The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-11
TWITTY'S BILL PASSED.
THE GOVERNORS SIGN sTURE ALL
It A is NOW NEEDED.


Measures-One of Them Wll Author:
izs the ale of Harsh Lands.
ATLANTA, GA, July 1O.-This has been
another busy day with the legislature Tie
most important thing done was the passage
of the Twitty bill by the Senate. Only the
governors veto can now prevent its be-
coming a law.
A great many new bills came up in the
House.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
The election of solicitor for the Middle
circuit came up at II o'clock in joint ses-
sion. Tho name of H. c. Kettles was with
drawn, leaving B. D. Evans without oppo-
sition. He was elected unanimously,
receiving 204 votes.
The election was to fill the unexpired term
of o. Il. Rogers, deceased.
Mr.. Whitneld's insurance bill was made
the special order for next Tuesday. being
changed from Wednesday account OF
the great alliance rally on July Is
Two notable petitions were introduced
end referred to the educational COMMITTEES.
Both came from the Presbyterians of Ath-
ems, recently brought under the jurisdiction
of the synod Of Georgia. Oae asks for
stringent law to prevent the printing OF
rubbish and distributing and selling OF
newspapers on Sunday. These protest
ag dnst the public school fund being used
for the support of the sectional or denoml-
national schools, contrary 10 the con-
stitution of the state.
RAILROAD FREIGHT RATES.
MIR Martin of Fulton introduced an i'm
portant resolution this morning. He wanted
Il considered and acted upon at once, but a
vote forced it over TO await report from
the railroad committee. 1t reads as follows:
WHEREAS, There are complaints throughout
this state on account of railroad determinations
in the matter Of freights against various local.
ties; and
WHEREAS, By means of such discrimination
the manufacturing agricultural mercantile
and other industrial interests OF Georgia
made to suffer; and
WHEREAS Believing at all times that oppres
sion, wherever existing should be uncovered
and suppressed without delay; and
WHEREAS Every possible means should at
once be taken to prevent the same. and the
railroad commission of this state having sig
nified that the data bearing upon that question
is now in their possession, and having com
municated to his excellency the governor, and
they are now awaiting the aid OF counsel as
stipulated by law to bring the same before the
interstate railroad commission Of the federal
government; therefore, be it
ReSOtUsd. By the House Of Representatives,
the Senate concurring, that his excellency the
governor is hereby authorized and empowered
Of the attorney general to at once furnish the
railroad commission of this state with all the
necessary legal counsel for the purpose of at
once bringing these matters before the Interstate
railroad commission of the federal government
and obtaining all the relief possible from that
source without delay.
DOWN ON CIGARETTES
Atlanta is down on the cigarette. A bill
was introduced to-day to authorize the city
OF Atlanta and county of Fulton to charge
a license fee of not exceeding $500 per
annum or to prohibit the sale entirely of
cigai cites or cigarette materials or any
preparation OF tobacco intended as a subst- !
tute to evade the law against cigarett ties
Among other bills introduced there may
be mentiouei:
By Mr.. Ryals of Chatham-Amending
the law for the protection % oysters. This
bill is drawn closely in accord witt the re-
port OF the ol ster commissioner, q synopsis
OF which is found in the govern RS mes
sage. 1t is the result OF many conferences
and compromises, and it is said 10 have the
approval Of all interests involved in this
great and growing industry.
By Mr.. Ryals of Chatham-To provide
for the increase and better collection and dis |
bursement Of the school fund in the several
counties of he state. The bill makes it the |
duty OF the tax collector to pay over di- |
rectly to the county school commissioner or
tion the amount OF the tax levied and col |
lected in sI.ch county for educational pur-
poses under tho order of the ordinary of |
the county, the commissioners taking a re- !
caipt, which, with the order of the ordinary |
or the commissioners, will be q sufficient |
voucher for the tax collector. The county
school commissioners or the treasurer of the
county board shall report to the
next meeting of the board of education of
the receiving Of any money from the tax
collector or from the state school commits
sioners, stating bow much when received
and who fr m.
BY Mr.. Monroe Of Calhoun-To make all
hangings private
By Mr. Monroe of Calhoun-To authorize
the transfer of true bills for offenses below
felony 70 the county court
By Mr.. Smith of Greene-Providinr con.
venlent method whereby confederate veter-
ans and confederate widows may draw their
pens ons.
By Mr. Wooten OF Douehertv-To in
corporate the Fourth Georgia regiment.
By Mr.. Bryan of Floyd-To ara end the
road laws Of the state.
BY Mr.. Seay Of FIoyd-To compel all
railroad COMPANIES, their agents or lessees. to
keep exposed to pubic view in their princi-
pal Office IN each coun y in which they do
business as common carriers, the name of
the president, superintendent. assistant
superintendent, local agent and owners of
said railroad or lease
By Ny RYals of Chatham-To amend the
act of 1885 Incorporating the Propeller Tow
boat Company of Savan ah 50 as to C, rrect
q clerical error IN the same Also, q bin
amending TIE same ACT 50 as t. more 4se the
capital stock to $500, 00U. Also, to amend
the act Incorporating TIE Savannah Dredx>
ing Company 50 as TO increase It's caDltal
stock.
Mr.. Ryals of Chatham introduced also an
important Dill to authorize the governor to
sell certain lands on the coast of Georgia
commonly known as salt marshes The
preamble recites that these marshes cannot
be settled upon nor cultivated in the usual
mode of husbandry. The lands are living
idle and yielding no revenue to the
state. The land TO be sold lies in the tidal
waters extending down to low water mark.
ANY person may have a survey made, aud
forward that with his application to the
governor to explore the property for sale
A public notice of the sale is to be published
with tue other legal advertisements. Pro- !
vision is made for a hearing Of valid OBJ |
iecti0ns TO the sale. But If there is no
objection, or the objection is not sustained !
The land is to be sold for not less than S5 |
Der acre. It is to be provided in all grants
'or such land that if phosphate beds are |
ound upon it fee OF 81 for every ton dug
s to be paid into the educational fund of
he county.
By Mr.. Hollbrook of DeKalb-To incor.
1orate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore
Railroad Company. The road oontem- .
dated is from Atlanta to Baltimore
Among the incorporators are Mayor Hemp |
ill, Hon. T. P. Rice and Gen. Clement A. |