The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-10
DOWN ON THE RAILROADS
A RESOLUTION TO BREAK THE
LEASE OF THE CENTRAL.

representative Lewis OF t16nCOCA
County the Author-Another Reso-
luton Fevors a 2-Ceut Passenger
Rate-Flowers on All the Desks in
Honor of the Governors Birthday.
ATLANTA, GA, July 9.-The legislative
mill is grinding away famously. The num-
Der of new bills introduced to-day. particu-
larly in the House. was notable. The Sen
ate refused to pass the encampment resolu-
ton. For this action the alliance caucus
last night is held responsible.
The anti-railroad sentiment is shown in a
number of bills and resolutions introduced.
A fair example of this is q resolution by
Mr. Lewis Of Hancock introduced to-day.
1t reads:
WHEREAS, The existing lease Of the Georgia
railroad of this state to the Central Railroad OF
Georgia and the Louisvi Ia and Nashville rail
road companies and the lease OF the Central
railroad aud Its branches to the Georgia Paclhc
railroad, aad the lease of the Georgia Pacific TO
the Richmond Terminal Company OF otter cor
porations. is in violation Of plain provieions 10
the constitution of Georgia, therefore be IL
Resolved. By the House. and the Senate con
earring, that the governor is hereby directed %
REQUIRE the attorney general to take proper
steps to secure the cancellation OF such lease
contracts Be II further
Resolved, That unless such lease contra 70
are revoked and cancelled by the railroad com
pauies so leased within Six months from the
passage of this resolution that their charters be
and the same are hereby revoked.
a 2-CENT PASSENGER RATE.
Mr.. Sibley of Cobb introduced q bill 10
make the passenger rate ? cents mile, and
making the railroads furnish 5000 mile
tickets.
Mr.. Hill of Neriwether had bill read
~ Of gEfsl for a
freight charges, the penalty to be paid the
party upon whom the excess rate was i'm
posed, or upon any informer, whichever
brought suit first.
There were one or two others, all directly
or incidentally hostile toward the rail
roads
The special order for to-day in the House
was the bill introduced last session by Mr..
Whit eld of Baldwin, and ready now for last
reedilg. against insurance combinations. 1t
is al ned particularly at the Southeastern
Tariff Association. On motion of its author,
consideration of the bill was postponed, and
it was made the special order for next
Wednesday.
OTHER NEW BILLS.
Among other new bills Of general char
acter were these:
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock relieve in
solvent debtors. The bill proposes to re-
4ltNb Nv DIS ItblllOu " tUb JuuEc VI bu6 su-
peT1or courts asking the judge 20 appoint
receiver and take charge Of all his property.
When this IS done he Is discharged. He is
entitled TO $500 exemptions.
By Mr. Seay Of Floyd-Making it mis-
demeanor for minors TO buy intoxicating
liquors.
By Mr. Lewis Of Hancock-To provide
for the redemption Of real estate sold at
sherifPs' sales.
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bill to make the first term Of the superior
court trial term, when no plea is filed.
DIsCoURAGING FRIVOLOUS CASES.
Another bill is 10 discourage the bringing
OF frivolous cases, while still another is a
bill transferring miscdmeanor cases from |
the superior 10 the county courts and pro- |
viding for afull panel Of jurymen to select |
a jury from, as is now in force 10 the sups- |
rior court.
By Mr.. Atkinson Of Coweta-To provide |
for the appointment by the governor, annu- |
ally, Of board Of visitors, consisting of one
lady from each congressional district. for
the girls normal and industrial college at
MillegeviLle. Mr.. Atkinson was the author
Of the bill to establish this school.
A committee Of five from the Senate and |
seven from the House has been appointed TO |
consider the part of the governors message |
relating TO widows pensions.
A message from the governor notified |
both houses that a solicitor is to be cleo led |
for he Middle circuit. The election was |
set for II O'Clock to morrow. B. D. Evans |
is now filling the position by appointment |
and will probably be elected
The Senate adjourned early. The House |
adjourned at 1888 o'clock, half an hour be- |
fore the usual time, as a mark OF respect TO |
a deceased member, Judge Z. S. Griffin of |
Twiggs.
THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMITTEE.
Speaker Howell announced his appoiut-
ments on the congressional reapportionment
committee. The full House committee
stands now as follows, the members being
named last:
First District Messrs Dunwoody of
Glynn and Kemp Of Emanuel
Second District Messrs. Chappell Of
Laurens and Baldwin of Randolph.
Third District Messrs. Bush of Miller
and Sears of Webster.
Fourth District-Messrs Gilbert of Mus
cogee and Atkinson Of Coweta.
Fifth District-Messrs. Goodwin of Full
ton and Broadnax Of Walton.
Sixth District-MessrS Whitfield of Bald
win and Barrett of Pike.
Seventh District-Messrs. Sibley of Cohh
and Tatum Of Dade.
Eighth District essrs. Morton Of Clarke
and Lewis of Hancock
Ninth District-Messrs Peoples of Gwin-
nett and Witzell of Fannin.
Tenth District-Messrs Williams of Rich
mond and Harris Of Washington.
FLOWERS ON THE DESKS.
A pleasant little feature Of the session tn
day was the presence Of flowers on the desk
OF all the mem oers. They were furnished
by the ladies OF the flower mission OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
complimentary to Gov. Northen. TIA
governor is great believer in women. and
frequently assists in the Womans Christian
Temperance Union services He is Sc wears
old to-day, and The ladies marked the ami
versary in this way.
Mr.. Clifton of Chatham made a littla
speech in the House calling attention to the
flowers, expressing the thanks Of the le0is-
lators and expressing devotion to woman
kind. He covered himself with glory and
both the House and gallery applauded gen
erously. Several alliance members reason>
ing that the whole affair was a compltment
to the governor, and that to wear flowers
was to iudorse that sentiment. tossed the
the flowers into the waste basket and re-
fused to wear them.
Mr.. Clifton had resolution passed ex-
tending the courtesies of the floor to NJ. Y.
Mcintyre and j. B. Young of Savannah.
CHARGED WITH COUNTERF citing
Two Young " bjta Man of noo,z