The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-06-06
THE LEGISLATURE
VARIETY OF MEASURES INTRO
DUCED.
DOlNCS OF THE LAWMAKERS
Briefly Related So That HE Who
Runs May Read What Our
Representatives Are Doing
ing at the Capital.

ANVVA VOVAv014vVo x24V DVA1A6 Il
ing at the Capital.
MONDAY.
Seldom, il ever, has a new legis,a
tnre taken to its task with the en-
thusiasm and energy manifested b.
both branches to-day, nor with great
Ier promise of aehiesA sth1l
period has been prolific 81 rrogrsss
AT the request Of the jefferson Da
Wis Monument Association, Mr.. Moor
will introduce bill asking for $40,
600 toward that memorial, and Mr
Morgan of ,Avoylles will endeavor K
compel common carriers to settl.
claims within sixty days, instead Of
at any time within eternity.
Gov. Sander is receiving q number
Of designations from various boards
from men anxious to sscaps the bar
of dual ofiicehold,sg 9, w,tle he, Ia turr
appointed former Gov. Heard to sue.
ceed Coz Parker as president Of the
Board Of Control Of the Penitentiary
A most important vii was present
ed by Mr.. Moore designed to pro.
hibit the shipping of liquor into pre-
hibtion territory.
An interesting measure raises the
salary Of the Superintendent Of pub,
lie Education from $4,000 to S5000ss
year.
Senator Liable introduced a bill FOR
the abolishment Of the Atchafalaya
Levee Board, and to repeal the act
providing for work on the Plaquemins
locks, this latter being based on his
belief that the task would be conduct
ed by The Federal government.
TUESDAY.
Between the Shattuck license bin,
and the Wall prahibiticn bill for the
:tahe outside Of New Orleans the pub
lie may look for the Anal result.
The race-track gambling issue also
same out squarely before the public
snd law makers, and they are no
longer in the dark as. to who is di-
.ecting the respective forces and Whist
nay be expected. The Locke anti
sace-track gambling Bib, darfted BY
he Anti-race Track League Of New
Orleans, has already been introduced
in the House.
Without any audible objection the
Senate passed the Doughtery contin-
gent expense bill carrying $4,000,
a>d it was rushed through the finish
ng touches in time for the members
md employees to see the ghost walk
asst week.
The workings Of the Crop Pest
Commission will be Investigated, and
IN motion Of Senator Marston. the
Morgan resolution from the House
Isking for this investigation was
tdopted.
+ Senator Richard McCulloh launched
n the Senate proposed constitution
i amendment providing for an assist
mt attorney general, with other as
istants, that would enable that Of
ice to handle the legal business of all
tate boards, with possible two ex-
eptons.
WEDNESDAY.
At least one most troublesome
MEASURE sent on its way is the Evan
cline parish proposition, dividing st.
landry, which will be reported favor
bly,, with an amendment, and will
hen be up to the Legislature as
vhole for submission to the people.
Within more limited circle, Of
curse, this bill has raised almost as
1uch excitement since its ihtroduc-
on as the liquor and race track meas
res.
Another parish division is now to
e expected, Mr.. Bruner having given
office Of prospective bill. for the
reation of four parishes out Of Cal
asieu, the three limbs to be Topped
rom the main trunk to be known as
Pine" Sanders and Rice" Ac-
ording to the statements of those be-
ind the measure, no trouble is to be
over this proposition and
he residents Of Calcasieu are said to
e in favor Of the changes.
Feeling continues strong in favor
{ the abolition Of the Board Of Equal
,ation-that is, among the country
lembers-and an active canvass is be-
g pushed to secure the passage Of
ne bill for that purpose. At present
ne advocates Of the measure are
how best to reach the Gty
elegation and are devising all sorts
schemes to enlist the New Or
ans men in the movement.
1t develops that Senator Geydan's 3
bill regulating commercial
xchanges, is aimed particularly at
le Sugar Exchange. Mr.. Gueydan's