The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-06
LAST DAY FOR NEW BILLS
OVER 60 RUSHED IN BY MEMBERS
OF THE HOUSE.


Over 500 Measures Now Before the
Legislature Mr. Calvin Wants
County Boards of Equalization
Nr. Huff Aims 8 Blow at the Con
vict Lease System.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec 5.-Mr Bush's bill
made this the last day on which new bust
ness could be introduced, and bills came IN
with vengeance. Something over sixty
bills were presented for first reading to-day.
The present legislature has over 500 bills be-
fore it in one shape or another, against 2s6
on the corresponding date last session, while
the total at the end Of the previous general
assembly was SCI.
After the reading Of the journal Mr..
Garves had the bill to pay boards of educa-
ton at the rate CT 81 per day while serving
reconsidered. He offered bin for such a
provision in Newton county district from
the general bill.
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES
Mr.. Hardeman introduced bill provid-
ing that Justices of the supreme court,
judges Of superior courts and solicitors, be
appointed by the governor.
Mr.. Monroe wants dealers in firearms and
cartridges licensed at $50 throughout the
state. He believes this would lessen saugui-
nary meetings.
Augusta, some time ago, by legislative
enactment, discontinued the use or conVlcts
on the streets. Now Mr. Fleming Of Rich
mond wants the mayor 70 have the right TO
work the county convicts on the suburban
streets, and the bill VIII find favor.
Mr.. Calvin's bill, introduced to-day, Gre
.ating boards Of equalization in the various
counties 20 pass on the returns made 10 the
tax receiver. is important and will please
those who make just statement for taxa
tiOn.
A PERMANENT PENITESrIARY
Mr. Huff filed bill that, if passed, will
be a menace to the present convict lease sys>
tenn, as it provides certain checks on the
prevailing methods and creates perma-
nent penitentiary. No women or children
under Is ara to be leased. Besides this, he
introduced bill providing for the issue OF
sewerage bonds to the amount OF $4,000
for Macon, and another bill creating sink
ing fund, TO retire maturing bonds
Mr. Craige wants,commercial and collect
ing agencies taxed 500 in every county in
the state, the proceeds TO go 10 the school
fund.
Mr. Martin wants an appropriation to
purchase original mementoes Of the seces-
sion convention held at Milledgeville and
afterward; held at Savannah. These are |
now in the possession Of Mrs. Mary A. Steel,
widow of Maj. John II. Steel, who preserved
them.
AN INSPECTOR OF BRIDGES.
Mr.. Goodwin introduced bill providing
fer state inspector OF bridges and that
competent mechanical engineer be installed |
to inspect and examine them. more particu-
larry railroad structures.
Mr.. Morton Introduced bill authorizing |
guarantee companies to become sureties on
bonds.
Mr.. Berner Of Monroe offered bill en-
laPging the powers Of boards OF education
so as to enable them to employ teachers.
Mr.. Atkinson OF Coweta introduced three
bills that have been brewing for some time.
The subject matter is different only as to
the feature sought to control. By the bills
the railroad commission is vested with
authority to control sleeping car charges,
rates Of express companies and telegraph
tolls.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR HAwKINSNILLE.
Mr.. Baskin offered u bill creating pub
lie school system for Hawkinsville.
Mr.. Williams introduced bill regulat-
ing the finding Of verdicts in civil cases, so
that three-fourths Of jury may frame a
verdict by agreeing thereon
Mr.. Chappell presented a bill incorporat-
ing the town of Laurens.
Mr.. Calvin offered a bill incofpora II ;
the Augusta and Manchester railroad -
Georgia, SO that the Atlantic Coast line can
enter Augusta over its own lines.
Mr.. Camp INTRODUCED a bill requiring the
returning OF railroad bonds TO the receiver
Of tax returns wherever the hue traverses a
county, be it n home" road or not, for
purposes OF taxation.
SIr. Ivy introduced bill TO revive the
Office Of.state geoogist, and prescribing his
duties. He ais) suggests that where banks
are OF may bee )me state repositories instead
Of executing bond such institutions may
secure for deposit $780, 900 of state of Georgia
bonds.
Beginning Monday night sessions will be
held IL e measure to tighten the pressure Of
business.
The number of leaves OF absencs granted
Indicate a slim House tomorrow.