The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-04-21

hb soon ab prHcClcaDle.
These two resolutions are destined to
create quite a commotion among the
small colleges that have been draining
the State treasury Of funds which should
have been used to better purpose in the
maintenance Of the constitutional insti-
tutions of the State.
The House also reconsidered the In
definite postponement of House bill re-
lating to the carrying of firearms, and it
was made q special order for April "a.
Also passed House bills relating to the
binding over Of witnesses before Justices
Of the peace and county judges; requir-
ing proposed constitutional amendments
TO be posted at voting precincts on cleo
ton days; to amend the law relating to
licenses for carrying firearms: and in
definitely postponing House bills to re-
lieve the several counties from payment
of amounts claimed by certain munich
palities; TO regulate fees in cases be-
fore committing magistrates; to cancel
certain tax sale certificates 1.-TWO bills)
to provide for a Governors mansion;
end to require payment in advance of
certain clerks fees. Mr.. Mobiles bill
to lax owners of dogs was attacked with
a motion for indefinite postponement,
which was defeated, and the bill set as
a special order for April 25th. The
Speaker appointed the following COM
mittee TO draft resolutions concerning
the death of the late Hon VIM. Forsyth
Bynum: Messrs. Crawford, Hall and
Persons.
TUESDAY.
The Senate Committee on State AT
fairs reported as follows:
A HasV 20
whom was referred the communication
of Gov. Broward relative to the return
of the battle flags of this State by the
national government, beg leave to sub
nit that,
Whereas, in acknowledgment of the
gracious act of Congress which ordered
the return to the several States of the
battle flags that have been held in Gus
tody since the civil strife in 1876; and
Whereas, fully approaching the spirit
which thus caused to be Obliterated the
last vestige or tinge of vantage that OBJ
tanned in that memorable conflict; and
Whereas, being impressed with the
business and the wisdom of the act in
general,
Be it Resolved by the Senate, the
House of Representatives concurring,
That the great commonwealth of Flor
ida, as an integral part of this grand
union of States, views with pardonabie
pride the disposition of the brethren of.
this Republic to disown any unseemly
act or thought that would reflect upon
the participants in that fratricidal strife
between the people of this common
and,
Be it further Resolved, That His Ex- !
cellency, N. b. Broward, Governor of
the State of Florida, be requested to |
to the Secretary of War, |
Hon. VIM. H. Taft, the sentiments, APP !
probation and fraternal feeling of the |
people Of this State as expressed |
through their representatives in Legis- |
ature assembled
The joint committee to arrange |
program submitted the following:
Joint session at 1890 a. m, Nav 2,
IN Representative Hall: Governor N. B. |
Broward, Col. r. H. M. Davidson and |
Frances P. Fleming invited |
TO deliver addresses, introduced by Hon !
Geo. p. Raney; officers of State gov
and Col. Norvell, u. S. A., in
vited to attend and occupy special seats |
Adjutant- General Foster invited to |
assist in arrangements; Florida Chap |
-ers, Daughters of the Confederacy, |
and camps of U. c. ", invited to at. |
END; ladies Of Anna Jackson Chapter, |
u. D. c., requested to provide music.
Eight or ten bills were introduced, in !
Guiding one by Senator Sans amending |
he game laws, and one by Senator |
Seel amending the law relating to inter-
of whites and colored persons. |
Senate bill fixing penalty for cutting |
timber on land of another was indefi- |
litely postponed, and Senate bill pro-
libiting the transportation of liquors |
nto dry" counties was defeated on |
bird reading. The Senate "Flagler |
divorce" repeal bill was passed by a |
vote of % TO 8; also Senate bills amend |
ng law relating to foremen Of grand |
uries; Senate bill to protect sureties;
Senate bill relating TO breaking and en-
,ering; Senate bill validating contracts |
IF minors in certain cases: Senate bill |
for purchase Of bloodhounds |
1y sheriffs, and Senate bill providing |
FOR geological survey of Floaida
A Senate concurrent resolution was
adopted accepting the invitation Of the
Pensacola Chamber of Commerce TO
visit that city, and fixing the date for
Friday, April Fl.
At IL, M, the Senate proceeded to
vote for u. s. Senator, the whole num-
Der Of Senators present (3l) voting for
Hon. James p. Taliaferro.
In the House, twelve bills were intro
iuced, including one by Mr.. Rosbor-
,ugh, to provide annuities for disabled
iOldiers and sailors and wives Of de-
leased soldiers and sailors, and one TO
evy a special pension tax. Mr.. Mat
news introduced a bill to extend the
,owers Of the railroad commission,