Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-14
A BLOCKADE OF BILLS.
THE HOUSE STILL CHOKING IrP
WITH NEW MEASURES.

ATLANTA, August 13.-In the House to-
day, Chaplain Mcclellan in his prayer
made an earnest supplication for Speaker
Garrard's little son, who rs still critically
i'll.
Mr.. Russell, Of Clark, moved a suspen-
sion Of the roll call
Mr.. Crenshaw, of Troup, opposed, but
on being informed that the resolution pro-
hibiting the suspension Of the roll call did
not 90 into effect until tomorrow, with
drew the motion, and the roll call was
suspended by order of the Speaker. About
one hundred members were present.
After the reading of the journal the
Speaker informed the House that the
Senate was comparatively without bust
ness, and suggested an afternoon session
to-day to pass local bills favor
ably reported so as to at
once supply the Senate with
business and prevent blockade later i'm
the session, as important special orders
are set for nearly every day this week.
This will allow the Judiciary Committee
to meet and dispose of the rush of new
bills dow IN their hands.
MI. Crenshaw said that he was in IA
YOr OF two daily sessions so that the Gen
eral Assembly could finish the public
business and go home.
1t being stated that the committee had
plenty of bills to keep them busy during
the afternoon, it was resolved to hold an
afternoon session until further orders for
considering only local bills of unimpor-
tant character, and thereby rapidly dis
posing OF this great mass of business.
Mr.. Reese, of Wilkes, moved that no
new bills be introduced after the 18th.
MIR. Maddox, of ChattOOga. favored the
appointment of joint committee to exam
Inc the business Of both branches and fix
a day on which to adjourn sine die, and
work up to that time in good faith So
far the House has manifested no desire to
cut of new business or hasten the day of
final adjournment. 1t is thought that
some action will be taken tomorrow.
Bills were introduced as follows:
BY Mr.. Key, Of Jasper-PrOviding extra
compensation for Sheriff. Also, allowing
the people of various counties to vote for
the abOlishment of County Courts If they
so desire it.
BY Mr.. Sinquefield, of -Regu-
lating license and other taxes in Louis
vile.
BY Mr.. Mason, of Johnson-Incorpo-
rating Wrightsville.
BY Mr.. Johnson, of Lee-A resolution
to inquire how the $4,000 appropriated
annually to the Atlanta Colored Univer-
sity is expended, and how many students
have free tuition from this fund.
BY Mr.. Dupree, of Macon-Amending
section 2611 Of the Code.
BY Mr.. Head, of MOnrOe-Amending
the law as to cattle running at large by
making the penalty more severe.
By Mr.. McItae, Of MOntgOmery-Re -Regu-
lating liquor license in Neville.
BY Mr. Little, of MuscOgee by request)
Paying the contingent expenses of the
Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of
the House for the adjourned session.
Also, that the United States Calendar of
Mr.. stern, of Savannah, be legal evidence
as to dates i'm courts of Georgia. Also.
providing for the purchase OF the last
publication of the public laws. Also.
providing for State repositories and
giving the Governor and Treasurer greater
control over such repositories. Also.
chartering the Planters Loan and Trust
Company.
BY Mr. Sweat, of Pierce-Amendmg the
school laws so far as that county is con-
cerned.
BY Mr.. Redding, of Pike-A resolution
providing for portrait Of Chief Justice
Warner.
The House cOncurred in the Senate resO-
luton to provide stenOgrapher and Ser
geant-at-arms for the committee investi-
eating the North Georgia Railroad
BY Mr.. Crittenden, Of Randolph-Regu-
lating the fees Of Solicitors General.
By Mr.. Robbie, of Richmond en-
forcing mechanics liens. Also, to enable
owners of real estate TO sell such property
under sections 1863 and 1871 of the Code.
Also, establishing a municipal system of
fire insurance, and thereby keep money
at home paid to foreign insurance com
panies.
BY Mr.. Wilson, of Sumter-Appropri-.
ating 5000 for a printing fund of the
Railroad Commission. Also, amending
the act creating a Board of Pharmacists.
BY Mr.. EasOn, of Telfair-PrOviding for
registration in Appling county. Also,
regulating divorce cases where either
parties become insane. Also. authorizing
the trustees of the University to accept
the branch college at Neville.
BY Alr. Burch, of TOWnS-PreVentint
the driving of cattle from adjoining States
into Georgia for grazing purposes.
BY Mr.. Crenshaw, of fTrOup-Amending
section 1865 of the Code so as to reduce the
expenses the Agricultural Department.
Also, amending section 2353 of the Code as
to garnishments.
By Mr.. Jones, of Twiggs -Ab0lishing
the office of County Treasurer of Twiggs.
BY Mr.. Flynt, of Monroe (by request "A
bill protecting the farmers of Upson cOun-
tv from stock running at large.
BY Mr.. Wood, of Walker-A resolution
to have the ''sword of h6nor'' voted Col.
Daniel Appling, who died before receiv-
ing it, and that it be put in case
and deposited with the Georgia Historical
Society.
BY Mr.. Lott, of Ware-Authorizing
WaycrOss to levy tax for an artesian
well. Also, amending the act chartering
WaycrOss.
BY Mr.. Pringle, of WashingtOn-Regu-
lating the sale of liquor in SandersvilIe
and Oconee. Also, requiring a registration
of voters in Georgia. Also, providing pay
for election managers.
BY Mr.. Kimsey. of White Requiring
the names of all partners to be made pub
lie.
By Mr.. Broyles, of Whitfield-M Making
railroads liable for injuries to live stock
transported by them. Also, a local option
bill for Whitfield county.
At the afternoon session Mr.. Jordan, of
Hancock. moved suspension of the roll
call. 1t was opposed and the roll was
called showing 73 absentees. The House
proceeded to- reading bills the third time.
First, second and third bills We're tabled
on account of the absence of members.
Bill four was recOmmitted and bill five
was withdrawn, it having been passed at
the November session. Bill six held fire
and was passed. 1t Incorporates the town
of Temple in Carroll county. The bill in
cooperating the National Mercantile Com
pany passed.
The bill Incorporating the Sweetwater
Railroad Company of General Gordon
and other incOrpOratOrs. Passed.
The bill Incorporating Ty Ty in Worth.
Passed.
The bill to allow f. B. Ketchenside. of
Dade county. to practice medicine, was
opposed by Messrs. Brewster and Jordan.
and was lost.
The bill abolishing Monroe County
Court. Passed.
To the bill Incorporating the Georgia
Real and Personal Estate Company, of
Albany, Mr.. James, of Douglass, objected
as being unconstitutional, and it was
tabled for further consideration.
The bill amending the charter of Cuth-
bert passed.
Several bills were tabled.
The others We're laid over because of
absent members, while a few local bills
for North Georgia were passed, but the
Finance and Judiciary Committees say
that they could have accomplished much
more valuable work in the committee
room. 1t is too soon for afternoon ses-
siOns. Too many bills are still in the
hands of the committees.
The Hall of Representatives has been
granted to the State Agricultural Society
and the loss of the Kimball
House makes it hard to procure good
quarters.
IN THE SENATE.
The Senate granted reconsideration
to the WaycrOss College bill, but refused
to do so with Mr.. Rays fertilizer bill.
Mr. Tafpml offnrad a rpSOlntiOn that M