The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-01

ford proper safeguards against fraud
He called attention to section 2 OF
bill. which he argued was sufficient
on account of the nature of the affida-
Wits and witnesses required, and the
discretion given to the county judge
to inquire as to the status and indi-
gency of applicants.
| Mr.. Frank offered an amendment
making the examination Of applicants
before the district court.
Mr.. Douglass opposed this,
on the ground that the
county judges would have
more immediate opportunities TO get
at information. He had as much con-
fidence in the county judges as in the
district judges. They were no more
liable to stultify themselves.
Mr.. Hill argued that the proposed
change was in conflict with the di-
rect provisions of the constitution,
and could not be made. He read from
the report of the president of the
board of veterans. showing the limit
ed number (only 1900 that shOnld come
within the provisions of the bill and
intended Offering an amendment pro-
viding that no person shall be granted
pension under provisions of this act
whose claim has beeh rejected by the
board of veterans.
The substitute of Mr.. Frank, on
motion of Mr.. Robertson, of William
son. was laid on the table.
Mr.. Hill offered his amendment,
which was adopted.
Mr.. Moursund offered amendment
making appropriation of $4,000 for
1883, and $4,000 for 1884, or as much
thereof for each year as may be neceS-
sary. He thought bill without an
appropriation, leaving the veterans to
get future relief through claim agents,
should rather be called an act for the
benefit of pension agents. He was
opposed, too, to the affidavit business.
They could be procured for most
everything.
Mr.. Townsend offered amendment
TO make the amount $4,000 each year.
Mr.. Hill thought the proposition of
$4,000 was intended to kill the bill.
Mr.. Robertson moved to lay both
Amendments ton the table. Carried.
Mr.. Frymier offered slight verbal
amendment which was adopted.
Mr.. Brown offered a verbal amend
ment.
Mr.. Upton, noticing the empty seats
of members, asked for call of the
house, which stopped further imme-
diate consideration of the bill.
Mr.. Duff, acting chairman of the
committee. reported the bill amend
ing section 20, article 16, of the con-
stitutiOn-the prohibition bill. En-
crossed.
Mr.. McAlpine presented a petition
from the citizens of Grimes county
On prohibition. Referred.
Mr.. Frank: Bill to amend section
of the act granting land certificates to
veterans. Referred. 1t provides that
veterans may make proof of their
claims for land certificates outside of
the state where they are now resi-
dents.
BY Mr.. Adams. of Wood: Remitting
state or county taxes assessed or to be
as essed in Raines county for 1888.
Referred.
The pension bill recurring, Mr..
Brown offered his small amendment.
Mr.Townsend moved the main Qurs-
ton. Ordered, and Mr.. Browns
amendment was adopted.
The bill was ordered engrossed-
ayes 81. nays II.
BY Mr.. Graves: Bill to suppress and
prevent the dissemination OF conta-
gious diseases from animals. Re
ferred.
Mr.. Frymier: To incorporate the
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
of the state of Texas. Referred.
Various committee reports were re-
ceiVed without being read.
REGULAR ORDERS.
Senate bill No. 40, to amend article
$50 of the penal code SO as to prevent
disturbances of Sunday schools and
religious assemblies, was finally
passed.
House joint resolution No. AZ,
amending section 20. article 16. of the
constitution-the prohibition bill.
Mr.. Patton moved that it he made
the special order for p. N. Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Upton-The minority don't
want this over them for four or five
days. We want to meet the issue at
once, especially as there are finance
measures that must come up and be
settled next week.
Mr.. Foster, of Limestone, hoped the
motion to postpone would prevail. AS
far as he was concerned, he was will
ling to vote now, but it ought to be
postponed until we had fuller at
tendance, so as to get fair expression
of the house. He did not think the
question would be eliminated from
politics till the people do it at the
polls. Why should we not submit to
them question which hundreds and
thousands have asked US to submit to
theml
Mr.. Upton said he was willing, as
one opposed, to grant time, when a
member speaks for it as his friend
from Limestone does.
Speaker-It is so ordered.
Senate bill No. 66. confirming pat
ent5 and surveys by virtue of head
rights and bounty warrants, issued
under special laws enacted after
March 81. 1870. and prior to April II,
1876, was finally passed.
Senate bill No. 100, providing mile
age and per diem of attached wit
nesses in felony cases, was postponed
till IL a. m. Tuesday.
Senate bill No. 1O6, the quarantine
bill, which was published in our SEN
ate reports when it was passed by
that body, was next considered.
The speaker signed the substitute
for senate bill No. los 1t is the bill
which mainly affects the claim of
+. T. Moore rs county attorney of
Travis county.l
Mr.. Parsons explained the haracter
of the bill, which the house committee,
of which he is chairman, had careful
ly considered and approved.
Mr.. Upton in the chair.
Chair-The question is on the tn I'd
reading of the bill. Carried.
The hill was read.
Mr.. Labatt moved to suspend the
rules, but withdrew this motion
MIR. Chenoweth offered resolution
the use of the hall to Mr..
Hall next Tuesday night for the pur-
pose of delivering lecture on prohi-
bition.
Messrs. Acker and Taylor favored
the resolution, as the precedent not to
grant the use Of the hall had been
changed by the action of the house in
extending such privilege to others.
They did so on the ground of consis-
tency.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Acker called up the motion to
senate bill No. 103, which
the house had ordered engrossed. 1t
is the bill which relates to the loca-
ton of county sites in new counties,
and was passed by a small vote, viva
voce.
The bill was not found, but the mo-
ton brings il before the house when