The leader., 1897-05-05
Senate.
The senate was called to order at o'clock b
FOURTH DAY.
House.

Jackson, April 30.-There was little of impor-
lance transacted in either body OF the legisla-
ture today. The committees are hard at work,
but so far have been unable to report any impor
tant bills. The ways and means committee of
the house and the senate finance committee are
giving the finances close attention No discus
sion has occurred in either body as to what leg
islation should be adopted to provide the needed
revenue An element favors raising the State
Der J. 1897, to ~ mills and provide for a tenn
porary loan Till some time in January.
The house was called to order at 0 O'Clock.
The following bills were introduced and re-
ferred to the proper committees
BY Mr.. Glover of Coahoma: House bill No. 9,
an act to authorize the issuance of State bonds
and to build new capitol. Referred to capitol
By Mr.. Prewett of Choctaw: House bill No. 7,
to be entitled "an act to amend section 376l OF
the code OF 1892 in reference to providing printed
llstS furnished taxpayers, and making national
bank notes. legal tender notes, ETC., liable for
taxes" Referred to ways and means committee
Concurrent resolution In reference to securing
appropriations for constructing and repairing
levees on the Mississippi river was reviewed and
passed.
BY Mr. Houston of Monroe: House bill No. o.
an act to raise revenue for the State of Missis-
slppi and to cover deficit that may occur in
the months OF July, August, September and
October. 1897, in the treasury OF the State" Re-
ferred to the ways and means committee.
The penitentiary committee reported in favor
OF sustaining the governors veto Of the re-
formatory bill, passed at the last session Of the
direct Against SO, for 40.
House bill No. 8, introduced by Mr. Yerger of
washington, and then withdrawn, was refntro-
dueed. The bill is to raise revenue by sale OF
public lands at reduced prices. Referred to
ways and means committee.
Senate.
The governor returned without his approval
senate bill to authorize an organization Of loan
and trust companies, passed at the last regular
session. Tabled subject to CALL
Bills and resolution introduced and referred
BY Mr.. Rainwater: Concurrent resolution
proposing an amendment to section 243 OF the
constitution relative to the poll tax and to pro-
VIDE additional revenue for the support of pub
lie schools; To committee on constitution.
vide for the building of a State house and to
provide Offices and repositories for the books.
records, papers and archives belonging to the
state. To public works.
By Mr.. Lewenthal: To amend section 294s so
as TO enable municipal corporations to exercise
the right of eminent domain in the erection Of
ieyees: To municipal corporations.
BY Mr.. Lewenthal: To authorize the State
treasurer TO pay to the two leyee districts the
funds remaining in his office to the credit Of the
llqudating levee board Levees
Bills on third reading:
Senate bill, ITO amend section 2946 of the code
OF 1880 so as to enable municipal Corporations
p saerclse tne right OF eminent domain In the
Senate bill. IAN act to amend section 2o5e OF
the code OF 1892 In reference to declaring the
STOCK law in force so as to authorize the several
boards OF supervisors to dispense in certain
cases with fences without the Intervention OF
petition or an election" passed.
MT Rowan offered resolution inviting Arch
i.ect Snerier Oh Chicago to appear before the
ssnate az O'Clock pm. and present and explain
ms plans LOT raising, repairing and identifying
tne oia capitol building. Mr.. Bowers offered an
smendment inviting all architects who may SO
9eslre 70 appear before and address the senate
from day to day.
The resolution and amendment elected con-
siderable discussion. The amendment was
adopted The resolution as amended was over
The senate finance committee reported hill
providing Tor the issuance OF 500 600 In honda
ana raising the State levy from to 81 mills. Al
minority report fayors q temporary loan in
stead OF issuing bonds The question was
MADE a special order for Tuesdey.
Senate bill, ITO furnish Alfalfa county with
certain DOCKS Tor the county library;" passed.
30 lar as results are concerned thew win
amount 70 the same thing. The principaI dim
vu.ity y tnat the house COMMITTEES desires to
Iaise sne money out OF next years receipts fo
meet the dencit. while the majority Of the ser,
ave committee thinks the better plan would he
70 issue bonds to cover the deflcit and only in
crease the levy " mill. A''1 on's an
senate Dill AN act to raise revenue and 70
s on tne state government OF Missjssjppi
sne nseal year 1897, and to authorize the iss
$780, eneo u szoovoo per cent. bonds. PAYABLE in
s smsn.y years TO provide for the defcit IN the
reSenves OF me state" was made the speciaI
order Tor next Tuesday. '''s sIs''a'