04/30/1888
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"If the design of this bill is to restore to the city named the privileges permitted by the law of 1880, it seems to be entirely unnecessary."
"I can not see that anything is gained by this legislation."
"The laws by which it is permitted should, in deference to a decent and universal sentiment, carefully guard against abuse and needless offense."
"The measure under consideration does not with sufficient care specify and limit the officers and the parties who it is proposed to invest with discretion in the disposition of dead bodies."