Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-27
HOUSE GIVESM
To REPAIR
CAPITOL
LITTLE WORK Is DONE IN THE
HoUsE-sf5,ooo GIVEN TO
REPAIR BUILDING
or STATE.

Immediately after the reading OF the
journal IN the house Monday. T. 8
FIELDER OF Bib. moved that his bill. which
provides that the convicts be worked on
the public roads Of the state. be consid-
cred by the house On the committee OF
the whole His motion brought on quite
a discussion from Walter Steed. Of Taylor.
and John NJ Slaton. OF Fulton. who con-
tended that such a motion was entirely
out OF order. and would displace the reg
nlar business
AR. Mitchell. OF Thomas. and Mr.. Field
er argued that the motion was In order.
as the bin which had been read the sec
ond time had never been referred 20 any
committee. and could therefore be con-
sidered BY the committee Of the whole
house Speaker Morris sustained the rul-
ing.
Mr. Mitchell then asked unanimous con-
sent OF the house that IL resolve itself in
70 a committee OF the whole house on next
Friday morning. Immediately after the
confirmation Of he house journal. This
was granted. and the melton 10 have the
house resolve itself into a committee OF
the whole house was Withdrawn.
The report Of the committee on rules,
which was made On Saturday, but which
was not considered. was then taken up.
The first resolution dealt with the item
he'd statements OF accounts OF members
who make inspection Of state institutions.
A resolution by Mr.. Steed. OF Taylor.
carrying an appropriation Of $1,000 for
immediate repairs 20 the capitol building.
was then made special order for the day.
The house resolved itself into commit
tee OF the whole. in order 10 consider the
bill
Mr. slaton. OF Fulton. was made chair
man OF the committee OF the whole. Dir.
Howell Of Aferivether. moved that the
committee rise and report the bill back
favcrobiy. This was done and the house
reazsembled-
M steed. IN addressing the house and
urging the passage OF the appropriation
OF s15.00o said that a competent architect
had examined the building and had said IL
would cost 5000 10 put II in good shape
or the $500 asked. $500 was to be used
for placing 4 new roof on the building.
$500 to reset the tiles on an the floors.
which we're loose and being broken up.
and $500 for a new elevator. the present
lift being pronounced unsafe b. the en-
gincers- The remaining 500 was t. be US
ed for repairs to the sewerage in the
building
Mr.. Noses OF cowets. said it was al
most criminal 10 aIiow the building 20 re-
main IN its present shape. and that he
thought an additional SEQ should be ad-
ded to the appropriated
The bin wss unanimously passed. the
vote being lll 70 q
A resolution By Mr.. Beauchamp. OF
Butts. providing for an appropriation Of
part OF the rental OF the Mcintosh re-
serve. not TO exceed 1850. with which
20 place necessary masonry work about
the famous Indian Springs and its ap-
proaches. was made the special order and
was az once taken up
Mr. Moses. OF Coweta. was made the
chairman OF the committee OF the whole
house. e discuss the appropriation Mr..
Beaucnamp. q Butts. amended the reso-
lutton 50 that the 100 was reduced TO
$50 and providing that any other money
necessary be paid by the parties now
leasing the springs
The committee OF the whole reported
favorably. but the house did not sanction
r. IL was killed. but before the vote was
announced. the bin was laid on the table.
upon mellon Of the author.
a resolution BY Mr.. Stovall. Of Chat
ham. 10 have the prison commission send
20 the legislature information regarding
the place OF labor OF the convicts OF this
state. wos adopted in the house.
On the passage OF a local bin amending
the act creating the city court OF Sanders
vile. 20 as TO pay the solicitor OF the
court q salary instead OF fees. difference
vas expressed BY the members from
washington county. The bill. as intro
drced b. Mr. Evans. called for a salary
OF 81 per month for the solicitor. while
NJ Franklin thought he should receive
S7s- No quorum was IN the house. and
on melton Of Nr. Franklin the house ad-
5ourned-
The following new bills were introduced
Monday morning
BY Mr. Mulherin. OF Richmond-To re-
organize the military forces Of the state.
b. ar. Cam. OF Chatham-To author
lie tho mayor and council OF the city OF
f. 81 ~ aa 20 - 4ag
States a part OF Fourth avenue OF that
city
BY Mr. Gambler. of DeKalb-To pay the
pension Of David L Rogers. deceased.
70 7. H Jenkins
By Nessrs. Grenade and Alexander. Of
Wllkcs-To authorize the mayor and
general council OF Washington 70 sell GER
tain real estate belonging to the city.
By SIR. Glenn. OF Whitheld-To provide
for the payment OF pensions 10 all needy
veterans
By Mr. Glenn. OF whitheId-To amend
stock and fierce laws Of the state OF Geor-
GA
corporate the city OF Russell. I'm the coun-
ties OF Jackson and Walton.
By Mr. Overstreet. OF Screven-Te REIN
corporate the town Of Sylvania as the city
Of Syivania-
BY Mr. Calvin. Of Richmond-Authoriz-
ing the commissioner OF agriculture. with
consent and approval OF the governor. to
make exhibit az Louisiana Purchase expo
siti0n.
By Mr. Davis. OF Fannin-To incorpo-
rate the town OF Morgan. in the county
OF Fannln-
BY Mr.. Fields. of Dooly-To require
bonds OF costs paid before warrants can
be issued. II same is required by issuing
officer.
BY Mr.. o'ouinn. OF wayne-To enlarge
the powers Of the railroad commission OF
Georgia.
BY Mr.. O'ouinn. of wayne-To' compel
railroads IN this state TO run at least one
train each way daily, except Sunday
By Mr.. Rogers. OF Hall-TO repeal act
entitled an act 20 protect game in Hail
county.
BY Mr. knight. OF Berrien-Bin to
amend the act creating the county court
OF Berrien county.
BY Mr.. Leigh. Of Coweta-To prohibit
justices OF the peace from dismissing
criminal warrants without a hearing
By Mr.. KiIburn. ofNBibb-To provide for
size Of crew on every passenger train in
this state.
BY SIR. Edwards. OF Marion-To create
a dispensary in the town OF Buena Wis
ia
BY Mr.. Slaton. OF Fulton-To pay Mrs.
r ". Lord pension OF $50.
BY Mr. Hall. Of Bibb-To pay salary 10