The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-17

The House took IN the Senate health bill
by sections, and adopted numerous amend
ments. the chief of which are as follows.
That fuil reports Of the boards are 10 be
made to the governor at each session OF the
legislature and published ike the reports Of
other state officers; reducing the pay Of the
assistant health officer when employed to
$40 per day and mileage.
The bill appropriating So, 900 for the ex-
penses of the extra session Of the legislature
passed the House without dissenting vote.
4 The bill providing for special board of
health for the port Of Pensacola was re-
ferred in the House, and may remain in
committee
THE HOUSE BILL PASSED.
The health bill framed by the House
passed that body by a vote of a to l5
The passage of the billappropriating $780,
coo for tho expenses Of the state board Of
health. was deferred until the health bill is
agreed on, which may be on Monday, as
both houses are nearer an agreement now
than ever before, and a strong effort will
be made to finish Monday or Tuesday.
A resolution inviting W. c. Chase, editor
of the CfimdtolOgiSt, and "A party of scien-
fists, to visit Florida passed the House.
CAN'T GO TO oCALA.
Gov. Fleming cannot accept the invita-
ton to deliver an address at the opening Of
Ocala Feb. 20, owing to press Of business.
Chief Justice Raney Of the supreme court
will deliver the annual address before the
State Bar Association in Ocala on Feb. 81
President Houstoun to-day signed in open
Senate the memorial to congress for a coast
guard and quarantine and also the resolu-
tion of thanks to Surgeon General Hamil-
ton for his great services to Florida.
SOME GOOD TAKERS.
The discussion of the provisions contained
in the health bill during the past week has
developed some good takers in the Senate
Among them are Senators Yancy of Lake,
Parkhnl Of Escambia and Hind Of Putnam
Senator Yancy talks rapidly, and appears
- be logical thinker: Senator PaTkhill is
more deliberate, and always makes good
points in debate; Senator Hind talks sense
and is easii y understood; Senator Hammond
Of Orange of course seldom rises, but when
he does al listen with attention, and his fine
appearance adds greatly 10 the force Of his
remarks. which are always brief.
OTHER PROMINENT DEBATERs
Senators Rogers Of Suwanuee, Bieibv Of
Volusfa Dunn Of Marion, Wall of Hills
borough, Kirk Of fernando, Dismukes OF
Gedsden. Schumacher Of Duval, Stapeton
of jackson, and Bryant of Polk all took an
active part IN discussing aud amending the
health bill during its consideration. Senator
Dunn OF Marion stands high as a thought
full and practical lawmaker, and his kiodiy
disposition makes him exceedingly popular.
Senator's Randall Of Nadis n, Coulter Of
Levy and Bailey Of Nassau make excellent
representatives of their sections.
THE EXTREMES IN AGE.
Senator Drake of Baker is the youngest
senator, and Senator Swearingen the oldest.
Both occupy prominent positions. Senators
Reesborough Of Alachua, Wilkinson OF
Santa Rosa, Tuten of Hamilton,
Pierroug of Calhoun, King Of De
Soto. Hendrv Of Lee, Hardee Of Brevard,
and Crosby Of Bradford are serving Their
first terms, but are already doing good
service for their constituents. President
Houstoun Of the Senate is universally con-
sidered the haudsomest man in either
branch of the state legislature