structed me to report the same back with the recommendation that they be concurred in. VAN S. BENNETT, Chairman. BILLS ON THEIR THIRD READING. No. 331, A., A bill to authorize the city of Milwaukee to allow certain claims, and to authorize the levy of a special tax therefor. No. 374, A., A bill to authorize L. N. Safford and William J. Conan, their heirs, assigns and associates, to construct and maintain piers, docks and wharves in the bay of Superior. No. 381, A., A bill to authorize the county of Lincoln to build and maintain a bridge across Wisconsin river in township 31, range 6. No. 347, A., A bill to authorize Marshall Miller and L. C. Stanley, their heirs or assigns, to maintain a dam across O'Neil creek, in Chippewa county. No. 443, A., A bill to authorize Louis Navotney and Joseph Navotney to erect, construct and maintain a dam in Springbrook, Langlade county. No. 477, A., A bill to amend section 3 of chapter 140 of the general laws of 1881, entitled, an act relating to circut courts, special terms, filling of decision and trials in vacation. Were severally ordered to a third reading. The amendments to No. 335, A., A bill to authorize James Morrison and his assigns, to build, maintain and keep in repair a certain dam upon Hay Creek, in Price county, Wisconsin. No. 375, A., A bill to authorize Eliza Conan and Mary Safford, their heirs and assigns, to construct and maintain piers, docks and wharves in the Bay of Superior. No. 378, A., A bill to authorize the city of Ahnapee to build a bridge across the Ahnapee river. On motion of Senator Webb, The rules were suspended and No. 458, A., A bill to authorize the erection of adam geross Black river, in the county of Clark, Wisconsin, and to grant certain powers and privileges to certain persons therein. named, Was read a third time and concurred in. On motion of Senator Bennett, No. 322, A., A bill relating to the public schools of the city of Prairie du Chien, and to provide for the maintenance and support thereof, Was laid over until March 27th. On motion of Senator Flint, No. 454, A., A bill to amend section 44, chapter 5 of the revised statutes of 1878, entitled of elections, Was laid over until March 27th. On motion of Senator Hudd, The rules were suspended, and the bills reported by the committee on engrossed bills were considered. BILLS READY FOR A THIRD READING. On motion of Senator Stanley, No. 68, S., A bill to amend the charter of the city of Milwaukee, No. 164, S., A bill in relation to the exercise of the power of eminent domain. No. 190, S.. A bill to create the fourteenth judicial circuit. No. 219, S., A bill relating to lands heretofore held and sold and conveyed by the state to actions concerning the same, to taxation of the same and payment of taxes and interest. Were severally read a third time and passed. By unanimous consent, Senator Hill offered the following amendment to A bill to authorize and empower the the State board of Charities and Reform to employ temporary clerical assist ance. Amend section 3 by striking out the word "five" and inserting the word "three." Which was adopted. The bill was then read a third time and passed. The ayes and noes being required, it was decided in the affirmative. Ayes, 22; noes, 0; not voting, 11. The vote was as follows: Ayes-Senators Ackley, Bennett, Blake, Carey, Chase, Comstock, Cottrill, Flint, Hill, Hudd, Kingston, McDonald, Meffert, Minor, Parry, Randall, Ringle, Ryland, Stanley, Warner, Webb and Wiley-22. Noes -0. Absent or not voting-Senators. Adams, Colman, Erwin, Jonas, Lord, Palmetier, Pingel, Reed, Sherman, Smith and Wall - 11. On motion of Senator Hudd, The rules were suspended, and Nos. 42, 104, 115, 136, 157, 189, 245, 283, 293, 331, 335, 347, 374, 375, 378, 381, 443 and 477, A., Were read a third time and concurred in. ADJOURNMENT. On motion of Senator Ackley, The senate adjourned until Monday evening, March 26th, 1883, at 7:30 P. M. The senate met, The president in the chair. MONDAY, March 26, 1883. 7:30 O'CLOCK P. M. The roll was called and the following senators answered to their names. Senator Adams, Bennett, Chase, Colman, Comstock, Cottrill, Erwin, Flint, Hill, Hudd, Jonas, Kingston, Lord, Meffert, Minor, Parry, Pingel, Randall, Smith, Wall, Warner and Wiley. The journal of Friday was approved. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION. STATE OF WISCONSIN, Department of State. MADISON, WIS., MARCH. 26th, 1883. To the Honorable the Legislature:: It is my sad duty to inform you of the death of Timothy O. Howe. He expired on Sunday afternoon, March 25th, 1883, at Kenosha, and is lamented by the state and nation. His long career of faithful and distinguished public usefulness, and his upright and just character made him universally known and beloved throughout the state and gave him a high position in the councils of the nation. Such honors as the legislature have heretofore conveyed upon him, have been borne by a just conception and honest fulfillment of every trust. He has honored the state that has honored him, and every mark of respect that may be bestowed has been merited by his life of noble, loyal devotion to duty and his sense of right. The funeral will be at Kenosha, on Wednesday, March 28th, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and the remains will be taken to their last resting place, at Green Bay, on the evening train thereafter. J. M. RUSK, Senator Colman moved that a committee of three be appointed by the chair to draft proper resolutions of respect to the memory of the late lamented Timothy O. Howe, Which motion prevailed, The President appointed Senators Colman, Lord and Jones as such committee. Senator Hudd said: After hearing the message of his Excellency, the Governor, out of respect to the memory of the illustrious dead, I move that the senate do now adjourn, Which motion prevailed. The senate met. The president in the chair. TUESDAY, MARCH 27. 1883. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Maltby. The roll was called, and the following senators answered to their names: Senators Adams, Bennett, Blake, Carey, Chase, Colman, Comstock, Cottrill, Erwin, Flint, Hill, Hudd, Jonas, Kingston, Lord, McDonald, Meffert, Minor, Parry, Pingel, Randall, Reed, Ringle, Sherman, Smith, Stanley, Wall, Warner, Webb and Wiley. The journal of last evening was approved. Was granted LEAVE OF ABSENCE To Senators Ackley, Palmetier and Ryland until to-mor row. LETTERS, PETITIONS, ETC. By Senator Minor: Pet. No. 25, S., Petition of D. Head, F. Robinson and 403 other tax payers of Kenosha county asking for the passage of substitute for No. 170, A. To committee on Judiciary. By Senator Jonas: Pet. No. 26, S., Petition of 400 citizens and tax payers of Racine county for the passage of bill No. 170, A., A bill to suppress vagrancy. To committee on Judiciary. RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED. By Senator Warner: Res. No. 19, S., Resolved by the Senate, That bills No. 69, A., A bill to provide for an appeal from the decisions of the State Board of Supervision of Wisconsin charitable, reform atory and penal institutions, |