The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1883-02-17
me TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
synopsis of its Proceedings.

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70 senate passed a bill closing busi.
houses on Sunday between the
~ Of 8 Il. m, and 4 p. m, 1t pro-
that any merchant, grocer, dealer
tsre, merchandise or trader in any
ul business whatever, who shall
- or sell on Sunday, shall be fined
less than $40 nor more than $50 |:
.ided, this article shall not apply to
kets or dealers in provisions as to
made before Q Ia. m, or to the sale
rugs, milk, ice, newspapers, at any
Of the day; and provided, that
us aud cities of over 5000 ,inhabit-
D. may, by ordinance, regulate the
iner and hours Of business on Sun
It also prohibits hunting and
Ing on that day.
he sum OF 81 800 was appropriated
the repair Of the Governors man
resolution was adopted giving
uesses 80 per day and actual ex-
seq.
'he committee on asylums reported
Avor If locating new institution
hin 100 miles of Austin, and APP
printing s250,O00 for that purpose.
}llls have been favorably reported
IN committees OF the senate to pro-
it hunting deer by fire light, To
he robbery punishable by five years
the penitentiary, or for life. To
Ike robbery, by exhibition of deadly
apons, ten years, or death.
"A appropriation made fer the sup
d Of the supreme court at Galveston.
4 bill was adopted fixing penalty for
attached witness.
4 senate committee was sent to the
-ieultural and meC hanical college,
IN Houston Normal and Prairie View
FOOLS. And n resolution adopted in
ueting Texas congressman to sup
ri pensions for Mexican soldiers. An
preparation Of $4,000 was made tc
} asylum.
HoUsE.-A resolution was adopted
At the penitentiary committee be au'
cried TO visit the grave OF the illus
Gus Sam Houston end report its con
lion.
A constitutional amendment wal
ported exempting agricultural nipple
fuls and manufacture of textile fab
- f59nn taxation.
A resolution was adopted by 20 nayI
ID IA yaes TINT joint commit
bu appointed, with power to sond
r persons and papers, whose duty Il
mll be to inquire into the violation o
70 act of April 8, 1881, violated by
irsonB purchasing under fictitious
lmes aud fraudulently more land
IAN was allowed them, aud report Il
Sc house what legislation is necessar,
recover these lands thus frandulentl.
iqui cd, which refers to the 30 cent
md act 1t was stated in the debat
m, many acres mad been grabbed 10
ncles and aunts, cousins and other
faudulently.
Gu the night OF tho 3ls., meAoril
aryioes were held OF George II. Reeye
tie speaker OF the House.
A bill was passed relating to th
qualiaaiion OF taxation Of railroad 10
INK stock.
The committee on constitution
meudmenta reported substitute |
hil No. 100, which makoa tho tax o
property rot to exceed 40 cents ON III
400, and not to exceed 10 cents on h
400 for roads aud bridges.
Mr. Upton, for the finance committo
epur,ed unfavorable 10 the bill autho
zlug The comptroller TO audit aud pa
ilaims due superiniendenia and dire,
urs ui public free acbooia, for aervie,
,eudtred prior 90 September 1. 1879
Fayorsbly The bill providing
icss for tho aeoEeiafy Of Tho board
iduriiion.
Mckinney, for the eommit,ca o
aoational afaira, reported a subst
.ulo TO bill No, 272, which recommend