The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-04-07
ASSEMBLY CLOSES in
TURMOIL EARLY TUESDAY
Sixteen Garrett Bills Out Of
Twenty-Five Passed.

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came to its close after last minute
struggle with legislation which had
left both houses looking like battle
grounds. The House adjourned sine
die at 1903 and the Senate at 1918 a.
M, Tuesday after the clocks had been
stopped at midnight. Officially, the
Legislature could not continue past
the end of April 4.
In bringing down the final gavel in
the Senate, President David Mcintosh
said:
"When the record is written and the
public has the opportunity to look
back on this session from the stand
point of state history, l believe the
1927 session will compare favorably
with any that has gone before it.
Often times the public does not under
stand why some legislation passes
and some legislation fails, but when
the record it finally Investigated, it
certainly will be found that the Mary
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Richie Expresses Regret.
Committees from the House and
Senate waited on Governor Richie
Just before the gavels fell, to inquire
if he had any further matters to
bring before the House. The COVER
nor replied that the administration
had nothing further and it was with
sincere regret that he saw the ninety
day session come to close.
The close came in the midst of tur
MOL and revelry. The House, which
had been clear of all business some
time before the Senators began to dig
themselves out, got away to running
start. When the delegates adjourned,
fifteen minutes ahead of the Senators,
they poured into the corridors with
exuberant shouts which momentarily
disrupted the final session of the
Senate.
Disposition of Senate Bills.
y.No. 140. Which would increase the
( Compensation Of the County Commits
sioners, was killed in the senate.
No. IS. An act which gives Justi-
ces of the Peace jurisdiction over GER
tain cases amounting to 5000. Signed
by Governor. .-
No. POI. An act regulating the tax
es of personal and real property in
MT. Lake Park Signed by Governor.
No. III. Which would change the
time of the Jury and non-jury terms
of the Circuit Court for Garrett CO.
unity. Held up in Senate because OF
the fact that an amendment was
added in the House.
No. 292. Providing for bond issue
to build river wall for protection from
floods in Kitzmiller. Signed by Gov
ernor.
No. 342. Providing for the purchase
and maintenance of Poor farm in the
county. This bill carries referendum
! Signed by Governor.
No. 432. Relative to licenses be-
ing procured for fishing and boating
upon Deep Creek Dam. Signed by
Governor.
Disposition of House Bills
A resolution regarding the building
of a bridge across the Potomac River
between Blaine, w. Va, and Kitz-
miller, providing the State of West
Virginia pays half of the cost. Signed
by the Governor.
No. 339, regulating the catching OF
Rainbow trout in Youghiogheny River
and regulating the open season be.
tween July l and December 1. Also
the fish not to be under eight inches
in length. Signed by Governor.
No. 383, providing for the trans
portation of High school children
Held up in Senate by consent. ':
No. 4S4, providing for employment
on roads of persons committed to jai
for the failure to pay fines. Passed
No. 50S, referring to compensation
for Associate Judges of Garrett, ALE
gany and Washington counties
Killed in Judiciary Committee.
No. 566, referring to the paymen
of the Oakland Volunteer Fire De
partment the amount of 5000 annual!
by the County Commissioners of Gar
rett county. Passed.
No. 600, regarding fishing and boat
4 e on Deep Creek Lake, authorizin,
.sle establishment of fish hatcheries
etc. Signed by Governor.
ST. No. 619, regulating the use of Stat
owned automobiles, etc. Died in Com
mitteee.
Bill No. 636, entitled, An Act to EN-
power and direct the County Commits
sioners of Garrett county to borroy
money on the credit of said county TO
the purpose Of erecting public schoo
buildings in the county Of Garrett
and equipping the same, and to pur
chase or condemn real estate for tn
erection of the same, and for the pur