JOURNAL OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA RE.GULAR SESSION At Atlanta, Wednesday. June 28, 1922 1112 2 Hl HJ> l'IUNl'l.SG CO. ;;tll.tt Pliuttr A.TL.\.Sl'.-\, GEUIWU JOURNAL SEXATJo: CHA:\IBER, ATLAXTA, GA. The Senate met pursuant to law, thiH day at 10 o 'dock A. M., and was called to order h~- tlw President, Hon. Herbert Clay. Prayer was offered h,,- the Chaplaiu. Upon the call of tlw roll the following Senators answered to their mmws: .\kin, L. R. Bellah, ,J. :\l. Bond. t 'hu~. X. Boykin, .James H. Brown, L. C. Camplwll, R. \V. Child~, E. \\", Collum..r. :)!. l'obon, D. C. CUJw, llow<>ll Du,id. "\. B. na,iWorth, .T. t'. Holm"' H. H. Hunt, T . .:'II. Hutthtn,, H. C. .huk""' ,J. B. .John,, 0. A. .Jone~, .John H. .Tom~. 0. K. of lith KilllZl',\', ~lll La,,ittr, \\'. H. :\lan,on, Frank t . .:\!ill~ ..T. H. Xix, 0 ..\. l'alnwur..f. E. l'eat<> R. Thorp<', E. :)L \\'alk ..r. B. F. \\'all Dan \\'tanr, .J. D. \\'illiani', \Yilt'~ \\'ohlwt'nder, Ed. \\'omhlt, .:'II. D. )lr. l'rl'sident The following resolution was read awl adoptPd: B~ )Ir. Xix- A resolution instructing the Secretary of the Senate to inform flw HousP of Representatives that the Senatt has convened in regular session. 4 JouR~AL oF THE SEXATE, The following resolution was read and adopted: By Mr. Boykin, Mr. Clay and Mr. Snow- Whereas the beloved father of our distinguished Senator John H. Jones of the 37th passed away on June 25th, Be it resolved, That the Georgia State Senate express to Senator Jones its deepest sympathy. ~Ir. Xix, of the 51st, moved that the Senate take a recess subject to the call of the Chair and the motion was adopted. At 10 :25 A. M. the Senate was called to order by the President. The following message was received from the House through Mr. ~Ioore, the Clerk thereof: illr. President: I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has met in regular session and is ready for the transaction of business. The follmving resolution was read and adopted: By Mr. Nix- A resolution providing for a joint committee of two from the Senate and three from the House of Representatives to wait upon his Excellency, the Governor, and inform him that the General Assembly has convened in regular sess10n, and is ready for the tran-sAction of business. \"\TEDXESDAY, JrXE 28, 1922 5 The committee on the part of the Senate under the above resolution are Messrs. Nix of 51st, Jones of 37th. The following resolution was read and adopted: B~- Messrs. Jones of 37th, Snow and Fleming- lVltNeas, our beloved colleague, the Senator from the 11th district is confined by illness to his room in the Imperial Hotel and TVhl:'reas, this body holds the Senator m warm, affectionate esteem, therefore Be it resolt~f'd, that we earnestly hope for the Senator a quick recovery and a happy healthy return to his seat in this body. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Jl r. PrP~-deut: The House has concurred in the following resolution of the Senate: A resolution providing for a joint committee of two from the Senate and three from the House of Representatives to wait upon His Excellency the Governor, and inform him that the General Assembly has convened in regular session. The Speaker has appointed the following members on the part of the House: )!essrs. Adams of Walton, Ennis of Baldwin, Mundy of Polk. 6 JorRXAL OF THE Sr:XATE, :\[r. ~ix, of tlw 51st, Chairman of the Committee on the part of the Senate to notify the Governor that the G(>ncral Assembly had conY<>ned and was rt-111ly for the transaction of business, reported that tlw Committe<> had discharged its duty and that tlw Gonrnor adYises that lw would addrt>ss the Ge1wral Assemhl~ in ,Joint Ses:o;ion on Thursda~ .Jmw 2!i, Hl22, if it be the pleasurp of the General Assemhl~. The following message was received from the House, through :\Ir. ::\Ioore, tlw Clerk thereof: Mr. Prl'sidPllf: The Hous( has adopted tlw following Resolution of the House to-wit: House Resolution Xo. 116. Hesoln:'d h~ the House, the Senate concurring, that the General As- sembly conYene in joint session on Thursday, J mw :u., 29, 1!122, at 11 o'clock, A. to nct>in such !'Olll- mtmication as the GoYentor ma~ haYe to mah. The S<>natt> concurred in tlw followiug Rtsolution of tlw House, to-wit: .A resolution prO\idiug for a joint sessiou of tlw Gc1wral .Assemhl~ for 'L'hurs was receiYecl from thf' House, through ::\lr. ::\loote, tlw Clerk tlwreof: il!r. Pr,sideut: ThP Hous(> has adopted tlw following resolution of the House to-wit: WEDNESDAY1 JUNE 28, 1922 7 House Resolution No. 119. Be it resolved by the House' of Representatives, the Senate concurring, That a committee consisting of three from the House and two from the Senate be appointed to meet His Excellency, the Governor at 11 o'clock, Thursday; June 29th, 1922, and escort him to the House of Representatives for the purpose of delivering his annual message to the General Assembly. Those appointed on the part of the House are: Messrs. Carswell of Wilkerson, Corbitt of Atkin- son, Langford of Hall. The following resolution was read and adopted: By Mr. Bond, of 30th- A resolution providing that the Senate convene at 10 o'clock A. :M. Central time and adjourn at 1 o'clock P. M. Central time. ).Ir. Snow, Secretary of the Joint Tax Committee of the House and Senate, submitted the following report: 'Ve, the Joint Tax Committee of the House and Senate make the following report: The Committee, after much inquiry and careful cunsideration, is of the opinion, and so reports to the General Assembly, that an income tax as a substitute for the ad valorem tax, or in conjunction with an ad valorem tax, would be inopportune, inexpedient and unsatisfactory, and would only result in added burdens to the people of the State. 8 JOURNAL OF. THE SESATE, The Committeeis of the further opinion, and so recommends to the General Assembly, that any changes proposed at this time in the law on the subject of taxation should be to enact provisions for a reasonable classification of property for purposes of taxation, it being the belief of the committee that such a system would result in the voluntary disclosure of large amounts of intangible property not now on the books for taxation. Our construction of the Resolution under which we act is that we have nothing to do with the bill now pending looking to the repeal of the present Tax Equalization law. Carswell of Wilkinson, Chairman. SNow, Secretary. The following resolution was read and adopted: By Mr. Golucke of 19th, Cone of 49th, Rountree of 16th, and Clay of 39th- A RESOLUTION Whereas, Two of our distinguished Senators, Senator Richards of the -4-lst, and Senator Jones of the 37th have each taken unto themselves, since the last session, a "Better-half" Be it resolved, That we congratulate these distinguished Senators and wish for each that their troubles may be little ones: Be it further resolved, That Senators Boykin of 39th, Fleming of 8th, Manson of 35th, Ellis of 47th, vVEDNESDAY, JuNE 28, 1922 9 and Hunt of the 20th, be earnestly requested to soon do likewise. The following resolution was read and adopted: By :Messrs. Fleming of lOth, Golucke and ClayBe it resolved by th'e Senate of the State of Geor- gia and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same that the thanks of this body be and they are hereby returned to the citizens of Fulton County and City of Atlanta, for the courtesy extended to the members of this body by the presentation of admission cards to the various civic organizations enumerated on said cards. The following communication was read for the information of the Senate: Atlanta, Ga., June 24, 1922. President aud Members of State Sena'be, State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga. Gentlemen: The Georgia State Sheriff's Association extends a cordial invitation to you and each of you to attend an 'old fashioned' barbecue to be given at Lakewood Park at 1 o'clock on June 28th next. 'Ve feel that on this auspicious occasion this Barbecue and this Association could not be more highly honored than by having you present. Very respectfully yours, 0. B. JOR:MAN, President. H. G. BRADLEY, Secretary. 10 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The invitation was aceepted. The following resolution was read and referred to the Rules Committee: By Messrs. Nix, Womble, walker, Golueke, Boykin, Johns and Jackson- Resolved that Senate Bill 1\o. 24, known as the bill to repeal the Tax Equalization Act be made a special and continuing order after the regular order of business on July 6th next. :Mr. Brown moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion preYailed. 'fhe President declared the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock Central time. THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1922. 11 SEXATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. Thursday, June 29, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M. and was called to order 'by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. 1.7pon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names: .\kin, L. R. Bellah, J. }1. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, .James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Child~, E. W. Collum, J. :;\L Col:y, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Stomll, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0 . Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. }L Walker, B. F. \\'all Dan 'Yea,er, .J. D. Williams, Wiley YVohlwender, Ed. Womble, M.D. Mr. President :Jfr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on J omnals, reported that the Journal of the previous day had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. Childs asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 29 be taken from the tahle and placed in 12 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, its regular place on the calendar and the consent was gr~nted. Mr. Jones, of 37th, asked unanimous consent that all Senators having bills to introduce be allowed to do so at this time and the consent was granted. The following hills were introduced, read the first time and referred to Committees. By Mr. Johns- Senate Bill No. 169. A bill to abolish and prevent corporal punishment of convicts. Referred to the Committee on General J udieiary . No.2. By Mr. Johns- Senate Bill No. 170. A bill to abolish pool and obilJiard r!)oms. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By Mr. Childs - Senate Bill No. 171. A bill to authorize the authorities of counties, militia districts, and municipal corporations to make agreement for the instruction of children in adjoining districts. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. By Mr. Manson- Senate Bill No. 172. A bill to authorize the clerks THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1922. 13 of the Fulton Section of the Atlanta Municipal Court to administer oaths and affidavits. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.1. By Mr. Clay- Senate Bill X o. 173. A bill to regulate the practice of the occupation of barbers. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Clay- Senate Bill No. 174. A bill to provide bail in misdemeanor cases before commitment court after motion for new trial is made. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Manson- Senate Bill No. 175. A bill to regulate the guardianship of the persons and property of minor children. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By Mr. Nix- Senate Bill No. 176. A bill to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia. Referred to the Committee on Public Roads. By Mr. Colium- 14 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Senate Bill No. 177. A :bill to fix the standards of one or more consolidated public schools in each County of the State. Referred to the Committee on Education. By Mr. ).!anson- Senate Bill No. 178. A hill to authorize the County authorities to prescribe the fiscal year of each county, an<.l for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on County and County }[atters. Mr. Thomas, of 3rd District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the folloWing report: Jlll1. President : Your Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following Resolution of the Senate, and have instructed me as chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass. S!nate Resolution No. 63. A resolution placing Senate Bill No. 24 as a special and continuing order for July 6, 1922. The report of the committee was adopted. :Mr. Bellah, Chairman of the Committee on the School for Deaf and Dumb of Cave Springs, submitted the following report: THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1922. 15 M1. President ood Senate: Your Committee on the School for Deaf and Dumb of Cave Spring, Ga., have directed me to make the following report: Owing to the fact that while the Senate was in session last summer the children of this institution were in vacation, a visit to the institution by a committee would have failed in its best results as to what the institution was accomplishing, your committee on the second day of May last, made a visit to this institution while the school was in full action with all its pupils, and it was our pleasure to see the pupils doing their various work in the several school rooms, and we inspected the dormitories, dining-room and shops, and other things connected with that institution. Through the courtesy of President Harris and his assistant, Miss McDonald, and the teachers in charge of the various classes, we saw the process of teaching and its results from its first year's work, where the children were first taught to speak and read the lips of their teachers, to the highest grades, where the pupils in the class, conducted entirely by lip reading and speech, were able to give intelligent answers in history, geography and elementary science. The work was fully demonstrated and shown to us, and the results of what had been accomplished by these children were astonishing and gratifying beyond measure, and which the ta~-pay ers who support this institution do not know, and 16 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, can not know without visiting the institution, and which, if they couid see, would :be so pleasing that the institution would not be wanting, and help would not be grudgingly given to them. We could observe as we went from the lower to the higher grades the increased brightness of the faces of these children, who in the lower grades showed expressions that indicated the loneliness of their lives because they could not intelligently communicate with the world without. Where these children bad advanced to higer grades and were learning to communicate, and especially in the higher grades where they were being graduated, an expression of pleasure-even delight-was upon their faces. Their faces were often wreathed in smiles that bespoke their happiness, as we asked them questions which they could intelligently understand and could reply in intelligence to us, and which we understood very clearly. The actual work done on the blackboard, and the quick answers uttered by their lips bespoke a degree of intelligence that compared favorably with pupils in the ordinary schools. Though the speech uttered by these deaf children was not always fluent and clMr, we could understand much of it, and the teachers could understand all of it. We found the teachers teaching the speech method in all the classes except two of the white children. We examined most carefully into the dormitories and dining-rooms, and we found a condition of clean- THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1922. 17 liness and system of comfort that would gratify the. heart of every parent whose child was there. The institution appeared to be one great family, and that sympathy, love, and h~rmony that characterizes all Christian families pervaded the entire institution. The pupils themselves showed by their neatness of dress and :by their fine compexion that they were being provided for as well as the best mother in . Georgia could provide for her own child. We saw them at noon at their meals, and how they were fed and trained, and it bespoke volumes for all of those in charge of the institution. Those children are not only taught to communicate and the language, but each child is taught how to accomplish himself for the duties of life. We found the following trades being taught to boys: Printing, carpentry, plu:m:bing, shoe-repairing, gardening, dairying and farming, and we found that the girls were being trained in a systematic way in all the arts on which home-making depends. A systematic course_is being given to every girl in sewing and in cooking and the school is well provided with up-todate equipment for home economics. E:very boy and giri is given industrial training for two and a half hours daily, and on Saturday they receive four and a half hours training along lines that lead to skill in useful arts. The school has for its objective the making of wage earners of the girls and boys. The boys are selected according to their tendencies and talents for the various trades and are kept at work at these trades, day by day, until they be- 18 J Ol'RXAL OF THE SEXATE, come experts. This training in trades is as prominent a feature of the school as the work done by the teachers in the school rooms. Thus we see that this institution is turning out what, without this education, would be possibiy a charge upon the State, prodncers of wealth, and girls and boys who are competent to make their own living. The colored department kept to itself, we found in the same proper and neat manner, and progressing along lines of intelligence for their race. The institution is beautifully located, and the huildings looked well, attractive and inviting. They haYe a large herd of cattle kept for the use of the institution, and a dairying outfit complete, which we were not able from our day's work to fully investigate, but everything appeared to us as being looked after, and zealously and properly cared for. After our day's work, and we hau completed our innstigation of the work done for these deaf children of Georgia by our institution at Cave Spring, we unanimously agreed that we can not say too mp.ch in praise of the Principal, J. C. Harris, and his assistant, Miss McDonald, and the teachers who are engaged with him in our service there. They all seem devoted to their work, and seem to want to aid and educate the unfortunate children in communicating with the world. We found that 275 pupils had entered the school for the deaf during the year past. We found that two great needs for the institution is a hospital THURSDAY, JuNE 29, 1922. 19 and a dormitory at the white school. vveurge that the State of Georgia provide these buildings just as soon as the :financial condition of the State will permit its being-done. We wish that the whole Senate had been a committee of one and been with us on this visit. They would then know and appreciate what the State is doing, and what to do for this institution. J. M. BELLAH, Chairman, DAviD F. PoPE, Vice-Chairman. :Mr. Cone, Chairman of the Joint Committee, of the Senate and House on Bills to E:sta;blish Board of Regents for University of Georgia, submitted the following report: REPORT Oli~ JOIXT CO:\DnTTEE OK BILLS TO ESTABLISH BOARD OF REGEKTS FOR U~l\I<~R8ITY Ol!~ GEORGIA ~\KD ITS BRANCHES. To the Senate and House of Representatives: The joint committee appointed under Senate Resolution No. 44 to investigate and report on measures pending in both branches of the General Assembly relating to the creation of a Board of Regents for the University of Georgia and its branches, as well as the eleemosynary institutions of the State, submit the following as their report: This committee has been called together twice between sessions and has had assembled for its study 20 JOURNAL OF THE S:mNATE, the laws of various states having laws similar to those now proposed for this state. A study has also been made of the higher institutions of learning in this State, with a view of recommending corrective measures as needed. In addition, considerable information has been obtained from those interested in education in Georgia. This committee has deemed it advisable to restrict its efforts to those institutions of the State constituting the University and its branches, including every institution that under the laws of this State is desig-nated as a department of the University, including the twelve A. & M. Schools. We believe that the government of the other institutions of the State, including the eleemosynary and penal institutions, if changes are needed, should not be placed under that Board whose duties relate entirely to matters of higher education. We conclude that the system of higher education in Georgia has grown up without the proper unity or co-ordination. The Constitutional limitation as to appropriations for this class of education has made it advisable or necessary to create in various localities, as branches of the University, such schools as normal schools and even district agricultural schools1 all of which exist with little, if any, unity or central direction. We have reached the conclusion that because of the lack of unity and co-ordination the Legislature of this State is under a constantly increasing pressure from year to year either to make all appro- THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1922. 21 priations the same for each institution of a particular class, independent of its particular needs, Or else to favor unduly one institution over another becaust! of political influence and prestige on the part of thost! who have charge of such institutions. One result of this is that there has grown up more or less friction between the friends of education in this State. An- other result is that there is an increasing reluctance on the part of well qualified and self-respecting educators to assume responsibility for the State's educational institutions. We believe that there should be no cause of conflict between the branches of the State's University. Yve are thoroughly convinced also that there should be no conflict or cause of conflict between the higher institutions of learning on the one hand., and the schools of the State under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education on the other. We are convinced that the prosperity of the public schools is more largely dependent upon the welfare of the institutions of higher learning than is currently supposed. We desire to say that our recommendations, if enacted into laws, would only serve as a first step in the direction of unifying and co-ordinating the institutions of the State. We recommend that the following laws be enacted: 1. That there be established a Board of Control to consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the 22 Jot:H.'\AL oF THE SE.'\ATE, Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, and whose compensation shall be the same as that of members of the General Assembly and actual expenses, in addition, and whose terms of office shall be for a period of 6 years, with over-lapping terms. That this Board of Control shall have authority onr the Trustees of the "Gninrsity of Georgia and its every department, with power to appoint and with power to remove for cause. The number of Trustees for the University proper and each of its branches shall be :fixed in the discretion of the Board of Control at not less than five nor more than nine for any one institution. The Board of Control shall make reports to the General Asse111bly at the beginning of each regular session. 2. That one-tenth of all the State's income shall be set apart annually and appropriated by law for the support and maintenance of the University of Georgia and its branches and departments, which sum shall be apportioned by the Board of Control annually according to the requirements of said institutions. Respectfully submitted, Howell Cone, Chmn. Wm. W. Mundy, Sec. W. 0. Fleming THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1922. 23 E. W. Childs J. H. Evins Robert L. Moyer W. J. Macintyre.. The following resolution was read and adopted: By ~fessrs. Boykin, walker, Jackson and Wombie- lr/t('reas, there was, at the last session of the Legislature a joint resolution inviting Hlon. Thomas E. ~Vatson, United States Senator to address the Georgia Legislature in joint session, and Wh('J'eas, his pressing official engagements at Washington prevented his acceptance of such mvitation, and TVhereas, we see from the public press that the Senator will be in Georgia to address the people at Gainesville, Georgia, on July 4th next Therefore, be it resolved, By the Senate, the House concurring, that said invitation be extended and said Senator be invited again to address the General Assembly in joint session at such time as suits his convenience, on such subject as he may choose that is vital to the best interest of the people during his visit in Georgia. Mr. Jackson asked unanimous consent that the resolution be immediate!~ transmitted to the House and the consent was granted. 24 .JO"CRXAL OF THE SENATE, 1'he following message was recejved from the House, through Mr. :YioOIe, the Clerk thereof: Mr. Ptesiden~: The House has adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit: Senate Resolution No. 64. A resolution inviting the Ron. Thomas E. Watson to address the Georgia Legislature. The following resolution was read and adopted: By Mr. Golucke, of 19th District, Fleming of lOth District, Clay, of 39th District, and Richards, of 41st District- H'1~PrPas, Senator !<,rank Manson did, in pursuant to a resolution passed by the Senate on June 28th, act upon the same, and took unto himself a ''BetterHalf." TlzerPfore, Be it resolved, B~ the Senate that we congratulate Senator Manson upon his good judgment in following the advice contained in Senate Resolution of June 28, and we do further more wish for him and her a long and happy wedded life. The following resolution was rea.d and adopted: A RESOLUTION. 1Vhereas, Our beloved Secretary, Major Devereaux F. McClatchey, has. recently suffered a severe illness, having been confined to his home for sev- THURSDAY, JuNE 29, 1922. 25 eral months after a severe and dangerous attack of double pneumonia, and TVhereas, The All vYise, in His diYine province, has brought him safely over the bridge of death, and that he is now rapidly recuperating his health; 1'herefore, Be is Resol-ved, That we, Senator Foy, of the First ; Senator Thorpe, of the Second; Senator Thomas, of the _Third; Senator Akin, of the Fourth; Senator vVall, of the Fifth; Senator Jones, of the Sixth; Senator Snow, of the Seventh; Senator Fleming, of the Eighth; Senator Sheffield, of the Ninth; Senator Fleming, of. the Tenth; Senator Weaver, of the Eleventh; Senator Childs, of the Twelfth; Senator Collum, of the Thirteenth; Senator . Lassiter, of the Fourteenth; Senator Colson, of the Fifteenth; Senator Rountree, of the Sixteenth; Senator Hollingsworth, of the Seventeenth; Senator Walker, of the Eighteenth; Senator Goluck:e, of the Nineteenth; Senator Hunt, of the Twentieth; Senator Jackson, of the Twenty-first; Senator Holmes, of the Twenty-second; Senator Davison, of the Twenty-third; Senator vVohlwender, of the Twentyfourth; Senator Womble, of the Twenty-fifth, Sena~ tor Mills, of the Twenty-Sixth; Senator Johns, of the Twenty-seventh; Senator Ridley, of the Twentyeighth; Senator Boykin, of the Twenty-ninth; Senator Bond, of the Thirtieth; Senator KinZey, of the Thirty-first; Senator Stova.U, of the Thirty-second; Senator Palmour, rJf the Thirty-third; Senator Campbell, of the Thirty-fourth; Senator Manson, of 26 J OL' R"' AL OF THE ~EN ATE, the Thirty-fifth; Senator Tarpley, of the Thirtysixth; Senator Jones, of the Thirty-seventh; Senator Hutchens, of the Thirty-eighth; Senator Clay, of the Thirty-ninth; Senator Haralson, of the Fortieth; Senator Richards, of the Forty-first; Senator Bellah, of the Forty-second; Senator David, of the Forty-third; Senator Pope, of the Forty-fourth; Senator Williams, of the Forty-fifth; Senator Taylor, of the Forty-sixth; Senator Ellis, of the Fortyseventh; Senator Peac-Ock, of the Forty-eighth; Senator Cone, of the Forty-ninth; Senator Brown, of the Fiftieth, and Senator Nix, of the Fifty-first, of the Georgia State Senate, congratulate Major Devereaux F. McClatchey on his recovery, and wish for him years of prosperity and success; Be it further Res1olved, That we commend him to the world as the most efficient Secretary any official body could have. The following resolution was read and ordered to lay over one day. By Mr. Fleming of lOth District- Whereas, There is now pending in the ~ational Congress- a bill known as ''The Bonus Bill,'' designed for the purpose of paying compensation to the veterans of the World War, and Whereas, It is the sense of this body that our Senators and Congressmen from Georgia should support bonus legislation; TheJefore, Be it Resolred by the S{'nate of Geor- THrRSDAY JUNE 29, 1922. gia that our two ..Senators from Georgia in the Senate of the United States, and that all Georgia Congressmen be, and they are hereby 1;equested to support bonus legislation. Be It further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be furnished to each Senator and Representative from Georgia. }lr. Palmour, 33d District, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation thnt the same do pass towit: Resolved, That the priYileges of the floor be extended to Mr. Frank C. Manson for a period of three days. The report of the committee was adopted. The following bill having been favorably reported was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Fleming of lOth District- A bill to enable voters who are absent from the counties of their residence on election days to vote in all State and primary elections to be held in Georgia. 28 J O"C"RNAL OF THE SEXATE, The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. Mr. Campbell called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the negative were :Messrs: .-\kin, L. R. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Collum, J. l\I. Cone, Howell Da,id, A. B. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hunt, T. "I. Jackson, J. B. .John", G. A. Jones, J olm H. .Tone><, 0. K. of 6th :.\Ianson, Frank C. }!ills, J. H. Xix, O.. A. Palmour, J. E. Peaeock, C.:. H. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Rountree, J. L. ::>now, Russell E. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, Jame,; R. Thorpe, E. M. Walker, B. F. Wall Dan }lr. President Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, J. M. Campbell, R. W. Child;.;, E. \V. Cobon, D. C. Those not voting were ::\1essrs: Brown, L. C. Davi(bon, .J. E. F:Ili,.;, R. C. Holling,.:worth, J. C. Hutehen", H. C. Kimze,v, Sam La,;,.:iter, \Y. H. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Sheffield, R. H. \Yea \er, ,J. D. Williams, Wiley \\'omble, 111. D. \\'ohlwender, Ed. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 33, the nays, 5. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. THURSDAY, JuNE 29, 1922.. 29 The following bill, favorably reported, was read the third time, and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Nix- Senate Bill No. 14. A bill to :fix the punishment for the crime of burglary. The hour of 11 o'clock having arrived, the Senate repaired to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the purpose of receiving a communication from his Excellency, the Governor. The President of the Senate took the chair and called the joint session of the General Assembly to order. The resolution convening the Joint Assembly was read by the Secretary of the Senate. Upon motion of Mr. Bond of the 30th District, the Joint Assembly was dissolved. The Senate returned to its Chamber and was called to order by the President. Mr. Nix asked unanimous consent that consideration of Senate Bill No. 14 be postponed until Thursday, July 6, 1922, and the consent was granted. Mr. Thomas moved that the Senate do now adjourn. and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. " 30 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA., Friday, June 30, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names: Akin, L. R. Bellt~h, .J. .\I. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. \Y. Childs, E. W. Collum, J . .\I. ('ol~cm, D. C. Cone, Howell Da,id, A. B. Dadd~on, ,J. E. EIJh,, R C. Fleming-, Denis Fleming, \V. 0. Fo~, ,John E. Goltwke, Ahin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. l'. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. l\I. Hutchens, H. C. .Taek>~n, ,J. B. ,Johns, G. A. Jones, John H. .Jon!'>, 0. K. of 6th I(itnzey, ~an1 Lassiter, \Y. H. .\!anson, Frank C. ~iill;;, .J. H. Xix, 0. A. Palmour, .r. E. l'eaeOtk, C. H. Pope, Da,id F. Riehanls, Will RidlPy, Dr., C. L. Rountree, ,J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Hnow, Russl'll E. Stman, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Gtll. \V. Tlwma~, .Tames R . Thorp<', E. ~1. \Yalhr, B. I<. \\'all Dan \\'eanr, ,J. D. \\'illiams, Wiley \\'ohlwl'nder, Ed. Womble, .\l. D. Mr. President Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the J ouriu1.l of yesterday's procecclings had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. :Mr. Fleming of the 8th asked unanimous consent 0 FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 19:2:2. 31 that the following Senate bill be withdrawn from the consideration of the Senate: By l\fr. Fleming of 8th- Senate Bill ~o. 164. A bill to require all cities, etc., who shall impound water for any purpose to have. the same first approved by the State Board of Health. The consent was granted. l\fr. Jones of 37th asked unanimous consent that all Senat@rs having bills to introduce be allowed to do so at this time, and the consent was granted. The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees: By l\fr. Ellis of 47th- Senate Bill No. 180. A bill to establish a College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts to be known as the South Georgia Agricultural College. Referred to the Committee on University of Georgta. By Mr. :Jianson- Senate Bill Xo. 181. A hill to amend an Act acquiring a sufficient number of sets of the permanent supplements of Parks' Code of l!H-i. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No. :2. 32 JouRKAL OF THE SEXATE, By Mr. .Manson- Senate Bill No. 182. A bill to prescribe .the compensation for Treasurer of Clayton County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By Mr. Holmes- Senate Bill No. 183. A bill to provide for estabment of a School of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in this State. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. The following resolution was read and taken up for consideration: By ::\Iessrs. Pope, Fleming of lOth and Bond- Senate Resolution Ko. 66. A resolution requesting that when the General Assembly adjourn to-day it stand adjourned until 10 o'clock July 5, 1922. Mr. vValker offered the following amendment: Moves to amend by striking the word or figures '' 10'' wherever same occurs and inserting in lieu thereof the word or figure '' 3.'' On the adoption of the amendment Mr. Nix called for the Ayes and Nays and the call "\vas sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: I FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 1922. 33 Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs : Campbell, R. W. Col~on, D. C. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Holme~, R. H. Hunt, T. )f. .\Ianson, Frank C. Nix, 0. A. Peaeock, C. H. Rieharcls, Will Snow, Russell E. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Wall:er, B. F. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. )f. Cone, Howell Da,id..-\. B. Hute to that affect' was immediately made to the Commission as a whole, which report was unanimouslr appro\red. In awarding the lease of said :Mansion property to the ~Iassell Realty Company, a bond of One Huudred Thousand ($100,000) dollars, as security bond was required to be filed in the office of the Governor, which has been complied with, and other stipulations of the contract relating to the leasing of said property is hereto attached marked exhibit ''A'' and made a part of this report. Respectfully submitted, Txos. W. HARnwrcx, Governor. Chairman Mansion Leasing Commission. CARL :X. GuEss, Secretary 1\:fansion Leasing Commission. EXHIBIT "A" State of Georgia, :!'ulton County. This agTeemeut and contract mada and entered iuto this the first da~" of February, 1922, b)~ and between the State of Georgia, party of the first part, acting through THE M~~SION LEASE COMMISSION, created by Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, and duly empowered to execute this lease contract, as shown by Bill numbered 224, approved August 15th, .1921, {see Georgia. Laws, 1921, pages 194, atul 195) and Massell Realty Iu1- FltmAY1 JUN1il 30, 1922. 39 provement Company, a oorporati'On, party of the second part. 'WITNESSETH, That said party of the :first part, hereinafter called the Lessor, has leased to, and does hereby lease to the party of the second part, hereinafter called the Lessee, and that Lessee has leased from, and does hereby lease from Lessor, the property called and known as the GOVERNOR'S MA...'\YSION PROPERY, in the City of Atlanta, said State and County, the same having the following metes and bounds: Fronting East on the West side of Peachtree Street, one hundred and forty three (143) feet; running back West along and parallel with Cain Street three hundred eighty-one and seven tenths (381.7) feet on the North side of this tract, and f.our hundred, and eight, and one tenth (408.1) feet on the South side thereof to Spring Street; and having a West frontage of one hundred and forty six (146) feet along the East side of said Spring Street; the same constituting the entire area in said GOVERNOR'S MANSION PROPERTY, whether containing more or less than the exact measurements just above set out, fS>r a period of Fifty (50) years, beginning ou June 1st, 1922~ and expiring on May 31, 1972. AMOUNT AWD T:nv.rE OF RENTAL PAY:MBNTS Lessor accepts the lease of the property as above stated and agrees to pay therefor the following amounts as annual rental, in twelve equal installments, payable monthly in advance, to the Treasurer 40 Jou:a.NAL OF THE SENaTE, of the State of Georgia, on or before twelve o'olook noon, on the tenth of each and every month during the period of this lease, time being of the essence of the contract, to-'Wit: from June 1, 1922 to May 31, 1932, the sum of 'Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars per annum; from June 1, 1932, to May 31, 1942, the sum of Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars per annum: From June 1, 1942 tO Mar 31, 1952, the sum of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars per annum; from June 1, 1952, to May 31, 1962, the sum of Thirty-five Thousand ($35,000.00) Dollars per annum: From June 1, 1962 to ltiay 31, 1972, the sum of Forty-three Thousand, Five Hundred ($43,500.00) Dollars per annum. Lessor hereby acknowledges the receipt of the sum of I'ive Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars cash in hand paid, which covers the :first three months rental herein named, that is to say, for the months of June, July and August, 1922. And, in addition to the amounts which lessor shall receive for said property lessee agrees to pay during the entire term of this lease ail taxes both on the lot and the improvements as they now are, o1 may hereafter be made, which rna~ be hiwfully assessed against said property, and all street and sidewalk improvements, curbing, white lights, sewers or any other kind of assessments which may be lawfully assessed against said property. FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. 41 ALL TA...xEs, IxsuRA~cE, ETc., To BE PAID BY LESSEE. .All taxes and charges herein named shall be paid by the Lessee to the Lawful Tax Collectors, within the time required by law, in ordinary course, and without penalty thereof, except in such cases as the Lessee may contest the legality, or amount thereof, in which event, payment shall be made. before levy of execution on final judgment. For all payments made by the lessee herein required to be paid to the la\vful Tax, or like Collecting Officers, lessee shall at once furnish to the lessor duplicate receipts, or other satisfactory evidence of such payments. Lessee also agrees to pay the fire insurance premiums on not less than seventy-five (75) percent of the value of the buildings to be erected on said property, and to pay the premiums on a reasonable amount of liability insurance. Lessee shall at once furnish duplicate receipts, or satisfactory evidence of such payments. AMOUNT To BE ExPENDED :B,oR BuiLDINGS. Lessee is bound to expend at least the sum of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars in the erection of a permanent building on said property, within the first twelve months of this lease period; and is likewise bound to expend not less than the additional sum of Two Hundred and Fifty ($250,000.00) Dollars, within the next five years of the lease period: so that by the end of the first six years of the lease period the amount expended for a permanent building,, or buildings, on said property shall 42 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, amount to not less than Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($350,000.00) Dollars. FIRE-PROOF BUILDINGS. All buildings on said property, whether permanent or temporary, shall be of fire proof construction, iu accordance with the accepted meaning of the term "fire proof" in this State, at the time of the erection of the respective buildings, and such buildings shall be in keeping with the surroundings at the time of the erection of such buildings, and in accordance with the building requirements of the City of Atlanta, and to determine if these provisions are being complied with, the plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Governor, or other duly constituted authority. RIGHT To CANCEL LEASE. Upon the failure of lessee, or of its successors or assigns to comply with the terms and stipulations contained in the two paragraphs next hereinbefore written, lessor shall have the right to cancel this lease, and take possession of the property upon thirty days written notice. Also lessor shall have the right to verify the amounts expended for saill permanent improyements. BOND FoR o~E HUNDRED THOUSAND DoLLARS. Lessee shall give a bond, of even date herewith, satisfactory to lessor, guaranteeing the expenditure of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 19:.2:.2. during the first twelve months of this lease, as aforesaid. ALL DAMAGES AssuMED BY LEssEE. Any and all damages to persons or property which may be suffered by lessee, its tenants, or its laborers, or by any person, or persons whomsoever, by reason of anything that may be done, or which may occur about the buildings, improvements, premises, sidewalks, or premises adjoining at any time during the lease period, shall be borne by the lessee, and all suits for any claims or damage arising in any manner whatsoeYer in connection therewith shall be defended, and judgment thereon, if any, paid by the lPssee. X o Excc:uBRAXCE EFFECTIVE AGAINST LEssoR. Xo mortgage or incumbrance shall be placed on any of the buildings, or improvements, to be erected on this property, except with the express understanding that the same shall be inferior to all of lessor's rights under this lease, and that such buildings and improvements shall vest unincumbered in lessor upon any breach or default under the conditions and stipulations herein, as well as upon the expiration of the lease. X o REcEIVER OR TRUSTEE SHALL AcQUIRE INTEREST. It is agreed that no Receiver or Trustee, in legal proceedings with which the lesse may be concerned; nor of any persons to whom lessee may transfer this 44 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, lease, shall ever have any interest or claim in or to the leased premises, or in or to this lease, or to the rents arising thereunder, unless such Receiver or Trustee is appointed at the instance of lessor to protect its interests. It is also agreed that the rights given to lessor under this lease contract are optional to it, and are cumulative to any right it may have now, or hereafter, to enforce this lease contract. LESSEE's RIGHT To TAKE PossEsSION Upon the execution of this lease contract, together "ith the payment of the aforesaid Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, to cover the rental for the first three months, and upon the execution and delivery to lessor of the bond guaranteeing the erection of permanent buildings during the first twelve months of this lease, as aforesaid, lessee or his assig11s, shall have the right to take possession of the property, and to demolish, remove and dispose of the buildings and improvements thereon, and also to grade and excavate the ground in preparation for the erection of permanent building, or buildings to be erected thereon. LEssoR's HIGHT To R.E-EXTER UPoN DEFAULT. It is hereby expressly provided that, in the event lessee defaults in the payment of rents, taxes, or other assessments against said property, time being of the essence of the contract, lessor may, at its option, and upon thirty-days written notice cancel this lease without claim or liability for damages, and re-enter and take possession of said prope1ty. Fmn..&.:r, Jun 30, 1922. 45 ALL Bun.ru~os To BE KEPT Ix REPA.IR. Lessee shall keep all buildings and improvements erected on this property in fair and reasonable re-pair at all times without cost to lessor, and is to keep such buildings and improvements insured, with loss payable to lessor and lessee jointly as th-eir interests may appear in an amount equal to seventy:fi\e percent of the \t.tlue of such buildings and improvements. Lessee is to pay premiums on all insurance, and to deliver all policies to lessor. In the event of any of the buildings or improvements erected upon the premises herein leased shall be injured or destroyed br fire, or any other agency or cause, lessee shall begin their repair, restoration and replacement within ninety days, and thp proceeds from any and all policies of insurance on said buildings shall be utilized and applied to the repair, restoration or replacement of such buildings or improvements. ALL BIDLDINGs .&.~D lMPROVEME:STs REVERT TO LEssoR. All buildings and improvements upon the premises, including elevators and all appurtances thereto, and all engines, dynamos, boilers, fun1aces, heating apparatus, and all such appliances used in connection with any buildings that may be ere'cted, and any and all essential parts of any building or improvement that may be placed on the leased premises which shall be deemed and considered a part of the realty, at the expiration of the lease period, or at the time of any default which may operate to cause a 46 termination of the lease, as herein provided, immediately shall become the property of, and title thereto vest in lessor free from any claim of lessee, its assigns, 'Or any person whomsoe\er. It is expressly agreed that any and all sub-lessees uud tralll!lferees under this lease contract, shall be bound by the terms, stipulations and conditions contained herein. In witness whereof, lessor has hereunto, by the aforesaid duly empowered MA:NSION LEASE CO:l\'1MISSION, duly constituted according to the provisions of said Act. as aforesaid, executed this lease contract, and has duly obligated the STATE OF GEORGIA, the owmn of said propel"t.y: And the lessee, through its proper oii"icers, duly authorized to do so, has signed this instrument, and caused its senl to be attached thereto, the same being done in duplicate, on the day and year :first above written. Executed in presence of, who witnesss as to all of the Commissioners except Senator Pat Haralson, Julian B. McCurry nnd Senator Frank Mauston. R. 0. HUIE, ALBERT CoLLIEB, N. P. State at Large. As to Pat Haralson, JOHN HARALSON, B. B. FITE, N. P. Union Co. Ga. FRIDAY, JuNE ZO, 1922. ' 47 Ae to Julian B. McCurry, HENRY McCcRRY, J. D. BRADWELL, Judge Oitr Court of Athens. Executed in the presence of R. 0. Hum, ALBERT CoLLIER. Witnesses ae to sigm1ture of ::&"rauk S. :Manson: T. R. GRESS, N. P. State at Large, Residence, Atlanta, Ga. SEWARD M. SMITH. THos. W. liA:BnwiCX, Go:vernor. s. G. McLElrDON, Secretary of State. GEO. l\I. N.APIJm, Attorney General. PAT HARALsoN, , c. FRANK MANSON, THos. M. Swll'T, Sa, J. B. DANIEL, THOS. J. CARLING, CARL X. GuESs, JULIAN B. 1\IIcCURRY, C. M. MnLur, Constituting the MANSION LEASE COMMISSION. MAssELL REALTY IMPROVEMENT Co. BY BEN. J. MAsSELL, President. 4B JOUR:NAL OF ~HE SENA~E, The following message was received from His Excellency the Governor through his Secretary, Mr. Blalock: I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to deliver to the Senate a sealed communication, to which he respectfully invites your attention in executive session. State of Georgia, Executive Department, Atbmta. The following address was delivered to the General Assembly in joint session convened on June 29, 1922, by His Excellency, the Governor, Hou. Thomas Vi. Hardwick. TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: In obedienee to the Constitutional mandate, I again appear before you ''to give information on the State of the Commonwealth'' and to recommend for your consideration such measures as may seem necessary or expedient. It is my purpose in this message to deal only with matters of the highest and most general importance consequently, I shall, from time to time, transmit in \vriting for your consideration other messages dealing with other matters, as the session progresses and as these matters may be properly brought to your attention. FISCAL AFFAIRS. I beg to invite your attention, :first of all, to the :fiscal affairs of our State. They are of the utmost im- F:amAY1 JuNE 30, 1922. portanoe and demand your first and moat careful at- tention. Taken as a whole, the State has undergone, and is undergoing, one of the period& of most profound depression in its entire history, and the condition of its people of all classes and of all sections is such as to imperatively demand of us the application of the soundest principles to our fiscal affairs and the practice of rigid economy and drastic retrenchment in the e::\-penditure of public money, to the end that the credit of the State may be preserved, t~.., efficiency of its government ma~r remain unimpaired, and at the same time, is possible, the tax burdens of its people mar he lessened. 'Vhen this General Assembly began its work on the fourth Wednesday of June of last year, and I became your Governor on the Saturday following, we were ncoatniforno.nteAdcbcyoradimngosttoditfhfieculaltsat nAdnenmubalarMraessasianggesiotf- Governor Dorsey, of date June 25, 1921, he estimated the deficit, or the amount not on hand necessary to complete the payment of ''undrawn balanoes," as of date January 1, 1921, to be $3,186,687.85. In my message to you of date June 26th, 1921, I estimated ,that the deficit would reach the tatal figure of $3,547,421.38 by the end of the year 1921 ~less some relief was afforded. Both of these estimates were slightly in exoess of the real figures, for the reason that the State Tax Commissioner had estimated that there 50 Jo"C"RXAL OF THE SENATE, would be a fall in property values of $200,000,000 in l 921 below 1920, which meant the loss of $1,000,000 in revenue, when figured at the constitutional rate of 5 mills. Later in the year it developed that the shrinkage in values was only about $80,000,000, instead of $200,000,000, as had been estimated, consequently the loss in revenues was only about $400,000, instead of $1,000,000, as estimated in the figures given by Governor Dorsey and myself. It is thus apparent that the real deficit \Vas substantially $2,500,000, on January 1, 1921, and but for the measures we adopted to prevent i't, would have reached the sum of practically $3,000,000 by December 31, 1921. Last Summer we were confronted by this situation. It was not of our creation. Neither the present General Assembly nor the present Governor caused it or contributed to it, but the responsibility was upon us to meet it and to remedy it, if possible. Confronted by this situation, what Gourses were open to us 1 The answer is simple. It was our duty to reduce the appropriations for the year 1921 so far as the same were undrawn, or else increase the revenues for that year so as to strike a balance and make the one equal to the other; or, to accomplish that result, partl~- by reducing appropriations already made and partly by increasing the revenues; or, if it should prove impossible, for reasons hereafter referred to, to accomplish this result in either of the above ways, then to raise the money in some other way so as to enable the treasury to meet the demand upon it, so as to save FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. 51 the credit of the State. lt naturally suggested itself to you at first, as it did to me, that the best way to accomplish the result was to reduce the appropriaions for 1921, particularly in a time of hardship and depression. But it must be remembered that we were dealing with appropriations already made by previous legislatures, a great part of which had already heen spent, and vvhen we came to the effort to reduce the unspent part of those appropriations we found it was practically impossible to do so, because in almost every case, the rights of third persons had intervened, moral or contractual obligations entered into on the faith of the appropriations already made to school teachers, pensioners and other creditors of the State were so strong that we could not, without great injustice and great hardship, reduce the appropriations already expended in part, on the faith of which these engagements had been entered into. 11nable, for this reason, to make any considerabl,~ reduction in the appropriations for 1921, the Legislature next endeavored to raise additional revenue for the year 1921, in order to meet these appropria- tions, but when you came to the consideration of this question, you found yourselves confornted by two great practical difficulties. First, the money was needed for the year 1921; two-thirds of that year had alreacl~r passed and it was difficult, under the Constitutional limitations under which the Legislature operated, to materially increase the rev.enues in the short part of the year that was left; second, 52 .TO"C"RNAL OF THE SENATE, business conditions of the State were so bad generally that it was practically impossible to raise additional revenue for the year 1921 in any great amount, without working a hardship, if not confiscation, on such classes of business as in ordinary times might have been taxed in an emergency of this character. Consequently, the General assembly was forced, in order to preserve the credit of the State and to pay the appropriations made by the preceding General Assembly, to provide for the discount of the rental of the Western & Atlantic railroad for a period of five years in the future. I unhesitatingl~ recommended that course to the Legislature as a last and desperate remedy for a situation which it did not create and which I did not create, but which we found confronting us and menacing us when we assumed the responsibility of office. No citizen of Georgia could have been more reluctant than I was to advise such a course. No man is more keenly aware than I am of the dangerous precedent it set, but it was a condition, not a theory, that confronted us, and it was absolutely indispensable to adopt some remedy to preserve the credit of the State and to save her obligations from dishonor. Yielding to that imperative necessity, the General Assembly passed this legislation with only a very few dissenting votes against it in either House. After the adjournment of the General Assembly, the Constitutionality of this legislation was publicly FBmAY, JuliE SO, 1922. assailed. So much doubt was cast upon its legality that it was impossible for me to discount the W. le A. rentals at any reasonable rate of interest, in a time of financial unrest and clepression, 'vithout having that question finally settled by our Supreme Court. Consequently, I brought Mandamus Proceedings in the Sueprior Court of Fulton County to oompel the Comptroller General to sign these warrants, upon his refusal to do so. The question thus raised was finally adjudicated 'On the 7th day of December, 1921, by the Supreme Court of Georgia, in the case of "Wright, Comph'oller Ys. Hardwick, Governor, in favor of the Constitutionality of the W. & A. Rental Funding Act. After the decision was rendered and after due advertisement thereof, and oompetitive bidding therefor, the rental above referred to was sold to the Citizens & Couthem Bank, of this State, and the National Park Bank, of New York City, at a discount rate of 5.95%, netting $2,297,586.21 to the State, after the discount bad been deducted from the principal sum of 2,100,000, which is the aggregate of five years' rental on the W. & A. Railroad, at $540,000 per annum . The proceeds of the rental were used entirely for two purposes. First, the larger part of the same, $1,960,408, for the payment of all past due pensions to the Confederate veterans in the discharge of all arrears due them, of every class, up to and including December 31, 1921. Second, the remainder of same, $33'1,178.21, was appropriated to the payment of teachers in the common schools of the State, for J OL'RXAL OF THE SENATE, arrears due them during the year 1921. As a necessary part of the fiscal policy of last year adopted by your body and recommended by myself, a tax of one cent per gallon, imposed at the source, was levied on all g-asoline consumed in the Stnte, it being the intention of the Legislature and myself that this ta.'{ should make up the loss in revenues oooasioned by the discount of the W. & A. rental, for the purposes above recited. This tax will, I am confident, produce fully $800,000 per annum, fully 50% more than the W. & A. rental. The returns by quarters up to date are as follows : From August 10, 1921, to October 1, 1921, {1 month and 20 days)------------$113,662.87 For quarter CltAY, Ju:sE 30, 1922. 57 the State should be made by you, or can be approved by me. Let me next invite your attention to the condition of our budget at the present time. \Ve owe on un: drawn balances on 1921 appropriations the sum of $63,740.81. We have not failed to pay this amount because of any inability of the treasury to pay it, but because requisitions therefor have not yet been duly and properly presented to the Governor. In due course these undrawn balances will be paid on proper requisitions and warrants. We also owe certain State Depositories in Atlanta the aum of $500,000 borrowed by the Governor on February 27, 1922, under authority of law, to supply casual deficiencies in revenue, and used to pay 1921 common school appropriations. The interest up to September 9, 1922, on this loan will amount to $13,472, the rate of interest being 5%. This makes a total of $577,212.81 due on 1921 obligations. To meet these obligations, we have the following revenue from 1921 not yet collected. Ad valorem taxp~; for JH21 uncollected on June 10, 1922_____________________$572,504,51 1919, 1920 and 1921 railroad ta.,;.es uncollected on June 10, 1922____________ 66,268.53 Total ------------------------$638,863.04 This amount, if collected, will over-pay our past due obligations by the sum of $61,650.23, and it is fair to assume that even in hard times like the pres- 58 J OlJRNA.L OF THE SENATE, ent, we will collect at least enough past due revenue to pay these undrawn balances of 19:21. We oome next to the budget for the year 1922. The appropriations, exclusive of automobile license taxes, appropriated to higbwa~ construction, made for 1922 total $9,438,845.15. In this connection, I submit to you a table marked Table A, from the Treasurer's office, showing these appropria.tions in detail, showing those of them already paid, and showing those that are not yet paid. We have so far collected of the revenues for 1922, from all sources except ad valorem taxes, $1,248,049.03. A olose and accurate estimate of the amount of revenues for the year 1922 yet uncollected, from sources other than ad Yalorenl taxes, shows a total of $3,78-1,1-:1:0.13, making a total of revenue for the year 1922, from all sources except ad valorem taxes, of $5,032,189.16 (See statement in detail from Comptroller's office, marked Table B, hereto attached). In ndclition to the abo,e, it is estimated br the State Tax Commissioner (See Exhibit D) that the net reyenue from ad Yalorem taxes of this year will be $4,600,000, consequently the total revenue, exclusive of license taxes appropriated to highway board, for the State for the year 1922 will be $9,632,189.15. This must be compared with the total appropriations of $9,452,317.52, and when so compared it will be seen that the revenues for the year will exceed its appropriations by a comparatively small sum of $1'19,872. This, I &nbmit, is only a reasonable margin when the difficulty of collecting taxes up to the last dollar iu times like these is considered. FRIDAY, JUliE 30, 1922. 59 In this connection, I feel it my imperative duty to call your attention to the follolving language of the General Appropriation Act of August 15, 1921, {Act nf 1D21, Pnge 10, Sub-section C): "For the support and maintenance of the Common or Public Schools of the State, Four Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,250,000) for each of the years 1922 and 1923, and should the reYenuc of the State exceed the sum of Eight Million Fi\c Hundred Thousand Dollars ($8,500,000), then one-half of the excess of each year to be applied to said Common or Public Schools.'' As I said to you last year; "I yield to no man in this State in my devotion to the Common Schools of this State; at a later and more happy period when rvudjustmcut t*tmU?K, it is Ulf l:'aruest hope and my confident belief that we will be able to further increase the efficiency of our common schools in this State. The education of the masses means much to me. I long to see the day when we can pay the Georgia, school teacher a living wage, pay it in cash every month, without resorting to discount processes. But until that day comes, until the State is prodded with tt re\cuue system that \\-ill meet its growing demands in this direction, it is useless, worse than useless, to make appropriations even for the common schools which the treasury cannot pay.'' One-half of the revenue of the State for 1922 will amount to $4,800,000, in round :figures. This will 60 J OUR~AL 01!' THE SENATE, involve an increased appropriation for the common schools of $550,000, over the sum fixed in the General Appropriation Act. if the second clause thereof is to remain in force. If we could collect every cent of taxes due the State from every possible source, we would not have one-third enough money to pay this additiomd amount to the common schools, consequently it seems to me to be an absolute necessity to repeal the coneluding paragraph of the Section of the Appropriation Act to which I refer, unless the Legislature can provide-, and can provide at once, the funds with which to meet this great increase. In concluding tl1is discussion of our :fiscal affairs, I cannot too strongly impress upon you the necessity for economy and retrenchment. The condition of our people in every walk of life and every section of the State demands it. Agriculture is practically prostrate; business languishes; commerce is halted; the people everywhere, in city, in town and in the rural sections, are forced to apply ~he most rigid eCOIJomy to their personal affairs. Certainly they have the right to expect of their governments, both national and State, the appilcation of the same principle in the expenditure of public money. RETREXCH:llEN'T AXD Et 'O~OMIES IX ADMINISTRATION. I repeat m~ recommendation of last year regarding Bureaus, Boards, and Commissions, and urge upou the Legislature a thorough and careful examination into the affairs and operations of every department of our State government, of every FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. 61 Board, Bureau and Commission that exists by virtue of State law or State authorit~', 'Yith a Yim\ to determine, first, whether such agency of the goYcrnment performs any essential function for the State or not; if not, it ought to be abolished and the expense of its maintenance saved; second, even if such agency of the government performs a useful and necessary function, then its operations ought to be examined into with a view to determine what reduction can be made, in so critical a time as this, in the expense of ::;uch department or commission; and what economies can be effected in the administration of its affairs. It is not my purpose to impair useful public service in any line of legitimate and proper governnwntal actiYitr. I do not intend to be so understood either by the members of the General Assembly or by the public; but I insist in times like these that it is imperatiYely necessan, that we abolish eYery useless place, purge the pay roll of every useless official, and cut out extravagance and waste wheren'r we find it. I urge upon the Legislature, and especially upon the appropriation committees of the t:~o 'houses, a careful and exhaustive examination into the matters herein suggested, with a view to carrying out the will of the people of this State, and of ridding the State and the treasury of all unnecessary encumbrances upon both. In my opinion, the Department of Archives and History should be abolished. It performs no necessary function to the State and its records can be well kept in the State Library. If the work of .in- 62 de:i:ing is to be completed, it e~:m bt> just as well performed there b~ a clerk at $1,500 per annum. I unhesitatingly recommend the reduction of the number of the Railroad Com:nlisaioners from fhe to three. The Railroad Commission has verr little to do with the :lb:ing of railroad rates within the State, since recent federal statutes as construed by the Supreme Court.of the United States have deprived it of that power. The federal statute iu qut>stion is in plain derogation of the right of the States to control their local affairs, and ao far a:s it confers upon the Interstate Commerce Commission the right to fix rates wholly within a state, it should be repealed. Until it is, however, there is no necessity for the present commission of fiye members on the theory that they are needed to perform any considerable amount of work in fixing railroad rates. Besides, it will be remembered this Commission for many years functioned with three members, and it was only after the conclusion of a political campaign that it was nec.essary to increase its number to carry out the policy of a new administration and to ca~ into effect the will of the people of Georgia, as a.~ pressed at the ballot box in that campaign. No such situation llO\V exists, and it aeems to me, in a time like this, the people of Georgia can well dispense with the two railroad commissioners that were then added to that body and can well :ceduoo its number from five to three, thus e:ffooting a saving of $7,200 per annum. In this connection, it is worthy of note that thirty-eight of the States of the Union have FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. 63 onlv three Railroad Commissioners. No Southern St;te, except Georgia, has more than three. I recommend to the General Assembly of Georgia the repeal of the la'v providing for an attorney for the Highway Commission of Georgia. In my opin~ ion, the duties performed by the attorney for the Highway Commission can be well attend-ed to by the Attorney-General of the State, with the aid of the various county a.ttorneys handling road. matters; and thus a saving Qf the salary and expense of the legal. department of the Highway Commission can be effected. I repeat my statement to you of last year, to the effect that we are board-ridden, commission-ridden and trustee-ridden in this State. It can probably be said with truth that no one of these boards or commissions represents an activity that is wholly bad or for which some good things cannot be said. Yet, I think it can be said with even more truth that many of them represent activities more or less paternalistic, which are not really essential to the proper condud of om Stntc Go,Ternment, and 'vith "-hich we ttan ,,.t>ll dispeuse, especially in hard times like these. As fnr back RS June 25, 1919, Governor Dorsey, headiug a board called the Budget Investigation Commission reported that Georgia was trustee-rid':len. This Board pointed out that the University system alone had 277 truste-es and it made the following recommendation: "We are decidely of the opinion that it would be for the best intarest of our higher institu.- 64 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, tions if a small board of control or State Board of Regents should replace the army of trustees now appointed largely by reason of political support. Either an ex-officio or a separate board of three to five, whose duty it should be to become familiar with the needs and operations of these higher institutions, present fully to the Legislature, to direot the purchase of supplies; give active supervision to the work generally, to so avoid the present rivalry and friction of the different boards, would be a great improvement over the present plan. The per diem and expenses now paid to these hundreds of trustees would pay for the &ervioos of a small board of regents that could become familiar with all the needs of our higher educational institutions ami aid them effectively as well as help the Legislature to see accurately as to the appropriations needed each year." This recommendation I heartily endorse and approve. Indeed, I am of the opinion that a board of regents for the entire higher educational system of our State might be well provided to take the place of the present boards of trustees of the University of Georgia, and of all of its branches, and of every other institution of learning supported by the State. In m: judgmeut, economy in the administration of the affairs of these institutions, economy in the purchase of supplies needed by them, and a systematic correllation of the work of each one of them with the other, would be obtained by the adoption of amili a FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 1922. 65 plan, and as a result we would have a systematized, coherent and comprehensive educational system, beginning with the common schools and ending with the Fniversit~ all(l our various normal and technical schools. I unhesitatingly urge opon you a careful consideration of this plan, not only in the interest of real economy, not only for the purpose of riding the State of a number of unnecessary office-holders, not only to relieve the Legislature of political importunitie~ from these trustees, who annually come seeking money at your hands, but also to broaden and deepen and strengthen our educational system itself.. This step is not a new one in this country. Many of our more important and progressive States have adopted it. Xot <)Ill' that has enr adoptell the regency system for education, in whole or in part, has ever been willing to abandon it or to return to the antiquated, disjointed and expensive system we maintain. At the last session of the General Assembly a joint committee from the two houses was appointed to consider this question. I understand that committee will report to you during the present Session, and I earnestly bespeak for its report that careful consideration and wise action to which the importance of this subject entitles it. AUDITING SYSTEM FOR THE STATE OF GEORGIA I strongly urge upon you the establishment for Rig. a-Senate . 66 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, the State of Georgia of a complete, modern and upto-date business system in the operation of its fiscal affairs. I am anxious to apply to the business of our State the same sound business methods which are applied to the affairs of great corporations and large businesses, whenever they are successful, throughout the country. It must be understood that in making this recommendation, I have no intent to reflect, and do not in fact reflect, upon the integrity and ability, the high character and splendid services, of our distinguished Treasurer, the Hon. Wm. J. Speer, and of our distinguished ComptrollerGeneral, the Hori. Wm. A. Wright. Two better, purer and truer men never served Georgia .at any period of her history, and if the State were searched from end to end, with the purpose of finding faithful and efficient servants to fill the places occupied by these gentlemen, it is not probable that the equal of either of them, in either efficiency or fidelity, could be found. My association with them has been in every way pleasant, and to them I am indebted for many acts of personal courtesy, for strong and wise advice in the conduct of the State's affairs, and unfailing aid in the administration of those affairs. What I have .to recommend in regard to these matters no more reflects upon them or upon the conduct of their officers than it does upon the present GaYernor or upon the conduct of his office. Nor is it my purpose to change the structural base of the State's fiscal administration, except 'insofar as it be necessary to bring our rnesent machinery up to date and to provide modern business methods and necessary FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. 67 safeguards for the condq.ct of the State's fiscal affairs. In my opinion, the State of Georgia unnecessarily spends hundreds of thousand of dollars annually, because of the lack of planning by departmental and institutional hea<1s, because of poor appropriating methods, and because of an inadequate system of auditing collections and expenditures. The present system has been continued without material chailf?.'E' from the date when appropriations were small and when the appropriating authorities were personally acquainted with almost all State officers and had first hand knowledge of practically all State activities. As the State government has grown in size and complexity and as the amounts of money collected and spent e~ery year have increased, the old B,\stem, which was sufficient in simpler da~s, has not been changed and extended to meet the liP\\" conditions. The State's fimmcial affairs are in theory centered largley in the operations of the office of the Governor, the Comptroller-General sent system modern business methods, so that responsible central officers will again be able to exercise a controlling influence upon the collecting and spendil1g of mone~s, is to change the appropriating machinery of the Legislature, so as to force careful 68 J OVRNAL OF THE SENATE, planning on the part of departmental and institutional heads, and to require that the appropriation acts shall be draw11 in such form that no expenditures can be made unless authorized by the act and to provide that an auditing staff shall enforce the intent of the General Assembly. The work being done by the Comptroller-General, the additional auditing now done through the Governor's office under the provision of the last Appropriation Bill, providing that ''That the Governor shall require of the Superintendent or official having charge of the finances of any institution or department a monthly statement of all expenses, itemized and sworn to, before issuing an~ warrauts," has been effectiYe iu making some saving and preventing some extraYagance. It is to be noted, however, that the la" does not giYe to the GoYeruor; or to the Comptroller, or to any officer of the State any authority to pass upon the correctness or reasonableness of the items, or to reject any item because the same appears unnecessary or extravagant. Besides, a clerical force much larger than that of the Governor's office or the Comptroller's office would be required to exercise any such supervision; a central auditing staff is necessary. I urge and recommend the establishment of an auditing staff for the State, with a State Auditor m~d Accountant at its head. The expense of such an office, with all the necessary assistants, will not exceed the sum of $30,000 per annum; and government experts, who have carefully investigated the situation estimate that such an office would easily effect a saving of from two hundred to FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 1922. 69 three hundred thousand dollars per annum, the amount of the saving depending upon the provisions of the law establishing the office, the promptness with which tlw "-ork is begun, and the ~horoughness with which it is done. As an offset to the expense, it is pointed out that perhaps $15,000 a year is now paid for the annual audit of a few institutions and departments; and when a State Department of Auditing is established these payments will be no longer necessary and can be saved. Consequently, the net expense \o the State for the establishment of this department, will not exceed $15,000 per annum over the amouht alread~ spent in a desultory and haphazard manner for auditing some departments and institutions of the State, and will, in m:v judgment, effect a saving in expenditure amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars ammally. The :first large expense to the State under the present :fiscal system results from the failure of the departments and institutions to plan their work. In the reports made to me by expert investigators of S<'\eral agencies examples are given of large expendihues made without any definite plan on the part of the responsihle officers. To remed~- this condition, it is recommended that one of the duties of the State Auditor and Aceountant shall be to seeure both phms and pstimates of cost, and tlwse plans and estimates shall be reviewed by the Governor and then submitted to the General Assembly with his reeommendation thereon. The largest single source of loss, according to the investigation I have made, results from failure to 70 JocR~AL OF TRE SENATE, audit expenses before payments are made. The futility of audits made at the end of the year or at irregular times when there is no system of current control is perfectly apparent. After the money is spent, it is impossible to take any effec.tive action with regard to such matters as irregular attendance of employees, excessive salaries, high prices paid for supplies and equipment, or expenditures for goods or services which have not been received. The only way to prevent this kind of losses is to hold up payment until the eApending officers can show that the services or goods are needed, that authority for the purchase has been granted, that money for the payment has been appropriated, that the goods or serYices have been recehed, and that the prices it is proposed to pa~ are reaHonabl... In my judgment, the auditing of collections by the State agencies outside of the Capitol is even looser than the auditing of expenditures. The treasury is practicall~ compelled to accept without question whatever money is turned over to it by many of the collecting agencies. It has no means whatever of knowing whether all the money due the State has been collected, whether all the amount collected has been turned into the State treasury, or whether all measures have been taken to protect the State's interests. It is knovn that in many cases the methods used b~ these collecting agencies are lax. Some of them admit that money which ought to be paid to the State is never collected. Few State agencies outside of the Treasury Department receive any inter- FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 1922. 71 est on large deposits they make in. the local banks. In some cases, departments and institutions collect and expend considerable sums without taking the trouble to report the facts to the State's central financial officers. This action on their part is sometime authorized by law, and is sometimes taken without express legal sanction. The Treasurer and Comptroller are largely helpless in the matter, and only in exceptional cases can 'the Governor take effective action. The practice of making continuous statutory appropriations year after year without bi-ennial review by the General Assembly is a pernicious one, which encourages administrative officers not to plan their work and which leads to extravagance and loss. :Most of the appropriations made in this manner are not so important or for such worthy causes that they should take precedence over others, and the review of every proposal should be made annually or biennially. Such a review, annually or bi-ennially, coupled with the turning into the State Treasury of every dollar collected by any State agency or received from outside sources (such as the Federal Government) is a prerequisite to any serious attempt to effect economies in the fiscal matters of this State. The powers and duties that ought to be conferred upon the State Auditor and Accountant, would make this office one of the most important in the State goyernment. Subject to the approval of the Governor, he would install in the various departments and instHutions such forms and procedure as might be 72 ,JorB~A.L OF '1'RE SENATE, necessary to safeguard the colleation and handling of money, and take all proper steps to insure the proper use and protection of stores, equipment and other p1operty. He would review cm.rrently all the financial transactions of the departments and institutions and if he found them in aooordance with the law and regulations, approve them for payment. Without such approval, it would be unlawful for any disbursing officer to pay any claim for goods or services. He would also assist the Governor and Gl'nernl Assemblr, u required in securing estimates and plans for State agencies, iu reviewing sueb estimates and plans, and in gathering data as to operating, efficiency, and costs. He would report to the GoYtrnot and General Ass('mbl~- lliuch facts and rouditions as he might consider significant, and particularlr all irregularities and -excessin~ costs which ought to be prcn~nted. In m~ judgment, the creation by the G>11eral Assemhlr of an auditiug commitV~c to revie'v the report of the State auditor and aooountant and to direct. special investigations and audits, whenever the same are deemed necessary, is also of considerable importance. In connection with the work of the proposed auditing department, I unhesitatingly recommend a ehan~e in our srstem of making general appropriation bills and aome modification of the existing law in relation to the Budget Commission." I do not believe that an executive budget commission can ever be practicable or effective. :My opinion is that the real Budget Commission must be the appropriating co11ID1ittees of the two houses of the General As- FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. 73 sembly. There are two systems of making appropriations, especially where large amounts and many interests are involved. For instance, the Federal Government appropriates thousands of millions of dollars nmmclll~- on the plan of requiring, as a rule, itemizations of all appropriations, by every department of the government. On the other hand, the State of Georgia follows the plan of making lump sum appropriations. There are some difficulties inherent in both systems. Under the system of appropriating by item, there is not enough elasticity to secure the best practical results in the operation of governmental service. At the same time, it tends to\vards economy and keeps down extravagance, and is, on the whole, preferable to the lump sum system of appropriating money. The latter system allows too much latitude to the administrative departments and agencies of the government and tends to encourage both extravagance and graft. If we should establish an auditing system of the kind that I have recommended to you, I should also recommend that in the law establishing the department of State auditing, provision should be made for a change in our system of making appropriations, particularly with reference to our general appropriations bills. The auditing department should require of the head of each department and institution of the State government, a statement, item by item, of each appropriation, and what funds are desired by such department or institution. The auditing department should then, in tum, submit such plans and 74 JorRXAL oF THE SEXATE, estimates of the department or institution to the Governor who, in turn, would submit them to the General Assembly for reference to the appropriate committees, and for final action by the two houses themselves upon each item of appropriation. The judgment of the General Assembly would be final, both upon the total amount of the appropriation to be made and the various items thereof. After the appropriations are once made by item, there should be no transfers between different items, except by the express approval of the Governor, whenever unforseen conditions have made such transfers necessary or desirable, and whenever such transfers are made, the Governor should be required to report them to the Legislature on the first day of the next session thereafter. It seems to me that a budget and auditing plan along this line, which will be laid before you with more explicitness and clearness in a report made to me by an expert government engineer employed for that purpose, will combine the strong points of the federal system of making appropriations with the strong points of our present State system of making them, will make for econom~ and honesty in the expenditure of public money, will provide against extravagance and dishonesty in expenditure, and, finally, will give sufficient elasticity to the operation of institutions and departments so as not to unduly hamper them when unforseen contingencies shall require the transfer of funds from one item of appropriation to another. It is my keenest ambition to have you install a thorough and up to date business system for the FRIDAY, Ju~E 30, 1922. 75 transaction of the State's fiscal affairs and in the collection and expenditure of its moneys. I wish above all things to see the establishment of an auditing system which shall check up in detail every item of expenditure before the money therefor is drawn out of the State treasury, so far as practicable, and which shall, in its "follow-up check," show with absolute and unerring accuracy, how each and every penny of the tax money of the people is spent, for what it was spent, and whether it was wisely spent or foolishly spent. I believe we can install such a system, and by doing it save hundreds of thousands of dollars for the tax payers of Georgia, besides giving them better service in every direction. I earnest}~ hope that you may co-operate with me in this endeavor, and feel sure that you will do so. In pursuance of my purpose to give the State a business administration and in an endeavor to investigarte as carefully and accurately as I could into the operatfons of its various departments and institutions, with a view to effecting economy and improvemen.t in the service, wherever practicable, on April 10, 1922, I employed the firm of Griffenhagen and Associates of Chicago, who are, in my opinion, the greatest governmental engineering experts in this country, to make a preliminary survey of the various departments and institutions of the State government and particularly of the fiscal machinery of the State Government with a view to determine what economies could be effected and what service improved, and what kind of an adequate and up-todate fiscal machinery coulrl be provided for the State. 76 JorRXAL oF THE SENATE, The reputation of tlw firm emplo~~ed is high. The:~ :o;<_nt me two of their strongest men, :Jiessrs. Fred Telford and Hugh J. Reber, the former being a me!llber of the firm. This finn has done a great deal of good \'>ork in tlw ,ya~- of making sune:~s as to gu\~nm1e1;tal departmcnL; aud actiYitieH for thL' Cougress of the United States, for the g-o\entment of tlll' Dominion of Canada, for the States of Illinois, Maryland and South Carolina, and for the great cities of Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore and :Montreal. My attention was particularly attracted to their work h: the nr:~ satisfactor:~ results they haYe accomplished in South Carolina for the government of that State. They haYe prepared and submitted to me thirteen separate reports as follows: 1-Auditiug and Fiscal System of the State. 2-Department of Agriculture. 3-Departrnent of Printing. 4-Departrnent of Public Health. 5-Department of Public Welfare. 6-Training School for Boys. 7-Confederate Soldiers Home. 8-Confederate Roster Commission. 9-Department of Archives and History. 10-Academy for the Blind. 11-State Library. 12-Stwte Library Commission. 13-Report ou office space in the Capitol Building. These reports, in my opnuon, contain invaluable information for the use of the General Assembly FRIDAY., JUNE 30, 1922. 77 and all of them will be transmitted to the General As::;embly, by special message, for it~ information and co1isideration. All of these reports except the latter relate to matters concerning which the Legislature is clothedwith both responsibility and power. The last report relates to office space in the Capitol Building and indicates that by a proper adjustment of offices in the Capitol Building ample provision can be made for all of the officers of the State and their clerical forces, without the necessity of building a Capitol Annex and without the necessity of renting outside quarters for any department of the State, vrhich is now being done at an expense of $3,000 per annum. These reports show that iu tlw Department of Agriculture alone one hundred to two hundred thousand dollars per year can be saved by cutting off useless and unnecessary officeholders and by other economies. They indicate that from three to four thousand dollars per annum can be saved at the Academy for the Blind, where 30 employees are required to look after 65 white inmates. They indicate that $6,000 per year can be saved by transferring tlw records of the Department of Archives and Hist~ry to the State Library and that from $20,000 to $25,000 per annum can be saved by reforms and economies in the Department of Public Printing. Ther-:e reports sho\\ that $1,500 per annum can be saved in the State Library by avoiding the unnecessary purchase of duplicate law books. I shall submit these reports to you with the utmost confidence that, in the main, the facts stated are true 78 JouRNAL OF THE SE~ATE, and the conclusions drawn therefrom are correct, aud the reforms achocated and the retreuchmeuts planned are wise, and in the interest of honesty and economy. These investigators were instructed by me to go into each of these matters as much as they could in a preliminary report, showing neither favor nor hostility to any official or to any department, but to report the facts truly and without favor, and to fearlessly recommend whatever changes and improvements they thought desirable or necessary. It is quite probable that neither your body nor I will agree to all of their recommendations, but the inYestigations have been honestly made and are entitled to your very serious consideration. Undoubtedly many. intrenchments and many improvements in service are suggested in these reports and I submit to you for your careful consideration the question as to whether or not it would not be wise for this State to follow the exai:nple of South Carolina in this matter and have a full and comprehensive survey of the State government, all of its departments, all of its institutions and all of its agencies made on a larger and more comprehensive scale, for the use of the General Assembly at its next Session. ATSTRALIAX BALLOT LA"\V" AXD BI-ENXIAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. I again urge the enactment of a real and rigid Australian Ballot Law, to be applicable to primary and general elections alike and to be installed at every precinct ill Georgia., to the end that every voter in the State, however poor and humble, may Sig. 3 J!1 RID.H, JUSE 30, 1922. 79 hav.e the. opportunity to cast a free and untrammeled ballot, and to the end that vote-buying in our elections shall be rendered difficult and impracticable, I again urge rou to submit an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia to provide for Bi-ennial sessions, inste.acl of Annual Sessions, of the General Assembly. I make this recommendation for the following reasons : 1st: I do so in the interest of economy. If. we should have bi-ennial, instead of annual, sessions of the General Assembly, the expense would be cut in two and a saving to the State of from $55,000 to $60,000 per annum would be effected. In times like these it behooves us to effect every reasonable economy in the spending of the money of the people. 2nd: Bi-ennial sessions of the General Assembly would be an improvement over annual meetings for another and, if possible, even stronger reason; under the annual system we have too many unnecessary changes in the laws and too many amendments to the laws. In other words, too much legislation. If we had bi-ennial, instead Of annual sessions, the tendency would be to have fewer changes in the law and the disturbances of both business and the people incident to the annual tinkering with the laws would be avoided. A great majority of the States of the Union have bi-ennial sessions of the General Assembly, and the experience of the several States, on the whole, seems to establish the proposition that bi-ennial sessions of the General Assembly are preferable to annual sessions, or to sessions every four years. so J OL"Rl\AL OF THE SENATE, TAXATION. In presenting to you my views on the difficult and complicated subject of taxation, I wish to assure you that I do so without either pride or obstinacy of opinion. I do so because my sense of duty to the State and to its people impels me to. give you my views on this question, and I do so with the utmost deference to those of you, and to those of my fellow citi:z;ens elsewhere who do not agree with me about it, and who may entertain different views on the subject; I do so in the earnest hope that this body, ou whom rests the responsihilit~ for action, n1a~ approach the <'Onsideratiou of this most important and most difficult question in the spirit of mutual tolerance and of common counsel, out of which ma:v come wise and conservative action. I am afraid that the average man does not realize how small a percentage of the taxes that he pays is imposed or collected by the State for State purposes. To say nothing of Federal taxes, the proportion of the tax burdens occasioned b~- expenditures of the State is relatively small and is comparatively negligible. In Georgia the total bonded debt of the State is only $5,486,202. On the other hand, the total bonded indebtedness of all Georgia counties is $12,714,000, and the total floating indebtedness of all counties is $779,000, and the total bonded debt of Georgia towns and cities is $:H,~)-!0,000 and the total floating debts of such towns and cities are $1,181,. 200. When these figures are consolidated, it will be seen that Georgia counties and cities have a total FRIDAY, JuKE 30, 1922. 81 bonded indebtedness of $50,654,000, and a total floating indebtedness of $1,960,200, or a total debt of $5~,61-l-,~00 against a total bonded debt of th( State of $5,486,202. In addition to the above, it is worth while to remember Hll(l cm1Rider that the aYerage rat( of the Georgia count~- (including local school tax) is 18.3 millR, agaiust a State rate of 5 mills; in other words, the State onl~T gets 21.1% of the amount of State and ('ounty taxes that the taxpayer pays to the Tax Collector each year. Next, let us take the case of the Georgia taxpayer who lives in a city, or in an incorporated town, however small; first, he must pay 5 mills to the State; next, 10 mills, on the average, for city taxes; next, 18.3 mills, on the average, fnr tlw county tax. So the taxpa~er liYing in a cit~ or town pays on the average 33.3 mills, of which only 5 mills, or 15% goes to the State of Georgia. The figures above cited are taken from the Financial Chronicle of December, 1921. .Annexed to this address is Table C, showing by the details of these :figures, by counties and by cities. They are presented for the purpose of showing to ~-ou and to the public how relatively small a part of the tax burden is really occasioned by State expenditures and ho\\ comparatiYel~r negligible a portion of our total.taxes is really paid for State pur-poses. The figures prove that we can never get a satisfactory distribution of the burden of taxation and a satisfactory system of taxation which will gi-n a correct and a proper distribution of the burden, until we apply the correct fundamental prin- JoLRxAL oF THE SEXATE, ciples to Count,\ alHl Cit.\ taxation, as well as to State taxation. The Constitution of 1877, in establishing the present tax system of Georgia (Paragraph 1, Sec. 2, Art. 7), provided : ''All hxatinu ~hall be uniform upon the same classes of subjects, and ad valorem on all property subject to be taxed within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax.'' It will be observed that no limit upon the tax rate \\"aS cont:;1ined in the Constitution. One of the greatest of American jurists has stated, with great terseness and truth: ''The power to tax is the power to destroy." The framers of our Constitution of 18Ti e\idently belieYed, so far as the government is conrenled, that the power to tax is the power to lin. In support of that doctrine, it can be cited that even up to the present day, the power to tax (except as to a few special taxes) is not limited, so far as the rate or amount of the tax to be levied is concerned, in any of the forty-eight states of the Republic or in the United States Government itself, or in the government of any civilized country on earth, except in Georgia. The doctrine that the legislatiYe bod.; of the State is uot to be limited, generally speaking, in thl tax rate it may impose, stood unchallenged in Georgia, as well as in the rest of the world, up to the year ] 9m. It stood unchallenged in this State even when the Constitution of 1877 was adopted, at the close of the reconstruction era. In 1902, Governor Terrell, in the contest for elec- FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 1922. tion as Governor, ach~ocated an amendment of the Constitution of the State, imposing a limit of five mills upon ad yalorem taxes. After his election in 1902, the General Assembly, at its 1903 session, submitted such an amendment to the electorate of the State and the same was ratified by it at the general election of 1904 . It is not my purpose, in calling attention to these historical facts, to challenge the wisdom of the decision the people then made. It is a departure in the science of government, and while the State stands practically alone in making it, I am not prepared to declare that the decision was an unwise one, and I do not seek to re-open the question. It is necessary, ho,vever, to keep the historical facts in mind in order to understand the reasons for the present situation and to intelligently consider proposed remedies. Prior to the adpotion of the amendment of 1904, the tax nte on pro]wrt.\~ was fixed under the law by the Governor and the Comptroller-General, after the Legislature had made its appropriations and after the digests were made up in the several counties, at whatever figure was necessary in order to meet the appropriations and to discharge the obligations of the State. Consequently under this system there could be no treasury deficit. It was merely a matter of mathematics. The Legislature and the Governor were responsible for the rate, whether high or low, because of their action in passing and approving appropriation measures. The system established direct responsibility and strict accountability to the people, and if the Legislature 8-1- .J otRxAL Or THE SEX.\TE, or the Governor spent too much money or spent it for purposes of which the people did not approve, the remedy was in the hands of the people themselves. After the adoption of the amendment of 190-t hm\ever, the situation complete}~- changed. The Constitutional limit of taxation, 5 mills, was soon reached and a great tendency developed among members of the General Assembly to make liberal appropriations, since the tax rate could not exceed 5 mills, in an~r event, and the General Assembly could not be charged with increasing taxes. In such a situation, how easy and pleasant it was for members of the General Assembly to vote for appropriations urged with so much eloquence and zeal and persistence, year after year, by beneficiaries who urgent1~- pressed their claims, particularly so when in most cases where the objects for which the appropriation \\ere sought were just and meritorious! The inevitable result of such a system was that appropriations should gradually exceed the revenue. On January 1, J913, according to the table presented b~- Governor Dorsey in his message of last year (page 4) the "Deficit or amount not on hand to complete payment of 'Undrawn Balances,' amounted to $979,277.48." It then became apparent that something must be done to secure more revenue for the State, in order to meet its increasing needs, to pay its growing appropriations. In such a situation, two plans and only two plans \';ere feasible. One was to devise other ancl atldi- FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 1922. 85 tional methods of taxation, to force classes of property then notoriously escaping taxation. to bear their just proportion of the tax burden; the other wa~ to provide additional machiilen b.' which the property then on the digest could lw raisetl in value, so that, while the tax rate remained unaltered, the increased valuation would produce greater revenues for the State to pay increasing appropriations. The latter plan was followed by the Legislature in 1913, and the result was our present so-called Tax Equalization or Tax Assessment law, whichever you choose to term it. I have always thought that the former plan should han~ been followed. I thought so then, and made the first public attack on the Equalization Law. I think so yet, strongly and unalterably. I contend that if additional revenue was a necessity, as it appeared to be, that such additional revenue should have been raised from classes of property then wholly or practically untaxed, instead of simply inereasing the burden of the holders of visible and tangible property, b~- forcing up the values on their propert~-, antl forcing tlwm to hear practically all of the burden of taxation. I still maintain that position, and maintain it as strongly and earnestly as possible. Never in my life, however, have I advocated the destruction of one piece of necessary go,enlmental machinery, unless and until I was prepared to submit a plan to provide another and more efficient or equally efficient piece of machinery in place of it. . Charged with solemn responsibility, in this crisis, 86 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, of our affairs, I am not now prepared to advocate the destruction of our present tax machinery, without proposing a reasonable and efficient suhstitutP for it. That, however, I am prepared to do. For your part, Gentlemen of the General Assemhl~, charged as you are with the primary responsibility in this matter, you cannot afford, as men of honor, true to your oaths of office, faithful to the trust imposed in you by the people, to throw away our present tax machinery, unless and until you are prepared to adopt a reasonable and efficient substitute therefor. I hope that you are so prepared, that you may be able to agree upon such a substitute for our present tax system; but unless you are and until you are, you cannot afford to destroy the present assessment systems, in the present critical condition of the State's finances and in the present distressing financial condition of the people themsel~res. If you destroy it without providing an adequate substitute for it, or if you destroy it, and simply return, in times like these, to the old system of voluntary tax retums, without providing machinPl',\' for collecting m as applied to State, Count~r and City Taxes alike, is that there is neither justice nor fairness in the manner in which the burden is distributed. It bears hardest, and especially in times like these, upon the shoulders that are weakest, and lightest upon the shoulders that are strongest. "Gnder the Act of August 20, 1918, the last Special Tax Commission for Georgia was organized. It began its labors in September, 1918, and ended them in June, 1919. It was composed of many able and upright men; it made a careful and exhaustive investigation into tax matters, and made an able and comprehensive report. I agree with many but not all of its conclusions. I take pleasure in saying to you, for the second time within the year, that its report is a most valuable one, and one well worthy of the most serious consideration. Its report condenms our present tax system and it denounces it, for thre<' r<':lf'Oll:-\: 1st. Because it does not bring to the digest a reasonable part of the actual value of property of the State. 2nd. Because the pl'operty returns are not equitably apportioned between the various classes of property. 3rd. Because it does not provide adequate support and proper maintenance, on a reasonable basis for the St!ittes various departments and activities. In .elaboration of this view, let me submit the following, with particular reference to the second and, 90 JoeRxAL Ol'' THE SEXATE, in my opinion, the most vital of the objections urged by the Commission: In 1920, according to the reports of the Comptroller-General, real estate (including city property) was assessed for taxation at a valuation of $714,151,382, while money and solvent debts were valued at only $81,500,073, merchandise at $77,515,231, stocks and bonds at $4,807,964. According to that same report, hous(>hold and kitchen furniture, practically all of it except that of the very rich being without any real cash value, paid taxes on a valuation of $41,435,377, as against a $4,807,964 valuation of stocks and bonds. Horses, mules and cattle in this State were assessed at $63,427,932, against a little over $4,800,000 for stocks and bonds. Plantation and mechanical tools, implements with which the poor and lowly make their daily bread, were valued at $15,480,349, or more than three times as much as all of the stocks and bonds of this State. Again, under our present delightful tax system, while the value of all property was increasing from $261,000,000 (round figures) in 1875, to $1,347,000,000 in 1920, about 416 per cent, the taxable value of money, notes, accounts and solvent debts only increased in the same period from $37,000,000 to $81,000,000, or about 119 per cent; in other words, money, notes, accounts and solvent debts increased for taxation purposes only one-third of the general increase of all property in the State. Let me quote you, next, from the report of our State Tax Commission of 1919: ''Again, we are unable to form any well grounded FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. 91 conclusion as to the value of money, notes and ac:. counts, bonds and taxable stocks of the State. It appears, however, that there was $322,000.00 on deposit in the banks of the State in September, 1918, according to the Bankers ' Encyclopedia. We know from the tax digest that there was returned last year, in round numbers, in money, notes, mortgages, accounts, bonds and taxable stocks, $65,000,000. This condition would be ludicrous if it was not absolutely distressing to all fair-minded citizens.'' Again: ''Money, notes, accounts and solvent debts" were returned for taxation for the year 1920 at $81,500,073. The report of our State Bank Examiner as of date December 2, 1921, showed at that time on deposit in the State Banks of Georgia alone $261,653,393.00. As a rule, in this State the deposits in our National Banks located in Georgia amount to a little more than half of those in our State banks, so that in 1920 the deposits in all our banks was approximately $400,000,000. when it is recalled that the item of $81,500,000 covered the returns not only on money, but on notes, accounts and solvent debts, and that according to the best estimates that are obtainable, the aggregate of these notes, accounts and .debts is greater than the amount of money on hand, it is perfectly evident that not ten per cent of the actual money on hand in the State was returned for taxation in the year 1920. But why multiply instances of these glaring injustices and inequalities 1 It could be done almost indefinitely, but I shall not tax your patience with 92 .J oc RX AL OF THE SEN ATE, further detail. Yes, there is just one more I shall cite, because it is particularly significant. In the face of the deflation in values that is now upon us, property returns, on the whole, shrunk seven per cent in Georgia between 1920 and 1921, and yet in this same period money, notes and accounts shrunk from $81,500,000 in 1920, to $64,906,000 in 1921, or more than twenty per cent. In the light of these facts, I submit a substantive, concrete proposal. I propose that the' State shall abandon the field of property taxation on the ad valorem basis, leaving that field to the exclusive possession of the local authorities, county and city, subject to such limitations as may be placed by law on the exercise of that power by them. In l~eu of the property tax: for State purposes and as a substitute for it, I propose a graduated income tax:, and I urge the General Assembly to submit to the people in the election this Fall a constitutional amendment to that effect. If the people should authorize such a change in our taxing system, then the tax machinery of the Federal Govermuent eould lw lmgel~ utilized, if uot entirely utilized, for State purposes. Thus we wouhl effert a sa,ing of the expense involved in the creation and maintenance of an extensive and expensive tax machinery of our own and would avoid the necessity for burdening the taxpayer with a double set of returns, one to the Federal and another to the State government. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1919, the Federal government collected from Georgia, in income FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. tax, $25,062,149.50. For the :fiscal year ending June 30, 1920, $33,731,768.04. For the :fiscal year ending June 30, 1921, $32,000,000.00. This average for these three years is slightly in excess of $30,000,000.00 per annum, and when it is recalled that the greatest amount of revenue that we can hope to obtain for the present year from all ad valorem taxes, including property on the digest and public corporation taxes, will be only about $5,500,000, it is perfectly apparent that a very reasonable percentage of the tax now collected by the Federal Gon'ntnlC'nt in Georgin \Youlcl produce reYCilUl' equal to the amount produced by our present system, and with a very slight increase of that percentage, we will be enabled to raise sufficient revenue to supply all the necessities of the State. I repeat my recorru;p.endation to you of last year in faYor of an income tax. It should be a tax on net incomes, in the same sense that such a tax is levied and collected by the Federal Government. It should not contain a tax on the gross output of manufacturing and industrial concerns. Georgia needs too mue:h de,elopm!:'nt along this line to permit of. such a drastic tax; besides, such a tax is inherently unjust allssening, if possible, of the burdens of taxation upon them. So long a:-; agrieulture languishes, enr: other imlustry and busiuess in thP State> lnuguishes. \Ylwu it rp,in's, tnn othe1 husi1wHs and eYer: otlwr industry will reYin ,\ith it: The State Tax Commissioner informs mt that the property returns this year will fall to practically $1,000,000,000, and this reduction is from the highwater mark of 1920, when the property returns were $1,346,882,000. Of the $1,000,000,000 tax values in Ge9rgia for the present year, _substantially $600,000,000 represents land and real estate. When to this great class of property is added every other class of tangible and visible property, the demonstration is complete that more than 90 per cent of the burdens of State taxation are borne and carried by the holders and owners of tangible and Yisible property. These men cannot bear the burden any longer, and are entitled to relief. If you will adopt the ;Jroposition I present to :ou, and the people shall ratify it, every single one of them will get relief from the whole of the five mills of State tax, and while this by no means is the larger part of the burdens of taxation which the.'" must carry, for they will still be left to be.ar the expense of county and city governments, it is some relief and is most necessary and important in the present crisis. J'RIDA1, JFSE 30, 1922. 91 For the above reasons, and for other reasons fully elaborated in my message to you last summer, I reiterate the recommendation I then made to you, which is that we substitute a State income tax for our present system of ad valor.em taxation for State purposes. As I stated in the outset of my discussion of this subject, I have no pride of opinion about this matter, and merely give you my views upon it because of the duty i1uposed upon me by law to do so, because of my honest, earnest and unshakable convictions upon the subject. Since, however, the subject is acute and every possible angle of it ought to be considered, it is my duty to call to your attention certain alternative proposals on this question that are entitled to serious consideration at your hands. In the first place, I deem it my duty to invite your attention to the report and 1;ecommendation of the Tax Commission of 1919. Th~t body as a substitute for Paragraph 1, Section 2, Article 7 of the Constitution of 1877, recommended the following: ''All taxes shall be levied and collected under general laws and for public purposes only. The General Assembly shall have the power to classify property for taxation and to adopt different rates and methods for different classes of property and to segregate different cases of property for State and local taxation. But all taxation shall be uniform upon the same classes of subjects within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax. Taxes may be levied ad valorem upon any given class of Sig. 4--Senate 98 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, property without regard to the method used in levying taxes on any other class of property. Taxes may be imposed upon incomes, inheritances, privileges and occupations, which classes of taxes may be graduated, and w:Qen levied may contain provisions for reasonable exemptions.'' Another proposal which deserves serious consideration at your hands is as follows: Substitute for Paragraph 1, Section 2, Article 7 of the Constitution of 1877 the following language: ''All taxes shall be uniform upon the same classes of subjects, and when ad valorem, assessed on all property within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax, and shall be levied and collect-. ed under general laws, and for the purposes only, authorized by this Constitution. The General Assembly may impose taxes not to exceed 6 per centum upon incomes, also tax upon inheritances, privileges and occupations, all of which taxes may be graduated and the laws under which they are levied may contain provisions for reasonable exemptions. The General Assembly shall exempt all property, real and personal, except that of public service corporations, from ad valorem taxes for State purposes in each year in which the reYenues from other sourcps are sufficient to meet the legal obligations of the State maturing during the year and to pay the appropriations made by the General Assembly for that year. In the event, however, such revenues are insufficient for thos(' pnrposeH, then an ad valorem tax not to exceed 2 1-2 mills upon each dollar of the value of all property, real and personal, :q1ay be levied.'' J:i"'RIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. In support of this proposition many strong arguments can be advanced. It has many merits, many checks and counter-checks. In the first place, it guarantees some affirmative relief by remitting at least 50 per cent of the amount of State taxes now paid on the ad valorem basis by property holders of this State. In addition to that, if the times are normally prosperous, it means, in all probability, there will be no necessity for levying a State property ta..'\: in Georgia, provided the Legislature is reasonably economical in its appropriations. In the Hext place, by the imposition of a limit upon the income tax rate, it guarantees the corporation and individuals who will pay the income tax against excessive burden; and in the next place, it gives to the Legislature strong reasons for economy in its expenditures, because otherwise the collection of a general property tax. will be necessary throughout the State, and that would be quite likely to prove unpopular. Then, again, it leaves the great masses of the citizens and taxpayers of Georgia in a position where they are the guardians of economical appropriations and expenditures. If the appropriatiom; are too larg-P to lw met b~ the limited income tax, they must foot the bill. It is onl~ fair to mention that under a s~Rtem ver~ much likP this, no State property tax has been levied for two years past in the State of North Carolina. In presenting to you not only my own views on this great question, but the various views and.plans that have been suggested and considered, I feel that I am 011l~ r Cent ------ 22~ 22.2 ------ 210 23.2 ------ 170 28.5 ------ 220 22.2 ------ 230 21.2 ------ 22 22.7 ------ 20 _);-) ------ 25 20 ------ 220 22.2 ------ 25 20 ------ :20 '-)u- ------ 19.3 25.9 ------ 24 20.8 ------ 25 20 ------ 220 22:2 30,000 220 22.2 ------ 23 21.7 ------ 18 27.7 ------ 27.8 18 ------ 27 18.5 ------ 27 18.5 ------ 24 20.8 ------ 19,0 25.5 ------ 30 16.6 ------ 37 13.8 ------ 30 16.6 ------ 250 19.5 ------ 19 26.3 ------ 260 18.8 ------ 25 20 1~0 Jot:RXAL OF THE SEX ATE, COUNTY Bonded Debt Fulton ---------- -----Gilmer ---------- -----Glascock --------- -----Glynn --------- 310,000 Gordon --------- -----Grady ---------- -----Greene ---------- ------ Gwinnett -------- -----Habersham ------ ------ Hall ------------ 60,000 Hancock -------- 44,000 Haralson -------- -----Harris ---------- 35,000 Hart ------------ ------ Heard ---------- ------ Henry ---------- ------ Houston -------- ------ Irwin ----------- -----Jackson --------- 100,000 Jasper ---------- ------ Jeff Davis ------- -----Jefferson -------- 50,000 Jenkins --------Jolmson --------Jones ----------Lamar ---------- Lanier ---------- Laurens --------Lee ------------Liberty --------- -------------------------- 500,000 80,000 ------ Total Tax State's Floating Rate Proportion Debt (Mills) (Per Cent) ------ 220 22.2 ------ 170 28.5 ------ 27 18.5 ------ 23 21.7 ------ 23 21.7 ------ 27 18.5 ------ 21 23.8 ------ 220 22.2 ------ 18 27.7 ------ 220 22.2 ------ 20 25 ------ 18 27.7 ------ 230 21.2 ------ 25 20 ------ 30 16.7 ------ 30 lt1.7 ------ 24 :20.R ------ 240 20.4 ------ 20 25 ------ 22 ..)...'.)....,. ------ 26 19.2 100,000 20 r~;) ------ 280 17.5 ------ 18 27.7 ------ 24 20.8 ------ 20 25 ------ 200 24.4 15,000 22 22.7 ------ 21 23.8 ------ 18 27."7 FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 1922. 121 CUC\"TY Lincoln _________ _ Long ___________ _ Bonded Debt 30,000 Lo"ndes _______ _ Lumpkin _______ _ !lacon _________ _ Madison _______ _ Marion _________ _ 100,000 76,000 190,000 McDuffie _______ _ ~Icintosh ______ _ ~Ieriwether _____ _ Miller __________ _ 76,000 ~Iilton _________ _ }Iitchell ________ _ Monroe ________ _ Montgomery ____ _ }!organ -------.--Murray ________ _ Muscogee ______ _ 1\ewton ________ _ Oconee _________ _ Oglethorpe ______ _ Paulding _______ _ Pickens ________ _ Pierce ___________ _ Pike ____________ _ 45,000 Polk ___________ _ 200,000 Pulaski ________ _ Putnam ________ _ Quitman _______ _ Rabun _________ _ 2,000 Total Tax State's Floating Rate Proportion Debt C\Iills) (Per Cent) ------ 27 18.5 19 26.3 88,000 200 24.4 ------ 20 25 ------ 30 16.7 18 27.7 24 18 ------ 27 22 20.8 27.7 18.5 22.7 280 28 ------ 25 20 ------ 30 170 23 150 18 23 17 18 17.5 17.8 20 25 16.7 28.5 21.7 32.2 27.7 21.7 29.4 27.7 180 27 26 19.2 24 20.8 19 26.3 ------ 30 16.6 22 22.7 25.4 19.7 250 19.6 122 JOURNAL OF THE SEXATE, COt:XTY Bonded Debt Total Tax State's Floating Rate Proportion Debt (Mills) (Per Cent) Randolph ------- ------ ------ 20 25 Richmond ------- 62,000 136,000 22% 22.2 Rockdale -------- ------ ------ 26 19.2 Schley ---------- ------ ------ 16 31.2 ScreYen --------- ------ ------ 40 12.5 Seminole ---------- ------ ------ 30 16.6 Spalding _____ 406,000 ------ 23% 21.2 Stephens -------- ------ ------ 26 19.2 Stewart --------- ------ ------ 23 21.7 Sumter --------- 224,000 ------ 20 25 Talbot ---------- 46,000 ------ 22% 22.2 Taliaferro ------- ------ ------ 23 21.7 Tattnall ------- ------ ------ 22% 22.2 Taylor ---------- ------ ------ 20 25 Telfair ---------- ------ ------ 22 22.7 Terrell ---------- ------ ------ 25 20 Thomas ---------- 76,000 24;ooo 18 27.7 Tift ------------ 346,000 ------ 28 17.8 Toombs --------- ------ ------ 24 20.8 Towns ---------- ------ ------ 19 26.3 Treutlen -------- ------ ------ 35 14.3 Troup ----------- 615,000 50,000 230 21.2 Turner ---------- 70,000 ------ 24 20.8 Twiggs --------- ------ ------ 18 Union----------- ------ ------ 20 C_,);-) Upson ----------- 150,000 ------ 17% 28.5 "\Valker --------- 400,000 ------ 18 27.7 "\Yalton --------- 200,000 ------ 20 25 "\Vare ----------- 500,000 ------ 23 21.7 \Varren --------- ------ ------ 25 20 +. FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. 123 COCNTY \Yashington \Va~ne ---------\ebster _________ \Yheeler --------\Vhite ----------\Vhitfield -------\Vilcox ---------\Yilkes ---------Wilkerson ------\Vorth ---------- Bonded DE'bt ------ 200,000 ----------- ------ ------ 140,000 125,000 ------ 400,000 Total Tax State"s Floating Rate Proportion Debt CHills) (Per Cent) ---------------- ----------- -------------------------- 25 20 20 25 23.32 21.4. 40 12.5 19 26.3 20 25 27 18.5 19 26.3 30 16.7 33 115.1 $12,714,000 $779,000 3715.32 21.1 1:24 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, CITY Debt Bonded )ldel --------------------$ 57,500 )llbany ----------------- 447,000 Americus --------------- 289,000 )lshbum ---------------- 67,000 )lthens ----------------- 669,000 '")ltlanta ---------------- 14,400,000 )lugusta ---------------- 3,175,000 Bainbridge ------------- 172,000 Barnesville ------------- 130,500 Blackshear ------------- 56,000 Blakely ----------------- 80,000 Boston ----------------- 34,500 Bnmswick -------------- 242,000 Buford ----------------- 35,000 Oairo ------------------ 69,000 Calhoun ---------------- 53,000 Canton ----------------- 59,500 Carrollton -------------- 288,000 Cartersville ------------- 172,000 Cedartown -------------- 275,500 ('allege Park ------------ 48,000 Columbus --------------- 1,628,000 Commerce -------------- 70,000 Cordele ----------------- 227,000 Covington -------------- 70,000 Dalton ------------------ 115,000 Dawson 114,000 Decatur ---------------- 182,000 Doerun ----------------- 34,000 Douglas ---------------- 120,000 J)pht Floating 46,000 55,000 7,000 200,000 11,000 127,000 1,000 12,000 17,400 3,100 12,000 19,921 :25,500 14,000 500 3,000 FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922. CITY Debt Bonded Douglasville ------------ 48,000 Dublin ------------------ 382,000 East Lake -------------- 65,000 East Point -------------- 116,000 Eatonton ---------------- 65,000 Fitzgerald ___________ _ 224,000 l<.,orsyth ---------------- 38,600 l<'ort Gaines -----------l<'ort Valley ____________ _ 46,000 77,000 Gainesville ------------- 235,500 Grantville _____________ _ 500,000 Griffin __________________ _ 286,000 Hapeville --------------- 40,000 Hartwell _________ _____ _ 106,500 Hawkinsville ------------- 105,000 Hogansville ____________ _ 43,500 Jesup ------------------ 62,000 Kirkwood ---------------- 140,000 Lal<'ayette --------------- 59,000 LaGrange --------------- 915,000 Lawrenceville ___________ _ 51,100 Lithonia ---------------LouisYille _______________ _ :McDonough ____________ _ 35,000 42,000 40,500 l\IcHae ----------------- 73,000 )lacon ------------------ 1,993,000 l\Iadison ---------------- 135,000 :.Manchester ------------- 85,000 :-.Iarietta --------------- 1.(:)5,000 ).Iilledgeyille ------------ 172,000 1:25 Debt Floating 6,000 130,000 500 8,500 2,800 4,000 4,000 1,000 1,100 15,000 5,000 3,000 15,600 10,000 1:26 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, CITY Debt Bonded 51,000 Monroe ----------------Montezuma ____________ _ Monticello _____________ _ Moultrie _______________ _ ::\ashville ______________ _ 130,000 31,000 47,000 143,000 47,000 Newnan ----------------- 204,000 Ocilla _________________ _ 56,000 Pelham ________________ _ 110,000 Quitman ---------------- 22,000 Rc~nolds --------------Rockmart _____________ _ 50,000 50,000 Rome -------------------Ro~ston _______________ _ Sandersville ___________ _ 500,000 70,000 75,000 Sanumah ______________ _ 3,524,000 Sparta ________________ _ 66,500 Statesboro ______________ _ 19:5,000 Swainsboro ___ :__ _________ _ 125,000 S~lnmia _______________ _ 35,000 Sylvester ______________ _ 100,000 Tallapoosa ____________ _ 67,000 Tennille _______________ _ 53,000 Thomaston ____________ _ 96,000 Thomasville ___________ _ 285,000 Tifton ------------------ 123,000 Toccoa ----------------- 152,000 rnadilla ---------------- 49,000 Yaldosta ---------------- 4:71,000 Vidalia ________________ _ 129,000 Debt Floating 29,000 12,000 17,000 5,000 220,000 23,000 15,000 5,000 FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 1922. CITY Yienna -----------------VVashington ------------\Va~cross ______________ _ \Ya~nesboro ___________ _ \Vest Point ____________ _ VVinder ________________ _ \Yoodbury _____________ _ Debt Bonded 52,000 116,000 368,000 71,1500 77,500 116,000 35,000 127 Debt Floating 71,000 50,000 $37,940,000 $1,181,200 '''Atlanta's authorized bond issue of $8,900,000 included. 128 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, EXHIBIT D. OFFICE STATE TAx Co:Ml\USSIONER Atlanta, Georgia, June 14, 1!)~2. Hou. Thomas \V. Hardwick, Governor, State Capitol, Atlanta. Dear Sir: As requested by you on yesterday, I am furnishing ~rou an estimate of the revenues for the present year from ad valorem taxes. During the earl~' part of the year I held tax Cilllferences throughout the State and from the information fumished me in these conferences b~ tax officials, there will be a reduction in the value of countn real estate of about ten per cent merage for tlw whole State. There will be practicall~ no reduction in cit~ property, while there will be i11 lin' stock and otlwr personal property a reduction of possibly twenty pel' cent. This will mean au an:ragl' loss of the total digest values of about ten per cent. This will mean an aggregate returu from all of the counties of about One Billion Dollars, and the net revenues after expense of collection, will run about Four :Million, Six Hundred Thousand ($4,600,000) Dollan;;. The inheritance taxes for the yeat' will probably run about the same as last year, or, around Three Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand ($825,000) Dollars. FRIDAY, JuNE 30, 1922. 129 These being the only two classes of ta~es which come immediately under the supervision of this office, I am not in position to make you an estimate of the probable revenues arising from the special taxes, fees, and taxes on fuel oils. The ComptrollerGeneral's office could furnish you an estimate of these revenues. Very truly yours, H. J. FULLBRIGHT, State Tax Commissioner. HJFjA The following message was received from the House, through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. Ptesident: The House has read and adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to-,vit: Senate Resolution Xo. G6. A resolution requesting that the General Assembly adjourn to-day and stand adjourned until vVednesday, .July 5, 1922. The following bill, favorably reported, was read the third time and taken up for consideration: By Mr. Childs- Senate Bill No. 29. A bill to establish Boards of Education under the County unit plan. Jir. Childs asked unanimous consent that the bill be withdrawn from the -consideration of the Senate Sig. 5-Senate 130 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, and referred to the Committee on Education, and the consent was granted. The following bill, favorably reported, was read the third time and taken up for consideration: By Mr. Haralson- Senate Bill No. 106. A bill to amend Section 2036 of Parks' Code of Georgia in regard to stock law in 1Iilitia ])istricts. Mr. Haralson moved that the bill be tabled, and the motion preYailed. The following bill, favorably reported, was read the third time and taken up for consideration: By Mr. Snow- Senate Bill No. 124. A bill to provide for the safety of the public generally. Mr. Snow asked unanimous consent that the bill be tabled, and the consent was granted. On the motion of Mr. Snow, the Senate went into executive session at 11:45 A. l\I. At 11:55 A.M. the executiYe session was dissolved. Mr. Taylor moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed. Under a previously adopted resolution the Senate stood adjourned until wednesday morning, July 5, at eleven o'clock. The President announced the Senate adjourned until Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. WEDNESDAY, JuLY 5, 1922. 131 SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. Wednesday, July 5, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 o'clock A. M., and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. "Cpon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names : Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. l\f. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Child8, E. W. Collum, J. )I. Col~on, D. C. Cone, Howell DaYid, _-\, B. David~on, J. E. Elli~, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, \V. 0. Foy, ,John E. Goht<'ke, Alvin G. Haral~on, Pat Holling~wortll, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hm:t, T. :u. Hutcllen,.:, H. C. Jackson, J. B. John,.:, G. A. ,Jone~, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam La"iter, W. H. )!anson, Frank C. )Iills, J. H. Xix, 0. A. Pahuour, J. E. PeaeO(.'k, C. H. Pope, David F. Ri<'hards, Will Rid)('~, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. vV. Thomas, .James R. Thorpe, E. :M. \Valker, B. F. Wall Dan Weaver, J. D. Williams, Wiley \Vohlwender, Ed. \Vomhle, :'II. D. )h-. President ::\Ir. li'oy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of last Friday's proceeding-s had been read and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of last Friday's proceedings was dispensed with. :Mr. Golucke asked unanimous consent that all 132 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Senators having bills and resolutions to introduce be allowed to do so at this time and the consent was granted. The following bill was introduced read the first time and referr~d to committee: By Messrs. Thomas and BrownSenate Bill No. 184. A bill to abolish State Bureau of Markets. Referred to Committee on Agriculture. Mr. Bro"\\'11 asked unanimous consent that the bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Agriculture and referred to the Committee on Education. Mr. Campbell objected. Mr. Brown moved that the bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Agriculture and referred to the Committee on Education. Mr. Campbell called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Brown, L. C. David, A. B. Snow, Russell E. Taylor, Gco. W. Thomas, James R. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. ~ Boykin, James H. Campbell, R. \Y. Childs, E. W. WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1922. 133 Collum, J. ::u. Fleming, Denig Foy, John E. Golucke, AlYin G. Hollingsworth, .]. C. Hunt, T. :\I. Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G. A. .Jones, John H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam )!anson, Frank C. )fills, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Pope, DaYid F. Richards, Will Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R 0. \Yilliams, Wiley Those not voting were Messrs : Colson, D. C. Cone, Howell DaYidson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, W. 0. Haralson, Pat HolmPs, R. H. Hutchem~, H. C. Lassiter, Th-. H. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Thorpe, E. )f. Wall Dan Walker, B. 1". \VeaYer, J. D. Womble, :\I. D. \Vohlwender, Ed. M1. President On the Motion to withdraw the bill from the Corrunittee on Agriculture and be referred to the Committee on Education the Ayes were 5 the Nays 25 and the motion was lost. The following resolutions were introduced, read and ordered to lay over 1 day: By Mr. Thomas- Senate Resolution No. 68. A resolution requesting certain information from the Commissioner of Agriculture. By Mr. Kimzey- Senate Resolution No. 69. .A. resolution requesting the State Highway Department to make a detailed report of all monies paid out by Department. 134 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to committee. By Mr. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 85. A bill to create the office of Supervisor of Roads of Wayne County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By :Mr. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 186. A bill to abolish County Commissioners of Wayne County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County ~iatters. By Mr. Johns- Senate Bill No. 187. A bill to abolish the office of Attorney of State Highway Department and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Public Roads. .By :M:r. Golucke and Mr. Clay- Senate Bill No. 188. A bill to limit the authority delegated to counties to levy taxes for certain purposes. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1922. 135 By l\llr. Bellah- Senate Bill No. 189. A bill to create the City Court of Summerville for the County of Chattooga. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.1. By Mr. Johns- Senate Bill No. 190. A bill to repeal an act approved August 13, 1904, entitled ''An Act to Regulate the Business of Investment Companies." Referred to the Committee on Insurance. By Mr. Bellah, of 42d District- Senate Bill No. 191. A bill to repeal the County Court of Chattooga County. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.1. By Mr. Pope, of 44th District. Senate Bill No. 192. A bill to amend Article 3, Section 4, Paragraph 3, of Code of Georgia., by striking out certain words and inserting in lieu thereof certain words. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. 136 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Womble- Senate Bill No. 193. A bill to repeal an act incorporating the Town of Crest. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Bellah- Senate Bill No. 194. A bill to amend Section 277 of the Criminal Code of 1910 in certain divorces. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.1. By Mr. Williams- Senate Bill No. 195. A biil to Rearrange the Tifton Judiciary Circuit. Referred to the Commitee on Special Judiciary. State of Georgia, Executive Department, . Atlanta, Ga., July 5, 1922. The following message was received from His Exc_ellency, the Governor; through his Secretary, Mr. Blalock: Mr. President: I am directed by His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver to the Senate a communication in writing to which he respectfully invites your attention. WEDNESDAY, JuLY 5, 1922. 137 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Atlanta, July 5, 1922. To the Members of the General Assembly of Georgia: It affords me much pleasure to extend you an invitation, in behalf of the Better Films Committee of Atlanta, to attend a moving picture exhibition in the House of Representatives this evening at eight o'clock. One of the films to be presented is entitled, "Dixie's Mountain Majesty," which is the first showing of the recent official government tour of the Xational Forest Reserve in northeast Georgia. I sincerely hope a large attendance will be present. THos. W. HARDwiCK, Governor. The invitation was accepted. The following bill, favora~bly reported, was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 74. A Bill to repeal Sections 967 of Penal Code to provide for calling the Criminal docket. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the pasage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 34, nays, 1. 138 The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill, fnYorably reported, was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Womble, et alSenate Bill No. 37. A bill to amend Section 2, Article 11, Paragraph 2, providing for election of County Officers and fixing time of holding same. Mr. Snow moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. The President anounced the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. THURSDAY, JuLY 6, 1922. 139 SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA., Thursday, J uiy 6, 1!)22. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names. _-\kin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. M. Colson, D. C. Cone, Howell David, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golu~ke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. M. Hutchens, H. C. Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G. A. .Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, \V. H. ){anson, Frank C. ~!ills, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, Da.vid F. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo: W. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M. Walk<>r. B. F. Wall Dan \Veaver., J. D. Williams, Wiley Wohlwender, Ed. Womble, M.D. Mr. President Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found conect. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 140 JOURNAL OF THE SENA.TE, Mr. Presiden,t: The House has read and adopted the following resolution of the House to-wit: House Resolution K o. 136. (639B) A resolution urging members of Congress from Georgia to use their influence to secure Muscle Shoals for Henry Ford. Mr. :Palmour, Ohaiirman Qlf the Committee on Privileges of the ~,loor, submitted the following report: JVJr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same hack to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. Golucke- Resolved, That the privileges of the floor be extended to Mayor C. E. McGregor, of Warrenton, for two days. By Mr. Fleming of lOth District. Resolved, That the privileges of the floor be extended Judge Kurie and Lee Whitley, of Albany, for two days. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: . THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1922. 141 Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. Walker- Resolved, That H.lon. J. R. Phillips and Col. Price, of the County of Jefferson, both be extended the priv- . ileges of the floor for a period of three days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Special .Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 173, to abolish the Board of Barber's Examiners. Senate Bill No.174, to amend Sec. 958 of the Penal Code. GoLUCKE, Chairman. 142 JouRNAL m' THE SENATE, The following bills were introduced read the first time and referred to committee: By Mr. Fleming of lOth- Senate Bill No. 196. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Dougherty County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By :Nlr. David- Senate Bill No. 197. A bill to amend Act placing Solicitor General of Cherokee Circuit on Salary. Referred to Committee on General Judiciar~ ~0. 2. By :Mr. RidleySenate Bill ~o. 198. A bill to provide for the licensing of Kurserymen, etc. Referred to Committee on General Agriculture. The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time : By Mr. ClaySenate Bill No. 173. A bill to abolish Act regu- lating to the practice of the occupation of Barbers. B~ ~fr. ClaySenate Bill No. 174. A bill to amend Penal Code to provide bail in misdemeanor cases. THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1922. 143 :J'Ir. Jones of 37th asked unanimous consent that the reading of yesterday's proceedings be dispensed with. }Ir. Snow objected. }h. Jones of 37th moYed that the reading of yesterday's proceedings be dispensed with. }Ir. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: '!'hose voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bonu, Chas. N. lloykin, .Jame, H. Brown, L. C. Collum, J. ::\I. (;olucke, Ahin G. Haralson, Pat Rollingsworth, J. C. Hunt, T. ::\I. Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G..-\. Kimzey, Sam .\Iill,, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Pope, Da,id F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Sto,all, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Walker, B. F. Williams, \Yiley \Yomble, ::\I. D. Those yoting in the negative were Messrs: .-\kin, L. R. Bellah, J. ::\L Campbell, R. \\'. Childs, E. \V. Elli>, R. C. Fleming, \V. 0 . Foy, .John E. Holme,, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. .Jonl's, John H. .Tones, 0. K. of 6th Peacock, c. H. Ri(hards, Will :::>now, Russell E. \Yall Dan Those not voting were JHessrs: l 'obon, D. C. l'one, Howell Da,id ..-\. B. DaYidson, ,J. E. F1Ptning, D>nis Lassiter, \V. H. ::\!anson, Frank C. Palmour, J. E. Thorpe, E. :\L \Vea\er, .T. D. \\'ohlwender, Ed. 2\fr. President 144 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion to dispense with the reading of the Journal of yesterdays proceedings the Ayes were 24, the-Nays 15. The motion having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds majority was declared lost. Mr. Snow asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill124 be take:u from the table and recommitted to the committee on Railroads. Mr. Jones, of 37th, objected. Mr. Snow moved that Senate Bill No. l 24 be taken from the table and put upon its passage. :Mr. Boykin objected. Mr. Brown moved that Senate Resolution Xo. 68 be taken from the table and put upon its passage. Under Senate Rule 36 the President held that the motion was not in order. Under the head of unfinished business the following bill was taken up for consideration. By Mr. Womble, et al- Senate Bill No. 37. A bill to amend Constitution 1elative to election of County officers. Mr. Jackson moved that the bill be tabled. 1Ir. 'Jones, of 37th, called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: THURSDAY, JuLY 6, 1922. 145 Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Golucke, Alvin G. Hollingsworth, J. C. Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Kimzey, Sam ~fills, J. H. Xix, 0. A. Pope, Da\"id F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Stomll, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. \Valker, B. F. Williams, \Viley Womble, ~I. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, .J. l\L Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. \Y. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. ~I. DaYid, A. B. Ellio;, R. C. Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Haralson, Pat Holmes, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. Jones, John H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th ~Ianson, Frank C. Peacock, C. H. Richards, Will Snow, Russell E. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M. \Vall Dan 'rhose not voting were Messrs: Colson, D. C. Cone, Howell Da,idson, J. E. Fleming, Denis Hunt, T. ~1. Lassiter, W. H. Palmour, J. E. \VeaYer, J. D. \Yohlwender, Ed. :Mr. President On the motion to table the bill the Ayes were 19, the N ars 22, and the motion \vas declared lost. :\Ir. N"ix called for the previous question. On the call for the previous question Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as fo/ lows: 146 .JorRXAL OF THE SEXATE, Those yoting in the affirmative were :Messrs: Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Collum, J. ::\1. Fleming, Denis Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Kimzey, Sam }lills, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. 8tovall, E. B. Taylor, Geo. \\'. Thomas, Jame,; R. \Villiams, Wiley Womble, }I. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: .lkin, L. R. Bellal1, J. M. Brown, L. C. Childs, E. W. ~one, Howell Da,id, A. B. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Holmes, R. II. Hutchens, H. C. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Peacock, C. H. Richards, Will Snow, Russell E. Thorpe, E. ::\1. Wall Dan Those not Yoting were Messrs: L'amJ?bell, R. W. l'obon, D. C. Da,idson, J. E. Hunt, T. }I. Lassiter, W. H. }!anson, Frank C. Pope, David F. Tarpley, R. 0. Walker, B. F. Weaver, J. D. \Vohlwender, Ed. Mr. President On the call for the previous question the Aye::; ,,ere :21, the Nays 18 and the call for the previous question was sustained. l\Ir. Jones, of 37th, moved that the bill be tableJ. ::\Ir. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays aud the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was w; follows : Tho:,;e ,-oting m the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, J. }f. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Collum, J. }f. Da\'id, A. B. Golucke, Alvin G. Hollingsworth, J. C. Hunt, T . .:II. Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G.l. Jones, John H. Kimzey, Sam THURSDAY, JuLY 6, 1922. 147 )!ills, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Peacock, C. H. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. ~heffield, R. H. Stovall, E. B. Taylor, Geo. W. Thoma,, .James R. Walker, B. F. \Villiams, Wiley Womble, l\f. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs : .-\kin, L. R. Brown, L. C. Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, Jolm E. Holmes, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Richards, Will Snow, Russell E. Thorpe, E. l\1. Wall Dan Those not voting were essrs: Campbell, R. W. Colson, D. C. Davidson, J. E. Haralson, Pat Lassiter, IV. H. )Janson, Frank C. Palmour, J. E. Pope, David F. Tarpley, R. 0. Weaver, J. D. \Vohlwender, Ed. Mr. President On the motion to table the bill the Ayes were 24, the Xays 15, and the motion prevailed. 1\ir. Jones of the 37th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock A . .:'II. .:'IIr. J olms called for the previous question. J\Ir. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 'l'hose voting m the affirmative were Messrs: Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Collum, J. l\L Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Hunt, T. :M. Jackson, J. B. .fohns, G. A. Kimzey, Sam :\fills, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, David F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Stomll, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. WalkH, B. F. Williams, Wiley Womble, J\L D. 148 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Dadnt On the call for the previous question the Ayes were 17, the ~ays were 23, and the call was not sustained. STATJl~ OJi' GEORGIA: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ATLAXTA. The following message was received from His Excel1ency the Governor, through his Secretary, Mr. Blalock: I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to deliver to the Senate a sealed communication, to which he respectfully invites your attention in executive session. The following communication was read for the information of the. Senate: 150 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Atlanta, Ga., July 6th, 1922. HoN. HERBERT CLAY, President of the Senate, State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga. My Dear Mr. President: A special service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, on next Sunday morning, July 9th, (of which, programme is outlined in the attached letter) to which you are cordially invited, and urged to be present. I hope very much that it will be convenient for you to worship with us on that occasion. In behalf of the Committee, I beg to remain, with kind personal regards, Cordially yours, H. LA:NE YouNG, Chairman, J AS. R. BACHMAN' PAUL H. NoRcRoss, Committee. Atlanta, Ga., July 6th, 1922. To the Members of the Georgia Leg~lature: It is the custom of the First Presbyterian Church to recognize the days which are particularly asso- THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1922. 151 ciated with the life of our nation, such as Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, etc. Services are held which emphasize the hand of God in the founding and development of the United States of America as a land of constitutional liberty for a free people, and as an inspiration and guide to oppressed peoples throughout the world. Xext Sunday, July 9th, will be devoted to the sentiments properly associated with the Declaration of Independence. Tlw theme of the sermon by Dr. J. Sprol0 Lyo~1s will b(': "\VHY A:MERH'At AND WHO AN AMERICAN f '' A musical program of unusual merit will be rendered by the quartette Choir, led by Chas. A. Sheldon, Jr., organist and director. The program will include such thrilling numbers as Kipling's Recessional, Handel's Largo, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, America and ''All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." The entire service is sent broadcast by radio, reaching many thousands of worshippers throughout Georgia and many other states. Br unanimous action of the Officers of the Church, the Governor of state and the Members of the Senate and House of Representatives are cordially invited to be our guests at this service Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. 152 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, In behalf of the officers of the Church H. LANE YouNG, JAS. R. BACHMAN, PAuL H. NoRcRoss, Committee. P. S.-Peachtree-Brookwood cars and get off at 16th Street. Mr. David moved that the invitation be accepted and the motion prevailed. Upon the motion of Mr. Campbell the Senate went into executive session at 12 :35 P. M. At 12 :4!5 o'clock the executive session was dissolved. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the President Pro tempore announced tl1e Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. FRIDAY, JuLY 7, 1922. 1153 SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. Friday, July 7th, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. 1\L, and was called to order br the President. Prayer was offered b~" the Chaplain. Upon the call of the roll the following- Senators answered to their names : .-\kin, L. R. Bellah, J. :M. Bond, Chas. K. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. \\". Childs, E. W. Collum, .J. )I. Col~on, D. C. Cone, Howell David, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, .John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. ::u. HutdJen~. H. l'. Jackson, J. B.. .fohns, G..-\. .Jones, .John H. ,Jones, 0. K. of lith Kimzey, Sam La"siter, \Y. H. :\lanson, Frank C. ~lill~, ,J. H. Xix, 0. A. l>almour, J. E. J'ea((J(k, C. H. Pope, Da,id F. Ri(hards, \Viii Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. :-:iheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Sto,all, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M. Walker, B. F. Wall Dan \Vea\er, J. D. Williams, Wiley \Vohlwender, Ed. \Yomble, :XL D. Mr. President The following- messag-e was received from the House throug-h Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitu- tional majority the following bills of the Senate as amended, to-wit: 154 J OlJRNAL OF THE SENATE, Senate Bill No. 7. A bill to provide for a secret and private ballot at all elections held in this State. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. Ptesident: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit: House Bill ~o. 565. A bill to provide for a salary for the Treasurer of the County of Schley, and for other purposes. Mr. ]'oy, Chairman of the Committee on Journal reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found conect. Mr. Snow gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in tabling Senate Bill No. 37. Mr. Jackson made the point of order that the bill was not before the Senate and that a motion to reconsider the action of the Senate on yesterday in tabling the bill would not be in order. The Chair sustained the point of order. Mr. Snow appealed from the decision of the Chair. Mr. Campbell Called for the .Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered aw.l the vote was as follows: FRIDAY, JuLY 7, 1922. 155 Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs : Bellah, J. M. Bond, Cbas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. M. Colson, D. C. .Ellis, R. C. Golueke,, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. (', Hunt,'!'. )I. Jackson, J. B. , .John:;, G. A. Kimzey, Sam }fills, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, David F. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Gco. W. Thomas, James R. Walker, B. F . Womble, M.D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Campbell, R. W. David, A. B. Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Holme,, R. H. J one:;, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Pearoek, C. H. Ri!'hards, \Viii Snow, Russell E. Thorpe, E. M. Wall Dan Those not voting were Messrs: Cone, Howell Davidson, J. E. Fleming, Denis Hut('henR, H. C. Lassiter, W. H. :Hanson, Frank C. Ridley, Dr., C. L. \Vcaver, J. D. \Villiams, vYiley \Vohlwender, Ed. Mr. President On the appeal from the decision of the Chair the Ayes were 26, and the Nays were 13. 1 Th, .decision of the Chair was sustained. :Mr. Jones of the 87th arose to a question of personal privilege and :Pis remarks were as follows: Mr. President: 11y vote on any question is pledged by no caucus and I am bound by no organized clique or clan in or out of this Senate. I shall remah1 free m every instance to cast my vote independently as the rep- 156 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, resentative of my district without any influence or intimidation from any person or combination of persons and with strict regard only for the merits in every case. My vote against sustaining the decision of the Chair was cast simply with the best results in view. It was merely a matter of legitimate tactics. The President's ruling in this case was a matter of discretion between two rules which, in the largest sense, were conflicting. I defy any Senator to challenge the President's right or duty of discretion in decisions of this kind. However, it is also the right of any member or members to attempt to gain a strategic point by appealing from such an exercise of discretion. Human Yirtue is a matter of general average. If any of us were judged merely by our faults, we would be condemned through all etemity. The President of this Senate has made the highest average I ever have 'vitnessed in a presiding officer of any body. I know that all of us love him and have deep, abiding respect for the dignified, impartial manner in which he has maintained such a high, fine average in his decisions, without fear or favor. Mr. Campbell asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to read Senate Rule Number 92 at this time. Mr. Nix objected. Mr. Campbell arose to a question of personal privilege and his remarks were as follows: FRIDAY, .JuLY 7, 1922. 157 Senator Campbell obtained the floor and addressed the Senate on Personal Privileges. His remarks were as follows: Mr. President and Members of the Senate of Ga.: 1\o deliberative body of men, either of this State or any other State of the Union, nor 11ational or international, deliberative bodies, have been more abundantly blest or made a wiser selection of their executive head, Chairman or President, than this body of men, the Senate of Ga. No man has eYer, i1i my opinion, ruled more fairly. Equity, .Justice and Wisdom have been marked clearly on all rulings. No member can justly claim unfair treatment at the hands of our President, but with all his ability, earnestness, and lovable character he is not infallible. No human being has reached that high point of perfection. V\nen he made a mistake in his rulings this morning we know it was of the head and not of the heart. This ruling was clearly at Yariance with the adopted ru.'es governing this Senate, and an appeal from that ruling was made in order to clarify the statement and avoid what might become an embarrassing question (voting to sustain or reject the decision of the Chair). I endeavored by a consent to. have Rule No. 92 r8ad, the Senator from the 51st district objected, and after being shown Rule 92 and knowing the contents of the same continued to object, it is inconceivable to me how any man whose contentions are sound could take an attitude unmistakably m- 158 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, tended to keep members of this house from being in possession of knowledge contained in the rules under which this Senate is governed. Rule 92 I will now read in your hearing, it says : \Vhen the Journal of the preceding day shall be read. The Senator from the 28th arose to a point of order "to-wit" that the Senator from the 34th district could not read any rule during personal privilege remaks. The Chair ruled the point made by the Senator from the 28th was not well taken. Mr. Campbell resumed. Gentlemen of this Senate I contend that as a member of this body I have undeniable, undisputed, right to read any rule which tend to govern this Senate provided I have floor at the time rule is proposed to be read and especially is it propitous to read Rule 92 at this time because it bears directly on the question which I rose to discuss (to-wit) my personable privilege to vote to sustain an appeal from the decision from the Chair. ~ow again to Rule 92 which reads, when thP .Jour. nal of the preceding day shall be read, it shall be in the power of any Senator to move for a re-consideration of any matter, therein contained provided, such Senator shall notify the Senate of his intention to move such re-consideration at any time before the Journal is confirmed. FRIDAY, JuLY 7, 1922. 159 The appeal from the decision of the Chair was lost, which was exceedingly complimentary to our Chair, showing how much confidence this body as a whole has in him. No Senator has a more abiding faith in wisdom and justice than has been displayed in the past or will be shown in the future by our beloved President although I voted against the Chair. The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read. :Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent that all Senators having bills and resolutions to introduce be allowed to do so at this time and the consent was granted. Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent that House Bill 240 and Senate bill 42, be taken from the table and placed upon the calendar. Mr. Snow asked that the bills be read and it was so ordered. .}Ir. :Nix objected. ::'IIr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Pri,'ileges of the floor submitted the following report: Jlr. PresicJ.ent: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, -with the recommendation that the same do pass to-wit: 160 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, By Mr. Palmour- Resolved that privileges of the Floor be extended to J. A. Davis of Burke County for a period of 3 days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. 1'he report of the committee was adopted. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of Inoor submitted the following report: Mr. PresidJent : Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By ~lr. Boykin- Resolved that privileges of the Floor be extended to .Miss Bessie Kempton candidate for House of Representatives and Mrs. Edgar Alexander for a period of 3 days. By I\Ir. Nix- Resolved that privileges of the Floor be ~xtended to Hon. Josiah Blassingame of Walton County for a period of 3 days. J. E. PALMOuR, Chairman. FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1922. 161 The report of the Committee was adopted. :Jlr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileg-es of the Floor submitted the following- report: J.lir. Prf>sid-ent: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following- resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. Clay and Mr. .Manson- Resolved that the Privileg-es of the Floor be extended to Mrs. "\V. H. ~'elton of Cartersville for a period of three days. E. ~:L THORPE, Vice-Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor submitted the following- report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recom~endation that the same do pass, to-wit: Sig. (;-SenatP 162 J O"GRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Clay- Resolved that the Privileges of the Floor be ex- tended Judge George F. Gober of Marietta for a period of three clays. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. The following resolution was read and adopted. By Messrs. Thorpe, Foy, Campbell, Jones of 37th, Hutchens, Clay, Cone and Fleming of 8th- A RESOLUTION Be it ReSiolvPd by the Senate, the House concurring, That Hon. \tVm. J. Harris, Senior Senator from Georgia, be invited to address the General Assembly of Georgia at the present session at such time as suits his convenience. The following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee: By Messrs. Manson Haralson, Aiken, et al- Senate Resolution No. 71. A resolution to provide for a commission to prevent the junking of the A. B. & A. Railway Co. Referred to the Committee on Railroads. The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to committee. FRIDAY, JuLY 7, 1922. 163 By :l\fr. Hutchens- Senate Bill X o. 199. A bill to regulate special officers, for protection and safety of common carriers. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. Bv ' l\fr. -Walker and Mr. Thomas- Senate Billl\o. 200. A bill to amend Code relative to Railroad Commissioner's election. Referred to the Committee on Railroads. By Mr. Tarpley- Senate Bill No. 201. A bill to regulate the making of conspiracies to hinder any one in business. Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor. By Mr. Golucke- Senate Bill X o. 202. A bill to amend Section 4381 of the Civil Code of Georgia. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By I\Ir. Bond- Senate Bill No. 203. A bill to amend the Workman's Compensation Act by striking out certain sections and substituting others. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. 164 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By :Mr. :l\Ianson- Senate Bill No. 204. A hill to provide for the destruction of firearms, used m commission of crime and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.1. By Mr. Golucke- Seilate Bill No. 205. A bill to provide for the disposition of property who die after certain dates. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By Mr. Kimsey~ Senate Bill No. 206. A bill to regulate the taking and recording of all Fire In~urance Policies. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By Mr. Kimsey- Senate Bill No. 207. A bill to reorganize and re-construct State Highway Department. Referred to the Ccmmittee on Public Roads. By Mr. ThomasSenate Bill No. 208. A bill to Establish Juwnile Courts in this State, and fix their jurisdiction. Referred to the Committee on Education. FRIDAY, JuLY 7, 1922. 165 Mr. Snow moved that Senate Bill No. 37 be taken from the table. Mr. Jones, of 37th, called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting m the affi11native were Messrs: _-\kin, L. R. Bellah, J. :\L Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. \V. Child~, E. W. Cone, Howell Elli~, R. ('. Fleming, W. 0. Fo~, .John E. Holmes, R. H. Hutchens. H. C. .Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Snow, Russell E. Thoma8, .James R. Thorpe, E. M:. Wall Dan Those \'oting in the negative were .Messrs: Bond. Chas. )1', Bo~kin, .Jame" H. Collum, J. :\I. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Jacbon, .J. B. .Johns, G. A. Kimzey, Sam ~~ill~, ,J. H. Xix, 0. A. Pope, Da,i1 F. Ridl(y, Dr., C. L. Rountree. ,J. L. 1-Jhelfield, R. H. _ :-lto,all, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Walker, B. F. Williams, Wiley Womble, }I. D. Those not voting were Messrs : Col~on, D. C. DaYid, A. B. DaYidson, ,J. E. Fleming, Denis Hunt, T. :\1. Lassiter, \V. H. :\!anson, Frank C. l'alri10ur, J. E. Peaeoek, C. H. Richards, Will Weaver, J. D. \Vohlwender, Ed. "Mr. President Mr. Snow moved that the verification of the roll call be dispensed with. l\Ir. Jones, of 37th, called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustaine.d. 166 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting m the affirmative were Messrs: Bond, Chas. N. Collum, J. :\L Fleming, Denis Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Jachon, J. B. John~<, G. A. ~Hils, ,J. H. Nix, 0. A. Pope, Da\'icl F. Ridlt>y, Dr., C. L. Rountree, ,J. L. Rheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Gt>o. ,V. Thorpe, E. M. Williams, Wiley Womble, }f. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, I". R. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Elli~, R. C. Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Hollingsworth, .J. C. HolmeR, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. .Jone8, .John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Richards, ''~'ill Thomas, ,James R. 'Valk<, E. W. Collum, J. l\L Colson, D. C. Cone, Howell Da\"id, A. B. Daddson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis :Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golucke, AlYin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. M. Hutchens, H. C. .Jackson, J. B. .John~, G. A. ,Jones, John H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, W. H. :Hanson, Frank C. :\liII~.J. H. Nix, 0. A. l'almour, .T. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, ,J. L. Hheffield, R. H. f:lnow, Russell E .. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. w. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. :\I. Walker, B. F. Wall Dan \VeaYer, J. D. Williams, Wiley \\'oml.lte, l\f. D. \Vohhvender, Ed. Mr. President ~Ir. Ji-,oy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of last Friday's proceedings had been examined and found to be correct. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 170 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. President: The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit: House Bill No. 602. A hill to amend an Act to establish Public Schools for the Town of vVarrenton. House Bill No. 608. A bill to create the Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Appling County. House Bill No. 609. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Appling County. Mr. T'homas moved that the reading of the Journal of last Friday's Journal be dispensed with. Mr. Snow called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those Yoting m the affirmatiYe were Messrs: Bond, Cha~. N. Boykin, ,James H. Col~on, D. C. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C'. Ja(k,on,.J. B. .John>', G. A. Kitnze.'. ~ani :\Iills.J. H. Xix, 0 ..-\. Pope, David F. Rountree, ,J. L. ~heft'ield. R. H . ~tm-"all; E. B. Tarpley, R 0. Taylm. (~"" \\'. Thoma:<, .Jame" R. \\'illiam", \\'iley \\'omhle, :\1. D. MoNDAY, JuLY 10, 1922. 171 Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellal1, J. 1\i. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Collum, J. }1. Cone, Howell DaYid, A. B. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Hunt, T. :M. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Snow, Russell E. Wall Dan 'Veaver, J. D. Those not voting were Messrs: Childs, E. W. DaYidson, J. E. Golucke, Alvin G. Holmes, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. Lassiter, "V. H. }lanson, Frank C. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Thorpe, E. :M. Walker, B. F. 'Vohlwender, Ed. :Mr. President On the motion to dispense with the reading of the J ournai of F'riday's proceedings the ayes were 19, the nays, 19. The motion having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds majority was lost. The Journal of last Friday's proceedings was read: The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: )Vir. President: The House has read and concurred m the fol- lowing resolution of the Senate, to-wit: Senate Resolution No. 70. A resolution inviting Hon. Wm. Z. Hlarris, Senior Senator from Georgia, to address the General Assembly during the present session. 172 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. Thomas moved that the remarks made by Senators Jones, of the 37th and Campbell, of the 34th, on the question of personal privilege be expugned from the J ournai of last Friday's proceedings. Mr. Jackson called for the previous question. :\fr. Campbell called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. The roll caJ,l was ordered and the vote was as follows: Call for previous question on Thomas' motion to take speeches from Journal. Those voting in the affirmative were 1\Ies:;;rs: Bond, Chas. N. Collum, J. :\I. Fleming, Deni~ Harabon, Pat Hollingsl\'orth, .J. C. Hunt, T. ::\1. .ra', .Tame.- R. \\"illiams, \\'iley Mr. Presidnt Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akil;, L. R. Bellah, .r. :\1. Brown, L. l'. Campbell, R. W. l'hilds, E. \\'. l'one, Howt>ll Co],.;on, D. ( '. Da1id. A. B. Fleminlo(, \\'. 0. Fo~, .Joh11 E. Hut..h, ~1. D. MoNDAY, JuLY 10, 1922. 173 Upon the can for the previous question the ayes were 18, the nays 17 ; and the call was sustained. . Mr. Snow moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 o'clock A. M. Tuesday. Mr. Nix called for the previous question. :Nlr. Snow called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. .}Ir. Jones, of 37th, moved that the Senate do now adjourn. Mr. Campbell moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 :30 o'clock Tuesday morning. l\Ir. Nix called the previous question. Mr. Snow calied for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. .}fr. Nix made the point of order that the motion heing a subsidian motin', WHf; not in order. There being no set rule on the matter and the Chair being in doubt the President submitted the question to the Senate. :\Ir. Campbell called for the ayes and nayes a.nd the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 174 JouRNAL o~ THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bond, <..:has. N. Boykin, James H. Collum, J. :81. Haral~on, Pat Hollingsworth, J. <..:. Hunt, T. M. Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G. .A. Kimzey, Sam ~ix, 0. A. Pope, David F. Rountree, J. L. i'lheffield, R. H. Htovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0 . Taylor, Geo. W. Walker, B. F. Williams, Wiley \\"omhle, .\L D. Those yoting in the negative were :Messrs: -\kin, L. R. BellalJ, ,J. M. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. Da\'id, A. B. Fleming, W. 0. Foy, .John E. Hutchen:-~, H. C. .Jones, .John H. .Jones, 0. K. of tith Peacock, C. H. :->now, Russell E. Thoma~, James R. \\'all Dan Wea\er, .J. D. Those not voting we1e Messrs : Da\'idson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Golucke, .Alvin G. Holmes, R. H. Lassiter, \\". H. .\[anson, Frank C. .\!ills, ,J. H. Palmour, J. E. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Thorpe, E. }i. \Vohlwender, Ed. Mr. President On sustaining the point of order made by Mr. Nix the ayes were 19, the nays, 18; and the point of order was sustained. .Mr. Campbeli moved that the Senate reconsider its action in sustaining the point of order made by :Mr. Nix ~Ir. Kix called for the previous question and the call was sustained. The main question was ordered. :Mr. Campbell called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. MoNDAY, JuLY 10, 1922. 175 The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting- m the affirmative were Messrs: ~-\kin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. \V. Childs, E. "' Cone, Howell Colson, D. l'. Da ,id, A. B. Fleming, \Y. 0. Foy, .John E. Hutehens, H. C. .Jones, .John H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th Peaeock, C. H. l:lnow, Russell E. Wall Dan \Vea,er, .J. D. Those voting iu the neg-ative were Messrs: Bond, l'has. N. Boykin, James H. Collum, J. :\I. Hollingsworth, J. l'. Hunt, T. :\1. .Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G. A. Kimzey, Sam Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, Da,id F. Rountree. ,J. L . l:lheffield, R. H . ~tomll, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. \Y. Thomas, James R. WalkPr, B. F. Williams, Wiley \\'omble, :\1. D. Those not voting- were Messrs : Da\'idson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Golucke, Ahin G. Haralson, Pat Holmes, R. H. Ltssiter, \\'. H. :\!anson, Frank l'. .\Iills, .J. H. Riehanh;, \\'ill Ridley, Dr., l'. L. Thorpe, E. ::\I. \\'ohlwender, Ed. :Mr. President On the motion to reconsider the action of the Senate in sustaining the point of order made by Mr. )Jix the ayes were 17, nays, 20; and the motion was lost. :Nf1. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: 176 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, 111r. President : Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chainnnn, to report the same back to the Senate, with the reeommendation that the same do pass to-wit: By Mr. Snow- Resolved, That privileges of the floor be extend- ed to Hon. M. M. Haygood, of Quitman, during his stay in the City. By Mr. Rountree- Resolved, That privileges of the floor be extended Hon. Neil L. Gillis, of Soperton, Ga., a former member of this body, for a period of three days. By Mr. Campbell- Resolved, That privileges of the floor be extended Hon. Dan Chappell, of Sumter County, for a period of three days. By l\fr. Boykin- Resolved, That privileges of the floor be extendP.d Hon. H. B. Baylor, candidate for Governor of Georgia, for a period of three days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. MoNDAY, JuLY 10, 1922. 177 The report of the committee was adopted. )fr. Snow moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 o'clock vVednesday morning. The Chair ruled the motion out of order as the Senate had already established a precedent for such motions. Mr. Snow appeaied from the decision of the Chair. Mr. Jones; of 37th, called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 'rhose Yoting m the affirmative were Messrs: Boml. Cha~. N. Boykin, .James H. Brown, L. C. Collum ..J. )I. Col~on, D. C. Elli~, R. C. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Hunt, T. }1. .Jaek,;on, J. B. Johns, G. A. Kimze~, Sam )1 iII>', .J. H. Nix, 0. A. Pope, David F. Rountree..T. L. Sheffield, R. H. Stmall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor. G<>o. \V. Thomas, James R. Walhr. B. F. Williams. \Yiley Womble, )f. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: .-\kin, L. R. Bellah, .J. .\f. Campbell, R. W. David, A. B. Foy, .John E. .Tone~, .John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Snow, Russl'll E. Wall Dan Those not Yoting were Messrs : Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Da\'idson, J. E. .Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Golueke, Alvin G. Holmes, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. Lassiter, \V. H. .\fanson, Frank C. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Richards, \Viii Ridley, Dr., C. L. Thorpe, E. :M. Weaver, .J. D. \Vohlwender, Ed. Mr. President 178 J orRNAL OF THE SENATE, On the appeal from the decision of the Chair the ayes were 24, the nays 9, and the decision of the Chair was upheld. On the motion otf Mr. Snow that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 o'clock A. M. Tuesday, Mr. Nix having called for the previous question, Mr. Snow having calied for the ayes and nays and the call having been sustained, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirn1ative were Messrs: Bond. l"ha~. X. Bo.vkin, ,James H. Collum, ,J. :\I. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Hunt, T. :\I. .laekson, ,J. B. Johns, G. .A. Kimzey, Sam Mills, J. H. Xix, 0. A. Pope, David F. Rountree, J. L. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. \\'. Thomas, ,Jame> lt. Walker, B. F. Williams, Wiley Womble, :\I. D. Those Yoting in the negati,e were Messrs: Akin, L.R Bellah, .J. :\I. Brown, L. C. t'amphell, R. \\-. t'hiiy, Dr., C. L. ::;heft"ield, R. H. Thorpe, E. .:\I. \Veaver, J. D. Mr. President On the motion to adjourn until Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock the ayes were 15, the nays were 22, and the motion was lost On the motion of Mr. Jones of 37th that the Senate do now a9journ Mr. Snow called for the ayes and nays ~nd the call was sustained. 180 J"OURXAL OF THE SENATE, The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: rrhose voting m the affin:native were Messrs: _-\kin, L. R. Bellah, J . .M. Brown, L. C. Camp)lell, R. W. Child.-, E. W. Collum, .J. )I. (nne, Howell ( 'o!Hon, D. l'. David, A. B. Elli>, R. C. Fleming, DeniH Fleming, \\". 0. Foy, .John E. .Jones, .John H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th Peacock, C. H. Hnow, Ru~sell E. Wall Dan \\"ohlwender, Ed. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bond, l'has. N. Boykin, James H. Haralson, Pat HollingHworth, J. C. Hunt, T. )1. .Jaek"on, J. B. ,JohnH, G. A. Kimzey, Sam Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, Da,id F . Rountree, ,J. L. Htovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Gl'o. \\'. Thomas, Jame;; R. \Valktr, B. F. \\'omhle, )1. D. '!'hose not voting were Messrs: Dadclson, .J. E. (~olueke, Aldn G. Holme-:;, R. H. Hutthens, H. C. Lassiter, \V. H. )lanHon, Frank C. Mills, J. H. Richard~, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Hhelfield, R H. Thorpe, E. M. \Yea,er, J. D. Williams, \Yiley Mr. President On the motion to adjourn the ayes were 19, the nays 18, and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned until tomolTO\V morning at 10 o'clock. TuESDAY, JuLY 11, 1922. 181 SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. Tuesday, July 11, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M., and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. Mr. Jones, of the 37th, asked unanimous consent that the roll call be dispensed with. .Mr. Snow objected. Mr. Thomas moved that the roll call be dispensed with. 1lr. Snow called for the Ayes and Xays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting m the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, J. }1. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, .James H. Frown, L. c. Collum, J. :\I. Davidson, J. E. Golucke, Ahin G. Haralson, Pat Hunt, T. :\l. .Jaon, .]. B. Johns, G. A. .Jone:-o, .John H. ~li I b ..J. H. Kix, 0. _-\, Pahnour, .T. E. Pope, Da,id F. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Tarpley, R. 0. Thoma,;, .James R. 'Valker, B. F. \\"iII ia ms, \\"iley \\"ohlwender, Ed. \\"omble, :\I. D. Those votingin the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Campbell, R. IV. Childs, E. '~' Cone, Howell Cobon, D. l'. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Deni,.; Fleminf!, IV. 0. Fo~, .John E. .Jones. 0. K. of (ith :\Iam;on, Frank C. Peaeoek, C. H. Snow, Russell E. Thorpe, E. :\L \\'ea\er..J. D. 182 JOUR="AL OF THE SENATE, Those not voting were Messrs : Da,id, .A. B. Hollingsworth, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, "~ H. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Stovall, E. B. Taylor, Geo. '{ll. Wall Dan 1\11. President On the motion to dispense with the roll call the Ayes were 24, the Nays 15, and the motion prevailed. Mr. Campbell made the point of order that it took a two-thirds majority to change a rule of the Senate. The Chair sustained the point of order. The Secretary proceeded with the call of the roll. Mr. Brown moved that this Senate do now adjourn untilll o'clock Thursday morning. :Mr. Nix called for the previous question. Mr. Jones, of the 37th, called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting m the affirmative were Messrs: Bone!, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Collum, J. ::\1. l'one, Howell Davidson, J. E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Hunt, T. l\1. Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G. A. :Hills, .J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, David F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Walker, B. F. \\'iII iams, Wiley Womble, M.D. TuESDAY, JuLY ~1, 1922. 183 Those voting- in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. Vi'. Colson, D. C. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, DeniH Fleming, \Y. 0. Foy, .John E. .TOJH'~, .John H. .Tone", 0. K. of (itlt Peacock, C. H. ~now, Russl'll E. Thoma><, .Jame~; R. \\'ean!r, .J. D. \Volrlwl'nder, Eel. Those not voting- were Messrs : Da\id, A. B. Holme,., R. H. Hutehen~, H. C. Kimzey, &tm Lassiter, \Y. H. .\[an>o. \\c. Thorpe, E. .\1. \\'all Dan .\lr. l'rl'sicle:tt On the call for the previous question the Ayes were 24 the Nays 16, and the call was sustained. The main question was ordered. Mr. Jones, of 37th, called for the A~Tcs and Xays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the Yote was as follows: 'l'hose voting- m the affirmative were l\Iessrs: Brown, L. C. Collum, ,J. .\I. Foy, John E. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. ::II. ~now, Ru~st>ll E. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: 1\kin, L. R. Bellah, ,J. .\L Bond, Chas. N. Boykiu, .Tames H. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, \V. 0. Golmke, Alvin G. .Harabon, l'at Hollingsworth, J. C. ,JaekHon, J. B. .Johns, G. A. .TonP~, John H. .Jones, 0. K. of Uth Kimzey, Sam .\lills, J. H. Xix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. PeaC'ock, C. H. Pope, Da\id F. Rountree. ,J. L. ~hE.>tfiPid, R. H. ~tmall, E. B. Taylor, Gto. W. Thomas, .James R. Thorpe, E. .M. \\'alkl'l, B. F. \\'all Dan \Yea\er, ,J. D. \\'illiams, Wiley \\'ohlwender, Ed. \\'omhle, :\1. D. 184 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those not voting were Messrs : David, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Hutchens, H. C. Lassiter, \V. H. )!anson, Frank C. Richard~, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Tarpley, R. 0. Mr. President On the motion to adjourn until 11 o'clock Thursday the Ayes were 6, Nays were 35, and the motion was lost. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. Presiden>t: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill Ko. 621. A bill to amend an Act approved Aug. 17, 1908, amending the Act incorporating the Town of Norcross. House Bill Xo. 571. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Campbell County. House Bill .Xo. 587. A bill to prevent taxing authorities of Counties of certain populations levying over 10 mills ad valorem taxes for certain purposes. House Bill No. 604. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Nicholson in Jackson County. House Bill No. 580. A bill relative to the building and construction of certain work in Glynn County. TuESDAY, JuLY 11, 1922. 185 The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. PreSiidenf: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 62. A bill to allow common carriers to issue annual passes to Sheriff's and their bailiffs. House Bill No. 586. A bill to amend an Act abolishing office of Justice of Peace in Columbus, Muscogce County, Georgia. House Bill No. 584. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Claxton, in Evans County. House Bill No. 581. A bill to grant to Glynn County certain marsh lands, and for other purposes. House Bill No. 570. A bi.ll to establish a Count.y Depository in Campbell County. House Bill N'o. 619. A bill to confirm a sale by Commissioners of Commons of Columbus to J. T. Cooper. The Secretary proceeded "'ith the call of the roll and the following Senators answered to their names: 186 JouRXAL OF THE SENATE, Those present were : Akin, L. R. Bellah, ,J. :M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Collum, .J. ~I. Colson, D. C. Cone, Howell Da,id, A. B. Da,idson, ,J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingswortl1, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. ~I. Hutchens, H. L'. ,Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G. A. .Jones, John H. .Jane~, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam 2\lanson, Frank C. Mills, .J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, Da,id F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. :-lheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Htovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, Jame.; R. 'l'l10rpe, E. M . Walker, B. F . Wall Dan Weaver, J. D. Williams, Wiley \Vohlwender, Ed. \\"omble, ~1. D. Mr. President Those absent were: Richards, Will Mr. Brown asked unanimous consent that the Constitution of the State of Georgia be read at this time. Mr. Nix objected. Mr. Brown moved that the Constitution of Georgia be read at this time. l\Ir. ~ix called for the previous question ami the call was sustained. The main question was ordered. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: TUESDAY, JULY ll, 1922. 187 Those ,~oting in the affirmative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, J . .:\I. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Cone, Howell Ellis, R. l'. Fleming, W. 0. Fo,,, .John E. Hutehens, H. l'. .Joms, John H. ,Jones, 0. K. of 6th ~now, Russell E. Thorpe, E. M. Wail Dan Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bond, Chas. K. Boykin, James H. Childs, E. Vi'. Collum, J. l\1. David, A. B. Golueke, Alvin G. Hollingsworth, J. c. Hunt, T. M. Jackson, J. B. ,Johns, G. A. l~im.ze~r, San1 .\Iills, J. H. Xix, 0. A. Palmour, ,J. E. Peaeoek, C. H. Pope, Da,id F. Ridl', .James R. Thorpe, E. ~I. \Vall Dan 'Weaver, J. D. Wohlwender, Ed. Those ,oting in the negative were Messrs: Bellah, .T. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, .James H. Collum, J. ~I. Ellis, R. C. Golueke, Aldn G. Holling,;worth, .T. C. Hunt, T. ~1. J aek>;on, ,T. B. .Johns, G. A. l{inlzey, San1 }fills, J. H. Xix, 0 ..-\. Palmour, J. E. Pope, Da,id F. Ridhy, Dr., l'. L. Rountree, .J. L. ~helfield, R. H. ~toYall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. \V. \Yalker, B. F. \\"illiams, Wiley \\'omble, ~I. D. Those not voting were Messrs : Harabon, Pat Holmes, R. H. Las,;iter, \V. H. ~Ianson, Frank C. Riehards, \\~ill }'lr. P1esident On the motion to adjourn the Ayes were 21 and Xays :2-, and the motion was lost. Mr. Campbell moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the motion to adjourn made by Mr. Jones of 37th. Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. 'riw roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 190 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bella.h, J. ~1. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Cobon, D. C. Da,id, A. B. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Hutchens, H. C. Jones, John H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th Pea('ock, C. H. Snow, Russell E. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. l\'1. Wall Dan \Veaver, J. D. \Vohlwender. Ed. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, .James H. Collum, ,J. l\I. Elli~, R. C. Golucke, Ahin G. Haralson, Pat Holling~worth, J. C. Hunt, T. JI. Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Kin\zey, Sa.m 11ills, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, .J. E. Pope, Da,ici 1''. Ridlt>y, Dr., C. L. Rountree, ,J. L. Hheffielcl, R. H. Htomll, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. \V. Walker, B. F. Williams, Wiley Womble, ~I. D. Those not voting were Messrs : Cone, Howell Da\'idson, ,J. E. Holme~, R. H. Lassiter, \V. H. l\Ianson, Frank C. Riehards, Will Mr. P1esident On the motion to reconsider the Ayes were 20, the Xars were 24, and the motion was lost. Mr. Jones, of the 37th, moved that the resolution be tabled. Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: TuESDAY, JuLY 11, 1922. 191 Those voting iu the affirmative were Messrs: .-\kin, L. R. Bellah, .J. M. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Colson, D. C. Da,id, A. B. Elli~, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. ~'o_,., .John E. Hutchens, H. C. .Jones, .John H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th Palmour, ,J. E. Peacock, C. H. Snow, Russ!'ll E. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. )1. Wall Dan \Vohlwender. Ed. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Collum, J. :\L Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. l'. Hunt, T. M. Jackson, J. B. ,John~, G. A. Kimzey, Sam )1ill~, .J. H. Nix, 0. A. Pope, David F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. :;to,an, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. \\'. Walker, B. F. \Villiams, Wiley Womble, )L D: Those not voting were Messrs : Cone, Howell Davidson, J. E. Holmes, R. H. Lassiter, \\i. H. )!anson, Frank C. Richards, Will \\"ea,er, J. D. :Mr. President On .the motion to table the resolution the Ayes were 21, the Nays were 22, and the motion was lost. Mr. Brown moved that the Senate reconsider in defeating the motion to table the resolution. :Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 192 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, ,J. :\1. Brown, L. C. Camphell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Colson, D. C. David, A. B. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, \V, 0. Foy, John E. Huh.hens. H. C. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Peacock, C. H. Snow, Russell E. Thomas, Jaml's R. Thorpe, E. ~1. Wall Dan \Vea\er, J. D. Wohlwender, Ed. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Boml. Chas. N. Boykin, .James H. Collum, ,T. :\1. Golueke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Holling~worth, J. C. Hunt, T. :\I. Jaek~on, J. B. Johns, G. A. Kimzey, Sam )fills, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Pope, David F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Rheffield, R. H. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. \V. Walker, B. :F. Williams, Wiley Womble, :\I. D. 'fhose not voting were Messrs: Cone, Howell Da\'idson, .J. E. Holme;;, R. H. Lassiter, \V. H. :\Ianson, Frank C. Palmour, .J. E. Richards, Will Mr. President On the motion that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the motion to lay the resolution on the table the Ayes were 21 the Nays 22, and the motion was lost. Mr. Foy moved that the Senate do now adjourn. Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustai.ned. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1922. 193 Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bella.h, J. )f. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. \Y. Chil~, .John H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th Pl'a(oek, c. H. Snow, Rusr.ell E. Thomas, James H. Thorpe, E. )I. \Vall Dan \Veaver, J. D. Wohlwender, .Ed. TuESDAY, .JULY 11, 1922. 195 Those Yoting- in the uegatiYe were Messrs: Bond. l'has. N. Boykin, .James H. Collum, ,J. :u. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Hunt, T. )1, Jack>on, J. B. .John~, G. A. Kimze~, Sam )1ilb, ,J. H. Nix, 0. A. Pahnour, .J. E. Pope, Da,id F. Ridlc~, Dr., C. L. Rountree..J. L. Hheffield, R. H . Hto,all, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. \YalkPr, B. F. Williams, \Viley Womble, :\I. D. Those not voting were :Messrs : Cone, Howell Davidson, .J. E. Holme,., R. H. LaRsiter, W. H. )Janson,. Frank C. Rid1ards, Will Mr. President On the motion that the Senate reconsider its actioi1 in calling the previous question the Ayes were 21, Nays were 23, and the motion was lost. l\lr. \Vohlwender moved that the Senate do now adjoum. :Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those ,oting m the affirmative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. l\L Brown, L. C. Camplwll, R. W. Colson, D. C. Da\'id, A. B. Fleming, Denis Fleming, \V. 0. Foy, .John E. Hut(hens, H. C. .Tone~, .John H. .Tone~. 0. K. of 6th Peaeo...k, ( '. H. Hnow, Rn>'H<'ll E. Thomas, J1tmes R. Thorpe, E. }1. Wall Dan \\'eaver, J. D. \Vohlwender, Ed. 196 .JOl:RNAL OF THE SENATE, Those Yoting in the negatiYe were Messrs: Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, .James H. Collum, J. 1f. :Em~, R. c. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Hunt, T. M. Jackson, J. B. .John$, G. A. Kimzey, Sam :Ylills, J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, David 1<'. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. ~heffield, R. H . ~tovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. ,Y. \Yalker, B. 1'. \Yilliams, Wile~ Womble, :\I. D. Those not voting were Messrs : Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Davidson, J. E. Holmes, R. H. Lassiter, \V. H. :\!anson, F1arik C. Riworth, .J. {'. Hunt, T. )I. .Jackndar of the House ready for passage. I earnestly urge ~ou to give immediate consideration to the above measure, as it is believed that its passage will gTeatly relieve the above situation. Respectfully subrnitted, THo::vrAs vv. HARnwrcK, Governor. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. At the request of Mr. Lassiter Senate Bill No. 172 was withdrawn from the Committee on General J u- .WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1922. 201 diciary No. 1, read the second time, and re-committed. Mr..PaJmou~, Ohairman of the Committee on PriYileges of the Floor, submitted the following repor:t: Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following Resoiutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same hack to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By :VIr. Palmour- Resolved, That the privileges of the floor be extended to Ex-Senator Veasy during his stay in the City. By Mr. Clay- Resolved, That privileges of the floor be extended to Mr. J. H. Johnson, of Cherokee County, for three days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. Mr. Thomas, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: Jcn:RXAL oF THE SE::- ou Hygieue ancl Sanitation. By Mr. Cone, Mr. Childs and Mr. Fleming of 8th- Senate Bill No. 226. A bill to substitute a board of control of 5 members for board of trustees of the University of Georgia. Referred to the Committee 9n University of Geor- gia. By :Nlr. Snow- Senate Bill No. 221. A biil to abolish fees accruing to Solicitor General of Southern Judicial l )istrict and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on General .Judiciary No.1. B~r :Mr. Pope- Senate Bill Xo. :222. A bill to amend Section 2 of Act approved August 17, 1912, by providing certain penalties and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Bill Xo. 2:23. A hill to amend Section 2615, Code of 1910, to prescribe the number of members of Railroad Commission. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. \VEDXESDAY, JuLY 12, 1922. 207 The fol1o"1ing message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. P1esident: The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit: House Bill No. 70. A bill to authorize Common Carriers to sell articles of unclaimed baggage and freight in certain cases. The following message was received from the House through Mr. :Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President : The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills o.f the House, to-wit: House Bill No. 601. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Thomasville. House Bill Ko. 61 7. ~\ bill to fix the compensation of Jury Commissioners in countiPs of a certain population. House Bill Ko. 600. A bill to amend an Act entitled ''An Act to improve the condition of the Fire Department of the City of Augusta.'' House Bill No. 658. A bill to repeal an Act to establish the City: Court of Ashburn in Turner County. :208 J-OURNAL OF THE SENATE, Hause Bill No. 55. A bill to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit. Mr. Snow asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 124, providing for the safety of the public at all railway crossings, be taken from the table and recommitted to the Committee on Railroads, and the consent was granted. }.i[r. Bond asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 203, amending the Workmen's Compensation Act, be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 and re-conunitted to the Committee on Commerce and La'bor and the consent was granted. Mr. Ellis asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 38, providing for creation of County Commissioners be taken from the table and re-committed to the Committee on Counties and County Matters and the consent was granted. Mr. Palmour, . C!hairman !of the Co:m.ID(i.ttee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: M t'. P-resident : Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the Seriate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1922. 209 By Mr. Snow- Resolved, That the privileges of the floor ,be extended to Hon. Jerome Crawley, of Waycross, for three days. By Mr. Johns- Resolved, That privileges of the floor be extended to Hion. H. 0. Camp, of Winder, for a period of three days. J. E. P ALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. l\Ir. Brown asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 184, abolishing the Bureau of Markets, be withdrawn from the Commitee on Agriculture, read the second time and re-committed to the Committee on Agriculture and the consent was granted. The following resolution was introduced, read and ordered to lay over for 1 day. By -:\lr. Ridley- Resolved, That the appropriations made by Congress of the United States for the welfare and hygiene of maternity and infancy be accepted by the State of Georgia. The hour of llo 'clock A. M. having arrived and acting under Senate Resolution No. 24 the following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage. ~10 J OCRXAL OF THE SENATE, By .Mr. vYomble, et al- Senate Bill No. 24. A bill to repeal an act known as the Tax Equalization Act. Cnder Senate Resolution No. 74 the main question was ordered. On the question as to whether or not the main question shall be put Mr. Jones, of the 37th called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: TllOHL' yotiug in the affinnative were Messrs: .-\kin, L. H. B01lah, .J. ~1. Bon', .Jame' R. Thorpe, E. ~L \\'alktor. B. F. \Yall Dan \\'illiams, \Yiley \\'ohl\\'ellder. Ed. \\'omhle, ~1. ll. Tho:-;p ,oting iu the negative were Messrs: Brown, L. C. Those not Yoting were Messrs: ])a,idson, .J. E. Hut'. H. l'.. ~Iauson, Frank C. Palmour..T. E. Riehards, \\"ill \Yea\er ..T. D. :Mr. President ~WED""'ESDAY, JuLY 12, 1922. 211 On the question of whether or not the main question shall now ibe put the ayes were 43, the nays were 1, and the main question was put. On the passage of the bil1 the ayes and nays were ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bond. Chas. N. Boykin, .James H. Collum, J. ?.1. Golueke, Ahin G. Harabon, Pat Holling"vorth, J. C. Hunt, T. ::\I. .Jackson, ,J. B. .John,;, G. A. Kimzey, Sam T.assiter, \V. H. ~Iilb, .J. H. Nix, 0. A. Pope, David F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H . Stmall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor. Geo. \Y. Thomas, .James R. \ValkPr. B. F. Williams, \Yiley \Vomble, ~I. D. ~Ir. Presid<>nt ThoRP Yoting in the negative were Messrs: Akiu, L. R. Bellah, J. ?.L BrO\nt, L. C. ( amphell, R. " ( 'hil, \Yill \Veaver, J. D. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 25, nays were 20, and the bill was lost. The hour of adjournment having arrived the President announced the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, Central Time. 212 .Jot:RXAL OF THE SE~ATE, SE~ATE CHAMBER, ATLAXTA, GA. Thursday, July 13th, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by Rev. \Valter M. Blackwell of Atlanta. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. Mr. .B'oy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterdays proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. \Vomble asked unanimous eonsent that Senate Bill Ko. 34 be .taken from the table and placed upon the calendar and the consent was granted. :Jlr. Lasseter asked unanimous consent that Senate Resolution Ko. 22 be taken from the table and placed upon the calendar. :Jir. Golucke asked unanimous consent that all Senators having bills and resolutions to introduce be allowed to do so at this time and the consent waH granted. The following bills were introduced, read the 1st time and referred to committee. THuRsDAY, Jn.Y 13, 1922. 213 By Mr. Thorpe and .Mr. C'oile- Senate Bill No. 227. A bill to amend Codto hy providing for the execution of deeds outside tl~e State of Georgia. Referred to the Committee on General .Judiciar.Y No.1. By .:\Ir. Pope of 44th- Senate Bill No. 228. A bill to amend Cod~ relH tive to employment agencies. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations a.n.d Finance. By .Mr. Bellah and Mr. Pope- Senate Bill No. 229. A bill to amend Code relative to road tax in counties of certain population. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.1. By .:\lessrs. Tarple~~ and Campbell- Senate Bill ::\ o. 230. A bill to authorize the Legislature to add one or more additional Judges of Superior Court for Stone Mountain Circuit. Referred to the Committee 'on Special Judiciary. .:\h. :\!ills, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture submitted the following report: 214 JouRXAL OF THE SENATE, JJ r. President: Your Committee on General Agriculture has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, 'vith the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill 198. To provide for the licensing of nurserymen. Respectflilly submitted, J. H. :MILLS, Chairman. ~Ir. Lassiter, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report: JJ r. President: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with tlw recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 172. House Bill No. 322. LASSITER, Chainnan. }Ir. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: THURSD.\.Y, J t_LY 13, 1922. 21;] Mr. President: Your Committee on Special J udiciar~ has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, \Yith the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill Xo. EJ5. To re-arrange the Tifton Judicial Circuit. Senate Bill Xo. 202. To amend Sec. 4381 of the Code. GorxcKE, Chairman. .:\Ir. Childs, of the 12th, Chairman of the Committee on Education submi-tted the following report: Mr. Presideut: Your Committee 011 :E~clucation has had under con- sideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, \Yith the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: SenatP Bill Xo. 17/. Senate Bill Xo. 208 (b~- substitute). CHILDs, Chairman. ~Ir. )Janson, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions submitted the following- report: 216 J OlJRNAL OF THE SE~ATE, Mr. President: Your Committee on Pensions has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 91. To repeal an Act to create a Roster Commission. Respectfully submitted, MANSON, Chairman. Mr. J. M. Bellah Vice-Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 submitted the following report: irlr. President: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1. has had mider consideration the following bills of of the Senate and instructed me as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: A bill to repeal the County Court of Chattooga County. Senate Bill No. 191, and a bill to establish the City Court of Summerville in and for the County of Chattooga. Senate Bill No. 189. J. M. BELLAH, Vice-Chairman. D~ F. PorE, 44th, T.nL HuNT, J. B. JACKSON, R. 0. TARPLEY. THURSDAY, JuLY 13, 1922. 217 The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time. By Mr. Bellah- Senate Bill No. 191. A bill to repeal Act creating Count~r Court of Chattooga County. By Mr. Bellah- Senate Bill No. 189. A bill to create the City Court of Summerville, County of Chattooga. By .Mr. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 208. A bill to establish a Juvenile Court, and to fix their Jurisdiction,. and other purposei'. By Mr. GoluckeSenate Bill No. 202. A bill to amend Sec. 4381 of the Civil Code of Georgia. By Mr. CollumSenate Bill Xo. 177. A bill to amend an Act en- titled an Act to establish consolidated schools. By Mr. RidleySenate Bill Ko. 198. A bill for the licensing of nurserymen, and dealers in nursery stock. By Mr. Williams- Senate Bill No. 195. An Act to rearrange the Tifton Judicial Circuit. 218 .JoeRXAL oF THE SEXATE, ~Ir. Haralson, of the 40th, asked unanimous consent to withdraw Senate Bill ~o. 225 from the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Temperance and the consent was granted. The following House Resolution was read and adopted: By :\ir. Hamilton of Floyd- House Resolution Xo. 136. A. resolution urging members of Congress from Georgia to use their influence to secure Muscle Shoals for Henry Ford. The follo\viug Resolution was read and ordered to lay over one da~. By ::\Ir. Golucke- Senate Bill ~o. 78. A resolution to provide for additional revenue for pensions by taxing soft drinks. The following resolution was read and taken up for consideration: By :\fessrs. \Vohlweuder, Lasseter, et al.- Senate Resolution So. 22. A. resolution relative to Capitol Removal Bill. Mr. Boykin called for the previous question and the call was sustained. :\Ir. Golucke called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1922,. 219 The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those Yoting m the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, J. l\f. Bond. Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. l\1. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. Da,id, A. B. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, \Y. 0. .Foy, .John E. Golu!"kP, AlYin G. Holme.., R. H. Hunt, T. M. Talk~on, J. B. .Johns, G. A. ,Jones, John H. Kimze~, Sam Lassite1, \Y. H. :\fill,, .J. H. Palmour, J. E. Pea<'oek, C. H. Sheffield. R. H. ::>now, Russell E. f'tonlil, K B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Gt!o. \V. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M . \Valker, B. F. \Vall Dan weaver, J. D. \Yohlwender, Ed. \Yomble, :\I. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Popl', Dadd F. Those not Yoting were l\Iessrs: Akin, L. R. Da,idson, J. E. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Hutehem<, H. C. .Jone><, 0. K. of 6th .\Janson, Frank C. ~ix, 0. A. Ril'hanl", Will Hidh-~, Dr., C. L. Rountree. J. L. Williams, Wiley Mr. President On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 37 the Kays 1. The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following message was received from the House through Mr. ~Ioore, the Clerk thereof: 220 .JouR~AL oF THE SENATE, Mr. President: The House has read and adopted the following Resolution of the House to-wit: House Resolution No. 152. A resolution proYid- ing for appointment of a Joint Committee to receive subscriptions for placing memorials of Alexander H. Stephens and Dr. Crawford vV. Long in the Hall of Fame at Washington. :Mr. W ohlwender asked unammous consent that the resolution be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted. The following House Resolution was read and ordered to lay over one day. House Resolution ~o. 152. By Messrs. DeLaPerriere and Swindle of Jackson, DuBose and Dudlay of Clarke, Reville, McDonald and Pilcher of Richmond, Russell of Barrow and others. ~lr. Manson asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill ~o. 179 be withdrawn from the consideration of the Senate and the consent was granted. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. PresideHt : The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 328. A bill to provide for election THURSDAY, JuLY 13, 1922. 221 prescribed by Par. 1, Section 4, Article 8 of Constitution relative to taxes for school purposes. House Bill Xo. 5G3. A bill to change the county site of Calhoun County from Morgan to Arlington. House Bill No. 598. A bill to create a State Depository at \Vaynesboro, Burke County, Georgia. The following House Bills were read first time and referred to committee. B~- l\lr. Swindle and DeLaPerriere of Jackson- House Bill :Xo. 604. A bill to amend charter of Town of Nicholson. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. B~- :\Ir. Hunter- House Bill ~o. 70. A bill to authorize common carriers to sell freight which is unclaimed, and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Railroads. B~ 2-Ir. Camp- House Bill No. 571. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Campbell County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County ::\Iatters. 222 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, By :Mr. Houston- House Bill No. 621. A bill to Amend the Act incorporating the town of Norcross. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Camp- House Bill No. 570. A bill to establish a County Depository in Campbell County, and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking. By ~Ir. SingletaryHause Bill No. 587. A bill to prevent levying a certain tax in certain counties and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriation and Finance. By Mr. HodgesHouse Bill No. 584. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Claxton. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By .)lr. PruettHause Bill X o. 62. A bill to allow common carriers to issue passes to sheriffs and deputies. Refeuecl to the Committee on Railroads. By :Mr. MooreHouse Bill Ko. 609. A bill to amend Act creating T.HURSDAY, J L'LY 13, 1922. 223 a Board of ('ommissioners of Roads and ReYenue for the County of Appling. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County l\Jatters. B~r :Mr. MannHouse Bill Xo. 581. A bill to Grant to Glynn County certain marsh lands. Referred to Committee on Public Property. B~r ~Iessrs. X eil, Hatcher and Perkins of Muscogee- House Bill Xo. 586.. A bill to amend au Act Abolishing Justice Courts of Muscogee ('ounty, and other purposes. Referred to the Committee 011 General Judiciary Xo. 2. B~ )Jr. )faun- House Bill to build and construct certain roads il1 Gl~rnn Count~r. Referred to the Committee on Public Property. B~r ~lr. CowartHause Bill No. 563. A bill to change the County site from :Morgan to Arlington. Referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. 224 JouRNAL oF THE SENAI:E, By Mr. Carswell- Honse Bill No. 328. A bill to provide for election prescribed in Par. 1, Sec. 4, Art. 8 of Constitution. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. B~r Mr. Pilcher and McDonald- House Bill No. 600. A bill to amend Act to improve the Fire Department of City of Augusta. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. B~ ~fr. Hatcher- House Bill No. 598. A bill to establish a State depositor~' at Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia. . . Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking. By ::\I r. Guess- House Bill No. 617. A bill to fix compensation of .Jury Commissioners, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By 2\Iessrs. ~eil, Perkins and Hatcher of l\:Iuscogee- House Bill No. 619. A bill to Ratify and confirm a certain sale of certain lands by Commissfoners of Commons of City of Columbus. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary Xo. 2. THURSDAY, JeLY 13, 1922. 225 By :Mr. BranchHouse Bill No. 6158. A bill to repeal an Act estab- lishing the City Court of Ashburn. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. B~ Mr. whitley- House Bill No. 55. A bill to abolish the fee system in Superior Court of Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit as to Solicitor General. R.eferrred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By ~Jr. :Mcintyre and Jones of ThomasHouse Bill Xo. 601. A bill to amend the Act creating- the City Court of Thomasville. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By }Jr. Ricketson- Honse Bill No. 602. A bill to amend an Act to establish Public Schools for Town of Warrenton, \Vanen County. Referrred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. B~ ~Ir. HerringHouse Bill No. 565. A bill to Provide for salary of Treasurer of County of Schley. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. The following Senate Resolution was read and taken up for consideration. Sig. 8--8enat<> 226 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, By Messrs. Thomas and Brown- Senate Resolution No. 68. A resolution requesting certain information from the Commissioner of Agriculture. Mr. Wohlwender offered the following amendment. ''Amend by adding in appropriate place the words 'The House Concurring' and also by adding 'FiYe members from the House' to the Committee.'' The amendment was adopted. Mr. Brown offered the following amendment. ''Amend by adding paragraph to include the expense account of all employees or agents of the Department. Requiring that said Reports be submitted not later than Tuesday July 18, 1922. The amendment was adopted. Mr. Jones of 37th offered the following substitute. "Be it resolved that a Committee of three Senators be appointed by the President to obtain from the Commissioner of Agriculture of Georgia a detailed statement over his sworn signature, of employees and salaries, fees and expenses for each and every employee for the fiscal year of 1921-1922 or any part threof and any other informatio.: i 11 order to further clarify the Comptroller-GeN'rlls report of estimated appropriations f0r the A~rieul- THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1922. 227 tnre Department for 1922 as compar-ed with the estimated appropriations for 1921 and report same back to the Senate on Monday, July 24th, 1922." Mr. W ohlwender offered the following amendment to the substitute. ''Amend by adding to said substitute 'all Departments of State'." The amendment was adopted. The substitute, as amended, was adopted. On the passage of the resolution by substitute as amended the Ayes were 28, the Nays were none. The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majoritr was passed. Mr. Brown moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned untillO o'clock tomorrow morning. 228 JoeRXAL oF THE SExAn:, SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. Friday, July 14, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found to be correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. PalmourResolved, That privileges of the Floor lw ex- tended to the Ron. Ed. Pomeroy, of Atlanta, for a period of three days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. . FRIDAY, JULY 14, 1922. 229 The report of the Committee was adopted. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on PriYileges of the Floor submitted the following report: Mr. President: Y aur Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following Resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. Taylor of 46th - Resolved, That priYileges of the floor be extended to Ron. Vernon Padgett, of Boxley, Georgia, for a period of three days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. ~Ir. Golucke asked unanimous consent that House Bill ~o. 602 be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary and the consent was granted. l\Ir. Golucke asked unanimous consent that Senate Resolution No. 78 be taken up for consideration at this time and the consent was granted. The following resolution was read and taken up for consideration. 230 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Golucke- Senate Resolution No. 78. A resolution to provide for additional revenue for pensions by taxing soft drinks. Mr. Cone offered the following amendment: ''Amend by striking from Sections 1, 2, and 3 of said resolution the figures and percent definitely expressed therein.'' The amendment was adopted. Mr. Nix offered the following amendment. "Amend Section 1 by adding the word 'professional' before the words 'baseball or football gams'." The amendment was adopted. Mr. Bond offered the following amendment: ''Amend by adding 'also a tax on pool rooms, dance halls, and like places of amusements.' '' The amendment was adopted. Mr. Brown moved that the resolution with all amendments be tabled. Mr. Brown called for the ayes and nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: FRIDAY, JuLY 14, 1922. 23J Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Brown, L. C. Jone~, .John H. ~now, Russell E. Thomas, James R. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bellah, J. 3.1. Bond, Cha... N. Boykin, .James H. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. :\I. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. DaYid, A. B. Da,idson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Hollingsworth, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. M. Johns, G. A. . .Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam ~ix, 0. _o\, Palmour, .J. E. Richards, Will Sheffield, R. H. ~tovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thorpe, E. :\1. \VeaYer, J. D. "~ohhv<:>nder, Ed . Womble, )f. D. Those not voting were :Messrs : Akin, L. R. Campbell, R. W. Haralson, Pat Hutchens, H. C. ,Jack~on, J. B. Las~iter, \V. H. )Janson, Frank C. . ~Iills, .J. H. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Walktor, B. F. \Vall Dan Williams, Wiley Mr. Presitlent On the motion to table the resolution the ayes were 4, the nays 31, and the motion was lost. ~Ir. \Vohhvender offered the following amendment: ''Amend hy adding also tax on notes, also privilege tax for rec.ording deeds, mortgages, etc." The amendment was adopted. Mr. Thomas offered the following amendment: ''Amend by including shooting galleries and public dance halls.'' JorHXAL OF THE SEXATE, The amendment was adopted. On the passage of the resolution as amended the ayes were 35, the nays were 5. The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The President appointed the following Senators to act under Senate Resolution No. 68: Messrs Cone, Boykin, Thomas. 1fr. Wohlwender moved that when the Senate adjourn today it stand adjourned till Monday, July 24, at 11 o'clock A. M. and the motion prevailed. Mr. Golucke asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill 42 and House Bill 240 be taken from the table and placed upon the calendar and the consent was granted . .Mr. HaraTson, Chairman of the Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Property has had un- der consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 580. To build and construct certain roads in Glynn County. House Bill 581. To grant to Glynn County certain marsh lands. FRIDAY, JuLY 14, 1922. 233 Mr. Nix, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary Ko. 2, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same 'back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 206, regulating Fire Insurance Companies and for other purposes. Respectfully, Nix, Chairman. ::.\Ir. Thorpe, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report: 1111-. President: Your Committee on Insurance, has had under consideration the following bins of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 224. To provide additional grounds for revoking licenses in th~ -business of irisurance against liability of various kinds. Respectfully sumbitted, E. M. THORPE, Chairman. 234 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. Jones, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 148. Senate Bill193. JOHN HL JONES, Chairman. Mr. Golurke, Chairman of the Committee on Spef'ial J udician', submitted the following report: lJ1 r. President : Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same hack to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 601. To amend the Act creating the City Court of Thomasville, July 13, 1922. GoLucKE, Chairman. The followi:t;1g message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 111r. President: ':Phe House has passed by the requisite Constitu- FRIDAY, JuLY 14, 1922. 235 tional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 167. A bill to establish a public sC'hool system for the town of Sparta. The following message was 1eceived from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof : Mr. President: The House has passed 'by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit: House Bill No. 645. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Elbert County. House Bill No. 646. A bill to a'bolish locaT school system for Town of Stapelton. House Bill No. 648. A bill to amend an Act establishing a Board of Commissioners for Colquitt County. House Bill No. 661. A bill to amend an Act establishing a eharter for City of Sylvester. House Bill No. 666. A bill relative to payment of fees by Commissioners of Baldwin County. House Bill No. 683. A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners for Jasper County. The following message was received from the House through ::Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 236 J OFR:XAL OF THE SEN"ATE, j}[r. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 556. A hill to amend the. charter of City of Washington. House Bill No. 597. A bill to repeal an act making tax collectors ex-officers sheriffs. House Bill 627. A bill to amend an act to establish City Court of Claxton. House Bill No. 634. A bill to change time of holding Superior Court of Baker County. Hause Bill No. 638. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Pearson. House Bin No. 640. A bill to change time of holding Superior Court of ';Vheeler County. House Bill No. 643. A bill to amend an Act relative to time of holding Superior Court of Tattnul County. The following message was received from the House through Mr. 1\Ioore, the Clerk thereof: Jlr. President: The House has passed b~- the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 233. A bill to appropriate money FRIDAY, JULY 14, 1922. 237 for the South Georgia State Normal College at Valdosta. House Bill No. 596. A bill to abolish the City Court of Hazelhurst. The following House Bills, favorably reported were read the second time : By Mann, of Glynn- \ House Bill 581. A bill to grant to Glynn County certain marsh lands. B~ :\Ir. J\Iann, of Glynn- House Bill No. 580 .A.bill relative to building and construction of certain roads in Glynn .County. The following Senate Bill favorably reported was read the second time: By .Mr. Womble- Semlte Bill193. A bill to repeal .Act incorporating Town of Crest. The foliowing Senate bills, fa~ora:bly reported, were read the second time: By :\Ir. David (by request)- Scuatc Bill ~ o. 148. A hill to amend au Act establishing a charter for City of Calhoun. B~-- 3Ir. HaralsonSenate Bill 224. A bill to provide additional 238 JovRKAL Ol" THE SEXATE, grounds for revoking licenses of companies engaged in business of insuring against liabilities of various kinds. T'he following House Bill favorably reported was read the second time: By Mr. Mcintyre and Jones, of Thomas- House Bill 601. A bill to amend Act establishing charter for Thomasville. The following Senate Bills were introduced, read first time and referred to committee: By Mr. Wamble- Senate Bill 232. A bill to require all persons operating automobiles to stop same at end of all covered bridges. Referred to the Commitee on Public Roads. By Mr. ChildsSenate Bill ~ o. ~33. A bill to amend Section 14 of Act to Codify the School Laws of Georgia. Referred to the Committee on Education. B~ Mr. Hollingsworth- Senate BiH No. 234. A bill to amend Section 2484. of Civil Code of Georgia of 1910. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.1. FRIDAY, JuLY 14, 192:2. 239 The following Senate Bill, favorably reported, was read the second time : By ~Ir.}(ilnzey-- Senate Bill X o. 206. A bill to regulate the taking out of }"'ire Insurance Policies. The following Senate Bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee : By ~fr. Lassiter-- ~enate Bill No. 231. A bill to amend Act relative to time of holding the Superior Court in various comitiesof Cordele Circuit. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.1. The following House hills were read the first time aHu the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. By }fr. Manson- Senate Bill Ko. 172. A bill to carry into effect amendment to Constitution relative to abolition of .Justice Courts, etc. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Nays 0. 244 .TorRX.\L oF THE SEXATE, The bill having received the requisite _constitutional majority, was passed. Mr. Nix moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned until Monday morning at 11 o'clock. ~fOXDAY, JrLY 17, 1922. 245 SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA., Monday, July 17, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dis.pensed with. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the .Journal of Friday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the ,Journal of Friday's proceedings was dispensed with. l\Ir. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same hack to the Senate, with the recommendation that the sanw do pass, to-wit: By :Jir. Palmour- Resolved, That the privileges of the fioor be extended to Col. Stafford R. Brooks of Dalton, Ga., for a period of three days. J. E. P ALl\WUR, Chairman. 246 JouRKAL oF THE SENATE, The report of the Committee was adopted. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By l\Ir. Golucke- Resolved, That the privileges of the floor be extended to Hon. J. C. Williams of Greensboro for three days. By Mr. Brown- Resolved, That the privileges of the ftoor be extended to :Mrs. A. 0. Harper of Elberton, Ga., for three days. By Mr. Manson- Resolved, That privileges of the floor be extended to Hon. W. F. Brandt for three (Jays. By Senator Pope of the 44th- Resolved by the Senate, That the privileges of the floor be extended to the HOI1orable George C. Glenn, formerly member from the 43rd, and erstwhile author of the ''Woman's Wiles and Rainbow Hosiery ::\IoxDAY, JrLY 1'7, E)22. Act,'' better known as ''The Blandishment Bill,'' and is also author of substitute to Senator -Wilkinson's Bathing Bill, and other serious amendments, poet laureate, etc. May he feel at home and enjoy himself to the full capacity of all mountaineers and moonshiners, and disport his flaming red necktie to his heart's content. J. E. P ALMOUR, Chairman. The report of' Committee was adopted. 1\Ir. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Special .J udicim~ has had under consideration the following bill of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-"it: House Bill No. 658. To abolish City Court of Ash bum. GoL-ccKE, Chairman. The following message was recei,ed from the House through :\Ir. :\Ioore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has passed b~- the requisite Constitu- tional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit: 2+8 JouRXAL oF THI<: SExATE, House Bill No. 715. A bill to amend the Act establishing the City Court of Dawson. House Bill No. 577. A bill requiring non-residents of Camden County to secure licenses to fish in said county. House Bill No. 572. A bill to amend the Act creating a .Municipal Court of Atlanta. House Bill No. 582. A bill to amend an Act establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Reverrues for Evans County. House Bill No. 697. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fitzgerald. 'J.lhe following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has read and adopted the following resolution of the House, to-\vit: House Resol'ution Xo. Hi4. A resolution extending greetings to the American Legion assembled in vVaycross. Jlr. Nix asked unanimous <'onsent that House Bill No. 6:21 be withdrawn from the Committee on Corporations, read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Corporations, and the consent was granted. 1Ir. J olms asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 213 be withdrawn from the Committee on . MoxDAY, JrLY 17, 1922. 249 Corporations, read the second time and recommitted to Committee on Corporations, and the consent was granted . .Mr. \Vohlwender asked unammous consent that House Bill No. 619 be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on. Special Judiciary Ko. 2, and the consent was granted. ~:Ir. Pope asked unanimous consent that all Senators having bills and resolutions to introduce be all'owed to do so at this time, and the consent was granted. The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to Committees: By .Messrs. David and Clay- Senate Bill .No. 235. A bill to amend Constitution to consolidate offices of County Tax Collector and County Tax ReceiYer. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. B) .:\:Ir. \Vall- Senate Bill .No. 236. A bill to amend Georgia l\Iotor Vehicle Laws. Referred to the Committee on Puhlic Roads. Br Mr. ChildsSenate Bill No. :287. A bill to repeal Act to estab- 250 JouR~AL oF THE SENATE,. lish the Public School Systein in the Town of Richland. Referred to the Committee on Education. B~, l\Ir. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 238. A bill to prohibit any officers of law from advising an~ person to plead guilty to violation of Penal Code. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No. :2. By :Messrs. Clay and Nix- Senate Bill No. 239. A bill to amend Constitution relative to imposing a privilege tax upon all recorded instruments, etc. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. By ~ir. Manson- Senate Bill No. 240. A bill to amend Civil Code relative to increase of the capital stock of trust compames. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking. The following bill, favorably reported, was read the second time : By ~lr. Bramh of Turner- House Bill No. 658. A bill to repeal Act establishing City Court of Ashburn. MoNDAY, J"CLY 17, 1922. 2il Mr. Golucke asked unanimous consent that House Bill 1\o. 556 be withdrawn from the Committee on Corporations, read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Corporations, and the consent was granted. The following House bills were read first time and referred to Committees: By Mr. Parks of Terrell- House Billl\o. 715. A bill to amend an Act establishing City Court of Dawson. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Hodges of Evans- House Bill No. 582. ~-\. bill to amend an Act providing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in Evans County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By ~1r. Vocelle of Camden- House Bill No. 577. A bill requiring non-residents to procure license to fish in fresh waters of Camden County. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Messrs. Bentley, Holloway and Moore of Fulton- House Bill No. 572. A bill to amend an Aot creating Municipal Court in City of Atlanta, Georgia. 252 .Jot:HKAL oF THE SEXATE, Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By Mr. Luke of Ben Hill- House Bill ~o. 697. A bill to amend Sections 33, 34 and 35 of chmter of Fitzgerald, relative to registration of voters. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. The following bills haYing been favorably reported were read third time and put upon their passage: By Mr. Collum- Senate Bill Xo. 177. A hill to amend Act establishing one or more consolidated schools in each county of Georgia. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the pass.age of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the hill the Ayes were 27, Nays 0. The hill hnYing receiYed the requisite constitutional majorit~, was passed. By ~fr. Golucke- 8enate Bill ~o. 20:2. A bill to amend Civil Code relative to plaintiffs heing non suited. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, 'vas agreed to. On the passage of.the bill the ~-\yes were 27, ~ays 0. MoNDAY, J't'LY 17, 1922. 253 The bill_ having received the _requisite constitutional majority, was pa.ssed. By :Mr. Womble- Seuate Bill N'o. 193. A bill repealing Act incnrporating Town of Crest. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 37, Nays 0. ~y ~lr. David (By request}- The bill having received the requisite Constitutional majority, was passed. Senate Bill Xo. 148. A. bill to amend A.ct establishing charter for City of Calhoun. The repOI't of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the A.yes were 37, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. By :Mr. :Manu of GlynnHouse Bill Xo. 581. A. bill to grant certain marsh lands to Glynn County. The report of the commit_tee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the .-\yes were 38, Nays 0. The bill having rec-eived the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 254 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Mann of Glynn- House Bill No. 580. A bill relative to building and construction of certain roads in Glynn County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill' the Ayes were 38, ~ays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. By :Messrs. Macintyre and Jones of Thomas- House Bill No. 601. A bill to amend Act creating Cit~ Court of Thomasville. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 41, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. ::\lr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. Prr>sident: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: That the privileges of the floor be extended to Ex- MoNDAY, JuLY 17, 1922. 255 Senator Edwards of the 32nd District during his stay in the city. J. E. PALMouR, Chairman. The following House resolution was read and adopted: By Messrs. Neill of Muscogee and Beckham of Dougherty- House Resolution No. 164. A resolution expressing hope to the Georgia section of American Legion that their meeting at 'Waycross will be successful. The following bill favorably reported was read the third time and taken up for consideration: By )ir. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 94. A bill to provide for the assessment giving an approval of the supersedeas bonds in this State. )Jr. Brown cal1ed for the previous question, and the call was 'sustained. The main question was ordered. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. ~1r. Boykin called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 256 JotrBNAL oF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, J. lf. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. l:I. Da,id, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Fleming, Denis }'o~, .John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Hollingsworth, J. C. Hunt, T. M. ,Johns, G. A. Jones, 0. K. of 6th liill11, J. H. Xis:, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, David F. Sheffield, B.. H. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Weaver, J. D. Wohlwender, Ed. Womble, M. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Ho~kin, .James H. Elli~, R. C. Flemill@, W. 0. Holmes. R. H. Richards, Will Snow, Rus11ell E. Those not voting were Messrs : Akin,L.R. Bond, l'has. N. Cone, Howell l'olHon, D. C. Haralson, Pat Hut<'henH, H. C. Jatk,;on, J. B. .Ione~, John. H. Kimze~, Sam Lwu;iter, W. H. liansou, Frank C. l'eacoek, C. H. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, .J. L. Thorpe, E. :.\I. Walktr, B. F. Wall Dan Williams, Wiley Mr. PrBilident Ayes 26, NaJS 6. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 2(i1 Nays 6. The bill having received the requisite Constitutional' majority, was passed. ~\:Ir. Thomas moved that the Senate do now adjoum, and the motion prevailed. The President s.nnon.nced the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clook. TuESDAY, JuLY 18, Hl22. 257 SENATE CHAMBRR, ATLANTA, GA. Tuesday, J ul~r 18, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjou~nment at 10 o'clock A. M., and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterdays proceedings bad been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the J oumal of yesterdays proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. Golucke asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill X o. 217 be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the 2nd time, and recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary and the consent was granted. :\Ir. Jackson asked unanimous consent that all Senators having bills and resolutions to introduce be allowed to do so at this time and the consent was granted. J\lr. Golucke asked unanimous consent that House Bill Xo. 640 be withdrawn from the Committee 011 Special Judiciary, re.ad the 2nd time, and recommitted to the Committee 011 Special Judiciary and the consent was granted. The following resolution was read and adopted. Sig. 9-Senate 258 JoeRXAL m' THE SEXATE, By. .Mr. David- Senate Resolution No. 79. A resolution accepting the invitation of the woman's Club of the Ci.ty of Atlanta to a Garden Party. Mr. Palmour asked unanimous consent for leave of absence for July 19 and July 20th, 1922 and the consent was granted. The following resolution was read and adopted. By .l\lessrs. Thorpe, Hutchins, !''leming of 8th and C~ay- Senate Bill Ko. 80. A resolution prodding for a joint session of the General Assembly on July 25th, 1922, to hear Senator Harris of the United States Senate. l\fr. Goluck<>, Chairman of the Committee on Special .Judiciary, submitted tlw following report: Mr. Presid-ent: Your Committee on Special .Judiciary has had under consideration the following bi11s of the House, and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 643. House Bill No. 596. House Bill Xo. 63. House Bill X o. 627. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Tl:"ESDAY, ,hTLY 18, 1922. 259 l\Ir. Ellis of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Roads submitted the folh,wing report: Mr. President: Your ( 'ommittee on Public Roads has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 219.. Do pass. Senate Bill No. 232. Do pass. Senate Bill No. 176. Do pass b~- substitute. This July 18, 1922. Respectfull~ submitted, ELLIS, Chairman. l\Ir. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special .Judiciary, submitted the following report. 1ll r. President: Your Committee on Special J udici:ary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with tlw recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill Xo. 556. To amend the c.harter of the Cit~ of 1Nashingtou. GoLUCKE, Chairman. 260 .JocRKAL OF THE SExATE, Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters submitted the following report: Jir. Preside1~t: Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No 609. VVILL RicHARDs, Chairman. :Mr. Lassiter, Chairman of the Committee on General.Judiciary Xo. 1, submitted the following report: llit. President: Your Committee on General Judiciary ~o. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill ~o. 231. LAssETER, Chairman. l\fr. Ellis Chairman of the ( 'ommittee on Public Roads submitted the following report: TuESDAY, .JuLY 18, 1922. 261 0 Mr. P1esiden.t: Your Committee on P~blic Roads has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and instructed me as their chairman to report same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass. Senate Bill No. 232. Respectfully submitted, ELLIS, Chairman. Mr. Cone, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Corporations submitted the following report: 111 r. President: Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 213. Amending Charter of Town of Statham. CoNE, Vice-Chairman. The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees: By l\fr. Lassiter and Mr. ThomasSenate Bill Xo. 241. A bill to provide for the JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, rotation of Judges of the Superior Courts of thi.s State. Referred tp the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1. By Mr. Campbell- Senate Bill .No. 242. A bill to amend charter of City of Covington. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Wohlwender- Senate Bill No. 243. A bill to create an additional J~dge in the Chattahoochee Circuit. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By 1Ir. Manson-Senate Bill ..No. 244. A bill to change name of Railroad Commission to Ga. Public Service Commission and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Railroads. By ~lr. MansonSenate Bill No. 24-5. A bill to provide for incor- poration of credit unions. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. The following bills fayorably reported were read second time : Tl;ESDAY, JuLY 18, 1922. 263 By Mr. Lassiter- Senate Bill No. 231. A bill to amend an Act fixing time for holding Superior Court. in the Cordele Circuit. By Mr. Womble- Senate Bill No. 232. A bill to require all operators to stop autos at end of co-ve>red bridge. By 1\Ir. Nix- Senate Bill No. 176. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the State Highway Dept. By Mr. David- Senate Bill No. 219. A bill to repeal an Act Amending the road la-ws of Georgia. By l\fr. \Valker of BakerHouse Bill No. 634. A bill to change the time of holding Superior Courts in Baker County. By l\Ir. Stone of Jeff DavisHouse Bill )Io. 596. A bill to abolish an Act establishing the City Court of Hazlehurst. By :Mr. Holland of Tatt~all- House Bill No. 643. A bill to amend an Act providing for two terms of the Superior Court of Tattnall County. 26+ JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The following House Bills were read third time and put upon their passage : By Mr. Moore of Appling- House Bill No. 609. A bill to amend Act creating a board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Appling County. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By 1\Ir. Ficklen of Wilkes- House Bill No. 1556. A bill to amend charter of City of Washington. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes 'vere 29, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Branch of Turner- House Bill Ko. 658. A bill to repeal Act establishing City Court of Ashburn. TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1922. 265 The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By :Mr. Hodges of Evans- House Bill No. 627. A bill to amend Act establishing City Court of Claxton. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were - - , Xays --. The bill haYing received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. :Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: 1vlr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Fl-oor has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the reco-mmendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By :Mr. TaylorResolved that privileges of the floor be extended to 266 J OFRKAL OF THE SENATE, Hon. M. D. Dickerson of Douglas for a period of 3 rla~'s. .J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the Committee was adopted. The following message was received from tlw House through Mr. ~ioore, the Clerk thereof: 1lh. President: 'fhe House has read awl adopted tl1e foll1mes of Jasper ( 'ounty. TuESDAY, JULY 18, 1922. 267 The following message was received from the House through Mr Moore, the Clerk thereof: Jlr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 699. A bill to abolish the Independent School System of Lyons, Toombs County. House Bill No. 685. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Acts establishing a public school system for the town of Canton. House Bill No. 703. A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Canton. House Bill No. 559. A bill to change the terms of Superior Court of Swamsboro. House Bill ~o. 566. A bill to provide time for opening and closing polls in certain counties of the State. House Bill No. 686. A bill to amend an Act to change time of holding Superior Court of Walton County. House Bill No. 425. A bill to create a new charter for the town of Fry in the County of Fannin. The following message was received from the House through Mr. l\foore, the Clerk thereof: 268 .JocRXAL OF THE SEXATE, J.llr. P1eside11f: The House has passed b~ the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Resolution 1\o. 681. A Bill to amend <:m Act creating tlw ( 'ity Court of Statesboro. House Bill Xo. 6H6. A bill tD amend thP charter of the Cit~' of Americus. House Bill :'\o. 647. A bill to amend an act fixing the fees of Clerk of the Superior Court in certain Counties. House Bill No. 714. A bill to amend Act cr<'ating Ctiy Court of Statesboro. House Bill No. 679. A bill reqmnng non-restdents to procure license to fish in "\Vaters of Brantley County. House Bill No. 687. A bill to amend tlw charter of the City of \Va~nesboro. The following House bills and resolutions wen read first time and referred to committee. By Mr. vVest of Fannin- House Bill No. 4:25. A bill to create a lll'\Y charter for the Town of :F'ry, Fannin County. Refened to the Committl'L' ou Corporations. TuESDAY, J1:LY 18, 1922. 269 By Mr. Lankford of Toombs- Hause Bill ~ o. 699. A bill to abolish the Independent School System for Lyons, Toombs Count~. Referred to tlw Committee on Education. By :\Ir. Riley and Hines of Sumter- House Bill N"o. 696. A bill to mi1end and consolidate senral Acts giYing corporate powers to Americus. RPferred to the Committee on Corporations. .B~ ::\Ir. Herring of Schley. House Bill No. 6-!7. A bill to amend the Act to fix the amount of fees of Clerks of Superior Courts in ( 'ounties having less than fifty thousand. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. B~ :\Ir. Brannen and Parrish of Bulloch. House Bill Xo. 714. A bill to Anwwl the Act creating tlw City Court of Statesboro. Referred to tlw Committee on Special .Judiciary. B~- :\Jr. Gresham and Hatcher of Burke. House Bill ~o. 687. A bill to Amend the Charter of the City of \Vaynesboro. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. 270 J O"CRNAL O.b' THE SENATE, By .Mr. Strickland of BrantleyHonse Bill No. 679. A bill to reqmre non-resi- dents of Brantley County to procure licenses to fish. Referred to the ( 'ommittee on Game and Fish. B~ Mr. Brannen and Parrish of Bulloch. House Bill Xo. 681. A bill to amend an Act creat- ing City Court of Statesboro and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special ,Judiciary. By .Mr. Collins of Cherokee- House Bill No. 703. A bill to Reincorporate thP Town of Canton in the County of Cherokee. Referred to the ( 'ommi ttee 011 Corporations. B~ ::\lessrs. Boatright and Brown of Emanuel- House Bill Ko. 559. A bill to change the time of the terms of the City Court of Swainsboro. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. B~ ~Ir. Collins of CherokeeHouse Bill Xo. 685. A bill to Amend the Act establishing public schools in City of Canton, Cherokee County. Referred to the Committee on J<~ducation. By .:\Ir. 1\Ioore of FultonHouse Bill Ko. 566. A bill to provide for time of opening and closing polls in School Bond Elections. TuESDAY, JuLY 18, 1922. 211 Referred to the Committee on General J ndiciary Xo. 2. B~- :Messrs. \Villiams and ~<\.dams of Walton- House Bill No. 686. A bill to amend an Act to change time of holding ~[ay and Xovember Terms of \Valton Superior Court. Referred to the Co~nmittee on General Judiciary No.2. By ~Ir. Hunter of Chatham and Parks of Terrell- House Resolution ~o. 124. (566-E). A resolu- . tion to appropriate $1,500 to pay expenses of Com- mittee investigating tax system. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and Finance. B~- Mr. Phillips of Jasper- House Resolution Xo. 156. (737-C). A resolution to elect members of Board of Commissioners of Roads and ReYenues of Jasper Count~- b~r popular vote. Referred to the Committee on ( 'ounties and Count~- :Matters. B~- :\Ir. ~Ioore of Appling- House Resolution Xo. t53. (393-A). A resolution for the relief of bondsmen of one Perry Hendrix. Referrek, C. H. Rid1ard~, Will Rountree, ,J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, RUHS(ll E. Htmall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. ~~. ThomaH, .James R. \\'all Dan \\'eaver, J. D. \Vohlwender, Ed. \\'omi.Jie, ~1. D. Those Yoting in the negative were :Messrs: Dadd.-\. B. ElJi,, R. ('. Kimzey, ::-lam J.a"'itt>r, \\". H. Pupe, Da,id F. Those not voting were .Messrs: Brown, L. C. l"amphell, R. \\". Da \'id,on, .J. E. Ctolu<'ke, Ahin G. Haral~(m, Pat Hut<-ht>ns. H. l'. Jones, John H. Ridhy, Dr., C. L. Thorpe, E. ~1. \Yalker, B. F. Williams, Wiley Mr. President Cpou the passage of the bill the Ayes were 34, the Xa~-s were 5. The hill having received the requisite constitutional majority was. passed. ).lr. Jackson asked unanimous consent that the hill lw immediately transmitted to the House. ).Ir. Kimsey objected. ).lr. Xix mond that tlw bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the motion prevailed. The following bill was read the 3rd time and taken up for consideration. B~ ).fr. Womble- SeJiate Bill .Ko. 37. A bill to amend constitution relathe to term of office of County Officers. TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1922. 275 :Mr. Childs called for the previous question and the call was sustained. The main question was ordered. The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to. The bill being an amendment to the constitution the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows : Those voting in the affirmative were .Messrs: Bond, Chas. X. Boykin, James H. Collum, J. M. F1leming, Denis Fle>ming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Hunt, T. M. Jackson. J. B. Johns, G. A. .Tones, 0. K. Kimzey, Sam Xix, 0. A. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David 1<'. Sheffield, R. H. 'ra1pley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Wail, Dan \\~oeaver, J. D. Womble, M. D. Those ,oting in the negative were ~fessrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, .J. M. .l'ampbe~l. R. W. Childs, E. '" Coni:', Howell Colson, D. C. Ellis, R. 1'. Hollingsworth, Holmes, R. H. Manson, Frank C. Mills, J. H. Palmour, J. E. Riehanls, Will Rountree, J. L. Stomll, E. B. Wohlwl:'nder, Ed. Those not voting were Messrs: Brown, L. ('. Da,id, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hutesultwl, by the Senate, the House concurring, That the General Assembly accept the invitation of the good people of Townsend and be present on that oecasion. The foll'owing resolution was rend and adopted: By ::\Ir. :Manson- Senate Resolution Ko. 82. A resolution expressing appreciation for invitation to Woman's Club reception. ::\fr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the l<,loor, submitted the following report: llfr. PrPsidPnt: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under eonsideration the foll~wing resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to 288 JOURNAL OF THE SEN ATE, report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By 31r. Stovall- A resolution extending privileges of the floor to JudgeR. H. Baker, ex-member of the House, during his stay in the city. By :\ir. Clay- Resolved, That the privileges of the floor be extended to ~irs. Gussie Wall for three days. By 1\Ir. Peacock- A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to ex-Senator vV. H. Dorris of Cordele, for a period of three days. By :\Ir. Fleming- A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to Hon. H. H. Tarver o Alb'any, for three days. ,J. E. P ALMOUR, Chairman. The following Senate hills were read the third time and put upon their passage : By :\:Ir. David- Senate Bill Ko. 219. A bill to repeal Act amending road laws of Georgia in Gordon County. The report of the Committee, which was faYorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. VVEDXESDAY, JrLY 19, 1922. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majorit~ was pnssed. B~' :\lr. Lassiter- Senate Bill Ko. :231. A bill to amend Act fixing time of holding Superior Court in various counties comprising the Cordele Circuit. The report of the Committee, which wa,s favorable to the passage of the bill, \\as agreed to . . On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Nays 0. The bill having receiwd the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By :\I r. Haralson- Senate Bill No. 224. A bill to provide additional grounds for revoking the licenses of insurance companies. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, \Yas agreed to. <)n the passage of the hill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0. The bill having receind the requisite constitutional majority was passed. B~- :\Ir. \VohlwenderSeuate Resolution No. 26. A resolution relieving L. B. \Yill'iams as surety on bond. Sig. 10-Senate 290 .J Ol.:R:XAL OF THE S~<:::-pt from the lowest and best bidder, under sealed proposals or bids, after public adnrtisement of the kind, 'luality an1l quantity ()f materials, machinery and supplies desired. The State Highway Board shall haYe authority to reject any and all bids receiYed at an~ particular letting and in that event shall similarly readvertise for other bids on the materials, machinery or supplies desired, proceeding similarly with each successive advertisement as on the one first had, so that at all times the interest of the State and public welfare shall be fully protected and safeguarded. Said adYertisemen.ts shall appear in the U(m'spaper wherein the sheriff's advertisements appear in the locality in which the 'vork is to be done, or the machinery and supplies are needed, for at a least once Week for two weeks; provided, hoWeYer, the said State Highway Board, through its propC'r officer or officers, shall be permitte1l to do such .WEDNESDAY, JuLY 19, 1922. 297 additional advertising in order to obtain the lowest and best bids as in its judgmentmay seem best and proper, and provided, also, that should the said State Highwa~~ Board desire and undertake to contract for or purchase a year's suppl~' of equipment or materials for general use throughout the State at one letting, the advertisement for bids shall be published once a week for four weeks and in one newspaper of general circulation published in each Congressional District in the State, and provided further, this requirement shall not apply to the purchase of ordinary office supplies, minor equipment and materials for emergency or repair work," so that said Section 5 (a) of Article 5, as amended, shall read as follows: Section 5 (a). "That the State Highway may use an~ of its funds for acquiring or establishing gravel pits, stone quarries, cement factories, and such other factory or thing as may be necessary in the economic production of any portion of material required in maintaining, improving and constructing the system of State-aid roads herein provided for; provided, however, ~nd nevertheless that neither said State Highway Board, nor any of its officers or employees, shall purchase any materials, machinery or supplies, except from the lowest and best bidders, under sealed proposals or bids, after public advertisement of the kind, quality and quantity of materials, machinery and supplies desired. The State Highway Board shall have authority to reject any and all bids received at any particular letting and in that event shall similarly readvertise for other bids on the 298 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, materials, machinery or supplies desired, proceeding- similarly with 'ach successiye adYertisement as on the first had, so that at aU times the interest of the State and the public welfare shall be fully proteded and safeg-uarded. Said advertisements shall appear in the newspaper. wherein the sheriff's advertisements appear in the locality in which the work is to be done, or the machinery and supplies are needed, for at least once a week for two weeks; provided, however, the said State High\-Yay Board. through its proper officer or officers, shall be permitted to do such additional adYertising in order to obtain the lowest and best bids as in its judgment ma~ seem best and proper. and proYided, also, that should the said State Highwa~ Board desin' and undertake to contrad for or purchase a .nar 's suppi~ of equipment or materials for general use throughout the State at one letting-, th<' advertisement for bids shall he published once a week for four weeks and in one newspaper of general eir('ulation published in each Congressional District in the State, and provided further, this requirement shall not apply to the purchase of ordinar~ officp supplies, minor equipment and materials for emergency or repair work.'' Section ~. l~e it further enacted, That all laws or parts of lnws in ('Onftict 'vith this .A.ct are hereh~ repee1led. The ~ubstitute was adopted. The. report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, wa~ agreed to. WEDNESDAY, JuLY 19, 1922. 299 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, the ~ays were 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill of t~1e Senate was read the third time and taken up for consideration: By ::\Iessrs. vVal1wr and Johns- Senate Bill No. 122. A bill to make the mother an equal heir with father and brother and sister of a deceased intestate. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the .dyes were 30, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration: By :Messrs. vVeaver and A.kin- Senate Bill No. 86. A bill to permit aU corporations now incorporated by the Secretary of State except insurance, hank and trust companies to issue non-par stock, and for other purposes. ::\fr: .Jackson moved that the bill be carried over till tomorrow as unfinished business so that various Senators might be able to gajn more information with regard to the bill, and the motion prevailed. ~{r. Pope moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10 o'cl'ook. Tm:RSDAY, JuLY 20, 1922. 301 Thursday, July 20th, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A . .M. aml was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered b~ thl' Chaplain. B~ unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. llr. ]~oy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proooedings had been examined and fow1d correct. By ummimous consent the reading of the Journal of ~esterday 's proceedings was dispensed with. :\Jr. Pahnour, Chairman of the Committee on PriYileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: ;_lf r. President: Your Committee ou Pri,ileges of the Ji'loor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same bnrk to the Senate, with the recom- mendation that the same do pass, to-wit: B~ ?\Jr. Thorpe of 2nd- Resolved that Mr. 1'\ A. Abbot, a distinguished 302 J O"C'RN AL OF THE SE~ ATE, citizen of Waycross, Georgia, be extended the privileges of the floor during his stay in the city. .J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. rrhe report of the Committee was adopted. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of th~ Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: J!Jr. President: Your ( 'onm1ittee on Privileges of the Floor has . had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chainnan, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that he same do pass, to-wit: B~ Mr. Cla~'- A resolution extending the privileges of the ftoor to Hon. A. G. Patterson, President of Alabama Puhlic Service Commission, for 3 da?S. By Mr. Pope- A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to Hon. T. F. McFarland for 3 days. .J. I<~. PALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was agreed to and \H1S adopted. l\lr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1922. 303 Pri\ileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: J!f r. President : Your t'ommittee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, a.s their Oha.irm.an, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recpmmeudation that he same do pass, to-wit: B~- 1lr. Bond of 30th- liesolved that the privileges of the floor be extended to Ex-Senator Judge George C. Grogan of Elberton, Georgia, for 3 days. J. E. PAI.l!IIou:a, Chairman: 'rhe report of the committee was adopted. lir. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on PriYileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Jlr. P resid.ent : Your Committee on PriYileges of the l'lo.or h.as had under eouside1ation thl' following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, tn n.port the same back to the Senate, with the recommen(hltion that he same do pass, to-,vit: B~ ::\Ir. Bellah.A resolution extending the privileges of the floor 304 Jot:'BNAL oF THE SENATE, to Han. T. P. Henry an ex-Confederate Soldier for 3 days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the conuuittee was adopted. The following Resolution "\Vas read and adopted: By Mr. Clay- Senate Resolution Xo. 83. A resolution to empower the Seeretary of State to sign the marketing agreement of Georgia Cotton Growers Co-operative Association. The following bill was introduced, read the 1st th.ne and r~ferred to eonunittee: By :\Ir. Fleming of 8th- Seuate BiU X n. 2o1. A bill to proV"ide a remedy for applicant of certiorari's. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. Mr. !~'leming of the 8th District, Cl1airmnu of the Committee on the University of Georgia, submitted the following report: Mr. P residte:nt: Your Committee on the Uuiversity of Georgia has had under consideration the following bills of the Sennte and instructed me, as their Chairman, to re. port the same back to the Senate, with the reoommendation that the same do pass b~ subsitute, to-wit: THLRSDAY, JULY 20, 1922. 305 Senate Bill Xo. :226. Do pass by substitute. !<'LEMING, 8th Dist., Chairman. Mr. \Vill Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and Count~ Matters, submitted the followng report: r. President: Your l 'ommittee on Counties and County ~Iatters, have had under consideration the following bills and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass : House Bill Xo. 565. Senate Bill No. 38. As amended and requests that :100 copies be printed. The request of the Committe was adopted. Jlr. Fo~ of 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, sumbitted the following report: Jlr. President: Your Committee on Game and Fish have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Uhairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass: i:lOG A bill to give the Federal Government authority to establish rules for protection of game and fish. FoY, Chairman. )Ir. Sno\v, Chairm~m of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report: Your Committee on Railroads has had under co sideration the following bill and resolution of th Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, toreport the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to.-v,1t: Seuate Bill No. 244. Senate Resolution No. 71. Respectfully submitted, RusSELL E. Swow, t'hairmnu. )lr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Couuties and County .Matters, submitted the following report; ~1/r. Presiilrmt: Your Committee on Counties and Couuty Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to retwrt the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 248. To repeal an Act to create a THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1922. 307 Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Hancock County. Respectfully submitted. WILL RICHARDS, Chairman. Mr. Childs, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wib Senate Bill No. 233. To amend Act governing the granting of degrees by institutions of learning. CHILDs, Chairman. :lir. Lassiter, Chairman of the Committee on Geueral Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee ou General Ju.diciary No.1 has had under consideration the foliowing bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 229. Senate Bill No. 241. 308 JOURNAL OF ~E SENATE, That the following do not pass: Senate Bill Xo. 194. Senate Bill Xo. 204. S(_luatc Bill N.o. 211. l..tAiiii:JITER, Chil irmau. The following bills favorably reported were read second time : By l!r. Lassiter- Senate Bill Xo. :!41. To provide for the rotation of Superior Court Judges itt this State. By lir. Bellah and Pope- Senate Bill Xo. 229. To Amend Ant to amend Sec. 6U6 Code of 1910, aud other purposes. By :\Ir. :\IansonSennte Bill Ko. 244. To change name of Rttilroad Cmnmission to Georgia Public SenTice Coll)l.missiou. By lir. Coue- S(.lnate Bill XQ. 226. A bill to substitute a bonrtl of control of 5 membets for University of Georgia. B) l!r. Huut- Seuate Bill .Ko. 248. A bill to repeal an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and RcYeuup for Hancock County. THt:RSDAY, .JULY 20, 1922. 309 B~ 1\Ir. Childs- Senate Bill Xo. 233. A bill to codify the School Laws of State of Georgia. B~ .:\lr. ::\{anson- Senate Resolution i\o. 71. A resolution to proYide for a CommissioH to pren'nt thP junking of the A. B. & A. Railroad. By ::\lr. Haralson- Senate Bill X o. 21-!. A bill to gi\'e Federal GoYermnent authority to establish Rules for Game and Fish. By .i\lr. Herring of Schley- House Bill I:\ o. :565. A bill to provide for a salary for the treasmer of the County of Schley. Uncler the head of unfinished business the following bill was taken up for consideration: B~ Messrs. ~WeaYer and Akin- Senate Bill Xo. 86. A bill to permit all corporations no\\. incorporated by the Secretary of State except Insurance, Bank & Trust Companies to issue non par stock. The report of the Committee which was favorable to tlw passage of the bill was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 32, the X a~s were 2. 310 J OUR:NAL OF THE SBMA.'l'E, The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bills were read the 3rd time aml put upon their passage. By Mr. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 185. A bill to create supervisor of Public Roads of Wayne County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27 Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Manson- Senate 'Bill No. 182. A bill to prescribe and :fix compensation of Trea.surer of Clayton, Georgia. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 18ft A bill to abolish County Commiss.ioners of Wayne County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1922. 311 Ou the passage of the bill the Ayes wet-e 31, Nays 0. The bill htwiug reoeiYed the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By .Mr. Childs- SeJ.lS,te Bill No. 237. .A. bill to repeal Act establishing public school s~stem in Town of Richland. The report of the committee, which was fan>rable tn tb~ passage of the bill, was H@:reed to. Ou the passage of tlw bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received th(l requisit(l constitutional majority wa.s. passed. The following House bills were read the third time and takeu up for consideration: By lh. Swift of Elbert- House Bill Xo. 645. A bill to be entitled au Act to create a Board of Colll.Dlissioners of Roads and Revenues of Elbert County. The following tln1tmdmeut was offered by the committee: Section 10. That the provisions of all foregoing Sections of this Act shall become operative only after au election to be held within twenty days after its approval. Those favoring having one commissioner shall have printed on their ballots "For one Counuissiouer," those who fa,or three oommissiou''l'K shall han printed on their ballots "lt,or three 312 JouRNAL oF THE SE~ATE, Commissioners.'' If a majority shall vote for one commissioner, then the provisions of this Act shall be null and void. If a majority shall vote for threll commissioners, then the provisions of the foregoing Sections of this Act shall become 'valid, and become operative under the provisions of this Act. Provided, however, that in m;> event shall the provisions contained in Section 1-a, of the Acts of 1919, contained in Georgia Laws, 1919, pages 643, 844, 645, be in any manner effected by the adoption of this Act, if the same shall be approved by the people as aforesaid. Amend Section 10 by adding after the word ''approved" the following: ''Said election shaH be called by the Ordinary of Elbert County and held under the laws now provided for holding elections for county officers.'' Section 11. That all laws aud parts of laws in conflict with this Act be, and the same are hereby repealed. The amendment was adopted. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, and the Nays were 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority waa passed. THURSDAY, .JULY 20, 1922. 313 B~ Chatham Delegation- House Bill Xo. 356. A Bill authorizing County Commissioners in certaiu counties to eollect taxes eith('r quarterly or semi annually. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agTeed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, 1\"ays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By ).lr. l'ollius of Chcrokee- Hom;e Bill No. 6Bit A bill to amend Aot authoriz.. ins the establishment of Canton Public S~ool systi..'m. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passagt of the bill, was agreed to. C)n the passnge of the bill the Ayes were 31, Xa~s 0. The bill hn\"iug rccehed the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By :\Ir. Camp of Cambell- Honse Bill No. 571. A bill to abolish office of County Treasurer of Campbell. The report of tlw committee, whi('h was fa\orable to the passagt> of the bill, was agreed to. 314 J O'CR~AL OF' THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. . B~llr. Lankford of Toombs- Honse Bill No. 699. .A. bill to abolish Independent S nf the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes wert? ~3, Xn~s 0. The bill having received the requisit-e constitutional majority was ~passed. By Messrs. Clark and Le\\is of ColquittHouse Bill Xo. 648. .A. bill to amend Act estab- THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1922. 315 fishing a Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, ,,as agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitu~ tionaJt majority was, .passed. By Mr. Hodges of Evaus- House Bill Xo. 582. A bill to amend Aot providing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Reve~ nnes for Evans County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Nays 0. The bill having recehed the requisite constitutional majority waspassed. The following message was received from the Honse through ~Ir..Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. Presidtemt: The House has read and adopted the following resolutions of the Senate, to-wit: Senate Resolution Xo. 81. A resolution to a~ cept invitation of the people of Towns~1d, Mcintosh Com1ty, Georgia. 316 'aJ:.YN:!IS :ilHL ,{0 'IV.N:l:lJlOf Senate Resolution Xo. 82. A resolution to express appreciation for invitation to Womans Club receptioit. The following message '\vas received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 1.llr. President: The House has passed br the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill ~o. 755. A bill to amend au Act incorporating the Cit~ of Chamblee in the Count~ of DeKalb. House Bill No. 727. A bill to amend an Act creating a new aharter for the City of Clarkesville. House Bill No. 702. A bill to amend an Act creating the City of Colquitt. House Bill No. 629. A bill to amend an Act establishing a charter for the City of Atlanta. House Bill No. 761. A bill to vest the title of certain land in the collllllons of the City of Columbus for kindergarten purposes. The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees: By Mr. FlemJng of 10thSeuate Bill Xo. 252. A bill to require the posting THl:;m:mAY, .Tt!LY 20, 1922. 317 of rates in all hotels and place inspection of hotels under superYision of State Board of Health. Referred to the Committee ou Conune1ce and Labor. By Mr .Hutcbmls- Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to amend Act to protect fur-bearing animals. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. B~ Messrs. Ellis, Foy, Thorpe, Bellah a;nd others- Sende Bill No. 254. A bill to amend Constitution so as to permit the issuance and sale of highway bonds. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. B) Mr. Ellis, Fay, Thorpe, Bellah, Hutciliens, et al.- Senate Bill So. 255. A bill to amend Article VII of Constitution of State by adding thereto Sec. 18. R.efened to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. By llm!!srs. F1llis, F~oy, Thorpe, Bellah and others- Seuate Bill Xo. 256. A bill to amend Constitution of Georgia so as to include among the purposes for \\'hich proceeds certain Highw~ty Bonds may be used. 318 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Referred . to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. The following House Bills were read the 1st time and refer:red to committees: By Messrs. Moore and Holloway of FultonHouse Bill No. 629. A bill to amend Charter of City of Atlanta. Referred to the Committee on Corp.orations. By Mr. WilliamR of Miller House Bill No. 702. A bill to amend Act creating City o Colquitt. Referred to the Committee on .Corporations. By DeKa1b DelegationHouse Bill No. 755. A bill to amend Act incor- porating City of Chamblee. Referred to the Committee on Corpomtions. By Messrs. Neill, Hatcher and Perkins of Muscogee- House Bill No. 761. A bill to vest title to lot Number 3 in block sixty-six of the Commons of the City of Columbus. Referred to the Co1mriittee on Corporations. By Mr. Grant of HabershamHouse Bill No. 727. A bill to amend Act creat- TRCR8DAY, .J-CLY 20, 19:22. 319 ing uew charter and municipal government for the City of Clarkesville. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. The following bill was read the 3nl time and taken for consideration: Senate Bill No. 42. An Act to amend Par. 22, ee. 1, Art. 1 of the Constitution of this State, so as to confer upon the General Assembly the power to prescribe that pistols, revolvers, derringers, and the like shall be borne only by persons in the militar~' service when in actual service, and arresting officers when on duty, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it enacted b~' the General Assembly of the State of Georg-ia, and it is hereby enacted b~ the authority of the same, that paragraph 22, section 1, article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia be, and the same is hereby amended by adding to said paragraph of said section of said article the following language, to-wit : ''And shall have the power to prescribe that pistols, revolvers, derringers and the like shall be borne onl~ by persons in the military service when in actual service, and arresting officers "hen on duty," so that said paragraph when amendeel b: this Act shall read as follows, to-wit: "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be iufringed, but the General Assembly shall have pO\ver to prescribe the manner in which may be borne, and shall have the power to prescribe that pis- tols, revolvers, derringers, and the like shall be borne :320 Jo"CRXAL OF THE SENATE, only by persons in the military serYice when m actual service, and arresting officers when on duty." Section 2. Be it further enacted that, if this constitutional amendment shall be agreed to by two thirds of the members of the General Assembly o each House, the same shall be entered on the J ourna with the Ayes and Xays taken thereon, and the Go ernor shall cause the amendment to be published one or more of the newspapers in each Congression District for two months immediately preceding the next general electiou, and the Yoters shall have \\Titten or printed on their tickets, "For ratification of Amendment to Par. 22, Sec. 1, Art. 1, of the Constitution" (providing for the restriction of the right to carry pistols and the like), or "Against ratificatiou of Amendment to Par. 22, See. 1, Art. 1, of the Constitution (Against providing for the restriction of the right to carry pistols and the like), as they may ehoose, and if a majority of the electors vote in faYor of ratifieation, then said amendment shall become a part of Paragraph 22, Section 1, Article 1, of the Constitution of this State, and the GoYernor shall make proclamation thereof. Section 3. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed. 'fhe report of the committee, which was fa,orable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. The bill inYolYing an amendment to the constitution, the roll call was ordered ancl the vote was as follows: THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1922. 321 Those voting in the affirmative were }Iessrs: Akin, L. a Bellah, J. M. Bond, Ohas. N. Boykirt, .James H. Brown, L. C. t'ampbell, R. ,;v, Child~, E. W. Collum, J. )L (;one, Rowell Coh;on, D. C. Da,id, A. B. Dalidl'lon, J. E. Kllil\, R. O. Fleming, Deni;; Flen1ing, w. o. Foy, John E. Cfolucke, Ahi11 G. Rolm!ll!l, R. H. Runt, T. M. Htttl'hens, H. C. ,John,, G. A. J01re~:~, John H. ,Junes, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, W. H. :\Iauson, Frank C. Xis, 0. A. l'almour, .J. J.:. J>eacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Ridlt'), Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. ~belfield, R. H. !5now, Russell E. HtO\all, K. B. a 'l'a.rpley, 0. Ta.ylor, Gea. W Thomas, Janrei! R. Thorpe, E. M. Wall Dan Weuer, J. D. Williams, Wiley Wohlwender, Ed. \\'omble, )!. D. Those voting in the uegathre were Messrs: ,Jitck~on, J. B. Those uot voting were Messrs: Raml~n, Pat liill~, .J. H. Rollingswortl1, J. C. Richards, Will Walk(>~', B. F. l:rr. President Ares 44, Nays 1. Ou the passage of the bill the Ayes were 44, the Nays were 1. Tile bill having received the requisite two-thirds majority was passed. Mr. Nix arose on a point of personal privilege and his remarks were with reference to a speech made br Governor H~rdwick in Quitman on yesterday. :\Ir. June of 37th arose on a point of personal privilege and his remarks were with reference to a Sig. 11-Benate 822 tpeech made by Governor Hardwick in Quitman on yesterday. Mr. John.~ arote on a point of personal privilege and his remarks were with reference to a speech made by Governor Hardwick in Quitman on yesterday. ~Ir. Lassiter arose on a point of personal priYilege and his remarkt were with reference to a speech made by Governor Hardwiak in Quitman on yesterday. Mr. Pope arose on a point of personal priYilege and his remarks were with reference to a speech made by Governor Hardwiak in Quitman on )resterday. :Mr. Snow arose on a point of personal priYilegc and his remarks were with reference to a speech made by Go\ernor Hardwick in Quitman on ~ester day. 1\Ir. Golucke aros.e ou a point of personal prhileg-e and hiS remarks were with reference to a speech made by Governor Hardwiak in Quitman on yesterday. Mr. Holmes arose 011 a point of persoual priYilege and his remarks were with reference to a speech made by Governor Hardwiak in Quitman on yesterday. lir. Thomas arose on a point of personal priYileg-e and his remarks were with reference to a speech THll'BBDAY, JULY 20, 1922. 323 made by Governor Hardwick in Quitman on yesterday. The hour of adjournment having arrived the President announced the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. 324 .TorRXAL oF THE SENATE, SE~ATE CHA:;\fBER, ATLANTA, GA. Friday, July 21st, 1922. The Senate met punmant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. :M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. :Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on J oumals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. .Mr. Ellis asked unanimous consent that all Senators haviflg bills and resolutions to introduce be allowed to do so at this time and the consent was graitted. The following bills were introduced, read the first time and 1~eferred to committee: By .Mr. Ellis- Senate Bill No. 257. A bill to promote Forestry interests in the State of Ga. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. By .Mr. PopeSenate Bill No. 258. A bill to amend Act abolish- FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1922. 325 ing the Board of Roads and Revenues for Walker County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. B~, l\lr. Haralson- Senate Bill .No. 262. A bill to provide for further regulation relative to practice and procedure in several Cour-ts of Ga. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary Xo. 1. By .:\Ir. :.Manson- Senate Bill :No. 259. A bill the vest in Railroad Comniission power to regulate the operation of all motor vehicles that are common carriers. Referred to the Committee on Railroads. By l\Ir. Bond- Senate Bill No. 260. A bill to amend the Prohibition Law of Georgia. Referred to the Committee on Temperance. By :\Ir. Johns- Senate Bill No. 261. A -bill to amend Code so as to enlarge time of redemption under a tax sale. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. 326 JouRNAL OF 'IHE SENATE, Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has. had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. Clay- A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to Mrs. Will Richards during her stay in the city. By Mr. Clay- A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to Hon. Thos. J. Hamilton, a prominent Georgian and Editor of Augusta Chronicle, during his stay in the city. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. Jlr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the :b.,loor, submitted t.he following report: 111r. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution of FRIDAY, JuLY 21, 1922. 3~7 the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By 1\fr. Clay- ResolYed that the privileges of the floor be extended to State Senator L. F. Watkins of Anderson South Carolina, for a period of 2 days. J. E. P ALMOUR, Chairman. The repo~-t of the committee was adopted. :\Ir. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on PriYileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: llfr. President : Your Commiltee on Ptivileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: B~ :Mr. Taylor- A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to Hon. Elias Lott of Douglas, Ga., for 3 days. By I\Ir. Clay- A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to Hon. H. B. Moss of Cobb County, for 3 days J. E. PALMOuR, Chairman. 328 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the COlll!flittee was adopted. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: M1. President : The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, towit: Senate Bill No. 193. A bill to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Crest. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: M 1. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the followi:n~ Bills of the House, towit: House Bill Ko. 616. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Act granting corporate auth?rity to Town of Whigham. House Bill No. 733. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Elberton. House Bill No. 212. A bill to amend paragraph 3, Section 4, Article 3 of the Constitution, so as to provide for biennial sessions of the Legislature. The following House bills were read first time and referred to commi.ttee: FRIDAY, JuLY 21, 1922. 32!? Bv )lr. Singletary of GradyHouse Bill No. 616. A bill to amend Acts grant- ing corporate authority to town of Whigham. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. B~ Mr. Swift of ElbertHouse Bill No. 733. A bill to amend Act incor- porating City of Elberton. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Mundy of Polk- House Bill No. 212. A bill to amend constitution so as to provide for biennial sessions of the General Assembly. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. Jlr. "\Vohlwender, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report: J!r. President: Yom Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the following recommendations, to-wit: Senate Bill ~o. ~- As to municipal corporations bonding themselves to invest in water powers, etc. Do not pass. il30 J OURXAL OF THE SENATE, Substitute for House Bill X o. 480. As to Brantle~ County. Do pass. En \VoHLWE~IlER, Chairman. 1Ir. Goluck of 19th District, Chainnan of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: J.lJ r. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary haYe hall untler consideration the following bill of the House and have instructed me, as Chairman, to report th(l Hame back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill Xo. 602. To amend an Act establishing a High School for "\Varrenton. GoLUCKE, Chairman. .i\Ir. Kix of !51st District, ' Chairman of the Committee on General.Jucliciary Xo. 2, submitted tlw following report: Jl r. President : Your Committee on General J udiciar~ X o. 2 haYe had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate amllune instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same ~o pass: House Bill No. 566. House Bill ~o. 572. FRIDAY, JuLY 21, 1922. 331 House Bill No. 586. House Bill No. 619. House Bill.No. 686. Also Senate Bill No. 181, which is reported back with the recommendation that it do not pass. Nrx, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: JJr1r. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 253. Senate Bill Xo. 217. Senate Resolution No. 77. GoLUCKE, Chairman. :Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House ~ and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: 332 J OURKAL OF THE SENATE, House Bill No. 715. To amend an Act to establish City Court of DmYson. GoLUCKE; Chairman. l\lr. Snow of 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following- report: Ill r. President: Your l 'ommittee on Railroads haYe had under consideration the following- bills of the House aml Senate and have instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recomml'Jldation that the same do pass: Senate Bill No. 124. Do pass as amended. House Bill No. 62. Do pass. House Bill ?:\ o. 70. Do pass. Sxow, Chairman. l\Ir. Fleming- of lOth District, Chairman of thP Committee on Commerce and Labor submitted thP following- report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Commerce and Labor has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report tlll' same back to the Senate, with the recommendation, to-wit: Senate Bill 201. Do not pass. Senate Bill No. 203. Do pass. FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1~2. 333 Senate Bill Xo. 220. Do pass. Senate Bill Xo. 252. Do pass. I~LEC\IING, of the lOth, Chairman. The following bills favorably reported were read secnnd time. B~ llr. Moore of l*1ulton- House Bill Ko. 566. A bill for the time of opening and closing pnlls in achool bond elections. By 1\lr. Bentley, Holloway and Moore of FultonHouse Bill No. 572. A bill to amend the Act ctteat- ing :\Iunicipal Court of Atlanta. B~ 1\lr. Pruett of LumpkinHouse Bill No. 62. A bill to allow common car- rims to issue annual passes to sheriffs and deputies. By ~Ir. Hunter of ChathamHouse Bill Xo. 70. A bill to authorize common carriers to sell freight which is unclaimed. Br .Jlr. Strickland of Brantley- Honse Bill No. 480. A bill to correct oortain mistakes in the creation of Brantley County. Br lir. Parks of Terrell- House Bill No. 715. A bill to amend the Act establishing City Court of Dawson. 334 J OURN'AL OF THE SEYATE, By .Messrs. Neill, Hatcher and Perkins of 1\tiuscogee- House Bill ~o. ;>86. A bill to amend the Act nbolishing Justice Courts in certain ways in City of ('olumbus. By :\Ir. Hutchens- Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to amend an Act to protect fur-bearing animals in Georgia. By :Mr. 'Vohlwemier- Senate Bill l\.o. 220. A bill to amend Georgia W orlmum 's Compensation Act iu certain lvays. By :\Ir. ]'leming of lOth- Senate BillKo. 252. A bill to place the inspection of hotels under State Board of Health. llr. \Yohlwell(lcr moYed that when the Senate adjourn today it stand adjoumed till 'Monday Morniu~:, ,July 24th, Hl22, at 11 o'clock A.. :\I. The follmviug resolution ''as read and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Ridley- Senate Resolution .No. 75. A resolution to accept certain money from the government so as to cooperate with the childreus Bureau. Mr. !*,leming of 8th s11t,a-g-ested the absence of ::t quorum. FRIDAY, J U-4Y 21, 1922. 335 The roll call was ordered and the following Senators answered to their names. Bellah, J. )[. Bond_, Chas. N. Brown, L. C. Collum, J. )1. Cone, Howell Cobon, D. C. Da\id, A. B. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis .Fleming, W. 0. Foy, .John E. Golu . .JOHX THO:\IPSOX: Clarke County, Prison Commission having declined to recommend executi \'e clemency in this case, reprieYed from June 1-, 1922 to .Jul~- 7, 1922 in order for GoYernor to haYe time to considL'r the case. 344 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, VOGUE LAMAR: Fulton County, Prison Commission having declined application for clemency, and Governor desiring to have more time to consider the same, reprieved from June 21, 1922 to July 21, 1922. LUDIE RILEY: Dougherty County, sentence suspended from .June 21, 1922 until July 21, 1922 in order for Governor .to have time to consider the application. PROBATIONS B. J. Dasher, City Court Liberty County, July Term 1920. Violating prohibition law. Upon recommendation of Prison Commission probated on July 8, 1921. IVORY PEARSON: City Court, Dublin, March Term 1921. Violating prohibitionla\v. Upon recommendation of Judge, Solicitor, County Commissioners, and Prison Commission, probated Jul'y 12, 1921 upon payment of fine of $75. JAKE YALLEDY: City Court Lowndes County, violation prohibition law. "Gpon recommendation of Judge and Solicitor, and having served all but six weeks of his sentence, probated on July 25, 19~1. ERIC MAY AND DICK KERR: Fulton Superior Court, January Term 1921, robbery. 12 and 12 months or $200 in one case. Upon recommendation of Prison Commission allowed to pay fine and serve remainder of sentence on pro,bation. July 29, 1921. :\fo~DAY, JULY 24, 1922. 345 H. L. JOLLY: t'ity Court Polk County, March Term 1921, violating prohibition law. 12 months. 1.7pon recommendation of Prison Commission, pro- bated on Sept. 6, 1921. JD:[ EV:AKS: Harris Superior Court, January Term, 1920. Violating prohibition law. 12 months. rpon recommendation of many citizens of Harris County and the Prison Commission, probated Oct. 3, 1921. AXDREvV D. BARBOUR: City Court of Savannah, July Term 191!;, viol'ating prohibition law. 12 months. Recommended by Solicitor and Jury, also Prison Commission. Probated Nov. 17, 1921. L.A. LELO~\CH: City Court of Macon. December Term 19:21. Violating prohibition law. 12 months or $750. Recommended by Prison Commission. Fined $100 and probated Dec. 15, 1921. R. G. MICHAEL: City Court of Macon.. December 1921. Yiolating prohibition law. 10 months or $500. RecommeiHlcu by Prison Commission. Fined $100 and probated, Dec. 15, 1921. R. G. ~IICHAEL: City Court of :\lacon. December 19D. Carrying concealed weapons. Recommended b~ Prison Commission. Fined $100 and probated Dec. 15, 1921. JERRY THORPE: Houston Superior Court. November Term 1920. Selling liquor. 15 months. Recommended by trial Judge, Solicitor and County authorities, also by Prison Commission. Also is in bad physical condition. Probated December 10, 1921. 346 J Ot:'RxAL oF THE SExATE, \VILLIAM DORSEY: Baldwin Superior Court. June Term 1921. Misdemeanor. H months or $100 and 3 months. Recommended on account of having tuberculosis, by Prison Commission, Judge, Solicitor, Sheriff, County Commissioners, warden and the prosecutor in the case. Probated December 8, 1921. PETER SIMON: City Court of Savannah. August Term 1921. Larcenv. . 12 months. . Goods stolen amounted to only $3.00. Recommended h~ Prison Commission. Probated Dec. 10, 1921. ALBERT BUTLER: City Court of Yaldosta. January Term 19:21. Carrying concealed wea pons. 12 months. Bad physical condition and recommendation of County Commissioners, Physician and Solicitor and Prison Commission. Probated on Dec. 10, 1921 . .T. J. COOK: Gordon Superior Court, August Term 1921. Violating prohibition law, 6 months and fine of $76. Recommended hy Solicitor, Sheriff, many Citizens and Prison Commission. Probated and fined $76. December 10, 1921. 0. H. BRADY, wELDON PHILLIPS, AND H. HOLLO"WAY: Criminal DiYisiou, Atlanta Court. Fall Term 1921, possessing liquor. 8 months each. Recommended hY Prison Commission. Fined $25 each and probated January 18, 1922. AMOS wiLKES: Wilkes Superior Court. February Term 1921. Violating prohibition lm'T 12 months or 6 months and $350. Served all but 6 :M:o~DAY, JULY 24, 1922. 347 weeks. Recommended by Judge and Prison Commission. Probated January 6, 1922. l~NOCH P ATTERSOX: Fannin Superior qourt. October Term 1921. "\Yife beating. 12 months. Recommended b~ Prison Commission. Probated Jannan 16, 1922. .JOHX J.ACKSOK A~D SCOTT DOvVDY: Taliaferro Superior Court. Septenl!ber Term 1921. Lareeny. 9 months. Recommended on account of new evidence. Probated 1farch 8, 1922. H. P. HOWARD: Chatham Superior Court, July Term 1921. ReceiYing stolen goods. 12 months. Recommended by .Judge, Solicitor, and Prison Commission. Probated 1Iarch 8, 1922. JOHX I:XGRA::'\1: City Court Polk County. Violating prohibition law. 12 months or $500. Recommended by .Judge, Solicitor, Sheriff, and Prison Commission. Probated :March 29, 1922. .:\IAHALA A~D LIZZIE SAPP: Appl'ing Superior Court. Octaber Term 1921. Vagrancy. 12 months each. Recommended by Prison Commission. Probated April 12, 1922. JOHN" DALTON: Catoosa Superior Court. February Term 1921. Assault to rape. 12 months. Recommended by Judge, Solicitor, many citizens and Prison Commission. Probated April 12, 1922. "\Y}l. L. DAKIEL: Gwinnett Superior Court, l\Iarch Term 1922. Stealing ride on train. 3 months. Recommended b~ Prison Commission. Probated April 4, 1922. 348 .JoeRXAL OF THE SEXATE, ALICE, SUSIE AND CARRIE WEAVER: City Court of .Jesup, July 'f'erm 1921. Vagrancy. Reconm1ended >by .Judge and Prison Commission. Probated April17, 1922. GEORGE ALLEN: Bibb Superior Court. June Term 1921. Violating prohibition law. 12 months or 6 months and $400. Recommended bY Solicitor and Prison Commission. Probated April 17, 1922. \V. J. FAULKXER: Monroe Superior Court. Xovember Term 1921. Viol'ating prohibition law. 12 months. Recommended by Judge, Solicitor, County Commissioners and the Prison Commission. Probated l\Ia.y 3, 1922. G.AI~ES BIEVIXS: \Yalker Superior Court. February Term 19:22. Yiolating prohibition hn,. 12 months. Recommended by .Judge and Prison Commission. Probated on .Tune 13, 1922. ,J. \V. ~IX: Berrien Superior Court. :Jiarch Term 1921. Violating prohibition law. 12 months. Recommended by J uclge, Solicitor, and other officers. Also by Prison Commission. Probated ,June 5, 1922. ..-\.DAM HARBOUR: City Court of Rome. :Jiarch Term 1922. Having liquor. 9 months. Reconunended by trial J'lldge and Jury nnd Prison Connnission. Probated June 6, 1922. ,JI::\1: RIGGIKS: Flo~cl Superior Court. January Term 1922. Receiving stolen goods. 12 months. Recommended by .Judge, Solicitor, and Prison Commission. Probated .June 6, 1922. }fONDAY, .JULY 24, 1922. :i49 ~IATTIE KUGLAR: Fulton Superior Court. .:\Iay Term 19:2:2. Violating prohibition law. 8 months. Pardoned .June :20, 1922 account of recommendations and necessity of caring for 7 small' children, and payment of fine of $50. R. :\I. COLE: Douglas Superior Court, ::\iarch Term 1921; Manufacturing liquor. 12 months or $700; account of recommendation of trial Judge and other officials, and time already served, probated June :22, 192:2. PAROLES Even application for parole was recommended h~ the Prison Commission. .A. J. HILL: ~Iuscogee Superior Court, ::VIay 191G; 2\Iurder; life. Paroled July 11, 1921, in view of recommendn tion of Solicitor-General. ZEDDIE PATTEHSO:-J: \Yare Superior Court. May Term 1916. Murder; life. Paroled July 13, 19:21. J. R. JENKINS: .Muscogee Superior Court. December Term 1914. Murder; life. Paroled July 18, 1921 on account of doubt of applicant and strong recommendation of Solicitor. T. Q. IR\VIN: Pike Superior Court. February Term 1918. 2\fanslaughter; 12 years. Paroled .July 19, Hl21 on account of .Judge and Solicitor's recommendation. \Y. L. DARBY: Toombs Superior Court, N ovem- 350 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, . ber Term 1916. ~1anslaughter; 5 years. Paroled July 29, 1921, recommended by all trial jurors, .Judge, Solicitor, and all officials of the County. BERT PUTNAM: Gwinnett Superior Court. ber Term 1919; manslaughter; 5 to 10 years. Paroled Aug. 2, 1921. Recommended by all County officials. B. H. M '\VHORTER : Fulton Superior Court. November Term 1918. Larceny of auto ; 5 years. Paroled August 4, 1921. Strongly recommended by Judge. A. C. DANZY: Crisp Superior Court. July Term 1919. Larceny; 3 years. Paroled August 4, 1921. Recommended by Judge, Jury, Solicitor, prosecutor and county officials. D. \V. wEBSTER: Crisp Superior Court. July Term 1919. Larceny; 3 years. Paroled August 4, 19:21. Recommended by Judge, Jury, Solicitor, prosecutor and county officiars. .J. B. KING: Fulton Superior Court. May Term 1919. Larceny; 3 years. Paroled August 4, 1921. Recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor. SA:M"C"EL SHELTON: Richmond Superior Court. :Jiay Term 1920. Larceny of automobile; 2 years. Paroled August 11, 1921. Recommended by .Judge, Solicitor, and county officials. ZACK ALLEN: Irwin Superior Court. l\Iay Term 1917. Assault to murder; 7 years. Paroled August 12, 1921. .:\10XDAY, ,JULY 24, 1922. 351 ALLEN" D. IN~L-\K: Burke Superior Court, ~-\pril Term 1915. l\Iurder; life. Paroled August 29, 1921. Applicant 67 years old and in very poor health. Recommended by trial Judge, Soricitor, all of trial Jury and numerous citizens. HEARD STO\V"E: Hall Superior Court, Jannary Term 1922. .Murder; life. Paroled on ~-\ugust 29, 1921. account of recommendation of Grand Jury and trial Jur~r, also by trial Judge. .:\I. E. SCOGGINS: Floyd Superior Court. August Term Hl19, manslaughter; 12 years. Paroled August 30, 1921. .JOHN JONES: Elbert Superior Court, March Term 1907. :.\Iurder; life. Paroled on August 30, 1921 on account of recommendation of Grand ,Jurors and trial Jurors, and the service rendered the State in capturing escaped prisoners. YfASH DEA~: Houston Superior Court. October Term 1912. :.\Iurder; l'ife. Paroled August 31, Hl21 aceoun t of strong <.>ndorsement of Judge, .Jnry and Holicitor. GEORGE GOOLSBY: "Cpson Superior Court. l<'ebruary Term 1910. :.\Iurder; life. Paroled Septemher 1, l!l2J on account of doubt of guilt of applicant. E. G. \VOMACK: Campbell Superior Court. Fehruan Term 1919. :.\Ianslaughter; 12 years. Paroled September 7, 1921. Strongly recommended by all officials. 352 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, FOSTER C.A\VTHORN: Jackson Superior Court. August term 1917; assault to murder; 6 years. Paroled September 7, 1921, account of applicant's good character and numerous recommendations. \VILL \VALKER: Sumter Superior Court; November Term 1916; murder; life. Paroled September 8, 1921 account of extreme old age of applicant, 62 years. GORDON RAY: Cherokee Superior Court; February Term 1918; manslaughter; 10 years. Served more than minimum sentence. Paroled September 9, 1921. \Y. C. SMITH: Fulton Superior Court; September Term, 1919; manslaughter; 5 to 10 years. Paroled September 10, 1921, account condition of his helpless and penniless wife and 3 children. OSCAR G. RIGGS: Gilmer Superior Court; October Term 1917; murder; life. Paroled September 20, 1921. Recommended by all county official's and prosecutor. W. J. McNAUGHTON: Emanuel Superior Court; October Term 1910; murder; life. Paroled September 21, 1921 account of doubt of guilt of applicant and numerous recommendations of officials and citizens . JOHN \V. LEAKE: Fulton Superior Court. May Term 1916; burglary; 10 years. Paroled September 26, 1921. Party jointly indicted with ap- :\IoxDAY, .frLY 2-tc, Hl22. 3;.)..,, plicant was given new trial and sentenced for 12 months. Applicant had sernd over 5 years. ::\IITCHELL TAYLOR: Muscogee Superior Court; Noven:~:ber Term 1901; murder; life. Paroled September 28, 1921. Had seiTed more than 20 years with good record. wiLL GREEN: Upson Superior Court; Xon'lll ber Term 1915; Bestiality; 12 years. Paroled September 29, 1921. Had sernd over 6 years and Jwd strong- recommendations. TALLEY HALL: Coffee Superior Court; September Term 1917; larceny; 4 years. Paroled September 30, 1921. Had completed all hut a few months of his sentence. EVERETT DUNCAX: Grady ~uperior Court; rape; 8 years. Febru_ar~ Term 1919. Very technical and doubtful case. Paroled October 3. 1921. :\I lTSS LINDER: Hart Superior Court. April Term 1913; manslaughter; 20 years. Paroled October 5, 1921. Killing oc<'urred in negro gambling game, defendant claimed self-defense. Strongly reeommended . .JDI REEV1f~S: Pickens Superior Court; October Term 1918; manslaughter; 6 years. Paroled Octolwr 1-i, 1!121 account of conflicting eYidence and recommendationR h~ Judge and other officials. l'OLlJJIBIA CA::\IPBELL: .Jenkins Superior Conrt; September Term 1915; attempt to murder; Sig. 12-Senate 354 JorRXAL OF THE SENATE, 10 years. Applicant ol'd and Yery feeble, hau served over 5 years. Recommended by trial Judge. ALBERT JORDAN: HaTt Superior Court; October Term 1914; murder; life. Paroled October 24, 1921, Prison record good, recommended by ,Judge, Jury and prosecutor. 'VILLIE GASTON: Chatham Superior Court; December Term 1919; burglary; 3 to 7 years. Paroled October 25, 1921. Strongly recommended. JOHN ALE:XA)JDER: Hall Superior Court; May Term 1920; manslaughter; 2 to 3 years. Paroled November 7, 1921. Recommended by Judge, entire .Jury, Sheriff, and other officials and citizens. ISAAC XAPP: )!organ Superior Court; September Term 1908: murder; life. Paroled on Xo\cmber 12, 1921. CHARLEY KEXDALL: Taylor Superior Comt; January Term 1916; murder; life. Paroled Xonmber 12, 1921, account of new cYiclence. LOOKEY SHROPSHIRE: :F'ayette Superior Court; Reptember Term 1915; manslaughter; :20 years. Account of extreme youth of applicant and recommendations. Paroled November 16, 1921. GEORGE T. THRASHER: Fulton Superior Court; ~lay Term 1920; larceny; 3 years. Paroled Noyember 16, 1921, Jury recommended misdemeanor punishment and he had serYecl longer than misdemeanor sentence. }[ONDAY, ,] UI~Y 24, 1922. 353 J. B. SIKES: Evans Superior Court; October Tenn 1917; manslaughter; 10 years. Paroled December 10, 1921. Applicant was only 17 years old when crime was committed. Served 4 ~ears of sentence. Recommended by large number of citizens and official's. SOL BROWN: Pierce Superior Court; :May Term 1913; murder; life. Paroled December 10, 1921. Applicant had good character and made splendid prison record. 2\L\.RY RANSOM: Dooley Superior Court; February Term 1918; manslaughter; life. Paroled December 8, 1921. Prison Record good, recommended by Solicitor and many others. .J. S. & GRIGGS BAILEY: Miller Superior Court; April Term 1919; receiving stolen goods. 3 and 30 years. Paroled December 8, 1921. Appli- cants are W'hite men who previous!~ bore good characters. Have sened two years. \VILLIA::\I STEVEXS: Pulaski Superior Court; :March Term 1905; murder; life. Paroled December 8, l 921, recommended h_,. warden and many County officials. BEST ARMSTRONG: Houston Superior Court; April Term 1916; murder; life. Paroled December 8, 1H21. Prison record good, recommended b~ trial Judge and others. -:\L\.RY -A~DERSON: Terrell Superior Court; l\Ia.\ Term 1916; murder; life. Paroled November 356 JOl:RXAL OF THE SEXATE, 30, 1921 ; had served 5 years. Strongly recommended. BE~ CRU~ILEY: Terrell Superior Court; ::\lay Term 1913; murder; life. Paroled November 30, 1921 account of conflicting evidence and recommendation of trial Jury. TOM RUSSELL: Richmond Superior Court; September Term 1916; robbery; 10 years. Paroled November 25, 1921. Applicant denied his guilt. Strongly recommended by trial Judge, Solicitor, Warden, county officials and many citizens. JACK ELROD : Habersham Superior Court; March Term 1908; murder; life. Paroled Xovember 30, 1921. ~\nother man admitted he did this killing. Recommended by trial Judge. R. S. ELLIOTT: Berrien Superior Court; April Term 1912. Assault to murder; 6 years. Paroled N ovcmber 26, 1921, StrongI~ recommended by prosecutor (man who was shot) also by Judge and .Jury. CLIFF BYRD: Quitman Superior Court, ::\larch T'erm 1914; murder; life. Paroled X ovember 28, 1921. Strongly recommended. JOHX 0. GARTRELL: Fulton Superior Court; ::\larch Term 1920; larceny of auto; 5 years. Paroled December 29, 1921. account of insufficient evidence nnd applicant's prior good character. RALPH ::\fiLLER: Spalding Superior Court; August Term 1905; murder; life. Paroled Decem- )lOXDAY, JCLY 2-!, 1922. 357 ber 29, 1921. Has served 16 years with good record. Recommended by Judge, Jury, Solicitor. \VALTER TAYLOR: Heard Superior Court; September Term 1913; murder; life. Paroled December 17, 1921. Had served 8 years. Recommended by prominent citizens, familiar with the case. TO).I GORE: Bartow Superior Court. July Term 1919; murder; life. Paroled December 17, 1921, account of youth of applicant wl1en crime was committed. 14 years. "\VALTER RAGAN: Grady Superior Court; Xovember Term 1919; larceny; 3 to 4 years. Paroled December 17, 1921. Had serYecl 2 years for hog stealing. In Yery bad physical condition. JOHN "\Y. W"RIGHT: Fulton Superior Court; ).fay Term 1919 ; larceny of auto; 5 years. Paroled December 19, 1921. Had served 2 years with good record. Recommended by prosecutor. CLARENCE PRYOR: Pike Superior Court; December Term1920; manufacturing liquor; 3 years. Paroled .January -1-, J 922. Reconnne~ded by trial Judge and Solicitor. LOU BELL S)liTH: Macon Superior Court; )lay term 1917; manslaughter; 5 years. Paroled December 20, 1921. JIM COLEMAN": wilcox Superior Court; Jannary Term 1914; murder; life. Paroled December 22, 1921, strongly recommended by trial Judge. 338 JoGRXAL O.r' THE SENATE, GARFIELD JO~ES: Lowndes Superior Ct,urt; May term 1912; rape; 15 years. Paroled .ranuary 19, 1922; Has served 9 years with good record. RANDOLPH MOSELEY: Emanuel Superior Court; April Term 1911; murder; life; -paroled January 17, 1922; had served 10 years with good cou. duct; evidence was circumstantial and applicant always denied his guilt. CLAUDE :MALO~E: Bartow Superior Court: January Term 1911; burglary; 10 years; paroled January 17, 1922; had served 5 years with good conduct. Recommended by al1 trial officials. BOISE GOLD:lL-\N: Richmond Superior Court; June Term 1915; murder; life. Paroled December 20, 1921; evidence conflicting; strongly recommended by trial Judge. LIGE HARRIS: 'Wilkes Superior Court; Kovemher Term 1917; manslaughter; 8 years. Paroled December 20, 1921; recommended by Judge, Solicitor, trial Jury, vVardeu, and County Commissioners. ED YOUNG: Richmond Superior Court; ~ovember Term 1916; robbery; 10 years; paroled April17, 1922; had sened over 5 years with good recortl. J ARCS PASCHAL : \'lilkes 8-uperior Court; November Term 1909; murder; life. Pai'oled April 17, 1922. ENXIS McDOXALD: Carhoun Superior Court; August Term 1918; manslaughter; 9 mouths; )fOXDAY, JULY 24, 1922. 359 paroled April17, 1922; recommended by trial Jurors, Judge, and large number of citizens. ALLEK LIKDSEY: Glynn Superior Court; :Jiay term 1912; murder; life. Paroled April 17, 1922; recommended by Jury, Solicitor and large number of citizens. IVY KAYLOR: S'lliD.ter Suprior Court; November Term 1914; mansla:ughter; J years. Paroled April 17, 1922; account of distressing circumstances of his family. HILL .JOHNSO~: Carroll Superior Court; April Term 1910; murder; life. Paroled April 17, 1922; recommended by Jmy, Judge and Solicitor. CLA'GDE JACKSON: Jasper Superior Court; murder; life; August Term 1914. Paroled April17, 1922; recommended by Jury, Judge and Solicitor. LUCI'GS HO'WARD: Putnam Superior Court; 1\Iarch Term 1913; manslaughter; 20 years. Paroled April17, 1922; prior good character and good prison record; served 9 years, which is -considerably longer than the average term given in manslaughter cases. ROBERT GREEN: Chattooga Superior Court; March Term 1915; burglar~y; 15 years. Paroled April 27, 1922; recommended b~r prosecutor, .Judge and others. \VILL REYNOLDS: Chattooga Superior Court; March Term 1915; burglary; 15 years. Paroled April 27, 1922; recommended b~r prosecutor, Judge and others. 360 .JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, "WILLIE SUMMERLIN: Cobb Superior Court; March term 1911; murder; life. Paroled April 27, 1922; had served more than 10 years, recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor. HENRY GOINGS: Montgomery Superior Court; February Term 1915; murder; life. Paroled April 28, 1922 ; recommended by all trial jurors, Judge and others. MELTON :JHATHIS: Worth Superior Court; September Term 1914; murder; life. Paroled May 1, 1922; recommended by Judge, Jurors, Solicitor and numerous citizens. THOS. E. BUTLER: l\Iuscogee Superior Court; February 'l'enn 1921; burglary; 2 years. Paroled April 29, 1922; had served more than 1 year, the minimum for burglary. Recommended by prosecutor, Judge, Solicitor, and others. ~fALACHIE WILLLL\fS: Emanuel Superior C~ourt JanuarY Term 1917 manslaughter i5 Years ' ., ' ' o: 1 more than serTed minimum sentence. Paroled }[ay 5, 1922. NOVA :J:IOORE: Spalding Superior Court; January T~rm 1913; murder; life. Paroled May 9, 1922; numerous petitions for parole in this case. BESSIE CASHIOX: Burke Superior Court; October Term 191:3; murder; life. Paroled May 18, 192-2; recommended hy trial Judge and Solicitor. CLIFF NE"WTOX: Madison Superior Court; January Term 1919; manslaughter; 15 ~'ears. Paroled - l\foNDAY, JULY 24, 1922. 361 :\lay 18, 1922; recommended by .Judge, Solicitor and numerous officials. :JI. H. IHAYFIELD : vValker Superior Court; September Term 1917 ; manslaughter; 8 years. Paroled May 17, 1922; had served more than 4 years. XAPOLEON vVASHINGTO:N: Fulton Superior Court; January Term 1919; roibibery; 10 to 20 years. Paroled :May 18, 1922; because of his previous good record and his youth, also re<:ommendations of .Judge and Solicitor. HE~RY DAVIS: Fulton Superior Court; June Term 1920; burglary; 3 years; Paroled May 18, 1922; had served 2 years; evidence was circumstantial. ,J. P. :YlciNTYRE.: Fulton Superior Court; Octoher Term 1919; attempt to murder; 4 to 5 years. Paroled April14, 1922; 1ecommended by trial Judge, Solicitor; and large number of citizens. :\lOSE W_ILLIA~fS: Fulton Superior Court; :\lay term 1919 ; burglary; 5 years; paroled :Ylay 19, 1922; strongly recommended. PLEAS DOSS: Grady Superior Court; March Term 1921; assault to murder; 2 to 4 years. Paroled May 18, 1922 on account of recommendations of .Judge, Jur~. EULA \VILLIA:JfS: Morgan Superior Court; ::\larch Term 1912; murder; life. Paroled April 1, 1922; had served ten years recommended by Judge and Solicitor. 362 .JoGRXAL m' THE SEXATE, JOE BOYD & WILL MORGAN: Pike Superior Court; December Term 1~20; manufacturing liquor; 3 years. Paroled March 30, 1922; account of priot good character and strong recommendations. -WILLIE COLSON: Fulton Superior Court; February Term 1921; larceny of auto; 2 years. Paroled :Jiarch 30, 1922; had served nearl~ whole sentence; recommended by prosecutor. ~IINNIE HARTLEY: Chatham Superior Court; :March Term 1917; robbery; 15 years. Paroled ~larch 30, 1922; joint applicants swear she had nothing to do with this robbery, which amounted to $4.80. Served 5 years. JAKE DANIEL: Cobb Superior Court; September Term 1919; burglary; 10 to 15 years. Paroled March 29, 1922; recommended by Judge, Solicitor and prosecutor. LILLY HE_-\D: Henry ~uperior Court; April Tern:1 1913; manslaughter; 20 years; Paroled l\Iarch 28, 1922; had seiTed 9 years which is much above aYerage for the crime. :JIARY CAGE: Rockdale Superior Court; October Term 1916; manslaughter; 15 years; paroled April 3, 1922; had serwcl 5 ~ears; hugel~ recommended. WILLIE DAVIS: ::Uuscogee Superior Court; Xovember Term 1920; burglary; 5 to 10 years. and trial Judge. Paroled April 12, 1922; reconnneudeu by prosecutor :MoNDAY, JuLY 24, Hl22. 363 A. B. JONES: Hart Superior Court; April Term 1911; rape; 20 years; parofed April 12, 1922; had served more than 10 years; also account of new evidence introduced. LOUIS JOHNSON: Fulton Superior Court; J mmary Term 1920; burglary; 5 to 10 years. Paroled April 18, 1922; account of applicant's age, 2 years service, recommendation of prosecutors, Judge, Solicitor, and other officials. LKWIS FAIN: Floyd Superior Court; July Term 1908; murder; life; paroled April 5, 1922; had served 13 years with good record. ED vVATSON: September Term 1917; Fulton Superior Court; burglary; 10 years. Parol'ed April 10, 1922; applicant was held in jail1 year by mistake or failure of Clerk to certify conviction. Served 3~ years with good record. GRADY "'WARD: vValton Superior Court; February Term 1920; shooting at another; 2 to 4 years; trial Judge and prosecutor join in recommendation. CHARLE,Y CARTER: Early Superior Court; October Term 1915; manslaughter; 16 years. Paroled April17, 1922; recommended by trial jury. EAR)JEST HOUSE: Bartow Superior Court; Fall Term 1913; murder; l'ife. Paroled April 17, 1922. CURLEY MONTGOMERY: Lee Superior Court; May Term 1914; murder; life. Paroled April 17, 1922; recommended by trial Jury. 36- .Tol."RXAL oF THE SE)IATE, JOHN H. CHANCEY: Decatur Superior Court; Fall Term 1915; murder; life. Paroled April 17, 1922; recommended by Judge, Jury and large number of citizens and officials. P. C. AND "WALLACE FUTCH: Tattnall Superior Court; April Term 1911; murder; life. Paroled April17, 1922; recommended by large numher of citizens, Jury, Solicit~r, and other officials. JOE WOODS: Bulloch Superior Court; December Term 1911; murder; life. Paroled ~\.pril 11, HI~~; recommended b~- ,Judge, Solicitor nnd other officials and citizens. .JIM )fANN: "\Yalton Superior Court; ~\ugust Term 1910; murder; life. Paroled Aprif 17, 192~; recommended hy Judge and Solicitor; had seryed ]~years. SHAIHVICK WEBB: Early Superior Court; .\ pril term 1913; munler; life. Paroled ~\ pril 11, 19~:2; recommended b~- jur~ and many citizens. GEORGE STARK: Pike Superior Comt; December Term 19~0; manufacturing liquor; :3 years: paroled ~\pril 17, Hl:2~: all others engagell in thi~ transaction hme (ither been pardoned or paroled. Recommended b~- Judge and Solicitor. .MAJOR S::\HTH: Chattahoochee Superior Court; ~Iarch Term 1915; murder; life, recounuended by Solicitor General. Paroled December ~0, H)~l. .JEFF MORGX~\: Hall Superior Court; .July Term i905; murder; life. Paroled December ~0, )loNDAY, JULY 24, 1922. 363 1921; had senecl 16 years; recommended by Judge and jurors. BEN HIGGS: "\Yare Superior Court; December Term 1915; murder; life. paroled December 20, 1921. \YILL SHEPPARD : ::\Iontgomery Superior Court; May Term 1915; murder; life. Paroled December 20, 1921 ; recommended by Solicitor. CHARLEY PITTS: Stephens Superior Court; September Tenn 1916; murder; life. Paroled December 21, 1921 account of prior good character and recommendations of trial Judge and Solicitor. GEORGI<~ BrTLEH: Fulton Superior Court; .January Term 1914; robber~'; 15 years. Paroled December 21, 1921 acconnt of recommendation of trial Jury, Judge and Solicitor. JOAN HINES: Decatur Superior Court; May term Ul03; murder; lif~. Paroled on December 22, l 9~1 ; had served 18 years . TOHX CA~THELL: Cherokee Superior Court; )fay Term 191~; hnrglary; 12 years. Paroled Decemher 21, Hl2l ; recommended lJ~- prosecutor and ofticials; had wife and :1 ehildren m very destitute cinumstances. L. :\I. L~\.MAR: Richmond Superior Court; :\Ia.~ Term 1914; sodomy; life. Paroled on February 7, 1922; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; has served 8 years. CAPE SAPPINGTON: Fulton Superior Court; Jo"LRXAL oF THE SE:~\'ATE, ~farch Term 1907; murder; life. Parolea January 30, 1922; had served 15 years and protested his innocence. J. H. MULLIXG: washing-ton Superior Court; September Term 1916; manslaughter; 10 years. Paroled January 26, 1922; recommended by presecutor, and all county officials. A. J. BUNDRICK: Dooly Superior Court; March Term 1903; murder; life. Paroled February 10, 1922, had served 20 years, his brother having already been hung for same crime; recommended by trial Judge, Solicitor, Jury and other officials. ELLIE MATTHKWS: Clarke Superior Court; April Term 1917; assault to rape. Paroled February 21, 1922; had serYed 5 ~'ears; recommended by prosecutor, Judge, J ur~,, and other officials. S. C. BRADLEY: Fulton Superior Court; Jan, nary Term 1917: robbery; 10 years. Paroled Februan, 21, 1922; in Yiew of extreme youth of prisoner at time of crime, nnd that he had sen'ed more than 4 ~'ears with good record; also in Yiew of recommendation of Judge, Jury. CHARLEY CHAXCE: Colquitt Superior Court; October Term 1917; assault to rape; 16 years. Paroled Februanr 27, 1922 account of prosecutor who says she was forced to swccn against him. F. A. HULSEY: Fulton Superior Court; January Term 1921; burglary; 2 to 10 years. Paroled .:\larch 3, 1922 because of deplorable physical coli- ::.\{oNDAY, JuLY 24:, H)22. 367 clition and applicant and his entire disability to perform any sort of manual labor. M. J. GREENE: Fulton Superior Court; Spring term 1920; larceny of auto; 5 years. Paroled March 3, 1922; recommended by prosecutor, Solicitor, and Judge. DAVE BATTLE: DeKalb Superior Court; June term 1916; burglary; 15 ye~;us. Paroled March 4, 192:2; case was technical and money was recovered. Recommended by Juars; pn roled .Jnne 2:2, 1922 . J. W. "\YH ITE: Richmond Superior Court; April term Hl21; manslaughter; 3 ~rears; paroled .June :28, 1922; recommended by trial judge and solicitor. LOK DEAN: Elbert Superior Court; Sept. term 1916; manslaughter; 15 years; paroled .Tune 27, 1922. 374 J"OURN AL OF THE SENATE, COMMUTATION ORDERS Every application for commutation except the followin~ three were recommended by the Prison Commission: Reed Butler, Sam Rhodes and Chas. B. Swords. OBIE HART: Bibb Superior Court; July term 1920; violating prohibition law; 4 months and $250. Commuted to fine of $125 after four months service. JOE JAMES: Twiggs Superior Court; August term 1919; murder; hang; commuted to life imprisonment. In addition, trial .Judge and Solicitor state that man was of lowest mental character and they doubted tl1e wisdo~n of banging him. Trial .Judge stated if it had been in his power he would have sentenced him to life imprisonment. JUDSON BLANCHARD & MARSHALL BLANCHARD: Early Superior Court; Oct. term 1919; larceny; 2 to 3 years and 12 months, and 12 and 12 months. Commuted Jul~ 16, 1921 account of recommendation of trial jury, character of applicants, and circumstances of the crime and trial. HANSELL EVlANS: Thomas Superior Court; Dec. Term 1920; larceny ; 12 mouths ; commuted July 16, 1921 account of length of. time served and doubt of defendant's guilt. C. L. :MA"CLDI~: Fulton Superior Court; August term 1918; robbery; 5 ~Tears; commuted July 20, 1921 account of mental condition of .applicant who had been confined in the State Sanitarium on :JloxtM.Y, .JuLY 2+, Hl22. 375 two occasions, and recommendation of trial Jury of misdemeanor punishment. ~WILL ST. CLAIR: Bibb Superior Court; Dec. term 1920; driving auto while intoxicated; 12 months or $750; 8 months or $200 and 5 months of $150. Commuted to fine of $500 .on August 2, 1921; on account of injury of applicant who was shot through the head by the arresting officer and dangerously wounded, and length of time already served. .JOH~ SA~DERS: Baldwin Superior Court; J ul\ term 19'20; larcen~; J2 months on gang, 6 months in jail; or $250 fine. Had se1Ted 12 months on gang and some time on jail sentence. .TOHX HALL: Putnam Superior Court; J au. term 1921; possessing liquor; 12 months or fine of $25 ; commuted Aug. 5, 1921; already served 6 months. MRS. J. w... alias JU~-\NITA \VEA\TER: Eald- win Superior Court; Jan. term 1921; escaping; ~om muted to fine of $40.75 and $16.67 Aug. 5, 1921. LE\VIS MILLlHOXS: Clay Su1)erior Court; F'all term 1908; rape; l~fe; commuted Aug. 11, 1921 account of character of girl assaulted and applicant's good prison record. D. L. LAXG-Ll,~Y: Colquitt Superior Court; June term 1920; manufacturing liquor; 2 to 3 years; commuted Aug. 13, 1921 account of physical condition of wife of applicant and the time he has already served on sentence. 376 JoeRXAL OF THE SENATE, GEORGE BRO\V~: City Court of Valdosta; ,July term 1921 ; gaming; 12 months; commuted to fine of $50 Sept. 9, 1921. SAM OLIVER: Campbell Superior Court; Feb. term 1921; burglary; 10 months; commuted Sept. 2, 1921 account of time already served and inability of applicant to work account of mercurial poisoning. JIM CAMPBELL: City Court of Cairo; June term 1921 ; misdemeanor; 6 months; commuted Sept. 20, 1921 account of physical condition occasioned by service in chaingang and recommendation of officials. FAY HAMILTON: Fulton Superior Court; l\larcb term 1920; larceny; 2 to 5 years; commuted Sept. 24, 1921 ; bad served one and V2 years ; recom- mended by all officials and prosecutor. HO:MER C. HARRISON": City Court of DubYin; Dec. term 1920; resisting an officer; 7 months or $125 Commuted Sept. :28, 1921 upon payment of fine. R. C. SMITH: Clayton Superior Court; Feb. term 1916; voluntary manslaughter; 15 years ; trial .Judge sentence applicant t? a term of 7 years upon his conviction of manslaughter, hut by mistake sentence was entered 15 years. In order to correct this, sentence was commuted Sept. 30, 1921. J~jL\VOOD ROBINSON: Dodge Superior Court; :\lay term 1910; murder; life; commuted Sept 30, HJ21 account of extraordinary heroism and fidelity of this applicant. JfOXDAY, .J CLY 2-t-, 192:2. 377 E. R. \YELLS : Dade Superior Court; Sept. term 1921; violating prohibition law; 3 months; commuted Oct. 17, 1921 upon payment of fine of $50 and $150. \Y. C. PHILLIPS: ~ewton Superior Court; Nov. term 1920; violating prohibition law; 12 months and 6 months or $250 in each case. Had served 12 months commuted to fine of $50 in each case, Oct, 22, 1921. JOHN" N. BIRCHJ\IORE: Meriwether Superior Court; Sept. term 1916; embezzlement and forgery; 5 and 4 years ; had served 6 years, commuted Oct. 24, 1921 account of prior good character and good prison record. FRANK SMITH: Chatham Superior Court; March tenn 191(); murder; life; commuted to present service Kov. 15, 1921 because of grave doubt of guilt of applicant. REED B"CTLEH: Laurens Superior Court; July term 1912; assault to murder; 10 years; account of doubt of guilt of applicant as expressed by trial judge. ROBT. ~ORRIS Alias TRACY FUTOHER: City Court of Greensboro; .Jnne term 1921; stealing ride on train; 12 months; commuted Xov. 18, 1921. D~-\.XIEL DAVIS: Fulton Superior Court; June term 1920; shooting at another; 2 to 4 years; commuted Oct. 12, 1921 ; had served 12 months and jury recommended misdemeanor punishment. TO~BIIE HART: Lowndes Superior Court; 378 J OURXAL OF THE SEXATE, July term 1921; violating prohibition law; 12 months; commuted Dec. 10, 1921. ED HARRISON: Randolph Superior Court; :Jfay term 1920; shooting at another; 1 to 12 years; commuted Dec. 10, 1921; applicant was a constable and was convicted of shooting a' negro. He served more than. 8 months and his family is in a pitiable condition. JOE SPURLIN: Polk Superior Court; August tenn 1920; larceny and carrying pistor; 12 and 12 months; commuted Dec. 10, 1921 after completion of service of first sentence. RICHARD STUBBS: :Jiitchell Superior Court; Sept. term 1921; having liquor; 8 months or $75 fine; commuted to $50 pro rata of the original fine after serving 2 months. J. B. MOSELY: Columbia Superior Court; :March term 1921; burglar~~; 12 months; commuted Dec. 10, 19:21 account of recommendation of county officials. JAMES RUSSELL: City Court of Savannah; June term H)20; receiving stolen goods; 3 to 5 years; rommuted after serving more than 1 year. Stolen goods were all recovered, applicant was in poor health. H. ISDALE : City Court of Dublin; June term 1921; violating prohibition l'aw; 9 mo_nths .or $300 and 3 months in jail. Paid fine and served 2 months in jail; commuted Nov. 22, 1921. 1\IONDAY, JULY :24, 1922. 379 CHARLIE PHARR: Wilkes Superior Court; :Xov. term 1920; receiving stolen goods; commuted Nov. 29, 1921; evidence showed a very weak case and only a technical case of guilt. CHARLIE BAILEY: Carrollton City Court; March term 1921; violating prohibition law; 12 months; had served about 8 months; commuted Dec. 8, 1921. A. J. JOHNSON: Pike Superior Court; April term 1921; larceny of automobile; 12 months; commuted to payment of fine 0-1? $50. H. M. DURRENCE: -_._attnall Superior Court; seduction; 8 years; app_1icant served in France during April 11, 1918 to Aug. 27, 1919. He was honorably discharged and cited for bravery for service in battle of the Marne. On account of various recommendations for clemency, commuted to fine of $200 Dec. 16, 1921. CLINT THORPE: City Court of Dublin; March_ term 1921; violating prohibition law; 12 months; commuted Dec. 20, 1921 after serving over half of sentence . JIM Al\fMONS: Clayton Superior Court; Feb. term 1921 ; manufacturing liquor; 1 year; commuted Dec. 22, 1921 after serYing 9 months. SA~I RHODES: Richmond Superior Court; N"ov. term 1914; murder; life; commuted Dec. 21, 1921 account of statement filed by trial jury that account of new evidence the~- believed defendant not guilty. 380 .}01:-RXAL OF THE SEXATE, "\V. H. MANIS: Floyd Superior Court; .Tuly term 1921; burglary; 6, 6, and 2 months commuted Dec. 20, 1921 to present service, to be discharged Jan. 3, 1922. ANNIE KEATON: Baker Superior Court; Xov. term 1920; cattle stealing; 1~ months; commuted to fine of $200 including costs, Jan. 3, 1922. LEVI WIDNER: :Miller Superior Court; April term 1920; rape; 3% to 5 years. T.his being a technical case, recommendation of jury and large number of officials and citizens is carried out and sentence is commuted to 1:2 months, whic-h is the misdemeanor sentence for this crime. CLYDE STRIBLINS: "\Vilkes Superior Court; ~~eb. term 1921; manufacturing liquor; 1 to 2 years; account of applicant having served 12 months for similar offense and 5 months of this sentence, his sentence is commuted to present service, Jan. 19, 1922. J. H. CURL, JR.: City Court of Dublin; Dec. term 1921; misdemeanor; 6 months; commuted to fine of $75 Jan. 18, 1922. PAUL CHILD8 & F~RAXK HICKS: Hart Superior Caurt; Dec. term 1921; violating prohibition law; 6 months and $300; conmmted Jan. 6, 1922 upon payment of fine of $300 in each case. CHARLIE BARKER: Pike . Superior Court; Dec. term 1920; manufacturing liquor; 3 years; commuted Jan. 5, 1922. MoNDAY, JvLY :24, 19:22. 381 JOE .JACKSO.K: worth Superior Court; Jan. term 19:21; murder; hang; commuted to life imprisonment account of high state of public feeling in vVorth County at the time of trial, character of the witnesses testif~ing against defendant, and petition of Yarious officials and citizens of \Yorth County, both white and colo:t:ed. wiLL LU:MPKIN: Berrien Superior Court; Sept. term 1920; murder; bang; commuted to life imprismm1ent 11-,eb. 9, 1922; account of newly discovered evidence concerning bad character of deceased, the recommendation of all officials and trial Jmors . .J. S. JACKSON: Cnssed. MoNDAY, JULY 24, 1922. 395 By ~'ulton Delegation- House Bill No. 572. A bill to amend Act creating :Nluuicipal Court of Atlanta. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 29, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By :Nlr. Moore of Fulton- House Bill )Jo. 566. A bill to provide for the time of opening and closing polls in Certain Counties in School Bond Elections. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 29, ~ays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read the 3rd time and put upon its passage: By Mr. Strickland of Brantley- HousEl Bill Xo. -!-80. A bill to correct certain mistakE's for the creation of Brantley County. The committee offered the following substitute: 396 JovRN"AL oF THE SExATE, A BILL To Be Entitled "An Act to correct certain mistakes and inaccuracies appearing in the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, approved August 14th, 1920, proposing an amendment to Paragraph ~' Section 1, Article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, providing for the creation of the County of Brantley, with reference to the hound~tries of said new county as appearing in Section 1, Paragraph 1 of said Act, and for other purposes.'' WHI!JR.F.JAS, iu the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, approved August 14th, 1920, proposing an amendment to Paragraph 2, Section 1, Article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provi<.l.ing for the creation of the new county of Brantley, and which proposed. amendment to the Constitution was adopted by the people of Georgia, it is provided in Section 5 thereof that the General Assembly is authorized to correct any mistake or inaccuracies in reference to the boundaries of said new county as contained in Paragraph 1 of Section 1 of saitl Act, and, "\VHER1;As, then are t"ertain inaccuracies appearing in said paragraph of said section of said Act. XO"W THERF.:F'ORE, lX OHDER TH"\.T ~aid imHeuracie::; or mistakLs ma~ iw COlTPCtPd, lw it PllHl'tlmhly of tlw Sbt<> of (:(:org-in, and it i;;; ltcrL~~~ ei:adtd I y thl c:uthurity of MoNDAY, JuLY 24, 1922. 397 the same, that said Aet proposing an Amendment to the Constitution for the creation of the said new count~' of Brantley, as the same appears in Georgia Laws 1920, pages B-1-, 38, be, and the same is, hereby amcndecl is made a misdemeanor shall not 400 JouRXAL oF THE SE~ATE, "have any effect on existing law as to the liability or no liability of the Railroad Company.'' Mr. Walker called for the Ayes and Xays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmatiye were ~lessrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, .J. M. Bond, Chas. X. Boykin, James H. Ellis, R. C. F.lem.ing, Denis Haralson, Pat Jackson, J. B. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. Man,;on, Frank C. Snow, Russell E. Sto,all, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. \Y,aJker, B. }'. Wle.a,er, J. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs :" Brown, L. C. Colium, J. M. David, A. B. Dvidson, J. E. Fle-ming, W. 0. Hunt, T. M. .Johns, G. A. Kimzey, Sam Mills. J. H. Xix, 0. A. Peacock, <.'. H. Pope, David F. Hichanls, Will 8heffield, R. H. TayloJ, Geo. W. Wall, Dan Wohlwpnder, Ed. Womble, M. D. Those not voting were ~Iessrs: Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Hoilingsworth, ltolmes, R. H. Hutchins, H. C. Lassiter, W. H. Palmour, J. E. Ridley, Dr. ('_ L. Rountree, J. L. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M. \\'illiams, Wiley Mr. President Ayes 16, Nays 18.

Oll Special JudiciatT :\Ir. Thomas arose to a point of personal privilege and his remarks were reference to certain articles recently published in the :Macon Daily Telegraph. Mr. Jones of 37th arose to a point of personal priYilege and his remarks were in defense of the Georgia Press Association. 'rhe following resolution was rc>ad and adopted: B~ .:\lessrs. ,,,.,.ohlwende1:, Xix, ,Jackson and Johns- Senate Resolution .No. 87. TVhereas, Hon Joseph Hill Hall of the County of Bibb departed this life on .July 22nd, 1922, and, Whereas, said deceased during his life gave twenty years of his best service to the State of Georgia, and H"lN~rea:;, as au authority on constitutional law he was without an equal and devoted a great deal of his time and labor to enlighten Legislators, lawyers and laymen to live and act with its bounds, and, Whereas, said deceased will be missed by .legislative bodies as well as the citizenry of Georgia, X on: therefore be it resolved, That upon the dissolution of the joint assembly today that tho Senate immediately reconvene and adjourn to 10 o'clock July ~Gth, w~~. out cf I"C'SjH'Ci of this gr0at GPorg-ian. JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, tary of the Senate mail a copy of same to the members of deceased family. On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 51, the nays 0. The resolution was adopted. 1\ir. Golucke, Chainnan of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: 1J1r. President : Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the sa.me back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill 1\o. ~63. To amend an Act establishing City ('ourt. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Mr. Ellis of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Roads, submitted the following report-: lJ!lr. President : Your Committee on Public Roads has had under consideration the follo\Ying hills of the Senate and instructed me, a::; thci r Chai nwm, to report the same hack to the Senate, with the recommcll(latiou that tht same de pass as amended, to-wit: TuESDAY, JuLY 25, 1922. 407 Senate Bill No. 236. To amend the motor vehicle law. This July 24, 1922. Respectf~lly submitted, ELLIS, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted. the following report: M 1. Pfesident : Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 714. As. amended. House Bill K o. 681. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Mr. Lassiter, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report: Mr. President : Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, \vith the recommeJHlatiou that the same do pass by substitute, towit: 408 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, Senate Bill No. 227. LASSITER, Chairman. Mr. Jones of 37th, Chairman of the Committee ou Corporations, submitted the .following report: 1l1.r. President : Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman,.to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 242. Senate Bill No. 218. House Bill No. 727. House Bill No. 137. House Bill No. 661. House Bill No. 638. House Bill No. 616. House Bill No. 733. House Bill No. 604. House Bill No. 584. House Bill No. 646. House Bill No. 697. House Bill No. 687. House Bill No. 702. Bous<' Bill ~ o. 755. House Bill No. 761. HOUR(' Bill ~ Q. 696. TuEsDAY, JuLY 25, 1922. 409 House Bill N"o. 600. House Bill No. 703. House Bill No. 425. J ONIto,a II, E. B. Walker, B. F. Weaver, J. D. Mr. President Ayes 31, Nays 11. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 11. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. .. 444 J Ol!RNAL OF THE SE~ATE, Mr. Campbell asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted. to the House. Mr. Nix objected. Mr. Campbell moved that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the motion prevailed. The following message was received from His Excellency the Governor, through his Secretary, Mr. Blalock: Mr. President: I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to deliver to the Senate a commrmication in writing to which he respectfully invites your attention. STATE OF GEORGIA, }1JxECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ATLA~TA, July 25, 1922. 'l'o the General Assembly of Georgia: I beg to invite the attention of your body to the moral obligation of this State to provide !Ill appropriate memorialization of those young Georgia soldiers whq died in the great World War. Although this matter has been somewhat delayed, in the pressure of many dutie!! and responsibilities, I trust there has never been a doubt in the minds of the soldiers who survive in this State from that war that the great State of Georg-ia will do what is proper WED:NESDAY, JuLY 26, 1922. 445 and :fitting to honor these dead sons of the State who died for their country. Soldiers who :fight for their country-those who have lived and those who have died-are entitled to every acknowledgment that a grateful people and a grateful government can express. There should be and is no limit to the grateful appreciation of the people to them, although political experience everywhere has demonstrated that no demobilized army can exist as a political organization, without menace to Democratic institutions. I feel sure that this . truth is well understood in Georgia and throughout the country. I have concerned myself to observe with the most zealous care the work of our national government in the rehabilitation of our wounded and diseased soldiers. That work has been generous and full-handed. That is as the people wish it, and as it should be. It is my hope that in the near future we will erect a great memorial, on Georgia soil, to Georgia soldiers who died, and to Georgia soldiers who are the survivors of that great war. I hardly think that sufficient time has elapsed since the war to begin active work on such a memorial. It must be carefull'y planned and its form of expression be carefully considered. I hope that before much longer, the General Assembly of our State will give this subject its most serious and thoughtful consideration, and shall pass whatever legislation is necessary to provide for an appropriate and suitable memorial. I beli ~ve that at the present time there is one. -146 JotiRN"AL oF THE SE~ATE, thing that the present General Assembly of Georgia can and should do, as a preliminary to this great general memorial that I have the honor to suggest. Two thousand of our most splendid young men assembled, in May, 1917, at Fort McPherson, Ga. to form a part of tho 82nd Division of the American Army in France. The history of this Division is a most striking illustration of the possibilities of Southern leadership and Southern heroism in modern times. I have in my possession a complete and wonderful history of the war record of this Division, which left Georgia in May, 1918, for France. I shall take proper steps to see that it is duly recorded in the permanent records of this State. The official military records show that in the capture of Cornay by this Division, the breaking of the German lines . was materially and appreciably hastened. On the mountain above the City of Cornay, a view is afforded of the Valley of the River Ayr, where thousands of the bravest and best of Georgia's heroic young men who participated in that great struggle enriched the soil of France with their glorious blood, in their desperate and successful assault upon Cornay. The General Assembly could appropriately begin its recognition of the valor of Georgia's soldiers in that great war, by sending to the Province of Cornay, in France, a suita!bl'e monument of Georgia marble, with proper inscription, to be placed on the Mountain of Cornay, as a perpetual memorial to the heroic sons of Georgia who died there in the defense WEDNESDAY, JuLY 26, 1922. 447 of their country and of their flag. This Memorial can be provided without any great or prohibitive cost, and I earnestly urge upon the General Assembly the creation of an appropriate Commission and the appropriation of a sufficient sum to accomplish this purpose. Respectfully submitted, w. THOl\'IAS HARDWICK, Governor. Mr. walker moved that the Presdent appoint a Conference Committee to confer with a like Committee from the House with reference to the free school book bill and the motion prevailed. The president appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following. :\Iessrs : WALKER, BoYKIN, RouNTREE. Mr. Thomas moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. 448 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. July 27th, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. ~y unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. Ellis moved that the House be instructed to return House Bill No. 137 to the Senate for further consideration and the motion prevailed. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has ~ad under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. Palmour- Resolved that the privileges of the floor be extend- THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1922. 449 eel to Hon. J. A. Brannen and Ron. S.C. Groover of Statesboro and Ex-Senator J. H. Keene of 6th District, for two days. By Mr. Nix- Resolved that the privileges of the Floor be extended to Mrs. W. H. Lassiter, wife of our distinguished Senator from the 14th District, during her sta~' in the city. By Mr. Pope- Resolved that the privileges of the floor be extended to Ron. W. P. Jackson of LaFayette, Georgia, for two days. B~, Mr. Brown- Resolved that the privileges of the floor be extended to Mrs. P. W. Davis of Oglethorpe County, during her sta~- in the city. Respectfully submitted, J. E. PALl\IOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. Mr. :B,leming of 8th, asked unanimous consent that House Bill No. 474 be withdrawn from the Committee on University of Georgia, read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on University of Georgia,.and the consent was granted. The following bills were introduced, read the :first time and referred to committees. Sig. 15-Senate 450 Jo-c-RKAL oF THE SENATE, By Mr. Manson- Senate Bill No. 272. A bill to repeal Act insuring protection of State records by establishing a Department of Archives and History for Georgia. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and Finance. By Mr. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 273. A bill to create a State Real Estate Commission. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By Mr. Fleming of lOth- Senate Bill No. 274. A bill to amend charter. of Albany. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. The following resolutions were read and referred to committee: By Mr. NixSenate Resolution No. 91. A resolution limiting individual speeches to 15 minutes after Aug. 1st, 1922. Referred to committee on Rules. By Mr. PopeSenate Resolution No. 92. A resolution appoint- THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1922. 451 ing a committee to confer with Appropriations and Finance Committee of both House and Senate relatiYe to working a plan to pa~ the pensions due the Confederate Soldiers. Referred to Committee on Appropriations and Finance. The follo\\ing resolution was read and ordered to la~ oYer one day. B~ :Mr. Pope- Senate Resolution No. 93. A resolution to appoint committee to confer with Chatham Represei~ tatives relative to trip to Savannah. Mr. B. F. Walker of 18th, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriation and Finance, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Appropriation and Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House resolution, and instructed me, as their Chainnan, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 228. Senate Bill No. 271. House Resolution No. 124. B. L. WALKER, Chairman. 452 J O"LTRNAL 01<' THE SENATE, Mr. :Nlills of 26th, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Agriculture, has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 184. Messrs. Brown and Thomas, to abolish Bureau of Markets. The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time : By Mr. Boykin and Mr. Walker- Senate Bill No. 271. A bill to repeal Act providing for Special Attorney for the Railroad Commission .. By Mr. Pope- Senate Bill No. 228. A bill to amend Code relative to employment agencies. By Mr. Hunter of Chatham- House Resolution No. 124. A resolution appropriating $1,500 to pay expenses incurred by committee investigating the tax system. Mr. Ellis asked unanimous consent that the Senate reconsider its action in passing House Bill :No. 137, and the consent was granted. THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1922. 453 The following message was received from the House through Mr. :Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President : The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of .the Senate, towit: Senate Bill No. 237. A bill to repeal an Act to establish system of Public Schools for Richland. The following message was received from the House through Mr. l\tloore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. P'resident: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 827. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Warwick, North County. House Bill No. 818. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Americus. House Bill No. 811. A bill to establish the City Court of Barrow County. House Bill No. 812. A bill to amend the charter of the city of Atlanta. House Bill No. 822. A bill to amend an Act to establish the City Court of Hall County. The following message was received from: the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 454 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. President : The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 810. A bill to amend the charter of the city of Milledgeville. House Bill No. 7156. A bill to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Bolton, Georgia. House Bill No. 809. A bill to amend an Act creating the city Court of Claxton. House Bill No. 824. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Metter. House Bill No. 820. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Viadalia. The following House Bills were read :first time and referred to Committees: .BY Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter- House Bill No. 818. A bill to amend Act granting corporate authority to City of Americus. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Langford of Toombs- Hause Bill No. 820. A bill to create a new charter for City of Vidalia. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. THURSDAY1 JULY 27, 1922. 455 By Mr. Russell of Barrow- House Bill No. 811. A bill to establish City Court of Barrow County. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By l\Ir. Boazeman of WorthHouse Bill No. 827. A bill to amend charter of Warwick. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Moore of Fulton- House Bill No. 756. A bill to repeal Act incorporating Town of Bolton. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Miles of CandlerHouse Bill No. 824. A bill to amend Act establish- ing City Court of Metter. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Hodges of EvansHouse Bill No. 809. A bill to amend act creating City Court of Claxton. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Ennis of Baldwin- House Bill No. 810. A bill to amend Act creating charter for city of Milledgeville. 456 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Referred to the ('ommittee on Corporations. By Messrs. Duncan and Langford of Hall- House Bill No. 822. A bill to amend Act establishing City Court for County of Hall. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Messrs. Moore and Holloway of Fulton- House Bill No. 812. A bill to amend the charter of Atlanta. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. The following resolution was read and adopted. By Messrs. Cone, Jackson and Nix- Senate Resolution No. 94. A resolution extending to the City of Atlanta the sincere thanks of this body for the entertainment on July 26th. The following resolution was read and referred to the Committee on Rules. By Mr. BrownS. R. No. 95. Resolved that Senate Bill No. 184 be made a special and continuing order for Tuesday, Aug.l. The following bills were read the third time and put upon their passage: Br Mr. DavidSenate Bill No. 197. A bill to amend Act placing Solicitor General of Cherokee Circuit on Salary. THURSDAY, JuLY 27, 1922. 457 The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By 1\Ir. Pope- Senate Bill No. 258. A bill to amend Act abolishing the Board of Roads and Revenues for Walker County. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage o.f the bill the Ayes were 30, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Messrs. Boatright and Brown of Emanuel- House Bill No. 559. A bill to change terms of City Court of Swainsboro. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. 458 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, By Mr. Phillips of Jasper- House Bill No. 683. A bill to amend Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for County of Jasper. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to. The committee offered the following amendment: ''Insert $2,000.00 in lieu of $10,000.00 where said $10,000.00 occurs.'' The amendment was adopted. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Sumner of Wheeler- House Bill No. 790. A bill to repeal Act creating Public School System for town of Alamo. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes 'vere 30, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority WHS passed. By Mr. Robinson of Macon- House Bill No. 778. A bill to amend Act establishing City Court of Oglethorpe. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. THURSDAY, J"L"LY 27, 1922. 459 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. King of Wilcox- House Bill No. 772. A bill to repeal Act establishing system of Public Schools for Town of Abbeville. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Hatcher of Burke- House Bill No. 598. A bill to be entitled au Act creating a State Depository at Waynesboro. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, :Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Phelps of Jasper- House Resolution No. 156. A resolution to elect members of Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jasper County by popular v-ote. 460 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 80, Kays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read third time and put upon its passage: By Mr. Manson- Senate Bill 178. .A bill to authorize the authori- ties of certain counties of this State to prescribe by order the term and period of the fiscal year of such county, for which the annual taxes of such count~ an to be levied and expended, and for other purposes. The committee offered the following substitute. A BILL To be entitled an Act to authorize the authorities of certain counties of this State to prescribe by order the term and period of the fiscal year of such county, for which the annual taxes of such county are to be levied and expended and to authorize such authorities to adjust the financial affairs of such county to this Act, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted b~ authority of the same, that from and after the passage of this Act, Counties of this State having a popu- THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1922. 461 lation of 150,000 or more by the U.S. Census of 1920, or any future U. S. Census or ariy official State Census, may create, as hereili provided, a fiscal year for such counties, which fiscal year so created may cover a different period of time than the calendar year, and for which fiscal year so created, taxes shali he levied and expended, in the manner now provided by law. Section 2.Any such county, within two years after the adoption of such fiscal year hereunder, shall have full power and authority to levy taxes for adjusting and paying any indebtedness which may have been lawfully created, for current expenses, from the first da~ of January, of the year in which the fiscal year hereunder is adopted, to the beginning of such first fiRcctl year. Section 4. The fiscal year as provided for in Section One herein shall not be operative or effective~ in any such comity, unless and until the Ordinary, Board of Commissioners, or other authority, having charge of the fiscal and administrative affairs of any such county, shall by formal order, which shall be entued upon their minutes at the time, declare the period of such fiscal year, and when the same shall have been declared as herein provided, the same shall have the effect of adopting the period, therein described, as the fiscal year of said county and all taxes which may be levied for such fiscal year shall he used or expended during the .same, in the same manner as taxes are now levied, used and expended during- the current calendar year. 462 J OURNA.L OF THE SENATE, Section . All laws and pa.rts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed. The Substitute was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to. the passage of the bill by substitute was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following communication was read for the information of the Senate: Oli'FICiiJ STATJi~ TAX COMMISSIONER, ATLANTA, GA. July 27, 1922. To The Memb-ers of The Ger11eral Assembly of the State of Geor_()ia: Sirs: In view of the fac;.t that possibly a great deal of the agitation for the repeal of the State Tax Equalization Law has resulted from the charges of mal-administration which have been so persistently circulated in certain publications, as well as oral statements, and in view .of the further fact that thes-e charges have been put in concrete, definite form and published in the Atlanta Constitution of this date THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1922. 463 over the signature of one J. A. Holloman, in the following language : "The administration of the law is-whether purposely or not-discriminatory, unjust, unfair, inadequate and ine'fficient. '' And, in view of the further fact that your Body is the only forum in which these charges can be properly and legally enquired into, I wish to most earnestly and urgently request the appointment of a Joint Committee from your two Houses, with authority to examine witnesses under oath, in order that parties making these charges may be furnished an opportunity to make good on them and in order, further, that in case such charges are sustained before said Committee, impeachment proceedings may be instituted, as they should be, against the State Tax Commissioner. .Most respectfully yours, H. J. FuLLBRIGHT, State Tax Commissioner. HJJi'jA Hon Herbert Clay, Presideut Senate, State Capitol. Mr. Jones of 37th moved that action on the communication be withheld for the present and the motion prevailed. 464 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, The following message was received from His Excellency the Governor, through his Secretary, Mr. Blalock: J.vlr. President: I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to deliYer to the Senate a communication in writing to which he respectfully invites your attention: STATE OF GEORGIA: li::XECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ATLANTA. July 26, 1922. To The GPneral Assembly of GPorgia: I beg to inYite your attention to the attached communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. The request of the Secretary of the Treasury is reasonable, and I recommend to you the adoption of legislation in accordance therewith. Respectfully submitted, Governor. THuRSDAY, JuLY 27, 1922. 465 TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington, D. C., July 13, 1922. The Governor of the State of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia. Sir: \Vith reference to the cession of State jurisdiction over lands in Georgia acquired for Federal building sites, the Department has the honor to refer to your letter of May 1, 1922, ~tating that the legislature of Georgia would convene on June 28, at which time you would bring to its attention the subject of procuring an amendment to Section 26, Vol. 1, Code of Georgia, 1911, so as to eliminate the provision that "The State retains its civil and criminal jurisdiction oYer persons and citizens in said ceded territory as oYer other persons and citizens in this State." The Department ventures to express the hope that the matter is receiving favorable consideration, the enactment of the requested legislation being particularly desired in connection with sites recently acquired in carrying out provisions of Congress for the care of discharged sick and disabled soldiers, etc., who served in the World War. A reply at your convenience will be appreciated. Respectfully, (Signed) EDWARD CLIFFORD, Assistant Secretary. 466 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By Messrs. Thomas and Lassiter- Senate Bill No. 241. A bill providing for thE rotation of Superior Court Judges in this State. The hour of adjournment having arrived thE President announced the Senate adjourned till to morrow mon1ing at 10 o'clock. FRIDAY, JuLY 28, 1922. SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. July 28th, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o 'c1ock A. M. this day and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. The following communication was read for the information of the Senate: Savannah, Ga., July 28, 1922. HERBERT CLAY, President Geotgia Senate, Atlanta: Ou eve of your departure for Savannah the entire City send greetifigs to the Georgia Senate and wishes them a happy journey to Georgia's Seaport City. The entire City _is delighted you are coming. Best wishes to all. MuRRAY M. STEWART, Mayor. 468 Jo-eRNAL oF THE SENATE, 1\fr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following 1'eport: .Mr. President: Your Committee on County and County Matters, has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the reeommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By ~ir. Fleming of lOth- Senate Bill No. 196. A bill to ereate a board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Dougherty County, Georgia. RICHABDS, Chairman. ~Ir. X ix, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary Xo. 2, submitted the following report: J/r. President: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommeiidation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill .No. 811. Providing for a City Court for Barrow County. Respectively, 0. A. Nrx, Chairman. FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1922. 469 Mr. Jones of 37th, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Corporations, has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Billl\o. 629. JoxEs of 37th, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee ou Special J ucliciary, submitted the following report: J}] r. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary, has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and iustr11cted me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 274. House Bill :No. 822. House Billl\o. 647. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following re~ port: 1\Ir. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee Oil 470 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of Floor, has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate imd instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same baek to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By :Mr. David- Resolved that the privileges of the floor to extended to Ron. L. R. Pitts, Ex-Senator from the 4Brd District, during his stay in the city. J. E. PALMolJR, Chairman. The report of Committee was adopted. The following bill, favorably reported, was read the second time : By Mr. Fleming of lOth- Senate Bill N"o. 196. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Dougherty. Under the head of unfinished. business the following bill was taken up for consideration: By Mr. Thomas- Senate Bill No. 241. A bill to provide for Rotation System of Judges. Mr. Thomas moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed. FRIDAY, J"C"LY 28, 1922.. 471 The following bill favorably reported was read the second time. By .b'leming of lOth- Senate Bill No. 274. A bill to amend charter of Albany. The following House bill, favorably reported, was read the second time : By Mr. Herring of Schley.-: House Bill No. 647. A bill to amend an Act to fix the amount of fees of Clerks of Superior Courts in certain counties. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Bond- Senate Bill No. 203. A bill to amend Act known as \Vorkmen's Compensation Act. .Mr. Brown moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed. The following bills, favorably reported, were read second time. By Messrs. Moore and Holloway of Fulton- House Bill No. 629. A bill to amend City charter of Atlanta. 472 By 1\Ir. Duncan and Lankford of Hall- House Bill No. 822. .A bill to amend .Act establishing City Court of Hall. The following resolution was read third time and put upon its passage. By Messrs. Hunter of Chatham and Parks of Terrell- House Resolution No. 124. .A resolution appropriating $1,500 to pay expenses iucmrred by committee investigating tax system. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. The resolutim:i cnrrying an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows : Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, J. M. Brown, L. t'. Ollilds, E. W. Collum, J. M. Colson, D. t'. Davidson, J. E. Ellis, B. (. ll'leming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. IIollingsworth, llnnt, T. :M. Jackson, J. B. Jolms, G. A. Jones, 0. l(. Kimzey, Sam :=n:s:, o. A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock.. ('. H. Pope, David F. Snow, Russell E. Sto\'all, E. B. Tarpley, B. 0. Tay:or, Geo. W. Thomas, James .R. T'Jwrpe, E. :U. W,eaver, J.D. Williams, Wiley Wohlwender, Ed. Womble, M. D. Those not voting were .Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bond, Cbas. N. Daykin, James lL Campbell, R. W. Done, Howell David, A. B. Haralson, Pat llolmes, H. H. Hut."-' z~ Q.., - .I i a ~ -e a. 0 8li 'O:l!i >-::~ Boxes, wooden paeki111, except cigar boxes.............. 13 Carriag1111 and wagons, in cludi!ll repairs................ 66 Coffins, burial cases and undertakers' goods......... 7 Cooperage ._........................ 10 Furniture, wood, other than rattan and willow.. 24 Lumber and timber pro- ducts .........._................... 1.512 Lumber, planing-mill pro- ducts, not including plani!ll mills connected with sawmills .................. 131 Shipbuilding, wooden, in eluding boat building,.... 7 Turpentine and Rosiu.......... 441 Wood, turned and carved.. 4 Total ....~................. 2,115 831 852 212 138 1,215 15,921 3,176 1,030 7,971 125 lU.471 $ 1,140,531 1,196.651 653,695 435,153 2,263,084 18.91BJIS1 8,917,601 3,102,121 3,69!1,142 - - - 257.877 841.178,686 $ 2,185,591 3,54fr.IS9 932,252 659,694 3,702,915 26,836,279 14,029,180 3,220,693 10,874,714 354,630 966.340,207 The extent to which these indutries a.re a factOl" in the industrial life of the State is apparent when it is stated that they comprise almost 500 per cent. of the industrial A&tauli&hments of the State, employ 22 per cent. of Geor- gia's wage earners, represent io per cent. of the capital invested in manufactures and produce practically 10 per cent. of the manufacturing wealth of the State. They rank :first among the industries of the State in the number of establishments, second in the number of persons tmployed, third in the amom1t of capital invested and 496 JOl.1 RNAL OJ!' THE SENATE, third in the value of products produced. A direct comparison with other leading industries is given below: ".0, ...:ovs.....c..-Q!.=.e=!'-!,ll ::;S z;:J OJ) as .~,_t :.:,::-:-"cs' "~encc- 0.. - "0 ~.">,' -= ] u~ 0... ..".." 0 "=-"' >-:: -~c: . > ::::: Cotton goods --- 132 Lumber and forest prorlucts..2,115 Oil and cake, cotton seed........ 116 Fertilizers ---------- 144 39,417 31,471 6.607 5,342 $150,191,479 41,178,686 31,647,732 59,482,762 $192,185,896 66,340,207 99,320,307 47,479,842 As will be shown later in this report, the primary forest industries of Georgia are on the decline and the above tabulation is given in order to emphasize the industrial importance of the problem with which the State is confronted. The continued shrinkage of these forest industrirs must inevitably serve to intensify conditions of unemployment, to reduce the earning power of great numbers of our citizens, to curtail local markets for our own products and to 1lecrease tlw inflow of wealth to the State. THE ExTEXT oF FoREST DEPLETION. The total area of forest land in Georgia, as given by the U. S. Forest Service, is 20 million acres, of which all has been cut over with the exception of about one million acres. There are some six and a half million acres of cutover land which contain second growth timber of .some merchantable value for lumber, seven and one-half million acres which contain unmerchantable second growth, excepting as cordwood materials, and five million acres of forest land classed as waste because it has been so severely cut and burned that it is producing nothing. The area of totally idle forest land in the State, therefore, is equivalent to almost 40 per cent. of the State's improved farm area. MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 497 The foregoing figures show that of the original virgin forests in the State, less than one-twentieth remain and that our people and our wood-using industries are rapidly becoming dependent upon second growth timber or upon lumber imported from other States. Their future independence is however threatened because of the destruction of our second growth timbe'r in many parts of the State by fire and improper methods of turpentining. In short, your committee finds that not only have our original forests been largely destroyed but that under present methods of neglect and public disregard of forest lands, we cannot count, even in a small way, upon our haphazard second growth to meet our needs of the immediate future. GEORGIA's WooD REQUIREMENTS. According to figures supplied by the American Forestry Association, Georgia is today consuming approximate!;- 520 million feet of lumber annually, of which 338 million feet are produced within the State and 182 million feet are imported from other parts of the ctmntry as follows: From: Central States ----------------------- 651,000 feet Southern Pine States ----------------- 152,049,000 '' North Carolina Pine States ----------- 11,708,000 " Lake States ------------------------- 484,000 '' Oregon and Washington _____________ _ 6,129,000 '' California ______ -------------------- _ 10,006,000 '' Placing a nominal value of $30.00 a thousand on the lumber imported, the people of Georgia are already sendin12: owr five million dollars a year outside the State for lumber. It is significant that 16 million feet of the amount imported came from as far as California, Washington and Oregon, on which the freight alone is from $20.00 to $25.00 a thousand feet. This fact serves to emphasize the growing dependency of the Southern States upon the .JocHXAL OF THE SENATE, Pacific Coast timber a~ our Southern pil!e forests become exhausted, and the resultant financial drain upon our citizens in obtaining lumber. Oth<'r sections of the United States, your committee :finds, are paying huge tributes to the West for lumber because their forests have become llepleted. It is inevitable that as our own forests become exhausted, we will have to turn to the \Vest in order to meet our lumber requirement because the last great body of timber in tlw United States is 01i the Pacific Coast. In this connection, ~our committee desires to quote an extract from an address delivered by .J. G. Peters, of the U. S. Forest Service, before the Georgia Forestry Association at ::\lacon, on June 7. Sp<'aking of Georgia, 1\'Ir. Peters said : ''The number of farms in this State, according to the 1920 census, is about 311,000. It has been estimated that the lumber requirements of the average efficiently run farm for upkeep and improvements is 2,000 board feet yearly. This would mean, therefore, 622,000,000 board feet yearly for this State, which exceeds your present ~,arly consumption of lumber for all putposes and is more than 80 per cent of your present yearly lumber production. Bear in mind that these 622 millions would represent your requirements for the upkeep and improvements of farms alone, and that this estimate is based on the average farm for the entire country. But will Georgia be content merely with the average farm? ''The per capita consumption of Georgia is among the lowest of the States. This is indicated by preliminary computations of lumber consumption lately prepared in the Forest Service. It is far below that of the big agricultural States of the West and is even below that of the small, manufacturing States of New England. It is nearly in a class with the per capita consumption of those European countries where 'Yood is" a luxury. :MoNDAY, JULY 31, 1922. 49~ ''Surely this cannot continue in Georgia where the possibilities for growth and development are unlimited. Some day you will use several times the quantity of lumber you are now using. Are you going to anticipate this and provide for a supply at home, or will you follow the example of the Lake States and permit timber depletion to continue unchecked and then after your supply has dwindled, be forced to bring lumber from the Pacific Coast or perhaps from Siberia?'' The wood requirements of our farms are but one of many needs in maintaining the prosperity of our State. Already our peach growers require 25,000,000 feet annually for boxes in which to market their fruit. Our vegetable growers are likewise depcnd<:>nt upon cheap and accessible lumber for cratrs. Our furniture, carriage, wood turning and cooperage factories are even more directly dependent while almost every industry in the entire State must use wood in onP way or anothPr. Our grPatest and most vital need now and in the future is probably in the building of . homes. Exhaustion of our local forPsts imposes an increased t'Xpense upon our industries and our home builders and tPnds to improverish the State by drawing money f1om the State. According to the Forest Service, the per capita consumption of lumber in Georgia is 179 feet a year. The awrage for thr nation is 300 feet a year. Regions undergoing rapid agricultural development invariably show the hi;dHst per capita woo<1 consumption. Such a development in Georgia or simply a change from cotton to more diversified farming, your committee brlieves. will demand not less than the anrage per capita of 300 feet, or a total of 870,000,000 feet, which is 100,000,000 in excess of the total lumber production of the State in 1920. Your committee desires to point that the national deour local and State forest situations. The growing shormand for lumber is a factor of increasing importance in ;)00 Jot:R~AL oF THE SENATE, tage of timber in the East is naturally stimulating the competition for lumber in the Eastern markets and the tendency of the situation is to in~rease the prices which the lumber mills are able to obtain in these great Eastern markets. Being to their advantage to sell at the best prices obtainable, Georgia mills naturally export their lumber unless they can obtain equally favorable prices locally. The drain upon our local timber is in consequence becoming greater as the general demand for lumber increases and the available supply declines, while at tht' same time the scale of lumber prices is gradually being pushed upward. This situation mere}~- serves to hasten the exhaustion of our remaining forests and to emphasize the neC'd aml wisdom of prompt action to utilize the forestgro\ving power of our denuded forest soils. _~i.:;,mE~c~: OJ:' FoREST ExHAlJSTlON. Georgia's Lumber Cut. One of the most striking evidences of the rapidity with which our forests are disappearing is found in the declining production of lumber in the State. The following figures are taken from the U.S. Census and show the lumber cut in Georgia for the years given: 1899 -------------------1,308,610,000 feet 190-! ____________________1,135,910,000 .. 1909 --------------------1,342,249,000 . ' 1914 ____________________1,026,191,000 .. 1919 -------------------- 893,965,000 '; 1920 -------------------- 761,800,000 . Since 1909, it will be seen, the production of lumber in Georgia has declined almost 50 per cent. This represents a direct loss in the wealth of the State. The mill value of the 1909 cut at prices then prevailing was approximately $19,000,000 bu.t the same cut today, had it been maintained, would have a mill value of over $32,000,000, or $13,- ::\fo~DAY, .J-uLY 31, 1922. 501 000.000 in rxcess of the val11e of Georgia s present reduced cut. If the production of lumber in Georgia during the next ten years declines in the same proportion as during the past decade, the people of the State will be forced to import from other regions of the United States a large portion of their lumber requirements and vvill have the added eo:;;t of transportation to meet. The cause of Georgia's declining cut is found in her declining supply of forest reserve. In 1909, the Government estimuted that the State's reserve of pine timber ''"as 32 billion fert while at tlw present time it is placed at only about 2 billion feet. Migrntion uf Sawmills. The U. S. Census shows that rn 1909 there were 1991 sawmills in Georgia. Figures just issued in the 1920 Census give the number of mills in the State in that year as 694, a loss of 1.:~00 plants, or 66 per cent. of its mills, during onr decade. Dismantled mill plants all(] deserted communities throughout the lumber regions of the State are forbidding reminders of the migration of an industry which, under wise and proper management of our forest lands, should be a permanent and lPa time protect the general interests of the State inasmuch as further forest denudation must inevitably affect our farming classes in the effect on rainfall, freshets, erosion an~ other vital conditions." SorL ERoSION". Another striking evidence of forest devastation in Georgia is found in the iricreasing destruction of soil by floods. It is a well established fact that forests exert a regulatory influence upon water run-off and thereby protect the soil against floods and the gullying action of surface water. Much of our soil in Georgia is readily subject to erosion and those who travel about the State from year to year cannot fail to observe the increasing, and in many cases the alarming, extent to which our soil is being gullied and washed away, farm property seriously injured and sources of water supply rendered unusable because of the destruction of forest growth on such vast areas of our land. Dr. S. W. McCallie, State Geologist, has followed this situation for years, visiting from time to time practically evt>ry section of the State. The destruction of wealth, actual and potential, is in his opinion far more serious than is generally appreciated. According to him the effect of deforestation on the filling of water power storage dams in the State is already alarming. So great has become the washing away of our snils that, according to Dr. McCal- MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 505 lie all of Georgia's water power storage dams will under present conditions be filled with sediment within the next one hundred years or sooner. The Savannah river is now, it is estimated, carrying to the ocean two and onehalf million tons annually of soil matter. 'The retardation of this enormous wash which fills the storage dams," declares Dr. McCallie, "and thereby lessens the effectiveness of our water power, is one of the strongest arguments for the protection of our forests.'' EcoNoMrc AsPECTs OF THE SITUATION. Your committee has pointed out in considerable detail incontrovertible evidences of the alarming extent to which forest depletion has advanced in this State. It has sought to indicate some of the effects upon the present and future prosperity of the State, of the decline of a group of industrie:s which rank among the most important in the State: Its dut:r would not be well performed, however, if it did not summarize the far-reaching consequences of continued devastation and neglect of our forests and our forest lands. (1) As has already been shown, the exhaustion of our forests is rapidly destroying our two basic forest industries-lumbering and turpentining, and thus (a) depriving large numbers of our people of employment which formerly was open to them; (b) depriving the State of the inflow of wealth which follows the exportation of lumber and turpentine ; (c) pauperizing local communities in those sections where these industries are the main means of support; (d) compelling our citizens to send more and more money outside the State in order to obtain their wood requirements; (e) undermining our independence as home builders by making our citizens increasingly dependent upon the uncertainties, high prices and competition of distant lumber markets and (f) destroying in many sections, soil and its productive power, the purity and re- 506 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, gularity of our streams, and the actual and potential water power wealth of the State. (2) Mention should also be made of the vast areas of land which are being rendered non-productive in whole or in part. Already five million acres are virtually idle and the area is being added to year by year while almost fourteen million acres are in a state of haphazard production and yielding a forest growth far short of that possible. Such land, if not now, eventually becomes a burden upon the State. This is clearly proven by the experience of the State of :Michigan, where millions of acres of waste cut-over land have in the past decade, reverted to the State in lieu of taxes, thus depriving counties of needed revenue and thwarting their development, socially, agriculturally and industrially. _ In the face. of the productive power of our forest lands, as determined b~- competent authorities, our continued neglect and misuse of them appeals to your committee as inexcusable. Mr. Austin Cary, of the United States Forest Service, who for three years has been studying growth conditions in the Southern pine belt, stated recently: "With timber growing recognized as an economic matter, the question at once arises where timber can be most advantageously grown, what sections are so endowed as to produce it at most profit, and right there is where South Georgia comes in, with very exceptional advantages. Wood for paper making, as has just been indicated, can be grown in a fraction of the time required in regions from which the industry now draws its main supplies, and the same thing would hold of wood that might be required for somewhat similar industries. For the production of saw timber, not indeed of the old heart variety to which the South is accustomed (we shall never see that in large quantities again), but thoroughly serviceable for most purposes, 25 to 60 years may be set as the time required, and yields looked for greater than these had from }{O:NDAY, JULY 31, 1922. 507 the native timber. Then the forests oi the region possess this peculiarity, that the most common timber trees yield naval stores in addition to lumber and wood, a very great advantage indeed in respect to value production. "I have now outlined somewhat more fully, the reasons for the tremendous attraction which the region exerts on a professional forester. My own belief, in fact, is (and that has 30 years experience behind it during which I have worked i~1 every timber region of the U. S. and seen the forests of seYeral European countries), that no region in the world probably has greater natural facilities for producing timber values than the district centering on the Okefenokee Swamp, stretching west from near Savannah some miles north of \Vaycross to Valdosta, the border passing thence south to Liveoak and taking in a large area of irregular shape in the State of Florida. Longleaf, and particularl~r slash pine characterize this region, the latter in my opinion a species which will be recognized in future, for the combination of utility in its products, for its readiness of reproduction and rapidity of growth, as one of the most valuable trees on the earth's surface. The gross area of this region is something like 5,000,000 acres in the State of Georgia." (3) The prosperity of many industries not directly related to the lumber and turpentine industries are in part dependent upon our forests. The railroads of Georgia, for example, derive from 25 to 50 per cent. of their tonnage from the movement of lumber and forest products and the exhaustion of our local stumpage naturally deprives the railroads of much tonnage needed to. keep them operating on a sounrl and prosperous basis. The maintenance and development of the fruit and vegetable industry in the State is intimately dependent upon a cheap and accessible supply of box and crate materials, as has already been mentional. Your committee believes that within the next ten years, the competition 508 JouRNAL oP THE SENATE, for box lumber in the South will be an important if not a serious factor in the marketing of fruit and vegetable crops. The demand for shipping crates in the South is rapidly increasing with the increasing acreage of land coming into bearing. It is estimated, for example, that the present acreage of citrus fruit planted in Florida alone will in ten years require 240,000,000 feet of box lumber annually, (equivalent to the standing timber on 50,000 acres), or almost five times the estimated annual growth of pine saw timber in the whole State; Georgia's acreage of fruit and vegetables is likewise increasing and with crate demands accumulating on the large scale indicated and the forest supply constantly and rapidly waning, it is inevitable that Georgia growers will sooner or later be forced to import their lumber needs largely from the West coast. In that event, their crates will cost much more than if the lumber were obtained locally. The additional cost will naturally limit the boundaries of the region in which the Georgia grower can market his crops in competition with fruit and vegetables from other regions. The same economic considerations apply to other industries of the State which must use wood or the products of the forest in the manufacture or marketing of their products. They are aspects of the forest problem which have a fundamental bearing upon the permanent welfare of the State and which in other States where forest depletion is somewhat more advanced than in Georgia, are making themselves felt to an aggravating and menacing degree. As an example, your committee makes reference to the State of New York where during the period 1912 to 1919, a decline of 65 per cent. in the lumber cut of the State \vas accompanied by the disappearance of 35 per cent. of the wood-using industries of the State. (4) The devastation of our forests, your committee desires to point out, is prejudicial to all those things which MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 509 go to make our citizens contented and proud of their State. It is destructive of game and wild life, of recreational freedom in the country and of the development of regions especially suitable for game and recreational preserves. Barren and unsightly cut-over lands yield little rev~nue for the building or support of good roads, neither do they draw tourists from other States. DESTRUCTIVE AGE:KCIES. Lnmbering. Your committee recognizes that lumbering is a proper and legitimate industry and when properly conducted should be fostered and encouraged. Lumbering as carried on in this State in the past and at the present time, however, is often destructive to forest perpetuation. Vast areas have been cut so clean of all timber that natural reforestation has been precluded. If cutting were conducted with the conscious intention of leaving a few seed trees on each acre and of doing as little damage as possible to th!OJ young growth on the land, natural reforestation would be obtained on a much more extensive scale. As indicative of the. methods of cutting advocated by the U. S. Forest Service, there is appended to this report Exhibits A and Exhibits B. Foipst Fires. The worst enemy to the regeneration of our cut-over forest is, in the judgement of your committee, unrestricted and un-regulated forest fires. Due to a belief of long standing that the burning of the woods improves the forage and to the almost complete absence of any public sentiment against forest fires, thousands of acres of forest land are swept by flames every year, young forest growth being destroyed or stunted and the fertility of the soil impoverished. 510 .JouRXAL OF THE SENATE, In this State in the fivp years from 1916 to 1920, inclusive, there were reported to the Forest Service 20,000 forest fires, more than double the number reported in any other State. Ninety per cent. of these fires resulted from carelPssness or from design; 10 per cent. from lightning, the only agency that cannot be controlled. Twenty-five per cent. were of incendiary origin, 23 per cent. from causes unknown, 17 per cent. from brush burning, and the remainder were caused chiefly by campers, lumbering, and railroads. These fires burned over more than 5,000,000 acres, or one-fourth of the State's forest land area, and caused a money loss to timber and improvements alone of $4,250,000. Thest' figures are conservative; they are incomplete, because of the difficulty of securing statistics of this character where no protective organization exists in the State which could collect them. If to these direct losses are added the losses which cannot very well be measured in dollars and cents, such for example as the destruction of small trees, the killing of game, the drying up of fishing streams, the burning up of soil fertility, the removing of the ground cover from mountain lands, which makes it possible for erosion to follow and silt to be deposited in the river channels, and the rendering and keeping idle an area estimated to be 5,000,000 acres of forest land in this State, it is readily apparent that the total damage reaches a staggering figure. In speaking of the forest fire situation in Georgia, Mr. J. G. Peters of the U. S. Forest Service recently asserted: 'Obviously the thing to do, the thing 'Yhich a number of other States have done, is to put a stop to the practice of promiscuous and broadcast burning of the woods. Some people say that it cannot be done, that it is a part of the very life of the people, is in fact regarded by many as an inalienable right, and that it is inevitable. But it can be done, because it is already being done. I would hate to MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 511 think that the situation in Georgia is any worse than it used to be in East Texas and in Louisiana. Yet a big dent is being made in the progress of stopping forest fires in thOS(' States. r.~et Georgia take its cue not only from these two States, but as well from North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, 'Vest Virginia, Maryland and others, from the no less than 27 States all told which have seen the practical value of stamping out the forest fire menace. All of these have recognized their responsibility to aid in providing timber supplies for their citizens for all time.'' TcRPENTINING. No one who travels through the cut-over pine districts of South Georgia can fail to be impressed with the abundance of young growing timber which has followed the cutting of the original forests. l\Iuch of this young timber, which should be the source of our future supply of lumber and .turpentine, is however being destroyed or rendertd worthless by destructive methods of turpentining employed by some operators. Not only are trees too small to withstand the check of th(' process being utilized but the larger sized trees are in Yery many instances hacked so heavily as to destroy their vitality and life with in a few years. From the standpoint of perpetuating our pine forests and of providing a future supply of pine stumpage, your committee believes this situation to be an especially serious and menacing one. It is of the belief that turpentining, if properly done, is not antagonistic to the growing of timber crops; that, in fact, turpentining is a legitimate by-product operation, but it does not believe that our future supply of timber and turpentine should be menaced and curtailed by unrestricted and destructive methods. Statement by Fonner Forester of the United States. ''Your committee, in discussing with the Hon. Henry S. Graves, Ex-l<'orester of the United States, the Forestry 512 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, situation in Georgia, desires to call your attention to the following very pertinent statements made by him. ''The prosperity of Georgia will depend in a large part upon the way she handles her natural resources. Heretofore the forest resources in comparison to population have been so vast that the effect of wastefulness has not been felt. ''The depletion of the forests of the East is greatly increasing the net drain upon Georgia's forests for the national market. The time has already arrived when Georgia can no longer look upon her forests as a reserve of raw material for the general market. She must consider her own present and future needs. She must consider how her forests can supply the requirements of her growing population, build the new dwellings and farm improvements that will be needed, and supply the raw material for permanent forest industries. 'Georgia will soon cease to be a factor in supplying the nation s needs for lumber. Already four-fifths of the virgin forest is gone. Her annual production of lumber and turpentine is steadily declining, and this decline is not being adequately replaced by other development where the forest is being used up. "Georgia s problem is now. to determine how the forests that remain can be made to serve in building up the State on a permanent basis. This means prevention of further wasteful dissipation of this resource and the substitution of constructive methods of forest utilization and forest perpetuation for the present practices of devastation by axe and fire. "It is difficult for me to see how a prosperous Georgia can do with less than 750 million feet of lumber for her own uses ; and if any future development in keeping with the possibilities of this great State can materialize, she will need more. MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 'Georgia has some excellent hardwood forests in the mountains and also in the bottom lands of the lower country. These hardwood forests furnish the basis for many small wood-using industries. Such industries may be made permanent if the forests are properly conserved and utilized. Think what it means to a farming community in the mountains to have a local furniture factory, to have a market for any mature logs a man may have on his land, to have an opportunity each year to labor in the woods in slack times, to have a local market for crops, to have the industrial vitality that comes from the presence of a manufacturing concern. ;Is it necessary to depict the community where the forest has been destroyed, the local sawmills and woodusing factories have closed, where the support of these industries in keeping up the roads, churches, and schools has been lost, where a large part of the land is no longer capable of yielding taxes and lies waste and a burden rather than an asset to the community1 'Such a picture applies in every region where the land is in part unadapted to cultivation and there are not many parts of the State where every acre can profitably be used for cultivation. The old idea still prevails that the forest is a temporary crop to be removed for settlement. Of course this is true where the land is needed for agriculture. But our lumbermen have seemed to proceed on the idea that they can strip off all the forest over thousands of acres, and may then invite settlers to come upon the lands to establish homes. After the first lumbering comes the cutting for ties and poles and in the South the small trees are now being used up in a few years by destructive methods of turpentining. Forest fires are not only allowed to burn but are set out to keep the ground clear; and this is preventing an adequate growth of pine. Sig. 17-Senate 514 .J Ol'IU\AL OF THE SE~ATJ<~, ''The secontl growth pine in a region, the presence of young trees that now or soon can produce turpentine, the opportunities to secure an ample supply of fuel and pole wood for farm purposes are attractions to a settler. The widespread devastation of our coastal plain lands will be the greatest factor in preventing settlement. People will not come to a treeless Georgia. ''The question of the right handling of the forests is intimately tied in with the possible development of the Stat~'. Tt i>: not a problem of providing for future generations. It is one of insuring the new settlers with raw materials now, a question of having in different parts of the State timber and wood to aid in the establishment and maintenance of local wood-using industries, a question of improving the standards of convenience and comfort of the home rather than lowering it, a problem of making an attractive region for new comers in country and town. ' 1 Georgia must face her problem frankly. It doesn't do to say she has unexhaustible forest resources, for she hasn't. She must recognize that a large part of the forest is burned ovel' eYety year and that steadily this is reducing her forest capital by injuring standing timber and r,~. tarding or completely preventing regrowth. Destructive dissipation of natural resources and progressive State development can not go hand in hand. lf the first continues the second will not take place. It is not a difficult thing to prevent forest devastation by fire and otherwise, if the people want forests. But forests cannot be protected and perpetuated unless the people all help to prevent fire and support the public agencies that will point the way to a better handling of them.'' GEORGIA's EssENTIAL XEEDS. Although the virgin or original old growth of our State will soon be at an end, the State is still rich in possessing within its boundaries vast areas of forest land MoxDAY, .JuLY 31, 1922. 515 whieh is not suitable or needed for agricultural use. This land is naturally adapted to the rapid growing of forests. \Ve have soil of wonderful forest productivity; we are blessed with long growing seasons and with native species which will produce merchantable crops in from 25 to 50 years and they yield a great variety of products of world value. We are fortunate in having such conditions as make the management of our forest lands comparatively simple if we but exercise that simple management, which your committee belieYes, embodies the first steps in solving our forest problem. They may be summarized as follows: (1) The control and regulation of forest fires and the development of a public sentiment which recognizes the menace of forest fires and will co-operate in stamping them out. (2) The stopping of the destruction of young pine timber by improper and ruthless methods of turpentiniu)!. Your committee believes the naYal stores industry will readily co-operate in placing fair and reasonable restrictions upon operators. (3) The general education of the people of the State to the Yalue of our forests and our forest lands, their place and importance in our economic lives. and our dependency upon their products, to the end that there may be tleveloped a sane and enlightened public attitude with respect to our forest situation and its urgency as a public problem. RECOMMENDATIONS. Your committee believes that the foregoing needs can be met only by the State assuming the responsibility o~ leadership in the forestry work of the State. This conclusion is based upon the experience of other States where no advancement in forestry was obtainable until the 516 .JOl.'RXAL OF THE SENATE, States themselves recognized their responsibilities and created forest departments authorized by law to protect their forests and to promote forest management throughout the State. Today, thirty-four States of the Union have forest departments and are appropriating a total of $4,000,000 annually for forest work. Twenty States are acquiring State forests, a total of almost 6,000,000 acres having been acquired to date. In conclusion your committee respectfully wishes to submit the following- reeommendations for your carpful consideration and action : 1. 'fhe establishment by action of the General Assembly of Georgia of an independent forestry organization to be supervised by and subject only to the State Board of Forestry. 2. The g1vmg of the necessary police powers to the personnel of this organization to afford the proper means of enforcing all forestry laws in Georgia. 3. The financing of this organization and the work of the Board through a special forestry fund to be derived either by a severance tax similar to that now in effect in Louisiana or by occupational tax drawn along the line of that in Florida. Copies of the two acts referred to are attached and are marked Exhibits C and D. 4. The exclusive use of such funds to be under the direct jurisdiction of the Georgia State Board of Forestry and used for the protection and reproduction of onr natural forest area. 5. That special technical investigations and studies be carried on by the forestry organization for the advancement of adequate forestry policies in the State. 6. That advantage be taken of the co-operation offered by the Federal Government for fire prevention in the MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 517 same way that Federal Aid is supplied for highway construction. 7. That the attached copies of proposed bills which your committee has drawn to meet the requirements of a forestry policy in Georgia be given the endorsement of the Board and submitted with the report of this Board to the General Assembly for action. Respectfully submitted, S. W. McCALLIE, B. H. STONE, H. G. SPAHR. A BILL to be ENTITLED, An Act to promote Forestry interests in the State of Georgia under the direction of the Georgia State Board of Forestry; to increase the powers and duties of such Board and to more fully define them; to provide for a State Forester, the manner of his appointment and to prescribe his qualifications, powers and duties ; to provide for a system of Forestry protection, management and replacement, and for its maintenance; to provide a State Forestry fund; to provide for State Forests and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Be it enaLted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, am it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the object of this Act is to bring about, so far as may be, the production of timber on all forested and cut-over land in State or private ownership not now required for other uses than the growth of timber, in order to insure an adequate and continuous supply of forest products for the use and necessities of the citizens and industries of the State. 518 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SEC. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the short title of this Act shall be "The Forest Act.'' SEC. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the terms of office of the four citizen members of the Georgia State Board of Forestry created by the Act of the Legislature approved August 15, 1921, and found in Georgia Laws 1921, page 192, shall expire on the first day of September, 1923, 1924, 1925, and 1926, respectively, the term of each to be designated by the Governor; and their successors shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of four years, beginning on the day next following the last day of the expired term, except that any person chosen to fill an. unexpired term shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the member whom he shall succeed. So far as practicable all such appointees shall be selected with reference to their knowledge of and interest in the production and use of forest products in the industries of the State. SEC. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the State Board of Forestry hereinafter called the Board shall meet annually at some regular time to be determined upon by the Board and on call of the President at such other times as occassion may require. The members of the Board shall receive no cempensation for their services as such, but they shall be reimbursPd for their reasonable expenses while in the performance of their duties. DuTI~o~s AND PowERS OF THE BoARD. SEC. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the duties and powers of the Board shall be: (1) Perso~l (a) Sta.'te Ftorester.-To appoint a State Forester who shall have been technically trained in the profession of forestry and in addition shall have had at least two years experience in the practical and adminis- MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 519 trative work of that profession, the exact extent and character of which shall be certified by the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, to demote or remove such State Forester only for just cause, due public hearing and record of the proceedings being made by the Board; to pay him such salary and allow him such office and other expenses incidental to the performance of his official duties as the Board in its discretion deems nect'ssary; to require the State Forester to devote his whole time to the duties of his office and to attend all meetings of the Board and to charge him, under full authority of law, with the immediate direction and control (subject only to tl1e superYision and approval of the Board) of all matters relating to forestry as authorir.ed by this Act or as may be otherwise authorized by law. (b) Subordinate Personnel.-To appoint as occasion may require, remove for cause, define the qualifications and duties, assign them titles, and fix the compensation of such technical forestry assistants and other subordi. nate employees as may be necessary and designate those who shall have, and they are hereby given, police powers in and concerning all matters relating to or connected with the State Forests, lwreinafter provided for, and the enforcement of any and all other provisions mentioned in or coming within the scope and purpose of this Act. (2) Forest Fires.-To take such action and provide and maintain such organized means as possible and as may seem necessary to prevent, control, and extinguish forest fires including the enforcement of any and all laws pertaining to the protection of forests and woodlands. (3) Forestation.-(a) To encourage forest and tree plantiug for the production of a wood crop, for the protection of water supply, for windbreak and shade or for any other beneficial purpose contributing to the general welfare, public hygiene and comfort of the people. 520 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, (b) To grow, collect, purchase, or import for such purposes such necessary trees, plants and shrubs and their seeds, cuttings, or other means by which they may be propagated, and to dispose of the planting materials so grown, collected, purchased, or imported, under such contracts, terms, and conditions, as in the judgment of the Board, may be to the public interest under this Act. (4) Technical Investigations and Studies.-To cause to be made such technical investigations and studies concerning forest conditions, the propagation, care, and protection of forest and shade trees, the care and management of forests, their growth, yield, and the products and byproducts thereof, and the industries incidental thereto, and any other competent subject, including forest taxation, bearing on the timber supply and needs of the State which the Board in its discretion may deem proper. (5) Co-operation and Assistance.-To assist and cooperate with, under such terms as in the jujdgemeut of the Board will best serve the public interests, any Federal or State Department or institution, county, town, corporation, or individual in the preparation and execution of plans for the protection, management, replacement, or extention of the forest, woodland and roadside or other ornamental tree growth in the State. (6) Education a.nd Publica.tion.-To encourage public interest in the forests and forestry, by means of correspondence, the public press, periodicals, and moving pictures, the publication of bulletins and leaflets for general distribution, and delivery of lectures. (7) Care and Management of State Forests.-To have the general care, custody, control, and regulation of all lands set apart or acquired for State Forest purposes, to devise ways and means by which State Forests shall be made so far as possible self-supporting; and to that end the Board may, and hereby is authorized, under such MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 521 rules and regulations as it shall prescribe, to dispose of by sale, licence, permits, or any other appropriate means, any timber or other products, and to lease, or otherwise grant under limited permit and subject to its supervision and a reasonable charge, the occupancy and use of any land, water, or other resource of the State Forests not inconsistent with the purposes for which said Forests are established. (8) Rules and Regula.tions.-To.make rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions specifically mentioned in this or any other Act which the Board may be given authority to enforce. All rules and regulations so made when incorporated in the records of the Board and public notice given of that fact shall have the force and effect of law after the expiration of 60 days, unless it can be shown that an emergency exists by which the public interest is seriously endangered when the specific rule or regulation involved shall by public notice be made immediately effective : Provided. That any court of competent jurisdiction may suspend the operation of any order or regulation for such time, not to exceed 60 days, as may be necessary to grant a public hearing or hearings to any person or persons aggrieved thereby. (9) Supervision of Expenditures.-To control the expenditures of any and all funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the several purposes set forth in this Act, and under suitable regulations and restrictions to specifically authori:~;e any officer or employee of the Board to incur necessary and stipulated expenses in connection with the work upon which such person may be engaged. (10) Biennial Report.-To submit biennially to the Legislature a report of the expenditures, proceedings, and results achieved, together with such other matters including recommendations concerning legislation as are germane to the aims and purposes of this Act. 522 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, SEC. 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Board is hereby authorized and empowered, from time to time, to set apart and reserve as State Forests any lands acquired under Section 7 for the purpose of timber production, game and wild life protection, securing favorable conditions of waterflow, recreational and ISUCh other uses as the Board deems proper, and as areas upon which forestry may be demonstrated as a means of preYenting the waste of the poorer grade soils through idleness and erosion by utilizing them for the production of timber and other forest products. SEC. 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That lands necessary for the purposes outlined in the preceding section, including any which may already belong to the State not otherwise devoted to some public purpose may be acquired by the Board for State Forests, the title to vest in the name of the State, their acquisition by the Board, which hereby is authorized, to be by gift, or by purehase approved by an Act of the Legislature. No title or interest in any of the said lands, held as State Forests under this Act shall be subject to be taken by any body-corporate, whether municipal or a private corporation, or any person whatsoevet possessing the power of eminent domain by condemnation proceedings against the Board or the State: Provided. That the Regulations of the Board shall p1oyide under suitable conditions for the issuance of easements for rights of way and other uses of the land which are desirable for the public welfare. SEC. 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all moneys derived from the license tax imposed on the business of severing forest pro1lucts, together with all moneys derived from the sale of timber or other p!'Oducts from the State Forests, and all moneys dPriV('d from penalties, minus the cost of prosecution imposed for the violation of this Act, shall be covered into the State MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 523 Treasury and placed to the credit of a special fund to be known as the Forestry Fund, which fund is hereby appropriated and made available for expenditure as the Board may direct in carrying out the purposes of this Act. SEC. 9. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, 'fhat until sufficient moneys are derived from the sources named for the Forestry Fund as provided by this Act, a sum not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) is hereby authorized to be placed to the credit of the Forestry Fund from moneys not otherwise expended in the State Treasury in order that the Board may begin its administrative work without delay: Provided. That any part of said sum that may be expended by the Board will be refunded in the State Treasury from the Forestry Fund when moneys are available from the other sources named in this Act. SEC. 10. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall be unlawful to do any of the following acts, to wit : (1) To drop within or near forest lands any lighted match, cigar, ci~arette or pipe tobacco without completely extinguishing the same. (2) To leave camp or other fires unextinguished and unattended in or near forest lands. (3) To negligently allow fires in or near forest land to escape and damage the property of another. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Section or who violates any of the rules and regulations made by the Board under the provisions of Section 5, Sub-Section 8 of this Act, or who violates any of the Forestry Fire Laws in the Georgia Code of 1910, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be punished under the provision of Section 1065 of the Penal Code of 1910. 524 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SEC. 11. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That this act shall take effect immediately upon its passage and its approval by the Governor. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this Act shall be adjudged or decreed by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment or decree shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof but shall be confined in its operations to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or decree shall have been rendered. SEC. 12. Be it further enacterl by the authority aforesaid, 'fhat all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act, be, and the same are hereby repealed. EXHIBIT C. ACT No. 31. House Bill No. 223, Substitute for House Bill No. 119. AN ACT. To carry into effect Al'ticle 229 of the Constitution of 1898 as amended at the election in November, 1910, and as repeated in the Constitution of 1913, by levying a licrnse tax upon all persons, firms, corporations, or associations of persons engaged in the business of severing natural resources from the soil or water; including all forms of timber, turpentine and other forest products; minerals, such as oil, gas, sulphur, salt, coal and ores; also marble, stone, gravel, sand, shells and other natural deposits; and prescribing the method of collecting and enforcing the payment of such license tax ; requiring all those engaged in the severance of, and dealing in, such natural resources to make such reports of their business as may be necessary for the proper enforcement. of this act; to provide penalties; and to repeal certain laws and all laws in conflict herewith. .MONDAY, .JULY 31, 1922. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana, That there is hereby levied a license tax for the year 1920 and for each subsequent year upon each person, firm. corporation or association of persons engaged in the business of serving natural resources from the soil or water; including all forms of timber, turpentine and other forest products; minerals, such as oil, gas, sulphur, salt, coal and ores; also marble, stone, gravel, sand, shells and other natural deposits. Said license taxes shall be collected quarterly by the tax collectors as hereinafter set forth and paid into a special fund which is hereby created to be known as the SeYerance License Tax Fund of the State of Louisiana. The license to operate in each quarter shall be based on the market value of the quantity severed in the last preceding quarter-annual period. SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, etc., That every such person, firm, corporation or association of persons engaged within the State in the business of severing any or all such natural resources from the soil or water shall, within thirty (30) days after the expiration of each quarter-annual period expiring, respectively, on the last day of June. September, December, and March of each year, file with the Supervisor of Public Accounts a statement under oath, on forms prescribed by him, of the business conducted by such persons, firm, corporation or association of persons during the last preceding quarter-annual period, showing the kind of natural resources so severed or produced, the gross quantity and actual cash value thereof, and such other reasonable and necessary information pertaining thereto as the Supervisor of Public Accounts may require for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this act. There shall also be shown on such quarterly reports the location of each such natural resource and the place or places where produced or severed from the soil or water. At the time of rendering such quarter-annual report each such person, firm, corporation or association 526 J OCH);AL OF THE SENATE, of persons shall concunently file a (tuplicate thereof with, and pay to, the tax collector of the parish where said natural resource is taken or severed from the soil or water a license tax equal to two pt>r centum (2%) of the gross value of the total production thereof during the preceding three months; and the value of all such products shall be computed as of the time whe11, and at the place where, each such product or natural resource is severed or taken from soil or water. !<'or the purpose of this act the market value of all such products or natural resources shall be computed in their unmanufactured state immediately after severance from the soil or water. 'l'he making of said reports, and the payment of said license taxes, shall be by those actually engaged in the operation of severing, wheth.er it be the owner of the soil, or a lessep who is severing from the soil of another, or the owner of any such natural resources severing from the soil of another. SEC. 3. Be it further enactt>d etc., That the :::lupervisor of Public Acc<>lllltH shall haYe the power to rl'quire any such person, firm, corporation or association of persons engaged in severing all such natural products from the soil or m1ter to furnish any additional information by him deemed to be necessary for the purpose of computing the amount of said license tax ; and for said purpose to examine the books, records, and files of such person, firm, corporation or association of persons; and to that end shall have power to examine witnesses, and if any !-nich witness shall fail or refuse to appear at the request of the Supervisor of Public Accounts, or refuse access to books, records and files, said Supervisor of Public Accounts shall certify the facts and the name of the witness so failing and refusing to appear, or refusing access to books and papers, to the District Court of the State having jurisdiction of the party ; and said court shall thereupon issue a summons to the said party to appear MoNDAY, JULY 31, 1922.' 521 before the said Supervisor or his assistant, at a place designated within the jurisdiction of the court, on a day fixed, to be continued as occasion may require, and give such evidence, and open for inspection such books and papers, as may be required, for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not any return so made is the true and correct return as herein required; and whenever it shall appear to the Supervisor that any such person, firm, corporation or association of persons engaged in severing such natural products from the soil or water has unlawfully made an untrue or incorrect return, as herein prov!ded, said .Supervisor shall correct the return and shall compute said license tax on same, and certify the same to the tax collector for collection. SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, etc., That the license tax provided by this act shall become delinquent after tlw date fixed for each quarter-annual report to be filed in the office of the Supervisor of Public Accounts, and f1om such time shall, as a penalty for such delinquency, be subject to similar penalties to those provided in the general license Ja"s of this State; and the payment of the license tax leYied by this act shall be in addition to, and shall not affect the liability of the parties so taxed for, the payment of all state, parochial, municipal, district and special taxfs npon their rral rstate and other corporeal prop~rty; but no other tax in addition hereto shall be imposed upon the rights to produce in this State those things whose production is subject to a license tax by the proYisions of this act. SEC. ;J, Be it furthrr enacted, rtc., That if any persou, firm, corporation or association of persons shall fail to make a report of the gross production and value of its natural products (upon which the license tax is herein levied) within the time prescribed by law for such report, it shall be the duty of the Supervisor of Public Accounts to examine the booliS, records, and files of any 528 ,JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, such person, firm, corporation or association of persons to ascertain the amount and value of such production and to compute the tax thereon as provided herein, and accorrung to the procedure hereinbefore provided, where witnesses refuse to testify, or access to books and papers is refused, and shall add thereto the cost of such examination, together with any penalties accruing thereon. SEC. 6. Be it further enacted, etc., That when any license tax provided for in this act shall become delinquent, the Supervisor of Public Accounts shall issue an order directed to the Sheriff of any parish wherein the same or any part thereof accrued, and the sheriff to whom said order shall be directed shall proceed against the property, assets, and effects of the person, firm, corporation or association of persons against whom said license tax is assessed in the same manner as he is authorized by the general license laws to proceed in the collection of delinquent licenses, collecting penalties as prescribed by general laws. SEC. 7. Be it further enacted, etc., That any person who shall intentionally make any false oath to any report required by the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of perjury and shall be subject to all penalties prescribed for said crime. SEC. 8. Be it further enacted, etc., That it is hereby made the duty of the Supervisor of Public Accounts to supervise and enforce the collection of all license taxes that may be due under the provisions of this act; and, to that end, the said Supervisor is hereby vested with all of the power and authority conferred by this act. SEC. 9. Be it further enacted, etc., That it is hereby made the duty of all purchasers and others dealing in any natural product severed from the soil or water of Louisiana to file quarterly with the said Supervisor of Public Accounts a statement, under oath, showing the MoNDAY, JULY 31, 1922. 529 names and addl'esses of all persons, firms, corporations or associations of persons from whom each said purch3ser or dealer has purchased any natural product severed from .the soil or water of Louisiana during said quarter; together with the total quantity of, and gross value paid for, each such natural product. Said reports shall be filed within thirty (30) days after the expiration of each quarter, and shall be made on such forms as may be prescribed by said Supervisor of Public Accounts. The failure of any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to makr reports as herein provided shall be punished by fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each such offense. SEC. 10. Be it further enacted, etc., That Act No. 296 of 1914 and all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of the present Act, and especially Act No. 20 of the Extra Session of 1918, be and the same are hereby repealed; provided, however, that nothing contained in this act shall in any wise be construed to impair, or deprive the State of whatever rights it may have against parties subject to a license tax under said Act No. 20 of the Extra Session of 1918 and other laws; and all rights, interests and titles of the State to any license taxes that may be legally dur under said Act No. 20 of the ExtraSessiou of 1918 and other laws are hereby specially reserved, whether the same be in litigation or not; it being the true intent and purpose of the present act that said Act No. 20 of the Extra Session of 1918 and other laws shall remain in full force and effPct until such license taxes shall become due under this present act; and no obligation that may be due the State for license taxes under said Act No. 20 of the Extra Session of 1918, and other laws prior to the date when this present act shall go into effect shall in any manner be impaired; provided further that all funds collected under this act and said prior tax laws shall be turned into the Severance License Tax Fund of the State of Lousiana. 530 J OCRXAL OF THE SEN ATE, SEC. 11. Be it further enacted, etc., That this act shall take effect from and after July 1, 1920; and the first quarterly report thereunder, and license tax payable on the value of the production shown thereby. shall be computed on the operations of the preceding three months ending June 30, 1920. SEC. 12. Be it further enacted, etc., That if any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this act, shall for any reason be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this act; but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or any part thereof, directly inYolved in the controversy in ''"hich such judgment has been rendered. EXHIBIT D. HEV1SED ({K~\ERAL STATUTES O:B~ F'LOlUDA, l~l20 ( YOL. 1.) CH~~PTER II. OF TJTLE VI. Occupational Ta.ces and Licenses Involving Forest Products. A large and inclusive list of business and occupations an required to pay an occupational tax or license, exCl'pt fanners and growers producing and offering for sale farm and grove products and products manufactured therefrom by them other than intoxicating liquors, wine or beer; the county tax being placed at 50 per cent. of the state tax, and municipalities being allowed to levy up to 50 per cent thereof. Among the said businesses and occupations are those mentioned in the sections below, inYOIYing forest products. (See st>ctions 803. 804, 805, m \'ol. I of said code; and section 995, shown below). FOREST PRODUCTS. Primary Operations. SEC. 885. Distillers and manufacturers of spirits of turpentine and rosin.-Distillers and manufacturers of MoNDAY, JULY 31, 1~22. 531 spirits of turpentine and rosin: Owners or managers of each still in operation during any portion of the year for which the same is taxed, shall pay a license tax as follows: On each still with a capacity of sixteen barrels or less, shall pay a license tax of twenty dollars. On each still with a capacity of over sixteen barrels and not more than twenty barrels, shall pay a license tax of thirty-five dollars. On each still with a capacity of more than twenty barrels and not over twenty-five barrels, shall pay a license tax of forty-five dollars. On each still with a capacity of twenty-five barrels or over, shall pay a license of sixty-five dollars. SEC. 791. Retort plants (Wood distillation plants).Retort plants with a capacity of twenty-five barrels, shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars; less than twentyfive and more than fifteen barrels, fifteen dollars; less than fifteen barrels and more than ten, ten dollars. SEC. 979. Saw mills, planing mills, dry kilns.-Saw mills, including planing mills and dry kilns, shall pay a license tax as follows : With a daily capacity of ten thousand feet or less, shall pay a license tax of ten dollars: Provided, That saw mills cutting less than three thousand feet per day shall pay no license. With a daily capacity of more than ten thousand feet and less than twenty-five thousand feet, shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars. With a daily capacity of twenty:five thousand feet and less than fifty thousand feet, shaU pay a license tax of fifty dollars. 532 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, With a daily capacity of more than fifty thousand feet, shall pay a license tax of one hundred dollars. SEC. 980. Shingle mills.-Shingle mills, whether connected with a saw mill or not, shall pay a license tax as follows: With a daily capacity of twenty-five thousand shingles or more, shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars. With a daily capacity of less than twenty-five thousand shingles, shall pay a license tax of ten dollars. Seconda1y Operations. SEC. t!67. Carriage or wagon factories.-Carriage or wagon factories, owners or managers of, shall pay a license tax of five dollars. SEC. 893. Furniture dealers.-Furniture, dealers in, with a capital of seventy-five thousand dollars or more, shall pay a license tax of fifty dollars; with a capital less than seventy-five thousand and not less than fifty thousand dollars, shall pay a license tax of thirty-five dollars. \Vith a capital less than fifty thousand and not less than twenty-five thousand dollars, shall pay a license tax of twenty dollars, and with a capital less than twenty-five thousand dollars, shall pay a license tax of ten dollars. Provided, that this does not apply to persons paying a merchant's license. SEC. 920. Lumber dealers.-Lumber dealers, carrying a stock on hand and sellng at retail, shall pay a license tax of fifteen dollars. Buying or selling on commission or exporting, shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars. SEC. 923. Manufacturers, etc.-Manufacturers of barrels, tubs and buckets, by machinery, shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars. MoNDAY, JULY 31, 1922. 53il Manufacturers of turpentint barrels, shall pay a license tax of twenty-fise dollars for each factory. Manufacturers of vegetable crates or fruit crates shall pay a license tax of fifteen dollars. Manufacturers of sash, doors and blinds, shall pay a license tax of ten dollars. Manufacturers of furniture, shall pay a license tax of ten dollars. lVIanufacture of pencils or cedar slats employing twenty-five hands or more, shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars; employing less than twenty-five hands, shall pay a license tax of ten dollars. SEC. 937. Naval stores factors, etc.-Naval stores factors, or persons, firms or corporations organized for the purpose of handling naval stores, shall pay a license tax as follows: Having a capital stock of two million dollars or over, pay a license tax of five hundred dollars for each place of business. Having a capital stock of one million and less than two million dollars, shall pay a license tax of two hundred and fifty dollars for each place of business. Having a capital stock of less than one million dollars and more than five hundred thousand dollars, one hundred and fifty dollars for each place of business. Having a capital stock of five hundred thousand dollars and more than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, one hundred dollars for each place of business. Having a capital st~..~k of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and more than one hundred thousand dollars fifty dollars for each place of business. 534 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Having a capital stock of one hundred thousand dollars or less, twenty-five dollars for each place of business. SEC. 958. Planing mills.-Planing mills and novelty works, not connected with saw mills, shall pay a license tax of ten dollars. SEC. 991. Wagon factories.-Wagon factories shall pay a license tax of ten dollars. ExEMPTION. SEC. 996. Farm and grove products exempt from license tax.-That all farm and grove products, and products manufactured therefrom, except intoxicating liquors, wine or beer, shall be exempt from all forms of license tax, State, county and municipal, when the same is being offered for sale or sold by the farmer or grower producing the said products. .Jfr. Thomas moved that the Senate take a recess at 11 :30 o'clock to 12 o'clock for the purpose of a meeting of the Committee on Rules, and the motion prevailed. The following bills were rearl the third time and put upon their passage: B~' Mr. Hening of Schley- House Bill No. 64-7. .A bill to amend Act fixing amount of fees of Clerk of Superior Courts in certain counties. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, wa~ agreed to- MoNDAY, JULY 31, 1922. 535 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By ::\Ir. Duncan antllVLr. Langford of Hall- House Bill ~ o. 822. A bill to amend Act establishing City Court for Hall County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of tht> hill, was agreed to. On the J>assage of the hill the Ayes were 31, l\ays 0. The bill having recPive of 3nl, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit: Senate Resolution X o. 91. J. R. THOl\1As, Chairman. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration: MoNDAY, JULY 31, 1922. 537 By Mr. ]1..,leming of the lOth- Senate Bill No. 252. A bill to require posting of rates in all hotels. Mr. Fleming of lOth moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed. The following message was received from the House through Mr. ~Ioore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President : The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the follo,ving bills of the House, towit: House Bill Xo. 781. A bill to amend au Act and amendatory Acts incorporating the City of St. certain misdemeanor cases. House Bill Xo. 853. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Acts incorporating the City of St. Mary's, in Camden County. House Bill Xo. 768. A bill relative to voting in counties that have the no fence law. House Bill Xo. 854. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Sandersville. House Bill No. 249. A bill to place the Solicitor General of the Macon Judicial Circuit on a salary. The following message was received from the House through Mr. :Moore, the Clerk thereof: 538 JorRNAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. President : The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit: House Resolution No. 149. (715A). A resolution appointing a committee to investigate the State Highway Department. The following message was received from the House through l\Ir. ~Ioore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has passed b.v the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, towit: Senate Bill )Jo. 172. A bill to amend the constitution relative to the abolition of Justice Courts. The following message was received from the House through Mr. .Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill .K o. 798. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter by substitution for the City of Hazlehurst. House Bill X o. 691. A bill regulating settlement of Tax Collectors with School authorities concerned with school taxes. MoNDAY, JULY 31, 1922. 539 House Bill No. 830. A bill to amend an Act abolishing the Paulding Board of commissioners. House Bill ~o. 801. A bill to amend Section 1249, Vol. 1, of Code of 1910, so as to include the City of Collins, Tattnall County, among the list of State Depositories. House Bill No. 797. A Bill to make it unlawful to butcher cows, hogs, etc, except on premises of owner, in certain Counties. The following bills were read first time and referred to committees. Br Mr. McGarit~' of Paulding- House Bill No. 830. A bill to amend Act abolishing Paulding Board of Commissioners. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By Houston Delegation- House Bill No. Sml. A bill to place Solicitor General of Macon Judicial Circuit upon a salary. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Hyman and Hawkins of washington- House Bill ~o. 854. A bill to ameud Act creating City Court of Sandersville. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. 540 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Phillips of Jasper- House Bill No. 781. A bill to amend Act providing for payment of cost in misdemeanor cases in certain counties. Referred to the Committee on Special .Judiciar~. By Mr. vVay of LibertyHouse Bill No. 797. A bill to make it unlawful to kill cows, etc., in certain counties except on premises of owner. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Jones of \Va1ker- House Bill No. 768. A bill to prevent those who live in a Militia District that has no fence law, from voting in any county election. Referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. By Mr. Vocelle of Camden~ House Bill X o. 853. A bill to amend Act incor- porating City of St. :Marys. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Clark of \Vebster- House Bill No. 691. A bill to regulate manner of how Tax Collectors shall account and settle with school authorities. MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 541 Referred to the Committee on Education. B~ ~Ir. Holland of Tattnall- House Bill No. 801. A bill to amend Code relative to selection of Collins, Georgia, as a State Depository. Referred to the ( 'ommittee on Banks and Banking. B~ :\Ir. Stone of Jeff Davis- House Bill No. 798. A bill to amend Act creating 1ww charter for City of Hazlehurst. Referred to the Committee on Corporation. By :\Ir. McMichael of .Marion- House Resolution No. 149. A resolution appointing a committee to investigate the State Highway Department. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ~'inance. 'l'he following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By .Mr. Ji'leming of lOth- Senate Bill No. 196. A bill to create a board of commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Dougherty County. l\lr. Ji..,leming offered the following amendment. 5+2 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, Senator :B,leming of the lOth moves to amend Senate Bill No. 196, as follows: By adding to the caption just before the phrase "and for other purposes" the following words: '"fo provide for the ratification of this Act by the people.'' By adding iu lieu of Section 15 the following words: "Section 15. Before this Act shall go into effect, the same shall be ratified by the people of Dougherty County at the next general election for the election of County Representative in the General Assembly and under the same requirements as to registration and <1ualification of voters as exist for said election and for the verification and returns of the same ballots submitted voters shall have printed on them the words ''For election of County Commissioners by the people'' and the words ''Against election of County Commissioners by the people." The voters shall erase or draw a line through the words which do not represent his or her choice, and unless the majority of the registered qualified voters shall vote ''against election of the County Commissioners by the people", this Act shall be deemed duly ratified and go into effect according to its terms. If for any reason, said election is not held, or said issue is not submitted as herein required, then this Act shall be deemed ratified without any election or referendum and shall go into effect according to its terms.'' By adding as Section 16 the following words: MoNDAY, JuLY 31, 1922. 543 "Section 16. In the election for Representative from Dougherty County in the General Assembly to he held in 1922, it shall be lawful for candidates for County Commissioners to serve under this Act, to be voted on and elected to take office, however only in the event this Act shall go into effect according to its provisions. In any primary elections preceding said election it shall also be lawful for candidates to be selected for said office to run in said election subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as may provide for entry in said primary election after the passage of this Act. By adding as Section l7 the following: "Section 17. If any Section or part of Section of this Act shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not be construed to affect the validity of any other portion of said Act.'' B~ renumbering the repeal clause of the Original bill and adding the same as Section 18 of said bill. The amendments were adopted. 'fhe report of the Committee which was fa-,orable to the passage of the bill was agreed to as amended. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, the Ka~s were 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. l\Ir. Brown moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock Central time. 544 JOL"RNAL OF THE SENATE, SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. August 1st, 1922. Th~ Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock and was called to order by the president. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. .Jlr. ~'oy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the J ourual of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterdays proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. Fleming of lOth Asked unanimous consent that House Bill No. 8153 be withdrawn from the Committee on Corporations, read the second time and re-referred to the Committee on Corporations and the Gonsent was granted. Mr. Foy asked unanimous consent that all senators having bills or resolutions to introduce, be alloyed to do so at this time and the consent was granted. At the request of the author Senate Bill No. 252 was taken from the. table and placed in its regular order on the calendar. At the request of the author Senate Bill No. 252 was withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time, and recommitted to the Committee on Public Roads. TuEsDAY, AL"GUST 1, 1922. 545 At the request of the Author Senate Bill No. 276 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, read the second time, and recommitted. The following bills were introduced, read the first timr and referred to committee : By 1\fessrs. Thorpe, Clay, Nix, Foy, et al.- Senate Bill No. 284. A bill to amend constitution relative to a Port at Savannah. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendment. B~r Messrs. Cone and Hollingsworth- Senate Bill No. 285. A bill to prohibit taking of fish from fresh water of this State by wire traps, etc. Referred to the Committee on Fish and Game. By :Wlr. Manson- Senate Bill ~o. 286. A bill to increase jurisdiction of the Municipal Court of Atlanta. Hl'ferred to the Committee on Corporations. Br ~I r. ::VIausonSenate Bill Xo. 287.. A bill to amend Act regulat- ing banking in the State of Georgia. Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking. By Messrs. Thorpe Thomas and JacksonSenate Bill No. 288. A bill to Incorporate the Town of Townsend in Mcintosh ( 'ounty: Sig. 18-Senate 546 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Referred to the Committee ou PriYileges and Election. The following communication was read for the information of the Senate: HoN. HERBERT CLAY, President of the SE>nate, State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga. : . While Brunswick is informed that there is hardly a possibility of the State port matter coming up before you gentlemen at this session, however, in the event there is such a possibility we want you to be fully advised of and acquainted with Brunswick's marvelous possibilities for the establishment of State owned port and terminals. vVe think it only fair that you should familiarize ~vourself with Brunswick's superior advantages, and we extend through you to all of the members of the House of Representatives .a most cordial invitation to visit Brunswick at Brunswick's expense next Saturday and Sunday or the following Saturday and Sunday, or whatever time you wish to designate, but whatever time yo'U decide to come it should be in advance of any action that may be taken by the Legislature touching the question of the establishment of State owned port and terminals. (Signed) City of Brunswick, by C. D. Ogg, Mayor; County Commissioners, by C. Miller, Chairman; Board of Trade, by J. W. Simmons, President; TuESDAY, AuGusT 1, 1922. 547 Young Men's Club, by Frank M. Scarlett, Chairman; Rotary Club, by M. Rose, President. Mr. Fleming of the 8th, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on University of Georgia has had under consideration the following bill of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 763. FLEMING of the 8th, Chairman. Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report : Mr. President: Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By ~Ir. McGarity of Paulding- . House Bill No. 830. A bill to amend an Act abolishing Paulding Board of Commissioners. 548 Jol:RNAL Ol<' THE SENATE, House Bill No. 836. House Bill No. 837. Respectfully submitted, RICHARDS, Chainnan. Mr. Mills of the 26th, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report: Mr. President : Your Committee on Agriculture, has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chainnan, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 257. Respectfully submitted, MILLS, Chairman. Mr. Lassiter, Chainnan of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 262. LASSITER, Chainnan. TuESDAY, ArGUST 1, 1922. 5-!9 Mr. Jones of the 37th, Chairman of the Committee an Corporations, submitted the following report: Mt. President: Your Committee on Corpo1ations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the S.enate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 810. JONES of the 37th, Chairman. :Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Election, submitted the following report: Mr. President : Your Committee on Privileges and Elections has had under consideration the following bills of the House and i11structed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 768. A bill to prevent those who live in a militia district that has the no fence law from voting in any county election. Respectfully submitted, JACKSON, Chairman. Tlie following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time. 550 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Messrs. Ellis, Foy, et al.- Senate Bill No. 257. A bill to promot~ forestry interest in Georgia. By Mr. McGarity of Paulding- ,'1. I House Bill No. 830. A bill to amend Act abolishing Paulding Board of Commissioners. By Mr. Ennis of Baldwin- House Bill No. 763. A bill to provide a local Board of Trustees for Georgia Military College. By Mr. Jones of Walker- House Bill No. 768. A bill to prevent certain people.from voting in County elections. By Mr. Ennis of Baldwin- House Bill No. 810. A bill to amend Act creating charter of Milledgeville, Ga. By Mr. Foy of Taylor- House Bill No. 837. A bill to repeal Act abolishing office of County Treasurer of Taylor County. By ~Ir. Foy of Taylor- House Bill No. 836. A bill to create office of County T'reasurer of Taylor County. The following resolution was read and ordered to l_ay over one day. TuEsDAY, A<:GUST 1, 1922. 551 By Mr. Bellah- Senate Resolution No. 98. A resolution authorizing the Treasurer of State to pay per diem and expenses to committee investigating school for Deaf and Dumb. The following message was received from the House thro-qgh Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutio~ of the House, to-wit: House Resolution No. 119. (779A): A resolution proviQ.ing for the taking of necessary steps'to locate State Line between States of Georgia and Tennessee. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 0 Mr. President : The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Sep.ate, towit: Senate Bill No. 219. A bill to repeal an Act amending the road laws of Georgia in Gordon County. Senate Bill N;. 182. A b1ll to fix the compensation of the Treasurer of Clayton County. Senate Bill No. 214. A bill to give the Federal 552 JouRNAL OJ.' THE SENATE, Govemment authority to establish rules for the protection of game and fish on Federal Reserves. Senate Bill No. 224. A bill to provide additional grounds for revoking licenses of insurance establishments. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 816. A bill to repeal an Act to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. House Bill No. 360. A bill to provide for the ex- tension of the corporate limits of the City of Colum- bus in .M:uscogee County. ., The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has read and adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit: House Resolution No. 205. A resolution expressing appreciation of hospitality of the City of Savannah during the recent visit. The following resolution was read and adopted: TuESDAY, AuGUST 1, 1922. 553 By Messrs.. Mixon of Truetlon and Davis of Oglethorpe- House Resolution No. 205. A resolution express~ ing appreciation of hospitality of the City of Savannah during the recent visit. The following House bills and resolutions were read first time and referred to committee: By Mr.. Jones of Walker- House Resolution No. 119. A resolution to take necessary steps to locate State line between Georgia and Tennesseee. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Muscogee Delegation- House Bill No. 860. A bill to provide for extension of corporate limits of Columbus, Ga. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Pruitt of Lumpkin- House Bill No. 816. A bill to repeal Act abolishing fee system now existing in Superior Courts of ~orthwestern Judicial Circuits. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. Under the regular order of business the following bill, adversely reported, was taken up for the purpose of disagreeing with the report of the committee. 554 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Hollingsworth- Senate Bill No. 5. A bill known as the "Water Power" bill. The Secretary proceeded with the reading of the bill. Mr. Hollingsworth asked unanimous consent that the reading of the bill in full be dispensed with and the consent was granted. Mr. Hollingsworth moved that the Senate disagree with the report of the committee. Mr. Hollingsworth called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as followR: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, .J. M. Bond, Uhas. ~Boykin, Jatttes ll. Carnp!Je;t, R. w. Childs, E. \Y. .Cone, Howell Ellis, R. C. J.'oy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Hoi lingswort h, Holmes, H. H. Hunt, T. lVI. Jackson, J. B. Jones, JO'hn H. .\~ix, 0. A . l'eacock, l'. H. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr. c. 14, Rountre", J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W . 1'homas, Jam('-S R. 1'horpe, E. M. Wall. Dan Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Collum, J. M. Davidson, J. E. Fleming, W. 0. Haralson, Pat .Johns, G. A. Jones, 0. K. Kimzey, Sam l\'lanson, Prank C. Palmour, J. E. P.ope, David F. St!ow, Russell E. \\'alker, B. F. \\'!eaver, ,J. D. \\' illia.ms, \\'i le_,. Wohlwender, Ed. TuESDAY, AuGUST 1, 1922. 555 Those not voting were. Messrs:: Brown, L. C. Colson, D. C. David, A. B. Fleming, Denis Hutchins, H. C. Lassiter, W. H. Mills, J. H. Womble, M. D. Mr. President Ayes 26, Nays 16. On the motion to disagree with the unfavorable report of the Committee the Ayes were 24, Nays 17. The report of the Committee was disagreed to and the bill was placed upon the calendar. The following resolution was read and adopted: By Messrs. Jackson, Childs and Rountree- Senate Resolution No. 97. Resolved, that the Senate bid Godspeed to Hon. M. L. Brittain in his latest undertaking. .The following bills were read third time and put. upon their passage. By Mr. Fleming of lOth:._ Senate Bill No. 275. A bill to amend Act providing for a public school system for City of Albany. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 45, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. 556 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, By .Messrs. Moore and Holloway of Fulton- House Bill No. 629. A bill to amend the charter of City of Atlanta. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage: By Mr. Bowden of 'Ware- House Bill No. 725. A bill to amend Act creating the Ware County Bond Commission. The committee offered the following amendment. ''By striking Section 2 of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof as Section 2 the following: "Section 2. The term of the eight elective members of said Bond Commission now in office shall expire on Nov. 15, 1922. '' Also by striking Sctiou 3 of saicl bill and substituting in lieu thereof ~he following Sec. 3. "Sectou 3. Be it further enacted by the authoritr aforesaid that the eight electiYe members of said \Vare County Bond Commission to succeed the presutt elective members of the ('ommissiou shall be TuESDAY, AuGUST 1, 1922. 557 elected at the General Election to be held in Ware County for State House officers in the year 1922. The amendment was adopted. rrhe report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, ~ays were 0. The bill having received the requisite constituti~:maJ majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage: By .l\Ir. Corbitt of Atkinson- House Bill ~ o. 638. A bill to amend charter .of Pearson, Ga. Mr. Wall o-ffered the following amendment. Amend by adding uev, Section after Section 3 and renumbering remaulln.g Sedtions accordingly. Amend by adding the following, to follow Section 3 and renumbering remaining section accordingly: ''Provided further that before the provisions of Section ~ of this Act, shall become of full force and effect only when ratified by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified voters of the City of Pearson, for their approval at an election to be called by the Mayor of said City of Pearson, which election and the notice of the call must be published for thirty days immediate!~ precerling the election, which 558 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, election shall be held during the year, 1922, in the City of Pearson after the passage of this bill, and it is hereby made the duty of the Mayor or the Mayor pro tem in case the Mayor refuses to call said election as provided in this Act, and those parties who wish to cast their ballots for the provisions of Section 2 of this bill, shall do so by casting ballot having written or printed upon them the words 'Against the levy of the tax in the City of Pearson to operate and maintain the public school of said City of Pearson,' and those who wish to cast ballots in favor of the levy of the tax in the City of Pearson for the purpose of raising revenue to operate and maintain the public school of said City of Pearson, and against the provisions of Section 2 of this bill shall do so by casting ballots having written or printed on them the words 'For the leYy of tax for the purpose of raising revenue to operate and maintai:Q. the public school of said Cit~ of Pearson.' Provided further, that the returns of said election shall be made to the Mayor or the Mayor pro tem of the City of Pearson, and he shall declare the result thereof; and provided further that the rules and regulations of holding of said election where not otherwise provided in this bill shall conform to laws of Georgia.'' The amendment was adopted. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended. On the passage of the bill the A:vcs were 31, the X a~s were 0. TuESDAY, A-c-GusT 1, 1922. . 559 The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committ-ee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee ou Privileges of the .IPloor has had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: .By .Mr. Pope- A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to Hon. R. C. Jones, of Decatur, for 3 days. J. E. P.u.MOUR, ('hairman. The following Senate bill was taken up for the purpose of concurring in the House amendments to same: By Mr. Jones of :37th- Senate Bill ~o. 7. A bill known as the "Australian Ballot Syst~m. '' ~Ir. Jones of 37th moved that a Committee of Five Senators be appointed as a special committee to investigate the amendments offered by the House, and the motion prevailed. 5GO JouRNAL Ol-' THE SENATE, The president appointed the following Senators as a Committee to Act under the above motion: Messrs. Jones of 37th, Walker, Xix, Snow, Manson. The follmYing message was received from His Excellency tlw Go,ernor, through his Secretary, Mr. Blalock: Mr. President: 1 am directed by His l<~xcellency the Governor to were read the third time and put upon their passage: By .M.r. .b~nnis of Baldwin- House Bill :No. 763. A bill to provide a local board of trustees for Georgia Military College. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By .:Mr. Ennis of Baldwin- House Bill ~ o. 810. A bill to amend Act creating charter for Milledgeville, Ga. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill haviug received the requisite coustitutional majority was passed. By .Mr. Johns of 27th District- Senate Bill No. 276. A bill to change time of holding June term of Superior Court in Barrow County. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. WED:XESDAY, AuausT 2, 1922. 579 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. ~y .:\Ir. McGarity of Paulding- House Bill Ko. 830. A bill to amend Act abolishing Paulding Board of Commissioners. 'J.1he report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bi.ll, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite coustitutionalmajority was passed. By Mr. Foy of Taylor- House Bill No. 836. A bill to create office of County Treasurer for Taylor County. 'rhe report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bil.l, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the> r<'quisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Vocelle of Camden- House Bill ~o. 853. A bill to amend Act incorporating City of St. Mary's. 580 JouRl\AL oF THE SENATE, The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional-majority was passed. By Mr. Foy of Taylor- House Bill No. 837. A bill to repeal Act abolishing office of County Treasurer of Taylor County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were -, Nays-. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. P.resident : Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 2, 1922. 581 By Mr. \Vomble- A resolution extending to Hon. G. D. Domineck ti1e privileges of the floor for 3 days. J. E. P ALMOUR, Chairman. The report of committee was adopted. ~Jr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the :b'loor, submitted the following report: Jlr. Pnesideut: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resol_utions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. Jones of 37thResolved that the privileges of the floor be extend- ed. to Miss Ruth Steed of Carrollton, Ga., for 3 days. By :Mr. Manson- Resolved that the privileges of the floor be extendeel to Hon. F. L. ('ox of Jonesboro, for 3 days. J. E. PAL:liiOUR, Chairman. The report of committee was adopted. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 582 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, Mr. President: 'rhe House has concurred in the Senate amend- ments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: House Bill No. 645. Elbert County. House Bill No. 725. \Vare County. House Bill No. 811. Barrow County. 1~1 r. President: The House has read and adopted the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: House Bill No. 480. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration: By .Mr. Cone- Senate Bill Ko. 226. A bill to substitute a Board of control of 5 members for the different boards of trustees of the University of Georgia. The committee ?ffered the following substitute: A BILL To he entitled au Act to substitute a Board of Control of five members for the different Boards of Trustees in. charge of the University of Georgia and its branches and departments, including the h\elve district agricultural and mechanical schools, to provide for their qualifications, ap~)ointm~nt, terms of office, duties, salaries; to pro- WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 2, 19:22. 583 vide for the appointment by them of executive officers and agents, to prescribe their duties and salary; to provide for the appointment by them of Trustees for the University of Georgia and its branches, including the Twelve district A. & M. schools; to provide that all appropriations for maintenance made to the University of Georgia and its branches, including the twelve district A. & :.\1. school::;, be apportioned by said Board of Control, and that the same shall be ten per centum of the State's income for the purpose of support and maintenance of said institutions; to provide for the presen'atiou of gifts and donations to the several institutious named; and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authorit~ of the same, that from and after January 1st, 1923, there shall be a Board of Control, composed of fiye members, appointed by the Goven1or, by and with the consent of the Senate, who shall hold office for a period of six years and until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that the first appointments for said office shall be as follows: one for a period of two years, two for a period of four years, and two for a period of six years, and that thereafter the t~rms shall be for a period of six yean; for each of said members. Should a vacancy occur at any time on said Board, either by death or resignation, it s~all be filled by the Govemor, provided the nominations shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate, and when said appointment is made at a 584 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, time when the Senate is not in session, the same shall be effective until the same is confirmed or rejected as the case may be. Section 2. No person shall be a member of said Board of Control who shall, at the same time, hold any elective or appointive office in this State, or who shall hold at the same time any official position with the University of Georgia, or any of the branches thereof, either on the various Boards of Trustees or faculties, nor shall any person be eligible for membership on said Board of Control who is employed by any school book publishing company; and if any member of said Board of Control be elected or appointed to office in this State other than on said Board, or shall become officially connected with any of the schools of said State, except as a member of said Board of Control, or shall become employed by auy school book publishing company, his place on said Board shall become vacant, and such vacancy may be declared either by said Board or by the Governor of the State, and the vacancy filled as herein provided. Section 3. Before entering upon the discharge of their duties, the members of said Board shall subscribe the oath required of other officers of this State. Section 4. Said Board of Control sl1all meet reglllarly at such time, not less than six times per annum, a::; they shall determine; and their regular place of meeting shall be at such place or office in the State Capitol as shall be provided for them by the Gover- WEDNESDAY, Au~usT 2, 1922. 585 nor; but the said Board may meet from time to time at other places in said State, and it shall be their duty to inspect in person the various schools constituting the University of Georgia and its branches at least biennially. Section 5. The Board of Control shall elect one of their number as Secretary, and may also employ from outside of their membership such clerical help as they may see fit for the purpose of keeping the records of their office, and consolidating the reports and records of the various schools and institutions under their jurisdiction and control. Section 6. The said Board of Control shall each be paid the sum of Seven Dollars per day for the time actually given to thei1 duties and shall also receive, in addition, their actual expenses, all of which shall be paid as hereinafter provided upon submitting a sworn itemized statement of their per diem and expenses. Section 7. The Board of Control shall appoint from without their membership a Chancellor of the University of Georgia, who shall be the 1epresentative of said Board, and who shall carry out and enforce all rules, recommendations and regulations of said Board, and, under the direction of said Board, shall represent an act for the same when they are not in session. The said Board of Control may also appoint from without their membership a purchasing agent whose duties shall be prescribed by saia Board of Control. The salary of said Chancellor and said 586 JOURNAL QF THE SENATE, purchasing agent shall be fixed by said Board of Control and the same shall be paid in the manner hereinafter described. Section 8. The Board of Control, except as herein provided, shall succeed to all the rights, duties, and obligations of the following bodies heretofore created by law; the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia; the Board of Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology at Atlanta, Georgia; the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, at Athens, with the Agricultural Experiment Station connected therewith, at Griffin; the Board of Truste2s of the Georgia Nonnal and Industrial College, at Milledgeville; the Board of Trustees of the State ~ormal School, at Rock College, Athens; the Board of Trustees of the North Georgia Agricultural College, at Dahlonega; the Board of Trustees of the Medical College of the University of Georgia, at Augusta; the Board of Trustees of the South Georgia Xormal College, at Valdosta; the Board of Trustees of tlw Bowden State Normal and Industrial College, at Bo,vden; The Boards of Trustees of the Twelve District Agricultural and Mechanical Schools, located in the twelve ( 'ongressional Districts of said State; the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths, at Savanuah, and the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Agricultural, Industrial and Normal School for Colored 'feachers, at Albany, all of which are hereb~' abolished. Section 9. Thl' Board of Control shall have WEDNESDAY, AuGusT 2, 1922. 587 general supervision over the named institutions constituting the University of Georgia and its branches and departments, and shall have authority to require the proper co-ordination between the various institutions so as to. avoid useless duplication in the teaching and administration of the various schools. . Section 10. For the University of Georgia and each of the branches above named the Board of Control shall elect a Board of Trustees whose number shall not be less than Five nor more than Nine for each institution or school, and whose term of office shall be four years, but the tenns of a majority shall not expire during any one year; but the said Board of Control may at any time remove from office for cause any trustee selected by them. No compensation for said trustees shall be paid except actual expenses, all of which shall be paid on itemized verified statements as hereinafter provided. The duties of said Trustees shall be the selection of the President or executive officer of each school, as well as the faculties thereof, on the recommendation of the executive officer, and except as herein specified, they shall have control and supervision of their respective school, but all salaries to be paid in each institution shall be submitted to and be approved by said Board of Control. The terms of the trustees first selected shall begin with the closing of the spring terms of said schools in 1923. Section 11. The Board of Control shall require from the Trustees and heads of each of the schools constituting the Uninrsity of Georgia and its 588 JouRNAL OF THE SE~ATE, hranches, such reports, budgets, itemized statements of expenditures and other information as they may direct, and shall have general supervision over the purchase of supplies, erection of buldings and other expenditures, all of which shall be governed by such regulations as said Board may promulgate. Section 12. There shall be appropriated for the support and maintenance of the institutions constituting the University of Georgia and all its branches, as herein named, one-tenth of the actual iucomes of the State of Georgia, exclusive of the sum realized as motor vehicle tax, and all appropriations so made shall be paid, as heretofore, ou the warrant of the Governor, except that the sums to be paid each institution shall be apportioned, according to the needs of the respective institutions, by the said Board of ('ontrol, who shall submit to the Governor prior to the payment of any sum an apportionment sheet containing the amounts Ro desig11ated to he paid to each. All salaries, including the per diem and expenses of said Board of Control, and all expenses of Trustees, shall be paid from said funds. Section 13. Nothing herein contained shall authorize the said Board of Control to divert from any one of the institutions named herein any propert~-, income, donation or gift that may now belong to such institution or that may be hereafter given to such institution, nor shall said Board of Control divert or change said property, income, or donation or gift from the special purpose for which it was given or conveyed in these cases where property, income, do- vVED)IESDAY, AuGUST 2, 1922. 589 nation or gift has been or may hereafter be conveyed or given, subject to restrictions, or for a special purpose. Section 14. At each session of the General Assembly of Georgia, the Board of Control shall submit in detail a report of the work of the institutions under their controL Section 15. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be, and the same are, hereby repealed. :Mr. Clay moved that the session be extended to 1:30 o'clock P. :M. and the motion prevailed. Mr. Wohlwender moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. 590 Jon~NAL OF THE SENATE, SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. August 3rd, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjoumment at 10 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer wa~ offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with . .Jlr. J:<'oy, Chairman of the ( 'ommittee on Journals reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. The following message was received from the House through .Jir. .Jloore, the Clerk thereof: Jir. P1w.,ide111: The House has passe to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of tlw hill the Ayes were 31, Xays 0. The bill luning received the requisite constitutional majorit~ was passed. B~ }I r. :Manson- Seuate Bill Xo. 2S6. A bill to ameud constitution so as to increase the jurisdiction of the :Municipal Court of Atlanta. _The report of the conuui1tec, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of tlw bill the A~es were :n, 1\ays 0. The bill haYing received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. THURSDAY, .AUGUST 3, 1922. 593 By Messrs. Thorpe, et al.- Senate Bill No. 288. .A bill to incorporate town of Townsend. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the .Ayes were 31, Kays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By .Mr. Camp of Campbell- House Bill .No. 590. .A bill to establish a County Depositor~' in Campbell County. The report of the co~mittee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passag@ of the bill the Ayes were 31, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By l\lr. }loore of Ji"'ulton- House Bill No. 756. .A bill to repeal Act incorporatitg Bolt01i, Ga. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. 594 ,Jm:RNAL oF THE SENATE, The bill having receiYecl the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By l\Iessrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter- House Bill Xo. 773. A bill to amend the Charter of Americus. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Xa~s 0. 'rhc bill having _received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. B: .Mr. Stone of Jeff DavisHouse Bill Ko. 798. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for Hazlehurst, Ga. The report of the conui1ittee, wl1ich was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By ~Iessrs. :Moore and Holloway of Fulton- House Bill Xo. 812. A bill to amend charter of Atlanta. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1922. 595 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. B~T l\fr. Pruitt of Lumpkin- House Bill :X o. 816. A bill to repeal Act abolishing Act placing Solicitor General of Northwestern Circuit on a fee system. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Xays 0. The bill ha,ing received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By .Messrs. Hines ami Riley of Sumter- House Bill Xo. 818. A bill to amen<.! several Acts granting corporal authority to City of Americus. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the hill, \vas agTeed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By :\[r. Langford of Toombs- Honse Bill No. 820. A bill to create new charter for c:ity of Vidalia. 596 JOL"RNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passag-e of the bill, was ag-reed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were ~3i, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. Br Mr. Bozeman of Worth- House Bill No. 827. A bill to amend charter of "rarwick. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passag-e of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Xays 0. The bill having- received. the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By .Jiessrs. Houser and Jackson of Houston- House Bill No. 849. A bill to place Solicitor General of Macon Judicial Circuit upon a salary. 'rhe report of the committee, which was fayorable to the passag-e of the bill, was ag-reed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having- received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. THuHSDAY, AunrsT 3, 1922. .59'7 By Muscogee Delegation- House Bill No. 860. A bill to provide for the extension of the corporate limits of City of Columbus. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having receiwd the requisite constitutional majority was passed. :\Jr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the ~,loor, submitted the following report: J1r. PrPsideut: Your Committee o11 Privileges of the Inoor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By }1r. David- Resolved that the priYilege of the floor be extended to Col. R. C. Johnson of Zebulon, Ga., Pike County, for 3 days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. The following communication was read for the information of the Senate: 598 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, STATE OF GEORGIA: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ATLANTA, Ga.: July, 31, 1922. To the General Assembly of Georgia: vVe have successfully passed through the suffer- ings and dangers of War and have made progress toward overcoming the larger difficulties which have followed in its wake. We are still, however, in the transition state from general depression to prosperity and must do all in our power to create agencies and develop processes which will accelerate the transition. In our section, one of the greatest needs is capital in small amounts, available to farmers and industrial workers. Great numbers of our people feel that there is no way to profit by their possible savings, because too small to invest or even to deposit. Therefore, what could be saved, is wasted. Credit unions have been organized to salvage this capital and have proved wonderfully successful in Europe, Canada and twelve of our states, including Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and other important states. Credit Unions aecumulate capital by the issuance of shares, payable in eash or weekly installments which are quite small, varying from ten to twenty- THURSDAY, AuGUST 3, 1922. 599 fin cents. Emphasis is placed entirely on the regularity of savings and the unit is so small that any one who earns may save a part of what he earns. Iu Massachusetts, the membership of such Credit Unions iu 1920 was approximately 30,000, with assets of $4,000.000.00. ('redit Unions not only afford protection against loan sharks, but open up for the farmer sources of much needed creditfor financing and improving of farms. The movement has been approved by many of our ablest aud Uiost thoughtful men, aud b~ banking, business and philanthropic institutions. A bill is to be_ introduced in the Legislature to pe:::mit the organization of such unions in this State. This bill meets with my hearty approval and I hope that the Legislature will give it their most earnest consideration. Respectfully submitted, THOS. ,:V. HARDWICK, Governor. STATE OF GEORGIA, ExECCTIVE DEPARTMENT, ATLANTA, August 1, 1922. To the General Assembly of Georgia: I hand you herewith, as required by the Constitu- GOO J OURKAL OF THE SENATE, tion of Georgia, report of the Board of Visitors to the University of Georgia. Respectfully submitted, THos. \V. HARDWICK, Governor. To the Honorable Board of 1'rustees1 University of Georgia. Gentlemen: vVe beg to submit herewith our report for transmission to his l<]xcellenry, Ron. T"Bos. \V. Hardwick, Governor of Georgia. The greatest need of the University at this time, as we interpret the situation, after personal interviews with the Chancellor, Deans and the heads of various departments, and after a careful and exhaustive examination of the buildings and grounds, . may be summed up as follov'.TS: PHYSICAL EQLIPMEXT. The outstanding need of the "CniYersity is enlarged physical equipment. The general air of the buildings is one of dilapidation, giving the University a poverty-stricken appearance. The situation is distressing, acute, almost tragic. Most of the high schools of the state, the preparatory schools and branches of the University have much better equipment than is to be found on the campus. With few exceptions, none of the buildings are new or adequate to the requirements. Certainly, they are not in keeping with the prestige and honorable career of THrHSDAY, AuGUST 3, 1922. 601 the oldest state University in the United States. The committee on Buildii1gs and Grounds has done the best it could with the means at hand, and has worked hard to keep up appearances. .:\Iore dormitory room is made imperative, not only by the increased enrollment, but by the attendance of women students in large numbers. Despite the fact that the attendance has increased from 400 to more than 1,400 in the past few years, not a single new dormitory has been provided in twenty years. We urgently recommend that dormitory accomodation be provided at the earliest possible date. We recommend that the dormitories and buildings be painted, and that a heating plant be installed in the Chapel. We find that all the buildings on the campus are clean and neatly kept. This applies to tlw Chapter Houses as well. In order to make the dormitories a fit place in which to live we point out the need for running water in the rooms and adequate bathing facilities. ExTENSION WORK. During the past few years a great dealhas been done through the Extension Division of universities in other states and the Agricultural College in this state. The University must be taken to the people. When the people of the State once realize that the University is their own, theirs to serve in every possible way, the foundation for a Greater University will have been laid. The high schools of the .state graduated this year 1,183 more students than 602 JovRNAL o:F THE SENATE, in 19~1. The high schools are feeders for the University. In addition to the many thousands of people who would normally be reached and bnc:fited through the Department of Extension work, it is highly probable that a great number of these high school graduates who will be unable to attend the University, will be enabled to continue their studies through the Extension Division. The Department of Education, the School of Commerce, and the Extension Division of the State College of Agriculture are doing a splendid work, and we urge that their facilities for reaching more people be enlarged. We recommend that the Peabody Library be given facilities for extension work. vVe recommend that more room and additional teaching force be provided in the School of Commerce, the Department of English, and the Department of Romance Languages, and that enla.rgedfacilities be given the Department of History and Economics. GEOLOGY. As another step in the progress of the University, a Department of Geology and Mineralogy has been created through the generosity of the General Education Board, the purpose of which is to give the University a larger part in the development of the natural resources of the State. ScHOOL OP .TouRXALTsM: In connection with the School of Journalism, we. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1922. 603 recommend that a printing plant be established. By the installation of typesetting machines and printing equipment, the University could save thousands of dollars annually on its printing. Not only would this addition pron valuable for the training given the students and the moue~ saved, but a printing plant would offer the means of a self-help to a large number of deserving boys and girls. ATHLETICt;. \Ve favor and recommend the creation of a Department of Physical Education in the University. The calls from high schools for teachers trained to act as athletic coaches are numerous and insistent. Stricted regulation of athletics, that makes proficiency in scholarship a requisite to participation m sports, is a movement in the right direction. I~FTIB1ARY. It was a matter of great satisfaction to find the Infirmary so neatly and well kept. This institution fills an important place in the life of the University. It has proved a real blessing to the students. We recommend that an additional boiler be installed in the Infirmary for the purpose of furnishing heat. AGRICULTL'RAL CoLLEGE. Vlfe strong}~ recommend the purchase of certain lands and buildings adjacent to the tract of the College of Agriculture. \Yith the exception of about fifteen acres the C'ollege of Agriculture owns all the land on the college farm. 604 Jot:RKAL o.F THE SE:XATE, The installation of a sprinkler system in the dormitory at the State College of Agriculture would give a much lower insurance rate, and would be a profitable investment. This Board .rinds the state of Georgi.a owns at the state College of Agriculture buildings and equipment worth approximately one million dollars. The property is inadequtttely protected from loss by fire. The extension of water mains, at a cost of about $25,000 would give proper fire protection. vVe heartily approve the rec('nllnendl'ltion of Dr. Soule for an Enabling Act, providing for the employment of county agents and making it legal to pay the salaries of such agents out of the general tax levy. The department of Horticulture informs this Board that with a slight increase in appropriation, scientific investigations that would be of great value to the country in time of war, could be carried on. Sn:DEXT AcTIVITIES. The student body of the University is composed of a splendid body of men and women. We find with much gratification that the students are applying themselves to a serious work in a studious, earnest manner. 'J"he heads of all departments have spoken in highest terms of the department of the students, and this we have found to be true after careful investigation. The religious atmosphere of the University is good, and beyond question the University of Georgia is one of the great moral forces of the state. THuRSDAY, AuGUST 3, 1922. 605 Splendid-work bas been done by the Young Women's Christian Association, and the Young Men's Christian Association, and we commend the capable management of these organizations. Co- JnucATIO~. Co-education, this board is glad to report, is proving popular with both students and professors. The young ladies are among the best students, and they are fully justifying the wisdom of opening the University to women on the same basis as men. The scholarship of both men and "omen ranks high, and is a matter of favorable comment by the heads of all departments. \VAR MEMORIAL Fu~n. lt is a matter of great interest to all friends of the 1!nivetsity, and the cause of education in general, to know that the University of Georgia during the past fall raised more than a million dollars in the vVar Memorial Campaign. Not only did the alumni rally loyally to the call for help, but the general public subscribed liberally, and the General Education Board gave one hundred thousand dollars. Much of the credit for this forward-looking movement, which marks a new and better clay for the University, is clue to Mr. Harry Hodgson, who worked with unflagging interest and utmost loyalty. Mr. H oclgson deserves the thanks of the people of the entire state. While he was ably assisted, yet he is entitled to honor and praise for having put over a 606 JoeRNAL OF THE SENATE, big movement in a manner that surprised even the most loyal supporters of the University. This campaign, designed to honor the many brave University of Georgia men who gave their lives in the World War, was really a campaign of education, and farreaching good is bound to follow. CHAXCELLOR BARROW If the rest of the world has lost its balance during the trying period of readjustment through which the country is passing, the University of Georgia has maintained its morale. A spirit of service everywhere prevails. Professors worked to the point of exhaustion, . do their duty without complaining. Students, denied by the state adequate rooming facilities, somehow find a hole in the wall and press forward. :Much of this spirit of loyalty and devotion is due to the leadership of Chancellor D. C. Barrow. A christian gentleman of the highest type, he is a leader who sees through the darkest cloud. Chancellor Barrow is the inspiration of the University, and it is the sincere wish of this board that the Greater University of the Future may be realized during his administration. FINANCIAL SuPPORT. It is easy for this Board to recommend more money for this or that purpose, hut getting the funds is another matter. What we have been concerned with most is trying to devise some plan to give the University proper financial support. It is childs play THURSDAY, AuGUST 3, 1922. 607 for the General Assemblly to appropriate money with no funds in sight to pay the appropriation. More revenue cannot be raised, we believe, under the existing system of taxation. lf the l.Jniversity is to continue to grow, it is imperative that more funds be provided. Unless this is speedily done the University will be forced by the logic of events to occupy a second or third rate position. The best brains of the state, the most patriotic service, the broadest statesmanship should be used to work out a solution to this problem. Upon education depends civilization itself. So momentous is the task involved, so far-reaching the result, that this board has ventured to suggest that all other plans and purposes for the time being should be made secondary to that of securing adequate funds for the proper maintenance of the higher institutions of learning. lt may be pointed out that most of the towns and cities of the state han been able to provide proper school facilities only by voting bonds. This board congratulates the University and Dr. H. C. white upon his fifty years of distinguished service to the l:"ni-versity and to the state. The board desires to congratulte Professor J oscph Lustrat on the signal honor that has come to him in being named by the French government as '' Officier d 'Acadamie. '' \Ve wish to call especial attention to the fact that every courtesy, kindness and consideration has been 608 JocRNAL OF THE SENATE, shown this board, and information bas been given freely and cheerfully by the Chancellor, Deans and the heads of the various departments. Respectfully submitted, R. E. BRooKs, Chairman, E. "R. HORTON' LUTHER ELROD, J. D. JONES, Secretary, Board of Visitors. The following bills were read the :first time and referred to Committee: By Mr: DaYison- Senate Bill No. 291. A bill to repeal Act creating Houston County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. B~ Mr. \VohlwenderSenate Bill No. 292. A bill to allow municipalities to appoint recorder pro-tem. Heferred to Committee on Corporations. B~ Mr. ClaySenate Bill No. 293. A bill to prescribe the bill of eosts in cases carried to the Supreme Court. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1922. 609 Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By Mr. Davison- House Bill No. 294. A bill to Create a board of County Commissioners for Houston, Ga. RPferred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By .Mr. PeacockSenate Bill No. 295. A bill to create a new charter for Eastman, Ga. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By :\Ir. Manson- Senate Bill No. 296. A bill to amend Code relative to appointment of a testamentary guardian. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By i\Ir. Manson- Senate Bill No. 297. A bill to reg-ulate the sale of stocks of goods. Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor. By Mr. Manson- Senate Bill No. 298. A bill to amend Code which provides who shall be the natural guardian of a minor child. Sig. 20-Senate 610 Jot;R:XAL oF THE SENATE, Referred to the Committee on Special .Judiciary. By Mi. MansonSenate Bill Ko. 299. A bill to amend Code provid- ing for the appointment of guardian for minor. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By .Mr. MansonSenate Bill No. 300. A bill to repeal Section 4464 relative to abducting or harboring wife. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Manson- Senate Bill No. 301. A bill to repeal Sec. 4467 of Code relative to selling liquor to minor. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. Mr. Walker of the 18th, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and Finance, submitted the following report: Mr. President : Your Committee on Appropriations and l!'inance has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute as amended, to-wit : Senate Bill No. 22S. B. F. WALKER, Chairman. THURSDAY, AuGUST 3, 1922. 611 Mr. Fleming of the 8th, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia, submitted the following report: Mr. PPesiden.t : Your Committee on University of Georgia has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 474. Honse Bill No. 554. FLEMING of the 8th, Chairman. Mr. Wohlwender, Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments, submitted the following report: Jl r. P r-.esident : Your Committee on Constitutional Amendments has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Se11at~ Bill X o. 284. Savannah Port Bill. Respectfull)' submitted, Eo WoHLWENDER, Chairman. 612 JouR~AL OF THE SENATE, Mr. B. F. Walker, of 18th, ( 'hairman of the Committee on Appropriations and Fin.ance, submitted the following report: J.ltf-r. Pt,esident: Your Committee on Appropriations and Finance has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and Senate aml instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Resolution No. 149. Senate Resolution No. 92. \VALKER, Chairman. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report: Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, towit: House Bill No. 679. House Bill No. 577. House Bill No. 750. J. E. FoY, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: THrRSDAY, AualJST 3, 1922. 613 JJ{r. Proe:;ident: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 280. GoLUCKE, Chairman. ~Ir. Richards, <_ 'hairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report : . Jlr. President: Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 785. House Bill No. 817. House Bill No. 746. Senate Bill No. 278. l\Ir. Jones of 37th, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and in- 614 .TOURNAL OF THE SENATE, structed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 826. House Bill No. 799. JoHN H. JoNEs, Chairmau. The following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time. By Mr. Pope- Senate Resolution No. 92. A resolution appointing a committee relative to payment of Confederate Pensions. By Mr. Sheffield- Senate Bill No. 278. A bill fixing term of office of Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early County. By Mr. Sheffield- Senate Bill No. 280. A bill to provide manner in which defendants may demand indictments in City Court of Blakely. By Mr. McMichael of MarionHouse Resolution No. 149. A resolution appoint- ing a Committee to investigate the State Highway Department. THURSDAY, AuousT 3, 1922. 615 By Messrs. Holloway and Bentley of Fulton- House Bill No. 554. A bill to authorize Trustees of Georgia Tech to collect a reasonable tuition. By Mr. Dixon of Jenkins- House Bill No. 746. A bill to amend Act establishing a board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Jenkins County. By Messrs. McClure and Jones of Walker- House Bill 7815. A bill to give Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in Walker County certain authority. By Messrs. Beck and Smith of CarrollHouse Bill No. 799. A bill to amend charter of Bowden, Ga. By :Yiessrs. McClure and Jones of WalkerHouse Bill No. 817. A bill to amend Act abolish- ing Board of Roads and Revenues and creating a Board of Commissioners for Walker County. By Mr. Byrd of CrispHouse Bill No. 826. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for town of Arabi. The following message was received from His Excellency the Governor, through his Secretary, :M:r. McCurry: 616 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. PreSJident: I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to deliver to the Senate a sealed communication, to which he respectfully invites your attention in Executive session. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. PreSlident : Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor, has had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. BellahA resolution extending to Hon. J. M. Rose of Chat- tooga Collnty the privileges of the floor for two days. By :Mr. PopeResolved that the priYileges of the floor be extend- ed to Hon. T. A. Cochran of LaFayette for 2 days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chainnan. The .following message was received from the House through :Mr. :Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has concurred in the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit: THURSDAY, AuGUST 3, 1922. 617 House Bill No. 638. The Speaker has appointed as a committee on the part of the House, to act with the committee from the Senate as a Joint Conference Committee to consider the free school book question, the following members of the House. Messrs. Beck of Carroll, Gresham of Burke, Foy of Taylor. Under the head of unfinished business the following bill was taken up for consideration: By Mr. Cone- Senate Bill No. 226. A bill to substitute a Board of Control of 5 members for the different Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia. Mr. Snow moved that the Senate stay in session until a vote is taken on this bill and the motion prevailed. Mr. David moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. 618 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. August 4th, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A.M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. Mr. vVohlweuder gaYe notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in passing House Bill Ko. 860. l\Ir. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on J ouruals reported that the J ourna1 of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. .Mr. Wohlwender moved that the Senate reconsider its action on yesterc:Jay in passing House Bill No. 860 and the motion prevailed. The following message was received from the House j:hrough Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has read and adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit: House Resolution Xo. 213. A resolution accepting the invitation of the City of Brunswick to inspect City and Prospective Terminal. FRIDAY, AuGusT 4, 1922. 619 The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. PreSJident: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit: House Resolution No. 204. A resolution providing for election of members of Board of Commissioners for Jones County. The following message was received from the House through 1\fr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. PreSJident: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, towit: Senate Bill No. 258. A bill to amend Act establishing Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for walker County. The following message was received from the House through ~fr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: .:.11r. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 894. A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Marietta. 6~0 JOURNAL OF THE SE~ATE, House Bill No. 897. A bill to amend the charter of the City of East Point. House Bill No. 898. A bill to amend charter of City of Thomasville. House Bill No. 899. A bill to amend the charter of Cedartown. House Bill No. 902. A bill to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Habersham and Lowndes. The following messagc was received from the House through I\lr. l\1oorc, the Clerk thereof: ill r. P1es-ident: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 871. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta and Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, creating a Board of Health for the City of Augusta. House Bill ~o. tl/6. A bill to amend au Act a1r proved July 31, 1915, knowu as the "Tattnall" Board of Commissioners created," approvPd August 17, 1917. House Bill No. 880. A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act" to establish a ne''T charter for the City of Jeffersonville. FRID;\Y, AuGUST 4, 1922. 621 House Bill No. 884. A bill to amend au Act to create a Board of Commissioners for the County of Morgan. House Bill. No. ~~6. A bill to amend an Act to create the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Pulaski Count~-. House Bill No. 888. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Pulaski County. The following message was recei;-ed from the House through l\Ir. l\Ioore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. P residen t : The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. ~21. A bill to amend Paragraph 1, Section 13 of Article 6 of the Constitution of Georgia, regulating the salaries of the Judges of the Superior Courts. House Bill i\ o. 83-:1-. A bill to amend an Act to incorporate the Town of Greensboro. House Bill K o. ~42. A bill to amend the charter of the City of j{acon. House Bill 1\ o. 83. A bill to permit the County of Bibb to support the Macon Hospital. House Bill No. 845. A bill to amend au Act establishing and creating a new charter for the town of Austell. 622 JOURNAL OF THE SEJNATE, House Bill K o. 766. A bill to amend. Paragraph 1, Section 13, Article 6, in so far as said paragraph relates to salary of the Judge of the Superior Court of the Judicial Circuit in which is located the County of Richmond. The following message was received from the House through :Mr. .Moore, the Clerk thereof: f- Mr. Pres'ident: \ passed~y The House has the requisite constitu- tional majority the following bills of the House, to- wit: \ House Bill .No. 722. A ~ill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta. House Bill No. 782. A bill to create a new charter for the l ity of Gainesville. House Bill No. 877. A bill to amend an Act approved July 31, 1915, known as "Tattnall Road Law adopted.'' House .Bill K o. 887. A bill to amend an Act crea ting a new charter for the city of Hawkinsville. House Bill ~ o. 896. A bill to amend the charter of Bast Point by providing Civil .Service in Police Department. House Bill No. 758. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Acts creating a charter for the City of College Par.k. li,RIDAY, AuGUST 4, 1922. 623 By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday.'s proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. Ellis asked unanimous consent that all Senators ha--;ing bills to introduce be allowed to do so at this time and the consent was granted. The following bills were introduced, read the first time and refetred to Committees: By :Mr. Taylor- Senate Bill Xo. 30~. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for Alma; Ga~ Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Ellis- Senate Bill No. 303. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for Tifton, Ga. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By l\f r. Jones of 6thSenate Bill Xo. 304. A bill to amend Act incor- porating City of Valdosta. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Fleming of 8thSenate Bill No. 305. A bill to prohibit using of boat by other than owner. Referred to the Committee on Game and Fish. 624 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, By Mr. Manson- Senate Bill No. 306. A bill to establish kindergartens in public schools of this State. Referred to the Committee on Education. By Mr. Hutchens- Senate Bill No. 308. A bill to amend Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Haralson County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By .Mr. ChildsSenate Bill l\ o. 309. A bill to provide for teach- ing of constitution of United States and Georgia in Public Schools. Referred to the Committee on Education. B; .Mr. MansonSenate Bill X o. 310. A bill to determine boundary line between Georgia and South Carolina. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. B;c 1\Ir. Manson- Senate Bill :No. 311. A bill to provide for teaching of constitution of State of Georgia in Public Schools. Referred to the Committee on Education. FRIDAY, AuGUST 4, 1922.. 625 By .Mr. Lassiter- Senate Bill No. 307. A bill to amend constitution relative to those who are registered to vote. .Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.1. 'rhe following House bills were read the first time and referred to committee: B~ Richmond Delegation- House Bill :.Io. 871. A bill to amend charter of City of Augusta. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. B:- Richmond Delegation- . Heuse Bill ~ o. 766. A bill to amend constitution rela tin to salar~' of Judge of Superior Court of .Judicial Circuit in which is located the County of Richmond. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. B~ Bibb DelegationHouse Bill X o. 8-2. A bill to amend charter of ( 'ity of Macon. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Fulton Delegation- House Bill No. 897. A bill to amend charter of City of East Point. 626 .JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Bibb Delegation- House Bill No. 843. A bill to permit County of Bibb to support Macon Hospital. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By ~Iuscogee Delegation- House Bill No. 821. A bill to amend constitution regulating the salaries of the Judges of the Superior {'ourts. Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. B~ Fulton Delegation- House Bill No. 896. A bill to amend the charter of Ji~ast Point. Heferre{l to the Committee on Corporations. By Fulton Delegation- House Bill No. 758. A bill to amend Act creating chnrter for city of College Park. Referred to the Committee on Counties and Count~ Matters. R~ Richmond Delegation- House Bill No. 722. A bill to amend charter of City of Augusta. FRIDAY, ...._\uausT 4, 1922. 627 Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Messrs. Whitaker and Webb of Lowndes- House Bill No. 902. A bill to amend Act establishing Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for County of Habersham and Lowndes. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. Bv Messrs. Duncan and Langford of Hall. House Bill No. 782. A bill to create new charter for Gainesville, Ga. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Coates of Pulaski- House Bill No. 886. A bill to amend act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Pulaski County. Referred to the Committee on Counties anc1 County l\Iatters. By Mr. Holland of TattnallHouse Bill No. 876. A bill to amend Act known as 'Tattnall Board of Commissioners." Referred to the Committee. on Counties and County Matters. By Mr. Holland of Tatnall- House Bill No. 877. A bill to amend Act known as "Tattnall Road Law Adopted." 628 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, Referred to the Committee on Counties and ('ounty Matters. By Mr. Wood of Twiggs- Hause Bill Ko. 880. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for the City of Jeffersonville. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. B~- Mr. Baldwin of Morgan- House Bill No. 884. A bill to amerid Act creating Board of Commissioners for the County of Morgan. Referred to the Committee on Counties and Count~' :Matters. By 'Messrs. Gann and Dobbs of CobbHouse Bill K o. 894. A bill to amend charter of ~[arietta. Rl"ferred to the ( 'ommittee on Corporations. By :\leRsrs. Dobbs and Gann of CobbHouse Bill No. 845. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for town of Austell. Refened to the Committee on Corporations. B: Mr. Macintyre of ThomasHouse Bill Ko. 898. A bill to amend charter of Thomasville. Heferred to the Committee on Corporations. FRIDAY, AuGUST 4, 1922. 629 By ~ir. Coates of Pulaski- House Bill No. 887. A bill to.amend Act creating new charter or Hawkinsville. Referred to the ( 'ommittee on Corporations. By Mr: Mundy of PolkHouse Bill Xo. 8H9. A bill to amend the charter of Cedartown. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. B~ :Jlr. GreeJJL' of .Jones- House Resolution No. 204. A resolution to provide for the election of more than one member of Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of J one~ County. Referred to the Committee 011 Counties and County Matters. By Mr. Boswell of Greene- House Bill No. 834. A bill to amend Act incorporating Tow11 of Greensboro. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By ~Ir. Coates of Pulaski- House Bill Xo. 888. A bill to amend Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Pulaski County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and Qou11t~ -:\Iatters. 630 J OURKAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: 11l r. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 854. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 779. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1922. 631 and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 781. House Bill .0J o. 80. House Bill Ko. 841. GoLUCL\E, Chairman. Mr. Jones of 37th, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: Jl r. President: Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 295. Respectfully submitted, JoNES of the 37th, Chairman. Mr. Wohlwender, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report : Jlr. Presidfuf: Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to 632 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation, to-wit: Senate Bill No. :2. Removal of capitol. Do not pass. Senate Bill Ko. 249. As to school tax. Do pass. Senate Bill No. 235. As to tax receiver. Do pass. ED WoHLWENDER, Chairman. .Mr. Lassiter, Chairman of the Col11111ittee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report: Jl r. Prf'sidl'.n t: Your Committee on General J mliciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute, towit: Senate Bill No. 209. Senate Bill No. 221. LASsiTER, Chairman. Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on County ~nd County Matters, submitted the following report: 1.,1r. President: Your Committee on County and County Matters FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1922. 633 has had under consideration the following bills of th~ Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 291. Senate Bill No. 294. Respectfully submitted, RICHARDS, Chairman. Mr. David, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking;, submitted the following report: ill r. President: Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 277. House Bill No. 801. Senate Bill No. 240. As amended. Respectfully submitted, A. B. DAvrn, Vice-Chairman. The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time: 634 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Snow- Senate Bill X o. 209. A bill to repeal Act abolishing fee system in Southern Judicial Circuit. By Mr. Snow- Senate Bill .No. 221. A bill to abolish fees accruing to the Office of collector General in Southern Judicial Circuit. By Messrs. David and Clay- Senate Bill No. 235. A bill to consolidate the office of County Tax Collector and County Tax Receiver in this State. By Mr. EllisSenate Bill No. 249. A bill to authorize the authorities of Municipal corporations to make agreement for instruction of children. By Mr. BrownSenate Bill No. 277. A bill to make Crawford, Ga. a State Depository. By Mr. DavisonSenate Bill No. 291. A bill to repeal Act creating Houston Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. By Mr. Davison- Senate Bill No. 294. A bill creating a Board of County {'ommissioners for Houston County. FRIDAY, Au~;n 4, 1922. 635 By Mr. Peacock- Senate Bill No. 295. A bill to create a new charter for Eastman, Ga. B~T Mr. Lankford of Toombs- Honse Bill No. 841. A bill to establish City Court of Lyons, Ga. By Mr. Lankford of Toombs- Honse Bill Xo. 840. A bill to abolish City Court of Toombs County. By Mr. Collier of StephensHouse Bill No. 779. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Stephens County. By Mr. Phillips of JasperHouse Bill No. 781. A bill to amend Act provid- ing for payment of cost in misdemeanor cases in cer- . tain counties. By Messrs. Hyman and Hawkins of WashingtonHouse Bill Ko. 854. A bill to amend Act creating City Court of Sandersville. By Mr. Holland of TattnallHouse Bill No. 801. A bill to make Collins, Ga., a State Depository. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Special Committee 636 JouR~AL OF THE SENATE, appointed under Senate Resolution No. 78, to provide a source of revenue to pay Confederate pensions, and to draft the necessar~' tax bills, submitted the following report: ATLAN:TA, GA., August 1, 1922. To the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the Hiouse: \Ve, the undersigned members of the committee, appointed under Senate Resolution No. 78, to provide a source of revenue to pay confederate pensions, and to draft the necessary tax bills for the levy and collection of a tax on luxuries, embodying the ideas contained in said Senate Resolution, beg leave to submit the following report: 1. All tax bills introduced in pursuance of this resolution, after having been drafted by this committee, shall be known as "Taxes to Pay Confederate Pensions.''. 2. We recommend that a tax be levied, equal to ten per cent on the sales. price of all tickets to moving picture houses, and places of similar amusement, boxing matches or ring contests, concerts, professional baseball and football games, and that a ta..x be levied equal to ten per cent of all amounts paid for the privilege of engaging in the amusements and luxuries conducted in pool rooms, dance halls, shooting galleries, and places of similar amusement. 3. We further recommend that a tax be levied, equal to twenty per cent. on the sales price of all FRIDAY, AuGUST 4, 19~2. 637 soft drinks, when made from a combination of syrup, extracts, or flavoring matter, together with plain or carbonated or mineral water; and that a tax be levied equal to twenty per cent. on the sales price of all near beer and imitations of beer, and of all bottled waters, and mineral waters, sold by soda fountains, or dispensed over the counter. This recommendation includes all bottled drinks and bottled waters. 4. vVe further recommend that a tax of one mill be levied for the privilege of recording, notes, mortgages, bills of sale, security deeds ~nd all other security papers, said tax to be paid by the payee of said paper to the Clerk of the Superior Court when the same is offered for record. 5. Attached hereto and marked exhibits 1, 2 and 3, are bills providing for the levy and collection of the taxes recommended in sections 2, 3 and 4 hereof. 6. ln presenting the foregoing report this committee has acted in pursuance of the provisions of the said Senate Resolution No. 78. Yet this committee takes this opportunity to say that if the State of Georgia would adopt a sound, equitable, and adequate plan of taxation, it would be unnecessary to engage in the taxation of special businesses, amusements and pleasures, which are already heavily and perhaps unjustly burdened with taxation, as the recommendations of this report call for. And this committee most earnestly recommends that such a sound, equitable and adequate plan of taxation be adopted by the State as early as possible, that the special 638 JquRNAL OF '['HE SENATE, taxes hereinbefore recorp.mended may be repealed at the earliest practical moment. Respectfully submitted, GoLUCKE of 19th Dist., HoLLINGSwoRTH of 17th Dist., A. C. RouNTREE, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, BIRD of Taliaferro. A BILL To be entitled: An Act to require persons, firms, associations, and corporations, operating motion picture shows and places of similar amusement, boxing matches or ring contests, concerts, professional baseball and football games, pool rooms, dance halls, shooting galleries and places of similar amusement, to pay an occupation tax, to make returns, to provide penal'ties, and for other purposes. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That persons, firms, associations, and corporations, operating motion picture shows and places of similar amusement, boxing matches or ring contests, concerts, professional baseball and football games, pool rooms, dance halls, shooting galleries and places of simil'ar amusement, for gain, in this State, shall pay an occupation tax of one cent on each ten cents or fraction thereof, paid for tickets, or ad- FRIDAY, AuGUST 4, 1922. 639 mission, or for the privileges, of such shows or exhibitions. 2. That every such person, firm, association or corporation, shall make to the Comptroller-General of this State, monthly returns of such tax, and pay the same on the first of each month for the preceding month, the first of said returns to be made on October 1, 1922, and to embrace said tax from the date of this Act to said date, and each succeeding return to embrace the tax for the preceding month. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that any person, firm, association or corporation failing to make such returns and to pay said tax shall for each offense be guilty of a misdemaanor, and punished as prescribed in Section 1065 of the Penal Code. 4. All taxes collected under the provisions of this Act shall be paid into the State Treasury and by it shall be paid as a fund for the payment of pensions to Confederate Soldiers, until all pensions for Confederate Soldiers for each calendar year shall be paid in full, when the overplus, if any, shall be turned by the Treasury into the general fund, and then held subject to the payment of general appropriations. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed. 640 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, A BILL To be Entitled: .An Act to Require all retail vendors or dispensors of soft drinks, whether in glass or in bottle, bottled waters, mineral waters, and other waters sold at soda founts, to pay an occupation tax, to register, to make monthly returns, and payment of said tax, to provide penalties, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that each vendor or dispensor of soft drinks, whether in glass or in bottle, bottled waters, mineral waters, or other waters sold at soda fountains, as hereinafter defined, shall pay an occupation tax for each five cents or fraction thereo.f, paid to such vendor or dispensor for such drinks. SEcTION 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that soft drinks, as herein used, mean all beverages commonly known as soft drinks, such as orangeade, orange crushes, lemonade, limeade, pineapple juice, coca cola, chero cola, root beer, bevo, moxie, phosphates, fruit and flavoring syrups, compounded or mixed with plain or carbonated water, milk or malted milk shakes in any form, cream and egg shakes, ice cream, ice cream sodas, ice cream sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, ice cream cones, and all similar drinks. This list is not intended to be complete, but merely illustrative of the beverages falling within the meaning of soft drinks. This list includes drinks served in bottle as well as in glass, and also FRIDAY, AuGUST 4, 1922. 641 bottled waters, mineral waters, and other waters sold at soda founts. SEcTION" 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that each vendor or dispensor of soft drinks or waters as hereinbefore described, in this State, shall register by the first 1Ionday in October, 1922, with the ordinary of each county in which he does business, in a well-bound book to 'be kept for that purpose, by signing his name and giving his place of business, post office, address, and date of registering. Sr:cnox 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that each vendor or dispensor of soft drinks or waters as hereinbefore described, shall make sworn monthly returns to the Comptroller-General of this State of all such occupation tax due by him, and pay the same at the time of making such returns. The first of such returns shall be made on or before October 1, 1922, and shall embrace all of such tax due between the date of this Act and the time of such return. Such returns shall be sworn to by some officer authorized by law to administer oaths. S.EcTION 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that any vendor or dispensor who shall fail to register, make said returns, or pay said tax when due, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction punished as provided in Section 1065 of the Penal Code of this State; and any vendor or dispensor who shall make a false sworn return shall be guilty of false swearing and punished as provided in Section 26~ of the Penal Code of this State. Sig. 21-Senate 642 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, SECTION 6. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Comptroller-General of this State shall issue an execution for such tax whenever any vendor or dispeusor fails to pay the same, which shall be levied and collected as other tax executions issued by him are enforced. SECTION 7. . .\.11 taxes collected under the provisions of this Act shall be paid into the State Treasury and by it shall be held as a fund for the payment of pensions to Confederate Soldiers, until all pensions for Confederate Soldiers for each calendar year shall be paid in full, when the overplus, if any, . shall be turned by the Treasury into the general fund, and then held subject to the payment of general appropriations. SECTION 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this .\ct are herebr repealed. A BILL To be Entitled: An Act to require the payees or holde1s of all notes, mortgages, bills of sale, security deeds, and all other security papers, when offering same for record, to pay a privilege tax for recording same, to require monthly returns of said tax so collected by the Clerk of the Superior Courts, to provide penalties for the holders or payees collecting said tax from the maker of said security paper,to provide penalties for failure of the Clerk of the Superior Court to make returns FRIDAY, AuGUST 4, 1922. 643 to the Comptroller-General, and for other purposes. SEcTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the payee or holder of any note, mortgage, bill of sale, security deed, or other security paper, when offering the same for record, shall pay a tax of one mill upon the principal sum promised to be paid in said note, mortgage, bill of sale, security deed, or other security paper, to the Clerk of the Superior Court where the same is offered for record, for the privilege of recording the same. SECTION 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That on the first :Monday in October, 1922, and on the first Monday in each and every month thereafter, the Clerk of the Superior Court in each county in this State shall make a return to the Comptroller-General of this State of all taxes provided for in this Act collected by him, and shall remit all of such taxes provided for in this Act and collected by him to the Treasury of this State on said date. SECTION 3. It shall be a good and valid defense to the collector or foreclosure of any note, mortgage, bill of sale, security deed, or other security paper, that the holder or payee of the same required the maker thereof to pay the tax for the privilege of re cording the same. SEcTION 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That any Clerk of the Superior Court who 644 ,JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, shall fail to make remittance to the State Treasury, ~s provided for in this Act, or who shall fail to make the report called for in this Act to the ComptrollerGeneral, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be punished as provided in Section 1065 of the Penal Code. SEcTION 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no note, mortgage, bill of sale, security deed or other security paper, shall be entitled to be recorded until the tax required by this Act shall have first been paid. SECTION 6. All taxes collected under the provisions of this Act shall be paid .into the State Treasur"y and by it shall be held as a fund for the payment of pensions to Confederate Soldiers, until all pensions for Confederate Soldiers for each calendar year shall be paid in full, when the overplus, if any, shall be turned by the Tre~sury into the general fund, and then held subject to the payment of general appropriations. SECTION 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. The following report of the Committee on the Georgia Academy for the Blind was read for the information of the Senate: STATE OF GEORGIA: SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA. We the members of committee who visited FRIDAY, AuGUST 4, 1922. 645 Academy for Blind approve the report herewith attached. R. 0. TARPLEY, 36th. J. LEoNARD RouNTREE, 16th. c. H. PEACOCK, 48th. E. B. STOVALL, 32nd. J. E. DAVISON, 23rd. J. B. JACKSON, 21st. c. L. RIDLEY, 28th. R. H. HoLMEs, 22nd. Chairman. REPORT OF SENATE COMMITTED ON IN.SPECTION OF GEORGIA ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND On June 7th the above committee went over the property of the State of Georgia known as the Academy for the Blind, and situated in Macon, Georgia, and we beg to submit the following report. The Grounds are beautiful and well kept. The building is in fairly good repair. In some places the plastering has fallen. This should be repaired and the interior re-kalsomined and repainted. We find . that the interior of the building and all wood work . has had no attention since the construction of the building and the preservation of the State's property demands that the above recommendations be complied with at once. The heating plant requires new valves to radiators, new flues and grate bars in one boiler, and a new engine or the old one should be worked over. 646 J OUl:tNAL OF THE SENATE, Some ne\V furniture for bedrooms and dormitories is needed. Bed furnishings, table linens, table ware, kitchen furnishings and a new stove are required. Several new pianos are needed. Some of the plumbing should be replaced and some repaired. Gutters and downspouts have rusted out and should be replaced. As a means of safety in the event of fire, \Ve would recommend that iron and concrete stairways be put in dormitories. l1~or the pleasure and comfort of the children we would suggest that a swimming pool to equipped. New floor covering is needed for halls and arcade. li~or the Colored School we would recommend that the plastering be repaired, walls kalsomined, and all wook work inside and out, be painted. The porches at this school have practically fallen down. These should be rebuilt before the next school term. We also recommend that a fuel house and a building for the shop and laundry be built. Heating plant should be installed and the plumbing replaced with more modern and sanitary equipment. Some bed furnishings and also some kitchen and dining t"oom furnishings are needed. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1922. 647 Both of these pieces of property, white and colored schools are magnificently situated and is valuable property, yet, due to the fact that for sixteen years there has been nothing appropriated or spent in the up-keep of this property, it is readily seen that some repairs are required and we heartily recommend that enough money be set aside to meet the cost of these repairs at an early date. This is one of the few institutious within the State that has never exceeded its appropriation but has lived absolutely on whatever appropriation the Legislature has seen fit to provide. We believe that the institution is in good hands, and that the Superintendent, Mr. G. F. Oliphant, is an efficient, Christian, gentleman. We have no criticism to make of his management except that he has done the best possible under the circumstances. The Board of Trustees is composed of men of sound business ability and men who are interested in the institution and who have managed its affairs in a manner beyond reproach. We believe that it is due to their management that the school has never exceeded its appropriation. vVe found the children well cared for. They were happy and content. The Teaching force is composed of instructors who have had several years experience and all have had normal training. Their work appears to be perfectly satisfactory. There were sixty-five children, fifteen of whom were in the first grade, and taught by Miss Emma Jones a blind teacher whose life has beeR spent at this institution both as pupil and teache:r. The second grade 648 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, with 8 pupils and the third with 10 are taught by Miss Emma Turner. The Fourth and Fifth grades with 12 pupils are taught by Miss Blanks. The Seventh and Eighth grades with 12 pupils, by Miss Wallace. The ninth and tenth grades with 8 pupils are taught by Miss Stokes. The Music Department is conducted by Prof. MeNeil, and his work is to be commended. Some Manual Labor is taught and we recommend that more of this kind of work be done. There is also a class in typewriting doing very satisfactory work. . We also recommend that the kitchen and dining rooms and pantry be oYerhauled, painted and screened at once. \Ve found the Hospital Building to be modem in every respect, and we are glad to report that it is very seldom that this part of the institution is ever in operation. The health of the children is rather remarkable for an institution of this kind. vVe arrived at meal time and without the knowledge of the Superintendent or his staff, and immediately looked over the dining room, kitchen and food. We foun.d the food clean and well cooked, well selected and plentiful and nicely served. All children say that the food is always plentiful and palatable. The Colored School consisting of about forty-five pupils appears to be humanely and intelligently administered by L. H. Williams, principal, and his wife, Alice Williams, matron. FRIDAY, AuGUST 4, 1922. 649 \Ve enclose financial estimate of the repairs recommended, also copy of the 1921 Report of theBoard of Trustees which we heartily endorse. WHITE SCHOOL . Additional for pipe organ and installation$ 4,000.00 Repairing plaster and kalsomining and re- painting woodwork __________________ 2,000.00 Repairs to heating plant; new valves to radiators, new flues and grate bars in boiler, new engine ___________________ _ 1,000.00 New fumiture for bedrooms and dormitories ------ __ - ---------------------- 1,000.00 Bed furnishings, table linens, table ware, kitchen fumishings, new stove_________, 1,000.00 Pianos -------------------------------- 1,000.00 Repairs and replacement of plumbing___ _ 500.00 Replacement gutters and downspouts ___ _ 500.00 ])esks --------------------------------- 1,000.00 Iron and concrete stairways in dormitories, Swimming pool, 1''loor covering (Battleship Linoleum, for halls and Arcade) ___________________ _ 1,000.00 $13,000.00 COLORED SCHOOL Repairing, plastering and kalsomining, painting interior and exterior_________$ 1,000.00 Rebuilding porches -------------------- 1,000.00 Building fuel house -------------------- 500.00 Replacing plumbing-------------------- 500.00 650 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Furnishings, bed, table, kitchen and dining room ------------------------------Heating plant ------------------------Laundry equip~ent ------------------Building for shop and laundry -~-------- 500.00 500.00 115.00 1,000.00 $5,115.00 The following- communication was read for the information of the Senate: STATE OF GEORGIA, ExECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ATLANTA, August 2, 1922. To the General Assembly of Georgia: I beg to invite your attention to certain inequalities an injustices which exist under the laws of our State against women, and to urge upon you such modification of the law as will remove these injustices and discriminations: 1. I recommend that Section 3033, Volume 1 of the Civil Code of 1911 be so amended as to give to the Mother, as well as the }father, whether a widow or not, equal rig-ht with the :B-,ather to appoint a guardian for the persons of their children and for such property as she may de,ise or bequeath to such child. 2. I recommend that Section 3032, Volume 1 of the Civil Code of Georgia of 1911 shall be so amended FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1922. 651 as to make the Mother and Father equal natural guardians of their minor children. 3. I recommend that Section 3031 of the Civil Code of Georgia of 1911, Volume 1, be so amended as to confer a joint control and an equal right upon the Father and Mother with respect to the services and proceeds of iabor of minor children. 4. I recommend that Section 4467 of the Civil Code of this State shall be so amended as to confer a right of &ction against any person who sells or furnishes spirituous liquor to a minor child upon the Mother as well as upon the J!"'ather of such child. 5. I further recommend that legislation be enacted granting to each and every married woman in the State of Georgia the absolute right to have, hold, o"\vn, retain and enjoy as her separate property any wages or earnings acquired or gained by her in employment or occupation of business.as her special estate and property, and the consent of the husband to the work or laber of his wife shall not be necessary and that the said earnings in every case shall be the sole and separate property of the wife. In conclusion, I urge and recommend the repeal of every unfair discrimination against married women, but would urge extreme care in the consideration of the question as to whethe:r; or not laws which protect her in the enjoyment of her separate property are not wise and should not be retained. In my judgment, many of these laws are for the best interests of the women of the State and should never be re- 652 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, pealed. They are intended for her protection and accomplish that result, in many cases. Respectfully submitted, w. THOMAS HARDWICK, Governor. Mr. Wohlwender moved that when the Senate do adjourn today it stand adjourned till 11 o'clock Monday Morning and the motion prevailed. The following resolutions were read and referred to (_ 'ommittee on Rules. By .Mr. Clay- Senate Reso.lution No. 100. A resolution providing for afternoon sessions beginning on Tuesday, August 9th. By Mr. Thomas- Senate Resolution N"o. 101. A resolution limiting debate to 10 minutes. The following resolutions were read and adopted. Br Mr. Clay- Senate Resolution No. 102. A resolution extending sympathy to Senator Dan \Vall in his recent illness. .. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1922. 653 By :Mr. Boykm- Senate Resolution Xo. 103. A resolution relative to sickness and rec.v, Dr. ( '. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Tarpll'y, R. 0 . Tay;or, Geo. W. Thorpe, E. M. \V;eaver, J. D. Williams, Wiley Womble, M. D. Those not voting were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bo,vkin, James H. Brown, L. C. Davidson, J. E. Haralson, Pat ,Tackson, J. B. Lassiter, W. H. Mills, J. H. Rountree, J. L. Htovall, E. B. \\'alker, B. F. Wall, Dan Mr. President FRIDAY, AuausT 4, 1922. 659 Ayes 4, Nays 34. On the motion to adjoum the Ayes were 4, the Xays were 34, and the motion was lost. Mr. Walker offered the following amendments: ''Amend by striking out the word 'ten' in tenth lines of the caption and insert in lieu thereof the word 'Seveu '. '' Amend further by striking the words in line 3 of Section 1~ and insert the words "Seven percent," in lieu thereof. :Mr. Suow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those Yoting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bond, Chas. :\. Boykin, James ll. Collum, J. ::\1. liollingswort h, Kimzey, Sam C\'ix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Walker, B. J<~. Wohlwender, Ed. Womble, M:. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, ,J. M. Campbell, R. w. Childs, E. w. Cone, Howell Colson, D. ('. David, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Ellis, R. c. F1ern:ing, Denis Pleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golueke, Alvin G. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. M. Hutchins, H. c. .Jackson, J. B. .Jones, J uhn H. .Jones, 0. K. Lassiter, W. H. l\1anson, Frank c. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr. c. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Thomas, James R. Thmpe, E. M. Vv'lea ver, J. D. Williams, Wiley 660 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those not voting were Messrs: Brown, L. C. Haralson, Pat Johns, G. A. Mills, J. H. Peacock, C. H. Sto,aJI, E. B. Wall, Dan :Yir. President Ayes 12, Kays 31. On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 12 the Nays were 31, and the amendment was lost. .Jfr. Campbell offers to amend as follows: By striking from line 6 of Section 8 the words '' ::\Iechanic Arts.'' B~- striking from line 6 in Sec. 8 the word "Trustees'' before the words ''Of Georgia Normal Industrial College'' and inserting in lieu thereof the word ''Directors.'' By striking from line 9 in Section 8 before the words ''Of the Medical College'' the word '' Trustees" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Directors.'' B~ striking from line 12 in Sec. 8 the words "Board of Trustees" and inserting in lieu thereof the word ''Commissioners'' By adding at the end of Section 2 the following: ''); ot more than two of the members of said Board of Control shall be Alumni of any one of the institutions or schools named herein.'' Add at the end of Section 13 the following: ''Nor shall anything in this Act be set up or urged as a defense against any subscriptions or donations FRIDAY, A.UGUST 4, 1922. 661 to the University of Ga., or any of its Branches, nor shall this Act lessen in any respect the obligation of the subscribers to pay the same.'' The amendments were adopted. The substitute was adopted as amended: The report of the Oommittee which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute was agreed to. On the passage of the bill :Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were :\Iessrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, ,J. M. Bond, Cbas. N. Campbell, R. W. Childs, .E. \V. Collum~ J. M. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. David, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Fleming, Denis ~,leming, W. 0. Jo'oy, John E. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. M. Hutchins, H. C. Jackson, J. B. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. Lassiter, W. H. Manson, Frank C. Mills, J. H. Richards, Will Ridll>y, Dr. C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell }~. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M. \\',eaver, J. D. \\'illiams, Wiley Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Boykin, James H. Ellis, R. C. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Johns, G. A. Kimzey, Sam Xix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, David F. \\'alker, B. F. Wohlwender, Ed .. Womble, M. D. Those not voting were Messrs: Brown, L. C. Peacock, C. H. i':itovall, E. B. Wall, Dan Mr. President 662 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, Ayes 33, Nays 13. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 33, the Nays 13. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. Mr. vVohlwender gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in passing Senate Bill No. 226. Mr. Nix moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned till 11 o'clock Monday morning. MoNDAY, AuousT 7, 1922. 663 SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. August 7th, 1922. 'fhe Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. ~Ir. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the ,Journal of Friday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. Mr. Nix gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on Friday in passing Senate Bill No. 226. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of Friday's proceedings was dispensed with. The following message was received from His Excellency the Governor, through his Secretary, Mr. McCurry: Jl r. President: I am directed by His Excellency the Govemor to deliver to the Senate a communication in writing to which he respectfully invites your attention. 664 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, STATE OF GEORGiA, ExECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ATLANTA. To the General Assembly of Georgia: I respectfully desire to call your attention to the situation existing in some of the counties in Souther:r{ Georgia with regard to the work of tick eradication. I am constantly receiving letters from citizens in that section, complaining of the situation and asking for some relief. It appears that they have a problem to deal with in that section that is different from what it is in other sections of the State, and much more difficult. It seems that in some of these counties there is very little land being cultivated and that cattle are allowed to roam at will through vast open ranges. Under these conditions, it is very difficult for the citizens to gather these cattle together for the purpose of dipping, and in some sections practically amounts to the confiscation of the cattle. It is most unfortunate that regrettable instances of lawlessness and disorder and open and violent :resistance to the laws of the State have occurred in some of these counties, and I am constrained to believe that a vast majority of the people in these counties are law-abiding citizens of Georgia and deeply regret and deplore these occurrences. Resolutions to that effect, adopted by representative mass meetings of responsible citizens have been presented to me, and I am informed that all resistance to the MoNDAY, AuGUST 7, 1922. 665 law has ceased; certainly that such of it as occasionally manifests itself is not supported by public sentiment and is condemned by the law-abiding citizens of the territory concerned. Under these circumstances, I feel that I ought to .say that it should not be the purpose and intent of the laws of this State to work any undue hardship upon any of its citizens, and that local conditions sometimes make it necessary to so amend the law that it can be applied to the whole State, with wisdom and with justice, and I urge that you investigate this subject carefully and seek some remedy which will relieve the unfortunate situation existing in some of these counties. The laws of Georgia must be enforced and upheld, but they must be made with intelligence and framed so as not to work unnecessary hardship upon the people, and their enforcement is rendered much easier whenever they are so framed. Consequently, I urge upon the General Assembly prompt consideration of this question, with the view of making such changes in the law as may be necessary, in the interest of the people as a whole, so as not to work undue and unnecessary hardship upon any locality. Respectfully submitted, w. THOMAS HARDWICK, Governor. 666 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. Jones asked una:n,imous consent that he be allowed to introduce a privilege resolution at this time and the consent was granted. The following resolution was read and adopted. By Mr. Jones of 37th- A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to Hon. \V. G. Sutlive, President of the Georgia Press Association, for 2 days. Mr. Nix moved that the Senate reconsider its action on last Friday in passing Senate Bill No. 226. Mr. Snow made the point of order that the Senate had passed the hour of business of motions to reconsider and that a motion to reconsider was not in order. The Chair sustained the point of order. The following resolution was introduced and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Nix- Resolved that the House of Representatives return to the Senate Senate Bill No. 226, for further consideration. Mr. Snow called for the previous question. Mr. Nix called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol: lows: MoNDAY, AuGuS'!: '7, 192~ 667 Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs : Bellah, ,J. M. Brown, L. C. Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Hunt, T. M. Hutchins, H. C. Jackson, J. B. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. Lassiter, W. H. Manson, Frank C. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. 'l'horpe, E. M. W~eaver, J. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Boykin, James H. Collum, J. M. David, A. B. Ellis, R. C. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, Johns, G. A. Kimzey, Sam Nix, 0. A. l'ahnour, J. E'. rarpley, R. 0. \Valker, B. F. Williams, Wiley W-ohlwender, Ed. Womble, M. D. Those not voting were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bond, Chas. N. Campbell, R. W. Davidson, J. E. Holmes, R. H. Mills, J. H. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. . Hi~hards, Will Rirlk,v, DI. c. L. Stovall, E. B. Wall, Dan ) 706 . JouRNAL Ol<' THE SE:8ATE, The repo1t of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Miles of Candler- House Bill No. 824. A bill to amend Act establishing City Court of Metter. The report of the committee~ which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were :11, Nays 0. The bill having reooived the 1equisite constitutional majority was passed. By Richmond Delegation- Houl!le Bill No. 766. A bill to amend Code relative to salary of Judge of Superior Court of the Judicial Circuit in which is located the County of Richmond. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 81, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. TuESDAY, .A.uousT 8, 1922. 707 By Muscogee Delegation- House Bill No. 860. A bill to provide for extension of corporate limits of Columbus. - The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Hutchens- Senate Bill No. 308. A bill to amend Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Haralson County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following res?lution was read and ordered to lay over one day. By Mr. Brown- Senate Resolution No. 106. A resolution to allow committee appointed to investigate various State Departments to summon witnesses and hear evidence in regard thereto. 708 JouRNAL OJ<' THE SENATE, The following resolutions were introduced, read first time and referred to committee: By Mr. Manson- Senate Resolution No. 107. A resolution to re- lieve P. P. Jackson as surety on Bond of Price Hub- bard. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Manson- Senate Resolution No. 108. A resolution to relieve P. P. Jackson as surety on Bond ofW. C. Wood. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. The following communication was read for the information of the Senate: Atlanta, Ga., August 8th, 1922. The Atlanta Bar Association extends to the members and officials of the Senate and House of the General Assembly a most cordial"invitation to be its guests at a Barbecue to be given at the Burns Cottage, Thursday afternoon, at 1 :30 o'clock. Transportation facilities will be provided and . those who will attend are requested to assemble at the Hunter Street entrance to the Capitol at 1:00 o'clock, on that afternoon. TuESDAY, AuGUST 8, 1922. 709 It is hoped that all the members and officials will attend. Respectfully, EDGAR E. PoMEROY, President, Atlanta Bar Association. At the request of the Committee on Appropriations and Finance the following resolution and bills of House were read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations and Finance. By Mr. Arnold of Clay- House Resolution No. 190. A resolution to make appropriation for stationery used by General Assembly for years 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923. By Messrs. Whitaker and Webb of Lownds- House Bill No. 233. A bill to make appropriations to South Georgia Normal School at Valdosta. By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette, etc.- House Bill No. 873. A bill to make appropriation of for maintenance of the military establishment State of Georgia. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the ( 'lerk thereof: Mr. President : The House has passed by the requisite constitu- 710 JouRNAL OJ<' THE SENATE, tional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 145. A bill making it optional with persons in this State who have been convicted of a crime to begin the service of the sentence imposed whert' a motion for new trial has been filed. No. 805. A bill to prohibit taking fish from any of the streams of. this State with any device other than hook and line for a period of five years. House Bill No. 630. A bill to provide for the change of venue in investigation by Grand juries, etc. and for other purposes. House Bill No. 927. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Acts to amend the new charter for the City of Madison. House Bill No. 934. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Solicitor General of Augusta Judicial Circuit. House Bill No. 1561. A bill amending an Act to create a Department of Insurance, etc., and for other purposes. House Bill No. 832. A bill to amend An Act and amendatory Acts providing for collection of tax on distributors of fuel oils, etc., and for other purposes. House Bill No. 883. A bill to tax Gypsy Horse Traders. No. 745. A bill to amend the several Acts for the TuESDAY, AuGUST 8, 1922. 711 creation, maintenance, management and government of the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia. House Bill No. 933. A bill to amend an Act creating n new charter for the City. of Eastman. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President : The House has passed by .the requisite. constitutional majority the following bills of the .House, towit: House Bill No. 300. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Acts creating the office of State Veterinarian, etc., and for other purposes. House Bill No. 583. A bill to provide for. the establishment and maintenance of a school of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts in this State. House Bill No. 680. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Acts providing for a salary for the Commissioner of Commerce and Labor. House Bill No. 726. A bill to provide for the Georgia Workmen Compensation Act. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President : The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit: 712 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, HooseJResolution ,No..<200, (879A). A resolution providing for a school building site on the State Fa~m. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 1Ylr. Ptesident : The House has read and adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit: ., House Resolution No. 216. A resolution authorizing Secretary of State to correct error in local bill Dougherty County. The following message was received from the Hom:~e through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: ;j The House has passed by the requisite constitutional inajority the following Bills of the Senate, towit: Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Acts protecting Fur Bearing Animals of the State of Georgia. .. Senate Bill No. 176. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Acts to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia, etc., and for other purposes. . ,The following House Bill's were read first time and referred to Committees : TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1922. 713 By Mr. Guess of DaKalb- House Bill No. 726. A bill to. amend Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act. Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor. By Messrs. Horne and Thomson of Dodge-- House Bill No. 933. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for Eastman. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Rutherford of Monroe-- House Bill No. 583. A bill to provide for an establishment of a school of Mecanical Arts in Georgia. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. By Mr. Macintyre of Thomas- House Bill No. 883. A bill to tax Gypsy Horse Traders. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ]finance. By Mr. Hufstetter of Murray, et al.House Bill No.. 805. A bill. to prohibit taking of fish from any stream in Georgia with seine net, etc., for five years. Referred to the Committee on Game and Fish. 714 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. McClelland of DeKalb- House Bill No. 1.45. A bill relative to persons conYicted of a crime. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No. l. By Mr. DuBose of Clarke etc.- House Bill No. 832. A bill to amend Act providiilg for collection of tax on distributors of fuel oils. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ];' inance. By Mr. Steele of DeKalb- House Bill .No. 680. A bill to amend Georgia VI!orkmen 's Compensation Act relative to salaries of certain officers. Referred to the Committe ou Commerce and Labor. By Mr. Baldwin of Morgan- House Bill No. 927. A bill to amend Act amending new charter of l\Iadisou. Referred to the Committee on ( 'orporations. By Mr. Horne of Dodge, etc.. House Bill No. 745. A bill to amend several Acts for creation , maintenance, etc., of Confederate Soldiers Home of Georgia. Referred to the Committee on Pensions. TuESDAY, AuGUST 8, 1922. .715 By Mr. DuBose of ClarkeHouse Bill No. 561. A bill to amend Act creating Department of Insurance. Referred to the Committee on Insurance. By Mr. Knight of Berrien- House Bill No. 630. A bill to provide for change of venue in investigation by Grand Juries when no qualified Grand Jury can be found in the county where the crime was committed. Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2. By Mr. Stovall of McDuffee- Honse Bill No. 934. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Solicitor General of Augusta Judicial Circuit. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Whitaker and Webb of Lowndes- House Bill No. 300. A bill to amend Act creating office of State Veterinarian. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. By Mr. Ennis of Baldwin- House Resolution ~ o. 200. A bill to provide for a school building site on the State farm. Referred to the Committee on Penitentiary. 716- JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The following resolution was read and adopted: By Mr. Beckham of Dougherty- House Resolution No. 216. A resolution authorizing Secretary of State to correct error in local bill for Dougherty County. The following message was received from His Excellency the Governor, through his Secretary, Mr. McCurry: lift. President : I am directed by his Excellency the Governor to deliver to the Senate a sealed communication, to which he respectfully invites your attention in executive session. Mr. Thomas moved the Senate disagree with the report of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments, which committee did report Senate Bill No.2 to the Senate with a recommendation that it do not pass. Mr. Wohlwender called for he ayes and nays and the call was sustained. The roll call 'vas ordered and the vote was as fol- lQWS: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs : Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. Davidson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Golucke, Alvin G. Hollingsworth, Hunt, T. M. Jackson, J. B. Jones, John H. Lassiter, W. H. Sheffieid, R. H. Tay:or, Geo. W. Thoma~, James R. Thorpe, E. M. Wohlwenclcr, Eel. Womble, M. D. TuEsDAY, AuGusT 8, 1922. 717 Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, .T. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Gampbe'l, R. W. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. M. Da,id, A. B. Fleming, W. 0. r'oy, John K Haralson, Pat Hutchins, H. C. Johns, G. A. Jone,;, 0. K. of 6th Kimze_v, Sam Manson, Frank C. ~lills, J. H. :'\ix, 0. A. l'almour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Snow, Russell E. Tarpley, R. 0. Walker, B. F. \\":eaver, J. D. \\"illiams, Wile~ 'Phose not voting were :Messrs: Fleming, Denis Holmes, H. H. Ridl Committee on Privileges and Elections which committee reported House Bill No. 563 back to the Senate with a recommendation that it do not pass. 'rhe hour of 1 o'clock having arrived the President, under a previously adopted resolution, announced the Senate adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon. 718 3 P.M. The Senate reconvened at this hour and was called to order by the President. On the call of the roll the following Senators ~n::;wer(;d to their names: Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. ('ampbell, R. W. Childs, E. \V. Collum, J. M. Cone, Howell Ellis, R. C. I'leming, Denis J'leming, W. 0. Fo.v, John E. Golneke, Ahin G. Haralson, l'at Ho:lingsworth, Hunt, 'r. }1. Ilnt~hins, H. C. .Jackson, .J. B. John~, G. A. .JotHs, John H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam :\!:anson, Frank C. }fills, J. H. Xix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Peaeock, C'. H. Pope, DaYid F. Richards, Will RountreP, ,J. L. Sheffield, R. 11. Snow, Russell E . Tarpley, R. 0 . Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M . \\'alker, B. F. \\'eaver, J. D. \\'illiams, \\'ile_,. Wohlwender, Ed. Womble, :\[. D. Those abHeut were: ('olson, D. C. Dn,id, A. B. Davidson, .J. K Holmes, R. H. Lassiter, W. H. Ridl<'_,., Dr. C. L. KtoYall, E. B. Tn~'or, Go:>o. vV. Wall, Dan Mr. l'rrsint Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Elections, submitted the following report: lYlr. President: Your ( 'ommittee on Privileges and Elections has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to TuESDAY, AuausT 8, 1922. 719 report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By .Mr. Walker- Resolved that the privileges of the floor be extended to Hou. Wni. H. Davis of the City of Waynesboro, for two days. J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. Under the head of unfinished business the question mHler consideiation was: A motion by Mr. :B'leming of 8th, that the Senate llisagree with the report of the Committee on Privileges and Elections, which committee reported House Bill ~o. 563 back to the Senate with a recommendation that it do not pass. Mr. Snow moved that the Senate do now adjourn. ~lr. Jones of 37th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. 'l'hc roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those votiug in the affirmative were ~Iessrs: Akin, L. R. Brown, L. (". ( 'ampiJC'"l. R. W. ('olson, n. (. .Jones, John H. .Manson, Frank C. ~fills, J. H. Rnow, Russ<>ll K Tl omas, .JamC's R. \\'eaver, J.D. Wohlwender, Ed. 720 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bellah, .J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Cl1ilds, E. W. Collum, J. M. Cone, Howell Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Ho:lingsworth, Hunt, T. M. Hutchin~. H. C. .Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Jones, 0. K. Kimzey, Sam Xix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Sheffield, R. H. rarpley, R. 0. ray:or, Geo. W. Thorpe, E. M. Walker, B. F. Williams, Wiley Womble, M.D. Those not voting were Messrs : David, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Holmes, R. H. Lassiter, W. H. Ridley, Dr. C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sto,all, E. B. Wall, Dan ML President Ayes 11, Nays 31. On the motion to adjourn the Ayes were 11, the Xays were 31, and the motion was lost. Mr. Wohlwender called for the previous question and the call was sustained. ~Ir. Sheffield called for the Ayes and Nays and the <'Hll was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, .J. M. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. M. Da,idson, J. E. Ellis, R. < Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John K Haralson, Pat HutC'hin~, H. C. .Jones, 0. K. }anson, ]<'rank C. :Vlills, J. H. Pope, David .E'. ~iehards, Will i:'luow, Russell E. Thomas, James R. Thorp<.', E. M. \\'ieav<.'r, J. D. Wohlwender, Ed TuESDAY, AuousT 8, 1922. 721 Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bond, Chas. N. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. David, A. B. Fleming, Denis Golucke, Alvin G. Hollingsworth, Hunt, T. M: Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Jones, John H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Walker, B. F. \\'illiams, Wiley Womble, M. D. Those not voting were Messrs : Boykin, James H. Holmes, R. H. Lassiter, W. H. Kimzey, Sam Ridley, Dr. C. L. Stovall, E. B. Wall, Dan Mr. President Ayes 19, Nays 24. On the motion to disagree with the report of the committee the Ayes were 19, the Nays were 24, and the motion to disagree was lost. The report of the committee, which was unfavorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to and the bill was dee:lared lost. -:\Ir. \Vohlwender gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the motion to disagree with the committee with reference to House Bill No. 563. Mr. Snow moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. 722 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. August 9, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer \vas offered by the Chaplain. Mr. David asked unanimous consent to dispense with the roll call. }J:r. Snow objected. The Secretary proceeded with the roll call. ~lr. Haralson asked unanimous consent that the roll call be dispensed with and the consent was granted . .Mr. l<'oy, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. ~lr. David asked unanimous consent that the reading of the .Journal of yesterday's proceedings be dispensed with. ~lr. Snow objected. The Secretary proceeded with the reading of the Journal of yesterdays proceedings. .Mr. Golucke moved that the reading of the Journal uf ye~terday 's proceedings be dispensed with. WEDNESDAY, AuGUS'l 9, 1922. 723 Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. ?\. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Childs, E. w. Collum, J. M. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. DaYid, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Ellis, R. c. F'lcming, Denis ~'leming, W. 0. Goluckc, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, Hunt, T.. M. Jackson, J. B. J alms, G. A. Jones, 0. K. Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, W. H. Mills, J. H. Xix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Rirlley, Dr. c. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R H. Tarpley, R 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M. Walker, B. F. \\'illiams, \\' iley Those voting in the negative were Messrs: ( 'amplw:J, R. \V. .1oJlls, John H. Riehards, Will "now, Russell E. Wall. Dan \V,eaYcr, J. D. Those not voting were Messrs: Akin, L. R. ~'oy, John E. Holmes, H. H. Hutity of Valdosta. 750 JouRNAL oJ.' THE SENATE, House Bill No. 900. A bill to repeal Acts relative to time of holding legal sales in the County of Muscogee . . House Bill No. 955. A bill to change the name of the" town of Decatur" to" The City of Decatur." House Bill No. 908. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Quitman. House Bill No. 928. A bill to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the town of Hazlehurst. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majorit~' the following bills of the _House, towit: House Bill No. 950. A bill to amend, consolidate aud supersede the several Acts incorporating the City of Blue Ridge, Geor~ia. House Bill No. 960. A bill to amend an Act :fixing the salary of the Treasurer of ~.,ranklin County, and for other purposes. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. P-resident: The House has passed by the requisite constitu- WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 9, 1922. 751 tional majority the followi:n.g resolution of the House, to-wit: House Resolution ~o. 81. A resolution to provide for a survey of Lands of the State known as the Colony LandR of Georgia State Sanitarium for the Insane. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: ill r. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majorit~r tlw following bills of the Senate; towit: Senate Bill No. 263. A bill to amend an Act to establi1;3h the City Court of Eastman in Dodge County and for other purposes. Senate Bill :No. 231. A bill to fix the time of holding the Superior Court in the various Counties comprising tlw Cordele Circuit of this State. House Bill Xo. 276. A bill to change time of holdiJ!g .June term of Superior Court of Barrow County. The following bills were read first time and referred to committee. B~ Mr.Luke of Ben HillHouse Bill No. 875. A bill to amend Act codifying school laws relative to vocal music. Referred to the Committee on Education. 752 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. King of Wilcox.- House Bill No. 918. A bill to change terms of Wilcox Superior Court. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Guess, McClelland and Steele of DeKalb- House Bill No. 954. A bill to amend Code creating charter for town of Decatur. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. . By Chatham DelegationHouse Bill No. 956. A bill to amend Acts granting corporate authority to Town of Tybee. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By ~Ir. Henderson of White- House Bill .No. 932. A bill to repeal Act creating the City Court of Cleveland. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By .Mr. Stone of Jeff Davis- House Bill No. 929. A bill to fix the terms of the Superior Court of Jeff Davis County. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Weston of Brooks- House Bill No. 908. A bill to amend Act establishing the City Court of Quitman. WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 9, 1922. 753 Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By DeKalb Delegation- House Bill No. 955. A bill to change the name of "Town of Decatur" to "City of Decatur." Referred to thE\ Committee on Counties and County Matters. By Muscogee Delegation- House Bill No. 900. A bill to repeal certain Acts relative to place of holding legal sales in County of Muscoge~. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By Mr. Holloway of FultonHouse Bill No. 851. A bill to build houses for fire protection to citizens. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. VanZant of Fannin- House Bill No. 950. A bill to amend Act incorporporating the City of Blue Ridge. R~ferred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Stone of Jeff Davis- House Bill No. 928. A bill to amend Act authorizing the establishment of a system of public schools in the town of Hazlehurst. 754 .JO"CRKAL 0}' THE SEN ATE, Refened to the Committe on Education. By Mr. Gunnels of Franklin- House Bill No. 960. A bill to amend Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Franklin County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. B~ Mr. Whitaker of Lowndes- House Bill X o. 958. A bill to amend Act chartering City of Valdosta. Referred to the Committee-on Corporations. B) l\Ir. Ennis of Baldwin- House Resolution No. 81. A resolution to provide for a surve~' of lands of State known as colony lands of Georgia State Sanitation. Referred to the Committee on State Sanitation. ~Ir. li,leming of the lOth, Chairman of the Comm!!tC'c on Commerce and Labor, submitted the following report: Jlr. Pres-ident: Your Committee on Commerce and Labor has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: WEDNESDAY, AuGusT 9, 1922. 755 House Bill No. 680. House Bill No. 726. Respectfully submitted, FLEMING, Chairman. Mr. Wohlwender, Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments, submitted the following report: JJr. President : Your Committee on Constitutional Amendments has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and instructed me, as their Chairman; to report the same back to the Senate, with the following recommendations, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 188. Limit on counties to levy taxes, etc. Do pass. House Bill No. 212. Provide for Biennial Sessions. Do pass. House Bill No. 821. Provide to pay out of treasury of .Muscogee County $1000 to the Judge. Do pass. 1Ir. Ellis, Chairman of the Committee on Public Roads, submitted the following report: illr. President: Your Committee on Public Roads has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same 756 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, back to the Senate, with the following rec~mmenda tions, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 256. Senate Bill No. 254. Senate Bill No. 255. Senate Bill No. 207. Do pass by substitute. Do pass by substitute. Do not pass. Do not pass. Respectfully submitted, ELLIS, Chairman. The following bills, favorably reported were read the second time. By _;_l,lr. Steele of DeKalb- House Bill No. 680. A bill to amend Workmen's Compensation Act relative to the salaries of certain officers, etc. By 2\Ir. Guess of DeKalb- House Bill No. 726. A bill to amend Workmen's Compensation Act by providing a method of calculating wages received. B, .}lr. Golucke- Senate Bill No. 188. A bill to limit authority of counties relative to taxes. B~ Muscogee Delegation- House BillNo. 821. A bill to amend constitution regulating the salaries of the Judges of the Superior Courts. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 192~. 757 By Mr. Mundy of Polk- House Bill No. 212. A bill known as ''Biennial Sessions Bill.'' By unanimous consent the following bill was introduced, read first time and referred to committee. By Mr. Golucks- Senate Bill No. 321. A bill to revise and consolidate and re-enact and amend charter for Town of Sharon. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary. Under the head of unfinished business the following resolution was taken up for consideration: By Mr. Ellis. Senate Resolution No. 111. A resolution instructing the House to return House Bill No. 405 to the Senate. Mr. Ellis calledfor the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, .J. M. Brown, L. C. Childs, E. \V. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. 'Foy, John E. Jones, John H. Ridll'y, Dr. C. L. 1'\now, Russell E. 'l'arpley, R. 0. Thorpe, E. M. Wall, Dan Wohlwender, Ed. 758 ,JOl.'RNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the negative were Messrs : Akin, L. R. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Campbell, R. W. Collum, J. l\1. David, A. B. Golueke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, Hunt, T. M. .Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. .Tones, 0. K. 1\imze~, Sam Mills, J. H. X'ix, 0. A. Palmonr, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Shcffil!ld, R. H. Stovall, E. B. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Walker, B. F. \\'iea ver, J. D. \\'illiams, Wiley Womble, M.D. Those not voting were Messrs : Davidson, J. E. Holmes, R. H. Hutchins, H. C. Lassiter, W. H. :Manson, Frank C. Rountree, J. L. Mr. President Ayes 16, Nays 28. On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 16, the Nays were 28. The resolution having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was declared lost. Mr. Snow moved that the Se.nate.do now adjoum. .Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell Jones, John H. :-:now, Russell E. Thomas, James R. , Thorpe, E. l\1. Wall, Dan Wohlwendel, Ed. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1922. 759 Those voting iu the negative were :Messrs: Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. ?\. Boykin, James II. Collum, J. M. Colson, D. ('. David, A. B. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis !<'leming, W. 0. J'oy, John E. Golueke, Alvin G. llo:ling~worth, Hunt, T. M. Hutchin3, H. C. .Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G. A. .Jonrs, 0. K. Mills, J. H. :\ix, 0. A. l'almour, J. E. l'cacock, C. H. Ri<"hards, Will Hitllcy, Dr. C. L. Bhelfield, R. H. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0 . Tayior, Geo. W . Walker, B. F . Weaver, J.D. \\" illiams, \\" ile~ Womhle, ::.1. D. Those not ,-oting were ~[essr:;;: Akin, L. R. Da\idson, J. E. Haralson, Pat Holmes, R. H. K itnze~~, 8an1 Lassiter, W. H. -ianson, Frank ('. Pope, David F. Rountree, J. L. Mr. President Ayes 10, Nays 31. On tlw motion to adjoum the Ayes were 10, the ~ays were 31 and the motion was lost. Mr. Kix called for the previous question on Senate Bill X o. 195 and the call was sustained. The main question was ordered. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to. .Mr. Ellis called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 760 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bond, Cbas. K. B~ykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Collum, J. M. Cone, Howell David, A. B. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Golucke, Alvin G. Hatalson, Pat Hoilingsworth, Hunt, T. M. Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Jones, John H. Kimzey, Sam Mills, J. H. Xix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David }'. Richards, Will Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Stovall, E. B. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Walker, B. F. Weaver, J. D. \\'illiams, \Vile~ Womble, M. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs : Bellah, .J. M. Childs, E. W. Colson, D. C. Ellis, R. ('. Foy, John E. .Jones, 0. K. Ric1ley, Dr. C. L. Sno\Y, Rn~se11 E. Tarpley, R. 0. Thorpe, E. M . Wall, Dan 'Vohlwender, Ed. Those not voting were Messrs : Davidson, J. E. Holmes, R. H. llutrhins, H. C. Lassiter, W. H. Ayes 33, ~ays 12. .\!anson, Frank C. :Mr. President On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 33, the Nays were 12. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: 11Jr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolutions of WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1922. 761 the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. Nix- Resolved that the privileges of the floor be extended to Hon. J. L. Oakes and wife for 2 days. B~ Mr. Jones of 37thResolved that the privileges of the floor be extend- ed to Ex. Senator Lunsford for a period of two days. Respectfully submitted, J. E. PALMOUR, Chairman. Mr. Clay moved that when the Senate adjourn this afternoon it stand adjourned till 8 o'clock P. M. Mr. Snow moved that the Senate do now adjourn. Mr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call \vas sustained. The hour of 5 o'clock having arrived the President announced the Senate adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. 762 Joc.:RNAL OF THE SENATE, SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. August lOth, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. Mr. Jackson gave notice at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on yesterday in passing House Bill No. 575. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. Golucke asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 320 and No. 321 be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted to the committee on Special Judiciary and the consent was granted. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 19~~- 763 House Bill No. 959. A bill to establish a new charter for the Town of Locust Grove. House Bill )/"o. 943. A bill to amend an Act and amendatory Acts creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of appling County. House Bill No. 626. A bill to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government and public institutions, and for other purposes. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: JYJr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 796. A bill to amend Act to recognize and reconstitute the State Highway Department. The following message was received from the House through l\ir. Moore, the Clerk thereof: lVlt. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 973. A bill to repeal in part Act incorporating the town of Cooledge in Thomas County. 764 JoeRNAL oF THE SENATE, House Bill No. 861. A bill to require non-residents of Camden County to procure licenses to :fish in waters of said county. House Bill No. 892. A bill to establish a State Depository in Crawford, Oglethorpe County. House Bill No. 909. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Canon in Franklin and Hart Counties. House Bill No. 966. A bill to amend Act establishing system of public schools in Town of Canon. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. Prestident: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 951. A bill to amend an Act establishing a Board of Commissioners for Wilkes County. House Bill No. 885. A bill authorizing municipalities to appropriate sums to State Sanitarium for Tuburcular Patients. House Bill No. 970. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the town of Donalsonville. House Bill No. 968. A bill to create city Court of Decatur. THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1922. 765 The following House bills were read the :first time and referred to committees: By Mr. Reagan of Henry- House Bill No. 626. A bill to amend Act to levy tax for the support of the State Government. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and Finance. By Mr. Moore of Appling- House Bill No. 943. A bill to amend Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for County of Appling. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By Mr. Reagon of Henry- House Bill No. 959. A bill to provide a new charter for Locust Grove, Ga. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Williams of Harris and Williams of Walton- House Bill No. 796. A bill to amend Act reorganizing the State Highway Department. Referred to the Committee on Public Roads. House Bill No. 973. A bi1l to repeal in part and amend Act incorporating Town of Cooledge. B~r Mr. Macintyre of Thomas- 766 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By .Mr. Pickren of Charlton- House Bill No. 861. A bill to require non residents of Charlton County to procure a license to fish in said county. Referred to the Committee on Game and Fish. By Mr. Davis of Oglethorpe- House Bill No. 892. A bill to establish a State Depository in Crawford. Referred to the Committe on Special Judiciary. By Gunnels of Franklin and Mason of HartHouse Bill No. 69. A bill to amend Act incor- porating City of Canon. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Bobo and Ficklin of Wilkes- House Bill No. 951. A bill to amend Act establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Wilkes County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By Messrs. Gunnells of Franklin and Mason of Hart- House Bill No. 966. A bill to amend Act author- THURSDAY, AuausT 10, 1922. 767 izing Canon to establishing a system of public schools. Referred to the Committee on Education. By Mr. Hunter of Chatham- House Bill No. 885. A Bill to allow each city to appropriate to Senate Sanitarium for Tubercular Patients. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Van Langingham of Seminole- House Bill No. 970. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for Town of Donaldsville. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By DeKalb DelegationHouse Bill No. 968. A bill to create and estab- lish City Court of Decatur. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. The following Senate bill was read the first time and referred to the Committee: By Mr. Rountree of 16th-. Senate Bill No. 322. A bill to repeal an Act to incorporate the Tom School District in Emanuel and Johns County. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. 768 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, Mr. Jackson moved that the Senate reconsider its action on yesterday in passing House Bill No. 575. Mr. Bellah called for the previous question and the call was sustained. Mr. Jackson called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 'l'hose voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Campbell, R. W. Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Nix, 0. A. Pope, David F. Sheffielrl, R. H. Tarpley, R. 0. Thorpe, E. M. \\'-alker, B. F. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, .J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Childs, E. \\". Collum, J. M. Cone, Howell Colson, D. c. David, A. B. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis }<~leming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, Hunt, T. M. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. Lassiter, W. H. Manson, Frank c. Palmour, J. E'. Peacock, C. H. Richards, Will Rountree, J. L. Snow, Russell E. Sto,all, E. B. Tayl.or, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Wall, Dan Wleaver, J. D. Williams, Wiley Wohlwender, Ed. Womble, M. D. Those not voting were Messrs: Davidson, J. E. Holmes, R. H. Hutchins, H. C. Kimzey, Sam Mills, J. H. Ridley, Dr. C. L. Mr. President Ayes 9, Nays 35. THURSDAY, AuousT 10, 1922. 769 On the motion to reconsider the Ayes were 9, the Nays were 35 and the motion was lost. The following resolution was read and adopted- Br Mr. Thomas- Be -it resolved that the Secretary be directed to continue handling all bills and resolutions as has been the practice in the past on the first, second and third reading. Be it further resolved that we hereby approve the methods heretofore used as being in the interest of public business. B'e it further resolved that all reference to this matter including the Secretary's remarks be expunged from the records and the Secretary is so directed. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. Pre&ident: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By~{r. MansonA resolution extending privileges of the floor to D. B. Blalock for 2 days. Hig. 25-R!'nate .Journal. 770 JouRNAL m THE SENATE, By Mr. Thorpe- A resolution extending privileges of the floor to Judge Walter 1V. Shepard for 2 days. J. E. PALl\IOUR, Chairman. The report of committee was adopted. Mr. Weaver asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 319 be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance, read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Insurance and the consent was granted. Mr. Palmour, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges of the Floor, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Privileges of the Floor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: By Mr. Rountree- A resolution extending, to the Hon Ben Hill Moye of Johnson County, th~ privileges of the floor for 2 days. J. E. P ALMOUR, Chairman. The report of the committee was adopted. THURSDAY, AuuusT 10, 1922. 771 .Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 908. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on 'Game and Fish, submitted the following report: Mr. P-residetd: Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass as amended, to-wit: House Bill No. 805. August 9th, 1922. JNo. E. FoY, Chairman. Mr. Childs of the 12th, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Education has bad under con- 772 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, sideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 928. House Bill No. 875. CHILDs, Chailman. Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report: Mr. President : Your Committee on Counties and County Matters, has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 941. House Bill No. 935. Respectfully submitted, RICHARDS, Chairman. Mr. Jones of the 37th, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: J.ltlt. President : Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and THURSDAY, AuGUST 10; 1922. 773 Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 304. Senate Bill No. 303. House Bill No. 894. By substitute. House Bill No. 911. Hous~ Bill No. 912. House Bill No. 9115. House Bill No. 897. House Bill No. 722. House Bill No. 842. House Bill No. 898. House Bill No. 880. House Bill No. 871. House Bill No. 887. House Bill No. 850. House Bill No. 896. House Bill No. 835. House Bill No. 924. House Bill No. 933. House Bill No. 950. House Bill No. 782. As amended. Also that House Bill No. 958. Do not pass. JoNES of the 37th, Chairman. Mr. Lassiter, Chairman. of the Committee on General Judiciary No.1, submitted the :following report: 774 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, Mt. President : Your Committee .on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 145. LASSITER, Chairman. Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report : M1'. President: Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 877: Do pass. House Bill No; 876. Do pass. Ref\lpectfully submitted, RICHARDs, Chairman. The folhhvi11g bills' favorably reported were read the second time : THUHSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1922. 775 By'Messrs. McDonald, Pilcher and Reville: of Richmond- House Bill No. 722. A bill to' amend the charter of the City of Augusta. i By Mr. Byrd of Crisp- House Bill No. 835. A bill to repeal the present charter of Cordele~ By Mr. Wood of Twiggs- House Bill No. 880. A bill. to amend an Act to establish a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville. By Mr. Macintrye of Thomas- House Bill N.o. 898. A. .b' il:l. to . a.m..e. ,n..d the. charte.r. of the City of Thomasvil}e.. By Mr. Wimberly of Laurens- House Bill No. 912. A bill to amend an Act areating a new Charter for the town of Rockledge, By Messrs. Pilcher, McDonald and. Reville of Rich" mond- House Bill No. 871. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta and Acts of.the Gen,eral ,Assembly, creating. a Board of Health of the City of Augusta. By Mr. Quincey of Coffe~ House Bill No. 911. A bill to amend th~ charter of Nichols, Coffee County. 776 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, By Messrs. Bentley, Holloway and Moore of Fulton- House Bill No. 896. A bill to amend the charter of East Point by providing civil service in police department. By. Messrs. Langford and Duncan of Hall- House Bill No. 782. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Gainesville. By Messrs. Winship, Fowler and Malone of Bibb- House Bill No. 842. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon. By Messrs. Hufstetter and Murray, Owen of Gordon, McClure. and Jones of Walker, and Sapp of Whitfield- House Bill No. 805. A bill to prohibit taking fish from any of the streams of this State with seine, net, gig or spear or any other device than hook and line for period of five years. By Mr. Coates of Pulaski- House Bill No. 887. A bill to amend an Act meating new charter for the City of Hawkinsville. By Messrs. Gann and Dobbs of Cobb- House Bill No. 894. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Marietta. THUHSDAY, AuausT 10, 1922. 777 By Mr. Brantley of Pierce- House Bill No. 850. A bill to amend an Act to create and incorporate the City of Blackshear; By Mr. Byrd of Crisp- House Bill No. 924. A bill to repeal an Act amending the charter of the City of Cordele. ' By Messrs Bentley, Holloway and Moore of Fulton. House Bill No.. 897. A bill to amend charter of East Point so as to provide for wards. B~ Mr. Holland of Tattnall- House Bill No. 877. A bill to amend an Act known as thf' "Tattnall Road Law Adopted." B~ Mr. Brown of Emanuel- House Bill No. 915. A bill to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Adrian in the Counties of Emanuel and Johnson. B:v Mr. Stone of .Jeff Davis- House Bill No. 941. A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Jeff Davis. By Mr. Holland of Tattnall- House Bill No. 876. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Tattnall Board of Commissioners created." 778 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Corbitt of Atkinson- House Bill.No. .935. A .. bill to amend the Act creat- ing the Board , of. Co1~1missioners for Atkinson County. B~ Mr. Luke of Ben Hill- H~rise Bill No: 875. A bill to amend an Act code- fying the school laws of Georgia relatiYe to vocal lUUfilC .. ,l, By l\1. Sto.ne of Jeff Davis- House Bill No: 928. A bill to amend an Act to authorize the establishment of a system of public schools in the Town of Hazlehurst. B~ Mr. \Vestou of Brooks- House Bill No. 908. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Quitman, defining the jurisdiction of said court. B) Mr. McClelland of DeKalb- House Bill No. 145. A bill relative to persons who have been convicted of cri.me in this state. B.\' Mr. FJllis of 47thSei13:te Bill'No. 303. ~<\_bill to amend an Actereat- ing a ne\v charter for City of Tifton. Br Mr. Jones of 6thSenate Bill No. 3~. A bill to amend an Act incor- porating the City of Valdosta. THURSDAY, AuGUST 10, 1922. 779 The following bill was taken up for the purpose of concurring in the House amendments : By Mr. Jones of 37th- Senate Bill No.7. A bill known as the Australian Ballot Bill. Mr. Neill, of Muscogee' offered the following amendment: Amendment No. 1: ''Amend bill by striking from Sec. 1 the figures 1922 and substituting in lieu thereof the figures 1924 so as to make such bill effective from and after J anuary 1, 1924." The amendment was adopted. The Committee on Privileges and Elections offered the following amendment. Amendment No. 2. ''Amend by striking from line 7 of Section 1 of said bill the word" Joint" and the words "Board of Registrars,'' and insert in lieu of the words "Board of Registrars" the word "Ordinary" to that after amending the line No. 7 of Section 1, shall read "Duty of the Ordinary of each county 'at'." The amendment was adopted. The committee offered the following amendment. Amendment No. 3: ''Amend by adding to Section 1, after the last line, 780 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, the foUo,ving: "No person or persons other than the voter himself, while occupying the booth or while in the immediate act of voting, shall come within ten feet of said booth or booths while said polls are open. Thi13 Section shall not apply to any of the officers in charge of holding said election.'' The amendment was adopted. :Mr. Neill of Muscogee offered the following amendment: Amendment No. 4. "Amend by adding at end of Sec. :2 thereof the following language. "All candidates for nomination for State and County officers, including members of the General Assembly, in primary elections which are called and held by any political party, shall qualify as such candidates, in accordance with the rules of the party, calling the primary not later than thirty days previous to the holding of such primary and the committee or other party authority of such party shall not fix any other or different time limit, provided hming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Fo.v, John K Uolucke, Alvin G. ll a raison, Pat llo Iing-swort h, THURSDAY, AuousT 10, 1922. 783 Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. Kimzey, Sam Mills, J. H. :-.;ix, 0. A. l'almour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David .b'. Richards, Will Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, H. H. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. \\"alker, B. 1<'. \\'Ieaver, J. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Cl1ilds, E. \V. Colson, D. {'. Holmes, 1\. II. Hunt, T. 1\L Lassiter, W. H. Manson, Frank C. Hitii,._,., Dr. C. L. ~!low, Russl'll E. Thomas, James R. Wall, Dan Those not voting were Messrs : Brown, L. L'. David, A. B. Hutthins, H. C. Thorpe, E. M. \\"illiams, Wiler \Yohlwender, F-d. Womble, M. ]). Mr. President A)e~ 33, Nays 10. Ou the motion to disagree with the House amendment tht Ayes were 33, the Nays were 10, the motion prentilcd and House Amendment was disagreed to. Tht committee offered the following amendment: Amendment Xo. 8. ''Add another Section to be known as Section No. '20: "Be it t'urlhl'i' enacted that in primary elections the l~xecutin ( 'ommittee of the several counties shall have Ito authority to fix time for the opening and dosiug of the polls in their respective counties hut the clo~ing must be uniform throughout county." ~\lr. Jones of 37th moved that the Senate disagree to tlw Hous(' amendment and the motion prevailed. The committee offered the following amendment: 784 JouR~AL OF THE SENATE, Amendment No. 9: ''Further amend by adding new section to be known as Sec. No. 19 as follows:" Any Clerk of the Superior Court, or other officer into whose custody said ballots, and other election papers may thereafter be placed who shall look into or inspect for the purpose of ascertaining how any elector voted or who shall give out, tell, make known or furnish data, memorandum, or other information concerning for whom any electors voted, except when required by legal process, shall be guilty of a felony and on conviction shall be punished by confinement and labor in penitentiary not less than 1 year nor longer than 2 years.'' The committee offered the following amendment to the amendment. Amendment No. 9A: "Amend amendment by striking word "felony" and inserting word ''misdemeanor'' and by striking words ''By confinemeut aud labor in Penitentiary uot less than 1 year nor longer than 2 years'' and by inserting in lieu thereof the following words "as prescribed in Sec. 10615 of Penal Code of 1910.'' The amendment to ame1idment was adopted. 'l'he amendment as amended was adopted. The committee offered the following amendment: Amendment No. 10: Amend by striking from Sec. 16 the words: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1922. 785 "\\Thereby the terms of this Act a joint duty is imposed upon members of the Board of Registrars of the counties of this State, said duty may be performed by a majority of said Board of Registrars and the." The amendment was adopted. The President appointed as a joint conference committee on the part of the Senate, to Act with a like committee from the House with reference to Senate Bill No. 7, the following Senators: Messrs. Jones of 37th, Nix, Jackson. The following resolution was read and adopted: STATE OF GEORGIA: SENA'l'E CHAMBER, ATLANTA. RESOLUTION By Cone 49th, Crawford 34th, Tarpley 36th- Whereas, the Senate learns with profound regret of the death of the father of Robt. H. Holmes, respected and beloved Senator from the 22nd District, Be it therefore Resolved, that to Senator Holmes, in this time of his bereavement, there be extended the sympathy of this Senate. 186 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the followin~ report: J/ r. President: Your Committee 011 Counties and County Matters, has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommmdation that the same do pass: House Bill .No. 902. Do pass. House Bill No. 919. Do pass. House Bill K o. 955. Do pass. House Bill No. 960. Do ass. House Bill No. 917. Do pass. House Bill .No. 939. Do pass. House Bill No. 900. Do pass. ~'ollowing do not pass: House Bill No. 358. Do not pass. House Bill No. 4:36. Do not pass. Respectfully submitted, RICHARDs, Chairman. Mr. Nix, Chairman of the Committee on General .Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report: Jlr. Pr('&ident: Your Committee 011 General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration th~ following bills of the HousP and instructed me, as their Chairman, to re- THURSDAY, AuausT 10, 1922. 787 port the same back to the Senate, with the recommemlation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 597. By Mr. Stone of Jeff Davis to repeal an Act approved August 18, 1919 to make tax Collectors in certain counties of this State exnfficio Sheriffs and etc. 0. A. NIX, Chairman. :Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special .Judiciary, submitted the following report: JJ r. President: Your Committee ou Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as theit Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 918. To change the terms of Wilc<>x Superior Court. House Bill No. 929. To fix terms of Jeff Davi.s Superior Court. House Bill Xo. 937. Relative to Road Duty m Cnnull County. Senate Bill No. 320. Senate Bill X o. 321. GoLUCKE, Chairman.. Mr. Lassiter, Chairman of the-Committee on General Judiciary No. J, submitted the following report: 788 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. President : Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, toreport the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill .No. 211. Respectfully submitted, LASSITER, Chairman. Mr. Clay moveJ that when the Senate adjourn today it reconvene tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock and tlw motion prevailed. The following bills, favorably reported, was read thl' ~ecm1J time: By 7\lr. King of \Vilcox- Hou~l' Bill ~ o. 917. A bill to create a board of comnus~wners of roads and revenues for Wilcox County. By Muscogee Delegation- House Bill No. 900. A bill to repeal certain Acts relative to place of holding legal sales in county of ::\I uscogee. B~- Mr. Miles of Candler- House Bill No. 939. A bill to require the Board of Ccmmissioners of Roads and Revenues of Candler THURSDAY, AuGUST 10, 1922. 789 County to publish quarter}~ an itemized statement of expenditures. By lVIr. Gunnels- House Bill No. 960. A bill to amend Act fixing salary of the Treasurer of Franklin County. By DeKalb Delegation~ House Bill No. 955. A bill to change name of ''Town of Decatur.'' By Lowndes Delegation- House Bill No. 902. A bill to amend Act establishing board of Commissioners of Roads and revenues for Counties of Habersham and Lowndes. By lVIr. King of Wilcox- House Bill No. 919. A bill to repeal Act creating Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Wilcox County. .By Mr. Beck of Carroll- House Bill No. 937. A bill to amend Code relative to who is subject to road duty. :: By Mr. Stone of Jeff Davis- House Bill Xo. 929. A bill to fix terms of Superior Court of Jeff Davis County. By ~Ir. King of Wilcox- House Bill No. 918.A bill to change terms of Wil. cox Superior Court. 790 .JOURXAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Van Zant of Fannin- House Bill No. 950. A bill to amend Act incorporating City of Blue Ridge. By Mr. Stone of Jeff Davis- House Bill No. 597. A bill to repeal Act to make Tax Collector of certain county an ex-officio Sheriff. By Mr. Manson- Senate Bill No. 211. A bill to provide for pmiishment of persons convicted of crime between ages of 16 and 21. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration. B~ Mr. Fleming of lOth- House Bill No. 252. A bill to require the posting of rates in all hotels, etc. The committee offered the following amendment: ''Amend caption by inserting before ''and for other purposes'' the words ''defining the term Hotel, nnd providing for a penalty for its violation." ''Amend further by striking the word 'Circuit' in Section 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the word 'Superior'.'' ''Amend further by striking Section 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ''Section 7. Penalty for violation. Any keeper THURSDAY, A"VGL'ST 10, 19:22. 791 of a hotel or restaurant violating- an~ of the provisilheffield. R. II. :-;to,a 1!, K 13. TaqJIP.', H. 0. Tayor, Geo. \\'. ThorpP, E. }1. \\'alker, B. F. \\' oh I \H'iHln, ~;,]. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Campbell, R. W. Snow. Russell E. 'fhon1as, .Janle'"S R. Wall, Dan \Vomhl<, ;\[. ll. 792 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Those not voting were ME:ssrs: Brown, L. C. David, A. B. Foy, John E. Hutchins, H. C. Manson, Frank C. Mills, J. H. W&ve, J. D. \\'illiams, \\'iley Mr. President Ayes 37, Nays 5. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 37, the Nays were 5. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By Chatham DelegationHouse Bill No. 857. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Savannah. The committee offered the following amendment: 1st. Amend by striking Section 5. 2nd. Amend by striking Section 5(a). 3rd. Amend by changing the numbers of Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 to number 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. The amendment of the committee was adopted. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to. The bill was passed. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, the Nays 0. THURSDAY, AuGusT 10, 1922. 793 The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bills were read the third time and put upon their passage : B~ Messrs. Horne and' Thompson of Dodge- House Bill No. 933. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Eastm~n, etc., and for other purposes. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were .31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Messrs. Ficklen aud Bobo of Wilkes- House Bill No. 906. To be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Washington, Georgia, and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Messrs. Hyman and Hawkins of WashingtonHouse Bill No. 914. To be entitled an Act to 794 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, authorize the mayor and council of the City of Sandersville, of the County of Washington, State of Georgia, to assess, levy and collect annually, a tax of two and one-half mills on all taxable property in the City of Sandersville for school purposes, etc., and for other purposes. The report of the ""m ;];,;, .. :. :h ,;a~ favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Messrs. Moore, Holliday and Bentley of Fulton- House Bill No. 823. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was ag-reed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Baldwin of MorganHouse Bill No. 884. To be entitled an Act to amen an Act to create a Board of Commissioners for the County of Morgan and for other purposes. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. THuRsDAY, AuGUST 10, 1922. 795 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By .M:r. Coates of Pulaski- House Bill No. 886. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Pulaski County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Messrs. Moore, Holloway anu Bentley of Ful- ton- House Bill No. 758. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act and amendatory Acts creating a charter for the City of College Park, and .for other purposes. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. 796 JouRNAL oF THE SEKATE, By Mr. Coates of Pulaski- House Bill No. 888. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Pulaski County, and for other purposes. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Stovall of McDuffie- Honse Bill No. 934. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act fixing salary of So~icitor General of Augusta Judicial Circuit, and for other purposes. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Guess of DaKalb- House Bill No. 617. To be entitled an Act to fix compensation of Jury Commissioners, and for other purposes. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. THURSDAY, AuGUST 10, 1922. 797 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Greene of Jones- House Resolution No. 204. A resolution for the election of more than one member of Board of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Jones County, Georgia. The report of the Committee, whi~h was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Kimzey- Senate Bill No. 206. A bill to regulate the taking out of :B'ire Insurance Policies. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 1, Nays 29. The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost. 798 .TouRXAL OF THE SK~ATE, The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Thorpe- A BILL Senate Bill No. 250. To be entitled an Act to propose to the qualified electors of this State an amendment to Paragraph 3, Section 1, Article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, by inserting the word ''poll'' after the word ''all'' and before the word "taxes" where they occur in said paragraph 3, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same as follows: Section l. The following amendment is hereby proposed to Paragraph 3, Section 1, Article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. lusert after the word ''all'' and before the word ''taxes'' where they occur in said paragraph 3 the word "poll" so that said Paragraph 3, Section 1, Article 2 when amended shall read as follows: To entitle a person to register and vote at any election by the people, he shall have resided in the State one year next preceding the election, and in the county in which he offers to vote six months next preceding the election, and shall have paid all poll taxes which may have been required of him since tbe adoption of the Constitution of Georgia of 1877, tl:wt TH"C'RSDAY, AnmsT 10, 1922. 799 he may have had an opportunity of paying agreeably to law. Such payment must have been made at least six months prior to the election at which he offers to vote except when such elections are held within six months from the expiration of the time fixed by law for the payment of such taxes. Section 2. When said amendment shall be agreed on by a two thirds vote of the members elected 1o each house it shall be entered upon the Journal of each house with the "yeas" and "nays" thereon and published in one or more newspapers in each Congressional District in said State for two months previous to the time for holding the next general election and shall, at the next general election, be submitted to the people for ratification. All persons voting at said election in favor of adopting the said proposed amendment to the ()onstitution shall have written or printed on their ballots "For ratification of amendnwnt to Paragraph 3, Section 1, Article 2, of the Constitution to qualify electors to register and vote upon payment of poll taxes onlyt'' all persons opposed to said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots "Against ratification of amendment to Paragrap~1 3, Section 1, Article 2 of the Constitution to qualify electors to register and vote upon payment of poll taxes only"; and if the majority of the electors qualified to vote for the members of the General Assembly, voting thereon, shall vote. for ratification thereof, when the returns Rhall be consolidated as now required by law in elections for members of the General Assembly, and re- 800 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, turn thereof made to the Governor, then he shall declare said amendment adopted, and make proclamation of the results by publication of the results of said election by insertion in one of the daily papers of this State, declaring the amendment ratified. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act and the same are hereby repealed. The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. The bill being a constitutional amendment the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. M. Cone, Howell Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Holling~worth, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. M. Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, W. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. l:iheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. \V. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M. \Valker, B. F. Wall Dan Weaver, J. D. Williams, Wiley Wohlwender, Ed. Womble, :\I. D. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Colson, D. C. Those not voting were Messrs: .-\kin, L. R. Brown, L. C. David, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Hutchens, H. C. Manson, Frank C. :\iills, J. H . Mr. President THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1922. 801 Ayes 42, Nays 1. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 42, the Nays were 1. The bill having received the requisite two thirds majority was passed. The following bill was taken up for the purpose of concurring in the House amendments. By Mr. Hutchens of 38th- Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to amend Act to pro- tect fur-bearing animals in State of Georgia. ?!ir. Williams of Harris offered the following amendment. "Amend by striking out words and :figures Aug. ] st wherever they appear and insert in lieu thereof the words and :figures Sept. 1st.'' The amendment was concurred in. Mr. Macintyre of Thomas offered the following amendment. "Amend by adding a Section appropriately numbered to read as follows: ''After the passage of this Act it shall be lawful for parties to have in their possession at any time of year the live animals above mentioned when the purpose of such possession is to raise such animals and distribute same so as to increae the supply of game." Hig. 26-Senate .Journal. 802 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The amendment was concurred in. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Ellis- Senate Bill No. 38. A bill to provide a method for creation of County Commissioners in such counties as may require them. Mr. Wohlweuder moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. Under a previously adopted motion the President announced the Senate adjourned till tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1922. 803 SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. Aug! 11, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by President. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the committee on Journal reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. Manson asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill X o. 306 be writhdrawn from the Committee on Education, read the second time, and recommit.ted, and the consent was granted. Mr. Lassiter, Chairman of the Committee 6n General Judiciary No.1, submitted the following report: 111r. President: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: Senate Bill No. 264. LASSITER, Chairman. 804 JouRXAL OF THE SENATE, Mr. Jones of the 37th, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: .Mr. President : Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chainnan, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 885. House Bill No. ~)54. Senate Bill No. 322. JoNES of the 37th, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute: Senate Bill No. 259. A bill to vest in the Railroad Commission power to regulate the operation of all motor vehicles that are common carriers. GoLuCKE, Chairman. Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on FRIDAY, AuGUST 11, 1922. 805 Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report: 1J.1r. President: Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instmcted me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 843. Do pass. House Bill No. 943. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, RICHARDs, Chairman. Mr. Mills of the 26th, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report: 1l1r. President: Your Committee on Agriculture has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instmcted me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 583. House Bill No. 300. Do not pass. MILLS, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: 806 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, 11-ir. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Resolution No. 53. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Mr. Childs of the 12th, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report: .:.llr. President: Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bill of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 328. CHILDS, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: llir. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me as their Chairman, to report the FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1922. 807 same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 968. GoLUCKE, Chairman. The following bills, favorably reported, was read the second time : By Mr. Rutherford of Monroe- House Bill No. 583. A bill to provide for e&tablishment of a School of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Georgia. By Mr. Moore of Appling- House Resolution No. 53. A resolution for relief of bondsmen of one Perry Hendrix. By Mr. Lassiter- Senate Bill No. 264. A bill to create the office of .an additional Assistant Attorney General for State of Georgia. By Mr. Hunter of Chatham- House Bill No. 885. A bill to authorize proper authorities of ~ll Towns, etc., to appropriate to State Sanatorium for Tuburcular Patients. By Bibb Delegation- House Bill No. 843. A bill to permit the County of Bibb to support the Macon Hospital. 808 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By DeKalb Delegation- House Bill No. 968. A bill to creat and lish City Court of Decatur. estab- By DeKalb Delegation- House Bill No. 954. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for town of Decatur. By Moore of ApplingHouse Bill No. 943. A bill to amend Act ereating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Appling County. By Mr. Rountree- Senate Bill No. 322. A bill to repeal an Act to incorperate Tom School District. The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage: By Mr. Ellis- Senate Bill No. 38. A bill to provide a method for the creation of County Commissioners in such counties as may require them. The committee offered the following substitute. A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide a uniform Count! Co.mmissioners' law for such counties as may require a commission form of county government FRIDAY, AuGuST 11, 1922. 809 composed of a Board of County Commissioners of Roads and ReYenue with a County }fanager as the Chief Executive Officer thereof, to he known as the County :Manager Form of County Government, and designed to promote efficiency and econom~, and to make the county government of such counties the more nearly conform to the American principles of government by, as far as possible, separating the exeuctive powers from the legislative and judicial powers of government, said law to he of uniform operation in and equally applicable to all counties requiring such form of county government; to fix the number of commissioners necessary to compose such board, their ter:tns of office and the manner of their election and of filling vacancies, and to provide for their compensation; to provide for a county man!'lger, ;mel the mam1er of his appointment and discharge; to define his powers and duties and to provide for his compensation; to provide the manner of putting this .\ct in force in any county and the manner of suspt>mling the operation thereof in an~' count~-. and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it enacted h~ the Genl.'ral Assemhl~ of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted hy authority of the same, That for the purpose of this Act the word "Board" shall mean thl.' Bon rd of County Commissioners of Roads and Hen~nuc, mlless otherwise required by the context. Sec. 2. Be it further cnacted, That a u11ifonu system of county government by count~ commissio11ers 810 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, to be known as the County Manager Form of County Government, be and the same is hereby created and provided for all the counties in this State which may require a Cou:rl.ty Manager Form of County Govern- ment, to be governed by the general law hereby enac- ted which shall be of uniform operation in and equally applicable to all such counties. See. 3. Be it further enacted, That the County }[anager Form of County Government hereby created and provided shall consist of a Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues composed of five members, with a county manager as the chief executive officer thereof; but such manager shall not he a member of such board. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business and a majority of the board must concur in order to pass an order, or let any contract, or grant or allow any claim against the county, and their acts on all such matters shall be duly entered on the minutes of the board. Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That the Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues hereby created, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over and control of all county matters, such as public roads, bridges, the working of convicts, private roads county :finances, the levying and collection of taxes for county purposes, the management, control over and disbursing of county funds, the erection, repair and maintenance of public buildings, the supervision over and control of, and exclusive jurisdiction over and in all matters wherein jurisdiction is now vested FRIDAY, AuGUST 11, 1922. 811 in the ordinaries of this State in counties in which there is no board of county commissioners of roads and revenues. That the board shall be vested with all the rights, powers and authority formerly vested in the inferior courts of this State prior to the Constitution of 1868 when sitting for county purposes, except calling elections, which shall be by the ordinary, and matters pertaining to education, health and such other matters as have been by general law vested by the Legislature in other officers or tribunals, or as herein limited, extended, amplified or modified. Said board shall constitute a court for the trial of road defaulters and of any and all matters pertaining to county matters formerly vested !n the inferior courts of this State, or now vested in the ordinaries of this State in counties in which there are no boards of commissioners of roads and revenues, when sitting for county purposes; shall haYe the right and power to issue all necessary writs and summon parties or witnesses before them, and shall han the power to punish for contempt hy fine or imprisonment in the same manner as the courts of ordinar~ of this State; that the sheriff of the count~, or his deputy, may be required to attend upon the meetings of the board, and shall serve all writs, subpoenas, and other processes of such court, and the sheriff shall receive for such services such compensation as is provided by law for like service in the superior court. Sec 5. Be it further enacted, That the boanl shall exercise such powers as ma~ be construed as legislative or judicial only when sitting in regulnr 812 J O"CRNAL OF THE SENATE, or special session with a quorum of the board present. Sec. G. Be it further enacted, That the board shall exercise such powers as may be construed as executive only by or through the county manager or other dul~, appointed officers or agents. Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That the board shall hold their regular sessions once every month on a regular day set by the board in the courthouse of the count~, and may adjourn from day to day until their business is finished; and extra sessions may he held at an~' time on the call of the chairman or of au~- three members of the board when in the judgment of tfle board the interests of the county demand it. ~-\t the first meeting in January following the general election at which new members of the hoard shall have been elected, the board shall organize the new board by electing one of their members Chairman. They shall also elect one of their number Vice-Chairman. Sec. S. Be it further enacted, That the board shall keep a full and correct minutes of all its official acts and doings in a minute book kept for such purposes, a book of receipts and disbursements, a general ledger, a warrant book, a book containing a complete list of all the county property, real and personal, and shall make a record therein of all sales or other disposition of the same; also a road register in which shall be kept a record of all public roads and also of all private roads granted or ordered kept open by the board, particularly describing such roads, and FRIDAY, AuousT 11, 1922. 813 shall make n record of all new roads which shall be hereafter granted, or ordered kept open in accordance with law. The board shall also keep on :file all paid warrants and Youchers and other papers necessar~ to show a complete record of all transactions of tlw count~. See. ~). Be. it further enacted, That the county manager shall be ex-officio clerk of the board, but tlw board may elect a deput~ clerk if the~ deem it ct(hisable. The clerk shall keep the books of the hoard and make a ncorvas agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 29, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By :Mr Lankford and Mr. Duncan of Hall- House Bill No. 782. A bill to create new charter for Gainesville. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 29, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Coates of Pulaski- House Bill No. 887. A bill to amend Act creating new charter of Hawkinsville. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 828 JOURNAL OF THE SEN ATE, On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Fulton Delegation- House Bill 1\o. 896. A bill to amend charter of ~ast Point. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the hill, was agreed to. On the passage of the hill the Ayes were 29, X ays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. B~ Richmond Delegation- House Bill No. 722. A bill to amend charter of Augusta. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were :iO, ~a:vs 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By l\Ir. Holland of Tattnall- House Bill No. 876. A bill to amend Act known as "Tattnall Board of Commissioners created." 'FRIDAY, AuGUST 11, 1922. 829 The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. House Bill No. 941. A bill to create office of Com- By Mr. King of wilcox- House Bill No. 917. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of roads and revenues for Wilcox County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 39, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By .Mr. Stone of Jeff Davismissioner of Roads and Revenues for Jeff Davis County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 36, ~ays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. 830 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Gunnels of Franklin- House Bill No. 960. A bill to amend Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Franklin County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 28, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Macintyre of Thomas- House Bill No. 898. A bill to amend charter of Thomasville. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the A~es were 36, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority waS' passed. By Mr. Webb and Whitaker of Lowndes- House Bill No. 902. A bill to amend Act establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and HeYenues for Habersham and Lowndes. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, ~ays 0. FRIDAY, AuGUST 11, 1922. 831 The bill having received the requisite oonstitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Miles of Candler- House Bill No. 939. A bill to require board of Commissioners of Roads a11d Revenues of Candler to publish quarterly an itemized statement. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was ag-reed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were . 36, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite oonstitutional majority w:as passed. By Mr. Stone of Jeff Davis- House Bill No. 597. A bill to repeal Act making tax collectors in certain counties ex-officio sheriffs. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite oonstitutional majority was passed. By Mr. King of Wilcox- House Bill No. 918. A bill to change terms of Wilcox Superior Court. 832 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majorit~ was passed. By Mr. King of wilcox- House Bill ~o. 919. A bill to repeal Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of 'Vilcox County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was ng-reecl to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By :Mr. Bytd of Crisp- House Bill No. 924. A bill to repeal Act amending c.:harter of Cordele. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the hill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 29, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. FRIDAY, AuGUST 11, 1922. 833 By Bibb Delegation- House Bill No. 842. A bill to amend charter of Macon. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 29, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Quincey of Coffee- House Bill No. 911. A bill .to amend charter of Xichols, Ga. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Wimberly of Laurens- House Bill No. 912. A bill to amend Act erea ting new charter for the.Town of Rockledge. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 33, Nays 0. Sig. 27-Senate Journal. 834 JouRNAL OF THE SEKATE, The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By :Mr. Weston of Brooks- House Bill No. 908. A bill to amend Act establishing City Court of Quitman. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. .. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 33, :Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. VanZant of Fannin- House Bill No. 9'50. A bill to amend Act incorporating City of Blue Ridge. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, ~ays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By :B-,ulton Delegation- House Bill No. 897. A bill to amend charter of East Point. The report of the committee, which was favorahle to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. FRIDAY, AuGUST 11, 1922. 835 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By ~Ir. Stone of Jeff Davis- House Bill No. 929. A billto fix time of Superior Court of Jeff Davis. The report o.f the committee, which was favorahl!.' to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority ''ras passed. By DeKalb Delegation- House Bill No. 955. A bill to change the name of "Town of Decatur." The report of the committee, which was faYorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the AyeR \Yere 30, Xays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. B.\ 1\Ir. Stone of Jeff Davis....,... House Bill No. 928. A bill to amend Act estab- 836 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, lishing a public school system for town of Hazlehurst. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 29, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. \Vood of Twiggs- Honse Bill No. 880. A bill to amend Act establishing new charter for City of Jeffersonville. The report of the committee, which was faYorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 39, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Richmond Delegation- House Bill No. 871. A bill to amend charter of Augusta, Georgia. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 33, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. FRIDAY, AuGUST 11, 1922. 837 By Mr. Brantley of Pierce- House Bill No. 850. A bill to amend Act incorporating City of Blackshear. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 30, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Brown of Emanuel- House Bill No. 915. A bill to amend Act incorporating City of Adrian. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 33, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Corbitt of Atkinson- House Bill No. 935. A bill to amend Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Atkinson County. The report o.f the committee, which was.favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 33, Nays 0. 838 JouRxAL oF THE SENATE, The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Muscogee Delegation- House Bill No. 900. A bill to repeal certain Acts relative to place of holding legal sales in County of Mu.scogee. The report of the committee, which was favora:ble to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 40, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage: By Messrs. Gann and Dobbs of Cobb- House Bill No. 894. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Marietta. l\Ir. Clay offered the following substitute. A BILL By striking out of the caption all after the words ''An Act to amend the charter of the City of Marietta'' and inserting in lieu therof the following: So as to authorize the mayor and council thereof to levy and collect in addition to the taxes which they are now authorized to levy and collect, a sufficient tax to be levied for each year from 1922 to 1931, in- FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1922. 839 elusive, sufficient to raise the sum of $5,200.00 for each of said years, except the year 1931, the balance then due on an indebtedness of $38,000.00 principal, besides interest, in favor of the First National Bank of Boston against said City; to provide a penalty for the misapplication of the funds raised by said additional tax, and for other purposes.'' By striking out all after the enacting cl!luse of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ''That the mayor and council of the city of Marietta are hereby authorized to levy and collect for the years 1922 to 1931, inclusive, in addition to the taxes they are now authorized to levy and collect, a sufficient tax to be levied for each of said years, to raise the sum of $5,200.00 for each of said years, except the year 1931, and sufficient to raise for said year 1931, the balance then due on an indebtedness of $38,000.00 principal, besides interest, balance on a judgement rendered in Cobb Superior Court in favor of the First National Bank of Boston against the City of Marietta. No portion of said sum, or sums, raised by said additional taxation shall be applied to any purpose whatever other than the satisfaotion of said judgment and any person, or persons, found guilty of violating this section shall be punished as fsideHt: The House has passed by the requisite constitutiAY, AFGUST 14, 1022. 891 B~ :Mr. Braddy of Glascock- Honse Bill No. 995. A bill to repeal Act creating office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Glascock County. Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By Mr. Foy of TaylorHouse Bill No. 562. A bill to preYent shipment of tick infested cattle. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. By Mr. McMichael of Marion- House Bill No. 931. A bill to amend Act aiding in ef'tablishment of one or more consolidated public schools in each county. Referred to the Committee on Education. B~ Mr. Becham of DoughertyHouse Bill Ko. 757. A bill to permit cities and counties to issue bonds to construct joint High Schools. Referred to the Committee on Education. By ~lessrs. Brmmen and Parish of BullochHonse Bill Xo. 931. A bill to authorize sale of cPrtain lands owned by the State for benefit of the first District A. & :M. School. 892 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, Referred to the Committee on Education. Mr. Childs of the 12th, Chairman of the Committee 011 Education, submitted the following report: Jlr. PrPsident: Your Committee on Education has had under con~ideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 966. CHILDS, Chairman. .:\Ir. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report : Jlr. President: Yom Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 990. Respectfully submitted, RICHARDs, Chairman. Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report: MoNDAY, AuausT 14, 1922. 893 JY!r. President: Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 882. Do pass. House Bill No. 995. Do pass. House Bill No. 972. Do pass. House Bill No. 828. Do not pass. Respectfull~r submitted, RICHARDs, Chairman. Mr. Foy, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report: Mr. President : Your Committee on Fish and Game has had under consideration the following bill of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 861. FoY, Chairman. Mr. Thorpe, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report: 894 JouRXAL OF THE SENATE, 11Ir. President: Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit : Senate Bill No. 318. Senate Bill No. :319. Respectfully submitted, E. \V. THORPE, Chairman. Mr. Manson, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions Committee, submitted the following report: Jlr. President: Your Committee on Pensions has had under consideration the following bills of the House and int3tructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill Xo. 745. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, MANSON, Chairman. l\Ir. Ellis of 47th District, Chainnan of the Committee on Public Roads, submitted the following rcpcrt: ~IoxoAY, AuGusT 14, 1922. 895 Jfr. President: Your Committee on Public Roads, has had untler ('(msideration the following bills of the Reuse and iudructed me, as their Chairma11, to repori-. the s;Jmc hack to the Senate, with tlw ;ecommLndation that i11t- same do pass by substitute, to-wit: Ff0USe Bill N 0. 796. Respectfully submitted, ELLis, Chairman. ~Ir. Bond, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report: illr. President: Your Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives the following bills, to-wit: ~o. 191. A bill to create a Board of Col11111issioners to make a roster of the Georgia soldiers, sailors, and maines who served in the War between the States, 1861-1865. No. 276. A bill to change time of holding June term of Superior Court of Barrow County from the fourth Monday in June to the third Monday in June of eP.0h yt>ar. No. 294. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners of Houston County, and for other purposes. 896 J OURKAL OF THE SENATE, No. 263. A bill to amend ''An Act to establish the City Court of Eastman, in Dodge County.'' No. 253. A bill to amend An Act entitled ''An Act to protect fur-bearing animals of the State of Georgia, to provide a closed season, etc.'' No. 178. A bill to authorize the authorities of the various counties of this State to prescribe the term and period of the Fiscal year of such county. No. 231. A bill to amend An Act to fix the time of holding the Superior Court in the various counties which compose the Cordele Circuit of this State. X o. 288. A bill to incorporate the Town of Townsend in the County of Mcintosh, and for other purposes. No. 283. A bill to amend the Charter of Lincolnton. Resp~ctfully submitted, C. N. BoND, Chairman. Mr. Jones of the 37th, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: .11 r. President: Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of. the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: MoNDAY, AuGUST 14, 1922. 897 House Bill No. 938. House Bill No. 927. Also recommend House Bill No. 762. Do not pass. JoNEs of the 37th, Chairman. ~Ir. Thorpe, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 467. THORPE, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee ou Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: JJ r. President : Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 892. ford, Ga. Big. 29-Senate .Journal. State Depositor~ at Craw- 898 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, House Bill No. 981.-Solicitor General Fees, Augusta Circuit. House Bill No. 987. City Court of Louisville. House Resolution No. 119. Providing for settlement of dispute as to State Line between Tennessee and Georgia. Senate Bill No. 323.Do pass. GoLUCKE, Chairman. :Mr. Ellis of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Roads, submitted the following report: Jfr. Presiden-t: Your Committee on Public Roads has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 869. Mr. Nix, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report: .lfr. Ptesident: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: MoNDAY, AuousT 14, 1922. 899 House Bill No. 630. By Mr. Knight of Berrien, providing for change of Venue in Certain counties. NIX, Chairman. The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time: By Messrs. Gunnels of Franklin and Mason of Hart- House Bill No. 966. A bill amending authorizing City of Canon to establish a system of public schools. By Mr. Knight of Berrien- House Bill No. 630. A bill to provide for change of venue by Grand Juries when no qualified Grand Jury can found in the county where the crime was committed. By Richmond DelegationHouse Bill No. 981. A bill to amend Act estab- lishing fee system now existing in Superior Court of Augusta Judicial Circuit. By Mr. Davis of OglethorpeHouse Bill No. 892. A bill to establish State De- pository in Crawford. By Messrs. Hines and King of JeffersonHouse Bill No. 987. A bill to amend Act creating City Court of Louisville. 900 JouRNAL oF THE SE::-r ilue to the State of Georgia. Paragraph 7. The State Aid Roads shall include the system of State Aid Roads ns now or ma~' here- 910 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, after be provided by law, together with the bridges thereon. But iuuo case shall the mileage of the State Aid Roads exceed seven per centum of the total highway or public road mileage of such State as shown by the records of the State Highway Department. Paragraph 8. The bonds herein authorized or provided for shall be issued by the Bond Commission in the manner that may be prescribed by law. The Bond Commission shall consist of the Governor, the Secretary of State and the Treasurer of the State. The General Assembly shall have the power, by appropriate legislation passed either before or after the ratification of this Section, to prescribe how the purpose of this Section when ratified shall be carried out. Paragraph 9. All bonds, whether coupon or registered, and the interest thereon, issued under the provision of this Act, shall be exempt from all taxation by or under authority of the United States or of this State, or any municipality, county or other subdivision thereof. Paragraph 10. Any provisions of the Constitution of the State of Georgia inconsistent with the provisions of this Section are hereby repealed, but only so far as they prohibit or limit the power of the General Assembly to enact laws authorizing or permitting the doing of the things hereinbefore authorized or directed. Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That when this proposed amendment to the Constitution shall .be agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to MoNDAY, AuGusT 14, 1922. 911 each of the Houses of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, the proposed amendment shall be entered on the Journal of each House, with the yeas and nays taken thereon; and the Governor shall, and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause the said proposed amendment to be published in one or more of the newspapers in each Congressional District in this ~tate for at least two months immediatel~ preceding: the time of holding the next general election to be held on Tuesday after the first :Monday in Xovemher of the ~ear Hl22. ~ec. 3. Be it further enacted, That at the said next general election the above proposed amendment shall be submitted for ratification or rejection to the people of this State, at which election every person shall be qualified to vote thereon who is qualified to vote for inembers of the General Assembly. All persons ''oting in said election in f11vor of adopting the proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or. printed on their ballots the words: ''For ratification of the amendment to Article 7 of the Constitution of tlw Htate hy addi11g Section 18 thereto, so as to permit the issuance and sale of Highway Bonds; to limit the amount of such bonds; to provide, at the expense of the State, a system of State Aid Roads, built, improved or paved under the direction and supervision of the State Highway Department; to impose a tax on motor vehicles and on the sale of motor fuels to be applied to the payment of principal and interest thereof; to apply any tax on lubricating oils to the payment of principal and interest thereof; to provide for the levy of taxes to pay 912 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, the principal and interest thereof; to provide for the creation of a Bond Commission; to exempt such bonds from taxation; and for other purposes.'' And all persons voting at said election opposed to the adoption of said proposed amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words ''Against ratification of the amendment to Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by adding Section 18 thereto, so as to permit the issuance and sale of Highway Bonds; to limit the amount of such bonds; to provide, at the expense of the State, a system of State Aid Roads built, improved, or paved, under the direction and supervision of the State Highway Department; to impose a tax on motor vehicles and on the sale of motor fuels to be applied to the payment of principal and interest thereof; to apply any tax on lubricating oils to the payment of principal and interest thereof; to provide for the levy of taxes to pay the principal anndecl to Hon. J. C. Sipple of Savannah for 3 clays. 922 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Taylor- Resolved that the privileges of the floor be extended to Ron. Fred G. Warde of Brunswick for 2 nate .Journal. 930 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, vided by law. Whenever a child less than 16 years of age is brought before a magistrate, such magistrate shall transfer the case to the junevile court h~~ an order directing that said child shall be taken forthwith to the detention home, and where there is no detention home, to the Juvenile Judge or Probation Officer." Such magistrates may, however, hy order admit such child to bail, 0r release said child in the custody of some suitable person, to appear before said juvenile court at a time designated in the said order. Sec. J. By adding at the end of Section 1~ of said Act the following words, ".Where there is no detention home the judge may arrange with individual families for the detention of children. ..All expenses of care and maintenance of wards of the court under detention or of securing attendance upon court of children, or persons responsible for or contributing to their neglect or delinquency, that ma~~ be incurred by order of the court in carrying out the provisions of this Act shall be a valid charge ~~gainst the county treasury, and shall be paid by the county treasurer when itemized and sworn to by the creditors or other person knowing the facts, and approved by the judge of the juvenile court," so that said Section 18, when amended, shall read as follows : ''Section 18. The judge of the juvenile court may arrange with an incorporated society or association maintaining a smtable place of detention tor children in the county, for the use thereof as a temporary detention home for children coming within the> pro- MoNDAY, AuGUST 14, 1922. 931 VISIOns of this Act and may enter an order which shall be effectual for that purpose; and a reasonable sum shall be appropriated by the county commissioners or the authority having control of county matters for the expenses incurred by said society or association for the care of such children. If, however, the judge of the junevile court shall certify that a suitable arangement for such use cannot be made or continued, the county commissioners, or the authority having control of county affairs shall establish, equip and maintain a home for the temporary detention of such children separated entirel.' from any place of confinement of adults, to be called ''The Detention Home,'' which shall be conducted ng an Agency of the Juvenile court for the purpose of this Act, and so far as possible, shall be furnished and carried on as a family home and school in charge of a superintendent and a matron who shall reside therein. \Vhere there is no detention home the judge may arrange with individual families for the detention of children. All expenses of care and maintenance of wards of the court under detention or of securing attendance upon court of children, or persons responsible for or contributing to thPir neglect or delinquency, that may be incurred by order of the court in carrying out the provisions of this Act shall be a valid charge against the county treasury, and shall be paid by the county treasurer when itemized and sworn to by the judge of the juvenile court. Hec. 5. By striking from lines 16 and 17 of Sec- 932 JouRNAL m' THE SENATE, tion 19 of said Act the words, ''coming within the provisions of this Act and,'' so that said Section 19 when amended, shall read as follows: ''The judge of the juvenile court shall have authority to appoint said superintendent, matron, and the other employees of said detention home in the same manner in which probation officers are appointed under this 'Act, their salaries to be fixed and paid in the same manner as the salaries of probation ocicers. The said judge may appoint as snell superintendent or matron one of the probation officers with or without additional salary. Suitable arrangements shall be made for the education of all children under detention, and to that end the judge of the junevile court is authorized and empowered to arrange with the board of education of the county or city in which such detention home is situated for the necessan teachers for said children. The necessary expenses incurred in maintaining said detention home shall be paid by the county. ln no case shall any child less than sixteen years of age be detained in or committed to a jail, common lock-up, or other place where said child can come into contact at any time, or in any manner with adults convicted or under arrest.'' Sec. 6. By adding at the end of Section 21 of said Act the following words, ''Any juvenile judge who receives a salary of $3,600.00 or more, shall devote his entire time to the work of the court, and shall engage in no other business or profession,'' so that said Section 21, when amended, shall read MoNDAY, AuGusT 14, 1922. 938 as follows: "Section 21. The judge of the Superior Court of the county shall appoint the judge of said juvenile court for the term of six years, and shall :fL'\: the compensation. Any attorney at law who has practiced for three or more years shall be eligible to hold office as judge of said court, provided that among his qualifications he shall be interested in children and knowledge of the problems of social service, or philanthropy and of child life. Any juvenile judges who receives a salary of $3,600.00 more, shall devote his en~ire time to the work of the court, and shall engage in no other business or profession.'' Sec. 7. By striking from line -! of Section ~-! of said Act the word "court," and substituting in lieu thereof the words "State Board of Public "\Velfare, and further by adding at the end of said Section 24 of said Act the following words; ''Such probation officer may or may not be a resident of the county where employed. Any person who has successfully passed an examination shall be issued a certificate to this effect by the State Department of Public Welfare, which however, may be withdrawn at any time during the next succeeding two years upon failure of the holder to comply with the additional training and experience prescribed by the Board of Public Welfare. No person shall be eligible to hold office as a probation officer in this State who does not hold such certificate in good standing. "All appointments. of probation officers paid out of the funds of the county shall be made on the 934 J O"CRNAL OF THE SENATE, basis of merit only, determined by a public competitive examination, held by three examiners appointed by the State Department of Public vVelfare. The examiners shall conduct the examination of all applicants and shall certify to the court for appointment to each position the names of the three highest (unless the number of applicants is less than three) from which appointment shall be made. Such probation officer may or may not be a resident of the county where employed. Any person who has successfully passed an examination shall be issued a certificate to this effect by the State Department of Public vVelfare, which, however, may be withdrawn at any time dudng the next succeeding two years upon failure of the holder to compl~ with the additional training and experience prescribed by the Board of Public \Velfare. Xo person shall he eligible to hold office as a probation officer in this State who does not hold such certificate in good standing. Sec. 8. By adding at the end of Section 30 of said Act, the following words, ''But if the salary amounts to or exceeds $1,200.00 per annum the probation officer shall give full time to the work and shall engage in no other business or profession'' so that sa1d Section 30, when amended, shall read as follows : "Section 30. The probati on officer and the deputy prob~tion officers shall receive such salaries as may be prescribed by the court, but if the salary amounts to or exceeds $1,200.00 per anllUm the probation officer shall give full time to the work, and shall engage in no other business or profession. MoNDAY, AuGusT 14, 1922. 935 Sec. 9. By inserting between the word "that" and the word ''all'' in line 19 of Section 37 of said Act the words "when demanded," and further by striking from said Section 37 the words following the word ''provided'' in the 22nd line of said Section 37 down to and including the word ''court'' in 28th line of said Section 37, and substituting in lieu thereof the words ''that when a warrant or indictment charges an adult with contributing to a child's ddinquency, dependency, or neglect the magistrate's court or the clerk of the Superior Court where it shall be tried as herein provided,'' and further by adding at the end of Section 37 of said Act the follmving words, ''The court may, in its discretion enll upon the city court solicitor, or the solicitor-general to assist the court in any proceeuings under this Act" so that said Section 37, when amended, shall read as follows; ''Whenever, in the course of any proceedings instituted under this Act, it shall appear to the said court that a parent, guardian, or person having the custody, control or supervision of any delinquent or neglected child, or an~~ other person, has knowingly or wilfully clone any act or acts to directly produce, promote or contribute to the conditions which render such a child delinquent or neglected, the court shall have jurisdiction in such matters, and shall cause such parent, guardian or other person as the case may be, to be brought before it, upon either a summons or warrant, for such order in the premises as the court may see fit to make. The court shall have full power to hear and determine said matter against such parent, guar- 936 Jot:RNAL oF THE SENATE, dian or other person who may be punished as provided by law in cases of misdemeanor; provided that, when demanded all cases against adults shall be tried before a jury; as provided by the laws applicable to the constitutional city court of this State, provided also, that when a warrant or indictment charges an adult with contributing to a child's delinquency, dependency or neglect the magistrate's court, or the clerk of the Superior Court, shall immediately transfer the case, together with all papers and records to the juvenile court where it shall be tried as herein provided; proYided also, that facts proved against a child in establishing the child's delinquency, such as would constitute a crime if the child were not relieved by this article of criminal responsibility, shall be sufficient as a basis to enable other courts to prosecute adults as principals or accessories, as the case might be, provided that for the purpose of enf<;ncing its judgments the court may in its discretion continue the proceedings against such parent, guardian, or other person on probation. The court may further in its discretion as a part of the judgment, reqnire such persons to enter into a bond with or without surety in such sums as the court may direct, to comply with the orders of the court. The court may, in its discretion, call upon the city solicitor or the solicitor general to assist the court in any proceedings under this Act. Sec. 10. By striking all of .Section 38 of said Act, and substituting therefor the following: ''Section 38. The Superior Court Judge shall appoint an MoNDAY, .AuousT 14, 1922. 937 .Advisory Board for each county juvenile court, composed of not more than ten, not less than six of whom half shall be men and half women, who shall serve without salary or compensation of any kind, to be called the .Advisory Board of the Juvenile Court, to advise with the court upon all matters affecting the workings of this .Act, and to recommend to the court any and all needful measures for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. The membership of this Board shall be selected by the Superior Court Judge from a list of eligibles submitted to the Judge by the State Board of Public welfare. The terms of office of the members of said Advisory Board shall be so ordered by the Superior Court Judge that there shall not be more than two vacancies in the membership each year. Sec. 11. By inserting in the eleventh line of Section 39 of said Act, between the word ''Act'' and the ~word "shall," the words, "including the regular legal fees, or salary fixed by the count~' authority, for services of sheriff or solicitor," so that the snid Section 39, when amended, shall read as follows: ''The court shall have the power to devise and puhlish rules and regulate the procedure for cases coming within the the provisions of this Act, and for the conduct of all probation and other officers of this court, and such rules shall be enforced and construed beneficially for the remedial purposes embraced therein. The court may deYise and cause to be printed for public use such forms for records and for various petitions, orders, processes, and other papers and reports connected with cases coming- 938 Jo-cRKAL OF THE SE~ATE, within the provisions of this Act. All expenses incurred by the court in complying with the provisions of this Act, including the regular legal fees, or salary fixed by the county authority, for services of sheriff and solicitor, shall be paid out of county funds.'' Bee. 12. By striking from line 7 of Section -n of the Act as amended and approved August HI, 1916, down to and including line 9 of said Section 41, the words ''This shall involve no additional expense, shall create no new court or judge but shall merely clothe an existing tribunal with additional powers,'' and substituting in lieu thereof the words ''Such judge may be paid for his services in addition to his other compensation, an~- sum which is agreed upon by the county commissioners, or other county authority controlling county funds. The judge of such court of record shall act as judge of the juvenile court of the county until the end of the term of his election to the judgeship of the eourt of record. He shall not have the right to refuse to serve as juvenile judge, but shall carry out tlw objects of this Act exactly as though they were the duties of the court of record,'' and further, by striking all of Section 41 following tile word "amended" in the thirty-eighth line of said Section down to and including the word "officer" in the forty-eighth line of said Section, so that the said Section 41, when amended,.shall read as follows: "Section 41. Be it further enacted b.v the authority aforesaid, that from and after the passage of this Act, in all counties having a population of less than sixty thousand ::\loNDAY, AuGusT 14, 1922. 939 (60,000) the judge of the Superior Court shall designate an existing court of record to act and be known as the juvenile court of said county. Such judge may be paid for his services in addition to his other compensation, any sum which is agreed upon by the county commissioners, or other county authority controlling county funds. The judge of such court or record shall act as judge of the juvenile court of the county until the end of the term of his election to the judgeship of the court of record. He shall carry out the objects of this Act exactly as though they were the duties of the court of record. "(a) Nevertheless, in all counties having a population between thirty-five thousand and sixt~ thousand, upon the concurrent recommendation of two successive grand juries, the judge of the Superior Cowt shall appoint a properly qualified person, of high moral character and clean life, selected for his special fitness for work with delinquent aJ1ll neglected children, to be the judge of the juvenile court whereupon it shall be considered that a special junnilc court has been established in said county. The term of the judge so appointed under this section shall he for three (3) years, and the salary shall be fixed b~ the appointing judge with the approval of the county commissioners. Provided that where the establishment of the juvenile court has been recommended by a grand jur~' in any county of this State at the term of the Superior Court at which a grand jury was empaneled and sworn next preceeding August 14, 1915 (the elate when the Supreme Court held the juvenile court la-w then supposed to be of force to be 940 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, unconstitutional) a recommendation by the grand jury of the same county at the next term of the Superior Court at which a grand jury is empaneled and sworn, after the passage of the amendments to the Act of 1915 at the present session of the General Assembly, shall authorize the establishment of a juvenile court in all respects as though said court were recommended b.v two successive grand juries. " (h) In either event, whether the court be designated or special, the powers, authority, jurisdiction and procedure of the same shall be those of the courts already established under the Act hereby amended. It is the purpose of this amendment to make State wide the benefits of the juvenile court and the provisions hereof shall he construed bene:ficiall~ towards that end.'' Sec. 13. By adding after Section 42 of said Act as amended and approved August 19, 1916, a section to be known as Section 43, and reading as follows, "Section 43. Upon the concurrent recommendation of the grand jury of two or more counties in any judicial circuit in this State there shall be established a Circuit Welfare Board consisting of one member of each county commission, one lay man and one lay women from each county recommending same, appointed by the Superior Court Judge from a list of eligibles submitted by the State Department of Public Welfare. The county commissioner shall serve during his term as county commissioner, while the lay men and lay women shall be appointed for terms of two and three years, respectively. They shall MoNDAY, AuGusT 14, 1922. 941 sctTe without compensation, and shall supervise the work in the counties for the protection of delinquent, dependent and neg-lected children, assisting- in the org-anization of such work, both public and private, but with no authorit~~ which is already vested in county courts and commissioners, except as it may be leg-ally delegated by said courts and commissioners. The~, shall at their first meeting elect a chaimau, sccreta1~, aml treasurer. Minutes of .all meet~ ings shall be transcribed by the secretary and copies transmitted to the State Board of Public vVelfare. within six months after its appointment, and thereafter whenever vacancy makes it necessary, the Cir~ cuit \Velfare Board shall elect a circuit supervisor, who shall have successfull) passed the examination for Probation officer as prescribed b~ this Act, and shall fix the salary and supervise the work of said Circuit Supervisor. The State Department of Public Welfare shall prescribe the duties of all Circuit SuperYisors, by rules promulg-ated ad published, and shall have the right to require from said Supervisor such monthly reports and records as it may deem wise. 'l'he Circuit Supervisor may not be dis~ charg-ed except upon formal charg-es being filed and a fair hearing before the State Board of Public Welfare. The expense of salary and travelling of the Circuit Supervisor shall be ag-reed upon annually in a budg-et prepared b~, the Circuit vVelfare Board, and prorated by them on an equitable basis between the counties participating. The amount thus assig-ned to each county shall be paid by the county treasurer to the treasurer of the said Circuit vVelf~ue Board upon 942 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, the certified order of the Chairman and Secretary of said Board, and shall be expended by him as instructed by said board. The treasurer and the Circuit Supervisor shall make such bond and shall keep such records of financial transactions as prescribed by the State Board of Public Welfare. A county may withdraw from the Circuit Welfare Board upon two successive grand jury recommendations after five years from the time of entrance have elapsed. Sec. 14. By adding after Section 43 created by this amendment a section to be known as Section 44, and reading as follows : Section 44. If any section, clause of section of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of the Act shall be valid notwithstanding. Sec. 15. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, the Nays were 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. Mr. .Manson asked unanimous consent that Senate Biul No. 259 be taken up for consideration at this time. Mr. Wohlwender objected. MoNDAY, AuGUST 14, 1922. 943 l\lr. Ellis asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill xo. 180 be taken up for consideration at this time and the consent was granted. B.' .:\Lr. Ellis- Senate Bill No. 180. A bill to establish a college of Ag1:iculture and .Mechanic Arts as a branch of l'niYersity of Georgia. The report of the committee, which was fcworable to the passage of the hill, was agreed to. On the passage of the hill the Ayes were 33, the Xays were 1. 'l'l1e hill having: rcceind the requisite constitutiowll nwjorit~ was passed. .:\lr. ('ampbell asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 268 be taken up for consideration at this 1imc and thC' consent was granted. By .:\lr. Campbell- Senate Bill :No. 268. A bill to provide for examination of superintendent of Waterworks, etc., in Georgia. Mr. Boykin moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed. ~Ir. Boykin asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 299 be taken up for consideration at this time and the consent was granted.. 944 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Manson- Senate Bill No. 299. A bill to amend Code providing for the appointment of guardians for minors and giving mother preference to appointment. Mr. Bellah called for the previous question. Mr. Bellah asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to withdraw his call for the previous question and the consent was granted. Mr. Rountree called for the previous question. Mr. Thomas called for the Ayes and Nays. Mr. Brown moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion was lost. Mr. Thomas moved that the bill be tabled. Mr. Manson called for the Ayes and Nays. Mr. Thomas withdrew his motion to table. Mr. Jones of 37th called for the previous question and the call was sustained. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, the Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration. MoNDAY, AuGusT 14, 1922. 945 By Mr. Campbell- Senate Bill No. 268. A bill to provide for the examination and licensing of superintendents and operators in charge of waterworks, water purification or treatment plants. Mr. Wohlwender moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed. Mr. Bellah asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 266 be taken up for consideration at this time. Mr. Brown objected. The following bill was read third time and taken up for consideration. By Mr. Manson- Senate Bill No. 259. A bill to vest in R. R. Commission power to regulate operation of motor vehicles. The committee offered the following substitute: A BILL To be entitled An Act to provide for the regulation of motor bus truck and automobile lines operating over the public highways of this State and performing the duties of a Common Carrier; to provide authority for the Georgia Railroad Commission to regulate the same after due petition and .hearing; to preserve existing powers of the Railroad Commission, and for other purposes. 946 JouRXAL OF THE SENATE, Section 1. Be it enacted by the Gene~'al Assembl~ of Georgia, and it is hereb~ enacted by the authorit~ of the same, That from and after the passage of this Act, whenever any motor bus, automobile or truck is being operated b~ any person, firm, or corporation, over the public highways of this State, in whole or in part, hauling either passengers or freight for hire, over a fixed route, and on regular schedules, performing the duties of a Common Carrier, and paralelling and competing with an existing operating Common Canier, it will be lawful for any person, firm or corporation to petition the Georgia Railroad Commission, setting out such fads aml asking that the operation of said motor bus, truck or automobile line he classified as a Common Carrier and subjected to such reasonable rules and regulations for the operation of the same, as lllcl~ be fixed b; said Commission. Upon such petition being filed with the Commission, a date for a hearing upon the same shall be fixed by the Commission and the opposite party notified and furnished a cop~ of said petition and a hearing be held on said matter at which all interested parties shall be heard under such rules and regulations as the Commission ma; fix. If after due and legal hearing, as aforesaid, if it shall he found and determined by the Commission that said motor bus, truck or automobile line is performing the services of a Common Carrier, then and in that event, the Georgia Railroad Commission shall assume jurisdiction of the operation of the same and shall prescribe rules and regulations for its operation together with rules and regulations as to routes, :MoNDAY, AuGusT 14, 1922. 947 schedules, employees, continued or ceasing operations, safety precautions, and such other requirements as may be reasonable and proper; these powers shall include the powers to fLx reasonable and just rates and charges. Sec. 2. If upon any hearing before the Commission under the provisions of this Act, it shall be shown to the Commission that the motor bus, truck or automobile lines sought to be operated, is being operated as a necessity or a convenience, and performing a service for the public which no other Common Carrier in the same territory is performing, or likely to perform, then and in that event, it shall be lawful for the Railroad Commission to decline jurisdiction. Sec. 3. Trucks or automobiles devoted exclusively to the hauling of school children, and taxi cabs, trucks or automobiles used exclusiYely within a municipality or between a municipalty and an established surburban territory, motor vehicles making only transient or special trips, and motor trucks, automobil'es or motor buses touching an existing railroad line at not more than two points shall not come under the provisions of this Act. Sec. 4. All right of proceeding through law or equity from the rulings of the Commission to the Courts is expressly reserved under this Act, as exists in other proceedings before the Railroad Commission. Sec. 5. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting or in any manner repealing any powers now 948 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, held or possessed by the Railroad Commission of Georgia, in reference to the regulation or control of motor vehicles in this State. If any section or part of sections of this Act shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not effect the other provisions of this Act. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as changing or abridging an~ powers of municipalities, counties or State, in the regulation and control of motor Ychicl'es in this State. Sec. 6. All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Mr. Hutchens moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed. :Jir. \Vohlweucler moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. The president announced the Senate adjourned. till tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. TuESDAY, AuGusT 15, 1922. 949 SENATE CHAMBER, ATLANTA, GA. August 15, 1922. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9 o'clock today and was called to order by the President. Prayer was offeretl by the Chaplain. By unanimous consent the roll call was dispensed with . .i\Ir. Foy, Chainnan of the Committee on Journals reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct. Mr. Campbell gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Seriate reconsider its action on yesterday in defeating Senate Bill No. 254. By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with. Mr. Campbell moved that the Senate reconsider itl"l action on yesterday in defeating the following Senate Bill. By Mr. Ellis, Foy et al.- Senate Bill No. 2154. A bill to amend constitution so as to permit issuance and sale of highway bonds. On the motion to reconsider Mr. Jones of 6th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. 950 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Colson, D. C. DaYid, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Foy, John E. Haralson, Pat Holme~, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th ::\lanson, Frank C. Palmour, J. E. Richards, Will Rountree, J. L. tlheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Tarpley, R. 0. Wall Dan Weaver, J. D. Those \oting in the negative were Messrs: Bond, Chas. X. Boykin, James H. "'L Collum, J. Cone, Howell Golucke, Alvin G. HollingswQrth, .John", G. A. Lassiter, W. H. Nix, 0. A. Peacock, C. H. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R . Walker, B. F. Womble, M. D. Those not voting were Messrs: Fleming, W. 0. Hunt, T. :u. Jackson, J. B. Kimzey, Sam Mills, J. H. Pope, DaYid F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. StoYall, E. B. Thorpe, E. M. William~, "Wiley 'Vohlwender, Ed. Mr. President Ayes 25, Nays 14. On the motion to reconsider the Ayes were 25, 1\ ays 14, and the motion prevailed. The following resolution was read and adopted: By l\Ir. Lasseter of the 14th- Whereas the Senate has sought to be liberal with itR visitors and has shown them every courtesy, and TuESDAY, AuGusT 15, 1922. 951 lVhP.reas the closing days of the General Assembly is so crowded with business that great confusion a.nses, Therefore lPe -it Resolued by the Senate that all vi t:>itors be excluded from the floor' of the Senate Chamber for the remaining days of the Session, and that the Door-keeper be instructed to close the door and adhere strietl~ to this rule. By unanimous consent the following bills were read second time and reeommitted: By DuBot:>e and Dudley of Clarke- House Bill No. 579. A bill to supply a defieiency in the sehool fund caused by misappropriation by R. X. Berrien, .Jr. By Muscogee Delegation- House Bill No. 936. A bill to empower certain municipal corporation to elect a mayor pro tern. By )Ir. Trippe of Bartow- House Bill No. 767. A bill to provide for giving notice to persons and corporations :whose names are sought to be used as a corporation. By Mr. Henderson of vVhiteHouse Resolution X o. 129. A resolution to pay old and new class pensioners certain sums for 1922. By :Messrs. Boatwright and Bacon of EmanuelHouse Resolution No.167. A resolution to relieve 952 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, the surety on bond of J. B. Hall, Tax Collector of Emanuel County. By Mr. Smith of Meriwether- Hause Bill No. 210. A bill to amend Act to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highwa,\ Depa_rtmen t. Mr. Clay moved that when the Senate adjourn at l o'clock today, it reconvene at 3 o'clock, stay in session till 6 :30 and adjourn till tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock and the motion prevailed. l\Ir. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: .llr. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 690. Giving checks with intent to defraud. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Mr. Jones of the 37th, Chainnan of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: Mr. P,-.esident: Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and TuESDAY, AuGusT 15, 1922. 953 instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 996. Respectfully submitted, JoNES of the 37th, Chairman. Mr. Childs, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report: Mr. P'f'lesident: Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following resoluti'ons of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Resolution No. 148. CHILDS, Chairman. ~Ir. Jones of the 37th, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: llf r. P11esident: Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: 954 JouRNAL oF THE SE~ATE, House Bill No. 967. House Bill No. 930. House Bill No. 851. House Bill K o. 895. House Bill No. 956. House Bill No. 965. House Bill No. 973. House Bill No. 969. House Bill No. 959. House Bill No. 970. House Bill No. 984. House Bill No. 963. Jo~Es of the 37th, Chairman. )Ir. Golucke, Chairman of the CommittN' 011 Special ,Judiciary, submitted the following report: Jlr. PI~Pside-nt: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House awl instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 674. Licenses to practice law. House Bill K o. 999. City Court of Cairo. GoLUCKE, Chairman. Mr. Lassiter, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No.1, submitted the following report: TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1922. 955 :lt r. President: Your Committe on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Ghairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 65. LASSITER, Chairman. :i\fr. Childs, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report: Mr. P11esident: Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following .bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill N'o. 791. House Bill No. 931. CHILDS, Chainuan. Mr. "\Valker of 18th, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and Finance, submitted the foilowing report : Jlr. PN!sident: Your Committee on Appropriations and Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the 956 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass as amended, to-wit: House Bill No. 626. House Bill No. 233. B. F. \VALKER, Chairman. Mr. Walker of 18th, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and Finance, submitted the following- report : Jfr. President: Your Committee on Appropriations and ~,inance has had under consideration the following resolution of the House and instr\).cted me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the . recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Resolution No. 160. B. F. WALKER, Chairman. l\Ir. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report: JJr. p,,esident: Your Committee on Counties and County Matters. has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: TuESDAY, AuGusT 15, 1922. 957 House Bill No. 995. House Bill No. 882. House Bill ~o. 997. House Bill ~ o. 986. Do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, RicHARDs, Chairman. The following bills, favorably reported were read the second time : By Fulton Delegation- House Bill No. 895. A bill to amend charter of East Point. By Mr. Stone of Jeff Davis- House Bill No. 997. A bill to repeal Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Jeff Davis County. By Mr. Carswell of Wilkinson- House Bill No. 690. A bill declaring it a misdemeanor to make, change or utter a check with intent to defraud. By Chatham Delegation- House Bill No. 956. A bill to amend .l~ ct granting corporate authority for Town of Tybee. 958 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Messrs. DeLaPerriere and Swindle of Jacks~n son- House Bill No. 882. A bill to abolish offi.:ee .-,f County Treasurer of J ackson County. By :Mr. Bradley of Glascock- House Bill No. 995. A bill to repeal Act creating office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Glascock County. By 1\fr. Van Landingham of Seminole- House Bill No. 970. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for Donaldsonville, Ga. R~ l\Ir. Reagan of Henry- House Bill .No. 626. A bill to amend Act .relative to paying of poll tax by women. By .Mr. Hamilton of FloydHouse Bill No. 65. A bill relating to the placing of children out b~ persons other than parents, etc. By }fr. Ragan of HemyHouse Bill Ko. 959. A bill to provide a new Char- ter for Locust Grove, Ga. By M:r. Holloway of Fulton- House Bill No. 851. A bill to allow certain counties to lease houses for fire protection of citizens. TuESDAY, AuousT 15, 1922. 959 By :Mr. Beckham of Dougherty- House Bill No. 674.. A bill to withdraw the privilege of admission to the Georgia Bar by diploma alone. By Mr. Singletary of Grady- House Bill No. 999. A bill to amend Act creating City Court of Cairo. By Mr. :Mc~Iichael ofMario:1- House Bill No. 938. A bill to amend Act establi8hing on'G or more consolidated public schools in each county. By Mr. 'Macintyre of Thomas- House Bill No. 973. A bill to repeal part of Act incorporating Town of Cooledge. By Mr. VanZant of ::B,annin- House Bill No. 965. A bill to amend Act incorporating Town of 1\fcCays,rille. By Messrs Lewis and Clark of Colquitt- House Bill No. 930. A bill to amend several Acts incorporating Town of Doerun. By 1\lr. \V'ard of Twiggs- Hause Biil No. 963. A bill to establish new charter for Town of Danville. 960 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, By Mr. McMichael of Marion et aL- A bill to confer upon the several counties authority to levy taxes for educational purposes. By Messrs. Gunnells of Franklin et al.- House Bill No. 969. A bill to amend Act incorporating City of Canon. By Mr. Quincey of Coffee- House Bill No. 984. A b'ill to amend Act creating new charter for city of Douglas. By Messrs. Brannen and Parrish of Btilloch- House Resolution Xo. 148. A bill to authorize sale of certain lands o-..vned by State for benefit of First District A. & M. School. B~ Mr. McClelland of DeKalb- House Bill No. 996. A bill to amend Act creatilig ne\v charter f.or Decatur, Ga. rhe following message was received from the House through l\Ir. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Jlfr. P1:eside11t: The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majorit~- the following bills of the Senate, towit: Senate Bill No. 320. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Crawfordville. TuESDAY, AuausT 15, 1922. 961 Senate Bill No. 277. A bill to amend Section 1249 of the Code of 1910 relative to State Depositories so as to include the Town of Crawfordville, in Oglethorpe County. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. P11esident: The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 1004. A bill to amend Section 755 of the Criminal Code of Georgia defining cruelty to animals and for other purposes. House Bill No. 808. A bill to authorize the Treasurer of this State to pay to certain counties the.ir pro-rata share of funds due them from sale of the Governmental area of the National Forest Reservation. House Bill No. 236. A bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of optometry. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: illr. PJ,esident : The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following bills of the House, towit: House Bill No. 1003. A bill to i.unend an Act en~ 1-:!ig. 31-Senate Journal. 962 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, titled an Act to incorporate the Town of Carl in Barrow County under the name of the Town of Lawson. House Bill No. 1001. A bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the Town of Abbeville, and for other purposes. House Bill No. 1002. A bill to repeal an Act to establish a system of Public Schools for Sylvania School District. House Bill No. 1000. A bill to reincorporate the Town of Abbeville, and for other purposes. The following House bills were read first time and referred to committee: By Mr. King of Wilcox- House Bill No. 1000. A bill to reincorporate Town of Abbeville. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Howard and Mr. Evans of Screven- House Bill No. 1002. A bill to repeal Act estab- lishing system of public schools f,or Sylvania. Referred to the Committee on Education. By Mr. Russell of Barrow- House Bill No. 1003. A bill to amend Act incorporating Town of Carl. Referred to the Committee on Corporations. XuESDAY, AuGUST 15, 1922. 963 By Messrs. Hamilton and Davis of FloydHouse Bill No. 236. A bill to amend Act regulat- ing the practice of optometry in Ga. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Mr. Jones of Walker- House Bill No. 1004. A bill to amend criminal Code relative to definition of cruelty. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. By Messrs. VanZant of Fannin, Bleckley of Rabun, et al.- House Bill No. 808. A bill to authorize Treasurer of Ga. to pay share due certain counties from sale of area of National Forest Reservation. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. The following bills were read the third time and put upon their passage: By Mr. Davis of Oglethorpe- House Bill No. 892. A 'bill to establish a State Depository in Crawford. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage. of the bill the Ayes were 31, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite .constitutional majority was ,passed. 964 JOURNAL OF THE SENA'fE, By Mr. Boyett of Stewart- House Bill No. 967. A bill to create new charter for City of Richland. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 36, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite consti tutional majority was passed. By Richmond Delegation- House Bill No. 981. A bill to amend Act establishing fee system now existing in Superior Courts of Augusta Judicial Circuit. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill; was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Baldwin of Morgan- House Bill No. 927. A bill to amend Act amending the new charter for the City of Madison. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0. TuESDAY, AuGUST 15, 1922. 965 The bill having received the requisite oonstitu- tional majority, was passed. ~. By :M:r. Franks of Towns- House Bill No. 750. A bill to prohibit the catching of fish in waters of Brastown. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 29, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. By :M:r. Miles of Candler- House Bill No. 938. A bill to repeal Act incorporating Town of Olive. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 39, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Luke of Ben Hill- House Bill No. 875. A bill to amend Act codifying school laws of Georgia relative to vocal music. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 966 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 29, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Messrs. Gunnels of Franklin and Mason of Hart- House Bill No. 966. A bill to amend Act authorizing City of Canon to establish a system of public schools in said city. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0. The bill .having received the requisite c;x>nstitu:.. tional majority, was passed. By Mr. Clifton of Lee- . House Bill No. 972. A bill to amend Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lee County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On tl,le passage of the. bill t'b,e Ayes were 31, Nays 0.. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. TuESDAY, AuGusT 15, 1922. 967 By Messrs. Haines and King of Jefferson- House Bill No. 987. A bill to amend Act creating City Court of Louisville. The report o.f the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Chatham D~legation- House Bill No. 900. A bill to provide for precinct voting in the County of Chatham. The rep01;t of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were . 33, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following general bills were read third time and taken up for consideration: By Mr. Jones of Walker- House Resolution No. 169. A resolution to take necessary steps to locate State line between Georgia and Tennessee. The reptlrt of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 968 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Fulton Delegation- House Bill No. 554. A bill to authorize and empower trustees of Ga. Tech to collect reasonable tuition. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 3. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Rutherford of Monroe- House Bill No. 583. A bill providing for establishment of a school of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Georgia. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. DuBose of Clark- . House Bill No. 561. A bill to amend Act Creating a Department of Insurance. TuESDAY, AuausT 15, 1922. 969 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority: was passed. By Mr, Moore of Appling- House Resolution No. 53. A resolution for,. relief of one Pe17y Hendrix. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Messrs. Huffstetter of Murray et al.- House Bill No. 805. A bill to prohibit taking of fish from streams of Ga., with seine, gig, etc. Committee offered following amendment. Amend by stiiking the words ''for commercial purposes wherever same occurs.'' Amend further by adding ''the provisions of this bill shall not apply to counties having a population of less than 6,455 or more than 6,456: 11,709 nor more than 11,710." 970 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The amendment was adopted. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Nays~o. The oill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended. By ~r. ~anson-- Senate Resolution No. 107. A resolution to relieve P. P. Jackson as surety on bond of Price Hubbard. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By ~r. Knight of Berrien-- . House Bill No. 630. A bill to provide for change of venue in investigation by Grand Juries when no qualified Grand Jury can be found in the county where the crime was committed. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. TuEsDAY, AuGusT 15, 1922. 971 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 34, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite oonstitutional majority was passed. By Messrs. Hamilton, Davis and Salmon of Floyd- House Biil No. 467. A bill to authorize Insurance Commissioner to appoint an assistant fire inspector. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Goulcke- Senate Bill No. 323. A bill to amend Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads, etc. for Warren and Taliaferro County. The report o.f the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, .Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional. majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and puf upon its passage; 972 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Horne of Dodge- House Bill No. 745. A bill to amend several Acts for creation, etc. of the Confederate Soldiers Home of Georgia. Mr. Manson offered the following amendment. ''By inserting in Section 1 of bill, in 8th line, after word :"Following" and before word "and" the following: ''and two women who are members of the Georgia Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy, to be selected from the State at large, and the Chairman of the Soldiers Home Committee of the Georgia Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy." ''By striking from Sec. 1 of bill, in 17th line ther~f after word ''of'' and before word ''Members'' the following word ''eleven'' and inserting in lieu therof word "fifteen." By inserting in Section 1 of said bill, in the 18th line of same, after word ''fears'' and before word ''and'' the following ''and two women who are members of the Georgia Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy, to be selected from the State at large and the chairman of the Soldiers Home Committee of the Georgia Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Also by amending the caption of .said bill, to conform to and to include the amendments herein provided. The amendment was adopted. TuESDAY, AuGusT 15, 1922. 973 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the. bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constih House, through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof : ]fr. P.resident: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House towit: House Bill No. 865. A bill to appropriate $45,736.29 to pay debts due on public printing for 1920 and 1921, and for other purposes. The following bill was read first time and referre:t ihat the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 1001. Re-incorporate Town of Abbeville. House Bill .N'o. 77'5. Relating to Justice Court Buildings. GoLUCKE, Chairman. .Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: JJr. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Resolution No. 167. GoLuCKE, Chairman. Mr. Walker, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and Finance, submitted the following report: illr. President: Your Committee on Appropriations and Finance WEDNESDAY, AucusT 16, 1922. 995 have had under consideration the following resolution of the House and have instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Resolution N"o. 221. B. F. \VALKER, Chairman. M1. President: The Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bill of the House, and direct that the same be reported back with the recommendation that it do pass, to wit: House Bill No. 1002. CHILDs, Chairman. Mr. Jones of 37th, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report: Jfr. President: Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, towit: House Bill No. 1000. House Bill No. 1003. House Bill No. 767. House Bill No. 936. Respectfully submitted, JoNEs of 37th, Chairman. 996 JOURNAL OF THE SEN ATE, Mr. Mills of 26th, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report: il1r. President: Your Committee on Agriculture has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 562. Amending tick eradication law. MILLS, Chairman. Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Comm:ittee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President : Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation. that the same do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 808. House Bill No. 1004. GoLucKE, Chairman. Mr. Hunt asked unanimous consent that House Resolution No. 81 be withdrawn from the Committee on State Sanitarium, read the second time and recom- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1922. 997 mitted to the Committee on State Sanitarium and the consent was granted. The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time : By Mr. Duncan of Hall and Mr. Moore of Fulton- House Bill No. 775. A bill to empower county authorities to provide suitable quarters for holding of Justice of Peace Courts. By Mr. Russell of Barrow- House Bill No. 1003. A bill to amend Act incorporating Town of Carl. By Mr. King of Wilcox- House Bill No. 1001. A bill to amend Act reincorporating Town of Abbeville. By Messrs. Howard and Evans of Screven- House Bill No. 1002. A bill to repeal Act establishing system of Public Schools for Sylvartia. By Mr. King of Wilcox- House Bill No. 1000. A bill to reincorporate Town of Abbeville. By Mr. Russell of Barrow- House Resolution No. 221. A resolution providing for payment of expenses for Joint Comniittee on Board of Regents bill. 998 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Bleckley of Rabun, et al.- House Bill No. 808. A bill to authorize Treasurer of Ga., to pay certain counties certain sums for sale of Government area of the National Forest Reservation. By Mr. Jones of Walker- House Bill No. 1004. A bill to amend Criminal Code defining cruelty. By Mr. Ennis of Baldwin- House Resolution No. 81. A resolution providing for survey of lands known as colony lands of Ga. State Sanitarium for insane. The above resolution was recommitted to Committee on State Sanitarium. The following bills were read third time and put upon their passage: By Messrs. Clarke and Lewis of Colquitt- House Bill No. 930. A bill to amend Act incorporating Town of Doerun. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1922. 999 By Mr. Wood of Twiggs- Honse Bill No. 963. A bill to establish new charter for Town of Danville. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Chatham Delegation- House Bill No. 956. A bill to amend Acts incorporating Town of Tybee. The report o.f the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill ha.ving received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Van Landingham- Honse Bill No. 970. A bill amending Act creating new charter for Donalsonville. The report o.f the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. 1000 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Mcintyre of Thomas- House Bill No. 973. A bill to repeal Act incorporating Town of Cooledge. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Stone of Jeff Davis- House Bill No. 997. A bill to repeal Act creating board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Jeff Davis. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Messrs. Gunnels of Franklin and Mason of Hart- House Bill No. 969. A bill to amend Act incorporating City of Canon. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, l!l22. 1001 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes ":ere 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Quincy of Coffee- House Bill No. 984. A bill to amend Act creating new charter for the City of Douglas. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Holloway of Fulton- House Bill No. 857. A bill to authorize certain counties to lease, etc. houses for purposes of giving fire protection to citizens. The r~port of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the .bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill "having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. 1002 JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, By Mr. McClelland of DeKalb- House Bill No. 996. A bill creating a new charter for Town of Decatur. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Br Messrs. Brannen and Parrish of Bulloch- Hause Resolution No. 148. A resolution to authorize sale of certain lands owned by State for benefit of the first District A. & l\f. School. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. B~, :Mr. Brantley of Glascock- Hause Bill No. 995. A bill to repeal Act creating office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Glascock County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. WEDNESDAY, AuGusT 16, 1922. 1003 On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. By Mr. Singletary of Grady- House Bill No. 999. A bill to amend Act creating City Court of Cairo. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. By Fulton Delegation- House Bill Ko. 895. A bill to amend charter of East Point: The report of the committee, which was faYorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. Reagan of Henry- House Bill No. 959. A bill to provide a new charter for Town of Locust Grove. 1004 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill h'aving received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Mr. VanZant of Fannin- House Bill No. 965. A bill to amend Act incorporating Town of McCaysville. The committee offered the following amendment: By adding at end of Sec. 4, the following '' Provided however that the present mayor, and councilmen of said City of McCaysville shall hold office until the 1st Monday in Feb., 1923, when their term of office for which they were elected expires. The amendment was adopted. The report o.f the committee, which was favorabfe to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended. By Mr. Vocelle of Camden- House Bill No. 577. A bill requiring non-residents of Camden County to procure license to fish in fresh waters of said County. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1922. 1005 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The Eill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By Muscogee Delegation- House Bill No. 936. A bill to empower governing bodies of certain municipal corporations to select by resolution or ordinance an Mayor pro tern or Reeorder pro tern. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. "By Mr. Jones of Walker- House Bill No. 768. A bill to prevent those who live in a Militia District that has no-fence law from voting in any county elections. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of. the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, Nays 0. 1006 J O"GRNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. Pres-ident : The House has adopted the report of the conference committee on Senate Bill No. 7, known as the Australian Ballot Bill. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof : ~/l!lr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, as amended, to-wit: Senate Bill Xc. 198. A bill for the licensing of nurserymen in this State. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitu- tional majority the following bills of the Senate to-wit: ' Senate Bill No. 262. A bill to regulate practice and procedure in the several courts of this State. The following message was received from His Ex- WEDNESDAY, AuGusT 16, 1922. 1007 cellency the Governor, throug-h his Secretary, Mr. }IcCurry: Jfr. President: l am directed by His Excellency the Governor to deliver to the Senate a communication in writing- to which he respectfull~ invites your attention. STATE 01<--, GEORGIA: EXECUTIV"b~ DFJP ARTME~T, ATLANTA. To The Geueral Assembly of Georgia: l am now and have always been of the opinion that the Tax Equalization law oug-ht to be repealed, but it cannot and should not be repealed unless and until some adequate way of supplying- the revenue that will thereby be lost shall be supplied. It is conservatively estimated that the State will lose at least two million dollars of its revenue by the repeal of this law, consequently that amount of revenue must be supplied for the State in some other way, by income-tax, or otherwise, before the Equalization law is repealed, or its repeal becomes effective. If it is supplied, concurrently with the repeal, we can and should repeal the Equalization law. It should be borne in mind, however, that the income-tax amendment must be submitted to the people for ratification at the approaching November election and cannot become effective until it is ap- 1008 JOURNAL OF THE SEN ATE, proved by the people at that election. Consequently, the repeal of the Tax Equalization law should not become effective until January 1, 1924, even if the income-tax bill also passes. If the people ratify the income-tax bill, then the same can be put in operation by January 1, 1924, before any loss in revenue occurs from the repeal of the Equalization law. If the people do not ratify the income-tax bill, the General Assembly will have opportunity, during its 1923 session, to provide for the loss of revenue occasioned by the repeal of the Equalization law. Respectfully submitted, w. THOS. HARDWICK, Governor. Under the order of the Rules Committee the following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration,: By Mr. Watkins of Butts- House Bill No. 6. A bill to repeal Act regulating the return and assessment of property for taxation in this State. Mr. Nix suggested the absence of a quorum. Upon the roll call the following Senators answered to their names. WEDNESDAY, AuGusT 16, 1922. 1009 Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. David, A. B. Davidson, J. E. Elli8, R. C. Fleming, Denis Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. l\L .Johns, G. A. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Nix, 0. A. Peacock, C. H. Ridley, Dr. C. L. tiheffield, R. H. Thomas, James R. Womble, :\f. D. Those absent were: Bond, Chas. N. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. M. Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Hutchens, H. C. .Jackson, J. B. Jones, John H. Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, W. H. Manson, Frank C. Mills, J. H. Palmour, J. E. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Rountree, J. L . Snow, Russell E. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thorpe, E. :\ R. Thorpe, E. ~1. Wall Dan \Vea\"er, J. D. \Yohlwender. Ed. Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bond. Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Collum, J. :M. Colson, D. C. Da\"idson, J. E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. ,Jackson, J. B. .Johns, G. A. :Manson, Frank C. :\lills, ,J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, Da,id F. Ridhy, Dr. C. L. Rountree, .J. L . Sheffield, R. H. Sto,an, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. \\". \Valker, B. F. \\"illiams, \\'iley \romble, ~I. D. 'l'hose not voting were Messrs: Kimzey, Sam Mr. President Ayes 25, :Nays 24. On the appeal from the decision of the Chair the A?es were 25, the Nays 24. The decision of the Chair was sustained. .Mr. Jackson gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the appeal from the decision of the chair with reference to House Bill No.7. The hour of 1 o'clock having arrived the President announced the Senate adjourned till this afternoon at 3 p.m. WED:NESDAY, AuGusT 16, 1922. 1011 AFTERNOON SESSION' 3P. M. The Senate reconvened at this hour and was called to order by the President. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore the Clerk thereof: Mr President: The House has concurred m the Senate amendment to following bill: House Bill No. 805. A bill to prohibit taking fish from any of the streams of this State with seine, net, gig, etc., and for other purposes. Mr. Campbell offered the following resolution: A resolution by Senator R. \V. Campbell of the 34-th District. Whereas, Article 3, Section 4, Paragraph 6 of the Constitution of Georg-ia provides that "No session of the General Assembly shall continue longer than fifty days; provided, that if an impeachment trial is pending at the end of fifty days, the session may be prolonged till completion of said trial,'' and 1Vhereas, the present General Assembly convened on the fourth \Veclnesday in June, 1922, being the 28th day of June 1922, as provided by law, and will h~ve been in session at the end of this the 16th day of August, 1922, fifty days, and 1012 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Whereas, no impeachment trial is pending at the end of fifty days. Therefore be it resolved, by the Senate and the House concurring, that the General Assembly of Georgia do stand adjourned sine die at 12 o'clock P. ~~. on this the 16th day of August, 1922. Mr. Jackson moved that the resolution be tabled and the motion prevailed. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: JJ r. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to- wit: Senate Bill No. 308. A bill to amend Act and amendatory Acts creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Haralson County. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 111r. P1esident: The House has concurred in the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: House Bill No. 745. A bill to amend Acts creating and maintaining Confederate Soldiers Home of Georgia. House Bill No. 857. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Savannah. WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 16, 1922. 1013 House Bill No. 894. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Marietta. House Bill No. 965. A bill to amend Act and amendatory Acts incorporating the Town of McCaysville, in Fannin County. .Mr. Richards, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and Countv Matters, submitted the follow- -mg report : 0 Jlr. President: Your Com~ittee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bill of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass: House Bill No. 980. Respectfully submitted, RICHARDs, Chairman. 111r. President: The Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bill of the House, and report back with recommendatioi1 that same do not pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 848, to create a Board of Education for Lamar County. CHILDS, Chairman. 1014 J O"CR:X AL OF THE SEN ATE, The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time: By Mr. Bush of Lamar- House Bill No. 980. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lamar County. By Mr. Bush of Lamar- 6 House Bill No. 848. A bill to create a Board of Education for Lamar County. Mr. Clay moved that the Senate recess for one half hour, reconvene, and stay in session till 6 o'clock, adjourn at six o'clock and reconvene at 8 o'clock tonight. Mr. walker moved, as a substitute to the motion by :Mr. Clay, that the Senate recess for one hour, reconvene, stay in session till 6 o'clock and adjourn till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed. The Senate took a recess for one hour. Under Rule 20 of the Senate, Mr. Golucke of the 19th entered upon the Journal the following protest, to-wit: A PROTEST Whereas, The Senate has adopted a motion on this, the next to the last day of this General Assembly, at 4:20 P. M. to adjourn for one hour, to re- WEDNESDAY, AuGusT 16, 1922. 1015 convene and remain in session only until6 P. :M. this day, when it shall stand adjourned until 9 A. M. Thursday, August 17, 1922. Therefore, I, the undersigned member of this body, do protest against said action, upon the ground that the Income Tax Bill, the Bi-ennial Session Bill, and numerous other bills of the House are upon the Calendar of this body awaiting its consideration, and all these bills are being denied consideration by such action. ALVIN" G. GoLucKE. The Senate reconvened at 5:30 and was called to order by the President. :\'lr. Golucke asked unanimous consent that House Bill No. 236 be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read second time and recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary and the consent 'vas granted. By unanimous consent House Bills Nos. 998, 651, :204, 865, 982, 655 be withdrawn from the committee on appropriations and Finance, read the Second time and recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations and Finance. Mr. Hunt, Chairman of the Committee on State Sanitarium, submitted the following report: Mr. President : Your Committee on State Sanitarium have had under consideration the following resolution of the 1016 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit: House Resolution No. 81. Respectfully submitted, HuNT, Chairman. Mr. Ellis, Chairman of the Committee on Public Roads, submitted the following report: Mr. President : Your Committee on Public Roads have had under consideration the following House bill and have instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute: House Bill No. 210. ELLIS, Chairman. Mr. President: Your Committee on Appropriations and Finance have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House, and are recommended that they do pass: House Bill No. 651. House Bill No. 204. House Bill No. 998. House Bill No. 579. B. F. WALKER, Chairman. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1922. 1017 ill r. President: Your Committee on Appropriations and Finance have had under consideration the follo,ving bills of the House, and recommend they do pass as amended : House Bill No. 655. House Bill No. 873. House Resolution No. 129. B. F. WALKER, Chairman. .Mr. Golucke, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and instructed me, as their, Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass by committee substitute: House Resolution No. 225, by substitute. GoLUCKE, Chairman. The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time : By Mr. McDonald of Richmond- House Resolution No. 225. A resolution to establish a Library for Judge of the Federal Court for the Southern District. 1018 JOURNAL OF THE SE~ATE, Mr. Hutchens moved that when the Senate adjourns at 6 o'clock it reconvene at 8 o'clock tonight. Mr. Jones called for the previous question all(I the call was sustained. Mr. Nix moved that the Senate reconsider its ac- tion in calling the previous question on motion of Mr. Hutchens. :Mr. Snow called for the previous question and the call was sustained. 1\lr. Nix called for the Ayes and .Nays and the call was sustained. 'rhe roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were :Messrs : Boykin, .Tame~ H. Ellis, R. C. Foy, .John E. Hollingsworth, .J. ( '. Hunt, T. ):. .Jackson, J. B. .John~, G. A. Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, W. H. Jfills, .J. H. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, .J. E. Pope, David F . Rountree..J. L. Hhelfield, R. H. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. "' \ValkPr, B. F. Womble, :\I. D . Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bellah, J. )f. Bond, Cha... N. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. to,all, E. B. Ayes 19, Nays 26. William~, Wiley lfr. President THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1922. 1059 On the motion to disagree with the report of the committee the Ayes were 19, the Nays were 26. The motion was lost and the President dePJ&rea the bill lost. The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage. By Mr. DuBose of Clark- House Bill No. 982. A bill to amend Act for appropriat1on to the Georgia Training School for Mental Defectives. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. The bill involving au appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Bond. C'has. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. ::\I. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. Da,id, A. B. Ellis, R. C'. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, .John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Hollingswqrth, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, vV. H. :Manson, Frank C. Kix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Thomas, James R. Sheffield, R. H. . Snow, Russell E. Tarpley, R. 0 . Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M. Walker, B. F. Wall Dan Weaver, J. D. Wohlwender, Ed. Womble, }f. D. rrhose not voting were Messrs : Campbell, R. W. Davidson, J. E. Haralson, Pat Hunt, T. M. Hutchens, H. C. Mills, J. H. Stovall, E. B. Williams, Wiley Mr. President 10p0 .. JOURNAL Ol!' THE SENATE, ,Aye~ 42, Nays 0. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 42, the Nays were 0. The bill having received the requisite constitu tiO:nal majority was passed. The following bill was read third tirri.e and put upon its passage: By Mt. ,Ennis of Baldwin- House Bill No. 204. A bill to appropriate $16,800.00 for purpose of supplying a deficiency in maintainence of the Georgia Training School for Boys. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. The bill involving an appropriati~n the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs : Akin,L.R. Bella.h, J. .M:. Boykin;..James H. Collum, J. :u. Cone, Howell Da,idson, J. E. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, W. o, :Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. . Holmes, R. H. Hunt, T. M. Hutchens, H. C. .Johns, G. .A. .Jone~, Jolin H. .Jones, 0. K. of 6th )!anson, Frank C. )fills, J. H. Nix, o. .A. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Sheffield, R. H. Stovall, E. B. Taylor, Geo. \V. Thomas, James R. Williams, Wiley Those voting in the negative were Messrs: Bond, Cha.s. N .. Brown, L. C. Fleming, Denis Thorpe, E. M. THURSDAY, AuGusT 17, 1922. 1061 Those not voting were Messrs: Campbell, R. "' l 'hild~, E. ,Y. l'oJ,on, D. l'. Da\"id, A. B. Haralson, Pat Hollingsworth, J. C. .Jaehon, .J. B. Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, W. H. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Snow, Russell E. Tarpley, R. 0 . \ValkPr, B. F. \\"all Dan 'Vea\er, J. D. 'Yohlwender, Ed. ""omble, ::11. D. ::lir. President Ayes 28, )Jays 4. ()n the passage of the bill the Ayes were 28, the :.Ja~s were 4. The bill haYing received the requisite constitutional majorit~' was passed. j!r. Nix moved that the'Benate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed. Under a previously adopted motion the President amwuncecl the Senate adjourned till 8 p. m. today. NIGHT SESSION' 8P.M. The Senate reconvened at this hour and was called to order by the President. Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names. .-\kin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, _.James H. Brown, L. C. I 'amphell, R. ,V. ( 'hilcl~, E. W. l"ollnm, J. ::II. ("one, Howell l'obon, D. C. Da,id, A. B. Elli~, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, .John E. Haralson, Pat Holling:-;worth, J. C. llolmes, R. H. .)adrahle to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 33, the ~ays were 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage: B~ l\Ir. Hunter of Chatham- House Bill No. 885. A bill to empower authorities of all municipalities, etc. to appropriate to main- THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1922. 1063 tainence of the State Sanatorium for Tubucular Patients. TlH report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the hill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 31, .:\ays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutiowtl majority was passed. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration: By :Mr. Camp of Campbell- House Bill Xo. 865. A bill to appropriate certain sums to pay debts due by State on public printing. Tht> report of the committee, which was favorahle to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 'he bill involving au appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Thosp ,oting in the affirmati,Te were :Jiessrs: ll<~llah, ,J. :\L Bond, Cha". N. Boykin, .James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. ,V, Child~, E. W. <'ollnm, .J. )I. Cone, Howell Cohoon, D. C. c. 1-:Jii,, R. Fleming, Denis Fleming, \V. 0. Foy, John E. llarabon, Pat llullingsworth, J. l'. llntreas, These highly esteemed officers and employees: Hou. Herbert Clay, President; Ron. L. C. Brown, President Pro Tem; Ron. D. F. McClatchey, Seci"etary; Hou. Adolphus E. Strother, Messenger, and Hon. A. P. Griffin, Doorkeeper, have proved themselves to be institutions in the scheme of preservation of the high traditions of the Old South antl the Xew Progress of this Old South in its maint<'ll,olved, That the genuine thanks and appreciation of the Senate be extended to the officials and citizPns of this great city, "The new York of the South," for the wonderful reception giYen us during our sta~ here. The following l'l'solutiou was read and taken up fnr consideration: By )[e:ssrs. Boatwright and Bacon of- Emanuel- House Resolution ~o. 167. A resolution to relieve Hnet~ on Bowl of .T. B. Hall of Emanuel County. 'rlw report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the hill, was agreed to. On thP passage of the resolution the Ayes were 31, 1he Xa~s were :2. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. The following bill was read the 3rd time and taken UJJ for consideration: 1068 JouRNAL OF THE SENATE, By Mr. Hollway of Fulton- House Bill Ko. 651. A bill to appropriate certain sums to the Georgia Training Schools for Girls for maintenance, etc. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. The bill involving an appropriation the roll call 'vas ordered and the vote was as follows : Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs : Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Cone, Howell David, A. B. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Hollingsworth, Holmes, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. Johns, G. A. Jones, John H. ::IIanson, Frank C. Nix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, David F. Rountree, J. L. Sl.effield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, Jame~ R. Walker, B. F. \\tan Dan Williams, Wile~ Those not voting were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bell&h, J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Collum, J. M. Colson, D. C. Davidson, J. E. Foy, John E. Golucke, Alvin G. Haralson, Pat Hunt, T.lf. Jackson, J. B. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, W. H. Mills, J. H. Peacock, C. H. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Sto\all, E. B. Thorpe, E. 1\:I. 'Veaver, J. D. \Vohlwender, Ed. Womble, :\I. D. Mr. President Ayes 27, Nays 0. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, the Nays were 0; The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. THURSDAY, AuGUST 17, 1922. l'069 The following bill was read the third time :md t<:1.ken up for consideration: B~ Mr. Mundy of PolkHouse Bill No. 212. A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Paragraph 3, Section 4, Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, by striking the word ''annually'' in the fourth line thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the word ''biennially'' between the words ''and'' and "thereof," so as to provide for the meeting of the General Assembly biennially instead of annually and the manner of submitting same for ratification, and for other purposes: Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that paragraph 3, Section 4, Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia be and the same is hereby amended by striking the word "annually" in the fourth line thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the word ''biennially'' between the words "and" and "thereafter," so that when said paragraph 3, Section 4, Article 3 of the Constitution is so amended1 it shall read as follows: Paragraph 3. Meeting of the General A~sern;bly. ''The first meeting of the General Assembly after the ratification of this Constitution shall be on the fourth Wednesday in October 1878,. and biennially thereafter on the same day, until the day shall be changed 1070 JouR~AL OF THE SENATE, by law. :No session of the General Assembly shall continue longer than sixty days; provided, that if an impeachment trial is pending- at the end of sixty tlays, the session may be prolonged till the completion of said trial." Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when said amendment shall be agreed t(l by a two thirds vote of the members elected to each House with_the "ayes" and" nays" thereon and each House with th "yas" and "nays" threon and pu_blished in one or more newspapers in each Congressional District in said State for two months preYious to the time for holding the next general election and shall, at the next general election, be submitted to the people for ratification. All persons voting at Haid election in favor of adopting said proposed mnendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed ou their ballots the words "For ratification of Amendment to Paragraph 3, Section 4, Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, providing for the meeting of the General Assembly biennially;'' and all persons opposed to the adoption of said amendment shall haYe written or printed on their ballots the words: "Against ratification of amendment to Paragraph 3, Section 4, Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, providing for the meeting of the General Assembly biennially,'' and if the majority of the electors qualified to vote for the members of the General Assembly voting thereon shall vote for the ratification thereof, when the returns shall be consolidated, as now required by law in elections for members of the General Assembly, THURSDAY, AuGUST 17, 1922. 1071 and return thereof made to the Governor, then he shall declare said amendment adopted and make proclamation of the results of said election by one insertion in one of the daily papers of this State, declaring the amendment ratified. Section 3. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed. Mr. Brown moved that the bill be tabled. )fr. Snow called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Collum, J. :\I. Da,id, A. B. Hollingsworth, J. C. Kimzey, Sam :\!anson, Frank C. Nix, 0. A. Richards, Will Rountree, J. L. Taylor, Geo. \V. Walker, B. F. William~, Wile~ Those voting in the negati,e were Messrs: HellaJJ, J. M. Foy, John E. 'l"arpley, R. 0. Campbell, R. W. Haralson, Pat Thomas, James R. Childs, E. W. Holmes, R. H. Thorpe, E. M. ( Cone, Howell Hutchens, H. C. Wall Dan Colson, D. C. Ellis, R. C. Johns, G. A. Jones, John H. \Vohlwender, Ed. \Vomble, M. D. :Fleming, Denis Fleming, w. 0. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Snow, Russell E. Those not voting were Messrs : Akin, L. R. Bond, Chas. N. Da,idson, J. E. Golucke, Alvin G. Runt, T. M. .Jackson, J. B. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Lassiter, W. H. }fills, J. H. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H . Pope, David F. Hheffield, R. H. Stovall, E. B. \Veaver, J. D. Mr. President Roads and provide for the dsignation, maintenance, "1072 JouR~AL oF THE SENATE, Ayes 13, Nays 23. On the motion to table the Ayes were 13, the Nays :23, and the motion to table was lost. The report of the committee, which was fa,orable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. The bill being an amendment to the Constitution the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affinnative were Messrs: Bellah, J. ~1. Boykin, James H. Campbell, R; W. Ch_ilds, E. W. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. Da,id, .A. B. Elli5, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. Holmes, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. Johns, G. .A. .Jones, John H. Pope, David F. Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, Russell E. Tarpley, R. 0. Thomas, James R. Thorpe, E. M. Walker, B. F. Wall Dan Williams, Wiley \Vohlwender, Ed. Womble, M.D. Those voting in the negative were :Messrs: Brown, L. C. ~I, John H. Jone~, 0. K. of 6th J(imzey, Sam La~~iter, '" H. ::\Ian>on, Frank C. ~!ill~, J. H. Xix, 0. A. Palmour, J. E. Pope, Da,id F. Ri1hard,;, Will Ridley, Dr., <..:. L. Rountree, J. L. Sheffield, R. H. Snow, Rus~ell E. Tarpley, R. 0. Taylor, Geo. W. Thoma,, Jatne' R. Thorpe, E. M. \YalkPr. B. F. \\'ohlwender, Ed. \\'omhle, )I. D. Those not voting were )lessrs : .\kin, L. R. lloykin, James H. Brown, L. C. ( 'ol~on, D. C. Gohl('ke, Aldn G. Hunt, T. )1. Jackson, J. B. Pea<'ock, C. H. StoYall, E. B. Wall Dan 'Yea,er, J. D. \YilliamR, Wiley l-Ir. President Tm:RSDAY, A-cGl.JST 17, 1922. 108~1 A~es 3~, i\ ays 0. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 38, the uays were 0. The bill haviug received the requisite constitutiowtl majorit~ was passed. 'l'he following resolutiou was read and adopted: B '" "3lessrs. l\!ansou and Foy- A resolution providiug for a vVorld 's Fair and ::\Inritime Exposition in Georgia 1926. The followiug message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk, thereof: .1/r. Preside11f: The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House to-wit: House Bill Xo. 873. A bill to appropriate additional funds for the maintenance of the military E>stablishmeuts of the State of Georgia. }lr. Lassiter moved that the Senate recede from its amendment to House Bill No. 873 and the motion prevailed. The following bill was read the third time and taken up for consideration: B~ Messrs. \Villiams of Harris and \Villiams of Walton- 1084 JouR:XAL oF THE SEXATE, House Bill No. 796. A bill to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department. 'rhe committee offered the following substitute: An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia and to prescribe the powers and duties thereof. To create a system of State Aid Roads and provide for the designation, maintenance, impron~ment and coustruction of the same. To create and provide for a State Aid Road and for the control and management thereof; to provide for the paving of said State Aid Roads by the State, or co-operation with the County or with the United States Governmen; to provide for assisance to counties upon the public roads thereof and in retiring road bonds, to assent to the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved July 11, 1916, known as the "Act to provide that the United States shall 'aid the State in the construction of rural post roads; to provide for construction and maintenance of State aid roads within the co-oporate limits of certain towns and cities; aud for other purposes. Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That Provision 5, Section 5, Article 5 of Georgia Laws of 1919, and amendments thereto, Act 1921, to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia and to prescribe its powers and duties be amended by adding at the end of said Provision, Section and Paragraph the following: "Provided said State Highway Board is THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1922. 1085 authorized to construct and maintain State Aid Roads in and through towns or cities of not more than twenty-five hundred people. Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be, and the same are hereby repealed. The above oommittee substitute was adopted: The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 30, the nays were 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute. The following resolution was read and adopted: By Ji~leming of lOth, Golucke of 19th, Clay of 39th- A RESOLUTION Be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same, that the thanks of this body be, and they are hereby returnd to the citizens of Fulton County and City of Atlanta for the courtesy extended to the members of this body by the presentation of admission cards to the various civic organizations enumerated on said cards. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 1086 ,JorRXAL oF THE SEXATE, Mr. President: The House has read and adopted the following Resolutions of the Senate, to-wit: Senate Resolution .No. 113. A resolution providing for a World Fair and Maritime Exposition in Georgia in 1926. The House also concurred to Senate Substitute to the following bill. House Bill No. 796. A bill to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: 11Jr. President: The House has read and concurred in the Senate amendments to the following bills and resolutions of the House, to-wit: House Bill No. 626. A bill to amend an Act to levy and collect annually a tax for the support of State Goven1ment. House Resolution No. 129. A resolution to pay old and new pensioners certain sums for 1922. House Bill No. 233. A bill to appropriate to the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, for the use of the South Georgia Normal College at Valdosta, certain sums of moue'y and for other purposes. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: THuRSDAY, AuGUST 17, 1922. 1087 Jllr. Presidr>nt: The House has passed b~r the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, towit: Senate Bill No. 38. A bill to provide a uniform county commissioner's law for such counties as may require a commission form of county government composed of a Board of County Commissioners, and for other purposes. The following bills and resolutions of the House were read the third time and placed upon their passag-e: B~r l\Ir. Luke of Ben Hill- House Bill No. 167. A bill to amend an Act codifying school laws relative to teaching vocal music. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 48, )\ays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By l\Ir. McDonald of Richmond- House Resolution No. 225. A resolution provid-. ing a library for Judge of the Federal Court of Southern District at Augusta. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to. 1088 On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 35, Xays 0. The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. Mr. Bond, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report: J.11 r. President: Your Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives the following bills and resolutions, to-wit: Senate Resolution No. 83. A resolution to empower Secrtary of State, of State of Georgia to sign the marketing agreement of the Georgia Cotton Growers Co-operative Association and thereby bind the State of Georgia by all the terms and obligations therein contained and set forth. Senate Bill No. 224. A bill to provide additional grounds for revoking the licenses to do business in Georgia of companies engaged in the business of insuring against liabilities of various kinds. Senate Bill No. 148. A bill to amend an Act establishing a charter for City of Calhoun. Senate Bill No. 161. A bill to repeal an Act to establish the City Court of Alma. Senate Bill No. 167. A bill to establish public school system for Sparta. THURSDAY, AuGusT 17, 1922. 1089 Seuate Bill No. 172. A bill to amend an Act relative to the abolition of Justice Courts and the offices of Justice of the Peace and Notary Publics ex-officio .Justice of the Peace in certain cities. Seuate Bill No. 182. A bill to fix compensation of Treasurer of( 'layton County. Senate Bill No. 189. A bill to create the City Court of Summerville for the County of Chattooga, Georgia. Senate Bill No. 193. A bill to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Crest in the County of Upson, State of Georgia, defining its corporate limits, providing for privileges in same, etc. Senate Bill No. 213. A bill to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Statham, to fix the incorporate limits, to create officers of said town, define their duties and for other purposes. Senate Bill Xo. 214. A bill giving authority of the Federal Government to establish rules and regulations for the protection of game, fish, and birds. Senate Bill 218. A bill to incorporate City of .Jesup, to provide for election of officers and fixing their salaries, term of office, right of taxation and other purposes. Senate Bill No. 219. A bill to repeal Act amending road laws of Georgia in Gordon County. Senate Bill ~o. 237. A bill to repeal an Act to Pstablish the Public School System in the Town of Richland. Sig. 35-t-lenate .Journal. 1090 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senate Bill No. 242. A bill to amend charter of City of Covington. Senate Bill No. 258. A bill to amend an Act abolishing the Board of Roads and Revenues and creating the Board of Commissioners for the County of Walker. Senate Bill No. 270. A bill to amend Section 755 of Vol. 1 of the Code of Georgia of 1910 as to building bridges over water courses dividing counties. Senate Bill No. 1. A bill to amen.d Par. 2, Sec. 1, Art. 11 of the Constitution of Ga. so as to create new County of Peach. Senate Bill No. 176. A bill to amend an Act and to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia. Senate Bill No. 262. A bill to provide for further regulation with regard to the practice and procedure in the General Courts of this State. Senate Bill ~o. 198. A bill to provide for the licensing of Nurserymen, etc. Senate Bill No. 323. An Act to amend an Act approved Feb. 2, 1877. Senate Bill No. 38. An Act to provide a uniform County Commissioners Law for such counties as may require a commission form of county government. Senate Bill No. 39. An Act to provide for thereturn and transmission of interrogatories taken under the provisions of Article I and II of Chapter 6 of the sixth title of the Code of Ga. rrHURSDAY, AuGUST 17, 1922. 1091 Senate Bill84. An Act to permit all corporations heretofore or hereafter incorporated by the Scretary :;f State to increase their capital stock by the issuance of non-par stock. Senate Bill No. 86. An Act to permit all corparations now incorporated by the Secretary of State except insurance, bank and trust companies to issue non-par stock. Senate Bill No. 122. An Act to amend Section 3931, Paragraph 6, of the Code of 1910, so as to make the mother an equal heir with the father, brothers and sisters of a deceased intestate. Senate Bill No. 174. An Act to amend Sec. 958 of Penal Code, to provide bail in misdemeanor cases. Senate Bill Xo. 221. An Act to abolish the fees accruing to the office of solicitor general in Criminal cases in the Southern Judicial Circuit of this State. Senate Bill Xo. :-303. Au Act to amend an Act approved August 17, J920, creating a new charter for the City of Tifton. Senate Bill Xo. 304. An Act to amend an Act incorporating the Cit~ of Valdosta. Senate Bill X o. 308. An Act to amend an Act creating a Boars thereof shall b0 1l't:nate Bill Xo. 209. To repeal the Act approved August 18, 1919, abolishing the fee system in the Soutlwm Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of Solicitor General, and for other purposes. 'rHuRsDAY, AuausT 17, 1922. 1093 Senate Bill ..No. 299. To amend Section 3037 of Volume 1 of Code of Georgia providing for the appointment of guardians for minors and givi_pg the mother preference in such appointment, to amend Section 3038 of Civil Code relating to the appointment as guardians for minors. Senate Bill No. 274. To amend the present charter of the City of Albany and Acts amendatory thereof, to provide for the selection of :five commissioners from each of the :five political wards of the City of Albany in lieu of the present Mayor and Council. Senate Bill No. 60. To amend an Act entitled an Act to create awl establish the Securities Commis- HlOll. Seuate Bill X o. :~21. A bill to amend an Act to ereatc a new charter for Town of Sharron. Uuder the Order of Business :fixed by the Rules Committee the following House Resolution was read the third time ancl taken up for consideration: By Mr. Arnold of Clay- Hou.,;e Resolution No. 190. A resolution to make appropriations for stationery used by the General Assembly during the year 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923. The following amendments were read and adopted: Committee amends by adding m appropriate places the following: . 1094 JocRNAL oF THE SENATE, 1. To appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 as contin- . gent fund for the Governor. 2. To appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 to pay for additional insurance premiums for the State. 3. To appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to the Railroad Commission to defray the expenses of the Commission for acting as Commissioner for distribution of coal. 4. To appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 for the keeper of public buildings and grounds to provide for deficiency. 5. To appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to the University of Georgia on account of a mistake in the General appropriation for this institution. 6. To appropriate the sum of $4,400.00 to the Department of Printing to take_ care of clerical assistance and maintenance of this department. 7. To appropriate $3,000.00 to cover deficiency in incidental for supplies furnished the Senate and House for the years 1921-22; payable on approval of Secretary of Senate and Clerk of House. By Mr. Haralson of 40th- 8. .Amend by striking the figures '' $1,200.00'' wherever they occur in the resolution and inserting the figures $2,000.00 '' also amend by inserting after the word ''stationery'' where it occurs the words ''and printing." THURSDAY, .AUGUST 17, 1922. 1095 By :Mr. Walker of 18th- 9. Amend by adding the following: "That the sum of $7,500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated for the lOth District .Agricultural College located at Granite Hill in Hancock County for the maintenance, repairs and equipment of the buiUJing:g and grounds of said college.'' 10. Amend by adding the fo1lowing: '' $184.30 is hereby appropriated to the Secretary of the Senate to cover deficiencies in fund for incidentals furnished the Senate, which have been paid by him for sessions 1921-22. 11. Provide for two extra doorkeepers and two extra assistant messengers for the Senate, all of the above to be paid by the Treasurer upon approval by the Secretary of the Senate or President of the Senate. 12. Committee also amends the caption in confo_rmity with above. The report of the committee, which was favo:ra.ble to the passage of the resolution as amended, was agreed to, as amended. The resolution involving an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs: Akin, L. R. Bellah, J. M. Bond, Chas. N. Boykin, James H. Brown, L. C. Campbell, R. W. Childs, E. W. Collum, J. M. Cone, Howell Colson, D. C. David, .A. B. Ellis, R. C. Fleming, Denis Fleming, W. 0. Foy, John E. 1096 JOURNAL 0.1!' THE SEN ATE, Golucke, Alvin G. Hollingsworth, J. C. Holmes, R. H. Hutchens, H. C. Jackson, J. B. Johns, G. A. Jones, John H. Jones, 0. K. of 6th Kimzey, Sam Lassiter, W. H. Nix, 0. A. Pope, David F. Richards, Will Ridley, Dr., C. L. Rountree, J. L. Snow, Russell E. Stovall, E. B. Tarpley, R. 0. Those not voting were Messrs : Taylor, Geo. W. Thomas, James R. Walker, B. F. Wall Dan Weaver, J:. D. williams, Wiley Wohlwender, Ed. Womble, M. D. Davidson, J. E. Haralson, Pat Hunt, T. M. 1Ianson, Frank C. 1iills, J. H. Palmour, J. E. Peacock, C. H. Sheffield, R. H. Thorpe, E. M. Mr. P1esident Ayes 41, Nays 0. By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with. 01i the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 41, the Nays were 0. 'fhe resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: illr. Presidenll: The Ho:lise has agreed~ in Senate amendments Numbers 1, 2, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, and disagreed to amendments Numbers 3, 4 and 5 of the following resolution of the House, to-wit: House Resolution No. 190. A resolution to make appropriations for stationery used by the General Assembly for years 1920, 1921, 1922 and 1923. THuRSDAY, AuGusT 17, 1922. 1097 The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. Pn,sident: The House insists on its disagreement to Senate amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 5 to House Resolution No. l?O, known as the Stationery Resolution, and request the Senate to appoint a conference committee. The Speaker has appointed as a conference committee on the part of the House, the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Arnold of Clay, Dykes of Dooly, Bowden of Ware. The President appointed the following as a conference committee, on part of the Senate on House Resolution No. 190. Messrs. Walker of 18th, Wall of 5th, Hutchens of 38th. The following report of the conference committee on House Resolution No. 190 was read and adopted: Mr. PrPsid.ent: Your Committee on Conference of House Bill No. 190, report: We recommend that the Senate recede 1098 JouRKAL OF THE SENATE, as to amendment No. 5 and the House agrees to recede as to. Nos. 3 and 4 and we agree that amended No. 3 be a revolving fund and revert to the Treasurer. On part of Senate : B. F. WALKER, DAN WALL, H. C. HuTCHENs, On part of House : ZACH ARNOLD, J. E. T. BowDEN, E. B. DYKES. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: J.Vlr. President : The House has adopted the report of the Conference committee on House Resolution No. 190. Th~ House has read and adopted the following resolution, to-wit: A resolution, That a committee of five be appointed, two by the President of the Senate, and three by the Speaker of the House, to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has completed its work and is now ready to adjourn sine die, and awaits its pleasure. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1922. 1099 The Speaker has appointed the following committee on the part of the House, under the above resolution: :\Iessrs. Mundy of Polk, \Vatkins of Butts, Wyatt of Troup. The following resolution was read and adopted: By :Mr. Mundy of Polk- A Resolution,, That a committee of five be appointed, two by the President of the Senate and three by the Speaker of the House, to notifiy the Governor that the General Assembly has oompleted its work, and is now ready to adjourn sine die. The President appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate, under the above resolution, the following: :Messrs. Thomas of 3rd, Manson of 35th. The following resolution was read and adopted: By Mr. Nix- Senate Resolution No. 114. Resolved that the Senate do now adjourn sine die. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore the Clerk thereof: 111/.1\ f:rf'l~tm~ :', The House has read and adopted the following resolution of Senate, to-wit: Senate Resolution No. 114. Resolved that the General Assembly do now adjourn sine die. The President announced the Senate adjourned sine die. INDEX TOTBE SENATE JOURNAL REGULAR SESSION 1922 D INDEX PART I. SENATE BILLS. A ABSE~T VOTER (see Elections). ADDRESS- GoYernor __ ---------------------------------------- 48 AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (see Ap propriations). Establish South Georgia Agricultural College _____ 31 701 943 Establish A. and ~L School at Forsyth_______ ------- 32 285 ARCHIVES- To repeal Act creating Department of_______________ -50 ATTORXEY-GENERALCreate office of Assistant to ------------------------ 403 807 AUDITOR, STATE- Provide for--------------------------------------- 203 AUSTRALIAN BALLOT (see Ele~tions). AUTOMOBILES (see Motor Vehicles). 1104 IXDEX. B BAIL- To provide for in misdemeanor eases BANKS AND BAXKIXG- 13 14~ 0 To regulate --------------------------------------- 281 To amend Art to regulatt' (287) -------------------- 545 BARBER8---'l'o regulat~ praetire of the oceupation of_ ________ '" 142 434 Bl:OGET C'OMMISSIOX- To rstablish 277 Bl:RGLARYTo. fix punishnwnt. for----------------------------- 2i 273 BURJ to Georgia Public Service Commission_ 262 308 Abolish offi

> Henator J. R. Thomas---------------------------------- 428 Committee to verify Department reports ---------------- 429 562 MakeS. B. 170 a special order------------------------- 42!1 .!<'loor to Mrs. W. H. Lassiter, W. P. Jackson, Mrs. P. W. Davis -----Limiting individual -"-sp-e-e-c-h-~-s--_-__--------- --___ --------------------------------- 449 450 Committee on Pensions ---------------------------- 451 614 689 ('ommittee on Trip to Savannah ------------------------ 451 'fhanking Atlanta for courtesies ------------------------ 456 S. B. 184 special order ___ ----------------------------- 456 INDEX. 1119 ~,loor to L. R. Pitts ----------------------------------- 470 Floor to H. R. McClatchey, F. W. Copeland -------------- 480 Pay pe-r diem and expenses of Committe-:~ to School for Deaf 551 653 lf. L. Brittain -----------------------~---------------- 555 Floor to R. C. Jones ---------------------------------- 559 Floor to G. D. Domineck, Miss Ruth Steed, F. L. Cox______ 581 Floor to R. C. Johnson --------------------------------- 597 Floor to J. M. Rose, T. A. Cochran ---------------------- 616 Afternoon sessions ------------------------------------ 652 679 Limit debate ---------------------------- ------------ 652 679 Dan Wall--------------------------------------------- 652 Senator Thomas E. Watson----------------------------- 653 Floor toW. G. Sutlive --------------------------------- 666 Request House to return S. B. 226 ---------------------- 666 Afternoon sessions ------------------------------------ 652 679 Limit debate -------------------------------------"--- 652 679 House Bill 62 special order----------------------------- 687 8. B. 250 special order--------------------------------- 687 Investigate State Departments ~-------------------- --- 707 Floor to W. H. Davis ---------------------------------- 718 }'loor to Mrs. E. M. Thorpe, H. F. Wynne--------------- 726 727 Father of Senator Holmes _____ ------------------------ 727 Distribution of coal ------------------------------- ___ _ 743 Request House to transmit H. B. 405 -------------------- 748 757 Floor to H. B. Pitt ----------------------------------- 748 Floor to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Oakes, Ex-Senator Lunsford__ 761 Secretary of Senate ----------------------------------- 769 },loor to D. B. Blalock, W. W. Sheppard, B. H. Moye __ 769 770 771 Father of Senator Holmes ----------------------------- 785 Floor to family of Senator Pope _----------------------- 878 Doorkeepers keep doors closed ------------------------- 950 Adjourn sine die, August 16, 1922 ---------------------- 981 Thanks to City of Brunswick -------------------------- 918 Floor to J. C. Sipple, Fred G. Warde ---------------- 921 922 923 Death Hon. Robt. Merritt------------------------------ 922 Adjourn sine die August 16, 1922 ----------------------- 1011 Portrait of President Clay ----------------------------- 1022 Certain officials to remain over 5 days------------------ 1029 Relative to S. B. 288 ---------------------------------Thanks to officials of Senate --------------------- __ ___ 1030 1065 Pledge of mutual love --------------------------------- 1066 Thanking City of Atlanta for cou1tesies ---------------1067 1085 Relative to World's Fair in Georgia 1926 --------------- 1083 Adjourn sine die -------------------------------------- 1099 112'0 INDEX. PART III. HOUSE BILLS. A APPROPRIATIONS- South Georgia State Xormal School, Valdosta _________ 241 i09 1048 1051 Expenses of Tax Committee _------------------- 271 ~52 472 Pay interest on public debt ------------------~- 566 703 973 Appropriation for Military Deputment____ 566 709 1080 1083 Appropriation for stationery -------- 566 709 1093 1096 1097 $2,000 Expenses Mansion Leasing Committee ____ 857 883 1022 Pay deficiency of R. N. Benien, school funds ____ 926 951 1027 Pay all Confederate pensioners, old and new____ 926 951 1074 State Treasure1 to pay counties share of Natural Forest Fund -------------------------------------- 963 998 1033 Georgia Training School for Girls _------------ 977 998 1068 Georgia Training School for Boys ------------- 978 998 1060 Georgia Training School for Mental Defectives- 978 997 1059 Department of Entomology-------------------- 978 997 1035 Expenses of Board of Regents Committee______ 983 997 1028 State Sanitarium at Milledgeville ------------- 989 998 1081 Pay public printing deficiency ---------------- 989 999 1063 AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICS ART SCHOOL- Establish at Forsyth -------------------------- 713 807 968 Sale of certain lands for benefit First District A. & M. School------------------------------------- 891 960 1002 B BOND COMMISSION- For VVare County------------------------------ 478 489 556 BRANTLEY OOUNTY- Col'l'ect errors in creation of ----------------------- 333 395 INDEX. c 1121. CATTLE (see Live Stock, Part III). CHAR'.rERS AND CORPORATIONS, DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN- Notice given to persons whose names used ___________ 920 951 cHARTERS AND CORPORATIONS, MUl\'ICIPAL- Xicholson, amend ----------------------------- 221 409 438 Xoreross, amend ---------------------------------- 222 Claxton, amend ------------------------------- 222 411 436 Augusta, fire department ---------------------- 224 410 435 Columbus, sale of commons (619) ----- -------~- 224 238 336 Thomasville, amend ------------------------------- 225 238 Sylvester, amend ----------------------------- 240 411 439 Washington, amencl --------------------------- 241 251 264 Pearson, amend -----.,-----------.-------------- 241 410 557 Fitzgeralcl, amend ----------------------------- 252 411 438 }'ry, antend ----------------------------------- 268 411 435 Americus, amend (H. B. 696) ------------------ 269 410 436 Wa~nesboro, amencl -------------- __ ----------- 269 409 436 Canton, re-incorporate ------------------------ 270 434 434 Atlanta, amend (629) ------------------------- 318 471 556 Colquitt, amend ------------------------------- 318 409 438 Chamblee, amend ----------------------------- 318 410 434 Columbus, sale of commons (761) --------------- 318 410 43!! Clarkesville, amend --------------------------- 319 410 440 Whigham, amend ----------------------------- 329 410 437 Elberton, amend ------------------------------ 329 411 438 Americus, amencl (773) ------------------------ 393 576 594 Rex, repeal ----------------------------------- 393 575 745 Moultrie, amend -------------------------- -------- 409 437 Americus, amend (818) ------------------------ 454 574 595 Vidalia, create -------------------------------- 454 574 595 W~rwiek, alllend ------------------------------ 455 574 596 Bolton, repeal -------------------------------- 455 575 593 Milledgeville; amend -------------------------- 455 550 578 Atlanta, alllend (812) -------------------------- 456 575 594 St. Marys, amend ----------------------------- 540 544 579 Hazlehurst, amend --- _- ----------------------- 541 575 594 Columbus, corporate limits (860) ------- 553 575 597 618 707 Bowdon, amend __ -------------------------- __ - 565 615 657 1122 INDEX. Ambi, amend --------------------------- __ --- 566 615 655 Blackshear, amend ---------------------------- 566 777 837 Augusta, amend (871) ------------------------ 625 '775 836 ~aeon, amend (842) -------------------------- 625 776 833 East Point, amend (897) ---------------------- 625 777 834 East Point, amend (896) ---------------------- 626 776 828 College Park, amend (758) --------------------- 626 776 794 Augusta, amend (722) ------------------------ 626 775 828 Gainesville, amend (782) ----- __ ------------------- 627 776 Jeffersonville, amend -------------------------- 628 775 827 Marietta, amend (894) __ -------------- __ ------ 628 776 838 Austell, amend ------------------------------- 628 703 745 Thomasville, amend --------------------------- 628 775 830 Hawkinsville, amend -------------------------- 629 '776 827 Ceda1town, amend --------------------------- _ 629 703 745 Greensboro, amend _--------------------------- 629 683 705 VVashington, amend --------------------------- 685 738 793 Rockledge, amend _------------------ __ ----------- 686 775 Sandersville, levy school tax _____ ------------- 686 "737 833 Nichols, amend ------------------------------- 686 775 833 Savannah, amend (85/) ------------------------ 686 736 792 Adrian, amend ------------------------------- 687 777 837 Cordele -------------------------------------- 687 775 826 Eastman, amend _____ ------------------------- 713 776 793 ~adison, amend --- __ ------------------------- 714 901 964 East Point , amend -------------------------- 741 957 1003 Cordel~ repeal (924) ------------------------- 742 777 832 Aline, repeal --------------------------------- 742 901 965 Decatur, amend (954) ----------------------------- 752 80S Tybee, amend -------------------------------- 752 957 999 Decatur, amend (955) ------------------------- 753 789 835 Blue Ridge, amend __ --------------------- __ --- /53 790 83{ Valdosta, amend (958) ---------------------------- 754 Locust Grove, amend ------------------------ 765 958 1003 Cooleclge, amend _____ ------------ __ ----------- 765 959 1000 Canon, amend ------------------------------- 766 960 1000 Donalsonville, amend --------------- ___ -------- 767 958 999 Doe Run, amend _----------------------------- 856 959 998 ~cCaysville, amend -------------------------- 856 959 1004 Danville, established ____ ----------- -----~---- _ 856 959 99~ Richland, established _____ --------------------- 857 883 964 \\. aycross, amend ----------------------- __ --------- ~57 884 Douglas, amend ------------------------------ 858 960 1001 Columbus, elect ~ayor pro tern. ---------------- 920 951 1005 Decatur, amend ___ --------------------------- 890 960 1002 INDEX. 1123 Abbeville, amend ---------------------------- 962 997 1033 Carl, amend --------------------------------- 962 997 1031 Abbeville, amend ---------------------------- 979 997 103:l CHECKSMisdenwanor to pass fraudulent check --------- 888 957 103-1 ('HILDREN (see Minor Children). CODE AMENDMENTS-- Section 1249, Collins State Depository ---------- 54.1 635 692 Rection 6065, offic.ial organs (863) -------------- 685 702 74a Amend, road duty in ~trtain coun tits (937) Carroll County ------------------------------------- 742 789 902 Section 1249, Crawford State Depository -------- 766 899 96il Section~ 696 and (ifJ7, public roads------------------ 856 900 Seetion 755, defining cruelty ------------------ 963 998 1064 COMMISSIONERS OF ROADS AND REVENGES- Appling, amend __________ -------------------- 223 251 264 Elbert County, create ------------------------- 239 293 311 Baldwin County, pay fees ------------------~--- 240 293 314 Jasper County, create-------------------------- 240 428 458 Colquitt {'ount.v, amend ------------------------ 241 293 314 Evans County, amend -------------------------- 251 293 315 Jasper County, popular vote ------------------- 271 427 459 Appling County, ereate _---------------------- ____ _ 272 Chatham Count~, tolleet taxes quarterly ------------ 292 313 Jenkins County, amend------------------------ 477 615 657 Walker County, Ordinary (785) ---------------- 478 615 657 Walker Count~, amend ------------------------ 478 615 658 Ben Hill County, amend --------------------------- 478 Paulding County, abolish ---------------------- 539 550 579 Lowndes County, amend ---------------------- 627 789 830 Pulaski County, amend _____ ------------------- 627 736 795 Tattnall County, amend (876) ------------------ 627 777 828 Tattnall County, road laws (877) -------------- 627 777 827 Morgan County, amend ------------------------ 628 737 794 Greene County, amend----------------------------- 629 Jones County, amend -------------------------- 629 736 797 Wilcox County, repeal ------------------------ 741 789 832 Wilcox Count.' C'I'Pate ------------------------- 741 788 829 1124 INDEX. Atldnsou County, amend ---------------------- 742 778 837 Candler County, amend ----------------------- _ 742 .788 831 Jeff Davis County, create ---------------------- 743 777 829 Appling County, amend----------------------- 765 808 902 Wilkes County, amend ------------------------ 766 865 901 Lamar County, create------------------------ 857 1014 1031 Cobb County, repeal ---------------------- _- ------ _ 858 Lee County, amend ---------------------------- 866 900 966 Jeff Davis County, repeal---------------------- 889 957 1000 Glascock County, repeal ---------------------- 891 958 1002 CONJ<,EDERATE SOLDIERS' HOMEAmend Act to create ----- -----------~-------- _ 714 901 972 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS- Article 8, section 4, paragraph 2, electiens _-------- 224 1062 Amend, biennial sessions---------------------- 329 757 1069 Amend, salary Judge Augusta Circuit ---------- 625 683 706 Amend, salary Judge Columbus Superior Court __ 626 756 1024 Amend, so as to co_llect income tax _--------------- 741 COSTS- Payment of in misdemeanor cases. (H. B. 781), Jasper County ------------------------------------- 540 635 704 COTTON A?\D COTTON SEED- COUXTY AND COUN'L'Y MATTERSPrevent levy of certain tax in Grady County ____ 222 702 744 Glynn County, certain marsh lands _------------- 223 237 253 Glynn County, construct certain roads ---------- 223 237 254 Fulton County, provide sanitation -------------- 591 703 746 Fulton County, provide for paupers ------------ 591 703 744 Bibb County, Macon Hospital ------------------ 626 807 903 },ulton County, bailiff's compensation ---------- 686 737 79! Muscogee County, place of holding sales -------- 753 788 838 Chatham County, precinct voting -------------- 858 900 967 Provide suitable quarters for J. P. Courts ______ 879 997 1032 COUNTY DEPOSITORIES- Campbell County, establish -------------------- 222 575 592 Burke County, establish at Waynesboro -------- 224 427 459 J~DEX. 1125 COU:\"TY SITE- Fr{)m Morgan to Arlington------------------------- 223 842 --------~---- COU:~TY TREASURERSCampbell County, abolish \ ------- 221 293 31:5 Schley County, salary ------------------------- 225 309 339 Taylor County, abolish ------------------------ 479 550 580 Taylor County, create ------------------------- 478 550 579 Pulaski County, amend ------------------------ 629 737 796 Franklin County, amend ----------- _----------- 754 789 830 .Jackson County, abolish ------------ "-------------- 890 958 COURT!->, CITY AND COUNTY- Ashburn, repeal ------------------------------ 225 251 264 Thomasville, amend ------------------------------- 225 254 Hazlehurst, abolish --------------------------- 242 263 294 Claxton, amend ------------------------------ 242 253 265 Dawson, amend ------------------------------ 251 333 394 Statesboro, amend (714) ---------------------- 269 410 431 Statesboro, ameml (681} ---------------------- 270 409 44y Swainsboro, terms of -------------------------- 270 428 457 Oglethorpe, amend ---------------------------- 393 428 458 Metter, amend -------------------------------- 455 683 706 Claxton, amend ------------------------------- 455 683 705 Barrow County, establish ---------------------- 455 473 535 Hall County, amend _-------------------------- 456 472 535 Toombs County, abolish------------------------ 477 635 693 Lyons, create --------------------------------- 477 635 692 Sandersville, amend --------------------------- 539 635 693 Houston Count~, amencl ----------------------- 477 683 705. Louisville, amenIRY.~ I'ROTE<''fiOXHt>quin to lnlilcl hous<'s for _------------------- 1:;:-: il5i:l 1001 G GX~fE AND PISH- Xon-residents, fishing licensf:' in Camden County_ 2;31 !l89 100-l Xon-residents. fishing license in Brantley Count~--- 270 Prohibit fishing in Brastown Creek ------------ 477 776 fl()fi Prol1ibit seining, n('tting, etc., of fish ---------- 713 7/H H69 Xon-residt>nt fishing lie('nse in l'hnrltoa Count.v ------ itili INDEX. 1127 GEORGIA BARRelative to rdmission to --------------------------- 889 959 GEORGIA CHILDRES'S CODE COMMISSION- To create----- ---------------------------------- 338 GEORGIA ~ULl'J'ARY COLLEGE- Provide. local board of trustees --------------------- 550 578 GEORGIA SCHOOL 0~' TEC'HXOLOGYTo charge tuition ------------------------- --- 567 615 968 GOLt:CKE, ALVlX G.~ubmits protest 1014 GRAND JURIES-Providing el1ange of ,-~nue --------------------- 715 899 970 H HOTELS, INNS, ETC.- Define liability of hotel keeper< -------------- 890 9i6 1037 I 1:\SURAXCE- Amend Act creating Department (561) ------ __ 715 900 968 Appoint aaditional fi1e inspector --------------- 857 900 970 J JEWELERS- Create lien for ------------------------------------ 591 JURY COMMISSIONERSCompensation in DeKalb County --------------- 224 737 796 1128 1}-.TJJEX. L LIVE STOCK- Unlawful to kill cattle in Liberty County --0 0----0 540 Prevent shipment of tick-infested cattle --o-ooo-oo-- 891 l\ MIXOR CHILDREN- Helating to pladng out of minor chiluren ---- 0 - 890 958 1O:l 0 O.I:'TOMETRY- Anwnrl Ad to regulate practi~e of ----------oo--o --- 9(;:) R HAILROAD COMMISSIOX- Change name of -------- 0-00 ---"-------------- 685 738 880 RAILROADS AXD Sl'HEE'l' RAILROADS-Allow to sell unclaimed frl!ight ---------------- 221 33:3 fl74 Passes to sheriffs -0-----------------o-o-------- 222 333 97fl RELIEF OX BONDS-- Perry Hendrix _0------------- -~ __ 0-----------0 2il 807 969 J. B. Hall ---------------------------------- H->1 1014 JO!il s SAXITORIUM AT AL'l'OPermit municipdities to aid _------------ _____ 767 807 1062 SCHOOL A:'\D SCHOOL LAWS-- Warrenton, amend 0-----------------------oo-- 220 285 333 Stapleton, abolish ----------------------0------ 240 410 4;1:; IXDEX. 1129 Lyons, abolish _____ --.------------------------ 269 285 314 (anton, amend _--------,----------------------- 270 285 313 Abbeville, repeal ------------------------------ 393 428 459 Hichland, repeal.----------------------------------- 393 Alamo, repeal ------- ____ ---------------------- 394 428 458 Inman Sehool Dishiet, incorporate ----------------- 477 How tax collectors shall settle school funds __________ 540 575 Temperance Day in schools ------------------- 576 iss -1064 School site on State Farm ------------------- _ 715 738 1037 Tea("h vocal music, Ben Hill County (87:3) ------ 751 778 965 Hazlehurst, amend ---------------------------- 753 778 835 Canon, amend ----- -------------------------- 766 899 966 Board of Education, Savannah --------------------- 858 Vocal music in sehools (107) ------------------ 880 883 1087 Board of Education for Lama1 County ___ ----- 889 1014 1032 Consolidated schools (931) -------------------- 891 959 1035 Issue bonds for joint high schools ------------------ 891 Sylvania, repeal ----------------------------- 962 997 1034 SOLl<"ITORS-GEXERAL- Tallapoosa Cir('uit, abolish fees -------------------- 225 ::\lacon Circuit, salary ------------------------- 539 574 596 Xortheastern Cirl"uit, repeal Act to abolish ______ 553 577 595 Augusta Circuit. salary ------------------------ 715 737 796 Augusta Judicial <"ircuit, amend _---------,---- _ 866 897 96i 1-'lO"C"TH GEORGIA COLLEGE, \-ALDOSTATo d~tlll!("<' nanll' -------------------------- 565 702 744 768 ~TATE IJIGHWA\"" DEP.ARTMEXT- To reorganize (796) ---------------------- 765 900 952 1084 To aml'nrl to rl'organize (210) --------------------- 926 1076 TAX ('OLLE<''l'OHI:'::'11 adl' ex -offi tio slwriffs 239 790 831 Repeal tax equalization law ------------------ 591 702 1008 Tax Gyp,~ horse traders --------------------------- 713 737 Amend tax on fuel oils ------------------------ 714 738 985 Poll tax, wom<'n (626) ------------------------ 765 958 1029 1~30 INDEX. Amend tax Aet, bill boards ------~----------------- 856 98;i Authority to counties to levy educa.tionul tax____ 888 \}60 1031 v Amond Aet e1eating iVi WORKMAX'S COMPEXSAT.lOK- Ameiid Ia1r of (726) -------------------------- 713 756 984 Amend law of, salaries (680) ------------------ 714 756 980 PART IV. HOUSE &!:SOLUTIONS. Providing for joint session, Governor's address -------- 6 Relative to He11ry Ford and Musele Shoals -------------- ~1! Relative to Hall of Fame ----------------------------- !!0 ~81) AJneriean Legion -------------------------------------- ~JJ Accepting invitation to Savannah ---------------------- -l:H. Thanking Atlanta fo1 courtesies ----------------------- -l80 Investigate Highway Department ---------------------- Z34l Hl4 Fix State line between Georgia and T~:>nnel!See ------ 553 900 \l(ii Aeeeptiug imitatiou to go to Bmnswie.k ---------------- llat Distdbution of eoal in State ---------------------- 687 703 72.l Correct error in loeal Act for Dougherty