The Monticellonian., 1905-03-02

Collins and Hardy opposed ii. The roll call at first showed a tie vote. but before it was announced several changes were made and the bill was passed.
 \ bill to compel express compa- nies to call for and deliver goods in all corporated towns and cities.
 The senate bill making grave rob bery felony, after an amendment providing that the bill shall not re- peal the laws now in force so far as they may effect any cases now in the courts, was ordered engrossod.
 Senator Rector called up the bill making it felony for any parent or guardian to abandon a child under the age of six years, which was passed
 Senate bill No. 59 CHarrison) pro viding that all State printing shall be done in the State, provided that bids are as low as those received from any other point, and no combination to control prices is entered into by any printers of the State. Senator Harri son made a speech in favor of the bill. giving statistics showing that thousands of dollars are now sent out of the State for printing that could just as well be done here
 Senator Hardy opposed the bill. Senators Holland. Toney and Legate spoke in favor of it. The bill was passed.
 Summary of House Proceedings.
 bill was introduced by MT Brooks which provides for the consolidation of cities It was read the first time and Mr Brooks asked that it be read the second time, which was granted. The bill is general in it's nature and specifies that smaller municipalities may be annexed to larger ones by a popular vote. or upon the petition of fifty or more qualified voters of each locality. which petition shall be acted upon by the council of the larger municipality. an ordinance passed and an election for the purpose order ed by the county judge who shall ap- point the judges of election, and to whom the returns shall be certified. The bin provides that the annexed portion shall always receive full bene- it of all revenue derived therefrom, which may be enforced by appeal to the circuit court, and the issuance of mandamus to compel the same in the event of refusal by the city council To allow such expenditures.
 Mr Hurst introduced a joint resolu- ton proposing an amendment to the constitution to the effect that the members of the house and senate be elected every fourth year, and that sessions of the general assembly be held quadrennially
 A bill was introduced to regulate the sale of native wine It provides that the sale may be stopped in any county by petition to the county court, and that it cannot be sold to minors except on written order from the pa rent or guardian stating the purpose for which it is to be used
 Bill No. 351 was introduced by MT. Beck It fixes the first Saturday in March to be observed as arbor day in the State
 A bill was introduced to amend sections 7053-54 of Kirby's Digest by providing that sheriffs shall not take tax books out in the county and that all taxes must be paid at the county seat between January 1 and April 10.
 Mr. Dodge introduced house bill No 363, providing for the licensing of stationary engineers Read first and second times.
 Mr. MeDaniel called up house bill No. 21, providing that when ship. ment shall be delivered to the con signee in a broken condition. demand shall be made upon the agent of the railroad company for the value of the damages. The agent shall in ten days tender to the consignee what in his judgment is fair compensation. + not accepted by the consignee and suit Is instituted and a sum not more than the agents tender awarded the consignee, the latter is liable for the costs of the suit. If more than the tender is awarded the consignee is entitled to double the damages and attorneys fees. If the agent should refuse to examine the goods upon the application of the consignee. the latter shall be entitled to double the amount demanded in addition to attornoys fees The bill passed-ayes 59. noes 10. MT. McDaniel moved to recon sider the vote by which the bill passed, and to lay that motion on the table. which was adopted
 resolution was introduced by MT. DuLaney and adopted, calling on the State capitol commission to report to the house within fifteen days a com plete record of all its transactions. in cluding copies of all contracts. and the receipts and expenditures to date
 The house amended the bill by MT. Edmonson, fixing the levy for Con- federate pensions at one mill, by making the levy one. and one-half mills. It is estimated that the pro- posed levy of mill and half would yield s375,o00 annually on the present assessed valuation.
 The house committee on education reported favorably house bill No. 327 Dudley. which provides that in counties where there are two judicial districts one county examiner only shall be appointed, who shall have power to appoint a deputy The pres. ent statute provides for two examin-