The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-11-21
FIRST OF THE NEW LAWS
IT GIVES THE GOVERNMENT JURIS-
DICTION AT CHICKAMAUGA.

The House Passes the Banking Bills
The State School for Negroes-Mr.
Norman Wants Intimidation at the
Polls Suppressed Savannahians
at the Capital
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 20-The first law
Of the present legislature became effective
to-day when Gov Northen approved the
act ceding to the general government 1uris-
diction of Chickamauga park
The House seems in earnest about I'M
proving the banking system Of the state.
Mai Ryals' resolution asking that Gsorgia's
coacressuea use their best efforts to remove
the present tax of 10 per cent. on state
banks. and Mr.. Calvin's resolution that the
sans delegation have the laws SO changed
rs TO permit of real estate collateral being
g1ven for loans. were passed in the House.
me governor will, under the provisions of
the bill, forward to each member q copy Of
the bill
STATE SCHOOL FOR NEGROES.
TIE special order of business for the
morning was consideration of the bill in
troduced by Mr.. Pope to establish a state
school for colored persons, and appropriating
funds for the purpose. Since the state
withheld the annual appropriation of
5000 for Atlanta University three years
ago the colored people have been without
state university facilities. As will be re-
numbered, the money was withheld
through Noncompliance with the states
regulations requiring that white and
colored pupils be taught separately.
THE BILL PASSED.
The House went into committee Of
the whole with Mr.. Hardeman in
the chair, and with two trifing
amendments attached, it was recon-
mended that the bill be passed. The
vote was $40 for and 2 against the bill.
Crawford, the negro member, misunder>
stood the bill, thinking 1t meant withdrawal
of the funds instead of an expenditure for
school purposes, and he voted against it,
but afterward changed his vote Messrs.
Odom and Lewis voted against the bill
The school will be under control of five
citizens. The bill proposes that one-third
of the United States appropriation shall go
to the school
Mr.. Sibley offered a bill approprisuing
the S24 600 withheld from the Atlanta Uni
versity to the school contemplated in Mr..
Popes Dill should 1t become a law, the
funds to be used in the erection Of a build
ing The bills do not ask for any further
appropriation than that already made
under the general law.
SUPPRESSION OF INTIMIDATION.
Mr. Norman of Liberty county, who
elected Gov. Gordon by his vote, introduced
bill which aims at the suppression Of in
timidatioa at the polls. He would have
both parties, Intimidating and inundated
hose their votes Mr. Normans election will
be contested by a negro named James.
Some Of Mr. Norwood's friends say the
Liberty county member was instructed for
@kasr M %h.N . To, be
it warm for him.
CLIFTON's HARD WORK.
Mr.. Clifton worked hard TO secure a
81, 500 appropriation for the appraisers of
the Western and Atlantic railroad, but the
committee of the whole cut the sum in half
The appraisers were Dr. Eben Hillyer, Col.
s. c. Rive1, and w. l. Clarke, who will
each get $3.50 if the Senate does not further
reduce the amount.
Mr.. Maxwelrs quart bills now a law. 1t
provides that dealers who sell quarts and
gallons outside of a city shall pay the same
license as retailers.
A bill Incorporating the Atlanta, Ameri-
Gus and Florida railroad was introduced by
Mr.. Perry, VINO says the prospect of build
ing the railroad is very bright
Hon. Paul Trammel was presented with
cane for his work in helping elect Gen. Cor
don. Col. Bob Hardeman made the presen-
tation.
TWO sAvANNAHIANs IN TOWN.
Judge Adams and Hon. Peter Meldrim of
Savannah are here, aud were rendered the
courteses Of the floor. Judge Adams ap-
peared before the commit ZEE to-day that
have in hand the bill from Chath am i'm
posing greater stringency in regard to
keeping open tipping houses on Sunday.
Judge Adams favors the bill.
1t was an extremely busy day In the
House, and many bills besides the local ones
introduced were read the second time.
Macon and Bib county will tomorrow
ask for new registration laws.
SESSION OF THE SENATE.
The Ssnate's session today was of about
an hours duration. An executive session
was held and three appointments were con-
firmed They were Howell Cobb as Judge
of Sumter county superior court; r. A.
Hooper, solicitor of Sumter county superior
court; r. F. Simmons judge Of Terrell
county superior court.
Nothing has as yet been done in regard to
the CITY court Judgeship at Savannah by his
excellency.
The commissioner of agriculture SAYS fer
tilizers will not be inspected in bulk. He
requires that al tagging be done under the
supervis of his inspectors.
Judge Samuel Adams also went before
the railroad committee. having in hand
the bill legislating against Sunday excur-
sions.
The education committee will report
favorably MIR. Graves bill providing that
the members Of boards of education receive
school matters This general bill win doubt
less become a law.
RACE HORSE HURT.