The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-19
None OF Them Of Any Particular
Value or Interest.
1t Seems That There is a Deter
mined Effort Somewhere
To Make Cursing and Swearing an
Unlawful Practice.
AS a Bill Is Introduced in the House and
the Senate to Prohibit 1.-THE
Caucus Meets and Accom-
plishes Nothing.
spccIal pIsnntch to The Anncnl.


NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan l8.-The Senate
met at 10 o'clock this morning, and under
the head OF unfinished business the bill
introduced by Mr.. Woodcock to amend
the statute of frauds, by requiring writ
ten promise TO remove the bar OF the stat
ute Of limitations was taken up and failed
to pass third reading. Those who voted
for it were: Crews, pyutt, Woodcock and
Hodges.
The introduction OF new bills and reso-
lutions were then commenced.
Mr.. Hodges introduced bill to prohibit
anyone from cursing or swearing.
Mr. Sparks introduced a resolution TO
have the Sergeant-at-Ar take charge OF
all the fixtures OF the Senate so rs 10 have
them ready at the converting Of the next
session.
Mr.. Lea introduced two bills to change
the time OF holding court In the Tenth and
Twelfth Judicial Circuits.
Mr. Jarvis introduced bill 10 change
the time Of holding court In Hancock
County.
Mr.. LEAFS resolution TO tender the hall
OF the House OF Representatives and the
Senate chamber to the National Educa.
tional Association was adopted.
The House Bill, by MIR. Polk. TO code
jurisdiction TO land on the Cumberland
River, TO enable the locks aud dams 10 be
placed therein, was substituted for the
Senate Bill OF Mr.. Craighead, and was
read. In explanation OF this bill, Mr.
Craighead stated that the object Of the
bill was TO prevent commissioners from
being charged exorbiiant prices by parties
owning land on the riycr. The bill
passed, Senators Long and Alcorn voting
no.
Mr.. Woodcock's bin 10 repeal section
3,2s1 OF the code came up on third read
ing 1t was discussed ut some length by
Mr. Borr. for and Mr. Myers against the
bill. An amendment was adopted. s,rik.
ing out section ., and, as amended, was
referred 20 the judiciary Committee.
MIR. Woodcocks bill TO require the
. condition OF personal sales, where the
~ vendor retains lien, 10 be in writing
and registered in iho same manner rs
mortgages, was rejected.
Mr.. Lambs bill 10 amend section 1909,
chapter l.50S, Of the code, relating 10 the
holding of property by religious bodies,
passed third reading.
Mr.. lambs bill 10 prescribe the liza
bilities OF executors and administrators
and the securities ON their bonds was
rccommittcd.
The bill introduced by Mr.. williamson
for The purpose Of changing the county
seat ul Obion County from Troy 10 Union
CITY passed third reading without an OPP
posing vote. The people Of ObiOn will now
have the privilege OF deciding upon the
best town for the location Of the court
house
Mr. Pyatt's bill TO enable the city OF
Chattanooga TO issue bonds for the purpose
Of improving its street came up. The bill
offered 10y the Committee on Corporations
was substituted aud passed.
Mr.. Mcdowell, chairman OF the Com.
mittoo on Corporations, stated that the
committee had carefully investigated tho
bill referred 10 them aud being Of the
opinion that IL would not stand judicial
test. had drafted substitute which they
thought would stand.
The senate then adjourned until Il
O'Clock am. Monday.
wuEN THE HOUSE MET,
Mr.. Fort, chairman Of the Committee on
Elections, presented n petition from Mt
Bierlion In reference 10 the contest for hi.
seat as n member Of the House, in which
johnson. his opponent, In his noiicc o
contest and demands proof 10 substantial,
. MIR Johnson's claim.
Mr.. Williams moved the paper be re-
icrrcd 10 the Committee on Elections
Carried.
Judge j. J. Williams, Of franklin Coun
~, introduced resolution that the com
mittccs from the two houses constitute
Joint committee 10 lind out whether there
II necessity for moving the pcnitentiary
whether u should hc moved To a site nca
Nashville, or whether d would moi bo bet
ter 20 establish branch prisons throughou
the State; 10 examine into the question o
building new prison and selling IN,
present site, with or without the build
ings.
Among tie new bills introduced wer
the following
by Mr.. Myers To legnlizc primary cleo
tons aud 10 protect the same from fraud
BY Mr.. Jones. Of Benton: To incrcas,
the compensation Of Justices Of the peace
BY Mr.. Polk. To enable municipal cor
pomlions having a population Of 1900
according b. the last census, whose charter
have been abolished, 10 subscribe 10 th
capital stock ci railroad companies bv
submission 10 thrcciOurths vote Of Tia
people.
by Mr. Woodall To provide for the ap
pointmcnt Of stonogmphcn for the Grim
inal Court; 10 provide Tor the registration
Of births, marriages aud deaths.
by Mr.. Williams To compel the ai
tendance OF members aud 30 Prevent Oh
disruption Of tho General Assembly.
By the same: 10 regulate the time (
service Of daily labofcn, making Il eigb
hours.
~ Mr. Jones, Of Humphreys To max
railroad companies liable for counsel lc,
In damage suit ior injury 10 livestock.
by the samc. 70 provide for the olet
ton Of County suPerinlcndcnb Of PGbli
Instruction by the people.
by Mr.. Conowayi To prevent the M
Of profanc language.
~ Mr.. Savage: 10 define a trust an
make Il illegal,
By Mr. Rankcft. To permit the ere
ton Of the CossiIl Library ON the blua
Memphis
BY Mr.. Cummns Requiring Judges
the Criminal Courts 30 deliver their Opt
Ions In writing in nislemcanor caees.
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