The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-20
In the House.

Inc House met at III O'CLOCK ttflS morn
ing, and adjourned at 1 o'clock this after
noon. The roll was called, and the follow
ing new bills, etc, of an important charac-
ter were introduced:
By Mr.. Ewipg-To incorporate the
Georgia, Alabama and Carolina railroad.
Also, to amend the charter of the Chatta-
hoochee, Rome and Columbus railroad so
as to authorize the extension of its line to
Atlanta, and also to the Florida state line.
BY Mr.. Howell-To amend the charter of
the Marietta and North Georgia railroad,
so as to allow that company TO extend its
line to Atlanta. Also to amend section 25f4
of the Code in relation to administrati ton
investments by guardians and executors,
requiring them to invest in bonds of At
lanta, Athens, Columbus, Macon, a d
Rome, and also in stock of the Georgia rail-
road
By Mr.. Patterson--To amend the act in
cooperating the Central Trust and Banking
Company.
CHATHAM's COMMISSIONERS.
By Mr.. Reilly, by request of Mr.. Cor
don-To amend the act creating commits
sioners of roads and revenue of Chatham,
so that their appointment shall be upon
the recommendation Of the grand jury Of
that county.
Mr.. Dugger offered the following resolu-
ton, which was referred:
WHEREAS, There are great many men in this
state charged and convicted of ofenses against
the internal revenue laws Of the United States;
and
WHEREAS, These offenses are trivial In their
nature; therefore, be IL
I. Resolved, That his exceIlency, Grover
Cleveland, President of the United States. Is
hereby memorialized to exercise executive
clemency and pardon all men in the statB
charged and convicted of the affense of violat.
ing the Internal revenue laws of the United
States.
q RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution
be forwarded to his exCellency, the President OF
the United States.
By Mr.. Hooks--To exempt all the under
takers of the state from jury duty.
BY Mr. Hill Of Meriwether--To amend
section 1928 (a) of the Code by striking out
the words cover with for eight weeks" and
inserting lover with for six weeks"
COMMITTEE CHAIRMANsHIPs.
At the close of the days session Speaker
Clay announced the standing committees
of the house. The chairmanships were
awarded as follows:
Western and Atlantic Road-Mr. Rankin.
Railroads-Mr. Howell.
General Judiciary-Mr. Olive.
Ways and Means-Mr. Harrel Of Web
ster.
Appropriations-Mr. Gordon.
Penitentiary-Mr. Arnheim.
Lunatic Asylum-Mr. FELTON,.
Public Printing-Mr. Davis Of Elbert.
Privileges and Elections-Mr. Gamble.
Journals-Mr. Harper.
Deaf and Dumb Asylum-Mr. Ewing.
Privileges of the Floor-Mr johnson of
Floyd.
Internal Improvements-Mr. DeLacy.
Education-Mr. Gambler.
Banks-Mr. Harrell of Decatur.
C,orporatious-Mr I.awgOn
Excuse Of Members-Mr. Williams of
Upson.
Public Library-Mr. Matthews.
Wild Lands-Mr. Perry.
Roads and Bridges-Mr. Lofey.
Public Property-Mr. Lamar.
Agriculture-Mr Brady.
Immigratiou-Mr. Calvin.
Labor and Labor Statistics-Mr. Dodgen.
Academy for the Blind-Mr. West.
Temperance-Mr. Foute.
County and County Matters-Mr. Bill OF
Meriwether.
Manufactures-MrG Glenn.
Enrollment-Mr. Duggar.
Auditing-Mr. Huff.
Military-Mr. Reilly.
Mines and Mining-Mr. Hall.
State Of the Republic-Mr. Rawls.
Hall and Rooms-Mr. Wright
Hygienic and Sanitation-Mr. Sims OF
Lincoln.
The Chatham members are located as fol-
lows:
Mr. Religion military affairs, banks,
lunatic asylum aud ways and means.
Mr.. CHfton--On military affairs, public
property and railroads.
Mr.. Gordon-On manufactures, public
library and appropriations.