The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-05-05
LEGISLATIVE
PROCEEDINGS

WEDNESDAY (26TH).


mittee reported the general appropria-
ton bill; Mr.. Dorman, of Suwannee, in
troduced bill toprohibit certain games
on Sunday, and Mr.. Hall, Of Suwannee,
a bill to require railroad companies To
maintain highway crossings, etc. The
Speaker and chief clerk signed an act
concerning taxation in Orlando, an act
providing State aid TO certain public
schools, and an act abolishing the gov
eminent of Lake Butler, etc. The
House passed House bill prohibiting
county treasurers from charging COM
mission in certain cases; also House
bill amending the license tax law of
1903; also House bill concerning the
bonds of contractors and lessees of
State convicts; also House bill legaliz-
ing Incorporation of the town Of Red
dick; also House bill amending the char
ter of Key West.
Mr.. Watson, of Osceola, introduced a
resolution, which was adopted, request
ing the Governor, the Board of Trus-
tees of the Internal Improvement Fund
and the Railroad Commission to report
itemized statements showing all moneys
paid out during the past four years on
account of employment of special cOun-
sci, with full details of such employ
ment, etc.
THURSDAY.
Among Senate bills introduced were
the following: By Mr.. Scott, to regulate
the holding of festivals for private gain
by Mr.. Canova, to prohibit manufacture
and sale of cigarettes; by the Commit
tee on Temperance, substitute for bill
to provide method for the discovery Of
the illicit sale of intoxicating liquors,
etc. Senate bills passed: To provide
for service by publication in certain
cases; relative to the taking of deposit
tions in disbarment proceedings; relat-
iry5.xO incorporation of town of Willis
ton; amending act relating to same; en-
larging limits of Gainesville; amending
act for certifcation of teachers; limit
ing amount of municipal bonds to be is
sued, etc; prohibiting compensation of
officers in certain-cases; authorizing ap-
pointment of deputy town clerks; to
punish sale, ETC., of liquor to Indians;
for the preservation of offers and heaV-
ers; regulating attendance il special
tax school districts; prescribing meas
ure or damages in losses by fire. House
bills passed: Extending, ETC., powers of
city of Daytona making deficiency APP
preparation for pensions payable from
State convict hire; regulating running
of automobiles. Enrolled acts signed:
To amend law providing for assessment
and collection of taxes in Orlando; abol-
ishing present government of Lake But
Ter. etc. providing State aid to certain
public schools; legalizing incorporation
of Lawtey; authorizing Live Oak to IL
cense business occupations, etc. Senate
bill to regulate inspection, etc, Of fer
tiizers was set as special order for
Maya.
Melton, Of Duval, affecting government
of Jacksonville, etc; by Mr.. Stephens,
of Jackson, to prescribe who shall be
inmates of State reform school and
proper discipline, ETC., for said school.
House Joint resolution amending the
Constitution as TO salaries of supreme
and circuit judges was defeated. House
bills passed: Regulating width of tires
on certain vehicles, etc; taxing owners
OF dogs; requiring nOtaries to record
their commissions; amending law relat-
ing to appointments of boards of med
icql examiners; defining tehancies at
will. etc for the relief of Bradford
county. House bills indefinitely post
poned or defeated: Prohibiting shooting
of live birds for amusement or mark.
manship; amending law relating to cir.
cult clerks fees.
Resolutions extending thanks To OFF,
cials and people of Pensacola for hospt-
able entertainment were adopted unan'
imously on motion of Mr.. Watson, OF
OsceOla.
FRIDAY.
A resolution, duplicate of that in tbs
House, was introduced by Senator Jack
son and adopted, requesting State Off
Gals TO report amounts paid out fol
special counsel fees for the past foui
wears. Senator Gillen introduced the
kindergarten bill Senate bill to pro
vide a local road system for Osceols
county was passed. also House bill
amending license tax law. Adjourned
to Monday.
Bills were introduced in the House t.
require taxation of franchises; to REIN
burse owners of stolen property from
convict hire fund; making appropria
tons for six State educational institu
lions. The Key West extension bill
was considered. amended and I1ad'
;Ilecial order for Saturday. The Hous'
sNised House bills - to protect foOC
fshes; to increase compensation o.
county commissioners; TO define q law
full fence in q certain locality; to an
thorize Ocala TO assess property for tax
alton, etc; to authorize Ocala to com
bine certain municipal Offices Hous,
bill TO tax record Of mortgages, notes
etc, was indefinitely postponed. Chair