The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-17
WHITFIELD'S BILL DEAD.
THE HOUSE REFUSES TO RECON
SIDER ITS RECOMMIITAL.

Farm Products Not to be Exempted
From Taxation emperance Meas.
ures Cut Quite Figure In the Days
Proceedings-The Right of Doctors
TO Drink Argued.
ATLANTA, GA. July 16.-.The Whitfield
insurance bill came up again in the House
to-day. Il was on motion to reconsider
the action Of Tuesday, recommitting the
bill. The roll call showed ffty-fve votes
60 reconsider and ninety against it.
The committee on general agriculture re
ported unfavorably upon the bill introduced
by Mr.. Jackson of Heard to exempt farm
products from taxation while in the hands
of the producer. They reported favorably
upon the bill introduced by Mr.. Etheridge
, of Houston to require common carriers TO
furnish testimony when goods are damaged
on connecting lines.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Smith OF
Decatur ito make penal the non-com-
pliance of laborers or others with their con-
tracts" was made special order for next
Wednesday.
THE LAW ON EXECUTIONS.
A bill by Mr.. Davis of Burke, to amend
section 1876 OF the code, was passed. Inc
amendment strikes out Of the fourth line the
words "In double the amount OF such exc
cution", and inserting In lieu Thereon the
words "In a sum not larger than double
the amount Of the execution levied, ana
where the property levied on is of less value
than the execution, the amount Of the bond
shall he double the value Sof the property,
upon a reasonable valuation TO be judged
by the levying officer"
RESTRICTING THE SALE OF LIQUOR.
ITO forbid the sale OF malt, vinous or
spirituous liquors in this state within five
miles of the line of any county wherein the
sale of the same Is prohibited" was the
title of a bill introduced by Mr.. Perry of
Worth that came up to-day for third read
ing. 1t had been favOrably reported by the
temperance committee. There was sharp
opposition, headed by Mr.. Wooten of
Dougherty and the bill was recommitted.
A bill to charter the Atlantic, Americas
and Florida Railroad Company was re-
committed.
An appropriation of $500 was passed to
replace worn-out maps in the office Of the
secretary of state and county maps in couu-
ties where new ones were needed
DRUNKENNESS AMONG DOCTORS. )
The bill introduced by Mr.. Baldwin of
Randolph county to provide that a second
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forfeiture of the license of any physician
or prescription clerk came up. The first
offense is punishable simply as a misde-
meanor, the doctor or clerk being liable for
damages done to the patient. Mr.. johnson
of Appling wanted the bill amended
80 that doctor could get drunk
except when actually engaged in
practice or offering his services. IA doc
tor goes off fishing occasionally" said he,
'or be leaves home for a week or two. He
gives up practice for that time. Now sup.
pose he gets drunk. 1t hurts nobody. His
being physician has no bearing upon the
case, yet some enemy of his may hear of
this and report it. A professional rival
will make the law an instrument Of malice.
For example, am here as a member of the
legislature. My people at home know that
j am not practicing medicine, Now, what
harm does it do anybody now if take
little too much,
docs the gentleman mean," asked Mr..
Hartridge of Chatham, That being a mem
Der Of the legislature gives man right to
get drunkF'
mo-" was the reply.
docs his candidacy for the legislature
give him the rightP persisted Mr.. Hartridge. |
No. said Mr.. johnson, amidst the laugh |
ter Of the House. 81 am in favor of punish
ing doctor or clerk who gets drunk while
actually engaged in his business"
"But, said Mr.. Hartridge, won't that be
an inducement to physicians to quit their
practice"
The member from Appling retired in
some confusion, but still loyal to the amend
ment, which was finally adopted
Another amendment was adopted pro-
viding that properly certified reformation
Of two years standing might restore the
forfeited right to practice.
The bill as amended was then passed
A bill was then passed to incorporate the
Dalton, Spring Place and Eastern Railroad
Company.