The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-17

ida Press association transmitting res
olution adopted by press association
recommending that the legislature
make appropriation of at least $4,000
a year for newspaper and periodical
advertising in the interest of immi-
grafton Referred
House memorial No. z, by AGREE. OF
Oceola, recommending that Florida
representation in congress be in
structed to urge appropriation for
lock on the Kissimme river, $751; 600
appropriation is asked. Rules were
waived and memorial adopted
Introduction and consideration Of
resolutions.
VOluSia, that Hon. VIM. J. Bryan be
invited to address house of represen-
tatives and that clerk remit resolu-
ton by telegraph. Adopted.
Joint Resolutions.
Bill by Mr.. Carter, of Adalusia, pro-
hibiting the use Of log carts on high
ways.
Bill by Mr.. Night. OF Bradford, to
give persons arrested for crime op-
pOTtUnity to appeal for trial.
Bill by Mr.. Grace, of Citrus, for
the transfer of money from one county
fund to another.
Billsb by Mr.. Hodges, of Columbia,
for the relief of Mr. Herring.
Bill by Mr.. Chase. of DuvaI. for
the relief of the Florida National
bank Of Jacksonville.
Bill by Mr.. Nahoffy, of Gadsden, to
prohibit the sale of liquor in dry
counties.
Joint resolution by Mr.. EppeTsOn, of
Levy. to amend the constitution.
House bill $50, by Light, of Mar
ion, amending statutes relative to
unlawful entry.
House bill 231. by Light, of Mar
ion, prohibiting express companies to
charge double amounts On interstate
business.
House bill 234, by Peaden, of Santa
Rosa, amending statutes relating to
manner of procuring lands for county
farms.
235, by Peaden, of Santa Rosa,
creating board of tax officials in
counties.
236, by Peadeu, of Santa Rosa.
amending statutes relating to burning
woods.
MacWiIliams, of St. Johns. offered
resolution So, that when bills reach
second reading the Introduce be re-
qUiTed to explain his bill. In explain
ing resolution. MacWilliams said it
was almost absolutely necessary to
nave a bill explained in order that
the members can vote inteligently.
Resolution adopted.
House bill ;, by Carter, of Alachua,
penalty for stealing hogs was
passed,
House bill Z, by Carter, of Alachua,
amending statutes relating TO regula'
tion of sale of liquor in towns and
precincts voting against same, was
passed, Penalty for violation is fine
of not exceeding $500 for first offense
or six months Imprisonment. Purpose
of bill is to make first Offense mis-
demeanOr and second offenSe felony
Robertson, of Suawanee, thought the
bill was not sufficiently wide in scope
of purpose. This caused a short arSu-
ment between Carter and Robertson.
Garter then moved that house re-
consider its action in passing bill
and that bill be referred to judiciary
committee A. Motion prevailed.
Alexander, of VOlusia, moved that
when house adjourned meet at p.
m. Monday
Stokes Appointment.
The speaker then announced that
under the rules of the house he would
appoint speaker protein. He then
appointed Jno. p. Stokes, of Escam-
bia, seaker protein.
Mr.. Stokes expressed appreciation
of the honor conferred.
The chair then announced appoint
ment of Capt. II. c. McRae, an old
soldier, to the position of
assistant sergeant at arms.
Upon motion Of Alexander, of Volu-
STA, the house adjourned.