitute in lieu thereof. Also, Senate file No. 253, a bill for an act to amend section 5685 of the code, relative to gate receipts at state penitentiaries. Also, Senate file No. 342, a bill for an act to amend chapter 118 of the laws of the Twenty-seventh General Assembly, relating to the management and control of certain state institutions, and the defining of certain offenses and providing penalties therefor. Also, Senate file No. 298, a bill for an act making an appropriation to satisfy a claim of Clayton county against the state of Iowa. Also, Senate file No. 294, a bill for an act making an appropriation for reimbursing certain patients in the hospital for the insane at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Also, substitute for Senate file No. 219, a bill for an act to authorize boards of supervisors to provide for the discovery of property withheld from taxation, and to list the same and collect taxes thereon, and to legalize contracts heretofore made for that purpose by boards of supervisors upon certain conditions. . Also, substitute for Senate file No. 100, a bill for an act to amend section 2508 of the code, in relation to the inspection and use of the products of petroleum. Also, Senate file No. 66, a bill for an act providing for the taxation of the property of express companies and repealing sections 1345 and 1346 of the code, and chapter 31 of the acts of the Twenty-seventh General Assem bly. Also, Senate file No. 365, a bill for an act to legalize the acts of the board of supervisors of Pocahontas county, Iowa, and other officers, relating to the establishment of drainage districts in said county, and contracts relating thereto, issuance of bonds and levy and collection of taxes. Also, substitute for Senate file No. 265, a bill for an act placing all pri vate and county institutions caring for insane persons under the supervision of the board of control of state institutions, and requiring them to be regu larly inspected and providing for the expense thereof, and requiring the adoption of rules and regulations by said board relative to the keeping of patients therein, and authorizing the transfer of patients in the state hospitals to such private and county institutions, and providing for the removal of patients in certain cases from said private and county institutions, and for the discharge of patients therefrom and from the state hospitals. Also, Senate file No. 337, a bill for an act to amend chapter 4 of title 7 of the code, and chapter 37 of the acts of the Twenty-seventh General Assembly, relating to the assessment and collection of the collateral inheritance tax. Also, Senate file No. 190, a bill for an act to amend section 125 of the code, relating to the printing and binding of the reports of state officers. Also, Senate file No. 366, a bill for an act to legalize the action of the board of directors of the independent school district of Emmetsburg, Iowa, in issuing bonds to the amount of 820,000, and to validate said bonds. Also, substitute for the substitute for Senate file No. 68, a bill for an act to amend section 1743 of the code, relative to stipulations of arbitrations in policies of insurance. Also, Senate file No. 367, & bill for an act authorizing the board of control to use unexpended balance yet remaining of appropriation made in chapter 140 of the acts of the Twenty-sixth General Assembly, and to amend chapter 54 of the acts of the Twenty-seventh General Assembly, relating to compensation for keeping patients in the insane hospitals. Also, joint resolution No. 11, for the appointment of commissioners for the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo, N. Y. Also, substitute for Senate file No. 183, a bill for an act to amend section 2806 of the code, in relation to the contingent fund. Also, substitute for Senate file No. 191, a bill for an act relating to insurance companies and associations, and to provide for the incorporation, regulation and government of life insurance corporations on the stipulated premium plan, and to amend chapter 7, title 9, of the code, and providing a penalty for the violation of the provisions thereof. Also, Senate file No. 368, a bill for an act making appropriations for the payment of state and judicial officers, state and other expenses. J. P. LYMAN, Chairman House Committee. F. L. ARTHAUD, Chairman Senate Committee. Ordered passed on file. The Speaker signed the following bills in the presence of the House: Senate files Nos. 69, 253, 342, 298 and 294. Substitutes for Senate files Nos. 219 and 100. Senate files Nos. 66 and 365. Substitute for Senate file No. 265. Senate files Nos. 337, 190 and 366. Substitute for substitute for Senate file No. 68. Senate file No. 367. Substitutes for Senate files Nos. 183 and 191. Senate file No. 368 and joint resolution No. 11. A committee from the Senate appeared and informed the House that the Senate was ready to adjourn without day. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS. Mr. Lyman, from the commtttee on Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report: MR. SPEAKER-Your committee on Enrolled Bills respectfully report that they have examined, and find correctly enrolled: Substitute for House file No. 215, a bill for an act repealing sections two thousand, seven hundred and two (2702), two thousand, seven hundred and three (2703), two thousand, seven hundred and five (2705) of the code, and chapter eighty (80) of the laws of the Twenty-seventh General Assembly, and amending chapter eight (8) of title thirteen (13) of the code, in relation to industrial schools. Also, House file No. 146, a bill for an act to amend the military code of Iowa. Also, House file No. 413, a bill for an act to provide for the general levy for state purposes for the year nineteen hundred (1900) and subsequent years. Also, House file No. 304, a bill for an act to provide for the greater purity of elections, for the casting, registering, recording and counting of ballots or votes by means of voting machines, and supplementary to, and in aid of, the present election laws. Also creating a board of voting machine commissioners and defining their duties, and repealing all laws in conflict with this act. Also, joint resolution No. 7, fixing the number and compensation of employes in the department of state at the seat of government. Ordered passed on file. J. P. LYMAN, Chairman. REPORT OF JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS. Mr. Lyman, from the joint committee on Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report: MR. SPEAKER-Your joint committee on Enrolled Bills respectfully report that they have examined, and find correctly enrolled: Substitute for House file No. 215, a bill for an act repealing sections two thousand seven hundred two (2702), two thousand seven hundred three (2703), two thousand seven hundred five (2705) of the code, and chapter eighty (80) of the laws of the Twenty-seventh (27th) General Assembly, and amending chapter eight (8) of title thirteen (13) of the code, in relation to industrial schools. Also, House file No. 146, a bill for an act to amend the military code of Iowa. Also, House file No. 413, a bill for an act to provide for the general levy for state purposes for the year nineteen hundred (1900) and subsequent years. Also, House file No. 304, a bill for an act to provide for the greater purity of elections, for the casting, registering, recording and counting of ballots or votes by means of voting machines, and supplementary to, and in aid of, the present election laws. Also creating a board of voting machine commissioners and defining their duties, and repealing all laws in conflict with this act. Also, joint resolution No. 7, fixing the number and compensation of employes in the department of state at the seat of government. Ordered passed on file. J. P. LYMAN, The Speaker signed the following bills in the presence of the House: Substitute for House files No. 215, House file Nos. 146, 413 and 304. Joint resolution No. 7. ļ |