The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-04-12
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kC0NEntU8D FROM FIRST fAGE.J
James + Crane, chairman; Frank w
Sans, = s Grill, John r Willis, Jos H
HUMPHREYS.
Commerce and Navigation. Thomas
3 Davis, chairman James r Crane.
John s Beard Frank w Sans, F M
Hudson.
The usual resolutions asking for
clerks were offered and passed.
"A concurrent resolution was offered
BY Mr.. Neel, that q committee OF two
from the House and one from the Sen,
ate be appointed to the University at
Gainesville. A similar resolution was
offered by Mr.. Tim, that q committee
be appointed to visit the Blind, Deaf
and Dumb School.
A communication was received from
the Secretary of State relative to COM
mittee. rooms for the Senate, which
was referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee.
Hon. E. s. Cottrell, the newly elect
ed senator from the 18th district, APP
peared and was sworn in.
A total of Al bills were introduced in
the Senate during the day. Among the
more important bills were: By Sena-
tor Baker, authorizing railroad commits
sioneFs to employ council. By Senator
Trammell, requiring common carriers
70 furnish separate accommodations for
whites ard colored. By Senator Tram
nell, requiring a tax on franchisesi
also another one by Senator Tlammell
authorizing the railroad commission to
inspect and compel railroads TO keep
their rolling stock, track and roadbeds
In safe condition.
A bill was introduced by Senator
Humphreys Iegalizing the board of
elections of Bradentown on November
9Th, being a local bill; the rules were
waived and the bill passed
Upon motion, the Senate adjourned
until Thursday, 10 a. m
The Senate met Thursday, pursuant
to adjournment, with % senators pres
emit.
More resolutions were adopted APP
pointing committee clerks.
A communication was received from
the adjutant, read and spread upon the
Journal.
A total of % bills were introduced
during the day. Among the important
bills were: BY Senator Grill, bill to
prevent the adulteration, misbranding
and imitation of foods for man or
beast. BY Senator Henderson, author
ling the city of Tallahassee to issue
bonds for waterworks; the rules being
waived the bill passed. By Senator
Beard, to fine telegraph companies for
failure to promptly deliver messages.
By Senator Beard, bill for an appro-
pfiation for travelling expenses of the
State Auditor. BY Senator Jackson, to
prevent the removing, boxing, scraping
or cutting of timber that has been sold
for taxes. BY Senator Harris, to build
q lock and dam across Lake Hicpochee
canal.
A message received from the House
stating that body had passed concurrent
resolution No. /, to investigate the dis
bursements and expenditures of the
/. I. fund
Upon motion the senate adjourned
until Friday, 10 a. m.
The senate met pursuant to adjourn
ment, with % senators present.
Senator Clark introduced resolution
appointing a joint committee of seven
70 VISIT the drainage work and the Ca
loosahatchie river. The rules were
waived and the resolution passed.
A total of fourteen bills were intro
duced during the day. Among the i'm
pOrtant ones were: By Senator Clark,
allowing the Encouragement an ap-
pointment. By Senator Harris, a child
labor bill. The senate adjourned until
8 o. m. Monday.
The senate met pursuant to adjourn
nent with 20 members present, but
adjourned until 10 q. m. Tuesday,
through respect to the death of Senator
J. r. Newlan.