The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-28

ioinder as defendants in one suit of sure
ties on different bonds; also, favorably
bill for the publication of notices OF e5-
trayed stock.
Senator Abercrombie, for judiciary No.
2-Favorably bill providing that accom-
plices and accessories to the crime of theft
may be prosecuted in any county where
the theft was committed, or in any other
county, through or into which the
property may be carried by
either the principal accomplish or
accessory to the offense. The ofense of
receiving and concealing stolen property
may be punished in like manner.
Senator Abercrombie moved that
Captain Hutoheson's address presenting
General Houston's portrait to the house OF
representatives be spread upon the senate
Journal. Senators Burgess, Pope, Field,
Claiborne and Upshaw opposed the motion
on the ground that the orator had insulted
the memory of Sam Houston and the
people of Texas of SEQ, ssion days by re
ferring to state convention or the action
of the people of those days as mob"
The senate was under no obligation to
print that speech and should not indorse
it by having it printed. Senators Armi-
stead, johnson, Lane, Abercrombie and
Tyler thought the orator had been mis-
understood or misinterpreted and that he
had not meant the sweeping charge at
tributed to him; besides, printing the
speech would not be so much compli-
ment to Captain Hutchinson as tribute
to the occasion when delivered and to the
memory of General Houston. The motion
to Print prevailed by Is ayes to IL nays.
Senator Townsend entered a motion to
reconsider.
Senator Stephens called up bill to di-
minish the civil and criminal Jurisdiction
of the county courts of Hale, Carson,
Lipscomb, Hemphill, Hansford and Old
ham counties. The bill was engrossed
and passed.
On motion of Senator Tyler the senate
refused to concur in the house amend
ment to the GatesvIlle reformatory bill.
Senator Field called up the bill to re-
store the civil Jurisdiction to the county
court of Brazos county. The bill was en-
crossed and passed.
Senator Crawford called up senate bill
399, to restore the civil and criminal juris-
diotion of the county courts of Camp and
Greer counties. The bill was engrossed
and passed.
Senator Atlee called up the house bill to
grant relief to VIM. A. A. Wallace, donating
him 1880 acres of land. The bill was en-
crossed and passed.
Senator Woodward called up senate bill
2S5, requiring railroads, when they run
within eight miles of county seat, to es-
tablish and maintain a depot at the near
est point to that county seat. An amend
ment was added that upon agreement with
county commissioners the railroads may
locate the depot at some other than the
nearest point TO the county seat. The bill
was engrosssj and passed.
The bill permitting a warrant OF JUS
tice of the peace in all cases to be exc
cuted in any county of the state was
passed.
The bill to more clearly define the
boundary lines of Brewster, Buchel, JEFF
Davis, Foley and Preside counties was
passed.
Senator Burney called up the bill to es-
tablish an insane asylum for southwest
Texas. 1t was passed, with an amend
ment declaring the appropriation for ii
shall not be allowed until January l, 1890.
Senator Abercrombie for judiciary No.
Favorable report on bill prohibiting the
planting or handling of johnson grass
The senate at 1916 took recess t.
2:55 p. N.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Senate called to order at 2:55. Roll call
quorum present.
House bill No. 4S, to promote the de
velopment of mineral interests of the
state, was taken up. Senator Burney
waxed warm and wordy on and in support
of an important amendment offered by
Senator Sims, and succeeded in defeating
the amendment. The bill was then en-
crossed and passed.
Senator Claiborne called up bill allow.
ing sheriffs in counties having cities Of
20 900 inhabitants to increase payment
of guards in discretion of the sheriff frou
$l.50 to not over $3.50 per day. Amend
ment by Senator Kimbrough to make
maximum 81 per day was lost. Ths bill
was then passed.
Senator Glasscock called up senate bill
No. 40, defining a lawful fence. The
amount of discussion excited by this bill
would have done credit to railroad com
tuloSiOu' CeuhbOE OIdS5COCh LIlSu "
amend it, but found it advisable to with
draw. Each senator seemed to have an
amendment tackled on, either adding OIL
taking from the provisions of the BILL
Senator Burney literally aired his opinion
on the relative cost of various kinds Of
wire fences, whereupon Senator Harrison
offered him contract 20 build fences for
the farmers of McClennau county. Sena
tor Alice wanted tifteen. feet stricken out
of the BILL which amendment WAS lost
After various amendments of little or NJ
Importance the bill was ordered engrossed
Senate bill No. 253, requiring penlten
tiary convicts to work on county roads
was passed.
Senate bill No. SO, confirming title tc
purchaser of real estate sold under ts2
sale and securing such purchaser
from loss by reason of in
valid proceedings, was called up
Pending discussion of the bill Senator
johnson moved to adjourn until thi,
morning at 10 O'Clock, which was carried
The House.
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