The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-02-14
TENNESSEE LEGISLATORS.
Disposition Of Bills Upon Third Read
ing In Both Houses.
HOUSE.


Mr.. Buiord opposed the bill, on the
ground that the costs were too heavy
already. 1t was for the convenience OF
the attorneys and they should pay for
it, as it was in their interest.
Mr.. Waddell, of Obion, offered an
amendment striking out "ten cents
per 100 words" and inserting a provi-
sion that compensation be the same
as now provided by law.
Mr. Gordon, of Maury, moved to lay
the bill and amendments on the table.
Mr.. Heiskell explained that the bill
was simply in the interest of conven
fence and time saving, and would
reduce costs rather than otherwise.
Mr.. Gordon withdrew the motion
to table, but Mr.. Shelton renewed it
and in turn withdrew, and Mr.. Heis-
kell made further explanation.
Mr.. Duncan opposed the bill.
Mr.. Rowan favored the measure,
saying that there would be saving OF
time and money and would be no
additional expense.
Mr.. Upton was recognized, Mr.. Hull
being in the chair, and said that the
bill would greatly expedite matters.
The lawyers had no rights, but their
clients should be looked to, even il the
lawyers would be benefited. He
thought it unfair in the gentleman
from Giles to appeal to prejudice by
saying that the bill was in the interest
Of the lawyers.
Mr.. Buford said he did not intend to
array one side against the other, but
he thought the bill opposed to the in
terests of li:igants.
Mr.. Waddel's amendment was
adopted.
Mr.. Heiskell offered an amendment
providing thatif only one litigant call.
ed for a stenographer the party SO
calling should pay for the service.
The bill passed-ayes II. noes 10.
The bill by Mr.. Brinkley, authoriz
ing the election of women as district
school directors was rejected.
For the bill by Mr.. Walker, making
all stock liable for damage done to
crops OF another, the Committee on
Agriculture recommended substitute
The bill provided for executions, stock
to be sold after ten days to secure dam
ages.
Mr.. Baker and Mr., Duncan opposed
the bill, and Mr.. Walker and Mr.. Rich
ardson, OF Haywood spoke in favor Of
it,
The bill was recommitted to the Ag-
ricultural Committee.
The Senate resolution to furnish the
court OF Johnson City with set of gu
preme court reports was recommended
for concurrence by the Judiciary
Committee
Mr.. Bean moved to non-concur, say
ing in support of bis motion that if tht
State furnished johnson City with re-
ports it should furnish all the courts
in the State with the reports.
Mr.. Duncan commended that Mr.. Bear
did not understand the situation. He
said the resolution proposed to do nc
more for Washington county than hat
been done for other counties.
Mr.. Baker said 600 copies OF each su
preme court report are printed and
every county gets one. The present
resolution should be concurred in.
The resolution was rejected.
The bill by Mr.. Byrnes to have cop
led the rosters of Tennessee soldiers
in the Confederate army was passed
Ayes Sc, noes II. 1t provides that
the roster be printed in book form and
sold by the secretary oil State at So
per volume. An appropriation Of
$4,000, or as much thereof as is neces.
sary, is made.
The bill by Mr.. Hill, OF Shelby
amending the law OF embezzlemen
was rejected.
The bill by Mr.. Buford to enable all
churches to carry on foreign mission
AIRY work, providing for the charterine
of organizations for that character, wal
recommended for passage. Passed
The bill by Mr.. Sheldon, prohibiting
che employment OF children under II
years OF age in factories and OF chill
dren under Is except during vacation
was rejected.
To abolish the charter OF Attention. n
in Carter county. Failed for want Of
a constitutional majority.
A motion to reconsider was enter.
ed.
To establish agricultural schools and
experimental stations in Middle and
West Tennessee by Mr.. Caldwell.
Passed over informally.
SENATE.
To amend the road laws 80 that all
male persons over q and under As be
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