The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-21
SESSION OF THE HOUSE.
PASSAGE OF a LOCAL BILL THE
DAYS FIRST BUSINESS.


Collection Can Be- Forced.
ATLANTA, GA, July 2O-The first thing
the House did to-day was to pass LEGAL
bill. introduced by Mr. Wright Of kthng-
ham, to "prevent trespassiug upon the
lands of others by hunting, fishing or otheF-
wise" There was a bare quorum present.
Then came the introduction Of new bills
Mr.. Heard of Ebert had bill "to exempt
from taxation for year succeeding the
year in which the same was msde-cotton
while in the hands of the producer.
Mr.. Sibley of Cobb, following the sug-
eestions of President L. L. Polk IN his
speech here last Wednesday, introduced
bill to make it unlawful for any person,
firm, etc, 10 collect any note, interest on
the same, or on any bond or
stock or certificate that does not have tax
receivers stamp showing the same to have
been returned for taxation II Issued OF made
prior 70 the first OF each year. VOCATION
at the act Is 70 be punishable under section
4SlOof the Code. Mr.. Folks purpose as 10
insure property Of this sort beng returned
for taxation, II il Is not returned, the
same beng s1ow1 by the receivers stamp,
then IL Is non-collecta DE.
a
introduced BY Mr. Jackson Of Oconee, To
re1uire all notes snd other evidence OF in
debtair eSs held by citizens Of this state 70
Be returned = the tax receivers Of their re-
soective counties" The penalty is making
the note etc, non'collectaole.
OTHER NEW BILLS.
Other new bills were:
By Mr.. Young Of Irwin-To incorporate
the McRae. Della and Southwestern Rail
WAY COMPANY The road contemplated
runs from McRae Wis Ooills, Irwin county.
TO Townsville.
Bv Mr.. Sears Of Webster-To make the
sherlffs and clerks Of the several counties
where county courts have been or may be
established ex-oficio clerks and sheriffs Of
said county courts.
BY Mr.. Fleming Of Richmond-To make
il G misdeneano- for a mother to abandon
or dispose Of 81 infant child for the pur-
pose Of concealing It's maternity, or for any
person to assist III the same
BY Mr.. Jackson Of Oconee-To amend
section Sass OF the Code so as to prevent any
amendment. etc, to said plea Of general
issue nnless fled at tbs first term.
By Mr. Goodwin OF Fultou-To amend
the act chartering tie Georgia, Carolina
and Northern Railway Company. TO more
specifically confer power 20 condemn prop
erty for terminal facilities.
By Mr. Baskins Of PulAski-A locsl pro-
hioition bill, making it unlawful for any
person within the limits Of Pulaski county
10 solicit or tske written CT verbal orders
for the sale OF delivery Of intoxicating
liquors TO be delivered or distributed in said
county.
PAY OF BOARDS or EDUCATION.
An effort was made to resurrecs q bill de-
feated last session so fix and provide for
the compensation Of county boards of edu-
cation This required us votes more than
the whole number present, and the motion
was lost
Two hundred copies Of the dog law, by
Mr.. Graves Of Newton, were ordered
printed.
An important prohibition bill was made
the special order for Thursday, July 80. 1t |
Is by Mr. Meriwether CT Wilkes, to prohibit
the sale, barter, gift or exchange in the
state Of Georgia OF spirtnous, vinous. malt
or Intoxicating liquors, ETC., in any quantity
less than quart.
This resolution, which was introduced by
Mr.. Hard of Baker, was adopted:
WHEREAS. By act Of congress July 2. 1862, |
public lands we're donated by land scrip to the |
several states and territories for the eudow- |
ment an maintenance in each state and terri |
tory Of lat least one college, where the leading |
object shall be- to teach such branches of learn
Ing as are related TO agriculture and the me
chanIc arts, in order to promote the liberal and |
practical education Of the industrial casses;"
and
WHEREAS, The sale of Georgia's land scrip
yielded the sum of 600, which sum has |
been increased by the act o. the last congress
by a supplementary Appropriation to be annu-
ally increased through a series of years; and
WHEREAS, 1t Is believed that the laud scrip |
has not yielded in Georgia the results in the |
education Of the industrial classes" which was |
reasonable to be expected; and
WHEREAS, The states have secured larger and |
better results by separating their agricultural |
and mechanical schools from all their nsttu- |
tions, be it
Eesolyed, That joint committee of three
members of the House and two from the Sen
ate he appointed TO investiZa aud report TO |
the legislature not later than Aug next how
the proceeds of said land scrip has been ex
pended hitherto, and what is the present status
of that fund
This is in effect a blow at the state
university.
Two Chatham county bills passed the
house to-day. Both ere introduced by
Mr. Clifton. One rs to amend the CHARTER
of the Coast Line Railway Company, The
other is to amend the charter Of the CITY
aud Suburban Railway Company.
A PERSONAL TILT.
The most personal speech of the session.
and one Of the best, was delivered by Mr..
Fleming Of Richmond to-day. He handled
Mr.. Ellington Of the Twenty-ninth. the
alliance leader Of the Seuats, WITH gloves
of. Mr.. Ellington, when Mr.. Jennings
bill to reapportlon the senatorial districts
came up in the Senate, refused to concur in
the resolution to refer it to a Joint commit
tee. He (Mr. Ellington thought such a reso-
luton should originate In the House
Mr.. Fleming protested against the dis
courtesy, but in mock charity ascribed it to
ignorance. He dwelt upon the merits of the
bill, quoting Bob Toombs as favoring a
fixed basis Of apportlonment, as opposed to
the present system, which was based upon
nothing on Gods earth.
Mr. Chappell of Lauens made a speech in
reply. He praised Mr.. Ellington and abused
Col. Toombs. "Who led this state into
war" he asked, land brought on all that
suffering and misery 1t was Bob Toombs.
SIR"
Mr.. Jennings reply was a very happy
one. II esteem myself fortunate indeed, :"
said be, ito be ridi }uled and abused in the
same breath, and for the same reasons, with
that glorious man. | have no defense tc
offer, no reply TO make"
The member from LaIrens spoke again al
some length.
Mr.. Fleming had Intro duced a resolution
calling for joint committee OF three from
each house to consider the matter. This BIZ
withdrew.
Mr. Ryals of Chatham Immediately rein.
troduced it. 1t was lost by vote CT 8.
TO 81.
HOURS OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.
An important bill was passed 1t was in
troduced by Mr.. Ryals of Chatham, anC
makes it penal for railroads to require en-
ployes to make runs aggregating more than
twelve hours in tweDty-four, except in case
of accident; and where th= employe, In any