The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-02-12

! yidiug that every pPIpnn buvlng seeo cptto
shall trap q complete li-1 oi same ana re
/ pori H. the county clerk, also that no PEI
sGr shall INV or cell any seed cotton be
tween Two SIMS was discussed Qt -ome cor
.i.c,ah!r l,ng'l, and finally = -1b-nuie .
Hr. C'"pg was adopted, haF1E 'e-H rec
Not a breath stirred the clear crisp at
nc, phere as the sun rose yesterday an
threw a long red ray between the eastern
hills searching out every houSeIop, ever
Mill and every hollow in Austin; gildinj
every tn ret and every spire, suspendinR
bridge of light from point to point AM
spanning the night-hugging holloWs win
yadnct over which Aurora ushered tn
young day into Austin, where, peePlns II
at the windows, prying at the DOORS he
woke the drOwsy town.
| The Texas Legislator rubbed his eyes shr
gazed at the pencil of light which, hndihF
it's way through his chamber shutters
wrote Oh the wall the fact that the sCh Wa'
up and the world astir.
On Ckly he made his toilet and found his
way to the galleries.
Throwing back his shoulders he
drank deep draughts of the
morning air. tpiced high with bud scents
and flower OdOrs, which me horlner hlPpeu
murhIng held TO his lips III It's cup OF golden
sunshine. ..-.--
Later, having disposed OF something q
trihie more substan ial in the way of beel
steak, biscuits and flee, hoe cake, corn
dodgers and bultermilk, he repaired TO the
legislative halls, procured his mail from the
mouse postmaster, and having read his let
trrs he pulled Chair up where ne could
hoist his feet against the window Sill ana
spread copy of the STATESMAN upon his
knees.
lie liked to be near the post office where
he could join in the jolly conversation lht
house postmaster has always on tap. All
the members like TO talk 10 the postma ter.
Frank Mullins has the repuEt on OF being
one OF the best single hand talk rs in seven
cuuntie and besides that Is most ETH
Client oficer--a good natured, accommo-
dating fellow, too.
well, Frank" said the legislator,
"what is your judgment on this paper
question:
They don't bother me any," was the
reply. Lots # work? Wei yes; 1t dors
1--WE me plenty to do, but that's what I'm
here Tor Which is my favOriteP Well,
now its not for me topass Judgment the
stuff that's in the papers, but must con.
fcsS Pm proud of the way THE STATESMAN
furnishes its orders. Everything is as neat
aud compact as a package of bon bons, ana
notice the members seem to ike IL, too.
That's the way -"
"Whackl
The speakers gavel fell, prompt as time,
and The house came to order.
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Scarcely had the business of the day
opened when a resolution 70 reconsider the
ordering of newspapers showed its head up
feeby before the Cl rk's desk.
Mr.. Riddle was on It's neck in moment
and the house followed close al his heels.
When they retired that poor old resOu-
ton was hardly recognizable, and il never
quivered as the clerk laid it upon the table.
Almost Immediately the committee on
contingent expenses reported that they had
Il. Cidpd not TO pay for any papers already
bought or to be bought for the melubers.
they were COnstitutonally opposed TO II,
hut the house couldn't see 1t that way and
the repOrt was rejected in an easy, oil
hand manner, truly refreshing.
There Is whisper going about that the
newspaper question is now settled.
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The committee on mining and minerals
met by call of Chairman Baker of Ton
Green county, assembling in the west re
cepliun room at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon.
This was the first meeting the committee
and a call Of the roll showed The following
members present: Messrs. Hodges, Cam
Blker of Tom Green, Lloyd, Swan and Nc
Kinney.
But one bill presented itself for the con-
sideralOn of the committee, house bill No.
207, By Mr.. Baker Of Tom Green.
The bill proposes TO amend section OF
an act to promote the development of the
mining resources Of the stale, approved
Feb. /, 1889.
The object of the bill is to eliminate the
feature OF the present law which requires
discoveries of minerals existing on publ"
Ian IS to ray to the state $50 Immediately,
and to give lum the privilege of making the
payment when the mines shall have been
developed.
The measure was discussed to some slight
extent. and with slight amendment by
the committee the bill will be reported
fayorably.
The committee on counties and county
boundaries met in regular session Yesterday
afternu on and took up the bill by Mr.. Wi
son of Hill, proposing to create Ross
county out of Hill, Navarro, McLennan
and Limestone counties.
The session was devoted to hearing the
side IF tnuse favoring the formation Of the
county.
Delegations were present from the differ
ent interested sections, and their reasons
why they thought the new county should
be formed were listened to by the Commit
with great interest.
The meeting adjourned with the matter
still under discussion, with the understand.
ing that 1t will be closed up ut tho next
meeting.
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The committee on internal improvements
held an important meeting yesterday Of
CernOon.
Mr.. testers bill, providing separate wait
Ing rooms forw white and colored passengers,
was considered briefly and referred TO d sub
committee OF one, composed OF Mr.. Brown
of Grlyson, with instructions to make q
substitute from it,
The bill by Mr.. Hood of Fannin. pro-
yidng for the building of depots
at all points of fifty INHABITANTS
where they receive or take on passengers
was up and after careful review will be
returned with an adverse report.
The SUD committee, composed OF Hessrs.
Nelson, Craytcn, and Deriep, appointed
10 in VPstiga'e the separate coach question,
submitted their report, and the man com.