JOURNAL
OF
THE SENATE
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
At :\.tlantot, Wednesday, June 2-l, 192!)
1925 THE IIYRD PRIHTIHG COMPIIHY, STI\TE PRINTERS
1\TLI\HTI\, GEORGIII

JOURNAL

SENATE CHAMBER,
WEDNESDAY, JuNE 24, 1925
The Senators-elect for the years 1925 and 1926 met at 10 o'clock A. M. this day in the Senate Chamber, and were called to order by Ron. D. F. McClatchey, Secretary of the last Senate.

Prayer was offered by Rev. T. \V. G. watkins, of College Park, Georgia.
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The Secretary of State submitted to the Secretary of the Senate the certified list of Senators-elect. The communication from the Secretary of State, and the list of Senators-elect was as follows:

STATE OF GEORGIA

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STAn:
I, S. G. McLendon, Secretary of State of Georgia, do hereby certify, That the one page of typewritten matter hereto attached is a true list of the members of the Senate of the State of Georgia for the 1925-1926 term, as shown by the election returns of the general election held November 4th, 1924, which are of file in this office.

Name

District

Post Office

Morgan, S. H. ___________________ lst_______ Guyton

Parker, Jos. H. _________________ 2nd_______ Ludowici

Knox, Gordon ----------------- 3rd______ Hazlehurst Pickren, T. L.____________________ 4th ______ Folkston

Carswell, Dr. H. J.______________ 5th______ Waycross

Knight, P. T.-- ________________ 6th ______ Ray City

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Carlisle, Ira __ . _____ ______ ______ 7th ______ Cairo

Hayes, W. C,___________________ 8th ______ Colquitt Miller, A. L, _____________________ 9th _______ Edison

Clifton, J. D. ___________________ 10th______ Leesburg

Moye, R. L. _______ ------------------ llth ______Cuthbert Harrell, G. Y. __________________ 12th ______ Lumpkin

Neal, Benj. F. _ ____ _____ _ ___ 13th ______ Montezuma

Williams, Dr. W. C. Jr. __________ 14th _____ Cochran

McGregor, J. M. D. ____________ 15th___ .Ailey

Uountree, Dr. A. M. _ __________ 16th ____ Adrian Dixon, J. A. __________________ 17th ______ Millen

Peebles, I. S., Jr._______

___ 18th ______ Augusta

J<;nnis, .f. H. _____________________ 12th ______ Milledgeville

n;cket.son, Dr. F. B .. __________ 19th______ Warrenton

Hughes, H. L. D. ______________ 21st_____ Danville

Collier, J. C. ____________________ 22nd ______ Barnesville Carr, Milton B. __________________ 23rd _______ Gaillard Perkins, R. 0. ____________________ 24th _____ .. Columbus Luttrell, J. A, ___________________ 25th _______ Waverly Hall

Maddox, A. K. ___________________ 26th ______ Griffin

Johnson, L. F._--------------- 27th ______ Watkinsville

~'oster, A. G. _

------------- 28th ______ Mad:son

Clary, E. D. __________________ 29th _______ Harlem

Thompson, J. N. B._

30th ______ Comer

Andrews, E. E. ____________ _. ___ 31st______ Toccoa

Pruett, J. F. _____________________ 32nd _____ Dahlonega

DeLaPerriere, H. P, ____________ 33rd _______ Hoschton Guess, Carl N, _________________ 34th ________ Stone Mountain

Hendrix, W. C, _________________ 35th ______ Atlanta

Cole,. R. D. -------------------- 36th______ Newnan Roykin, Shirley C, ____________ 37th ______ Carrollton

Matthews, Dr. Joe I,____________ 38th______ Dallas Hutc.heson, J. R, ________________ 39th _______ Douglasville

Wellborn, Dr. E. C.---------------- 40th_____ Young Harris Owen, C. F. ___ -------------------- 41st_ _____ Ellijay

Cole, E. D. _____ ---------------- 42nd ______ Cartersville

Rapp, W. M. ___

4-1r.-l ____ Dalton

Middleton, D. S. _____________ 44th ______ Rising Fawn

Clements, J. B. __________________ 45th______ Irwinville

Memory, S. Forster ____________ 46th______ Blackshear

Norman, R. L. ___ ------------- 47th _______ Norman Park

McKenzie, C. M, _______________ 48th ______ Cordele

Wilkinson, Rev. H. B. ___________ 49th ______ Claxton

Rtevens, C. 0. _______ . _ __ 50th ____ Crawford

Bell, W. L. -------------------- 51st_ _____ AJpharetta

WEDNESDAY, JuNE 24, 1925.

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In 1'estimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 23rd day of June, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-five and of the Independence of the United States of America the One Hundred and Forty-ninth.
S. G. l\lcLI<:NDON,
Secretary of State.

The foregoing official list was called to ascertain the presence of a quorum, and a quorum being present the Senators-elect presented themselves at the Secretary's desk and took the prescribed oath of office, the same being administered to them b~- Judge Ri<'hard B. Russell, of the State Supreme Court.
The St'!'cretary then announced that the next order of business was the election of a President of the Senate.

Mr. Carl N. Guess, of the :3-t.th District, placed in nomination the name of Hon.J. Howard Ennis of the Twentieth District. The nomination of Mr. Ennis was seconded by Senators R. L. Moye of the Eleventh District, A. G. Foster of the Twenty-eighth District, W. L. Bell of the Fifty-first District, S. F. Memor~- of the Fortysixth District.
There being no other nomination, the roll was called and the vote was as follows, to-wit:
Those voting for Mr. Ennis were Messrs:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C.

DeLaPerriere, H. l'. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

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Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, ,J. R. .Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe 1. Memory, S. ForstPr Middleton, D. S.

Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGre~or, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0.

Ayes 50, Nays 0.

Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. ~app, W. M. Htevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C . .Jr.

Upon casting up the vote, it appearing that the Ron. J. Howard Ennis having received 50 votes, being all of the votes cast, he was declared duly elected President of the Senate for the ensuing term.

A Committee consisting of Senators E. D. Cole of the 42nd, H. P. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd, and J. A. Dixon of the 17th, was appointed by the Secretary to conduct Ron. J. Howard Ennis, President-elect, to the Chair.

After a brief address, thanking the Senate for the honor conferred upon him, the President announced the election of a Secretary of the 8enate as the next order of business, whereupon Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District placed in nomination the name of Ron. Devereaux F. "McClatchey, of the County of Fulton, as Secretary for the ensuing term. The nomination of Mr. :McClatchey was seconded by Senators R. 0. Perkins of the 24th District, H. P. DeLaPerriere of the 33rrl District, and W. M. Sapp of the 43rd.
There being no other nomination the roll was called and the vote was as follows, to-wit:
Those voting for Mr. :McClatchey W<>rP Messrs.:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L.

Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira

Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J.

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Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerrierP, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl K. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R.

Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. .Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. ForstPr Middleton, D. R. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. l\1. :'Ileal, Benj. F. Xorman, R. L.

Ayes 51, Nayes 0.

Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Pt>ebles, I. S., Jr. Pt>rkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. H.ountree, A. M. ::lapp, W. M. :-ltevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. \Vellborn, E. C. \Vilkihson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. Prt>sident

Upon casting up the vote it appeared that Hon. Devereaux F'. McCla.tc.Qey had received 51 votes, which were all the votes cast, and was declared duly Plected Secretary of the Senate for the ensuing term.
The next order of business was the appointment of a Committee, consisting of Senators Foster of the 25th, Perkins of the 33rd, and Pickren of the 4th, to escort the new Secretary to the Desk. After a few remarks, in which he thanked the Senate for the honor bestowed upon him, the Secretary took active charge of his positio11.
The next order of business was the election of a President pro-tem of the Senate.
Senator Sapp of the 43rd placed iu nomination the name of Senator H. P. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd, and the nomination was seconded by Senators Maddox of the 26th District and Knox of the 3rd. Senator Bell of the
51st placed in nomination the name of Senator J. A.
Dixon of the 17th. The nomination was seconded by Senators Knight of the 6th, Wilkinson of the 49th, and Clements of the 45th.

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There being no further nominations the roll was called and the vote was as follows, to-wit:

rL'hose voting for Mr. Dixon were Messrs:

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, lru Carswell, Dr. H ..J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, \V. C. Hendrix, W. C. HughPs, H. L. D. Knight, P. T. LuttrPII, J. A. Matthews, Joe 1. Memory, S. ForstPr ~lorgan, S. H. :\1oye, R. L. McGregor, .J M. D.

!\1cKenzie, C. M. Keal, Benj. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., .Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C ..Jr.

Those voting for Mr. DeLaPerriere were Messrs:

Andrews, E. E. Carr, Milton B. Cole, R. D. Hutcheson, J. H. .Johnson, L. F.

Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Middleton, D. H. Miller, A. L. .:-.lorman, R. L.

Dixon 31, DeLaPerriere 14.

Owen, C. F. Happ, W. M. Htevens, C. 0. Thompson, .J. N. B.

Upon casting up the vote it appeared that Mr. J. A. Dixon had received 31 votes, a majority of the votes cast, he was declared duly elected President Pro-tem of the Senate for the ensuing term.
The President appointed a Committee, consisting of Senators Guess of the 34th, Knight of the 6th, and Foster of the 28th, to escort the newly elected President ProTem of the Senate to the stand.
The next order of business was the election of a Messenger of the Senate.
Senator Peebles of the 18th, placed in nomination the name of A. G. Strother of the County of IJincoln.

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Senator Williams of the 14th, placed in nomination the name of M.G. Murchison of the County of Toombs.

There being no further nominations the roll was called and the vote was as follows, to-wit:

Those voting for Mr. Strother were Messrs.:

Andrf'ws, E. E. Hell, W. L. Boykin, ShiriPy C. Carlisle, Ira Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPPrriPn', H. P.

Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl X Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, \V. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. H. .Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A.

l\fntthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. H. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. Neal, Benj. F. Owen, C. F. Pruett, J. F. Happ, W. M . RtPwns, C. 0.

Those voting for Mr. Murchison were Messrs. :

Carswell, Dr. H. J. Hughes, H ..L. D. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forshr

Morgan, S. H. . McGregor, J. M. D.
McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H.

Strother 27, Murchison 16.

Perkins, R. 0. Rountree, A. M. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Upon casting up the vote it appearing Mr. A. E. Strother had received 27 votes, a majority of the votes cast, he was dedared duly eleotcd Messeng{'r of thP Senate for the ensuing term.

The next order of business was the election of a Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Senator R. L. Moye of the 11th District placeu in nomination the name of Mr. A. P. Griffin of DeKalb County. There being no further nominations for the position of

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Messenger, the roll was called, and the vote was as follows, to-wit:

Those voting for "J1r. Griffin were Messrs.:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisi!', Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H ..J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaP!'rri!'re, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl 1\. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes,"- C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. :\iaddox, A. K. :.\iatthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forst!'r :VIiddleton, D. H. :VIiller, A. L. :VIorgan, S. H. :\ioye, R. L. :VIeGregor, J. M. D. :\IeKenzie, C. :\I.

Ayes 50, N ayes 0.

Xeal, Benj. F. Xorman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., .Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, .F. B. Rountree, A. M. ~app, \Y. M. Ht!'vens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wdlborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. \Yilliams, W. C ..Tr.

Upon casting up the vote it appearing that Mr. A. P. Griffin had received 50 votes, being all of the votes cast, he was declared duly elected Doorkeeper of the Senate for the ensuing term.

The next order of business was the appointment of a committee to select a Chaplain of the Senate. The President appoi'nted to act on this Committee Senators Foster, Dixon, all(l Stevens.

The Committee retired and returned to report that
they had agreed to the appointmt-nt of Rev. J. "\V. G. Wat-
kins, of College Park, Georgia, as Chaplain. The appointment was confirmed by the Senate, and Rev. Watkins was declared duly appointed Chaplain of the Senate for the ensuing term.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1925.

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The F'ollowing resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Resolution No. 1. A resolution instructing the Secretary of the Senate to notify the house of Representatives that the Senate is organized and ready for the transaction of business.

The following message was received from the Homw through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
I am instructed by the House to inform the Senate that the House is organized by the election of Hon. W. Cecil Neill of Muscogee County, as Speaker of the House, and Hon. E. G. Moore of DeKalb County, as Clerk of th1 House, for the ensuing two years, and is now ready for the transaction of business.

The following message was received from the House .through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. Ptesident:
The House has read and adopted the following resohttion of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Resolution No. 2. A resolution that a joint committee of two from the Senate and three from th1 House be appointed to wait upon His Excellency, tht Governor, and inform him that the General Assembly has met and organized and is now ready for the transaction of business.

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'rhe Committee on the part of the House are:
Messrs. Dykes of Dooly Tucker of Berrien Miss Kempton of Fulton.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Resolution No. :2. A resolution to provide for a joint committee of two from the Senate and three from the House to be appointed to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor, and inform him that the General Assembly has met and organized and is now ready for the transaction of business.
The following Senator:,; were appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate to act under the above Resolution: :Messrs. DeLaPerriere and Foster.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Moye of the 11th-
Senate Resolution No. 2. A resolution to extend the sympathy of the Senate of Georgia to Senator J. D. Clifton, of the lOth District, and to express the hope of the Senate that he would soon recover from his recent affliction and would be enabled to take his place as a member of the Senate.

The following resolution was read and adopted:
By Mr. Knight of the 6th-
Senate Resolution No. 3. A resolution to extend the sympathy of the Senate to Senator F. B. Ricketson of the 19th District, on the death of his wife.

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Mr. Foster, member of the Committee appointed to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor, and inform him that the General Assembly was organized and ready for the transaction of business, in accordance with the provisions of House Resolution No. 2, reported that the Committee had performed its mission.

Mr. Dixon of the 17th, moved that the Senate adjorn until 11 o'clock tomorrow morning, Thursday. The motion prevailed, and the President declared the Senate adjourned until 11 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 o'clock A. M. this day, and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the chaplain, Rev.J. W. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Hell, W. L. Hoykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen1 C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

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:

By Mr. Neill of Muscogee-
House Resolution No. 6. A resolution providing for a joint session of the House and Senate on Monday, June

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29, and Tuesday, June 30, at eleven o'clock A. M., and the heads of the various State Educational and Eleemosynary Institutions and heads of the various Departments of State Government he invited and requested to appear before the General Assembly, as to the needs and purposes of the respective institutions.

The Speaker of the House has appointed as the Committee on the part of the House, Messrs. Dykes of Dooly, Culpepper of Fayette. and Barrett of Stephens.

Mr. Cole of the 42ud, asked unanimous consent that the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings be dispensed with.. The consent was granted.

Mr. Guess of the 34th asked unanimous consent to introduce a privilege resolution. The consent was granted.

The following resolution was read and adopted:
By Mr. Guess of the 34thSenate Resolution ~o. 4. To provide that the rules
governing the Senate during the session of 1923-24 be adopted for URP during the ensuing sessions of 1925 and 1926.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Resolution No. 5. A resolution to provide for a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives at 11:30 A. M.; Thursday, June 25, 1925, for the purpose of consolidating election returns, as required by law.

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The following bills were in'troduced, read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Perkins of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 1. .A bill to amend Article 7, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia prohibiting the levy of income and inheritance tax.

Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments. By Mr. JJuttrell of the 25th-

Senate Bill No. 2. A bill to amend an ~~ct approved August 17, 1920, relative "to license and regulating the business of making loans in sums of $300.00 or less, secured or unsecured, at a greater rate of interest than eight (8) per centum per annum; prescribing the rate, interest and charge therefor, and penalties for the violation thereof, and for other purposes'' by striking the words and figures ''three and one-half (3%) '' from lines five and six of Section 13 of said Act, and substituting in lieu of said stricken words and figures the words and figures "two (2)" and for other purposes.

Referred to General,Judiciary No. 1.

By .Mr. McKenzie of the 48th-
Senate Bill No. 3. A bill to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia, an amendment to Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph l, of the Constitution so as to authorize the issue of bonds in Crisp County for the purpose of construction of a power plant.
. Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.
By Mr. Knight of the 6th-

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Senate Bill No. 4. A bill to amend the act establishing the city court of Valdosta so as to provide for the election of the Judge, Solicitor-General and Clerk of said court.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 5. A bill proposing an amendment to Section 3, of Article 7, of the Constitution of Georgia to such an effect as to permit the issuance and sale of bonds of the State of Georgia, the proceeds thereof to be expended for the purpose of huilding, improving and paving a system of State Aid Roads.

Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 6. A bill to alter, revise and amend laws authorizing and regulating the issue of non-par stock by corporations of Georgia.

Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 7. A bill to provide for the relief of those confederate veterans, whose names were on thP Pension Rolls during the years 1922-'23 and '24, but whose pensions have not been paid in full; by authorizing the Governor to issue script; to provide a lawful rate of discount at which said script may be negotiated.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-

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Senate Bill No. 8. A bill to prescribe and fix notice of pending litigation concerning or affecting the title for land in this state.

Referred to the Committee on GPneral Judiciary No.2.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill ~o. 9. .A hill to amend the act establishing the Criminal Court in Atlanta.

Referred to ConunittPl' on General .Tudicia ry Xo. 1.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 10. A bill to amend Paragraphs 8 and 9 of Section ~. of Article 6 of the Constitution of Georgia.

Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Hendrix of tlw 35th-
Senate Bill No. 11. A bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Vehicle Law approved November 30, 1915; and as amended by an Act approved August 20, 1918 so as to include motor vehicles owned and used by counties and municipalities in their police departments, health departments, and other departments serving the public in the list of motor vehicles exempt from the payment of state license.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Miller of the 9th (B~ request)-:-
Senate Bill No. 12. A bill to amend the Act, approved August 11, 1921, relating to the collection and disposition of costs in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, and the payment of certain. compensations therefrom.

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Referred to General Judiciary No. 1.

The following resolution was introducea, read the first time, and referred to Committee:

By Guess of the 34th, Foster of the 28th, and Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Resolution No. 6. A resolution authorizing the City of Atlanta to construct bridges or viaducts over the state's property, known as the Western and Atlantic Railroad, at and over the grade crossings at Pryor Street and Central Avenue in the City of Atlanta, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on "\Vestern and Atlantic.

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 Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Resolution No. 5. A resolution providing for a joint session of the General Assembly today at 11 :30
to canvass election returns as required by law.
The hour of 11 :30 o'clock A. M. having arrived, the Senate repaired to: the Hall of the House of Representatives for the purpose of opening, canvassing and declaring the result of the election of Governor a:rid State House officials in the last general election.

The President of the Senate took the chair and called
the joint session of the General Assembly to order.

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The resolution convening the joint session was read by the Secretary of the Senate.

The following resolution, being the resolution authorizing the joint session, was read in its entirety:

By :Mr. Heudrix of the ;~4-th-

Senate Resolution No. 3. Be it resolved by the Sen-

ate, the House of Represl'ntatives concurring, that the

Senaj:e and House meet in .Toint Session at 11 :30 o'clock

A. M. on Thursday morning, June 25th, 1925; for the

purpose of consolidating the rPturns of the elections as

required by law.



Senator vV. C. Hendrix of the 35th moved that the
President appoint a Committee of three as tellers, to count, consolidate, and declare the vote for Governor and State Ho~se officers, and the motion prevailed.

The President appointed as tellers Senator H. P. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd, and Representatives Miller of Muscogee, and Martin of Troup.

The tellers submitted the following report:
We, your tellers, appointed to canvass the vote for Governor and State House Officers, beg leave to submit the following report:

F'or Go':ernor, Clifford Walker, 155,347 votes Comptroller-General, Wm. A. wright, 155,352 votes. Secretary of State, S. G. McLendon, 155,354 votes. Treasurer, Wm. A. Speer, 155,360 votes.

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Attorney General, George Napier, 155,759 votes. Respectfully submitted, H. P. DELAPERRIERE, 33rd District RAYMOND "\Y. MARTIN
vV. P.nL ~hLLER.

ThP report of the Committee was adopted.

The President of the Senate dedared the result of the canvass of the votes for Governor and State House officers.
Senator H. P. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd moved that the joint session of the ouse and Senate be dissolved, and the motion prevailed, and the Senate retired to the Senate Chamber.

The Senate was called to order by the President.
Senator E. D. Cole of the 42nd moved that the Senate do now adjourn, bnt at the request of the President withdrew his motion.
The follo\ving resolution was read and referred to the Committee on Pensions:
By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Resolution No. 7. A resolution providing that the thanks of the State of Georgia be tendered to President Calvin Coolidge and to the Congre-ss of the United States for their interest in the issue of memorial coins, and that .January 21st, the day on which the first of the Confederate Memorial Coins was struck in the United States Mint, be and the same is hereby declared "Valor

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Day," and shall be annually observed as a )pgal holiday in the State of Georgia.

Mr. Cole of the 42nd moved that the Senate do now adjourn untilll o'clock A. M. Friday morning, .June ~6, 1925. The motion prevailed.

The president declared that the Senate adjourned until 11 o'clock A. M. tomorrow morning.

FRIDAY, JuNE 26, 1925.

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SENATE CHAMBER,

FRIDAY, JUI:'E 26, 1925

The Senate met pursuant to adjoumment at 11 o'clock A. M. this day, and was called to order by the President.
Prayer was offered by tlw Chaplain, Ht>Y. J. w. <L Wat-
kins.
}fr. Knight of the 6th asked uuanimom; consent that the call of the roll be dispensed with.
The consent was granted.
By unanimous consent the reading of tlw .Jourual of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
By ~Iessrs. Guess of :14th, Pickren of 4th, and Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Resolution No. R. A resolution extending appreciation of Senate for prrsentation of the pageant "Light of the World."
The following resolution was read and adopted.
By .Messrs. Guess of :-14th and Hendrix of 35thSenate Resolution No. 9. A resolution to express the
approval of every effort of our newspapers, civic organizations, and agencies of progress to bring the industrial, manufacturing, and general business development of Georgia into closer touch with the military and postal agencies of the national government.

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The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

By .Mr. Carr of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 13. A bill to create, provide for, and require the payment of taxes whenever property passes by the laws of inheritance or succession, by will or by deed, grant or gift, intend_ed to take effect in possession or enjoyment after the death of the grantor or donor, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committ<:>e on Finane<:>.

By .Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 14. A bill to define, licensP, and regulate billiard rooms in the State of Georgia.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

By .Mr. Perkins of the 24th.
Senate Bill No. 15. A bill to amend Section 2601 of the Code of Georgia, relative to the method of increasing the capital stock of street or suburban railroad corporations; by providing that such increase may be made by a vote of two-thirds of the capital stock entitled by the terms of its charter to. vote, instead of two-thirds of the entire capital stock and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General .Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 16. A bill to amend Section 2201 of thP Code of Georgia, relative to the manner by which the name or capital stock or place of business of any banking, railroad, insurance, express, telegraph, canal, or navigation company in Georgia may be changed; so as to pro-

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vide that such change may be authorized by a vote of the majority in amount of the entire capital stock, entitled by the terms of its charter to vote; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General .Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 17. A bill to create, provide for, and require the payment of taxes whenever property passes by the laws of inheritance or succession, by will or by deed, grant or gift intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment after the death of the grantor and donor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on "B-,inance.

By Mr. Pickren of 4th-
Senate Bill No. 18. A bill to amend the Act of the General Assembly creating the Department of Commerce and Labor, approved August 21, 1911, and Acts amendatory thereof, approved July 23, 1919, so as to fix the compensation of the Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor at $3,000.00 per annum.
Referred to Committee on "B-,inance.

By Messrs. Guess of 34th and Hendrix of 35th.
Senate Bill No. 19. A bill to create the office of Superintendent of Public Printing; to prescribe compensation, duties and responsibilities; to provide for appointment of said Superintendent; to empower said Superintendent to employ an assistant; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Printing.

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The following House Resolution was read and placed upon its passage.

By Mr. Neill of .Muscogee-
House Resolution No.6. A resolution to provide for a joint session of the House and Senate on Monday, .June 29, and Tuesday June. 30, for the purpose of hearing the heads of the various State Departments relative to their needs, purposes, and activities.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th moved that the Resolution be tabled.
The motion prevailed.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that thP resolution be taken from the table and placed upon the Calendar.
The motion prevailed.

The resolution was taken from the table and put upon its passage.

On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 5 and the nayes were 30, and the resolution was lost.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th and Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Resolution No. 10. Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, that a committee of fourteen from the House and Senate, seven members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House and seven by the President of the Senate, to draft and arrange a program for the inauguration of the Governor on Saturday, June 27, 1925.

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The president appointed the following as members of the Committee from the Senate:

Messrs. Johnson of 27th, Peebles of 18th, Knox of 3rd, . Miller of 9th, Clements of 45th, Moye of l lth, and "\Villiams of 14th.

Mr. Harrell of 12th moved tha.t the Senate do now adjourn untilll o'clock Saturday morning, June 27th, and the motion prevailed.

'l'he President announced the Senate adjourned until tomorrew morning at 11 o'clock A. M.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
SATURDAY, JUNJ.~ ~7TH, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 o'clock A. M. this day, and was called to ordf'r by the PreRident.
Prayer was offered by th<> Chaplain, .T. vY. G. Watkins.

Upon the eall of the roll tlw following SenatorR answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H ..J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, .J. D. Cole, H.. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Foster, ..\.. G. Guess, Carl X. Hayt>s, \Y. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, .J. H. .Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, .Joe I. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, H. H. Moye, R. L. :\f.-Gregor, .1. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Ricketson, F. B. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams. W. C. Jr.

By unanimous c..o. nsent the reading of the .Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

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 th~ House, to-wit:

Ry Mr. Mann of Glynn-

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H<?use Resolution No. 11. A resolution accepting an invitation to inspect the Appalachian Scenic Highway on Saturday, July 4th, 1925.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President: The House has read and adoptNl the following resolu-
tion of the Senate, to-wit:

By Messrs. Guess of 34th and Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Resolution No. 10. A resolution to provide a joint committee of the House and Senate to arrange a program for the inauguration of the GovP.rnor.

The Speaker has appointed the following mPmhers as a Committee on the part of the House.
Messrs. Williams of Walton, Lindsay of DeKalb, Daniel of Troup, Bussey of Crisp, Milner of Dodge, Wood of Fulton, Kelle) of Gwinnett.
The following committee report was rearl anrl adopted:

Mr. President:
your committee to make arrangements and to provide for a program for the inauguration of the Governor-elect begs to report as follows:

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1. That the inaugural eeremony shall take place in the Hrall of House of Representatives at Capitol at 12 o'clock noon Saturday, .June 27, 1925.

2. That at 11 :30 on that day the House and Senate shall assemble in joint session in the Hall of the House of Represep.tatives, the President preiiRding, and at the conclusion of the inaugural ceremonies the House and Senate shall stand adjourned until 11 :30 o'clock A. M. on Monday, June 29, 1925.

3. That the joint committee of the House and Senate shall repair to the reception rooin of the Governor's office at 11:45 A.M. on Saturday morning June 27,1925, where they will meet the Governor elect and join in escorting him to the Hall of the House of Representatives.

4. That the Justices of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals, State House officers, elect and retiring, ex-Governors and Federal Judges are invited to assemble at the Governor's office at 11:45 A. M. and join in the escort of the Governor and Governor-elect to the Hall of the House of Representatives where the inaugural ceremonies will occur.

5. Thwt the order of the proceedings by the joint session at the place of inauguration will be as follows:
(a) Invocation, by F. C. McConnell, Pastor Druid Hills Baptist Church.
(h) Administration of the oath of office to the Gov-
ernor-elect by the Hon. vV. Frank Jenkins, Judge of Court
of Appeals, of Georgia.
(c) Presentation of the Governor-elect by the President of the Senate.

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(d) Presentation of the Great Seal of the State by the Secretary of State to the retiring Governor who shall in turn deliver it to the Secretary of State.
(e) Inaugural address of the Governor.
(f) Benediction.

Williams 'of Walton, Lindsay of DeKalb, Daniel of Troup, Bussey of Crisp, M_ilner of Dodge, wood of Fulton, K'elley of Gwinnett, Johnson of 27th, Peebles of 18th, Knox of 3rd, Miller of 9th, Clements of 45th, :Moye of 11th, williams of 14th.

Mr. Pickren of the 4th asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 18 be withdrawn from the Committee on Finance and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
The consent was granted.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:

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By Messrs. Guess of 34th and Hendrix of 35th.
Senate Bill No. 20. A bill to provide for the incorporation of credit unions in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

The order of business having been completed, the President declared a recess until 11 :30 o'clock A. M.

The hour of 11 :30 having arrived, the Senate was called to order by the President, and repaired to the House for the purpose of hearing the Governor-elect deliver his inaugural address.

'rhe hour of 12 o'clock A.M. having arrived the Senate' appeared upon the floor of the House, and the' joint session, called for the purpose of inaugurating theGovernorelect was called to order by Ron.J. Howard Ennis, President of the Senate.
Governor-elect, Hon. Clifford .M. vValker, together with the State House officers, and other distinguished officers, accompanied by the .Joint Committee of the Senate and House on Inauguration, appeared upon the floor of the House; and the Governor-elect was accompanied to the Speaker's stand b: the Committef> on Inaugural cer('momes.
By the direction of the President of the Senate, the report of the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, providing the joint session, was read by the Secretary of the Senate.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. F. C. McConnell, pastor of the Druid Hills Baptist Church of Atlanta; after which the oath of office was administered to the incom-

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ing Governor by the Hon. W. Frank Jenkins, Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Hon. S. G. McLendon, Secretary of State, delivered the Great Seal of the State of Georgia, to the Governor-elect, who then placed the great seal in the hands of the Secretary of State.

The Governor then delivered his inaugural address.

Benediction was rendered by Rev. F. C. :McConnell, of Atlanta, Ga.

Senator Knight of the 6th moved that the joint session do now dissolve, and the motion prevailed.

The Senate retired to the Senate Chamber, where they were called to order by the President; and declared automatically adjourned under the provisions of the Inaugural.Oommittee report, adopted earlier in the day.

The President declared the Senate adjourned until 11 :30 o'clock Monday morning, June 29, 1925.

Following was the Governor's lnaugural Address



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INAUGURAL ADDRESS
CLIFFORD "'ALKER, Governor

.Mr. President, 211fr. Speaker, Lad1:es and Gentlemen of the General Assembly:
With my first word permit me to express my profound gratitude to the people of my beloved, native State for their generous endorsement of the efforts of this administration in their behalf as evidenced by my unanimous re-election. I am equally grateful that I can in all sincerity greet this new Assembly in the conviction that that unanimous endorsement is tantamount to a mandate from the people to the incoming administration, of which you are a most vital part, to go forward in and to a great educational program and a great highway program.
These two great constructive programs will of necessity require the raising of new monies. Under the present antiquated tax laws of Georgia practically all of the burdens rest upon real estate and other tangible property. These burdens have grown so onerous that any additions thereto would mean confiscation of the homes of the owners of tangible property. However, one-half of the property of the State, intangible and invisible in character, is now escaping taxation. It follows, and there will be no division of opinion here, since the people have spoken in terms of a mandate which cannot and will not be denied-that we must add a third great constructive program-a reformation of the tax laws which will provide for a fair distribution of the expenses of government by placing a just share upon intangible and invisible properties. How to reach these intangibles and bring them to the tax books is the one, the first and the most important problem before you. It is not without its serious difficulties. I have every confidence that you will without the slightest delay or hesitation tackle the job and finish it like brave men. It is controversial in



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nature and I shall not discuss it further at present but, with your permission, will address you at a later and more suitable time.
As ages are measured in the aeons of history, three hundred years is but an instant, and yet three hundred years ago, America was a wilderness, the undisturbed and undisputed habitat of the Indian. Our Colonial fathers were natives of England, of Scotland, of Ireland, of the other Northern and Western States of Europe; they were human, as we are human; they had their country, their homes, their families, their neighbors, their friends, their churches; the sentiments and traditions which hovered about their homes and firesides were as dear to them as are those sentiments dear to us today. And yet those forefathers of ours left their native land and all they loved, to cross the seas, to fell the forests, to conquer the Indians to establish a home in the wilds of a land of toil and privations! Why'? Why did your fathers and mine turn their backs upon a life of .comparative ease and comfort to build a home across the ocean in a foreign land, an unknown land, though a land of certain sacrifice and suffering'? "\\1ly'? To found a nation wherein every inhabitant should be a citizen and not a subject, free from tyranny and oppression'? Yes. To establish a government wherein no citizen should ever bow the knees to king or emperor or czar, a nation of free men who could worship God according to the dictates of their own consciences'? Yes. To establish a democratic form of government'? Yes, all of that! But all of that you have heard since your school days.
As my contribution to this hour, I here assert that those forefathers had a vision far broader, a conception far more comprehensive than all of that! They saw across the seas, a land of real freedom, a land of real democracy, a democracy not alone in form but a democracy in substance; a democracy not alone of the mass but a democracy of the individual; a democracy wherein every embryo citizen, without reference to previous class or creed or condition, should have a fair chance in life; a democracy wherein every boy and

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every girl, whether in the mountains or on the plains, whether on the farm, in the shop or in the store, however circumscribed in environment, however limited in advantages, however handicapped in personal or political position, shoul.d have not only a bare legal n:ght, but a fair chance to step out into the light of real opportunity to grow, to develop, to mature, physically, mentally and spiritually into full-blown manhood and womanhood.
And now I come to ask you-you representatives of a sovereign people-have we, in fact, builded here a nation which measures up to the standard fixed by our fathers? Have we here a state which even approximates the realization of the vision of our fathers'?
Without a moment's delay let me hasten to say that I am not here to sound a pessimistic note. I have no dark, no dismal, no destructive sentiments to express. By birth and by training I am an optimist-progressive in spirit. I see the dawn of hope in the future. As our fathers before us achieved under stipreme difficulties, the new South of the recent past has been marked by notable accomplishments. When we consider the handicaps suffered by the South from the very inception of the nation, the privations of colonial days, the dedication of the South to agriculture with its limitations in comparison with the commercial and industrial sections of the country, the stupefying liabilities of slavery with its blind allegiance to the economic crime of the one-crop system, the limitations incident to sectional strife and hatred, based upon differencesin construction of the Constitution originating in the constitutional convention and growing in intensity until it culminated in the Civil War with its sacrifice of the flower and the chivalry of the manhood of the South, followed by those dark and depressing days of reconstruction; many periods of financial panics in recurring cycles of seven to ten years; the highly creditable contributions of our people to the several wars of the nation culminating in the cataclysm of the World War; the appalling depredations of that marauding insect enemy of our main financial crop with the panic incident to the last two

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elements named-the supreme financial depression of all history-! say that in the light of these and other such stupendous handicaps, the South has made most marvelous progress!
And there is just ground for faith in the future of our State. Our schools and colleges are crowded today. In 1906 the total number of graduates from the accredited high schools was 93; in 1924 it was 8500; in 1906 the total enrollment in the University of Georgia was 408; last year 1720; seven years ago the total attendance at Mercer University was 320; last year 1057. The same story comes from Georgia Tech, Emory and other colleges. Our highways are wonderfully improved. A modern State Health Department is being developed with the most modern, best equipped tubercular sanitarium in the South. Our people are placing emphasis upon things that really count in life.
While all this is true, justifying pride in the accomplishment of those who have gone before us, we must not be blind to the fact that the inspiring and uplifting agencies of the State are seriously in need; that some of them are all but gasping for the very breath of life-that every one of the State institutions are suffering from "growing pains" and that before we ever approximate the realization of the vision of our fathers we must double and then quadruple the facilities and equipment of the State institutions to which we look for the training of the thousands of youths who follow after us.
While we are here in the fellowship of this hour, what of the masses outside these walls? While today a few hundred of our more fortunate young people are enjoying the good fortune of an opp9rtunity for a college education, what shall we say of the tens of thousands of ambitious boys and girls up yonder on the mountain slopes and down yonder on the sandy plains pleading for such a chance? While we glory in the fact that annually over eight thousand graduates are coming out of the accredited high schools alone, what shall we say to one-half even of these who, if they should knock at the doors of our colleges, would find those

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doors barred to their entrance because of lack of room for classes, laboratories and dormitories and of proper maintenance funds'? But above all, what shall we say to the other half of the boys and girls of Georgia who have never seen inside a high school or a college: who were equally in the minds and hearts of our forefathers in their vision of a democracy of the individual, those boys and girls on the farm, in the remoter districts, whose only chance for greatness, for preparation for the battle of life, whose only approach to manhood and womanhood is through one of those oneroom, one-teacher school houses with no equipment, no appeal to the artistic or the aesthetic, with a ninth-grade teacher in a school averaging three or four months in the
year? If Georgia's history has been illuminated, if Georgia's
manhood has been illustrated by her Hill, her Toombs, her Stephens, her Grady, it was because somewhere, somehow the spark of ambition was kindled in their breasts and they were given an opportunity to develop and mature their natural talents in the schools and Colleges of our State. Permit me to ask what answer shall we give to the hundreds of potential Hills, and Toombs and Stephens and Gradys scattered over the hills of North Georgia and the sandy plaim of South Georgia, who today are crying out for such a chance?
If her George Crawford, her Floyd Furlow, her .Joe McCrary, her Glenns, her Greggs, her Towers and Porters, her Xorcrosses and Hightowers have contributed materially to her wealth and comfort by developing the natural resources of the land, it was because the light of aspiration was kindled in their souls and they were given the c4ance to train their hands, their minds and their hearts in Georgia's great Technological Institution. With hidden natural resources in Georgia sufficient to enrich every citizen and to provide surplus funds necessary to furnish the amplest school and college equipment to educate every child in the State, what shall be the answer to the thousands of potential Crawfords and Furlows and McCrarys all over this imperial State who

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at this very hour are pleading and begging for a chanceto train their hands and their minds that they may develop those natural resources?
If our Bishop George F. Pierce and our Bishop Warren Candler and our George Truitt have been privileged to measure up to the fullness of the divine commission, illustrating our State in the spiritual world, as they have gone about over the land reaching and teaching and preaching to millions of grateful souls, it was because they were also privileged to enjoy the training of mind and heart and soul in Christian schools and colleges, and again I ask what of the hundreds of potential Pierces and Candlers and Truitts all over this commonwealth who in their God-given souls are hoping and praying for a chance to measure up to the fulness of the Divine commission through the training of their minds and their; hearts and their souls?
No, we have not measured up to the vision of our forefathers.
If asked the practical question: how can we hope to realize the ideals here expressed, how measure up to the vision of our fathers, I answer: By the Universal education of our children! Drive out ignorance, superstition and prejudice. Train the people to think straight and all our problems civic and political will be solved. Train the people to think straight and bolshevism and radicalism and socialism and every other "ism" will vanish; train a man to think straight and he will treat his neighbor fairly and, moreover, he will not rest until that neighbor treats his neighbor fairly, and the process is continued in order till the line of nations is crossed and the borders of the seas are traversed, till a restless world shall be soothed and tempered into the reign of the Golden Rule, when war shall cease and there will prevail the universal spirit of "Peace on Earth and Good Will to Men."
The ultra-practical will be tempted here to observe that that sounds good; quite idealistic, somewhat sophomoric in expression-but is it feasible"? Is it practical"?

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We have on our statute books today a set of laws, with added provision for an equalizing fund now projected, thoroughly practical, thoroughly fair, which permits the people of any section to organize into a centralized, consolidated school district, and to build and equip a modern, high-grade school, to maintain it for a full nine-months term. While to our disgrace we confess that in sight of the State Capitol there is a county with over sixty white schools, over one-half-over thirty-of which are one-room, one-teacher schools, yet the County of Decatur, the county farthest but one from the State Capital, from the center of commerce and trade, from the center of higher learning in the State, the good County of Decatur has set the pace by establishing one of those modern, high-grade, nine-months consolidated schools in every militia district in the County! The little County of Lee has approximated that goal! Glynn and Hart and Bibb and Sumter and the remote but gaine counties of Camden and Charlton are placing such schools within bus-line reach of every boy and girl in their counties! What the County of Decatur, certainly what the little County of Lee has done, any county in Georgia can do and under God must do!
I had the good fortune to drive over practically all of the New England States a year ago. Those down-east Yankees are not only intelligent people but they are practical, successful business people. Do you know what was the most significant observation of my trip? It was that without an exception, in every municipality, village, town, small city and large city, the best located, the best built, the best-kept, the best equipped building was the school building.
It will not do to say that a fair chance is now being accorded our youth; that they can work their way through college if they will. You will pardon me if I pause for a moment to pay a tribute to those royal spirits, those noble souls who have had the nerve and the character to wait on table, keep books at night, sell magazines and books and in a thousand other ways contributed to their own education.

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All honor and glory to these! But the number of these is but small, in comparison with the whole!
And likewise is the answer to the suggestion that if you should build a college at the front door and a high school at the back door of some boys they 'yould not take advantage of the opportunity; that also is true but again I assert .that the number of this class is comparatively small.
The point is-the question I raise is of the one-half of the boys and girls living in the remoter sections of the Counties with limited advantages, that one-half who have never seen inside of a high school or a college; in whose breasts the spark of ambition has never been kindled, whose only vision, if any they have ever seen, was that beclouded one inside the one-room school room with no equipment, no pictures, no inspiration, who have never waked up-never found themselves; whose only wrong-whose only crime-was being born, without the slightest volition, in an unprogressive section and yet who are penalized by being deprived of the privileges of an education so bountifully supplied without cost to the no more deserving but more fortunate youth in the towns and cities!
We boast that ours is "the land of the free and the home of the brave." While we have builded a nation fairly free from despotism and tyranny in Government, we are still only half free if the people remain in the bondage of ignorance. We cannot truthfully say that we are free so long as one-half of the boys and girls are allowed to grow up bound and shackled in the slavish bonds of ignorance and prejudice and superstition. Nor are the other half-the privileged half-your children and mine-really free if they are to have as their companions and associates-certainly if they are to find their wives and their husbands from this underprivileged class so discriminated against.
Our orators, our statesmen, have raved and ranted until they were blue in the face of the glories of a nation of "Equal rights to all and special privileges to none." What right have we to such claim when one half of the children of the State

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have every educational privilege, while the other half have practically none'?
We vaunt aloud of our universal right of franchise but this right is a deception and a snare in the absence of universal education. The right to vote would be a meaningless nothing if it were not potentially most dangerous while the mind of the voter is not trained to properly assess the virtue of the candidates and the value of the principles involved in the campaign.
We must educate this underprivileged half in order to develop fully the privileged half. It takes competition to bring out the best, lying dormant in men. You train, you educate your boy, you send him out to excel, to lead other boys. What lengths will he reach even if he lead, if those with whom he competes have made no progress, have gone nowhere; to what heights will he attain if he rises above his fellows if those fellows are only pygmies'? As some one else has so well said when it was sought to develop a horse who could race a mile in two minutes, lovers of horses did not try to develop one racer to reach that mark. At first they were satisfied at 2:40 and then they raised a thousand blooded animals, placed them in competition with each other and spurred them on to lower the record to 2 :35 ; and then they raise two thousand more to reach 2 :30 and then five thousand and the process was continued until the whole of the kingdom of the horse was improved and developed and in the stress and challenge of enlightened contest the goal of two minutes flat was attained. We must give every boy, every girl a chance lest some future Hill or Toombs or Stevens is lost to Georgia. Down from humble surroundings in the mountains have come our Bleckleys, our Browns and our Bells, our Millers, our Reids and our Wellborns, our Truitts.
Out of middle Georgia have sprung our Cobbs, our La-
mars, our Sidney Lan.iers, our Fremonts, our Joel Chandler
Harrises, our William Henry Crawfords.

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permanent twelve-months highways on which to carry the children to and from home economically and safely; this system of good roads will reYolutionize the social and civic life of the State; bring the people in remote sections in personal contact with those more fortunately situated. Good roads are uplifting, inspiring, elevating, they contribute to good health, they increase trade, they add to property values and in a thousand other ways serYe to develop the
State. The establishment of better schools and better roads will
inevitably be followed by a demand for better health. The efficiency of the man-power of the State is reduced onethird by sickness, two-thirds of which is preventable; malaria, dengue, hook-worm, typhoid, tuberculosis must be reduced to a minimum. One cannot make a full contribution to his own happiness or that of his family, certainly not to the development of the State if weighted down by the handicap of physical weakness. The economic loss from preventable diseases measured in dollars is stupendousmounting into millions annually.
The program of better schools demands more and better equipped teachers and we must equip and main;tain ample Normal Colleges to supply such teachers. We must provide better paid professors and better equipment for the colleges as they furnish consecrated and trained leaders of thought and sentiment for the promotion of this greater State. Our technical colleges must be equipped to train Georgia youth to develop our untold natural resources, to provide inducements to justify their settling in Georgia, to plan and carry into effect the development of the ports of the State and the scientific marketing of our products, which, in turn, will furnish the surplus income needed to meet the expenses of this plan of expansion.
I would not be candid if I did not say that in my judgment the people of the State will not authorize the expenditure of funds necessary in this program until the present antiquated and unjust tax system is replaced by a system which will distribute the burden of government upon all the classes of

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people and properties fairly. So long as one-half of the people and one-half of the property of the State are escaping taxation, we cannot have and ought not to have civic peace or progress. Certainly no new enterprises will locate here so long as our tax laws are so unsettled and so unsatisfactory. The limitations of this hour will not permit a discussion of the tax problems of the State but I will be permitted to say with all the earnestness I can command that every hope for a greater Georgia is a challenge to consecrated service in securing the passage of tax laws which will distribute the expenses of government upon intangible, as well as tangible, property and bring to the tax books all classes of properties which hitherto have been escaping taxation.
I shall detain you but a moment longer. Pardon this personal word-share with me this personal conception: In your inmost thoughts picture yourself occupying the highest position which in your wildest imagination you ever craved;. as having attained the topmost round of success, whether it be in public life, in the social realm, in the line of your profession, or in the financial or industrial world: assume yourself at the end of your career having carved for yourself the very highest niche in the Hall of Fame; if then you must transmit to your children and to your children's children a state, dark, decadent, dying-a state less fit for those children to live in-then your life will have been an utter, miserable failure!
Of late years there has been adopted in our colleges a most effective custom. Between the halves of the foot-ball game or after the 7th inning of the base-ball game every spectator rises, uncovers, assumes the military position of attention and with hand upon heart sings a song called Alma Mater, the alumnus in greeting and gratitude to his beloved mother college, the visitor, friend and foe, in respect for that worthy sentiment. Modern days have developed no more striking or inspiring spectacle-twenty thousand uncovered heads with eyes centered on a central leader, all breathing a common sentiment of loyalty and devotion. Last fall out at Tech there was an even more striking innovation. Teh

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day before, an honored teacher, the Patriarch of the faculty, a beloved mentor and faithful friend, had gone to his eternal rest. Though the throngs had assembled for a championship game, not a sound of cheering was heard, the band was hushed, songs were stilled. Suddenly a lone bugler appeared in the center of the field. The multitude arose, quietly uncovered and stood in the silence of sadness while the bugler sounded "taps."
At six o'clock on the evening of August the twenty-second this General Assembly will adjourn sine die; you notice I say at six o'clock- not twelve or three or five-in the name of decency let us adjourn in order-At that hour the sovereign people of Georgia, three millions of the folks back home, will rise, uncover, center their eyes upon the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and their fellows, their legislative representatives assembled under the dome supported by the arch of Wisdom, Justice and Moderation, surmounted by the Statue of Liberty challenging with her uplifted torch the enlightenment of every boy and every girl in every part of this imperial State. What will be your answer to the challenge of that last hour'? Will we gather here to hear the bugler sound the funeral "taps" in recognition of our failure and then with bowed heads silently wend our way homeward'? May we not rather assemble in joint meeting to sing Georgia's Alma Mater Song-a song of victory significant of the laying of the foundation at least of a greater and a better Georgia!
May God grant you grace and wisdom that that hour may be indeed Georgia's hour of supreme victory!
CLIFFORD wALKER,
Governor. June 27, 1925..

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JouR~AL OF THE SEKATE,

SENATE CHAMBER,

MoNDAY, JuNE 29TH, 1925.

The ~enate met punmant to adjournment at 11 :30
o'clock A. 1\L this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. \V. G. \Vatkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H . .T. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. 1'. Dixon, J. A. Gtwss, Carl .I\.

Hayes, \Y. C. HPndrix, \Y. C. Hutcheson, J. H. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon :\Iiddleton, D. R. MillPr, A. L. Morgan, S. H. MoyP, R. L. .\IcGregor, J. M. D. .\IcKenzie, C . .\1. :'\eal, Benj. F.

Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. PeeblPs, I. 8., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. l\1. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B.

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of Saturday's proceedings was dispensed with.

The following bills were introduced, read the first timt>, and referred to committees:

By Mr. Parker of 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 21. A bill to define and specify the degree of relationship which shall disqualify any judge or

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juror from trying any case in any court of this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Messrs. Bell of 51st, Clements of 45th, Knight of 6th, Pickren of 4th-
Senate Bill No. 22. A bill to repeal an Act approved August 14th, 1"913, entitled "An Act to regulate the return and assessment of proJwrty for taxation in this State;" and to provide that all laws which were, in any way repealed or modified by the Act hereby repealed, he, and the same are, lwrehy restored to full force; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By ~Ir. Dixon of l 7th-
Senate Bill X o. 2~L A Bill to be entitled an Act to amend Sedion 2823 and 2823 (A) of the Code of Georgia adopted Augm;t 15th, 1910, providing for the creation of Corporations by the Superior Courts of this State so that such corporations may he chartt-red for a term of thirty instf'ad of twt>nt~ y(ars, and for other purposes.
Referred to ConnnittN on GPIWral.Jndiciary ~o. 2.

The following nt-Jolution of tht> House was read and adopted:

B~ Mr. l\Iann of Glynn--
House Resolution ~ o. 11. ,\ resolution accepting the invitation of the Hiawassee Recreation and Scenic High-
way Commission to inspect the recently completed Ap-
palachian Highway near Neel 's Gap, Georgia, on Satur<lay, .July 4th, 1925.

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Mr. Guess of the 34th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 o'clock A. M. tomorrow and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11 o'clock tomorrow morning.

TuESDAY, JuNE 30, 1925.

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SENATE CHAMBER,

TuESDAY, JUNE 30, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 :00 o'clock A. M. this da~, and was called to order by the President.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. \V. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Colt:, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, "- C. Hmdrix, \Y. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K.' Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. ForstPr Middleton, D. R. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. PeeblPs, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Senator Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 4 be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted. The consent was granted.

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

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By Messrs. Ricketson of 19th and Andrews of 31st-
Senate Bill No. 24. A bill to extend the time for filing demurrers to pleas and answers in the several courts of this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Pickren of 4th-
Senate Bill Ko. :2iJ. .\ bill to permit the manufacture of ethyl alcohol in the ~tate of Georgia from sawdust and other wood substances.
Referred to Committt>P on ~Ianufacturing-.

By Mr. Boykin of :37th and others-
Senate Bill No. 26. A bill to require all marshals, policemen and other officers to wear a badge designating his office in an opl'n manner.
Referred to Committee on Special .Tudiciar~.

By Mr. Knight of 6th-
Senate Bill K o. 27. A bill to require the Legislature to
make an extra appropriation to the common school fund for equalization purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Guess of ::l4th and others-

Senate Bill No. 28. ~~ bill to amend the workmen's

compensation act hy providing a salary of $1,200 per year



for the Attorney General for acting as a member of the

board, and fixing the salaries of the other members at

$4,000, and for other purposes.

Referred tD Committee on General .Judiciary ~o. 2.

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By Messrs. Hendrix of 35th and Guess of 34thSenate Bill No. 29. ~\ bill to designate May 30th as
National Memorial Day.
Referred to Committeo on Geneml Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Parker of 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 30. A bill to require holders of notes, deeds to secure mortgages, and other evidences of ind(llbtedness, to produce the same to the tax receiver, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Hutcheson of 39thSenate Bill No. 31. A bill to amend the charter of the
Town of Canton, Cherokee County.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Luttrell of 25th.
Senate Bill No. 32. A bill to giYe a Justice of the Peace in the district embracing a county-site jurisdiction in districts where there is no Justice of the Peace.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Foster of 28th-
Senate Bill No. 33. A hill to, give the General Assembly the right to provide the character of arms that may be owned or borne in Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Boykin of 37th-

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Senate Bill No. 34. A bill to amend the act creating a Board of Embalmers, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Mr. Pickren of the 4th moved that the Senate do now adjourn untilll :00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow and the motion prevailed.

The President announce<l the Senate adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

WEDNESDAY, JuLY 1, 1925.

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SENATE CHAMBER,

WEDNESDAY, JuLY 1, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock A. M. this day, and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the chaplain, J. \V. G. \Vatkins.
r pon the call of the roll the following Senators an-
swered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl ~. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, \V. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. H. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. ForstPr Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. .:\IcGregor, J. M. D. :\IeKenziP, C. M.

XPal, Benj. F. Xorman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. :\Ir. President

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings be dispensed with.
Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th objected.
Mr. Sapp then moved that the reading of the .Journal be dispensed with, and the motion prevailed.

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The Committee appointed by the presiding officers of the last General Assembly, pursuant to Resolution 51 as published in the Acts of 1924, for the purpose of negotiating for a site or building of a new governor's mansion submitted a report concerning their investigation and findings, and the report was referred to the Committee on Public Property.

The following Pr~Yil('ge RPsolution was read and adopted:

Resolved that the priYileges of the floor be extended to Miss Jessie Collier, tlaughter of the distinguished Senator of the 22nd.

The following bills wfre introduced, read tht> first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 35. A bill to provide for the holdingof four terms of the Superior Court of Morgan County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committf'f' on General .Tudieiary No. 1.

By Mr. Foster of 28th-
Senate Bill No. 36. A bill to repeal an Act establishing the City Court of Madison, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committef' on Rpecial .Judiciary.

By Mr. P('rkins of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 37. A bill to amend Section 216 of the Penal Code defining the acts constituting offense of trespass, etc., and for other purposes.

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Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Maddox of 26th-
Senate Bill No. 38. ~\ bill to amend Section 3321 of the Civil Code of Georgia, 1910, by striking therefrom the words, ''within the County of the defendants residence,'' and subsequent lines: '' l Tnless execution issuing thereon shall be entered o11 sai1l doekPt witlti11 ten day~ from the time the judg-me11t is nudtrPd" and by adding sneh seetion: "Unless and until tht- expcut ion issuing thereon shall be enttrt>d on th<.> OenPral Execution Docket."
Referred to Committtt on Ge11t-ral J udieiar~ Xo. 2.

By Mr...Andrews of 31st-
Senate Bill ~o. :39. A bill to amend ~\ rtiele I of the Constitution h~ adding thereto Section ] 8 so as to permit the issuance and salf' of higlnvay bonds; to limit the amount of such bond; to provide at the expense of the State a system of State aid roads built, improved or paved undPr the direction and supervision of the State Highway Department; to continue the Jnesent tax on motor vehicles, Pte., and for other purposes.

Referred to Connnittte on Constitutional Amendments.

B~ Mr. Dixon of 17th-
Senate Bill No. 40. .\ hill to amend the charter of the City of Millen, authorizing the appropriation of money not to exceed $2,000 a year for a municipal ad,ertising fund, and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on \!unicip!\l Government.

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By Mr. :Morgan of 1st-
Senate Bill No. 41. A bill to amend Section 3851 of the present Code of Georgia so as to add thereto a proviso to the effect that, when the estate shall exceed two hundred thousand dollars in Yalue, the restrictions of this Section shall not apply to such excess, m1<l in estimating values of devices that of a life estate under the annuity tables shall be included, and for other purposes.
Referred to Comniittee on General .Ju<liciary ~o. 2.

By Messrs. Guess of 24th an<l Hendrix of 25th and Dixon of 17th-
Senate Bill Xo. +2. .\ bill to amend the Georgia Securities Law. approved August 17, 1920, as amendefl August 21, 1922, so as to clarify, and perfect the same, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General .Judiciary Ko. 1.

Senator Ricketson of the ]9th who was absent on the opening day of the session when the members of the Senate took the prescribed oath of office, was sworn in by Jurlge Alexandet H. Stevens of the Court of Appeals.

The President announced a recess of the S(nate subject to the call of the Chair.

At 11:35 o'clock! the Senate reconvened and was called to order by the President.

Upon the motion of Mr. Sapp of the 43rd the Senate went into executive session at 11 :35 o'clock.

At 12 :15 o'clock the executive session was dissolved.

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The President announced a recess subject to the call of the Chair.

~U 1:00 P. l\L the Senate reconvened and was called to order by the President.

Mr. Dixon of the 17th moved that the Senate adjourn untilll :00 o'clock tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until l 1 :00 A. M. tomorrow.

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JouRNAL oF THE SENATE,

SENATE CHAMBER,
THuRSDAY, .TrLY 2, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 ~~
.M. this da_y and was called to order by the President.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. vV. G. watkins.

l~pon the call of the roll the following Senators an::;wered to tlwir names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, flhirlPy C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. CarswPll, Dr. H ..T. Clary, E. D. Clf'ment.s, ,f. B. Clifton, .J. D. Cole, E. D. ColP, R. D. Collif'r, J. C'. Df'LaPf'rrierP, H. P. Dixon, J . .-\. Foster, A. G. nuess, Carl 1'\. Harrell, n. Y.

Hay!'s, \\. C. Hf'ndrix, \Y. C. Hughf's, H. L. D. Hut.-,heson, J. R. .Johnson, L. F. Knight, J>. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox,,\. K. Matthews, Jop I. Memory, H. ForstPr :\iiddlPton, D. H. MillPr, A. L. Morgan, H. H. :\1oyP, R. L. :\icGrPgor, J. :\1. D. :\1!-K!nziP, C. M.

:'\Pal, Henj. F. ~orman, R. L. ()wen, C. F. ParkPr, Jos. H. PPPhlPs, I. S., Jr . PPrkins, R. 0. Pi.-,kren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Hicketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Happ, W. M. :-it.evens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. \Vellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. H. Williams, W. C ..Jr. Mr. PrE>sident

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

The following- resolution was read and adopted:

Ry Mr. Memory of 46th-
Senate Resolution No. l 1. A Resolution providing that when the General Assembly adjourn today, it stand adjourned until 11 :~0 o'clock A.M. Monday, July 6th.

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The following bills were introduced, nad the first time, and referred to Committees:

B~r ~Ir. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No.4:~. A bill to provide for the inspection and standardization of high schools under the control of the State Board of Education; to provide ways and means for said inspections, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on I~ducation.

By Mr. Moye of 11th and Bell of 51st-
Senate Bill Xo. +4. A bill to authorize the securmg of advances made for the purpose of planting, making or gathering a <'rop or crops, b~ the giYing of a bill of sale of such crops under Rection 3306 of the Ci,il Code, and for other purposes.
Referred to ('ommithe on General .Judiciar~ No. :2.

By }lcssrs. .:\Ioyc of 11th, Bell of 51st and Guess of 34th--
Senate Bill No. 45. .A bill to provide for notice to the owner of a securit~-deed or mortgage after levy on hut before sale of real estate for taxes.
Referred to Committee on General .J udiciar~ Xo. 2.

By ~Ir. Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill Xo. 46. A bill to provide for the better regulation' of licensing and registration of motor vehicles in the State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Neal of the 12thSenate Bill No. 47. ), bill to amend Sed ion 4374 of

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the Code of Georgia, 1910, by adding to such Code Section the following words: ''Provided, however, that the same shall not exceed a period of thirty years.''
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Messrs. Foster of 28th and Perkins of 24th-
Senate Bill Ko. 48. .._\ hill to enforce the attendanCl' at public schools, priYate or denominational day schools of all children between the ages of seven and thirteen, inclusive; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committt'e on General.Tndiciary No.1.

By Middleton of 44th an<l Perkins of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 49. A bill to regulate the conduct aud control of the Georgia Training School for girls, the commitment, care, parole and discharge of delinquent girls by the eourts of this State; to repeal conflirting laws and for other purposes.
Refern'<l to Committee 011 Getwral Judiciary No. l.

By Mr. Perkins of 2-I-th-
Senate Bill No. 50. .\ bill to codify and revise and improve the laws of Georgia effecting delinquent, dependent, neglected, and defective children; to revise the Juvenile Court Law a11d all laws administered under said court, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

Messrs Dixon of 17th and Perkins of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 51. A bill to enforce parental support and maintenance of children through proceedings in the Juvenile Court; to fix penalties and judgments against

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parents and the method of enforcing the same; to provide for the support of such children when the parent is confined at hard labor; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary :No. 1.

By :Mr. Johnson of 27th-
Senate Bill No. 52. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and ReYenues for Oconee County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. ::Haddox of 26th-
Senate Bill No. 53. ~\ hill to provide for the supervision of physical education; for the enforcement of the laws requiring that Health Education be taught in all the schools of Georgia; to provide ways and means therefor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Messrs. DeLaPerriere of 33rd, Morgan of 1st and Pruett of 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 54. ~\ bill to provide for the fixin~ of the assessed value, for a period of fifteen to forty years, of forest lands which shall be placed under contract for reforestation; to provide for a yield ta.'\: to be levied upon the value of the timber at the time of harvesting on such forest lands as may be placed under contract, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Forestry.

By Mr. Maddox of 26th and Perkins of 24thSenate Bill No. 55. A bill to regulate the conduct and

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control of the Georgia Training School for Boys; the commitment, care, parole, and discharge of deliquent boys by the courts of this State; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General .Judieiar~' Xo. 1.

By .Mr. Pickren of ~4th-
Senate Bill ~o. 56. .\ hill to enforce the support of a child born out of wed-lock, to prescribe and define Civil and Criminal proceedings against the father of such child; to vest jurisdiction in the juvenile court; to provide voluntary legitimation by court order; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following priYilegp resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Sapp of tlw 4:1nl-
"Miss Edith Clifton of Leesburg, daughter of the Hon. T. D. Clifton, Senator from the lOth District, being in the City in atbmdanee upon her father, who recently' suffered a painful injury,

Be it resolnd by the Senate that the privileges of the floor be extended to her during her attendance upon her father.

The following priYilege resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. McKenzie of the 48th-
A resolution extending the privileges of the floor to the following distinguished citizens of Cordele: J. J.

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Williams, President of the Exchange Bank of that City, W. L. Raebuck, Jim Tomlinson, 0. M. Heard, and Col. C. L. Harris.

Senator Clifton of the lOth, who was absent on opening day of the session when the members of the Senate were sworn into office, took the prescribed oath of office, the same being administered by Judge Richard R. Russell of the Supreme Court of Georgia.

The President allnouncl'd a recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The Senate reconvened at 11:35 o'clock A. )f. and was ealled to order by the Presidl'nt.

The following message was received fro111 the Houi't> through }fr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. Prf'sident:
The House has rPad and adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:

By :Mr. Memory of 4Gth-
Senate Resolution Xo. li. A resolution prodding that when the General ~-\ssembly adjourn today it stand adjourned until ~fonday morning at 11:30 o'clock A.M.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Sellatc do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

Under the joint resolution previously adopted, the President announced the Senate adjourned until' Monday A. M. at 11 :30 o'clock.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
MoNDAY, JuLY 6, 19~5.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 :30 o'clock A. M. this day, and was called to order by the President.

Prayerwas offered by the Chaplain, J. W. G. watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D .. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriPrP, H. P. Dixon. J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl K. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C.
Hendrix, "' C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster .\1iddleton, D. H. .\tiller, A. L. .\forgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. .\lcKenzie, C.' M.

Xeal, Benj. F. Xorman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. .\tr. President

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of the last meeting of the Senate was dispensed with.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-

Senate Bill No. 57. ~\ hill to amend Section 4198 of

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the Civil Code of Georgia of 1910 by adding after the word "deed" in the first line "upon either a good or valuable consideration," and by striking the word "vendor" in the fifth line and inserting in lieu thereof the word "grantor."
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary; No. 1.

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 58. A bill to provide that suits to reform deeds in derogation of title may be brought by remaindermen, reversioners, or other persons having a future right of entry, and making such right of entry equivalent to the right of possession, and for -other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 59. A bill to provide a limitation of actions upon deeds, mortgages or other instruments given to secure debt, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 60. A bill to provide for the record of defectively executed deeds to be valid after the lapse of seven years, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.1.

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 61. A bill requiring the registration of deeds and other instruments affecting the title to land, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

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By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 62. A bill to provide protection for bona fide purchasers of land from heirs at law, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 63. A bill to amend Paragraph 1, Section 13, of Article 6 of the Constitution of Georgia providing for payment from County Treasurer of Muscogee County to Judge of Circuit, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Boykin of the 37th and Hutcheson of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 64. A bill to amend an Act of 1905 page 19 and an Act of 1911 page 3, stipulating the salary of the State Entomologist as codified in Section 2122 of Park's Code of Georgia defining his duties, residence, and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on General .Judiciary No. 2.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 65. A bill to provide the time for drawing petit juries for regular terms, call terms, and adjourned terms of' the Superior Courts of this State, to provide for notice of parties and attorneys interested in cases pending in said terms of said courts ; to provide for servi~e of jurors thus drawn, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39thSenatP Bill No. 66. A bill to amend Section B100 of

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Park's Code of 1914, Volume 2, by adding after the words ''persons,'' in the first line thereof the words, ''and idiots,'' so as to require guardians of idiots to confine them or place them in the Georgia State Sanitarium, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State Sanitarium.

By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 67. A bill to regulate the drilling of oil and gas wells and to provide for the preservation of the logs and other data of oil and gas wells, to prevent the unnecessary waste of oil and gas; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 68. A bill to amend Section 5798 of the Civil Code of the State of Georgia of 1910 by adding to such Section the following words: ''and such copy or transscript, together with the certificate, shall constitute a recordable instrument and may be recorded in the same manner as deeds in any County in this State.''
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.1.
The President announced the following as the standing Committees of the Senate, to-wit:

JouRNAL oF THE SENATE,
Standing Committees of the Senate

ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND

RicKETSON, Chairman Carr Clifton Collier

vVELLBORN' Vice-Chairman
Matthews Norman Parker

AGRICULTURE

HUGHES, Chairman
Bell Carlisle Carr Clary Cole (42nd) DeLaPerriere Dixon Hayes

CLEMENTS, Vice-Chairman
Luttrell Moye Neal Parker Rountree Sapp Stevens Thompson

APPROPRIATIONS

DELAPERRIERE, Chairman
Andrews Boykin Carlisle Clements Clifton Cole (42nd) Cole (36th) Dixon Hughes Hutcheson Knox

HENDRix, Vice-Chairman
Maddox Matthews Middleton Memory Parker Peebles Pruett Stevens Thompson Williams Wilkinson

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AUDITING

CLEMENTS, Chairman

PRUETT, Vice-Chairman

Andrews Carr

Rielwtson

BANKS AND BANKING

HuTCHESON, Chairman

DELAPERRIERE, Vice-Chmn

C.:=!e (42nd) Co!(~ (36th)
Foster Hayes

McKenzie Norman Perkins Pruett

COMMERCE AND LABOR

CARLISLE, Chairman

GuEss, Vice-Chairman

Andrews Johnson Miller Moye

Pickren Ricketson Stevens

CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE

REAPPORTIONMENT

THOMPSON, Chairman

OwEN, Vice-Chairman

Carswell Harrell Johnson Middleton

Miller Morgan Neal

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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

DrxoN, Chairman
Clements Harrell Hayes Hendrix Hughes Knox McGregor McKenzie

HUTCHESON, Vice-Chairman
Memory Miller Moye Neal Perkins Pi!ckren Thopson Williams

BELL, Chairman
Collier Harrell Hendrix Knox

CORPORATIONS
FosTER, Vice-Chairman McKenzie Memory Neal Peebles

COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS

BOYKIN, Chairman
Carswell Clifton Foster McGregor Miller

HARRELL, Vice-Chairman
Moye Owen Parker Pickren

WFTON, Chairman
Carlisle Carswell Hayes

DRAINAGE
PARKER, Vice-Chairman Hutcheson Pickren Wilkinson

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EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KNmHT, Chairman
Bell Boykin Carr Clements Clifton Collier DeLaPerriere Harrell Hughes Luttrell

MILLER, Vice-Chairman
McGregor Neal Norman Perkins Rountre<> Stevens \Vellborn Wilkinson Williams

ENGROSSING

LuTTRELL, Chairman
Guess Peebles

CLIFTON, V,ice-Chairman Owen

ENROLLMENT

NoRMAN, Chairman
Carlisle J\feGregor

RELL, Vice-Chairman
McKenzie Owen

CoLLIER, Chairman
Bell Carr Clements Cole (42nd) Cole (36th) Guess Harrell Hayes Hughes Hutcheson

FINANCE
RoYKIN, Vice-Chairman
Knox Matthews McKenzie Miller Morgan Moye. Norman Parker Peebles Sapp

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MoBGAN, Chairman
Carlisle Clary Hughes McGregor

FORESTRY
RouNTREE, Vice-Chairman Norman Wellborn Wilkinson

GAME AND FISH

PICKREN, Chairman
Carr Cole (42nd) Dixon

-WILKINSON, Vice-Chairman
Luttrell Morgan Parker

GENERAL JUDICIARY NO. 1

PERKINS, Chairman
Andrews Bell Boykin Dixon

CARLISLE, Vice-Chairman
Foster Guess Hendrix Matthews

GENERAL JUDICIARY NO. 2

MoYE, Chairman
Knight
Maddox Memory Miller -

KNox, Vice-Chairman
Neal Peebles Pruett Sapp

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HALLS AND ROOM

McGREGoR, Chairman
Clary Luttrell

ANDREws, Vice-Chairman Owen

HIGHWAYS

MEMORY, Chairman
Andrews Bell Boykin Carlisle Clements Cole (42nd) Cole (36th) Collier DeLaPerriere Dixon Guess

PEEBLES, Vice-Chairman
Hutcheson Luttrell McGregor Miller Morgan Owen Pi1ckren Pruett Stevens Wellborn Williams

HYGIENE AND SANITATION

HAYES, Chairman
Andrews Carswell Clifton Middleton

McGREGOR, Vice-Chairman
Ricketson Rountree Williams

INSURANCE

MILLER, Chairman
Cole (36th) Collier DeLaPerriere Dixon Guess

McKENZIE, Vice-Chairman
Hutcheson Knight Memory Thompson

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INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS

STEVENS, Chairman
Clements Middleton

.JOHNSON, Vice-Chairman
Parker Pruett

JOURNALS

ANDREws, Chairman
Johnson Matthews

MoRGAN, Vice-Chairman
~eal

MANUFACTURES

CoLE (36th), Chairman
Clary DeLaPerriere Hughes McKenzie

CoLLIER, Vice-Chairman
Memory Morgan Thompson

MILITARY AI!'Ji'AIRS

KNox, Chairman
Andrews Carr Foster Hendrix

~lAnnox, Vice-Chairman
Matthews Perkins Sapp

MINES AND MINING

PRUETT, Chairman
Hughes Owen

MIDDLETON, Vice-Chairman
Sapp vVellborn

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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

HENDRIX, Chairman
Carswell Clary Clifton Cole (36th) Collier Hutcheson

PERKINs, Vice-Chairman
Knight Morgan Neal Peebles Pickren Ricketson

PENITENTIARY

CoLE, (42nd), Chairman
Carr Carswell Knight Luttrell

PICKREN, Vice-Chairman
Owen Perkins Wellborn Wilkinson

PENSIONS

PEEBLES, Chairman
Dixon Foster Hendrix Norman

l'hARY, Vice-Chairman
Perkins Sapp Thompson

PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS

McKENZIE, Chairman
Bell Clements Hayes Middleton

THOMPSON, Vice-ChairmaD.
Norman Ricketson Williams

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PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

MATTHEws, Chairman
Middleton Ricketson

CARR, Vice-Chairman
Wilkinson Williams

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Y -::::AL, Chairman
Carswell DeLaPerriere Luttrell

W TLLIAMs, Vice-Chairman
Maddox Norman

PUBLIC PRINTING

.JOHNSON1 Chairman
Collier Harrell Hughes

LuTTRELL, Vice-Chairman
Owen Wellborn

PUBLIC PROPERTY

SAPP, Chairman
Bell Carlisle Clary

HAYES, Vice-Chairman
Clements ?1faddox Pickren

CliABY, Chairman
Cole (36th) Luttrell McKenzie Memory

RAILROADS
CoLE (42nd), Vice-Chairman Pickren Ricketson Stevens Wellborn

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RULES

PRESIDENT OF SENATE, Chmn S.wP, Vice-Chairman

Boykin

Guess

Carlisle

Hutcheson

Cole (36th)

Maddox

Cole (42nd)

Memory

Collier

Moye

DeLaPerriere

Parker

Dixon

Peebles

Foster

Wilkinson

SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

NORMAN, Vice-Chairman
Guess Knox Luttrell Owen

CARSWELL, Chairman
Pruett Rountree "'\Villiams

SPECIAL JUDICIARY

l''osTER, Chairman
Boykin Dixon Guess Harrell Hendrix

::VlEMORY, Vice-Chairman
Maddox Neal Perkins Pruett

STATE OF THE REPUBLIC

CARR, Chairman
Clary Clifton

HuGHES, Vice-Chairman
Johnson Rountree

JouRNAL oF THE SENATE, STATE SANITARIUM

RouNTREE, Chairman
Clary Cole (36th) Johnson Knight Maddox McGregor

MATTHEws, Vice-Chairman
Middleton Moye Ricketson Stevens Wellborn Williams

TEMPERANCE

WILKINSON, Chairman
Carswell Johnson Knight

McGREGOR, Vice-Chairman
Parker Rountree Stevens

TRAINING SCHOOLS

MIDDLETON, Chairman
Bell Cole (36th) Hendrix Johnson

KNIGHT, Vice-Chairman
Knox Morgan Rountree Thompson

TUBERCULOSIS SANITARIUM AT ALTO

WILI.IA:Ms, Chairman
Andrews Cole (36th) Matthews Pruett R.icketson

WET.LBORN, Vice-Chairman
Rountree Stevens Thompson Wilkinson

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UNIFORM LAWS

HARRELL, Chairman

MoYE, Vice-Chairman

Dixon Knight Knox

Maddox Perkins

UNIVERSITY Ol!' GEORGIA

j'rlAnoox, Chairman

STEVENS, Vice-Chairman

Andrews Boykin DeLaPerriere Foster Johnson

Knox Matthews Miller Perkins

W. AND A. RAILROAD

GuEss, Chairman
Boykin Carlisle Cole (42nd) Dixon Foster Hendrix Hutcheson Johnson Knight

CARSWELL, Vice-Chairman.
Luttrell McKenzie Memory Middleton Morgan Moye Peebles Sapp

Mr. Carr of the 23rd asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence during the illness of his father and the consent was granted.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 :00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow and the motion prevailed.
The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER,

TUESDAY? JULY 7, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 :00 A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. W. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

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:

By Messrs. Harris of Jefferson and Dykes of Dooly.
Senate Resolution No. 31. A resolution providing for a joint session of the House and Senate Tuesday morn-

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ing, July 7th, 1925 at 11 o'clock to hear a message from his Excellency the Governor.

The following resolution was read:

By Messrs. Dykes of Dooly and Harris of Jefferson-
House Resolution No. 31. A resolution to provide for a joint session of the House and Senate on Tuesday morning, July 7, 1925 for the purpose of hearing an address by His E.xcellency the Governor.

The following amendment was offered by Senator Hendrix of the 35th :

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th moves to amend House Resolution No. 31 by striking the words and figures eleven o'clock wherever the same appear in said resolution, and adding in lieu thPreof the words and figures eleven-fifteen o'clock.

The amendment was adopted. The resolution, as amended, was adopted.

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The following privilege resolution was read and adopted:
By Mr. Knox of the 3rdA resolution extending the privileges of the floor to
former Senator .J. A. Cromartie for the day.

The following privilege resolution was read and adopted:

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By Mr. Parker of the 2nd-
Resolved that the privileges of the floor be extended to Ron. H. F. Chapman of Ludowici, Ga., during his stay in the City.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd, Vice-Chairman of Rules Committee-
Senate Resolution No. 13. Hesolved that the standing rules of the Senate for the sessions of 1923-1924, shall be, and are, hereby adopted as the rules of this Senate; unless and until otherwise ordered by the Senate.

By unanimous consent the following bill was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, read the second time, anrl referred to the Committee on Special .Tudiciary.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 35. A bill to provide for the holding of four terms of the Superior Court of Morgan County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 69. A bill to provide for the destruction of tax returns by the county authorities; to provide that the entries on the tax digest shall be the highest and best authority where such returns have been destroyed, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General .Judiciary No. 2.

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By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 70. A bill to define the crime of conspiracy, and to provide a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 71. A bill to amend Section 3101 of Volume 2 of Park's Code of Georgia, of 1914, by adding after the words ''persons'' in second, third, eight, eleventh, and fourteenth lines thereof the words ''or idiots," so that said section of the Code aforesaid and the provisions thereof shall apply to idiots as well as insane persons.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Messrs. Boykin of 37th, Collier of 22nd, Cole of 36th, Hutcheson of 39th, Miller of 9th, Perkins of 24th, Knox of 3rd, Matthews of 38th, Hayes of 8th, Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to create a highway fund to be used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the State-Aid Highways of the State of Georgia, supplemented by the Federal Aid Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

By Messrs. Boykin of 37th, Collier of the 22nd, Cole of 36th, Hutcheson of the 35th, Hayes of 8th, Miller of 9th, Matthews of 38th, Knox of 3rd, Perkins of 24th, and Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 73. A bill to organize and constitute the State Highway Commission of Georgia, and to prescribe

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the duties and powers thereof; to create a system of State-Aid Roads and to provide for the designation, maintenance, improvement and construction of the same; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 74. A bill to amend an Act to create and incorporate the City of Blackshear, and grant a charter to that municipality under that corporate name and style; to prescribe and define the corporate limits thereof; to provide a municipal government for said City, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. Ricketson of 19th and Clary of 29th-
Senate Bill No. 75. A bill to abolish the ten District A. & M. Schools; to provide for the disposition of the property of said schools, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.

By Messrs. Ricketson of the 19th, and Clary of the 29th-
Senate Bill Xo. 76. A bill to abolish the Bowden State Normal and Industrial College, located at Bowden, Ga.; to provide for tlw disposition of the property, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special .Judiciary.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 77. A bill to provide for admission to the Bar, etc., and for other purposes.
RefPrred to Committee on General .Judiciary No. 1.

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By Mr. Memory of 46th-
Senate Bill No. 78. A bill to amend an Act entitled An Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pierce County; to provide for his election and for his recall; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 79. A bill to make recitals in conveyances and transfers executed under powers of sale in security deeds, trust deeds and mortgages, conditional sale or retention of title contracts and bills of sale to secure debt prima facie evidence as to compliance with terms of such powers.
Referred to Committee on GPneral .Judiciary No. ~-

By Mr. Williams of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 80. A bill to amend an Act relating to the Public Health, authorizing and empowering the Department of Agriculture to make and publish Sanitary Rules and Regulations.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Ranitation.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 81. A bill to provide and prescribe the duties of arresting officers of this State when arresting persons cha_.rged with a felony, to provide for the appointing by the court of an attorney at law for such accused, to protect such accused from ''third degree'' practices, and to make inadmissible declarations of such accused in evidence while thus under arrest, to provide a p~alty for a violation of this Act, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General .Tudiciary No. 1.

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By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-

Senate Bill No. 82. A bill to establish a permissive county unit plan for public school organization and administration; to provide for the election of a county board of education in ,and for counties adopting the county unit plan; to prescribe their powers, duties, and obligations; to prescribe method for elections of county superintendents of schools in such counties ; to provide for treasurers of the school funds, and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Messrs. Luttrell of 25th, and Perkins of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 83. A bill to provide for the legal adoption of children, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committe<> on General .Judiciary No. 2.
The following Senate Resolution was introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committee.
By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Resolution No. 12. A resolution to provide that the assent of the State of Georgia is herby given to the terms and provisions of the Act of Congress, approved February 24th, 1925, entitled An-Act to authorize the more complete endowment of Agricultural Experiment Stations, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following resolution of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Harris of Jefferson and Dykes of Dooly-
House Resolution No. 31. A resolution providing for a joint session of the House and Senate at 11:15 o'clock Tuesday morning .July 7, 1925, to hear a message from the Governor.

The hour of 11:15 having arrived the Senate repaired to the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing an address by His Excellency, the Governor, Ron. Clifford Walker.
The joint session was called to order by the President of the Senate.

By order of the President, the resolution calling for the joint session of the General Assembly was read by the Secretary of the Senate.

The President appointed the following committee to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor:

From the Senate: Messrs. Harrell of the 12th, Moye of the 11th, Memory of the 46th.

From the House : Messrs. Stone of Walton, Griner of Ben Hill, Doyal of Floyd.

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His .l!}xcellency, the Governor then delivered an address to the General Assembly relative to the consideration and disposition of certain tax measures.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the joint session of the General Assembly do now dissolve, and the motion prevailed.

The Senate reconvened at 12 :45 o'clock A. M. and was called to order by the President.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 :00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

Following were thP remarks of His Exc.ellency, the Governor:

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MESSAGE OF
GovERNOR CLIFFORD WALKER

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly:
In behalf of the State, permit me to express the thanks of the people to your honored President of the Senate and Speaker of the House for their strong appeals for serious concentration of mind and close application to the duties so vital to the future of Georgia which are now to engage your attention. In thorough accord with this spirit, I shall address myself directly to the problems to be solved.
The Constitution requires the Governor to advise with the Legislature. I come with no desire to dictate; my only purpose is to aid you, if I may, in laying the foundation for the building of a great State. I conceive that the hour has come for plain speaking and courageous acting; I shall not hesitate to bear my own part today; I have every confidence that you, on your part, will act courageously tomorrow. In the economy of time and that I may not be misunderstood or erroneously quoted, I shall speak largely from notes and I beg of you your careful and sympathetic hearing. First, let us consider briefly the
HISTORY OF TAXATIO~ IN GEORGIA.
The present tax laws, which levy one uniform rate ad valorem on all classes of properties, were enacted many years ago; they were fairly satisfactory at that time because practically all property was tangible. It consisted mainly of farm lands, live stock and farm implements. Cities were few, towns were small. There were no railroads, no banks, no factories. There were a few stores; the store-houses and the stocks of merchandise were visible and could be fairly valued and assessed for taxation. It is true that in r!).re

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instances there would be found in the rear of the store a little iron safe and that safe contained a few notes and mortgages which were invisible and probably were not fairly returned for taxation. But these intangibles were so small in proportion to tangible property that the ad valorem system was accepted as reasonably satisfactory. However, from that day to this the proportion of these invisibles and intangibles has grown to an amazing degree; indeed they have grown to be from one-half to two-thirds of all the property of the State. The little iron safe in the back corner of an occasional store grew to a big safe in every store and then to a bank vault and now to great safety-deposit storage vaults covering basement floors of great office-buildings. In the meantime the people have required more and more of the State; the functions of government have been rapidly and steadily enlarged; the people have. demanded that it enter almost every sociological field till there has arisen a cry against paternalism and not without reason. Millions and more millions have been exacted of the people for war, for pensions, for crime, for jails, for penitentiaries, for the insane, for the feeble-minded-so many millions that only a miserly fraction has been left for education, for highways, and for other uplifting and inspiring agencies of the State. And yet as the years have gone by and functions of government have increased, the necessary additional taxes to meet these mounting millions have been levied upon real estate and other tangible property while tax-receivers and sheriffs have failed to find the intangibles. So they have added and continued to add to the burden of the intangible property owner till the end has come; the limit has been reached. If you add another dollar to the taxes on real estate you will confiscate that real estate; you will sell the homes of law abiding citizens who have been paying practically all of the taxes in the past while the owners of notes, mortgages and other intangibles flourish with their hidden wealth exempted from taxation by our worn-out tax laws.
Having studied together the history of taxation and, I trl}st. fairly demonstrated that our present laws have utterly

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broken down, let us next consider the history of the efforts to relieve the over-burdened owners of real estate and other tangibles.
THE HISTORY OF EFFORTS FOR TAX REFORMS
For twenty years, as conditions have grown more and more unbearable, conscientious governors and patriotic legislators have persisted in efforts to right these wrongs; for these twenty years every angle of the question has been studied. We have had available the experiences of other states. Legislatures have given it extended consideration in sessions both regular and extraordinary. We have had our budget and investigating commissions, our tax commissions, our state survey commissions. They were made up from our brainiest minds, our safest and sanest business men and our successful farmers. Not once has the charge of playing politics been lodged against a member of these commissiOns. They have traveled over the State on their own expense; they have had first-hand conferences with the people of all classes. They have personally inspected and surveyed the needs of every state institution. Their conclusions are recorded in reports filed and preserved in the archives of the State available to any citizen.
And what have been the results of all these studies? All of these commissions ~ave unanimously reached the following conclusions:
1. That the present ad valorem tax system, placing practically all the burdens of taxation on tangible.property, has absolutely broken down in Georgia as in every other state.
2. That intangible property has grown to be one-half or more of all property and is now practically escaping taxation.
3. That the unequal and unjust proportion of expense of government borne by tangible property has reached the limit and any additional levies must be placed upon intangible properties.

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4. That the people seem unable to understand that the real burden is not state tax, but county, city and special taxes, the former averaging only one-seventh of the whole.
5. That, in spite of wild and wanton charges of waste even assuming that certain economies may yet be practiced, the State government is still economically administered, being only one-half that of Virginia, and less than any state in the South save two.
6. That Georgia spends less on education per inhabitant than any of the southern states.
7. That Georgia invests less in public school property and college plants and appropriates less for maintenance of her colleges than any other southern state.
8. That, as the survey commission reports the plant of the State University, the oldest in the Union, is "out of date," with a "lack of even the most ordinary living conveniences, not to mention average comfort." Over 1,000 acres of campus and almost all of the plant was donated to the State. N"ot one penny has been appropriated by the State for buildings in the last twenty years.
9. That every other educational and eleemosynary institution is suffering from growing pains, showing vital need of enlarged plants and increas~d maintenance funds.
10. That the only means of supplying the necessary new funds is bringing to the taxbooks invisible and intangible propetties now escaping taxation.
11. That the one controversial problem to be solved by the Legislature is that of the best method of reaching these intangibles.
That job you have now tackled and that job I confidently believe you will finish like brave men. If I may aid you in that task, in compliance with my obligation under the Constitution to assist and advise with you in your deliberations, I now say to you that my studies have sntisfied me that the

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best if not the only plan to reach intangibles for taxation is a combination of (1) The Classification System and (2) The Income Tax System.
PLAN TO REACH INTANGIBLE PROPERTY.
Tax experts agree that a combination of two systems is most satisfactory. The Tax Commission of 1918 appointed by Governor Dorsey made up of non-partisan, non-political, highly intelligent and patriotic citizens reported as best suited to the peculiar needs of Georgia a combination of the Classification and Income System. I have been unable to find any better suggestion.
1. The Classification Tax System. This is no new thing. It was in effect in England when America was founded and was brought over by our Colonial Fathers. As its name implies, it recognizes that as properties differ in income producing character they should be classified and different rates fixed accordingly. So a hundred years ago our fathers fixed a much lower rate of taxes per acre on forest lands which bear a crop, say, every twenty years, than on cultivated lands which bear from one to three crops a year. So wild lands and pasture lands should bear a smaller rate than improved lands. An illustration of greater present interest, since we are dealing with intangibles, is its application in that field. As already indicated, over one-half of the property in the State is intangible. Practically none of it is taxed. The explanation is simple. The income from intangibles, notes, mortgages, stocks, bonds, will average not more than 7% per annum. Under our present system they are taxable at full value for State, County, City, School and Special Taxes averaging not less than 3Y2%, or a tax of 50% of the income. This is so manifestly unfair, being in effect confiscatory, that by common consent we simply do not return intangibles for taxation. If the present laws should be enforced owners of intangibles would either sell them or move out of the State. The common sense course is to
place a fair rate, say Y2 of 1% on intangibles and then place
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bles if taxes are not paid, or otherwise force them upon the tax books. This system will repeal the present uniform tax laws and well it may for the only real uniformity about our present system is the uniformity with which all men owning invisible property succeed in escaping taxation. It is true that this system will furnish a fine field for the demagogue as he can quite forcefully engender prejudice by pointing
out a higher rate on one class of property and a lower on another. The complete answer is that we are now getting no taxes on intangibles and any sum we may raise in the future at whatever rate will be just that much of relief off the shoulders of the tax payers. The effect of the Classification Tax, as successfully tested in Maryland, Kentucky and other states, would be to raise around one-half million dollars from citizensandproperty heretofore escaping taxation entirely. This in turn means that the owners of real estate and tangible property will be relieved of burdens of whatever sum may be raised from intangibles. This General Assembly will be asked only to submit a Constitutional Amendment permitting the people to say whether they will approve the new system. Since the people in the overwhelming endorsement of this administration have decreed that the antiquated uniform system must be reformed, it is difficult to see how any member can object to allowing the people a vote on the question.
If the Classification Tax is incorporated in our laws its friends concede that it will realize probably one-half million, certainly not more than one million dollars, even if carefully enforced. The history of new tax laws in Georgia is a succession of litigation, delay, default and defiance. In my judgment, new monies actually collected would no more than provide funds to cover projects to which the state is already committed with no provision for an educational equalization or building program or a constructive highway program. Thoroughly convinced that patriotic citizens in large majority not only wish but demand constructive educational and highway progress, I know of no better method of raising additional necessary funds than the

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2. Net Income Tax. Little argument has been adduced against the justice of this system. Many even of those who will pay the largest additional taxes openly assert that it is the fairest tax on earth, placing the burden upon those most able to pay it, viz.: those who for the current year are blessed with large net profits while relieving those not so fortunate. Against the tax are urged, by a small minority, four points worthy of notice:
(1) The danger of constantly increasing rates or surtaxes. I favor a limitation in the Constitution to a maximum of 5% and any other safeguard against undue increases or other unsound or unfair provisions.
(2) The inquisitorial method of enforcement by the Federal Government. The Legislature in prescribing necessary regulations can be trusted to see that our own people are fairly and courteously treated.
(3) Cost of Administration. If the Assembly sees fit it can provide that the tax payer shall simply swear to an exact copy of his return to the Federal Government and provide that he shall pay to the State a certain proportion of the amount fixed for Federal taxes. The State would thus get the benefit of the inspection, the checking and every other method of enforcement by the Federal authorities with minimum expense to the State. South Carolina has found this plan satisfactory.
(4) Keeping Out New Industries. .Much will be heard on this score. Let it be remembered that the greatest manufacturing state in the Union, Massachusetts, has had an income tax for over a hundred years. Such industries as have left the North to come South have largely located in North Carolina, a state which also has had an income tax. The Federal Government made a material .reduction in its income tax this year and will make another next year. If the State should fix its rate at a figure equal only to these reductions, it would raise funds amply sufficient to meet our needs. What industry demands is not so much low taxes as stabilized taxes; it prefers a settled unfavorable system to

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an unsettled favorable system. Certainly those most interested in the betterment of industrial conditions as well as those who appreciate the need of an increased ipcome for the State should be most active in securing early and final settlement of the tax questions.
Having discussed the history of taxation, the history of efforts to reform the tax laws, and having given you my plan to obtain relief, let us see if there is any real

NECESSITY I"OR TAX REFORMS.
If we do not need any new money we should still pass these reform laws to equalize the burdens by distributing them among all classes; we should still take measures to tax the intangibles and reduce the ad valorem tax on the tangibles since equality is the basis of fair taxation. But must we raise additional monies? What is the real condition of affairs in Georgia today?
I discussed at great length. in my inaugural address our obligations to the under-privileged boys and girls who live outside the incorporated towns and cities. Public conscience has at last been aroused to the fact that it is unmoral and unfair to penalize a child by depriving it of practically every educational advantage because it happens to be born in a remote section. Enlightened thought now demands that we equalize the advantages or lack of advantages heretofore offered such remote sections by supplementing on a fifty-fifty basis such local taxes as the limited taxable values will stand through a part of the common school fund to be known as the Equalization Fund and I propose that a minimum of One Million Dollars annually of new monies be levied upon intangibles for this purpose.
The development of the agricultural resources of the State is now, and will be in the future, of prime importance to progress. We must train our youth to lower the cost and increase the production through our Agricultural Institutions, while we train our boys at the TechnologicTl School to develop the other natural resources of the State to provide the funds necessary to maintain a greater State.

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I propose one half million dollars annually additional mvestment in this field.
If we establish the consolidated school system in the counties which I deliberately say is the hope of the State and which under God I believe we will establish, we will be wasting millions if we do not furnish these schools with trained competent and consecrated teachers. It is a crime to penalize helpless youth by placing them under a seventh or eighth grade teacher. I assert without fear of successful contradiction that there can be found in all the world no more economical, no more consecrated, no more worthy service than that now being rendered by the Normal Schools at Milledgeville, at Athens and at Valdosta. Let us, once for all, forever crystallize the thought that we are not spending money on these great institutions, we are investing money; investing money not only in the hearts and lives of these students but in the hearts and lives of the millions of boys and girls whom they are to reach later as teachers in the common schools of the State. And since this is a day for plain speaking, I want to say as Governor of this State that it is a shame, nay, is nothing less than a disgrace to the imperial State of Georgia, that men like Dr. Parks and Dr. Pound and Dr. Powell have to spend the summers climbing up this Capitol Hill, wearing out their physical strength already depleted by over-conscientious effort in their college work, on salaries less than those paid deputy sheriffs or professional base-ball players in Atlanta, humiliating themselves begging for a miserly pittance on which to train teachers to teach your children and mine, and persuading legislators to realize the folly of spending millions on criminals and insane and thousands on education, rather than millions on education and thousands on decreased crime and insanity. One third of all the teachers resign each year; one-third of all the teachers are under the eleventh grade. To properly train competent teachers for our schools we need three times the buildings, three times the equipment and three times the maintenance now furnished our Normal Schools. Let us forever forget the thought of any expenditure for such pur-

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pose and talk only of how much money we cab invest in the hearts and minds and souls of the children of Georgia. These Normal Schools should have a minimum maintenance fund of a half million dollars annually.
For a hundred years the State appropriated nothing to the maintenance of the University. While for twenty years our neighboring states have appropriated millions for building university plants equipped for modern needs, Georgia has appropriated not one cent! Every dollar appropriated by the State for 130 years for buildings, for equipment and for maintenance, for 130 years I say, totals less than is appropriated annually by each of the several of the new Western states for maintenance of their universities alone! The consequence is that the present physical condition of the University is disgraceful as is apparent to even the most casual observer whether measured by the equipment of other State Universities or by the actual needs to provide efficient service. Over three hundred girls now attend the University without a single dormitory, being scattered all over. the city. The recent report of the Board of Visitors, selected from the State at large without any reference to personal interest in the University, says:
"We desire to commend unreservedly the character of work that is being done by the various departments under present conditions. On every hand we find evidence of careful management and of thorough and competent instruction. We are glad to report that apparently every precaution is taken to safeguard the physical, moral and spiritual welfare of the university student. There is evident a marked improvement in the morale of the student body. We commend the recent Pastors' and Parents' day as worthy of being continued.
"However, we find that many departments are overcrowded with students, that the student body is constantly increasing, that the present teaching force is inadequate to give proper instruction to the large number of students enrolled, that the equipment is for the most part insufficient

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and that in a number of cases the quarters assigned to various departments are entirely too limited. It is quite pos-. sible, if not probable, that our state university will soon lose its standing as a class A college unless prompt relief is given. It is unthinkable that loyal Georgians should permit an institution which ought to be the pride of the state to meet with such a fate. In our opinion, a crisis has beenreached. The time has come when Georgia can no longer afford to starve its educational institutions.
The State Survey Committee of which Hon. C. Murphy Candler was Chairman, selected as a non-partisan, nonpolitical committee to make a survey of the needs of the State's institutions, without reference to any personal interest in any of them, reported on the higher educational institutions as follows:
"Your Committee has given very careful consideration to the needs of the higher ranking educational institutions of the State, that is: the University proper, at Athens; the College of Agriculture; the School of Technology; the State Normal School; the College for Women at Milledgeville; the Woman's College at Valdosta, and the Medical Department of the University at Augusta.
"In our opinion the State has never adequately equipped or maintained one of these institutions. They have all had to pinch and economize and appeal for outside help in order to meet, even partially, the demands of a large portion of the youth of the State for higher educational opportunity in State institutions. Georgia has soine outstanding nonState institutions, ranking with the best in the South; these are filled to their capacities, but they cannot meet the State's needs. The State has very properly relieved them of the burden of taxation on their school properties and Endow:rn:ent Funds and this is about as far as it can constitutionally go, so that the large body of youth seeking college education in other than denominational or private institutions must look to the State or attend institutions outside the State."

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The University at Athens is, as already stated, the oldest State University in the United States. One of its dormitories in use today was erected in 1806 and a second in 1823. The present chapel was erected in 1831. Any one who will go through them will be impressed with their lack of even the most ordinary living conveniences, not to mention average comfort. Other buildings upon the campus are only a little less antiquated and lacking in adaptability to their uses. Every modern structure on the campus, and they are few, has been financed and built and donated to the State by friends and Alumni of the University. The original campus was donated to the State by Governor Milledge and every acre since added thereto has been purchased and donated by the Alumni until now it embraces over one thousands acres, not one of which was purchased by the State. The State has not appropriated a penny to the ere_ction of any building for this institution in over twenty years. Less than ten per cent of the value of the present plant has been contributed by the State and yet this is the State's University. The buildings on the campus because of their age and lack of proper repairs and maintenance, are probably less suited for their present uses than are those of any of the branches of the University above mentioned. Those other institutions, however, are in pressing need of additional buildings.
"If the University proper, the College of Agriculture, the School of Technology, and the Normal School and the Colleges for Women are to continue to rank with like institutions in neighboring states; if they are to do work that will entitle their diplomas to recognition beyond the borders of the State, Georgia must provide adequate plants, equipment and maintenance, or else as our forefathers declared in 1784, we will be forced "to humiliating acknowledgment of the ignorance or inferiority of our own.' "
I propose a bond issue of from ten to fifteen million dollars for buildings and equipment, as a foundation for a fifty-fifty equalization fund, for consolidated schools in the remote

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sections of the counties, and for buildings and equipment for our higher educational institutions which will place them on a par in physical plant and facilities to train our boys and girls with those of our sister states.
At the University is a plant which cost over a million dollars including over one thousand acres in and near the center of the city. The State has appropriated on that plant $180,000 while all the rest has been given to the State. The same is true at Georgia Tech and at the Milledgeville College. The Tech plant is valued at nearly two millions of dollars yet less than two hundred thousand has been appropriated by the State. The Milledgeville College plant is worth over a million with less than two hundred thousand from the State and yet the boys at Georgia Tech have had no religious services, no chapel exercises for years because no adequate chapel has been supplied. Their graduation exercises must be held out of doors and frequently are interrupted by rains. At Milledgeville the chapel holds only the students-not one of the parents of the graduates can see their daughters graduate because of a lack of chapel room. At Tech last year two hundred and fifty ambitious, AngloSaxon, Georgia boys, too poor to pay their way through college were turned away even from the Co-operative department which is equipped for such boys to work a month and study a month-because of lack of dormitory and laboratory and class room and equipment. Two-thirds of the sickness of the State, causing an economic loss of millions annually, could be prevented if ample provision could be made for the State Health Department. Out at the Training School for Delinquent Girls is the spectacle of a wellconstructed building vacant for the want of a few thousand dollars for maintenance. The Courts and Special Agencies are begging for admission of such girls there and of wayward boys at the TrainiEg School for Delinquent Boys at Milledgeville which is in practically the same condition. At Gracewood School for the feeble-minded children I saw twenty girls sleeping i.n one small dormitory room with their little beds jammed so tight that one could not get in

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between them to make them up. There was not a particle of adornment on the walls of the rooms save a small fragment of glass improvised for the use as a mirror and no provision for their comfort save one old broken-down rocking chair with broken arms while the only piece of play-ground equipment for their amusement was one old, frazzled rope swing. I am told that only slightly better conditions exist in the dormitory for our unfortunate deaf children at Cave Springs.
These eleemosynary institutions and secondary schools actually need one-half million dollars additional with annual maintenance.
And yet with a record of illiteracy that is humiliating, conditions all but disgraceful in practically every uplifting and inspiring institution of this imperial State-this State imperial in territory, this State imperial in natural resources, in the fertility of her soil and the variety of climatic conditions, this State imperial in the character and the ability of her citizenry-with all this, every year for twenty years when patriotic Georgians, have come here to plead that such disgraceful conditions be bettered, that humane treatment be accorded the wards of the State, that the one-half of the underprivileged boys and giris in the country be given a fair chance in life, and suggesting that the necessary new funds be raised by forcing the owners of intangible and invisible property to pay a just share of the expenses of government; with all this, professional opponents of reform and misguided though honest men come here to say that conditions are well enough. They have been perfectly willing for Georgia to stand still or lag behind while Empires are being builded to the North of us and to the South of us.
I trust, therefore, that we may all agree that the tax question should be settled, right now, in this session. Heartened byHhe sincere assurance of your presiding officers and the evident determination of the members to serve the people by buckling down to enact constructive legislation I feel that it is unnecessary to dwell further upon an appeal that

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tax reforms be no longer delayed. Industries prefer a

stable unfavorable tax system to an unsettled favorable

system. Our State will never prosper as it should so long as

there is unrest and bitterness over this matter. The com-

mon people are not in a frame of mind and will not be to

enter upon a great educational and highway program even

if the means were available so long as they believe and have

good ground to believe that practically all of the bur:dens

are being borne by one-half of the people while the other

half are practically escaping taxation. We have fifty days

yet available in which to finish the job. So my first propo-

sition is that we settle this question promptly at tftis session.

We have all the data, all the information we may need.

We have available the experience of other states. At the

last convention of Governors I found that practically every

state which had the income tax was pleased with it and prac-

tically every state which did not have it was endeavoring to

secure it. In Georgia we have studied the question for

twenty years; during my first administration we gave

especial and almost exclusive study to it in both regular and

extraordinary sessions, the latter called for that purpose

only.



For the benefit of the large number of new members in the

Assembly who are not so familiar with tax legislation, I feel

that I should add that this history of taxation and efforts to-

ward reform would not be complete without reference to spe-

cious arguments which have always been and doubtless will

now be urged against any measure of relief. For these same

twenty years, as inequalities in taxation have grown worse

and worse, tax payers' leagues and representatives of special

interests have appeared v;ith arguments which have confused

the minds of over-careful members into doing nothing while

the people continued to suffer, absolutely blocking all reform

legislation. In the meantime these expert blockers have

never made a single constructive suggestion which would

relieve the suffering, properly distribute the burden, or

make any contribution to the material development of the

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These special interests already work in conjunction with good men who are confused or are misled into seeing dangers which do not exist or into advocating other measures-the effect of which, however pure the motive or patriotic the purpose, is to defeat all relief. I realize that while I speak there are those in this body and outside this body, good men and true, who on principle and in good faith, do not agree with some of the views here expressed. For thier honest view's I have of course, the highest respect. I come to appeal to all of these to approach the solution of these problems in a constructive spirit of "give and take," looking to the adjustmel!t of differences of opinion so that we may not longer withhold relief from our suffering people. Permit me to warn again the newer members of this body '.vho are not familiar with the operations of the professional outside tax reform blockers. Some of these engage in such work on a salary for a living. Some act from pride of authorship of other tax measures, some act because real reform will result in reaching some of their hidden wealth. Mose of them are men who have enjoyed all the privileges and protection of government, whose wealth has been accumulated largely by enhancement of values through civic growth and improvements to which they have contributed little-men over-privileged and over-fortunate who have no feeling for the under-privileged child: men who have little idea how the other half, the under-privileged half, live; men who hold College diplomas and whose sons hold College diplomas but who have no sympathy for the poor boys who would find the doors of the Colleges barred for lack of room if they could knock for entrance. If such men come before you deploring agitation for additional state taxes remember that state taxes are just a small fraction averaging only oneseventh of all taxes. If they raise the "man of straw" of the income tax driving away industry, ask them what is the greatest industrial state in the Union'? It is Massachusetts, and Massachusetts has had an income tax for over a hundred years. New York collects hundreds of millions annually in income taxes without complaint from business or industry. Ask

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them if an income tax will keep industry out, why those which have come South have not located in Georgia which has no income tax but have located in North Carolina which has an income tax'? If they say that the Constitutional Amendment in Florida prohibiting inheritance and income tax has brought millions of people to that state-and I understand that that argument has influenced some of your good members-ask them in all fairness if it is not a fact that this amendment was passed only a few months ago while the current of people going to Florida started long before that amendment was ever proposed. Ask them if, on the contrary, it is not true that people have gone to Florida to invest their money in real estate while the taxes on real estate in that state are over twice as high as in Georgia.
It may be true that a few owners of intangible property have established their citizenship in Fiorida to escape income or inheritance taxes. If so we have lost nothing as they have paid no such tax in Georgia. While I would welcome any man who might come here to escape a confiscatory tax, that man who seeks to escape a fair tax on his hidden wealth while he sends his children to state schools and enjoys the protection of state courts and other blessings of government which add to the burdens of tangible property owner, is not a good citizen and his coming will add little if anything to the civic character of the state-it will not contribute toward the ideals of good citizenship, upon which mor:al foundation the ultimate wealth of any state must finally rest. The spiritual state towers about and above the physical state and the two must advance in proportionate ratio if the structure is to remain. We must take care, gentlemen of the Assembly, that we do not teach our sons and daughters to place a premium upon wealth and at the same time a discount upon the moral obligation of civic brotherhood at any price. "The majesty of the State must find and kindle a Spiritual majesty in the soul of every citizen, or the State itself will rest on the shifting sands of personal desires, personal profits and personal ends and w} en on such a house the rain descends and the floods come

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and the winds blow and beat upon it, that house will fall and great will be the fall thereof."
Two years ago we were stirred to envy by the industrial progress of North Carolina. Industry went there in spite of an income tax. People went there because of its progress as manifested in a great educational program and a great highway program. Today we are stirred to envy by the real estate progress of Florida. People are going there in spite of an 11 mill tax on real estate. The eyes of the world are centered on the South. People are coming through Georgia by the million. Wealth has gone to Florida and men have gone to Florida because Floridians have opened their natural playground to pleasure-seeking people through the inestimable service of good roads. I challenge you to open North Georgia's wonderful scenic beauty to the world by good roads and it will become the summer playground for all people to the South of us. GiYe us a fair tax on intangibles that will finance a great educational program and a great highway program which will arrest the attention of tourists. as they pass until they awake to the superior advantages of our wonderful State. Enthusiasm will be aroused in our people and Georgia will prosper as North Carolina and Florida haYe done. I weigh my words when I say that in my judgment the 75 million dollars invested in a modern highway system in North Carolina has been worth 75 millions in advertising the state in the outside world, has increased values more than the cost and has been a fin~ investment if the highway system had not been worth a cent in intrinsic value to the people of the state. It will be worse than a calamity, it will be a crime if we eYer hesitate to go forward-certainly if \Ve allow petty politics or personal interests to defeat this progressive program and thus doom Georgia to a place as a second-rate State.
I trust that I have now fairly demonstrated that this state has urgent need of an increased income of not less than three million dollars annually; that this sum would be no undue burden upon the intangible property of the State. Tangibles are paying around .nine millions in taxesr Can

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it be said that three millions levied upon an equal value in intangibles is confiscatory or unfair or unjust? Six millions would be its full share. If one half of the property of the state-tangible property-is paying nine millions of taxes can any one fairly say that the other half of the propertyintangible property-should not pay at least three millions? Would it drive any patriotic citizen away from Georgia, would it keep any legitimately managed industry out of Georgia to ask one-half of the property now escaping taxation entirely-the notes, the mortgages, the bonds, the stocks, the property owned in large measure by people of wealth who are able to pay their full share of taxes, whose incomes justify and good morals demand the payment of that full share-to pay these three millions which would approximate only one-fourth of the expenses of the State?
How will we raise the three millions from intangibles? I propose that we raise it by a combination of first-The Classification of Tax and second-The Income Tax. I apprehend that there will be little opposition to the Classification Tax. If from principle or from prejudice against the method of administration of the Federal System or for any other reason you are opposed to the income tax, then will you not admit that it is incumbent on you to suggest some other better substitute method to reach these intangibles in the amount of the three millions? So far I am concerned with all the influence of the Executive I pledge you my aid in securing the adoption of any conservative substitute plan which any opponent of the Income Tax Plan will suggest if the Comptroller General and the State Auditor will certify that in their opinion the substitute plan will actually cover into the State Treasury Three Million Dollars annually of new taxes upon the invisible and intangible property.
In the face of such a proposition, do you not think it equally fair that if .no such substitute plan is suggested it is proof sufficient that no better or fairer plan is known? You
should join me in a constructive spirit in framing the Classi-
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throwing about it in the Constitution itself such limitations and safe-guards as will protect all the interests of all the people of the State.
I trust, indeed I sincerely believe, that after mature deliberations the vast majority of you ,.,.ill agree that my suggestions are reasonable and fair.
Though it involve a number of personal pronouns, which I trust you will pardon, I feel that you are entitled to know that for three years, since the day I was nominated I have taken every possible opportunity to make every possible appeal to the business men of this State to aid me and the legislature in a constructive spirit to work out a sane and a safe and conservative tax system for Georgia. I have told them plainly that every hope of a great state was a challenge to enact a tax system which would reach the intangibles: that the best system I could suggest was a combination of the Classification and Income Taxes. I have implored them to co-operate with me in a constructive spirit to work out a better and safer plan if there were in fact any danger or any injustice in the plan I suggested. ~ow after three years qf such persistent entreaty I earnestly submit that you should give very little if any heed to the critic of the other man's plan if that critic has no better plan of his own to submit.
There is yet time, if thoughtful business men care to make real constructive contributions to the solution of the problem. Again and finally I sound the call to patriotic Georgians to suggest and help us to adopt a better plan to reach intangibles than the Classification plan plus the Income Tax plan. If such a plan is suggested within a reasonable time and you believe it feasible, adopt it and I will take great pleasure in approving it. If no such plan is brought to your attention, in the name of the under-privileged boys and girls of Georgia, born and to be born, in the name of a greater state, I here call upon all of you, advocates and opponents of the plan here submitted, to compose your differences,

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agree upon proper limitations and safe-guards, and then in the statesmanlike spirit of "give and take", enact such a law.
I commend as the highest type of statesmanship the spirit of the declaration of an honored member of your body, a new member whose family name has always stood for integrity of character and conservatism in thought, who after my inaugural address said to me "I am with you cordially in three-fourths of your program and I will be with you in the other fourth unless some better suggestion is made.''
I could say more but I must not detain you longer. I have spoken in very plain language today. I have not hesitated tQ lay bare our weaknesses. One-half the battle against disease is a proper diagnosis of the case. If our loved one is ill we want the full truth and nothing but the truth so that we can prepare to combat the dangers. I have sought to tell you the full truth as to Georgia's needs today so that we may face this serious crisis in her history squarely and fight. for her future as only Southern men can fight for their State. Having diagnosed the case it is now up to you to provide the remedy, it is up to you to place and preserve Georgia in that high position which she should now hold and forever maintain. Wisdom justifies this effort; Justice demands it; and in Moderation of expense, through equal distribution of burdens, it can be done.

July 7, 1925.

CLIFFORD WALKER,
Governor.

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. WEDNESDAY, JuLY 8, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 :00 A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. W. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. GueBB, Carl N. HIIJTell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, \V. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forstt>r Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M.D. McKenzie, C. M. XPal, RPnj. F.

~on111m, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. ,B. Rountree, A.M. Happ, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. ~1r. Prl'sident

Mr. Andrews, 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 message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Harris and England of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 46. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Louisville, Georgia.

By Mr. Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 69. A bill providing that there shall be exempt from taxation certain persons in Richmond County Georgia.

By Mr. Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 70. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.

By Messrs Rosser and :McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 130. ..:\._ bill to permit the Mayor and Council of any incorporated city in Walker County to order an election to pxempt certain industries from taxation.

Mr. Carlisle of the 7th asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 43 be withdrawn from the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation and referred to the Committee on Education, and the consent was granted.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees:

~1y Mr. Owens of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 84. A bill to require every person drivin~ any vehicle on a public highway, on approaching

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certain railway grade crossings, to stop before passing thereover, and to require railway companies to erect and maintain danger signals at such crossings.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

By Messrs. Hughes of the 21st and williams of 14th-
Senate Bill No. 85. A bill to create the new County of Hughes as a constitutional amendment.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 86. A bill to promote the public safety at railway crossings; to provide for warning signs; to require the stopping of motor vehicles approaching such crossings.
Referred to Committe(' on Commerce and Labor.

By Mr. Pruett of the 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 87. A bill to establish the Georgia State Board of Accountancy; to grant the Board the usual a:pd necessary administrative powers; to define a public ~ccountant.
Referred to Committt>t> on GenPral .Jndieiary No. 1.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 88. A bill to regulate auction sales of jewelry to prevent fraud and deception; to define who shall hold such auctions.
Referred to Committe(' on General Judiciary No. 1.

The following House Bills were read the first times and referred to committees:

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By Messrs. Harris and England of Jefferson.
House Bill"No. 46. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Louisville, J e:fferson County, Georgia.
Referred to Cm:hmittee on Municipal Government.

Ry Mr. Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 69. A bill to provide that there shall be exempted from taxation by the taxing authorities of Richmond County the persons set out in Article 7, Section 2, Article 2A, of the Constitution, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal GovernmL"llt.

By Mr. Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 70. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, incorporated as the City Council of Augusta, Ga., so as to provide that there shall be exempted from taxation the persons set out in Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2A, of the Constitution, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs Rosser and McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 130. A bill to pennit the mayor and council of any incorporated city in the County of Walker to order election to exempt certain industries from taxation, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

The President announced a recess subject to the C'all of the Chair.
At 11 :30 o'clock A. M. the Senate reconvened and was called to order by the President.

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The following communication was received from the Governor through Mr. M. C. Bennett, hi~:WPrivate Secretary:

ExECUTIVE DEPARTAII<~NT,
ATLANTA, .JuLY 8, 1925.

To th-e members of the Gene1'al Assembly:
Mrs. "\Valker and I cordially invite you and the mem- bers of your families to attend a barbecue to be served at our home, 205 Prado, Ansley Park at 1 o'clock, tomorrow, Thursday afternoon.
CLIFFORD wALKER,
Governor.

Senator Sapp moved that the Senate tlo now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock A. :M. tomorrow and the motion prevailed.
The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 o'clock A. M. this day, and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the chaplain, J. "\\t~. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H ..J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerricre, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl K. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. .Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forst<'r Middleton, D. R. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. C\-lcGregor, J. M.D. McKenzie, C. M. ~cal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H . Peebles, I. 8., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Senator Andrews, 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.
Mr. Perkins of the 24th asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 56 be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary; and referred to the Committee on General .Judiciary No. l.

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Mr. Harrell of the 12th objected.

Mr. Perkins of the 24th then moved that Senate Bill No. 56 be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on General .Judiciary No. 1.

The Ayes were 17, and the Nays were 14. The motion therefore prevailed, and the bill was ordered withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to General .Judiciary No. l.

A message was received from the Governor, through Mr. M. C. Bennett, the Secretary thereof, with the request that the message he considered in Executive Sesswn.
. 'rhe following message was received from the House through Mr. 1[oore. the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By .Mr. Hatchtr of Burke-
House Bill No. 9. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke County.

B~ ~lessrs. l)pnmark, Lawton, and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. V~-A bill to ar~end the several laws relating to tlw Cit~ Court of Savannah.

By .Messrs. Camp and )[cKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 19. A bill to amend an Act to establish tlw City Court of Newnan.

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By .Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 31. A bill to amend au Act creating the City Court of ~\lbany.

By Mr. Stanley of Fannin-



House Bill No. 35. A bill to amend the st>veral ~Acts

incorporating the City of Blue Ridge.

By Mr. Guillebeau, of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 4-9. ~\ bill to authorize the Ordinary of Lincoln County to call an eledion to pxempt certain property from taxes.

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller.
House Bill No. 55. )._ bill to Pstablish the City Court of Miller County.

By Messrs. }fc!Glvey and Spence of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 56. A bill to amend an Act to create a charter for the Town of Pelham.

By Messrs. ~Miller, ?\furrah, and Xeill of ?\Iuscogee-
House Bill No. 61. A bill to ratify an election called hy the Commission of the City of Colmnhns to exempt <'<'rtain property from taxation.

R~' :\fessrs. Miller, ;\nrrah, and X eill of MuscogPP-
House Bill No. 62. A bill authorizing the governing authorities in 1\Iuscogee County to call an election to <>xempt f'ertai.n property from taxation.

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By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 66. A bill to amend the C:qp.rter of the City of Rockmart.

By Mr. Peek of Polk
House Bill No. 67. A bill to exempt certain new in-
dustries from taxation in Polk County.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 86. A bill to abolish the Warrenton local School System.

By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 101. A bill to amend an Act mcor-
porating the City of Pearson.

By Mr. Talmadge of .Tasper-
House Bill No. ] 20. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Jasper County.

By Mr. Hamilton of Ji'loyd-
House Bill No. 114. ~-\bill to amend an Act as to the salary of thP Treasurer of Floyd County.

By Messrs. Rosser ancl McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 13]. A hill to amend the eharter of the City of Chicamauga.

By Mr. Grice o.f TaUnall-
House Bill 'N.o. 133. A bill to amend an Act establish ing t.he City Court of Reidsville.

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lly Mr. Grice of Tatnall-
House Bill .No. 134. A bill establishing a County Police Force in Tattnall County.

lly Messrs. .l!'icklen aud Griffin of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 15u. A bill authorizing the Ordinary of Wilkes County to call an election to exempt certain property from taxation in said County.

lly Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 200. A bill to repeal an Act establishing the City Court of Ashburn in and for the County of Turner.

By Mr. Grice of Tatuall-
House Bill No. 198. A bill to amend au ~-let creating the Board of Commissioners of Roa(]S and RevenuPs of Tatnall County.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 201. A bill to provide for holding four terms of the Superior Court in Turner County annually.

By Mr. Dorsey of ~WhitP-
House Bill No. 212. A bill to amend an Act to Hm<>ud the Charter of the 'l''own of Cle,eland, Georgia.
By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of ClarkPHouse Bill No. 220. A bill to eonsolide~te the Clarke
County Board of Health and thf' Board of Health of
the City of Athens.

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By Mr. Wilkin of Miller-
House Bill No. 232. A bill to amend the Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County.

By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 255. A bill to amend an Act changing certain named officers from the fee to the salary system.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

By Mr. Hayes of 8th-
Senate Bill No. 89. A bill to amend Section 1662 Code of Georgia 1910 (said Section defining powers and duties of State Board of Health) so as to authorize said Board to expand its service to the people of Georgia by taking steps to reduce preventable diseases.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

By Mr. W. C. Williams, Jr., of 14th-
Senate Bill No. 90. A bill to make all l'Oads in this State on which the United States Government maintains free rural deliver~' routes public roads.
Referred to Committcc> on Highways.

Ry Mr. Bell of 51st-
Senate Bill No. 91. A bill to further regulate and control the sale of conunerc.ial fertilizers in this State, by requiring th<' hranding or tngging upon each sack or

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package the source from which the available phosphoric acid potash and nitrogen is derived.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Gordon Knox of 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 92. A bill to require a referendum to repeal municipal charters.
Referred to Committee on Municipal GovPnlment.

By Mr. Collins of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 93. A bill to limit amount of taxes that may be levied for county purposes in Lamar County, to twelve mills.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Collins of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 94. A bill authorizing the mayor and council of Barnesville, Lamar County, to call elections for tax exemptions.
Referred to Committee on ~funcipal Government.

By Mr. Collins of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 95. A bill authorizing the Ordinary of Lamar County to call elections for tax exemptions.
Referred t(j Commitee on Municipal Government.

. By Mr. Collins of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 96. A bill to eousolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector into tax commissioner.
Referred to Committee on Oounty and County Matters.

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By Mr. J. I. Matthews of 38th-
Senate Bill No. 97. A bill to abolish the fee system now existing in Superior Courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, as applied to the office of Solicitor-General.
Referred to CommittC'e on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Hutcheson of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 98. A bill to amend Act approved August 16, 1919, entitled "An Aet to regulate banking in the State of Georgia."
Referred to Banks and Banking Committe!'.

By Mr. :Maddox of 26th-
Senate Bill No. 99. ,\ bill to authorize the sale, conveyance or lease of property of a public utility, together with franchises. contrarts, good will and other assets of such public utility.
Referred to CommittC'e on General Judiciary No. 2.

B~ ~[r. :Maddox of 26th-
Senate Bill Ko. 100. ,\ bill to authoriz( corporations to oonsolidate or merge with other corporations.
Referred to CommittP< on GC'neral .Judiciary No. 2.

By Messrs. Ho~kin of :nth, ::\fi~l<'l" of 9th and Foster of 28th-
Senate Bill No. 101. A bill to be cntitl'<1 a General Act relating to negotiable instruments.
Referred to Committe' on Gen'ral .Turliciary No. l.

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By Messrs. Foster of 28th and Boykin of 37th-
Senate Bill No. 102. A bill to provide for sale, lease or disposition by municipal corporations of the State of Georgia, of any or alL electric, water, gas or municipally owned public utility properties.
Referred to Committee on Special .Judiciary.

By Messrs. Hughes of 21st and Pruett of 32ndSenate Bill No. 103. A bill to regulaJte, encourage and
promote operation of bus lines in Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Peebles of 18thSenate Bill No. 104. A bill to facilitate the business of
Superior Courts.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Mr. Guess of 34th and ?\1r. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 105. A bill to amend the Act re-organizing the ilitary Forces of the State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.

By Mr. Sapp of 43rdSenate Bill No. 106. A bill to amend the Georgia
Workmen's Compensation Act approved August 17, 1920.
Referred to Committee on Ge1wral .Turlicia~' No. 2.

Mr. Carlisle of 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Lahor submiUerl the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Commerce and Labor have had under consideration the following bill 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.

By Messrs. Hendrix of 35th and Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 20. To provide for the incorporation, operation and supervision of Credit Unions; to define their rights, powers, and duties; and for other purposes.
IRA CARLISLE, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters suhmit1tecl the fol1owing report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee ou County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and han instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the ~enatP with the recommendation that the sanw do pass.

By Mr. }\[emory of 46thSenate Bill No. 78.

By Mr. .Johnson of 27thSenate Bill No. 52.

By Mr. Perkins of 24thSenate Bill No. 6~.

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By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of Walker. House Bill No. 130.

Respectfully Submitted, BOYKIN, Chairman.

Mr. Moye of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General .Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No.2, have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate, and have instructed me, as Chairman, to report the. s-ame back to the Senat(> with the recommPnclation that the same do pass.
Senate Bill No. 44.
Senate Bill No. 45. As amended.

Respectfully Submitted, MoYE, of 1lth District, Chairman.
Mr. Peebles of 18th Dis.trict, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions, snbmittt>d the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Pensions have had under consideration the following Resolution of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the SemttP with the r(>commendation that thP same do pass.

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By Mr. Guess of 34th-
Senate Resolution No. 7. A resolution to provide for commemoration of Memorial Coin issue by setting J anuary 21st as a legal holiday to be known as "Valor Day."
PEEBLE:, of 18th, Chainnan.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills 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.
Senate Bills Nos. 4, 24, 26, 35 and 36.
Respectfully Submitted,
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins, of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on GeneraL .Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate, and have instructed me as Chainnan, to report same back to the Senate with the r('commendation that the same do pass.

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Senate Bill No. 29. To amend Section 4284 of the Code reference National Memorial Day.
Respectfully Submitted,
PERKINS, of the 24th, Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to 'the SenatP with tlw recommendation that the same do pass.

By Mr. Memor~T of 46thSenate Bill No. 74.

By Messrs. Harris and ~ng-1and of .TpffersonHouse Bi11 No. 46. Resp('ctfully Submitted, lhNomx. of B5th, Chairman.

The following Renah' Bills, favor ahl~ reportPil, wPrf' read thl' se~ond time:

By Messrs. Hendrix of the 35th and Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 20. A hill to provide for the incorporation, operation, and supervision of Credit Union; to define their rights, powers, and dutit>s and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Ricketson of the 19th and Andrews of .the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 24. A bill to extend the time for filing demurrers to pleas and answers in the several courts of this State.

By Messrs. Boykin of the ~7th, Knox of the 3rd, Neal of the 13th, et al-
Sena:t~ Bill No. 26.-A bill to require all marshals, policemen, and other officers of the State of Georgia to wear a badge or shield, designating his office in an open manner at all times; and for public inspection; and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Hendrix of the 35th, and Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 29. A bill to amend Seciion 4284 of the Oode of 1910 so as to include May 30th to be known
. as National Memorial Da:.v.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 36. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act establishing the City Court of Madison; and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Moye of the 11th and Bell of the 31st.
Senate Bill No. 44. A bill to authorize the securing of advances made for the purpose of planting, making or gathering a crop or crops, by the giving of a bill of sale of such crop or crops under Section 3306 of the Civil Code; and for other purposeR.

R~ MessrR. Moye of the 11th, Bell of the 31st, and Guess

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Senate Bill No. 45. A bill to provide for notice to the owner of a security deed or mortgage after levy, but before sale of real estate for taxes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 74. A bill to amend an Act to create and incorporate the City of Blackshear, and grant a charter to that municipality under that corporate name and style; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 78. A bill to amend an Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of the County of Pierce; and for other purposes.

The following resolution, favorably reported, was read a second time :
By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Resolution No. 7. A resolution to provide for the commemoration of the issue of Confedera.te Memorial Coins, and to set January 21st as a legal holiday in the State of Georgia, to be known as "Valor Day."

The following bills, favorably reported, were also read a second time:

By Mr. Johnson of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 52. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Oconee County; to provide for the members thereof; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24thSenate Bill No. 63. A bill to amend Paragraph 1, Sec-

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tion 13, Article 6, of the Constitution of Georgia, providing for payment from County Treasurer of Muscogee County to Judge of Circuit.

The following House Bills, favorably reported, were read a second time :

By Messrs. Harris and England of Jefferson.
House Bill Ko. 46. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Louisville, Jefferson County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of \Valker-
House Bill Ko. 130. A bill to permit the llfayor and Council of any incorporated city in Walker County to order an election to exempt certain industries from taxation, and for other purposes.

Mr. Fos,ter of the 28th asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 7 be withdrawn from the Committee on Finance, read the second time and referred to the committee on Pensions, and the consent was granted.
Mr. Peebles of the 18th asked unaimous consent that House Bills Kos. 69 and 70 be withdra~ from the Committee on Municipal Government, and referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments, and the consent was granted.
The following House Bills were read the first time and referred to Committees:
By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 66. A bill to provide for the amend-

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ment of the charter of the City ofRockmart, and for other

purposes.



Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 67. A bill to provide for an election to determine whether or not new industries shall be exempted from taxation, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 86. A bill to abolish the Warrenton local school sys.tem, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 101. A bill to amend the Acts of the General kssembly of Georgia incorporating the City of Pearson by decreasing the maximum rate of tax, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 114. A bill to amend an Act as to the salary of the Tax Collector and Treasurer of Floyd County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Talmadge of Jasper-
House Bill No. 120. A bill to change the time for holding the Superior Court of Jasper County.

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Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs Rosser and McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 131. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Chicamauga, to define its 'boundaries, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Pate of TurnerHouse Bill No. 201. A bill to provide for the holding
of four terms of the Superior Court of Turner County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Dorsey of \Vhite CountyHouse Bill No. 212. A bill to amend the charter of
the Town of Cleveland.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs DuBose and Levie of Clarke-
House Bill No. 220. A bill to consolidate the Board of Health of the. City of Athens and Clarke County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller County-
House Bill No. 232. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Miller County.
Refered to Committee on County and County Matters.

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By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Hooper and Wood of Fulton-
House Bill No. 255. A bill to amend an Act, approved August 13th, 1924, changing the officers herein named from fee to the salary system, and for other purposes.
Referred to ommittee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller-
House Bill No. 55. A bill to repeal an Act to establish a city court in and for the county of Miller, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Guillebeau of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 49. A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Lincoln County to call an election to exempt certain property from taxes, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Westbrook of DoughertyHouse Bill No. 31. A bill to amend an Act creating the
City Court of Albany, and for other.purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Stanley of Fannin-
House Bill No. 35. A bill to amend an Act amending the Charter of the City of Blue Ridge, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 19. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Newnan, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 13. A bill to alter, amend, and revise the several laws, relating to the City Court of Savannah, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 9. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Miller, Murrah, and Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 61. A bill to empower the City of Columbus to put into effect the provisions of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A of the Constitution of Georgia for exempting persons therein mentioned from City Tax for a space of five years and ratifying an election called by the Commission of the City of Columbus proposing said tax. exemption etc.
Referred to Oommittee on Constitutional Amendments.
By Messrs. Neill, Murrah, and Miller of Muscogee.
House Bill No. 62. A bill to empower the County of Muscogee to put into effect the provisions of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A of the Constitution of Georgia

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exemP,ting certain industries therein named from taxation for a space of five years and authorizing and directing that an election be called; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Messrs. McElvey and Spence of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 56. A bill to amend an Act creating a charter of the Town of Pelham, and for other purpose-s.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 133. A bill to amend Acts creating the City Cour.t of Reidsville, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 134. A bill to establish a police force for the County of Tattnall, and for other puropses.
Referred to the Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs; Fielden and Griffin of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 156. A bill to authorize the ordinary of Wilkes County to call an election in regard to the exemption of certain property in Wilke.s County, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Pate of TurnerHouse Bill No. 200. A bill to repeal an Act to estab-

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lish the City Court in Turner County, and for other purposes.
Referred to, Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 198. A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Tattnall County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now go into executive session, and the motion prevailed.

At 12:00 o'clock noon Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the executive session of the Senate do now adjourn.

The President announced a 45 minute recess subject to the call of the chair.

The Senate was called to order at 12 :45 o'clock.

Mr. Foster of the 28th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 :00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
FRIDAY, JuLY 10, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. W. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. N"eal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Cerk thereof:
Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Stovall and Hulme of ElbertHouse Bill No. 34. A bill to create a Board of County

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Commissioners for the County of Elbert.

By Messrs. New and Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 97. A bill to revise the jury list of counties of certain population at certain times each year.

Senator Andrews, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and foun<l correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Mr. Hutcheson of 39th District, Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Constitutional Amendments 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. 70. J. R. HuTCHESON, Vice-Chairman.

-Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under

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consideration the following bill of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the SeRate with the recommendation that the same do pass.

House Bill No. 120. A bill to change the time of holding Superior Court of Jasper County.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Carlisle of 7th District, Chairman of the Commit. tee on Commerce and Labor submitted the following report':

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Commerce and Labor have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 18, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that t1ie same do pass.

Senate Bill No. 18. A bill to amend Act of General Assembly creating the Department of Commerce and Labor, approved August 21, 1911, so as to :fixJ compensation of Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor at $3,000 per annum.
IRA CARLISLE, Chairman.

Mr. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed

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me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass, by substitute.

Senate Bill No. 46. A bill to provide for the better regulation of the licensing and registration of motor vehicles in the State of Georgia.
J. C. CoLLIER, Chairman.
Mr. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill 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.

Senate Bill No. 14. A bill to define, license and regulate Billiard Rooms in the State of Ga.
J. C. CoLLIER, Chairman.

Mr. Moye of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary. No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pas'S.
Senate Bill No. 23, as amended.

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Senate Bill No. 79. Senate Bill No. 28. Senate Bill No. 41. Senate Bill No. 71.

as amended.

Respectfully submitted,

MoYE, of 11th, Chairman.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 107. A bill to amend Section 2 of Paragraph 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, relative to election of County Officers.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 108. A bill to amend the Act to abolish the fee system, now existing in the Superior Court of At la.nta.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Knight of 6th, and Clements of 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 109. A bill to require County Boards of Education and Boards of Education of all independent systems, receiving funds directly from the State Department of Education to make a budget of estimated receipts each year.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Bell of 51stSenate Bill No. 110. A bill to increase terms of Su-

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perior Court of Forsyth County. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 111. A bill to amend Article 8, Section 4, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution of Georgia, relative to ''Independent Locsal Systems,'' etc.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Messrs. Sapp of 43rd and Cole of 42nd-
Senate Bill No. 112. A bill to amend Section 6986 of Code of 1910, relative to costs in divorce cases.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Messrs. Peebles of 18th, and Clary of 29th-
Senate Bill No. 113. A bill to empower taxpayers with authority to bring suit in name of county, etc., for recovery of public funds.
Referred to County and County Matters.

By Mr. McGregor of 15th-
Senate Bill No. 114. A bill to amend Section 67 of Georgia School Code so as to make school year from July 1st to next June 30th.
Referred to Committee on Education.

The following resolution was read and adopted:
By Messrs. Foster of the 28th and Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Resolution No. 14. Resolved, That the thanks of the Senate be tendered to His Excellency, the Governor, and Mrs. Clifford Walker for the gracious hos-

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pitality extended to this body, and the familie~ of the members thereof on July 9th, 1925, at which time the Senators and their families were guests at the Governor's Mansion, and enjoyed a splendid barbecue, a la Georgia, together with a most delightful social hour.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time :

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Benate Bill No. 71. A bill to amend Section 3101 of Violume 2 of Park's Code of Georgia, of 1914, by adding after the word ''person'' in the second, third, eighth, eleventh, and fourteenth lines thereof the words ''or idiots,'' so that said section of the code aforesaid shall apply to idiots as well as insane persons.

By Messrs: Morgan of the 1st and Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 41. A bill to amend Section 3851 of the Code of Georgia so as to add thereto a proviso to the effect that, when the estate shall exceed two hundred thousand dollars in value, the restrictions o~ this section shall not apply to such excess; and for other purpo,ses.

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th, Clements of the 45th, Sapp of the 43rd, Miller of the 9th, and Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill 28. A bill to amend the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act and Acts amendatory thereof, to provide a salary for the Attorney General to serve on said Commission, and to provide from what funds said salary shall be paid, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46thSenate Bill No. 79. A bill to make recitals in convey-

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ances and transfers executed under powers of sale in security deeds, trust deeds, and mortgages, conditional sale or retention of title contracts and bills of sale prima facie evidence as to compliance with the terms of said powers.

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 14. -A bill to define, license, and regulate Billiard Rooms in the State of Georgia, to fix penalties for the violation of this Act, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th (By Request)-
Senate Bill No. 18. A bill to amend the Act creating the Department of Commerce and Labor, so as to fix the compensation of the Assistant Commissioner of Com merce and Labor at $3,000 per annum.

By Mr. T'almadge of Jasper County-
House Bill No. 120. A bill to change the time for holding the Superior Court of Jasper County.

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 46. A bill to provide for the better registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the State of Georgia to provide for the transfer and recordation of title8 to motor vehicles sold in Georgia; to provide for. the verification of the application of each applicant for tags, and to provide fees to cover the cost, etc.

The following House Bills were read the third time and put upon their prnssage:

By Messrs. Harris and England of JeffersonHouse Bill No. 46. A bill to amend the Charter of the

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City of Louisville. The report of the Committee which was favorable to the pa!Ssage 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. Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 70. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide for the exemption of certain persons from taxation, under Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A of the Constitution.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the pa;sS'age of the bill the Ayes were 49, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Peeples of the 18th, asked unanimous consent that House Bills 46 and 70 be immediately transmitted to the House, and the consent was granted.

By Messrs. Ros,ser and McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 130. A bill to permit the mayor and council of any incorporated city in Walker County to order election to exempt certain industries from taxation, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.
Upon the passage of the bill the Ayes were 49, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Senate Bills were read the third time,

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and put upon their passage:

By Messrs. Hendrix of 38th and Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 20. A bill to provide for the incorporation, operation, and supervision of Circuit Unions; to define their rights, . powers, and duties, and for other purposes.
Mr. Harrell of the 12th asked unanimous consent that the bill be recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, and the consent was granted.
Mr. Wilkerson of the 49th then asked unanimous consent that three hundred copies of Senate Bill No. 20 be printed for the use of the Senators, and the consent was granted.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 35. A bill to provide for the holding of four terms of the Superior Court of Morgan County, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
Upon the passage of the bill the Ayes were 49, the Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 36. A bill to repeal an Act establishing the City Court of Madison, and for other purposes.
Upon the passage of the bill the Ayes were 49, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite aonstitutional majority was passed.

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The following Senate Bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 74. A hill to create and incorporate the City of Blackshear, and grant a charter to that municipality under that corporate name and style, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to
the pas,sage of the bill, was agreed to. Upon the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 0;
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 78. A bill to amend an Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of the County of Pierce, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the pwssage of the bill was agreed to.
Upon the passage of the bill the Ayes were 46, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Hendrix of 35th, and Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 29. A hill to amend Section 4248 of the Code of 1910, so as to include May 30th, to be known as National Memorial Day.
The report of the committee, which wa,s favorwble to the passage of the bill was agreed to.
Upon the passage of the bill the Ayes were 39, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Boykin of the 37th, Knox of the 3rd, Neal of the 13th, and others-
Senate Bill No. 26. A bill to require all marshals, policemen, and other officers of the State of Georgia and the several municipalities thereof to wear a badge or shield designating his office in an open manner at all times for public inspection; and for other purposes.
Mr. Knox of the 3rd called for the previous question. 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, Mr. Knight of the 6th, called for the Aye and Nay vote, and the call was sustained.

On the call of the roll the vote was as follows, to-wit: Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clary, E. D. Clifton, J. D.' Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C.
Hendrix, ,Y. C.
Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Matthews, Joe I. Morgan, S. H.

Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Parker, Jos. H. Pruett, J. F. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:

Clements, J. B. Harrell, G. Y. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K.

Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. McGregor, J. M. D. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F.

Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0.

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Those not voting were Messrs.:

Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Dixon, J. A.

Miller, A. L. Pickren, T. L. Ricketson, F. B.

Ayes 28; Nays 14.

Rountree, A. M. Wellborn, E. C. Mr. President

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Knight of the 6th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider. its action in passini Senate Bill No. 26.

Mr. Maddox of the 26th asked unanirf:wus consent that Senate Bill No. 83 be withdrawn from General Judiciary No.2, and referred to General Judiciary No.1. The consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Ricketson 19th-
Senate Bill No. 24. To provide for the filing of demurrers to pleas and answel"s in the several courts of this State; and for other purposes.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:30 o'clock Monday, July 13th, 1925. The motion prevailed. Senate Bill No. 24, which was under consideration at the time of the motion, was declared an order of unfinished business.
The President declared the Senate adjourned until l l :30 o'clock A. M., Monday, July 13, 1925.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
MoNDAY, JuLY 13, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 :30 o'clock A. M. this day, and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, F. W. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Senator Andrews, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, July lOth, had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of Friday's proceedings was dispensed with.
Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the Senate reconsider

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its action on passing Senate Bill No. 26, on July lOth.
On the motion to reconsider the Ayes were 21, the Nays 17, and the motion prevailed.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th moved that Senate Bill No. 26 be recommitted to the Committee on Spe'cial Judiciary, and the motion prevailed.

Mr. Knox of the 3rd asked unanimous consent. that Senate Bill No. 92 be withdrawn from the Committee on Corporations and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
The consent was granted.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 76, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.

By Rickertson 19thSenate Bill No. 76. To abolish Bowden State Normal
and Industrial College. Respectfully submitted,
A. T. FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report.;

President: Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under

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consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same
back to the Senate with the recommendation tha.t the same do pass.

By Mr. Pate o.f Turner-
House Bill No. 200. An Act to repeal an Act establishing City Court of Ashburn, Turner County.
By Mr. Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 9. To change time of holding Burke County Superior Court.

By Mr. Stanly of Fannin-
House Bill No. 35. An Act amending Charter of Blue Lodge.

By Mr. Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 13. Act to revise laws relating to City Court of Savannah.

By Mr. Peek of PolkHouse Bill No. 66. Amending the Charter of Rock-
mart.
By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 19. An Act to amend the City Court of Newnan, Ga.

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller-
House Bill No. 55. An Act to repeal City Court of County of Miller.

By Mr. Westbrook of DoughertyHouse Bill No. 31. Amend the City Court of Albany.

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By Messrs. McElvey and Spence of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 56. An Act to amend the Charter of Town of Pelham.

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 108. An Act to abolish fee system as now applied to office of Solicitor-General of Fulton County.

By Mr. Bell of 51st-
Senate Bill No. 110. An Act to increase terms of Forsyth Superior Court.
A. T. FosTER. Chairman.

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, to-wit:

By Mr. Wilhoit, of Warren-
House Bill No. 89. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of W 1;1rrenton.

By Mr. Ross, of Richmond-
House Bill No. 331. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Augusta.

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp County-
House Bill No. 136. A bill providing a new charter for the City of Cordele.

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By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 174. A bill creating one county commissioner in -Wheeler County, Georgia.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 175. A bill creating a Board of three County Commissioners in Wheeler County, Georgia.

By Messrs. Bower and Griffin of Decatur.
House Bill No. 194. A bill amending the charter of the City of Bainbridge.

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, to-wit:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 4. A bill to abolish justice court, the _ office of justice of peace and notary public, ex-officio justice of peace and the office of constable in the City of Macon.

By Messrs. -Winship and Malone and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 5. A bill creating a new charter for the City of Macon.

By Mr. Lee of Clinch-
House Bill No. 15. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Clinch County.

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By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 20. A bill to create a new charter for the City, of Newnan, Coweta County.

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 24. A bill to amend the Bainbridge School Tax Act, approved July 27, 1920.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has pased by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr., Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 30. A bill providing for a system of public schools in the City of Albany.

By Mr. Fletcher of Monroe-

House Bill No. 57. A bill to provide for notice to a grantee of a surety deed, mortgagee or assignee of record before levy for the purpose of a sale of real estate for taxes.

By Mr. Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 60. A bill empowering counties and municipal corporations of the State of Georgia to put into effect provisions of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A, of the Constitution! of the State of Georgia, exempting certain industries from taxation for a space of five years.

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By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 80. A bill to amend the charter of Reidsville.

By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 87. A bill to abolish special school districts of the City of Nashville.

By Mr. Cooper of Telfair-
Honse Bill No. 228. A bill to amend the charter of the City of McRae.

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller-
House Bill No. 233. A hi11 creating the office of Superintendent of Roads of Miller County.

By Mr. Griffith of Oconee-
House Bill No. 258. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Road and Revenues, when vacancies occur, in Oconee County.

By Mr. Collins of Cherokee--
House Bill No. 113. A bill to incorporate the town of Canton in Cherokee County.

The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

By Mr. Wilkinson of 49th-
Senate Bill No. 115. A bill to repeal Section 1775 of Code of Georgia relating to the ''constituents of fertilizer."
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

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By Mr. Morgan of 1st and Mr. Dixon of 17th-
Senate Bill No. 116. A bill to propose to qualified voters an amendment to Article 7, Section 12, Paragraph 1, of Constitution for purpose of constructing state-owned terminal facilities, consisting of warehouses, grain elevators, cold storage warehouses, docks, wharves, tracks, and other terminal facilities on deep water at a Georgia Port.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Clements of 45th-
Senate Bill No. 117. A bill to be entitled an Act to change the time of holding the Superior Court in County of Irwin.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Memory of 46th-
Senate Bill No. 118. A bill to require that all State Departments, Boards, Commissions, or other similar tribunals, which have authority under the-law to issue, make, establish or promulgate rules, by-laws or regulations for the Government, to have all such rules, by-laws and regulations published in Acts of General Assembly.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.

By Mr. Hutcheson of 39thSenate Bill No. 119. A bill to allow sale of articles left
for repair work with jewelers in this State. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.1.
By Mr. Hutcheson of 39thSenate Bill No. 120. A bill to promote efficiency of
shorthand reporters; providing that present official re-

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porters shall be designated as Certified Shorthand Re. porters, etc.
Referred. to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Wilkinson of 49th-
Senate Bill No. 121. A bill .to control and suppress the prevalence of hydrophobia through annual inocculation of all dogs.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Knight of 6th, Mr. Moye of 11th, and Mr. Clary of 29th, and Pickren of 4th-
Senate Resolution No. 15. Relative to Western and Atlantic Railway.
Referred to Committee on Western and Atlantic.

The following House Bills were read the :first time, and referred to committees:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Winship and Malone of Bibb-
House Bill No. 4. A bill to abolish justice court, the office of justice of peace, notary public, ex-officio justice of the peace, and the office of constable in the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Winship and Malone of Bibb-
House Bill No. 5. A bill creating a new charter for the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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By Mr. Lee of Clinch-
House Bill No. 15. A bill to change the time for holding the Superior Court of Clinch County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 20. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Newnan, in. Coweta County.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 24. A bill to amend the Bainbridge School Act, approved July 27th, 1920.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 30. A bill providing for a system of public. schools in the City of Albany.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Fletcher of Monroe-
House Bill No. 57. A bill to provide for notice to a grantee of a surety deed, mortgagee or assignee of record before levy for the purpose of sale of real estate for taxes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Messrs. Stovall and Hulme of Elbert-
House Bill No. 34. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners for the County of Elbert.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

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By Mr. Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 60. A bill empowering counties and municipal corporations of the State of Georgia to put into effect provisions of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A, of the Constitution of Georgia, exempting certain persons from taxation for a space of five years.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Mr. Grice of T'attnall-
House Bill No. 80. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Reidsville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Tucker of Berrien.
House Bill No. 87. A bill to abolish special school districts of the City of Nashville.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 89. A bill to amend the charter of the City of warrenton.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. New and Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 97. A bill to authorize the Superior Court judges to direct a revision of jury list in their discretion, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Collins of CherokeeHouse Bill No. 113. A bill to amend an Act of the Gen-

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eral Assembly re-incorporating the Town of Canton. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
H. B. No. 136. A bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Cordele.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 174.-A bill creating one county commissioner in Wheeler County, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 175. A bill creating a board of three county commissioners in Wheeler County, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Bower and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 194. A bill amending the charter of the City of Bainbridge.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Cooper of Telfair-
Honse Bill No. 228. A bill to amend the charter of the City of McRae.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Wilkin of MillerHouse Bill No. 283. A bill creating the office of Su-

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perintendent of Roads in Miller County. Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Griffeth of Oconee-
. House Bill No. 258. A bill to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues, when vacancies occur, in Oconee County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Ross of Richmond-
House Bill Ko. 331. A bill to amend an Act creating the charter of the City of Augusta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 12. A bill to provide for the service of summons of garnishment upon non-resident individuals doing business within this state, and having an agent and place of business in this state, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read a second time :

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill lOS. A bill to amend an Act entitled an Act to abolish the fee system, now existing in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the Solicitor-General, approved August 11, 1924.

By Mr. Bell of the 51stSenate Bill No. 110. A bill to increase the terms of the

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Superior Courts of Forsyth County; to fix the times of holding thEi same; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 9. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke County.

By Mr. Denmark o:fl Chatham-
House Bill No. 13. A bill to alter, amend and revise the several lawS! relating to the City Court of Savannah, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of CowetaHouse Bill No. 19. A bill to amend an Act establish-
ing the City Court of Newnan.
By Mr. Westbrook of DoughertyHouse Bill No. 31. A bill to amend an Act to amend
the Act creating the City Court of Albany.

By Mr. Stanley of Fannin-
House Bill No. 35. A bill to amend an Act amending the charter of the City of Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia.

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller-
House Bill No. 55. A bill to repeal an Act entitled an Act to establish a City Court in and for the County of Miller.

By Messrs. McElvey and Spence of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 56. A bill to amend an Act to create a charter for the Town of Pelham.

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By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 66. A bill to provide for amending the oharter of City of Rockmart.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 200. A bill to repeal an Act to establish the City Court of Ashburn, Turner County.

Under the head of unfinished business the following bill was taken up for consideration and placed upon its pasage:

By Messrs. Ricketson of 19th and Andrews of 31st-
Senate Bill No. 24. A bill to extend time for filing demurrers, pleas and answers in the several courts of this State.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amend-

me~:



Senator Peebles of the 18th moved to amend Senate Bill No. 24, by Senators Andrews and Ricketson, by striking from Paragraph One the following words, to-wit:
''Provided said court shall adjourn within thirty days from the time it convenes. In all cases where any of said courts shall remain in session for a longer period than thirty days, the present rule for filing pleadings shaH not be affected by this Act.''

The am~ndment 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 as amended the Ayes were 38, the Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:

Byi Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 14. A bill to define, license and regulate billiard rooms, to fix penalties for the violation of this Act, and for other purposes.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the session of the Senate be continued untill :15 o'clock P.M.
The consent was granted.

Mr. Knight of the 6th called for the previou~ question, and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.
The report of the committee, which was favora"i?le to the passage of tlie bill, was agreed to.
Upon the passage of the bill the Ayes were 36, the Nays 7.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Privilege Resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Hughes of the 21st-
Senate Resolution No. 16. Whereas the Senate has learned with deep sorrow of the death of the beloved wife of the Hon. George H. Carswell, Ex-President of the Senate, at her home in Irwinton. Be it resolved by the Senate, that our deep and sincere sympathy be and the

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same is extended to Mr. Carswell over the death of his beloved companion and the children in the loss of their dear mother. That these resolutions be adopted by a rising vote of the Senate and that the Secretary be directed to furnish Mr. Carswell with a copy of the same.

Upon the motion of Mr. Sapp of the 43rd the Senate went into executive session at 1 :00 o 'elock P. M. for the purpose of considering a sealed communication from His Excellency, the Governor.

The executive session was dissolved at 1:10 o'clock.

Mr. Clifton of the 16t~ asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence from the Senate for a few days, and the consent was granted.

Mr. Maddox of the 26th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 :00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow and the motion prevailed.
The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER, TuESDAY, JuLY 14TH, 1925.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o 'olock A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. W. G. Watkins.
Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. ~eal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Senator Andrews, 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.
Mr. Williams of the 14th asked unanimous consent that

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Senate Bill No. 90 be withdrawn, and the consent was granted.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 8 be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, and .recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, and the consent was granted.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th asked unanimous consent that heJ be allowed to withdraw the following Senate Bill and the consent was granted:

Senate Bill No. 86. A bill to promote public safety at railroad crossings.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following tbills and have instructed/ me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.

By Mr. Bussey of CrispHouse Bill No. 136.

By Mr. Cooper of TelfairHonse Bill No. 228.

By Mr. Wilhoit of WarrenHouse Bill No. 89.

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By Mr. Dixon of 17thSenate Bill No. 40.

By Mr. Collins of 22ndSenate Bill No. 94.

By Mr. Collins of 22ndSenate Bill No. 95.

HENDRix, 35th, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 39th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.

By Senator Collier 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 96. To consolidate office of Tax Receiver and Collector of Lamar County.

By Senator Collier 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 93. To limit tax levies of Lamar count-y w 12 mills.

By Senator Clements 45th-
Senate Bill No. 117. To change time of holding Superior Court of Irwin County.

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By Messrs Stovall and Hulme-
House Bill No. 34. An Act to create a board of county commissioner~ for County of Elbert.

By Mr. Wilkins of Miller-
House Bill No. 233. Act to create office of Superintendent of Roads of Miller County.

By Mr. Griffeth of Oconee-
House Bill No. 258. Act to amend Act creating a board of commissioners of Oconee County.

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 114. Amend an Act as to salary of the Tax Collector and Treasurer of Floyd Coun1y.

By Mr. Wilkins of Miller-
House Bill No. 232. Amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of :Miller County.
Respectfully submitted,
BoYKIN, 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Carlisle of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Commerce and Labor have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

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By Mr. Owens of the 41stSenate Bill No. 84. Do pass by substitute.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 86. Be withdrawn in view of the fact that the substitute offered for Senate Bill 84 fully embraces the subject matter of both Senate Bill84 and 86.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills and! haV'e instructed me as Chairman, toreport the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.

By Messrs. Winship, Malone and Mrs. Napier of BibbHouse Bill No. 5.
HENDRIX, 35th, Chairman.

Mr. J. C. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finace, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.

Senate Bill No. 11. To amend the Act known as the Georgia Motor Vehicle Law.
J. C. CoLLIER, Chairman.

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Mr. Moye of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No.2 have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.

Senate Bill No. 92. Senate Bill No. 104. Senate Bill No. 106. Senate Bill No. 112. Senate Bill No. 118. House Bill No. 57, as amended.
Respectfully submitted, MoYE, of 11th, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations 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.

By Mr. Collins of CherokeeHouse Bill No. 113.

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By Messrs Bower and Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 194.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Property has had under consideration the following report of the ad interim committee on the purchase of a "Governor's Home" and its recommendation of the Mansion now occupied by His Excellency, the Governor, in Ansley Park, Atlanta, and we beg to report that the Committee on Public Property concurs in the following report, as submitted by that committee.
Respectfully submitted,
W. M. SAPP, Chairman.

To the General Assembly of C.eorgia:
Your committee appointed by the presiding officers of the last General Assembly pursuant to Resolution 51 as published in the Acts of 1924, beg to submit the following report:
The Resolution aboYe cited empowered your committee to "negotiate for the purchase of a suitable home for the Governor, and to report to the next General Assembly" subject to the approval of the present General Assembly. Shortly after appointment we met in Atlanta for the purpose of organization and to decide upon ways and Means for most effectively carrying out the purposes of the Resolution.
Almost continuously since that time we have been making a most exhaustive investigation as to locll'-tion and

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prices on available places located within the County of Fulton, and to this end we have through individual investigation and public hearings (after publicity) heard without limit the merits and demerits of places available.
We have given serious consideration not only to availability, values, and other things entering into the making of a proper recommendation but also to the financial condition of our State.
We of course realize that if there was no limit to the amount which should be paid for a "Governor's Home", the most ambitious recommendation would be one contemplating the purchase of a lot and building, a most pretentious edifice which would be a show place for the nation. This, however, would have its disadvantages, as even a Governor should have at times those Godly surroundings which constitute real home life rather than to be set up (at his home) on a pedestal to be gazed upon by sightseers and pointed out as one of the wonders of the World.
We have endeavored to find at reasonable cost a pretentious, yet home like place in thorough keeping with the Dingnity of the office of Governor of the Great State of Georgia.
We have carefully guarded against arriving at any conclusion which would allow the State to pay more than an individual for the same property.

We have taken into consideration the resale value of places under consideration; have endeavored to handle the matter in the same manner as representatives of the State, as we would our own business.

As stated above, after the most careful and painstaking investigation and giving consideration to all cir-

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cumstances as above we respectfully submit the following recommendation:
That the General Assembly purchase on terms which coincide with payments received from the lease of the former Governor's Mansion (so as not to be a burden on the State Treasury). The place now occupied by the present Governor under a lease contract and in addition those three acres in the rear of said property and immediately adjacent thereto, known as Collier Property.
This property is located in Ansley Park, a most excellent subdivision in the City of Atlanta. \Ve consider Ansley Park one of the most conservative and representative resident sections in the City of Atlanta.
It is composed of citizens now residing in Atlanta who have moved to Atlanta from all sections of Georgia.
The restrictions on all Ansley Park property guarantee its use for only high class and desirable homes.
No unsightly apartment houses, stores, or other commercial buildings can ever be erected or maintained in the park.
All its ten miles of wide boulevards are permanently paved, its homes and the beautiful grounds surrounding each of them are well kept.
The whole of Ansley Park is well lighted and it abounds with excellent parks, playgrounds, and other amusement centers for children and adults.
It is located near the center of the city yet has all the advantages of country property.
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South of the property recommended is Ansley Park itself while on its North is a large yet undeveloped area, which is said to be the most valuable tract of undeveloped property South of \Vashington, D. C.

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The site recemmended is accessible to all parts of the City, being almost upon Piedmont Avenue which leads directly to the Capitol and which is ~ow being widened to a 70 foot Boulevard.

It is easily accessible to the other main arteries of Atlanta such as Peachtree and Spring, West Peachtree Streets and the Boulevard.

It is within a short distance of the Piedmont Avenue, the Peachtree and west Peachtree car lines, and is immediately on the south of the modern bus line of the Ga. Ry & Power Company which is the most modern in the United States not excepting Fifth Avenue, New York City.

This place is believed superior to all-the recommendation embraces slightly more than six acres fronting on The Prado and near Maddox drive and Montgomery's Ferry Drive.

The residence site is one of the highest in Fulton County, being about 1,200 feet above sea level and about 40 feet above surrounding streets. This assures to our Governor and his family an ideal atmosphere in the warmest weather.

The Mansion itself is one of the finest and most substantial and was built at large cost. It has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and has large wide verandas, its reception rooms and front arrangements are easily capable of entertaining 300 to four hundred guests.

It is constructed solid granite resting upon natural rock, a part of, according to geologists, our own Stone Mountain.

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After considerable negoti'ation on the part of your committee we have received a price for the entire tract above submitted of $86,000, and we are firmly of the opinion that the property will never decrease in value but on the contrary will sell in the future at a higher pr1ce.
This property is under option by the Ansley Park Civic League and negotiations may be concluded through J. Hope Tigner, Secretary and Treasurer of the League.

G. W. LANKFORD, Senator from 15th Dist. C. D. REDWINE, Senator from 26th Dist. BENJ. J. FOWLER, from Bibb County. BESSIE KEMPTON, Representative Fulton Co. E. B. DYKES, Representative Dooly Co.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:
By Mr. Parker of 2ndSenate Bill No. 122. A bill to amend Section 227,
Penal Code 1910, relating to the :firing of woods and changing time when same may be done.
Referred to Committee on Forestry.
By Mr. Matthews of 38thSenate Bill No. 123. A bill to repeal Act approved Au-
gust 18, 1913, providing for four terms per annum of Superior Court of Paulding County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Mathews of 38thSenate Bill No. 124. A bill to make all insurance com-

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panies doing business in th'is State, that insure against death, accident, or sickness and do not require a physician's certificate or medical examination, liable after receipt of first premium, etc.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

By Wellborn of 40th, Dixon of 17th, Owen of 41st and Sapp of 43rd-
Senate Bill ~o. 125. A bill authorizing the condemnation of property, etc.
~eferred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Carswell of 5th-
Senate Bill K o. 126. A bill to create a bond commission for vVare County, for constructing or permanently improving of roads, highways or streets which form a part of the county or State system of highways.
Referred to Committee on County and County 1fatters.
By Mr. Dixon of 17th, Hughes of 21st and Maddox of 26th-
Senate Bill Ko. 127. A bill to amend Article 7, Section 12, Paragraph 1, of Constitution, to permit an 'issue of bonds for buildings for University System and High Schools of the State.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendment.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 128. A bill to incorporate town of Piedmont, Lamar County.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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By Mr. Middleton of 44th-
Senate Bill No. 129. A bill to protect public safety and safety of cattle, and to prevent spread of hydrophobia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Maddox of 26th-

Senate Bill No. 130. A bill to make it the duty of the

judge to continue any case in any court when any party

thereto, or his leading attorney shall, when such case is

reached, be absent from court by reason of his attendance

as a member of National Guard, etc.



Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.

By Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd-
Senate Resolution No. 17. A resolution relative to memorial to Woodrow Wilson.
Referred to Committee on Education.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has read and adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Hatcher of Burke-
House Resolution No. 46. A resolution providing that thanks of the members of the House and Senate be extended to the various civic organizations and the citizens of Atlanta for their hospitality and many courtesies1during the session of the General Assembly.

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By Mr. Thomas of Wayne-

House Resolution No. 47. A resolution providing that the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House be instructed to. convey to His Excellency, the Governor, and Mrs. Walker, thanks for their courtesy and hospitality in giving a barbecue to the members of the General Assembly and State House officials, and a copy of this resolution be mailed to them:

By Mr. Harris of Jefferson-
House Resolution No. 48. A resolution providing that the Secretary of Senate and the Clerk of the House be authorized to have prepared and printed, 750 copies of the Legislative Manuel for 1925-26 embracing the standing committees of both bodies, and the rules adopted by both bodies for the session of 1925-26.

By Messrs. Evans and Lee of Screven and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 49. A resolution providing that the Governor of Georgia be authorized to accept a painting of the late United States Senator Thomas E. Watson, from the Hon. Uly 0. Thompson, to be permanently placed in the Capitol of this State and the General Assembly of the State of Georgia extend its thanks to .Mr. Thompson for this gift.

The following House Resolutions were read the first time and adopted:

By :Nir. Hatcher of Burke-
House Resolution No. 46. A resolution to extend thanks to the people of Atlanta for their hospitality during the session.

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By Mr. Thomas of, Wayne-
House Resolution No. 47. A resolution thanking Governor Walker for entertaining the General Assembly with a barbecue.

By Mr. Harris of Jefferson-
House Resolution No. 48. A resolution authorizing copies of the Legislative :Manual to be printed.

The following House Resolution was read the first time and ordered to lay over one day:

By Messrs. Evans and Lee of Screven and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 49. A resolution authorizing the Governor to accept a portrait of T. E. Watson.

The following House Bills, favorably reported, were read the second time :

By Messrs. Stovall and Hulme of Elbert-
House BilL No. 34. A bill to create a board of county commissioners for the County of Elbert.

By Mr. Fletcher of MonroeHouse Bill No. 57. A bill to provide notice! to grantee
of a security deed, mortgagee or assignee of record before levy for the purpose of a sale of real estate.,
By Mr. Wilhoit of WarrenHouse Bill No. 89. A hill to amend the charter of the
City of Warrenton.

By Mr. Collins of CherokeeHouse Bill No. 113. A hill to amend an Act re-incor-

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porating the Town of Canton in Cherokee County.

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 114. A bill to amend an Act relative to the salary of the Tax Col!ector and Treasurer of Floyd County, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 136. A bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Cordele.

House Bill No. 194. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Bainbridge, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Cooper of Telfair-
Honse Bill No. 228. A bill to amend the charter of the City of McRae, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wilkinl of Miller-
House Bill No. 232. A bill to amend an Act creating a board of county commissioners of roads and revenues of Miller County.

By Mr. Wilkins of Miller-
A bill to create the office of Superintendent of Roads of Miller County, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Griffith of Oconee-
House Bill No. 258. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oconee County, and for other purposes.

The following Senate Bills, favorably reported, were read the second time :

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By Mr. Dixon of 17th-
Senate Bill No. 40. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Millen, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Owen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 84. A bill to require every person driving any vehicle on a public highway to stop at grade crossings, and to require railway companies to erect and maintain danger signals at such crossings, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 93. A bill to limit the amount of taxes that may be levied for county purposes in Lamar County, Georgia, to twelve mills, and for othe:r1 purposes.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 96. A bill to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector into tax commissioner in Lamar County.

By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 92. A bill to require a referendum to repeal municipal charters, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 94. A bill to authorize, the mayor and council of the City of Barnesville to call elections for tax exemptions.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 95. A bill authorizing the ordinary of Lamar County to call elections for tax exemptions.

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By Mr. Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 104. A bill to authorize Superior Courts to adjudicate at the second or any subsequent term, without a jury, all cases involving either liquidated or unvalidated claims or both, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 106. A bill to amend the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act, approved August 17th, 1920, and the Acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Sapp of the 43rd and Cole of the 42nd-
Senate Bill No. 112. A bill to amend Section 5986 of the Civil Code of 1910, relative to costs in divorce cases, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Clements of the 45th-
Senate Bill No. 117. A bill to change the time for holding the Superior Court in the County of Irwin, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 118. A bill to require that all State Departments, boards, commissioners, or other similar tribunals which have authority under the law to issue, make, establish or promulgate rules, by-laws or regulations have all such rules, etc., published in the Acts of the General Assembly.
The following bills of the House were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of CowetaHouse Bill No. 19. A bill to amend an Act establishing

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the City Court of Newnan.
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, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 13. A bill to amend and revise the several laws relating to the City Court of Savannah, and for other purposes.
The report of the com~ittee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 38, Nays; 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 9. A bill to amend the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke 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 38, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Talmadge of JasperHouse Bill No.' 120. A bill to change time for holding
Superior Court of Jasper County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to

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the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 38, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Tate of Turner-
House Bill No. 200. A bill to repeal an Act to establish the City Court of Ashburn 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 38, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 66. A bill to provide for the amendment of the charter of the City of Rockmart, 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 38, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. MeElvey and Spence of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 56. A bill to amend an Act to create a charter of the Town of Pelham, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to t,he passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 38, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller-
House Bill No. 55. A bill to repeal an Act to establish a city court in and for the County of Miller, 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 38, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Stanley of Fannin-
House Bill No. 35. A bill to amend an Act amending the charter of the City of Blue Ridge, Fannin 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 38, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 31. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Albany, 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 38, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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The following bills of the Senate were read the third time and put upon their passage : By Mr. Johnson of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 52. A bill to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Oconee 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 49, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Bell of the 51st-
Senate Bill No. 110. A bill to increase the terms of the Superior Court of Forsyth County; to fix the times of holding same, 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 48, Nays 0.
. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 108. A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system now existing in the Superior Court of Atianta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the Solicitor General.
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, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional

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majority was passed.

The following bills was read the third time, and placed upon their passage:

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th, Clements of the 45th, Sapp of the 43rd, Miller of the 9th, and Hendrix of the 35th-

Senate Bill No. 28. A bill to amend the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act, approved August 17th, 1920, and Acts amendatory thereof; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was disagreed with, and the bill was lost.

By Mr. Morgan of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 41. A bill to amend Section 3851 of the present Code of Georgia so as to add thereto a proviso to the effect that when the estate shall exceed two hundred thousand dollars, the restrictions of this section shall not apply to such excess; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in agreeing with the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill.
On the motion to reconsider the Ayes were 32, the Nays 5, and the motion therefore prevailed.
Mr. Hutcheson offered the following amendment:
Moved to amend Section 1 of Senate Bill No. 41, by adding the following provision: ''Provided that all wills

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made under this section, the estate being or exceeding the value of two hundred thousand dollars shall be made and executed ninty (90) days prior to death of said testator.
The amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 32, the Nays 4.
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. Moye of the 11th, Bell of the 51st, and Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 45. A bill to provide for notice to the owner of a security-deed or mortgage after levy on but before sale of real estate fo11 taxes.
The committee offered the following amendment:
Amends Section 1 so that said section when amended shall read as follows:
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of thq same, that from and after the passage of this Act whenever any real estate is levied upon for taxes by the sheriff it shall be his duty, before proceeding to advertise the same for sale as now provided hy law, to give twenty days written notice of each levy to the owner of such security deed and mortgage contained on the list :filed with him as hereinafter provided, the said period of twenty days beginning to run from the time the said notice is personally delivered or from date of its mailing when delivered by registered mail as hereinafter provided.

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Such notice shall contain a description of the land levied upon, the name of the owner thereof, the year or years for which the taxes were assessed and a statement of the amount thereof with the accru-ed cost, and shall be delivered to such owner either personally or by registered mail at the address given on said list. The sheriff shall keep a copy of said notice on which he shall enter the date the same was delivered, how, where, to whom, and shall file the same with the list hereinafter provided. In order to entitle any such owner' of a security deed or mortgage to this notice, a list of each security deed and mortgage as to which such notice is desired shall be filed bv the owner thereof with the Clerk of the Superior Cou"rt of the county in which the land covered thereby lies on or before the twentieth day of December of each year, whereon shall be shown not only the name and address of such owner but also the name and postoffice address of each grantor or mortgagor and the book and page of the record where each security deed and mortgage so listed is recorded, which list, after being entered of record by said Clerk in a book to be kept by him in his office for that purpose, (for which entry the Clerk shall be paid a fee of twenty-five cents for each security deed or mortgage so listed and entered bv him in said book), shall be trans_mitted by him to the sheriff of said county, and the sheriff shall file said list in his office as a record thereof and shall enter on the execution docket of his office the date said list was received by him together with the date such notice was personally delivered and on whom and where, or the date it was mailed, to whom and at what address, when the delivery is by registered mail, and shall file in
this latter event the registered return receipt with the said list as a record of his office: Provided, that for the
giving of this notice the sheriff shall receive when it is
personally delivered the sum of $3.00 and when delivered by registered mail the sum of $1.25, the same together
with the fee of the Clerk of tho Superior Court as afore-

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said to become a part of the cost and paid by the owner of the security deed or mortgage receiving the notice: Provided further, That the rights, interests and security of any owner of a securitydeed or mortgage complying with the provisions hereof shall in no wise be affected by a tax sale and a deed of conveyance made pursuant thereto unless the provisions hereof are complied with, nor sliall anything herein contained in any wise, whatsoever, affect or abridge any right or remedy of any owner of a security deed or mortgage now provided for by law who may fail or neglect for any reason to file such list with the sheriff, or in any way change, alter or limit the right of redemption under existing law of property sold for taxes.
Mr. Moye of the 11th moved that the bill and its amendments be tabled, and the motion prevailed.

Upon the motion of Senator Sapp the Senate went into executive session at 12 :35 o'clock for the purpose of considering a sealed communication from His Excellency, the Governor.
At 12:50 o'clock the executive session was dissolved.

Mr. Parker of the 2nd asked unanimous consent for a . leave of absence from the Senate for the remainder of the week, and the consent was granted.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn untilll :00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER, WEDNESDAY, JuLY 15TH, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 :00 o'ock A.M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. W. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F, Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews, 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 th~ Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Mr. Hays of 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following re-

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port:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have had under consideration the following bills 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.

By Mr. Hayes of 8th-
Senate Bill 80. A bill relating to the public health, authorizing and empowering the Department of Agriculture to make and publish Sanitary Rules and Regulations.

By Mr. Hays of 8th-
Senate Bill No. 89. A bill to amend Section 1662 of the Code of Georgia, 1910, so as to authorize said board to expand its service to the people of Georgia by taking the necessary steps to reduce preventable diseases for the preservation and protection of the health of the people; and for other purposes.
Respectfully,
W. C. HAYEs, of 8th, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. Presid.ent:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No.1 have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.

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By Senator Luttrell of 25th-
Senate Bill No. 2. An Act to amend an Act approved August 17, 1920, entitled" An Act to license and regulate the business of making loans in the sum of $300.00 or less, and other purposes.
Respectfully,
PERKINs, of 24th, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following bill 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.

Byl Senator Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 12. An Act to amend the Act approved August 11, 1921, relating to collection and disposition of costs in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and payment of certain compensations therefrom.
Respectfully,
PERKINS, of 24th, Chairman.

Mr. Maddox of 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on University of Georgia and its

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Bl'lanches have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 75.
Respectfully submitted,
MADnox, of 26th, Chairman.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Presid,ent:
Your Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.

By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 87. To abolish the special school district of the City of Nashville and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 24. To amend the amendment of the Bainbridge school tax act approved July 27, 1920, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 30. To amend an Act providing for a system of public schools in the City of Albany, approved August 21, 1906, and the several acts amendatory thereof; to provide an election for the ratification of this Act and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 86. To abolish the Warrenton local school system and for other purposes.

By Mr. Knight of 6th-
Senate Bill No. 27. To authorize and require the Legislature to make an extra appropriation to the common school fund for the purpose of equalizing educational opportunities to the children of the several counties of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Miller of 9th-
Senate Bill No. 43. To provide for the inspection and standardization of high schools under the control of the State Board of Education; to provide ways and means for said inspections, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Maddox of 26th-

Senate Bill No. 53. To provide for the superVision of special education; for the enforcement of laws requiring that health education be taught in all the schools of Georgia, to provide ways and means therefor, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

KNIGHT, Chairman.

Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. Presid-ent:
Your Committee on Agriculture have had under. consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to

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the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.

By Mr. Knox of 3rdSenate Bill No. 67.

H. D. R. HuGHEs, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following bill 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.

By Senator Hutcheson of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 88. An Act to regubt~ auction sale of jewelry, and other purposes.
Respectfully,
PERKINS, of 24th, Chairman.
Mr. Moye of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No.2 have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same

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do not pass. Senate BilL No. 70. Respectfully submitted, RoBERT L. MoYE, 11th, Chairman.

Mr. Call of 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on Manufacturers, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Manufacturers have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.

Senate Bill No. 25. A bill to permit the manufacture of ethyl alcohol in the State of Georgia from sawdust, slabs, etc.
CALL, 36th, Chairman.

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 and resolutions of the House,

to-wit:



By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bilr No. 23. A bill to amend an Act to provide that the Treasurer of Decatur County shall be placed on a salary instead of commissions.
By Messrs. Hines and Riley of SumterHouse Bill No. 77. A bill to amend an Act to incor-

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porate the Town of Plains.

By Messrs DuBose and Levie of Clarke-
House Bill No. 103. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Athens so as to empower the Mayor and Coum~il to call elections to exempt certain property from taxation.

By Messrs. Winship and Malone and Mrs. Napier of Bibb--
House Bill No. 118. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon, Bibb County, and to create a board of county commissioners for the County of Bibb.

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 219. A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Jones.

By Mr. James. of Jones-
House Bill No. 218. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer in and for the County of Jones.

By Messrs. Alexander and Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 264. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Savannah, in and for the County of Chatham.

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 266. A bill to confirm the sale by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah to George D. Semken of Ill certain portiori of land in Savannah.

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By Mr. Wood of Spalding-
House Bill No. 279. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin, Spalding County.

By Mr. Collins of Cherokee-
House Bill No. 283. A bill to amend an Act providing for the removal o obstructions from Little River, in the County of Cherokee.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 306. A bill to repeal an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Bacon..

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 316. A bill to establish the City Court of Alma, in and for the County of Bacon.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 317. A bill to repeal an Act to create a County Court in each County of the State of Georgia, so far as the same applies to Bacon County.

By Messrs. New, Peacock, and Clark of Laurens-
House Bill No. 335. A 'bill to abolish the office of sheriff of the City Court of Dublin, in and for the County of Laurens.

By Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and Alexander of Chat-

ham-



House Bill No. 337. A bill to authorize and empower the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, in the County of Chatham, to allow the Morning News, Inc., to

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encroach on the sidewalk of Bay Street.

By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 342. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cuthbert, in the County of Randolph.

By Mr. Golucke of Taliaferro-
Honse Bill No. 345. A bill to provide for additional duties for tbe sheriff of the County of Taliaferro.

By Mr. Smith of Madison-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to change the time of, and abolish two terms of, the Superior Court of Madison County.

By Messrs Hamilton and Doyal of Floyd-
House Bill No. 369. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Floyd County.

By Mr. Milton of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 40. A bill to repeal an Act to create the office of commissioner of roads and revenues for Gilmer County.

By Mr. Milton of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 41. A bill to create a board of commissioners for Gilmer County.

By Mr. Haywood of McDuffie-
Honse Bill No. 269. A bill to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Thomson to pave and improve the sidewalks.

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By Mr. Quarterman of Ware-
House Resolution No. 22-240-A. For the relief of J. C. McGraw and H. C. Scarlett as sureties.

By Mr. Quarterman of Ware-
House Resolution No. 23-240-B. For the relief of H. C. Scarlett as surety on a bond.

The following House Bills were read the :first time and referred to Committees:

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 23. A bill to amend an Act so that the Treasurer of Decatur County shall be on a salary instead of a commission.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Milton of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 40. A bill to repeal an Act to create the office of commissioner of roads and revenues of Gilmer County.
R.eferred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Milton of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 41. A bill to create a board of commissioners for the County of Gilmer, to define their powers and duties, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumpter-
House Bill No. 77. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Plains.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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By Messrs. Levie and DuBose of Clarke-
House Bill No. 103. A bill to amend the charter of the mayor and council of Athens so as to exempt certain industries from taxation.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Winship and Malone of Bibb-
House Bill No. 118. A hill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon; an~ for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 218. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Jones County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matter.s.

By Mr. Haywood of McDuffie-
House Bill No. 269. A bill to authorize the mayor and council of Thompson to pave and improve the sidewalks.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 219. A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Jones County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Collins of Cherokee-
House Bill No. 283. A bill to amend an Act providing for the removal of obstructions from Little !tiver, and

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for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 266. A bill to confirm the sale by the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah to George D. Semker of a certain portion of Wright Street in that City.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. Alexander and Lawton o Chatham-
House Bill No. 264. A bill to amend an Act amending the several acts relating to and creating the City Court of Savannah.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Wood of Spalding-
House Bill No. 279. A bill to amend the charter of the city of Griffin.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 306. A bill to repeal an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Bacon County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 317. A bill to repeal an Act creating a County Court in each County of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 316. A bill to establish the City Court of Alma in the County of Bacon.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 335. A bill to abolish the office of sheriff of the City Court of Dublin.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Denmark, Alexander, and Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 337. A bill to authorize the mayor and aldermen of Savannah to allow Morning News, Inc., to encroach on the southern sidewalk of Bay Street four inches for the purpose of erecting pilasters; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Muncipal Government.

By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 342. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cuthbert.
Referred to Committee on :Municipal Government.

By Mr. Smith of Madison-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to change the time and abolish two terms of the Superior Court of Madison County.

BYJ Mr. Golucke of TeliaferroHouse Bill No. 345. A bill to provide additional duties

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for the Sheriff of Teliaferro County. Referred to Committee on County and County Matt('rs.

By Messrs. Hamilton and Doyal of FloydHouse Bill No. 369. A bill to amend an Act creating
the City Court of Floyd County. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Quarterman of WareHouse Resolution No. 22. A resolution to relieve J.
C. McGraw and H. C. Scarlet as sureties~ Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Quarterman of Ware-
House Resolution No. 23. A resolution relieving H. C. Scarlet as surety on the bon~ of Ellen Walker.

The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the iirst time, and referred to committees:

By Mr. Hutcheson of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 131. A bill to prohibit discrimination in the dissemination of the market quotations on cotton, etc.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Miller of 9th-
Senate Bill No. 132. A bill to fix beginning of terms of office of members of Prison Commission and of Commissioner of Commerce and Labor.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

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By Mr. Maddox of 26th-
:Senate Bill No. 133. A bill to provide for two shifts of firemen connected with Fire Department of cities of a population of seven thousand :five hundred or more according to last Federal Census.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Sapp of 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 134. A bill to provide for establishment and maintenance in Cherokee Judicial Circuit of a home for delinquent children, etc.
Referred to Committee on General .Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Sapp of 43rd and :Mr. Cole of 36th-
Senate Bill No. 135. A bill to amend Section 73 of Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act, so as to authorize Insurance Commissioner to require a statement regarding payment of compensation loss'es, etc.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

By Mr. Ca.rlisle of 7th-
Senate Bill No. 136. A bill to prevent shipment of tickinfested cattle into, -vvithin, or through; Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Memory of 46th-
Senate Bill Ko. 137. A bill to regulate the purchase and sale of salaries and wages, to provide for supervision of same, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

By Mr. Memory of 6thSenate Bill No. 138. A bill to prohil:iit dancing at any

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public place in Georgia on Sunday.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Wellborn of 40th, Mr. Pruett of 32nd, Mr. Owen of 41st-
Senate Resolution No. 18. A resolution to authorize and direct Governor in matter of Ducktown litigation.
Referred to Committee on Mines and Mining.
By Mr. Dixon of 17th-
Senate Resolution No. 19. A resolution relative to committee visitations to various State Institutions.
Read and adopted.
The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time :
By M. Miller of the 9thSenate Bill No. 12. A bill to amend an Act relating
to collection and disposition of costs in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, and the payment of certain compensations therefrom.
By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39thSenate Bill No. 88. A bill to regulate auction sales of
jewelry, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Pickren of the 4thSenate Bill No. 25. A bill to permit the manufacture
of ethyl alcohol in the State of Georgia, from sawdust, etc., and for other purposes.
By Mr. Knox of 3rdSenate Bill No. 67. A bill to regulate the drilling of
oil and gas wells and to provide for the preservation of the logs and other data of oil and gas wells; and for other purposes.

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ByJ Mr. Knight of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 27. A bill to authorize and require the Legislature to make an extra appropriation to the common school, fund of Georgia for the purpose of equalization.

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 53. A bill to provide for the supervision of physical education; for the enforcement of laws requiring that Health Education be taught in all the schools of Georgia; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 43. A bill to provide for the inspection and standardization of high schools under the control of the State Board of Education; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Williams of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 80. A bill to amend an Act relating to the Public Health, authorizing and empowering the Department of Agriculture to make and publish Sanitary Rules and Regulations.

By Mr. Hayes of the 8th-
Senate Bill No. 89. A bill to amend Section 1662, of the Code of Georgia 1910, so as to authorize Board of Health to expand its service t11 the people of Georgia by taking necessary steps to reduce preventable diseases for the preservation and protection of the health of the people of the State; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 87. A bill to abolish the special school district of the City of Nashville.

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By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 24. A bill to amend the amendment of the Bainbridge School Tax Act, approv~d July 27th, 1920.

By Mr. \Vestbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 30. A bill to amend an Act providing for a system of public schools in the City of Albany, approved August 21, 1906; and for other purposes.

Mr. Dixon of the 17th asked unanimous consent that
the following bill which was adversely reported on July 14th, 1925, be recommitted to the Committee on Municipal Government:

By Messrs.. Winship, Malone and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 5. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon and amendatory Act for the purpose of increasing the compensation of members of the board of water commissioners.
The consent was granted.
Mr. Neal of the 13th asked unanimous consent that Senate Bills Nos. 57, 58, 59, 60, 61; 62, 68, and 8, be withdrawn from the .Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 and referred to the Committee No. 2.
The consent was granted.
The following bills of the Senate and House were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 94. A bilL to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Barnesville to call an election at any time they may see fit to decide whether or not certain

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industries~ shall be exempt from taxation; to provide the manner of calling said election; to prescribe the manner in which the ballots in said election shall be prepared and counted; 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 41, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 95. A bill authorizing the ordinary of Lamar County to call elections at such times as he may see fit for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the county the question of whether or not certain exemptions from taxation shall be made.
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 cortstitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-

Senate Bill No. 96. A bill to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector into the office of tax commissioner in the County of Lamar, State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to

the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 41, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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By Mr. Clements of the 45th-
Senate Bill No. 117. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court in the County of Irwin, State of 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 41, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller County-
House Bill No. 232. A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Miller 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 41, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Griffith of Oconee County-
House Bill No. 258. A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Oconee 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 41, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Wilkins of MillerHouse Bill No. 233. A bill to create the office of Su-

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perintendent of Roads of the County of Miller. 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.

By Mr. Cooper of Telfair-
Honse Bill No. 228. A bill to amend the charter of the City of McRae; 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 41, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Bower and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 194. A bill to amend the charter of the City1 of Bainbridge; 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 41, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 136. A bill to amend an Act approved August 15, 1922, providing a new charter for the City of Cordele; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 41, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 114. A bill to amend an Act as to the salary of tax collector and treasurer of Floyd County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorahle 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.

By Mr. Collins of Cherokee-
House Bill No. 113. A bill to amend an Act re-incorporating the Town of Canton in Cherokee County so as to authorize and empower said town of Canton to pave and otherwise improve the streets and sidewalks thereof; 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 41, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Wilhoit of WarrenHouse Bill No. 89. A bill to amend the charter of
the City of Warrenton; 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 41, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Stovall and Hulme of Elbert-
House Bill No. 34. A bill to create a board of county commissioners for the County of Elbert.
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.

The following bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Mr. Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 40. A hill to amend the charter of the City of Millen, so as to authorize the mayor and council of said city to appropriate certain funds each year to promote the interest and growth of said city; 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 41, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 93. A bill to limit the amount of tax levies of Lamar County to twelve mills (12 mills) on each dollar for any one year.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to

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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.
The following Resolution of the House, which had been ordered on the previous day to lay over one day, was taken up for consideration.

By Messrs. Evans and Lee of Screven and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 49. A resolution authorizing the Governor of the St~te of Georgia to accept the portrait of the late Thomas E. Watson, as a gift from Uly 0. Thompson, a former citizen of Screven County and now a resident of Miami, Florida.
The resolution was read and adopted.
The following bill was read a third time and placed upon its passage :

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill Xo. 79. A bill to make recitals in conveyances and transfers, executed under powers of sale, and security deeds, trust deed and mortgages, conditional sale or retention of title contracts and bills of sale to secure debt prima facie evidence as to compliance with the terms of such powers.
The committee offered the following amendment:
Amends rSection 1 by adding after the last word in the last line of said section the words : ''Provided, that the instrument containing the power of sale and the conveyance or transfer executed under such power are both duly recorded in accordance with the requirements of law,''

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so that said section when amended shallJ read as follows: ''Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly
of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same that all recitals in conveyances and transfers, executed under powers of sale in security deeds, trust deeds and mortgages, conditional sale or retention of title contract and bills of sale to secure debt as to compliance with the terms of the power of sale shall be prima facie evidence of the facts recited; Provided, that the instrument containing the power of sale and the conveyance or transfer executed under such power are both duly recorded in accordance with the requirements of law.''
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 32, the Nays were 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed.

The following bill was read a third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr: Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 46. A bill to provide for the better regulation of the licensing and registration of motor vehicles in the State of Georgia; to provide for the transfer and recordation of titles to motor vehicles sold in Georgia; to provide for the verification of the application of each applicant for tags, and to provide fees to cover the costs; and for other purposes.
The committee offered the following substitute, which was read:

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 46.

A BILL
To he entitled an Act to provide for the better regulation of the licensing and registration of motor vehicles in the State of Georgia; to provide for the transfer and recordation of titLes to motor vehicles sold in Georgia; to provide for the verification of the application of each applicant for tags, and to provide fees to cover the cost of the issuance of certificates of registration and recordation; to provide penalties for the violation of the provisions of this Act; to prescribe the duties of tax receivers in the matter of checking certificate recordations with the list sent them by the Secretary of State, and reporting delinquents to the office of the Solicitor-General of the Superior Courts of Georgia 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 from and after the first day of January, 1926, the Secrefary of State, Ex-officio Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall issue with each motor vehicle license plate a certificate of registration, which shall be printed on a card of suitable size, containing a full description of the motor vehicle registered and licensed; said certificate shall contain a line for the signature of the applicant, and his address, and on the reverse side thereof a form of transfer to be used in the event of the sale of the motor vehicle, which certificff.te of registration, w'hen issued and recorded as herein provided, shall constitute prima facie evidence of title to the motor vehicle described therein.
Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the owner of motor vehicles shall, within ten days from date of certificate, sign in ink, and file for record with the Clerk of the Superior Court in the County in which he resides, said certificate of registra-

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tion; and it shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Superior Court, in the several counties of the State, to record, alphabetically in a book to be open January first every year for that purpose, the name and address of the owner of the car described in the certificate; the license number; name of manufacturer; motor number; year made; model number; number of cylinders; license fee paid; date of the issuance of the certificate, and said record, with the date thereof, shall be certified by entry upon the face of the certificate, for which service a fee of fifteen cents, for each entry, shall be paid to the Clerk. The record thus made shall be open to inspectiollJ at all times during office hours. Title once recorded as required above, to remain in effect until motor vehicle is sold and transfer recorded as required~ in Section 3 of this Act; and thereafter each annual application for re-registering and license number by the same owner shall show the title number under which the described car has been already recorded with the Superior Court Clerk. Provided also that when a motor vehicle is traded in or sold to a licensed motor vehicle dealer of this State, the certificate of title shall be executed in blank, delivered to the dealer, and held hy him until the dealer sells the same; whereupon the dealer shall write the name of purchaser on the transfer
and date and sign same. The prima facie title to motor
vehicle to vest in the dealer until he sells the motor vehicle and delivers the transfer. Provided further, new motor vehicles sold by licensed auto dealers of this State may be registered and license issued therefor upon the purchaser stating the fact and giving on his application the name of the dealer selling the vehicle.
Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the sale or transfer of title to any motor vehicle in this State shall be unlawful, unless sueh sale or transfer of title shall be made and evidenced on the form provided on said certificate of registration, and executed in the presence of an officer authorized by law to

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attest deeds; and said transfer, when so made and executed, in order to transfer title, shall be filed for record in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, as provided in Section 2 hereof for original registration certificates, and it shall be the duty of said Clerk to enter said transfer in the book for which provision has been made above and for which service he shall receive a fee of fifteen cents for each entry from the transferee of said certificate, and after entering said transfer of record and certifying said entry and the date thereof, it shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Superior Court' to mail the original certificates transferred, at the close of each day, to the Secretary of State who shall stamp each one "Reissued" and file said certificate, placing a red transfer card on the original application; and without cost to the transferee, issue to him a new certificate of registration as provided for in Section 1 of this Act. Duplicates of lost certificates may be obtained on application to the Secretary of State on blanks provided for that purpose, for which a fee of one dollar shall be charged. Sheriffs under judicial sales or executors or administrators under their sales may make the appropriate transfers on the form provided on said certificate of registration unaccompanied by the process or authority for so doing which shall be prima facie lawful.
Section 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That any person who shall fail to file said certificate of registration for record or said sale or transfer of title within ten days of the date of the issue thereof, or the date of transfer, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction be punished! by a fine of not less than ten dollars or not more than one hundred dol-
lars~

Section 5. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all applications for licenses and registration of motor vehicles shall be made on blanks to be furnished

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by the Secretary of 8tate, and signed in ink, and sworn to by the owner of said vehicle, and attested by an officer authorized by law to administer oaths which shall be accompanied by a certificate of some such officer that he is personally acquainted with the applicant and knows him to be the person whose name is signed to the application, all of which when presented to the Secretary of State shall he accompanied hy Cashier's check, postal money order, or express money order for the license fee required by law; and the receipt for the two last named forms of remittance shall entitle the applicant to the use and operation of the motor vehicle sought to be licensed and registered for a period of fifteen dayS/ from the date of said postal or express money order reo.eipt. The Secretary of State may, in his discretion, destroy all motor vehicle records except those of the current year and the two years next preceding.
Section 6. Be it further enaeted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall be the duty; of the Tax Receivers of the several counties of Georgia, to check the list of motor vehicle registrations now required to be sent to each County Tax Receiver, with the records of the Clerk of the Superior Court, provided for herein, and they shall enter on the tax digest all motor vehicles not returned by owners. It shall also be their duty to furnish a list of those who have failed to record their registration certificates, as required in Section 2 of this Act, to SolicitorGeneral of their Judicial Circuits, whose duty it shall be to prosecute each and every person who fails to comply with the provisions of Section 2 of this Act.
Section 7. Be it further enacted hy tlie l1authority aforesaid, That the making of any false affidavit or affirmation as to any matter or thing required by the terms of this Act to be swol'Il or affirmed to, shall constitute the crime of false swearing, and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by law. The foregoing, or altering

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of any certificate of registration, issued by the Secretary of State pursuant of the terms of this Act, or any assignment thereof, shall constitute a felony and upon conviction therefor shall subject such person to the punishment provided in General Section 245 of the Penal Code.
Section 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws and parts of laws, in conflict with the provisions of this Act, be and the same are hereby repealed.

Upon the motion of Mr. Sapp of the 43rd the Senate went into executive session at 12 o'clock, noon, in accordance with the motion made by Senator Harrell on July 1st.
The executive session was dissolved at 12:45 o'clock.
The following joint resolution was read and adopted:

_By Mr. Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Resolution No. 19. A resolution providing that sub-committees of certain standing committees of the House and Senate be appointed to visit the State institutions and report back to the General Assembly on Monday July 22, 1925; and to provide for adjournment of the General Assembly from Thursday July 16th, 1925, until Monday, July 22nd, 1925, at 10:25 o'clock A.M.
Mr. Andrews moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 :00 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 :00 o'clock A. M. this day, and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by Senator Knight of the 6th m the absence of Chaplain J. W. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G.' Y: Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P.. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory. S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the proceedings 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.

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Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chariman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had undefl. considerating 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:
Senate Bill No. 128, by Mr. Collier of 22nd District. House Bill no. 77, by Hines and Riley of Sumter. House Bill No. 101, by Mr. White of Athens.
House Bill No. 34-2, by Mr. West of Randolph.
HENDRIX 35th,
Chairman.

Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report: Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and have in-
structed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the
Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
Senate Bill No. 12, by Mr. Maddox of the 26th District.
H. D. HuGHES,
Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
Senate Bill No. 153. A Bill to repeal the Act providing .for four terms of the Superior Court of Paulding County.
House Bill No. 12. A Bill to provide for service of summons of Garnishment upon non-resident individuals doing business in this State, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 97. A bill to authorize Superior Court Judges to direct a division of Jury tests.
FosTER,
Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judieiary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following Bills of the Hause 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. 369. A Bill to ammend the Act creating the City Court of Floyd County.
House Bill No. 264. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Savannah.
House Bill No. 317. A Bill to repeal an Act to create a County Court in each County in Georgia.

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House Resolution No. 23. A resolution to relieve H. C. Scarlett as deputy.

House Resolution No. 22. A resolution to relieve J. C. McGraw. and H. C. McGraw as sureties on bond.

July 16th, 1925.

FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. J. C. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report: Mr. President:

Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills 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.

Senate Bill No. 17. Senate Bill No. 13.

J. C. CoLLIER, Chairman.

Mr. Moye, of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No.2, have had under consideration the following Bills 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.
Senate Bill No. 65, by substitute.
Senate Bill No. 138. Respectfully submitted, RoBERT L. MOYE, 11th District, Chairman.

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Mr. Carlisle of 7th District, vice-Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following bill of the Honse and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Honse Bill No. 60. Act to empower Counties and Municipal Corporations of State of Georgia to exempt certain industries from taxation for a space of five years and other purposes. By Mr. Neil, of Mnscogee.
Respectfully, CARLISLE of 7th Dist., Vice-Chairman.

Mr. Knox of 3rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Military affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Military Affairs have had under consideration the following Bill 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.
Senate Bill No. 130. To make it the duty of the Judge to continue any case in Court of this State when any party thereto or his leading attorney shall when said case is reached, be absent from said Court by reason of his attendance of National Guard of State of Georgia and other purposes. By Senator Maddox, of 26th Dist.
Respectfully,
KNox, of 3rd Dist., Chairman.

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Mr. Pruitt of District, Chairman of the Committee on Mines and Mining, submitted the following report:

Mr.. President:

Your Committee on Mines and Mining 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.

Senate Resolution No. 18. A joint resolution to author-

ize and direct the Governor of the State to Contract in respect to the subject matter of the litigation pending in



the Supreme Court of the U.S. between the State of Geor-

gia and the Tennessee Copper Company and for the

other purposes.

PRUETT,

Chairman.

Mr. Peebles of 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions, submitted the following report: Mr, President:

Your Committee on Pensions have had under consideration the following Bill 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, as amended.

Senate Bill No. 7.

MR. PEEBLE:' Senator from the 18th Dist.,

Chairman.

Mr. Carl N. Guess of 34th District, Chairman of the Committe~ on Western & Atlantic Railroad, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Western & Atlantic Railroad have had under consideration the following Resolution No. 6, 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.
MR. GuEss, 34th Dist.,
Chairman.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof: Mr. Presiiknt:
The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills and Resolutions of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Wilkins of Miller-
House Resolution No. 28.-310-A. A Resolution reliev- ing-J. S. Bush, W. J. Bush, J. S. Wilkin, W. J. Grimes, W. B. Shepard and Mrs. Zula B. Toole, as sureties on the bond of W. I. Moody, in the County of Miller, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 64. A Bill to abolish the system of Public Schools for the City of Fort Valley, in the County of Peach, and for other purposes.
By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 340. A Bill to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Haddock.

By Mr. Russell of BarrowHouse Bill No. 343. A Bill to provide for the election

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and term of office of the Board of Education of Barrow County, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Greer of Macon-
House Bill No. 384. A Bill to amend the Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Macon County.

By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 392. A Bill to repeal an Act to amend an Act making the Merchants and Farmers Bank, of Willacoochee, Georgia, the County Depository of the County of Atkinson.

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 422. A Bill to create the office of County Tax Commissioner of Floyd County.

By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 456. A Bill to amend the Charter of the City of Claxton, in the County of Evans.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 16--36-A. A Resolution providing for giving consent to the City of Atlanta to erect viaducts over State's property; approval of plans, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 65. A Bill to create the City Court of Peach County, and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 307. A Bill to create the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the County of Ba-
con.
SENATE CALENDAR.
JULY 16, 1925.

The following Bills of the Senate were introduced, read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Bell of 41st-

Senate Bill No. 139. A Bill to repeal Sections 160, 161

and 2618 of Park's, Code of Georgia, 1914, providing for

the suspension by the Governor of Georgia of the State

Treasurer, Comptroller-General and members of the Pub-

lic Service Commission of Georgia.



Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Johnson of 27th-
Senate Bill No. 140. A Bill to authorize town of Watkinsville in Oconee County to order an election to issue bonds for electric lights, etc.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Wilkerson of 49th-
Senate Bill No. 141. A Bill to amend Act approved July 8th, 1910, regulating the sale of cotton seed meal.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Knox of 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 142. A Bill to amend Section 1207 Parks Annotated Code of Georgia of 1910 fixing amount

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of bonds and their conditions required of tax collectors of

the State of Georgia as have a population of less than

thirty thousand.



Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 143. A Bill to authorize counties having population in excess of 200,000 to relieve cities therein of costs of court, when said cities furnish free water to the public buildings of the county.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Andrews of 31st-
Senate Bill No. 144. A Bill to revise the laws of Georgia with regard to the composition of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, the number thereof and the election thereof.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.

By ~fr. Miller of 9th and Mr. Hughes of 21st-
Senate Bill No. 145. A Bill to establish kindergartens in the public schools where desired and sufficient funds are obtainable, to establish standards for their teachers, etc.
Referred to Committee on Education.

The following House Bills were read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 64. A Bill to abolish the system Clf Public Schools in Fort Valley, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

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By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 65. A Bill to establish a City Court in and for the County of Peach, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 307. A Bill to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of the County of Bacon, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 340. A Bill to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Haddock, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Russel of Barrow-
House Bill, No. 343. A Bill to provide for the election and term of office of the Board of Education of Barrow County, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Greer of Macon-
House Bill No. 384. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Macon County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 392. A Bill to repeal an Act making the Merchant and Farmers Bank the County Depository of Atkinson County, and for other purposes.

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Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 422. A Bill to create the office of County Tax Collector of Floyd County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 456. A Bill to amend the Charter of the City of Claxton, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs \Vood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 16. A Resolution giving consent on the part of the State of Georgia for the City of Atlanta to construct viaducts over the State's property, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Western and Atlantic Railway.

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller-
House Resolution No. 28. A Resolution to relieve J. S. Bush and others as bondsmen of W. I. Moody.

The following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mr. Lawton of Chatham--:House Bill No. 12. A Bill to provide for the service of

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summons of garnishment upon non-resident individuals doing business in this State and having an agent and place of business in this State, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. New and Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 97. A Bill to authorize the Superior Court Judges to direct a revision of jury list in their discretion, and for other purposes.

By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 342. A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Cuthbert, and for other purposes.

By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No.101. A Bill to amend the Act of th~Gen eral Assembly of Georgia entitled; ''An Act to incorporate the City of Pearson'' by decreasing the maximum rate of tax, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Alexander and Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 264. A Bill to amend an Act, approved August 2nd, 1921, amending the several acts relating to and creating the City Court of Savannah, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Hamilton and Doyal of Floyd-
House Bill No. 369. A Bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Floyd County, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 317. A Bill to repeal an Act to create
a County Court in each County of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 60. A Bill to empower counties and municipal corporations of the State of Georgia to exempt certain industries from taxation for a space of five years.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumpter-
House Bill No. 77. A Bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Plains, Sumpter County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Quarterman of Ware-
House Resolution No. 22. A Resolution relieving J. C. McGraw and H. C. Scarlett as sureties.

By Mr. Quarterman' of Ware-
House Resolution No. 23. A Resolution relieving H. C. Scarlett as surety on the bond of Ellen Walker.

By Mr. Carr of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 13. A Bill to repeal an Act entitled: "An Act to create, provide for and require the payment of taxes whenever property passes by laws of inheritance or succession by will, or by deed, grant or gift intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment after the death of the grantor or donor, to fix the rates of said tax, to provide for the lien of said tax, the payment of said tax, and for other purposes.''
By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 17. A Bill to repeal an Act entitled: ''An Act to create, provide for and require the payment of taxes whenever property passes by laws of inheritance or succession by will, or by deed, grant or gift intended to take effect in possession or epjoyment after the death of

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the grantor or donor, to :fix the rates of said tax, to provide for the lien of said tax, the payment of said tax, and for other purposes."

By Mr. Matthews of the 38th-
Senate Bill No. 123. A Bill to repeal an Act, approved August 18th, 1913, providing for four terms per annum of the Superior Court of Paulding County, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 65. A Bill to provide for the time of drawing petit juries for regular terms, call terms, and adjourned terms of the Superior Courts of this State; to provide for notice of parties and attorneys interested in cases pending in the said terms of said courts; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 128. A Bill to incorporate the Town of Piedmont, in Lamar County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 138. A Bill to prohibit dancing at any public place in Georgia on the Lord's day, commonly known as Sunday.

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 130. An Act to make it the duty of the Judge to continue any case in any court of this State when any party thereto, or his leading attorney shall when such case is reached, be absent from said court by reason of his attendance as a member of the National

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Guard of the' State of Georgia upon any duty prescribed by the Governor or the Adjutant General of the State.

By Messrs. Hendrix of the 35th, Guess of the 34th, Foster of the 28th-
Senate Resolution No. 6. A Resolution to allow the City of Atlanta to construct bridges over the State's property known as theW. & A. Railroad at and over the grade crossings at Pryor Street and Central Avenue, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Williams of the 40th, Pruett of the 32nd, and Owen of the 41st-
Senate Resolution No.18. A joint resolution to authorize and direct the Governor of this State to contract in respect to the subject-matter of the litigation pending in the Supreme Court of the United States between the State of Georgia and the Tennessee Copper Company and the Ducktown Sulphur, Copper and Iron Company, Ltd.; to provide for the settlement of the damages done to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes. By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Resolution No. 12. A Resolution providing that the assent of the State of Georgia is hereby given to the terms and provisions of an Act of Congress authorizing the more complete endowment of Agricultural E.xperiment Stations, and for other purposes.
Under the head of unfinished busines~ the following Bill was taken up for consideration:

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 46. A Bill to provide for the better regulation of the licensing and registration of motor vehicles in the State of Georgia; to provide for transfer and

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recordation of titles to motor vehicles sold in Georgia; to provide for the verification of the application of each applicant for tags; and for other purposes.
Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd District asked unanimous consent that the committee substitute, which had been previously read, be read again, and the consent was granted.
The committee substitute was as follows:

SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 46.
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to provide for the better regulation of the licensing and registration of motor vehicles in the State of Georgia; to provide for the transfer and recordation of titles to motor vehicles sold in Georgia; to provide for the verification of the application of each applicant for tags, and to provide fees to cover the cost of the issuance of certificates of registration and recordation; to provide penalties for the violation of the provisions of this Act; to prescribe the duties of Tax Receivers in the matter of checking certificate recordations with the list sent them by the Secretary of State, and reporting delinquents to the office of the Solicitor-General of the Sujerior Courts of Georgia; 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 from and after the first day of January 1926, the Secretary of State, Ex-officio Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall issue with each motor vehicle license plate a certificate of registration, which shall be printed on a card of suitable size, containing a full description of the motor vehicle registered and licensed; said certificate shall contain a line for the signature of the applicant, and his ad-

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dress, and on the reverse side thereof a form of transfer to be used in the event of the sale of the motor vehicle, which certificate of registration, when issued' and recorded as herein provided, shall constitute prima facia evidence of title to the motor vehicle described therein.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the owner of motor vehicles shall, within ten days from date of certificate, sign in ink, and file for record with the clerk of the Superior Court in the county in which he resides, said certificate of registration; and it shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Superior Court, in the several1 counties of the State, to record, alphabetically in a book to be open January first every year for that purpose, the name and address of the owner of the car described in the certificate; the license number; name of manufacturer; motor number; year made; model number; number of cylinders; license fee paid; date of the issuance of the certificate, and said record, with the date thereof, shall be certified by entry upon the face of the certificate, for which service a fee of fifteen cents, for each entry, shall be paid to the clerk. The record thus made shall be
open to inspection at all times during office hours. Title
once recorded as required above, to remain in effect until motor vehicle is sold and transfer recorded as required in Section 3 of this Act; and thereafter each annual applica- tion for re-registering and license number by the same owner shall show the title number under which the described car has been already recorded with the Superior Court Clerk. Provided also that when a motor vehicle is traded in or sold to a licensed motor vehicle dealer of this State, the certificate of title shall be executed in blank, delivered to the dealer, and held by him until the dealer sells the same; whereupon the dealer shall write the name of purchaser on the transfer and date and sign same. The prima facie title to motor vehicle to vest in the dealer until he sells the motor vehicle and delivers the transfer. Provided further, new motor vehicles ~old by licensed an-

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to dealers of this State may be registered and license issued upon the purchaser stating the fact and giving on his application the name of the dealer selling the vehicle.

Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority afore-

said, that the sale or transfer of title to any motor vehicle

in this State shall be unlawful, unless such sale or trans-

fer of title shall be made and evidenced on' the form pro-

vided on said certificate of registration, and executed in

the presence of an officer authorized by law to attest

deeds; and said transfer, when so made and executed, in

order to transfer title, shall be filed for record in the office

of the Clerk of the Superior Court, as provided in Sec-

tion 2 hereof for original registration certificates, and it

shall be the duty of said clerk to enter s.aid transfer in the

book for which provision has been made above and for

which service he shall receive a fee of fifteen cents for

each entry from the transferee of said certificate, and

after enterini" said transfer of record and certifying said

entry and the date thereof, it shall be the duty of the clerk

of the Superior Court to mail the original certificateE

transferred, at the close of each day, to, the Secretary of

State who shall stamp each one "Re-issued" and file said

certificate, placing a red transfer card on the original ap-

plication; and without cost to the transferee, issue to him

a new certificate of registration as provided for in Sec-

tion 1 of this Act. Duplicates of lost certificates may be

obtained on application to the Secretary of State on

blanks provided for that purpose, for which a fee of one

dollar shall be charged. Sheriffs under judicial sales or

executors or administrators under their sales may make

the appropriate transfers on the form provided on said

certificate of registration unaccompanied by the process

or authority for so doing which shall be prima facia law-

ful.



Sec. 4. Be it fu:rther enacted by the authority ~f~re-

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said, that any person who shall fail to :file said certificate of registration for record or said sale or transfer of title within ten days of the date of the issue thereof, or the date of transfer, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction be punished by a :fine of not less than ten dollars or not more than one hundred dollars.

Sec. 5. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all applications for licenses and registration of motor vehicles shall be made on blanks to be furnished by the Secretary of State, and signed in ink, and sworn to by the owner of said vehicle, and attested by an officer authorized by law to administer oaths which shall be accompanied by a certificate of some such officer that he is personally acquainted with the applicant and knows him to be the person whose name is .signed to the application, all of which when presented to the Secretary of State shall be accompanied by cashier's check, postal money order, or express money order for the license fee required by law; and the; receipt for the two last named forms of remittance shall entitle the applicant to the use and operation of the motor vehicle sought to be licensed and registered for a period of :fifteen days from the date of said postal or express money order receipt. The Secretary of State may, in his discretion, destroy all motor vehicle records except those of the current year and the two years next preceding.

Sec. 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that it shall be the duty of the Tax Receivers of the several counties of Georgia, to check the list of motor vehicle registrations now required to be sent to each County Tax Receiver, with the records of the clerk of the Superior Court, provided for herein, and they shall enter on the tax digest all motor vehicles not returned b'1 owners. It shall also be their duty to furnish a list of those who have failed to record their registration certificates,

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as required in Section 2 of this Act, to Solicitor-General of their Judicial Circuits, whose duty it shall be to prosecute each and every person who fails to comply with the provisions of Section 2 of this Act.

Sec. 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the making of any false affidavit or affirmation as to any matter or thing required by the terms of this Act to be sworn or affirmed to, shall constitute the crime of false swearing, and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by law. The forging, or altering of any certificates of registration, issued by the Secretary of State pursuant of the terms of this Act, or any assignment thereof, shall constitute a felony and upon conviction therefor shall subject such person to the punishment provided in General s~ction 245 of the Penal Code.

Sec. 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws, in conflict with the provisions of 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 by substitute the Ayes were 27, the Nays 7.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
The following Bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of DecaturHouse Bill No. 24. A Bill to amend the amendment of

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the Bainbridge School Tax Act approved July 27th, 1920, 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 32, Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority' was therefore passed.
i:S By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty.

House Bill No. 30. A Bill to amend an Act providing for a system of public schools in the City of Albany approved August 21, 1906, and the several acts amendatory thereof; to provide an election for the ratification of this Act, 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 32, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed.

By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 87. A Bill to abolisp. the special school district of the City of Nashville, and for other purpo~es.
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, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 86. ABill to abolish the Warrenton local school system, and for other purposes.

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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 86, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed.
The following Bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:

By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 92. A Bill to require a referendum, to repeal municipal charters, and to put into effect amendments to municipal charters which change the form of municipal governments and the naming of other municipal officers other than those holding under existing charters, and for other purposes.
Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Section 4 by adding at the end of said Section the following paragraph:
''Be it enacted that this Act shall not apply in towns and municipalities unless one-fifth of the qualified voters petition for a referendum within ninety (90) days after passage.''
The amendment was adopted.
Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Section 1 of Senate Bill No. 92 by adding at the end of Section 1 the following:
''Provided, nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the municipal authorities from abolishing any existing office created by such authorities nor from creating new officers to perform the duties of such abolished office.''
The amendment was adopted.

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Mr. Hendrix of the 35th moved that the Bill be recommitted with its amendments to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2 for further consideration, and the motion prevailed.
The following Resolution was read a third time, and taken up for consideration:

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-

Senate Resolution No. 7. A Resolution to commemorate the bravery of the Confederate Veterans and the issuance of Confederate Memorial Coins; and to set Jan. 21st of each year as a holiday in Georgia to be known as ''Valor Day.''

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th moved that action on the Res-

olution be deferred until such time as Senator Guess, its

author, was present to explain the purpose of the Reso-

lution.



The motio~ prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time, and placed upon its passage :

By Mr. Fletcher of Monroe-
House Bill No. 57. A Bill to provide for a notice to a grantee of a security deed, mortgage or assignee of record before levy for the purpose of sale of real estate for taxes; and for other purposes.

The Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, offered the following amendment:
''Amends Section 1 so that said section when amended shall read as follows :
''Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority

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of the same, that from and after the passage of this Act whenever any real estate is levied upon for taxes by the Sheriff, it shall be his duty, before proceeding to advertise the same for sale as now provided by law, to give twenty days written notice of such levy to the owner of each security deed and mortgage contained on the list filed with him as hereinafter provided, the said period of twenty days beginning to run from the time the said notice is personally delivered or from the date of its mailing when delivered by registered mail as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall contain a description of the land levied upon, the name of the owner thereof, the year or years for which the taxes were assessed, and a statement of the amount thereof with the accrued cost, and shall be delivered to such owner either personally or by registered mail (with return receipt requested) at the address given on said list. The Sheriff shall keep a copy of said notice on which he shall enter the date the same was delivered, how, where, and to whom, and shall file the same with a list hereinafter provided. In order to entitle any such owner of a security deed or mortgage to this notice, a list of each security deed and mortgage as to which such notice is desired shall be filed by the owner thereof with the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County in which the land covered thereby lies, on or before the twentieth day of December of each year, whereon shall be shown not only the name and address of such owner, but also the name and postoffice address of each grantor or mortgagor and the book and page of the record where each security deed and mortgage so listed is recorded. Such list shall be promptly entered for record by said Clerk in a book to be kept by him in his office for that purpose, for which service the Clerk shall be paid a fee of fifteen cents for each security deed or mortgage so listed and entered by him in said book, except that where ten or more security deeds and mortgages shall be listed to-

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gether on one list, the fee of the Clerk shall be five cents each for the number in excess of ten. Within ten days after the filing thereof, the Clerk shall transmit the said list to the Sheriff of said County, and the Sheriff shall file the same in his office as a record thereof and shall enter on the execution docket of his' office the date said list was received by him, together with the date the notice to the owner of a security deed or mortgage, as hereinbefore provided for, was personally delivered and on whom and at what address, when the delivery is by registered mail, and in this latter event shall file the registered return receipt with the said list as a record of his office; provided, that for the giving of this notice the Sheriff shall receive, when it is personally delivered, the sum of $3.00, and when delivered by registered mail, the sum of $1.25, the same together with the fee of the Clerk of the Superior Court as aforesaid to become a part of the cost and paid by the owner of the security deed or mortgage receiving the notice. Provided further, that the right, interests, and secu'rity of any owner of a security deed or mortgage complying with the provisions hereof shall in no wise be effected by a tax sale,. and a deed of conveyance made pursuant thereto unless the provisions hereof are complied with, nor shall anything herein contained in any wise whatsoever affect or abridge any right or remedy of any owner .of a security deed or mortgage now provided by law who may fail or neglect for any reason to file such list with the Clerk of the Superior Court, or in any way change, alter or limit the right of redemption under existing law of property sold for taxes.

The amendment was adopted._

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill as amended, Senator Harrel of the 12th, called for the call of the Ayes and Nayes.
The call was sustained.
On the call of the roll the vote was as follows, to-wit:

Those voting m the affirmative were Messrs.:

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B.
Clary, E. D.
Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Hayes, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. I\:. Memory, S. Forster Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M.

~eal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:

Andrews, E. E. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D.

Harrell, G. Y. Hendrix, W. C. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Mat\hews, Joe I.

Those not voting were Messrs.:

Middleton, D. S. McGregor, J. M. D. Pickren, T. L. Rountree, A.M.

Clifton, J. D. Guess, Carl N. Parker, Jos. H.

Perkins, R. 0. Ricketson, F. B. Wellborn, E. C.

Mr. President

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 30, theNays 14.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed as amended.

Mr. Moye of the 11th asked unanimous consent that House Bill 57 be immediately transmitted to the House, and the consent was granted.

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Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the session of the Senate be extended indefinitely in order to complete the business in hand, and in order to receive an important message from the House relative to adjournment.
The motion prevailed.

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 to-wit:

By McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 63. A Bill to appropriate ($195,000.00) to the trustees of the University of Georgia for the purpose of erecting buildings for the Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville, Georgia.
The following House Bill was read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Appropriations:

By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 63. A Bill to appropriate ($195,000.00) to the Trustees of the University of Georgia for the purpose of erecting buildings for the Georgia State College for women at Milledgeville, Georgia.
The following Bill was read the third time, and put upon its passage:

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 25. A Bill to permit the manufacture of ethyl alcohol in the State of Georgia from sawdust, chips, slabs or other wood substances, or materials pro-

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duced therefrom, etc., and to regulate the sale and transportation thereof; to provide penalties for the violation of this Act; and for other purposes.
Mr. Cole of the 36th offered the following amendments:
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 25 as follows:
By striking Section 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
''Section 5. Ethyl alcohol manufactured under the terms of this Act, may be sold by the manufacturer in Georgia, and may be transported to points within the State, in the same manner and to the same extent and for the same purposes that such alcohol lawfully may be purchased outside of the State and brought into the State under the laws of the United States governing such matt~rs, and the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of the United States Government having at the time jurisdiction and control thereof. All such alcohol manufactured under the terms of this Act, not sold and transported within the State, shall be handled and kept from the date of its manufacture until denatured or until delivered to some common carrier for shipment without the State, and shall be handled and transported by the common carrier to whom delivered, in accordance with the laws of the United States governing such matters, and the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of the United States Government having at the time jurisdiction and control thereof.
"Section 8. 'Denatured alcohol' as used in this Act shall mean Ethyl alcohol denatured in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of the United States Government having at the time jurisdiction and control of such matters."
Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd, called for the previous question and the call was sustained.



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The amendments were adopted.
The report of the Committee, as amended, which was favorable ~ the passage of the Bill was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 37, the Nays were 0; and the bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House read and lost the following Resolution of the Senate to-wit:

By Mr. Dixon of the 27th-

Senate Bill No. 19. Providing for joint committees to visit and report on conditions at the various State Institutions, to provide for adjournment of the General Assembly from Thursday July 16th, until Monday July 22nd, at 10:25 A.M.
Mr. Maddox asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence beginning July 20th, for a few days in order to attend the encampment of the Georgia National Guard at Tybee Island.

The consent was granted.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.

The President Pro-Tern, Mr. Dixon, announced the Senate adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER,

JULY 17, 1925

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Rev. Henderson, Pastor of the College Park Methodist Church.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl !\. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, \1,'. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. ForstPr Middleton, D. H. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. l\:1. D. McKenziP, C. l\:1. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr Mr. President

l\Ir. Andrews of the 31st,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.

Mr. Dixon of the 17th District, Chairman of the Committees on Constitutional Amendments submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Constitutional Amendmentlil haTe had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.

By Miller, Murray and Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 61. To empower the City of Columbus to put into effect the provisions of Article 7_, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A of the Constitution of Georgia for excepting persons therein mentioned from city tax for a space of 5 years and ratifying an election called by the commission of the City of Columbus proposing said tax exemptions, etc.

By Miller, Murrah and Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 62. To put into effect the provisions of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A of the Constitution of Georgia exempting certain industries therein named from taxation for a space of 5 years authorizing and directing that an election be called, etc.

By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 67. To provide for an election to determine whether or not new industries shall be exempt from taxation and for other purposes.

By McKenzie of 48th District-
Senate Bill No 3. To amend Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1 of Constitution to authorize issue of Bonds in Crisp County for purpose of constructing power house. Do pass as amended.

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By Ficklen and Griffin of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 156. To authorize ordinary of Wilkes County to call an election to exempt certain property in wilkes County and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
DIXON,
Chairman.

J. B. Clements, Secretary.
Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Constitutional Amendments have had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.

By Hendricks of 35th District-
Senate Bill No 10. To amend Paragraph 8 and 9 of Section 2, Article 6, Paragraph 2 and 3, Section 3 of said Article of the Constitution of Georgia and for other purposes.

By Harrell of 12th District-
Senate Bill No. 107. To amend Section 2 of Paragraph 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution which provides that county officers shall be elected r"or 4 years by providing for the election of county officers for a term of 2 years and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
DIXON,
Chairman.

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J. B. Clements, Secretary.
Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following Bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to repo.rt the same hack to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass
B.v Mr. Smith o.f Madison-
House Bill No. 351. An Act to change time Gf holding ~uperior Court of Madison County.

By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 255. An Act changing the officers from fee to salary.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 201. Act providing for holtiing four terms of Superior Court, Turner County

By Mr. Lee of ChurchHouse Bill No. 15. Act changing time of holding the
Superior Court of Church County.
By Messrs. Dubose and L~vie of ClarkHouse Bill No. 220. An Act consolidating the Board
of Health of the Cit~r of Athens and Clarke County. Respectfully submitted, BoYKIN, 37th Dist., Chairman.

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Mr. S. H. Morgan of 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Forestry submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on li,orestry have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 54 and of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to tbe Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.
To be entitled an Act to provide for the fixing of the assessed value for a period of fifteen to forty years of forest lands which shall be placed under contract of reforestation with the State Board of Forestry and for other purposes.
S. H. MoRGAN,
Chairman.

Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on .\ppropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations have had under consider~tion 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:

By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin--:-
House Bill No. 63. To appropriate $195,000.00 for Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville, Ga.

Respectfully,

DEI.. APERRIERE of 33rd, Chairman.

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Mr. Moye of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No.2, submitted the following report:

M T. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 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. 6f).
Respectfully submitted,
MoYE of lith, Chairman.

.Mr. Moye of lith District, Chairman of the Committee on General .Judiciary No.2, submitted the following report:
MT. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 have had under consideration the following bill and amendments, recommitted to this Committee 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 by substitute.
Senate Bill N"o. 92.
Respectfully submitted.
MoYE of 11th, Chairman.

Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 121 be withdrawn and the consent was granted.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

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By Mr. Pruett of 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 146. A bill to amend Article 5, Section 1, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide that the term of office of Governor of said State shall be increased to four years.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Pruett of 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 147. A bill to amend Article 3, Section 4, Paragraph 1 of Constitution fixing terms of office of members of the General Assembly by increasing same to four years.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Messrs. Luttrell of 25th, Wilkinson of 49th, Morgan of 1st and Pickren of 4th-
Senate Bill No. 148. A bill to control and suppress the prevalence of hydrophobia through annual preventative inoculation of all dogs.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

By Mr. Andrews of 31st-
Senate Bill No. 149. A bill to amend Section 2696 of Code of 1910 by striking word "except" in Act to regulate the qualification of locomotive engineers.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Cole-By Request-
Senate Bill No. 150. A bill prohibiting employment of women in industrial and manufacturing enterprises between hours of 9 P. M. and 5 A. M., provided that employees of

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newspapers, telephone and telegraph companies shall not be affected by this Act.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

The following Resolution was introduced, read the first time, and under the rules ordered to lay over one day.

By Mr. McKenzie of the 48th-
Senate Resolution No. 20. A Resolution respectfully calling upon the Governor to transmit to the Senate such information as he has in his possession relative to the granting by theN. C. & St. L. Railroad to the City of Chattanooga the right to use the State of Georgia property for extension of streets in the City of Chattanooga.

The following Privilege Resolution was read:

By Mr. Bell of the 51st-
'Vhereas, from the very incipiency of the great State of Georgia, she had distinguished sons and daughters, whose facile pens have enriched the pages of the world's literature and sweetened its tide of song. The State of Georgia now has this same type of distinguished sons and daughters, and,
Whereas, as exemplified by a copy of a splendid poem placed upon the desk of Senators, the Senate itself has as a member, a distinguished son of the above named type in the person of Hon. 'V. M. Sapp, of the 43rd district, and,
Whereas it is known that the distinguished senator from the 43rd district possesses not only the ability to give to the world gems of literature as shown by the poem to which reference has been made, but that he can also exemplify it m song.
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Senate instruct the Senator from the 43rd to fa,or it. with a rendition of the

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aforementioned poem in song immediately upon the adoption of this Resolution, and that the poem be recorded in the Journal of the Senate for today.
Mr. Andrews of the 31st moved that the rules of the Senate be suspended and the Resolution put upon its passage without reference to a Committee, and the motion prevailed.
The Resolution was unanimously adopted.

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 and Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Camp arid Heal of CobbHouse Bill No. 125. A bill to fix the salary of the Solici-
tor General now existing in the Superior Courts of the Blue Ridge circuit.
By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of ChathamHouse Bill No. 265. A bill to alter, amend and revise the
several laws creating and establishing the Commissioners of Chatham County and Ex-Officio Judges.
By Mr. Gill of BryanHouse Bill No. 355. A bill creating the office of Treas-
urer of Bryan County.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 357. A bill creating a County Depository in and for the County of Bryan.

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By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 381. A bill fixing the salary of the County Treasurer of Douglas County, Georgia.

By Mr. T. 0. Whitchard of Early-
House Bill No. 442. A bill establishing the City Court of Blakely in and for the County of Early.

By Mr. Griffin of Twiggs-
House Bill No. 457. A bill to provide for iour terms of the Superior Court of Twiggs County.

By Mr. Duncan of Houston-
House Bill No. 477. A bill changing the time of holding the Superior Court of Houston County, Georgia.

By Mr. Grovenstein of Effingham-
House Bill No. 421. A bill creating the City Court of Springfield, in and for the County of Effingham.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 35. A bill providing for the holding of four terms of the Superior Court of Morgan County.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 36. A bill to establish the City Court of Madison.

By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 485. A bill to prevent fishing in Douglas County for a period of five years.

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By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 486. A bill to prevent the shooting of quail or partridges in Douglas County, for a period of five years.

The following House bills were read the first time anl referred to Committees:

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 125. A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the Blue Ridge .Judicial Circuit.

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 265. A bill to alter, amend and revise the several laws establishing the Commissioners of Chatham County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 355. A bill to repeal an Act creating the office of County Treasurer of Bryan County and for other purposes.
By Mr. Grovenstein of EffinghamHouse Bill No. 421. A Bill to amend an Act creating
the City Court of Springfield in and for the County of Effingham and for other purposes.
By Mr. Duncan of HoustonHouse Bill No. 477. A bill to change the time:; of holding
the Superior Court of Houston County and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Griffin of TwiggsHonse Bill No. 457. A bill to provide for four terms of
the Superi~r Court of Twiggs County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Whitchard of Early-
House Bill No. 422. A bill to repeal an Act establishing the City Court of Blakely in the County of Early and for other purposes.

By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 381. A bill to fix the salary of the County Treasurer of Douglas County, Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 357. A bill to create a county depository in and for the County of Bryan; to prescribe qualifications of the depository and for other purposes.

By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill ~o. 485. A bill to repeal an Act approved August 3, 1923, preventing fishing in the County of Douglas for a period of five years and for other purposes.

By :Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill K o. 486. A bill to repeal an Act approved August 3, 1923, preventing the shooting of quail or partridges in the County of Douglas for a period of five years and for other purposes.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. McKenzie of the 48thSenate Bill No. 3. A bill proposing to qualified. voters.

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of Georgia an amendment to Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution so as to authorize issue of bonds in the County of Crisp for purpose of building a power house.

By Messrs. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd, Morgan of the 1st, and Pruett of the 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 54. A bill to provide for the fixing of an assessed value, for a period of fifteen to forty years, of forest lands which shall be placed under contract of re-forestation with the State Board of Forestry; to provide for a yield tax to be levied upon the value of the timber at the time of harvesting on such forest lands which may be placed under contract and for other purposes.

By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 63. A bill to appropriate one hundred and ninety five thousand dollars for Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 65. A bill to establish a City Court in and for the County of Peach and for other purposes.

By Mr. Lee of Clinch-
House Bill No. 15. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Clinch County and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Miller, Murrah and Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 62. A bill to empower the County of Muscogee to put into effect the provisions of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A. of the Constitution of the State of Georgia exempting certain industries therein named from ~axation and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. :\1iller, .Murrah and Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 61. A bill to empower the City of Columbus to put into effect the provisions of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A of the Constitution of the State of Georgia for exempting persons therein named from City tax for a space of five years and for other purposes.

By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 67. A bill to provide for an election to determine whether or not new industries shall be exempted from taxation in the County of Polk and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Ficklen and Griffin of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 156. A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Wilkes County to call an election in regard to the exemption of certain property in Wilkes County from taxation and for other purposes.

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clarke-
House Bill No. 220. A bill to consolidate the Board of Health of the City of Athens and Clarke County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 201. A bill to provide for the holding of four terms of the Superior Court in the County of Turner.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 255. A bill to amend an Act approved August 13, 1924, changing the officers herein named from fee to the salary system and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Smith of Madison-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to change the time and abolish two terms of the Superior Court of Madison County and for other purposes.

The following bills of the House and Senate, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
The following bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 128. .\ bill to incorporate the Town of Piedmont in Lamar County, 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Matthews of the 38th-
Senate Bill No. 123. A bill to repeal an Act approved August 18, 1913, so as to provide for four terms per annum of the Superior Court of Paulding 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 32, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. West of RandolphHouse Bill No. 342. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Cuthbert, Georgia, and for other purposes.

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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. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 101. A bill to amend the Act of the General Assembly incorporating the City of Pearson by decreasing the maximum rate of tax 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Alexander and Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 264. A bill to amend the Act of the General Assembly approved August 2, 1921, amending the several Acts relating to and creating the City Court of Savannah 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Hamilton and Doyal of Floyd-
House Bill No. 369. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Floyd County and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite c-onstitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. .Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 317. A bill to repeal an Act to create a county court in each county of the State of Georgia, relative to the County of Bacon.
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 Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumpter-
House Bill No. 77. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Plains, Sumpter County, Georgia, and for other purposes.
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 32, X ays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill Xo. 60. A bill to empower the counties and municipal corporations of the State of Georgia to exempt certain industries from taxation for a space of five years.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmitive-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clary, E. D. Clements, J. H. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl X. Hayes,-w. C.
Negative-

Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews,. Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. :\-forgan, S. H. :\'loye, R. L.

:\lcGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. ~eal, Benj. F. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Wellborn, E. C. \\'ilkinson, H B.

Thompson, J. X. B.

Ayes 35, Nays 1.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 35, Nays l.

Th~ bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Williams of the 40th, Pruett of the 32nd and Owen of the 41st-
Senate Resolution No. 18. A resolution to authorize and direct the Governor of this State to contract in respect to the subject-matter of the litigation pending in the Supreme Court of the United States between the State of Georgia and the Tennessee Copper Company and the Ducktown Sulphur, Copper and Iron Company Ltd.; to provide

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for the settlement of damages done to the citizens of Georgia; to provide for the extension of existing contracts and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 39, Nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Stevens of the 50th asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence of a few days and the consent was granted.

The following resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

Senate Resolution No. 12. A resolution to provide that the assent of the State of Georgia be given to the terms and provisions of an Act of Congress, approved February 24, 1925, authorizing the more complete endowment of Agricultural Experiment Stations and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Guess of the 34th asked unanimous consent that House Resolution Ko. 16 and Senate Resolution No. 15, be withdrawn from the Committee on Western and Atlantic Railroad, read the second time, and recommitted.
The consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 7. A bill to provide for the relief of those Confederate Veterans whose names were on the pension rolls during the years 1922, 1923, and 1924, but whose pensions have not been paid in full by the issuance of scrip; to provide a lawful rate of discount at which said scrip may be negotiated and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 7 by adding at the end of Paragraph one the following:
"Said scrip shall bear interest from maturity at the rate of five per cent per annum, and shall be exempt from all State, county and municipal taxes."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Hoykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H ..J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. R. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. ' Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. H. Wellbom, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

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Ayes 46, Nays 0.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 38, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

In order that all Senators might be recorded as voting on Senate Bill No.7, Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th moved that all Senators who were not present at the time the roll was called on said bill be allowed the privilege of having their vote recorded on said measure upon their return to the Senate Chamber Monday morning, July 20th.
The motion prevailed.

Mr. Guess of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senate Resolution No. 7 be takQn up for consideration at this time.
The consent was granted.

The following resolution which had been read the third time on July 16th and deferred in the absence of its author was read again and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Resolution No. 7. A resolution to extend Georgia's thanks to the President and to Congress for aid relative to the issuance of memorial coins and to set .January 25th as a legal holiday in the State of Georgia to be known as "valor day."
Mr. Guess of the 34th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Senate Resolution No. 7 by striking the
words "Legal Holiday," so when amended it will read a."'
"Valor Day."
The amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution as amended, the Ayes were 31, Nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed up'on its passage:

By ~Ir. Knight of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 27-. A bill to authorize and require the legislature to make an extra appropriation to the common school fund for the purpose of equalizing educational opportunities to the children of the several counties of the State and for other purposes.
Mr. Boykin of the 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.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F . . Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

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Ayes 39, Nays 0.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 39, Nay=' 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the Senate do now adjourn untilll :00 o'clock Monday morning and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock A. :\1. Monday.

~lo:-.-DAY, JuLY 20, 192:).

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 :00 o'clock A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. W. G. Watkins.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andr~ws, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H ..J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, F. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl :\. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. .Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. :\laddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster :\liddleton, D. R. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. :\'lcGregor, J. :\1. D. :\lcKenzie, C. :\1. :-.;eal, Benj. F.

Xorman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. H. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Ste\ens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. :\Ir. PrPsirlPnt

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, July 17th had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of last Friday were dispensed with.
Mr. Wilkiilson of the 49th asked unanimous consent that Senate Bills No. 115 and 141 be withdrawn from the Com-

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mittee on Agriculture, read_ the second time and recommitted.
The consent was granted.

Mr. Knox of 3rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on :Military Affairs have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate "'ith the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Senator Guess of 34th District and Senator Hendricks of 35th District~
Senate Bill No. 105. To be entitled an Act to amend the Act reorganizing the Military Forces of the State of Georgia and other purposes.
Respectfully, KNox of 3rd District, Chairman.

Mr. Maddox of 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia and Its Branches, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on University of Georgia and Its Branches have had under consideration the following bill 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:

Senate Bill Ko. 144.

MADDOX of 26th, Chairman.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. Pre.ndent:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

By Mr. Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill Ko. 11. A Bill to establish the official naval stores standards of the United States as the naval stores standards of this State.

By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill !\o. 109. A Bill to incorporate the city of Nahunta.

By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 327. A bill prohibiting fishing in any of the fresh water streams located in Brantly County, Georgia, from April 1st to July 1st of each year.

By Mr. Smith of ~Iadison-
House Bill No. 350. .\ hill to create a City Court of Daniellsville.

By Mr. Tipping of Evans-
House Bill Xo. 353. .\ bill establishing a new charter for the City of Claxton.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill Ko. 356. .\bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Re,enues for Bryan County, Georgia.

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By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 476. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Glennville, Tattnall County, Georgia.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of Meriwether-
House Bill Xo. 490. A bill creating the City Court of Greenville.

By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. A bill to establish the City Court of Dawson.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 78. A bill creating the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for t~e County of Pierce.

By Mr. Miller of Muscogee-
House Resolution No. 50-503-A. A resolution for the relief of J. H. Toles in the bond of Albert Upshaw in the City Court of Columbus.

By Mr. Chappell of Lamar-
House Bill No. 352. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Lamar County, creating and establishing a county depository.

The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

SENATE CALENDAR,

By Mr. Carlisle of 7th-

JuLY 20, 1925.

Senate Bill No. 151. A bill to define vinegar and the

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adulteration and misbranding thereof, fixing penalties, etc. Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Pickren of 4th and Mr. Andrews of 31st-
Senate Bill No. 152. A bill to authorize judgments validating bonds to be amended .in certain particulars.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Miller of 9th-
Senate Bill No. 153. A bill to authorize the valuation of bonds and other securities held by life insurance companies, assessment life associations and fraternal beneficial associations by the amortization method.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

By Mr. Morgan of 1st-
senate Bill No. 154. A bill to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia and to prescribs the duties and powers thereof approved August 18, 1919, as amended by the Act of the General Assembly approved August 10, 1921.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

By Mr. Morgan of 1st-
Senate Bill No. 155. A bill to prescribe the rights, duties and responsibilities of thirteen certain highway trunk line zones, all to be located within the State of Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

By Mr. Guess of 34th and Mr. Hendrix of 35thSenate Bill No. 156. A bill to render citizens of this

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State holding commissions as Reserve Officers in the United States Army, 1'\avy and Marine Corps eligible to hold civil office.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Morgan of 1st-
Senate Bill No. 157. i.. bill to propose to the qualified
voters of State of Georgia an amendment to Constitution of State authorizing the creation of thirteen certain separate trunk line zones or districts to be composed of counties named in each zone.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Andrews of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 144. A bill to revise the laws of this State relative to the composition of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, the number thereof, and the election of the same, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th and Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 105. A bill to amend the Act reorganizing the military forces of the State of Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 23. A bill to amend Section 2823 and 2823 (A) of the Code of Georgia, 1910, providing for the creation of corporations by the Superior Courts of this Htate so that corporations may be chartered for a term of thirty instead of twenty years and for other purposes.

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The following bills were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Mr. DaYidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 65. A bill to establish a City Court in and for the County of Peach 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 32, ~ ays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Lee of Clinch-
House Bill No. 15. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Clinch 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 wer.e 32, Nays 0.
The bill having recehed the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. :Miller, Murrah and Neill of MuscogeeHouse Bill No. 62. A bill to empower the County of
Muscogee to put into effect the provisions of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, exempting certain industries from taxation for a space of five years 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 32, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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By Messrs. Miller, Keill and Murrah of Muscogee--
House Bill No. 61. A bill to empower the City of Columbus to put into effect the provisions of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2-A of the Constitution of the State of Georgia for exempting persons therein named from City tax for a space of five years 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 201. A bill to provide for the holding of four terms of the Superior Court of Turner 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the reqmsite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clarke-
House Bill No. 220. A bill to consolidate the Board of Health of the City of Athens and Clarke 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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By Messrs. Ficklen and Griffin of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 156. A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Wilkes County to call an election in regard to the exemption of certain property in that county from taxation 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 67. A bill. to provide for an election to determine whether or not new industries shall be exempted from taxation 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following House bill was read the third time and put . upon its passage:

By Mr. Smith of Madison-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Madison and to do away with two terms of the said court and for other purposes.
Mr. Thompson of the 30th moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.

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The following bill was read the third time, and put up~m its passage:

House Bill No. 63. A bill to appropriate to the Trustees

of the University of Georgia the sum of one hundred and

ninety-five thousand dollars for the purpose of erecting

buildings for the Georgia State College for Women at Mil-

ledgeviJle.



The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W.-L.
Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. .J. Clary, E. D. Clements, .J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, H.. D. Collier, .J. C. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl :\'. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, .J. H. .Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, .J. A. Matthews, .Joe I. :VIiller, A. L. :\lorgan, S. H. :\loye, H. L. McGregor, .J. M. D. :VlcKenzie, C. M. Xeal, Benj. F.

Ayes 41, Nays 0.

Owen, C. F. Parker, .Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., .Jr. Pickren, T. L . Pruett, .J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, .J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C ..Jr. Mr. President.

On the passage of the bill the ayes were 41, ~ays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senate Resolution No. 20, which had been ordered to lay over one day, on Friday, .July 17th, be taken up for consideration at this time.
The consent was granted.

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The following resolution, which had been ordered to lay over one day on Friday, was read the second time and taken up for consideration:

Senate Resolution Xo. 20. A resolution respectfully calling on the Governor to transmit such information as may be in his possession relative to the granting by the N. C. & S. L. Railroad to the City of Chattanooga the right to use the State of Georgia property for extension of streets in Chattanooga.
The resolution was adopted.

The following House bills were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. II. A bill to establish the official Naval Stores Standards of the United States as the Naval Stores Standards of this State and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 109. A bill to create and incorporate the City of Nahunta and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Smith of Madison-
House Bill No. 350. A bill to create a City Court for Danielsville and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Strickland of BrantleyHause Bill No. 327. A bill prohibiting fishing in any of

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the streams of Brantley County from :\pril 1st to July 1st of each year and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Fish and Game.

By ~1r. Chappell of Lamar-
House Bill No. 352. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Lamar County, creating and establishing a County depository and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County ~latter:'!.

By l\Ir. Tippin of Evans-
House Bill No. 353. .-\. bill to establish a new charter for the City of Claxton.
Referred to Committee on ~Iunicipal Government.

By .Ylr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 356. A bill to amend an .-\ct creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Bryan County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By .Mr. Grice of Tatnall-
House Bill No. 476. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Glenville, in Tatnall County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of :Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 490. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Greenville, relative to increasing the salary of the judge of said court.
Referred to Committee on .Yiunicipal Government.

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By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. A bill to repeal an Act establishing the City Court of Dawson and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Miller of :VIuscogee--
House Resolution No. 50. A resolution for the relief of J. H. Toles on the bond of Albert Upshaw in the City Court of Columbus.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:

By Mr. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 12. A bill to amend the .\ct approved August 11, 1921, relating to collection and deposition of costs in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals and payment of certain compensations therefrom.
Mr. Knox of the 3rd 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 27, Nays 3.
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. Carr of the 23rdSenate Bill No. 13. A bill to repeal an Act providing

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for and requiring the payment of taxes whenever the property passes by the laws of inheritance or succession by will, or by deed intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment after the death of the grantor or donor; to fix rates of said tax; to provide for the lien of said tax and the payment and for other purposes.
Mr. Miller of the 9th moved that the bill be recommitted to the Committee on Finance and the motion prevailed.

The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:
By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 17. A bill to repeal an Act creating, providing for, and requiring the payment of taxes whenever property passes by the laws of inheritance or succession, by will or by deed, grant or gift intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment after the death of the grantor or donor and for other purposes.
Mr. Pickren of the 4th moved that this bill be recommitted to the Committee on Finance and the motion prevailed.

The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:
By Mr. Pickren of the 4th (By request)-
Senate Bill No. 18. A bill to amend the Act of the General Assembly creating the Department of Commerce and Labor and Acts amendatory thereof, so as to fix the compensation of the Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor at $3,000 per annum.
Mr. Knox of the 3rd moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.

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Upon the' motion of Mr. Sapp of the 43rd the Senate went into executive session at 12:30 o'clock for the purpose of considering a sealed communication from his Excellency, the Governor.

The executive session was dissolved at 12:50 o'clock A.M.

Mr. Ricketson of the 19th asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence of a few days because of illness.
The consent was granted.

Mr. Stevens of the 50th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow.

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SENATE CHAMBER, TuESDAY, JuLY 21st, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by Senator Knight of the 6th, in the absence of the Chaplain.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st 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 Privilege Resolution was read and adopted:

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By Mr. Clements of the 45th.-
Be it resolved by the Senate that the privileges of the floor be extended to Hon. Isadore Gelders of the County of Ben Hill during his stay in the City.

The following Prh'ilege resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Owen of the 41st-
Be it resolved by the Senate that the privileges of the floor be extended to Ex-Senator James L. Weaver of Ellijay during his star in the City.

Mr. Moye of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary ~o. 2, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation as follows:
Senate Bill No. 64 do pass. Senate Bill No. 142 do pass. House Bill No. 504, do pass as amended.

Respectfully submitted, RoBERT L. MoYE, 11th District, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee qn County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

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]Jr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Senator Carswell of 5th_:_
Senate Nill No. 126. Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Ware County.

By Messrs Lawton and Denmark of Chatham--
House Bill No. 265. Act revising act creating Commissioners of Chatham County.

By Mr. Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 335. Act abolishing office of Sheriff of City Court of Dublin.

By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 381. Act fixing salary of County Treasurer of Douglas County.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 355. Act repealing Act creating office of County Treasurer of Bryan County.

By Mr. Greer of Macon-
House Bill No. 384. Amend Act creating Board of Commissioners of Macon County.

By :Nir. Guillebeau of Lincoln--
House Bill No. 49. An Act authorizing ordinary of Lincoln County to call an election.

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By Mr. Grice of TattnallHouse Bill No. 134. Act establishing police force for
Tattnall County.
Respectfully submitted, BoYKIX of the 37th Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on ~Iunicipal Government have had
under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
Senate Bill K o. 143, by Mr. Hendrix of 35th. House Bill No. 5, by Winshipp, Malone, Xapier of Bibb. House Bill No. 20, by Camp and .McKoy of Coweta. House Bill No. 80, by Grice of Tattnall. House Bill No. 266, by Lawton and Denmark of Chatham. House Bill No. 269, by Haywood of McDuffie. House Bill No. 337, by Denmark, Lawton and Alexander of Chatham. House Bill Xo. 353, by Tipping of Evans. House Bill No. 456, by Tipping of Evans. House Bill No. 490, by Jones and Smith of Meriwether.
HENDRIX, Chairman.

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.Mr. J. C. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, has submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have has under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass: Senate Bill No. 30, by }lr. Parker.
J. C. CoLLIER,
Chainnan Finance Committee.

:Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constituti6n, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution have had under consideration the following Bill 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:
By .Mr. Hughs of 21 Dist. and Williams of 14th Dist.~ .
. Senate Bill No. 85. To create the new County of Hughes, as constitutional amendments, etc.
Respectfully submitted,
Drxo"', Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Carl N. Guess of 3.5th District, Chairman of the Committee on Western and Atlantic Railroad, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Western and Atlantic Railroad have had under consideration the following House Resolution No. 16 and Senate Resolution No. 15 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass: as to House Resolution No. 16 and that Senate Resolution No. 15 do not pass.
MR. GuEss of the 35th Dist.

:Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senate Resolution No. 15 be placed on today's calendar in order that the report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the resolution might be disagreed with.
The consent was granted.

A message was received from his Excellency,the Governor, through .Mr. M. C. Bennett, his Secretary, to which he respectfully called the attention of the Senate.

l\lr. Sapp of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill K o. 134 be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary ~o. 1, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
The consent was granted.

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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

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By Messrs. Griffin of Decatur and Hall of Truetlen-
House Bill No. 25. A Bill to promote public safety at railroad crossings.

By Messrs. New, Clark and Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 334. A Bill to amend an .\ct creating a board of commissioners for Laurens County.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 430. A Bill to amend the Charter of Valdosta.

By Messrs. Stone and Williams of WaltonHouse Bill No. 470. A Bill to amend the charter of the
City of Monroe.
By Mr. Burgin of ~!arionHouse Bill No. 524. A Bill to create a Board of Com-
missioners for Marion County.

By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
House Bill No. 530. .\ bill to abolish the Board of County Commissioners for ~farion County.
By Messrs. C::1mp and ~IcKoy of CowetaHouse Bill No. .538. A bill to amend the charter of
Newnan.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 3.5th-
Senate Bill No. 108. A Bill to abolish the fee System now existing in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the Solicitor -General, approved August 11, 1924.

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By Mr. Johnson of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 52. A bill to create a Board of Commi~lsioners of Roads and Revenues for Oconee County.

By Messrs. Stone and Williams of Walton-
House Bill No. 470. A bill to amend the charter of the
. City of Monroe.
By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
. House Bill 499. A bill to incorporate the Town of Ringgold, Catoosa County.

. The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

SENATE CHAMBER,
JULY 21ST, 1925.
By Mr. Carswell of 5thSenate Bill ~o. 158. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Waycross relative to establishing and changing the grades of the streets, etc.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Foster of 28th-
Senate Bill No. 159. A bill to amend Section 5918 of the Civil Code of 1910 giving to the Judges of the Superior Courts the authority to compel the attendance of witnesses on application for injunction, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Guess of 34thSenate Bill No. 160. A bill to approve the employment

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of Frank Harwell and Clifford L. Anderson and authorizing the filing and prosecution of a claim or suit in the name of State of Georgia against the United States of America, for the recovery of taxes heretofore illegally assessed against citizens and residents of Georgia and paid by them.
Referred to Committee on General .Judiciary No. 1.

By :Mr. Boykin of 37th-
Senate Bill No. 161. A bill to amend Section 2409-A of Parks Annotated Code Volume 8, Supplement of 1922, so as to enable insurance companies to invest not more than fifteen percent of their assets in a building to be used for home office purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Knight of 6th-
Senate Resolution ~o. 21. To authorize the County Commissioners of Lowndes County to pave the driveways on the grounds of the Georgia State Woman's College at Valdosta.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

The following House bills were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Messrs. Griffin of Decatur and Hall of TreutlenHouse Bill No. 25. A bill to promote public safety at
railroad crossings, and for other purposes. . Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Messrs. New, Clark, and Peacock of LaurensHouse Bill No. 334. A bill to amend an Act creating a
Board of Commissioners of Laurens County. Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

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301

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 430. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Messrs. Stone and Williams of WaltonHouse Bill No. 470. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Monroe, and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Corporations..
By Mr. Bandy of CatoosaHouse Bill No. 499. A bill to amend an Act to incorpo-
rate the Town of Ringgold in Catoosa County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Burgin of .MarionHouse Bill No. 524. A Bill to create a Board of Com-
missioners for Marion County and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Burgin of :Marion-
House Bill No. 530. A bill to abolish the Board of County Commissioners of "Marion County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 538. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Newnan.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Messrs. Boykin of the 37th, and Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill Xo. 64. A bill to amend an .\ct of 1905 btipulating the salary of the State Entomologist; defining his duties, residence and for other purposes.

By .Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill 1\o. 143. A bill authorizing counties having a population in excess of 200,000 to relieve cities therein of costs of court when said cities furnish free water to the public buildings of the county.

By 1\Ir. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill ~o. 126. A bill to create a bond commission for Ware County; to define its duties and for other purposes.
By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill ~o. 142. A bill to amend Park's Code of Georgia, 1910, fixing the amount of bonds and their conditions required of tax collectors of the State of Georgia as have a population of less than thirty thousand and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Hughes of the 21st, and Williams of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 85. A Bill to create a new county of Hughes and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Winship and Malone and Mrs. X apier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 5. .\ bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon for the purpose of increasing the compensation of members of the Board of Water Commissioners in that City and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 20. A bill to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Newnan and for other purposes.

By Mr. Guillebeau of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 49. A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Lincoln County to call an election to exempt certain property from taxation, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 80. A bill to amend an Act amending the charter of the City of Reidsville and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 134. A bill to establish a police force for the County of Tattnall, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 265. A bill to alter, amend and revise the several laws creating and establishing the Commissioners of Chatham County and Ex-Officio Judges, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 266. A bill to confirm the sale by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to George D. Semker of a certain portion of Wright Street in said City.

By Mr. Hayward of .McDuffie----
House Bill No. 269. A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Thompson to pave and improve the sidewalks and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 335. A bill to abolish the office of Sheriff of the City Court of Dublin.

By :Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill Ko. 337. A Bill to authorize the Mayor and Alderman of Savannah to allow the Morning News, Inc., to encroach on the southern sidewalk of Bay Street four inches for the purpose of erecting pilasters.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 355. A bill to repeal an Act creating the office of County Treasurer of Bryan County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 381. A bill to fix the salary of the County Treasurer of Douglas County, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Tippin of Evans-
House Bill Ko. 353. A. bill to establish a new charter for the City of Claxton.

By Mr. Greer of Macon-House Bill No. 384. A bill to amend an Act creating
a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Macon, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Tippins of EvansHouse Bill Xo. 456. A Bill to amend the charter of the
City of Claxton, and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Jones and Smith of MeriwetherHause Bill No. 490. A Bill to amend an Act creating

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city court of Greenville relative to increasing the salary of the judge of said court.

By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. A bill to repeal an Act to establish the City Court of Dawson and for other purposes.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the following resolution, which had been adversely reported by the Committee on Western and Atlantic Railroad, be read and the report of the Committee disagreed with:

By .Mr. Knight of the 6th, and Moye of the lith-

Senate Resolution No. 15. A resolution to provide for the appointment of a committee of two from the Senate and three from the House for the purpose of investigating the condition of the State's Railroad property in the Cities of Atlanta and Chattanooga; to report to the General Assembly the feasibility of selling certain portions of this property; and to provide for deferring action on House Resolution No. 16 and Senate Resolution No. 6 for two weeks; and for other purposes.

On the motion to disagree with the report of the Committee, Senator Knight called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.
On the motion ~o disagree with the report of the Committee, the roll was called and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Cole, R. D. Hughes, H. L. D.
Negative-

Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Memory, S. Forst{'r

Moye, R. L. Parker, Jos. H. Pruett, J. F. Wilkinson, H. B.

Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira

Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D.

Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D.

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Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, \\r. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. H. Johnson, L. F.

Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. :'l<eal, Benj. F. ~orman, R. L. Owen, C. F.

Ayes 10, Nays 35.

Peebles, I. S., .Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. 'Vellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C . .Jr.

On the motion to disagree the Ayes were 10, the Nays 35; the motion to disagree was lost.

The following resolution of the House was read a third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Miss Kempton and :\lessrs. Wood and Hooper ot Fulton-
House Resolution No. 16. A resolution giving consent on the part of the State of Georgia for the City of Atlanta to construct viaducts over the State's property, and for other purposes.
~Ir. Cole of the 42nd offered the following amendment:
"Moves to amend House Resolution No. 16 by adding the following proviso: 'Provided, that the construction of viaducts, provided for in this Resolution, shall be completed within ten years after the approval by the Governor of Georgia of this Resolution.' "

Senator Guess of the 34th, one of the authors of the Viaduct resolution in the Senate, stated that the amendment was satisfactory to the proponents of the measure; and asked unanimous consent that it be adopted. The consent was granted, and the amendment by Senator Cole

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was adopted without a call of the Ayes and Nays, which were to have been called in accordance with a previous motion by Senator Knight of the 6th.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th offered the following amendment:

"Moves to amend House Resolution No. 16 by adding at the end of said Resolution, after the last word, the following: 'Nor shall the Lease Contract between the State and the Lessees of the Western and Atlantic Railroad be affected in any manner by the passage of this Resolution."
Mr. Memory of the 46th called for the Ayes and Nays. The call was sustained.

The Roll was called and the vote was as follows, to-wit:

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H ..J. Clary, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C.

Harrell, G. Y. Hughes, H. L. D. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Memory, S. ForstPr :\fiddleton, D. S.

Negative-

Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl X. Hayes,'" C.

Hendrix, \\r. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, -L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D. l\lcKenzie, C. M. Xeal, Benj. F.

Ayes 17, Nays 29.

Moye, R. L. Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H. Pruett, J. F. Wilkinson, H. B.
Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkin!<, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the adoption of the Amendment the Ayes were 17, the Nays 29, and the amendment was therefore lost.

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Mr. Harrell of the 12th offered the following amendment:
Amend Resolution No. 16, known as the Viaduct Resolution, by adding the following proviso:
Provided, the right to construct said viaducts or bridges is given to the City of Atlanta on condition that the City of Atlanta pay all damages any property owner or leaseholder may sustain by reason of the construction of said viaducts or bridges, and that said damages shall be paid by the City of .\.tlanta to the said property owners or leaseholders before any actual work is done on the construction of said bridges or viaducts, and that the said damages shall be determined by arbitration according to law in such cases made and provided. In ascertaining the damages sustained by property owners or lease holders the City of Atlanta shall select one arbitrator, the property-owner or lease-holder shall select one arbitrator and these two arbitrators shall select a third. The said arbitrators, after hearing evidence, shall promptly ascertain and assess whatever damages, if any, the parties herein mentioned shall have or may sustain, and make their award accordingly, with the right of appeal by either party according to law.
After an award is made the City of Atlanta shall pay or offer to pay the amount of the award to said propertyholder or lease-holder pending an appeal and should the jury find less damages than the award the City of Atlanta shall recover the difference between the award and the finding of the jury from the said property-holder or leaseholder and if the jury shall find more damages than the award then the property owner or lease-holder shall recover the difference between the award and the finding of the jury from the City of Atlanta.
After the City of Atlanta has paid or offer to pay said award the City of Atlanta shall be at liberty to proceed with the construction of said viaducts pending an appeal.

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On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Harrell of the 12th called for the Ayes and Nays. The call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote \vas as follows, to-wit:

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Harrell, G. Y. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A.

Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. R. :Vloye, R. L. Xorman, R. L. Parkl'r, .Jos. H.

Peebles, I. 8., Jr. Pruett, J. F. Wilkinson, H. B.

Negative-

Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H . .J. Clary, E. D. Clements, .J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C.
Hendrix, w. C.
Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. :\Iatthews, Joe I. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. :\-IcGre~~:or, J. M. D.

:\lcKenzie, C. M. Xeal, Benj. F. Owen, C. F. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Ayes 13, Nays 34.

On the adoption of the amendment, the .\yes were 13, the Nays 34; and the amendment was therefore lost.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the session of the Senate be extended until the final action of the Senate on House Resolution No. 16 should be completed; and the consent was granted.

Mr. Sapp called for the previous question. The call was sustained.
The main question was then put.

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The report of the Committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution was agreed to.

On the passage of the resolution, as amended, the Ayes were 34, the Nays 9. The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed.

Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent that the resolution with its amendments be immediately transmitted to the House. The consent was granted, and the resolution, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 o'clock to-morrow; and the motion prevailed.

The President declared the Senate adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock A. M. Wednesday, July 22, 1925.

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock A.M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Henderson, Pastor of the College Park Baptist Church, in the absence of the regular Chaplain.

. Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl X. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster :viiddleton, D. S. :\Iiller, A. L. :\'lorgan, S. H. :Vloye, lL L. McGregor, J. :\I. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Xeal, Benj. F. Xorman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., .Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. ~tevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. :\Ir. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, 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 Joumal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

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Mr. J. C. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following Bills 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.
Senate Bill Ko. 17, by Mr. Pickren.
Senate Bill Xo. 13, by .Mr. Carr.
J. C. CoLLIER,
Chairman Finance Committee.

Mr. Pickren of 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish 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:
House Bill No. 485. Entitled an Act to repeal an Act approved August 3rd, 1923, to prevent fishing in Douglas County for a period of five years.
House Bill No. 486. Entitled an Act to repeal an Act to prevent the shooting of quail or partridges in Douglas County for a period of five years.
House Bill No. 327. Entitled an Act prohibiting fishing in any of fresh water streams in Brantley County during bedding season for Bream.
Lu'ITRELL of 25th, Secretary.
PicKREN of 4th, Chairman.

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Mr. Miller of 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Insurance have had under consideration the following Senate Bills Nos. 124 and 153 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.
MILLER of 9th, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County ~1atters have had under consideration the following bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do ndt pass:
House Bill No. 422, by Mr. Hamilton of Floyd.
House Bill No. 41, by Mr. Milton of Gilmer.
House Bill No. 40, by Mr. Milton of Gilmer.
Respectfully submitted,
BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate

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and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 97, by Senator Matthews of 38th. Senate Bill No. 113, by Miss Clary and Peeples of 18th. House Bill No. 350, by Mr. Smith of Madison. House Bill Ko. 23, by Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur. House Bill No. 476, by Mr. Grice of Tatnall. House Bill No. 219, by .Mr. James of Jones. House Bill No. 218, by Mr. James of Jones. House Bill No. 356, by Mr. Gill of Bryan. House Bill No. 352, by :Mr. Chappell of Lamar.
Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate arid have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the Rame do pass:

House Bill No. 421. An Act to amend the City Court of Springfield.
House Bill No. 477. An Act to change the time of holding Superior Court of Houston County.

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House Bill No. 457. An Act to provide four terms of the Superior Court of Twiggs County.
House Resolution No. 28. To relie\e J. S. Bush and others as bondsmen.
Senate Bill No. 159. An Act to amend Section 5918 of the Civil Code of 1910.
Senate Bill No. 34. An Act to amend an Act to establish a State Board of Embalmers.
Senate Bill No. 161. An Act to amend Section 2409-A of the Code of Georgia.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submittetl the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Russell of Barrow-
House Bill No. 343. To provide for the election and term of office of Board of Education of Barrow County and for other purposes.

By Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd DistrictSenate Resolution No. 17.

By Messrs. Knight of 6th District and Clements of 45th DistrictSenate Bill No. 109. To require County Boards of

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Education and Boards of Education of all independent systems receiving fun:ds directly from State department of education to make each year a budget of estimated receipts and expenditures and for other purposes.

By Messrs. McGregor of 15th District, Xorman of 47th District and Wilkinson of 49th District-
Senate Bill Xo. 114. To amend Section 67 of Georgia School Code so as to make school year be from July 1st to the next June 30th, beginning with July 1st, 1928 and for other purposes.

By Mr. Miller of 9th District-
Senate Bill No. 145. To establish kindergartens in the public schools of this State where desired and sufficient funds are obtainable to establish standards for their teachers and for other purposes.

By Mr. Maddox of 26th District-
Senate Bill No. 82. To establish a permissive County unit plan for public school organization and administration: to provide for the election of a County Board of Education in and for counties adopting the County unit plan; to prescribe their powers, duties and obligations; to prescribe meth~d of elections of County Superintendent of Schools in such Counties; to provide for Treasurers of the scho9l funds and for other purposes, do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
P. F. KNIGHT, Chairman.
J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary. .
Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the foJlowing Senate Bill No. 9 be withdrawn from the

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Committee on General J udicia.ry No. I, read the second time and recommitted:

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 9. A Bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

Mr. Moye of the lith asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. A bill to repeal an Act to abolish the City Court of Dawson and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

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, to-wit:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 2. A bill to regulate the employment of children and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grovenstein of Effingham-
House Bill No. 461. A bill to create the office of County Treasurer for the County of Effingham.

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By Messrs. Clark, Peacock and Xew of Laurens-
House Bill No. 558. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Caldwell and for other purposes.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to Committees:

SE:XATE CALEXDAR,
JULY 22:-\D, 1925.

By Mr. Carswell of 5th-
Senate Bill No. 162. A bill to amend charter of Waycross; to provide for park and tree and zoning commission in lieu of present commission, etc.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Carswell of 5th-
Senate Bill No. 163. A bill to amend charter of Waycross; to authorize city commission to adopt zoning regulations by ordinance.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Harrell of 12th-
Senate Bill No. 164. A bill to provide for holding of elections .in all incorporated towns and cities in Georgia; to provide for time of opening and closing the polls in all elections held in Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Harrell of 12th-
Senate Bill No. 165. A bill to authorize Governor to discount and set apart from the rental of Western & At-

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lantic Railroad for a period not exceeding seven years as a special fund for payment of obligations and debt and amount due the Confederate Soldiers.
Referred to Committee on Pensions.

By Mr. Williams of 14th-
Senate Bill No. 166. A bill to authorize State Board of Education to develop standards for school buildings for public schools, etc.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Morgan of 1st-
Senate Bill No. 167. A bill to make the Savannah Port Authority for harbor and port of Savannah a body corporate and politic, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Collier of 22nd, Hendrix of 35th, Peebles of 18th, Morgan of 1st and Perkins of 24thSenate Bill No. 168. A bill to create a real estate board
in cities of over 44,195 population. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Peebles of 18thSenate Bill No. 169. A bill to make it unlawful for any
person, persons or partnership to carry on, transact or conduct a business under any assumed or fictitious or trade name, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Perkins of 24thSenate Bill No. 170. A bill to amend an Act to create a
new charter for Columbus.
Referred to Committee on Corporation.

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By Mr. Andrews of 31st-
Senate Bill No. 171. A bill to require all railway companies to furnish a local engineer as a pilot for all trains diverted over foreign roads.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Foster of 28th-
Senate Bill No. 172. A bill to propose to qualified voters Constitutional Amendment authorizing creation of Highway District as political sub-divisions.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.
The following House bills were read the first time and referred to Committees:
By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. ~Ialone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill Ko. 2. A bill to regulate the employment of children; to provide for the issuance of certificates with reference to age and educational qualifications and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

By Mr. Grovenstein of Effingham-
House Bill No. 461. A bill to create the office of County Treasurer of the County of Effingham, to provide for salary and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County .:\1atters.

By Messrs. Peacock, New and Clark of Laurens-
House Bill No. 558. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Caldwell and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mr. Boykin of the 37th-
Senate Bill No. 34. A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Board of Embalmers; to provide for better protection of life and health, and for other purposes.
By Mr.. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 82. A bill to establish a permissive coun-
ty unit plan for public school organization and administration; to provide for the election of a county board of education in and for the counties adopting the county unit plan and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Clary of the 29th and Peeples of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 113. A bill to empower the tax payers of this State with the authority to bring suit in the name of any county or municipality for recovery of public funds paid without authority or withheld from the Public Treasury and for other purposes.

By Mr. McGregor of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 114. A bill to amend Section 67 of the Georgia School Code so as to make the school year from July 1st, to the next June 30th, 1928 and for other purposes.

By Mr. Matthews of the 38th-
Senate Bill No. 97. A bill to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Knight of the 6th and Clements of the 45th-
Senate Bill No. 109. A bill to require the County Boards of Education of this State and Board of Education of all

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independent systems receiving funds directly from the State Department of Education, to make a budget each year of receipts and expenditures and for other purposes.

By Mr. Matthews of the 38th-
Senate Bill No. 124. A bill to require all insurance companies which do not require a medical examination, liable after receipt of first premium; to require a receipt given for each prenium; to provide that policies shall remain in force during illness, etc., and for other purposes.

By Mr. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 153. A bill to authorize the valuation of bonds and other securities held by life insurance companies by the amortization method and for other purposes.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 159. A bill to amend Section 5918 of the Civil Code of 1910 giving the Judges of the Superior Courts the authority to compel the attendance of witnesses on application for injunction, etc. and for other purposes.

By Mr. Boykin of the 37th-
House Bill No. 161. A bill to amend Section 2409 of Park's Annotated Code of Georgia so as to enable insurance companies to use not more than fifteen percent of their assets in a building to be used for home office purposes.

By Messrs. Miller of the 9th and Hughes of the 21st-
House Bill No. 145. A bill to establish kindergartens in the public schools of this State, where funds are obtainable and for other purposes.

The following Senate Resolution, favorably reported, was read the second time:

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By Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd-
Senate Resolution No. 17. A resolution commending the efforts of the loyal Georgians who are working to build Woodrow Wilson College in this State and setting apart the week of September 21st, as Woodrow Wilson College week at which time all Georgians are urges to make contributions to this undertaking.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 219. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jones County.

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 23. A bill to amend an Act so that the treasurer of Decatur County shall be on a salary instead of a commission and for other purposes.

By Mr. Duncan of Houston-
House Bill No. 477. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Houston County and for other purposes.
By Mr. Smith of Madison-
House Bill No. 350. A bill to create a City Court for Daniellsville and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grice of Tatnall-
House Bill No. 476. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Greenville, Tatnall County, Georgia, and for other purposes.



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By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 218. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Jones County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 356. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Bryan County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Chappel, of Lamar-
House Bill No. 352. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Lamar County, creating and establishing a county depository and for other purposes.

By Mr. Govenstein of Effingham-
House Bill No. 421. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Springfield in and for the County of Effingham and for other purposes.

By Mr. Russell of Barrow-
House Bill No. 343. A bill to provide for the election and term of office of the Board of Education of Barrow County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 327. A bill prohibiting fishing in the fresh water streams in Brantley from April 1st to July 1st of each year and for other purposes.

By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 486. A bill to repeal an Act preventing the shooting of quail or partridges in the County of Douglas for a period of five years and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 485 A Bill to repeal an Act to prevent fishing in Douglas County for a period of five years and for other purposes.

By Mr. Griffin of Twiggs-
Hause Bill No. 457. A bill to provide for the holding of four terms of the Superior Court of Twiggs County and for other purposes.
The following House resolution, favorably reported, was read the second time:

By Mr. Wilkin of Miller-
House Resolution No. 28. A resolution to relieve J. S. Bush and others as bondsmen for W. I. Moody.
The following Resolution was read and ordered to lay over one day.

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th, Foster of the 28th and Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Resolu.tion No. 22
A RESOLUTION
Whereas, Hon. Hoke Smith is now in Georgia, and
Whereas, he has had very wide experience and occupied high offices, having served as Secretary of the Interior of the United States, Governor of the State of Georgia and as United States Senator from Georgia and
Whereas, the State is confronted by many grave problems that are pressing for solution, therefore be it resolved
That the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, invite Honorable Hoke Smith to address the Legislature in joint session at such time as may be agreed upon by Senator

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Smith, and the Committee on Arrangements to be appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate.

The following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 126. A bill to amend an Act creating a Bond Commission for Ware County; so as to provide for the appropriation of funds by said Bond Commission to the Municipal Authorities of the City of Waycross for the purpose of constructing or improving roads, streets etc 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 143. A bill authorizing counties of populations over two hundred thousand to relieve cities therein of costs of court when said cities furnish free water to the public buildings of the 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, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 381. A bill fixing the salary of the County Treasurer of Douglas County.

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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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Hayward of McDuffie-
House Bill No. 269. A bill authorizing the Mayor and Council of Thompson to pave and improve the sidewalks 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 265. A bill to alter, amend and revise the laws creating the Commissioners of Chatham County and Ex-Officio Judges 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 266. A bill to confirm the sale by tha Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to George D. Semker of a certain portion of Wright Street in that City.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 335. A bill to abolish the office of Sheriff of the City Court of Dublin.
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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 353. A bill to establish a new charter .for the City 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 134. A bill to establish a police court for the County of Tattnall 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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By Mr. Guillebeau of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 49. A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Lincoln County to call an election to exempt certain property from taxes 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 20. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Newnan 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 80. A bill to amend an Act amending the charter of the City of Reidsville in the County of Tattnall 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of MeriwetherHause Bill No. 490. A bill to amend an Act creating the

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City Court of Greenville, relative to increasing the salary of the judge of said court.
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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 456. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Claxton 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Greer of Macon-
House Bill No. 384. A bill to amend the Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Macon 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 355. A bill to repeal an Act creating the office of County Treasurer of Bryan County and for other purposes.

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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 constitutional ma-

jority was passed.



By Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 337. A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Savannah to allow the Morning News Inc., to encroach four inches on the southern sidewalk of Bay Street, for the purpose of erecting pilasters, 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Sapp of the 42nd offered the following amendment to the rules of the Senate which was referred to the Committee on Rules:

Moves to amend the rules of the Senate "For the Government of the Senate in Executive Session," by adding at the end of rule four under said title the words: "except that a copy of the message transmitting information of definite action on appointments of the Governor shall be placed in the regular Journals of the Senate."

Moves to amend further by adding after the word "communicated" in line 7, Rule 5, the words "except as provided in Rule 4."

Moves also to amend Rule No. 45 by substitutiing "15" for "7" wherever the same occurs.

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The following message from his Excellency, the Governor, which had been received on July 21st, was read:

To the General As:sembly:
The present state administration in approaching the solution of tax problems has followed a fixed policy of calling into consultation men representative of the farming, the banking, the manufacturing and other business interests of the state. I am transmitting to you, in printed form, the results of the studies so made, including the reports of (I) the Tax Commission of 1919, appointed by Governor Dorsey, (2) the Tax Commission of 1924, appointed by the present Executive, (3) the Survey Committee, headed by Mr. Murphy Candler and (4) the Committee headed by Mr. Eugene Black. Since the members of these commissions were selected for their freedom from partisanship and since there has never been the slightest intimation of political influence in their deliberations their fingings deserve, and I am sure will have, the profoundest consideration of the
General Assembly. Each of these commissions had the benefit of experts on taxation on their own roster and outside their ranks. They studied the opinions of these experts, the reports of other Tax Commissions and the experience of other states in experiments with the different forms of taxation. By sub-committee they went to Canada and studied the operation of the Sales tax. On their own expense, they visited all sections of the state, conferred with all classes of our people, considered from all angles the relation of the experience of other states to the peculiar conditions existing in Georgia. In the presence of the difficulties involved, in the presence of the confusing arguments, some sincere and some specious, against any new system and against all new systems, in the presence of the utter impossibility of the members making for themselves the ex-

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haustive study necessary to master the problems involved
in the limited time allotted, may I not urge you to consider the wisdom of adopting the reforms recommended by these able and patriotic Georgians? There can be no possible danger in doing so since they recommend only Constitutional Amendments to be submitted to the people for ratification. If the people feel that the recommendations are not wise they will be rejected. Can there be any harm in submitting to the people for an expression of their opinion tax reforms suggested after mature study by such men as Governor Dorsey, Dr. J. H. T. McPherson, H. R. DeJarnett, R. A. Denny, Seaborn Wright, E. Z. Arnold, L. R. Akin, Judge E. H. Calloway, Dr. E. H. Johnson, H. J. Fullbright, T. S. Mason, R. C. Ellis, F. C. McClure, W. D. Anderson, B. D. Brantley, J. W. Morton, J. S. Peters, John R. Phillips, Sam Tate, Judge U. V. Whipple, E. R. Black, Mills B. Lane, W. C. Bradley, W. C. Vereen, Walter Harris, John White Morton, Wilmer L. Moore, J. M. B. Hoxsey, Harold Hirech, T. K. Glenn, T. D. Tinsley, Graham Wright, L. A. Dean, T. M. Cunningham, E. R. Hodgson, Jr., Paul Brown, Lee Council, Victor Allen, Hugh Saxon. The last committee, that headed by Mr. Eugene Black, makes recommendations of new taxes 95% of which will be paid by a class largely represented by its own members-large owners of intangible property. Can a Senator or a Legislator representing a constituency 95% of which will pay none of the new taxes justify a refusal to follow these recommendations? Can a Legislator representing a constituency 95% of whom have paid taxes on 100% of their property-tangibles-for all the past, justify a failure to accept the terms under which the owners of intangibles, 95% of which has escaped taxation for all the past, now voluntarily agree to subject these intangibles to taxation? The State of Georgia is today in the position of a patient seriously in need of medical treatment. Many of the ablest physicians have studied the case and all have agreed on a diagnosis-all have agreed that a certain definite treatment will restore the patient to health and

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strength and the remedy is in hand. Competent doctors in ample number with indicated medicines and efficient nurses are in attendance but all stand by while the patient needlessly suffers because the family hesitates to order the treatment to proceed.
The hour has come for unselfish service in Georgia. Close students of taxation have agreed upon a line of treatment combining economy, business methods and new capital investments for education which will not only restore the State to health and strength but will meet the hearty approval of the progressive people of the State. Beginning with the installation of business system in the methods of transacting the state's business, it is recommended that the Classification System of taxation to be adopted authorizing a low rate of taxation upon intangibles which are now escaping taxation. Such a system installed in the State of Maryland in one year increased the amount of intangibles on the tax books from $6,000,000 to $286;ooo,ooo. Stocks and bonds on the tax books of Georgia total only $4,000,000. Such a system has proved, a great success in Kentucky where the bankers wrote the clause taxing bank deposits $1.00 on the thousand, paying the taxes thesmelves, voluntarily bringing into the State Treasury hundreds of thousands of dollars of needed taxes annually without the slightest hardship on anybody.
Mr. Black's committee, I repeat, made up of representatives of the class who will pay practically all of the new taxes voluntarily suggests the wisdom of submitting to the people by this session of the Legislature a constitutional Amendment enabling any future Legislature to levy an income tax with proper limitations and safeguards, the same to be levied only when the Legislature finds the economies and other methods of taxation inadequate to meet the needs of the government and institutions of the State. I respectfully suggest that on this fair and conservative program every school of thought can and should unite.

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The present tax laws will not provide sufficient funds to meet the emergency needs of the State. Appropriations for emergencies even will have to be vetoed if funds are not provided to meet them. Out old soldiers will be with us but a very few years at best. We cannot meet their needs with paper script without appropriations and funds to pay. I will not believe for a moment that the Assembly will think of going home without whole-heartedly responding to the demands of the people for great constructive educational and highway programs by submitting to the people Constitutional Amendments providing for the fair and conservative tax system which will produce the necesssary revenue. Those who are to pay the taxes urge us to do so. Those who have been paying the taxes are entitled to have these burdens distributed more fairly. Gentlemen of the Assembly, have faith in Georgia. The day of quaking hesitancy is past.Georgia's economic future is assured. Naught but ignorance can undo it and ignorance can never thrive under the educational sun now lifting its beams well above the horizon never to recede.

This July 21st, 1925.

CLIFFORD wALKER, Governor.

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The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:

By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 92. A bill to require a referendum to repeal municipal charters, to put into effect amendments to municipal charters which change the form of municipal government and the naming of other municipal officers than those holding under existing charters and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL
To be entitled, An Act to require a referendum, to repeal municipal charters of cities of less than two hundred thousand inhabitants, and to put into effect amendments to municipal charters of cities of less thah two hundred thousand inhabitants, which change the existing form of municipal government of such municipalities and the naming of other municipal officers other than these holding under existing charters and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same that from and after the passage of this Act, that no local law seeking a repeal of a municipal charter of <;ities of less than two hundred thousand inhabitants, or an amendment to any municipal charter of cities of less than two hundred thousand inhabitants which amendment materially changes the form of government of a municipality or seeks to substitute other officers for municipal control other than those in control under existing charter, shall become effective until such repeal" or amendment shall be voted upon by the qualified voters of the minicipality to be affected as hereinafter provided.
Section 2. Be it further enacted that whenever a local law seeking a repeal of existing municipal charter or an

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amendment as referred to in Section 1 shall have been passed by the General Assembly, it shall be the duty of the City . authorities in charge of such municipality in which the
change is sought to call an election in said municipality to be held within thirty days from the date of said call and
publish a notice thereof in the official organ of the county of said municipality. Said election to be held under the same rules and regulations governing the election of officers of such municipality at which election shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the municipality to be offered, the question of whether the existing charter shall be repealed or not, or if the amendment materially changing the existing form of government of such municipality or of substituting as their other officers whether such amendment shall go into effect or not. Those voting in favor of a repeal of the charter shall have written or printed on their ballots "For repeal of present municipal charter," and these opposing the repeal of said existing charter shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "Against repeal of present municipal charter:" in case the election is called as set out in Section 1 those voting in favor of the amendment to the charter shall have written or printed on their ballots the words: "For amendments to present charter," and those opposing said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "Against the amendments to the present charter." The results of said election shall be declared by the rules and regulations covering elections in the municipalities voting on the same. If a majority of the votes cast in any such election are in favor of a repeal of the existing charter, then in that event the local law repealing the charter shall become effective and the charter of such municipality shall be repealed. If a majority of the votes cast at such election are in favor of the amendment to a present municipal charter, than in that event the Act amending such municipal charter shall become effective. If a majority of the votes cast in said election are not in favor of such repeal or amendment, then in that event the

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municipal charter then existing shall stand. Provided, however, that the provisions of this Section shall not be effective and the officers of such municipalities shall not be required to call such election unless a petition signed by more than one-fifth of the qualified voters of such municipality shall be filed with the officer of such municipality within sixty days from the passage of said bill requesting that such election be called.

Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that this Act shall, in no event have reference to amendments to existing municipal charters except such seeking a material change in the municipal form of government or the substitution of other municipal officers than those holding under existing jobs. Nor shall the same apply to any law where a repeal or an amendment has already gone into effect, but shall apply to such as have not gone into effect at the time of the passage of this Act.

Section 4. Be it further provided that no provisions of this Act shall be constructed as preventing the municipal officers of any municipality from abolishing any office existing at the time of the passage of this Act, and which may have been created by such municipal officers, nor from preventing the creation of new officers to perform the duties of such abolished officer.
Section 5. 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 by substitute, the Ayes were 31, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.

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The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd, Morgan of the 1st and Pruett of the 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 54. A bill to provide for the fixing of the assessed value for a period of fifteen to forty years of forest lands which shall be placed under contract of re-forestation with the State Board of Forestry; to provide for a yield tax to be levied upon the value of the timber at the time of harvesting on such forest lands, which may be under contract, and for other purposes.

Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 54 by striking the words and figures $10.00 where the same appears in Section 3 (A) of said bill, and placing in lieu thereof the words and figures $5.00.
Moves to amend further by striking the words "ranging from fifteen to forty years" in Section 3 (A) of said bill and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "ranging from ten to twenty years."

Senator Wilkinson moved to amend further by striking Sections 3 (b), 4, 5, 6, and 7 in their entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 3 (b). Any land owner who has made such a contract with the State shall be entitled to demand an annual inspection by the State Board of Forestry or its agents, and a certificate as to whether the contract has been carried out. At the end of the contract entered into by the land owner and the State Board of Forestry, the said land shall be restored to the assessment roll and shall be thenceforth taxed the same as other similar lands. If at any time

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within the contract period the owner or owners of said land shall fail to maintain it in all respects according to the written agreement or contract entered into by the land owner and upon which the said land was given a fixed assessment value for a fixed number of years, the said land shall be restored to the assessment roll and thenceforth taxed as other similar lands.

Section 4. Be it further enacted by the authority afore-

said that such lands placed with the State according to the

provisions of this Act shall be designated as Forestry Con-

tract Land, and no contract shall be entered into by the

State as provided for in this Act for any period of less than

five years.



Section 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that the State Board of Forestry shall keep a special set of books and accounts of all matters and contracts concerning said forestry contract lands and the privilege taxes coming within the scope of this Act, and that same shall be audited in the same way as the books and accounts of the other Departments of State are audited.

Section 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that this Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage and 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 effect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or decree shall have been rendered.

Section 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act, be and the same are hereby repealed.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved to defer action on the Bill until Tuesday July 28th and the motion prevailed.

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Mr. Harrell of the 12th asked unanimous consent that the Secretary of the Senate have one hundred copies of Senate Bill No. 54 printed for the use of the Senators and the consent was granted.

Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th requested that one hundred copies of the amendments be printed also and the consent was granted.
The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. M. C. Bennett, his Secretary.

To the General Assembly:
By proper resolution the last General Assembly raised a committee to investigate the matter of the purchase of a home for the Governor directing the committee to report to this session of the General Assembly. I am taking the liberty of transmitting herewith the report of that committee. This report recommends the purchase of the home now occupied by the Governor under lease, being No. 205 The Prado, Ansley Park, and known as the McEachern home. I am also handing you herewith estimates of the expressed value of the property, all of which is submitted particularly for your consideration.
Since this property is now leased for the full term of my administration, I have no special interest in the matter. I concur in the recommendations of the committee and consider the property a good purchase at the figure named. The home is well located in a section of high class homes. The dwelling is constructed of native stone resting upon a solid granite foundation. The walls are substantially built, resting upon extraordinarily strong timbers. The building is adapted for public receptions and otherwise well suited for the needs of the Governor.
I respectfully suggest that the State purchase the home for the Governor without further delay. The property

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formerly occupied as a mansion is rapidly growing to be

worth millions of dollars. The present income will pay for the home recommended in less than five years of rental. It

is impossible to imagine the embarrassment to the wife of a

governor incident to the occupation of a home not owned by

the State. It is difficult to find a home suitable to be rented.

The owners of homes of this class do not have to rent them. The matter of the furnishing of a home is of infinite em-

barrassment. It would be bad business judgment to buy furniture for a rented house when it is possible that a home would be purchased within a year or two and the furniture

so purchased would not be suitable to the new home. I will

not undertake to list the multiplicity of such causes of em-

barrassment which has actually arisen in my first term and

in behalf of future occupants of. the Executive Office I earn-

estly urge the purchase of a home at this session of the

Legislature.

CLIFFORD WALKER,

July 22, 1925.

Governor.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor through Mr. M. C. Bennett, his Secretary:

ExECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ATLANTA, GA.

REPORT OF CLEMENCY CASES

To The General Assembly of Georgia:

I hand you herewith report, as required by the Constitu-

tion of Georgia, showing action taken by me in all clemency

matters, including reprieves, probations, paroles, com-

mutations and pardons granted since June 1st, 1924.

Respectfully submitted,

CLIFFORD WALKER,

July 22nd, 1925.

Governor.

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CoMMUTATIONS: All commutations were recommended by the Prison Commission, except where stated.

W. F. CAUSEY: Bibb Superior Court; February term 1923; Larceny after trust; 12 months; applicant has served 6 months, and clemency is strongly recommended by the trial Judge, serveral Jurors and many citizens; commuted June 11, 1924.

JAMES CooPER: Dodge Superior Court; May term 1915; Murder; Life; recommended by Solicitor-General and numerous good citizens; also on account of bad physical condition; commuted June 19, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

ToM TwiLLY: Hancock Superior Court; March term 1923; selling and having liquor; 12 months and 12 months or $1,000; commuted to present service on condition that applicant and his family remove their residence outside of the State of Georgia; commuted June 24, 1924; Not recommended.

WILL THOMPSO~: Bibb Superior Court; April term 1911; murder; life; on account of his physical condition; commuted June 25, 1924.
LEWIS HALL: Whitfield Superior Court; October term 1923; $100.00 and 6 months or 12 months; recommended by trial Judge, Sheriff, Clerk of Superior Court, County Warden and a number of citizens; commuted June 26, 1924.
JoE EDGE: Paulding Superior Court; May term 1922; Bigamy; 5 to 10 years; commuted June 27, 1924; on account of having served more than three years and on account of recommendation of Judge a~d Solicitor-General.
JoHN MITCHELL: Richmond Superior Court; November 920; term 1man slaughter; 5 years; on account of the

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splendid record of the prisoner and that he has served almost four years of his sentence; recomemnded by SolicitorGeneral; commuted July 1, 1924.

IRA BRYANT: March term 1923; Grady Superior Court; murder; hang; recommended by trial Judge; commuted to life imprisonment; commuted July 2, 1924.

. ALEX MARCHMAN: Fulton Superior Court; April term 1924; possessing liquor; 10 months or $750.00; it appearing that the liquor did not belong to this negro and that his reputation has not been that of a whiskeyseller; commnted July 3, 1924.
LESTER FRANKS: Whitfield Superior Court; December term 1923; Larceny from house; 1- 2 years; recommended by trial Judge; commuted July 3, 1924.

A. B. DAvmsoN: Macon City Court; January term 1924; violating prohibition law; 12 months, 6 months to be relieved upon payment of $500; on account of statement of the Judge and Solicitor and the fact that he has served six months of his time; commuted July 7, 1924.

JoHNNIE JAMEs: Hart County Superior Court; assault to rape; 18 years; applicant has served more than 8 years and the Grand Jurors certify that there is some doubt as to his guilt; commuted July 8, 1924.

AuTREY N OLTON: Griffin City Court; November term 1923; carrying pistol; 12 months; Judge recommended after the service of six months that he be released upon payment of fifty dollars; commuted July 9, 1924.

pAUL V. Wooo: Crisp Superior Court; October term 1923; possessing liquor; 12 months; the Judge and SolicitorGeneral recommend that this sentence be commuted to 12 months or $400.00. Commuted July 11, 1924.

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BEN CHARLTON: Chatham Superior Court; November term 1922; murder; hang-the prosecuting officers are earnestly of the opinion' that the case does not justify the imposition of the death penalty; commuted July 18, 1924.

JoHN LEWIS: Hancock Superior Court; September term HH5; murder; life; this man having served 7 years with a good record and his commutatjon being recommended by the trial Judge and Solicitor; commuted August 1, 1924.

EsAu HucKABEE: Lowndes Superior Court; September term 1923; assault to murder; 2 years; on the recommendation of the Board of County Commissioners as to his physical condition; commuted August 1, 1924.

BIVION ATKINS: Rabun Superior Court; August term 1920; assault to murder; 2-4 years; recommended by trial Judge and a number of citizens, commuted August 1, 1924.
HARMON SMILEY: Mitchell Superior Court; April term 1923; forgery in 2 cases; applicant paid fine of $100.00 and has served a month's sentence since recommendation of probation and the Judge recommends commutation; commuted August 5, 1924.
MANUEL SPEER: Upson Superior Court; November term 1922; assault and battery and two other misdemeanors; 6 and 12 and 12. months; recommended by the Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted August 8, 1924.

C. N. VoYLES: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1923; one to three years; recommended by Judge, Solicitor and the Jury; commuted August 15, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JoE PETTY: Charlton Superior Court; August term 1909; murder; life impriosnment; on account of the youth

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of the applicant at the time of the crime, and he having served nine years; commuted August 12, 1924.

ARTHUR BuRGES: Glynn Superior Court; May term 1915; murder; life imprisonment; applicant was convicted in Glynn Superior Court May Term 1915, of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. He has served smce August 17, 1915; commuteq August 12, 1924.

T.V. MA~N: Lamar Superior Court; September term 1923; manufacturing liquor; 12 months or $500; applicant has served about ten months of his sentence and the Judge and Solicitor-General both recommend commutation; commuted August 25, 1924.

JIM EvANS: Fulton Superior Court; April term 1924; vagrancy; 12 months; this person is of unsound mind and his commutation is recommended so that he may be tried for lunacy and sent to the State Sanitarium; commuted August 28, 1924.
BuRGOYNE SNELL: Bulloch Superior Court; Spring term 1916; assault to rape; 20 years; recommended by the Prison Commission, prosecutor, and Commissioner and on account of the youth of applicant and that he has served 8 years; commuted September 4, 1924.

ABE GRADDY: Quitman Superior Court; September term 1923; manufacturing and possessing whiskey; 12 and 12 months; applicant has served one full term of 12 months and a little more than a month on his second; both charges grew out of the same transaction; commuted September 5, 1924.
S. B. BROWN: Fayette Superior Court; September term 1923; manufacturing whiskey; three years; prison officials and the Judge certify that the health of applicant is undermined and there is grave danger of hi.s losing his life if

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continued in confinement; commuted September 9, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
R. L. BuNKLEY & NELSON BooKER: Glynn Superior Court; May term 1924; manufacturing whiskey; one to two years; recommended by Solicitor and the Jury; commuted September 10, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
J. W. MINTER: Coweta Superior Court; September term 1923; murder; Hang; the circumstances of the killing showed strong provocation for the crime. The other participants were given life time; commuted September 13, 1924.

JoHN WATSON: Jasper Superior Court; murder; February term 1911; life; applicant has been sufficiently punished; commuted September 13, 1924. Not recommended.

STERLING Nix: Whitfield Superior Court; May term 1924; larceny; 12 months; recommended by SolicitorGeneral and prosecutor; commuted September 15, 1924.
CECIL JoNES: Muscogee County Superior Court; November term 1917; manslaughter; 15 years; recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted September 16, 1924.
JIM BROGLIN: Fulton Superit>r Court; shooting at another; 12 months; recommended by Solicitor and Judge; commuted September 19, 1924. Not recommended.

W. E. THOMPSON: Elbert Superior Court; February term 1924; misdemeanor; 12 months; clemency is granted on condition that he supports his family and refrain from dealing in intoxicants; commuted September 20, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JoHN P. EvANS: DeKalb Superior Court; May term 1924; Violating prohibition law; 12 months; recommended

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by numerous citizens and the Judge; commuted September 29, 1924. Not recommended.
JoHN RouNTREE: Dodge Superior Court; Spring term 1924; misdemeanor; 10 months; Chairman of the Prison Commission having certified that this convict has become insane and that it is desired that his sentence be commuted to present service in order that he be committed to the State Sanitarium; commuted October 4, 1924.
JOHN PACK: Spaulding Superior Court; January term 1924; manufacturing liquor; 2 to 4 years; applicant served 8 months and trial Judge recommends clemency; commuted October 6, 1924.
ALBERT PAZZILLO: Bibb Superior Court; larceny; 12 months or 6 months $250.00 fine; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted October 6, 1924.
L. T. CREws: Bacon Superior Court; April term 1921; burglary; 3 years; recommended by prosecutor, Judge, Solicitor-General; commuted October 6, 1924.
FANNIE LAND: Baldwin Superior Court; March term 1924; adultery; 12 months; warden states this person is of unsound mind and commutation is recommended so that she may be tried for lunacy; commuted October 6, 1924.
WILL JOHNSON: Fultort Superior Court; March term 1923; murder; hang; while the evidence is sufficient to convict it is not of that perfectly clear and satisfactory character which would demand the imposition of the penalty of death; commuted October 7, 1924. Not recommended.
HENRY BRAGG: City Court of Screven; May term 1924; violating prohibition law; 6 months or $250.00; applicant has been sufficiently punished; commuted October 10, 1924.
WM. BAZZELL and NICK WILLIAMS: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1924; operating auto without consent

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of owner; $300.00 or 12 months; account of previous good cha.racter of defendants and recommendation of the prosecutor; commuted October 13, 1924.

GRADY BouLwARE: DeKalb Superior Court; September term 1919; murder; life; applicant has been sufficiently punished; commuted October 14, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

J. M. SPOONER: Miller City Court; March term 1924; riot; 12 months or $500.00 and costs; it appearing that the jury in this case intended that this defendant be permitted to pay a fine and that he is financially unable to raise the amount fixed by the court; commuted October 14, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

B. T. FowLER: Jackson Superior Court; November term 1923; manufacturing liquor; 1 year; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted October 15, 1924.

LoLLIE BRANNON: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1924; larceny of auto (2 cases); 1 to 5 years in each; commuted October 17, 1924; recommended by Solicitor-General.
C. L. RAY: Atlanta Criminal Court; January term 1924; possessing liquor; 8 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; commut~d October 22, 1924.
WILLIE JoHNSON: Bibb Superior Court; March term 1924; violating prohibition law and carrying concealed weapon; at request of City officials order of commutation hereto fore entered is rescinded and annulled and that sentence is hereby commuted to present service upon the payment of a fine of $75.00; commuted October 28, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

GEORGE ADKINS: City Court of Fairburn; April term 1924; possessing whiskey; 12 months; he has served some months and the Judge requests probation; applicant is sole

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dependence of a very old grandmother now in bad physical condition; commuted November 1,1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
RENA REESE: City Court of Newnan; July term 1924; fornication; $40.00 fine or 6 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; commuted November 3, 1924.
HuGH LYLE: Randolph Superior Court; November term 1921; manslaughter; 5 to 7 years; on account of physical condition of applicant. Recommended by Solicitor-General; commuted November 3, 1924.

RAYMOND CARR: Butts Superior Court; August term 1922; making liquor & having liquor in his possession; 12 months and 2-4 years; has already served more than two years for practically the same transaction; commuted November 5, 1924.
LEWIS TANKS, JR.: DeKalb Superior Court; September term 1921; burglary; 10 years; recommended by prosecutor, trial Judge and a number of citizens; and also on account of the mental condition of applicant; commuted November 6, 1924.
HARRY LEE: Pulaski Superior Court; Fall term 1924; murder; life; applicant was a orphan boy less than 16 years old when the crime was committed; the jurors who tried the case request clemency; commuted November 10, 1924.
WILL JoNES: Morgan Superior Court; March term 1913; murder; life; on account of applicant's good character; jurors certify that he has been sufficiently punished; commuted November 13, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
J. M. McPHERSON: Macon Superior Court; November term 1923; manufacturing liquor; 12 months; applicant has been sufficiently punished; corrunuted November 15, 1924.

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BEN B. EDwARDS: Floyd City Court; September term 1924; possessing liquor; $250 fine and 12 months at State Farm; fine $250 has been paid and Judge recommends that applicant be allowed to serve term in Floyd County; State Farm sentence commuted to serve on Floyd County chaingang. November 15, 1924.

WILL JoHNSON: Bibb Superior Court; March term 1924;

12 months; violating prohibition law and Cj!",rying concealed

weapon; recommended by Judge and Solytor of the City

Court; commuted October 22, 1924.



J. F. ALEXANDER: Macon City Court; assault and battery; one month on chaingang and fine of $500.00; served two months and unable to pay fine; commuted November 24, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
DwiGHT GILSTRAP: Floyd Superior Court; Robbery; 4-5 years; mental condition of applicant is such that he is i ~ apable of committing crime, recommended by trial Judge; commuted November 29, 1924.
R. C. KENDLE, Alias R. C. MATHIS: Taylor Superior Court; incestuous adultery; 3 years; recommended by the Judge and Solicitor; commuted December 17, 1924.

SPAIN GALLMAN: Murray Superior Court; making and selling whiskey; 12 months and 2 years (2 sentences); recommended by trial Judge; commuted December 17, 1924.
FRANK CLEMENTS: Whitfield Superior Court; January term 1924; selling and possessing liquor; 12 months; applicant has served all of his sentence except one month and Judge recommends clemency; commuted December 18, 1924. Not recommended.

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Jim Waller: Lexington City Court; possessing 'liquor; 6 months and $50.00; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; commuted December 19, 1924.
LuTHER CoTTONGIN: Fulton Superior Court; burglary; May term 1920; 3-8 years; applicant's time will expire in a few days and he has served over 12 months penalty for escaping; commuted December 22, 1924. Not recommneded.
NANCY DAv Richmond Superior Court; January term
1924; Felony; Y year; recommended by trial Judge; com-
muted December 22, 1924.
LoN WILLIAMS: Henry Superior Court; October term 1922; burglary; 3 to 5 years; recommended by Jury, Solicitor-General and Judge; commuted December 23, 1924.
WILLIE JosEY: Washington Superior Court; March term 1917; murder; life; recommended by Judge, SolicitorGeneral, the Jury; commuted December 23, 1924.
BoNNIE (BA~NEY) CAMPBELL: Harris Superior Court; July Adj. term 1921; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 15 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor General; commuted January 6, 1925.
DINK JoRDAN: Lowndes Superior Court; May term 1921; burglary; 5 years; recommended by Solicitor-General; commuted January 7, 1925.
ED WALDEN: Fort Gaines City Court; May term 1924; assault and battery and concealed pistol; 6 months and 6 months; recommended by trial Judge; commuted January 9, 1925.
LEE MAY: Warren Superior Court; April term 1922; assault with intent to murder; 6 to 8 years; he has served more than one year of this sentence, besides 2-12 months sentences for offenses growing out of the same transaction; commuted January 9, 1925.

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CARL SMITH: Fannin Superior Court; October term; 1924; burglary; 1 year; recommended by Judge and physical condition of the applicant; commuted January 9, 1925.

WILBUR JoHNSON: Harris Superior Court; July Adj. term 1924; manufacturing liquor; 12 months or 6 months and $100.00; recommended by trial Judge; commuted January 12, 1925.
CoNNER PELHAM: Murray Superior Court; Spring term 1924; selling liquor; 12 months; was sentenced to two terms involving same transaction, one term of 12 months and another of six months and he has served the full term of 12 months on the one sentence; his family is dependent upon him and he is not a professional bootlegger; commuted January 12, 1925. Not recommended.

CARL GRIFFIN: Fannin Superior Court; October term 1924; burglary; 1 year; recommended by trial Judge and the physical condition of the applicant; commuted January 14, 1925.
SHURMAN BuRGEss: Morgan Superior Court; September term 1912; murder; life; recommended by Judge, SolicitorGeneral and County Cominissioners; commuted January 20, 1925.

JoHN LocKHART: Lincoln Superior Court; November term 1916; burglary 15 years; recommended by the prosecutor, officers, citizens and length of service; commuted January 23, 1925.

JIM WILLIAMS, alias CoLLINs: Floyd Superior Court; July term 1920; murder, life; recommended by SolicitorGeneral, former Solicitor-General who prosecuted the case, the trial Judge; commuted January 23, 1925.

C. A. MIZE: Tift Superior Court; July term 1923; forgery; 12 months and 12 months (2 sentences); recommen-

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ded by prosecutor and Solicitor-General; conu:nuted January

24, 1924.

WILL FowLER: Taliaferro Superior Court; February term 1917; murder; life; recommended by trial Judge; commuted February 6, 1925.

PETE GILBERT, alias JABBS JoNEs: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1923; larceny from the house; 2 years; recommended by the Judge and Solicitor; commuted February 7, 1925.

C. D. HARPER: Walton Superior Court; August term 1924; having liquor; $300.00 or 12 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted February 11, 1925.

BERRY GRESHAM: Wilkes Superior Court; August Adj. term 1924; manufacturing whiskey; 12 months or $150.00; recommended by Judge and Sheriff; commuted February 15, 1925.

DEWEY PATTERSON: Griffin City Court; September term 1924; larceny; escape; 8 months; recommended by Judge and Prison Commission; commuted February 17, 1925.

JAs. W. LIGHTHOLDER: Muscogee Superior Court; November term 1924; simple larceny; 2 years; mental condition of applicant; commuted February 19, 1925.

ALEX RoYAL: Lexington City Court; April term 1924; fornication; 12 months and 6 months recommended by Judge and Solicitor and County physician; commuted March 2, 1925.
CARROLL PIPKINS: Dodge Superior Court; July term 1924; selling liquor; 12 months or $250.00; recommended by Judge, Solicitor and County officers; commuted March 2, 1925.

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ELDORA PHINEZEE: Pike Superior Court; December term 1920; voluntary manslaughter; 12 to 15 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted March 3, 1925.
EDMOND THOMAS: Pike Superior Court; July term 1924; having whiskey; 12 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted March 3, 1924.
BEN McCoy: Greenville City Court; August term 1924; posse~sing liquor; 12 months or $50.00 recommended by Judge, Solicitor and other officers; commuted March 4, 1925.
ALoNzo ADAMs: Newnan City Court; October term 1924; violating prohibition law and carrying pistol without license; $60.00 or 8 months and $40.00 or 6 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; commuted March 6, 1925.
ToM McCARDEN: Harris Superior Court; October term 1924; making whiskey; one to two years; recommended by Judge; commuted March 7, 1925.
J. C. WILLIAMs: Mitchell Superior Court; April term 1920; misdemeanor; 12 months in each case (6 cases); applicant has served nearly five years; recommended by; Judge; commuted March 11, 1925.
EuGENE YOUNG: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1924; larceny of auto; (2 cases); 1 to 5 years in each; recommended by Solicitor-General; commuted March 11, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
REMER CRESS Sylvania City Court; December term 1925; misdemeanor; applicant has served 3 months of his sentence and is willing to pay the full amount of fine of $50.00; commuted March 13, 1925.
RoY JoNES: City Court of Griffin; September term 1924; cheating and swindling; 6 months or $50.00; recommended by the Judge; commuted March 19, 1925.

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W. C. SINGLETON: Dougherty Superior Court; July term; having in his possession 3 bottles of whiskey; 12 months; on account of petition filed in this case; commuted March 19, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
PRECIOUS LANGSTON: Fannin Superior Court; October term 1924; burglary; 12 months; recommended by trial Judge; commuted March 21, 1925.
J. B. CooK: Fulton Superior Court; December term 1912; assault to rape 20 years; applicant has served 12 years; prosecutor recommends clemency; commuted March 24, 1925.
C. H. WINN: Cobb Superior Court; July term 1924; assault to murder; 2 to 4 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; commuted April 6, 1925.
ALEX CoRNETT: Fannin Superior Court; May term 1922; assault with intent to rape; 5 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; commuted April6, 1925.
BLECK McCuRLEY: Hart Superior Court; December term 1922; assault to murder; 10 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; commuted AprillO, 1925.
MRs. IDA HuGHES: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1924; murder; hang; recommended by Judge, SolicitorGeneral and a majority of the trial jury; commuted to life imprisonment April 13, 1925.
FRANK LEROY: Pike Superior Couty; November term 1924; misdemeanor; 12 months; recommended by Judge; commuted April 13, 1925.
R. L. Woon: Rome City Court; misdemeanor; 12 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; commuted April 14, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
C. E. SuMMERVILLE: Haralson Superior Court; January term 1924; manufacturing whiskey; 1 to 2 years; recommen-

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ded by .Judge, Solicitor-General and Court officials; commuted April 15, 1925.
T. D. CoPPEDGE: Bibb Superior Court; March term 1917; misdemeanor; 12 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted April 20, 1925.
CLARENCE BuRT AND JoHN BuRT (BuRKE): Pike Superior Court; April term 1921; burglary; 12 to 15 years; recommended by the Judge and Prosecutor; commuted April 21, 1925.
BoB (R. W.) MILLER: Campbell Superior Court; February term 1924; manufacturing liquor; 10 months and 1 to 2 years; recommended by Judge; commuted April 23, 1925.
Moss McCLINNIC: Campbell Superior Court; August term 1920; bigamy; 4 to 6 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted April 28, 1925.
BusTER WHITEHEAD: Harris Superior Court April term 1921; felony; 4 years; this convict served his entire term except about three weeks; commuted April 29, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
WALTER BuRNS: Whitfield Superior Court; December term 1924; misdemeanor; 12 months; on certificate of the camp physician and recommendation of the Judge; commuted April 29, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
GARFIELD MooRE: Quitman City Court; March term 1925; misdemeanor; six months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor and on account of physical condition; commuted April 29, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
DAVE WILLIAMS: Harris Superior Court; January term 1925; possessing whiskey and resisting arrest; 6 months each; recommended by Judge; commuted May 6, 1925.

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GEORGE THOMAS KRAMER: Muscogee Superior Court; February term 1925; larceny of auto; 2 to 3 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted May 7, 1925.

ToM CARTER: Appling Superior Court: November term 1924; violating prohibition law; 12 months; recommended by Judge; commuted May 7, 1925.
FAY GoiNS: Paulding Superior Court; November term 1924; stealing auto; 12 months; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General and prosecutor; applicant has served onehalf of his term. Commuted May 11, 1925.

LEE WRIGHT: Berrien Superior Court; March term 1914; voluntary manslaughter; 15 years; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General, County Physician and other officials, and on account of physical condition; commuted May 12, 1925.
R. D. LEONARD: Paulding Superior Court; August term 1921; embezzlement and forgery; 4-6 and 2-4 years; applicant has served a term of five years; the Judge who tried the case certified that he intended to make the sentences concurrent and that the sentence already served is ample; commuted May 13, 1925.

RoBERT SLAPPEY: Hancock Superior Court; March term 1924; robbery; 2-5 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted May 20, 1925.

EMMETT HARVEY: Fulton Superior Court; April term 1923; manslaughter; 3 to 9 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; commuted May 25, 1925.

SAM FREEMAN: Lincoln Superior Court; December term 1924; rocking train; 12 months; commuted May 26, 1925; applicant is insane.

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359

IKE ATKINSON: Spalding Superior Court; Fall term 1924; possessing liquor, 12 months; recommended by trial Judge; commuted May 27, 1925.
PAROLEs-All paroles recommended by Prison Commission, except where stated.
GEORGE CoLLINS: Bibb Superior Court; November term 1922; manslaughter; 5-7 years; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General, Sheriff and other officers and citizens; paroled June 11, 1924.
AMos JACKSON: Ware Superior Court; December term 1912; manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by SolicitorGeneral; paroled June 12, 1924.
BoYETT ScoTT: Marion Superior Court; October term 1915; murder; life; recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor-General; paroled June 12, 1924.
ARTHUR CuTWRIGHT: Putnam Superior Court; September term 1920; assault to murder; 7 years; recommended by Jury, prosecutor and Solicitor-General; paroled June 18, 1924.
JIM CoLBERT: Madison Superior Court; March term 1913; assault to murder in 2 cases; 10 years in each case; -recommended by a number of County officials; paroled June 18, 1924.
JACK REDDING: Fulton Superior Court; April term 1919; manslaughter; 10 years; recommended by Warden, Judge and Solicitor-General; paroled June 20, 1924.
ToM WoLF: Worth Superior Court; May term 1919; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General, Sheriff and other officials; paroled June 27, 1924.
THURMOND McCoRMACK: Forsyth Superior Court; burglary; 2-4 years; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General and a number of County officers; paroled June 27, 1924.

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JAcK TRAMMELL: Haralson Superior Court; January term 1916; manslaughter; 12 years; recommended by Solicitor-General; paroled June 30, 1924.
FRANK McCLELLAN: Pierce Superior Court; January term 1913; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by Solicitor-General; paroled June 30, 1924.
LILLIE RussELL AND ANNIE GILMORE: Quitman Superior Court: September term 1922; assault to murder; 2-3 years; recommended by a number of the trial Jurors, grand Jurors and account of previous good character of the prisoners; paroled June 30, 1924.
RoGER CARLTON: Jefferson Superior Court; May term 1923; larceny; 3-5 years; recommended by Judge; paroled July 1, 1924.
JIM ELLis: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1915; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by SolicitorGeneral; paroled July 2, 1924.
ToM CuNNINGHAM: Meriwether Superior Court; August term 1921; manslaughter; recommended by Judge and solicitor; paroled July 2, 1924.
GEORGE BROOKS: Thomas Superior Court; November term 1918; voluntary manslaughter; 12 years; recommended by trial Jurors, Representatives, Senators, County officials and many good citizens; paroled July 9, 1924.
CoLUMBUS CoDY: Houston Superior Court; October term 1905; Murder; life; on account of long service and good record; paroled July 9, 1924.
CHAS. E. SNIPES: Bibb Superior Court; November term 1921; manslaughter; 5 to 10 years; on account of physical condition of applicant; paroled July 10, 1924.
LEE LEWIS: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1916; murder; life; recommended by Solicitor-General, prosecuting officer and State's chief witness; paroled July 15, 1924.

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361

FRANK FosTER: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1921; larceny; 1-3 years; recommended by Judge; paroled July 15, 1924.
JoHN MILLER: Terrell Superior Court; November term 1914; manslaughter; 15 years; on account of applicant serving more than nine y-ears of sentence and his record has been good; paroled July 15, 1924.
CoLUMBUS PACE: Webster County Superior Court; October term 1913; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by county officials and prominent citizens; paroled July 17, 1924.
EvANS PoPE: Oglethorpe Superior Court; March term 1919; murder; life imprisonment; evidence was entirely circumstantial; served more than five years and made good record; paroled July 17, 1924.
DAVE PowELL: Clinch Superior Court; April term 1922; manslaughter; 3 to 15 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; paroled July 18, 1924.
ZEKE BINEs: Chatham Superior Court; March term 1922; Assault to murder; 4-5 years; recommended by Prosecutor, Judge, Solicitor-General and County Physician; paroled July 22, 1924.
WILL OVERBY: Whitfield Superior Court; June term 1923; larceny (2 cases); 12 months and 4-10 years; recommended by Judge; paroled July 28, 1924.
JIM RoBINSON: Clinch Superior Court; October term 1916; murder; life; recommended by Judge, Solicitor; and County officers; paroled July 28, 1924.
W. H. AMERSON: Wilkinson Superior Court; April term 1919; manslaughter; 15 to 20 years; recommended by Jury, Judge, Solicitor-General and large number of citizens; paroled July 29, 1924.

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R. D. WEBB: Wilcox Superior Court; September term 1919; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; paroled July 30, 1924.
RoBERT GREGORY: Burke Superior Court; April term 1923; involuntary manslaughter; 5-10 years; recommended by county officials, Judge and Solicitor; paroled August 1, 1924.
JAMES McCoGGLE: Brooks Superior Court; November term 1913; murder; life imprisonment; numerous endorsements and length of time served; paroled August 4, 1924.
JIM THOMAS: Washington Superior Court; September term 1917; manslaughter; 10 years; recommended by Judge, Solicito_r General and Jur_ors; paroled August 7, 1924.
CLEVELAND PARTRIDGE: Meriwether Superior Court; February term 1919; manslaughter; 12 years; recommended by a number of the Jury and members of the Grand Jury, county officials, Judge and Solicitor; paroled August 8, 1924.
WILLIAM ZANT: Glyn Superior Court; December term 1924; burglary; 7 to 12 years; recommended by SolicitorGeneral; paroled August 9, 1924.
HENRY HoPSON: Coweta Superior Court; September term 1909; murder; life; recommended by all authorities of Baldwin County; paroled August 14, 1924.
RocK HILL DAVIS: Webster Superior Court; April term 1916; murder; life; served 8 years with good record; paroled August 15, 1924.
T. T. ELLIS: DeKalb Superior Court; September term 1922; manslaughter; 10 to 15 years; recommended by trial Judge; paroled August 25, 1924.
PAT CoHEN: Troup Superior Court; January term 1921; murder; life; recommended bya number of leading citizens, including nine of the trial Jurors; paroled September 2, 1924.

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363

CoRRIE DAvis: Clarke Superior Court; April term 1917; Burglary; 10 years; recommended by Judge and SolicitorGeneral; paroled September 4, 1924.
ABE SMITH: Gwinnett Superior Court; February term 1914; manslaughter; 15 years; recommended by Grand Jury; has served more than 10 years with good record; paroled September 4, 1924..
DEWEY TROUP: Laurens Superior Court; October term 1919; murder; life; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; paroled September 8, 1924.
JIM KELLY: Richmond Superior Court; March term 1918; murder; life; recommended by trial Judge, SolicitorGeneral and eleven jurors; paroled September 15, 1924.

RoBERT LITTLE: Putnam Superior Court; March term 1909; murder; life; recommended by Judge, solicitor and several prominent citizens; paroled. September 17, 1924.
CHARLIE SwAIN: Mitchell Superior Court; July term 1904; murder; life; on account of recommendation of Warden and good record of applicant; paroled September 17, 1924.
WILL WALKER: Fulton Superior Court; October term 1916; burglary; 15 years; on account of good record; has already served 8 years; paroled September 17, 1921.

RAYMOND BAKER: Chatham Superior Court; March term 1915; murder; life; recommended by Judge, Solicitor and prominent citizens; paroled September 17, 1924;
HowARD RicHARDSON: Floyd Superior Court; April term 1915; murder; life; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; paroled September 18, 1924.

JoHN McKINLEY: Meriwether Superior Court; February term 1909; murder; life; recommended by SolicitorGeneral and Judge; paroled November 5, 1924.

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WILL TowNs: Taylor Superior Court; October term 1915; murder; life; on account of mental condition; and length of time served; paroled October 13, 1924.

ALoNzo WILSON: Fulton Superior Court; April. term 1920; burglary; 15 years; recommended by County officials and a number of prominent citizens; paroled October 15, 1924.
ORA LEE WIGGINs: Terrell Superior Court; November term 1916; murder; life; on account of recommendation of Prison Commission; paroled October 22, 1924.

CRow ALBRITTON: Sumter Superior Court; May term 1913; murder; life; recommended by Jury and other citizens; paroled October 22, 1924.
H()WARD PATTERSON: Dougherty Superior Court; April term 1923; larceny; 3 to 5 years; recommended by Judge, Sheriff and reliable citizens; paroled October 2, :.1.924.
FRANK BYRD: Emanuel Superior Court; October term 1921; Assault to rape; 10-15 years; applicant has been sufficiently punished; paroled October 3, 1924.
ELIZA MARTIN: Fulton Superior Court; October term 1914; Robbery; 15 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor:General; paroled October 6, 1924.
JASPER BRAGMAN: Telfair Superior Court; October term 1911; murder; life; good record; has served 13 years; paroled October 6, 1924.
HENRY BowDOIN: Bibb Superior Court; December term 1912; murder; life; applicant has served more than 10 years; paroled October 31, 1924.
LAWTON WILLIAMS: Charlton Superior Court; October term 1917; manslaughter; 15 years; newly discovered evidence; paroled October 29, 1924.

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FRANK WADE: Mitchell Superior Court; Spring term 1901; murder; life; has served 23 years with good record; paroled November 3, 1924.
BELLMAN LAMOUNT: Bryan Superior Court; June term 1906; murder; life; served 18 years; recommended by County officials and Solicitor; paroled November 3, 1924.

RoBERT GREGORY: Burke Superior Court; April term 1920; manslaughter; 15 to 20 years; has been sufficiently punished; paroled November 3, 1924.

WILL H. LAPRADE: Spalding Superior Court; February term 1917; burglary; 10 years; recommended by Judge; paroled November 13, 1924.
JOHN JORDAN : Houston Superior Court; April term 1922; manslaughter; 7 to 10 years; recommended by the Judge; paroled November 15, 1924.

S. B. SANDERS: Stephens Superior Court; November

term 1919; burglary; 10 to 15 years; recommended by trial

Judge, the Jury and County Warden; paroled November

18, 1924.

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LoVETT THOMPSON: Glascock Superior Court; February term 1919; manslaughter; 20 years; paroled November 19, 1924.

NEWT BROWNLEE: Butts Superior Court; August term

1922; assault to murder; 4 years; recommended by Judge

and Solicitor; paroled November 29, 1924.



SoN BoYT: Upson Superior Court; November term 1921; burglary; five years; recommended by Judge and SolicitorGeneral; paroled December 1, 1924.

JAMES WADDELL: Ware Superior Court ;IApril term 1908; murder; life; recommended by Sheriff, Ordinary, Clerk and Tax Collector; paroled DecemberJ1,~1924.

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MAUDE FoRT: Early Superior Court; October term 1916; murder; life; recommended by Warden, the Jurors and a number of citizens; paroled December 3, 1924.

GEORGE CLARK: Irwin Superior Court; November term 1913; murder; life; recommended by the Jury and a number of County officials; paroled December 3, 1924.

ANDREW McKINNON: Montgomery Superior Court; July term 1910; murder; life; paroled December 15, 1924.

NATHAN BuRTON: Elbert Superior Court; September term 1920; murder; life; recommended by Jurors, Judge and Solicitor-General; paroled December 15, 1924.
GROVER WILLIAMS: Fulton Superior Court; January term 19'20; murder; life; recommended by Solicitor-General and Judge; paroled December 16, 1924.

ANDERSON GALLIMORE: Laurens Superior Court; Fall term 1920; forgery; 9 to 10 years; recommended by Solicitor-General, Commissioners and Sheriff; paroled December 16, 1924.

IKE HAWK: Randolph Superior Court; January term 1919; manslaughter; 15 years; brother of man killed has given written statement that he was an eye witness and that in his opinion his brother was in the wrong and that applicant has been fully punished; paroled December 17, 1924.
BoB PITTMAN: Jeff Davis Superior Court; October term 1911; murder; life; recommended by Judge, Solicitor and prominent citizens; paroled December 17, 1924.

JAcK HAWKINS: Jasper Superior Court; August term 1913; murder; life; it appearing from the record that this man was guilty only of manslaughter and he having served 11 years with a good record; paroled December 19, 1924.

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IsABELLE ELDER: Colquitt Superior Court; April term 1919; Manslaughter; 10 years; recommended by SolicitorGeneral, Sheriff and Jury; paroled December 19, 1924.
DAVE CAMPBELL: Dooly Superior Court; May term 1909; murder; life; recommended by trial Judge, SolicitorGeneral, Jurors and County officials; paroled December 22, 1924.
SPENCER GERMANY: Pike Superior Court; April term 1922; aiding prisoner to escape; 4 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; paroled December 22, 1924.
JESSE RIVERs: Clay Superior Court; March term 1914; murder; life; recommended by trial Jury, all County officers, Warden, Sheriff, Judge and large number of citizens; paroled December 22, 1924.
WILL STUBBS: Johnson Superior Court; March term 1919; murder; life; recomended by Judge and Solicitor; paroled December 22, 1924.
ALBERT BuRRus: Hall Superior Court; July term 1917; manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by Judge; paroled December 22, 1924.
JOHN CHANEY: Crisp Superior Court; February term 1916; murder; life; recommended by Jury, Judge and Solicitor-General; paroled December 23, 1924.
MAcK NEAL: Dooly Superior Court; May term 1913; murder; life; recommended by trial Judge and County Commissioners; paroled December 23, 1924.
CLARENCE RoBERTS: Troup Superior Court; August 1914; Term; murder; life; recommended by Judge and a number of citizens; paroled December 23, 1924.
ToM WHITE: Twiggs Superior Court; October term 1914; murder; life; recommended by County officials and reliable citizens; paroled December 24, 1924.

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ARTHUR SIMMONS: Randolph Superior Court; November term 1917; voluntary manslaughter; 14 years; applicant has served more than six years with good record; paroled December 25, 1924.
J. S. SPURGEON: Chattooga Superior Court; September term 1922; manslaughter; 5 years; recommended by Judge Solicitor-General and large number of citizens; paroled January 7, 1925.

D. B. BRANNAN: Bibb Superior Court; Spring term 1916; murder; life; recommended by Jury, trial Judge, Solicitor-General and large number of citizens; paroled January 8, 1925.

CHARLIE PIERCE: Oglethorpe Superior Court; March term 1918; assault to murder; 10 years; recommended by Judge and several County officers; paroled January 8, 1925.

RoBT. LEE JoHNSON: Houston Superior Court; October term 1914; murder; life; recommended by Judge, SolicitorGeneral, Jurors and many citizens; paroled January 14, 1925.
WEss RAMEY: Habersham Superior Court; August term 1914; murder; life; recommended by Solicitor-General paroled January 14, 1925.

FRED SMITH: Fulton Superior Court; June term 1920; Manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by Warden and Solicitor-General; paroled January 20, 1925.

NEWT GRANT: Milton Superior Court; March term 1922; burglary; 2 to 5 years; recommended by Judge and Sheriff; paroled February 5, 1925.

DAVE MooRE: Monroe Superior Court; September t.erm 1919; burglary; 12 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; paroled February 6, 1925.

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369

En PowELL: Pulaski Superior Court; August term 1909; murder; life; recommended by trial jury and many officials of the county; paroled February 6, 1925.
LuTHER RoBERTS: Sumter Superior Court; June term 1914; murder; life; recommended by Commission; paroled February 6, 1925.
WILLIE J. FouNTAIN: Clay Superior Court; March
term 1920; Shooting at another; 372 and 372 years (two
cases); has served more than a year on the second; paroled F~bruary 17, 1925.
WILL RoBERSON: Washington Superior Court; Spring term 1916; manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by County officers and other reliable citizens; paroled February 26, 1925.
GEORGE STOKES: Madison Superior Court; July term 1916; Murder; life; on account of recommendation of trial Judge; paroled February 26, 1925.
DAVE JoRDAN: Dodge Superior Court; May term 1914; murder; life; recommended by County officers and other reliable citize~s; paroled February 26, 1925.
BusTER WI'LLIAMS: Houston Superior Court; April term 19f&; murder; life; recommended by trial Judge and trial
..Jury; paroled March 4, 1925. LEEMAN RICHARDS: Pickens Superior Court; Spring term 1918; manslaughter; 10 years; recommended by the Solicitor and reputable citizens; paroled March 6, 1925.
ToM BELL: Screven Superior Court; May term 1920; manslaughter; 10 years and 2 months; recommended by the Judge; paroled March 6, 1925.
JOHN ALFORD: Treutlen Superior Court; February term 1919; murder; life; recommended by Jurors and State Senators and other reliable citizens; paroled March 10, 1925.

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TAYLOR BooTH: Houston Superior Court; December term 1905; murder; life; recommended by trial Judge on account of length of time served; paroled March 16, 1925.
JOHN STEPHENS: Early Superior Court; April term 1916; murder; life; applicant has served about nine years with good record; paroled March 19, 1925.
HENRY WHITE: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1920; manslaughter; 10 to 20 years; recommended by Sheriff, Judge, Solicitor-General and Warden; paroled March 13, 1925.
JI'M: KELLY: Richmond Superior Court; March term 1918; murder; life; amended parole order (see page 3).

C. M. PATRICK: Richmond Superior Court; January term 1922; murder; life; recommended by Solicitor; paroled March 30, 1925.
REMER WILSON: Jenkins Superior Court; September term 1915; murder; life; recommended by Sheriff, Jurors, Solicitor-General and other County officers; paroled _April 1, 1925.
JoHN ToDD: Troup Superior Court; May term 1918; murder; life; recommended by Prison Commission; paroled April 7, 1925.
JoHN D. BRowN: July term 1920; Hall Superior Court; manslaughter; 15 to 20 years; recommended by trial Judge and special counsel for prosecutor; paroled April 8, 1925.
ToM RAYMOND: Talbot Superior Court; March term 1916; murder; life; paroled April8, 1925.
. BusTER CHRISTOPHER: Brooks Superior Court; May term 1918; manslaughter; 12 years; account of good character prior to conviction; has served six years with good record; paroled April 10, 1925.

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371

STUBBS LITTLE: Putnam Superior Court; March term 1923; burglary; 3 years; recommended by Sheriff, Judge and Jurors; paroled April 15, 1925.
SAM WESTBROOK: Crisp Superior Court; May term 1911; murder; life; recommended by Judge; paroled April 20, 1925.
ALoNzo ADAMs: Dodge Superior Court; May term 1914; murder; life; recommended by Sheriff and numerous citizens of the county; paroled April21, 1925.
RosA LEE, ALIAS McLENDON: Fulton Superior Court; November term 1923; larceny; 1,Y2 to 3 years; recommended by Judge and Prosecutor; paroled April22, 1925.
lBY (IRB) IsoM & ERICK GRESHAM: Coweta Superior Court; September term 1923; manufacturing liquor; 2-4 years; recommended by Solicitor-General and Judge; paroled April 27, 1925.
ELLA JENKINS: Clinch Superior Court; October term 1912; murder; life; applicant has served more than 12 years with a good record; paroled May 5, 1925.
JERRY GLENN: Sumter Superior Court; February term 1919; murder; life; recommended by Solicitor, Sheriff and other county officers; paroled May 8, 1925.
JERRY FISHER (WATSON FISHER): Spalding Superior Court; January term 1921; assault with intent to murder; 8 years; recommended by Prosecutor and trial Judge; paroled May 12, 1925.
BERRY FosTER: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1916; voluntary manslaughter; 20 years; Solicitor agrees to clemency inthe case; paroled May 23, 1925.
BERTHA SIMMONS: Decatur Superior Court; June term 1917; manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by Judge; paroled May 19, 1925.

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PARDONS: All pardons recommended by Prison Commission except where stated.

ALBERT GmsoN: Fulton Superior Court; October term 1922; larceny of auto; recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor-General and length of time served; pardoned June 6, 1924.
WILLIAM ARCHER: Cherokee Superior Court; 1903 term; murder; life; it appearing from statements made by reputable citizens that applicant has lived a good and useful life since his service of sentence; pardoned June 10, 1924. Not recommended.
JoE ELLIS, LLOYD BuRTON & JEFF HAND: Monroe Superior Court; November 1923 term; larceny of automobile; 12 months each; recommended by trial Judge and Prosecutor; pardoned June 25, 1924.
ART DAVIs: Coffee Superior Court; February term 1914; burglary; 8 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; pardoned June 25, 1924.
VIcK BoLToN: Wilkes Superior Court; February term 1915; assault to rape; 20 years; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General and number of County Officials; pardoned July 3, 1924.
W. B. HEWLETT: Chatham Superior Court; December term 1920; larceny; 3 to 5 years; on account of prior good standing and character of applicant; pardoned July 9, 1924.

HARRY J. WILLIAMS: Fulton Superior Court; 1921 term voluntary manslaughter; 3-5 years; he has been sufficiently punished; pardoned July 9, 1924.
BERNARD KNAUER: Bibb Superior Court; November term 1923; larceny after trust; 9 months; on account of length of time served; pardoned July 10, 1924. Not recommended.

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373

LESTER KIRKLAND AND WILSON HARPER: Toombs Superior Court; August term 1921; burglary; 5-6 years; recommended by Judge, Jury, Solicitor-General, Prosecutor and others; pardoned July 10, 1924.
U. H. PATRICK: Bleckley Superior Court; January term 1921; embezzlement; 3-5 years; pardoned July 15, 1924.

GREER PRICE: Calhoun Superior Court; December term 1919; manslaughter; 10 years; applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned July 16, 1924. Not recommended.
L. R. KINARD: Mitchell Superior Court; January term 1911; felony; 4 years; recommended by reliable parties; pardoned July 16, 1924.

EMMETT OLIVER: Rockdale Superior Court; May term 1924; shooting at another; recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor-General; pardoned July 17, 1924. Not recommended.

LuciLE STARR: Rockdale Superior Court; January term 1924; having whiskey; fine $100.00 or 12 months in State Farm; recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor-General pardoned July 17, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

B. W. WILSON, H. G. WILSON: DeKalb Superior Court April term 1924; making liquor; one year; recommended by trial Judge, Solicitor-General and many good citizens; pardoned July 17, 1924; Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JAMES L. CHRISTIAN: Chatham Superior Court; January term 1923; larceny after trust; 1 to 5 years; recommended by trial Jury and all three members of House from Chatham County, Superintendent of Water Works and Warden; pardoned July 17, 1924.

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BENNIE DEVANE, HENRY HARVEY AND HENRY L. FuLFORD: Schley Superior Court; April term 1922; manslaughter; 1 to 4 years; recommended by a large number of citizens of Schley County; have served the minimum of their sentence; pardoned July 17, 1924.
DEWEY JONES: Walker Superior Court; February term 1923; Seduction; 2-5 years; Convict is suffering with tuberculosis; pardoned July 17, 1924.
R. W. WooDs: Clarke Superior Court; April term 1914; violation of banking laws; 12 months or $500.00 fine; recommended by reliable parties; pardoned July 21, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
OTis WooD: Fulton Superior Court; October term 1922; shooting at another; 3 years; applicant has served almost two years including time in jail; is seriously ill; pardoned July 22, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
G. G. WALLACE: Fulton Superior Court; February term 1923; robbery; 3-5 years; applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned July 31, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
PRESTON WILLIAMS: Thomas Superior Court; November term 1918; murder; life; recommended by numerous citizens and length of time served; pardoned August 7, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
W. S. DuRDEN: Emanuel Superior Court; October term 1921; murder; life; facts in this case as shown by the evidence contained in letters written by Durden's wife to the deceased show circumstances which were contended by the defendant on trial and that the killing was justifiable; pardoned August 11, 1924.
S. S. WATERS: Screven Superior Court; December term 1921; manslaughter; 10 to 20 years; on account of physical condition of applicant; pardoned August 12, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

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MRs. MATriE CoPELAND: Echols Superior Court; September term 1923; manslaughter; 2 years; applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned August 14, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
WILL McFAlL: Bibb Superior Court; April term 1919; Sodomy; life; it being made to appear that applicant is eighty years old and that he has been sufficiently punished; pardoned August 14, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
WILLIAM JACKSON: Forsyth Superior Court; August term 1923; manu1acturing whiskey; 2 to 3 years; recommended by trial Judge; pardoned August 29, 1924.
HoYT BRANNON, ALIAS A. H. BRANNON: Dawson Superior Court; March term 1922; forgery; 7 to 9 years; pardoned August 29, 1924; applicant has been sufficiently punished. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
FRED NEW: Gwinnett Superior Court September term 1919; robbery; 10-14 years; applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned September 3, 1924; Not recommended by Prison Commission.
ALBERT BRIDGES: Chattooga County Superior Cour-t; May term 1920; Rape; 20 years; recommended by trial Judge, Solicitor-General, the Jury that tried him and many good citizens; pardoned September 4, 1924. Not recommended by PriS'on Commission.
JoHN M. BmcHMORE: Meriwether Superior Court; September term 1916; embezzlement; 4-5 years; recommended by reputable citizens; pardoned September 4, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
C. E. SMITH: Catoosa Superior Court; May term 1924; violating prohibition law; $100.00 and costs and 6 months; pardoned September 15, 1924, recommended by Judge and Representative from Pickens County; Not recommended by Prison Commission.



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CHAS. RAY: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1923; burglary; 1 to 5 years; recommended by Solicitor and other reliable citizens; pardoned September 16, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
PERCY McADAMS: Morgan Superior Court; September term 1923; manslaughter; 1 year; conduct of applicant has been good since his confinement and he asks that his citizenship be restored; pardoned September 15, 1924.
M. W. HuTCHINSON: Wilcox Superior Court; May term 1923; embezzlement; 2 years; applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned September 17, 1925; Not recommended by Prison Commission.
BuRNEY INGRAM: Atlanta Criminal Court; July term 1924; Inisdemeanor; 6 months; it appears that this defendant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned September 23, 1924; Not recommended by Prison Commission.
RAY GASKILL AND CLIFFORD KINSEY: Muscogee Superior Court; May term 1924; simple larceny; 12 months; it appearing that these boys are 18 and 17 years of age r~pec tively and that they have been sufficiently punished; pardoned September 24, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Cominission.
WEBSTER BRANNON: Walker Superior Court; March term 1924; manslaughter; 2 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General and partically all county officers; pardoned September 29, 1924.
HAROLD J. MAHONEY: Chatham Superior Court; March term 1924; assault with intent to rape; one year; recommended by Solicitor-General and other officials; pardoned October 3, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Cominission.
J. W. MciNTOSH: Chatham Superior Court; July term 1920; forgery; 3 to 7 years; terms of the parole have been kept and the restoration of citizenship is recommended by numerous reliable citizens; pardoned October 4, 1924.



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377

E. A. PARKER: Gordon Superior Court; February term 1923; having liquor and assault and Battery. Carrying pistol and cruelty to child; pardoned October 7, 1924; this prisoner has served 19 months on misdemeanor sentence; his family is in need of his services; Not recommended by Prison CommissiOn.
LAWRENCE JAcKsoN, GEo. WRIGHT AND JoE HowREN: Floyd City Court; June term 1924; misdemeanor; 6 months each and Joe Howren 12 months; pardoned October 9, 1924. WINNIE KAESER: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1924; forgery; 2 to 5. years; pardoned October 10, 1924; recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor-General.

H. LEE CRoss: Bibb Superior Court; murder; Life; February term 1920; it being made to appear that this applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned October 14, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

JEROME JAMES: Crawford Superior Court; October term 1921; assault to murder; 8 to 10 years; it appearing that there is serious doubt of any guilt on the part of this applicant, it being admitted that another did the actual killing; pardoned October 22, 1924; Not recommended by Prison Commission.
PEARL HAYNES: Polk City Court; July term 1924; 8 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; pardoned October 24, 1924; Not recommended by Prison commission.
MADISON SwAIN: Grady Superior Court; March term 1917; murder; life; on account of physical condition of applicant and that he has been sufficiently punished; pardoned October 28, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
J. S. PILCHER: Richmond Superior Court; June term 1923; larceny after trust; 8 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; pardoned October 28, 1924.

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W. P. DILLON: Richmond Superior Court; June term 1~:23; larceny after trust; 8 years in all; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; pardoned October 28, 1924.
FoREST SMALLWOOD: Hall Superior Court; July term 1915; manslaughter; 20 years; Ordinary and other leading citizens assure me this applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned November 4, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
WILBURN PHILLIPS: Carroll Superior Court; April term 1924; burglary; 12 months; recommended by Judge and County officials; pardoned November 5, 1924.
ANDERSON McCoY: Clay Superior Court; September term 1914; murder; life; on account of physical condition of applicant; pardoned November 7, 1924.
JAMES AND WILLIS PIERCE: Whitfield Superior Court; October term 1922; larceny; 12 months; it appears from recommendation of reliable parties that applicants are entitled to pardon and restoration of citizenship; pardoned November 7, 1924.
A. G. ToBERT: Haralson Superior Court; July term 1905; murder; life; recommended by trial Judge, SolicitorGeneral and the Jurors; pardoned November 8, 1924.
J. Q. PHILLIPS: Bibb Superior Court; February term 1921; manslaughter; 7 to 8 years; applicant has served nearly 6 years. The Judge certifies that on the record, if left to him, he would have fixed a sentence of only three years; pardoned November 12, 1924.
J. H. BuEssE: Jones Superior Court; October term 1921; embezzlement; 7 years; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General, Jury and large number of citizens; pardoned November 20, 1924.
H. M. FooTE: Cherokee Superior Court; November term 1922; larceny after trust; 2 to 3 years; applicant itt

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worthy of having his citizenship restored; He has completed his term of service; pardoned November 28, 1924.
ARTHUR H. CAIN: Fulton Superior Court; December term 1922; embezzlement (2 cases) 2 to 3-3 to 7 years; applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned December 2, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
ELMER WoFFORD: Fulton Superior Court; June term 1924; larceny of auto; 2-5 years; applicant is 17 years of age and has been sufficiently punished; pardoned December 11, 1924. Not recommended by Prison commission.
JOHN STARR: DeKalb Superior Court; December term 1918; burglary; 10 years; applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned December 11, 1924. Not recommended.
ALBERT JEA..l'i: Fulton Superior Court; February term 1924; larceny of auto; 1 year and 1-5 years; applicant is only 18 years of age and has served 12 months; pardoned December 11, 1924; Not recommended by Prison Commission.
B. F. BuRNETT: Elbert Superior Court; September term 1922; larceny after trust; 2-4 years; applicant has been sufficiently punished; pardoned December 15, 1924.
JoHN GAINEs: Crisp Superior Court; December term 1908; murder; life; recommended by Superintendent of Public Works and Roads and Warden; pardoned December 17, 1924.
E. S. MooRE: City Court Miller County; March term 1924; recuiting labor;. 12 months or $500.00; recommended by Solicitor City Court, Clerk, Sheriff and other officers; pardoned December 17, 1924.
C. M. CoNNELL: Jefferson Sup~rior Court; November term 1923; rape; 5 to 12 years; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General, prosecutor, Special Counsel representing

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the prosecutor and a petition of about 400 citizens; pardoned December 18, 1924.
IRVING HARDIN: Fulton Superior Court; July term 1924; larceny of automobile; 1 to 2 years; recommended by the Judge, the Solicitor-General and Chief of Police; pardoned December 18, 1924.
GLENN MAXWELL: Fulton Superior Court; April term 1924; larceny of Auto; 2 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; pardoned December 20, 1924.
GEo. G. CHANDLER: Muscogee Superior Court; August term 1923; involuntary manslaughter; 3 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; pardoned December 22, 1924.

BEN MoRROW: Gordon Superior Court; February term 1'924; possessing liquor; 6 months and $100.00 and costs; applicant has paid fine and served 3 months; recommended by Judge; pardoned December 22, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
W. B. GREEN: Campbell Superior Court; April term 1920; embezzlement; 5 years; applicant's term expires in a few days; has made a good record; requests for clemency from leading .business men and other citizens; pardoned December 22, 1924.
LoUis CARTER: Chatham Superior Court; December term 1921; Sodomy; life; recommended by trial Jury and Solicitor-General; Pardoned December 23, 1924.
NoRRIS RowLAND: Johnson Superior Court; March term 1923; voluntary manslaughter; 4 to 5 years; recommended by trial Judge, Judge J. L. Kent of the Dublin Circuit, Solicitor-General and Sheriff; pardoned December 23, 1924.
THAD B. AcKRIDGE: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1923; rape; 20 years; on account of physical condition

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of applicant; pardoned December 23, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JoHN KING: Crisp Superior Court; November term 1920; murder; life; recommended by Judge and Solicitor and on account of physical condition; pardoned December 23, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
FRANK GLASS: Fayette Superior Court; August term 1924; possessing liquor; four months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; pardoned December 23, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JOHN CARLTON : Fayette Superior Court; September Adj. term 1920; assault to murder; 5 to 7 years; recommend ed by the Judge; pardoned December 23, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
NATHAN CASWELL: Heard Superior Court; March term 1923; manslaughter; one to two years; has served all of his sentence except a few days with perfect record; pardoned January 10, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commisssion.
JEssE DouGHERTY: Thomasville City Court; September term 1924; misdemeanor; three months; recommended by Judge and county officers; pardoned January 13, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
ToM HARDY: Richmond Superior Court; November term 1902; murder; life; applicant is an old man; has made a good record and served 22 years; pardoned February 6, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

HARVEY BROOKS: Tift Superior Court; December term 1923; forgery; on account of statement of Solicitor-General; .pardoned February 6, 1925.
WILLIAM RowE: It appearing that the applicant has tuberculosis and the Prison Commission certifying that

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clemency should probably be granted; pardoned February 7, 1925.
H. L. NicHOLEs: DeKalb Superior Court; September term 1924; violating prohibition law; 6 months; applicant's time expires within six days and he has made a good record; pardoned February 9, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
T. B. BAILEY: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1920; Robbery; 4 to 5 years; recommended by prosecutor and joint defendant; pardoned February 17, 1925.
SAM J. BELL, SR: Fulton Superior Court; July term 1922; embezzlement; 1 to 5 years; applicant was paroled June 1923 and received certificate attesting his good record for the first 12 months; pardoned February 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
W. M. WARD: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1924; assault with intent to murder; 2 to 10 years; on condition that applicant does not return to Atlanta and that he be a law-abiding citizen in the future; pardoned March 6, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JoHN PHILLIPS: Glynn County Superior Court; March term 1924; forgery; 12 months and 12 months (2 cases); recommended by Solicitor-General; pardoned March 5 1925.
E. H. MILLER: McDuffie Superior Court; March term 1924; 1-2 years; applicant has served all of his sentence except a few days and has made a perfect record; pardoned March 2, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
M. T. OAKES: Bibb Superior Court; May term 1923; forgery; 2-3 years; applicant has served the full minimum term of sentence and is entitled to parole and has been discharged from service thereon; pardoned March 14, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

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383

C. A. NEWCOMER: Richmond City Court; January 1911 term; larceny from the house; six months; recommended by reliable parties; pardoned March 6, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
L. GROVER LooNEY: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1923; Burglary; 2 years; applicant has made a good record and served practically his term; pardoned March 17, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JoE T. NuNN: Toombs Superior Court; August term 1914; murder; life; on account of physical condition; pardoned March 19, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
CARL CENTER: Fulton Superior Court; June term 1924; larceny of auto; 1 to 2 years; There is some doubt expressed by the Jury as to the guilt of the accused. Pardoned May 12, 1925.
W. B. FuTRELLE: Effingham Superior Court; October Adj. term 1924; felony; 4 months; applicant has served his entire term except one week; p-ardoned April 6, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
A. J. DAvis: Upson Superior Court; October term 1924; misdemeanor; 8 months or $62.00; applicant has served six months of his term; pardoned AprilS, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
LESTER PERDUE: Hall Superior Court; July term 1923; felony; 3 to 4 years; recommended by Judge, SolicitorGeneral and Prosecator; pardoned April10, 1925.
FoRD ANDERSON: Fulton Superior Court; November term 1923; larceny of auto; 1-2 years; Prosecutor stating he does not believe this convict guilty; has served six months; pardoned May 6, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
OLLIE R. MALONE: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1924; felony; 2-3 years; has served 8 months of his

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term; pardoned May 6, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
WILLIAM MoRRIS: Fulton Superior Court; December term 1921; robbery; 5-10 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; Pardoned May 12, 1925.
CHARLIE CHERRY: Bibb Superior Court; August term 1024; larceny of auto; 2 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; pardoned May 13, 1925.

RESPITES:
IRA BRYANT: Grady County; further time desired for proper consideration; respited from June 14, 1924 to September 12, 1924.
WILL HoGE: Thomas County; further time desired by Prison Commission for consideration of this case; respited from June 27, 1924 until September 26, 1924.
WILL JoHNSON: Fulton County; further time desired by Governor for consideration and investigation; respited from June 20, 1924 until Friday, September 19, 1924.
or J. w. MINTER: Counsel for Defendant is a member
the Legislature and is engaged in State service and he will not have opportunity to prepare case for hearing before Prison Commission; respited from August 1, 1924 for sixty days.
WILLIE JoNEs: Reprieve petitioned by counsel for the applicant and that said counsel is at pr~sent confined to his bed; respited until January 9, 1925.
GERVIS BLOODWORTH: Reprieve petitioned by counsel or the applicant and that said counsel is at present confined to his bed; respited until Friday, January 9, 1925.
W. A. JoHNSON, ENocH THRASH: Applicants have filed petition for clemency; sentence stayed for thirty days from March 11, 1925.

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PROBATIONS: All probations recommended by the Prison Commission, except where stated.

WASH HILL: Whitfield Superior Court; April term 1923; violation of prohibition laws; 1 year and 12 months and 12 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor upon payment of fine, also by citizens; probated June 24, 1925.
OscAR CoPELAND: Floyd Superior Court; July term 1923; assault; 8 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; probated June 20, 1924.
J. M. CRUMP: Jefferson City Court; January term 1924; violation of prohibition law; 12 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General, applicant having served 6 months; probated July 10, 1924.
J. T. R. RoscoE RowLAND: Jeff Davis Superior Court; January term 1924; violation of prohibition law; 12 months and 12 months or $200.00 each; recommended by Clerk, Sheriff and Jury (Judge no objections) and payment of fine of $50.00 each; probated July 17, 1924.
ARCHIE CRossLEY: DeKalb Superior Court; March term 1923; violation of prohibition law; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; 9 months; probated July 21, 1924.
WARREN BAILEY: February term 1924; Polk County Superior Court; shooting at another; 12 months; served four months; recommended by the Judge, Solicitor-General, Sheriff and others; probated July 31, 1924.
E. W. BEAVERS: Catoosa Superior Court; February term 1924; violation of prohibition laws; 6 months and $100.00 fine or 12 months; recommended by Solicitor and other County officers; probated August 1, 1924.
JoE MARTIN AND S. D. RIDLEY: Catoosa Superior Court; February term 1924; violation prohibition law; 6

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months and $100.00 fine or 12 months; recommended by Solicitor and County Officers; probated August 1, 1924.-
CHARLES ATWOOD: Rome City Court; December term 1923; misdemeanor; 12 months; served 8 months and recommended by Judge and Solicitor; probated August 5, 1924.
J. A. CoHRON: Paulding Superior Court; November term 1923; possessing apparatus for manufacturing liquor; 12 months; recommended by Sheriff, Solicitor and Judge; probated August 7, 1924.
BoB WOMACK: Floyd Superior Court; July term 1923; violation of prohibition law; 1-2 years; recommended by Judge on account of physical condition; probated August 8, 1924.
T. V. BROWN: Houston Superior Court; October term 1923; violaton prohibition law; probation; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; probated September 4, 1924.
ToM DE:t\"TON: Floyd Superior Court; June term 1924~ misdemeanor; recommended by the Judge so that he could enter school; probated September 2, 1924.
CLYDE SHAw: Fulton Superior Court; June term 1923; larceny of auto; one to five years; probated August 28, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
N. N. HAYES: Jeff Davis Superior Court; January term 1924; violation of prohibition law; 12 months; applicant served six months; recommended by County officers; probated August 16, 1924.
JoHN DAwsoN: Polk City Court; April term 1923; misdemeanor; 12 months; on account of ill health; recommended by the County authorities, the Judge consenting; probated October 3, 1924. Not recommended by Prison Commission.

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FRANK THOMAs: Glynn County Superior Court; August term 1924; violation of prohibition law; 3 months and $300.00 or 12 months; recommended by Judge and SolicitorGeneral to be allowed to pay fine of 300.00; probated October 22, 1924.
SoN TRICE, ALIAS PRICE: Muscogee Superior Court; November term 1923; Larceny from the house; six months; recommended on account of physical condition; probated November 3, 1924.
SAM PLATT: Catoosa County Superior Court; February term 1924; burglar and larceny; one and three years and $50.00 fine; recomm('lnded by Judge; probated November 5, 1924.
RoY AND TROY Goss: Muscogee County Superior Court; February term 1924; assault to murder; 12 months; recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor-General; probated November 6, 1924.
S. B. McCART: Newton Superior Court; July term 1924; violation prohibition law; 6 months; recommended by the Judge, Solicitor and Sheriff; probated November 22, 1924.
H. J. PERRY: Ben Hill Superior Court; January term 1924; violation prohibition law; $400 and 2 months and 12 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor upon payment of $200.00; probated November 29, 1924.
JoHN HoLLAND: Whitfield Superior Court, October term 1923; bastardy; 12 months; served 7 months; recommended by the Grand Jury, trial Jury; Solicitor-General and a large number of citizens; probated December 1, 1924.
JoHN BRACKETT: Murray Superior Court; April term 1924; violation prohibition law; 12 months; applicant served 8 months; recommended by the Judge and SolicitorGeneral; probated December 1, 1924.

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JIM WEBB: Crawford Superior Court April term 1924; violation prohibition law; 6 and 6 months; applicant served 9 months; recommended on account of having tuberculosis by Judge H. A. Matthews and Crawford County officials; probated December 1, 1924.
JoE WIDINCAMP: Baxley City Court; August term 1920; violation prohibition law; one year; served 4 months; recommended by jurors and trial Judge; probated December 8, 1924.
GEORGE WEsT: Arlington City Court; July term 1924; violation of prohibition law; 12 months and 10 months or $100.00 fine and 6 months or $50.00 (3 sentences); recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General upon payment of $100.00 and $50.00 fines; probated December 10, 1924.
WILL BARRONL: Floyd City Court; March term 1924; having whiskey; 12 months; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General, citizens of Rome, the Sheriff and Convict Warden; probated December 17, 1924.
D. G. LEE: August term 1924; Clayton Superior Court; misdemeanor; 6 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; probated December 17, 1924.
ETHEL GRoVES: Waycross City Court; Spring term 1924; vagrancy; 12 months; recommended by trial Judge; probated December 18, 1924.
W. G. PHILLIPs: Gwinnett Superior Court; September term 1923; misdemeanor; 12 months and 12 months; served all but three months on last sentence; recommended by Prosecutor; probated January 7, 1925.
ADAM LAZENBY: Warren Superior Court; October term 1924; escaping; 6 months; recommended by trial Judge; probated January 24, 1925.
CHARLIE WILSON, ALIAS CHARLIE SHINE: Arlington City Court; December term 1925; carrying pistol and hav-

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ing liquor; 12 months and 6 months and 6 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; probated upon payment of fine of $50.00 February 26, 1925.
GILES WRIGHT: Dublin City Court; September term 1924; violation prohibition law; 18 months; :fecommended by Judge, Solicitor, Prosecutor and Warden; probated March 4, 1925.
LuKE ARNOLD: Wilkes Superior Court; August term 1924; manufacturing liquor; 12 months or $150.00 fine; recommended by Judge, and Solicitor-General on payment of fine of $50.00; probated March 2, 1925.

JoHN RESPEss: Bibb Superior Court; July term 1924; simple larceny; 9 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; probated March 23, 1925.
DAVE HoLLis: Jefferson City Court; October term 1924; larceny; 9 months or $250.00; recommended by prosecutor; applicant served 6 months; probated March 13, 1925.
DILLARD STOWERS: Hart Superior Court; August Adj. term 1924; making and possessing whiskey; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; probated March 17, 1925.
R. S. IsoN: Griffin City Court; September term 1924; liquor; 12 months at the State Farm; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; probated March 17, 1925.

B. E. HuGULEY: Wilkes Superior Court; October term 1924; violating prohibition law; recommended by Judge; probated March 23, 1925. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
THOMAS J. ABBOTT: Glynn Superior Court; May Adj. term 1924; violating prohibition law; 12 months;probated March 11, 1925; recommended by trial Jury and Judge; probated March 11, 1925.

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ANNIE MYERS HENDERSON: Glynn Superior Court; May Adj. term 1924; violating prohibition law; 12 months and $300.00; recommended by a number of citizens; probated March 11, 1925.
FRANK LuNSFORD: Glynn Superior Court; May Adj. term 1924; violating prohibition law; 12 months or 4 months and $300.00 and costs; recommended by large number of citizens and trial Jury; probated March 11, 1925.

DoYLE BRowN: Glynn Superior Court; May Adj. term 1924; violating prohibition law; 12 months and $300.00 and costs; recommended by trial Jury and county officers;
. probated March 11, 1925. 0RIE BuRKE: Sylvania City Court; December term 1924; possessing liquor; 12 months; recommended by trial Judge; probated March 31, 1925.
PAuL JoNEs: Catoosa Superior Court; November term 1924; misdemeanor; 12 months and $125.00 fine. Probated April 1, 1925.
Moon ELLERBEE: Upson Superior Court; November term 1923; wife beating and manufacturing liquor; 12 months and 12 months; recommended by Judge and Solicitor-General; probated April 8, 1925.
H. V. TuTEN: Ware Superior Court; September term 1924; possessing liquor; 12 months and $200.00; recommended by trial Judge; probated April 20, 1~25.
JEP TuRMAN: Walker Superior Court; February term 1925; making liquor; 10 months; recommended by trial Judge and Solicitor; probated April 20, 1925.
C. E. FIELDS: Decatur City Court; January term 1925; transporting liquor; $750.00 12 months in gang and 6 months in jail; recommended by Judge and Solicitor; probated April 27, 1925.

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ToM QuARLES: Murray Superior Court; February term 1Y23; attempt to manufacture liquor; recommended by trial Judge; probated May 5, 1925.
LANDRUM IsoM: Hart Superior Court; August Adj. term 1924; violating prohibition law; 12 months in each case; recommended by trial Judge, Solicitor-General and Sheriff; probated May 12, 1925.

CLAUDE FARLow: Carroll Superior Court; October term 1924; burglary; $57.00 and 12 months; recommended by Judge who tried him; probated May 13, 1925.
A. 0. CATER: Carrollton City Court; July term 1924; possessing liquor 12 months; recommended by Solicitor and large number of citizens; probated May 13, 1925.
MoNROE BAILEY: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1925; possessing whiskey; $1,000. and 12 months; probated May 23, 1925; bad physical condition and has served two months and ten days of sentence.

The following message was received from his Excellency, the Governor through Mr. M. C. Bennett, his Secretary:
To the Senate of Georgia:
In respose to Senate Resolution No. 20, being a resolution calling upon the Governor to transmit to the Senate such information as he has in his possession touching the granting by the N. C. and St. Louis Railroad to the City of Chattanooga the right to use the State of Georgia's property for the extension of streets in the City of Chattanooga, I beg to advise that on July the 13th., I requested the Attorney-General to prepare for submission to your body a report of the present status of the litigation involved

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in this matter, which litigation has covered a period of years. I am today in receipt of a response to that request and am taking the liberty to hand you herewith full copy of the report of the Attorney-General.
I respectfully call your attention to that part of the report of the Attorney-General which raises the question of the appointment of a commission to act for the State of Georgia in the interim, in view of the Biennial Session Law. In this connection I respectfully call your attention to the provisions of the Act of August 17, 1920 (Acts of 1920, page 1799) which confers upon the Public Service Commission the general supervision over the railroad properties.
I respectfully suggest consideration of the matters involved by this General Assembly.
In the meantime, I have continued the employment of associate counsel for the Attorney-General, resident in Chattanooga, Hon. W. L. Frierson, anex-assistant AttorneyGeneral of the United States, a highly competent and able attorney. The interests of the State have been carefully watched from day to day through the Attorney-General. Directions has been given that these interests shall be safeguarded and that every effort to condemn or otherwise possess the property of the State at Chattanooga shall be resisted in every possible way.

Very respectfully,

CLIFFORD WALKER,
Governor.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1925.

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STATE OF GEORGIA,

ATTORNEY-GENERAL's OFFICE,

Hon. Clifford Walker,

ATLANTA, GA., JuLY 20, 1925.

Governor State Capitol.

Dear Governor Walker:

In compliance with your request of the 13th instant, I beg to make the following succinct statement relative to the litigation which has been sometime pending in the Tennessee courts, involving the efforts of the City of Chattanooga to condemn parts of theW. & A. Terminal property owned by the State of Georgia in that City.

1. Shortly after my term of office began, the City of Chattanooga passed an ordinance to extend Board Street by opening a narrow street from the present terminus of Boad Street through theW. & A. yards, the same running diagonally from 9th to Market Street, and by ordinance directed that proceedings be commenced in the Circuit Court of Hamilton County, Tennessee.

There was, of course, no question that the State of Tennessee, under its power of eminent domain, could take that property, or that the State could confer that power upon a municipality, but the situation then was that no such power had been conferred on the City of Chattanooga, for two reasons:

(a) The eminent domain laws authorize the taking only of property of individuals and private corporations.

(b) The general power to condemn land for streets, which was all the power the City had, does not include such taking as will destroy or materially impair another public use to which property is already devoted. Therefore, when the City of Chattanooga filed this case, we submitted a motion in the United States Supreme Court to have the Tennessee

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case dismissed. Our right to maintain this suit in the Supreme Court and to have this motion sustained depended, therefore, upon the claim that the Tennessee court did not have jurisdiction, because the State of Georgia, a sovereignty, had not consented to be sued. But the Supreme Court of the United States held that before building this railroad, under the enabling act, Georgia had consented to be sued in the Tennessee court with respect to the railroad, hence our motion was dismissed.
Then, defending the suit in the Tennessee court, we demurred, upon the grounds (1) that the City was not proceeding in the manner required by law, and (2) that the State of Georgia is neither an individual nor a private corporation, and hence its lands are not subject to condemnation under existing laws.
The Circuit Judge sustained the first ground of this demurrer, and the Tennessee Court of Civil Appeal affirmed the ruling, but the Supreme Court reversed the judgment, and ruled both grounds of demurrer against us, holding that with respect to its railroad property in Tennessee, Georgia stands as to the eminent domain laws in the same situation as does a private corporation. The case was remanded for further proceedings, and is pending in the Circuit Court.
Our defense is that the opening of the street will destroy or materially impair another public use to \vhich the property is already devoted.
Later, an ordinance by the City of Chattanooga was enacted to extend 11th Street through and across the W. & A. yards and the property of the N. C. & St. L. Railroad Company from Market Street, on the East, to Chestnut Street, on the West, and, under a statutory proceeding, commissioners were appointed to assess damages.
In conjunction with the Nashville Road, the State of Georgia filed a bill to enjoin this proceeding. Chancellor Garvin held that on the facts alleged, the City was without

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power to condemn, but that this was available as a defense in the suit at law, and hence there was no ground for equitable intervention.
It appears to us that he was right in the first ruling and wrong in the second ruling. We have appealed and the case is pending in the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Now, in this situation, the Nashville Road has practically come to an agreement with the City of Chattanooga. The substance of this agreement is that the N. C. & St. L. Railroad will not resist the condemnation of its leasehold interest in the right-of-way for two streets through the W. & A. yards, to-wit: (I) an extension of Broad Street 80 feet wide entirely through the yards; and (2) an extension of 11th Street 60 feet wide from Market to this extension of Broad Street. This means, of course, that the former ordinance relating to the extemion of Broad and 11th Streets will be repealed, if this agreement should be consummated, and a new ordinance would be passed for opening these streets in accordance with the agreement.
If the City of Chattanooga should persist in its purpose to condemn both the fee and the leasehold interest, further litigation will ensue, and practically our only defense will be that this property is already devoted to a public use.
So long as the lessee company was in accord with us, we had entire confidence in the soundness of this defense, but the falling away of the lessee company from the State of Georgia, the lessee company having the right of possession and use for nearly 45 years, renders the issue doubtful, although it does not make our case hopeless. However, if we should succeed in the courts, then it is certain that the City would ask the next Tennessee Legislature for the necessary power to condemn this property for the use of streets of the City of Chattanooga.
Heretofore, with the active aid of the lessee company, we have succeeded in preventing the passage of such a lawby

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the Tennessee Legislature; but, without the active aid of the lessee company, we could not possibly hope to defeat such legislation, and here we might as well face the fact that through this deal with the lessee company, the City will ultimately be able to condemn the fee of this property, through additional legislation and three or four years may be required to accomplish this result.
Yout Excellency has a copy of the proposed agreement between the Nashville Road and the City of Chattanooga, and I think this proposed contract virtually brings the existing situation up to the present date.
Under date of May 26, 1925, I had occasion to write you in reference to the Western & Atlantic matter a letter of considerable length, from which I extract the following:

"The Western & Atlantic Lease Act (See Georgia Laws 1889, page 62) provided in Sec. 11 as follows:
'And shall not sublet said road or any part thereof to any other company, corporation or party. Provided, the lessees may sublet any property not needed for railroad purposes; Provided, that in the opinion of the AttorneyGeneral, this can be done without invalidating the State's title thereto; and all improvements put on said property by the lessees or their tenants shall belong to the State at the expiration of said lease.'
"And the Act of November 30, 1915, providing for the further leasing of the State Road, as amended by the Act of 1916, page 149, provided:
'The said lessee shall not sublet or re-lease the said Western & Atlantic Railroad, or any part thereof, except such as is not needed for railroad purposes, without the approval in writing of the Governor of the State, etc.'
"The lease contract which was executed on May 17, 1917, by and between the State of Georgia and theN. C. & St.

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L. Ry., pursuant to the Lease Act, confers a similar privilege, and further provides:
'No such subletting shall extend beyond the term of this lease."'
Of course our great concern now is to save the fee to this property and to safeguard whatever may be done, so that no injury or damage shall have been sustained by the property when the term of the present lease ends.
Whether the present General Assembly should see fit to appoint a commission with power to act, is a matter which may occur to Your Excellency. The fact that no regular session of the General Assembly will be held for two years after the termination of the present session will naturally arouse the greater concern that there may be legislative authority to make a contract which will protect the interests of the State in whatever may be done pertaining to the W. & A. terminal property in Chattanooga.
Respectfully submitted,
GEo. M. NAPIER,
Attorney-General.

SIGN CONTRACT FOR EXTENDING BROAD STREET
CITY Now AT LIBERTY TO PRocEED WITH WoRK. SENTIMENT GROWING FOR PusHING PROJECT
Attitude of State of Georgia in Doubt, But Belief Exists That Condemnation Will be Resisted in Court.
Beginning was apparent yesterday of what it is .believed will grow into a strong sentiment favoring the immediate

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opening of Broad street, even if the city has to confine itself for the present with the condemnation of the Nashville railway's leasehold interest and fight out in the courts the question of taking over the title, held by the state of Georgia, to the ground itself.
No intimation of recent vantage is available about the attitude of the state of Georgia toward condemnation of the strip needed to open Broad, but there is some reason to believe that the neighboring state will contest.
Under the terms of the Cole contract, as revised wednesday and signed for President Cole by General-Coun~el Fitzgerald Hall, it will be entirely feasible for the city to take the leasehold interest and immediately open and pave the street. This holds even if Georgia decides to contest condemnation of the fee to the property. In fact, the status as to immediately opening Broad under President Cole's offer is exactly the same as if Gov. Walker had never been asked for, or volunteered, an expression about his state's position.
It is recognized by attorneys that if Georgia does fight condemnation, it can be kept in the courts a long time, perhaps for several years. Too, among many business men and city officials it is believed that regardless of the outcome of such a suit Chattanooga should have Broad street opened as soon as possible. They are perfectly willing to accept the situation as to the future on either of the two alternatives.
By some it is argued that if Georgia interposes objection now, and loses, the damage awarded her will be comparatively small and should not be allowed to stand in the way. Also, it is pointed out, if the city proceeds with condemnation of only the leasehold, Georgia, as owner of the property, will be so thoroughly satisfied with the new arrangement, and receiving such revenue from new buildings, long before the forty-five years' life of the lease expires, that

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there will be no attempt or thought on her part to insist on payment of damages at the end of that time.
One citizen who, until this week, was a staunch advocate of opening Broad only after condemning the leasehold interest of the Nashville railway and the title of Georgia, admitted yesterday that he has changed his mind. He is thoroughly convinced, he said, that Chattanooga should proceed now even if circumstances made it necessary to abandon condemnation of the land outright or discontinue i.t at the proper time after the jury of view fixes the damages. He recited the argument already referred to that Georgia will be a great beneficiary from development of the property and doubtless more than satisfied in a few years with the changed order of things. Further, he was of the belief that it will be only a comparatively few years before a development of the railroad yard will be effected by the railroads much more radical in its character than presented by the opening of Broad.

Test of Contract Signed Yesterday.
Formal contract signed by Mr. Hall and released for publication yesterday morning by .Mayor Hardy after his first opportunity to scan it after it was revised by the attorneys in conformity to \Vednesday's conference, is as follows:
This contract this day made and entered into by and between the city of Chattanooga, a municipal corporation of the state of Tennessee, party of the first part, hereinafter for convenience called the city, and the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway, a Tennessee corporation, owning and using property in the city of Chattanooga, party of the second part, hereinafter for convenience called the railway.
Witnesseth:
Whereas, The railway for many years has owned or used properties for terminal purposes in the city of Chatta-

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nooga bounded on three sides by Market, Ninth and Chestnut streets, as shown on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof marked Exhibit No. 1; and
Whereas, The city desires to open and extend Broad street through these terminals and over the properties of others from Ninth to Whiteside and to open East Eleventh street from Market street to Broad street extended, substantially as shown on said Exhibit No. 1; and
Whereas, A part of said terminal properties belong to the state of Georgia and is under lease to the railway so that the fee which the city desires to acquire for such street purposE's cannot be obtained from the railway alone, the property line between the railway's and the state's properties being set out on said Exhibit No. 1; and
Whereas, The railway is willing to the extent of its interests to permit the taking of its properties for such purposes subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Now, therefore, it is agreed between the parties hereto as follows:
1. (a) Broad street shall be extended from Ninth to Whiteside street to a width of eighty (80) feet substantially along the lines shown on said Exhibit No.-1, it being understood and agreed that the railway's willingness to sacrifice its interests as herein done is on the express condition, among others, that said Broad street extended shall not stop short of Whiteside street.
(b) East Eleventh street shall be extended from Market to Broad extended at a width of sixty (60) feet substantially along the lines shown on said Exhibit No. 1.
The city shall have the option of acquiring the railway's interests for the opening of said two streets in either of the two ways hereinafter set forth in Article Ill of this contract but in either case each and all of the following conditions shall obtain:

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(a) Broad street as extended shall be eighty feet wide and shall connect Ninth and Whiteside substantially as shown on said Exhibit No. 1.
(b) East Eleventh street as extended shall be sixty feet wide and shall connect Market and Broad streets extended substantially as shown on said Exhibit No. 1.

(c) The pending proceedings to extend West Eleventh

street shall be dismissed by the city and resolutions No.

1015 and 1016 enacted by the mayor and board of city

commissioners shall be repealed in the manner provided by

law.

.

The railway shall dismiss at its expense the injunction suit brought by it. and now pending in the supreme court of Tennessee at Knoxville, to enjoin said condemnation proceedings instituted to open West Eleventh street.

(d) The city of Chattanooga shall dismiss at its expense the present proceedings heretofore instituted by the city to open and extend Broad street-the railway, however, to pay all costs taxed against it by the judgment of the supreme court of Tennessee in said case entered June 6, 1925.

(e) The actual physical possession of the railway's properties, both owned and used, for the extension of Broad and East Eleventh streets, shall not be undertaken-nor shall the right to take exist-until the city shall have previously acquired the absolute right to a complete extension of Broad street from Ninth to Whiteside substantially as . shown on said Exhibit No. 1.
(f) The city shall not attempt under existing or future law to require the railway to separate at its sole expense or otherwise the grades of its tracks, either owned or used, on Broad street as extended or Market street except in con-nection with similar grade separations for all tracks of al other railroads crossing said two streets bet ween Eas

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Eleventh street and Main street, formerly Montgomery street.
The object and purpose of this provision is not to limit or curtail the police power of the city, but simply to guarantee that it, the city, shall so reasonably exercise said police power as that the rai~way shall be treated in the same manner as all others substantialiy similarly situated.
(g) All property acquired by the city from the railway which the railway holds and uses under lease from the state of Georgia shall be subject in all things to the provisions of the acts of Georgia authorizing the lease of said properties and the lease contract between said state and the railway, dated ~lay 11, 1917.
(h) The city shall secure and pay for any necessary rights from and pay any damages which may be due to persons, firms or corporations holding leases or subleases from the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway and the Western & Atlantic railroad (the statutory designation under said lease acts and lease contract of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway as lessee of the state of Georgia's road from Atlanta to Chattanooga.)
III. (a) So much of the property to be acquired by the city in extending Broad street as is owned by the railway may be acquired by said city at its option in either of the following two ways:
1. The city may purchase said property and the amount which shall be paid to the railway shall be determined by a board of arbitration under the general principles of eminent domain law of Tennessee, said board to consist of one representative of the city, chosen by it, one representative of the railway, chosen by it, and the third to be selected by these two. Both parties hereby agree to abide by the result of such arbitration. The cost of such arbitration is to be borne equally by the two parties hereto. Upon payment by the city of the consideration as fixed by such board of

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arbitration the railway will execute to it an ordinary warranty deed.
Second-Or the city may file in the usual and proper way condemnation proceedings against the railway to acquire said property in which event the railway agrees to make no question as to the right of the city to condemn but reserves all rights to obtain in the usual and legal way proper compensation for the property taken and the damages incidental to such taking. In other words, by agreement the sole issue in such case shall be the amount to be paid by the city to the railway.
(b) So much of the property to be acquired by the city in extending Broad street and East Eleventh street as is owned by the state of Georgia and is under lease to said railway may be acquired by said city at its option in either of the following two ways:
First-The city may lease, subject to said lease acts and lease contract, all of the railway's interests in said property for the duration of said lease. The amount which shall be paid to the railway shall be determined by a board of arbitration under the general principles of eminent domain law of Tennessee; said board to consist of one representative of the city, chosen by it, one representative of the railway, chosen by it, and the third to be selected by these two. Both parties hereby agree to abide by the result of such arbitration. The cost of such arbitration is to be borne equally by the two parties hereto. Upon payment by the city of the consideration as fixed by such board of arbitration, the railway will execute to it the proper lease.
Second-Or the city, instead of acquiring said property by lease as just set out, may file in the usual and proper way condemnation proceedings against said railway and the state of Georgia jointly, in which event the railway hereby agrees to interpose no defense as to the city's right to condemn its interests but reserves all rights to obtain in the

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usual and legal way proper eompensation for the property taken. In other words, by agreement the sole issue between the railway and the city in such case shall be the amount to be paid by the city to the railway.
(c) The city at its sole expense shall secure the necessary rights to open Broad and East Eleventh streets as herein provided for from the lessees and the sublessees of the railway and the Western & Atlantic railroad andshallpay such tenants any and all damages that may be due them by reason of the opening of such streets; it being the intention of the parties hereto that where the railway or the Western & Atlantic railroad has leased its or their interests the right to take or impair such interests and the costs thereof shall be the sole burden of the city.
(d) In case the city acquires any or all of this property either by deed or lease, as aforesaid, the right to possession shall be dependent upon the city's previously acquiring a right of way to open Broad street as proposed entirely from Ninth to Whiteside and not before the said deed or lease or both shall so stipulate on the face thereof.
(e) In case the city acquires all or a part of this property by condemnation, the parties hereto agree that a written stipulation shall be entered into and filed as a part of the record in such condemnation proceedings providing that, if and when title is divested out of the railway and vested into the city, the right to possession on the face of such decree so divesting and vesting title shall be dependent upon the city's previously acquiring the right to open Broad street as proposed entirecy through from Ninth to Whiteside.
(f) The option herein given the city shall be exercised on or before January 1, 1926; or the city shall on or before January 1, 1926, advise the railway in writing which of these two courses it elects to pursue, in which event the city shall proceed to exercise the option so designated on or

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before July 1, 1926, else this contract shall be null and void and of no effect. The intention being that the city may not elect and then delay indefinitely consummation of its election. Unless arbitration or condemnation or both have actually been commenced by the city on or before July 1, 1926, this contract shall be null and void.
IV. (a) The city hereby expressly agrees that the railway may maintain all existing tracks that cross Broad street as proposed to be extended. The railway hereby expressly agrees to remove from Broad street as extended all tracks running parallel therewith and not crossing it.
(b) The city hereby expressly agrees that the railway may maintain all existing tracks over East Eleventh street as proposed to be extended and may add crossings, with the necessary switches, to take care of the tracks moved out of Broad as extended.
(c) The city hereby agrees not to attempt by ordinance or otherwise to curtail the railway's use of such tracks as cross Broad and East Eleventh streets as extended.
V. The railway hereby agrees that if the city undertakes to acquire the state of Georgia's interest by condemnation jointly with its, "the railway's, interest and the state of Georgia questions the right of the city to so condemn its, the state of Georgia's interests, then the city shall have the right so far as the railway is concerned to then abandon such proceedings. It being the intention of the parties hereto that this contract may at the option of the city be considered null and void if the state of Georgia resists the right of the city to condemn. Such option is to be exercised, not when the question of the right to condemn is determined, but as soon as raised.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused this contract to be executed in duplicate, this the 24th day of June, 1925.

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Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow and the motio11 prevailed.
The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

SENATE CHAMBER,
Tm:RSDAY, JuLY 23Rn, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock A. M., this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, J. W. G. Watkins.
Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answ:ered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Cr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon,J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. R. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M.D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. l\". B. \Yellborn, K C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

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By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd gave notice that at the proper time he ~ould move that the Senate reconsider its actinn of yesterday in passing Senate Bill i\o. 92.

The follmving resolution \Yas read nnd adopted:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th~ A RESOLUTIOl\

Whereas, the time for action on important legislation by this Senate is growing short and all the time of the members is needed for the consideration of measures before It withouL hindrance from the outside, and
Whereas, much of this valuable time is being taken up by lobbying on the part of the heads of departments of this State and employes of the department and others for various purposes, and
Whereas, said lobbying is being done in that time which is being paid for out of the State's treasury, and principally for the purpose of gaining greater appropriations for salaries and other benefits that would accrue to said State employes.
Therefore, be it resolved that it is the sense of this Senate to request all employes of the State to cease lobbying and remain in their offices performing their duties for which they are paid by the people of the State and allow the .Senate to proceed unhampered and without duress to consider the legislation before it.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday in passing the following bill by substitute:

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By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 92. A bill to require a referendum to repeal municipal charters and to put into effect amendments tomu nicipal charters which change the form of government of the municipality and the naming of other municipal officers other than those holding under existing charters and for other purposes.
The motion of Senator Sapp prevailed.
The following resolution which had been ordered to lay over one day on July 22nd, was read and taken up for consideration.

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th, Hendrix of the 35th and Foster of the 28th.
Senate Resolution No. 22.

A RESOLUTION
Whereas, Hon. Hoke Smith is now in Georgia, and
Whereas, he has had very wide experience and occupied high offices, having served as Secretary of the Interior, Governor of the State of Georgia, and as United States Senator from Georgia, and
Whereas, the State is confronted by many grave problems that are pressing for solution, therefore be it resolved
That the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring, invite the Honorable Hoke Smith to address the Legislature in joint session, at such time as may be agreed upon by Senator Smith, and the Committee on Arrangements to be appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate.
On the adoption of the resolution the Ayes were 21, Nays 18, and the resolution was adopted.

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Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County have had under eonsideration the following bills and resolution of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
Senate Resolution No. 21, by Senator Knight.
House Bill No. 530, by Mr. Burgin of Marion.
House Bill No. 524, by Mr. Burgin of Marion.
House Bill No. 334, by Messftl New, Clark and Peacock of Laurens.
Respectfully submitted,
BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Hutcheson of 39th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking have had under consideration the following bill of the House, House Bill No. 357, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
A bill to be entitled an Act to create a County Depository in and for the County of Bryan to prescribe qualifications of the depository and for other purposes.
J. R. HUTCHESON, Chairman.

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Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture haYe had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Carlisle of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 151. To define vinegar and the adulteration and misbranding thereof, fixing penalties and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th-
Senate Bill No. 141. To amend an Act approved 1910, regulating the sale of cotton seed meal and for other purposes.

By Collins of Cherokee-
House Bill No. 283. To amend an Act approved December 6, 1900, proYiding for the removal of obstructions from Little River and other purposes.

Mr. Clary of 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Railroads 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 by substitute:

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By Mr. Griffin of Decatur and Mr. Hall of Trentlen-
House Bill No. 25. To promote public safety at Railroad crossings.
E. D. CLARY, Chairman. J. A. LuTTRELL, Secretary.
Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
By Mr. Johnson of 27th-
Senate Bill No. 140. A bill to issue bonds for Town of Watkinsville.
By Mr. Carswell of 5th-
Senate Bill No. 150. A bill to amend charter of City of Waycross.
By Mr. Carswell of 5th.-
Senate Bill No. 162. A bill further amending charter of City of Waycross.
By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 109. A bill providing incorporation of City of Nahunta.

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By Messrs. Winship and Malone and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 118. A bill amending the charter of City of Macon.
HENDRIX of 35th, Chairman.

Mr. Clary of 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 149 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the. same do not pass:

By Senator Andrews of 31st-
An Act to amend Section 2696 of the Code of Georgia, 1910, regulating the qualification of Locomotive Engineers and for other purposes.
CLARY of 29th, Chairman.
LuTTRELL of 25th, Secretary.

The following Senate bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

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By Mr. Harrell of 12th-
Senate Bill No. 173. A bill to permit municipal or local independent school systems to repeal their independent systems and to merge into the county system.
Referred to Committee on Education.

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By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 174. A bill to amend Section 876 of Penal Code so as to fix salaries and compensation of court bailiffs in counties of 200,000 population or more.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 175. A bill to repeal Section 715 and 716 of the Penal Code of Georgia commonly known as "Labor Contract Law."
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Mr. Moye of 11th-
Senate Bill No. 176. A bill to amend Section 783 of Penal Code of 1910 relative to the unlawful injury of or the interference with property of electric companies, by extending provisions of said section so that same shall apply also to unlawful injury or destruction, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mr. Johnson of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 140. A bill to authorize the Town of Watkinsville to order an election to issue bonds for electric lights etc and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 15'8. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross so as to empower the City, by its City Commis,sion to change the grade of any streets etc, and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 162. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross so as to provide for Park and Tree Zoning Commission in place of present Park and Tree Commission and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carlisle of the 7thHouse Bill No. 151. A bill to define vinegar and the
adulteration and misbranding thereof; to fix penalties for violation, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 357. A bill to create a County Depository in and for the County of Bryan and for other purposes.

By Mr. Collins of Cherokee-
House Bill No. 283. A bill to amend an Act approved December 6th, 1900, providing for the removal of obstructions from Little River in the County of Cherokee.

By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
House Bill N"o. 524. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Marion County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
House Bill No. 530. A bill to abolish the Board of County Commissioners for Marion County.

By Messrs. New, Clark and Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 334. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Laurens County.

By Messrs. Winship and Malone and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 118. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon and to amend an Act

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creating a Board of County Commissioners of Bibb County by creating an Anti-Tuberculosis Commission and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Griffin of Decatur and Hall of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 25. A bill to promote public safety at railroad crossings and for other purposes.

By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill.No. 109. A bill to create and incorporate the City of Nahunta and for other purposes.

The following resolution, favorably reported, was read the second time:

By Mr. Knight of the 6th-
Senate Resolution No. 21. A resolution to authorize the County Corr:missioners of Lowndes County to pave the driveways on the grounds of the Georgia State Women's College at Valdosta and for other purposes.

The following bills of the House were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Mr. Smith of Madison-
House Bill No. 350. A bill to create a City Court for Daniellsville 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 23. A bill to amend an Act so that the Treasurer of Decatur County shall be on a salary instead of a commission basis.
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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Matthews of the 38th-
Senate Bill No. 97. A bill to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, as applied to the office of solicitor-general, 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 219. A bill to amcmd an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jones 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, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.



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By Mr. Russell uf Barrow-
House Bill No. 343. A bill to provide for the election and term of office of the Board of Education of Barrow 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 218. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Jones 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Duncan of Houston-
House Bill No. 477. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Houston 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hou3e Bill No. 327. A bill prohibiting fishi:1g in the fresh water streams of Brantley County from April 1st to July 1st of each year and for other purposes.



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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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Grovenstein of Effingham-
House Bill No. 421. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Springfield in and for the County of Effingham 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 476. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Glenville, Tattnall 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 486. A bill to repeal an Act approved August 3rd, 1923, prohibiting the shooting of quail or partridges in Douglas County for a period of five years.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-

House Bill No. 356. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Bryan 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 36, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Chappell of Lamar-
House Bill No. 352. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Lamar County and establishing a county depository 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Dorris of Douglas-
House Bill No. 485. A bill to repeal an Act preventing fishing in Douglas County for a period of five years 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 36, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following House Bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:

By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 255. A. bill to amend an Act approved August 13th, 1924, changing the officers herein named from fee to the salary system in cities of 200,000 population and excess and for other purposes.
Mr. Williams of the 14th moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.
The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:
By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 5. A bill to amend an Act approved August 17, 1914 creating a new charter for the City of Macon and amendatory Acts, for the purpose of increasing the compensation of members of the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Macon, and for other purposes.
Mr. Collier of the 22nd offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend House Bill No. 5 by adding at the end of S~ction 1 of said bill the following proviso:
"Provided that this Act shall not go into effect until it has been ratified by a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Macon in an election called for that purpose and which is hereby authorized."
Also to amend the caption of the said bill accordingly.
The amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee as amended was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 31, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

By unanimous consent the following bill was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, read the second time, and recommitted.
By Mr. Pruett of the 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 87. A bill to establish a State Board of Accounting and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:
By Messrs. Cole of the 42nd and Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 112. A bill to amend Section 5986 of the Civil Code of 1910, relative to costs in divorse cases, and for other purposes.
Mr. Harrell of the 12th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 112 by striking the following words in Section 2 of said bill:
"No decree shall be entered in such cases or proceeding until all costs arising by virtue thereof shall have been paid."
Moves to amend further by adding at the end of Section 3 the following:
"All clerks of Superior courts of this State shall record all the proceedings in divorce including the pleadings, verdict and judgment as soon as the case ends, and the grand juries shall inspect the records and see that this Act is complied with."
On the adoption of the amendment Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the Ayes and Nays, a,nd the call was sustained.

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The roll was called and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D. Clifton, J. D. Coie, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgap, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Negative-
Clements, J. B. Hughes, H. L. D. Knox, Gordon

Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 35, Nays 7, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill as amended, Mr. Sapp called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

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Negative-
Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.

Hendrix, W. C. Parker, Jos. H.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 38, Nays 5.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional ma-
jority the following bills of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By Messrs. Ross and Pilcher of Richmond-
House Bill No. 123. A bill to amend an Act to regulate public instruction in Richmond County.

By Messrs. Tripp and Lumpkin of Bartow, Lewis of Gordon, and Pickering of Murray-
House Bill No. 393. A bill to repeal an Act to abolish the Fee System now existing in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit.

By Messrs. Tripp and Lumpkin of Bartow, Lewis of Gordon and Pickering of Murray-
House Bill No. 394. A bill to abolish the Fee System now existing in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. By Mr. Smith of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 488. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Manchester and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Kelley and Maddox of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 489. A bill creating the City of Norcross, and for other purposffi.

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By Mr. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 495. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Carrollton.

By Mr. Layton of Liberty-
House Bill No. 505. A bill to incorporate the Town of Midway, in Liberty County, and for other purposes. By Messrs. Harris and England of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 518. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Louisville, in the County of Jefferson.

By Mr. Chappell, of Lamar-
House Bill No. 521. A bill to incorporate the Town of Piedmont, in the County of Lamar, and the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 553. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta, Georgia.

By Mr. Philips of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 569. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Ducktown, in the County of Forsyth, State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 571. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Jackson, Georgia.

By Messrs. Philips of Forsyth and Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 584. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Forsyth and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 541. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Bainbridge, Georgia.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 546. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for the County of Lanier, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Dixon of the 17th District-
Senate Bill No. 40. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Millen, in the County of Jenkins, State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd District-
Senate Bill No. 93. A bill to limit the amount of taxes levied in Lamar County, Georgia, to twelve (12) mills on each dollar for any one year, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Collier of the 22nd District-
Senate Bill No. 96. A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Lamar and for other pmposes.
By Mr. Perkins of JenkinsHouse Bill No. 482. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Millen and for other purposes.
The following House Bills were read the first time and referred to Committees: By Messrs. Ross and Pilcher of Richmond-
House Bill No. 123. A bill to amend an Act regulating public instruction in the County of Richmond by striking

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out the words "one per cent" and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures "12 mills," so as to raise the limit of the amount that may be levied by the County Board of Education from a rate not to exceed one cent to twelve mills.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of Bartow-
. House Bill No. 393. A bill to repeal an Act abolishing the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of Bartow-
House Bill No. 394. A bill to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of Solicitor General and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Perkins of Jenkins-
House Bill No. 482. A bill to amend an Act to amend the charter of the City of Millen and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Smith of MeriwetherHause Bill No. 488. A bill to amend an Act incorporat-
ing the City of Manchester and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Kelly of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 489. A bill to amend an Act creating the City of Norcross and for other purposes.

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Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 495. A bill to amend an Act amending, consolidating and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Carrollton and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Layton of Liberty-
House Bill No. 505. A bill incorporating the town of Midway in the County of Liberty and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Harris and England of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 518. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Louisville and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Chappell, of Lamar-
House Bill No. 521. A bill to incorporate the Town of Piedmont in Lamar County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of DecaturHouse Bill No. 541. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Bainbridge and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Messrs. D~kle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 553. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta relative to tax exemption and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 546. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Lanier and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Phillips of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 569. A bill to enlarge the city limits of the Town of Ducktown in Forsyth County.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 571. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Jackson so as to authorize Mayor and Councilmen of City to levy a tax of eight mills for the purpose of maintaining the public schools of said City and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Messrs. Phillips of Forsyth and Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 584. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners for Forsyth County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to Senate Amendment to the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-

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House Resolution No. 36-A. A resolution giving consent on the part of the State of Georgia for the City of Atlanta to construct viaducts over the States property.

Upon the motion of Mr. Foster of the 28th the Senate went into executive session at 12:00 o'clock noon, for the purpose of considering a sealed communication from his excellency, the Governor.

The following nominations appointed by the Governor were confirmed by the Senate:
Hon. B. M. Turnipseed of the County of Clay to be Judge of the City Court of Fort Gaines for a term of two years beginning August 27th, 1925, to succeed himself.

Hon. John R. Phillips of the County of Jefferson to be a member of the State Highway Commission for a term of six years beginning January 1, 1926, to succeed himself.
H. N. Loyd Cleveland of the County of Spalding to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Geor- . gia to represent the Sixth Congressional District for a term of eight years from August 23, 1925.

The executive session was dissolved upon the motion of Senator Hutcheson at 12:10 o'clock A. M.

The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 88. A bill to regulate auction sales of jewelry, 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 34, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional ma-

jority was passed.



The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:

By Messrs. Bell of the 51st and Moye of the 11th-
Senate Bill No. 44. A bill to authorize the securing of advances made for the purpose of planting, making or gathering a crop, by the giving of a bill of sale of such crops under Section 3306 of the Civil Code which shall cover and include all crops planted and grown within twelve months from date of such bill of sale and for other purposes.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved to table the bill and 011 the motion to table, called for the Ayes and Nays.

The call for the Aye and Nay vote was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Carlisle, Ira Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Dixon, J. A. Harrell, G. Y.

Hughes, H. L. D. Luttrell, J. A. Middleton, D. S. Parker, Jos. H. Perkins, R. 0.

Pickren, T. L. Rountree, A. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

Negative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Guess, Carl N.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the motion to table the bill the Ayes were 14, Nays 24 and the motion was lost.

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The hour of adjournment having arrived the bill was cleclared an order of unfinished business for Friday.
The President announced the S.enate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow.

SENATE CHAMBER,
FRIDAY, JuLY 24TH, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

'

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary, and the consent was granted:

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By Mr. Boykin of the 37th-

Senate Bill No. 161. A bill to amend Park's Code so as to enable insurance c~mpanies to invest not more than fifteen per cent of their assets in a building to be used for home office purposes.
Mr. Carlisle of the 7th asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to introduce the following Privilege resolution at this time, and the consent, as granted:
By Mr. Carlisle of the 7th-
Senate Resolution No. 23.

A RESOLUTION
Whereas, the portraits of the Ex-Presidents of the Senate for many years past have been placed upon the walls of this chamber, and
Whereas, there does not appear that of the Ron. Robert G. Mitchell of Thomas County, ex-Confederate soldier, ex-judge of the Superior Court of the Southern Judicial Circuit and ex-president of the Senate of Georgia.
Therefore, be it reso,lved that the Ron. Robert G. Mitchell be requested to furnish a portrait of himself to be placed upon the walls of the Senate chamber.
The resolution was adopted.

Mr. Thompson of the 30th asked unanimous consent that the following House bill, which had been tabled on July 20th, be taken from the table and placed upon the calendar, and the consent was granted:
By Mr. Smith of Madison-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to change the time and do away with two terms of the Superior Court of Madison County and for other purposes.

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Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that thP. following Senate bill be withdrawn from theCommittee on General Judiciary No. 1, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 174. A bill to amend Section 876 of the Penal Code so as to fix salaries and compensations of court bailiffs in counties of 200,000 population or more, and for other purposes.

Mr. Miller of 9th District, Cha~rman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Insurance have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 135, by Mr. Sapp of 43rd District and Mr. Cole of the 36th District, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.
MILLER, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following Bill No. 9 of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senatewith the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 9, to establish criminal court of Atlanta. PERKINS, Chairman.

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Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following Bill No. 101 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:
Senate Bill No. 101, relating to negotiable instruments.
PERKINS, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following bill No. 20 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:
Senate Bill providing for incorporation, operation and supervision of credit unions.
PERKINS, Chairman.

Mr. Moye of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No.2, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, have had under consideration the following bills 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:

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By Mr. Sapp of 43rd District-
Senate Bill No. 134. To provide for the establishment and maintenance of Home for delinquent and neglected children, in Cherokee Judicial Circuit; to provide for management and control of said Institution, etc.

By Mr. Peeples of 18th District-
Senate Bill No. 169. To make it unlawful for any person, persons or partnership to carry on, transact or conduct a business under any assumed, fictitious or trade name, without filing affidavit in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court; providing for the filing of said affidavit, etc.

By Mr. Moye of 11th District-
Senate Bill No. 176. To amend Section 783 of Penal Code, so as to make it unlawful also as to individuals and municipalities, engaged in the manufacture and sale of electricity for lighting or power purposes, in addition to companies, as in said Act now provided.
Respectfully submitted,
RoBERT L. MoYE of 11th,
Chairman.

Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution have had under consideration the following bill 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:

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By Mr. Foster of 28th District-
Senate Bill No. 33. To amend Paragraph 22, Section 1, Article 1, of the State Constitution so as to confer upon the General Assembly the power to prescribe the charter of and the manner in which arms may be owned, or borne or either and to provide for submission to the people of the state at the next general election and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
DIXON, Chairman.
J. B. CLEMENTs, Secty.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 164. To provide for holding election in incorporated towns and Cities, etc.

By Mr. Morgan of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 167. To make the Savannah port authrity for the harbor and Port of Savannah.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 170. To amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Columbus.
By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-

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House Bill No. 430. To be entitled an Act to amend the charter of Valdosta.

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 340. To repeal an Act incorporating the town of Haddock.

By Bandy of Catoosa-
House Bill No. 499. To amend iw Act to incorporate
the town of Ringgold.

By Messrs. New, Peacock and Clark of Laurens-
House Bill No. 558. To amend the charter of the town of Caldwell.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Messrs. Stone and Williams of WaltonHouse Bill No. 470. To amend the charter of the City
of Morrow. By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 538. To amend the charter of Newnan.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 163. To amend the charter of the City of Waycross.

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The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Peebles of 18th-
Senate Bill No. 177. A bill to incorporate town of Hephzibah, in Richmond County.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. McKenzie of 48th-
Senate Bill No. 178. A bill to amend Section 1007, Penal Code of Georgia of 1910 conferring upon the several judges of the superior courts of state a discretionary authority and power to require that a brief or transcript of testimony had in felony cases be filed by Court Reporter in office of clerk of superior court wherein trial thereof is had where from any cause a mistrial results.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Pickren of 4th, Clements of 45th and Perkins of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 179. A bill to authorize the State Superintendent of Schools with the consent of State Board of Education, to provide an assistant to State School Auditor; to fix salary of such assistant.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Carr of 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 180. A bill to prevent people who live in a militia district that has no fence law from voting in any county election for no fence held in such county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.
By Mr. Carswell of 5th District-

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SenatE> Bill No. 181. A bill to authorize Waycross Commission to erect public hospital from general revenues and funds of the City.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Carswell of 5th-
Senate Bill No. 182. A bill to authorize Ware County to make payment from general revenue and funds of county for building of a public hospital.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Miller of 9th-
Senate Bill No. 183. A bill to amend Act of August 19, 1911, so as to create a lien for purpose of securing eventual payment of such drainage assessments as may be made under the Drainage Act, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Carswell of 5th-
Senate Bill No. 184. A bill to authorize counties to cooperate with municipalities in paving and improvement of streets in such municipalities.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate. Bill No. 185. A bill to amend Act approved August 11, 1924, abolishing fee system as related to SolicitorGeneral of Atlanta Judicial Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 186. A bill to create office of State Inspector of Masonry, public buildings and works, etc.

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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

By Mr. Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 187. A bill to provide for appointment of a State Elevator Inspector.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

By Mr. Harrell of 12th-
Senate Bill No. 188. A bill to amend Paragraph 1 of Section 2, of Article 7, of Constitution of Georgia by levying a sales tax, not exceeding five mills upon all sales of merchandise or personal or real property in this State, etc.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Hutcheson of 39th and Mr. Peebles of 18th-
Senate Resolution No. 24. A resolution relative to making a complete investigation of Highway Department.

Lay over 1 day.
The following resolution was read and under the rules ordered to lay over one day:

By Messrs. Hutcheson of the 39th and Peebles of the 18thSenate Resolution No. 24.

A RESOLUTION
Whereas, the present General Assembly has before it for consideration various highway proposed legislation, and
Whereas, there are various rumors of waste and mismanagement of the highway funds of the present highway department, and
Whereas, this body has now before it the State auditor's report of said Highway Department in which grave and

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serious charges of waste, negligence, carelessless and mismanagement are made therein, and
Whereas, it is important and essential before we can build a system of State Highways in this State, that the public shall have confidence and faith in such department as may have the administration of vast sums of money to expend in building such road, and
Whereas, this body is anxious to know and to learn the exact truth of the various charges against said highway department in order that justice may be done to the public as well as the highway department;
Therefore, be it resolved,
1. That a committee of five be appointed from the Senate with power and authority to make a complete investigation of the said highway department, to summons witnesses, require brought before it books, papers, documents, and any and every other evidence necessary for a complete investigation of the affairs of said department.
2. And that said committee make its report to this body at the very earliest date possible during the present session.
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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:
By Miss Kempton, Messrs. Hooper and Wood of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 38. A bill to authorize the Ordinaries of the several Counties of the State of Georgia to appoint guardians for mental defectives, by amending an Act.

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By Mr. Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 47. A bill to prohibit dancing at any public place in Georgia on the "Lord's Day," commonly known as Sunday and for other purposes.

By the Fulton Delegation-
House Bill No. 336. A bill to amend Section 1249 of the Code of Georgia of 1910 providing for the selection by the Governor of banks in certain Towns and Cities for depostories and for other purposes.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 466. A bill to abolish the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver in Wheeler County.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 468. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer in Wheeler County and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Folks an~ Quarterman of Ware-
House Bill No. 509. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross and for other purposes.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 525. A bill to provide for a Board of Commissioners for the County of Decatur.

By Mr. New of Laurens and others-
House Bill No. 557. A bill to amend an Act to create a Bond Commission for the County of Laurens.

By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 572. A bill to repeal an Act creating the office of Commissioner for Greene County.

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By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 573. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners for the County of Greene.

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 601. A bill to abolish the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Butts and for other purposes.

By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 608. A bill to establish the City Court of LaGrange in the County of Troup, State of Georgia.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 526. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Decatur and for other purposes.

By l\fr. Short of Baker-;-
House Resolution No. 52-532B. A resolution for the furnishing of Supreme Court Reports, Court of Appeals Report, Codes of Georgia and Acts of the Legislature, to the County of Bacon and for other purposes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th District-
Senate Bill No. 74. A bill to amend an Act to create and incorporate the City of Blackshear.

By Mr. Clements of the 45th DistrictSenate Bill No. 117. A bill to change the time of hold-
ing the Superior Court of Irwin County, Georgia.
By Mrs. Napier, Messrs. Winship and Malone of Bibb-
House Bill No. 561. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Macon.

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By Mr. DeJarnett, of Putnam-
House Bill No. 576. A bill to provide for the question of amendment of the Charter of the City of Eatonton.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
House Bill No. 570. A bill to establish the City Court of Lanier County.

The following House Bills were read the first time and referred to committees:

By Mr. New of Laurens and others-
House Bill No. 557. A bill to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioner for Laurens County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mrs. Napier of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 561. To amend the charter of the City Court of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. DeJarnette of Putnam-
House Bill No. 576. To provide for the submission of the question of the amendment of the charter of the City of Eatonton to the qualified voters of said City.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 525. To provide a Board of Commissioners for the County of Decatur.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters

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By Mr. Rivers of LanierHause Bill No. 570. To establish the City Court of
Lanier County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 526. To create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Decatur, State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 466. To abolish the office of tax collector and tax receiver ill Wheeler County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 468. To abolish the office of County Treasurer in Wheeler County and to provide for a County Depository.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Hooper of Fulton, Miss Kempton and Mr. Wood of Fulton, Harris of Jefferson, Russell of Barrow and Camp of Coweta-
House Bill No. 38. To authorize the Ordinaries of the several Counties of the State of Georgia to appoint Guardians for mental defectives! by amending anAct.
Referred to Committee on Georgia State Sanitarium.
By Messrs. Folks and Quarterman of War~
House Bill No. 509. To amend the charter of the City of Waycross.

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Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Martin of Tro_up-
House Bill No. 608. To establish the City Court of LaGrange, in the County of Troup.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 573. To create aBoardof County Commissioners for Greene County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 601. To abolish the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Butts.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Boswell of Greene-

House Bill No. 572. To repeal an Act creating the office of Commissioner for Greene County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Peacock of Laurens-



House Bill No. 47. To prohibit dancing at any public place in Georgia on the "Lord's Day" commonly known as Sunday.

Referred to <;:;ommittee on Special Judiciary.

By The Fulton delegation-

House Bill No. 336. To provide for the selection by the Governor of banks in certain towns and cities.

Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

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The following resolution was read the first time and referred to committee on Special" Judiciary.

By Mr. Short of Baker-
House Resolution No. 52. To provide for the furnishing of Supreme Court reports, Court of Appeals report, Codes of Georgia and Acts of the Legislature to Bacon County.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time.

By Mr. Morgan of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 167. To make the Savannah Port Authority for the harbor and port of Savannah a body corporate and politic; to confer upon it certain powers, duties and jurisdiction; to authorize the City of Savannah to delegate to it lawful power, authority and function, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 163. To authorize the City Commission of the City of Waycross to adopt Zoning regulations by ordinance and for other purposes.

By Boykin of the 37th and others-
Senate Bill No. 101. To relate to negotiable instruments in lieu of and as a substitute for, an Act entitled "An Act to declare and codify the law in regard to negotiable instruments adopting the uniform negotiable instruments law."

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 135. To authorize the Insurance Commissioner to require a statement regarding the payment of

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compensation losses, and losses accruing within a given period, and amount of re3erve set apart for such payments.

By Mr. Moye of the 11th-
Senate Bill No. 176. To provide for the punishment of any person who shall damage gas or electric meters, pipe lines, or power lines belonging to municipalities or individuals.

By Mr. Peeble3 of the 18th-
. Senate Bill No. 169. To make it unlawful for any person, persons or partnership to carry on, transact or conduct a business under any assumed, fictitious or trade name without filing affidavit in office of the Clerk of the Superior Court.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 33. To confer upon the General Assembly the power to prescribe the character of and the manner in which arms may be owned or borne or either.

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 164. To provide for the holding of election in all incorporated towns and cities in this State, and to provide for the time of opening and closing the polls in elections.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 170. To create a new charter for the City of Columbus, Ga., and to consolidate and declare the rights and powers of said corporation.
By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
House Bill No. 499. To incorporate the town of Ringgold, Catoosa County, and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Stone and Williams of Walton-
House Bill No. 470. To amend the chartr of the City of Monroe and for other purposes.

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 340. To repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Haddock and for other purposes.

By Messrs. New, Peacock and Clark of Laurens-
House Bill No. 558. To amend the Charter of the Town of Caldwell and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of LowndesHouse Bill No. 430. To amend the charter of Valdosta.

By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of CowetaHouse Bill No. 538. To amend the charter of Newnan.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 69. To provide for the destruction tax returns by county authorities, to provide that the entries on the tax digest shall be the highest and best evidence where such returns have been destroyed.
The following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate were read the third time and put upon their passage:
By Mr. Johnson of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 140. A bill to authorize the Town of Watkinsville in the County of Oconee to order an election to issue bonds for electric lights and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 158. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross so as to authorize the City of Waycross, by its City Commission, to change the grade of any street etc., in the City of Waycross, 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 162. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross so as to provide for Park and Tree Zoning Commission instead of the present Park and Tree Commission; to define its jurisdictions and powers, to repeal the Act creating the Park and Tree Commission of Waycross, 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Knight of the 6th-
Senate Resolution No. 21. A resolution to authorize the County of Lowndes to pave the driveways on the grounds

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of the Georgia State Women's College at Valdosta, 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 109. A bill to create and incorporate the City of Nahunta 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 36, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Winship and Malone and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 118. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon and also to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for the County of Bibb by creating an Anti-Tuberculosis Commission in and for the County of Bibb 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Collins of Cherokee-
House Bill No. 283. A bill to amend an Act approved December 6th, 1900, providing for the removal of obstructions from Little River and for other purposes.

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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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Clark, New and Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 334. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for the County of Laurens.
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 334, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Gill of Bryan-
House Bill No. 357. A bill to create a County Depository in and for the County of Bryan; to prescribe qualifications of the depository 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 36, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Burgin of MarionHouse Bill No. 524. A bill to create a Board of County
Commissioners for Marion 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 36, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Wilkin of MillerHouse Resolution No. 28. A resolution to relieve J. S.
Bush and others as bondsmen of W. T. Moody.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 27, Nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
A bill to abolish the Board of County Commissioners of Marion County.
Under the head of unfinished business the following bill, which was under consideration when the Senate adjourned on yesterday, was again taken up for consideration.

By Messrs. Moye of the 11th and Bell of the 51st-
Senate Bill No. 44. A bill to authorize the securing of advances made for the purpose of planting, making or gathering a crop or crops, by the giving of a bill of sale of such crop or crops under Section 3306 of the Civil Code which shall cover and include all crops planted and grown within twelve months from date of such bill of sale and for other purposes.
Mr. Knight of the 6th offered the following amendment:
. Moves.to amend Senate Bill No. 44 by adding the follow-
mg proviso:
"Provided that the bill of sale herein authorized shall not be construed to be superior to the lien of the landlord for rent and supplies or laborer's liens."

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The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 31 the Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

Senator Moye asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and put upon its passage:

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 9. A bill to amend an Act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta 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 27, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Quartermen of Ware-
House Resolution No. 22. A resolution to relieve J. C. McGraw and H. C. Scarlett as sureties.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

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The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Quarterman of Ware-
House Resolution No. 23. A resolution to relieve H. C. Scarlett as surety on the bond of Ellen Walker.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the following House Billl be withdrawn from the committee on County and County Matters, read the second time and re-committed, and the consent was granted.

House Bill No. 123. A bill to amend the Act regulating public instructions in the County of Richmond.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules have had under consideration the following amendments to the Rules of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back. to the Senate with the recommendation that the same be adopted:
Moves to amend the rules of the Senate "For the Government of the Senate in Executive Session," by adding at the end of Rule 4 under said title the words:



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"Except that a copy of the message transmitting information of definite action on appointments of the Governor shall be placed in the regular Journals of the Senate.
Amend further by adding after the word "communicated" in line 7, rule 5 the words: "except as provided in rule 4."
Amend Rule No. 45 by substituting "15" for "7" whereever the same occurs.
SAPP, Chairman.

The following bill, favorably reported, was read a third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. New and Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 97. A bill to authorize Superior Court Judge3 to direct a revision of the jury lists in their discretion.
Mr. Dixon of the 17th moved the previous question and the call was sustained.
The main question wa~ then put.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 16, Nays 22.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was therefore lost.

Mr. Dixon of the 17th gave notice of his intention to move for a reconsideration of House Bill No. 97 at the proper time.

The following amendments to the rules of the Senate were read and taken up for consideration:
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moves to amend the rules of the Senate "For the government of the Senate in Executive Session," by adding at the end of rule 4 under said title the words: "except that a copy of the me3sage trammitting



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information of definite action on appointments of the Governor shall be placed in the regular Journals of the Senate."
Moves also by adding after the word "communicated" in line 7, Rule 5 the words: "except as provided in Rule 4."
Moves further to amend Rule No. 45 by substituting "15" for "7" whenever the same occurs.
The above amendments were adopted by the required twothirds vote of the Senate, the vote being Ayes 31, Nays 0.

The follo.wing bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 53. A bill to provide for the supervision of physical education; to provide for the enforcement of laws requiring that health education be taught in all the schools of this State; to provide ways and means therefor and for other purposes.
Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.
The following bill, which had been reconsidered on July 23rd, was read and taken up for consideration at this time:
By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 92. A bill to require a referendum to repeal municipal charters and to put into effect amendments to municipal charters which change the form of municipal government and the naming of municipal officers other than those holding under existing charters and for other purposes.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 3), N ay.3 3 and the bill was passed by substitute. (The Sub.3titute is spread on the Journal ofJuly 22nd).

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.

Mr. Maddox of the 26th asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence from July 26th to 28th for purpose of attending the National Grard encampment at Tybee and the consent was granted.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th asked leave of absence on Monday

July 27th in order to attend the funeral of James R. Littleton

in Augusta, Georgia.



Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning, July 27th, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning.

SENATR CHAMBER, MoNDAY, JuLY 27th, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D.

Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A.

Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R.

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Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.

Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L.

Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st., Chairman of the Committee on - Journals, reported that the Journal of the proceedings of
Friday July 24th, had been examined and found correct.
Mr. Dixon of the 17th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action of July 24th, in defeating House Bill No. 97.

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of Friday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Mr. Dixon of the 17th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in passing the following House Bill:

By Messrs. New and Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 97. A bill to authorize the Superior Court Judges to direct a revision of jury lists in their discretion and for other purposes.
On the motion to reconsider, the Ayes were 20 the Nays 6, the motion prevailed and the bill was placed on the calendar.
Mr. Guess of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill be recommitted to the Committee on Insurance, and the consent was granted.
By Mr. Matthews of the 38th-
Senate Bill No. 124. A bill to mg,ke all imurance companies in the State that insure against death, sickness, etc.,

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and do not require a physician's certificate or a medical examination, liable after receipt of first premium and for other purposes.
Mr. Johnson of the 27th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Printing and recommitted to the Committee on Commerce and Labor, and the consent was granted.

By Messrs. Guess of the 24th and Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 19. A Bill to create the office of Superintendent of Public Printing; to" prescribe duties, compensation, and responsibilities of such Superintendent; and for other purposes.

Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unammous consent that the following Bill be withdrawn from the Committee on County and County Matters, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 546. A bill to amend the Acts of 1923 creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Lanier and for other purposes.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government, have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do 'pass:

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By Messrs. Folks and Quarterman of Ware--
House Bill No. 509. To amend the Charter of City of Waycross.
By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 553. To amend Charter of City of Valdosta.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 181. To authorize City of Waycross, to make payment out of general fund to Hospital.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 182. To authorize County of Ware to pay out of general fund to Hospital.

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 185. To amend an Act fixing compensation of Solicitor General of Atlanta Judicial Circuit.
Respectfully submitted,
HENDRIX of the 35th, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same ro pass:

House Bill No. 608, by Mr. Martin of Troup.

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House Bill No. 316, by Mr. Johnson of Bacon. House Bill No. 306, by Mr. Johnson of Bacon. House Bill No. 307, by Mr. Johnson of Bacon.
Respectfully submitted, BoYKIN of the 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following Bill No. 168 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:
Senate Bill No. 168. Creating Real Estate Board m Counties of over 44,195 population.
PERKINS, Chairman.

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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham.-
House Bill No. 266. A bill to confirm the sale by the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Savannah, Georgia, of a certain portion of Wright Street to George D. Semkin.

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By Miss Kempton, and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 443. A Bill to amend an Act relating to the abolition of Justice Courts, etc., in the City of Atlanta, and the County of Fulton.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 465. A bill to authorize the Governor of Georgia to designate the Town of Alamo as one of the Towns of the State of Georgia having a State Depository.

By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 491. A bill to create a new Charter for the City of Fairburn, Georgia.

By Mr. Humphrey of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 500. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Swainsboro, in Emanuel County, Georgia.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 562. A Bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Lanier County.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 596. A bill to repeal an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Warren and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warr.enHouse Bill No. 597. A bill to create the office of County
Commissioner for Warren County.
By Mr. Lyons of ButtsHouse Bill No. 602. A bill to create a Board of County
Commissioners for the County of Butts.

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By Mr. Baker of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 607. A bill to make the President of the Alumni Association of The North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega, an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees of that institution.

By Mr. Oliver of Quitman-
House Bill No. 619. A bill to provide for the Compensation of the County Treasurer of Quitman County, Georgia. and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 628. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Americus, Georgia.

By Mr. Matthews of the 38th District-
Senate Bill No. 123. A bill to provide for the holding of four terms of the Superior Court of Paulding County, and for other..purposes.

By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Resolution No. 58-546-A. A resolution to relieve Lee Raines as security on the Bond of Howard Raines, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Resolution- No. 68. A resolution to relieve J. C. Turner as surety_on a bond.

By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Resolution No. 69. A resolution to relieve G. C. Bass and others as sureties on a Bond.

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By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of Colquitt-
House Resolution No. 73-616-A. A resolution to relieve certain sureties on bonds from payment of same, and for other purposes.

By Messrs Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 80-646-E. A resolution authorizing the County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the County of Lowndes, State of Georgia, to pave the driveways on the grounds of the Georgia Women's College in the State of Georgia, and City of Valdosta, and for other purpo-ses.

The following Senate Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committee:

By Mr. Parker of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 189. A Bill creating and fixing a tax per capita on each and every dog in this State, each and every year thereafter, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

The following bills and resolutions of the House were Pead the first time and referred to Committees:

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 266. A bill to be entitled an Act to confirm the sale by the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Savannah, Georgia, of a certain portion of Wright Street to George D. Semken."
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-

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House Bill No. 443. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved August 20, 1913, relating to the abolition of Justice Courts, etc., and the establishment in lieu thereof, other courts and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 465. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize the Governor of Georgia to designate the town of Alamo as one of the towns having a State Depository.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 491. A bill to be entitled an Act to create a new charter for the City of Fairburn.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Humphrey of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 500. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Swainsboro.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-

Uir

House Bill No. 562. A bill to be entitled an Act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Lanier County.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 596. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues, and for other purposes.

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Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 597. A bill to be entitled an Act to create the office of County Commissioner for Warren County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 602. A bill to be entitled an Act to create a Board of County Commissioners for Butts County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Baker of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 607. A bill to be entitled an Act to make the President of the Alumni Association of the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees of said College.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.

By Mr. Oliver of Quitman-
House Bill No. 619. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of the County Treasurer of Quitman County, Georgia, by an annual salary and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 628. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "an Act to amend, revise and consolidate the several Acts grating authority to the City of Americus,

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etc.," to install, erect, purchase or otherwise acquire and maintain a white way, etc.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Resolution No. 58. A Resolution to Relieve Lee Haines as security on bond of Howard Raines, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Ramond W. Martin of Troup-
House Resolution No. 68. A resolution to authorize the authorities of Troup County, Georgia to relieve J. C. Turner and others as sureties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Daniel and Martin of Troup-
House Resolution No. 69. A resolution to authorize the authorities of Troup County to relieve G. C. Bass and others as sureties.
Referred to Committee on Special Ju.diciary.

By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of Colquitt.
House Resolution No. 73. A resolution to relieve sureties on bonds from payment of same, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes.
House Resolution No. 80. A resolution to authorize the County Commissioners of Lowndes County to pave driveways on the grounds of the Georgia Women's College at Valdosta, and for other purposes.

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Referred to Committee on County and County Matters. The following Privilege Resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Resolution No. 25.
Whereas, news dispatches have communicated the information of the sudden death of William Jennings Bryan, thrice the Democratic nominee for the presidency of the United States, and
Whereas, Mr. Bryan was one of the foremost men of American history, always fighting for the political and religious principles in which he sincerely believed, and
Whereas, during the last years of his life he has been the storm center and the leading figure in defense of the inspired word of God:
Therefore, be it resolved, that this Senate hereby expresses its deep sqrrow in the loss to the nation of this great, good, honest, brave and stalwart friend of the people, and above all conscientious and courageous defender of the beliefs and truths of Christianity as found in the Holy Scriptures.
Resolved further, that the members of this Senate deeply sympathize with his family in this sad ho1.1r.

Resolved further, that as a token of our grief and esteem, the members of the Senate shall stand in silence for one minute.
Resolved further, that a copy of this Resolution shall be furnished by the Secreatry to Mrs. Bryan and the Senate authorizes the Secretary to send a telegraphic message of condolence.
The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

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By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 306. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act of the General Assembly of State of Georgis, creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Bacon, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 307. A bill to be entitled an Act to create the Office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the County of Bacon, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 316. A bill to be entitled an Act to establish the City Court of Alma in the County of Bacon, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Folks and Quarterman of Ware-
House Bill No. 509. A bill to. be entitled an Act to amend the Charter of the City of Waycross, and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 553. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Charter of the City of Valdosta relative to tax exemptions, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 608. A bill to be entitled an Act to establish the City Court of LaGrange in the County of Troup, and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Hendrix of the 35th, Collier of the 22nd, and Peebles of the 18th-

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Senate Bill No. 168. A bill to create a Real Estate Board in cities of over 44,195 population, and to define its powers, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 182. A bill to authorize the County of Ware, through its Commissioner of Roads and Revenues to make payment from the general revenue and funds of the County the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars per year, for five years towards the extension, enlargement or building of a public hospital in the City of Waycross, to the end that the poor of the County of Ware in need of medical or surgical treatment and care may be better provided for, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 181. A bill to authorize the Commission of the City of Waycross, Georgia, to make payment from the general revenues and funds of the City the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars per year for five years towards the extension, enlargement or building of a public hospital in said City to the end that the poor of the City in need of medical or surgical treatment and care may be the better provided for, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 185. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved August 11, 1824, as set out in Acts 1924, page 255 et seq. abolishing fee system as related to the solicitor-General of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 125. A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, and for other purposes.

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The following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 163. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross, approved August 17th, 1909, to authorize the City Commission to adopt zoning regulations by ordinance, 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 170. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Columbus, and to consolidate and declare the rights and powers of said corporation, 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
House Bill No. 499. A bill to amend an Act to incorporate the Town of Ringgold in Catoosa 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. James of Jones-
House Bill No. 340. A bill to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of Haddock, 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Camp and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 538. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Newnan 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional ma;jority was passed.

By Messrs. New, Peacock, and Clark of Laurens.
House Bill No. 558. A Bill to amend the charter of the Town of Caldwell 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 32, Nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Stone and Williams of Walton.

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House Bill No. 470. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Monroe so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to establish a zoning system 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 430. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite consti~utional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, and put upon its passage:

By Mr. Morgan of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 167. A bill to make Savannah Port Authority for the harbor and port of Savannah a body corporate and politic; to confer upon it certain duties and jurisdiction and for other purposes.
Mr. Dixon of the 17th moved that the Bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.

The following resolution, which had been ordered to lay over one day on Friday July 24th was read and taken up for consideration at this time.

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By Messrs. Hutcheson of the 39th and Peebles of the 18th-

A RESOLUTION
Whereas, the present General assembly has before it for consideration various proposed legislation, and

Whereas, there are various rumors of waste and mismanagement of the highway funds of the present highway department, and

Whereas, this body has now before it the State auditor's report of said department in which grave and serious charges of waste, negligence, carelessness and mismanagement are made therein, and

Whereas, it is imporltant and essential, before we can build a system of State Highways in this State, that the public should have confidence and faith in such department as may have the administration of vast sums of money to expend in building such roads, and
Whereas, this body is anxious to know and to learn the exact truth of the various charges against said highway department in order that justice may be done to the public as well as to the highway department,

Therefore, be it resolved,
1. That a Committee of five be appointed from the Senate with power and authority to make a complete investigation of the highway department, to summons witnesses, require brought before it books, papers, documents, and any and every other evidence necessary for a complete investigation of the affairs of said department.
2. And that said Committee make its report to this body at the very earliest date possible during the present session.

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Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd moved that the resolution be tabled and asked unanimous consent to explain his motion.

The consent of the Senate was granted.

On the motion to table the Resolution Mr. Knox of the 3rd called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Clifton, J. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P.
Nagative-

Dixon, J. A. Luttrell, J. A. Memory, S. Forster Perkins, R. 0.

Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Matthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. S.

Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Neal, Benj. F. Parker, Jos. H. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the motion to table Senate Resolution No. 24.

On the motion to table the Resolution the Ayes were 11, the Nays 35, and the motion was lost.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Paragraph one of the Resolution by striking said Paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Section 1. That a committee of five Senators be appointed by the President with instructions to make a complete investigation of said highway department and

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to best secure all available information from persons and records.
Senator Hutcheson moved that the Resolution and its amendment be postponed until 12 o'clock A. M. Tuesday, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Carr of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 13. A bill to repeal an Act creating, providing for, and requiring the payment of taxes whenever property passes by the laws of inheritance or succession, by will, or by deed, grant or gift intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment after the death of the grantor or donor and for other purposes.
Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the bill be tabled, and the motion prevailed.

The following resolution was read the third time, and taken up for consideration:

By Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd-
Senate Resolution No. 17. A resolution commending and endorsing the efforts of the loyal Georgians who are working to build Woodrow Wilson College in this State; and setting apart the week of September 21st, as Woodrow Wilson College Week, and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to, and the resolution was adopted.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 159. A bill to amend Section 5918 of the Civil Code of 1910 giving to the Judges of the Superior Courts the right to compel the attendance of witnesses on application for injunction, 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 26, the Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Knox of the 3rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock A. M. tomorrow.

SENATE CHAMBER, TuESDAY, JuLY 28TH, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M. this day, 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E.
Ben, w. L.
Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D.

Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A.

Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R.

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Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.

Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L.

P~ett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st 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. Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Corporations, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted.

By Mr. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 495. A bill to amend an Act amending and consolidating the several Acts incorporating the City of Carrolton.
Mr. Wilkinson of the49thasked unanimous consent that he be altowed to withdraw his amendments to Senate Bill No. 54, and the consent was granted.
Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted to the same committee and the consent was granted.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 443. A bill to amend an Act approved August 20th, 1913, relating to the abolition of Justice

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Courts, etc., and the establishment in lieu thereof other courts.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate 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. 394. A bill to abolish the fee system in the Superior Courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit.

House Bill No. 570. A bill to establish City Court of Lanier County.

House Bill No. 393. A bill to repeal an Act to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit.

House Bill No. 47. A bill to prohibit dancing on any public place in Georgia on "Lord's Day."

House Resolution No. 52. A resolution to provide for the furnishing of Supreme Court Report, etc. for Baker County.
Senate Bill No. 178. A bill to amend Section 1007 of of the Penal Code 1910 giving to Judges of the Superior Court discontinuing authority in certain cases.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:



Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution

have had under consideration the following bills of the

House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to

report the same back to the Senate with the recommenda-

tion that the same do pass: .

By Mr. Pruett of 32nd District-
Senate Bill No. 146. To amend Article 5, Section 1, Paragraph 2 of Constitution of State of Georgia fixing term of office of Governor.

By Mr. Pruett of 32nd District-
Senate Bill No. 147. To amend Article 3, Section 4, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia fixing the terms of office of members of the General Assembly.

By Mr. Ross of Richmond-

House Bill No. 69. To provide that there shall be exempted from taxation by the taxing authority of Richmond County Georgia the persons set out in article 7, Section 2, Article 2A. of the Constitution and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

DIXON, Chairman.

This July 27, 1925.

J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have

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instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the

Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass by

f

substitute:

By Mr. Boykin of 37th-
Senate Bill No. 161. A bill to amend Section 2409-A. of the code of the State of Georgia in reference to Insurance Companys.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. E. D. Clary of 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bill 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:

By Mr. Andrews of 31st District-
f?enate Bill No. 171. To require all Railroads in this State to furnish a Local Engineer as a Pilot for all trains diverted over foreign roads and for other purposes.
CLARY, Chairman.

The privileges of the floor were extended to Senator C. W. Hunter, State Senator of Florida,. during his stay in the City.

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 to-wit:

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By Mr. Grice of Tatnall-
House Bill No. 197. A bill to prohibit the catching of fish in the County of Tattnall.

By Mr. Paschal of Heard-
House Bill No. 502. A bill to create a lien upon the property of Franklin School District in Heard County.

By Mr. King of Clay-
House Bill No. 6.06. A bill to create Bluffton Schoo District in Clay County.

By Mr. King of Clay-
House Bill No. 621. A bill to abolish the Bluffton School District in Clay County.

By Mr. Hall of Trentlen-

House Bill No. 672. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Soperton.

By Messrs. Palmour and Newton of Hall-
House Bill No. 674. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville.

The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

SENATE CALENDAR,
JULY 28, 1925. By Mr. Ennis of 20th-
Senate Bill No. 190. A bill to propose Constitutional Amendment in order to vest authority and power to grant

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corporate powers and. privileges to private companies m the Secretary of State, etc.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Sapp of 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 191. A bill to amend Code Section 5298 Parks Annotated Code 1914, by increasing the amount of exemptions of daily, weekly and monthly wages from process of garnishment.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Messrs. Carswell of 5th, Rountree of 16th and Hayes of 8th-
Senate Bill No. 192. A bill to amend Constitution as to taxing power of counties, by adding at end of said section, after the clause, "and to provide for necessary sanitation," the following words, to-wit: "And for obtaining and preserving vital statistics."
Referred to Committee on Counstitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 193. A bill to provide for registration of all persons, firms or corporations and agents of such persons, firms or corporations, engaged in business of selling or trading in real estate, goods, wares, merchandise, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Resolution No. 26. A resolution proposing an amendment so as to authorize the General Assembly to impose a sales, or consumption tax upon traders in real estate, goods, wares, merchandise and other things of value, etc.

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Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

The following House Bills were read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. King of Clay-
House Bill No. 606. A bill to cre:1.te the Bluffton School District and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 197. A bill to prohibit the catching of fish for the purpose of sale in any streams in Tattnall County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Fish and Game.

By Mr. Paschal of Heard-
House Bill No. 502. A bill to create a lien upon the pro perty of the Franklin School District No. 3 in Heard County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Palmour and Newton of HallHouse Bill No. 674. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Gainesville and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Hall of TreutlenHouse Bill No. 672. A bill to amend an Act creating a
new charter for the City of Soperton and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. King of Clay-
House Bill No. 621. A bill to abolish the Bluffton School District and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.
The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mr. Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 47. A bill to prohibit dancing at any public place in Georgia, on the "Lord's Day" commonly known as Sunday and for other purposes.
Refe~red to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of Bartow-
House Bill No. 393. A bill to repeal an Act approved August 20, 1918, entitled "An Act to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of Bartow, Mr. Bandy of Catoosa and others-
House Bill No. 394. A bill to abolish the fee system existing in the Superior Courts of Cherokee Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of Solicitor-General and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Rivers of Lamer-
House Bill No. 570. A bill to establish the City Court of Lanier County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. Short of Baker-
House Resolution No. 52. A bill to provide for the furnishing of Supreme Court Reports, Court of Appeals Report, Codes of Georgia and Acts of the Legislature to Baker County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Pruett of the 32nd District-
Senate Bill No. 146. A bill to amend Article 5, Section 1, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, fixing the term of office of Governor.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Pruett of the 32nd District-
Senate Bill No. 147. A bill to .amend Article 3, Section 4, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, fixing the terms of office of members of the General Assembly.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Andrews of the 31st District-
Senate Bill No. 171. A bill to require all Railway companies in this State to furnish a local engineer as a pilot for all trains diverted over foreign roads and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. McKenzie of the 48th District-
Senate Bill No. 178. A bill to amend Section 1007 of the Penal Code of Georgia 1910, by adding thereto a provision conferring upon the several Judges of the Superior Courts of said State a discretionary authority and power to require that a brief or transcript of the testimony had in felony cases be filed by the Court Reporter in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court wherein trial tbereof is

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had where from any cause a mistrial results and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following bills of the house and Senate were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 608. A bill to establish the City Court of LaGrange in the County of Troup, 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 hilt the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 553. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta relative to tax exemptions 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Folks and Quarterman of Ware-
House Bill No. 509. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill; was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 316. A bill to establish the City Court of Alma in the County of Bacon 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 307. A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of the County of Bacon 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 t4e Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 306. A bill to repeal an Act of the General Assembly creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Bacon 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Smith of Madison-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to change the time and do away with two terms of the Superior Court of Madison 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 125. A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the Blue Ridge 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 134. A bill to provide for the establishment and maintenance in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit of a home for delinquent and neglected children 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 32, Nays 0.

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491

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 185. A bill to amend an Act approved August 11th, 1924, abolishing the fee system as related to the Solicitor-General of the Atlanta 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. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 181. A bill to authorize the Commission of the City of Waycross to make payment from the general revenues and funds of the City the sum of fifteen thousand dollars per year for five years toward the extension and enlargement or building of a public hospital for the poor 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 182. A bill to authorize the County of Ware to make payment from the general revenues and funds of the County the sum of fifteen thousand dollars per year or five years toward the extension and enlargement or buildng a public hospital for the poor.

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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.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No.1, and the consent was granted:

By Messrs. Collier of the 22nd, Hendrix of the 35th and Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 168. A bill to create areal estate board in cities of a population of over 44,195 and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
Senate Bill No. 20. A bill to provide for the incorporation, operation and supervision of credit unions; to define their rights, powers and duties, 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 29, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill, which upon the motion of Senator Knight had been deferred on July 22nd until today, was taken up for consideration at this time:

By Messrs. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd, Pruett of the 32nd and Morgan of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 54. A bill to provide for the fixing of the assessed value, for a period of fifteen to forty years, of

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forest lands which shall be placed under contract of reforestation with the State Board of Forestry; to provide for a yield tax to be levied upon the value of the timber at the time of harvesting on such forest lands which may be placed under contract and for other purposes.

Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Section 3 (A) of said bill by adding after the word "specified" in said Section the following:

"and to cut or remove no tree or trees which have been planted or transplanted or that comes up after contract has been entered. Virgin timber or timber growing at the time of the execution of contract does not come under the jurisdiction of forestry contract and may be used, sold or conveyed at the discretion of owner of said contract lands, at any time."

Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

The main question was then put.

Mr. Foster of the 28th asked unanimous consent that Senator Parker be allowed to speak for five minutes on the measure and the consent was granted.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

Mr. Parker of the 2nd called for the Ayes and Nays on the passage of the bill, and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A.
. Negative-
Parker, Jos. H.

Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.
Williams, W. C. Jr.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, \V. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. R.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 39, Nays 2.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Boykin of the 37th-
Senate Bill No. 34. A bill to amend an Act establishing a State Board of Emb~lmers; to provide for the better protection of life and health; to prevent the spread of contagious diseases 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 26, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 43. A bill to provide for the inspection and standardization of high schools under the control of the State Board of Education; to provide ways and means for said inspection and for other purposes.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the main question and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.
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 2.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following resolution on which action was deferred

on yesterday until 12 o'clock noon today was taken up for

consideration at this time:



A RESOLUTION

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th and Mr. Peebles of the 18thSenate Resolution No. 24.
Whereas, the present General Assembly has before it for consideration various proposed highway legislation, and
Whereas, there are various rumors of waste and mismanagement of the highway funds of the present highway department, and
Whereas, this body has now before it the state auditor's report of said department in which grave and serious charges

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of waste, negligence, carelessness and mismanagement are made therein,
Whereas, it is important and essential, before we. can build a system of state highways in this State, that the public should have confidence and faith in such department as may have the administration of vast sums of money to expend in building such roads, and
Whereas, this body is anxous to know and to learn the exact truth of the various charges against said highway department in order that justice may be done to the public as well as the highway department, and

Therefore, be it resolved,
1. That a committee of five be appointed from the Senate with power and authority to make a complete investigation of the said highway department, to summons witnesses, require brought before it books, papers, documents and any and every other evidence necessary for a complete investigation of the affairs of said department.
2. And that said committee make its report to this body at the very earliest date possible during the present session.
The following amendment offeted by Senator Hutcheson was adopted:
Moves to amend Paragraph one of the resolution by striking said Paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 1. That a committee of five Senators be appointed by the President with instructions to make a complete investigation of said highway department and to best secure all available information from persons and records.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.

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.On the adoption of the resolution Mr. Knight of the 6th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. Foster, A. G. Hayes, W. C.

Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-:--
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Clements, J. B. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A.

Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Memory, S. Forster

Owen, C. F. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Stevens, C. 0.

On the adoption of the resolution as amended the Ayes were 27, Nays 13.

The resolution having received the requisite constitutional



majority was adopted as amended.

The President named the following Senators as members of the Highway Board Investigation Committee:

Senator Hutcheson of the 39th. Senator Collier of the. 22nd. Senator Andrews of the 31st. Senator Carswell of the 5th. Senator Dixon of the 17th.

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Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock A.M. tomorrow.

SENATE CHAMBER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.

Upon the call of the roll the followi,ng Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found correct.

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By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The privileges of the floor were extended to former State Senator, W. C. Hullender, during his stay in the City.
Mr. Perkins of the 24th asked unanimous consent, that the following Senate Bill be withdrawn from the Committee, read a second time and recommitted and the motion prevailed:

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 6. A bill to amend and revise the laws authorizing and regulating the sale of par stock by corporations.

Mr. Stevens Vice-Chairman of 50th District, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on University of Georgia have had

under consideration the following bill of the House Bill No.

60 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same

back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same

do pass.

c. 0. STEVENS.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

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By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No.. 64. To abolish system of Public Schools in Fort Valley and for other purposes.

By Pickren of 4th, Clements of 45th, Perkins of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 179. To authorize State Superintendent of Schools with consent of State Board of Education to provide an assistant to State Auditor; to fix salary of said Assistant and for other purposes.

By Mr. Harrell of 12th District-
Senate Bill No. 173. To permit municipal or local independent School Systems to repeal their independent systems and merge into County systems and for other purposes.

By Mr. Williams of 14th District-
Senate Bill No. 166. To authorize State Board of Education to develop standards for school buildings for public schools; to provide for advisory assistance in planning and construction of school houses; to provide for approval or disapproval of plans submitted, Ways and Means, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,

P. F. KNIGHT, Chairman.

This July 29, 1925.

J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of.a,.the House

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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. 392, by Mr. White of Atkinson. House Bill No. 546, by Mr. Rivers of Lanier. House Bill No. 461, by Mr. Grovenstein of Effingham. House Bill No. 557, by New of Laurens. House Bill No. 602, by Mr. Lyons of Butts. House Bill No. 619, by Mr. Oliver of Quitman. House Bill No. 198, by Mr. Grice of Tattnall as amended. House Resolution No. 80, by Messrs. Dekle and Stanford
of Lowndes.
Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Carlisle of 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Commerce and Labor have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate 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. 2. A bill to be entitled an Act to regulate the employment of children; to provide for the issuance of certificates with reference to age and educational qualifications and for other purposes.
Senate Bill No. 132. A bill entitled an Act to fix the beginning of the terms of office of the members of the Prison

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Commission and of the Commissioner of Commerce and Labor.
CARLISLE, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following resolutions and bills 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 Resolution No. 68. House Resolution No. 69. House Resolution No. 73. House Bill No. 443.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on County and County Matters have
had under consideration the following bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:
House Bill No. 584, by Mr. Philips of Forsyth and Mr. Kent of Wheeler.
Respectfully submitted,
BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

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Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Presiden{:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary 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 not pass:

House Bill No. 442.

FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. W. C. Hayes of 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 148 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:

A bill entitled an Act to control and suppress the pre-

valence of hydrophobia through preventative inoculation

of all dogs; to authorize a levy of a dog tax to defray the

expense of this work; to authorize and require the state

veternarian to dii:ect, supervise and keep records of this

work, copy of which is to be available for public inspection

in the office of the ordinary of each respective county; to

provide a penalty for the failure to comply with this Act

and for other purposes.



w. c. HAYS.

Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution have had under consideration the following bill 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:

By Mr. Foster of 28th District-

Senate Bill No. 172. To propose to qualified voters of the State a Constitutional Amendment authorizing the creation of Highway Districts as political subdivisions and body politic for the purpose of aiding in the construction and paving of highways.

Respectfully submitted,

This July 29, 1925.

DIXON, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture have had. under consideration the following bills of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

Senate Bill No. 131. An Act to prohibit discrimination in the dissemination of the market quotations.

House Bill No. 11. To establish the official Naval Stores Standards of the U. S. do pass.
HuGHES of 21st District, Chairman.

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Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Corporations have had under con-
sideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:
By Mr. Perkins of JenkinsHouse Bill No. 482. To amend the charter of the City
of Millen.
By Mr. Lyons of ButtsHouse Bill No. 571. To amend the charter of the City
of Jackson.
By Mr. DeJarnette of PutnamHouse Bill No. 576. To provide for the submission of
the question of the amendment of the charter of the City of Eatonton to the qualified voters of said City.
By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of DecaturHou&e Bill No. 541. To amend the charter of the City
of Bainbridge.
By Mr. Peebles of the 18thSenate Bill No. 177. To amend an Act incorporating
the town of Hephzibah in Richmond County.
By Mr. Henderson of CarrolltonHouse Bill No. 495. To amend an Act incorporating
the City of Carrollton, committee recommends do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted, BELL, Chairman.

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Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:

By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 491. To create a new charter for the City of Fairburn.

By Mr. Humphrey of EmanuelHouse Bill No. 500. To amend the charter of the City
of Swainsboro.
By Mr. Layton of LibertyHouse Bill No. 505. To incorporate the town of Midway.

By Mr. Phillips of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 569. To enlarge the City limits of the town of Ducktown.

By Mr. Chappell of Lamar-
House Bill No. 521. To incorporate the town of Pieumont.
House Bill No. 521. To incorporate the town of Piedmont:

By Messrs. Harris of England of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 518. To amend the charter of the City of Louisville.

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By Mr. Kelly of Gwinett-
House Bill No. 489. To amend an Act creating the City of N orcrnss.

By Mr. Smith of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 488. To amend an Act incorporating the City of Manchester.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

By Messrs. Sapp of 43rd, Owen of 41st, Wellborn of 40th, Dixon of 17th-
Senate Bill No. 125. A bill to amend an Act approved December 7, 1897, authorizing the condemnation of property and for other purposes.

Mr. Bell of the 51st asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on Corporations and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Phillips of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 569. A bill to enlarge the City Limits of the Town of Ducktown in Forsyth County and for othe1 purposes.
Mr. Miller of the 9th asked unanimous consent that thC' following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted.
By Mr. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 183. A bill to amend an Act approved August 19th, 1911, so as to create a lien for the purpose of securing drainage assessments, etc.

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Mr. Peebles of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 69. A bill to provide for the exemption from taxation in Richmond County the persons set out in Article 7, Section 2, Article 2-A of the Constitution.
Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
House Bill No. 570. A bill to establish the City Court of Lanier County and for other purposes.

Mr. Middleton of the 44th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time, and recommitted, and the coasent was granted:

By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 131. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Chicamauga; to define its boundaries, and for other purposes.
Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Banks and Banking, read the second time and recommitted and the consent was granted:

By Miss Kempton and Mr. Wood of Fulton-
House Bill No. 336. A bill to amend Section 1249 of the Code of 1910, as to the selection by the Governor of certain

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banks relative to adding an additional Bank in the City of Atlanta.
The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees;

SENATE CALENDAR,

By Mr. Harrell of 12th-

JULY 29TH, 1925.

Senate Bill No. 194. A bill to carry into effect the amendment to Constitution authorizmg General Assembly to consolidate offices of tax receiver and tax collector in the several counties of State.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Foster (By Request)-
Senate Bill No. 195. A bill to provide that dower may be assigned in lands which have been conveyed by a deceased husband to secure debt, or in equity of redemption in said lands, but that the estate in dower shall be liable for debt secured.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Foster (By Request)-
Senate Bill No. 196. A bill to amend sub-section 1 of Section 5858 Civil Code, known as Park's Annotated Code, relative to testimony of insane person, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-

Senate Bill No. 197. A bill to create a new charter for

Macon so as to provideforthe City-Manager Plan of muni-

cipal government.



Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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By Mr. Pickren of 4th-
Senate Bill No. 198. A bill to prohibit fishing in any fresh water streams or lakes in Camden County from April 1st to July 1st of each year.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

By Mr. Pickren of 4th-
Senate Bill No. 199. A bill to prohibit fishing in any of fresh water streams or. lakes of Charlton County during the bedding season for bream.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

By Mr. Williams of 14th (By Request)-
Senate Bill No. 200. A bill to establish a code of basic plumbing principles, to define certain terms and to fix a punishment for violation of s.aid Code.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Williams, Jr. of the 14th (By Request)-
Senate Bill No. 201. A bill to regulate business of fire and casualty jnsurance in Georgia, to provide for the licensing of agents, and for the revocation or suspension of such licenses, etc.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
Th.e House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House, to-wit:

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By Mr. McCrory of Schley-
House Bill No. 74. A bill to create a Special Text Book Commission for Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Griner of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 565. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Fitzgerald aud for other purposes.

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clarke-
House Bill No. 578. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Athens, in Clarke County, Georgia.

By Mr. Rrice of JacksonHouse Bill No. 638. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Commerce, in Jackson County, Georgia.
By Mr. Wheeler of PickensHouse Bill No. 649. A bill to amend an Act to incor-
porate the Town of Jasper, in Pickrens County, Georgia.
By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of FultonHouse Bill No. 652. A bill to amend an Act creating a
new charter for the City of East Point, Georgia.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of FultonHouse Bill No. 654. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of East Point, in Fulton County, Georgia.
By Mr. Pate of TurnerHouse Bill No. 660. A bill to create a board of County
Commissioners for Turner County, Georgia.

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By Mr. Lewis and Whelchel of Colquitt-
House Resolution No. 95. A resolution to provide for the replacement from the State library of books burned in the office of the Superior Court of Colquitt County.

The following House Bills were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Wheeler of PickensHouse Bill No. 649. A bill to amend an Act incorporat-
ing the Town of Jasper and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of ClarkHouse Bill No. 578. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Athens and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Rice of Jackson-
House Bill No. 638. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Commerce in Jackson County regulating the sales of property for tax.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Griner of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 565. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fitzgerald and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 660. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners for Turner County, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

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By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 652. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of East Point and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. McCrory of Schley-
House Bill No. 74. A bill to create a Special Text-Book Commission for Georgia and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 654. A bill to amend the charter of the City of East Point and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
The following House Resolution was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Library.

By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of Colquitt-
House Resolution No. 95. A resolution to provide for the replacement from the State Library of Books burned in the office of the Superior Court of Colquitt County and for other purposes.
The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 2. To regulate the employment of children; to provide for the issuance of certificates with reference to age and educational qualifications and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 11. To establish the official Naval Stores Standards of the United States as the Naval Stores Standards for this State and for other purposes.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 64. To abolish system of public schools in Fort Valley and for other purposes.
By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 198. To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Tattnall County.
By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 392. To repeal an Act making the Merchants and Farmers Bank, Willacoochee, Georgia, the County Depository of Atkinson County, Georgia, approved August 20th, 1923, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Govenstein of EffinghamHouse Bill No. 461. To create the office of County
Treasurer for the County of Effingham, to provide for salary and for other purposes.
By Mr. Perkins of JenkinsHouse Bill No. 482. To amend the charter of the City
of Millen and fo11 other purposes.

By Mr. Smith of MeriwetherHouse Bill No. 488. To amend an Act incorporating the
City of Manchester and for other purposes.
By Mr. Kelly of Gwinnett and othersHouse Bill No. 489. To amend an Act creating the City
of Norcross and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 491. To create a new charter for the City of Fairburn.

By Mr. Humphrey of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 500. To amend the charter of the City of Swainsboro.

By Mr. Layton of Liberty-
House Bill No. 505. Incorporating the Town of Midway in the County of Liberty and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Harris and England of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 518. To amend the charter of the City of Louisville and for other purposes.

By Mr. Chappell of Lamar-
House Bill No. 521. To incorporate the town of Piedmont, Lamar County.

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 541. To amend the charter of the City of Bainbridge and for other purposes.

By Mr. New of. Laurens and othersHouse Bill No. 557. To create a Bond Commission for
Laurens County.
By Mr. Phillips of ForsythHouse Bill No. 569. To enlarge the City limits of the
Town of Ducktown, Forsyth County.
By Mr. Lyons of ButtsHouse Bill No. 571. To amend the charter of the City
of Jackson.

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By Mr. DeJarnette of Putnam-
House Bill No. 576. To provide for the submission of the question of the amendment of the charter of the City of Eatonton to the qualified voters of said City.

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 602. To create a Board of County Commissioners for Butts County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Baker of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 607. To make the President of the Alumni Association of the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees of said College.

By Mr. Oliver of Putnam-
House Bill No. 619. To provide for the compensation of the County Treasurer of Quitman County, Georgia, by an annual salary and for other purposes.

By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Resolution No. 68. To authorize the authorities of Troup County, Georgia, to relieve J. C. Turner and others as sureties.

By Messrs. Daniel and Martin of Troup-
House Resolution No. 69. To authorize the authorities of Troup County to relieve G. C. Bass and other as sureties.

By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of Colquitt-
House Resolution No. 73. To relieve sureties on bonds from payment of same and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 80. To authorize the County Commissioners of Lowndes County to pave driveways on the grounds of the Georgia Women's College at Valdosta and for other purposes.

By Mr. Miller of the 9th District-
Senate Bill No. 132. To fix the beginning of the terms of office of the members of the Prison Commission and of the Commissioner of Commerce and Labor.

By Messrs. Luttrell of the 25th District, Wilkinson of the 49th District, Morgan of the 1st District, Pickren of the 4th District and McGregor of the 15th District-
Senate Bill No. 148. To control and suppress the prevalence of hydrophobia through annual preventative inoculation of all dogs; to authorize the levy of a dog tax to defray the expenses of this work; to authorize and require the State Veterinarian to direct, supervise and keep records of this work, copy of which is to be available for public inspection in the office of the Ordinary of each respective county; to provide penalty for failure to comply with this Act and for other purposes.

By Mr. Williams of the 14th District-
Senate Bill No. 166. To authorize the State Board of Education to develop standards for school buildings for public schools; to provide for advisory assistance in the planning and construction of schoolhouses; to provide for the approval or disapproval of plans submitted to them; to provide ways and means therefor and for other purposes.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th District-
Senate Bill No. 172. To propose to qualified voters of the State a Constitutional Amendment authorizing the

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creation of Highway Districts as political sub-divisions and bodies politic for the purpose of aiding in the construction and paving of highways.

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th District-
Senate Bill No. 173. To permit local independent school systems to repeal their independent systems and to merge in.to the County system and for other purposes.
By Mr. Peebles of the 18th District-
Senate Bill No. 177. To amend the Act incorporating the Town of Hepzibah, in Richmond County, Georgia, approved October 24, 1870, and the Acts amendatory thereof, to authorize the Commissioners of the Town of Hepzibah to construct, establish, install and maintain a system of water works, sewerage and drainage within said Town of Hepzibah, Georgia, to regulate the same, to issue bonds in payment therefor and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Pickren of the 4th District, Clements of the 45th District, and Perkins of the 24th District-
Senate Bill No. 179. To authorize the State Superintendent of Schools, with the consent of the State Board of Education, to provide an assistant to the State School Auditor; to fix the salary of such assistant and for other purposes.
The following bills of the House, were read the third time and put upon their passage:

By Mr. Rivers of Lamer-
House Bill No. 546. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Lanier.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of Bartow-
House Bill No. 393. A bill to repeal an Act approved August 20th, 1918, abolishing the fee system now existing in the Superior Court of the Cherokee 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 Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 443. A bill to amend an Act approved August 20th, 1913, relating to the abolition of Justice Courts and the establishment in lieu thereof other courts.
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.

The following local bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of Bartow-
House Bill No. 394. A bill to abolish the fee system existing in the Superior Courts of the Cherokee Judicial

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Circuit as applied to the office of Solicitor-General and for other purposes.
The committee offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend House Bill No. 394 by placing after the word "census" in line 14, Section 2 of SJ1id bill the following words: "except those counties in said circuit which now have or may hereafter have City or County courts, with jurisdiction over misdemeanor crimes, shall pay to said salary on the basis of fifty per cent of their population bears to the total population of all the counties of said circuit."
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 as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
The following local bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 495. A bill to amend an Act approved September 9, 1891, amending and consolidating and superseding the several Act incorporating the City of Carrollton and for other purposes.
The committee offered the following amendments:
Moves to amend House Bill No. 495 by striking the words "Judge of City Court of Carroll County" and inserting in lieu thereof "Judge of Superior Court of Carroll County" in Section 2 of said bill.
Moves to amend further by striking entire Section 13 of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following provision as Section 13, to-wit:

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"Section 13. Be it further enacted by authority aforesaid, it shall be the duty of Mayor and Council of City of Carrollton, where any pavement or hard-surfaced improvements have been made under this bill, at all times to maintain and keep in good repairs the said streets so improved at the expense of said city, except in cases where the property owners or any public service corporation or other persons deem ~t necessary to break the pavement for the purpose of making improvements, the same shall be done after obtaining consent in writing from the Mayor and Council at the expense of said person or corporation find it necessary to break or destroy any of the streets so paved."
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 as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was pa~d as amended.

The following House Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Short of Baker-
House Resolution No. 52. A resolution to provide for the furnishing of Supreme Court reports, Court of Appeal Reports, Codes of Georgia and Acts of the Legislature to Baker County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The resolution having received the requisite constitutional

majority was passed.



The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

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By Mr. Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 23. A bill to amend Sections 2823 and 2823 (A) of the Code of Georgia, 1910, providing for the creation of corporations by the Superior Courts of this State so that such corporations may be chartered for a term of thirty instead of twenty years and for other purposes.

The committee offered the following amendment which was adopted:
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 23 by striking from the caption of said bill the words "so that such corporations may be chartered for a term of thirty instead of twenty years with the power of renewal thereof for one or more times," and inserting in said caption the words, "so that said Courts shall have the power to renew the charters thereof for one or more times," so that caption of said bill when so amended shall read as follows: "A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Section 2823 and 2823 (A) of the Code of Georgia adopted August 15th, 1910, providing for the creation of corporations by the Superior Courts of this State so that said Courts shall have the power to renew charters thereof for one or more times and confirming all amendments to and renewals of charters heretofore made by said authority and for other purposes.''

The committee further amends by striking Section 1 of the said bill and amending the other sections thereof by numbering-
Section 2 as Section 1 Section 3 as Section 2 Section 4 as Section 3 Section 5 as Section 4

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 28, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Boykin of the 37th and Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 64. A bill to amend an Act of 1905 and the Acts of 1911 stipulating the salary of the State Entomologist as codified in Section 2122 of Park's Code of Georgia, defining his duties, residence 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 29, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hutchesou of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 65. A bill to provide for the time for drawing petit juries for regular call terms and adjourned terms of the Superior Courts of this State; to provide for notice to parties and attorneys interested in cases pending in said terms of said courts; to provide for jurors thus drawn and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following susbstitute to Senate Bill No. 65:
A Bill to be entitled
An Act to provide the time of drawing petit juries for regular terms, adjourned terms arid c!lll terms of the Super-

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ior Courts of this State; to provide for service of such juries thus drawn and for other purposes.

Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of this State, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this Act, That travers or petit juries for all regular terms of the Superior Courts of this State shall be drawn at least twenty days prior to the convening of the said term of said court.

Section 2. Be it further enacted, that all travers or petit juries for adjourned and called terms of all Superior Courts of this State shall be drawn at least ten days before the convening of such adjourned or call terms of said courts, provided that this Act shall not apply to tales jurors.

Section 3. Be it further enacted, that all juries for regular terms of said courts shall be served at least ten days before the convening of such terms of Court, and all juries for adjourned and call terms of such courts shall be served at least five days before the convening of such terms of adjourned and call terms as provided in this Act.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that all trials and verdicts and sentences against persons clrarged with a felony in violation with the terms of this Act, and without complying with the terms thereof, shall be void and so declared by any court having jurisdiction of the same, whether by motion by a new trial, motion in arrest of judgment, writ of habeas corpus, or like preceedings, at any time before the service of penalty provided in such trial or sentence of the court in such cases.

Section 5.. Be it further enacted, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th offered the following amendment:

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Moves to amend substitute to Senate Bill No. 65 by striking Section 4 of said.substitute in its entirety.
The amendment was adopted.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th offered the following amendment to the substitute:
Moves to amend substitute to Senate Bill No. 65 by adding at the end of the last paragraph the following:
"The failure to serve juries under the provisions of this Act shall not invalidate trials and verdicts."
The amendment was adopted.

Senator Hutcheson moved that the bill be tabled and the motion was lost.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was disagreed with, and the Bill was therefor lost.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 17. A bill to repeal an Act creating, providing for, and requiring the payment of taxes where property pass by laws of inheritance and for other purposes.
Mr. Pickren of the 4th asked unanimous consent that action on this bill be deferred until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow morning and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-



Senate Bill No. 33. A bill to amend Paragraph 22,

Section 1, Article 1, of the Constitution of the State of

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Georgia so as to confer upon the General Assembly the power to prescribe the character of, and the manner in which fire arms may be owned or borne and to provide for submission to the people of the State the restrictions on fire arms for ratification at the next general election.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd 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.
The main question was then put.

As the bill called for an amendment to the Constitution of the State, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Gue~s, Carl N. Hayes, W. C.
Negative-
Harrell, G. Y.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the bill th.e Ayes were 41, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.



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The following bill was read the third time and placed placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 69. A bill to provide for the destruction of tax returns by county authorities; to provide that the entries on the tax digest shall be the highest and best evidence where such returns have been destroyed 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed -upon its passage:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 71. A bill to amend Park's Code of Georgia, 1914, by adding after the word person in second, third, eighth, eleventh, and fourteenth lines thereof the words "or idiots" so that said section of the Code aforesaid and the provisions thereof shall apply to idiots as well as insane persons.
Mr. Dixon of the 17th asked unanimous consent that the session be extended until action on Senate Bill No. 71 is completed, and in order that a Privilege Resolution might be read and the consent was granted.
Senator Knight 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.
The main question was then put.

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On the passage of the bill Mr. Knight of the 6th called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Clements, J. B. Hutcheson, J. R. Moye, R. L.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Pickren, T. L. Stevens, C. 0. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-

Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A.

Foster, A. G. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddof(, A. K. Memory, S. Forster

Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H: Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 13, Nays 26, and the bill was therefore lost.
Mr. Williams of the 14th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the bill.
The following Privilege Resolution was read and adopted:

A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Resolution No. 27.
Whereas, the civilized world has been shocked and inexpressibly grieved by the sudden and untimely death of William Jennings Bryan, the Great Commomer, the beloved

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son of America, the exponent of righteousness and the champion of democracy, an4
Whereas, his remains will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery tomorrow, to become the shrine of generations yet to come, therefore

Be it resolved, that as a mark of respect to this distinguished citizen and as a tribute to his memory, that the Senate do recess on July 30, 1925 for a period of fifteen minutes during the funeral services, Washington time, the hour to be announced later by the President of the Senate.

Mr. Pickren of the 4th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning and. the motion prevailed.
The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock A.M. tomorrow.

SENATE CHAMBER,
THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this say, 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C.

DeLaPeriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. uess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

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Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S.

Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L: McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0.

Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews, 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.

Mr. Moye, of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No.2, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.

By Senator Maddox of 26th-
Senate Bill No. 38. To amend Section 3321, Civil Code, 1910, by striking therefrom the words, "Within the County of Defendants residence" and subsequent lines "Unless the Execution issuing thereon shall be entered on said docket, within ten days from the time the judgment is rendered," and by adding to such section "Unless and until the Execution issuing thereon shall be entered on the Georgia Execution Docket," etc.

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:By Senator Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 47. To amend Section 4374 of the Code of 1910, by adding to such Code section, the following words, "providing however, that the same shall not exceed a period of thirty years," etc..
By Senator Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 58. To provide "that suits to reform deed's in derogation of title may be brought by remainder meri, revisioners, or other persons having a future right of entry, and making such right of entry equivalent to the right of possession," etc.
By Senator Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 61. An Act for requiring the registration of deeds, or other instruments affecting the title to land, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
RoBERT L. MoYE, 11th District, Chairman.
Mr. Perkins of 24th ~istrict, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:
By Senator Andrews of 31st District, Senator Pickren of 4th District-
Senate Bill No. 152. To be entitled an Act to authorize Judgments validating Bonds to be amended in certain particulars and other purposes.

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By Senator Parker of 2nd District-
Senate Bill No. 21. A bill to define and specify the degree of relationship which shall disqualify any judge or juror from trying any case in any Court of this State and for other purposes.

By Senators Guess of 34th District, Hendrix of 35th Dist.

and Dixon of 17th District-



Senate Bill No. 42. An Act to amend the Georgia Securities Law, approved Aug. 17, 1920, as amended Aug. 21, 1922, so as to clarify and protect same and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
PERKINS of 24th Dist., Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General 'udiciary No. 1, have had under consideration the following bills 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:
By Senator Collier of 22nd District, Senator Hendrix of 35th District, Senator Peebles of 18th Dist., Senator
Morgan of 1st Dist.; Senator Perkins of 24th Dist.
Senate Bill No. 168. A bill to create a Real Estate Board in Cities of over 44,195 population and to define its powers and for other purposes.
By Senator Pruett of 32nd Dist-. Senate Bill No. 87. An Act to establish a State Board

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of accounting and other purposes., reported do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
PERKINS of 24th District, Chairman.
Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following bills 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:

By Senator Perkins-
senate Bill No. 6. To alter, amend and revise laws authorizing and regulating the issue of non-par stock by Corporations of Georgia.

By Senator Guess of 34th District and Senator Hendrix of 35th District-
Senate Bill No. 156. Act .to render Citizens of this State holding Commissions as Revenue Officers in the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps, eligible to hold Civil Office by amending sub-section 4 of section 258 of Code of 1910.
By Senator Cole of 42nd District-
Senate Bill No. 150. An Act prohibiting the employment of women in industrial and manufacturing enterprises between the hours of 9 P. M. and 5 A. M. provided that employers of Newspapers, telephone and telegraph Companies shall not be affected.

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By Senator Guess of 34th District-
Senate Bill No. 160. An Act approving the employment of Frank Harwell and Clifford Anderson and filing and prosecution of claims and suits in the name of State of Georgia, against the United States of America for recovery of tax illegally assessed against Citizens of Georgia and other purposes.
Respectfully submitted.,
PERKINS of 24th District, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
House Resolution No. 58. To relieve Lee Raines as security on bond of Howard Raines.
Senate Bill No. 125, do pass by substitute.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass:

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By Rice of Jackson-
House Bill No. 638. To amend the charter of the City of Commerce in Jackson County.

Mr. Hutcheson of 39th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking 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:

By Fulton delegation-
House Bill No. 336. To amend Section 1249 of Code of Georgia of 1910 providing for selection by Governor of banks in certain towns and cities to serve as depositories.

Mr. Neal of 13th District, Chairm11n of the Committee .:m Public Library, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Library 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:
House Resolution No. 95.
B. F. NEAL of 13th,
Chairman.

Mr. Henrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 197. To amend charter of City of Macon.

By Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-.
House Bill No. 266. To confirm sale by Mayor and Alderman of City of Savannah.

By Hines and Riley of Sumpter-
House Bill No. 628. To authorize installation of White Way in City of Americus.

By Palmour and Ne~ton of Hall-
House Bill No. 674. To amend charter of City of Gainesville.

By Rosser and McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 131. To amend charter of City of Chickamauga.
HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Hutcheson of 39th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking have had under conside-ration the following bills of the Senate and have

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instructed me as Chairman, to report the. dame back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

By Hutcheson of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 97. To amend an Act regulating Banking in the State of Georgia.

By Memory of 46th-
Senate Bill No. 137. A bill to regulate purchase and sale of salaries and wages, to provided for supervision of same, etc.
Mr. Peebles of 18th District, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following reposrt:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways have had under consideration the following Senate Bill and have instructed me. as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the tion that the same do pass by substitute:
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to be entitled, an Act to create a Highway fund and the distrubution thereof, etc.
Senate Bill No. 73. To be entitled, and Act to reorganize and constitute the Highway Commission, etc.
J. S. PEEBLES, Jr.,
Vice Chairman, Highway Committee.

Mr. Moye, of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No.2, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and

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have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.

By Sen.ator Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 8. To prescribe and fix notice of pending litigation concerning or affecting the title to land in this State," and for other purposes, etc.

By Senator Neal, of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 57. To amend section 4198 of the Civil Code of 1910, by adding after the word "deed", in the first line, "upon either a good or valuable consideration", and by striking the word "vendor" in the fifth line, and inserting in lieu thereof the words "grantor."

By Senator Neal, of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 59. To provide for a limitation of actions upon deeds, mortgages or other instruments to secure debt, and other purposes.

By Senator Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 60. Bill to provide for the record of defectively executed deeds, to be valid after the lapse of seven years and for other purposes., do pass by substitute,.

By Senator Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 62. To provide for the protrction of bona fide purchasers of land from heirs at law and for other purposes.
By Senator Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 68. To amend Section 5798 of the Code of 1910, by adding "and such copy or transcript, together

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' with the certificate, shall constitute a recordable instrument
and may be recorded in the same manner as deeds in any
County in this State."

By Senator Maddox of 26th-
Senate Bill No. 99. To authorize the sale, conveyance or lease of the property of a public utility, together with the f:~mchises, contracts, good will and other assets, to a purchaser then engaged or prdposing to engage in the business conducted by such public utility and for other purposes, do pass by substitute.

By Senator Maddox of 26th-
Senate Bill No. 100. To authorize corporations chartered by authority of the State of Georgia, either under a special Act of General laws, to consolidate or merge with other corporations, whether organized under the laws of Georgia or other States of the United States and for other purposes, do pass by substitute.

By Senator Neal of 13th-
Senate Bill No. 175. To repeal Sections 715 and 716 of the Penal Code of Georgia, commonly known as "Labor Contract Law."

By Senator Sapp of 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 191. To amend Section 5298 Parks Annotated Code, 1914, by increasing the amount of exemption of daily, weekly and monthly wages from process of garnishment," anf for other purposes. do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
RoBERT L. MoYE, 11th Dist.,
Chairman.

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Mr. Pickren of 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish have had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do paiS:

By T. L. Pickren of 4th District-
Senate Bill No. 198. A bill to prohibit fishing in any of the streams or lakes in Camden County, Ga., from April 1st to July 1st of each year except any person or persons having written consent of land owners of said streams or lakes, may fish in said streams or lakes on Tuesdays and Saturdays of each week, within said time. Provide further that no person or persons shall catch more than 25 fish per person in one day.
T. L. PICKREN, Chairman.

Mr. Pickren of 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your committee on Game and Fish have had under consideration the following bill 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:

Senate Bill No. 199. A bill to prohibit fishing in any of the streams or lakes in Charlton County, Ga., from April 1st to July 1st of each year, except persons having written consent of land owner on whose premises said streams or lakes are located.
PICKREN, Chairman.

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Mr. Maddox of the 26th moved that the following bill be taken from the table and placed upon the calendar, and the motion prevailed:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 53. A bill to provide for the supervision of physical education; to provide for enforcement of laws regarding Health Education in the schools of this 'State and for other purposes.

Mr. Collier of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

By Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 561. A Bill to amend the charter of the City Court of Macon.
Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th moved that the following bill on which notice of an intention to reconsider has been given on yesterday by Mr. Williams of the 14th, be placed on the calendar in order that the Senate might reconsider its action of yesterday in defeating said bill, and the motion prevailed:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 71. A bill to amend Section 3101 of Volume 2 of Parks Code of Georgia, 1914, by adding after word "persons" in second, third, eighth, eleventh, and fourteenth lines thereof the words "or idiots", so that said Section of the Code shall apply to idiots as well as insane persons.
Mr. Foster of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on

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Special Judiciary for further consideration, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 47. A Bill to prohibit dancing at any public place in Georgia on Sunday and for other purposes.

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 and resolutions of the House to-wit:
By Messrs. Denmark and Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 590. A bill to alter, amend, and revise the several laws relating to the City Court of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Humphrey and Rountree of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 626. A Bill to amend an Act to establish the City Court of Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper, and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 653. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of East Point, Georgia.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 666. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the municipality of Union City, Georgia, in Campbell County, and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Resolution No. 79. A Resolution to relieve Dan Fletcher, and G. K. Goff as sureties on a bond.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Resolution No. 81. A resolution to relieve J. F. Jordan and L. W. Massey as sureties on a bond.

By Messrs. Neill of Muscogee and Rawls of Seminole-
House Resolution No. 102. A resolution to invite Hon. Hoke Smith of Fulton County to address the General Assembly and for other purposes.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the provisions of Senate Resolution which authorized a fifteen-minute recess by the Senate in defence to the memory of William Jennings Bryan on today be postponed until tomorrow.
The motion prevailed.

The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

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By Mr. Matthews of 38th-
Senate Bill No. 202. A bill to provide for the change of county lines lying within the limits of incorporated towns and cities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Carswell of 5th-
Senate Bill No. 203. A bill to provide that State Board of Education and no County or City Board of Education

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shall adopt as text books to be used in the schools of this State, any history or other text book that does not deal with the history of Georgia and the South as it should according to facts.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Messrs. Carswell of 5th, and Rountree of 16th-
Senate Bill No. 204. A bill to provide a system for the rotation of the Superior Court Judges of the State, from one judicial circuit to another for purpose of holding court, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Clements of 45th, Peeples of 18th and Dixon of 17th-
Senate Bill No. 205. A bill providing for additional exemption from jury duty.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Clements of 45th, Peeples of 18th and Dixon of 17th-
Senate Bill No. 206. A bill to further provide for the qualification of judges and juriors in the trial of cases.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Maddox of 26th-
Senate Bill No. 207. A bill to permit citizens residing in a part of a municipality, the major part of which lies in another county, upon a vote of the majority of its citizens to unite with or merge with the major part of the municipality and the county in which it lies for the purpose of operating the schools as a county-unit system.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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The following resolution was read:

A RESOLUTION

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Whereas, the people of Georgia are very much interested in the operation of the Department of Agriculture, and whereas charges and counter statements are made as to costs of various inspection services rendered by their department, and as people desire to have all the facts before them to arrive at correct conclusions;

Therefore be it resolved, by the Senate of Georgia.
First, That the State auditor be requested, when he makes . the Audit of the Department of Agriculture, to go into the
details of expense, showing salaries, travel and every item of expense.

Second, That the State Auditor with his forces using the appropriation made for the Department, not only make a complete survey of the inspection costs of various divisions of the Agricultural Department, but that he go further and secure from authoritative sources such as State Reports and State Auditors Reports; both the kind and class of Inspection Costs on Gasoline, Fertilizer, and pure foods in surrounding states and analize these figures, and also the figures from Georgia.
Third, That the audit and survey be printed in pamphlet form, paid for out of appropriation for Public Printing, so that the entire information secured by the Auditor can be given to the press and will be available for the next session of the General Assembly.

As the Resolution called for an appropriation, which under the Constitution of the State can only originate in the House of Representatives, Senator Hutcheson moved

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to amend the above resolution by striking Section 4, which provided for an appropriation, in its entirety.

Under the rules of the Senate the resolution was ordered to lay over one day.

The following House Bills and Resolutions were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Peterson of TiftHouse Resolution No. 79. A Resolution relieving Dan
Fletcher and G. K. Goff as Bondsmen.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Peterson of Tift. House Resolution No. 81. A Resolution to relieve J. F.
Jordan and L. W. Massey as sureties for the appearance of of Charlie Durham in the Superior Court of Tift County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Humphrey and Rountree of EmanuelHouse Bill No. 626. A Bill to establish the City Court
of Swainsboro.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs Denmark and Lawton of ChathamHouse Bill No. 590. A Bill to alter, amend and revise
the several laws relating to the City Court of Savannah.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 653. A Bill to amend an Act approved August 19th, 1912 creating a new charter for the City of East Point.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Gullat of Campbell-
House Bill No. 666. A bill to amend an Act incorporating Union City in Campbell County.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Messrs. Palmour and Newton of Hall-
House Bill No. 674. To amend the Charter of the City of Gainesville and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 266. To confirm the sale by the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Savannah, Georgia, of a certain portion of Wright Street. to George D. Semken.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 628. To amend an Act entitled: -''An Act to amend, revise and consolidate the several Acts granting authority of Americus, etc.," to install, erect, purchase or otherwise acquire and maintain a white way, etc.

By Mr. Rice of JacksonHouse Bill No. 638. To amend the charter of the City

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of Commerce in Jackson County, regulating the sales of
.property for tax, etc.
By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Resolution No. 58. To relieve Lee Raines as security on bond of Howard Raines and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of Colquitt-
House Resolution No. 95. For the replacement from the State Library of books burned in the office of the Superior Court of Colquitt County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District-
Senate Bill No. 8. To prescribe and fix notice of pending litigation concerning or affecting the title to land in this State and for other purposes.

By Mr. Neal of the 13th District-
Senate Bill No. 57. To amend Section 4,198 of the Civil Code of Georgia of 1910 by adding after the word "deed" in the first line "upon either a good or valuable consideration," and by striking the word "vendor" in the fifth line and inserting in lieu thereof the word "grantor."

By Mr. Neal of the 13th District-
S~nate Bill No. 59. To provide a limitation of actions upon deeds, mortgages or other instruments given to secure debt and for other purposes.

By Mr. Neal of the 13th District-
Senate Bill No. 60. To provide for the record of defectively executed deeds to be .valid after the lapse of seven years and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Neal of the 13th District-
Senate Bill No. 62. To provide protection for bona fide purchasers of land from heirs at law and for other purposes.

By Mr. Neal of the 13th District-
Senate Bill No. 68. To amend Section 5,798 of the Civil Code of Georgia of 1910 by adding to such Section the following words: "and such copy or transcript, together with the certificate, shall constitute a recordable instrument and may be recorded in the same manner as deeds in any County in this State.

By Messrs. Cole of the 36th District, Boykin of the 37th District, Collier of the 22nd District, Hutcheson of the 39th District, Miller oft he 9th District, Perkins of the 24th District, Hays of the 8th District, Knox of the 3rd District, Matthews of the 38th Di'strict, Neal of the 13th District-
Senate Bill No. 72. To create a Highway Fund to be used in the construction, maintenance and repair of the State Aid Highways of the State of Georgia, to require Highway Commission of Georgia to classify all highways known as the State Highway System into classes, designated Primary Highways and Secondary Highways, to provide a plan for improving same and method of disbursing State Highway Fund and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Cole of the 36th District, Boykin of the 37th District, Collier of the 22nd District, Hutcheson of the 39th District, Miller of the 9th District, Perkins of the 24th District, Hays of the 8th District, Knox of the 3rd District, Matthews of the 38th District, Neal of the 13th District.

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Senate Bill No. 73. To authorize the sale, conveyance or lease of the property of a public utility, together with the franchises, contracts, good will and other assets of such . public utility, to a purchaser than engaged or proposing to engage in the business conducted by such public utility and for other purposes.

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th District-
Senate Bill No. 100. To authorize corporations chartered by authority of the State of Georgia either under a special Act or general laws to consolidate or merge with other corporations whether organized under the laws of Georgia or other States of the United States and for other purposes.

By Mr. Cole of the 42nd District-
Senate Bill No. 150. To prohibit the employment of woinen in industrial and manufacturing enterprises between the hours of 9 P. M. and 5 A. M., provided that employees of newspapers, telephone and telegraph companies shall not be affected by this Act.

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th District and Hendrix of the 35th District-
Senate Bill No. 156. To render citizens of this State holding commissions as Reserve Officers in the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps eligible to hold civil office by amending sub-section 4 of Section 258 of the Code of 1910, which provides "Persons holding any office of profit or trust under the Government of the United States (other than that of postmaster) are held ineligible to hold civil office" and for other purposes.

By Mr. Guess of the 34th District-
Senate Bill No. 160. .Approving the employment of Frank Harwell and Clifford Anderson and authorizing the

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filing and prosecution of claims or suits in. the name of State of Georgia against the United States of America for recovery of tax illegally assessed against citizens of Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Neal of the 13th District-
Senate Bill No. 175. To repeal Sections 715 and 716 of the Penal Code of Georgia, commonly known as "Labor Contract Law."

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd District-
Senate Bill No. 191. To amend Code Section 5,298 Park's Annotated Code, 1914, by increasing the amount of exemption of daily, weekly and monthly wages from process of garnishment and for other purposes.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd District-
Senate Bill No. 197. To amend an Act approved August 17, 1914, creating a new charter for the City of Macon, and Acts amendatory thereof and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th District-
Senate Bill No. 198. To prohibit fishing in any of the fresh water streams or lakes in Camden County, Ga., from April 1st to July 1st of each year (during the bedding season for bream), except any person or persons who has. or have the written consent of the land owner on which property said fresh water streams or lake may be located, may fish in said streams or lakes on Tuesdays and Saturdays of each week during said season or within the said time. Provided further that no person or persons shall be allowed to catch more than 25 fish per person in any one day during the period covered by this Act. Providing fees for said enforcement; providing for the appointment of Deputy

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Wardens; pr_oviding for the punishment of violators of said Act and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th District-
Senate Bill No. 199. To prohibit fishing in any of the fresh water streams or lakes located in Charlton County, Ga., from April 1st to July 1st of each year (during the bedding season for bream), except any person or persons who has or have written consent of the land owner on whose property said fresh water or streams are located, etc.

The following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 131. A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Chickamauga; to define its boundaries and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the 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 Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 541. A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Bainbridge 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 557. A bill to amend an Act to create a Bond Commission for the County of Laurens.

The report of the committee, which wus favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

l'he bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 392. A bill to repeal an Act making the Merchants and Farmers Bank of Willacoochee the County Depository for Atkinson 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Grovenstein of Effingham-
House Bill No. 461. A bill to create the office of County Treasurer for the County of Effingham; to provide for his salary 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Perkins of Jenkins-
House Bill No. 482. A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Millen so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to sell said City's electric plant, and for other purposes.

The report of tlie 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. DeJarnette of Putnam-
House Bill No. 576. A bill to provide for the submission of the question of the amendment of the charter of the City of Eatonton to the qualified voters of 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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Oliver of Quitman-
House Bill No. 619. A bill to provide for the compensation of the County Treasurer of Quitman County by an annual salary 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 64. A bill to abolish the system of public schools in Fort Valley.

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. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 571. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Jackson so as to provide for a school tax 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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Kelly of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 489. A bill to amend an Act creating the City of Norcross 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Smith of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 488. A bill to amend an Act incorporaing the City of Manchester 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Chappel of Lamar-
House Bill No. 521. A bill to incorporate the Town of -Lamar 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Harris and England of JeffersonHouse Bill No. 518. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Louisville 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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By Mr. Gullat of Campbell-
House Bill No. 491. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Fairburn.

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 requ1site constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Layton of Liberty-
House Bill No. 505. A bill to incorporate the Town of Midway, in the County of Liberty.
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 Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 336. A bill to amend Section 1249 of the Code of 1910, as to the selection by the Governor of certain banks relative to adding .an additional bank in the 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 41, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 80. A resolution to authorize the County Commissioners of Lowndes County to pave driveways on the grounds of the Georgia State \Yomen's College at Valdosta.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 32, X ays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 177. A bill to amend the Act incorporating the Town of Hephzibah in the County of Richmond by authorizing the Commissioners of the Town to install and maintain a system of water works, sewerage, drainage 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Humphrey of EmanuelA bill to amend the charter of the City of Swainsboro
and for other purposes.

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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.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

' By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 198. A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Tattnall County.
The committee offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend House Bill No. 198 by adding at the close of Section 1 of said bill the following words: "Said Board of Commissioners shall also have the authority to employ a warden for the management and working of the convicts on the county chaingang at a salary not to exceed one hundred and fifty dollars per month."

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 as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
The following bill, upon which action had been deferred yesterday until today at 11:00 o'clock at the request of Senator Pickren, was read at this time and taken up for consideration:

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By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 17. A bill to repeal an Act approved August 19th, 1913, creating, providing for and requiring the payment of taxes whenever property passes by the laws of inheritance or succession, by will, or by deed, grant or gift intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment after the death of the grantor or donor, and all amendatory Acts thereof and for other purposes.

Mr. Pickren of the 4th offered the following substitute:'

A BILL

To be enacted, an Act, to assess and collect from estates in Georgia subject to Federal Estate taxes, 25 per cent of the amount found to be due as Federal Estate taxes, for State Inheritance taxes, to provide how the same shall be determined and collected; to provide for taxng estates not returned within 12 months from the death of the decedent; to provide that no additional inheritance or estate tax shall be levied by the State 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 from and after the passage of this Act, it shall be the duty of the legal representative of the estate of any person who may die a resident of this State, and whose estate is subject to the payment of a Federal Estate tax to file a duplicate of the return, which he is required to make, to the Federal Authorities for the purpose of having the estate taxes determined, with the State Tax Commissioner. When such duplicates are filed with said official, he shall compute the amount that would be due upon said return as

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Federal Estate Taxes under the Act of Congress relating to the levy and collection of Federal Estate Taxes upon the property of said estate taxable in Georgia and assess against said estate as State Inheritance taxes twenty five per centum of the amount found to be due for Federal Estate taxes.

Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when the amount of the inheritance taxes to be paid by any estate has been determined, or provided for in Section 1 of this Act, it shall be the duty of said State official to certify the same to the Ordinary of the County where said estate is being administrated, who shall enter the same upon the minutes of his Court, and notify the executor or administrator of the amount found to be due, which shall be a charge against the estate and not the several distributive shares. The tax assessed under the terms of this Act shall be payable to the County Tax Collector as heretofore required under the Inheritance Tax Law of Georgia.

Section 3. Be it further enacted, that any estate where a report is not made, as required by this Act, within 12 mo nths from the qualification of the administrator or executor, may be appraised and assessed for inheritance taxes by the State official to whom said report should have been made, who shall have full power and authority to
require the production of all evidence that will enable him
to determine the value of all property of said estate subject to be taxed under this Act.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that whenever the legal representative of any estate taxable under this Act, fails to pay the amount assessed against said estate, within

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six months after notice from proper authority as to the amount to be paid, it shall be the duty of the Tax Collector of the County of the administration, .to issue execution for the amount of such tax, against said estate, which execution shall be enforced by levy and sale.

Section 5. Be it further enacted, that there shall be no other inheritance tax assessed or collected out of estates, under the laws of this State.

Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the bill be indefinitely postponed and on the motion called for the Ayes and Nays.

The call was sustained.

On the motion to postpone Senate Bill No. 17 indefinitely the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--
Harrell, G. Y. Knight, P. T.
Negative--
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D.

Middleton, D. S. Parker, Jos. H.
Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K.

Stevens, C. 0. Wilkinson, H. B.
Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr.

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Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F.

Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B.

Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the motion to indefinitely postpone the bill the Ayes were 6, Nays 38, and the motion was therefore lost.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd. called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

Senator Harrell called for the Ayes and Nays on the adoption of the substitute and the call was sustained.

On the adoption of the substitute the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B.. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.

Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E..C. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Negative-
Harrell, G. Y. Parker, Jos. H.

Stevens, C. 0.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the adoption of the substitute the Ayes were 44, the Nays 4.

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The substitute offered by Mr. Pickren to Senate Bill No. 17 was therefore adopted.
Senator Moye called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the
passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to. The main question was then put.
On the passage of the bill by substitute, the Ayes were 34, Nays 4.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.

On the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisi&, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedipgs had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
Mr. S. H. Morgan of 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Forestry, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Forestry have had under consideration the following bill 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:

Senate Bill No. 122. To be entitled an Act to amend Section 227 of the Penal Code of 1910 relating to the firing of woods and changing the time when same may be done and for other purposes.
S. H. MoRGAN, Chairman.

Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. President: Your Committee on Agriculture have had under con-
sideration the following bills 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:
Senate Bill No. 115, Repeal 1775, Code of Georgia, relative to fertilizers, by Mr. Wilkerson, do pass by substitute.
Senate Bill No. 129. Protection of cattle, do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 91. Regulate sale and control of fertilizers, by Mr. Bell, do not pass.
MR. HuGHES of 21st, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters 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:

Senate Bill No. 174, by Senator Hendrix of 35th. BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th District-
Senate Bill No. 184. To authorize counties and municipalities to join in paying for street improvements in municipalities.

By Mr. Miller of Muscogee-
House Resolution No. 50. To relieve J. H. Toles, security on bond of Albert Upshaw.

By Mr. Wood of SpaldingHouse Bill No. 279. To amend charter of City of Griffin.
That the following do not pass:

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By Mr. Maddox of 26-
Senate Bill No. 133. To provide two shifts for firemen in certain cities.
HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Pickren of 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish 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:

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 197.. A bill prohibiting catching fish for the purpose of sale in any of the streams in Tattnall County and for other purposes.
PICKREN, Chairman.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills 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:

By Mr. King of Clay-
House Bill No. 606. To create the Bluffton school district.

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By Mr. King of Clay-
House Bill No. 621. To abolish the Bluffton school district.
Respectfully submitted,

This July 31, 1925.

P. T. KNIGHT, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills 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 as amended:

House Bill No. 526, by Mr. Griffin of Decatur.
House Bill No. 525, by Mr. Griffin of Decatur.
..
Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the House

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and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

House Bill No. 212, by Mr. Dorsey of White.

Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. 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 Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:
By Mr. Hall of TruetlenHouse Bill No. 672. To amend an Act creating a new
charter for the City of Soperton.
By Mr. Griner of Ben HillHouse Bill No. 565. To amend the charter of the City
of Fitzgerald.
By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of ClarkeHouse Bill No. 578. To amend the charter of the City
of Athens.
By Mr. Wheeler of PickensHouse Bill No. 649. To amend an Act to incorporate
the town of Jasper.

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I am instructed to report the following House Bill back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do not pass:

By Mr. Phillips of ForsythHouse Bill No. 569. To enlarge the City limits of the
Town of Ducktown.
Respectfully submitted, BELL, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on .Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President: Your Committee on Corporations have had under con-
sideration the following bill of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass:
By Mr. Gullat of CampbellHouse Bill No. 666. To amend an Act incorporating
Union City in Campbell County.
Respectfully submitted, BELL, Chairman.

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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

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By Messrs. Griffin and Bower, -of Decatur-

House Bill No. 27. A bill to prohibit fishing in any manner in any of the streams, lakes and ponds in the County of Decatur during the months of April and May of each year.

By Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 589. A bill to authorize the Mayor and the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to close and abandon the rectangular strip of sidewalk on the North side of St. Julian Street in the said City of Savannah, Georgia.
By Messrs. Brunson and Parrish of Bulloch-
Honse Bill No. 609. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Statesboro, Georgia.

By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Bill No. 610. A bill to abolish the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver and create in lieu thereof the office of Tax Commissioner, in Gordon County.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton and Messrs. Davis, Weekes, and Lindsay of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 618. A bill to establish a police pension in Cities of over 150,000 population.

By Mr. Harrison of Johnson-
House Btll No. 637. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Wrightsville, Georgia.

By Mr. Wheeler of PickensHouse Bill No. 650. A bill to repeal an Act to fix the

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amount of commutation tax for road work in the County of Pickens.

By Mr. Bartlett of Paulding-
House Bill No. 657. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Dallas, Georgia.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of Meriwether-
House Bill No. 663. A bill to extend Police powers in the City of Greenville, Georgia.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of Meriwether-
House Bill No. 665. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Greenville, Georgia.

By Mr. Hall of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 671. A bill to abolish the offices of Tax Collector and Receiver and create a Commissioner of Treutlen County.

By Mr. Griffeth of Oconee-
House Bill No. 676. A bill to amend an Act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Oconee County.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
Roue Bill No. 684. A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in Turner County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 685. A bill to fix the salary of the Solicitor-General of the Macon Judicial Circuit.

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By Mr. Rawls of Semimole-
House Bill No. 695. A bill to repeal an Act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Seminole and for other purposes.

By Mr. Stark of Whitefield-
House Bill No. 703. A Bill to provide for the levying of a tax for the maintenence of public schools in the City of Dalton, Georgia.

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 720. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Albany, Georgia.

By Messrs. Doyal, Hamilton and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 728. A bill to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Rome, Georgia.

By Messrs. Clark, Peacock and New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 729. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dublin, Georgia.

By Messrs. Ross, Pilcher and Parker of Richmond-

House Bill No. 735. A bill to amend an Act to change from the salary system in certain counties.

By Messrs. Ross, Pilcher and Parker of Richmond-
House Bill No. 736. A bill to fix the salaries of officers of Richmond County.

By Mr. Stark of Whitfield-
House Resolution No. 63-564B. A resolution for the relief of Mrs. N. J. Coogler as surety on a bond.

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By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 128. A bill to incorporate the Town of Piedmont, Georgia.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 158. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to Committees:

SEN ATE CALENDAR,
JULY 31ST, 1925.
By Mr. Wilkinson of 49th, Mr. Bell of 51st, Mr. Thompson of 30th and Mr. Norman of 47th-
Senate Bill No. 208. A bill to require all persons, firms, corporations, etc. to label plainly written or printed, in the English language, the name, quality, germinating power of any kind of agricultural seed for planting purposes, sold or offered for sale for seeding within the State.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.
By Mr. Carlisle of 7th-
Senate Bill No. 209. A bill to amend the co-operative Marketing Act of Georgia, approved August 15, 1921, by providing what persons or corporations may be members of the association referred to in said Act.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

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By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 210. A bill to fix salary of clerks of Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County; provide for the appointment of a deputy clerk.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Clements of 45th, Mr. Morgan of 1st, Mr. Pickren of 4th and Mr. Peebles of 18th-
Senate Bill No. 211. A bill to levy a tax upon any person, firm or corporation who shall obtain or purchase gasoline or motor fuel out of the State for purpose of distributing from tank cars or other original packages for use within the State, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd and Mr. Boykin of 37th-
Senate Resolution No. 29. Providing for appointment of Committee to investigate the tax system of State and to make reports to next General Assembly with recommendations.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

The following House Bills and Resolutions were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 27. To prohibit fishing in Decatur County during the months of April and May and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 589. To authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to close and abandon the

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rectangular strip on the North side of St. Julian Street in the City of Savannah, Georgia and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Parrish and Brunson of Bulloch-
Hause Bill No. 609. To amend an Act creating a New Charter for the City of Statesboro; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Bill No. 610. To abolish the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver and to create the office of Tax Commissioner of Gordon County and for other purposes.

By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 618. To establish a police pension m Cities of over 150,000.

By Mr. Harrison of Johnson-
House Bill No. 637. To amend the charter of the City of Wrightsville and all Acts amendatory thereof and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wheeler of Pickens-
House Bill No. 650. To repeal "An Act to fix the amount of commutation tax for Pickens County and for other purposes."

By Mr. Bartlett of PauldingHouse Bill No. 657. To amend the charter of the town
of Dallas and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Jones and Smith of MeriwetherHause Bill No. 663. To extend the police powers of the
City of Greenville, Georgia.

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By Messrs. Jones and Smith of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 665. To amend the charter of the City of Greenville, Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hall of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 671. To create the office of County Tax Commissioner of Treutlen County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Griffin of Oconee-
House Bill No. 676. To amend an Act approved August 18, 1919, entitled an Act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Oconee County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 684. To consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in Turner County; to create the office of County Tax Commissioner and for other purposes.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 685. To fix the salary of the SolicitorGeneral of the Macon Judicial Circuit and for other purposes.

By Mr. Rawls of Seminole-
House Bill No. 695. To repeal an Act to amend an Act entitled: An Act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Seminole County.

By Mr. Stark of Whitefield-
House Bill No. 703. To provide for the levying of a tax for the maintenance of the Dalton Public Schools and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 720. To amend the Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Davis, Doyal and Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 728. To amend the charter of Rome and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Clark, Peacock and New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 729. To amend the charter of the City of Dublin so as to provide for the sale of the light and water plant on a vote of the people.

By Messrs. Ross, Pilcher and Parker of Richmond-
House Bill No. 735. To amend an Act to change from the salary system in certain Counties of this State and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Ross, Pilcher snd Parker of Richmond-
House Bill No. 736. To fix the salaries of officers of Richmond County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Stark of Whitefield-
House Resolution No. 63. To authorize the County authorities of Whitefield County, Georgia, to reinburse Mrs. H. J. Coogler in the sum of two hundred dollars.
The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mr. Grice of TattnalHouse Bill No. 197. To prohibit the catching of fish for

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the purpose of sale in any streams in Tattnal County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wood of Spalding-
House Bill No. 279. To amend the charter of the City of Griffin and for other purposes.
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 525. To provide a Board of Commissioners for the County of Decatur and for other purposes.

By Mr. Griner of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 565. To amend the charter of the City of Fitzgerald and for other purposes.

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clarke-
House Bill No. 578. To amend the charter of the City of Athens and for other purposes.

By Mr. King of Clay-
House Bill No. 606. To create the Bluffton School District.

By Mr. King of Clay-
House Bill No. 621. To abolish the Bluffton School District.

By Mr. Wheeler of Pickens-
House Bill No. 649. To amend an Act to incorporate the town of Jasper, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 666. To amend an Act incorporating Union City in Campbell County and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Hall of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 672. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Soperton and for other purposes.

By Mr. Miller of Muscogee-
House Resolution No. 50. For the relief of J. H. Toles on the bond of Albert Upshaw in the City Court of Columbus.

By Mr. Parker of the 2nd District-
Senate Bill No. 122. To amend Section 227 of the Penal Code of 1910, relating to the firing of woods and changing the time when same may be done and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th District-



Senate Bill No. 184. To authorize Counties of Georgia to co-operate with municipalities in the paving and improvement of streets in such municipalities; to authorize the use of County funds for the paving and improvements of streets or municipalities; to authorize the paving and improvement of streets by Counties and municipalities jointly by contract or otherwise, to authorize municipali. ties in such cases to assess part of the cost of paving or improvement against adjoining property and for other purposes.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 526. To create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Decatur County.
The following bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

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By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 199. A bill to prohibit fishing in any of the fresh water streams or lakes in the County of Charlton from April 1st to July 1st of each year.

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. Pickren of the 4thSenate Bill No. 198. A bill to prohibit fishing in any of
the fresh water streams or lakes in the County of Camden from April 1st, to July 1st of each year.
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. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 174. A bill to amend Section 876 of the Penal Code so as to fix salaries and compensation of court bailiffs in counties of population over 200,000 and for other ' purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill,
On the passage of the bill the Ays were 28, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 197. A bill to amend an Act approved August 17th, 1914, creating a new charter for the City of Macon and amendatory Acts thereof.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed ~o.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Rice of Jackson-
House Bill No. 638. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Commerce in Jackson County regulating the sales of property for tax, 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 628. A bill to amend, revise, and consolidate the severa,l Acts granting authority to the City of Americus to install and maintain a white way 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Palmour and Newton of Hall-
House Bill No. 674. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville in Hall 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 266. A bill to confirm the sale by the Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah of a certain portion of Wright Street in said City to George D. Semken.
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.
The following House Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of Colquitt-
House Resolution No. 95. A resolution to provide for the replacement from the State Library of books burned in the office of the Superior Court of Colquitt County.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following House Resolution was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Resolution No. 58. A resolution to relieve Lee Raines as security on.the bond of Howard Raines.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the resolution be recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary and the consent was granted.
Mr. Pickren of the 4th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be taken from the table and placed upon the calendar and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 18. A bill to amend the Act creating the Department of Commerce and Labor.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill Ko. 118. A bill to require that all State Department, Boards, Commissions, or other similar tribunals, which have authority under the law to issue, make, establish or promulgate rules, by-laws or regulations, have all such rules published in the Acts of the General Assembly.

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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 1.

The bill having received the requ1i>ite constitutional majority was passed.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

By Messrs. Neill of Muscogee and Rawls of Seminole-
House Resolution No. 102. A resolution inviting the Hon. Hoke Smith to address the General Assembly in joint session.
The following resolution which had been ordered to lay over one day on yesterday was taken up for consideration:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Resolution No. 28.
A RESOLUTION
Whereas, the people of Georgia are very much interested in the Department of Agriculture and whereas charges and counter statements are made as to costs of various inspection services rendered by their Departrr.ent and as the people desire to have all facts before them to arrive at correct conclusions;
Therefore be it resolved, by the Senate of Georgia,
First, that the State Auditor be requested, when he makes the audit of the Department of Agriculture, to go into details in full, showing salaries, travel and every item of expense.

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Second, that the State Auditor with his forces using the appropriation made for the Department, not only make a complete survey of the inspection costs of various Divisions of the Agricultural Department, but that. he go further and secure from authoritative sources such as State Reports and State Auditors report; both the kind and class of inspection costs on Gasoline, Fertilizer and Pure Foods in surrop.ndings states and analyze these figures and also the figures from Georgia.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd offered the following amendment: Moves to amend Senate Resolution No. 28 by striking the words, "Department of Agriculture" wherever the same occur and substituting in lieu thereof the words, "All Departmeqts of the State of Georgia", and further moves to amend the resolution by adding the following proviso: "And provided further that said inspection and the further provisions of this resolution shall be applicable to said Departments in their alphabetical order."

Mr. Knight of the 6th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 28, Nays 4, and the amendment to the Resolution was therefore adopted.
On the adoption of the Resolution as amended the Ayes were 26, Nays 3, and the resolution was adopted.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Sapp of the 43rd and Cole of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 135. A bill to amend Section 73 of the Code of Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act approved August 17, 1920 and the amendatory Acts therefore and for other purposes.

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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 rna jority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 191. A bill to amend Code Section 5298 of Park's Code of 1910, by increasing the amount of exemption of daily, weekly and monthly wages from process of garnishment and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 191 by striking from said bill in lines thirteen and fourteen the words: "and on fifty per cent of the excess thereof." And further amend said bill by adding immediately after Section 1 of said bill the following words, to-wit:

"Provided that no provision in this bill shall be construed so as to authorize any employer, or others, to withhold any part of the amount of two dollars and fifty cents per day herein exempted, during the pendency cf any garnishment proceedings which may be instituted."

Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd called for the prevwus question and the call was sustained.

Mr. Sapp called for the Ayes and Nays on both the adoption of the amendment and the passage of the bill and the call was sustained.

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On the adoption of the amendment the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J.D. Cole, R. D. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Harrell, G. Y.
Negative--
Carr, Milton B. Clements, J. B. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.
Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Perkins, R. 0.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.
Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Stevens, C. 0.

. On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 29, the Nays 11, and the amendment was adopted.

On the passage of the bill as amended the roll call was ordered in accordance with the motion of Senator Sapp and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--
Andrews, E. E. Bell, ,V. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clifton, J. D. Hughes, H. L. D.

Hutcheson, J. R. Luttrell, J. A. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Xeal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr.
Sapp, '" M.

Negative--
Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clar:y, E. D.

Clements, J. B. Collier, J. C. DcLaPerriere, H. P.

Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.

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Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Johnson, L. F. Matthews, Joe I.

Memory, S. Forster Miller, A. L. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M.

Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 17, Nays 23.

The bill as amended having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in killing Senate Bill No. 191.

Mr. Stevens of the 50th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock A. M. Monday and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjouned until 11 :00 o'clock Monday morning.

MoNDAY, AuGusT 3, 1925.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
MoNDAY, AuGUST 3RD, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, July 31st, had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, July 31st, was dispensed with.

Mr. Andrews of the 31st asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the committee on State Sanitarium and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

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By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton and Messrs Harris of Jefferson, Russell of Barrow and Camp of Cowets.-
House Bill No. 38. A bill to authorize the Ordinaries of the several Counties of the State of Georgia to appoint guardians for mental defectives, by amending an Act, and for other purposes.

Senator Knight objected.

Senator Knight asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to withdraw his objection and the consent was granted; and House Bill No. 38 was withdrawn from the Committee on State Sanitarium and re-committed to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

. 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, to-wit:

By Messrs. "\Vinship, :Malone and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 522. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of :Macon.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
House Bill No. 600. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Vidalia.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Bill No. 629. A bill to amend an Act creating the Tifton Judicial Circuit.

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By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Bill No. 631. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Tifton.

By Messrs. Davis, Lindsay and Weeks of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 692. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Decatur.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 705. A bill to amend the charter of Avalon.

By Messrs. Stovall and Hulme of Elbert-
House Bill No. 708. A bill to abolish the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Elbert County.
By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 716. A bill to amend the charter of Hazlehurst so as to authorize city authorities to sell the electric light plant of said City.

By Mr. Linder of Jeff DavisHouse Bill No. 717. A bill to amend the charter of
Hazlehurst so as to authorize City authorities to change, grade or pave any street or alley in said City.
By Mr. Rivers of LanierHause Bill No. 719. A bill to prescribe, extend and de-
fine the jurisdiction of the County Court of Lanier County.
By Mr. Golucke of TaliaferroHause Bill No. 722. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Crawfordville.

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By Mr. Boswell of Greene--
House Bill No. 725. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Greensboro.

By Mr. Bower of Decatur-

House Bill No. 730. A bill to amend the Act creating

the City Court of Bainbridge.



By Mr. Grant of MorganHouse Bill No. 734. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Madison.
By Mr. Smith of GradyHouse Bill No. 745. A bill to abolish the office of County
Treasurer of Grady County.

By Messrs. Murrah, Miller and Neill of Muscogee--
House Bill No. 416. A bill authorizing the Commissioners of Commons of Columbus to convey to the City certain property for making amusement parks.

By Mr. Burgin of MarionHouse Bill No. 531. A bill to consolidate the offices of
Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in Marion County.
By Mr. Trippe and Lumpkin of BartowHouse Bill No. 579. A bill to amend an Act to create
an office of County Commissioner of Bartow County.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 620. A bill to amend an Act to provide that cities with a certain population use one-fifth of tax

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collected from fire and lightning insurance companies to pay relief pensions, etc.

By Mr. Johnson of Camden-
House Bill No. 743. A bill to prohibit fishing in lakes and streams of Camden County from April 1st to July 1st.

By Mr. Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 749. A bill to prohibit fishing in lakes and .streams of Charlton County from April 1st to July 1st.

By Mr. Strickland of Pierce-
House Bill No. 751. A bill to prohibit fishing in lakes and streams of Pierce County from April 1st to July 1st.

By Messrs. McElvey and Spence of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 754. A bill to protect live stock in Mitchell County from the damages by dogs, to regulate the keeping of dogs and their destruction in certain cases.

By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
House Resolution No. 100. A resolution to change the road bed of the highway of the County of Catoosa near Greenwood Switch on Western & Atlantic Railway.

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, to-wit:

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 126. A bill to amend an Act to create a bond Commission for the County of Ware.

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By M.r. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 162. A bill to amend the charter of the city of Waycross; to provide for park and trees.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 163. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross; to adopt zoning regulations by ordinance.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
. Senate Bill No. 181. A bill to authorize the City Commission of Waycross to pay a certain amount of money from the general fund to the enlargement of the public hospital.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 182. A bill to authorize the County of Ware to pay a certain amount of money from the general fund to the enlargement of the public hospital.
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
House Bill No. 495, to-wit:

By ~1Ir. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 495. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Carrollton.
The following bills and resolutions of the House were read the first time and referred to Committees:

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By Messrs. Murrah, Miller and Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 416. To authorize the Commissioners of Commoms of the City of Columbus to convey to the City of Columbus certain property for the purpose of making an amusement park and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Winship, Malone and Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 522. To amend an Act creating a New Charter for the City of Macon and for other purposes.

By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
House Bill No. 531. To consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Marion and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of Bartow-
House Bill No. 579. To amend an Act entitled an Act to create an office of County Commissioner for Bartow County, Georgia.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Hause Bill No. 600. To create a new charter for the City of Vidalia in Toombs County.

By the Fulton Delegation-
House Bill No. 620. To amend an Act passed August 13, 1924, entitled: "An Act to provide that cities having a population of more than one hundred and fifty thousand by the U. S. Census of 1920, or any subsequent census shall use one-fifthof tax collected on fire and lightning insurance companies to pay relief pensions, etc, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Bill No. 629. To amend an Act creating the Tifton Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for holding two terms a

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year of the Superior Court of Tift County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Bill No. 631. To amend an Act approved August 21, 1906, creating the City Court of Tifton, the amendments thereto and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Davis, Lindsey and Weeks of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 692. To amend an Act establishing a City Court of Decatur and for other purposes.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 705. To amend the charter of Avalon.
By Messrs. Stovall and Hulme of Elbert-
House Bill No. 708. To abolish offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Elbert County and for other purposes. By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 716. To amend the charter of Hazlehurst.

By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 717. To amend the charter of Hazlehurst and for other purposes.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 719. To prescribe, extend, and define the jurisdiction of the Lanier County Court and for other purposes.

By Mr. Golucke of Taliaferro-
Hause Bill No. 722. To amend the charter of the City of Crawfordville, in the County of Taliaferro, in the State of Georgia and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 725. To amend the charter of Greensboro and for other purposes.

By Mr. Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 730. To amend an Act creating the City Court of Bainbridge and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grant of Morgan-
House Bill No. 734. To amend the charter of the City of Madison and for other purposes.

By Mr. Johnson of Camden-
House Bill No. 743. To prohibit fishing in any of the fresh water streams or lakes in Camden County, from April 1st to July 1st.

By Mr. Smith of Grady-
House Bill No. 745. To abolish the office of County Treasurer of Grady County and to providefor the designation of depositories and for other purposes.

By Mr. Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 749. To prohibit fishing in any of the streams or lakes located in Charlton County, Georgia, from April 1st to July 1st of each year and for other purposes.
By Mr. Strickland of Pierce-
House Bill No. 751. To prohibit fishing in Pierce County from April! to July 1 and. for other purposes.

By Messrs. McElvey and Spence of MitchellHouse Bill No. 754. To be effective in Mitchell County

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relating to dogs and the protection of live stock against dogs and for other purposes.

By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
House Resolution No. 100. To change the road bed of the Highway of the County of Catoosa near Greenwood Switch on Western and Atlantic Railway.

The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

SENATE CALENDAR,
AUGUST 3RD, 1925.
By Mr. Pickren of 4th-
Senate Bill No. 212. A bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to amend the charter of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of St. Marys, and add to its powers and for other purposes," and also to repeal all Acts amendatory thereof.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Hutcheson of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 213. A bill to amend charter of Town of Douglasville, Douglas County, empowering and authorizing the mayor and council of said town to rent, lease, sell and dispose of the electric light plant of said town of Douglasville and the waterworks system of said town, and providing for a referendum for said sales, leasing and renting and disposing thereof.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
The following bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

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By Mr. Hall of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 672. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Soperton 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 40, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 197. A bill to prohibit the catching of fish for the purpose of sale in any of the streams of Tattnal 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 40, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. King of Clayton-
House Bill No. 621. A bill to abolish the Bluffton School District.

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 40, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clark-
House Bill No. 578. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Athens.

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 40, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Gullat of CampbellHouse Bill No. 666. A bill to amend the Act incorporat-
ing Union City in Campbell 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 40, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. King of ClayHouse Bill No. 606. A bill to create the Buffton School
District.
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 40, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional rna- jority was passed.

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By Mr. Wheeler of Pickens-
House Bill No. 649. A bill to amend an Act to incorporate the Town of Jasper.

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 40, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 525. A bill to provide a Board of Com-
missioners for the County 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 40, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 526. A bill to create a Board of Commis-
sioners of Roads and Revenues for the County 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 40, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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By Mr. Wood of Spalding-
House Bill No. 279. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin 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 40, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Griner of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 565. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fitzgerald 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 40, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35thSenate Bill No. 8. A bill to prescribe and fix notice of
pending litigation concerning or affecting the title to land in this State 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 27, Nays 1.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 57. A bill to amend Section 4198 of the Civil Code of Georgia, 1910 by adding after the word "deed" in the first line "upon either a good or valuable consideration," and striking the word "vendor" in the fifth line and inserting in lieu thereof the word "grantor."

Mr. Knox of the 3rd moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 59. A bill to provide a limitation of actions upon deeds, mortgages or other instruments given to secure debt 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 26, Nays 2.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Collier of the 22nd, Hendrix of the 35th, Peebles of the 18th, Morgan of the 1st, Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 168. A bill to create a Real Estate Board

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in cities of over 44,195 population and to define its powers and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Section 6 of said bill by adding thereto the words: "Any funds raised under the provisions of this Act which remains in the hands of the treasurer of the commission at the end of the calendar year, shall be paid into the Treasury of the State."

Mr. Harrell of the 12th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Section 14 of said bill by striking thereof all the words in said Section 14 immediately after the word "subject" in the third line and insert the following words:. "to appeal to the Superior Court and when the decision of the Real Estate Commission shall have made and filed its decision, any person, firm or corporation desiring to appeal against them may enter an appeal to the Superior Court of the County of the residence of the person, firm or corporation entering an appeal. The appeal shall be made within thirty days from the date of the decision of the Real Estate Commission. The appeal shall be tried by a jury in the Superior Court under the same rules and laws as appeals from inferior courts to Superior Courts are now tried, and in every respect shall be de novo. The decision of the Real Estate Commission shall not be effective until the appeal is determined."

The amendment to Section 6 of said bill was adopted.

The amendment by Senator Harrell to Section 14 of Senate Bill No. 168 was adopted.

The report of the committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 28, Nays 8.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The privileges of the floor were extended to Mr. D. C. Collier, son of Senator Collier of the 22nd, during his stay in the City.

The privileges of the floor were also extended to the Hon. E. L. Simson, former Representative of Lee County, for the day.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, and recommitted to the Committee on Banks and Banking, and the consent was granted.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 98. A bill to amend an Act approved August 16th, 1919, regulating banking in the State of Georgia.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn untillO:OO o'clock A.M. tomorrow and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Xorman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

The following Privilege Resolution was read and adopted: By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to call Mrs. S. G. Griffin to her Heavenly Home;

And whereas, our esteemed door keeper, Mr. A. P. Griffin has lost his mother by the death of this splendid Christian woman in her eighty-seventh year;

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Therefor be it resolved, by the Senate of Georgia that the sincere sympathy of the entire membership of the Senate be extended to its officer, Mr. A. P. Griffin; and that these resolutions of sympathy be entered on the Journal of the Senate of G~orgia.

The privileges of the floor were extended to the wife of Senator H. P. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd during her stay in the city.

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, 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.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bills be withdrawn, read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Municipal Government and the consent was granted:

By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 618. A bill to establish a police pension in cities of over 150,000.
By the Fulton DelegationHouse Bill No. 620. A bill to amend an Act approved
August 13, 1924, providing that cities having a population of over 150,000 shall use one-fifth of tax collected on fire and lightning insurance companies to pay relief pensions.
By Messrs. Ross, Pilcher and Parker of Richmond-
Hous' Bill No. 735. A bill to amend an Act to change from salary system in certain counties of this State.

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Mr. Hayes of the 8th asked unanimous consent that the following House Bills, which had been passed on yesterday, .be reconsidered by the Senate for the purpose of adding a committee amendment to each.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 525. A bill to provide a Board of Commissioners for the County of Decatur.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 526. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Decatur.
Mr. Moye of the 11th moved that the said bills be recalled from the House for the purpose of reconsideration and the motion prevailed. The Secretary announced that the bills had not yet been transmitted to the House and that they were in the hands of the Secretary of the Senate at this time. Mr. Miller of the 9th asked unanimous consent that House Bills 525 and 526 be reconsidered. The motion prevailed.
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 and Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Whitchard of Early-
House Bill No. 407. A bill to pay the Trea~rer of Early County a salary of $800 per annum.

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By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 479. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Bacon County.

By Messrs. Lewis and Welchel of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 523. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Moultrie.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 756. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Talbotton.

By Mr. Cooper of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 770. A bill to createthe office of Commissioner of Telfair County.

By Messrs. Murrah, Neill and Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 771. A bill to amend an Act creating a municipal court for the City of Columbus.

By Mr. Johnson of 27th-
Senate Bill No. 140. A bill to authorize the Town of Watkinsville to order an election to issue bonds for electric lights.
The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

SENATE CALENDAR, AuGusT 4TH, 1925.
By Mr. Sapp of 43rd (By Request)Senate Bill No. 214. A bill to provide for the stamping of the words "Penitentiary made" on all goods produced,

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manufactured or made in any penal institution and sold or offered for sale in the State of Georgia; to provide a penalty for a violation of the provisions of this Act.

Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Knox of 3rd-
Senate Resolution No. 30. A resolution relative to State Tobacco Exposition to be held for Georgia advertising to the world the unrivalled advantages and possibilities of Georgia for tobacco production.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Hendrix of 35thSenate Resolution No. 31. A resolution authorizing
placing of a monument to Ron. Jos. E. Brown and wife on Capitol Grounds.
Referred to Committee on Public Property.

The following House Bills were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Whitchard of EarlyHouse Bill No. 407. A bill to pay the Treasurer of
Early County a salary of 800.00 dollars per annum.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-

House Bill No. 479. A bill to abolish the office of County

Treasurer of Bacon County.



Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

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By Messrs. Whelchel and Lewis of ColquittHouse Bill No. 523. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Moultrie.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Smith of TalbotHouse Bill No. 756. A bill to amend the charter of the
Town of Talbotton and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Cooper of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 770. A bill to create office of Commissioner for the County of Telfair.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Neill, Murrah and Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 771. A bill to amend an Act creating the municipal court for the City of Columbus.

Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate 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. 561. An Act to amend the charter of City Court of Macon.

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House Bill No. 626. An Act to amend the City Court of Swainsboro.
House Resolution No. 79. To relieve Dan Fletcher and G. K. Goff as Bondsman.

House Resolution No. 81. To relieve J. F. Jordan and L. W. Massey, as Bondsman.

Senate Bill No. 183. An Act to amend Act of August 19, 1911, so as to create a lien for the purpose of securing the eventual payment of drainage assessments, and for other purposes, do pass by substitute.

House Bill No. 47. To be entitled an Act to prohibit dancing at any public place in Georgia on the "Lord's Day" commonly known as Sunday.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 208. To require all persons, firms etc. to label the name of seed for planting seed.

Senate Bill No. 209. To be entitled an Act to amend the co-operative marketing Act of the State of Georgia.
H. L. D. HuGHEs, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee

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on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills o the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Smith of Grady-
House Bill No. 745. An Act abolishing Treasurer of Grady County.

By Mr. Trippe of Bartow-
House Bill No. 579. An Act to create office of Commissioners of Bartow County.

By Messrs. Stovall and Hulme of Elbert-
House Bill No. 708. An Act abolishing of Tax Collector and Receiver of Elbert County.

By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 573. To create a Board of County Commissioners of Greene County, do pass the substitute bill.

By Senator HendrixSenate Bill No. 210.

By Mr. River of Lanier CountyHouse Bill No. 562. Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

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Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the House _ and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Welhart of Warren-
House Bill No. 597. An Act creating office of County Commissioners of Warren County.

By Mr. Hall of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 671. An Act creating office of Tax Commissioners of Treutlen County.

By Messrs. Ross and Pilcher of RichmondHouse Bill No. 123.

By Mr. Golucke of Taliaferro-
Hause Bill No. 345. An Act creating additional duties for sheriff of Taliaferro County.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
Hom:e Bill No. 596. Repealing Board of Commissioners of Warren County.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 468. An Act abolishing office of County Treasurer of Wheeler County.

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By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 465. Designating depository for State, in town of Alamo.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 466. An Act to abolish office of Tax Collector of Wheeler County.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 684. Consolidating office of Tax Collector and Receiver of Turner County.

By Mr. Wheeler-
House Bill No. 650. An Act fixing Commutation Tax for Pickens County.

By Mr. Griffith-
House Bill No. 676. Abolishing office of Treasurer of Oconee County.

By Mr. Lewis-
House Bill No. 610. Abolish office of Tax Collector and Receiver of Gordon County.

By Mr. Rawls of Seminole-
House Bill No. 695. Establishing Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues.

By Mr. Boswell of GreeneHouse Bill No. 572. Repealing Act creating office of
County Commissioner of Greene County. Respectfully submitted, BoYKN of 37th, Chairman.

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Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills 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 as amended:
By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 660. An Act to create a Board of County; CommissiOners for Turner County.
Respectfully submitted,
BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
By Senator Matthews-
Senate Bill No. 202. An Act providing for the change of County line lying within the limits of incorporated towns and cities.

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By Messrs. Ross, Pilcher and Parker of RichmondHouse Bill No. 736. An Act to fix salaries of officers of
Richmond County.
Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. J. C. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 211 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:
J. C. CoLLIER, Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills 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. 589. To authorize Mayor and Council of Savannah to close a strip of St. Julian St.

House Bill No. 663. To extend police powers of the City of Greenville.

That the following do pass as amended:

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House Bill No. 4. To amend an Act abolishing justice Courts in City of Macon.
That the following do pass by substitute:

House Bill No. 720. To amend Act creating new charter for City of Albany.
HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th District-
Senate Bill No. 212. To amend the charter of the City of St. MaryH.

By Mr. Hutchinson of the 39th DistrictSenate Bill No. 213. To amend charter of the town of
of Douglasville. Respectfully submitted, BELL, Chairman.

l\1r. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Jillr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills and have instructed me as

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Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:

By Messrs. Clark, Peacock and New of LaurensHouse Bill No. 729. To amend the charter of the City
of Dublin.
By Mr. Harris of JohnsonHouse Bill No. 637. To amend the charter of the City
of Wrightsville and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Parrish and Brunson of Bulloch-
House Bill No. 609. To amend an Act creating a ne'Y charter for the City of Statesboro.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of MeriwetherHouse Bill No. 665. To amend the charter of the City
of Greenville.
By Messrs. Davis, Doyal and Hamilton of FloydHouse Bill No. 728. To amend the charter of Rome
and for other purposes.

I am instructed by the committee to report the following House Bill No. 657, by Mr. Bartlett of Paulding, to amend the charter of the town of Dallas with the recommendation that it do not pass.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 4. To amend an Act abolishing justice courts, the office of justice of the peace and notary public,

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ex-officio justice of the peace and the office of constable in the City of Macon and to establish in lieu thereof a Municipal Court and for other purposes.

By Mr. Golucke of Taliaferro-
House Bill No. 345. To provide for additional duties for the Sheriff of Taliaferro County and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Murrah, Miller and Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 416. To authorize the Commissioners of Commons of the City of Columbus to convey to the City of Columbus certain property for the purpose of making an amusement park and for other purposes.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 465. To authorize the Governor of Georgia to designate the town of Alamo as one of the towns having a State depository.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
Hous-e Bill No. 466. To abolish the office of tax.collector and tax receiver in Wheeler County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 468. To abolish the office of County Treasurer in Wheeler County and to provide for a County Depository and for other purposes.

By Mr. Rivers of Lamer-
House Bill No. 562. To change the time of holding the Superior Court of Lanier County.

By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 572. To repeal an Act creating the office of Commissioner for Greene County.

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By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 573. To create a Board of County Commissioners for Greene County.

By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of Bartow-
House Bill No. 579. To amend an Act entitled an Act to create an office of County Commissioner for Bartow County, Georgia.

By Messrs. Den_mark, Lawton and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 589. To authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to close and abandon the rectangular strip on the north side of St. Julian Street in the City of Savannah, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 596. To repeal an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Warren . County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 597. To create the office of County Commisssion for Warren County and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Parrish and Brunson of Bulloch.!_
House Bill No. 609. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Statesboro and for other purposes.

By Mr. Lewis of Gordon.-
House Bill No. 610. To abolish the office of tax collector and tax receiver and to create the office of Tax Commissioner of Gordon County and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Humphrey and Rountree of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 626. To amend an Act to establish .the City Court of Swainsboro.

By Mr. Harrison of Johnson-
House Bill No. 637. To amend the charter of the City of Wrightsville and all Acts amendatory thereof and for other purposes.
By Mr. Wheeler of Pickens-
House Bill No. 650. To repeal an Act to fix the amount of Commutation tax for Pickens County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 660. To create a Board of County Commissioners for Turner County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 663. To extend the police powers of the City of Greenville, Georgia.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 665. To amend the charter of the City of Greenville, Georgia and for othe~ purposes.

By Mr. Hall of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 671. To create the office of County Tax Commissioner of Treutlen County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Griffith of OconeeHouse Bill No. 676. To amend an Act approved August

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18, 1919, entitled an Act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Oconee County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 684. To consolidate the offices and duties of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in Turner County; to create the office of County Tax Commissioner and for other purposes.

By Mr. Rawls of Seminole-
House Bill No. 695. To repeal an Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Seminole County.

By Messrs. Stovall and Hulme of Elbert-
House Bill No. 708. To abolish offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Elbert County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 720. To amend the Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Davis, Doyal and Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 728. To amend the charter of Rome and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Clark, Peacock and New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 729. To amend the charter of the City of Dublin so as to provide for the sale of the light and water plant on a vote of the people.

By Mr. Smith of GradyHouse Bill No. 745. To abolish the office of County

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Treasurer of Grady County and to provide for the designation of depositories and for other purposes.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Resolution No. 79. To relieve Dan Fletcher and G. K. Goff as bondsmen.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Resolution No. 81. To relieve J. F. Jordan and L. W. Massey, sureties for the appearance of Charlie Durham in the Superior Court of Tift County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Wilkerson of the 49th District, Bell of the 51st District, Thompson of the 30th District, Norman of the 47th District-
Senate Bill No. 208. To require all persons, firms, corporations, etc. to label plainly in the English language the name of agricultural seed for planting purposes sold or offered for sale in this State.

By Mr. Carlisle of the 7th District-
Senate Bill No. 209. To amend the Co-operative Marketing Act of the State of Georgia, approved August 15, 1921, by providing what persons or corporations may be members of the association referred to in said Act and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District-
Senate Bill No. 210. To fix salary of Clerks of Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County and provide for the appointment of deputy Clerks.

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By Messrs. Clements of the 45th District, Morgan of the 1st District, Pickren of the 4th District, Peebles of the 18th District-
Senate Bill No. 211. To levy a tax upon any person, firm or corporation who shall obtain or purchase gasoline or motor fuel out of the State for the purpose of distributing from tank cars or other original packages for use within the State equal to the tax now levied or which may hereafter be levied on distributors selling fuels in this State; provide the method of collecting said tax; to provide a penalty for the violation of this Act; that proceeds of said tax shall be distributed in the same manner as tax on distributors of motor fuel as now or may hereafter be distributed and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th District-
Senate Bill No. 212. To repeal an Act entitled an Act to amend the charter of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of St. Marys, and add to its powers and for other purposes, and also to repeal all Acts amendatory thereof.

By Mr. Hutchinson of the 39th District-
Senate Bill No. 213. To amend charter of the Town of Douglasville, so as to authorize said Town to rent, lease and sell Electric Light Plant and Water Works system and for other purposes.

The following bill, which had been passed on August 3rd and reconsidered earlier today, was taken up for consideration at this time for the purpose of adding an amendment:

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 525. A bill to provide for a Board of Commissioners for the County of Decatur.
The Committee offered the following amendment~

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Moves to amend House Bill No. 525 by adding at the end of Section 1 of said Bill the following paragraph: "The members of the present Board of Commissioners shall remain in office and perform their duties until a new Board of Commissioners shall have been elected under the provisions of an Act of the Legislature establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Decatur County."
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 as amended the Ayes were 40, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional ma.jority was passed.

The following bill, which like House Bill No. 525, had been passed on August 3rd, and reconsidered earlier today was taken up for consideration at this time:

By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 526. A bill to create a Board of Commis-
sioner~ of Roads and Revenues for the County of Decatur.
The Committee offered the following amendment:
m. gMporvoevsi.stoo:amend House Bill No. 526 by adding the follow-

"Provided, that this bill shall not become effective or operative until the same is approved at an election by a majority of the qualified registered voters of Decatur County; which said election shall be called by the Ordinary

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of said County not earlier than thirty days nor later than sixty days after approval of said Act, to be held at the usual polling precincts in said County and as elections for members of the General Assembly are held. The Ordinary shall give notice of said election by publishing the same in the official organ of the County three consecutive times immediately preceeding said election. The Ordinary shall prepare and have printed suitable ballots "For new Commissioners Bill" and "Against new Commissioners Bill," the returns of which said election shall be consolidated and made as in other elections.
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 as amended 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 placed upon its passage:

By Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 561. A bill to amend the charter of the City Court 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Baker of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 607. A bill to make the President of the Alumni Association of the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega an ex-officio member of Board of Trustees of said 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The privileges of the floor were extended to former State Senator Josiah Blasingame.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 60. A bill to provide for the record of defectively executed deeds to be valid after a lapse of seven years and for other purposes.

The committee offered the following substitute to the bill:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to validate the records of defectively executed deeds;
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that on and after the passage of this Act:

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Section 1. The records of all deeds, or other registrable instruments, heretofore made and recorded, which deeds or instruments convey title as between the parties thereto, are hereby legalized and validated and such records shall be held legal and valid, notwithstanding any defect in the execution or attestation .thereof, and such original deeds or instruments shall be admissible as primary evidence and legally certified copies thereof shall be admissible as secondary evidence in any Court of this State where such deeds or instruments, if properly executed and recorded, would be admissible.

Section 2. This Act shall not apply to records made subsequent to its passage.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was disagreed to, and the bill was therefore lost.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Hendrix of the 35th and Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 156. A bill to render citizens of this State holding commissions as Reserve Officers in the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps eligible to hold civil office by amending Section 258 of the Code of Georgia 1910.

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 34, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 6. A bill to alter, amend and revise the laws authorizing and regulating the issue of non-par stock by corporations of Georgia.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th asked unanimous consent that the Secretary of the Senate have one hundred copies of this bill printed for the use of the Senate, and the consent was granted. Further action on this bill was therefore deferred until the copies of the bill were printed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 62. A bill to provide protection for bona fide purchasers of land from heirs at law and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was disagreed to and the bill was therefore lost.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Knox of the 3rd (By Request)-
Senate Bill No. 67. A bill to regulate the drilling of oil wells and gas wells in this State of Georgia and for other purposes.

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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 1.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Neal of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 68. A bill to amend Section 5798 of the Civil Code of Georgia, 1910, by adding the following words "and such copy or transcript, together with the certificate, shall constitute a recordable instrument and may be recorded in the same manner as deeds in any county in this State."
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.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Boykin of the 37th, Collier of the 22nd, Cole of the 36th, Hutcheson of the 39th, and others-
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to create a Highway Fund to be used in the construction, maintenance and repair of the State Aid Highways and for other purposes.
Because the bill had been interlined the Chair ruled that the said bill could not be considered by the Senate until

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such interlineations had been corrected and therefore he recommitted the above measure to the Committee on Highways.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Boykin of the 37th. Collier of the 22nd, Cole of the 36th, Hutcheson of the 39th and others.
Senate Bill No. 73. A bill to organize and constitute the State Highway Department; to prescribe the duties and powers thereof; to create a system of State Aid Roads and for other purposes.
The committee offered the following substitute:

SUBSTITUTE
To be entitled An Act to organize and constitute the State Highway Commission of Georgia, and to prescribe the duties and powers thereof; to create a system of StateAid Roads and to provide for the designation, maintenance, improvement and construction of the same; to provide for the paving of said State-Aid Roads by the State of Georgia, or in co-operation with the Counties, or with the United States Government; to assent to 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, and for other purposes,'' and Acts amendatory thereto; to provide a method for the selection, appointment, confirmation, term of office, and discharge of the members of said State Highway Commission; and to name the salaries of the members of said State Highway Commission; to provide the right to condemn property for State-Aid Roads in certain cases, and for other purposes.

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Article I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That the State Highway Commission of Georgia be and the same is hereby created, organized and constituted as hereinafter provided, and said State Highway Commission of Georgia shall at once succeed without interruption, to the duties and powers of the State Highway Department of Georgia heretofore constituted, not in conflict with this Act; and which duties and powers, not in conflict with this Act shall remain in full force and effect; and the said State Highway Commission of Georgia shall have full power and control in the performance and doing of all the things provided for in this Act and shall be charged with the duties hereinafter enumerated.

Article II. Be it further enacted and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same; That the assent of the Senate of Georgia to the terms and provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 11, 1916, known as the "Act to provide that the United States shall aid the States in the construction of rural post roads, and for ther purposes," is hereby continued; and that the State Highway Department herein provide for shall discharge of all the duties arising under the said Act of Congress, to be performed by a State Highway Commission, and is hereby constituted the proper agency of the State of Georgia to discharge all duties arising under said Act of Congress, or under other Acts of Congress alloting Federal funds to be expended upon the public roads of this State.
Article III. That the State Highway Department of Georgia shall consist of the State Highway Commission and such other appointees or employees as may be selected by it.
Section I. Paragraph I. That the State Highway Department shall be managed and controlled by the State Highway Commission, which shall consist of three members,

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appointed by the Governor of the State and confirmed by the Senate of the State of Georgia. Provided that the members of the present Highway Board shall remain in office until the term of office of each shall have expired, unless removed as provided under the terms of this Act, and shall constitute the "State Highway Commission" of Georgia. No member or members of the said State Highway Commission shall begin to hold office and perform their duties as a member of such Commission until he has been duly confirmed by the Senate except as to any vacancy that might occur, as herein provided. Said members of said State Highway Commission shall be subject to discharge at any time, with or without cause upon the recommendation of the Governor of said State of Georgia by and with the consent of the Senate. All the members of said State Highway Commission shall, before entering upon their duties as such, execute a good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance of his duty in a Surety Company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia, in the sum of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars, which bonds shall be made payable to the State of Georgia. The Governor shall have the right to suspend any member of the Highway Commission for the misperformance or nonperformance of duty, subject to the approval of the Senate of Georgia; and during the time of suspension such suspended member or members shall not receive any salary or parts of salary and the State s~all not be liable for any such salary during the time of suspension. And in the event of suspension of a member or members the Governor shall have the right and power to make an ad-interim appointment, subject to the provisions of this Act.

Section 2. Paragraph 2. That the full term of office of said members of said State Highway Commission of Georgia shall be six years, with the initial appointment designated for two, four and six years, respectively, so that the term of office of one member shall expire every two years.

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Section 2. Paragraph 3. In the selection of the said State Highway Commission one of the three members when appointed shall be designated as Chairman of said State Highway Commission. And the member appointed for the six year term shall be so designated in his appointment as Chairman. The said State Highway Commission after being qualified and organized shall have the right to select among its membership a Vice-Chairman of the said State Highway Commission, and shall select from its membership one member as Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 2. Paragraph 4. In the event of a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the said State Highway Commission, the Governor of Georgia shall have the right and power to make an ad-interim appointment which shall be subject to the confirmation of the Senate as provided herein at its next regular session, said appointee thus made shall be clothed with the same powers and duties of office as his predecessor may or could have had until the adjournment of the next regular session of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia.
Section 2. Paragraph 5. That the members of the State Highway Commission shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified; that the Chairman of said State Highw::ty Commission shall be paid the sum of $6,000.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments, and that the other two members of the State Highway Commission shall be paid a salary of $5,400.00 per annum, the same to be paid in equal monthly installments, and in addition thereto their actual traveling expenses while engaged in the performance of their duties of office outside of Fulton County, and while on duty within the State of Georgia. Said traveling expenses to be itemized and attached to warrants when paid; and that no member shall hold any other office while serving as such member. The said members of said Highway Commission shall be required to devote their full time to the duties of the said office.

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Section 3. Paragraph 1. The said State Highway Commission shall have the power and authority and it shall be their duty to select and employ a State Highway Engineer, whose salary shall not exceed the sum of $6,000.00 per year, said State Highway Engineer shall hold office at the will and pleasure of the Commission, provided that said Commission may discharge said engineer at any time, with or without cause; and in addition to said salary said engineer shall be allowed his actual necessary traveling expenses incurred in the performance of his duties as said Engineer outside of Fulton County, and while within the State of Georgia, said expenses when refunded shall be itemized and paid upon proper warrants therefor.

Section 3. Paragraph 2. That the State Highway Engineer shall render all services that may become necessary to said State Highway Commission in the transaction of its business, and shall be the executive head of the staff of engineering; subject to such rules and regulations as may be adopted by said State Highway Commission; and upon the consent of said Highway Commission said Engineer shall have the power to employ and discharge the members of his staff with or without cause, the salaries of all of said Employees of said Highway Engineer shall be fixed by said State Highway Commission.
Section 3. Paragraph 3. That acting under the rules and regulations of the Commission, the State Highway Engineer shall assume full responsibility for the efficient organization and administration of the Staff in the performance of the following duties. To supervise, make surveys, plans, and the estimate for all road and bridge work under superv!sion and control of the State Highway Department, to prepare and assist the State Highway Commission in the letting of contracts for construction or maintenance of such roads and subsidiary structures thereof when authorized and approved by the Commission, to assist in the inspection of all highway work, to set forth standard methods

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of construction and tests of material, to aid County road authorities in county road work, to collect statistics and information in regard to the roads of this State, and useful data concerning highway matters in other states, to make tests and experiments on road building materials, to prepare special and general m;:tps for the information of the Commission and for the public; and to perform such other duties in connection with his work as may be proper or required by said Highway Commission in order to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Section 4. Paragraph 4. The State Highway Engineer shall be an experienced and practical engineer versed and skilled in road construction and maintenance, who shall be selected solely with reference to his ability, experience and other qualifications for performing the duties of said position. Said Highway Engineer shall hold no other office while serving in such capacity.

Section 5. The State Highway Commission shall have an attorney to represent said Commission in all matters, both at law and in equity, that may arise; to advise and assist said Commission in all matters affecting the proper discharge of their duties in the maintenance, improvement and construction of the system of State-Aid Roads herein provided; and to represent said Commission in acquiring and condemning property for right of way, and generally to do and perform every act and thing of a legal nature required by said Commission. The attorney for said Highway Commission shall not be less than 35 years of age, and shall have practiced law in the State of Georgia not less than ten years, and be of good moral character, and shall be employed by the State Highway Commission for a term of two years, and such attorney shall maintain his office at the seat of the general offices of the State Highway Commission, who shall receive an annual salary not exceeding Forty-two Hundred ($4,200.00) Dollars, to be agreed on by

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the Commission; and said attorney may be removed or discharged by the Commission with or without cause.

Article IV. Be it further enacted, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same.

Section 1. That there is hereby created a system of State-Aid Roads in this State for the purpose of interconnecting the several county seats of the State, which shall be designated, constructed, improved, and maintained by the State under the State Highway Department, and the provision of law; and that the term State-Aid Roads shall include the State or interstate bridges and other subsidiary structures necessary or desirable in the construction of said roads.

Article V. Be it further enacted and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same.

Section 1. That the powers and duties of the State Highway Department, to be exercised by the State Highway Commission. To have charge and control of all road or highway work designated or provided for, or done by the State or upon the State-Aid Roads; to designate, improve, supervise, construct and maintain a system of State-Aid Roads; to classify the same into two general classes, as "Primary Highways" and "Secondary Highways,"said "Primary Highways" being those main travelled or trunk highways of principal importance and general use and "Secondary Highways," those of lesser importance, but parts of the State Highway System, provided that no road shall become a part of said system until the same shall be so designated by the State Highway Commission by written notice to the county road authorities concerned; to have power to provide for surveys, maps, specifications, and other things necessary in designating, supervising, locating, constructing or maintaining said State-Aid roads, or such other public roads as may be provided under this Act; to secure consulting ad-

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visors in important technical matters, including the qualifications of technical employees; to employ clerical assistance and incur other expenses, including necessary equipment and office rent; to pay the compensation and expenses of all official and employees of the State Highway Department; and to provide for such other expenses as may come under, or be in harmony with, the provisions of this Act.

Section 2. Provision 1. The State-Aid Roads shall be those highways or public roads which have heretofore been designated and reported by accompanying maps prepared by the State Highway Engineer, and approved by the State Highway Commission, which maps showing said State-Aid Roads are now filed with the Secretary of State as authoritative record of such designated State-Aid Roads, copies of which have been furnished to the counties concerned, and any additional State-Aid Roads shall be mapped and copies of same filed with Secretary of State as required by this Section.

Provision 2. Additional main traffic roads may hereafter be designated to complete tfl.e inter-connecting system from county site to county site.

Provision 3. In designating and locating the entire system of State-Aid Roads as heretofore designated and approved or that hereafter may be designated and approved, an effort shall be made to serve as large territory and as many market points as is practicable with said system, due consideration to be given to topographic and construction difficulties, and establish trunk line routes through the State and to place thereon a durable hard-surfaced road in continuous sections of connected roadway from state line to state line, thereby serving the greatest need and benefiting the largest amount of traffic, provided that the total mileage be designated as State-Aid Roads, including both Primary and Secondary Highways shall not exceed 67t"l0 miles.

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Provision 4. That when any portion of the designated State-Aid Road System is taken under jurisdiction of the
State Highway Department by written notice as prescribed
in Article 5, Section 1, hereof, the county or counties in which said portion is located shall not thereafter be required to levy taxes for the construction or maintenance of said portion, or to use any of its funds or road forces in the con-
struction or maintenance thereof, but said portion of said designated State-Aid Road System shall be maintained under contract by the said State Highway Department, and provided also that the State Highway Department shall defend all suits and be responsible for all damages awarded against any county under existing laws, and whenever the cause of action originates on highway jurisdiction over which shall have been assumed by said Highway Department under the terms of this Act, and provided that any county sued shall voucher said Highway Department to defend such litigation, by furnishing said Highway Department with a notice to defend such suit, to which said notice shall be attached a copy of the declaration served in county, and provided that said notice shall be given said State Highway Department at least ten days prior to the return day on which said suit must be answered, and provided further that said State Highway Department shall have the right and authority to adjust and settle in the name of such county and on its own behalf any claim for damages for which said State Highway Department may be ultimately liable under the terms of the preceding proviso

Section 3. That it shall be the duty of the State Highway Commission to institute and carry out efficient and equitable plans for maintenance, for improvement, and for the construction of durable paving first on the Primary Highways of the designated State-Aid Roads and thereafter the Secondary Highways, whereby the entire system shall, as rapidly as possible with the funds made available, be prepared Tor, and receive such type of pavement, known

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to be durable under heavy traffic, as the State Highway Department shall specify.
Section 4. That the said State Highway Commission shall have the authority to plan, to construct and to improve and maintain by contract said State-Aid Roads. In doing so, said State Highway Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn under the general condemnation laws of this State or acquire otherwise, a right of way not exceeding 100 feet in width for the purpose of maintaining and improving said State-Aid Roads.
Section 5. That the State Highway Commission shall annually submit to the Governor, thirty days prior to the meeting of the General Assembly, a complete annual report of the operation, activities, and also the plans of the State Highway Department for the ensuing year, together with a budget sheet to cover the next fiscal year, and with recommendations bearing upon work with which the said Department is charged.
Article VI. Section 1. That it shall be the duty of the county authorities of this State to submit to the State Highway Engineer full information, on a form prescribed by. him, any proposed highway construction or improvement of a State-Aid Road involving an amount of $4,000.00 or more per mile, and any proposed construction of a bridge of a clear span of ten feet or more. Upon the receipt of such information it shall be the duty of the State Highway Engineer to take such steps as he may deem necessary to provide surveys, plans, specifications, estimates and supervision for the proposed work. All such surveys, plans, specifications, estimates and supervisions, shall be done under the direction or subject to the approval of the State Highway Engineer and the Commission, and without cost to the county.
Section 2. That all warrants for the expenditure of money drawn on the treasury by the ~tate Highway Com-

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mission shall be signed by the Secretary-Treasurer, of said State Highway Commission and shall be countersigned by its Chairman or Vice-Chairman.

Section 3. That the Auditor of the State of Georgia shall be and he is hereby required to audit the State Highway Commission, at least quarterly and shall publish the material parts of said audit in a daily paper published in Atlanta, Georgia, and shall keep on file in his office for pub- lie inspection a complete copy of said audit.

Section 4. That the State Highway Commission, acting for and in behalf of the State is hereby authorized and empowered to sue and be sued, as hereinbefore provided, and not otherwise, to exercise the right of eminent domain in the condemnation of rights of way and property thereon for the use of the System of the State Highway, where the county fails to furnish such right of way, and that nothing herein contained shall interfere with the lawful right of counties to condemn for road purposes, even though such condemnation shall be for the establishment of a portion of the system of State-Aid Roads.
Article VII. Be it further enacted, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that nothing herein contained shall repeal any criminal law with reference to Highways, or the duties or rights of the public with reference thereto, nor shall this Act repeal any other provisions of law whatever except such as are necessarily in direct conflict herewith.
Article VIII. Be it further enacted, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are herein repealed.

A BILL
To Be Entitled An Act to organize and constitute the State Highway Commission of Georgia, and to prescribe the

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duties and powers thereof; to create a system of State-Aid Roads and to provide for the designation, maintenance, improvement and construction of the same; to provide for the paving of said State-Aid Roads by the State of Georgia, or in co-operation with the Counties, or with the United States Government; to assent to 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, and for other purposes" and Acts amendatory thereto; to provide a method for the selection, appointment, confirmation, term of office, and discharge of the members of said State
Highway Commission; and to the salaries of the
members of said State Highway Commission; to provide the right to condemn property for State-Aid Roads in certain cases, and for other purposes.
Article I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That the State Highway Commission of Gear., gia be and the same is hereby created, organized and constituted as hereinafter provided, and said State Highway Commission of Georgia shall at once succeed, without interruption, to the duties and powers of the State Highway Department of Georgia heretofore constituted, not in conflict with this Act; and the said State Highway Commis-sion of Georgia shall have full power and control in the performance and doing of all the things provided for in this Act and shall be charged with the duties hereinafter. enumerated.
Article II. Be it further enacted and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the assent of the State of Georgia to the terms and provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 11, 1916, known as the "Act to provide that the United States shall aid the States in the con- struction of rural post roads, and for other purposes," is hereby continued; and that the State Highway Department

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herein provided for shall discharge of all the duties arising under the said Act of Congress, to be performed by a State Highway Commission, and is hereby constituted the proper agency of the State of Georgia to discharge all duties arising under said Act of Congress, or under other Acts of Congress alloting Federal funds to be expended upon the public roads of this State.

Article III. That the State Highway Department of Georgia shall consist of the State Highway Commission and such other appointees or employees as may be selected by it.
Section 1. Paragraph 1. That the State Highway De-
partment shall be managed and controlled by the State Highway Commission, which shall consist of three members, appointed by the Governor of the State and confirmed by the Senate of the State of Georgia. Provided that the members of the present Highway Board shall remain in office until the term of office of each shall have expired, unless removed as provided under the terms of this Act, and shall constitute the "State Highway Commission" of Georgia. No member or members of the said State Highway Commission shall begin to hold office and perform their duties as a member of such Commission until he has been duly confirmed by the Senate except as to any vacancy that might occur, as herein provided. Said members of said State Highway Commission shall be subject to discharge at any time, with or without cause upon the recommendation of the Governor of said State of Georgia by and with the consent of the Senate.

Section 2. Paragraph 2. That the full term of office of said members of said State Highway Commission of Georgia shall be six years, with the initial appointments designated for two, four and six years, respectively, so that the term of office of one member shall expire every two years.

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Section 2. Paragraph 3. In the selection of the said State Highway Commission one of the three members '''hen appointed shall be designated as Chairman of said State Highway Commission, and the member appointed for the six year term shall be so designated in his appointment as Chairman. The said State Highway Commission after being qualified and organized shall have the right to select among its membership a Vice-Chairman of the said State Highway Commission and one member secretary and treasurer.
Section 2. Paragraph 4. In the eyent of a Yacancy or vacancies in the membership of the said State Highway Commission, the Governor of Georgia shall have th~ right and power to make an ad-interim appointment which shall be subject to the confirmation of the Senate as provided herein at its next regular session, said appointee thus made shall be clothed with the same powers and duties of office as his predecessor may or could have had until the adjournment of the next regular session of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia.

Section 2. Paragraph 5. That the members of the State Highway Commission shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified; that the Chairman of the said State Highway Commission shall be paid the sum of $6,000.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments, and that the other two members of the State Highway Commission shall be paid a salary of $5,400.00 per annum, the same to be paid in equal monthly installments and in addition thereto their actual travelling expenses while engaged in the performance of their duties of office outside of Fulton County. Said travelling expenses to be itemized and attached to warrants when paid; and that no member shall hold any other office while serving as such member. The said members of said Highway Commission shall be required to devote their full time to the duties of the said office.

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Section 3. Paragraph 1. The said State Highway Commission shall have the power and authority and it shall be their duty to select and employ a State Highway Engineer, whose salary shall not exceed the sum of $6,000.00 per year, said State Highway Engineer shall hold office at the will and pleasure of the Commission, provided that said Commission may discharge said engineer at any time, with or without cause; and in addition to said salary said engineer shall be allowed his necessary travelling expenses incurred in the performance of his duties as said Engineer outside of Fulton County, said expenses when refunded shall be itemized and paid upon proper warrants therefor.
Section 3. Paragraph 2. That the State Highway Engineer shall render all services that may become necessary to the said State Highway Commission in the transaction of its business, and shall be the executive head of the staff of engineering and office employees, subject to such rules and regulations as may be adopted by said State Highway Commission; and upon the consent of said Highway Commission said Engineer shall have the power to employ and discharge the members of his staff with or without cause, the salaries of all of said Employees of said Highway Engineer shall be fixed by said State Highway Commission.

Section 3. Paragraph 3. That acting under the rules and regulations of the Commission, the State Highway Engineer shall assume full responsibility for the efficient organization and administration of the Staff in the performance of the following duties. To supervise, make surveys, plans, and the estimates for all road and bridge work under the supervision and control of the State Highway Department, to prepare and assist the State Highway Commission in the letting of contracts for construction or maintenance of such roads and subsidiary structures thereof . when authorized and approved by the Commission, to assist in the inspection of all highway work, to set forth standard methods of construction and tests of material,

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to aid .County road authorities in county road work, to collect ststistics and information in regard to the roads of this State, and useful data concerning highway matters in other states, to make tests and experiments on road building materials, to prepare special and general maps for the information of the Commission and for the public; and to perform such other duties in connection with his work as may be proper or required by said Highway Commission in order to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Section 4. Paragraph 4. The State Highway Engineer shall be an experienced and practical engineer versed and skilled in road construction and maintenance, who shall be selected solely with reference to his ability, experience and other qualifications for performing the duties of said position. Said Highway Engineer shall hold no other office while serving in such capacity.

Section 5. The State Highway Commission shall have an attorney to represent said Commission in all matters, both at law and in equity, that may arise; to advise and assist said Commission in all matters affecting the proper discharge of their duties in the maintenance, improvement and construction of the system of State-Aid Roads herein provided; and to represent said Commission in acquiring and condemning property for right of way, and generally to do and perform every act and thing of a legal nature required by said Commission. The attorney for said Highway Commission shall not be less than 35 years of age, and shall have practiced law in the State of Georgia not less than ten years, and be of good moral character, and shall be appointed by the Governor of this State for a term of 2 years, and whose appointment shall be confirmed by the Senate, and such attorney shall maintain his office at the seat of the General Offices of the State Highway Commission, such attorney to hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified, and who shall receive an annual salaryof $4,200.00.

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Article IV. Be it further enacted, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same.

Section 1. That there is hereby created a system o' State-Aid Roads in this State for the purpose of interconnecting the several county seats of the State, which shall be designated, constructed, improved, and maintained by the State under the State Highway Department, and the provision of law; and that the term State-Aid Roads shall include the State or interstate bridges and other subsidiary structures necessary or desiraole in the construction of said roads.

Article V. Be it further enacted and it 1s hereby enacted by authority of the same.

Section 1. That the powers and cuties of the State Highway Department, to be exercised by the State Highway Commission. To ha\'e charge and control of all road or highway work designated or providEd for, or done by the State or upon the State-Aid Roads; to designate, improve, supervise, construct and maintain a system of StateAid Roads; to classify the same into two gel).eral classes, as "Primary Highways" and "Secondary Highways," "Primary Higlnvays" being those main travelled or trunk highways of principal importance and general use and "Secondary Highvmys," those of lesser importance, but parts of the State Highway System, provided that no road shall become a part of said system until the FBme srall be so designated by the State Highway CommisEion by" ritten notice to the eounty road authoritie3 concerned; to have pmver to pro,ide for smTeys, l\Iaps, i"pecifications, and other things n<>ceREIHT in designatit;g, Rupervising, locating, improving, constructing or maintaining sniJ State-Aid roads, or such other public roads as rnay be proYideJ under this Act; to secure consulting ndYiRom in important technical matters, including the quaiificatiom of technical employees; to employ clerical assistm1ee and incur otter expenses, includ-

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ing necessary equipment and office rent; to pay the compensation and expenses of all official and employees of the State Highway Department; and to provide for such other expenses as may come under, or be in harmony with, the provisions of this Act.

Section 2. That immediately after the passage of this

Act, the Governor shall appoint the State Highway Com-

mission, who, having been confirmed by the Senate shall

at once enter upon the duties of their office, as provided

herein.

'

Provision 1. The State-Aid Roads shall be those highways or public roads which have heretofore been designated and reported by accompanying maps prepared by the State Highway Engineer, and approved by the State Highway Commission, which maps showing said State-Aid Roads are now filed with the Secretary of State as the authoritive record of such designated State-Aid Roads, copies of which have been furnished to the counties concerned.

Provision 2. Additional main traffic roads may hereafter be designated to complete the inter-connecting system from county site to county site, or to serve important market points, where the county seat to county seat routes involve substantial loss of distance.

Provision 3. In designating and locating the entire system of State-Aid Roads as heretofore designated and approved or that hereafter may be designated and approved, an effort shall be made to serve as large territory and as many market points as is practicable with said system, due consideration to be given to topographic and construction difficulties, and establish trunk line routes through the State and to place thereon a durable hard-surfaced road in continuous sections of connected road way from state line to state line, thereby serving the greatest need and benefitting the largest amount of traffic, provided that the

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total mileage be designated as State-Aid Roads, including both Primary and Secondary Highways shall not exceed 5500 miles.

Provision 4. The State Highway Engineer shall prepare a report or reports accompanied by maps, setting forth the general routes between county seats and roads already recommended, designated and approved as State-Aid roads by said State Highway Commission, the said maps shall be filed with the Secretary of State, certified to by said State Highway Commission, as the authoritative record of said designated State-Aid Roads, which copies of said certified maps shall be furnished to the counties concerned.

Provision 5. That when any portion of the designated State-Aid Road System is taken under the jurisdiction of the State Highway Department by written notice as prescribed in Article 5, Section 1, hereof, the county or counties in which said portion is located shall not thereafter be required to levy taxes for the construction or maintenance of said portion, or to use any of its funds or road forces in the construction or maintenance thereof, provided that the State Highway Department shall defend all suits and be responsible for all damages awarded against any county under existing laws, and whenever the cause of action originates on highway jurisdiction over which shall have been assumed by said Highway Department under the terms of this Act, and provided that any county sued shall voucher said Highway Department to defend such litigation, by furnishing said Highway Department with a notice to defend such suit, to which said notice shall be attached a copy of the declaration served on said county, and provided that said notice shall be given said State Highway Department at least ten days prior to the return day on which said suit must be answered, and provided further that said State Highway Department shall have the right and authority to adjust and settle in the name of such county and on its own behalf any claim for damages for which said

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State Highway Department may be ultimately liable under the terms of the preceding proviso.
Section 3. That it shall be the duty of the State Highway Commission to institute and carry out efficient and equitable plans for maintenance, for improvement, and for the construction of durable paving first on the Primary Highways of the designated State-Aid Roads and thereafter the Secondary Highways, whereby the entire system shall, as rapidly as possible with the funds made available, be prepared for, and receive such type of pavement, known to be durable under heavy traffic, as the State Highway Department shall specify.
Section 4. That the said State Highway Commission shall have the authority to plan, to construct by contract and to improve and maintain by contract said State-Aid Roads. In doing so, said Highway System is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn and acquire a right of way not exceeding 100 feet in width for the purpose of maintaining and improving said State-Aid Roads.
Section 5. That the State Highway Commission shall annually submit to the Governor, thirty days prior to the meeting of the General Assembly, a complete annual report of the operations, activities, and also the plans of the State Highway Department for the ensuing year, together with a budget sheet to cover the next fiscal year, and with recommendations bearing upon work with which the said Department is charged.
Article VI. Section 1. That it shall be the duty of the county authorities of this State to submit to the State Highway Engineer full information, on a form prescribed by him, any proposed highway construction involving an amount of $4,000.00 or more per mile, and any proposed construction of a bridge of a clear span of ten feet or more. Upon the receipt of such information it shall be the duty .of the State Highway Engineer to take such steps as he

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may deem necessary to provide surveys, plans, specifications, estimates, and supervision for the proposed work. All such surveys, plans, specifications, estimates and supervisions, shall be done under the directions or subject to the approval of the State Highway Engineer and the Cornmission, and without cost to the county.

Section 2. That the State Highway Commission, acting for an.: in behalf of the State, is hereby authorized and empowered to sue and be sued, as hereinbefore provided, and not otherwise, to exercise the right of eminent domain in the condemnation of rights of way and property thereon for the use of the System of the State Highways, where the county fails to furnish such right of way, and that nothing herein contained shall interfere with the lawful right of counties to condemn for road purposes, even though such condemnation shall be for the establishment of a portion of the system of State-Aid Roads.
Article VII. Be it further enacted, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that nothing herein contained shall repeal any criminal law with reference to highways, or the duties or rights of the public with reference thereto, nor shall this Act repeal any other provisions of law whatever except such as are necessarily in direct conflict herewith.
Article VIII. Be it further enacted, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are herein repealed.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th moved that the Secretary of the Senate have one hundred copies of the bill and its substitute printed for the use of the Senate and that the bill be set as a special order for Monday, August 11th.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th, moved that Tuesday be substituted for Monday, and the motion prevailed.

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The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Williams of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 80. A bill to amend an Act relating to the Public Health, authorizing and em2owering the Department of Agriculture to make and publish Sanitary Rules and Regulations, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was disagreed to, and the bill was therefore lost.
The following billl was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 82. A bill to establish a permiSSIVe county unit plan for public school organization and administration; to provide for the election of a county board of education in and for the counties adopting the county unit plan.
Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that further action on this bill be deferred until tomorrow and the motion prevailed.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Boykin of the 37th-
Resolved that the Committee on Highways be instructed to report Senate Bill No. 72 back to the Senate not later than Friday, August 7th., 1925.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn.untillO:OO o'clock A.M. tomorrow.

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Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that nine o'clock be substituted for ten.

As a motion to adjourn until a longer time taking precedence over a shorter period, Senator Sapp's motion was taken up for consideration first.

The motion prevailed and the President announced the Senate adjourned.until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

.Mr. Andrews, 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 proceeding's was dispensed with.

Mr. Moye of the 11th asked unanimous consent that the following House Bill be referred to a conference committee of the House and Senate for the purpose of correcting certain typographical errors in said Bill:

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By Mr. Fletcher of Monroe-
House Bill No. 57. A bill to provide for a notice to a grantee of a security deed, mortgagee, or assignee of record before levy, and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

The President appointed the following as members of the conference committee from the Senate: Messrs Bell of the 51st, Moye of the 11th, and Memory of the 46th.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that one hundred copies of the following Bill be printed and that the bill be set as a special order for Tuesday August lOth :

By Messrs. Boykin of the 37th., Cole of the 36th, Hutcheson of the 39th, Collier of the 22nd and others.-
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to create a Highway Fund to be used in the construction, maintenance and repair of the State Aid Highw;1ys and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.
Mr. Dixon of the 17th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be taken from the table and placed upon the calendar, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Morgan of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 167. A bill to make the Savannah Port Authority for the port of Savannah a body corporate and politic; to confer upon it certain powers, duties, and jurisuiction and for other purposes.
Mr. Harrell of the 12th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill be withdrawn from the Committee on

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Special Judiciary, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 194. A bill to carry into effect the amendment to the Constitution of this State authorizing the General Assembly to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the several counties of this State.

Mr. Pickren of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish have had under consideration the following House 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 No. 27. A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit fishing in Decatur County during months of April and May and for other purposes.

House Bill No. 751. A bill to be entitled an Act to prohibit fishing in Pierce County from April 1st to July 1st and for other purposes.

House Bill No. 743. A bill entitled an Act to prohibit fishing in any fresh water streams or lakes in Camden County from April 1st to July 1st.

House Bill No. 749. A bill entitled, an Act to prohibit fishing in any of the streams or lakes located in Charlton County, Ga., from April 1st to July 1st of each year and for other purposes.
PICKREN of 4th District,
Chairman.

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Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under the consideration the following bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that they do pass

By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 716. To amend the charter of Hazlehurst.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 705. To amend the charter of Avalon.

By Mr. Golucke of Taliaferro-
Hause Bill No. 722. To amend the charter of the City of Crawfordsville.

By Mr. Grant of Morgan-
House Bill No. 734. To amend the charter of the city of MadiEon.

By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 725. To amend the charter of Greensboro.

By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 717. To amend the charter of Hazlehurst and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wimberly of ToombsHause Bill No. 600. I am instructed to report this bill

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to the Senate that it do pass as amended. To create a new charter for the City of Vidalia.

Mr. Perkins of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following Bills 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:
Senate Bill No. 50. Juvenile Court bill, revising the law of Georgia effecting delinquent, dependent, neglected and defective children, by substitute.

Senate Bill No. 49. To regulate conduct and control of Ga. Training School for girls, by substitute.

Senate Bill No. 51. To enforce parental support and maintenance of children through proceedings in the Juvenile Court.

Senate Bill No. 83. To provide for legal adoption of children.

Senate Bill No. 48. To enforce school attendance.
Senate Bill No. 55. To regulate conduct and control of Ga. Training School for boys.
Senate Bill No. 56. To enforce support of a child born out of wedlock.
Respectfully,
PERKINs, Chairman.

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Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education 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:

By Mr. Starke of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 703. To provide for the levying of a tax for the maintenance of Dalton public schools and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
P. F. KNIGHT, Chairman.
J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary. This August 5, 1925.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

By Mr. McCrory of Schley-

House Billl No. 74. To create a special Text Book Commission and for other purposes.

Respectfully subinitted,

This August 5, 1925.

P. F. KNIGHT, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTs, Secretary.

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Mr. Hutcheson of 39th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do do pass by substitute:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th~
Senate Bill No. 98. To amend the Act regulating banking in Georgia.

Mr. Harrell of 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Uniform Laws, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Uniform Laws have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 730 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. 730. A bill to am@nd the Act creating the City Court of Bainbridge.
G. Y. HARRELL, Chairman.

Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments ~o Constitution, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate

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and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

By Mr. Morgan-

Senate Bill No. 157. To propose to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia, an amendment to the Constitution, authorizing the creation of 13 certain trunk line zones or districts to be composed of the Counties named in each zone and for other purposes.
..
Respectfully submitted,

This August 5, 1925.

DIXON, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Sapp of 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Property have had under consideration the following of the Senate Resolution No. 31, and have instruc~d me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
Authorizing the erection of monuments to Hon. Jos. E. Brown and his wife on the capitol grounds, by Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District.
W. M. SAPP of 43rd, Chairman.
Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills 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. 618. An Act to establish a police pension in cities of over 150,000 population.

House Bill No. 620. To amend an Act passed August

13, 1924, establishing a pension fund for firemen in certain

cities.



This August 5, 1925.

HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Memory of 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways have had under consideration the following bills: Senate Bill No. 72, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute.
Your Committee has also had under consideration, Senate Bill No. 155, and have instructed me as chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
MEMORY, Chairman.
Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th asked unanimous consent that the following bill which had been adversely reported by the Committee on Education be placed upon the calendar

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for the purpose of disagreeing to the report of the Committee:

By Mr. McCrory of SchleyHouse Bill No. 74. A bill to create a Special Text-Book
Commission for Georgia and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

The following Senate Bills and Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Foster of 28th-
Senate Bill No. 215. A bill to create a Highway Paving District to be known as the Uncle Remus Memorial Highway District.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

By Mr. Miller of 9th-
Senate Bill No. 216. A bill to provide for terms of Superior Courts throughout the State and to provide for final decrees in equity in certain cases.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Memory of 46th-



Senate Bill No. 217. A bill to be entitled "The Grade Crossing Elimination Act, etc."

Referred to Committee on Highways.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 218. A bill to regulate the return and assessment of property for taxation; to fix time for annual opening and closing of tax digest, etc.

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Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Peebles of 18th (By Request)-
Senate Bill No. 219. A bill to change from fee to salary system in certain counties.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Harrell of 12th-
Senate Bill No. 220. A bill to prohibit county authorities of several counties of State from issuing county warrants in excess of revenues of any calendar year.

Referred to Qommittee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Sapp of 43rd-
tsenate Resolution No. 32. A resolution relative to the Secretary's room being used by the Press between sessions of the Senate.

Referred to Committee on Public Property.

By Messrs. Ricketson of 19th, Knight of 6th and Neal of 13th-
Senate Resolution No. 33. A resolution relative to the Tom Watson Memorial Association.

Referred to Committee on Public Property.

By Messrs~ Guess of 34th, Morgan of 1st, Foster of 28th, Hendrix of 35th and Dixon of 17th-
Senate Resolution No. 34. A resolution relative to Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway and the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Referred to Committee on W. & A.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President: The Speaker has appointed the following members of
the House as Conference Committee on House Bill No. 57.
House Bill No. 57. A bill to provide for notice to a grantee of a security deed and for other purposes.
Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette, Fletcher of Monroe1 Hyman of Washington.

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, to-wit:

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 748. A bill to authorize a bond election for the Town of Austell.
By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 774. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Macon.
The following House Bills were read the first time and referred to Committees:

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By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of BibbHouse Bill No. 774. A bill to amend an Act establishing
the City Court of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 748. A bill to authorize a bond election for the Town of Austell.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Messrs. Griffin and Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 27. To prohibit fishing in Decatur County during the months of April and May and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Hause Bill No. 600. To create a new charter for the City of Vidalia in Toombs County.

By Mr. Stark of Whitefield-
House Bill No. 703. To provide for levying a tax for the maintenance of the Dalton Public Schools and for other purposes.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 705. To amend the charter of Avalon.

By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 716. To amend the charter of Hazlehurst.

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By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 717. To amend the charter of Hazlehurst and for other purposes.

By Mr. Golucke of Taliaferro-
Hause Bill No. 722. To amend the charter of the City of Crawfordville, in the County of Taliaferro, in the State of Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 725. To amend the charter of Greensboro and for other purposes.

By Mr. Bower of Decatur-
House Bill No. 730. To amend the Act creating the City Court of Bainbridge and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grant of Morgan-
House Bill No. 734. To amend the charter of the City of Madison and for other purposes.

By Mr. Johnson of Camden-
House Bill No. 743. To prohibit fishing in any fresh water streams or lakes in Camden County from April 1st to July 1st.

By Mr. Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 749. To prohibit fishing in any of the streams or lakes located in Charlton County, Georgia, from April 1st to July 1st of each year and for other purposes.

By Mr. Strickland of Pierce-
House Bill No. 751. To prohibit fishing in Pierce County from April 1st to July 1st and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Foster of the 28th and Perkins of the 24th Districts-
Senate Bill No. 48. To enforce attendance at public, probate or denominational day school of all children between the ages of seven and thirteen, inclusive; to prescribe standards for such schools; to define legal excuses for absence from school; to prescribe penalties for failure of parents and others to comply with the law and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Middleton of the 44th District and Perkins of the 24th District-
Senate Bill No. 49. To regulate the conduct and control of the Georgia Training School for Girls, the committ.ment, care, parole, and discharge of delinquent girls by the Courts of this State; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.
By Mr. Perkins of the 24th District-
Senate Bill No. 50. To codify and revise and improve the laws of Georgia affecting delinquent, dependent, neglected and defective children; to revise the Juvenile Court Law and all laws administered under said Court and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Dixon of the 17th and Perkins of the 24th Districts-
Senate Bill No. 51. To enforce parental support and maintenance of children through proceedings in the Juvenile Court; to fix penalties and judgments against parents and the method of enforcing the same; to provide for the support of such children when the parent is confined at hard labor; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Maddox of the 26th and Perkins of the 24th Districts-
Senate Bill No. 55. To regulate the conduct and con-

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trol of the Georgia Training School for Boys; the committment, care, parole and discharge of delinquent boys by the Courts of this State; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.

By. Messrs. Pickren of the 4th and Perkins of the 24th Districts-
Senate Bill No. 56. To enforce the support of a child born out of wedlock, to prescribe and define civil and criminal proceedings against the father of such child; to vest jurisdiction in the Juvenile Court; to provide voluntary legitimation by court order; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Luttrell of the 25th and Perkins of the 24th Districts-
Senate Bill No. 83. To provide for the legal adoption of children and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th District-
Senate Bill No. 98. To amend an Act approved August 16, 1919, entitled: "An Act to regulate Banking in the State of Georgia."

By Mr. Morgan of the 1st District-
Senate Bill No. 157. To propose to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia, an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, authorizing the creation of thirteen certain separate trunk line zones or districts to be composed of the counties named in each zorre and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District-
Senate Resolution No. 31. Authorizing the placing of a monument to Hon. Joseph E. Brown, former Governor. and his wife, on the Capitol grounds.

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The following bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

By Mr. Rawls of Seminole-
House Bill No. 695. A bill to repeal an Act amending an .Act establishing a Board of Commissioners of Ro'ads and Revenues for Seminole 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Stovall and Hulme of Elbert-
House Bill No. 708. A bill to abolish offices of Tax Receiver and Tax 8ollector of Elbert 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 596. A bill to repeal an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Warren.
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.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional rna.., jority was passed.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of MeriwetherHause Bill No. 665. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Greenville.
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. Griffith of Oconee-
House Bill No. 676. A bill to amend an Act abolishing the office of County Treasurer of Oconee 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Parrish and Brunson of Bulloch-
Hause Bill No. 609. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Statesboro.

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.

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By Mr. Hall of TreutlenHouse Bill No. 671. A bill to create the office of County
Tax Commissioner of Treutlen 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Humphrey of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 626. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Swainsl;>Oro.
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 Messrs. Jones and Smith of MeriwetherHouse Bill No. 663. A bill to extend the powers of the
police in the City of Greenville.
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 constituti<,mal majority was passed.
By Mr. Lewis of GordonHouse Bill No. 610. A bill to abolish the office of Tax

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Collector and Tax Receiver and to create the office of Tax Commissioner of Gordon 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Wheeler of PickensHouse Bill No. 650. A bill to repeal an Act fixing the
amount of commutation tax for Pickens 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional rna jority was passed.

By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of BartowHouse Bill No. 579. A bill to amend an Act to create
an office of County Commissioner for Bartow 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority w:as passed.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 562. A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Lanier County.

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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. Harrison of Johnson-
House Bill No. 637. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Wrightsville and all amendatory Acts thereof.

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 Messrs. Murrah, Neill and Miller of Muscogee. House Bill No. 416. A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Commons of the City of Columbus to convey to the City of Columbus certain property for the purpose of making an amusement park.
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 32, Nays Q.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 465. A bill to authorize the Governor of Georgia to designate the Town of Alamo as one of the towns having a State Depository.

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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 :Messrs. Clark, Peacock and New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 729. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Dublin so as to provide for the sale of the Light and Water Plant on a vote of the people.

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. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 466. A bill to abolish the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver in the County of Wheeler.

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. Wilhoit of Warren-
House Bill No. 597. A bill to create the office of County Commissioner for Warren County.

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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, K ays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Boswell of Greene-House Bill No. 572. A bill to repeal an Act creating the
offiice of Commissioner for Greene 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Davis, Doyal and Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 728. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Rome 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requiSite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs Ross and Pilcher of Richmond-
House Bill No. 123. A bill to amend an Act amending an Act regulating public instruction in the County of Richmond.

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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. Golucke of Taliaferro.
House Bill No. 345. A bill to provide for additional duties for the Sheriff of Taliaferro 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By .Messrs. Denmark, Lawton, and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 589. A bill to authorize the Mayor and Alderman of Savannah to close and abandon the rectangular strip on the north side of St. Julian Street.

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. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 684. A bill to consolidate the offices and duties of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Turner.

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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. Smith of Grady-
House Bill No. 745. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Grady County and to provide for the designation of depositories.
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. Kent of \\'"heeler-
House Bill No. 468. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer in Wheeler County and to provide for a county depository.

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. Morgan of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 167. A bill to make the Savannah Port Authority for the harbor of Savannah a body corporate

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and politic; to confer upon it certain powers, duties and jurisdiction 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 49, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By 1\lr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate B1ll No. 213. A bill to amend the charter of the TmYn of Douglasville so as to authorize said Town to rent, lease or sell Electric Light Plant and Water Works 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill ha\'ing received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By l\lr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 212. A bill to repeal an Act amending the charter of the .l\Iayor and Aldern:en of the City of Saint l\Iarys.
The report of the committee, \vhich 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.



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By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 210. A bill to fix the salaries of the Clerks of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton County and to provide for appointment of Deputy Clerk.
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.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 573. A bill to create the Board of County Commissioners for Greene County.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

An Act to create the office of Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for Greene County, Georgia; to provide for the number of such commissioners, and their qualifications, and to provide for the method and time of their election, and that such election shall be by the Grand Jury of said County; to prescribe their duties and powers; to fix their term of office and to provide for the filling of vacancies in said office; to provide for the election or appointment by said Board of an officer or agent to actively superintend supervise and superintend, and devote his time to, the affairs of said county, and to fix his salary and qualifications and his term of office; to fix the salaries and compensation of said commissioners; to provide for the clerical expense of said Board; to provide for the manage-

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ment of county affairs ad interim; to provide when this Act shall become effective to repeal conflicting laws 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 the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for Greene County, Georgia, is hereby created. Said Board shall consist of three members who shall be freeholders and qualified voters of said county and otherwise eligible to hold county office. Said Board shall at its first meeting as hereinafter provided, on the first day in January 1927 and thereafter on the first Wednesday in January of each succeeding year, organize and select its chairman, and make such rules and regulations for the government of said Board as may to said Board appear proper, such rules and regulations to be not inconsistent with this Act and not contrary to the law.

Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that said Commissioner shall be elected by the Grand Jury of said county of Greene. The first election shall be held by the Grand Jury convening at July term 1926 of Superior Court of Greene County Georgia, on the Fourth Monday in July 1926. At which time three commissioners
shall be elected to serve until January 1, 1929, and until
their successors are elected and qualified. The terms of such commissioners beginning January 1, 1927, and this Act being effective January 1, 1927.

At the Grand Jury of the Superior Court of said county convening for the July term 1928 of Greene Superior Court, on the Fourth :Monday in July 1928 (unless the term of holding court shall have been changed, and then at the term nearest such July term) there shall be elected three commist:ioners to serye for the full term of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified, from January 1, 1929 until January 1, 1931; and thereafter elections

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shall be held every two years (unless otherwise provided in this Act) the commissioners to be elected by the July Grand Jury of said county immediately before the beginning of their term of office.
The term of the commissioners under this Act shall be two years and until their successors are elected and qualified.
No person shall be elected a member of said board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for Greene County, unless he shall receive two-thirds of the votes cast by the Grand Jury in such election.

Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That a vacancy in said Board shall exist when a member or members die, or remove without the limits of said county, or be convicted of malfeasance misfeasance in office, or in any other way now provided by law.
Should a vacancy occur in said Board for any reason, the remaining commissioners shall elect a successor to the commissioner causing such vacancy, the term of such successor to be until the next July Grand Jury of said county, when the vacancy shall be filled by the election of a commissioner to fill the unexpired time of the vacancy. Should for any reason no commissioner be elected by such Grand Jury, the commissioner elected by said other commissioners shall remain in office until his successor is elected by a July Grand Jury of said county and qualifies.
Section 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That before entering upon their duties, each of said commissioners shall take and subscribe to the following oath before the ordinary, or acting ordinary of said County:
I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . do solemnly swear or affirm that I consider myself reasonably competent to discharge the dutie& of commissioner of roads and revenues in and for Greene County, and promise to faithfully discharge and perform such duties to the best of my ability and

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knowledge, having in mind the welfare of the entire county, and without fear, favor or affection.
Each commissioner shall further give a bond in a good and solvent surety company, approved by the ordinary of said county, in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duty as commissioner, so long as he holds such office or discharges any of the duties thereof; which bond shall be recorded by said ordinary in the book kept by him for the record of bonds of county officers. The premiums of such bonds shall be paid by Greene County out of county funds.

Section 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That said Board of Commissioners shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all county affairs; and full and exclusive jurisdiction, power and authority in directing and controlling all the property of said county, in levying and collecting taxes, in providing for the revenues of said county and in collecting and disposing of the taxes and revenues. Said Board of Commissioners shall have exclusive control and jurisdiction over all roads, bridges and ferries of and in said county, with the power to alter, establish and abolish roads, ferries and bridges; to e3tablish, abolish or change election precincts in militia districts in said county; to supervise the books and lists of the tax collector and tax receiver of said county; to examine and audit the accounts of all officers having the control, management, collecting or disbursing of money belonging to the county, and to bring such officers to account and settlement; to control and manage the convicts of said county; to regulat3 the management and control of the poor of said county; t::> regulate peddling; to name or elect all minor officials of said county not otherwise provided for by law, such as wardens, guards, district road overseers, etc., to name and pay a county attorney and a county physician; to audit and settle all claims against said county. Said Board shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all subject matters enu-

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merated in section 4796 code of Georgia of 1910. Said Board shall be vested with all powers and duties conferred by the law of this state upon ordinaries whom sitting for county purposes, and all powers and authority heretofore possessed by by other Boards of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for said county; and such as are generally conferred upon county authorities; together with such other powers conferred upon county authorities; together with such other powers and rights and duties as are incident to or indispensable to the discharge of the duties above enumerated and indicated.
Said board of Commissioners shall have full power and authority to fix and collect a commutation road tax, fixing the amount to be paid and the number of days to be worked in lieu of payment, not to exceed Four dollars or ten days work in lieu thereof. Said Board of Commissioners shall have full power and authority to sit as a court for the trial of all road defaulters as now prescribed by law, with full power and authority to punish those found guilty of being such defautlers in terms of the law, to compel attendance of witnesses, and with power to punish for contempt incident to all courts.
Section 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That said Board of Commissioners are authorized and empowered to hold a regular court for the transaction of public business of the county connected with county m ;ters, said court to be held at the county seat of said county on the first Wednesday in each month, and on such adjourned dates as the court may fix.
Complete records and minutes of said court shall be kept, which shall at all times be open to the inspection of the public.
Said Board of Commissioners, when sitting as such court, shall have power to compel the attendance of witnesses under subpoena, to administer oaths, and render decisions

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on matters within the jurisdiction of the court, with power to punish for contempt as incident to other courts.

No bills or other indebtedness of any sort shall be paid by said Board of Commissioners, unless first approved in regular or adjourned term of Commissioners Court, and . upon warrants signed jointly and personally by the chairman and clerk of said Board.

Section 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the compensation of each commissioner shall be Six ($6.00) Dollars per day for each regular or call meeting of said Board. No other compensation shall be paid, except actual traveling expenses when traveling outside the limits of the county, which expenses shall be paid from county funds on proper itemized vouchers.

Section 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That said Board of Commissioners, by unanimous vote, may elect a competent person, who shall be a male citizen of Georgia, as county agent or supervisor, who shall actively supervise and superintend the physical affairs of Greene County, including public roads, bridges, and ferries; convicts and chaingans: the poor of the county; the public buildings and other property of the county. Such agent shall have no other authority than that specifically delegated to him by said Board of Commissioners and shall not be given power to contract debts in behalf of the cm~ty (except as purchasing agent), or to handle or manage or collect or disburse any funds belonging to said county. He may be made purchasing agent for said county, but all purchases shall be approved and paid for by said Board in its regular court.

Such agent shall be known as County Supervisor. He shall receive a salary to be fixed by said Board, not to exceed Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars per annum, payable monthly so long as he discharges the duties of his office. He

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shall devote his entire time to the discharge of his duties as such County Supervisor and shall not engage in any other business while employed as such County Supervisor. He shall be elected for such a time as may be determined by said Board of Commissioners, and not longer than twelve months at one time. Said Board of Commissioners has the express right to discharge such County Supervisors without a hearing, whenever in their judgment such discharge is for the best interest of said county, upon giving said Supervisor thirty days notice in writing of such intended discharge. Said Board of Commissioners is empowered to make such rules and regulations, not in conflict with this Act nor contrary to law, as the Board may think proper for the direction of such County Supervisor, to which rules and regulations such Supervisors shall be subject.

The County Supervisor shall give bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, in a surety company, approved by said Board of Commissioners and payable to them, for the faithful discharge of his. duties as such Supervisor. The premium of said bond shall be paid by said Board from county funds.

Section 9. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That said Board of Commissioners is further authorized and empowered to select, either from their body or without a clerk, to keep the books and records of said Board of Commissioners, and of the Court of said Commissioners, at a monthly salary not to exceed Forty Dollars per month, to be paid out of the county funds.

Section 10. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the present Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for said County as created by the Act of 1907 and the Acts amendatory thereof, remain effective and of force until such time, as this Act, by the terms hereof, become operative.

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Section 11. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That should any provisions of this Act for any reason prove invalid, such does not affect the portions of the Act which are not so proven.
Section 12. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and they are 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 by substitute the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Westbrook of DoughertyHouse Bill No. 720. A bill to amend an Act creating
and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany and for other purposes.
The committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend the Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, approved August 18, 1923, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same.
Section 1. That the Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, approved August 18, 1923, be and the same is hereby amended as follows, to-wit,

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Beginning at the northwest intersection of Monroe Street and what is known and shown in the plan or map of Raw-
son's "North End Addition" recorded in Deed Book 17 page 486 in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dougherty County as Tenth (lOth) Street, run west along
the north lline of said Tenth (lOth) Street, and an extension
thereof, west to a corner stone at a point where the west line of Davis Street extended north, intersects, thence
south along said west line of Davis Street to the North
line of Ninth Street, thence west 2864 feet to a corner stone, thence south to a corner stone at the present south line of what is commonly known as Gillionville Road, thence westerly along said line to a corner stone at what is now the east line of what is commonly known as "Slappy Drive," thence run southerly along said east line of said Slappy Drive to a corner stone at a point where the south side of South Street extended west would intersect said east line of said Slappy Drive, thence east along the said South side of South Street 1702 feet to a corner stone to be a suburban street now known as Harding Street and the west boundary of West Highlands, thence south 2132 feet to a corner stone, thence east 4838 feet to a corner stone on the east side of what is now known as the "River Road," thence south 3220 feet to a corner stone thence east 1700 feet to a corner stone, thence south 700 feet to a corner stone, thence run a line due east to a point where the same will intersect the low-water mark on the east bank of the Flint river, thence run along said low-water-mark to a point where same intersects the south line of said Highland Avenue extended east, then run a line east 214 feet to a corner stone, thence continue east 4560 feet to a point marked by a corner stone which is 5237 feet east of the west line of what is known as Front Street in said city and which said distance of 5237 feet is measured on the center line of what is now known as East Broad Street in East Alta1.y in said city, now, run a line, parallel to the west line of said Front Street, 2930 feet to a point marked by a corner stone on the north lin

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of North Street, of said city, extended east, thence run west
4051 feet to the low-water-mark on the east bank of said river, thence run north along said low-water-mark to a
point where the north line of 7th Street of said city would if extended east, intersect, thence run west along said north
line of 7th Street to the east line of the right-of-way of the
Central of Georgia Railway Company, thence run north westerly along said right-of-way to a corner stone at a point
where the north line, extended east, of 8th Street of what is commonly known as Rawson's "North End" Addition, shown on Deed Book, 17, page 486 in the office of the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dougherty County, thence run west to the east line of Jefferson Street in said City thence north to the south line of what is known as 12th Street in said North End Addition, th~nce east to the west line of Monroe Street, and thence south to the starting point; provided, that for the purpose of the exercise by the authority of said city of police power and authority over offenses, matters or things affecting in any manner or degree the public health, peace, good order, safety or morals, and over persons offending against the laws or city ordinances relative thereto the corporate limits proper, as above defined, are hereby extended for a distance one-half mile ip. every direction from f!aid corporate limits proper and within said extended corporate limits the power and authority to exercise such police power and authority is hereby vested in and conferred upon the board of City Commissioners of said City, and all valid ordinances of said city heretofore or hereafter enacted, relative to or covering said offenses, matters or things or said offending persons, shall become and be operative and of full force and effect in and throughout the territory within said extended corporate limits, and mid territory shall be known as the city "police limits" and the power and authority is hereby vested in and conferred upon any and all of the police or arresting officers of said city in the enforcement of said ordinances to make arrests, or execute warrants or other process of the City

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within said territory and to make arrests therein for the violation of any State law relative to said offenses, matter:;, or things, or cffending persons and all summons, subpoenas, warrants and writs issued by authority of said city shall be operative and have full effect and force in the said territory.
Section 2. That said Act creating said charter be and the same is hereby further amended by striking from Section 18 thereof sub-paragraph one and substituting for said sub-paragraph one the following, to-wit:

"(1). All ordinances before they can pass shall be read twice, and each reading shall be had at separate meetings, on separate days, and the first read.ing shall be had at a regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners: provided that both readings may be had and the ordinance passed at the first meeting upon unanimous consent of the members of the Board present."
Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith 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 by substitute the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.

Mr. Carlisle of the 7th asked unanimous consent that this bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of BibbHouse Bill No. 4. A bill to amend an Act abolishing
justice courts, the office of justice of the peace and notary public, ex-officio justice of peace and the office of constable in the City of Macon and to establish in lieu thereof a Municipal Court.
The Committee offered the following amendments:
Moves to amend House Bill No. 4 by striking out in Section One of said bill the words "forty-eight hundred dollars per annum" and placing in lieu thereof the words "four thousand dollars per annum" so that the compensation of the Judge of the Municipal Court shall be and is set at the sum of four thousand dollars.

In Section 2 the Committee moves further to amend said bill by striking out in section the words "twenty-four hundred dollars per annum" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "twenty-one hundred dollars per am:.um" so that the compensation of the clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Macon shall be and is fixed at the sum of twenty-one hundred dollars per annum.

In Section 4 the Committee moves further to amend by striking out the words "twenty-four hundred dollars per annum" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "twentyone hundred dollars per annum," so that the compensation of the sheriff of the Municipal Court of the City of Macon shall be and is hereby fixed at the sum of twentyone hundred dollars per annum.

The amendments were adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
Senate Bill No. 660. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners for Turner County and for other purposes.
The committee offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend House Bill No. 660 by adding the following Section after Section 17 of said bill:

"Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that before this Act shall become a law, the same ~')hall be submitted to the qualified voters of Turner County for ratification or rejection at an election to be called by the Ordinary of said County at a date not more than sixty days nor less than thirty days from the date of such call by said Ordinary; at which election every person in said Turner County be permitted to vote who may be qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia."
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 as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
Senate Bill No. 618. A bill to establish a police pension in cities of over 150,000, 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 620. A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of 150,000 or more shall use one-fifth of tax collected on fire and lightning insurance companies to pay relief pensions.

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.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

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The following resolution was read and referred to the committee on Public Property.

By Messrs. Ricketson of the 19th and Knight of the 6th-
Senate Resolution No. 33. A resolution providing authority to the Tom Watson Memorial Association to erect on the grounds of the State Capitol a monument to the memory of Thomas E. Watson.

The following bill which had been set as a special order for today on yesterday was read and taken up for consideration at this time:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 82. A bill to establish a pernnss1ve oounty unit plan for public school organization; to provide for the election of County Board of Education and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that the county unit plan as mentioned in this Act is to be constructed as a plan whereby all the county schools, municipal and other independent school systems are merged into one unit, and it is not understood that it in any way abolishes or abrogates the rights and duties of trustees of local schools _as defined in Georgia School Laws.
Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That whenever in any county in this State wherein there are, in addition to the county school system, municipal, city, or other independent public school systems, or only a county school system, a petition signed by on~fourth

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of the qualified voters of the county asking for an election on the question of a county uhit system of public schools may be presented to the Ordinary of the County and it shall be the duty of this official to call an election upon a date not less than thirty or more than sixty days from the date said petition was presented to him, said petition to be filed with the Ordinary on the date it is presented to him, and said election shall be held as now prescribed by law for the election of members of the General Assembly, provided said election shall not be held until the Ordinary has published a notice in the county paper in which legal advertisements are published, said notice to state the fact that the Ordinary will call an election in the county unit plan and said election will be held on a certain date. All persons voting in said election shall have written or printed on their ballots, "For the County Unit Plan," and "Against the County Unit Plan," indicating their vote for or against the proposition by properly marking out the plan which they do not favor, a majority of those voting deciding the issue. The results of said election shall be declared by the Ordinary.
Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That at the first term of the Superior Court, at which a Grand Jury is in session in any county in which the countyunit plan under this Act is adopted, it shall be the duty of said Grand Jury to select and recommend for appointment by the Governor six suitable persons, citizens of said county, who shall constitute the Board of Education of said County. Two of said members shall be appointed for a term of six years; two for a term of four years; two for a term of two years, and that thereafter at each session of the Grand Jury pr.eceding the expiration of the term of office of any member of said Board of Education, there shall likewise be elected their successors for terms of six years, each.
Section 4. Be it enacted that on the first Monday in the month immediately following the appointment of the six

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Board Members they shall meet and organize by electing one of their number Chairman, who shall serve as Chairman during his term of office, and in the even of any vacancy occurring on the Board of Education, his successor shall be elected by the remaining members of said Board, to serve until the first meeting of the Grand Jury after said vacancy occurs, when they shall recommend to the GovGovernor or appointment a suitable person to fill said vacancy for the remainder of said term of office. The County Board so elected shall qualify according to law and shall then be and become the successors of the present or existing county boards of education with all the powers and duties and obligations conferred upon county boards of education by law.
Section 5. Be it further enacted, That within sixty days before the expiration of office of present incumbent, or in the event of vacancies, the county boards of education shall elect as its executive officer a county superintendent of schools, who shall serve as secretary of the board of education, to begin his services at the expiration of the term of office of the present incumbent and whose term of office shall be for four years, or until his successor is elected and qualified. The county school superintendent so elected shall be able to meet the minimum requirements as to qualifications that may be set up by the State Board of Education and shall not necessarily be restricted to citizenship within the county.

Section 6. Be it further enacted by authority aforesaid, That the county board of education shall select the county school superintendent, or some suitable person or bank, approved by the State School Auditor to serve as treasurer of the public school fund of the county, and give approved surety bond for the protection of the same. Such county school treasurer shall serve without pay and shall pay out such funds only upon written order of the County Board of Education.

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Section 7. Be it further enacted, That the expenses of holding the election as provided for in this Act shall be paid out of the general fund of the county upon order of the Ordinary, however, should an election be held and the county unit plan fail to pass another election can not be held for this purpose until the expiration of one year.

Section 8. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be, and the same are, hereby repealed.

Mr. Pruett moved that the bill be tabled.

On the motion to be tabled Mr. Williams of the 14th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call wru; sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Boykin, Shirley C. Clary, E. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Matthews, Joe I.

Memory, S. Forster Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L.

Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Nagitive-

Bell, W. L. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.

Harrell, G. Y. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Middleton, D. S.

Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M.D. McKenzie, C. M. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M.

On the motion to table the bill the Ayes were 22, the Nays 22.

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The vote being deadlocked and the President Pro-Tern having already voted, the motion to table the bill was lost, having failed to receive a majority of the votes cast.
Senator Harrell offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Section 7 of said substitute, by striking the words "One year" in the last line of Section 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Two Years".
The amendment was lost.
Senator Harrell moves that the Senate re-consider its action in defeating this amendment and the motion prevailed.
Upon re-consideration the amendment was adopted.
Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendment to the substitute: Moves to amend said substitute by adding at the end of Section 7, the following proviso: "Provided that nothing herein contained shall apply to counties having a population in excess of 44,000 under the 1920 or any subsequent census.
The amendment was adopted.
The following minority report was submitted:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education having had under consideration Senate Bill No. 82, and a majority having recommended it favorably, we the undersigned members of said committee, desire to hereby express our dissent from the majority report, and place ourselves upon record as being opposed to the passage of said bill.
(Signed) B. F. NEAL, of the 13th. H. B. WILKINSON of the 49th. W. C. WILLIAMS of the 14th.

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Mr. Hutcheson of the 9th called for the Ayes and Nays on agreeing to the report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote wa'3 as follows:

Affirmative--
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Foster, A. G.
Negative--

Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I.

Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Sapp, W. M. Wellborn, E. C.

Boykin, Shirley C. Clary, E. D. Cole, E. D. Dixon, J. A. Hutcheson, J. R. Memory, S. Forster

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B.

Rountree, A. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On agreeing to the report of the Committee the Ayes were 28, the Nays 17, and the report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended Mr. Boykin 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:

Affirmative--

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L.

Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C.

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Clements, J. B. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, vV. C. Hughes, H. L. D.

Johnson, L. F. Kni;.!;ht, P. T. Knox, Gordon Mad(lox, A. K. Matthews, .Joe I. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L.

Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. :McGregor, J. M. D. MeKenzic, C. l\1. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, lt. 0. Sapp, W. M.

Negative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Clary, E. D. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Dixon, J. A. Hutcheson, J. R. Memory, S. Forster

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B.

Rountree, A. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. X. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 27 the Nays 20.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute as amended.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th asked unanimous consent that the session be extended 10 minutes, and the consent was granted.

Mr. Maddox of the 26th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th objected.

Senator Maddox moved that the Bill be immediately transmitted to the House, and on the motion to transmit immediately he called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol.ows:

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Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P.
Negative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Dixon, J. A. Harrell, G. Y. Hutcheson, J. R. Memory, S. Forster

Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I.
McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L.

Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. Perkins, R. 0. Sapp, W. M.
Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the motion to immediately transmit the bill to the House of Representatives the Ayes were 23, the Nays 21, and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that when the Senate adjourn today that it stand adjourned until 3:00 o'clock P. M., and shall stay in session from that time until5:00 o'clock P.M.

On Senator Sapp's motion the Ayes were 21 the Nays 19.

Having failed to receive the two-thirds vote required to change the rules of the Senate, the motion to adjourn until 3:00 o'clock this afternoon was lost.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

THURSDAY, AuGusT 6, 1925:

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THURSDAY AuGusT 6th, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell,.J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. ' Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews, 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.
Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Corporations, read the second time, and recommitted to the Committe e on Municipal Government.:

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By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 653. A bill to amend an Act approved August 19, 1912 creating a new charter for the City of East Ploint.

The consent was granted.

Mr. Bell of the 51st asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on Corporations, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Golucke of Taliaferro-
Hause Bill No. 722. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Crawfordsville.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County 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:

By Mr. Whitchard of Early-

House Bill No. 407. Act to pay the treasurer of Early

County a salary of $800.00.



Respectfully submitted,

BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Memory of 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways have had under consideration the following House Resolution No. 100, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
MEMORY, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following Bills 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:

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 479. Act to abolish office of County Treasurer of Bacon County.

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 601. Act to abolish office of Commis. sioner of Roads and Revenues of Butts County.

By Mr. Burgin of MarionHouse Bill No. 531. Act to consolidate office of Tax
Collector and Receiver of Marion County.
Respectfully submitted,
BOYKIN 37th, Chairman.

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Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee

on County and County Matters, submitted the following

report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

By Mr. Cooper of TelfairHause Bill No. 770. Act to create office of Commissioner
for Telfair County. Respectfully submitted,
BOYKIN 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

Senate Bill No. 218. Senate Bill No. 22.

Mr. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, has submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the Senate and

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have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Resolution No. 29.

Senate Bill No. 189.

CoLLIER, Chairman.

Mr. Sapp of 43"rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Property have had under consideration the following Resolutions Nos. 32 & 33 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:

By Mr. Sapp 43rd DistrictSenate Resolution No. 32. In re- Press room.

By Mr. Ricketson, 19th DistrictSenate Resolution No. 33. In re- Watson Monument.
W. M. SAPP, Chairman.

The President instructed the Secretary to read Article 7, Section 10 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, and the same was read.
The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

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SENATE CALENDAR,
AUGUST 6th, 1925.
By Mr. Knox of 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 221. A Bill creating new charter for Baxley; to provide authority for mayor and council to contract to sell, and to sell said cjty's complete electric and steam plant, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations:
By Mr. Peebles of 18th-By Request-
Senate Bill No. 222. A bill to regulate the practice of the occupation of a barber in certain cities within the State of Georgia, to provide for registering and licensing of persons to carry on such practice and to insure proper sanitary conditions in barber shops, etc.
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.

By Mr. Hutcheson of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 223. A Bill to repeal Act of General Assembly providing for the repeal of Act creating the Board of Commissioners of roads and revenues of Douglas County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Hutcheson of 39th-By request-
Senate Resolution No. 35. A resolution to give power and authority to Special Highway Investigating Committee of Senate to compel attendance of witnesses by subpoenas.
Referred to Committee on Highways.
The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

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By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 601. A bill to abolish the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of the County of Butts.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 479. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer for Bacon County.

By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
House Bill No. 531. A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Marion.

By Mr. Whitchard of Early-
House Bill No. 407. A bill to pay. the Treasurer of Early County a salary 800.00 dollars per annum.

The following Resolutions, favorably reported, were sead the second time:

By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
House Resolution No. 100. A resolution to change the road bed of the Highway of the County of Catoosa near Greenwich Switch on the Western and Atlantic Railway.

By Messrs. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd, and Boykin of the 37th-
Senate Resolution No. 29. A resolution to provide for the appointment of a Committee from the General Assembly for the purpose of studying the tax problems in the State. By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-

Senate Resolution No. 32. A resolution to convert the room known as the Secretary's Office adjoining the Senate Chamber into a press room for the use of newspaper writers.

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By Messrs. Ricketson of the 19th, Knight of the 6th, and Neal of the 13th-
Senate Resolution No. 33: A resolution authorizing the Tom Watson Memorial Association to erect a suiable memorial to the memory of the late Senator Thomas E. Watson on the Capitol grounds.

The following bills of the House were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Hause Bill No. 600. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Vidalia.

The Committee offered the following amendments:

. Amend by striking the words "all or any portion of the entire costs" Section 118-A, lines 8 and 9, and subst~tute in lieu thereof the words: "Not more than two-thirds of the entire costs." Amend further by striking the words "the entire" of Section 118-A, line 11, and substitute in lieu thereof the words "two-thirds of the." Amend further by striking the words "the whole" found in Section 118-A, line 8 on Page 2, and substitute in lieu thereof the words "two-thirds." Amend further by striking the words "any or all" found in Section 118-A, the last line on Page 2, and substitute in lieu thereof the words "not more than twothirds." Amend further by striking the whole of Section 2, which is the referendum clause.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
The amendment was adopted.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.

By Mr. Johnson of Camden. House Bill No. 743. A bill to prohibit fishing in any of
the fresh water streams or lakes in Camden County from Aprillst to July 1st of each year.
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. Bower of Decatur-

House Bill No. 730. A bill to amend the Act creating the.

City Court of Bainbridge.



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. Grant of MorganHouse Bill No. 734. A bill to amend the charter of 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.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By 1\Ir. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill K o. 705. A Bill to amend the charter of
Avalon.
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. Stark of WhitfieldHouse Bill K o. 703. A bill to provide for the levying of a
tax for the maintenance of the Dalton Public Schools.
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 Messrs. Bower and Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 27. A bill to prohibit fishing in Decatur
County during the months of April and May.
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.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Strickland of Pierce-
House Bill No. 751. A bill to prohibit fishing in Pierce County from April 1$t to July 1st of each year.

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. Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 749. A bill to prohib itfishing in any of the streams or lakes located in Charlton County from April 1st to July 1st of each year.

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. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 725. A bill to amend the charter o'f Greensboro.

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.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 717. A bill to amend the charter of Hazelhurst, relative to improving sidewalks, 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 716. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hazelhurst for the purpose of authorizing the authorities of said City to sell, lease or rent the electric plant.

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 hill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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 and re.solutions of the House and Renate, t.o-\vit:

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By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 137. A bill to amend the Constitution of Georgia by increasing the Bonded indebtedness of the County of Crisp.

By Messrs. Miller, Neill and Murrah of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 249. A Bill to amend Par. 1. Sec. 3, of Article 6 of the Constitution of Georgia, relative to regulating the salaries of Judges of Superior Courts of Muscogee.

By Messrs. Neill of Muscogee, Dykes of Dooly, Milner of Dodge and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 341. A bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Audits, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Hatcher of BurkeHouse Bill No: 375. The General Appropriation Bill.

By Messrs. Weeks and Davis of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 711. A bill to amend the Charter of
Atlanta.
By Mr. Grovenstein of EffinghamHouse Bill No. 761. A Bill to amend an Act creating
the City of Springfield.

By Messrs.. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 766. A bill to amend an Act amending and revising the corporate authority of the City of Americus.

By Mr. Humphrey of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 773. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Swainsboro.

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By Mr. Lanier of Columbia-
House Bill No. 784. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners for the County of Columbia

By Mr. Johnson of Camden-
House Bill No. 790. A bill to repeal an Act amending the Charter of St. Marys.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 792. A bill to change the name of the Town of Milltown to the City of Lakeland.

By Mr. Wilson cf Wilcox-
House Resolution No. 106. of A. R. DeLoach as surety.

A resolution for the relief

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 170. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Columbus.

By Mr. Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 177. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Hephzibah.

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Resolution No.7. A resolution to comemmorate the issuance of Confederate Memorial Coins.

The following "Qill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Perkins of the 24thSenate Bill No.6. A bill to alter, amend and revise laws

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authorizing and regulating the issue of non par stock by corporations of Georgia.

Mr. Guess of the 34th offered the following amendment.

Moves to amend Senate Bill No.6 by striking the following words as contained in line 17 as follows: "unless said corporation has net assets of not less than fifty thousand dollars either earned from operations or paid in on the common stock."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of thE5 bill as amended the Ayes were 28, the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following resolution was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Resolution No. 31. A resolution authorizing the placing of a monument to Hon. Joseph E. Brown, former Governor of Georgia, and his wife on the Capitol grounds.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 32, the Nays 0.

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The resolution having I'eeeived the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Foster of the 28th, and Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 48. A bill to enforce the attendance at public or private day schools, of all children between the ages of seven and thirteen, inclusive; to prescribe standards for such schools.
Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that one hundred copies of this bill be printed for the use of the Senate and that further action be deferred until the printed matter arrive, and the motion prevailed.

Senator Harrell also moved that Senate Bills Nos. 50 and 51, which were two of the group of bills relative to the Children's Code, be included in his motion to have Senate Bill 48 printed and action on the same postponed.
The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Owens of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 84.
A bill to require every person driving a motor vehicle on a public highway, on approaching certain grade crossings, to stop before passing thereover; to require railway companies to erect and maintain danger signals at such crossings and for other purposes.
The Committee offered the following substitute:

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A BILL

To be entitled "An Act to promote the Public Safety at Railroad crossings; To provide for warning signs; To require the stopping of motor vehicles approaching such crossings, and regulate their speed; To provide penalties and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of same:
Section 1. That wherever in this State a public highway shall cross the main line of any railroad at grade, not in an incorporated town or city, it shall be the duty of the County Commissioners, Ordinary, or other authority in charge of roads in said county to designate each such grade crossing in their respective counties either as "safe crossing" or "uns!lfe crossing." To be designated as a "safe crossing" it must be one with an open and clear view of the railroad track in each direction for at least two hundred yards from said crossing, and the approaches thereto, without obstruction of view. They shall desginate as "unsafe crossings" all such crossings where there is no such clear and unobstructed view as stated above, or where there is an abrupt crossing, or where the public road runs parallel or practically parallel with the railroad on approaching the crossing, or wherever on account of the great frequency of the use of the crossing, or for other cause, the same is particularly dangerous to travel in the judgment of said authorities.

Section 2. That whenever said crossings have been so classified as provided in Section 1 of this Act, it shall be the duty of the county authorities aforesaid to notify each railroad company on whose line the respective crossing exist in said county of the location and classification of the crossings aforesaid. Said notice to the railroad companies shall be given by mail to the General Manager, or other

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executive officers of said railroad, and shall be given on or before November 1, 1925. Provided, nevertheless, that said county authorities shall have the authority from time to time in the future wherever new hazards arise, to change the classification of any crossing from safe to unsafe, and to designate the classification of such new crossings as shall hereafter be established, and to give sixty days notice to the railroad companies in like manner as stated above.
Sction 3. Be it further enacted that the said railroad companies shall on or before the first day of January, 1926, or thereafter on sixty days notice, from the county authorities aforesaid, erect at the approach to each crossing designated as a dangerous crossing a white sign with red letters thereon, raised not less than ten feet from the ground, and not less than thirty inches by forty inches in size, which shall be placed on the right hand side of the approach to said crossing, and approximately one hundred feet frcm the rail of said railroad track, except where two roads intersect less than. one hundred feet from the crossing, when the same shall be placed approximately at the intersection which sign shall be lettered with the words "Georgia Law-Stop-Unsafe R. R. Crossing," which lettering shall not be less than nine inches in height.
Section 4. Be it further enacted, that every person operating a motor vehicle on approaching a crossing so designated as an unsafe crossing, shall be and is hereby required to bring his vehicle to a full stop at a distance of not exceeding fifty feet from the nearest rail of the track and before he shall cross thereover, or attempt to do so.
Section 5. At all crossings designated as safe crossings the said railroad companies shall erect a sign similar to the s~ gn required in Section 3 of this Act in size and shape, which shall have thereon the. words "R. R. CrossingSlow Down to 6 miles-Ga. Law."
Section 6. Be it further enacted, that it shall be the duty of every person operating a motor vehicle over a rail-

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road crossing, so designated as a safe crossing, and marker with warning sign as above, to slow down his said vehicle on approaching said crossing to a speed of not more than six miles per hour, and shall not cross over said railroad crossing, or attempt to do so, at a greater speed than six miles per hour.
Section 7. Be it further enacted, that the provisions of this Act shall apply to the tracks of street railroads and interurban railroads only outside of the incorporated limits of municipalities, and it shall not interfere with the regulations prescribed by the ordinances of the various municipalities. It shall not apply to a railroad crossing regularly protected by gates or watchmen.
Section 8. Be it further enacted, that a failure to observe this Act shall not be considered as an Act of negligence per se in any action against the railroad company for injury to person or property; but the facts relating to any failure to observe the requirements hereof may be considered along with the other facts in the case in determining the question of negligence, if any.
Section 9. Be it further enacted, that the phrase "main line" as used in the first section hereof shall mean any railroad track or set of tracks over which regularly scheduled trains are customarily operated.

Section 10. Be it further enacted, that any railroad company, or any person violating any of the provisions of this Act, or failing to observe the requirements hereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than fifty dollars, which fine may be enforved by the Court by an alternative sentence of imprisonment not exceeding sixteen days in the event the fine is not paid.
Section 11. Be it further enacted, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

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Senator Peebles offered the following amendment to the substitute:
Moves to amend Section 8 of Substitute Bill for Senate Bill No. 84 by adding to the end there the following:
Provided, nevertheless that nothing herein contained shall change the rule of law in reference to presumptions against railroads and provided further that the provisions of this Act shall not be read in the presence of the jury nor charged upon by the Court when the trial of Civil Cases growing out of injuries or damages sustained or suffered at or near such crossings.''
The amendment was adopted.
The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

Senator Andrews called for the Ayes and Nays on the pa~fage of the bill by mbstitute as amended, and the call was mstained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirll'y C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F.

Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

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Negative-
Andrews, E. E. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D.

DeLaPerriere, H. P. Knox, Gordon

Matthews, Joe I. :'ifeal, Benj. F.

On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 43, the Nays 7, and the bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute as amended.
Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent that the Bill just passed be immediately transmitted to the House.
Mr. Andrews of the 31st objected.

Senator Knight then moved that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House, and the motion prevailed.

The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman Senator Sapp made the following report:
At a meeting of the Committee on Rules, held August 4, 1925, a motion prevailed that
"When the Senate adjourns today that the same do recess until three o'clock, re-convene at that time and remain in session until five o'clock this afternoon and then adjourn. and that the Senate, hereafter, during the present session, do meet at ten o'clock each morning, recess at one o'clock, re-convene at three o'clock and adjourn at five o'clock, or until otherwise orderei by the Senate."
And have requested me as vice-chairman to report the same back to the Senate with a recommendation that said motion be adopted by this body.
w. M. SAPP,
Vice-chairman, Committee on Rules.

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The report was adopted and the motion went into effect.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd asked unainmous consent that at this time House bills and resolutions be read the first time

The consent was granted and the following bills and resolutions of the House were read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 137. A bill to' amend the constitution of the State of Georgia by increasing the Bonded Indebtedness of the County of Crisp.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments

By Messrs. Miller, Neill and Murrah of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 249. A bill to amend Par. 1., Sec. 13, Art. 6 of the Constitution of Georgia relative to regulating the salaries of Judges of the Superior Court of Muscogee County.
Referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.
By Messrs. Neill of Muscogee, Dykes of Dooly, Milner of Dodge and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 341. A bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Audits, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Hatcher of BurkeHouse Bill No. 375. The General Appropriation Bill. Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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By Mes3rs. Weeks and Davis of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 711. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Atlanta, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Grovenstein of EffinghamHouse Bill No. 761. A bill to amend the Act creating
the City of Springfield.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of SumterHouse Bill No. 766. A bill to amend an Act amending
and revising the corporate authority of the City of Monroe.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Humphrey of Emanuel-

House Bill No. 773. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Swainsboro.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Lanier of ColumbiaHouse Bill No. 784. A bill to create a Board of County
Commissioners for the County of Columbia.
Referred to committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Rivers of LanierHause Bill No. 792. A bill to change the name of the
Town of Milltown to the City of Lakeland.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Johnson of CamdenHouse Bill No. 790. A bill to repeal an Act amending
the charter of the City of St. Marys.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Resolution No. 106. A resolution for the relief of A. R. DeLoach as surety.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
The hour of adjournment having arrived the President announced the Senate adjourned until 3:00 o'clock P. M. this afternoon under the previously adopted report of the Rules Committee.

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SENATE CHAMBER, THURSDAY, AuGusT 6th, 1925. 3 P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3:00 o'clock P. M. and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C.
Hendrix, W. d.
Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Perkins of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following Bills be set as a special order for tomorrow morning at 11:00 o'clock A.M. and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Middleton of the 44th, and Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 49. A bill to regulate the conduct and control of the Georgia Training School for Girls and for other purposes.

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th, and Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 55. A bill to regulate the conduct and control of the Georgia Training School for Boys, and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Pickren of the 4th, and Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 56. A bill to enforce the support of a child born out of wedlock; to prescribe and define civil and criminal proceedings against the father of such child, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Pruett of the 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 87. A bill to establish a State Board of Accounting and for other purposes.

Senator Pruett moved that the bill be tabled, and the motion prevailed.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Luttrell of the 25th, and Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 83. A bill to provide for the legal adoption of children and for other purposes.
Mr. Harrell asked unanimous consent that the Secretary of the State have one hundred copies of the bill printed for the use of the Senate, and the consent was granted.

Further action on this bill was therefore deferred until the bill was printed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon .its passage:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 99. A bill to authorize the sale, conveyance or lease of the property of a public utility, together

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with the franchises, contracts, good will and other assets of such public utility, to a purchaser then engaged or proposing to engage in the business conducted by such public utility and for other purposes.
The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to authorize the sale, conveyance or lease by a corporation owning a public utility of its property, together with the franchises, contracts, good will and other assets of such public utility, to a purchaser then engaged or proposing to engage in the business conducted by such public utility;

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same;
Section 1. Any private corporation chartered under general laws or by special Act, owning a public utility property, shall have the right, power and authority to sell, convey, or lease its public utility prope:rty together with its franchises, contracts, business, good will and other assets to a purchaser or purchasers then engaged or proposing to engage in the business conducted by such public utility.
Section 2. Nothing in this Act contained shall be construed to limit or restrict any right to sell, lease, hypothecate or mortgage any property, or to invalidate any legal sale, lease, hypothecation or mortgage thereof, where the same is legal, without reference to the provisions of this Act.
Section 3. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorize the sale and conveyance of property employed in the business of commerce among or between the states

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and territories of the United States or District of Columbia, contrary to the laws of the United States.
Section 4. Nothing herein contained shall be constructed to authorize or permit any person, firm, association or corporation to use the streets, alleys, avenues or public places of any city, town or village, for the construction or operation of any public utility or private enterprise, without the consent of the proper authorities of such city, town or village.
Section 5. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorize or permit any corporation to transfer or convey to another corporation or corporations, or to a natural person any exemption from taxation, or from the paying of assessments for paving streets, or other special assessment, or any other special privilege granted to said corporation concerning taxation or the payment by the corporation of assessments for the paving of streets, or other special assessment, and no special privilege now vested in any corporation granting to that corporation any special rights in regard to, or exemption from, the paying of taxes or paving assessments or other Governmental assessments shall pass by virtue of this Act to any purchaser of the whole or any part of the property of said corporation, and all duties and obligations of the selling corporation of a public nature shall be assumed by the purchasers.
Section 6. All laws and parts of laws expressly or impliedly in conflict with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed.
Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendment to the substitute:

Moves to amend Section 5 of said substitute by striking from Section 5 the following, to-wit:

"Of a public nature shall be assumed by the purchaser," and by inserting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit:

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"Of a public and private nature and all obligations and liabilities of the seller shall be assumed by the purchaser."
The amendment was adopted

The report of the Committee, as amended which was favorable to the passage of the Bill by substitute was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 32 the Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute, as amended.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill, which had been tabled earlier in the afternoon upon the motion of Senator Pruett, be taken from the table and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Pruett of the 32ndSenate Bill No. 87. A bill to establish a Board of Public
Accounting, and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

Mr. Knox of the 3rd moved that the bill be recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Foster of the 28th, Boykin of the 37th and Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 101. A bill relating to negotiable instruments (being an Act to establish a law uniform with the laws of other States on that subject).

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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 I.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 104. A bill to authorize the Superior Courts to adjudicate at the second or any subsequent term without a jury, all cases involving either liquidated or unliquidated claims or both in which no defense has been filed at the first term.
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, the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Boykin of the 37th-
Senate Bill No. 161. A bill to amend Section 2409-A of Park's Code of Georgia, 1922 so as to enable insurance companies to invest not more than fifte~n percent of their assets in a building to be used for home office purposes.
The Committee offered the following substitute:

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An Act to amend Section 2409-A ()f Parks Annotated Code of the State of Georgia, Volume 8, Supplement of 1922, so as to enable insurance companies to invest not more than twenty-five per cent of their assets in a building to be used for home office 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 from and after the passage of this Act Section 2409-A of Parks Annotated Code of the State of Georgia, Volume 8, Supplement of 1922, be and the same is hereby amended by striking from the twentieth line of said Act as recorded in said Section of Parks Annotated Code of the State of Georgia, Volume 8, Supplement of 1922, the following: "nor more than the amount of its capital" so that said Act as amended shall read as follows:

2409 (A) INVESTMENTS BY INSURANCE COM-
PANIES. CONVEYANCES AND PURCHASES OF
REALTY, ETC.
Every insurance company organized are doing business by virtue of the laws of this State shall have authority to invest its money or assets in, and make loans on, any and all bonds or securities Issued by the United States of America, the District of Columbia, or any State of the United States of America, or of any county or city therein, also any bond of any township or school district therein, or bonds issued by the Federal Land Banks under the provisions of the Act of Congress of the United States of America of July seventeenth, one thousand, nine hundred and sixteen; its amendments and supplements; first lien on improved real estate in any of the States of America, not exceeding fifty percent of the value of said property; promissory notes amply secured by pledge of securities in which said companies are authorized to invest their funds; loans on their own policies not exceeding the reserve thereon; to invest in a building for home office purposes, provided,

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no company charteted under the laws of Georgia shall hereafter invest in such building unless its assets exceed twenty-five percentum of its assets in such building; provided, further, that any such investment in a building for home office use shall first be approved by the insurance commissioner; in bonds in any solvent railroad or street railway corporation, upon which no default in interest has been made; and in any evidence of indebtedness which may, under laws existing at this time, be purchased or discounted by the Federal Reserve Banks; but no insurance company shall acquire or hold more than ten per centum of the securities of any single corporation, nor shall more han ten per centum of its assetsbe invested in the above described securities of any single company. Such insurance companies organized and doing business by virtue of the laws of this State are authorized to invest their funds in the investments and securities aforesaid and shall not be required to obtain the approval of the insurance commissioner of Georgia in making of such investments, ex cept as herein provided, but should such insurance company desire to invest their funds in investments and securities other than those specified herein, they shall be first required to obtain the approval of the insurance commissioner of this State. Such insurance companies may also sell, assign, transfer and convey, either with or without warranty, or either with or without recourse upon it, as it may prefer, any real estate, personal property, bond, note, mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, or other form of property or security in which it may have invested its money or assets or made loans on as allowed by law, and may also buy and sell any realty that may be necessary for the protection of any loan it may make."
Section 2. Be it further enacted by authority aforesaid that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.

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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 by substitute the Ayes were 28, the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hughes of the 21st and Williams of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 85. A bill to create the new county of Hughes as a constitutional amendment.
Mr. Hughes of the 21st asked unanimous consent that action on this bill be deferred until tomorrow immediately preceeding the period of unanimous consents, and the consent was granted.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 2. A bill to regulate the employment of children; to provide for. the issuance of certificates with reference to age and educational qualifications and for other purposes.
Mr. Cole of the 42nd moved that the bill be tabled.
On the motion to be tabled the bill the Ayes were 26, the Nays 9, and the motion therefore preyailed:
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:


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Mr. President:
The House has read and agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Trippe and Lumpkin of Bartow and others-
House Bill No. 394. A bill to be entitled An Act to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 526. A bill to be entitled an Act to
create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Decatur and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President: The House has read and concurred in the Senate sub-
stitute to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 720. A bill to amend the Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 47. A bill to prohibit dancing at any public place in Georgia on the "Lord's Day" commonly known as Sunday.

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Mr. Memory of the 46th asked unanimous consent that the session be extended until action on this bill is completed, and the consent was granted.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the previous question, and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.

On the passage of the bill Senator Memory called for tlw Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N". Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.
Negative-
Matthews, Joe I.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. !{night, P. T. Knox, Gordon Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Moye, R. L. Korman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H.
Morgan, S. H.

Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. l\'L Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 33, the Nays 2.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn untillO:OO o'clock A.M. tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.
The President announced the Senate adjourned unti 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L.
Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira. Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLa.Perriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sa.pp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, 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 wa.s dispensed with.

The Conference Committee of the House and the Senate appointed for the purpose of correcting certain typographical errors in House Bill No. 57 submitted the following report which was adopted:

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Mr. President:
Your Conference Committee. appointed on House Bill No. 57, the same being "An Act to provide for notice to the owner of a security deed on mortgage after levy but before sale of real estate for taxes, beg leave to submit the following report:

The House agrees to the Senate amendment to Section 1 of said bill.

Your Committee amends House Bill No. 57 to correct typographical errors therein as follows:

Amend Section 2 by striking in line nine thereof, between the words "levy" and "made," the words "will be" and substituting in lieu the words "has been."

The Committee further amends Section 2 of said bill, the last paragraph thereof under the head of Lists of Security Deeds and Mortgages, by striking from the third line thereof between the words "notice" and "levy" the word "before" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "after."
Respectfully submitted,

MEMORY of the 46th. BELL of the 51st. MoYE of the 11th. CuLPEPPER of Forsyth. FLETCHER of Monroe HYMAN of Washington.

The privileges of the floor were extended to Mrs. C. M. McKenzie, the wife of Senator McKenzie of the 48th District.

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Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 137. To increase bonded indebtedness of Crisp County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Morgan of 1st District and Dixon of 17th District-
Senate Bill No. 116. To amend Article 7, Section 12, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, to increase yonded debts of State.

b Carswell of 5th, Rountree of 16th and Hays of 8th Districts-
Senate Bill No. 192. To amend Section 6, Article 7 of the Constitution and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

This August 5, 1925.

DIXON, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTs, Secty.

Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.

By Mr. Ennis of 20 District-

Senate Bill No. 190. To amend Article 3, Section 7, Paragraph 18 of the Constitution and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

DrxoN, Chairman.

This August 5, 1925.

J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Memory of 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions 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:

Senate Bill No. 215. Senate Bill No. 217. Senate Resolution No. 35.

MEMORY, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:

By Mr..Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 221. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Baxley.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumpter-
House Bill No. 766. To amend several Acts granting corporate authority to the City of Americus.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 748. To authorize a bond election for the town of Austell.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
House Bill No. 792. To change the name of "Milltown" to the "City of Lakeland."

By Mr. Johnson of Camden-
House Bill No. 790. To repeal an Act amending the charter of St. Marys.

By Mr. Humphrey of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 773. To amend the charter of the City of Swainsboro.
Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations 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 it do not pass:

By Mr. Golucke of TaliaferroHouse Bill No. 722. To amend the charter of the City
of Crawfordville. The Committee instructs that it do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, BELL, Chairman.

Mr. Miller of 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Insurance have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 124, by Mr. Matthews of the 38th and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass and that Senate Bill No. 201, by Mr. Williams of the 14th, and have instructed me as Chairman to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute.
A. L. MILLER, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary, have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the

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-House and Senate 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. 502. To be entitled an Act to create a lien upon the property of Franklin School District No. 3 in Heard County.

Senate Bill No. 102. To be entitled an Act to provide

for the sale, lease or disposition by municipal corporations of

the State of Ga. of any and all electric, water, gas or muni-

cipally owned public utility properties, etc., do pass by

substitute.



FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture have had under con sideration the following Senate Bill and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Resolution No. 30, commending the State Tobacco Exposition to be held for the State of Georgia.
HuGHES, Chairman.

Mr. Harrell of 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Laws, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Uniform Laws have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same

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747

back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
House Bill No. 220. To be entitled an Act to prohibit County authorities from issuing county warrants in excess of their resources for any calendar year.
House Bill No. 631. A bill to amend an Act approved August 21st, 1906, creating the City Court of Tifton.

House Bill No. 629. A bill to amend an Act creating Tifton Judicial Circuit so as to provide for holding two terms a year of Superior court of Tift County.

House Bill No. 692. A bill to amend an Act establishing a City Court of Decatur.
G. Y. HARRELL, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on tipecial Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 194. To be entitled an Act to carry into effect the amendment of the Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to consolidate the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the several counties of this State and for other purposes.

House Resolution No. 106. For the relief of A. R. DeLoach as surety.

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That Senate Bill No. 205, do pass as amended. The same is entitled an Act providing for additional exceptions from jury duty.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Carlisle of 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Commerce and Labor have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate numbers 186 and 187 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 186.
A bill to establish the office of State Inspector of Masonry, Public Works and Buildings, to prescribe his qualifica~ions, duties and compensation, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill No. 187. A bill to safeguard the safety of the public, to prevent elevator accidents, to provide for the appointment of a State Elevator Inspector, to provide a system of elevator inspection of the State and for other purposes.
IRA CARLISLE, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following Senate Bills of the Senate
and have instructed me as Chairman, to repor,t the same

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back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 15. To amend Section 2601 of Code of Georgia relative to method of increasing capital stock of street or surburban railroad.

Senate Bill No. 16. To amend Section 2201 of Code of Georgia, relative to the manner by which the name or capital stock or place of business of any banking, railroad, insurance, express, telegraph, canal or navigation Company in Georgia may be changed.
Respectfully,
PERKINS, Chairman.

Mr. Carlisle of 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Commerce and Labor have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate No. 19 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
Senate Bill No. 19. A bill to create the office of Superintendent of Public Printing, to prescribe compensation, duties and responsibilities; to provide' for appointment of superintendent of Public Printing and for other purposes.
IRA CARLISLE, Chairman.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
The House has read and adopted the conference committee report on the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Fletcher of Monroe-
House Bill No. 57. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for a notice to a grantee of a security deed before levy for the purpose of a sale of real estate for taxes and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has read and disagreed to the Senate Amendment to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 4. A bill to be entitled an Act to establish the Municipal Court of the City of Macon and for other purposes.
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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By Messrs. Rountree of Emanuel and Howard of Long-
House Bill No. 153.VA bill to amend the Forestry laws of this State and for other;purposes.

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751

By Mr. Neill of Muscogee and others-
House Bill No. 338. A bill providing for an occupation tax upon all distributors selling fuel in this State.

By Mr. Cooper of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 623. A bill to repeal an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Telfair.

By Mr. Alexander of Chatham and others-
House Bill No. 678. A bill to amend the Code with reference to laying out the roadway of the Coastal Highway and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grant of Morgan-
House Bill No. 733. A bill to amend an Act authorizing a system of Public Schools for Madison, Ga.

By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 759. A bill to authorize the Aldermen
of the City of Bainbridge to sell an electric plant.
By Mr. Lewis of GordonHouse Bill No. 765. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Calhoun.

By Mr. Davidson of PeachHouse Bill No. 772. A bill to amend the Charter of the
City of Fort Valley, Georgia.
By Mr. Knight of the 6thSenate Resolution No. 21. A bill to authorize the County
Commissioners of Lowndes County to pave the driveways

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on the grounds of the Georgia State Women's College at Valdosta, Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following Senate Bills and Resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to Committees:

SENATE CALENDAR,
AUGUST 7TH, 1925.
By Mr. Norman of 47th-
Senate Bill No. 224. A bill to amend charter of City of Doerun, in Colquitt County, so as to empower said city to pave, macadamize, curb, and otherwise improve any of the sidewalks, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Norman of 47thSenate Bill No. 225. A bill to amend charter of City of
Doerun so as to empower said city to purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire and to run, maintain and operate an ice and cold storage plant, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Williams of 14th, Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd-
Senate Bill No. 226. A bill to authorize and empower trustees of the several District Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges of this State, in their discretion, to require two years of junior college work, and Teacher Training Work, in addition to work now required of students of said District Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges.
Referred to Committee on Education.

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By Mr. Hendrix of 35th and Mr. Guess of 34th (By Request)-
Senate Bill No. 227. A bill to amend Section 1973, Volume 1 of Code of 1910, as amended by Act approved August 21, 1917, as to salaries of the State Geologist and assistants.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 228. A bill to amend Act approved December lith, .1871, which was to confer additional powers upon the corporate authorities of Barnesville, in Pike County, now City of Barnesville in Lamar County; to provide for election of tax assessors; to provide for qualification of mayor, alderman and tax assessors.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Carlisle of 7th-
Senate Bill No. 229. A bill to amend Act creating a new charter for City of Cairo by providing for the creation of a City Planning Commission.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Hutcheson of 39thSenate Resolution No. 36. A resolution relating to
to salary of keeper of the Public Buildings and Grounds.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
The following House Bills were read the first time and referred to Committees:

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By Messrs: Rountree of Emanuel and Howard of LongHouse Bill No. 153. A bill to amend the forestry laws
of this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Forestry.
By Mr. Neill of MuscogeeHouse Bill No. 338. A bill to amend an Act providing
for an occupation tax upon all distributors selling fuel in this State.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mr. Cooper of TelfairHause Bill No. 623. A bill to repeal an Act creating
the Board of Commissioners for Telfair County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Grant of MorganHouse Bill No. 733. A bill to amend the Act authoriz-
ing a system of public schools for the City of Madison.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 759. A bill to authorize Aldermen of
Bainbridge to sell Electric Light Plant.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Lewis of GordonHouse Bill No. 765. A bill to amend the Charter of the
City of Calhoun.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 772. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fort Valley.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 678. A bill to amend the Code of Georgia with reference to laying out the road way of the Coastal Highway.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 137. To increase the bonded indebtedness of Crisp County.

By Mr. Paschal of Heard-
House Bill No. 502. To create a lien upon the property of Franklin School District No. 3, in Heard County.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Bill No. 629. To amend an Act creating the Tifton Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for holding two terms a year of the Superior Court of Tift County, Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Bill No. 631. To amend an Act approved August 21, 1906, creating the City Court of Tifton and the amendments thereto and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Davis, Lindsey ~nd Weeks of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 692. To amend an Act establishing the City Court of Decatur and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 748. To authorize a bond election for the Town of Austell and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 766. To amend an Act to amend, revise and consolidate the several Acts granting corporate authority to the City of Americus and for other purposes.

By Mr. Humphrey of EmanuelHouse Bill No. 773. To amend the charter of the City
of Swainsboro and for other purposes.
By Mr. Johnson of CamdenHouse Bill No. 790. To repeal an Act amending the
charter of St. Marys.
By Mr. Rivers of LamerHouse Bill No. 792. To change the name of the "Town
of Milltown" to the "City of Lakeland," to provide a new charter for the City of Lakeland and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wilson of WilcoxHouse Resolution No. 106. For the relief of A. R. De-
Loach as surety.
By Mr. Perkins of the 24th DistrictSenate Bill No. 15. To amend Section 2,601 of the Code
of Georgia, relative to method of increasing capital stock

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of Street or suburban railroads by providing ways for such increase.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th asked unanimous consent that

the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on

Special Judiciary, read the second time, and recommitted

and the consent was granted:



By Mr. Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 219. A bill to change from fee system to t~e salary system in certain counties in Georgia, the same affecting certain County Officers, Clerks, Sheriffs and others.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 602. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners for Butts County.

The Committee offered the following amendments:

Moves to amend House Bill No. 602 by striking Section 1 of said bill and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
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 from and after the passage of this Act Butts Oounty shall have three Commissioners of Roads and Revenues, comprising one chairman and two commissioners whose term of office shall be as follows: the said chairman's shall be for four years and the said two commissioners shall serve for four and two years, respectively, 8.8 set forth in this Act, provided, however, that this Act shall not become effective until the first Monday in January 1927.

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The Committee further moves to amend House Bill No. 602 by striking all of Section 17 of said bill and subl!tituting in lieu thereof the following Section:

Section 17. Be it further enacted, that the Ordinary of Butts County shall pall an election not less than thirty nor more than forty days before this Act becomes effective. The said election shall be held as other elections are held for county officers.

The person offering for the chairmanship of Roads and Revenues of said county receiving the highest number of votes cast in said election shall be declared elected, beginning the first Monday in January 1927.

The person receiving the next highest highest number of votes cast in said election shall be declared the person to fill the two years term as commissioner of said county beginning the first Monday in January 1927.

That thereafter at every general election, there shall be elected one commissioner whose term of office shall be for four years.

The Butts County Executive Committee shall hold the said election and declare the results. The cost of said election shall be paid out of the funds of Butts County.
The amendments were 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 as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

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The following bills and resolutions were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

By Mr. Lyons of ButtsHouse Bill No. 601. A bill to abolish the office of Com-
missioner of Roads and Revenues for Butts 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Whitchard of Early---House Bill No. 407. A bill to pay the Treasurer of
Early County a salary of l!i800.00 per annum.
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. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 479. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer for Bacon 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
House Bill No. 531. A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in Marion 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
House Resolution No. 106. A resolution to change the
road bed of the Highway of the County of Catoosa near the Greenwood Switch on the Western and Atlantic Railway.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On th.e passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The Senate agreed to the following House Amendment to Senate Resolution No. 7:
House Committee moves to amend Senate Resolution No. 7 by striking from the next to last paragraph thereof the words "and annually observed as a holiday."

The Senate also agreed to the following House Amendment to Senate Bill No. 177:

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House Committee moves to amend Senate Bill No. 177 by striking out the word "two" in the fourth line of section 2, between the words "exceed" and the words "per centum" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "seven."

Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd. asked unanimous consent that House Bill No. 375, known as the General Appropriation Bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Appropriations, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hughes of the 21st-
Senate Bill No. 85. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to provide for the new County of Highes, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
As the bill called for an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster

Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. McGregor, J. M.D. McKenzie, C. M. Pruett, J. F. Stevens, C. 0. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

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Negative-
Clements, J. B. Foster, A. G. Harrell, G. Y. Johnson, L. F. Moye, R. L.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27 the Nays 13, and the bill having failed to receive the two-thirds majority vote required on amendments to the Constitution of Georgia was therefore lost.
Mr. Hughes of the 21st gave notice that at the proper time, he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating this bill.

Mr. Perkins of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the following bills be postponed until action on Senate Bill No. 50 (being an Act to revise the Juvenile Court Law) is completed, and also that Senate Bill No. 50 be set as a special order for Tuesday August 11 :

By Messrs. Middleton of the 44th and Perkins of the 24th.
A bill to regulate the conduct and control of the Georgia Training School for girls.

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th and Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 55. A bill to regulate the conduct and control of the Georgia Training School for Boys.

By Messrs. Pickren of the 4th and Perkins of the 24thSenate Bill No. 56. A bill to enforce the support of a child
born out of wedlock; to prescribe and define civil and criminal proceedings against the father of sueh child.
The consent was granted.
The following resolution was read the third time and taken up for consideration:

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By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Resolution No. 32. A resolution providing for a Press Room adjoining the Senate Chamber for the use of newspaper writers.

The resolution was adopted.

The following bill which was lost on August 5th when the Committee on Education reported the same unfavorably back to the Senate, and which had been placed upon the calendar on the same day upon the request of Senator Wilkinson for the purpose of disagreeing to the report of the Committee was taken up for consideration at this time:

By Mr. McCrory of Schley-
. House Bill K o. 74. A bill to establish a Special Text Book Commission in this State, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was unfavorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, and the bill was lost.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 3:00 o'clock this afternoon.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th moved that 11:00 o'clock Monday morning be substituted for the original motion.
The motion to adjourn until Monday morning being a longer period of adjournment than 3:00 o'clock this afternoon took preceden~e over the latter and was first acted upon.
The motion was lost.
The original motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned until 3:00 o'clock this afternoon.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
FRIDAY, AuGusT 7th, 1925. 3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3:00 o'clock P. M. and was called to order by the President.
.Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

The following resolution was read the third time and taken up for consideration:

By Messrs. Ricketson of the 19th and Knight of the 6th-
Senate Resolution No. 32. A resolution providing authority to the Tom Watson Memorial Association to erect a suitable memorial to the late Thomas E. Watson on the capitol grounds.

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On the adoption of the resolution the Ayes were 26, Nays 0.

The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted.

Senator Ricketson asked unanimous consent that the resolution be immediately transmitted to the House of Representatives and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Memory of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 138. A bill to prohibit dancing at any public place in Georgia on Sunday.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed. (A House Bill with the same provisions as the Senate measure had been passed by the Senate on yesterday.)

The following House Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 11. A bill to establish the official Naval Stores Standards of the United States as the Naval Stores Standards for 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 28, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional rna-
ority was passed.
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The following House Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Martin of TroupHouse Resolution No. 68.. A resolution to authorize
the authorities of Troup County to relieve J. C. Turner and others as sureties.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 28, Nays 0.

The resolution having received the requisite coutitutional majority was passed.
The following resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Daniel and Martin of Troup-
House Resolution No. 69. A resolution to relieve J. C. Bass and others as sureties.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 28, Nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutiona1 majority was passed.
The following resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th, Hendrix of the 35th and Foster of the 28th-
Senate Resolution No. 6. A resolution giving the City of Atlanta authority to build viaducts across the State's :


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property, known as the Western and Atlantic Railway at Pryor Street.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the resolution be indefinitely postponed, and the motion prevailed. (A duplicate of this resolution in the form of a House Resolution had been previously passed by the Senate.)

The following resolution was read the third time, and placed upon its passage.

By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of ColquittHouse Resolution No. 73. A resolution to relieve sure-
ties on bonds from payment of same.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 26, Nays 1
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Griffin of TwiggsHouse Bill No. 457. A bill to provide for four terms of
the Superior Court of Twiggs County.
Mr. Hughes of the 21st moved that the bill be indefinitely postponed and the motion prevailed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Messrs. Guess of the 34th and Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 105. A bill to amend the Act reorganizing the Military Forces of Georgia.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, wab agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 29, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Resolution No. 81. A resolution to relieve J. F. Jordan and Lee Massey as sureties of bonds.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the bill be indefinitely postponed.

Mr. Neal of the 13th moved that the resolution be table instead of indefinitely postponed:

Senator Sapp withdrew his motion and the latter motion prevailed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 12. A bill to provide for summons of garnishment upon non-resident individuals doing business in this State and having an agent or place of business in Georgia.

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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. Wellborn of the 40th, Dixon of the 17th, and Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 125. A bill to amend an Act approved December 7th, 1897, authorizing the condemnation of property and for other purposes.
The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend "An Act to authorize corporations or individuals owning or controlling any water-power in this State or location for steam plant hereinafter mentioned, and operating or constructing or preparing to construct thereon a plant or works for generating elec..: tricity by water or steam power, to be used for the purpose of lighting towns or cities, or supplying motive power to railroad or street-car lines, or supplying light, heat or power to the public, to purchase, lease or condemn rights-of-way or other easements necessary for such purposes upon the lands of others upon first paying just compensation to the owners of the land to be affected," approved December 7th, 1897, as follows, by adding at the end of Section 1 of said Act, the following words, to-wit: "Such corporation or individual shall have the right and authority to acquire by purchase or condemnation the right to flood private roads and shall have the right to acquire by condemnation the right to flood public roads or highways by paying to the state or county authorities having jurisdiction over the

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same the cost of locating, laying out constructing and operating other public roads or highways in lieu of and to the same extent as the public roads and highways flooded, or intended to be flooded; but either party may appeal to the Superior Court of the County in which said public roads or highways lie within thirty days after the award of condemnation is made, by filing with the Ordinary of the county a written notice of appeal which shall be by him transmitted to said Superior Court within ten days and on such appeal the trial shall be de novo. Upon the payment by such corporation or individual to the said authorities of the sum fixed by such award together with the cost of proceedings, pending such appeal, and upon the execution of a bond in double the amount of the award so fixed, with good and sufficient surety to pay the eventual condemnation money, the corporation or individual shall be entitled to flood the public roads or highways which are made the subject of the proceedings, but such right shall not vest absolutely in such corporation until the final determination of the case and. the payment or deposit in court of such final condemnation money as shall be adjudged; provided, however, that any right of action of any property owner whose property may be damaged by the closing of said public roads or highways against such corporation or inividual closing same, shall not be constructed as being taken away or in any way prejudiced;" and by further amending said Act by repealing Section 3 of said Act and by adding another section in lieu thereof, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that "An Act to authorize corporations or individuals owning or controlling any water-power in this State or location for steam plant hereinafter mentioned, and operating or constructing or preparing to construct thereof a plant or works for generating electricity by water or steam power, to be used for the purpose of lighting towns or cities, or suplying motive power to railroad or street-car

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lines, or supplying light, heat or power to the public,. to purchase or condemn right-of-way or other easements
necessary for such purposes upon the lands of others upon first paying just compensation to the owners of the land to be affected," approved December 7th, 1897, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 1 of said Act, the following words, to-wit: "Such corporation or individual
shall have the right and authority to acquire by purchase or condemnation the right to flood p~ivate roads and shall have the right to acquire by condemnation the right to flood public roads or highways by paying to the state or county authorities having jurisdiction over the same the cost of locating, laying out constructing and opening other public roads or highways in lieu of and to the same extent as the public roads and highways flooded, or intended to be flooded; but either party may appeal to the Superior Court of the County in which .said public roads or highways lie within thirty days after the award of condemnation is made, by filing with the Ordinary of the county a written notice of appeal which shall be by him transmitted to said Superior Court within ten days and on such appeal the trial shall be de novo. Upon the payment by such corporation or individual to the said authorities of the sum fixed by such award together with the cost of proceedings, pending such appeal, and upon the execution of a bond in double the amount of the award so fixed, with good and sufficient surety to pay the eventual condemnation money, the corporation or individual shall be entitled to flood the public roads or highways which are made the subject of the proceedings, but such right shall not vest absolutely in such corporation until the final determination of the case and the payment or deposit in court of such final condemnation lnoney as shall be adjudged; provided, however, that any right of action of any property owner or public utility whose property may be damaged by the closing of said public roads or highways against such corporation or individual closing same, shall not be construed as being taken

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away or in any way prejudiced;" so that said Section as amended shall read as follows:
"Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that from and after the passage of this Act any corporation or individual owning or controlling any water-power in this State, or location for steam plant hereinafter mentioned, and operating or constructing or preparing to construct thereon a plant or works for generating electricity by water or steam power to be used for the purpose of lighting towns or cities, or supplying motive power to railroad or street-car lines, or supplying light, heat or power to the public, shall have the right to purchase, lease or condemn rights-of-way or other easements upon the land of others in order to run lines of wires, maintain dams, flow-back water, or for other uses necessary to said purpose, upon first paying just compensation to the owners of the land to be affected. Such corporation or individual shall have the right and authority to acquire by purchase or condemnation the right to flood private roads and shall have the right to acquire by condemnation the right to flood public roads or highways by paying to the state or county authorities having jurisdiction over the same the cost of locating, laying out constructing and opening other public roads or highways flooded, or intended to be flooded; but either party may appeal to the Superior Court of the county in which said public roads or highways lie within thirty days after the award of condemnation is made, by filing with the Ordinary of the county a written notice of appeal which shall be by him transmitted to said Superior Court within ten days and on such appeal the trial shall be de novo. Upon the payment by such corporation or individual to the said authorities of the sum fixed by such award, together with the cost of proceedings, pending such appeal, and upon the execution of a bond in double the amount of the award so fixed, with good and sufficient surety to pay the eventual condemnation money,

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the corporation or individual shall be entitled to flood the public roads or highways which are made the subject of the proceedings, but such right shall not vest absolutely in such corporation until the final determination of the case and the payment or deposit in court of such final condemnation money as shall be adjudged; provided, however, that any right of action of any property owner whose property may be damaged by the closing of said public roads or highways against such corporation or individual closing same, shall not be construed as being taken away or in any way prejudiced."
Section 2. Be it further enacted by the aforesaid, That Section 3 of said Act which provides that the powers given under said Act "shall not be used to interfere with any mill or factory actually in operation," be and the same is hereby repealed and in lieu thereof another section be added, reading as follows:
"Section 3. Such corporation or individual shall have the right and authority to acquire by condemnation any mill, factory, dam or other property connected with same, except cotton mills or factories, in the manner prescribed for the condemnation of and acquiring of other property."

Section 4. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendment to the substitute:

Moves to strike from Substitute for Senate Bill No. 125, the proposed Section 3 thereof and by inserting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit:

Section 3. Such Corporation or such individual shall have the right and authority to acquire any mill, factory, dam or other property connected with same, except any

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cotton mill or cotton factory, in the manner prescribed for the condemnation of and acquiring of other property, provided that such corporation shall first pay all direct and consequential damages that may be sustained by reason of such condemnation.
Mr. Miller of the 9th offered the following amendment to the said substitute:

Moves to amend Section 3 by adding after the word factory in 3rd line thereof the following; or any power plant engaged in furnishing electric current to the public.

Senator Peebles of the 18th also offered the following amendments:
Moves to amend the Caption of Substitute for Senate Bill No. 125 by adding after the words to-wit: "Cost of locating, laying out and opening and constructing other pl,lblic work or highways in lieu of and to the same extent as the public work and public roads and highways flooded or intended to be flooded" the following, to-wit: "and also by paying to the State and County Authorities any other damage that may be the natural and probable consequence thereof.''
Also by adding in Section 1 thereof after words, to-wit: "Cost of locating, laying out and opening other public roads or highways flooded, or intended to be flooded" the following words to-wit: "and also by paying to the State and County Authorities any other damage that may be the natural and probable consequence thereof."
Mr. Bell of the 51st asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to cast his vote as Aye on both the substitute and its amendments at this time, since he was forced to retire from the Senate Chamber.
The consent was granted.

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Mr. Pruett of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to cast his vote at this time against the amendments and in favor of the substitute since he was forced to retire immediately.
I
The consent was granted.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
Senator Peebles amendments to the substitute which amended the Caption and Section 1 of said substitute were adopted.
Senator Miller's amendment to Section 3 of the substitute was adopted.

On his amendment to Section 3, which called for a new Section in lieu of the one striken, Senator Peebles called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Dixon, J. A.
Negative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Foster, A. G. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Johnson, L. F.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Moye, R. L. Neal, Benj. F.
Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Wilkinson, H. B.
Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C. Jr.

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On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 14, Nays 25, and the amendment was lost.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the session be extended until action on this measure is complete.

Senator Peebles objected.

Senator Sapp then moved that the session be extended and the motion prevailed.
The report of the committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 31, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute as amended."

Mr. Miller of the 9th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

Mr. Foster of the 28th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock A. M. Monday and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER, ;MONDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 11 :00

o'clock A.M. this day and was called to order by the Presi-

dent.



Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit.:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix,JW. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, reported that the Journal of the proceedings of Friday August 7th had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Friday August 7th were dispensed with.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating Senate Bill No. 85. of last Friday,

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the same being a bill to create the new county of Hughes, . and on the motion to reconsider the measure he called for the Ayes and Nays.

The call being sustained, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J.D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.

Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L.

Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Stevens, C. 0. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Bell, W. L. Cole, R. D. Johnson, L. F.

Neal, Benj. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M.

Sapp, W. M. Wellborn, E. C.

On the motion to reconsider Senate Bill No. 85 the Ayes were 24, the Nays 8, and the motion to reconsider prevailed.
Mr. Guess of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on Commerce and Labor, and the consent was granted.
By Messrs Guess of the 34th, and Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 19. A bill to create the office of Superintendent of Public Printing.
Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President-
your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Hutcheson-
Senate Bill No. 223. Repeal an Act approved July 31, 1923 and amendments thereto creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads of Taylor County.

By Mr. Smith of TalbotHouse Bill No. 756. An Act to amend the charter of
the Town of Talbotton. Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report.

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 224. To amend the charter of the City of Doerun.

By Mr. Norman of the 47th District-
Senate Bill No. 225. To amend the charter of the City of Doerun.

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By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Bill No. 765. To amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

By Mr. Cooper of TelfairHouse Bill No. 623. Act to repeal an Act creating Board
of Commissioners for County of Telfair. Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 532. To amend charter of City of Moultrie.

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By Messrs. Weeks and Davis of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 711. To amend charter of Atlanta.

House Bill No. 771. To amend Act creating Municipal Court for City of Columbus.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 228. To confer additional power upon authorities of City of Barnesville.
HENDRIX, Chairman.
Mr. Memory of 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, subinitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Cominittee on Highways 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:
House Bill No. 678. To be entitled an Act to amend the Code of Georgia with reference to laying out the roadway of the Coastal Highway roadway.
MEMORY, Chairman.

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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

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By Mr. Blease of Brooks and others-
House Bill No. 6. A bill to repeal the inheritance Tax Act.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 37. A bill to fix the salary of the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners in Fulton County.

By Mr. Talmadge of Jasper-
House Bill No. 122. A bill to amend an Act amending an Act entitled an Act to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 253. A bill providing for the payment of expenses in the office of the County Treasurer in Counties in this State having a population of 150,000 in which the County Treasurer is paid a salary.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 254. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton County.

By Messrs. Hopkins, Thomas and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 459. A bill to amend an Act so as to authorize the authorities therein named to purchase buildings already erected.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Hause Bill No. 599. A bill to amend an Act providing for a system of public schools for the City of Vidalia.

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By Mr. Camp of Clayton-
House Bill No. 682. A bill to abolish the officers of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County.

By Mr. Peterson of TiftHouse Bill No. 752. A bill to amend an Act creating
a Board of Commissioners for the County of Tift.
By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 757. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Talbot County.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 758. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for the County of Talbot.

By Mr. GJllat of Campbell-
House Bill No. 783. A bill to place County Policemen of Campbell County under civil service.

By Messrs. Humphrey of Emanuel and Harrison of Johnson-
House Bill No. 789. A bill to amend the Charter of Adrian.

By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of BibbHouse Bill No. 791. A bill to amend the charter of the
city of Macon.
By Mr. Mann of Glynn-
House Bill No. 796. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of SumterHouse Bill No. 800. A bill to abolish the offices of Tax

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Receiver and Tax Collector of Sumter County and to create the office of Tax Commissioner.

By Mr. Stanley of Fannin-
House Bill No. 803. A bill to repeal the charter of the Town of Fry.

By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 808. A bill to amend the charter of Ray City.
By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 806. A bill to amend an Act creating the Candler Board of County Commissioners.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 807. A bill to amend an .,{ct creating a new charter for the City of Metter.

By Mr. Rountree of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 809. A bill to amend the charter of Twin City.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 810. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fort Valley.

By Mr. Norman of Henry-
House Bill No. 812. A bill to abolish the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver for Henry County.

By Messrs. Quarterman and Folks of Ware--
House Bill No. 816. A bill to prohibit fishing in Ware County for certain period.

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By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 820. A bill to permit the Board of Lights of Marietta to pay E. P. Dobbs $3,000.00.

By Mr. Ricketson of Coffe~
House Resolution No. 32. A resolution for the relief of M. D. Davis et alas sureties.

By Mr. Lindsay of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 112. A Resolution for the relief of J. F. Sprayberry.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 197. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia.

The House has agreed to the Senate Amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
House Bill No. 600. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Vidalia, Georgia.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the Senate recess for 10 minutes while the Rules Committee was in session, and the motion prevailed.
The Senate reconvened at 11:45 o'clock.

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Mr. Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence during the rest of the day, and the consent was granted.

The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman, Senator Sapp, made the following report regarding the calendar for the day:

Mr. President:
Your Rules Committee has resolved upon the following as the order of business for today:

1. Prayer by Chaplain. 2. Call of Roll. 3. Report of Committee on Journals. 4. Notices of Motions to Reconsider. 5. Reading the Journal. 6. Motions to Reconsider. 7. Confirmation of Journal. 8. Unanimous Consents. 9. Reports of Standing Committees. 10. Reports of Select Committees. 11. Messages from the Governor. 12. Unfinished Business. 13. Uncontested local Senate and House Bills. 14. Uncontested House amendments to Senate Bills. 15. Senate Bill No. 172.
Senate Bill No. 115. Senate Bill No. 141.

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Senate Bill No. 151. Senate Bill No. 102. Senate Bill No. 122. Senate Resolution No. 30. Senate Bill No. 106. Senate Bill No. 15. Senate Bill No. 16.

The above report became the order of business for the day.

The following House Bills and Resolutions were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Gullatt of CampbellHouse Bill No. 783. To place County Policemen of
Campbell County under civil service.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Humphrey of Emanuel and Harrison of JohnsonHouse Bill No. 789. To amend the charter of Adrian.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Messrs. Malone and Winshipp and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 791. To amend the charter of the City Macon so as to empower the Mayor and Council of said of City to sell certain lands; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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By Mr. Mann of GlynnHouse Bill No. 796. To amend the charter of the City
of Brunswick and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 800. To abolish the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Sumter County and to create the office of Tax Commissioner and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Stanley of Fannin-
House Bill No. 803. To repeal the charter of the Town of Fry.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 806. To amend an Act entitled Candler Board of Commissioners created in Candler County, approved August 18, 1923, Acts 1923, pages 220-231.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 807. To amend an Act approved August 16, 1920, creating a new charter for the City of Metter and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Tucker of BerrienHouse Bill No. 808. To amend the charter of Ray City.

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Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Rountree of EmanuelHouse Bill No. 809. To amend the charter of Twin City. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Davidson of PeachHouse Bill No. 810. To amend the charter of the City
of Fort Valley and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Norman of HenryHouse Bill No. 812. To abolish the offices of Tax Col-
lector and Tax Receiver for Henry County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Quarterman and Folks of WareHouse Bill No. 816. To prohibit fishing in Ware County
fr(}m April 15th to June 15th.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of CobbHouse Bill No. 820. To permit Board of Lights of
Marietta to pay E. P. Dobbs $3,000.00.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Ricketson of Coffee-
House Resolution No. 32. For the relief of M. D. Davis, et al as sureties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. Lindsey of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 112. For the relief of J. F. Sprayberry.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Blease of Brooks, and othersHouse Bill No. 6. To repeal the Inheritance Tax Act
and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Misa Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 37. To fix the salary of the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners in Fulton.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Talmadge of JasperHouse Bill No. 122. To amend an Act creating State
Highway Board.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Hooper and Wood of Fulton-
House Bill No. 253. To provide the payment of expenses in the office of the County Treasurer in Counties in this State having a population of 150,000 in which Treasurer is paid a salary and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

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By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton County-
House Bill No. 254. To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matt~rs.
By Messrs. Hopkins of Tliomas and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 459. To amend Section 144 of the "School Laws Code" as appears in the Acts of 1919, page 347, so as to authorize authorities therein named to purchase buildings and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Hause Bill No. 599. To amend an Act to provide for a system of public schools for the City of Vidalia, Toombs Country, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Camp of ClaytonHouse Bill No. 682. To abolish the offices of Tax
Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Bill No. 752. To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for the County of Tift and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters..

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By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 757. To amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Talbot County and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 758. To amend an Act establishing Board of County Commissioners for Talbot County.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of ColquittHouse Bill No. 523. To amend the charter of the City
of Moultrie and for other purposes.
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham and others-
House Bill No. 678. To amend the Code of Georgia with reference to laying out the roadway of the Coastal Highway roadway.
By Messrs. Weeks and Davis of DeKalb-
House Bill Bo. 711. To amend the charter of Atlanta so as to exclude a certain section in Druid Hills from city limits.
By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 756. To amend the charter of the Town of Talbotton and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Bill No. 765. To amend the charter of the City of Calhoun, Georgia and for other purposes.

By Messrs Murrah, Neill and Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 771. To amend an Act creating municipal court for City of Columbus.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th District-
Senate Bill No. 223. To repeal an Act approved July 31, 1923, amending an Act and amendments thereto creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Douglas County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Norman of the 47th District-
Senate Bill No. 224. To amend the charter of the City of Doerun, Colquitt County, Ga.

By Mr. Norman of the 47th District-

Senate Bill No. 225. .To amend the charter of the



City of Doerun, Colquitt County, Ga.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd District-
Senate Bill No. 228. To amend an Act approved December 11, 1871, which was to confer additional powers upon corporate authorities of the Town of Barnesville, now the City of Barnesville, then Pike County, now Lamar County, to provide for the election of Tax Assessors and for other purposes.
The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

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SENATE CALENDAR, AUGUST lOth, 1925.

By Mr. Carlisle of 7th-
Senate Bill No. 230. A bill to provide for the holding of a Convention of the people of Georgia, for purpose of revising the Constitution of said State.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Miller of 9th-
Senate Bill No. 231. A bill to increase the number of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of County of Calhoun from three to five; to provide they shall be elected by popular vote; to provide that one of said Commissioners shall be elected from each of the 5 Districts of said county.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-By Request--

Senate Bill No. 232. A bill to amend Section 3352 of

present Code of Georgia, so as to provide that persons



furnishing trees, shrubbery, or plants for the ornamentation or improvement of real estate shall have a special lien on

such real estate.

Referred to Committee on Forestry.

By Mr. Andrews of 31st-
Senate Bill No. 233. A bill to amend an Act to authorize county authorities of Banks County and Habersham County having charge of public roads in each of said counties to work out, put in repair, grade, widen, alter or change that portion of the old Bushville and Clarksville Road, now called the Johnny Ford Road, in town of Baldwin.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

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By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 234. A bill to provide that in counties of not less than two hundred thousand inhabitants the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues or other governing authority of such counties shall have the right, etc. to establish restricted residence districts.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Wilkerson of 49th-By Request-
Senate Bill No. 235. A bill to limit the period of time wherein elections on the subject of "Fence" or "No Fence" may be held in any county in this State.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 236. A bill to amend Act granting a charter to Gordon College and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th---=-
Senate Bill No. 237. A bill to amend Section 116 of the Penal Code of 1910, in reference to abandonment of minor children.
By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. ~38. A bill to amend Sections 2631 and 2662 of the Code of Georgia 1910, relative to Georgia Public Service Commission.
By Mr. Wellborn of the 40th-
Senate Bill No. 239. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Towns County.

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The following Bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

By ~r. Humphrey of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 773. A bill to amend the charter of the City 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 790. A bill to repeal the Act amending the charter of St. Marys.

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 Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 776. A bill to amend, revise, and consolidate the several Acts granting corporate authority to the City of Americus.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
2,Nn the passage of the bill the Ayes were 3ays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift.
House Bill No. 631. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Tifton.
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 Messrs. Davis, Lindsay, and Weeks of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 692. A bill to amend the Act establishing
a City Court 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift~
House Bill No. 629. A bill to amend an Act creating the Tifton Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for holding two terms a year of Superior Court of Tift 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Paschal of HeardHouse Bill No. 502. A bill to create a lien upon the
property of Franklin School District No.3 in Heard 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier----'-
House Bill No. 792. A bill to change the name of the Town of Milltown to City of Lakeland in Lanier County; to proYide for a new charter and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 221. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Baxley; to provide authority to the Mayor and Council to sell Electric and Steam Plants 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th-
Senate Bill No. 115. A bill to repeal Section 1775 of the Code of Georgia relating to the constituents of fertilizer, specifically naming what high grade and standard grade shall contain.
The Committee offered the following substitute:
A BILL

A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal Section 1775 of the Code of Georgia to the "constituents of fertilizer" specifically naming what high grade and standard grade shall contain, and to substitute in lieu thereof a new Section to be known as Section 1775 providing three new grades of fertilizer to be known as Extra High Grade, High Grade and Standard Grade fertilizer, and to specify the total plant food to be contained in each grade, and to add a new section to be known as Section 1775-A of the Code of Georgia requiring that there shall be stated upon the tag the sources from which the various ingredients are derived and the percentage thereof and the percentages of each ingredient and from what source derived 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 Section 1775 of the Code of Georgia relating to the constituents of fertilizer and specifying what high grade and standard grade fertilizer shall contain be and the same is hereby repealed, and a new section substituted therefor

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to be known as Section 1775, which shall read as follows: "Section 1775. No complete fertilizer, acid phosphate with potash, acid phosphate with nitrogen, or plain acid phosphate, shall be sold in this State which contains less than sixteen per cent plant food; namely, available phosphoric acid, nitrogen calculated as ammonia and potash, either singly or in combination; provided, that no complete fertilizer or acid phosphate with nitrogen, shall be sold in this State which contains less than two and six one hundredths (2.06%) per cent of nitrogen equivalent to two and fifty one-hundredths (2.50%) per cent of ammonia. In case any reference is made of grade in connection with the brand name or trade mark of a fertilizer or fertilizer material, the term "extra high grade," shall refer to fertilizers, acid phosphate with nitrogen, acid phosphate with potash, and plain acid phosphate only when they contain not less than a total of 20, 18, and 16 percent plant food, respectively; and "extra high grade" shall contain not less than 14 per cent acid phosphate, 3 per cent nitrogen and 3 per cent potash, or a grade or analysis of equal total commercial value; and "high grade" shall contain not less than 12 per cent acid phosphate, 2 per cent nitrogen, and 3 per cent potash, or grade or analysis of equal total commercial value; and "standard grade" shall contain not less than 12 per cent phosphoric acid, 2 per cent nitrogen, and 2 per cent potash, or a grade or analysis of equal total commercial value. No other grade term shall be used."
Section 2. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same that there shall be added a new Section to be known as Section 1775-A, which shall read as follows: "Section 1775-A. No commercial fertilizer or fertilizer material shall be offered for sale in this State unless there shall be printed on the tag attached to the bag, package or container, the ingredients of said fertilizer material, and showing the sources of the various ingredients and the pereentage of each ingredient and from what source derived.''

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Section 3. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by thea uthority of the same that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.

The report of the Commitee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute was agreed to.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the previous question. and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.
On the passage of the bill by substitute Senator Miller called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Neal, Benj. F.

On the passage of the bill by substitute the Ayes were 29 the Nays 1, and the bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

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By Mr. Wilkerson of the 49th-
Senate Bill No. 141. A bill to amend an Act regulating the sale of cotton seed meal, and for other purposes.

Senator Wilkinson offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 141 by striking Section 4310 of the Code of Georgia 1882 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1065 of the Penal Code of 1910.

The amendment was adopted.
The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill as amended Senator Miller called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R.

Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Parker, Jos. H.

Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Clifton, J. D.
The bill having received the requisite constitutionaJ majority was therefore passed:

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The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Foster of the 28th and Boykin of the 37th-
Senate Bill No. 102. A bill to provide for the sale, lease, or disposition by Municipal Corporations of Georgia of all electric, water, and gas plants.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same:

Section 1. That municipalities of this State be and they are herel;>y empowered and authorized, if they so desire, to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any or all electric, water, gas, or other municipally owned public utility plants or properties, on such terms and conditions as to the municipality seem proper. And said Municipal corporations are empowered and authorized to transfer title to said public utility properties by warranty deed, bill of sale, contract or lease in the manner provided by law, provided, however, that nothing in this Act contained shall be held or construed to effect the powers of any municipal corporation in the charter of which there is now contained any provision either authorizing the sale, lease, or other disposition of such properties by the municipality, or prohibiting the sale, lease, or other disposition of such properties by the municipality so long as such provision remain in the charter of such municipality.

Section 2. Notice of intention to make such sale, lease, or other disposition of waterworks, electric, or gas plant, setting out the price and other general terms and conditions

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of such proposed sale, lease, or disposition shall be given by publication, once a week for three consective weeks, in some newspaper published in said municipality, and if no newspaper is published in said municipality,then in some newspaper published in the county in which said municipality is located, and if no such newspaper, then in some newspaper having a general circulation in such municipality and after ten days from last publication of such notice, the plant may be disposed of, unless within ten days after the last publication of such notice, petition signed by not less than twenty per cent (20%) of the equalified voters of such municipality be filed, objecting to and protesting against such sale, lease, or disposition. If such petition, so signed, is filed the sale shall not be made unless submitted to a special election ordered for the purpose of determining whether a majority of those voting in such election shall vote for or against such sale, lease, or other disposition; such election shall be ordered by said municipality to be held not less than fifty days after the date of the filing of said objecting petition with the municipality. Such election shall be held in accordance with and in all respects be governed by the Acts of the General Assembly in regard to elections to determine whether municipalities shall issue bonds or not. The notice of such election shall state its purposes.

Section 3. The ballots provided shall have plainly written or printed thereon the words "Shall the water works, electric, or gas (as the case may be) plant, be sold, leased, or disposed of (as the case may be)," and below said words shall be suitably placed on separate lines, the words "Yes" and "No", so that the voter may indicate the way the elector desires to vote on the question submitted.
Section 4. If a majority of those voting in said election shall vote in favor of such sale, lease, or disposition, then the proper officers of the municipality may proceed to sell,

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lease, or dispose of such plant in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the notice of proposed intention to sell, lease, or dispose of such plant, as herein provided. If such is determined against such sale, lease or disposition of such plant, then such plant shall not be sold, leased, or disposed of, but shall remain the property of the municipality.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the bill and its substitute be tabled, and on the motion to table the Ayes were 16, the Nays 10, and the bill was tabled.

The following resolution was read the third time, and taken up for consideration:

By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Resolution No. 30. A resolution commending the State Tobacco Exposition to be held for the State of Georgia.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution the Ayes were 26, the Nays 0, and the resolution was adopted.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 3:00 o'clock this afternoon, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced that the Senate stood adjourned until three o'clock this afternoon.

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SENATE CHAMBER MoNDAY, AuGusT lOTH, 1925.

3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3 P. M. and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. . Hendrix, W. C.
Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe 1. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By tfr. Parker of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 122. A bill to amend Section 227 of the Pen:il Code of Georgia, 1910, relating to the firing of woods, and changing the time when the same may be done.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Senator Parker asked unanimous consent that the Bill be immediately transmitted to the House, and the consent was granted.
The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 15. A bill to amend Section 2601 of the Code of Georgia relative to method of increasing capital stock of street or suburban railroads by providing that such increase may be made by a vote of two-thirds of capital stock entitled by terms of its charter to vote.
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, the Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 16. A bill to amend Section 2201 of the Code of Georgia relative to the manner by which the name of capital stock or place of business of any banking, railroad, insurance, express, telegraph, canal or navigation company in this State may be changed.

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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 placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 106. A bill to amend the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act, approved August 17, 1920, to define an employee under Section 15, and to provide that when an employer and his employees elect to be bound by the Act said election shall continue until recalled.

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, the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Messrs. Clary of the 29th, and Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 113. A bill to empower the tax payers of this State with the authority to bring suit in the name of any county or municipality for recovery of public funds paid without authority or withheld from Public Treasury and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes.were 27, the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following resolution was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th, Morgan of the 1st, Foster of the 28th, Hendrix of the 35th, and Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Resolution No. 34. A resolution to provide for a committee to investigate the Western and Atlantic Railroad and for other purposes.
The Committee offered the following substitute to the Resolution.
Whereas, We are informed the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway, the Lessee of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, has granted to the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee an easement for street purposes during the term of its lease; and
Whereas, Such power being vested solely in the Legislature of the State; and
Whereas, We realize the trouble, expense and difficulty that the State would incur in again obtaining possession of this property after it has been used for street purposes forty years or more; and also realizing the unsatisfactory situation in which the City of Chattanooga and her property owners will be placed by improving a street and the abutting property, which street is destined to revert to its true and rightful owners at a future day; and
Whereas, This matter should be definitely settled at this time to the satisfaction of the State of Georgia and the City

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of Chattanooga; and as this is not possible in the remaining time the Legislature will be in session;

Therefore be it resolved, By the Senate of Georgia, the House concurring, that a commission of five members be created, and commission to be composed of the Governor, the Chairman of the Public Service Commission, one member of the Senate to be named by the President of the Senate, and one member of the House to be named by the Speaker of the House, and one citizen from the State at large, namely Chas. Murphy Candler; said commission to be vested with .power to treat with the City of Chattanooga and make an exchange of such of the State's property as the Lessee has granted under easement to the City of Chattanooga for street purposes for property along the line of the Western & Atlantic Railroad that will be suitable for switching yards, break up yards and for such other purposes as may be needed for future use.

Be it further resolved, That full power and authority be delegated to said Commission to act for the State in dealing with the Lessee and the City of Chattanooga in disposing of the State's property for street purposes, and their Acts will be as binding on the State as if passed by the Legislature.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the previous question, and the call was sustained.

The report of the Committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended Senator Pruett called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.

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The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. FO!!ter, A. G.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Clifton, J.D. Memory, S. Forster

Parker, Jos. H. Pruett, J. F.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 30, the Nays 8.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute as amended.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
TuESDAY, AuausT 11, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews, 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.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the following bills be recommitted to the Committee on Highways and the consent was granted:

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By Messrs. Boykin of the 37th, Collier of the 22nd, Cole of the 36th, Hutcheson of the 39th and others-
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to create a Highway Fund to be used in the construction, maintenance and repair of the State Aid Highways and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Boykin of phe 37th, Collier of the 22nd, Cole of 36sh, Hutcheson of the 39th and others-
Senate Bill No. 73. A bill to constitute and organize the State Highway Commission of Georgia and to prescribe its duties and powers.
Mr. Williams of the 14th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Education, read the second time and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd-
Senate Bill No. 226. A bill to authorize and empower the trustees of the several District Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges of the State in their discretion to require two years of Junior College work and for other purposes.
Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the following bill be taken from the table and the motion prevailed:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of BibbHouse Bill No. 2. A bill to regulate the employment of
children and for other purposes.
The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:



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By Mr. Clements of 45th-
Senate Bill No. 240. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Act creating office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Irwin County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Clements of 45th-
Senate Bill No. 241. A bill to amend Act to abolish office of County Treasurer of Irwin County, to establish county depositories for county funds.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters:

Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report.

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 338 and House Bill No. 341 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. 341. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a department of Audits and for other purposes.

House Bill No.r338. A bill to be entitled an Act providing for an Occupation tax upon all distributors selling fuel in this State and for other purposes.
DELAPERRIERE, Chairman.



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Mr. Morgan of 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Forestry, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Forestry have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 153 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate ~ith the recommendation that the same do pass:
House Bill No. 153. A bill to amend the Forestry laws of Georgia.
MoRGAN of the 1st, Chairman.
Mr. Memory of 46 District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways 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. 122. A bill to amend an Act creating a State Board.
MEMORY, Chairman.

Mr. Memory of 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways have had under consideration the following bill 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:



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Senate Bill No. 233. A bill to amend an Act to authorize the County Authorities of Habersham and Banks to work and put into repair certain roads and for other purposes.
MEMORY, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. 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 Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:

By Mr. Rountree of EmanuelHouse Bill No. 809. To amend the charter of Twin City.

By Mr. Tucker of BerrienHouse Bill No. 808. To amend the charter of Roy City.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 807. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Metter.

By Mr. Stanley of Fannin-
House Bill No. 803. To repeal the charter of the town Fry.

By Messrs. Humphrey of Emanuel and Harrison of Johnson-
House Bill No. 789. To amend the charter of Adrian.

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Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Collier of the 22-
Senate Bill No. 236. To amend charter of Gordon College.

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 234. To establish residence zomng districts in certain counties.

By Mr. Davison of PeachHouse Bill No. 810. To amend charter of Fort Valley

By Bibb Delegation-
House Bill No. 791. To amend the charter of Macon, Georgia.

By Messrs. Camp and Heard of Cobb-
House Bill No. 820. To permit Board of Lights of Marietta, Georgia, to pay certain parties.

By Mr. Mann of Glynn-
House Bill No. 796. To amend the charter of Brunswick, 9-eorgia.
HENDRIX, Chairman.



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Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 239, by Senator Welham.
Senate Bill No. 231, by Senator Miller.
House Bill No. 758, by Mr. Smith of Talbot.
House Bill No. 757, by Mr. Smith of Talbot.
House Bill No. 816, by Messrs. Quarteman and Folks of Ware.
. House Bill No. 752, by Mr. Peterson of Tift.
House Bill No. 254, by Messrs. Wood, Hooper and Kempton.
House Bill No. 253, by Messrs. Wood, Hooper and Kempton.
House Bill No. 37, by Messrs." Wood, Hooper and Kempton.
House Bill No. 806, by Mr, Brannen of Candler.

Respectfully submitted,

BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

The following House Bills were read the first time and referred~to Committees:



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By Mr. Strickland of Pierce-
House Bill No. 819. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Blackshear in the County of Pierce.

Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Dorsey of WhiteHouse Bill No. 826. A bill to provide for three terms of
the Superior Court of White County per annum.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Jones of Cook-
House Bill No. 828. A bill providing that both criminal and civil business shall be triable at any day at any term of the Cook County Superior Court.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Layton of Liberty-
House Bill No. 762. A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Liberty County.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 798. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Atlanta by extending the limits of the City.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following House Resolution was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Uniform Laws:

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By Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 42. A resolution to relieve B. B. Battle as surety.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mr. Talmadge of Jasper-,-House Bill No. 122. To amend an Act creating the
State Highway Board.
By Messrs. Rountree of Emanuel and Howard of LongHouse Bill No. 153. To amend the forestry laws of this
State and for other purposes.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 37. To fix the salary of the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County and for other purposes.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Hooper and Wood of Fulton-
House Bill No. 253. To provide the payment of expenses in the office of the County Treasurer in Counties in this State having a population of 150,000, in which Treasurer is paid a salary and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 254. To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County.

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By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Bill No. 752. To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for the County of Tift and for other purposes.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 757. To amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Talbot County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 758. To amend an Act establishing a Board of County Commissioners of Talbot County.

By Messrs. Humphrey of Emanuel and Harrison of Johnson-
House Bill No. 789. To amend the charter of Adrian.

By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 791. To amend the charter of the City of Macon so as to empower the Mayor and Council of said City to sell certain lands and for other purposes.

By Mr. Mann of Glynn-
House Bill No. 796. To amend the charter of the City of Brunswick and for other purposes.

By Mr. Stanley of Fannin-
House Bill No. 803. To repeal the charter of the town of Fry.

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By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 806. To amend an Act entitled Candler Board of Commissioners created in Candler County approved August 18, Acts 1923, pages 220-231.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 807. To amend an Act approved August 16, 1920, creating a new charter for the City of Metter and for other purposes.

By Mr. Tucker of BerrienHouse Bill No. 808. To amend the charter of Ray City

By Mr. Rountree of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 809. To amend the charter of Twin City: By Messrs. Quarterman and Folks of Ware--

House Bill No. 816. To prohibit fishing in Ware County from April 15th to June 15th.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 810. To amend the charter of the City of Fort Valley and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 820. To permit Board of Lights of Marietta to pay E. P. Dobbs $3,000.

By Mr. Miller of the 9th District-
Senate Bill No. 231. To increase the number of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the County of Calhoun from three to five; to provide they shall be elected by popular vote; to provide that one of said Commissioners

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shall be elected from each of the 5 Districts of said County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Andrews of the 31st District-
Senate Bill No. 233. To amend an Act to authorize the County authorities of Banks and Habersham Counties having charge of public roads in said Counties to work out, put in repair, grade, widen, etc. the road known as the Johny Ford Road and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District-
Senate Bill No. 234. To provide in Counties of not less than 200,000 population the establishing or zoning of residential districts and to prohibit the construction of other buildings in such zones and for other purposes.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd District-
To amend an Act granting charter to Gordon College and for other purposes.

By Mr. Welborn of the 40th District-
Senate Bill No. 239. To create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Towns County; to prescribe their powers and duties and for other purposes.

By Mr. Neill of Muscogee and others-
House Bill No. 338. To amend an Act entitled an Act providing for an occupation tax upon all distributors selling fuel in this State and for other purposes.
By Mr. Neill of Muscogee, Mr. Dykes of Dooly, Mr. Milner of Dodge and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 341. To amend an Act creating and establishing a Department of Audits and for other purpose.s.

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JouRNAL OF THE SENATE,

The following Senate and House Bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Bill No. 765. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.

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. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 756. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Talbotton.

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 Messrs. Weekes and Davis of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 711. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta so as to exclude a certain section' in Druid Hills from the City limits.

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.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Lewis and Whelch~l of ColquittHouse Bill No. 523. A bill to amend the charter of tlie
City of Moultrie.
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. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 678. A bill to amend the Code of Georgia with reference to laying out the roadway of the Coastal Highway Roadway.

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 rna. jority was passed.

By Mr. Norman of the 47th-
Senate Bill No. 224. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Doerun in Colquitt 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the ~9th-
. Senate Bill No. 223. A bill to repeal an Act amending an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Douglas 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 228. A bill to amend an Act which confers additional powers upon corporated authorities of the Town of Barnesville then in Pike County, now in Lamar County and to provide for election of tax assessors.

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.

The following message was received from the llouse through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House, towit:

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By Mr. Strickland of Pierce-
House Bill No. 819. A bill to amend an Act establishing a City Court of Blackshear in the County of Pierce.

By Mr. Dorsey of White-
House Bill No. 826. A bill to provide for three terms of the Superior Court of White County.

By Mr. Jones of Cook-
House Bill No. 828. A bill providing that both criminal and civil business shall be triable at any day at any term of the Cook Superior Court.

By Mr. Layton of Liberty-
House Bill No. 762. A bill to amend an Act creating the board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Liberty County.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 42. A resolution relieving B. B. Battle as surety.

By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 798. A bill to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta by extending the limits of said City.

The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman, Senator Sapp, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the following as the order of business for today:

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1 Prayer by Chaplain. 2 Call of Roll. 3 Report of Committee on Journals. 4 Notices of Motions to Reconsider. 5 Reading of the Journal. 6 Motions to Reconsider. 7 Confirmation of Journal. 8 Unanimous consents. 9 Reports of Standing Committees. 10 Report of Select Committees. 11 Message from the Governor. 12 Unfinished business. 13 Uncontested Local Senate and House Bills. 14 Uncontested House Amendments to Senate Bills. 15 Senate Bill No. 172.
House Bill No. 137. Senate Bill No. 176. House Bill No. 25. Senate Bill No. 164. Senate Bill No. 18. House.Bill No.2. Senate Bill No. 183. Senate Bill No. 150.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 172. A bill to propose to the qualified voters of the State an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the creation of highway districts as political sub-divisions.

Senator Foster offered the following am~ndments:

Moves to amend said bill as follows:

By inserting in the seventh line of Section 1 the following words to-wit: "or ordinary, if said ordinary be in charge of county affairs" immediately after the words "County Commissioners.''

Moves to amend further by adding in the 23rd line of Section 1 immediately after the word "District" the following words to-wit: "Or as subsequently constituted."
The amendments were adopted.

The report of the committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

As the bill called for an amendment to the Constitution of the State the roll call w;:ts ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--
Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Rountree, A. M

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Negative-

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clary, E. D. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Harrell, G. Y.

Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Middleton, D. S. McGregor, J. M. D.

Nonnan, R. L. Pickren, T. L. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of tho bill the Ayes were 21, Nays 22.

The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

Senator Foster gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating this Bill.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 138. A bill to increase the bonded indebtedness of Crisp County for the purpose of acquiring . water power sites.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
As the bill called for a constitutional amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D.

Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.

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Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster

Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Boykin, Shirley C.

Miller, A. L.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 42, Nays 2.

The bill having received the requisite two-thirds vote was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Moye of t~e 11th-
Senate Bill No. 176. A bill to amend Section 783 of the Penal Code of 1910 relative to the unlawful injury of or the interference with property of electric companies.
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.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Messrs. Griffin of Decatur and ;Eiall of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 25. A bill to promote public safety at railroad crossings; to provide penalties and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to promote the public safety at railroad crossings; to provide for warning signs; to require the stopping of motor vehicles approaching such crossings, and regulate their speed; to provide penalties and for other purposes;

Be in enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of same.

Section 1. That wherever in this State a public highway shall cross the main line of any railroad at grade, not in an incorporated town or city, it shall be the duty of the County Commissioners, Ordinary, or other authority in charge of roads in said county to designate each such grade crossing in their respective counties either as a "safe Crossing" or "unsafe crossing." To be designated as a "safe crossing" it must be one with an open and clear view of the railroad track in each direction for at least two hundred yards from said crossing, and the approaches thereto, without obstruction of view. They shall designate as "unsafe crossing" all such crossings where there is no such clear and unobstructed view as stated above or where there is an abrupt crossing, or where the public road runs parallel or practically parallel with the railroad on approaching the crossing, or wherever on account of the great frequency of the use of the crossing or for other cause, the same is particularly dangerous to travel in the judgment of said authorities.

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Section 2. That wherever said crossing have been so classified as provided in Section 1 of this Act, it shall be the duty of the county authorities aforesaid to notify each railroad company on whose line the respective crossings exist in said county, of the location and classification of the crossing aforesaid. Said notice to the railroad companies shall be given by mail to the General Manager, or other executive officers of said railroad, and shall be given on or before November 1, 1925. Provided, nevertheless that said county authorities shall have the authority from time to time in the future wherever new hasards arise, to change the classification of any crossing from safe to unsafe, and to designate .the classification of such new crossings as shall hereafter be established and to give sixty days notice to the railroad companies in like manner as stated above.

Section 3. Be it further enacted that the said railroad companies shall on or before the first day of January, 1926, or thereafter on sixty days notice, from the county authorities aforesaid, erect at the approaches to each crossing designated as a dangerous crossing a white sign with red letters thereon not less than ten feet from the ground, and not less than thirty inches by forty inches in size, which sha.11 be placed on the right hari.d side of the approach to said crossing, and approximately one hundred feet from the rails of said railroad track, except where two roads intersect less than one hundred feet from the crossing, when the same shall be placed approximately at the intersection, which sign shall be lettered with the words "Georgia LawStop-Unsafe R. R. Crossing," which lettering shall not be less than nine inches in height.
Section 4. Be it further enacted that every person operating a motor vehicle on approaching a crossing so designated as an unsafe crossing, shall be and is hereby required to bring his vehicle to a full stop at a distance of not exceeding fifty feet from the nearest rail of the track .ari.d before he shall cross thereover, or attempt to do so.

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Section 5. At all crossings designated as safe crossings the said railroad companies shall erect a sign similar to the sign required in Section 3 of this Act in size and shape, which shall have thereon the words "R. R. Crossing-Slow Down to 6 Miles-Ga. Law."

Section 6. Be it further enacted that it shall be the duty of every person operating a motor vehicle over a railroad crossing, so designated as a safe crossing, and marked with warning sign as above, to slow down his said vehicle on approaching said crossing to a speed of not more than six miles per hour, and shall not cross over said railroad crossing, or attempt to do so, at a greater speed than six miles per hour.
Section 7. Be it further enacted, that the provisions of this Act shall apply to the tracks of street railroads and interurban railroads only outside of the incorporated limits municipalities, and it shall not interfere with the regulations prescribed by the ordinances of the various municipalities. It shall not apply to a railroad crossing regularly protected by gates or watchmen.

Section 8. Be it further enacted, that a failure to observe this Act shall not be considered as an Act of negligence per se in any action against the railroad company for injury to person or property; but the facts relating to any failure to observe the requirements thereof may be considered along with the other facts in the case in determining the questions of negligence, if any.

Section 9. Be it further enacted, that the phrase "main line" as used in the first section hereof shall mean any railroad track or set of tracks over which regularly scheduled trains are customarily operated.
Be it further enacted, that any railroad company, or any person violating any of the provisions of this Act, or fa~ng

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to observe the requirements thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than fifty dollars, which fine may be enforced by the Court by an alternative sentence of imprisonment not exceeding ninety days in the event the fine is not paid.

Section 11. Be it further enacted, that all laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendment to the substitute:
"Provided, nevertheless, that the rule of law in reference to presumptions against railroads shall not be affected by this Act, and provided further that in the trial of any Civil Case involving damages to person or property at or near any such crossing, it shall be unlawful for this Act to be read to, or commented upon, before, any jury empannelled to try any such civil case, nor shall the Judge upon the trial of such civil case charge the provisions of this Act; the true intent of this Act being not to change the existing law in reference to civil cases for the recovery of damages on account of personal injuries or property damage at or near any Railroad Crossing.''

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 34, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute as amended.

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The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 164. A bill to provide for the holding of elections in all incorporated towns and cities in this State, and to provide for the opening and closing of the polls in all elections held in this State.

Mr. Guess of the 34th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 164 by adding a new section as follows:

"That in all county precincts the polls shall open at 10 o'clock A.M. and close at 6 o'clock P.M."
The amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
Mr. Memory of the 46th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill be recommitted to the Committee on Highways, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Andrews of the 31st-

Senate Bill No. 233. A bill to authorize the county

authorities of Banks and Hal:iersham Counties having

harge of public roads in said counties to work over road

~nown as Jonny Ford Road.



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The following bill, which had been taken from the table on July 31st, was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 18. A bill to amend the Act creating the Department of Commerce and Labor so as to fix the compensation of the Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th called for the Previous question and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 22, Nays 13.

The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th moved th.at the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until three o'clock this afternoon.

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SENATE CHAMBER
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1925. 3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3 P. M., and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr Perkins,R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate Amendment to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 198. A bill to amend an Ac"b creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the



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County of Tattnall, State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has read and agreed to the senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Boswell of Greene-
House Bill No. 573. A bill to be entitled an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Greene County and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Winship and Malone of Bibb-
House Bill No. 2. A bill to regulate the employment of children and for other purposes.

Mr. Clements of the 45th offered the following amendment which was adopted:

By adding the following proviso at the end of Section 3: "Provided this Act shall not apply to job or cylinder presses operated in connection with charitable or Elemosary institutions."

Mr. Perkins of the 24th offered the following amendment which was adopted:

Moves to amend Section 1 by striking the words "or as usher or other employee in a place of amusement, or m messenger service," in the 4th and 5th lines thereof.



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The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill as amended Mr. Pruett of the 32nd called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Carlisle, Ira Clifton, J. D. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Knight, P. T.

Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D.

Hayes, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Luttrell, J. A. Moye, R. L. Pruett, J. F.

Ricketson, F. B. Stevens, C. 0. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 14.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Senator Knight asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore; the Clerk thereof:


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Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate Amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 602. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Butts, State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 183. A bill to amend an Act of August 19, 1911 so as to create a lien for the purpose of securing the eventual payment of such drainage assessments as may be made under the drainage act and provide for th~ validation of bonds.
The committee offered the following substitute:

An Act to amend an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia approved August 19, 1911, and entitled: "An Act to promote the public health, convenience and welfare by leveeing, ditching and draining the wet swamp and overflowed lands of the State, and providing for the establishment of levee or drainage districts, for the purpose of enlarging or changing any natural water course, and for digging ditches or canals for securing better drainage or providing better outlets for drainage, for building levees or embankments and installing tide gates or pumping plants for the reclamation of overflowed lands, and prescribing a method for so doing; and providing for the assessment and collection of the cost and expense of the same, and issuing and selling bonds therefor, and for the care and maintenance of such improvements when con-

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structed; and for other purposes," as now amended, so as to create a lien for the purpose of securing the eventual payment of such drainage assessments as may be made, to define the method of enforcing such liens and the collection of such assessments, .to provide a method of validating bonds issued thereunder-and for other purposes.

Section 1. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this Act, Section thirty-four (34), as now amended, of the above entitled Act of August 19, 1911, shall be and is hereby amended by adding in line twenty-seven (27) of said section after the words "taxes are collected" the following:

By levy and sale, and any purchaser at such sale shall acquire title to said land so sold subject only to State and County taxes (and also City Taxes, if said lands be located in an incorporated town or city) and the unpaid assessment due or to become due, and such unmatured assessments shal at maturity be collected in like manner by levy and "lale of said land, the title to vest in the last purchaser at any such sale. Any and all executions issued under and by virtue of the provisions of this Act, shall constitute a speciil}lien upon the lands of such party lying within said drainage district subject to the provisions herein contained," so that said section when so amended shall read: "At the expiration of thirty days from the date of the notice providad in Section 32 of this Act as amended, the Board of Draenage Commissioners may issue bonds for the full amount iof the assessment not paid in to the county treasurer, together with the interest thereon, costs of collection or other incidental expenses. These bonds shall bear six per cent. interest per annum, payable annually, or semi-annually in the discretion of the Board of Drainage Commissioners, and shall be paid in ten equal annual installments. The first installment of the principal shall mature at the ex-

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piration of three years from the date of issue, and one installment each succeeding year for nine additional years. The commissioners may sell these bonds at not less than
par and devote the proceeds to the payment of the work as it progresses. In no case shall bonds be issued until the tax levy has been made to meet them as they come due. The bonds issued shall be for the exclusive use of the levee
or drainage district specified on their face, and should be numbered by the Board of Drainage Commissioners and recorded in the drainage record, which record shall set out
specifically the lands embraced in the district on which the tax has not been paid in full, and which land is assessed for the payment of the bonds issued and the interest thereon. This assessment shall constitute the first and paramount lien, second only to State and county taxes upon the lands assessed for the payment of said bonds issued and the interest thereon, as the same becomes due, and shall be collected in the same manner by the same officers as the State and county taxes are collected, by lery and sale, and any purchaser at such sale shall acquire title to said land so sold subject only to State and county taxes (and also City taxes, if said lands be located in an incorporated town or city), and the unpaid assessments due or to become due, and such unmatured assessments shall at maturity be collected in like manner by levy and sale of said land, the title to vest in the last purchaser at any such sale. Any and all executions issued under and by virtue of the provisions of this Act shall constitute a special lien upon the lands of such party lying within said drainage district subject to the provisions herein contained. All assessments levied under' authority of this Act, and the Acts amendatory thereof shall be due and payable on or before December 20th, in each year preceding the maturity off the installment of principal or interest of the bonds or indebtedness which the assessment is levied to pay and it shall be the duty of the tax collector to collect such assessments in the same manner and at the same time as he collects State and county

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taxes, and issue his receipt therefor. The necessary books and blanks for this purpose shall be provided at the expense
of the Drainage District. The tax collector shall, not later than January 1st of each year, make a report of all unpaid assessments due for the preceding year to the Board of Drainage Commissioners, and shall at the same time
issue his executions to enforce collection of the same, which . shall proceed as ordinary executions for State and county
taxes; all unpaid assessments shall bear interest at the rate
of 7 per cent. per annum from December 20th until paid, and shall be collected by the tax collector in the same
manner as the assessment. Wherever a district is incorporated in more than one county the assessments shall be due and payable in the county where they are levied, and . the tax collector of that county shall issue executions as hereinbefore provided, which may be levied by any sheriff or constable in the county in which the land is located. If any installment of principal or nterest represented by the said bond shall not be paid at the time and in the manner when the same shall become due and payable, the holder or holders of such bond or bonds upon which default has been made may have a right of action against said Drainage District or the Board of Drainage Commissioners of said district, wherein the court may issue a writ of mandamus against the said Drainage District, its officers, including the tax collector and treasurer, directing the levying of a tax or special assessment as herein provided, and the collection of same, in such sum as may be necessary to meet any unpaid installments of principal and interest and costs of action; and such other remedies as are hereby vested in the holder or holders of such bond or bonds in default as may be authorized by law, and the right of action is hereby vested in the holder or holders of such bond upon which default has been made authorizing them to institute suit against any officer on his official bond for failure to perform any duty imposed by the provisions of this Act, the official bonds of the tax collector and the county treasurer shall be

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liable for the faithful performance of the duties herein assigned them. Such bonds may be increased by the Board of County Commissioners.
It shall be the duty of said Board of Drainage Commissioners to. see that executions to enforce payment of all unpaid assessments aforesaid are issued by the tax collector not later than the 15th day of January of each year, and are immediately placed by him in the hands of the Sheriff or other proper levying officer and to see that levy is promptly made and followed in due course by advertisement and sale of the land in said drainage district of each person who fails to make payment in full to such levying officer on or before the 15th day of February in each year, and it shall be their further duty to see that all county officers and persons charged with any duty herein, including the levying of a special tax assessment and collection of the same, shall promptly and faithfully discharge their respective duties.
Section 2. Be it further enacted that said Act be also amended so that any and all bonds hereafter issued under said Act in any case may be validated in the following manner, to-wit:
Paragraph A. Whenever any Drainage District shall have been organized under and by virtue of this Act and the Drainage Commissioners shall have determined that the issuance of bonds for the purpose of constructing such improvements is advisable or necessary, the said Drainage Commissioners shall within thirty days thereafter serve notice upon the Solicitor General of the Circuit in which said Drainage District desires to issue bonds under the terms and conditions of said Drainage Act, and such service shall be personal upon the Solicitor General, and in the event he is absent from the circuit, then it shall be served in person upon the Attorn~y General of the State.
Paragraph B. Within twenty days from the date of the service of the notice provided in the preceding paragraph

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the Solicitor General or the Attorney General, as the Casl~
may be, shall prepare and file in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county in which said Drainage District has been organized a petition, a true and correct copy of such petition to be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court in each of the counties in which any of the lands embraced within such Drainage District may
lie, same to be considered an original action in the Superior Court in each of the counties in which such petition may
have been filed, such action to be brought in. the name of the State of Georgia and against such Drainage District so desiring to issue bonds, setting forth the service of the notice, as provided in the pre~eding paragraph, the name of the Drainage District seeking to issue said bonds, the amount of the bonds to be issued, what interest they are to bear, how much principal and interest is to be paid in full, and shall attach thereto as exhibit true and correct plats or maps of the area to be drained, showing the acreage within said area owned by each of the members of said District, the class or classes to which the lands of each member has been assigned and the acreage of each member in each class, the amount to be assessed against the acreage in each class, and as well as the total amount to be assessed against each member, and shall obtain from the Judge of the Superior Court in the county in which said Drainage District is organized and as well as from the Judge of the Superior Court in each of the other counties in which any portion of said Drainage District may lie, an order requiring the Drainage Commissioners representing such Drainage District to show cause at the Court House in each of the several counties, at such time as the Judges of such courtH may direct, the several hearings to be on different dates and all within twenty days from the filing of the petition, why the bonds should not be confirmed and validated which petitions as filed in the. several counties shall be served in person upon the Drainage Commissioners by the sheriff of the co,unty in which such Commissioners reside,

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or such Commissioners may acknowledge service thereon, and to which petition such Commissioners shall make sworn answers within the time prescribed by the order therefor.
Paragraph C. Within the time prescribed in the order the Judge of each of the Superior Courts herein referred to shall, at the Courthouse in the county wherein the land embraced in the Drainage District and at the time fixed in said order therefor, proceed to hear and determine all the questions of law and fact in said cause, notice of which hearing shall be published immediately preceding such hearing in two issues of that newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published in said county, and shall render judgment thereon, and in the event his judgment shall be in favor of the issuance of bonds, a judgment and order shall be entered to that effect, and any person owning lands lying within such Drainage District, resident of the county in which said hearing is had, or owning lands therein and within said District may become a party to said proceedings by intervention either before or after the rendition of the judgment and order herein referred to, and if dissatisfied with the judgment of the court confirming and validating the issuance of the bonds, may except therefrom within twenty days from the judgment, as in injunctions, and upon the hearing in the Supreme Court such bill of exceptions shall be heard in accordance with the practice regulating the hearing of bills of exceptions in criminal cases.

Paragraph D. In the event no bill of exceptions is filed within the time prescribed herein, or, if filed, is affirmed by the Supreme Court, the Judgment of the Superior Court, so confirming and validating the issuance of the bonds, shall be forever conclusive upon the validity of such bonds against the said Drainage District and the members thereof whether such members were original petitions in said original petition to organize such District or were brought

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in by service as provided in Eaid Act, and the validity of said bonds and the assessments thereunder shall not thereafter be called into question in any Court in this State.

Paragraph E. Bond, when issued under the provisions of this Act, shall have stamped thereon by the Clerk of the Superior Court in which said Drainage District is organized the words, "Validated and confirmed by judgment xf the Superior Courts of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counties," naming the counties in which the Superior Courts thereof may have confirmed said issue of bonds, specifying the dates when such judgments were rendered and the courts in which same were rendered which shall be signed by the Clerk of the Superior Court in which said Drainage District is organized, certified copies of the final orders validating and confirming said bonds having first been filed as a part of the record in the office of said clerk, and which entry and certificate of the clerk on such bonds shall be original evidence of the facts recited therein and shall be received as original evidence in any court in this State.
Paragraph F. The costs of the proceedings herein contemplated shall be in all eve~t taxed against the said Drainage District and in addition thereto said Drainage District shall pay to the Solicitor General the sum of twentyfive dollars in each county in which such proceedings may be had.

Paragraph G. Provided the provisions of this Amendment shall apply only to such drainage districts as may be hereafter established.

Section 3. Be it further enacted, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

Senator Miller offered the following amendments to the substitute:

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Moves to amend by inserting between the words "subject only to State and County taxes" and before the words "and also City Taxes," in Section 1, of the substitute the following words "and taxes levied for any and all school purposes," this being in Section 1, page 1, line 25, of said substitute.

Moves further to amend by inserting between the words

"subject only to State and County taxes" and before the

words "and also City taxes" the following words "and

taxes levied for any and all school purposes," the same tak-

ing place in Section 1, page 2, line 31 of the said substitute.



Moves also to amend Section 1 of the said substitute by inserting between the words "second only to State and County taxes" and "upon the lands" tht;J words "and taxes levied forany and all school purposes" in Section 1, page 2, line 25 of the substitute.
The amendments were adopted.

The report of the committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 29, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute as amended.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Cole of the 42nd-
Senate Bill No. 150. A bill to prohibit the employment of women in industrieal and manufacturing enterprises between the hours of 9 P. M. and 5 A. M., provided that employees of newspapers, telephone and telegraph companies shall not be affected.

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The report of the committee,- which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

The main question was then put.

On the passage of the bill Senator Hendrix called for the Ayes and Nays and the Call was sustained.



The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.

'Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Knight, P. T. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, l't. L. Pickren, T. L. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-

Boykin, Shirley C. Clary, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R.

Luttrell, J. A. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0.

Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 26, Nays 16.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Foster of the 28th moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10 :00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A.M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrew, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. -Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceeding had been examined and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in passing the following bill of yesterday:

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By Mr. Cole of the 42nd-
Senate Bill No. 150. A bill to prohibit the employment of women in industrial and manufacturing enterprises between the hours of 9 P. M. and 5. A. M., and for other purposes.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday in defeating the following bill:

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 18. A bill to amend the Act creating the Department of Commerce and Labor approved August 21st, 1911, so as to fix the compensation of the Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor at $3,000 per annum.

Mr. Foster of the 28th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday in defeating the following bill:

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 172. A bill to propose to qualified voters of the State a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of Highway Districts as political sub-divisions and bodies politic for the purpose of aiding in the construction and paving of highways.

The motion prevailed, and the bill was placed upon the calendar.
Mr. Knight of the 6th rose to a point of personal privilege.
Mr. Boykin of the 37th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in passing Senate Bill No. 150, notice of. which he had given previously.

The motion prevailed and the bill was placed upon the calendar.

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Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating Senate Bill No. 18 on yesterday.

The motion prevailed, and the Bill was placed upon the calendar.

Senator Foster asked unanimous consent that the Secretary of the .Senate have 100 copies of Senate Bill No. 172 printed, which the Senate had voted to reconsider earlier in the day.
The consent was granted.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdwarn from the Committee on municipal Government, read the second time, and recommitted.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 798. A bill to amend the Act establishing new charter for the City of Atlanta.
The consent was granted.
Mr. Clements of the 45th asked unanimous consent that the following bills be withdrawn from the Committee on County and County Matters, read the second time, and recommitted:

By Mr. Clements of the 45thSenate Bill No. 240. A bill to amend the Act creating
the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Irwin County.
By Mr. Clements of the 45thSenate Bill No. 241. A bill to amend an Act to abolish

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the office of County Treasurer of Irwin County to establish county depositories for county funds.

The consent was granted.

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, to-wit:

By Mr. Alexander of Chatham and others-
House Bill No. 679. A bill to amend an Act to prescribe the rights, duties, and responsibilities of the Coastal Highway District and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Jones and Smith of MeriwetherHause Bill No. 779. A bill to incorporate the City of
Raleigh, in the County of Meriwether.
By Mr. Matthews of HaralsonHouse Bill No. 822. A bill to amend the Charter of the
.Town of Bremen.
By Mr. Dorsey of WhiteHouse Bill No. 827. A bill to amend the Charter of the
Town of Cleveland.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 832. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Thomasville, Georgia.

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855

By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 833. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Sparta and for other purposes.

By Mr. Evans of Screven-
House Bill No. 837. A bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Sylvania, Georgia.

By Mr. Johnson of Appling-
House Bill No. 1. A bill to amend the constitution of the State of Georgia relative to the classification of property for taxation at different rates and for other purposes.

By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale-
House Bill No. 821. A bill to create a City Court for the City of Conyers.

The following message. was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has adopted an amendment to Senate Amendment to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Pate of Turner-
House Bill No. 660. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners for Turner County.

Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1., submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1. have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have

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instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

By Senator Maddox of 26th DistrictSenate Bill No. 238. An Act to amend Section 2631 and
2662 of the Code of Georgia of 1910.
Respectfully,
PERKINS of 24th District, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th, District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, lrnve had
under consideration the following bill 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:
By Senator Foster of 28th DistrictSenate Bill No. 77. An Act to provide for admission
to the Bar and other purposes.
Respectfully,
PERKINS of 24th District, Chairman.
Mr. Morgan of 1st District, Chairman of the Co:rnmj.ttee on Forestry, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Forestry have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 232 of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

To amend Section 3352 of the present Code of Ga., so as to provide that persons furnishing trees, shrubbery or plants for the ornamentation or improvement of real estate shall have a lien on such property.

Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following Bill 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, as amended by the Committee upon the request of its author.

FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. McKenzie of 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Elections, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Privileges and Elections have had under consideration the following bill 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:

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By Mr. Wilkinson of 49th District-
Senate Bill No. 235. To limit the period of time wherein elections on the subject of "Fence" or "No Fence" may be held in any county in the State and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

C. M. McKENZIE, Chairman.
J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary. This August 11, 1925.

Mr. Moye of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No.2, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, have had under consideration the following bills 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 as amended; and do not pass, as indicated below:

House Bill No. 504. An Act to repeal an Act to Establish the City Court of Dawson and for other purposes, pass as amended.

House Bill No. 69. An Act to provide that there shall be exempted from taxation, by the taxing authorities of Richmond County, Georgia, the persons set out in Art. 7, Sec. 2, Art. 2-A of the Constitution and for other purposes, that this bill do not pass.

Respectfully submitted,

RoBERT L. MoYE, 11th District, Chairman.

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Mr. Knight of the 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

By Mr. Carswell of 5th District-
Senate Bill No. 203. To provide State Board of Education and County and City Boards shall adopt as text books any history or text books that does not deal with history of Ga., and the south according to the facts.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Hause Bill No. 599. To amend an Act to provide for system of public schools for City of Vidalia, Toombs County.

By Mr. Grant of Morgan-
House Bill No. 733. To amend Act authorizing system of public schools for Madison, Ga., and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Hopkins of Thomas and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 459. To amend Sec. 144 of school laws code, so as to authorize authorities to purchase buildings and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

This August 11, 1925.

P. T. KNIGHT, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

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Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary 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. 819. To amend charter of City Court of Blackshear.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to ~eport the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Harrell of 12th District-
Senate Bill No. 188. To amend Paragraph 1, Section 2, Article 7 of the Constitution and for other purposes.

By Mr. Neil, Miller and Murray of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 249. To amend Paragraph 1, Section 13, Article 6, of the Constitution and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
DIXON, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTs, Secretary. This August 11, 1925.

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Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committe~ on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the s:;~.me back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Carlisle of 7thSenate Bill No. 229. To amend charter of Cairo Ga.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 759. To authorize the Aldermen of Baimbridge to sell electric lighting plant.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 772. To amend the charter of Fort Valley.
HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance 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:
By Mr. Blease and othersHouse Bill No. 6.

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The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

SENATE CALENDAR,
AUGUST 12, 1925.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 242. A bill to amend an Act approved
on 17th day of August, 1914, creating a new charter for city of Macon, and Acts amendatory thereof.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 243. A bill to amend Section 4996, Code of 1910 relating to salaries of special bailiffs in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.
By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 244. A bill to amend an Act approved August 9, 1922, fixing salaries of bailiffs in certain city courts in this State.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.
By Mr. Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 245. A bill to amend Section 1249 of Code of Georgia of 1910 providing for the selection by the Governor of banks in certain cities and towns therein named, as State Depositories, and Acts amendatory thereof, so as to add another bank as a State Depository in City of Atlanta, in Fulton County, State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

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The following House Bills were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Johnson of ApplingHouse Bill No. 1. To amend the Constitution authoriz-
ing General Assembly to classify property.
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

By Mr. Alexander of Chatham and others-
House Bill No. 679. To amend an Act to prescribe the rights, duties and responsibilities of the Coastal Highway District and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

By Messrs. Smith and Jones of Meriwether-
House Bill No. 779. To incorporate the Town of Raleigh in the County of Meriwether, in the State of Georgia and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale-:-House Bill No. 821. To create a City Court for Conyers. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Matthews of HaralsonHouse Bill No. 822. To amend the charter of Breman. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Dorsey of WhiteHouse Bill No. 827. To amend the charter of the Tow'n
of Cleveland.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Hopkins of ThomasHouse Bill No. 832. To amend the charter of Tho,:nas-
ville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Lewis of HancockHouse Bill No. 833. To amend the charter of the City
of Sparta and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Evans of ScrevenHouse Bill No. 837. To amend the Act creating a new
charter for the City of Sylvania and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Blease of Brooks and othersHouse Bill No. 6. To repeal the Inheritance Tax Act
and for other purposes.:

By Messrs. Miller, Neill and Murrah of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 249. To amend Paragraph 1, Section 13, Article 6, of the Constitution of Georgia and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Hopkins of Thomas and Davis of Floyd-
. House Bill No. 459. To amend Section 144 of the ''School Laws Code" as appears in the Acts of 1919, page 348, so as to authorize authorities therein named to purchase buildings and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
House Bill No. 599. To amend an Act to provide for a system of public schools for the City of Vidalia, Toombs County, Georgia.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 759. To authorize Aldermen of Bainbridge to sell electric light plant.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
. House Bill No. 772. To amend the charter of the City of Fort Valley and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grant of Morgan-
House Bill No. 733. To amend the Act authorizing a system of public schools for Madison, Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Strickland of Pierce-
House Bill No. 819. To amend the charter of the City Court of Blackshear.

By Mr. Foster of the 28th District-
Senate Bill No. 77. To provide for admission to the Bar, etc, and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Harrell of the 12th District-
Senate Bill No. 188. To amend Paragraph 1, of Section 2, of Article 7, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th District.
Senate Bill No. 203. To provide that the State Board of Education, and no County or City Board of Education in this State, shall adopt as text-books to be used in the schools of this State, any history or other text-book that does not deal with the history of Georgia, and the South, as it should according to the facts.
By Mr. Carlisle of the 7t~ District-
Senate Bill No. 229. To create a new charter for the City of Cairo, approved August 6, 1906.

By Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th District-
Senate Bill No. 235. To limit the period of time wherein elections on the subject of "Fence" or "No Fence" may be held in any County in this State and for other purposes.

The following bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 37. A bill to fix the salary of the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners in Fulton 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional :m,a.. jority was passed.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Hooper and Wood of Fulton-
House Bill No. 253. A bill to provide the payment of expense in the office of the County Treasurer in Counties in this State having a population of 150,000 in which Treasurer is paid a salary 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional ma-

jority was passed.



By Messrs. Wodd and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 254. A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Bill No. 752. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for the County of Tift and for other purposes.

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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. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 757. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Talbot 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite CO;fistitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 758. A bill to amend an Act establishing Board of County Commissioners for Talbot 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Humphrey of Emanuel and Harrison of Johnson-
House Bill No. 789. A bill to amend the charter of Adrian.

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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 Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 791. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon so as to empower the Mayor and Council of the City to sell certain lands and for other purposes.

The repor-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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Mann of GlynnHouse Bill No. 796. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Brunswick 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Stanley of Franklin-

House Bill No. 803. A bill to repeal the charter of Town of Fry.

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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. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 806. A bill to amend an Act entitled Candler Board of Commissioners created in Candler County approved August 18, 1923, page 220-231.

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. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 807. A bill to amend an Act approved August 16, 1920, creating a new charter for the City of Metter 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. T ucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 808. A bill to amend the charter of Ray City.

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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. Rountree of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 809. A bill to amend the charter of Twin 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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Davidson of Peach-
House Bill No. 810. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fort Valley 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Quarterman and Folks of Ware-
House Bill No. 816. A bill to prohibit fishing in Ware County from April 15 to June 15th.

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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. Miller of the 9th District-
Senate Bill No. 231. A bill to increase the number of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the County of Calhoun from three to five; to provide they shall be elected by popular vote; to provide that one of said Commissioners shall be elected from each of the 5 Districts of said 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District-
Senate Bill No. 234. A bill to provide in Counties of not less than 200,000 population the establishing or zoning of residential districts and to prohibit the construction of other buildings in such zones 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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By Mr. Welborn of the 40th District-
Senate Bill No. 239. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Towns County, to prescribe their powers and duties 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Norman of the 49th DistrictSenate Bill No. 224. A bill to amend the charter of the
City 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. Moves to amend House Bill No. 504 by adding the following, to-wit:

usection 2. The provisions of this Act shall not become effective until the same shall have been submitted to the qualified voters of Terrell County at a special election to be held for that purpose or at the next general election when

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all persons qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly shall be eligible to vote; a special election to be called for that purpose when one-fifth of the qualified voters shall petition the ordinary therefor."
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 32, Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The Rules Committee submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the following as the order of business for the day:

1. Prayer by Chaplain.
2. Call of Roll. 3. Report of Committee on Journals.
4. Notices of motion to reconsider.
5. Reading of the Journal. 6. Motions to Reconsider. 7. Confirmation of Journal.
8. Unanimous Consents. 9. Reports of Standing Committees. 10. Reports of Select Committees.
11. Messages from the Governor.

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12. Unfinished Business. 13. Uncontested Local Senate and House Bills. 14. Uncontested House Amendments to Senate Bills. 15. House Bill No. 153.
Senate Bill No. 219. Senate Bill No. 217. House Bill No. 102. Senate Bill No. 151. Senate Bill No. 116. Senate Bill No. 169. Senate Bill No. 132. Senate Bill No. 179. Senate Bill No. 109. Senate Bill No. 114. Senate Bill No. 194. Senate Bill No. 184. House Bill No. 97. House Bill No. 341.

The above report became the order of business for the day

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Rountree of Emanuel and Howard of Long-
House Bill No. 153. A bill to amend the forestry laws of this State and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

As the bill carried an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
BJI, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeL-tPePier~, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Fester, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.
Negative-0

Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. John~on' L. F. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Mddleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Mo1'g ,n, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H. Peehles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, Rev. H. B. Williams, Dr. W. C.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 42, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be taken from the table and the consent was granted:

By Messrs. Foster of the 28th and Boykin of the 37th-
Senate Bill No. 102. A bill to provide for the sale, lease or other disposition by municipal corporations of Georgia of any or all municipally owned public utility properties and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted and the bill was taken from the table.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 219. A bill to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties in Georgia, the same affecting the Clerk of the Superior court, ordinary, tax collector, and tax receiver.
Moves to amend the bill by striking Section 2 thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 2. That from and after January 1, 1926, in all such counties as are described in Section one of this Act, the salaries of the Clerk of the Superior Court (whether he be clerk ex-officio of another court or not) of the sheriff, of the tax collector, of the ordinary, and of the tax receiver, for their respective terms or unexpired terms of office, shall be agreed upon and fixed by the county commissioners of such counties, and it shall be the duty of said commissioners in such counties as now come within the operation of this Act to fix the salaries of the incumbents for their unexpired terms of office not later than September 1, 1925, and after January 1, 1926, in counties that may be on or before one of the counties described in Section one of this Act, on or before December 1st next immediately preceding the beginning of the terms for which said officers to-wit, the Clerk of the Superior Court as aforesaid, the Sheriff, the Tax Collector, the Ordinary, and the Tax Receiver, shall have been elected, it shall be the duty of the members of the board of county commissioners to agree upon and fix the salaries of said officers for the next ensuing term or to that to which they were elected."

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Moves to amend further by substituting a ccn:n:a for a period at the end of Section 3 of said bill and by adding immediately thereafter the following, to-wit: "For and during the unexpired term of such sheriff in reference to both the number and salaries of such clerk, deputies, and assistants; and in the future in counties that may be on become one of such counties as are described in Section one of this Act, on or before December 1st immediately preceding the beginning of the term for which the sheriff of such county may have been elected, the members of the board of county commissioners shall agree upon and fix the number of deputies, clerks, and assistants of such sheriff for the next ensuing term of such sheriff and their compensation."

Moves also to amend Section 12 of said bill by adding at the end of said Section the following proviso: "Provided, nevertheless, that this Act shall not become effective unless and until House Bill No. 735 of the 1925 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia shall be duly passed by the General Assembly and approved by the Governor and when so passed and read in connection with the Act it seeks to amend the same will constitute a valid Act as amended, said House Bill No. 735 being, in substance, an Act to amend an Act approved August 13, 1924."

The amendments were 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 as amended the Ayes were 3.5 the Nays 1, and the bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 217. A bill to provide for the elimination of grade crossings on the State Road System; to pres-
cribe the duties of the State Highway Department and Railroads with respect thereto and for other purposes.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 217 by adding at the end of Section thereof the following proviso:

"Provided, nevertheless, that nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to prevent the General Assembly's imposing other and additional costs and amendments in respect to the subject matter of this Act."

The amendment was adopted. Mr. Neal of the 13th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend said bill by striking therefrom all of Section 16.
The amendment was lost.
The report of the committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill as amended, Senator Memory called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C.

Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D.

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Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F.

Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L.

Owen, C. F. Park-er, Jos. H. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Negative-
Neal, Benj. F.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 46, Nays 1.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
Senator Memory asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Talmadge of Jasper-
House Bill No. 122. A bill to amend an Act creating the State Highway Board so as to add 500 miles to the State Highways.

Mr. Knight of the 6th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend House Bill No. 122 by striking the words and figures (numeral) "five hundred" and insert in lieu

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thereof the words, figures and numerals "eight hundred miles.''

. The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee as amended, which was favqrable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 40, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill, which had been taken from the table earlier in the day upon the motion of Senator Boykin, was taken up for consideration at this time:

By Messrs. Foster of the 28th and Boykin of the 37th-
Senate Bill No. 102. A bill to provide for the sale, lease or disposition by municipal corporations in Georgia of any or all electric, water or gas or municipally owned public utility properties and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following substitut~

A BILL

To be enacted an Act to provide for the sale, lease or other disposition by municipal corporations of the State of Georgia, of any or all electric, water, gas or municipally owned public utility properties, and to provide the terms, conditions and safeguards respecting the disposition of the same, 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:

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Section 1. That municipalities of this State be and they are hereby empowered and authorized, if they so desire, to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any or all electric, water, gas, or other municipally owned public utility plants or properties, on such terms and conditions as to the municipality seem proper. And said municipal corporations are empowered and authorized to transfer title to said public utility properties by warranty deed, bill of sale, contract or lease, in the manner provided by law, provided, however, that nothing in this Act contained shall be held or construed to affect the powers of any municipal corporation in the charter of which there is now contained- any provision either authorizing the sale, lease, or other disposition of such properties by the municipality, or prohibiting the sale, lease, or other disposition of such properties by the municipality so long as such provision remains in the charter of such municipality.
Section 2. Notice of intention to make such sale, lease, or other disposition of water works, electric, or gas plant, setting out the price and other general terms and conditions of such proposed sale, lease, or disposition shall be given by publication, once a week for three consecutive weeks, in some newspaper published in said municipality, and if no newspaper is published in said municipality, then in some newspaper published in the county in which said municipality is located, and if no such newspaper, then in some newspaper having a general circulation in such municipality and after ten days from last publication of such notice, the plant may be disposed of, unless within ten days after the last publication of such notice, petition signed by not less than twenty per cent (20 per cent) of the qualified voters of such municipality be filed, objecting to and protesting against such sale, lease, or disposition. If such petition, so signed, is filed the sale shall not be made unless submitted to a special election ordered for the purpose of determining (whether a majority of those voting in such election) shall vote for or ae:ainst such sale, lease, or other disposition; such

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election shall be ordered by said municipality to be held not less than fifty days after the date of the filing of said objecting petition with the municipality. Such election shall be held in accordance with and in all respects be governed by the Acts of the General Assembly in regard to elections to determine whether municipalities shall issue bonds or not. The notice of such election shall state its purpose.

Section 3. The ballots provided shall have plainly written or printed thereon the words "Shall the water works, electric, or gas (as the case may be) plant, be sold, leased, or disposed of (as the case may be)", and below said words shall be suitably placed on separate lines, the words "Yes" and "No," so that the voter may indicate the way the elector desires to vote on the questions submitted.

Section 4. If a majority of those voting in said election shall vote in favor of such sale, lease, or disposition, then the proper officers of the municipality may proceed to sell, lease, or dispose of such plant in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the notice of proposed intention to sell, or dispose of such plant, as herein provided. If such election is determined against such sale, lease, or disposition of such plant, then such plant shall not be sold, leased, or disposed of, but shall remain the property of the municipality.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendment to the substitute:

Moves to amend said substitute to Senate Bill No. 102 by striking therefrom the following words in Section of said substitute the following words, to-wit: "whether a majority of those voting in such election," and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "By a majority which shall constitute two thirds of those voting at such election."

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The amendment was adopted.
The report of the Committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 34, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.
Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House, and the consent was granted.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Carlisle of the 7thSenate Bill No. 151. A bill to define vinegar and the
adulteration and misbranding thereof, to fix penalties for violation and for other purposes.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd 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 38, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The President announced the Senate adjourned until three o'clock this afternoon.

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3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3 P. M. and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. B<iykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Hughes of the 21st asked unanimous consent to introduce a bill at this time, and the consent was granted.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the .Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Hughes of the 21st-
Senate Bill No. 246. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville.

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The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Morgan of the 1st and Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 116. A bill to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia authorizing an increase in the bonded debt of the State for the purpose of constructing state-owned terminal facilities on deep water at a Georgia Port and for other purposes.

Mr. Knox of the 3rd offered the following amendment to the bill:

Moves to amend said bill by striking therefrom the word "million" wherever the same occurs in the bill.

Senator Knox moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 169. A bill to make it unlawful for any person, persons or partnership to carry on a business under any assumed, fictitious or trade name without filing an affidavit in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court 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 28, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 132. A bill to fix the beginning of the terms of office of the members of the Prison Commission and of the Commissioner of Commerce and Labor.

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 placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Pickren of the 4th, Clements of the 45th, and Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 179. A bill to authorize the State Superintendent of Schools, with the consent of the State Board of Education, to provide an assistant to the State School Auditor; to fix the salary of such assistant 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, Mr. Neal of the 13th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Clary, E. D.

Clements1 J. B. Clifton, J. D.

Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D.

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JouRNAL OF THE SENATE,

Collier, J. C. Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster

Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0.

Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Mr. President

Negative---
Boykin, Shirley C. Harrell, G. Y. Knox, Gordon

McGregor, J. M. D. Neal, Benj. F. Parker, Jos. H.

Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 28, Nays 8.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Knight of the 6th, and Clements of the 45th-

Senate Bill No. 109. A bill to require County Boards of Education and Boards of Education of all independent systems receiving funds directly from the State Department of Education to make each year a badget of estimated receipts and expenditures.

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.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Messrs. Norman of the 47th, Wilkinson of the 49 and McGregor of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 114. A bill to amend Section 67 of the Georgia School Code so as to make the school year from July 1st to the next June 30th, instead of January 1st to December 31st, beginning July 1st, 1928.

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.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

. By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 194. A bill to carry into effect the amendment to the Constitution of this State authorizing the General Assembly to con!'lolidate the offices of tax collector and tax receiver in the several counties of this State and for other purposes.
Senators Knox and Neal offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 194 by adding a new section to said bill providing as follows:

Section. That the provisions of this bill shall not become effective in any county until a majority of the voter!:> qualified to vote in elections held for members of the General Assembly in said county, have ratified the same at an election held for such purpose.

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The report of the committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

Mr. Cole of the 42nd moved that the bill and the amendment be tabled and the motion was lost.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in agreeing to the report of the Committee in order that he be permitted to offer an amendment to the bill.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hendrix offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Section one by striking in line thereof the word "separate" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "successive."

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock A.M. tomorrow.

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SENATE CHAMBER,

THURSDAY, AuGUST 13, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day, 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster; A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of yesterday's proceedings had been examined and found com!ct.

By uanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

Mr. Dixon of the 17th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be taken from the table:

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By Messrs. Morgan of the 1st and Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 116. A bill to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to the Constitution for the purpose of increasing the bonded debt of Georgia in order to establish a State Port.

The consent was granted.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time, and recommitted:

By Mr. Ross of RichmondHouse Bill No. 331. A bill to amend the Act and the
charter of the City of Augusta.
The consent was granted.
Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same qo pass:

By Mr. Williams of 14th and others-
Senate Bill No. 226. To authorize Trustees of several District A. & M. Schools in their discretion to require two years Junior College work and teachers training work in

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addition to the work now required of students of said district A. & M. College and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

P. F. KNIGHT, Chairman.

This August 3, 1925.

J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Carlisle of 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Commerce and Labor have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 214 and 222 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
Senate Bill No. 222. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to regulate the practice of the occupation of a barber in certain cities; to provide for the registration and licensing of persons to carry on such practice, etc., and for other purposes.
Senate Bill No. 214. A bill entitled an Act to provide for stamping tbe words "Penite:il.tiary Made" on goods made in Penal Institutions, and for other purposes.
IRA CARLISLE, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and

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have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:

By Mr. Hughes of the 21st District-
Senate Bill No. 246. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville.

By Messrs. Smith and Jones of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 779. To incorporate the City Raleigh in the county of Meriwether.

By Mr. Dorsey of WhiteHouse Bill No. 827. To amend the charter of the town
of Cleveland.
By Mr. Lewis of HancockHouse Bill No. 833. To amend the charter of the City
of Sparta.
By Mr. Evans of ScrevenHouse Bill No. 837. To amend an Act creating a new
charter for the City of S)ilvania.

Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations 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 as amended:

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By Messrs. Barrett of Stevens and Mr. Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 375. To make appropiations for the years 1926 and 1927 and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

H. P. DELAPERRIERE, Chairman.

This August 12, 1925.

J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 754 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. 754. To be entitled an Act to be effective in Mitchell County relative to dogs and the protection of live stock against dogs and for other purposes.
H. L. D. HuGHES, Chairman.
Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

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By Mr. Carlisle of 7th District-
Senate Bill No. 230. To provide for the holding of a convention of the people of Georgia for the purpose of revising the Constitution of said state.

By Mr. Dixon of 17th-
Senate Bill No. 127. To amend Article 7, Section 12, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution to permit issue of bonds for buildings for University system and the high schools of the State and for other purposes, do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,

This August 12, 1925.

DIXON, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 242. To amend the charter of Macon, Georgia.

By Mr. Levie and DuBose of Clark-
House Bill No. 103. To amend the charter of Athens, Georgia.

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That the following Senate Bill do not pass.

By Mr'. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 207. An Act to permit citizens of major portions of cities to merge school systems with their county system.
HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

Senate Bill .No. 103. A bill to regulate, encourage and promote the opperation of Bus Lines.
J. C. CoLLIER, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
Senate Bill No. 240, by Senator Clements, Act to abolish office of County Treasurer of Irwin County.

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Senate Bill No. 241, by Senator Clements, Act amending office of Roads and Revenues of Irwin County.

House Bill No. 682, by Mr. Camp of Clayton, do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 174, by Mr. Kent of Wheeler, do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 175, by Mr. Kent of Wheeler, do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 762, by Mr. Layton of Liberty.

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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By Messrs. Miller, Murrah and Neill of Muscogee--
House Bill No. 848. A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Commons of the City of Columbus to convey to the City of Columbus certain Commons lands in the City of Columbus.

By Mr. Morgan of the 1st.
Senate Bill No. 167. A bill to make the Savannah Port authority for the harbor and port of Savannah a body corporate and politic and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 174. A bill to amend Section 876 of the Penal Code so as to fix salaries and compensation of Court Bailiffs in certain Counties and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 213. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Douglasville and for other purposes.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier and others-
House Resolution No. 37. A resolution to provide for designation, laying out and marking the "Tobacco Leaf Route," and for other purposes.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Resolution No. 115. A resolution to furnish certain volumes of the Supreme Court Reports to the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of Talbot, in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Rivers .of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 348. A bill to amend Section 1249 of the Code so as to include Lakeland in the list of Towns having State Depositories.

By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 664. A bill to grant to the City of Milledgeville part of the "State House Square" for educational purposes.

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By Messrs. Palmour and Newton of Hall-
House Bill No. 776. A bill to amend Section 1249 of the Code relative to State Depositories.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 795. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Thomasville, in Thomas County.

By Mr. Gullatt of CampbellHouse Bill No. 815. A bill to prescribe the hours that
certain election precincts shall be held open.
By Mr. Hopkins of ThomasHouse Bill No. 825. A bill to empower the City of
Thomasville to pave streets and for other purposes.

By Mr. Henderson of CarrollHouse Bill No. 836. A bill to amend an Act creating a
State Depository in Carroll County.
By Messrs. Stanford and Dekle of LowndesHouse Bill No. 841. A bill to amend the Charter of the
City of Valdosta and for other purposes.
By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 844. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Toccoa and for other purposes.
By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 845. A bill to amend an Act to amend
the charter of the Town of Martin.

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By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 846. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Toccoa.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 847. A bill to repeal an Act providing for an admission fee in Toccoa Public Schools.

The following House Bills and Resolutions were read the first time and referred to Committees:
By Mr. Johnson of ApplingHouse Bill No. 1. To amend the Constitution authoriz-
ing General Assembly to classify property.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Ross of RichmondHouse Bill No. 331. To amend an Act and the charter
of the City of Augusta and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Rivers of LanierHouse Bill No. 348. To amend Section 1,249 of the Code
so as to include Lakeland in list of towns having State depositories.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

By Mr. McCluney of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 664. To grant City of Milledgeville
part of "State House Square" for Educational purposes.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

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By Messrs. Palmour and Newton of HallHouse Bill No. 776. To amend Section 1,249 of the Code
as to State depositories.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

By Mr. Hopkins of ThomasHouse Bill No. 795. To amend the Act creating the
City Court of Thomasville in the County of Thomas and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Gullatt of CampbellHouse Bill No. 815. To prescribe hours certain election
precincts shall remain open.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Hopkins of ThomasHouse Bill No. 825. To empower City of Thomasville
to pave streets.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Henderson of CarrollHouse Bill No. 836. To amend an Act creating a de-
pository in Carroll County.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

By Messrs. Stanford and Dekle of LowndesHouse Bill No. 841. To amend the charter of the City
of Valdosta for absentee voters and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 844. To amend the charter of the City of Toccoa and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 845. To amend the charter of the Town
of Martin and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 846. To amend the charter of the City
of Toccoa and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 847. To repeal an Act providing for
admission fee in Toccoa Public Schools.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Messrs. Miller, Murrah and Neill of Muscogee--
House Bill No. 848. To authorize the Commissioners of Commons of the City of Columbus to convey to the City of Columbus certain Commons lands and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier and others-
House Resolution No. 37. To provide for designation, laying out, marking, creating, establishing, constructing

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and maintaining the "Tobacco Leaf Route" and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Smith of TalbotHouse Resolution No. 115. To furnish certain volumes
of Supreme Court Reports to the Clerk of Superior Court Reports to the Clerk of Superior Court of Talbot County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:
SENATE CALENDAR, AUGUST 13TH, 1925.
By Mr. Pickren of 4thSenate Bill No. 247. A bill to authorize Charlton County
to have a hospital.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Pickren of 4thSenate Bill No. 248. A bill to authorize mayor and
councilmen to have a hospital building for the poor and needy at City of Folkston, in Charlton County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Ricketson of 19thSenate Bill No. 249. A bill to provide for execution of
persons sentenced to the punishment of death, by public



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hanging; to provide where the hanging shall take place and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.

By Mr. Hutcheson of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 250. A bill to limit the traveling expenses of certain officials and employees of the State Government, to prescribe certain regulations governing the same.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Messrs. Levie and DuBose of Clarke-
House Bill No. 103. To amend the charter of the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens, so as to exempt certain industries from taxation and for other purposes.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 174. To repeal an Act creating one Commissioner in Wheeler County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 175. To create a Board of County Commissioners in Wheeler County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Camp of Clayton-
House Bill No. 682. To abolish the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County.

By Messrs. McElvey and Spence of MitchellHouse Bill No. 754. To be effective in Mitchell County

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relating to dogs and the protection of live stock against dogs and for other purposes.

By Mr. Layton of Liberty-
House Bill No. 762. To amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Liberty County and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Smith and Jones of Meriwether-
House Bill No. 779. To incorporate the City of Raleigh in the County of Meriwether, in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Dorsey of White-
House Bill No. 827. To amend the charter of the Town of Cleveland.

By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 833. To amend the charter of the City of Sparta and for other purposes.

By Mr. Evans of Screven-
House Bill No. 837. To amend the Act creating a new charter for the City of Sylvania and for other purposes.

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd District-

Senate Bill No. 214. To provide for stamping the words

"penitentiary made" on goods made in penal institutions

and sold in Georgia; to provide a penalty for violation of

this Act and for other purposes.



By Mr. Peebles of the 18th District-
Senate Bill No. 222. To amend an Act to regulate the practice of the occupation of a barber in certain cities within

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the State of Georgia and to provide for the registering and licensing of persons to carry on such practice and to insure the proper sanitary conditions in barber shops, and to prevent the spreading of disease in the State of Georgia, to establish a State Board of Barber Examiners to carry out the purposes of this Act. To make any penal violations of the terms of this Act, and to prescribe punishments therefor, approved August 17, 1914.

By Messrs. Dixon of the 17th and Hughes of the 21st and Maddox of the 26th Districts-
Senate Bill No. 127. To amend Article 7, Section 12, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia to permit an issue of bonds for buildings for the University System and the High Schools of the State and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carlisle of the 7th District-
Senate Bill No. 230. To provide for the holding of a Convention of the people of Georgia, for the purpose of revising the Constitution of said State.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd District-
Senate Bill No. 242. To amend an Act approved on the 17th day of August, 1914, creating a new charter for the City of Macon, and Acts amendatory thereof and for other purposes.
By Mr. Hughes of the 21st District-
Senate Bill No. 246. To amend an Act approved August 16, 1909, creating a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville, Ga., and all Acts amendatory thereof.
The following bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

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By Mr. Carlisle of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 229. A bill to amend the Act creating a new charter for the City 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Strickland of PierceHouse Bill No. 819. A bill to amend the charter of the
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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Davidson of PeachHouse Bill No. 772. A bill to amend the charter of Fort
Valley.
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.

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By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 759. A bill to authorize the Aldermen of Bainbridge to sell the electric light plant.

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. Grant of Morgan-
House Bill No. 733. A bill to amend the Act authorizing a system of public schools 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.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
House Bill No. 599. A bill to amend an Act to provide for a system of public schools for the City of Vidalia.
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.

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The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman, Senator Sapp, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the following as the order of business for today:

1. Prayer by Chaplain. 2. Call of Roll. 3. Report of Committee on Journals. 4. Notices of Motions to reconsider. 5. Reading of the Journal. 6. Motions to Reconsider. 7. Confirmation of Journal. 8. Unanimous Consents. 9. Reports of Standing Committees. 10. Reports of Select Committees. 11. Message from the Governor. 12. Unfinished Business. 13. Uncontested local Senate and House Bills. 14. Uncontested House Amendments to Senate Bills. 15. Senate Bill No. 184.
Senate Bill No. 194. Senate Bill No. 142. House Bill No. 97. Senate Bill No. 87. House Bill No. 341.

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House Bill No. 249. Senate Bill No. 178. Senate Bill No. 173. Senate Bill No. 208. Senate Bill No. 192. Senate Bill No. 100. House Resolution No. 79. Senate Bill No. 146. Senate Bill No. 147. Senate Bill No. 98.

The privileges of the floor were extended to W. H. Lassiter of Fitzgerald, a former member of the House of Representatives and also the State Senate.

Mr. Neal of the 13th asked unanimous consent that the following resolution be taken from the table:

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Resolution No. 81. A resolution to relieve J. F. Jordan and Lee Massey as sureties on bonds.

The consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 184. A bill to authorize the counties of Georgia to co-operate with municipalities to authorize the use of county funds for the paving and improving of streets of municipalities and for other purposes.

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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 1.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional rna- jority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 194. A bill to carry into effect the amendment to the State Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Collector in the several counties of this State.

Mr. Miller of the 9th moved the bill be deferred until tomorrow.
As the effect of this motion would be in conflict with the order of business determined by the Rules Committee for that date, it required a two-thirds vote of the Senate to prevail.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Clements, J. B. Dix;on, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D.
Negative-
Bell, W. L. Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Morgan, S. H. Neal, Benj. F. Perkins, R. 0.
Clary, E. D. Cole, E. D.

Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Williams, W. C. Jr.
Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C.

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Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Memory, S. Forster

Middleton, D. S. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellbom, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the motion to defer action on the bill until tomorrow the Ayes were 16, Nays 22.
The motion having failed to receive a two-thirds vote of the Senate was lost.
Mr. Hendrix of the 35th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Section one of said bill by striking in line nine thereof the word "separate" and insert in lieu thereof the word "successive."
The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
As the bill called for an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Foster, A. G. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Perkins, R. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C.

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Negative-
Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A.

Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Miller, A. L. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Pickren, T. L. Ricketson, F. B. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 24, Nays 22.

The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action iii defeating this bill.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Knox of the 3rdSenate Bill No. 142. A bill to amend Section 1207 of
Park's Code of 1914, fixing the amount of bonds and their conditions required of tax collectors of the State of Georgia, as have a population of less than thirty thousand.
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 2.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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Mr. Miller of the 9th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

The following bill, which had been reconsidered on July 27th, was taken up for consideration at this time:

By Messrs. New and Peacock of Laurens-
House Bill No. 97. A bill to authorize the Superior Court Judges to direct a revision of jury lists in their discretion.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Clary, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Johnson, L. F.

Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.

McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Ricketson, F. B. Wellborn, E. C.

Negative-

Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D.

Collier, J. C. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. Neal, Benj. F. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 23, Nays 18.

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The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The privileges of the floor were extended to the Hon. R. A. Taylor of Milledgeville.

The following bill, which had been taken from the table on August 6th, was taken up for consideration at this time

By Mr. Pruett of the 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 87. A bill to establish a State Board of Accountancy and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to establish the Georgia State Board of Accountancy; to grant the Board the usual and necessary administrative powers; to define a public accountant; to define the status of a certified public accountant; to prescribe conditions under which firms and corporations may practice public accountancy; to provide for the granting and issuing of certificates or permits to public accountants who qualify under the provisions of this Act; to provide for the revoking and cancelling of certificates so issued; to provide an annual registration fee; to regulate the practice of public accounting; to prohibit the practice thereof by non-registered persons; to provide for the employment of non-registered persons; to provide for the collection of examinations fees; to provide compensation for the members of the Board of Accountancy; to provide a penalty for violations of the terms of this Act by making such violations a misdemeanor; to provide what shall be a violation of the terms of this Act; to provide that the present membership of the Board shall serve until the expiration of their terms, and until their

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successors are elected; to repeal all laws and parts of laws inconsistent with this Act, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State o Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the samef that:

Section 1. From and after and passage of this Act, the present members of the State Board of Accountants shall hold their office for the term for which they have been heretofore appointed and shall perform all of the duties prescribed and required by this Act; and their successors shall subsequently be appointed by the Governor of Georgia in accordance with the terms of this Act.

The said Board under the terms of this Act, shall consist of three (3) members, just as the present Board of Accountants is now constituted, and shall possess the same qualifications as named for the present occupants of the Board.

Any member of said Board may be removed by the Governor for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty, or for such other reasons as he may deem sufficient.
Any vacancy that may occur for any cause shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term under the same conditions that govern regular appointments.
Every member shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified.
On the expiration of the terms of the present members of the Board, the Governor shall appoint three citizens of the United States who are residents of this State, who shall constitute and serve as the Georgia State Board of Accountancy hereinafter called the Board. One certified Public Accountant shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, and one Certified Public Accountant shall be appointed for a term of four years, and upon the expiration of each of

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said terms and of each succeeding term, a certified public accountant member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Each successor to these two members shall be selected from certified public accountants holding certificates obtained in this State, who have been practicing in this State for at least three (3) years.

One (1) member of this Board shall be a practicing attorney in good standing in the courts of the State, appointed in the first instance for a term of three (3) years, at the expiration of the term of the present law member upon the expiration of said term and of each succeeding term, shall be appointed for a term of (3) years, such successors to be practicing attorneys in good standing as herein before mentioned. Each member of the Board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the Governor and before entering upon his duties, shall file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of office.

Section 2. The Board, being charged with the responsibility for the administration of this Act shall have power to design and use a seal, compel the attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and receive proofs concerning all matters within its jurisdiction. Should any three (3) certified public accountants of this State prefer charges in writing to the Board under this Act, the Board shall hear the charges thus preferred, and take action with regard thereto. The Board shall formulate rules for its guidance, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, and print the same for distribution.

Section 3. The Board shall annually elect one of its accountant members as chairman, and one as secretarytreasurer, while the lawyer member be designated as counsel. It shall make an annual report to the Governor. It shall keep all applications filed, all documents under oath, a record of its proceedings, and shall maintain a register of the names and addresses of all persons applying for, and

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of those receiving certificates under this Act, any of which, or a certified copy thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of all matters covered by them.
Section 4. Two members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board for which a notice or five (5) days has been given by the Chairman or secretary. If less notice is given, all members of the Board must be present. Meetings at which examinations will be given shall be held at least twice each year, in the months of May and November. The times and places for holding said examinations shall be advertised at least three (3) consecutive days in daily newspapers published in three (3) different cities, at least thirty (30) days prior to the dates of such examinations, and notices of the same shall be mailed to all certificates holders and to all applicants for certificates under this Act. The Board may require applicants to appear in person to answer questions or produce evidence to sustain facts which will determine whether the qualifications of the applicant are as prescribed by this Act and the rules of the Board.

Section 5. The Board shall charge each applicant for a certificate or permit a fee of Twenty-five Dollars, ($25.00). The fee shall accompany the application, which must be made on a blank provided by the Board.

Section 6. The Board shall, in December of each year, issue a registration card to any holder of a C. P. A. certificate, and a permit card to any other person who may practice as a public accountant under the provisions of this Act, which cards shall be good until December thirty-first (31) of the next succeeding year, charging therefor a fee of Two Dollars, ($2.00). A registration card or a permit card shall also be issued to any firm or corporation which has complied with the provisions of Section 12 or Section 13, for which a fee of Two Dollars, ($2.00), shall be charged. Interim cards shall be issued to individuals or firms who

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have complied with the provisions of this Act within the year. From the fees provided by this Act shall not be paid the expenses incident to each examination, including stationery, clerk hire, traveling, and other expenses of the Board, including compensation of the Board.
Section 7. The Board shall in January of each year, prepare a printed register which shall contain an alphabetical list of the names, certificate numbers, business connections, and addresses of all certified public accountants to whom such registration cards have been issued for that year, and an alphabetical list of the names of the firms of certified public accountants to whom such registration cards have been issued for that year, together with an alphabetical list of the names, permit numbers, business connections and addresses of all other persons who may practice as public accountants under the provisions of this Act, and to whom such permit cards have been issued for that year, and an alphabetical list of the firms and corporations practicing public accounting to whom such permit cards have been issued for that year. A register shall be mailed to every person listed therein, and to such others as the Board, in its discretion, may determine is for the public welfare. This register shall contain at the beginning the following statement: "Any person receiving this list is requested to sent the secretary of the Georgia State Board of Accountancy the name and address of any person, firm, or corporation known to be practicing as a public accountant whose name does not appear in this register. The names of persons giving such information will not be divulged." Failure to secure a registration card or a permit card for any year shall not disqualify the holder of a certificate or permit from securing a card for a future year, if the holder decides to return to the practice of public accounting. When registration cards or permit cards are secured after the annual register is issued, such individuals shall not be subject to the penalty prescribed in Section 24 or Section 25, provided the cards were secured prior to charges having

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been preferred against them that they were practicing unlawfully.
Section 8. A person, either individually or as a member of a firm or corporation, shall be deemed to be in practice as a public accountant within the meaning and intent of this Act:
(a). Who holds himself or herself out to the public in any manner as one who is :o:killed in the affairs of commerce and finance, particularly in the knowledge, science, and practice of accounting as relating thereto, and as qualified to render professional service as a public accountant for compensation; or

(b). Who maintains an office for the transaction of business as a public accountant, or who, except as an employee of a public accountant, practice accounting as distinguished from bookkeeping for more than one employer; or
(c). Who offers to prospective clients to perform for. compensation, or who does perform on behalf of clients for compensational services that involve or require an audit or verification of financial transactions and accounting records; or
(d). Who prepares or certifies for clients reports of audit, balance sheets, and other financial accounting and related schedules, exhibits, statements, or reports, which are to be used for publication or for credit purposes, or are to be filed with a court of law or with any other governmental agency, or for any other purpose; or

. (e). Who, in general, or as an incident to such work, renders professional assistance to clients for compensation in any or all matters relating to accounting procedure and the recording, presentation and certification of financial facts.

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Section 9. No person may legally practice in this State as a certified public accountant or as a public accountant, either in his or her own name, under an assumed name, as a member of a firm, as an officer of a corporation or as an employee, except as provided in Section 26, unless he or she shall have been granted a certificate or permit by the Board, and secured a registration card or a permit for the current year.
Section 10. Any person who has received from the Governor upon recommendation of the Board, a certificate of his qualifications, to practice as a certified public accountant, as hereinafter provided, shall be styled and known as a "Certified Accountant," and no other person shall assume to use title or the abbreviation, "C. P. A," or any oth~r word, words, letters or figures to indicate that the person using the same is a certified public accountant. The terms "chartered account" and "certified accountant," and the abbreviation, "C. A.", are specifically prohibited as being prima facie misleading to the public. Any person who has received from the Board a permit, as hereinafter provided, shall be styled and known as a "Public Account," and no other person other than a certified public account, shall assume to use such designation to indicate that such person is entitled to practice as a public accountant.

Section 11. All persons practicing individually or under an assumed name, all firms, and all corporations engaged in public accounting in the State of Georgia, at the date of the passage of this Act, and intending to continue to so practice, must register with the Board before January 1, 1926, giving the names and addresses of every person practicing as principal or under such assumed name, the names and addresses of every member of the firm and the names and addresses of every officer of the corporation. Persons who register in accordance with this section shall at the time of registering give the names and addresses of all persons in their employ in the State at that date who hold

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C. P. A. certificates. No charge shall be made for this registera tion.

Section 12. Any firm, every p1ember and resident manager of which is a certified public accountant, after registering the firm name with the Board, may use the designation, "Certified Public Accountants," in connection with the firm name. When firms so registered secure annual registration cards, the name of the firm shall be listed in the annual register, together with the names of the members and managers thereof, resident in the State, with the designation, "C. P. A.", after each name, and the names of nonresident members who hold certificates issued by the Board may also be listed. All other firms may use the designation, "Public Accountants," in connection with the firm name. When firms so registered secure annual registration cards or permit cards, the name of the firm shall be listed in the annual register, together with the names of the members and managers thereof, resident in the State, every certified public accountant being indicated by the initials, "C.P.A.", and the names of non-resident members who hold certificates or permits issued by the Board may also be listed. An assumed name in use prior to the passage of this Act, may be used the same as a firm name, provided the individual persons practicing as principal under that name hold certificates or permits issued by the Board, and provided such persons have complied with the laws of the State governing assumed names.

Section 13. Any corporation organized under the laws of this State, which was, under the authority of its article of incorporation, and in accordance with the laws of the State, practicing public accounting as described in Section 8, in the State at the date of the passage of this Act, may apply for a permit to practice public accounting, and the Board shall issue one in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Such corporations may use the designation
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"Public Accountants" m connection with the corporate name.
When corporations so registered secure annual permit cards, the names of tlie corporations shall be listed in the annual register, together with the names of the president, secretary, and manager of its public accounting department, every certified public ac,countant being indicated by the initials, "C. P. A."
Section 14. Before the Board issues a certificate or permit to any person under this Act, such person shall file with the Board the following oath or affirmation, which shall be taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State, and that I will faithfully perform and discharge the duties of a certified public accountant (or public accountant) to the best of my ability, and in accordance with the law."

Section 15. Applicants for a certificate as a certified public accountant, or for a permit as a public accountant, must be citizens of the United States, or persons who have declared their intention of becoming such, who reside within the State, or who have an office for the regular transaction of business therein, who are over the age of twenty-one (21) years and of good moral character. Applicants who have declared their intention of becoming citizens and who pass the examination shall be granted a permit, subject to the annual registration, for a period of six (6) years from the date of such declaration of intention. When evidence is furnished the board that citizenship is completed, the permit shall be cancelled by the board and a certificate as a certified public accountant issued therefor. If evidence is not furnished that citizenship is completed, the permit shall be revoked and cancelled. The board shall have

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power to extend the permit if a sufficient cause for delay is shown.
Section 16. Applicants for a certificate as a certified public accountant must have sufficient education; to be shown by his examination paper, to practice accountancy, in the opinion of the board.

Applicants must have had at least three (3) years' continuous experience in practical accounting immediately preceding the date of application, the efficiency of the experience to be judged by the board. The Board may accept evidence of sufficient technical education in accountancy in lieu of one year of practical accounting experience, and the requirement as to continuous experience immediately preceding the date of application may be waived if the applicant has had six (6) years of experiencein practical accounting, the last year of which immediately preceded the application.
Section 17. The Board shall issue a certificate as a certified public accountant to each applicant who passes a satisfactory examination in theory of accounts, practical accounting, auditing, commercial law, economics and finance, provided the applicant has complied with the requirements of this Act and the rules of this Board.
Section 18. Whenever the holder of a certificate of examination issued by the Board under the provisions of Section 22, has had at least one (1) year's continuous experience in practical accounting, the efficiency of which shall be judged by the Board, and, if a satisfactory examination is passed in practical accounting and auditing, the Board shall issue the applicant a certificate as a certified public account, provided the applicant has complied with the requirements of this Act and the rules of the Board.

Section 19. The Board may in its discretion, issue a certificate as a certified public account to any applicant

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who holds a valid and unrevoked certificate as a certified public accountant issued by or under the authority of another State or political subdivision of the United States. Such accounts shall comply with the other requirements of this Act before practicing in Georgia. A properly certified public accountant coming from a foreign country may be recognized and allowed to practice in Georgia, by complying with the other requirements of this Act.
Section 20. The Board shall issue a permit to practice as a public accountant to each applicant before January 1, 1926, who furnishes satisfactory evidence that he or she was maintaining an office in the State for the practice of public accounting on his or her own account at the date of the passage of this Act, and has been in practice during the regular business hours of each day, as a public accountant in the State since that date, or, that he or she has been in responsible charge of accounting engagements as an employed member of the staff of a certified public accountant, or of a public_accountant, or of a firm of public accountants, or of a corporation practicing public accounting in the State, for a period of at least three (3) years prior to the passage of this Act.
Section 21. The Board shall require the same information from each applicant for a permit as it requires from an applicant for a certificate as a certified public accountant. Applicants for permits shall comply with the requirement of this Act and the rules of the Board, in so far as they are applicable. No permit shall be granted after January 1, 1926, except as provided in Section 15 to persons who have passed an examination as a certified public account, and who have not yet secured their full citizenship papers. Permits confer the legal right to practice as a public accountant but do not confer any title or designation.
Section 22. The Board shall issue a certificate of examination to each applicant who successfully passes the

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prescribed examination in theory of accounts, commercial law, auditing, economics and finance, provided the applicant is a citizen of the United States, twenty-one (21) years of age, a resident of the State, of good moral character, a graduate of a high school with a four (4) year course of study, or have received an equivalent education, and is either a graduate from a four (4) year college or university course in business administration of a standard grade, or its equivalent, or has had four (4) years of practical accounting experience of a character needed to qualify one to act as an internal auditor, the State School Superintendent to judge as to the educational qualifications, and the Board to judge as to experience qualifications. Certificates of examination shall not confer any title or designation, but permit the holder to take the examination provided in Section 18 for a certificate as a certified public accountant when he or she has had at least one year continuous experience in practical accounting, the efficiency of which shall be judged by the Board.
Section 23. Except by written permission of the client or person, or firm, or corporation employing, him or the heirs, successors or personal representatives of such employer, a certified public accountant, or a public accountant, or a person employed by a certified public accountant or by a public accountant, shall not be required to, and shall not voluntarily disclose or divulge information of which he or she may have become possessed relative to and in connection with any examination of, audit of, or report on, any books, records or accounts which he or she may be employed to make. The information derived from or as a result of such professional service shall be deemed confidential and privileged; provided, however, that nothing in this paragraph shall be taken or construed as modifying, changing or affecting the criminal or bankruptcy laws of this State or of the United States.
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(a) Who shall use any other term than certified public accountant, or the abbreviation, "C. P. A.", to indicate that he or she is a public accountant with a specially granted title; or
(b) Who shall, when practically under an assumed name, or as a member of a firm, or as an officer of a corporation, announce either in writing or by printing, that the assumed name, firm or corporation, is practicing as a ' certified public account; or

(c) Who shall, as a member of a firm announce either in writing or by printing, that the firm is practicing as certified public accountants unless all members of the firm and the resident manager are holders of State granted C. P. A. cehificates, and the firm is registered with the Board; or
(d) Who shall, as a member of a firm announce either in writing or by printing, that the firm is practicing as public accountants, unless all members and managers of the firm resident in the State, are holders of certificates or permits granted by the Board, and the firm is registered with the Board; or

(e) Who shall, as an officer of a corporation, permit it to practice as a public account unless it is registered with the Board, and has received a permit from the Board; or

(f) Who holds himself or herself out to the public as a certified public accountant or who assumes to practice as a certified public accountant unless he or she has received a certificate as such from the Board; or

(g) Who holds himself or herself out to the public as a public accountant, or who assumes to practice as a public accountant, unless he or she has received a permit from the Board; or

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(h) Who shall practice as a certified public accountant or as a public accountant after his or her ~ertificate or permit has been revoked; or
(i) Who shall practice as an individual, or as a member of a firm or as an officer of a corporation, practice or permit the firm or corporation to practice as a certified public accountant or as a public accountant unless a registration card or permit card has been secured for the current year; or
(j) Who shall sell, buy, give or obtainan alleged certificate as a certified public accountant, or a permit as a public accountant, or a registration card or a permit card in any other manner that is provided for by this Act; or

(k) Who shall attempt to practice as a certified public accountant or as a public accountant under guise of a certi.ficate or permit not issued by this Board, or under cover of a certificate or permit obtained illegally or fraudulently; or
(l) Who shall certify to any false or fraudulent report, certificate, exhibit, schedule or statement; or
(m) Who shall attempt by any subterfuge to evade the provisions of this Act while practicing as a public accountant; or
(n) Who shall, as an individual, or as a member of a firm, or as an officer of a corporation, permit to be announced by printed or written statement, that any report, certificate, exhibit, schedule, or state~ent had been prepared or authenticated by a certified public accountant or by a public accountant, when the person who prepared or authenticated the same was not such certified public accountant or public accountant; shall be punished as a misdemeanor. The several acts described severally, in paragraphs "a" to "n" inclusive are made misdemeanors.

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Section 25. -Any certificate or permit or registration card or permit card issued by the Board under this Act or other Act, may be revoked and cancelled or suspended for a definite period, or the holder thereof may be officially censured by the Board after a hearing for reasons indicated in Section 24, or on conviction of a felony, or for any other sufficient cause, or it may direct that action at court be "brought, or it may both revoke, suspend, or censure, and institute action at court; provided, that written notice shall have been mailed to the holder of such certificate or permit at his last known address, at least thirty (30) days before any hearing thereon, stating the charge which has been preferred and appointing a time for a hearing by the Board. At all such hearings, the Attorney General of the State, or an assistant designated by him, shall be present and represent the interests of the public.. The certificate or permit holder shall have the right to be represented by counsel. The certificate or permit holder shall have a right to appeal to a jury in Superior Court within ten days if the decision is against him.
Section 26. Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to holders of State granted C. P. A. certificates from other States or public accountants from other States who may be temporarily in this State on professional business incident to their regular practice in the states of their domicile, but with neither residence nor office in this State. Nothing contained in this Act shall prevent the employment by a certified public accountant or by a public accountant, or by a firm or corporation furnishing public accounting services as principal, of non-registered persons, to serve as accountants in various capacities as needed; provided, that such non-registered persons work under the control or supervision of certified public accountants or accountants with permits; and provided further, that they do not issue any statements or reports over their own names, except such office reports as are customary; and provided further, that such non-registered persons are

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not in any manner held out to the public as public accountants as described in Section 8.
Nothing contained in this Act shall imply that a practicing attorney, who in connection with his professional work, prepares, reports or presents records of a form or character usually prepared and presented by accountants, has become a public accountant within the meaning of this Act as described in Section 8.
Section 27. The provisions of this Act shall not invalidate any certificates granted under former Acts in Georgia.

Section 28. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
The Committee offered the following amendment to the substitute:
Moves to amend said substitute to Senate Bill No. 87 as follows:
To strike from said substitute Section 22 thereof and to insert in lieu thereof the following to be known as Section 22, to-wit:
"Section 22. The Board shall issue a certificate of examination to each applicant who successfully passes the prescribed examination in theory of Accounts, Commercial Law, Auditing, Economics and Finance, provided the applicant is a citizen of the United States, 21 years of age, a resident of the State, good moral character, and has the qualifications mentioned in Section 16 of this Act; of which said qualifications the Board shall be the Judges."

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 35 the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute as amended.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Neill of Muscogee, Milner of Dodge, Dykes of

Dooly, and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House bill No. 341. A bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a Department of Audits, and for other purposes.

Mr. Knox of the 3rd, called for the previous question, and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

As the bill called for an amendment to the Constitution of the State the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLa.Perriere, H. P.

Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H:L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F.

Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.

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Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F.

Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F.

Sapp, W. M.
Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B.
Wellborn, E. C.\
Williams, W. C.,_Jr.

Negative-
Clary, E. D.

Ricketson, F. B.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 42 the Nays 3.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Miller, Neill, and Murrah of MuscogeeHouse Bill No. 249.

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to amend Paragraph 1, Sedtion 13 of Article 6 of the Constitution of Georgia, regulating the salaries of the judges of the Superior Courts by providing for the payment from the County Treasurer of Muscogee County to the Judge of the Circuit of which said county is a part, an additional compensation, and for other purposes.
Section 1. The Qeneral Assembly of the State of Georgia hereby proposes to the people of Georgia an amendment to Paragraph 1, Section 13 of Article 6 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia as it now is the following: "Provided, that the county of Muscogee from and after January 1, 1927, shall pay from its treasury to the Superior Court Judges of the circuit of which it is a part such sums as will with the salary paid each judge from the State Treasury,

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make a salary of eight thousand dollars per annum to each Judge, and said payments are declared to be a part of the court expense of such county.

Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that whenever the above proposed amendment to the Constitution of this State shall be agreed to by twothirds of the members elected to each of the Houses of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered upon their Journals, with the ayes and nays taken thereon, the Governor shall, and he is hereby authorized and instructed to cause the above proposed amendment to be published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district in this State for two months next preceding the time of holding the general election; and the Governor is hereby authorized and directed to provide for the submission of the amendment proposed for ratification or rejection to the electors of this State at the next general election to be held after said publication, at which election every person shall be qualified to vote who is entitled to vote for :rp.embers of the General Assembly. All persons voting at such election in favor of adopting the said proposed amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, "for amendment to Paragraph 1, Section 13 of Article 6 of the Constitution, providing for additional compensation to be paid by Muscogee County, to the Judges of the Circuit of which it is a part." If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon, shall vote for ratification, the Governor shall," when he ascertains the same from the secretary of State, to whom the returns from said election shall be referred in the same manner as in cases of election for members of the General Assembly to count and ascertain the result, issue his proclamation for one insertion in one daily paper of the State, announcing such result and declaring the amendment ratified.

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Section 3. Be it further enacted that all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

As the bill called for an amendment to the Constitution of the State the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.
Negative-

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. . Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F . Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 45 the Nays 1.

The bill having received the required two-thirds vote of the Senate necessary on Constitutional amendments was passed.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd, moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until three o'clock this afternoon.

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The Senate reconvened at 3 P. M. and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Net~l, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. 8., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Clary of the 29thSenate Bill No. 251. A bill to authorize, in the Judge's
discretion, an annual revision of jury lists in the counties of Laurens and Lincoln.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

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By Mr. Ennis of the 20th-

Senate Bill No. 252. A bill to amend an Act creating

the Department of Revenue, approved December 14th.,

1923.

.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Hendrix of the 35th., and Guess of the 34thSenate Bill No. 253. A bill to provide a pension system
in counties having a city of 150,000 population and over.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 254. A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of the County of Pierce.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. McKenzie of the 48th.
Senate Bill No. 178. A bill to amend Section 1007 of the Penal Code of Georgia 1910 by adding thereto a provision conferring upon the several judges of the Superior Courts of said State a discretionary authority and power to require that a brief or transcript of the testimony be filed in the office of the Superior Court, and for other purposes.
The Committee offered the following amendment:



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Moves to amend said bill by adding in Section 1 of said bill after the words "for the compensation of said Reporter" in the ninth line of said Section the following "and that said transcript or transcripts shall be paid for on the order of said judge as now provided by law for transcripts in cases wherein the law requires the testimony to be transcribed.'
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 theAyes were 29 the Nays 0, and the bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th~
Senate Bill No. 98. A bill to amend an Act approved August 16th 1919 regulating banking in the State of Geor-
gia.

Senator Hutcheson moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 173. A bill to authorize independent local school systems to repeal their independent systems .and merge into the county system.
Mr. Maddox of the 26th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.



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The main question was then put.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill Senator Williams called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative
Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.
Negative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Cole, E. D. Guess, Carl N.

Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Ricketson, F. B. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B.

Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Miller, A. L. Parker, Jos. H.

Peebles, I. S., Jr. Sapp, W. M. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 28 the Nays 13.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The Senate concurred in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 174:
"By striking from Section 1, line 6, the words 'not be less than' and in lieu thereof the word 'be'.

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Also by striking from Section 2, line 6 the words 'not be more than' and placing in lieu thereof the word 'be' ."

The following bill was read the tird time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Wilkinson of the 49th, Bell of the 51st, Thompson of the 30th, Norman of the 47th, et al.
Senate Bill No. 208. A bill to require all persons, firms, corporations, etc,. to label plainly in the English language the name agricultural seed for planting purposes sold or offered for sale in this State; and for other purposes.

Senator Willi~ms of the 14th, called for the previous question; and the call was sustained.

The main question was then put.

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, the Nays 0; and the bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed.

Senator Wilkinson of the 49th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House; and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read a third time and placed upon its passage:

_By Messrs. Carswell of the 5th, Rountree of the 16th, and Hayes of the 8th.

Senate Bill No. 192 A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Paragraph two of Section six, Article seven of the

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Constitution of the State of Georgia, so as to provide for necessary sanitation and for obtaining and preserving vital statistics; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.

The bill, being a constitutional amendment, required a call of the roll.

Upon the call of the the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W.L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 39 the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read a third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 100. A bill to authorize corporations chartered by authority of the State of Georgia either un-

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der a special act or general laws to consolidate or merge with other corporations whether organized under the laws of Georgia, or other states of the United States and for other purposes.

The following committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL

To be entitled an Act to authorize corporations chartered by authority of the State of Georgia, either under a special Act or general laws, other than railroad, street railway or other public service corporations, to consolidate or merge with other corporations organized under the laws of the State of Georgia or other States in the United States, other than railroad, street railway, or other public service corporations; to provide themannerin which such merger shall be effected and the effect thereof; to provide for the capitalization of the merged or consolidated corporation; to define what corporations this Act shall be applicable to, what corporations this Act shall not be applicable to, 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:

Section 1. Any two or more corporations incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia, either by special law or general laws, other than railroad, street railway or other public service corporations, may merge or consolidate into a single corporation which may be either one of the consolidated corporations, and such consolidation shall be effected in the following manner:

Section 2. The directors of the several corporations proposed to merge or consolidate may enter into a joint agreement under the corporate seals of the respective cor-

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porations, prescribing not inconsistent with this Act the
terms and conditions thereof, the mode of carrying the
same into effect, the name and principal place of business
or home office, in this State of the consolidated corporation; the number, names and postoffice addresses of the first directors and officers of the new consolidated corporation; the number of shares of the capital stock both common and preferred, the par value of each share thereof, and the manner and terms of converting the capital stock of each of the merging or consolidating corporations into the stock, or obligations of such merged or consolidated corporation; and how and when the directors and officers of such new or consolidated corporation shall be chosen, together with all such other provisions and details not inconsistent with law as the directors of the several consolidating or merging corporations may deem necessary to perfect such merger or consolidation. The agreement shall then be submitted to the stockholders of each of the several consolidating corporations separately, at meetings to be called by the directors for the purpose of considering the same. At such meetings, the said agreement of the directors shall be considered and a vote of the stockholders of each corporation shall be taken separately for the adoption or rejection of the agreement, each share of stock entitling the holder to one vote, if the charter of such corporation gives it voting power. If the votes of the holders of two-thirds of the face value of the stock of each of the merging corporations entitled under the. respective charters to vote, voting at said meetings in person or by proxy, be for the adoption of the agreement, the fact shall be certified by the secretaries of the respective corporations under the corporate seals, and the agreement so adopted shall be filed and recorded in the office of the Secretary of State, or in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County in which said consolidated corporation is chartered, according to whether such corporation was chartered by th Secretary of State or the Superior Court, and a copy

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said agreement of merger or consolidation duly certified by the Secretary of State or by the Clerk of the Superior Court, as the case may be, shall be evidence of the existence of such consolidated corporation. Upon the filng of said agreement in the office of the Secretary of State, or the Clerk of the Superior Court, as the case may be, the several corporations shall be one corporation by the provided in said agreement; but said agreement between said directors shall determine under which charter of said consolidated corporation's charter the consolidated corporation will accept and operate under; and the charter powers of such consolidated corporation shall be the same as those of the corporation chosen under said agreement, and the charter so chosen in said agreement shall be the charter under which the merged or consolidated corporation shall operate, and the merged vr consolidated corporation shall have the powers provided in the charter so chosen and no more except as to the amount of stock authorized to be issued which shall not exceed the kinds and amounts provided for in the combined charters of said corporations consolidating.
Section 3. Upon the filing of such agreement of stockholders and certificate of secretaries for consolidation or merger of corporations, there shall be paid to the Secretary of State, a fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars to be paid into the State Treasury or to the Clerk of the Superior Court, as the case may be, a recording fee fixed by law.

Section 4. Consolidated or merged corporations shall possess all the rights, powers and privileges are provided in the charter of the corporations selected in the agreement hereinbefore provided for as the corporations under which the merged or consolidated corporations shall operate after such merger or consolidation, and the consolidated corporation shall be subject to all the restrictions, disabilities and duties of each of the consolidating corporatiOns.

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Section 5. Upon the consummation of such merger or consolidation, all and singular the rights, privileges, powers, franchises, and all property, real, personal ormixed, and all debts due on any account, as well as for stock subscriptions, and all other things in action belonging to each of the said several corporations shall be vested in the consolidated corporation; and all property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises, and all and every other interest, except exemptions from taxation and except exemptions from special assessments for street paving or other special assessments, shall thereafter be as effectually the property of the consolidated corporation, as they were of the respective former corporations, and the title to any real estate by deed or otherwise under the laws of this State, vested in any of such respective former corporations shall vest in the new corporation, and shall not in any way be impaired by reason of such consolidation, but the powers of such consolidated corporation shall be determined from the charter of the corporation selected in said agreement between the respective directors as the charter U:nder which said consolidated corporation shall operate.
Section 6. Rights of creditors and all liens upon the property of any of the said former corporations shall be preserved unimpaired, and the former corporations may be deemed to continue in existence in order to preserve the same; and all debts, liabilities, and duties of each of the said former corporations shall thenceforth attach to the cons.olidated corporation, and may be enforced against it to the same extent as if said debts, duties and liabilities had been incurred or contracted by it.

Section 7. Upon the merger or consolidation of two or more corporations into a single corporation as in this Act provided, if any stockholder in any of the merging or consolidating corporations not voting in favor of the merger or consolidation, shall dissent therefrom, or who shall refuse or neglect to convert his stock into the stock of the

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consolidated corporation, or dispose thereof in the manner and terms specified in the agreement of consolidation, such dissenting stockholder shall be paid the actual value of his stock if he demands it, having due regard for its value before and after such consolidation; and such stockholder of either of said merging or consolidated corporations may at any time within thirty (30) days after the mailing to him by said consolidated corporation by registered mail at his address as shown on the stockbooks of the corporation in which he holds stock, a copy of the agre~ ment between the directors of the merging or consolidating corporations setting forth the terms of the merger or consolidation referred to in Section 2 hereof, together with a copy of Section Seven of this Act, in case of failure to agree with the corporation on the value of his stock, apply by petition. to the Superior Court of the County the office of the corporation is in whose stockholder shall so dissent or neglect, was or is situated for an arbitration, and the court on reasonable notice of not less than ten (10) days to be prescribed by it to the consolidated corporation and to the dissenting stockholder, shall order an arbitration of the value of the said stock.
The stockholder shall choose one arbitrator, and the corporation shall choose another arbitrator within the time provided in the order of the judge of the Superior Court; and if these two arbitrators shall not agree on the value of the stock, they shall choose a third arbitrator, and if they are unable to agree within five days upon a third. arbitrator, a third arbitrator shall be appointed by the judge of the Superior Court if said arbitrators fail to agree upon an umpire.. Said arbitraors shall take an oath to fairly and impartially appraise the full market value of such stock, having due regard to appreciation thereof by reason of such consolidation, and shall, within ten days after their appointment, make and return to the Court their appraisal of the value of said stock, and such appraisement shall not be confirmed by the Court until the expiration of ten

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days from the date it was returned into Court. In case either the stockholder or the corporation is dissatisfied with the finding of the appraisers, either may within ten days from the time the award was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, enter in writing an appeal from the finding of the arbitrators to the Superior Court and at the term succeeding and convening not less than twenty (20) days after the filing of the appeal, it shall be the duty of the judge of the Superior Court to cause an issue to be made and tried by a jury as to the value of the stock, with the same right to move for a new trial and file a bill of exceptions as in cases at common law.

Section 8. Such consolidated corporation shall have power and authority to issue bonds or other obligations to an amount sufficient with its capital stock to provide for all payments it will be required to make, or obligations it will be required to assume, in order to effect such merger consolidation, and to secure the payment of such bonds or obligations, it shall be lawful to mortgage its corporate franchises, rights, privileges, and property, real and personal; and may issue capital stock, common or preferred, or both to such amount as shall be necessary to the stockholders of the consolidated corporation in exchange or payment for their original shares, in the manner and in the terms specified in the original agreement; the kind and amount of stock authorized to be issued hereby not to exceed the amount or amounts authorized in the aggregate by the charters of the consolidating corporations; the charter of the corporation chosen as aforesaid as the charter under which said consolidated corporation shall operate, to be considered amended so as to authorize the issuance of the stock authorized under this Section and as amended so as to change its corporate name if so provided in said Q.irector's agreement when ratified as aforesaid.
Section 9. Nothing in this Act contained shall be held or construed to effect any railroad company, street rail-

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way company, or other public service company, that falls within the provisions of Sections 2597, 2600 and 2611 of the Code of the State of Georgia of 1910, and no railroad company, street railroad company, or other public service company that falls or does not fall within the terms of the said Code Sections, shall in any wise have their powers affected by, nor shall they fall within or come under the provisions of this Act.
Section 10. Any corporation incorporated under the laws of Georgia, either by special or general Act, may consolidate as in this Act provided, with a corporation or corporations organized and existing under the laws of another State or States, and authorized to consolidate with such corporation so incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia, but the charter of the Georgia corporation shall be the charter under which the consolidated corporation shall operate and the consolidated corporation shall be treated in all respects as a Georgia corporation but the kind and amount of stock that ~ay be issued shall be governed by the provisions of Section Eight (8) hereof.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to. the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, Senator Maddox of the 26th called for the Ayes and Nays. The call was sustained.

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A.

Foster, A. G. Hayes, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

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Negative-
Cole, E. D. Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C.

Knight, P. T. Middleton, D. S. Neal, Benj. F.

Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Thompson, J. N. B.

Ayes 32, Nays 9.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed by substitute.

Upon the announcement by the Chair that the bill had received the requisite constitutional majority, and was therefore passed, Senator Peebles of the 18th objected that the bill had not passed through the regular order, and that the report of the committee had .not been agreed to.

The chair insisted that the report of the committee had been agreed to, and that the bill had followed the prescribed course in its passage. At this time, Senator Hutcheson moved to reconsider the action of the Senate in passing Senate Bill No. 100, in order that all objection!:! to the order in which the bill had been considered might be removed. Senator Harrell of the 12th objected that a motion to reconsider was out of order at this time, and the Chair sustained the point of order. Senator Harrell of the 12th moved that the Senate adjourn. On the motion to adjourn Senator Williams of the 14th called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained. Upon the call of the roll the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Cole, E. D. Harrell, G. Y. Knight, P. T.
Negative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B.

Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D. Neal, Benj. F.
Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D.

Peebles, I. S., Jr. Ricketson, F. B.
Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.

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Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster

Middleton, D. S. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F.

Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

The motion to adjourn having failed to receive the requisite majority, was therefore lost.

Senator Knight of the 6th moved to table the bill, but the motion was ruled out of order on the point that the bill had been declared passed, that the Senate had not reconsidered its action, and the bill was therefore not now before the Senate, and could not be tabled.

Senator Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House.
Senator Knight of the 6th objected
Senator Boykin of the 37th then moved that the bill be immediately transmitted. Senator Knight of the 6th moved that the Senate adjourn, and the motion to adjourn took precedence over the motion to transmit. On the motion to adjourn Senator Williams of the 14th called for the Ayes and Nays, but the call was not sustained. The motion to adjourn was then put, and the vote was Ayes 14, Nays 30. The motion having failed to receive the constitutional majority was therefore lost.
Senator Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House.
Senator Knight of the 6th objected.

Senator Maddox of the 26th moved that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House.

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Thereupon Senator Sapp of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the session be extended until the matter before the Senate could be disposed of. Senator Peebles of the 18th objected.

Senator Knight of the 6th then took the floor to discuss the motion to immediately transmit. Senator Peebles of the 18th gave notice of a motion to reconsider the Senate's action in passing Senate Bill No. 100 by substitute.

The hour of adjournment, as set by the rules of the Senate, having arrived, the President declared the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow (Friday) morning, Aug. 14th, 1925.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th, 1925

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

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, to-wit:

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 877. A bill to repeal an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Wilcox County.

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By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 878. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Wilcox County.

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 and resolution of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By Messrs. McClure and Rosser of Walker and others-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to revise the laws of the State relative to the composition of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Harris of Jefferson and Milner of Dodge-
House Bill No. 487. A bill to provide for the collection by the Insurance Commissioner of the special or occupation tax imposed by law upon Insurance Agents.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 689. A bill to repeal an Act to prevent people who live in militia districts that have the no-fence law from voting in any county election for no-fence held in such county, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Stone of Union and Harris of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 755. A bill to levy a tax upon any person, firm, or occupation which shall obtain or purchase gasoline or motor fuel out of the State for distribution, and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Denmark, Alexander and Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 797. A bill to amend an Act relating to incorporating the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah.

By Miss Kempton, and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 799. A bill to amend an Act creating the municipality of Manchester, now College Park.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 834. A bill to provide for the exclusion of certain lands from the corporate limits of the City of Alma, Georgia.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 839. A bill to limit the period oftinie wherein elections on the subject of "Fence" or "No-Fence" may be held in any county of this state.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 840. A bill to prescribe and fix the compensation of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Thomas.

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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

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By Messrs. McElmurray and Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 842. A bill to consolidate the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Burke, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Camp of Cobb-
House Bill No. 849. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Cobb, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Camp of Cobb-
House Bill No. 850. A bill to amend an Act fixing the salary of the Treasurer of Cobb County.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 851. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Marietta, Georgia.

By Messrs. Malone and Winship, and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 853. A bill to amend an Act ccreating a new charter for he City of Macon, Georgia.
By Messrs. Hancock and Rice of Jackson-
House Bill No. 856. A bill to change the time for holding the City Court of Jefferson, Jackson County.

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 859. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Abbeville.

By Mr. Brannen of CandlerHouse Bill No. 865. A bill to consolidate the offices

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of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector and create the office of Tax Commissioner for Candler County.

By Messrs. Pilcher, Parker and Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 866. A bill to amend an Act establishing a charter for the City of Augusta.

By Mr. Hooper of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 85. A resolution to provide for the purchase of the Governor's Mansion.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd, and others-
Senate Bill No. 168. A bill to create a Real Estate Board in cities of over 44,195 population.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler and Taylor of Dawson-
House Bill No. 787. A bill to establish a Board of Commissioners for Dawson County.

Mr. Stevens of the 50th asked unanimous consent that the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings be dispensed with.

Mr. Knight of the 6th objected.

The Secretary proceeded with the reading of yesterday's Journal.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday in defeating the following bill:
By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 194. A bill to carry into effect the amendments to the constitution authorizing the General

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Assembly to consolidate the offices of tax collector and tax receiver in the several counties of this State.

On the motion to reconsider Senator Harrell called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Foster, A. G. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R.
Negative-
Clary, E. D. Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.
Dixon, J. A. Hendrix, W. C. Luttrell, J. A.'

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L: Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B.
Sapp, W. M. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the motion to reconsider the Ayes were 36 the Nays 8, and the motion to reconsider prevailed.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in passing the following bill on yesterday:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 100. A bill to authorize corporations chartered by authority of the State of Georgia to consol-

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idate or merge with other organizations, and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.
Senator Hutcheson asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time, and recommitted:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 250. A bill to limit the traveling expenses of the officials and employees of the State Government, and for other purposes.

The. consent was granted.

Mr. Carr of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on State of the Republic, read the second time, and recommitted:

By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 664. A bill to grant the City of Milledgeville part of State House square for educational purposes.

The consent was granted.
Mr. Perkins of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under -consideration the following bills of the Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

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Senate Bill No. 139. To ~epeal Sections 160, 161 and 2618 of Parks Code providing for suspension by the Governor, of State Treasurer, Comptroller-General and members of Public Service Commision, etc.

Senate Bill No. 200. To establish a code of basic plumbing principles, to define certain terms and fix punishment for violation thereof.

Respectfully submitted, PERKINS, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary 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 not pass:
House Resolution No. 58. To relieve Lee Raines as security on bond of Howard Raines.

Mr. Foster of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

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House Bill No. 821. To be entitled an Act to create the City Court of Conyers.

House Bill No. 685. To be entitled an Act to fix the . salary of the Solicitor-General of the Macon Judicial Circuit.

House Bill No. 63. To authorize the County Authorities of Whitfield County to reimburse Mts. H. J. Coogler in the sum of $200.

Senate Bill No. 206. An Act to further provide for the qualification of Judges and Jurors in the trial of cases.

Do pass by substitute.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Uniform Laws submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Uniform Laws have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper of FultonA resolution for the relief of B. B. Battle, No. 42.

House Bill No. 774. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing City Court of Macon, recd'mmended that the same do pass as amended.

House Bill No. 761. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the City of Springfield, in Effingham County, Georgia.
G. Y. HARRELL, Chairman,

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Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Com. mittee on General Judiciary No. 1 submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and house and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 237. By substitute, to amend Section 116 of Penal Code of 1910 in reference to abandonment.

House Bill No. 38. To authorize ordinances of the several counties of Georgia to appoint Guardians for mental defectives, etc.

Respectfully submitted, PERKINs, Chairman.

Mr. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bills 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:
Senate Bill No. 227. To amend Section 1973, Vol. 1 of the Code of Georgia 1910, as to Geologist's salary o .the State of Georgia.
CoLLIER, Chairman.

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Mr. Hutcheson of 39th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking have had under consideration the following bill and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the. recommendation that the same do pass:

Same being an Act to amend Section 249 Civil Code 1910, allowing another State Depository in the City of Atlanta.
J. R. HuTCHESON, Chairman.

Mr. Cole of 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Penetentiary submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Penetentiary have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 249 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

Senate Bill No. 249. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the execution of persons sentenced to the punishment of death by public hanging, etc., and for other purp<M'!es.
E. D. CoLE,
Chairman Penetentiary Committee.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following Senate Bill and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

By Mr. Clary-
Senate Bill No. 251. A bill to authorize in the Judge's descretion an annual revision of jury lists in the Counties of Laurens and Lincoln.

Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following Bill 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 as amended:
Senate Bill No. 37. A bill to amend Section 216 of Penal Code defining the Acts constituting the offense of trespass etc,.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
By Fulton Delegation-
House Bill No. 798. An Act to amend the charter of City of Atlanta.

By Hendrix of 35th, Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 253. To provide a pension m cities of 150,000 population for policemen therein.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 825. To empower City of Thomasville to pave streets.

By Messrs. Miller, Murrah and Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 848. To authorize City of Columbus to convey certain lands.

By Mr. Julian of Richmond-
House Bill No. 331. To amend charter of City of Augusta.
HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on .Corporations have had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and

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have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th District-
Senate Bill No. 248. To authorize the Mayor and Councilmen of Folkston to enlarge or build a public Hospital in said city.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 845. To amend the charter of the town of Martin.

By Mr. Mathews of HaralsonHouse Bill No. 822. To amend the charter of Bremen.

By Messrs. Winship, Malone and Napier of BibbHouse Bill No. 522. To amend an Act creating a new
charter City of Macon. I am instructed to report this Bill to pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
BELL, Chairman.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senatewith the recommendation that the same do pass:

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By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 847. To repeal an Act providing for admission fee in Toccoa public schools.

Respectfully submitted,

This August 4, 1925.

P. F. KNIGHT, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Hutcheson of 39th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking have had under consideration the following bills 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, towit:

House Bill No. 836. To amend Act creating a despository in Carroll County.

House Bill No. 776. Being an Act to amend Section 1249 of the Code as to State depositories.

House Bill No. 348. A bill to amend Section 1249 of the Code so as to include Lakeland in list of towns having state depository.
J. H. HuTCHESON, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
By Senator Memory-
Senate Bill No. 254. Act creating office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues Pierce County.
Senate Bill No. 247-By Mr. Pickens.
By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Resolution No. 115. Resolution to furnish Supreme Court reports to Talbot Comity.

House Resolution No. 800.-By Messrs Hines and Riley Sumter.
House Bill No. 812-By Mr. Norman of Henry.
Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:



SENATE CALENDAR, AuGusT 14, 1925.

By Mr. Guess of 34th (By Request)-
Senate Bill No. 255. A bill for protection of game, animals, birds and fish.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

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By Mr. Ennis of 20th-
Senate Bill No. 256. A bill to amend Act establishing a new charter for Milledgeville.

Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Luttrell of 25th-
Senate Bill No. 257. A bill declaring what shall be deemed fur-bearing animals; to provide seasons for taking same, etc.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Andrews of 31stSenate Bill No. 258. A bill to repeal laws assuming the
Tugalo River to be navigable.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Pickren of 4th-
Senate Bill No. 259. A bill to prohibit taking of fish from any of the streams of this State with seine, net, gig or spear or by any other means than with hook or line.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

By Mr. Andrews of 31stSenate Bill No. 260. A bill to promote security of peo-
ple by declaring revolvers and pistols contraband.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Carlisle of 7thSenate Bill No. 261. A bill to provide for payment of

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amount of per diem compensation now provided by law for clerks of the Superior Courts of Georgia.
. Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Dixon of 17thSenate Bill No. 262. A bill to provide for an occupation
tax upon all distributors selling fuels in this State.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Parker of 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 263. A bill requmng that all boats engaged in commercial fishing in Tidewater Georgia shall have fixed thereon a license tag, etc.

Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

By Mr. Memory of 46thSenate Bill No. 264. A bill to regulate the shooting of
quail in Pierce County.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

By Mr. Clary of 29thSenate Bill No. 265. A bill to define and provide for
time of duration of charters granted to purchasers of railroads under provisions of code of Georgia.
The following House Bills and Resolutions were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Mr. McClure of Walker and othersHouse Bill No. 362. To alter the composition of the
Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia~

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By Messrs. Harris of Jefferson and Milner of Dodge-
House Bill No. 487. To provide for the collection by the insurance commissioner of the special or occupation tax imposed by law upon insurance agents.

Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 689. To repeal an Act approved August 1, 1921, entitled "An Act to prevent people who live in a Militia District having the no-fence law from voting in any county election for no-fence and for other purposes."
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Messrs. Kent of Wheeler and Taylor of Dawson-
House Bill No. 755. To levy a tax upon any person, firm or corporation who shall obtain or purchase gasoline or motor fuel out of the State for the purpose of distribution and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Messrs. Kent of Wheeler and Taylor of Dawson.
House Bill No. 787. To establish a Board of CoQllllissioners for County of Dawson.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Alexander, Denmark and Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 797. To amend the Acts incorporating the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of FultonHouse Bill No. 799. To amend the charter of College
Park.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 834. To exclude from the corporate limits of the City of Alma, Bacon County, certain lands and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Hopkins of ThomasHouse Bill No. 839. To limit time wherein elections
on subject of "Fence" and "No Fence" may be held.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 840. To fix and prescribe the compensation of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Thomas County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. McElmurry and Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 842. To abolish the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Burke County and to create the office of Tax Commissioner and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Camp of Cobb-
House Bill No. 849. To amend an Act establishing a County Commissioner for Cobb County.

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Referred to Co~ttee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Camp of Cobb-
House Bill No. 850. To fix the salary of the Treasurer of Cobb County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of CobbHouse Bill No. 851. To amend the charter of Marietta. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 853. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. Hancock and Rice of JacksonHouse Bill No. 856. To change the time of holding the
City Court of Jefferson.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Wilson of WilcoxHouse Bill No. 859. To amend an Act creating a new
charter for the City of Abbeville and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 865. To consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector and to create the office of Tax Commissioner for Candler County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters~

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By Messrs. Pilcher, Parker and Ross of RichmondHouse Bill No. 866. To amend the charter of the City
of Augusta and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 877. To repeal an "Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Wilcox County and for other purposes."
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 878. To create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Wilcox County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. Hooper of Fulton and Boswell of Greene-House Bill No. 85. To provide for the purchase of a
Governor's mansion in Ansley Park and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Property.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Hooper and Wood of Fulton, Harris of Jefferson, Russell of Barrow and Camp of Coweta-
House Bill No. 38. To authorize the Ordinaries of the several Counties of the State of Georgia to appoint guardians for mental defectives by amending an Act and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Rivers of Lamer-
House Bill No. 348. To amend Section 1,249 of the Code so as to include Lakeland in list of towns having State depositories.

By Messrs. Winship and Malone and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 522. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon and for other purposes.

By Mr. Davidson. of Peach-
House Bill N9. 685. To fix the salary of the Solicitor General of the Macon Judicial Circuit and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grovenstein of Effingham-
House Bill No. 761. To amend an Act creating the City of Springfield in Effingham County, Georgia.

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 774. To amend an Act establishing the City Court of Macon.

By Messrs. Palmour and Newton of Hall-
House Bill No. 776. To amend Section 1,249 of the Code as to State depositories.

By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 800. To abolish the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Sumter County and to create the office of Tax Commissioner and for other purposes.

By Mr. Norman of Henry-
House Bill No. 812. To abolish the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver for Henry County.

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By Mr. Vaughn of RockdaleHouse Bill No. 812. To create a City Court for Conyers.

By Mr. Matthews of HaralsonHouse Bill No. 822. To amend the charter of Bremen.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas:_
House Bill No. 825. To empower the City of Thomasville to pave streets.

By Mr. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 836. To amend an Act creating a depository in Carroll County.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 845. To amend the charter of the Town of Martin and for other purposes.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 847. To repeal an Act providing for admission fee in Toccoa Public Schools.

By Messrs. Miller, Murrah and Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 848. To authorize the Commissioners of Commons of the City of Columbus to convey to the City of Columbus certain Commons lands and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Guess of the 34th and Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to provide for a pension system in counties. having a City of 150,000 population or over.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper of FultonHouse Resolution No. 42. For the relief of B. B. Battle.

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By Mr. Stark of Whitfield-
House Resolution No. 63. To authorize the County authorities of Whitfield County, Georgia to reimburse Mrs. H. J. Coogler in the sum of Two Hundred Dollars.

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Resolution No. 115. To furnish certain volumes of the Supreme Court Reports to the Clerk of Superior Court of Talbot County.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th District-
Senate Bill No. 37. To amend Section 216 of the Penal Code defining the Acts constituting offense of trespass, etc.

By Messrs. Clements of the 45th, Peebles of the 18th and Dixon of the 17th Districts-
Senate Bill No. 206. To further provide for the qualification -of judges and jurors in the trial of cases and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Hendrix of the 35th and Guess of the 34th

District-



Senate Bill No. 227. To amend Section 1,973, Volume 1, of the Code of Georgia of 1910, as amended by an Act approved August 21, 1917, as to salaries of the State Geologist and assistants and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District-
Senate Bill No. 237. To amend Section 116 of Penal Code of 1910, in reference to abandonment-of minor children.

By Mr. Guess of the 34th DistrictSenate Bill No. 245. To amend Section 1,249 of the

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Civil Code of Georgia 1910, so as to add another State depository in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th District-
Senate Bill No. 247. To authorize the County of Charlton, through its Commissioners of Roads and Revenues, to make payment from the general revenue of $1,000 per year for five years, at their discretion, towards the extension, enlargement or building of a public hospital in the City of Folkston for the poor of the County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th District-
Senate Bill No. 248. To authorize the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Folkston, Georgia, to make payment from the general revenues and funds of the City of not over One Thousand Dollars per year for five years, at their discretion, towards the extension, enlargement or building of a public hospital in said City and for other purposes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th District-
Senate Bill No. 254. To amend an Act entitled: An Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of the County of Pierce; to provide for his election and for his recall, etc. and for other purposes.

Mr. Bell of the 51st moved that the Senate disagree to the report of the Committee on Corporations, which was adverse to the passage of the following bill, and the motion prevailed:

By Mr. Golucke of TaliaferroHo.J.lSe Bill No. 722. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Crawfordville and for other purposes.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hughes of the 21st-
Senate Bill No. 246. A bill to amend an Act creating new charter for the City of Jeffersonville.
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.
Mr. Williams of the 14th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 242. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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Mr. Collier of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time and plMed upon its passage:

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 174. A bill to repeal an Act creating one Commissioner in the County of Wheeler.

The committee offered the following amendments:

Moves to amend caption of said bill so as to read as follows:

An Act to repeal an Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Wheeler provide for his election, provide for the election on the 1st of January 1925, etc. and for other purposes; said Act approved Aug. 7th, 1924, provided the same shall not take effect until the ratification of Act for the creation of Commissioners of Wheeler County, to define their powers and duties etc., at an election as provided in said Act.

Moves to amend further Section One of said Act so that said Section when amended shall read as follows:
"Section 1. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same that the Act entitled "An Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Wheeler, to provide for his election, to provide for the term of office of commissioner so elected, to define the duties of the Commissioner and provide for his compensation, to provide for the supervision of his acts and the auditing of his books, and generally to provide for

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the management of the affairs of said County, and for other purposes," same approved on Aug. 7th, 1924, be and the same is hereby repealed, Provided that this Act shall not become effective until the passage of an Act entitled "An Act "to provide for the creation of County Commissioners in Wheeler County; to define their powers and duties; to provide for the qualification, election and pay of a county attorney; to provide for the submission of said act for ratification to a vote of the people of said county at an election to be held in November 1926 when the members of the General Assembly and State House officials are elected, and for other purposes as therein provided."
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 as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 175. A bill to create a Board of County Commissioners in Wheeler County.

The committee offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend caption of bill, so that the said caption as amended shall read as follows:

An Act to provide for the creation of County Commissioners in Wheeler County, to define their powers and duties;

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to provide for the qualification, election and pay of a County Attorney; to provide for the submission of said Act for ratification to a vote of the people of said County an election to be held on the regular general election for members of the General Assembly and State House Officials in November, 1926.

Amend Section 1 of said Act, so that said section as amended-shall read as follows:
"Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that from and after January 1st, 1929 there shall be a Board of Commissioners in and for the County of Wheeler, to be known as the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Wheeler County, provided this Act shall be ratified by a vote of the people of said County at an election held as hereinafter provided."

Amend Section 3 of said Act, so that said Section as amended shall read as follows:

Section 3. The said Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Wheeler County, Georgia shall hold office for four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The first Commissioners to be elected under this Act, in the event of its ratification as hereinafter provided, shall be elected at the general State election to be held in Wheeler County in November, 1928, and thereafter their successors shall be elected at the State election each four years thereafter. One Commissioner shall be elected from Road District number One, one from Road District number Two, and One from Road District number Three. Those candidates receiving a majority of the votes in said election shall be elected. In case of a vacancy occuring, the Judge of the Superior Court shall have the power to fill the vacancy by appointment, and the appointee of the Judge shall hold until the next general election, when a successor for the

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unexpired term of the incumbent from the district in which the vacancy occurred shall be elected, provided that if the unexpired portion of the term for which the appointment to fill the vacancy is made is less than six months, the appointee of the Judge shall hold until the end of the unexpired term. The Commissioners then in office shall have the right to nominate to said Judge capable men qualified for said office, which recommendation may or may not be respected by the presiding Judge of the Superior Court of said County."

Amend Section 13 of said Act, so that said Section as amended shall read as follows:

Section 13. Before this Act shall go into effect, it shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Wheeler County at the general election in November, 1926 for ratification, and if a majority of the votes cast at said election shall be in favor of ratification of said Act, then the same shall become the law, but if it should fail to receive a majority of the votes cast at said election, then it shall not become the law. The voters voting at said election in favor of ratification shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "For ratification of Act creating board of three Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Wheeler County," and the voters voting at said election against ratification shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "Against ratification of Act creating board of three Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Wheeler County." The returns of said election shall be to the Ordinary of said County, who shall declare the result thereof and enter the same on the minutes of his office."

The amendments were 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 32, Nays 0, and

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the Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bills were read the third time, and placed upon their passage:

By Mr. Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 331. A bill to amend an Act, and the charter of the City 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Layton of Liberty-
House Bill No. 762. A bill to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Liberty 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Evans of Screven-
House Bill No. 837. A bill to amend the Act creating a new charter for the City of Sylvania.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messra. DuBose and Levie of ClarkHouse Bill No. 103. A bill to amend the charter of the
Mayor and Council of the City of Athens so as to exempt certain industries from taxation.
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. Lewis of HancockHouse Bill No. 833. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Sparta and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the f>assage 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. Dorsey of WhiteHouse Bill No. 827. A bill to amend the charter of the
Town of Cleveland.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Smith and Jones of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 779. A bill to incorporate the City of Raleigh 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional rna jority was passed.

By Messrs. McElvey and Spence of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 754. A bill to be effective in Mitchell County relating the dogs and the protection of live stock against dogs 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Camp of Clayton-
House Bill No. 682. A bill to abolish the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman, Senator Sapp, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your committee on Rules has resolved upon the following

as the order of business for today.



1. Prayer by the Chaplain. 2. Call of Roll. 3. Report of Committee on Journals. 4. Notices of Motions to Reconsider. 5. Reading of the Journal. 6. Motions to reconsider. 7. Confirmation of Journal. 8. Unanimous consents. 9. Reports of Standing Committees. 10. Reports of Select Committees. 11. Messages from the Governor. 12. Unfinished Business. 13. Uncontested Local Senate and House Bills. 14. Uncontested House Amendments to Senate Bills. 15. House Resolution No. 79.
Senate Bill No. 146. Senate Bill No. 147.

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Senate Bill No. 53. Senate Bill No. 18. Senate Bill No. 220. Senate Bill No. 50. Senate Bill No. 226. Senate Bill No. 160. Senate Bill No. 338. Senate Bill No. 145. House Bill No. 6. Senate Bill No. 116. Senate Bill No. 209. Senate Bill No. 209. Senate Bill No. 201.

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The following resolution was read the third time and taken up for consideration:

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-

House Resolution No. 79. A resolution to relieve Dan

Fletcher and G. K. Goff as bondsmen.



The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution the Ayes were 29, Nays 1, and the resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Mr. Pruett of the 32nd-
Senate Bill No. 146. A bill to amend Section 1, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution fixing the time of office of the Governor.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

As the bill called for an amendment to the Constitution the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. Foster, A. G.
Negativfr-
Cole, R. D. Harrell, G. Y. Hendrix, W. C. Knight, P. T.

Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.
Middleton, D. S. Neal, Benj. F. Ricketson, F. B. Sapp, W. M.

Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M.D. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Stevens, C. 0. Wilkinson, H. B.
Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

The bill having failed to receive the two-thirds vote of the Senate necessary for the passage of a constitutional amendment was lost.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Pruett of the 32ndSenate Bill No. 147. A bill to amend Article 3, Section

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4, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia fixing the term of members of the General Assembly.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

As the bill called for an amendment to the Constitution the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Carr, Milton B. Hutcheson, J. R.
Negative-
Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.

Memory, S. Forster Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.
Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Pruett, J. F.
Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the p.assage of the bill the Ayes were 7, Nays 35.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The following bill, which has been taken from the table on July 30th wastaken up for consideration at this time:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 53. A bill to provide for the supervision of physical education; for the enforcement of laws requiring

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that health education be taught in all the schools of the State; to provide ways and means therefor and for other purposes.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 49th moved that the bill be tabled.

On the motion to table the bill Senator Maddox called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.
Negative-
Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Cole, E. D. Knight, P. T.

Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Middleton, D. S. Moye, R. L.
Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Miller, A. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

McGregor, J. M. D. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Ricketson, F. B. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.
Norman, R. L. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Stevens, C. 0. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the motion to table the bill the Ayes were 21, Nays 19, and the bill was tabled.

A message was received from his Excellency the Governor to which he respectfully invited the attention of the Senate.

Upon the motion of Senator Foster the Senate went into executive session at 12:15 o'clock.
The following appointment of the Governor was confirmed by the Senate:

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Mrs. Maude Barker Cobb to be State Librarian for a term of office ending June 30, 1928, to succeed herself.

The executive session was dissolved at 12:30 o'clock.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 18. A bill to amend the Act of the General Assembly creating the Department of Commerce and Labor so as to fix the compensation of the Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor at $3,000 per annum.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 18 by substituting $2,400 for $3,000 wherever the same occur.
The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, as amended, which wao favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

Senator Neal called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.
On the passage of the bill as amended Senator Hutcheson called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B.

Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D.

Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. _ Foster, A. G.

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Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I.
Negative-
Andrews, E. E. Collier, J. C.

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Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Knox, Gordon Ricketson, F. B.

Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 39, Nays 6.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage.

By Mr. Harrell of the 12thSenate Bill No. 220. A bill to prohibit the county au-
thorities of the State from issuing county warrants in excess of the revenues of any calendar year and for other purposes.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.
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 34, Nays 1.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until three o'clock this afternoon.

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SENATE CHAMBER
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1925. 3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3 o'clock, and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr.!H. J.
Clary, E. D. II
Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 50. A bill to codefy and revise the laws of Georgia effecting delinquent, dependent, neglected and defective children; to revise the juvenile court law and all laws administered under said court, and for other purposes.
The committee offered the following substitute:

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A BILL

To be entitled an Act in compliance with the Act of the Legislature approved July 26, 1922, creating the Georgia Children's Code Commission; to codefy and revise and improve the laws of Georgia affecting delinquent, dependent, neglected and defective children; to revise the Juvenile Court Law and all laws administered under said Court; to extend the jurisdiction of said Court; to provide for the care and protection of all children under sixteen years of age, and for the punishment of persons contributing to the dependency, neglect or delinquency of such children; to fix penalties for the violation of such laws and for contempt; to repeal all conflicting provisions and sections, and for other purposes.

ARTICLE I-ESTABLISHMENT: JURISDICTION.
Section 1. Definitions. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that whenever the word "court" is used without modification in this act it shall refer to the juvenile court established by this act; the term "Judge" when used in this act shall refer to the judge of the juvenile court; the word "adult" shall mean a person sixteen years of age or older; the word "child" or "children" shall refer to a child or children under sixteen years of age unless otherwise specified and may be held to mean one or more children, and the word "parent" or "parents" may be held to mean one or more parents, when consistent with the intent of this act.

2. The words "delinquent child" shall mean a child (a) who violates any law of the state or any ordinance or regulation of any subdivision thereof; or (b) who is incorrigible, or habitually disobedient and beyond the control of his parents or other lawful authority; or (c) who is habitually truant from school or home; or (d) who so deports himself

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as to injure or endanger the morals, health or general welfare of himself or others.

3. The words "neglected child" shall mean a child (a) who is abandoned; or (b) who is without proper parental care or guardianship; or (c) whose parent, guardian or custodian neglects or refuses to provide necessary food, clothing, shelter, medical, surgical or other remedial care neces sary for the health and well being of such child; or (d) who is found in any disreputable place or who associates with vagrant, vicious or immoral persons; or (e) who is in a condition or who engages in an occupation dangerous to the life or limb or injurious to the health, morals or general welfare of himself or others.

4. The words "dependent child" shall mean a child (a) who is homeless or destitute or dependent on the public for support; or (b) whose parents for good cause desire to be relieved of his care and custody; or (c) who is without a parent or guardian able to provide for his support, training and education, and who is unable to maintain himself by lawful employment.

5. The words "feeble minded child" or "mentally defective child" shall mean any child afflicted with mental defectiveness from birth or from early age, so pronounced that he is incapable of managing himself and his affairs or of being taught to do so, and requires supervision, control and care for his own welfare, or the welfare of others or the welfare of the community, but who is not classified as an insane person.

The words "him" and "his" when used in this Act with



reference to children shall apply to boys and gi~ls alike..

The word "placement" when used in this Act with reference to a child shall apply to placing a child for care and custody in a family home other than his own or that of

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his relations within the second degree. The word "foster home" applies to the family home in which a child is so placed. A "permanent commitment" is one in which the parents or guardians are permanently deprived of custody of the child and permanent custody is assigned to others and a "permanent placement" is where a child which has been permanently committed to a licensed child placing agency is placed for adoption or permanent care in a foster home. A "temporary commitment" is one in which the person or authority comitting reserves the right to return the child to its parents or guardians or to make other disposition. A "temporary placement" is the placing of a child at board or for free care for a temporary period in a o ster home.
Section 2. Creation of Juvenile Courts. Mter the passage of this Act tl-.ere is established in every county of the State of Georgia a Juvenile Court with jurisdiction permissable under the comtitution of Georgia and within the terms and provisions of this Act. This Act shall be construed liberally and as remedial in character; and the powers hereby conferred are intended to be general to effect the beneficial purpose herein set forth. The court herein established shall be a court of record, with a seal and clerk.

Section 3. Jurisdiction Over Children. The Juvenile court shall have jurisdiction over children under sixteen years of age in case of violation of the laws of the state or any municipality and in all other matters affecting the welfare of such children, exclusive as to all courts except the Superior Court, and shall have con-current jurisdiction in all such cases where exclusive jurisdiction is not specially assigned to another court by the State Constitution, except that the Juvenile Court shall have no jurisdiction in the appointment and supervision of guardians, trustees, etc., in cases in which only the property of a child is envolved. The Judge of the Superior Court tnay reduce a felony charge (except in capital offenses) to a misdemeanor and

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may refer any case within its jurisdiction to the Juvenile Court for adjucation.

Whenever any child under sixteen years of age is apprehended by any citizen or an officer of the law and is charged with commiting an act which would be either a misdemeanor or a felony if the child were an adult, except in capital offenses, he shall be immediately turned over to the Juvenile Court. He shall remain under the care of the Juvenile Court, subject to commitment to jail as provided in Section 12 or to release on recognizance or bond until such time as his case is disposed of except during such time as he may be on trial upon indictment or warrant in the Superior Court. The Juvenile Court shall be the only committing court in the county in felony cases against children, except capital offenses.
The proceedings in the Juvenile Court, in children's cases, shall be of a chancery nature. No child in the Juvenile Court shall be charged with any specific violation of the law but shall be brought under the guardianship and supervision of the court whenever such action is necessary to safeguard his welfare or the public good. No adjudication under the provisions of this Act shall operate as disqualification of the child for any office state or municipal, and such child shall not be denominated a criminal by reason of any such adjudication, nor shall adjudication be denominated conviction. Disposition of the child in the proceedings or any evidence given in the course of the proceedings, or any after or before the proceedings to any official of the court, shall not be admissable against the child either before or after he reaches the age of 16, for any purpose whatsoever, except in subsequent proceedings under this act.
It is the intention"'of this act that in all proceedings under its provisions, th"- court shall proceed upon the theory that a child under its jurisdiction is a ward of the State

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and is subject to the discipline and entitled to the protection which the State should give such ch'ild under the circumstances disclosed in the case. The duty shall be constant upon the court to give each child subject to its jurisdiction such oversight and guidance as will conduce to the welfare of such child and the best interests of the State.

The court in each county shall have the aforementioned jurisdiction of cases involving:

1. A delinquent, neglected or dependent child who resides within the county.

2. A child residing within the county who is mentally defective or feebleminded.

3.. A child whose custody or guardianship is subject to controversy or to be determined.

4. A child who is crippled or deformed or incapacitated by disease and without proper medical or surgical care and treatment or proper training or proper home care.
5. A child for whose adoption a petition is filed.
6. A child alleged to have been born out of wedlock to enquire into and determine the paternity of such child and to enforce support of such child.

Such jurisdiction referred to in subdivisions 1 through 5 of this section shall apply to cases in which the child involved is at the time within the county but is not residing therein, unless and until such time as it is possible to transfer the jurisdiction to a juvenile court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which such child resides.

Jurisdiction and supervision once obtained over a child by the Juvenile court shall continue until the child reaches the age of twenty-one years, unless previously released,

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although he will be subject to action in the criminal courts for illegal acts committed after reaching the age of 16.
Section 4. Jurisdiction-Custody Proceedings. When the custody of a child is involved in any criminal or civil or equity or habeas corpus proceedings in courts, other than the Juvenile Court including divorce proceedings, before awarding the child to parent. or relative or guardian, the court shall refer the question of custody to the Juvenile court for investigation and recommendation as to the custody; and, if the Juvenile court recommends that there is need that the child be taken away from both litigants, on order of the Superior Court or other court it shall commit the child to an institution or a licensed child placing agency.
Whenever a parent or guardian desires to transfer the permanent care or custody of a legitimate child under 16 years of age to another who is not a relative within the second degree or the court on its own notion considers so doing, the Juvenile Court shall determine whether or not the parent or guardian may give up the custody of the child. The court shall request a licensed child placing agency to make an investigation of the conditions surrounding the child and report to the court with recommendations as to whether or not the child should be permanently surrendered by said parent, guardian or person having custody, and no order permanently removing the child from such custody shall issue until the report is filed with the court or until three weeks after such request is made. This however does nor prevent the court from assuming temporary custody of the child at any time if such action is deemed necessary to safeguard the welfare of the child. Before any such individual foster' home may assume the permanent care and custody of said child the child must have been committed to such person by a licensed child placing agency to whom the Juvenile Court has committed the child.
The Juvenile Court may commit a child to an institution or child placing agency for permanent care and custody

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but a child may only be placed in a foster home other than that of relatives in the second degree by a licensed child placing agency. The Juvenile Court shall not commit any child directly to such foster home.

Commitments of children by parents to institutions and agencies will be deemed temporary unless by court order. When a child is in temporary care of an institution or agency such institution or agency ma.y maintain custody until three weeks after the filing of written application for the return of the child to its legal parents, relatives or guardians, if during such time it has brought the question of the proper custody of the child before the Juvenile Court in the county where the institution is located for adjudication. However, where the parent or guardian has given to the institution or agency a temporary agreement in writing, promising to leave the child with the institution or agency until such time as the directors or trustees of said institution or agency are convinced that the parent or guardian is able to properly care for the child, the said institution or agency may keep the child in its care until it can make release with due regard to the physical and moral safety of the child. Where the parent or guardian has made such temporary release in writing and is not satisfied that the child should remain with the institution, or agency said parent or guardian may bring the question of the custody of the child to the Juvenile Court in the county where the institution or agency is located, for adjudication:

Whenever a child, old enough to work, is placed in a foster home, he shall never be placed with a person to whom he or any member of his family is financially indebted or a person whose property the child has damaged, nor shall he be put under the legal guardianship or custody or probation of such person.

Section 5. Jurisdiction Over Adults-General. The Juvenile Court in each county shall have jurisdiction ex-

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elusive to all courts except the Superior Court to examine all cases which may arise within the county against adults who are charged with an act or omission with respect to any child, which act or omission contributes to the delinquency neglect or dependency of said child and is a violation of any law or ordinance, or is harmful or injurious to the child, and of any case of an adult who deserts, abandons or fails to provide for the proper maintainance of any person for whose maintainance 'Such adult is legally responsible, and to try and determine such cases where the offense is less than the grade of felony. The court may inquire into and determine the liability of any adult to provide for the maintenance or care of any child, and may order that such provision be made. All cases covered in this section shall be committed by the arresting officers to the Juvenile Court, which shall have the authority to release on bond as in other misdemeanor courts, and in felony cases except capital offenses shall be the only committing court in each county. If it should appear in any trial in the Superior Court that the offense committed is against a child under 16, except capital offenses, the judge may, and if in any other court the judge shall, immediately transfer the case, together with all papers and evidence to the Juvenlile Court for adjudication.

An affidavit in the following form shall be sufficient to charge the offense of contributing to the delinquency, neglect or dependency of a child described in this section, to-wit:

State of Georgia, County (Name of County). In the Juvenile Court of present term. County (name of county). Personally appeared before me ________________________ , judge or clerk of the Juvenile Court of_ ______________ _ ___________________ (name of County (name of affiant) ________________________________________ who being by
me first duly sworn, deposes and says, that (name of person charged with offense) _______________________________ _
________ has. within twelve months before the making of

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this affidavit, in said county, aided, encouraged, or caused (name of child) _____________________________________ _
a child under sixteen years of age, to become dependent, neglected, or delinquent (as the case may be), or has, by word, act or commission, contributed thereto; or has, by word, conduct, act, omission, threats, commands or persuasion, induced or endeavored to induce, aided or encouraged such child in such county to do or perform an act, or to follow a course of conduct which would cause or manifestly tend to cause such child to become or remain dependent, neglected or delinquent (as the case may be), in that the said (name of accused) _____________________ _
_______________, did within said twelve months, within
said county (here set out succinctly the facts, acts, words, conduct, omission, etc., which affiant avers were done or omitted by accused constituting said offense), against the peace and dignity of the State of Georgia. Subscribed and sworn to before me this __________ day of_ ______________ _ 19 ________________________________ Affiant __________ _
______ ____ ____ , Judge or clerk of Juvenile Court, _____ _ __________________ County, Georgia.

If merely injunctive relief is sought against one or more defendants o.r persons, as hereinabove provided, petition may be made therefor by a bill of complaint addressed to the Juvenile Court, or to the judge, thereof, and such proceeding governed by the rules of chancery pleading and practice; except that ten days shall be the limit of time allowed for appearance and answer to summons in such proceedings.
Section 6. Appeal. An appeal may be taken to the Superior Court from any order of the Juvenile court or from any order changing the custody or guardianship of any child, within the time and in the manner provided by law or rule of court for appeals in civil cases; provided, that no such order shall be superseded, except in the discretion of the judge, but the order of court shall stand until reversed

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or modified by the Superior Court; provided, further, that the pendency of an appeal shall not preclude or prevent the juvenile court during the pendency of said appeal, at a subsequent hearing for cause known, to modify any order theretofore made, although the effect of such modification may be to suspend the appeal. All appeals under this Act shall proceed by fast bill of exceptions as provided for in Section 6153 of the Civil Code.

ARTICLE II-PROCEDURE.
Section 7. Petition. Any person having knowledge or information that a child is within the provisions of this Act may, and any peace officer having such information shall, report to the court such knowledge or information. Upon receipt of such report the judge or a duly authorized probation officer or other agent of the court shall inquire into the case and determine whether the public interest or the interests of the child will be subserved by the court's acquiring jurisdiction in the case. Whene"ver possible such inquiry shall include a preliminary investigation of the home and environmental conditions of the child, his previous history, and the facts and circumstances of the condition alleged, and the results of the inquiry shall be reported in writing. If the court, through the judge or duly authorized probation officer or other agent shall determine that jurisdiction should be acquired, it shall cause a petition to be made and filed by a probation officer or other person having such knowledge or information. Provided, that whenever a child is taken into custody a petition shall be filed forthwith unless the parent or guardian consents in writing to detention for such time as is necessary to make an investigation or unless a duly authorized officer or agent of the court consents to the child's release pending the disposition of the case, and provided further that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent any person having knowledge that a child is within the provisions of the act from filing a petition. Such petition, verified under oath, shall allege the facts as briefly as

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they may be which bring said child within the provisions of this act. The petition shall also set forth:

1. The name, age and residence of the child:
2. The names and residences of its parents:
3. The name and residence of its legal guardian, if the child is under guardianship:

4. The name and residence of the person or persons in whose custody or control the child is at the time of making the petition.
If any of the jurisdictional facts herein required are not known or cannot be ascertained by the petitioner, the petition shall so state.

Section 8. Investigations And Summons. Upon the filing with the court of a petition, as provided for in the preceding section, the court shall make or cause to be made by a duly authorized probation officer or other agent of the court a preliminary investigation of the home and invironmental conditions of said child, of the previous history, and of all the facts and circumstances surrounding the same unless such investigation has been made prior to the filing of the petition. Such probation officer or agent shall report in writing to the court upon each such case investigated. Upon the filing with the court of a petition, unless the parties hereinafter named shall voluntarily appear or be in court, a summons may issue reciting briefly the facts in the case, and requiring the person or persons who have the custody or control of the child or in whose custody or control the child actually is at the time, to personally appear and bring before the court the child, at a time and place stated in the summons. If the person so summoned shall be other than the parent or guardian of the child, then the parents or guardian or both shall also be notified by personal service at least twenty-four hours before the hearing, of the.Pendency

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of the case and of the time and place appointed if said parent or guardian can be found in the county.
Summons may be issued requiring the appearance of any other person whose presence, in the di~cretion of the judge, is necessary for the welfare of the child.
Following preliminary investigation of the case the court may dismiss same without summoning child, relatives or witnesses, if it appears that the welfare of the child and public safety will not benefit by a hearing. In such cases where compulsion of court procedure is not necessary, the court may refer the matter to school, community, church, and social agencies for persuasive and remedial treatment. If it shall subsequently appear that judicial action is necessary the agency to which the case is referred shall make complaint to the court whose officers shall make investigation sufficient to determine what action is necessary.

Section 9. Service of Summons. Service of summons shall be made personally by the delivery of a true and attested copy thereof to the person summoned; provided, that if the judge is satisfied that reasonable but unsuccessful efforts have been made to serve the summons or the notice, required by the provisions of the preceding section, personally upon any of the parties named therein or if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the judge that it is impracticable to serve such summons or notice personally upon any of them, the judge may make an order providing for the service of the summons or notice by registered mail addressed to their last known addresses, or by .publication thereof, or both as may be ordered by the court. It shall be sufficient to confer jurisdiction if service is effected at any time before the time fixed in the summons for the return thereof, but the judge, if requested by a parent, or in case there is no parent, by the person having the guardianship or custody of the child, shall not proceed with the hearing earlier than three days aft~r the service. Failure to serve a summons upon

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any person shall not impair the jurisdiction of the court to proceed in cases of delinquent children if for good cause shown the judge shall have made an order dispensing with such service.

Service of any summons, process or notice required by this act may be made by any sheriff, deputy, constable, or other person duly appointed therefor as an officer by the Judge of the Juvenile Court. The judge may in his discretion authorize the payment of necessary traveling expenses incurred by any person summoned or otherwise required to appear at the hearing of any case coming within the provisions of this act. Such expenses when approved by the judge shall be a charge upon the county.

If any person summoned, as herein provided, shall fail without reasonable cause to appear with the child in court and there abide the order of the court, he may be proceeded against for contempt of court under and in accordance with the provisions of this act. In case the summons cannot be served or the parties served fail to obey the same, and in any case when it shall be made to appear to the judge that the service will be ineffectual or the welfare of the child requires that he shall be brought forthwith into the custody of the court, a warrant may be issued on the order of the court, either against the parent or guardian or other person having the custody or control of the child, or against the child himself.
Section 10. Arrest; Custody Of The Child; Release. Whenever any child is arrested or taken into custody, such child shall be immediately taken to the place of detention designated by the juvenile court or to the itself, and the officer making the arrest shall immediately notify the court or duly authorized officer or agent thereof as hereinbefore provided. In any case in which a petition has been filed, if it appears from the petition that the child is delinquent or is in such condition or surroundings that the welfare of

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the child requires that its custody be immediately assumed by the court, the judge may endorse or cause to be endorsed upon the summons an order that the officer serving the same shall at once take the child into his custody. In cas, of any child whose custody has been assumed by the court and pending the final disposition of any case, the child may be released in the custody of a parent, guardian or other person having charge of the child, or in the custody of a probation officer or other person appointed by the judge to be brought before the court at the time designated. Any child within the provisions of this act may be admitted to bail as provided by the law. When not released as herein provided, such child pending the hearing of the case shall be detained in such place of detention as shall be designated by the court, subject to the order of the court. The provisions of this section relative to detention and release apply to all children under 16 years of age, except those charged with capital offenses, who may be under legal custody whether being held for juvenile court or any other court.
Section 11. Transfer From Other Courts. If during the pendency of any criminal case against any person in any courtin this state, except in capital offenses it shall be ascertained as providedin Section39 of this Act that said person was under the age of sixteen years at the time offense was committed, the superior court may and any other court shall immediately transfer such case together with all the papersdocuments and testimony connected therewith to the juvene ile court having jurisdiction, provided transfer shall not occur without the consent of the defendant where trial has proceded to the point of jeopardy. The court making such transfer shall order the child to be taken forthwith to the place of detention designated by the juvenile court or to the court itself. The juvenile court shall thereupon proceed to hear and dispose of such case in the same manner as if it had been instituted in the court in the first instance.
In any criminal courts, when the accused shall file an affidavit that he is under 16 years of age or upon the Court's

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own motion, the Proceedings shall be suspended and the question of age determined, and transfer of cases to the juvenile court shall be in conformity to the other provisions of this Section and Act. However, this section shall be interpreted in accordance with Section 3 of this Act.

Section 12. Detention of Children. The judge of the juvenile court may arrange with a society or association maintaining a suitable place of detention for children, for the use thereof as a temporary detention home for children coming within the provisions of this Act, or with a child placing agent, licensed under the State Child Placing Act, who will board such children under detention temporarily in private homes; or with a probation officer licensed to do temporary placing for detention, until such time as a licensed agency is prepared to render this service; or with the detention home in another county, 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 the juvenile court, or child placing agent, for the care of such children. If, however, the judge of the juvenile court shall certify that a suitable arrangement 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 entirely from any place of confinement of adults, to be called "The Detention Home," which shall be conducted as 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 in charge of a superintendent who shall reside therein, and shall have necessary assistants. The county or city superintendent of schools shall furnish instruction for the children, who are in the detention home, during the entire school term.

Children shall not be detained either in the detention home, or in private boarding homes any longer than is nee-

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essary for the court to arrive at proper adjudication, and disposition. Detention shall be limited to children for whom it is absolutely necessary, children whose home conditions make immediate removal necessary, or who are beyond the control of parents or guardians, runaways, and those whose parents cannot be relied upon to produce them in court, or children who have committed offenses so serious that their release pending disposition would endanger public safety, or children who must be held as witnesses, or children who must be detained for study and treatment by qualified experts or children awaiting disposition. The detention home shall never be used as a place to which a child may be committed for disciplinary or reformatory purposes, and habeas corpus proceedings may be brought for the release of any child so committed.

Children shall be detained by the juvenile court for criminal courts when they are to be held either as defendants or as witnesses. The juvenile court judge may authorize detention of a child who has committed an act classified in the penal code as a felony, in a portion of the county jail entirely separate from adults where he cannot at any time come in contact with or hear the conversation of adult prisoners.

In such cases the judge shall enter the order together with the reasons therefor on the court docket and shall himself make certain that the conditions of confinement herein set forth are complied with. Under no conditions shall such confinement continue more than five days, unless the clerk of the court makes full report of its action to the State Department of Public Welfare which shall investigate same and assist in arranging for proper detention, if possible. Except as otherwise permitted in this section, no child under sixteen years of age shall at any time be detained in or committed to a jail, lock-up prison, convict camp or farm, or any other place where adults are confined under arrest or conviction, except on conviction of a felony charge in the Superior Court.

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Section 13. Hearing Of The Case. Upon the return of the summons, at the time set for the hearing, the court shall proceed to hear and determine the case. If counsel is not requested the court may conduct the examination of the witnesses without the assistance of counsel, and may take testimony and inquire into the habits surroundings, condition and tendencies of said child to enable the court to render such order or judgement as shall best conserve the welfare of said child and carry out the objects of this Act, and the court, if satisfied that the child is in need of the care, discipline and protection of the court may so adjudi-. cate, and may, in addition, find said child to be in a state of delinquency or dependency and may further render such judgement and make such order or commitment according to the circumstances of the case as will best conserve the purpose of this Act.

The court may adjourn the hearing from time to time for the purpose of investigation and to enable the court to render such order of judgement as shall best conserve the welfare of the child and carry out the object of this Act. During such adjournment the child may be placed under the supervision of a probation officer. At any stage of the case the judge may, in his discretion, appoint any suitable person to be the guardian adlitem of the child for the purposes of the proceeding.

The court may set time for hearing at any time, but a regular hour for hearings shall be provided at least three days in each week; and a preliminary hearing shall be given within forty-eight hours after arrest if child is under detention. Investigation by probation officer in every case shaH precede final order except where the case is dismissed at the first hearing; this investigation to include physical and mental examination whenever indication of need. A written report of proceedings shall be filed with record of the case. Parent or guardian shall be present at first hearing unless physically impossible and where not present, decision

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shall be subject to review. A child shall never be present during trial of parents or adults; or while they are giving testimony in the child's case which might reflect upon the parent or be of immoral or indecent nature, except during the time required for identification when necessary.
Section 14. Public Excluded- From Hearing: Inspection Of Records: The court shall have the power and it shall be its duty upon the hearing of any case to exclude the general public from the room wherein said hearing is held, admitting thereto only such persons as may have direct interest in the case. The records of all cases may be withheld from indiscriminate public inspection in the discretion of the court: The hearing may be conducted in the judge's chamber, or in such other room or apartment as shall be provided for such cases.
Section 15. Referee; Reports And Judgements; Review: The court may appoint one or more persons as probation officers to act as referee in the first instance to hear any cases coming within the provisions of this Act and make report thereof, together with said referee's conclusions and recommendations. If no exception be taken to said report and no review be asked thereof, such report and recommendations, if confirmed, shall become the judgement of said court. A review of the conclusions and recommendations of said referee may be had by any child, the parent, guardian or custodian of any child by filing a petition for review thereof with the court at any time within three days after entry of the finding of said referee.
All cases involving immoral or sexual delinquency of a girl or woman must be heard in the first instance by a woman referee selected by the juvenile judge from a list of eligibles nominated by the advisory board. Whenever a female under sixteen is a witness or defendant in a hearing when the said child's parents or guardian is not present, some woman approved by the advisory board and selected by the judge shall attend the hearing.

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Section 16. Procedure In Contributory Delinquency And Other Adult Cases. In the examination, trial or determination of cases of adults charged with contributing to the delinquency, neglect or dependency of children, or in other cases involving adults coming within the provisions of this Act, the proceedings shall be conducted in the same manner as is provided by law for the conduct of chancery or criminal cases of similar character, except that, upon demand the judge shall empanel a jury drawn from a special jury box prepared by the jury commissioners of the county. Proceedings may be instituted by an interested party or on the court's own motion, and a reasonable opportunity to appear shall be afforded the respondent; and to secure or to compel the attendance of any necessary person the court may issue a summons or, in a proper case, a warrant or other process. All provisions of the sections of this act relative to procedure in cases of children in so far as such provisions are applicable, shall be construed as applying to cases against adults also.

Upon the trial of such cases the court is authorized and empowered to render judgment therein, and if judgment be rendered sustaining the charge against any such adult the court shall have power to punish as for a misdemeanor. Or he may, in the discretion of the court, suspend sentence or place on probation, or by order impose upon such adult such duty as shall be deemed to be for the best interest of the child or other persons concerned. On felony charges the court shall hold a preliminary hearing and upon sufficient evidence of guilt bind the defendant over to the Superior Court.

ARTICLE III-DISPOSITION.
Section 17. Disposition-General. In the case of any child adjudged in need of the care, discipline and protection of the court, the court may place the child in the care and control of a probation officer and may allow such child to

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remain in its home, or the home of a relative within the second degree, subject to the visitation and control of the probation officer to be returned to the court for further proceeding whenever such action may appear to the court to be necessary; the court may authorize a licensed child placing agent to place or board the child in a suitable family home or the court may commit the child to any institution that may care for children within or without the county, incorporated or otherwise, for the correction, reformation, or protection of children except an institution for the care of mental defectives, commitment to which shall be in accordance with Section 20 of this Act, provided no child shall be sent by court order to an institution outside this state.
It shall be the duty of the Juvenile court to keep a dependent child with its parents whenever they are competent to care for him by arranging for a regular subsidy from county, municipal or private charitable funds. Every effort must be made to keep children with their parents or relatives and to bring back deserting parents. All changes of custody shall conform to the provisions of Section 4 of this Act. The Juvenile court shall have jurisdiction exclusive to all courts except the Superior Court in committing children under sixteen years of age to all state training schools and county training schools and such institutions may not admit without such commitment although they may refuse admissions according to capacity and purpose for which they were established.

Section 18. Commitment. When a child is committed to an institution (except the State Training School for Mental Defectives), or a child placing agency, or when recommendation regarding the custody of a child is made to the Superior Court, report of such recommendation or commitment giving social history must be made to the State Department of Public Welfare on forms furnished by the Department; the commitment shall stipulate whether

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permanent or temporary. A copy of the report to the Department of Public Welfare shall accompany the application for admission of the child to institution or agency. No child shall be sent to an institution or agency until arrangements have been made for his admission. The institution or agency shall have the right to refuse to accept the child, and institutions or agencies for dependents shall not accept a child, even though committed by a court, until convinced t' - child has no parents fit and capable of caring for him.

The bill for payment of cost of transportation of children to an institution or agency, when countersigned by the Judge of the Juvenile Court shall be a draft on the county treasurer. Children who are not delinquent may not be committed to the same institution as delinquent children and no child under 16 years shall be committed to or at any time placed by any one or kept in an almshouse, home for the aged or county poor farm except upon written permission of the State Department of Public Welfare. Records and reports with reference to children under this Act may not be disclosed by the State Department of Public Welfare or any institution except when necessary to conserve the welfare of the child. When a child is committed to an institution or a foster home by court, parent or guardian or a licensed child placing agency he is domiciled-in the town or county where the institution is located, entitled to the same benefits including public education, hospital and medical care as are other children of the town and county.

Section 19. Physically Handicapped Children. The provision of sections 17 and 18 shall apply to the enforcement of attendance and payment of transportation of physically handicapped children at schools and institutions for the deaf, blind, tubercular, and crippled for education or treatment, provided the court is satisfied that parents or guardians are not adequately supplying such treatment or education.

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Section 20. Mental Defectives. Whenever it shall be called to the attention of the juvenile court, by petition or otherwise, that a child in the county under sixteen years of age may be mentally defective, the Judge of the Juvenile Court shall appoint a commission of three physicians or other persons trained in the diagnosis of mental defects who shall be approved by the Superintendent of the Georgia Training School for Mental Defectives, and need not be residents of the county, who shall inquire into the case and determine whether or not the child is mentally defective. Said examining commissioners shall not be in any way related to the child to be examined. They shall make a thorough examination both physically and mentally and shall make the court certification as to their findings, on the forms prescribed by the Superintendent of the State Training School for Mental Defectives. Said commissioners shall be paid their traveling expenses and $5.00 per day and the bill therefor, when countersigned by the judge of the Juvenile Court shall be a draft on the county treasury. Said certification shall be made out in duplicate, one to be sent immediately to the Superintendent of State Training School for Mental Defectives. All such records shall be properly guarded from public scrutiny, except such as is necessary for the protection of the child and public safety. At the suggestion of the Superintendent of the Training School for Mental Defectives the Juvenile Court may at any time order the removal of any child who has been legally determined to be mentally defective to the State Training School for Mental Defectives. The Superintendent of said Training School may at any time return such child to the community from which he was admitted. Said superintendent shall make such recommendation as seems best to him in the premises for the appointment of guardian, treatment and care of such mentally defective children as remain in the county under the supervision of the Juvenile Court. Upon petition of parents, guardian, relative or friend two years or more after determination of mental defect, the Juvenile Court may order the re-examination of

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the child in the manner prescribed in the first instance; or the Superintendent of the Training School for Mental Defectives may, upon his own initiative, at any time examine such child, and if the finding shall be that said child is not mentally defective, report of such finding shall be made and filed as proYided in the first instance. All forms, reports, certificates, etc., shall be furnished to the Juvenile Court by the Superintendent of the State Training School for Mental Defectives. Section 1614 (a) to (h) of Parks Annotated Code of Georgia, Civil Code, 1922 Supplement, are not repealed hereby; sub-paragraph (b) of section 1614 (e) shall apply only to persons 16 years of age or over.

Section 21. Religious Belief. In committing any child to any institution or other custodial agency other than a public institution or agency, the court shall, when practiable, select as the custodial agency an institution, society or association governed by persons of like religious faith as the parents of such child.

Section 22. Expense Of Care; Payment, Contempt Whenever any child is found to be in such condition, surroundings or under such improper or insufficient guardianship as to lead the court in its discretion to take the custody of said child away from its parents or guardians and place it is some institution or under some other agency, the court may, after issuing and serving of an order to show cause upon the parents, foster parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, guardians or other persons having the duty to support said child, adjudge that the expense of caring for said child by said agency or institution as fixed by the court be paid by person or persons the court may hold responsible to support said child. In such event such person or persons shall be liable to pay to such agency or institution and in such manner as the court may direct the money so adjudged to be payable by him or them. Willful failure to pay said sum may be punished as a contempt of court and the order of the court for the payment of said money may be enforced

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as money judgments of courts of record are enforced, or by

attachment.



The State Department of Public Welfare may investigate commitments and bring petition before committing court for assessment where relatives are found able to pay recommending the amount to be charged. Such may or may not be retroactive to include time child has been in the in:.. stitution, according to the judgment of the court. Upon recommendation of the court the county authorities may pay toward the support of children in institutions whether or not the institution is located in the county.

Section 23. Medical Care Of Child. Whenever a child within the jurisdiction of said court and under the provisions of this Act appears to the court to be in need of medical or remedial care, a suitable order may be made for the treatment of such child in a hospital or by a licensed physician, and the expense thereof shall be a county charge. For that purpose the court may cause any such child to be examined by any health officer within the jurisdiction of the court or by any duly licensed physician. The expense of such medical or hospital care may be recovered from the person or persons liable for the furnishing of necessaries for said child, in the same manner as provided in Section 22 for the collection of the expense for custodial care.

Section 24. Co-Operation Of Municipalities and Societies. The court is authorized to seek the cooperation of all societies or organizations, public or private, having for their object the protection or aid of delinquent, dependent or neglected children, to the end that the court may be assisted in every reasonable way to give to all such children the care, protection and assistance which will conserve their welfare. And it is hereby made the duty of every county, town or municipal official or department in said county to render such assistance and cooperation within his or its.. jursidictional power to further the objects of this Act. All

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institutions, associations or other custodial agencies under the care of which any child. may be, coming within the provisions of this Act are hereby required to give such information to the court or any of said officers appointed by it as said court officers may require for the purpose .of this Act.

Section 25. Final Order, Modification Or Change. Any final order or judgment by the court in the case of any child shall be subject to such modification from time to time ~s the court may consider to be for the welfare of such child, except as herein otherwise provided or limited.

Any parent or guardian or next friend of any child may file with the court a petition verified under oath, alleging the necessity for modification or change of the original order. If, upon examination of the petition the court is of the opinion that an investigation should be had, it may, upon due notice to all concerned, proceed to hear the facts and determine the question at issue, and may return such child to the custody of its parents or guardian or make such other arrangements for the child's care and welfare as the circumstances of the case may require, except as herein otherwise provided. No order changing the form of commitment or transfer of custody of a child to some other institution or agency shall be made except upon ten days' written notice to the guardian, institution or agency, to whose care such child has been committed, unless such guardian, institution, or agency consents thereto.

A child committed to a Training School for delinquents

may not be released unless such release is agreed to in writ-

ing by the committing court. In case the court fails to

reply to a written notice of intention to release or parole the

child may be paroled at the expiration of ten days after the

filing of such notice with the court. The court may not

order release of a child committed to such training school

for delinquents but may make such recommendations as it

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A permanent commitment maynot be changed by the court except upon evidence that the child is under improper custody, the conditions being such as to injure his health or moral welfare. However, the court may recommend to the institution or agency holding permanent custody of such child that certain changes in its care , treatment or custody be made which would improve its conditions.

Institutions or agencies which are not institutions for delinquents may return a child to the court from which. committed at any time, (except the Training School for Mental Defectives) but may not release such child to parent or guardian without order of the court which committed the child nor to a foster home unless originally committed for placement to a licensed child placing agency.
Notice of desire of any institution or agency that any such child committed by court be released to his parents or guardians shall be filed by the institution or agency with the court and with the State Department of Public Welfare, and written approval or release by the court shall be made before the child is so released. The institution or agency may request investigation by the State Department of Public Welfare when an order has been issued by the court releasing such child from the custody of the institution or when the court has refused to consent to release of a child. The Department shall have three weeks in which to investigate and recommend to the court during which the institution or agency shall maintain custody, after which the decision of the court shall be final in the matter. When a child is found after admission to be improperly committed, as an improper subject of the particular institution, upon failure of the court to resume custody or recommit to the proper institution after ten days' written notice, the institution may return the child to the community from which committed.
Section 26. Girls. All girls embraced within the provisions of this Act who shall be committed to or released from

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any institution shall be taken to and from such institution by a woman.
Section 27. Obstructing Officers In Performance Of Duties. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, conceal, or cause to be removed or concealed or attempt so to do, any dependent, neglected, or delinquent child as defined in this act, or one alleged in a petition, or order of transfer filed in said court, to be so, or any child whose custody is the subject of controversy in said courts, in order that such child may not be brought before the court; or for any reason to interfere with the custody of, or remove, or attempt to remove, entice or to. harbor any dependent, neglected or delinquent child, or one alleged so to be; or any child whose custody is the subject of controversy in said court who is in the custody of the court, or of a probation officer or any other officer, or person designated by the court as a special officer, or any such child who is in the custody of an institution, association, or corporation or child caring institution or agency.
And it shall be unlawful for any person to interfere knowingly with or oppose or otherwise obstruct any probation officer in the performance of his duties under this Act, or to knowingly make false statement to any such probation officer about any matter or person as to which or whom such officer is making inquiries in the discharge of such duties of such officer or to be found trespassing on the property of any institution or agency for the care of children in this state. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, upon conviction thereof in the juvenile court or any other court having jurisdiction over misdemeanors.
ARTICLE IV-ORGANIZATION OF COURT.
Seotion 28. Advisory Board. The judge of the Superior Court shall appoint an advisory board of nine reputable inhabitants of each county in his circuit, of which at least

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four shall be women, who shall serve without compensation or salary of any kind whatever, to be called the Advisory Board of the Juvenile Court. The members of this Board shall in the first instance be appointed so that three shall hold office for one year, three for two years and three for three years, their successors to be appointed in the same manner for a term of three years. Vacancies caused by death or resignation or removal shall be filled as in the first instance, the appointees to serve the unexpired terms. Juvenile Court Advisory Boards in existence upon the passage of thi's Act shall remain in office for varying terms as provided herein. Before the appointment of any Juvenile Court Advisory Board, the State Board of Public Welfare shall submit to the Superior Court Judge a list of suggestions of persons eligible for appointment, although after receiving such list, the Superior Court Judge may appoint persons whose names are not submitted by the State Board of Public Welfare.

Commissions shall be issued to the Advisory Board members by the State Department of Public Welfare. The duties of the Advisory Board shall be:

1. To nominate the judge of the Juvenile Court, subject to confirmation by the Superior Court Judge.
2. Study the methods of the Court, and its probation work and assist the judge in improving them.

3. Study the equipment of the court, and bring influence to bear to better it.
4. Prevent confinement of children in jails and police stations. Inform police, sheriff and justices of the peace as to provisions of the law.
5. Hold educational meetings, bring state and national speakers; send local speakers to local organizations.

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6. Secure big brothers and big sisters for children on probation.
7. Act as a "case committee" before which the judge and probation officer will bring difficult cases for discussion and suggestion.
8. Interest itself in seeing that any influence in the community that makes for wrongly affecting the young shall be obliterated.

9. Attend conference on Juvenile Court work held in the State.

In counties having a population of more than 200,000 according to the last federal census the appointment of the Advisory Board shall be left to the discretion of the Juvenile Judge. Where the Advisory Board is so appointed the Juvenile Judge shall be appointed by the Superior Court Judge without nomination.
Section 29. Judge, Appointment. The judge of the Juvenile Court in each county shall be an attorney at law who has been admitted to the bar, nominated by the Juvenile Court Advisory Board and confirmed and appointed by the Superior Court Judge, except that in counties of 200,000 population or more the Superior Court Judge shall appoint without nomination by the Advisory Board. No person may serve who has not been so nominated with the signatures in writing of three-fourths of the members of the Advisory Board, except that upon refusal of members to agree, the Superior Court shall appoint upon the nomination made by the State Department of Public Welfare after ten days' notice to the members of the Advisory Board.
In counties having a population of 60,000 or more, according to the last federal census, the judge shall serve for a term of 6 years, shall be paid not less than $1,800.00 per year and if paid as much as $5,000.00 per year shall give

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is entire time to the office and engage in no other professionor business. If paid less than $5,000.00 per year, the Ad visory Board shall determine whether or not he shall give full time, and if not the proportion of time he shall give. In such counties the salary of the Juvenile Judge shall be fixed by the Superior Court and shall be paid out of the County Treasury.

In counties having a population of less than 60,000 the judge may be an attorney who is already a county official having offices in the court house except the ~heriff or his deputies, or may be any qualified attorney; may or may not be compensated as recommended by the Advisory Board and decided by the county commissioners; shall serve for six years, or until his term of office in the court house expires, but he may be removed at any time by the Judge of the Superior Court of the circuit in which the county is located.

Juvenile Judges in counties of population of 60,000 or more, holding office when this law is enacted, shall complete their terms, and shall be eligible for re-appointment. A Juvenile Judge in a county of less than 60,000 population shall continue in office until the Advisory Board is organized, and names his successor.

Commissions shall be issued to each Juvenile Court by the Governor after examination and investigation by the State Welfare Department to ascertain whether appointment was made in conformity with the law, and no person appointed under this Act may act legally as Juvenile Judge until such commission is issued.

Section 30. Judge Pro. Tempore. In the event of the disqualification, illness, or absence of the judge of the Juvenile Court, upon his request if he is able to make it, otherwise upon the request of the Judge of the Superior Court, the Ordinary of said county, or the Judge of the

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City Comt, shall have the authority to preside in the stead of said disqualified, ill or absent judge.

During the time necessary for the organization of the courts after the passage of this Act the court now serving as Juvenile Court shall continue to act, and in counties which have no such Juvenile Judge the Ordinary shall act as Juvenile Judge until the uniform provisions of this Act are put into effect.

Section 31. Appointment of Probation and other Officers; Payment. Upon the agreement of the county commission or the Ordinary one or more probation officers and such other officers as the court or detention home may require shall be appointed by the Juvenile Judge in conformity with this section to serve under the direction of the court in all cases arising under this Act, such officer to be paid out of the funds of the county. Where there are two or more probation officers, one shall be designated as chief probation officer, and under the direction of the Judge and the Advisory Board, shall supervise and oversee the work of the others.

However, applicants for the position under this section must be certified by the State Board of Public Welfare upon the passage of an examination before a State examining board appointed by the State Board of Public Welfare, these certificates to be temporary for two years only, during which time the holder shall comply with additional training prescribed by said examining board and qualify through experience for permanent certification. No such officer shall draw compensation unless holding such certificate. Such officers may or may not be residents of the county where employed.

In counties employing a probation officer said officer shall give full time to child welfare, probation or family w:elfare work and engage in no other business or profession.

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Probation officers in office at the passage of this Act shall continue to hold office without examination.

Commissions shall be issued to probation officers by the State Department of Public Welfare. No probation officer without such commission shall be paid from county funds.
With the approval of the State DeRartinent of Public Welfare the probation officer may give part of his time to serving the Board of Education as school attendence officer and to supervising county poor relief and adult probation one or both in counties where committees are appointed by the proper authorities to supervise such work, if the committees are appointed on recommendation of the State Department of Public Welfare, and for varying terms, as provided for the appointment of the Juvenile Court Advisory Board. In such instance the chairmen of the Juvenile Court Advisory Board, the adult Probation Committee and the County Relief Committee when two or more such committees have been appointed shall form the County Welfare Board and shall coordinate the work of their several committees and give general supervision to the probation officer, who shall thereafter be known as the County Welfare Officer. The County Welfare Board, the Welfare Officer and his assistants shall perform their duties in conformity to the laws regulating their services and to such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the State Department of Public Welfare. Said County Welfare Board may annually elect three persons not holding any other public office to serve with them as members of the Board.
Organization of the County Welfare Board may proceed as herein provided where the County Welfare Officer is employed as adult probation officer or county relief officer in the first instance.
Counties may unite with one or more adjacent counties in the employment of a district probation officer when the .

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counties agree to pay their proportionate share in the budget of a plan of combination of counties prepared and presented by the State Department of Public Welfare, if such plan has the approval of the majority of the county commissioners (ordinaries in counties having no commissioners) of the counties concerned.
Upon the filing of the plan for a combination of counties in a district, with the signatures of the county authorities required, with the Superior Court there shall be established a District Welfare Board consisting of one member of each county commission, and two citizens, a man and a woman from each county concerned, appointed by the Superior Court Judge. The county commissioner shall serve during his term as county commissioner, while the layman and lay woman shall be appointed for terms of two and three years, respectively, their successors to be appointed in like manner for terms of three years. They shall serve without compensation, and shall supervise the work in the participating counties for the protection of the delinquent, dependent, defective and neglected, assisting in the organization of such work, both public and private, but with no authority which is not already vested in county courts and comnusswners. They shall at their first meeting elect a chairman, secretary and treasurer. Minutes of all meetings shall be transcribed by the secretary and copies transmitted to the State Board of Public Welfare. Within six months after its appointment, and thereafter whenever vacancy makes it necessary, the District Welfare Board shall elect a district probation officer who shall have successfully passed the examination for probation officer as pre&cribed by this Act, and shall fix the salary and supervise the work of said District Probation Officer. The State Department of public Welfare shall prescribe the duties of all District Probation Officers by rules promulgated and punished, and shall have the right to require from said probation officers such monlhly reports and records as it may deem wise.

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The District Officer may not be discharged except upon formal charges being filed and a fair hearing before the State Board of Public Welfare. The expense of salary and traveling of the District Probation Officer shall be agreed upon annually in a budget prepared by the district welfare board, and pro rated by them on an equitable basis between the counties participating. The amount thus assigned to each county, when approved by the separate county authorities shall be paid by the county treasurer to the treasurer of the said welfare board upon 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 District Probation Officer shall make such bond and shall keep such records of financial transactions as prescribed by the State Board of Public Welfare.

The State Department of Public Welfare may rearrange district lines with the approval of the District Welfare Boards or Board and the county commissioners of counties concerned that are not in a district.

Section 32. Salaries 'Of Probation Officers. The probation officer and other officers and assistants and necessary detention home officials shall receive such salaries as may be prescribed by the court and approved by the county commissioners.
Section 33. Volunteer Probation Officers. In addition the court may appoint volunteer probation officers to serve without compensation, subject to such regulations and direction as the court may deem proper.

Section 34. Removal of Officers. Any officer of the court may be removed for cause by the Judge of the court, the reason therefor to be assigned in writing and filed in the records of the court, and with the State Department of Public Welfare.

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They are automatically removed upon expiration of two years' service unless holding permanent certificate, except those in office at passage of this Act.
Revocation of commission shall be declared and enforced by the State Department of Public Welfare upon receiving notice of removal or resignation.
Section 35. Duties and Powers of Probation Officers; Visitation. It shall be the duty of the probation officer to make investigations before, during, and after the hearing of any case, or before or after filing of any petition as the judge may direct and to keep a written record of -all such investigations and to submit the same to the judge or as he may direct; to furnish to the court such information and assistance as the judge may require; to take charge of any child before and after hearing as may be directed by the court using all suitable methods to improve their conduct and condition and to supervise children under parole from institutions, when requested to do so by said institutions. Probation officers shall have all the powers of peace officers anywhere in the State for all purposes of this Act. During the probationary period of any child and during the time that said child may be committed to any institution or to the care of any association or person for temporary custodial or displinary purposes, said child shall be subject to the friendly visitation of the probation officer or other agent of the court.
In courts having a paid woman probation officer all cases of girls shall be prepared and probation supervised by such women. Where there is no paid woman probation officer, volunteer women officers shall be used to deal with the girl. The object of this provision is to prevent men from attempting the personal conversations regarding intimate, delicate subjects which are necessary in properly understanding a girl's problems.
Section 36. Clerk-Rules and Form of Procedure. The court shall have the power to devise and publish rules and

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regulate the procedure for cases coming within the provision 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 State Department of Public Welfare shall devise and cause to be printed for uniform use such forms for records and for various petitions, orders, processes and other papers and reports connected with cases coming within the provisions of this Act, including reports to be filed with the State Department of Public Welfare, and failure of the clerk or probation officer to make complete return o such reports shall be a misdemeanor. The clerk of the Superior Court shall act as clerk of the Juvenile Court in counties where a special clerk is not appointed, and shall be paid for services in a manner agreed upon by the Juvenile Judge, the Superior Court and the County Commissioners.
Section 37. Costs, Fines, Fees, Jurors. The sheriff and his deputies, constables and the solicitor of the city or county court, where is one,-if none, the Solicitor General of the Superior Court,-shall serve the Juvenile Court when necessary, and shall be paid for same in the same amounts as is customary in the Superior Court unless a different manner is agreed upon by the Juvenile Judge, the Superior Court Judge and the County Co'mmissioners. Costs and fines against persons 16 years of age and over shall be assessed and collected as in the Superior Court, fines to go to the county treasury if not otherwise provided. All expenses of the court incurred in compliance with the provisions of this Act shall be paid out of the county funds.

ARTICLE V-MISCELLANEOUS.

Section 38. Penalties. The summons and judgments of the Juvenile Court shall be enforced in like manner as summons and judgments of the Superior Court and wilful failure to obey their requirements shall subject any person

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sixteen years of age or over guilty thereof to liability for punishment as for a criminal contempt, without the intervention of the jury.
Any person guilty of contempt under any of the provisions of this Act, and any sheriff, jailer, peace officer or court official who fails to carry out the provisions of this Act for the protection of children shall be punished as for contempt by a fine not exceeding $100.00 or not more than 20 days commitment to jail. Contempt proceedings against such persons may be instituted before the juvenile court by any interested party. Any person sixteen years of age or over violating or failing to comply with any of the sections of this Act or any of the orders of the court, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 39. Verification of Age. The burden of proof in any court is upon the parent, guardian, friend or attorney of the child to prove that the child is or is not within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. Documentary evidence or proof of age, shall be:
(a) A birth certificate or duly attested transcript thereof issued by the registrar of vital statistics or other officers charged with the duty of recording births.
(b) A baptismal certificate or transcript of the record of baptism, duly certified, showing the date of birth and place of baptism of child.
(c) A bona fide contemporary record of the date of the child's birth, comprising a part of the family record of births in the Bible, or other documentary evidence satisfactory to the court, such as a certificate of arrival in the United States issued by the United States immigration officers and showing the age of the child, a pass port showing the age of the child, or a life insurance policy; Provided, <.That such other satisfactory documentary evidence has been in existence at least one year, and in the case of a life in-

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surance policy at least four years: And provided further, That a school record or a school census record, or a parent's, guardian's or custodian's affidavit or other written statement of age shall not be accepted except as specified in paragraph (d). A certificate signed by a. public-health physician or a public school physician, stating, in his opinion, the physical age of the child. Such certificate shall show the height and weight of the child and other evidence of physical age revealed by the physician's examination or upon which the opinion of the physician is based. A parent's, guardian's or custodian's signed statement as to the age of the child, and a record of age as given on the register of the school first attended by the child, or in any school census, if obtainable, shall be submit~d with the physician's certificate showing physical age. Age shall not be considered proven if the physician's certificate of physical age or the parent's statement or the register of the school first attended or the school census shows the child's age to be different from that claimed.

The evidence of age stated in paragraph (a) shall be required in preference to that specified in any subsequent paragraph, and evidence of age permitted by any later paragraph shall not be accepted unless there shall be received evidence that the proof of age required by the preceding.paragraph or paragraphs can not be obtained.

Section 40. Extradition. Requisition for extradition of adults under this Act shall be made by the Solicitor General upon request of the Juvenile Judge. The expense of bringing a fugitive back from another State or any other county in this :State shall be paid on the requisition of the Juvenile Judge from the county treasury without the necessity for previous guarantee by the county authorities.

Section 41. Parole. Two weeks before paroling any child from any State or county Training School or industrial farm for delinquents a complete record of vocational

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and character development and history of the child while in said institution shall be sent to the Juvenile Court of the county to which the child is paroled and to the State Department of Public Welfare. Children under 21 years of age paroled from the State Training Schools delinquents may be placed under the supervision of the probation officer of the Juvenile Court in the community to which paroled and said institutions may require reports from parole or probation officers and from the child direct. Probationers who move from one community to another shall be transferred to the care of the court in the county of residence.

Section 42. Act to be Published. That when the Acts of the Legislature for 1925 are published, 1,000 copies of this Act together with all child welfare laws as selected by the State Department of Public Welfare shall be printed and bound separately and distributed by the State Department of Public Welfare. The State Department of Public Welfare shall supply all state, county and local officials with detail instructions covering their duties under this and other Acts affecting dependent, delinquent, defective and neglected children.

Section 43. Repugnant Laws. All provisions of laws inconsistent with or repugnant to this Act shall be considered inapplicable to the cases arising under this Act.

Whenever in the Code or in any of the Acts of the G~neral Assembly jurisdiction assigned in this act to the Juvenile Court is assigned to courts other than the Juvenile Court or the Superior Court such jurisdiction shall be qualified by the phrase "in cases of persons sixteen years of age or over."
If any section, or part of this Act is declared void, the remainder shall remain in full effect.

Section 44. To Take Effect. The provisions of this Act shall become effective January 1st, 1926.

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Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th asked that further reading of the substitute be dispensed with.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th objected.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that further reading of the substitute be dispensed with, and the motion prevailed.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the bill be indefinitely postponed.

Mr. Knox of the 3rd. moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

The motion to adjourn took precedent over Senator Harrell's motion to indefinitely postpone the bill.

The motion prevailed, and the President declared the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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SENATE CHAMBER, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Pixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. .Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M,

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, 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.

Mr. Pickren of the 4th asked unanimous consent that the following bills be withdrawn from the Committee on Fish and Game, read the second time, and recommitted:

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By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 225. A bill providing for the protection of game animals, fish and birds.

By Mr. Luttrell of the 25th-
Senate Bill No. 257. A bill declaring what shall be deemed fur-bearing animals.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 259. A bill to prohibit taking of fish from streams in Georgia with any means except hook and line for a period of five years.

By Mr. Parker of the 2ndSenate Bill No. 263. A bill requmng that all boats
engaged in commercial fishing in Georgia carry a license tag.
The consent was granted.

Mr. Pruett of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on County and County Matters, read the second time, and recommitted:

By Messrs. Kent of Wheeler and Taylor of Dawson-
House Bill No. 787. A bill to establish a Board of Com-: missioners for the County of Dawson.

The consent was granted.
Mr. Dixon of the 17th asked unanimous consent that the following House Bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Constitutional Amendments, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted.

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House Bill No. 1. A bill to amend the Constitution of Georgia authorizing the General Assembly to elas&ify property.

The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman, Senator Sapp, submitted the following report:

Mr. President: Your Comffii.ttee on Rules has resolved upon the following
as the order of business for today: Prayer. Call of the Roll. Report of Committee on Journals. Notices of motion to reconsider. Reading of Journal. Motions to reconsider. Confirmation of Journal. Reports of Standing Committees. Introduction of new matter. Reading of House Bills for reference. Bills read second time. Uncontested local bills. Concurrence in House amendments to Senate Bills. ' House Bill No. 375. House Bill No. 735.

The committee moved that all individual speeches on any item of the Appropriation Bill be limited to ten minutes.
The above became the order of business for the day.

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Mr. Harrell of 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Uniform Laws, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Uniform Laws have had under consideration the following bills 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:

Senate Bill No. 256. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Milledgeville and for other purposes.
Senate Bill No. 260. A bill entitled an Act to promote the security of the people by declaring revolvers and pistols carried contrary to law contraband and for abolition of all property in such revolvers and pistols.
Senate Bill No. 261. A bill entitled an Act to provide for payment of per diem of clerks of Supreme Court of County in which service is performed and for other purposes.
Senate Bill No. 258. A bill entitled an Act to repeal all laws assuming the Tugalo River to be navigable.
G. Y. HARRELL, Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and have instructed me as Ch:tirman, to report the same back the the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

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By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 832. To extend corporate limits of Thomasville.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 844. To amend charter of Toccoa.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 846. To amend charter of Toccoa.

By Messrs. Stanford and Dekle of LowndesHouse Bill No. 841. To amend the charter of Valdosta. HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Milton B. Carr of 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on State of the Republic, submitted th~ following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on State of the Republic have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 644 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. 664. A bill to grant the City of Milledgeville part of State House Square for Educational purposes.
CARR, Chairman.

Mr. Sapp of 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Property have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have in-

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structed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By the Fulton Delegation-
House Resolution No. 85. To provide for the purchase of a Governor's Mansion and for other purposes.

Mr. Collier of 22 District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill 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:
Senate Bill No. 193. A bill to provide for the registration of all persons, firms or corporations, engaged in the business of selling real estate.
J. C. CoLLIER, Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 735 of the Committee and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass as amended by this Committee.
HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Collier of 22 District, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Finance 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 as amended:

House Bill No. 755. A bill to levy a tax upon any firm
or Corporation who shall obtain or purchase gasoline or motor fuel out of the State.
CoLLIER, Chairman.

Mr. Pickren, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish have had under consideration the following Senate Bill and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Memory of 46thSenate Bill No. 264. A bill to be entitled an Act to
regulate the shooting of quail in Pierce County.
PICKREN, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary 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:

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House Bill No. 839. A bill to limit the time wherein elections on Fence and No Fence may be held.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 119 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:
Senate Bill No. 119. An Act to allow the sale of Jewelry . left for repair.
Respectfully submitted,
PERKINs, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had
under consideration the following House Bill and Senate Bill of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:
Senate Bill No. 196. To amend sub-section 1 of Section 5858 of Civil Code of Ga.
House Bill No. 795. To amend Act creating City Court of Thomasville in the County.
Respectfully submitted,
PERKINS, Chairman.

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Mr. Harrell of 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Uniform Laws, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Uniform Laws have had under consideration the following bills 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. 828. To be entitled an Act to provide that both criminal and civil business shall be triable any day and at any term of the Cook Superior Court.

House Bill No. 826. To be entitled an Act to provide for three terms of Superior Court of White County.
G. Y. HARRELL, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate, 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. 783. To place County Policemen of Campbell County under Civil Service.
House Bill No. 815. To prescribe hours certain election precincts shall remain open.
House Bill No. 856. To change the time of holding the City Court of Jefferson.

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House Resolution No. 32. For relief of M. D. Davis.
House Resolution Ko. 112. For relief of J. F. Sprayberry.
Senate Bill No. 250. To limit traveling expenses of certain officials.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Maddox of 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches, 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. 362.
MADDOX of 26th, Chairman.

Mr. Memory of 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways have had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute:

Senate Bill No. 73. Entitled a bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reorganize and reconstruct the State Highway Department of Georgia, etc.

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Also House Bill No. 679, entitled an Act to amend an Act to prescribe the rights, duties and responsibilities of the Coastal Highway District, etc.
MEMORY, Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 266. To prescribe the manner of election of members of Board of Education of Barnesville.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 267. To create Board of commissioners of Lamar County.

By Bibb DelegationHouseBill No. 853. To amend charter of City of Macon

By Camp and Head of CobbHouse Bill No. 851. To amend charter of Moultrie. HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committ:J on Corporations, submitted the following report:

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Mr. 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 Senate with the recommendation that they do pass.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 834. To exclude certain lands from the corporate limits of the City of Alma.

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 859. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Abbeville.
The following bills and resolutions were read the third time, and placed upon their passage:

By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 664. A bill to grant the City of Milledgeville part of the State House Square for educational purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agred 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. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 836. A bill to amend an Act creating a depository in Carroll County.

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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. Matthews of HaralsonHouse Bill No. 822. A bill to amend the charter of
Bremen.
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. Vaughn of RockdaleHouse Bill No. 821. A bill to create the City Court of
Conyers.
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 majrrity was passed.

By Mr. Norman of Henry-
House Bill No. 812. A bill to abolish the offices of tax collector and receiver in the County of Henry.

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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 Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumter-
House Bill No. 800. A bill to abolish the offices of tax receiver and collector and to create the office of tax commissioner in the County of Sumter.

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. Davison of Peach-
House Bill No. 685. A bill to fix the salary of the Solicitor General of the Macon 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. Grovenstein of Effingham-
House Bill No. 761. A bill to amend an Act creating the City of Springfield.

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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 Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of BibbHouse Bill No. 774. A bill to amend an Act establishing
the City Court 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 847. A bill to repeal an Act providing
for admission fee in Toccoa Public Schools.
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. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 845. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Martin.

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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 ma-

jority was passed.



By Messrs. Neill, Murrah and Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 848. A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Commons of Columbus to convey to the City certain property.

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. Hopkins of Thomas-
.House Bill No. 825. A bill to empower the City of Thomasville to pave streets.

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. Rivers of Lamer-
House Bill No. 348. A bill to amend Section 1249 of the Code so as to include Lakeland in the list of towns having State depositories.

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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. Smith of Talbot-
House Resolution No. 115. A resolution to furnish certain volumes of the Supreme Court Reports to the Clerk of Superior Court of Talbot 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 248. A bill to authorize the Mayor and Councilmen of Folkston to make payment from the revenues of the City for the building, extension or enlargement of a .hospital 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 constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Clements of the 45thSenate Bill No. 240. A bill to amend an Act creating

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the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Irwin.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the pass::ge of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 245. A bill to amend the Civil Code of Georgia, 1910, so as to add another bank as a State Depository in th~ 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 247. A bill to authorize the County of Charlton to make payment from the general revenue $1,000 for five years toward the extension, enlargement or building of a public hospital in the City of Folkston.

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.

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By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 254. A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Pierce.

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. Clements of the 45th-
Senate BillNo. 241. A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer in Irwin County and to establish county depositories for county funds.

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.

Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to provide for a pension system in counties having a City of 150,000 population or over.

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 rna jority was passed.



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The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported' were read the second time:

By Mr. McClure of Walker and others-
House Bill No. 362. To alter the composition of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia.
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham and others-
House Bill No. 679. To amend an Act to prescribe the rights, duties and responsibilities of the Coastal Highway District and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Stone of Union and Harris of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 755. To levy a tax upon any person, firm or corporation who shall obtain or purchase gasoline or motor fuel oil out of the State for the purpose of distributing and for other purposes.

By Mr. Gullatt of CampbellHouse Bill No. 783. To place County Policemen of
Campbell County under civil service.
By Messrs. Alexander, Denmark and Lawton of ChathamHouse Bill No. 797. To amend the Acts incorporating
the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah.

By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 815. To prescribe hours certain election precincts shall remain open.

By Mr. Dorsey of White-
House Bill No. 826. To provide for three terms of Superior Court of White County.



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By Mr. Jones of Cook-
House Bill No. 828. To provide that both criminal and civil business shall be triable any day at any term of the Cook Superior Court.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House~Bill No. 832. To amend the charter of Thomas ville.

By Mr. Johnson of Bacon-
House Bill No. 834. To exclude from the corporate limits of the City of Alma, Bacon County, certain lands and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 839. To limit time wherein elections on subject of "Fence" and "No Fence" may be held.

By Messrs. Stanford and Dekle of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 841. To amend the charter of the City of Valdosta for absentees "\l"Oters and for other purposes.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
. House Bill No. 844. To amend the charter of the City of Toccoa and for other purposes

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 846. To amend the charter of the City of Toccoa and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of CobbHouse Bill No. 851. To amend the charter of Marietta.

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By Messrs. Malone and ~inship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-'----
House Bill No. 853. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Hancock and Rice of Jackson-
House Bill No. 856. To change the time of holding the City Court of Jefferson.

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 859. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Abbeville and for other purposes.

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 877. To repeal an "Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Wilcox County and fo.r other purposes."

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 878. To create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Wilcox County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Ricketson of Coffee-
House Resolution No. 32. For the relief of M. D. Davis et al, as sureties.

By Mr. Hooper of Fulton, Mr. Boswell of Greene and others-
House Resolution No. 85. For the purchase of a Governor's Mansion in Ansley Park and for other purposes.

By Mr. Lindsey of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 112. For the relief of J. F. Sprayberry.

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By Mr. Hutcheson of the 35th District-
Senate Bill No. 119. To allow the sale of article left for repair work with jewelers and for other purposes.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd District-
Senate Bill No. 193. To provide for the registration of all persons, firms or corporations, etc., engaged in the business of selling or trading real estate, goods, wares, or other things of value in this State and for other purposes.

By Mr. Ennis of the 20th District-
Senate Bill No. 256. To amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Milledgeville and for other purposes.

By Mr. Andrews. of the 32st District-
Senate Bill No. 258. To repeal all laws assuming the Tugalo River to be navigable.

By Mr. Andrews of the 31st District-
Senate Bill No. 260. To promote the security of the people by declaring revolvers and pistols carried contrary to the provision of existing laws, contraband, and to provide for the abolition of all property rights in such revolvers and pistols and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carlisle of the 7th District-
Senate Bill No. 261. To provide for the payment of the amount of per diem compensation now provided by law for clerks of the Supreme Court of this State for attendance upon court and for other purposes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th District-
Senate Bill!No. 264. To regulate the shooting of quail in Pierce County, Ga.

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By Mr. Collier of the 22nd District-
Senate Bill No. 266. To prescribe the manner of electing members of the City Board of Education of Barnesville, Ga.; defining their powers and duties, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd District-
Senate Bill No. 267. To create a Board of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Lamar, Georgia; to provide their qualifications, methods of election, terms of office, powers, authority and liabilities; to provide for an executive officer to be selected by the said Board to be known as County Manager and for other purposes.

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 and resolutions of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Davis of Doyal and Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 747. A bill to provide for compensation of Jury Commissioners and their Clerks in certain Counties.
By Messrs. Stanford and Dekle of LowndesHouse Bill No. 778. A bill to provide for shifts of Fire-
man in cities of population of 10,783.
By Mr. Henderson of CarrollHouse Bill No. 867. A bill to amend an act establishing
a system of public schools for Carrollton.

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By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 871. A bill to amend an Act creating a City Court of Metter.

By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 874. A bill to amend an Act creating a City Court of LaGrange.

By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-

House Resolution No. 83. A resolution to authorize

the State Highway Department to construct and maintain

a public road to Confederate Cemetery at Resaca.



By Messrs. Barret of Stephens and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 282. A bill to aid in the establishment and maintenance of consolidated public schools.

By Mr. Henderson of Irwin-
House Bill No. 715. A bill to create a new charter for the city of Ocilla.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate Amendments to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 2. A bill to regulate the employment of children and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate Substitute, as amended, to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

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By Messrs. Griffin of Decatur and Hall of Trentlen-
House Bill No. 25. A bill to promote public safety at railroad crossings and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate Amendment to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Talmadge of Jasper-
House Bill No. 122. A bill to amend an Act creating a State Highway Board.

The following House Bills and Resolutions were read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. Lewis of GordonHouse Resolution No. 83. A resolution to authorize the
State Highway Department to construct and maintain a public road to Confederate Cemetery at Resecca.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

BylMessrs. Stanford and Dekle of LowndesHouse Bill No. 778. A bill to provide for two shifts of
firemen in cities of population of 10,783.
Referred to Comniittee on Special Judiciary.

By Messrs. Davis, Doyal and Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 747. A hill to provide for. the compensation of Jury Commissioners and their Clerks in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 874. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of LaGrange.

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Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 871. A bill to amend an Act creating a City Court for the City of Metter.

Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 282. A bill to aid in the establishment and maintenance of consolidated public schools and for oth.er purposes.

Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Henderson of Irwin-
House Bill No. 715. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Ocilla.

Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 867. A bill to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools for Carrollton.

Referred to Committee on Education.

By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 833. A bill to provide for the pensioning of police in cities of over 150,000 population and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 522. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon.

The Committee offered the following Amendment:

Moves to amend House Bill No. 522 by striking Section 3 of said bill in its entirety.
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 as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Ross, Pilcher and Parker of Richmond-
House Bill No. 735. A bill to amend an Act to change from salary system to fee system in certain counties of this State.
The Committee offered the following amendment:

By adding at the end of Section 2 thereof, the following to-wit: "Provided, nevertheless, that this Act shall not be construed so as to render the act which this act amends invalid, if for any reason said act, as amended hereby would be invalid; and in the event that this amendatory act would render the act sought to be amended hereby invalid in any particular, then the original act, approved

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August 13, 1924, shall be and remain in full force and effect as though this Act had never been passed.

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 as amended 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 placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 375. A bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the appropriation be taken up by item and the motion prevailed.

APPROPRIATIONS. 1926-1927

For the year 1926

DmSION A.-EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. SECTION I.-GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.

For the year 1927

Sub-section 1, Items: (a.) Forthesa.laryoftheGovernor______$
The item was adopted.

7,500.00 S

7,500.00

(h) For the salaries of the Secretaries and Clerks in the Governor's Office______
The item was adopted.

10,000.00

10,000,00

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(c) For the salary of a Messenger for the Executive Department, as provided by law ___________________________ $
The item was adopted.

950.00 $

950.00

(d) For a Contingent Fund to be. expendde by the Governor, according to law_
Adopted as Amended.

30,000.00

30,000.00

(Provided, that from the above sum the expenses of the Governor, incurred in the transaction of the business of the State, shall be paid on itemized statement signed by him, and such expenses shall ili.clude the actual traveling expenses of any clerical help the Governor in his discretion shall deem necessary.)
(Provided, further, that the expenses of a.n autombile for the use of the Governor, shall be paid from this sum.)
(Provided, also, that advertisements for proposed Constitutional Amendments be printed in one newspaper only in each Congressional District.) (Provided, further, that the expenses of the Governor for entertainment of visiting executives of other States, and other distinguished guests of the State shall be paid from said sum.) (The Governor shall require of the superintendent (or the treasurer or official having charge of the finances of any institution or department a monthly statement of all expenses, itemized and sworn to before issuing any warrants.)

The Committee offered the following amendment to the item:

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Moves to amend Section one of the bill, sub-section one, item D: by striking the figures $30,000 for the year 1926 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $33,200 and adding the following proviso: Provided, that out of this amount shall be paid the amount of $8,200 awarded by arbitration in reference to the Indian Spring property. To further amend said section one, sub-section one, item D. by striking the figures $30,000 for 1927 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $25,000.
The amendment was adopted.
The item as amended was adopted.

SECTION 2.-0FFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.

Sub-section 1, Items: (a) For the salary of the Secretary of S t a t e _____________________________ $

2,000.00 S

The item was adopted.

(b) For the salary of a Clerk to the Secretary of State _____________________ _
The item was adopted.

1,000.00

2,000.00 1,000.00

SECTION 3.-0FFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL AND INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.

Sub-section 1, Items:

(a) For the salary of the Comptroller GeneraL _________________________ _

2,000.00

2,000.00

The item was adopted.

(b) For the salary of a clerk to the Comptroller General $3,600.00; (Provided that the amount to be paid as fixed by law be ___________________________ _
(Provided that the remainder is to be paid from fees collected from foreign corporations.)

1,800.00

1,800.00

The item was adopted.

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(c) For the salary of an insurance clerk __ _ $2,400.00; (Provided that the amount to be paid as fixed by law be_~ ______ $ (Provided that the remainder is to be paid from the insurance fees as provided by law.)
The item was adopted.
(d) For the salary of a clerk in the Wild Land Department ________________ _
The item was adopted.
(e) For the salary of a clerk of Public Service Corporations ______________ _
The item was adopted.
(f) For the salary of the Insurance Commissioner ________________________ _
The item was adopted.
(g) For the salary of a Deputy Insurance Commissioner ____________________ _
The item was adopted.
(h) For the salary of an insurance clerk clerk in the office of the Insurance Commissioner ____________________ _
The item was adopted.

1,200.00 $
r.ooo.oo
2,600.00 3.000.00 3.000.00 2.000.00

SECTION 4.-0FFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER.

Sub-section 1, items:

(a) For the salary of the State Treasurer_
The item was adopted.

4.800.00

(b) For the salary of the Assistant Treasure ------------------------------
The item was adopted.
(c) For the salaries of clerical help ______ _
The item was adopted.

3.600.00 6.000.00

1,200.00
1,000.00 2,600.00 3 ..000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00
4,800.00 3,600.00 6,000.00

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SECTION 5.-0FFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. Sub-section 1, Items:

(a) For the salary of the Attorney General $ 5, 000.00
The item was adopted.

$ 5,000.00

(b) For the salary of an Assistant to the Attorney GeneraL ________________ _
The item was adopted.

2,500.00

2,500.00

(c) For the salary of a stenographer to the Attorney GeneraL ________________ _
The item was adopted.

2,000.00

2,000.00

SECTION 6.-EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

Sub-section 1, Educational Department, Items:
(a) For the support and maintenance of
the common or public schools of the State_____________________________ 5,003,300.00

5,003,200.00

(Provided that $20,000 of said common school fund shall be devoted to the holding of teacher's institutes in at least twenty places in the State, under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools.)
The item was adopted.

(b) For the use of the State Board of Vocational Education to meet the requirements of the Act of Congress approved August 23, 1927 ____ __ __ __

39,000.00

39,000.00

Action on this item was deferred until Monday, August 17, 1925.

(c) For the use of the State Board of Vocational Education to meet the requirements of the Act of Congress approved June 2, 1920, for vocational

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rehabilitation of disabled persons under the authority of an Act of the legislature approved August 16, 1920. $ 21,353.28
The item was adopted.

$ 21,353.28

Sub-section 2. Educational Institutions.
(a) For the support and maintenance of the University of Georgia__________
The item was adopted.

145,000,00

145,000.00

(b) For the support and maintenance of the University Summer SchooL ____ _ (With the proviso that all students at the regular course of the University pay an entrance fee of not less than $10.00 each.)

10,000.00

The item was adopted.

(c) For the support and maintenance of the Georgia School of Technology__ __ 177 ,500. 00

The item was adopted.

10,000.00

177,500.00

(c-1) For maintaining a course in ceramics at the Georgia School of Technology_
The item was adopted.

10,000.00

10,000.00

Senator Collier of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until Monday, August 17, 1925 at 11:00 o'clock.

Senator Sapp of the 43rd moved as a substitute that the Senate adjourn until Monday August 17, 1925 at 10:00 o'clock.

Senator DeLaPerriere of the 33rd moved as a substitute that the Senate adjourn until 3:00 P. M., August 15, 1925.

The motion of Senator Collier to adjourn until August 17, 1925 at 11:00 o'clock, being the largest time was put first. The motion was lost.

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The motion of Senator Sapp, to adjourn until August 17, 1925 at 10:00 o'clock, being the next longest time was put and the motion prevailed.

The President declared the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock Monday morning, August 17, 1925.

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SENATE CHAMBER, MoNDAY, AuGUST 17TH., 1925.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A.M., this day, 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E.

Bell, W. L.

.

Boykin, Shirley C.

Carlisle, Ira

Carr, Milton B.

Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Clary, E. D.

Clements, J. B.

Clifton, J. D.

Cole, E. D.

Cole, R. D.

Collier, J. C.

DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Dixon, J. A.

Foster, A. G.

Guess, Carl N.

Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President.

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, 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.

Mr. Memory of the 46th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Uniform Laws read 2nd time and referred to the Committee on Highways and the consent was granted:

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By Mr. Rivers of Lamer-
House Resolution No. 37. A resolution to provide for designation, laying out, working, creating, establishing, constructing, and maintaining the Tobacco Leaf Route.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be taken from the table, and the consent was granted:

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Hooper and Wood of Fulton-
House Bill No. 255. A bill to amend an Act approved August 13th, 1924, changing the officers therein named from fee to salary system.

Mr. Clements of the 45th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Henderson of Irwin-
House Bill No. 715. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Ocilla.

The following Senate Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committees:

SENATE CALENDAR,

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-

AuGusT 17TH., 1925.

Senate Bill No. 272. A bill to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta and in pursuance thereof to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta, etc.

Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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The following bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

By Messrs. Palmour and Newton of Hall-
House Bill No. 776. A bill to amend Section 1,249 of the Code as to State depositories.
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. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 783. . A bill to place County Policemen of Campbell County under Civil Service.

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 Messrs. Alexander, Denmark and Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 797. A bill to amend the Acts incorporating_ the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah.

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.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 798. A bill to amend the Act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the message 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 ma-

jority was passed.



By Mr. Gullatt of CampbellHouse Bill No. 815. A bill to prescribe hours certain
election precincts shall remain open.
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. Dorsey of WhiteHouse Bill No. 826. A bill to provide for three terms of
Superior Court of White 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 32, Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Jones of Cook-
House Bill No. 828. A bill to provide that both criminal and civil business shall be triable any day at any term of the Cook Superior Court.
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. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 832. A bill to amend the 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 Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
.
By Mr. Johnson of BaconHouse Bill No. 834. A bill to exclude from the corporate
limits of the City of Alma, Bacon County, certain lands and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Stanford and Dekle of LowndesHouse Bill No. 841. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Valdosta for absentee voters 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the reqpisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 844. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Toccoa 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 846. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Toccoa 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 32, Nays 0

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of CobbHouse Bill No. 851. A bill to amend the charter -of
Marietta.
The report of the committee,. which was favorable to tht> 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 Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 853. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon 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 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Hancock and Rice of JacksonHouse Bill No. 856. A bill to change the time of holding
the City Court of Jefferson.
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.

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1077

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 859. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Abbeville 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President: Your Committee on Municipal Government 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. 883. To provide for pensioning of police in cities of 150,000 population.
HENDRix, Chairman.
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, to-wit:

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Senate Bill No. 219. An Act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain Counties in the State of Georgia certain officers.
The House read and concured in the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

House Bill.No. 735. A bill to change from the salary system in certain counties in the State, certain officers.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate Amendment to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. A bill to repeal an Act to establish a City Court of Daws~n.
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 and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 94. A bill to fix times for the holding of
County, District, and State political mass meetings.
By Mr. Bussey of CrispHouse Bill No. 268. A bill to amend Section 1736 of the

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1079

Civil Code relative to the examination of applicants to practice ostepathy.

By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 440. A bill to amend an Act providing for the payment of court stenographers in certain counties.

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 458. A bill to amend an Act relative to State Depositories.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 704. A bill authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount of $228,000.00 in order to pay off that portion of the public debt that falls due on July 1, 1926.

By Messrs. Alexander, Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 860. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Chatham County.

By Messrs. Alexander, Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 861. A bill to amend an Act creating a fiscal year for counties of 150,000 inhabitants.

By Messrs. Hyman and Warren of Washington-
House Bill No. 875. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Sandersville.

By Messrs. Warren and Hyman of Washington-
House Bill No. 876. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Sandersville.

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By Messrs. Daniel and Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 880. A bill to amend the charter of the City of LaGrange.

By Messrs. Bower and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 882. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Bainbridge.

By Messrs. Neill, Murrah and Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 886. A bill to provide that the leaders of political parties in Muscogee County be elected by popular vote.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 887. A bill providing for the fees of Clerks of certain counties.

By Mr. New of Laurens and others-
House Bill No. 888. A bill to amend the penal code in regard to revision of jury lists in Lincoln and Laurens counties.
By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 120. A resolution to amend Resolution No. 39, relative to the Indian Spring Reserve.

By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 221. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Baxley.

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 223. A bill to repeal an Act creating a board of County Commissioners for Douglas County. '

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1081

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 234. A bill to provide for zoning or residential districts of counties of 200,000 population.
The following House Bills and Resolution were read the first time, and referred to committees: By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-

House Bill No. 94. To fix times and places for holding of County, District and State political mass meetings.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 268. To amend Section 1736 of the Civil Code of Georgia, relating to the examination of applicants to practice osteopathy.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.

By Miss Kempton of Fulton, and othersHouse Bill No. 440. To amend an Act providing for
payment of Court Stenographrs in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Hamilton of FloydHouse Bill No. 458. To ;mend an Act as to State De-
positories.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 704. To issue bonds in the amount of
$228,000.00.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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By Messrs. Alexander, Lawton and Denmark of ChathamHouse Bill No. 860. To amend an Act creating a
Board of Commissioners for Chatham County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Alexander, Lawton and Denmark of ChathamHouse Bill No. 861. To amend an Act authorizing the
creating of a fiscal year in Counties of 150,000 inhabitants.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Hyman and Warren of WashingtonHouse Bill No. 875. To amend the charter of the City
of Sandersville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Messrs. Warren and Hyman of WashingtonHouse Bill No. 876. To amend an Act creating a new
charter for the City of Sandersville; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Messrs. Daniel and Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 880. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. Bower and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 882. Amending an Act creating the City Court of Bainbridge; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

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By Messrs. Neill, Murrah and Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 886. To provide that the Chairman or Chief executive officer of the executive committee of every political party in Muscogee be elected by popular vote and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Hopkins of ThomasHouse Bill No. 887. Providing for payment of fees of
Clerks of certain counties out of county funds.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. New and Clark of Laurens and Guillebeau of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 888. To amend Section 816 of the Penal Code of 1910, relative to the revision of jury lists in the Counties of Laurens and Lincoln.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Bill No. 120. To amend Resolution No. 39, approved August 30, 1923, relative to the Indian Spring Reserve.
Referred to Committee on Public Property.
The following bill, favorably reported, was read the second time:

By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 883. A bill to provide for pensioning police in cities of 150,000 population.

1084

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Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that all local Senate and House Bills be immediately transmitted to the House upon their passage, and the motion prevailed.
The Senate insisted upon its amendment to the following bill to which the House had disagreed:

By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. A bill to repeal an Act to establish the City Court of Dawson.

The following bill which was under consideration when the Senate adjourned on Saturday, August 15th, was taken up for consideration at this time:

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 375. A bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927.

The following item which was deferred on Saturday until today was taken up for consideration:

SECTION 6.-EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

Sub-section 1, Educational Department, Items:

(b) For the use of the State Board of Vo-
cational Education to meet the requirements of the Act of Congress approved August 23, 1917 __ __ __ __ __ __

$39,000.00

$39,000.00

Mr. Hughes of the 21st offered the following amendment to the item:
Moves to amend Section 6, Sub-Section 1, item B by striking the figures $39,000 whenever the same occur and substituting the figures $60,000.
The amendment was adopted.

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The item as amended was adopted.

The following item was taken up for consideration:

Sub-section 2. Educational Institutions.
(d) For the support and maintenance of the State College of Agriculture _____$ 110,000.00 $ 110,000.00

The committee offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend item D by striking the figures $110,000 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $135,000.
The amendment was adopted. The item was adopted as amended.

(e) For the State College of Agriculture__ (Provided, that this appropriation shall be used to meet the requirements of what is known as the Smith-Lever Bill and shall become available July 1, 1926 and 1927; provided, further that the counties shall not be required to pay any part of above fund.)

128,000.00

The item was adopted.

(f) For the support and maintenance of the Bowden State Normal and Industrial College______________________ _
The item was adopted.

20,000.00

(g) For the State College of Agriculture __ (Provided that the above appropriation shall be used for extension work in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.)
The item was adopted.

35,000.00

128,000.00
20,000.00 35,000.00

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(h) For the State College of Agriculture __$ (Provided that the above appropriation shall be used for holding field meetings and farmer's institutes.)
The item was adopted.

2,250.00 $

2,250.00

(i) Georgia Normal School (formerly First District A. & M. School) _______ (Provided that the above sum includes the amount fixed by law.)
The item was adopted.

40,000.00

40,000.00

(i-1) Southern A. & M. College (formerly Second District A. & M. School.) ____

40,000.00

40.000.00

The committee offered the following amendment:
Committee moves to amend House Bill No. 375.
Section 6. Sub-section 2, Item (i-1) Southern A. & M. College, by adding the following proviso:

Provided that the above sum includes the amount fixed by law.
The amendment was adopted.
The item was adopted as amended.
Mr. Collier of the 22nd moved that the following items be considered at one time, and the motion prevailed.

(i-2) Third District A. & M. School for maintenance _____________________
(i-3) Fourth District A. & M. School for maintenance _____________________
(i-4) Fifth District A. & M. School, for maintenance _____________________

15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00

15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00

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(i-5) Sixth District A. & M. School, for Dlaintenance _____________________$
(i-6) Seventh District A. & M. School, for Dlaintenance ____________________ _
(i-7) Eighth District A. & M. School, for Dlaintenance ____________________ _
(i-8) Ninth District A. & M. School, for Dlaintenance ____________________ _
(i-9) Tenth District A. & M. School, for Dlaintenance ____________________ _
(i-10) Eleventh District A. & M. School, for n1aintenance. ________________ _
(i-11) Twelfth District A. & M. School, for n1aintenance. ________________ _

15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00

15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00

The committee offered the following amendment:

Committee moves to amend House Bill No. 375.
-
Section 6, Sub-section 2, Items (i-2), (i-3), (i-4), (i-5), (1-6), (1-7), (i-8), (i-9), (i-10), (i-11), by striking from said items the figures $15,000 whenevel' same occurs and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $25,000 whenever the figures $15,000 occur.

Mr. Ennis of the 20th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Sub-section 2 by adding after item i-ll the following proviso: "Provided that only so much of said appropriation for the A. & M. Schools be used as may be actually needed for maintenance."

Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

The main question was then put.

Senator Ennis' amendment was lost.

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The committee amendment was adopted.

Senator Ennis moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating his amendment.

The hour of adjournment having arrived the President Pro-Tem announced the Senate adjourned until three o'clock this afternoon.

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MoNDAY, AuGusT 17, 1925. 3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3 P. M. and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman, Senator Sapp, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the following as the order of business for this afternoon:

Senate Bill No. 73. House Resolution No. 85.

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House Bill No. 375.

The Committee moves that consideration on Senate Bill No. 73 and House Resolution No. 85 be limited to twenty minutes each, and that individual speeches on these measures be limited to five minutes.

The above report became the order of business for the afternoon.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
.
By Messrs. Boykin of the 37th, Collier of the 22nd, Cole of the 36th, and Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 73. A bill to organize and constitute the State Highway Commission of Georgia; to prescribe its duties and define its powers, and for other purposes.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th called for the previous question

and the call was sustained.



The report of the committee, which was favorable to the of the bill was agreed to.

The main question was then put.

. Upon the passage of the bill the Ayes were 35 the Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th moved that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

The following resolution was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

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1091

By Messrs. Hooper of Fulton and Boswell of Greene--
House Resolution No. 85. A resolution to provide for the purchase of a Governor's mansion in Ansley Park, and for other purposes.

As the resolution called for an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--
Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Negative--
Johnson, L. F.

Matthews, Joe I.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the resolution the Ayes were 38, the Nays 3.

The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Moye of the 11th asked unanimous consent that the resolution be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
The House has read and disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 522. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House insist upon its disagreement to the Senate amendment to the following bills of the House and asks for a Conference Committee:

By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 4. A bill to amend an Act abolishing Justice Courts in the City of Macon and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the House the following:

Messrs. Malone of _Bibb, Milner of Dodge, Davis of Floyd.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment of the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

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By Mr. Camp of Clayton-
House Bill No. 682. A bill to abolish the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County.

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 and Senate, to-wit:

By Messrs. Hatcher and McElmurray of Burke-
House Bill No. 868. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waynesboro.

By Mr. Blease of Brooks-
House Bill No. 873. A bill to authorize the Ordinary or other County officers in certain counties to appropriate funds to support a public library.

By Messrs. Turner and Blease of Brooks-
House Bill No. 881. A bill to establish a System of Public Schools in the Town of Quitman.

By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 885. A bill to amend the charter of Atlanta relative to the corporate limits.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Hause Bill No. 892. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Vidalia.

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By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 893. A bill to repeal an Act incorporating the Rockmart School District.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 894. A bill to repeal an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners of Candler County.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 895. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Candler County.

By Messrs. Weekes, Lindsay and Davis of Dekalb-
House Bill No. 896. A bill to amend an Act authorizing the election of a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for DeKalb.

By Messrs. Burch and Milner of Dodge-
House Bill No. 897. A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dodge County.

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 898. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Decatur County.

By Messrs. Pilcher of Richmond and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 683. A bill to amend an Act authorizing electric street, suburban or interurban railroads to own and hold the capital stock, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness of corporations operating motor busses or trackless trolleys.

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1095

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 228. A bill to amend an Act conferring additional powers upon the corporate authorities of the City of Barnesville, relative to the election of Tax Assessors.

By Mr. Collier of the 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 236. A bill to amend an Act granting a charter to Gordon College.

The motion by Mr. Ennis" of the 20th to reconsider the following amendment to House Bill No. 375, which was made immediately before adjournment this morning prevailed.
The amendment is as follows:

Moves to amend Sub-Section 2, item i, sub-items i-two to eleven by adding the following proviso: "Provided that only so much of said appropriation for the A. & M. Schools be used as may be actually needed for maintenance."

Mr. Knight of the 6th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.

The amendment by Senator Ennis was adopted.

On the adoption of the item as amended Mr. Harrell of the 12th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B.

Clifton, J.D. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

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Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K.

Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H.

Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C.

Harrell, G. Y. Knox, Gordon

Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L.

On the adoption of the item as amended the Ayes were 34, the Nays 6, and the item was adopted as amended.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting the following item earlier in the day:

For the State College of Agriculture__ (Provided, that this appropriation shall be used to meet the requirements of what is knovm as the Smith-Lever Bill and shall become available July 1, 1926 and 1927; provided, further that the counties shall not be required to pay any part of above fund.)

128,000.00

The motion prevailed.

128,000.0 0

Senator Ennis offered the following amendment to the item:

Amend by striking from section 6, Sub-section 2, item E, the figures $128,000 for the years 1926 and 1927 and substituting in lieu thereof the figures $155,000 for each of the years.
The amendment was adopted.

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The item as amended was adopted.

(j) For the support and maintenance of the North Georgia Agricultural College $ 30 ,000. 00 $30,000.00

The committee offered the following amendment:

The Senate Committee moves to amend House Bill No. 375, Section 6, Sub-section 2, Items J, by striking therefrom the figures $30,000 wherever the same occur, and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $45,000 and that the same applies to the North Georgia Agricultural College, at Dahlonega, Georgia, for the years 1926 and 1927.

On the adoption of the item as amended Mr. Harrell of the 12th called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmativ~

Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F.
Negativ~

Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. -Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. -Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Clary, E. D. Cole, R. D.

Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y.

Miller, A. L.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 35, the Nays 5, and the amendment was adopted.

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The item was adopted as amended.

(k) For the support and maintenance of the State Medical College __________$ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00

The committee offered the following amendment: Committee moves to amend House Bill No. 375.

Section 6, Sub-section 2, Item K, by striking the figures

$35,000 for the year 1927, and inserting in lieu thereof the

figures $55,000 for the year 1927.



The amendment was adopted.

The item was adopted as amended.

(k-1) For teaching hygiene and public health _________________________ _ 14,500.00

14,500.00

The committee offered the following amendment:

Committee moves to amend House Bill No. 375.

Section 6, Sub-section 2, Item K-1, by striking therefrom the figures $14,500 wherever same occur and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $20,000.

The amendment was adopted. The item was adopted as amended.

(k-2) For the medical department of the University of Georgia for the years 1926 and 1927 to meet the condi-
tion of donation from the Carnegie Corporation and General Education Board____________________________
The item was adopted.

20,000.00

20,000.00

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(1) For the support and maintehance of the State Normal SchooL ___________$ 110,000.00 $ 110,000.00
The item was adopted.

(m) For the support and maintenance of
the State College for Women, including a summer term________________

135,000.00

The item was adopted.

135,000.00

(n) For carrying on extension work, State College for Women _______________ _
The item was adopted.

12,500.00

12,500.00

(o) For the support and maintenance of the State Women's College at Valdosta ______________________________ _
The item was adopted.

60,000.00

60,000.00

(p) For the support and maintenance of the Georgia Insudtrial and Normal School for colored youths __________ _
The item was adopted.

10,000.00

10,000.00

(q) For the support and maintenance of the Georgia Agricultural, Industrial and Normal School for Colored teachers______________________________ _
The item was adopted.

17,500.00

17,500.00

(r) For tfie maintenance of a summer school for colored teachers _________ _
The item was adopted.

2,500.00

2,500.00

(s) For the support and maintenance of the School of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts for training negroes, at Forsyth, Ga. _____________________ _

5,000.00

5,000.00

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(Provided that $1,000.00 of this sum shall be used for the purpose of conducting a summer school for teachers in agriculture.) (Provided, that appropriations in Sub-section 2, Items (a) to (s) inclusive are to be made to the Univeristy Trustees, and requisitions shall be made through that Board; provided, also, that educational institutions named in Sub-section 2 are hereby authorized to charge reasonable tuition fees, should same be necessary for support of such institutions.)

The Committee offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Section 6, Sub-section 2, Item S by striking the figures $5,000 wherever the same occur and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $10,000.
The amendment was adopted.
The item was adopted as amended.

Sub-Section 3. Educational and Eleemosynary Institutions,
(a) For the support and maintenance of the Academy for the Blind__________

$ 45,000.00

The itemwas adopted.

$ 45,000.00

(b) For the support and maintenance of the School for the DeaL __________ _
The item was adopted.

85 ' 000 .00

85 ' 000 .00

Sub-section 4. Educational and Corrective Institutions.
(a) For the support and maintenance of the Georgia Training School for Girls_ 31,500.00

31,500.00

The Committee offered the following amendment:

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Moves to amend Section 6, Sub-section 4, I tern A, the figures $31,500 wherever the same occur and insert in lieu thereof the figures $43,500.

The amendment was adopted.

The item was adopted as amended.

(b) For the support and maintenance of the Georgia Training School for Boys_ S 27 ,000. 00 $ 27 ,000. 00

The Committee offered the following amendment:
Senate Appropriation Committee amends House Bill No. 375, by striking from Pivision A, Section 6, Sub-Section 4, Sub-head (b) the figures $27,000 where same appears and substituting in lieu thereof the figures $34,000; so that when amended the same will read as follows:
"(b) For the support and maintenance of the Georgia Training School for boys for the year 1926 $34,000, and for the year 1927 $34,000."
The amendment was adopted
The item was adopted as amended.

SECTION 7, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR. Sub-section 1, Items:
(a) For the salary of the Commissioner of Commerce and Labor ______________$ 3,600.00 S 3,600.00
The item was adopted.

(b) For the salary of the Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor __ _

1,800.00

1,800.00

The Committee offered the following amendment:

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Amend by striking in Section 7, Sub-section 1, Item B the figures $1,800 wherever the same occur and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $2,400.

The amendment was adopted. The item was adopted as amended.

(c) For the salary of a chief clerk and stenographer to the Department ________$
The item was adopted.

1.500.00 $

1,500.00

(d) For the salary of a factory inspector __
The item was adopted.

1,200.00

1 ,200.00

(e) For the contingent fund of the Department of Commerce and Labor ______ _
The item was adopted.

1,800.00

1,800.00

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow.

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M.D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President.

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, Chairman of the Committee on Journals reported tha( the Journal of yesterday's pro-ceedings had been examined and found correct.

By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.

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REPORT OF THE SENATE PENINTENTIARY . COMMITTEE

on Inspection State Prison Farm in Georgia

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Penitentiary having visited and inspected the State Farm at Milledgeville, Georgia, respectfully submit this, our report and recommendations:

1st. The Georgia State Prison Farm consists of 3,700 Acres, 1,500 Acres of which is under cultivation;-1,500 Acres used as pasture land, 700 Acres not used at the present for any purpose.

It is our information that from April until July of this year, there was no rain at the State Farm, and as a result of this protracted and unusual drought the farm will not produce more than one-third of a normal crop, and for this reason there must necessarily be a greater expenditure of funds for food supply for prisoners and live stock than has been expended for any one year recently.

FRUIT TREES
We find that an effort is being made by the management to make the farm more valuable by planting fruit trees, and to this end in the year 1923 there was planted 1,000 Peach trees all of which are doing well, and we recommend that the management continue the planting of Peach trees and other fruit bearing trees of different varities, especially on that portion of the Farm that will grow fruit that is not so well adapted to other agricultural purposes.

LIVE STOCK
We find 279 Cattle, 416 Hogs, 56 Mules, 6 Mule Colts, 4 Horses, 14 Mares, and two Horse Colts, the major por-

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tion of our Mules and Horses are old and are not suitable for heavy work. We recommend the exchange of old stock not suitable for the work on the farm be exchanged for other animals suitable for the use on the farm. We also recommend the establishment of hog pastures and that same be inclosed so that stock may get the benefit of the waste in the bean and corn fields.

SOIL IMPROVEMENT
We find that the present management of the State Farm is to be commended in its effort to improve the soil, and that much land has been reclaimed through ditching and by proper care and attention that is given to the badly run down land. The Georgia State Agricultural College and the Georgia Railway Company are co-operating with the State Farm management in a soil improvement project, which is to last for a period of five years, and which in our opinion will be of great benefit to the State in the improvement of this property.

LAND VALUES AT FARM

For many years past there has beffil quite a bit of discus-

sion by Legislators and the public as to the value of the State

Farm. In most instances it has been agreed that there

is a great acreage that is not suitable for the production of

general farm product and that it is very probable that our

property was really a liability instead of an asset, and that

the Farm should be disposed of, and a State farm located

in some other locality where soil is more productive.

Some members of our present Committee have heretofore

advocated and made strong fights to pass such legislation

as would authorize the disposal of this property, and from

an agricultural viewpoint we are of the opinion that the

portions of the farm which cannot be made to be produc-

tive for general agricultural purposes should be used for

the purposes of producing that which the soil is best adapted, and we recommend that no effort be made at the present,



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nor in future years, to sell or otherwise dispose of this property until a complete survey is made on the part of the State as to the value of said property from a standpoint of agricultural purposes, fruit-growing and mineral wealth.

SANITARY CONDITIONS
We find the quarters and buildings where the inmates are kept in splendid condition for a penal institution where this class of prisoners are kept.

MANUFACTURERS
We recommend the establishment of a factory for shoemaking and the establishment of a tannery, and thereby make it possible to have all the shoes that are used at the State Farm may be manufactured by the inmates of this institution, and thereby save to the State of Georgia great expense in the purchase of shoes. A small tannery could be established and tan the hides of cattle slaughtered at the farm and use the leather in the making of shoes and harness without coming in competition with any manufacturing enterprise or of free labor in the State of Georgia if the output of the tannery and shoe factory be used by this institution, and this could be done with very little expense for the state, and the saving to the State would be great.
CANNING PLANT
We recommend the establishment of a canning plant for the preserving and canning of fruits and vegetables for the use of the inmates of the institution.

BUILDINGS
We recommend the construction of a second story at Female camp building in rear of colored dormitory, as this dormitory is overcrowded and does not permit room for the isolation of women having contagious diseases.

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This improvement would cost less than a thousand dollars. There ought to be erected a building for the care of the insane, as there are now hopelessly insane and violent prisoners confined in the dormitories with other prisoners who sometimes have to defend themselves from the attacks made by the insane prisoners. We further recommend that some effort be made by the prison commission to have an inspection made by competent physicians of all the insane prisoners at the State Farm and that they be given medical attention by specialists now in the employ of the State of Georgia.

TRANSFER OF CbNVICTS
Many young men are sent to the State Farm for a period of 12 months on account of being physically unable or on account of disease are sent to the State Farm for treatment as they are unfit to work on the public roads. However, quite a number of these after having been at the State Farm for two or three months are cured and would prove useful to the various counties of Georgia on the public roads, and we recommend that the law of Georgia be so changed as to allow the Prison Commission to transfer these misdemeanor convicts to road work in the various counties in the State when such convict is physically able to do road work.
ILLITERACY
We recommend the establishment of school quarters, and that books and equipments for the use of the prisoners be furnished and that all inmates under the age of eighteen years old be required to pursue such studies as may be prescribed by the Superintendent, and that all illiterate prisoners in said institution be required to pursue some course of study under the direction of the Superintendent.
Respectfully submitted,
E. D. CoLE, Chairman.

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Mr. Guess of 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on W. & A. Ry., submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on W. & A. Ry. have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 831 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the .same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass as amended.
GuEss of 34th, Chairman.

Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Fulton DelegationHouse Bill No. 652. To amend charter of East Point.

By Fulton DelegationHouse Bill No. 653. To amend charter of East Point.

By Fulton DelegationHouse Bill No. 654. To amend charter of East Point.

By Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 272. To qualify Judges Municipal Court of Atlanta to sit in Criminal Court of Atlanta under certain circumstances.

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By Messrs. Daniel and Martin of TroupHouse Bill No. 880. To amend charter of LaGrange. HENDRIX, Chairman.

Mr. Clary of 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, subinitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bill 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:

Senate Bill No. 265. A bill to' be entitled an Act to define and provide for the time of duration of charters granted to purchasers of Railroads under provisions of Section 2586 of the Code of 1910, and for the renewal of such charters and for other purposes.
Mr. Memory of 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. President.:
Your Cominittee on Highways have had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 268. To amend Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department, etc.

House Resolution No. 83. To authorize the State HighDepartment to construct a public road to Confederate Cemetery at Resaca, etc.

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And the following with the recommendation that the same do not pass:

Senate Bill No. 233. To amend an Act to authorize the counties of Banks and Habersham to work road known as Johnny Ford Road.

House Resolution No. 37. To provide for laying out, marking, establishing Tobacco Leaf Route, etc.
MEMORY, Chairman.

Mr. Harrell of 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Uniform Laws, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Uniform Laws have had under consideration the following House 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 No. 874. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating City Court for LaGrange.

House Bill No. 747. To be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of Jury Commissioners and their Clerks in certain counties, and for other purposes.

House Bill No. 589. To be entitled August 1st 1921, entitled an Act to prevent people who live in a Militia District having the no fence law from voting in any election for no fence and for other purposes.

G. Y. HARRELL, Chairman.
Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following Senate Bill 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:

Senate Bill No. 271. By Senator Perkins.

Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate 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. 778. To be entitled an Act to proVide for two shifts of Firemen in cities of population of 10,783.

Senate Bill No. 269. An Act to provide for the traveling expenses and hotel bills of Judges of the Superior Courts.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Moye of 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No.2, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, have had under consideration the following bills of the House and

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have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 268. An Act to amend Section 1736, of the Civil Code of Georgia, relating to the Examination of Applicants to practice osteopathy.

By Harris of Jefferson and Milner of Dodge-
House Bill No. 487. An Act to provide for the Collection by the Insurance Commissioner of the Special or Occupation Tax imposed by law upon Insurance Agents.
Respectfully submitted,
MoYE of 11th, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of the 24th District, Chairman of the ComCommittee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 882 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. 882. To amend an Act creating the City Court of Bainbridge, Georgia.
Respectfully,
PERKINS, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

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Mr. 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 Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:

By Messrs. Hyman and Warren of Washington-
House Bill No. 875. To amend the charter of the City of Sandersville.

By Messrs. Hyman and Warren of Washington-
House Bill No. 876. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sandersville.

Mr. Sapp of 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Property have had under consideration the following Senate Resolution and House Resolution No. 120, and have instructed me as Chairman to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation as follows:

By Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th District-
Senate Resolution No. 37. To provide for the disposition of the State Farm, do not pass.

By Mr. Lyons of ButtsHouse Resolution, relative to Indian Spring reserve. W. M. SAPP, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following . report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters 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:

By Mr. Kent and Taylor-
House Bill No. 787. An Act to establish Board of Commissioners for County of Dawson.

By Mr. Hopkins-
House Bill No. 840. An Act fixing Compensation of Commissioners of Thomas County.

By Mr. Camp of Cobb-
House Bill No. 850. An Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Cobb_County.

By Mr. CampHouse Bill No. 849. An Act amending Act for County
Commissioners of Cobb County.
House Bill No. 860. By Messrs. Alexander, Lawton and Denmark.
House Bill No. 861. By Messrs. Alexander, Lawton and Denmark.
House Bill No. 886. By Messrs. Neill, Murrah and Miller.
House Bill No. 440. By Miss Kempton.

Respectfully submitted BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

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Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bills of the House and h8.ve instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
House Bill No. 590. To be entitled an Act to alter, amend and revise the several laws relating to the City Court of Savannah.
House Bill No. 133. To be entitled an Act to amend Acts creating the City Court of Reidsville, do pass as amended.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:
House Bill No. 784. By Mr. Lamar.
Respectfully submitted,
BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

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Mr. Foster of 28 District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill 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:

Senate Bill No. 252. A bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Revenue.
FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 94 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. 94. To fix times and places for holding of County, District and State political mass meetings.

Respectfully, PERKINS, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have in-

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structed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do not pass:
Senate Bill No. 216. FosTER, Chairman.

Mr. Hutcheson of 39th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 458 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:
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act as to State Depositions.
J. R. HuTCHESON, Chairman.

The President announced the following as a conference Committee on the part of the Senate on House Bill No. 4:
Messrs. Collier of the 22nd., Knight of the 6th., and Pickren of the 4th.
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 and resolutions of the House, to-wit:

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By Mr. Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 39. A bill to appropriate $8,150 to make necessary repairs at Georgia Training School for Girls.

By Mr. Camp of Coweta and others-
House Bill No. 202. A bill to regulate business of Fire and Casualty Insurance and for other purposes.

By Mr. DuBose of Clarke and others-
House Bill No. 251. A bill to appropriate $6,000 for library for Lumpkin Law School.

By Mr. Hancock of Jackson-
House Bill No. 359. A bill to amend the Banking Act of Georgia and for other purposes.

By Miss Kempton of Fulton and othersHouse Bill No. 831. A bill to provide for a Commission
to ~xchange State property with Chattanooga.
By Mr. Miller of Muscoge~ House Bill No. 884. A bill to provide that municipali-
ties between 30,000 and 32,000 may erect docks and wharves.

By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 891. A bill to amend the charter of Rossville.
By Mr. Stark of WhitfieldHouse Resolution No. 84. A resolution to appropriate
money for erection of a death chamber for State at Milledgeville.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House insists upon its disagreement to the Senate Amendment to the following bill of the House and asks for a Conference Committee:

By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. A bill to repeal an Act to establish the City Court of Dawson.

The Speaker has appointed as a conference committee on the part of the House the following:

Messrs. Weaver of Terrell, Rivers of Lanier, Lewis of Hancock.

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, to-wit:

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 108. A bill to amend the co-operative marketing Act of 1921.

By Messrs. Harrison of Johnson and Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 361. A bill to amend the Code relative to the duties of the Board of trustees in those counties which levy a local tax for educational purposes.

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By Mr. Goluke of Taliaferro--
House Bill No. 574. A bill to amend an Act establishing a State Board of Embalmers.

By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 580. A bill to amend the Code of Georgia relative to the registration of motor vehicles.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 662. A bill to authorize attorneys in criminal cases to read decisions of the Appellate Courts.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 750. A bill to am~nd the Civil Code of Georgia relative to the different modes of defense of the defendent.

The following House Bills and Resolution were read the first time and referred to Committees:

By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 831. To provide for a Commission to exchange State property with City of Chattanooga.
Referred to Committee on Western and Atlantic Railroad.

By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of WalkerHouse Bill No. 891. To amend the charter of Rossville.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Messrs. Pilcher of Richmond and Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 683. To amend an Act enabling street

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railroad companies to own stock in motor bus corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. I.

By Miss Kempton of Fulton and othersHouse Bill No. 885. To amend the charter of Atlanta.

Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Peek of PolkHouse Bill No. 893. To repeal an Act incorporating
the Rockmart School District and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Brannen of CandlerHouse Bill No. 895. To create a Board of Commission-
ers for Candler County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 39. To appropriate the sum of $8,150 for the purpose of furnishing equipment and making necessary repairs to the building at the Georgia Training School for Girls, known as the Harriett Hawkes Cottage and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Messrs. Hatcher and McElmurray of BurkeHouse Bill No. 868. To amend the charter of Wayne~
boro .
.Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Messrs. Burch/and Milner of Dodge-
House Bill No. 897. To amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dodge County and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Blease of Brooks-
House Bill No. 873. To authorize the Ordinary, or other officers having charge of county affairs, in certain Counties of this State, to appropriate funds to support a public library.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Messrs. Turner and Blease of BrooksHouse Bill No. 881. To amend an Act establishing a
system of public schools in the Town of Quitman and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 898. :ro amend an Act creating a Board
of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Decatur County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters. By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 894. To repeal an Act creating County Commissioners of Candler County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

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By Mr. Wimberly of ToombsHause Bill No. 892. To amend the charter of the City
of Vidalia and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Camp of Coweta and othersHouse Bill No. 202. To regulate business of Fire and
Casualty Insurance.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.

By Mr. Hancock of. Jackson-



House Bill No. 359. To amend the Banking Act of Georgia.

Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.

By Messrs. Lindsey, Weekes and Davis of DeKalb-

House Bill No. 896. To amend an Act authorizing the election of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for DeKalb County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Miller of Muscogee-House Bill No. 884. Providing that municipalities be-
tween 30,000 and 32,000 may erect docks.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clarke and Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 251. To appropriate the sum of $6,000 to the trustees of the University of Georgia, for the use of the Lumpkin Law School and for other purposes.

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Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mr. Stark of Whitfield-
House Resolution No. 84. To appropriate money for the expenses incurred in the erection of a death chamber for the State at Milledgeville.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time, and recommitted, a.pd the consent was granted:

By Messrs. Pilcher, Ross, and Parker of Richmond-
House Bill No. 866. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.

Mr. Moye of the 11th asked unanimous consent that the following bills be withdrawn from the Committee on County and County Matters, read the second time, and recommit. ted, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 865. A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector and to create the office of Tax Commissioner for Candler County.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 871. A bill to amend an Act creating a City Court for the City of Metter.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent tha\ the following bill be withdmwn from the CoiXL.'llittee on General Judiciary ~o. 1, rEad th3 sec~md time, and re~om mitted.

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By Mr. Williams of the 14th-
- Senate Bill No. 200. A bill to establish a code of basicplumbing principles; to define certain terms, and to fix a punishment for violation of said code.

The consent was granted.

Mr. Maddox of the 26th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Uniform Laws, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 719. A bill to prescribe and define the jurisdiction of the Lanier County Court.

The following bills were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

By Messrs. Wood, Hooper and Kempton of FultonHouse Bill No. 653. A bill to amend an Act creating a
new charter for the City of East Point.
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 Messrs. Kent of Wheeler and Taylor of Dawson-
House Bill No. 787. A bill to establish a Board of Commissioners for Dawson County.

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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 Messrs. Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 883. A bill to provide for pensions for police in cities of over 150,000 population 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be taken up for consideration at this time for the purpose of concurring in certain House amendments to the Senate substitute, and the consent was granted.

By Messrs. Griffin of Decatur and Hall of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 25. A bill to promote public safety at railroad crossings.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments to the Senate substitute and the motion prevailed.

The following bill which was under consideration when the Senate adjourned on yesterday was taken up for consideration:

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By Messrs. Hatcher of Burke and Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 375. A bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927.

SECTION 8---DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Sub-section 1, Items:

(a) For the salary of the Commissioner of Agriculture _______________________$
The item was adopted.

5,000.00 $

5,000.00

(b) For the salary of a clerk to the Commissioner of Agriculture ____________
The item was adopted.

2,500.00

2,500.00

(c) For the maintenance of the Department of Agriculture ________________
The item was adopted.

15 '000. 00

15,000.00

(d) For the carrying out the prOVISIOnS of paragraph 11, section 2068, Volume 1 of the code of 1910 __________
The item was adopted.

3,000.00

.. 3,000.00

(e) For the salary of the Director of the Bureau of Markets ________________
(Provided that the entire salary above fixed and the actual traveling expenses in the performance of duties shall be paid exclusively from the fertilizer tag tax.)
The item was adopted.

3,000.00

3,000.00

Sub-section 1-A, Bureau of Markets: (a) For the support and maintenance of the Bureau of Markets _____________
(Provided that no further sum shall be paid for the support and maintenance

50 '000 .00

50 '000 .00

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of the Bureau of Markets under the pretended authority of the Act of 1921, pages 100-103, inclusive.)
Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that action on this item be deferred until the completion of the bill and the motion prevailed.

Sub-section 2. Chemist, Items: (a) For the salary of a Chemist for the Department of Agriculture _________ $
The item was adopted.

4,000.00 $

4,000.00

(b) For the maintenance of the office and laboratory of the Chemist including two assistant chemists at $1,000.00 each ____________________________ _
(Provided that $2,.500.00 of the above sum shall be expended for the purpose of defraying the expenses incident to making analysis of calcium arsenate and other insecticides.)
The item was adopted.

18,000.00

18,000.00

(c) For the execution of the provisions of the Pure Food and Drug Act of August 21' 1906- -- -- -- -- - - -- -- - - -- -- - - -- -
The item was adopted.

10,000.00

10,000.00

Sub-section 3. State Veterinarian, Items: (a) For the salary of the State Veterinarian ______________________________ _
(Provided, that in addition to the above salary the actual traveling expense of the State Veterinarian shall be paid when same are incurred in the service of the State, statement of said expenses to be audited by the Commissioner of Agriculture.)
The item was adopted.

2,500.00

2,500.00

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(b-1) For the protection of live stock from contagious and infectious diseases ___$
The item was adopted.

5,000.00 $

5,000.00

(b-2) For exterminating the cattle tick and developing the live stock industry
The item was adopted.

25 .()()() .00

25 ()()() .00

{b-3) For combating the outbreaks of hog cholera and distributing serum in carrying on this work subject to and under the provisions of the Act of August 18, 1919 __________________
The item was adopted.

10 .000 .00

10 .()()() .00

(b-4) To provide and maintain an effective quarantine along the border of the state of Georgia, Florida and Alabama to prevent reinfestation of the tickfree are in the State of Georgia with the cattle fever tick ___________________
(Provided that there shall be itemized statements of all expenditures under the above appropriation (b-3) furnished to the General Assembly by the Commissioner of Agriculture.)
The item was adopted.

25 .()()() .00

25 ()()() 00

SulH!ection 4. Department of Horticulture,
Pomolgory and Board of Entomology. (a) For the salary of the State Entomolo-
gist_-----------------------------
The item was adopted.

3,000.00

3 ()()() 00

(b) For the maintenance of the Department of Horticulture, Pomology and Board of Entomology (Acts of 1921 and 1922) ________________________

70 ()()() .00

70 ()()() ()()

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Mr. Williams of the 14th offered the following amendment to the item:

Moves to amend Sub-Section 4, Paragraph B, by adding the following proviso: "Provided that no part of the above maintenance fund shall be used as any revolving fund."
On the adoption of the amendment Mr. Knight of the 6th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.

Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S.

Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Rountree, A. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Clary, E. D. Hendrix, W. C. Matthews, Joe I. Morgan, S. H.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H.

Ricketson, F. B. Sapp, W. M. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 30 the Nays 11, and the amendment was adopted.-

Senator DeLaPerriere offered the following amendment to the item:

Moves to amend Sub-Section 4, Item B, by striking the figures $70,000 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $60,000.

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The amendment was adopted. The item as amended was adopted.

Sub-section 5. Experimental Stations, Items:
(a) For the payment of the actual expenses of the directors, maintenance and repairs of the Georgia Experiment Station_____________________ $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00

The Committee offered the following amendment to the item:
Moves to amend Sub-Section 5, Section 8, Item A, by striking the figures $8,000 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $8,800.

On the adoption of the amendment Mr. Maddox of the 26th called for the Ayes and Nays, and the call was sustained.

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.

Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.

Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Negative-

Cole, E. D. Hughes, H. L. D. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon

Maddox, A. K. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H.

Pickren, T. L. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 30, Nays 11, and the amendment was adopted.

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Mr. Maddox of the 26th offered the following amendment to the item:

Moves to amend Section 8, Sub-Section 5, Item A, by striking therefrom the words "and repairs" in line two of said item.
The amendment was adopted.

The item was adopted as amended.

(b) For the maintenance of the Coastal Plains Experiment Station __________$ 26,500.00 $ 26,500.00
The item was adopted.

SECTION 9.-GEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.

Sub-section 1, Items:
(a) For the maintenance of the State Geological Survey _______________ _
(Provided that the above appropriation shall be spent under the direction of the State Geological Board, as provided by law.

15,000.00

The Section was adopted.

15,000.00

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting the following item, and the motion prevailed.

Sub section 4. Department of Horticulture, Pomology and Board of Entomology.
(a) For the salary of the State Entomologist ___ -- ____ ---------------------
(b) For the maintenance of the Department of Horticulture, Pomology and Board of Entomology (Acts of 1921 and 1922)------------------------

3,000.00 70,000.00

3,000.00 70,000.00

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Senator Sapp offered the following amendment to the Section:

Moves to amend by adding to Section 8, Sub-Section 4 another item as follows: "C. For the Department of Horticulture, Pomology and Board of Entomology $500.00 (Provided the said sum 'Shall be used to treat and preserve the Oglethorpe Oak Tree in Darien, Mcintosh County, Ga.)"

The amendment was adopted. The item as amended was adopted.

SECTION 10.-TAX COMMISSION. Sub-section 1, Items:
~a) F~r ~he salary of the State Tax CommissiOner _________________________$
The item was adopted.

4,000.00 $

4,000.00

(b) For the salary of the clerk to the State Tax Commissioner________________ _
The item was adopted.

1,500.00

1,500.00

SECTION 11.-PRISON COMMISSION.
Sub-section 1, Items:
(a) For the salaries of members of the Prison Commission _______________ _ (Provided that this sum shall be equally divided in three salaries of $3,500,00 each.)
The item was adopted.

10,500.00

10,500.00

(b) For the salary of a Secretary to the Prison Commissioners__ - __________ _
The item was adopted.

2,500.00

2,500.00

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(c) For the maintenance of the State Prison Farm ______________________$ 115,000.00 $ 85,000.00
The item was adopted.

(d) For the maintenance fund of the Prison Commission _______________ _
The item was adopted.

22,500.00

l 22,500.00

SECTION 12.-BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE Sub-section 1, Items:
(a) For the support and maintenance of the Board of Public Welfare _______ _ 30,000.00
The item was adopted.

30,000.00

(b) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of an Act of General Assembly approved Aug. 19, 1922 known as the Child Placing Act ___________ _
The item was adopted.

5,000.00

5,000.00

SECTION 13, PENSION COMMISSION

Sub-section 1, Items:

(a) For the salary of the Pension Commissioner_ ________________________

4 ,000 .00

(b) For hire of clerical help in the office of the Pension Commissioner__ ________

3 ,900 .00

(c) For the payment of pensions which shall become due for each year 1926 and 1927 _________________________ 1,300,000.00

(Provided, that all unclaimed pensions reverting to the Treasury be prorated among living pensioners to be applied on past-due pensions.)
(Provided, also that in addition to this amount the total sum derived from the cigar and cigarette tax is appropriated so as to provide for full payment of

4,000.00 3,900.00
1 '300 .00000

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pensions due in said years 1926 and 1927.)
(Provided, further, that should any fees be due any ordinaries for pension work such fees shall be paid from the above appropriation.)
(d) For continuing the work of the Roster Commission _______________________$

4,600.00 $

4,600.00

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that action on this Section be deferred until the completion of the bill and the motion prevailed.

SECTION 14.-PUBLIC PRINTING.
Sub-Section 1, Items:
(a) For a general fund to be expended by the Governor, according to law _____ _
(Provided, that all departments of the State Government and all state institutions who are required by law to submit reports to the Governor or to the General Assembly or which may be called upon to submit reports by the Governor or the General Assembly, shall prior to the printing of such report submit. the same to the Governor together with a statement of the number of copies of such report deemed necessary by such department and a statement of the expenses of printing such a report, and shall secure the approval of the Governor as to the number of copies to be printed and the expense thereof. No such report shall be printed without the approval of the Governor.)
(1) Every such report shall set forth all receipts and disbursements in full, and be filed with the Governor within sixty days next following the period covered. A duplicate of such report shall at the

30,000.00

30,000.00

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same time be presented by the author to the Commissioner of Public Printing. No report shall contain any advertising matter nor any copying of the Georgia Laws or statutes except minor extracts explanatory of an incorporated in the text.
(2) Before filing any report the author shall carefully edit the same and strike therefrom all journals and minutes of proceedings and all correspondence, petitions and orders and other documents or writings whose substance can be briefly stated, consolidated as far as practicable, statistical tables, and strike out all matter which is of interest to individuals chiefly and not important information concerning public affairs.
The item was adopted.

(b) For the salary of the Superintendent of Public Printing _________________$
The item was adopted.

3,000.00 $

3.000.1111

(c) For the salary of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Printing _______ _
The item was adopted.

1,800.00

1,800.00

SECTION 15. DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY.

Sub-section 1, Items:

(a) For the maintenance of the Department of Archives and History ______ _
(Provided that the above appropria-
tion shall be expended at the direction of the State Historical Commission,~as provided by law.)

6,000.00

6.000.00

The Section was adopted.

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SECTION 16. STATE LIBRARY COMMISSION. Sub-section 1, Items:
(a) For the support and maintenance of the State Library Commission ______$ 10,000.00 $
The Section was adopted.

10,000.00

SECTION 17. STATE LIBRARY. Sub-section 1, Items:
(a) For the salary of the State Librarian_
The item was adopted.
(b) For the Salary of the assistant to the State Librarian ___________________ _
The item was adopt~d.
(c) For the salary of an assistant to the State Librarian ___________________ _
The item was adopted.
(d) For the purchase of books and supplies and for the incidental expenses of the State Library and Supreme Court, to be spent solely at the direction of the Supreme Court ___________________ _
The item was adopted.
(e) For the maintenance of the Legislature Reference Department, to be expended as provided by law _________ _
The item was adopted.
(f) For the purchase of books for the office of the Attorney GeneraL _____ _
The item was adopted.

1,800.00 1,500.00 1,000.00
4,000.00 1,600.00
250.00

1,800.00 1.500.00
1,000.00
4,000.00 1,600.00
250.00

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(g) For printing new volumes of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Fteports------------------------~-$
The item was adopted.

10,000.00 $

10,000.00

(h) For incidental expenses ____________ _
The item was adopted.

1,850.00

1,850.00

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until three o'clock this afternoon.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
TuESDAY, AuGUST 18, 1925. 3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3 P. M. and was called to order by the President.
Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

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 and Senate, to-wit:

By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of Walker and Brown of Dale-
House Bill No. 84. A bill to amend Section 2 of an Act

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requiring the posting for five days of applications for marriage licenses.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 890. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta relative to the taking of dealers in real estate.

By Mr. Cooper of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 903. A bill to create a Bond Commission for Telfair County.

By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 906. A bill to amend an Act establishing the Criminal Court of the City of Atlanta.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Hooper and Wood of Fulton-
. House Bill No. 907. A bill to provide forthe nomination of members of the General Assembly in counties with 200,000 population or more.
By Mr. Hendrix of 35th and Mr. Guess of the 34th_:,
Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to provide a pension system in counties having a city of over 150,000.
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 bill of the House, to-wit:

TuESDAY, AuGUST 18, 1925.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton and othersHouse Bill No. 883. A bill to provide for pensions for
police in cities of over 150,000 population and for other purposes.
The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman, Senator Sapp, submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the follow-
ing as the order of business for this afternoon:
Senate Bill No. 127. Senate Bill No. 255. Senate Bill No. 148. Senate Bill No. 230. Senate Bill No. 250. Senate 'Bill No. 130. Senate Bill No. 160. House Bill No. 679. Senate Bill No. 260. Senate Bill No. 227. Senate Bill No. 338. Senate Bill No. 226. Senate Bill No. 100.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

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By Messrs. Hughes of the 21st, Dixon of the 17th and Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 127. A bill to amend Article 7, Section 12, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia to permit the issue of bonds for educational purposes.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

AN ACT

To Amend Article 7, Section 12, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia

To permit an issue of bonds for buildings, equipment

and repairs for the University system, for High Schools,

for the several educational and eleemosynary institutions,

for the State Capitol, for a fund to pay teachers and for

other purposes.



Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgi a and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same:

Section 1. That Article 7, Section 12, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877 be amended by adding thereto the words: "But additional bonds, not exceeding Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000.00) may be authorized and issued by direction of the General Assembly to provide buildings, equipment and repairs to present buildings for the University system, for High Schools, for the several educational and eleemosynary institutions of the State, and for the State Capitol, as follows, to..:wit:

For a revolving fund to be deposited in the State Treasury to cover warrants drawn by the Governor to pay teachers of public schools monthly as and when their salaries become due _______$4 ,000 ,000.00
For a revolving fund for consolidated schools outside of cities and towns _____________________________________________ 2,000,00.000
(Provided same shall be expended through State Board of Education to supplement local funds on conditions

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fixed by said Board in localities most needing such supplemental funds .

~t.ate Sanitarium for the Insane (Milledgeville) _____________ $1 ,000,000.00
(Provided that the same shall be expended under regulations prescribed by the General Assembly of 1927 either for additions to present plant or a new plant located elsewhere.)

State Capitol (Atlanta)________________________________ 515,000.00

(For completing the ground floor of the Capitol Building, for additions, repairs and a new neating plant for the same and for an annex to relieve congestion, to be determined by the Bond Commission herein provided, the funds to be expended by said commission.)

University of Georgia _________________________________ _ 1 ' 500 '000 .00 Georgia School of Technology __________________________ _ 1,200.000.00 State College of Agriculture (Athens) ___________________ _ 1,000,000.00 State College for Women (Milledgeville) ________________ _ 555,000.00 State Normal School (Athens) _________________________ _ 500,000.00 Georgia State Woman's College (Valdosta) ______________ _ 500,000.00 District Agricultural Schools ($50,000. each.) ____________ _ 500,000.00
South Georgia Agricultural & Mechanical College (Tifton) __ 100 ' 000 .00 Georgia Normal School (Statesboro) ___________________ _ 100,000.00 State Normal & Industrial College (Bowden) ____________ _ 30 '000 .00 Georgia Experiment Station (Griffin) ___________________ _ 25,000.00 Coastal Plains Experiment Station (Tifton) ______________ _ 25,000.00 State Medical College (Augusta) _______________________ _ 600,000.00 North Georgia Agricultural College (Dahlonega) _________ _ 50,000.00
Georgia Industrial & Normal School for Colored Youths (Sav.) ________________________________________________ _ 50,000.00
Georgia Agricultural, Industrial & Normal School for colored Teachers (Albany) _____________________________________ _ 50,000.00
School of Agricultural & Mechanical Arts for Colored (Forsyth) _____________________________________________ _ 50,000.00

State Training School for Girls (Atlanta) ________________ _ State Training School for Boys (Milledgeville) ___________ _ State Training School for Colored (Milledgeville) _________ _ State School for the Deaf (Cave Springs) ________________ _ State School for Mental Defectives (Augusta) ____________ _ State Academy for the Blind (Macon) __________________ _

50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 200 .000.00 100,000.00 50,000.00

That said bonds shall bear interest at 4 per cent per annum and shall be issued and sold as and where needed

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only, or by a Board Commission to be composed of the Governor, as Chairman, the State Auditor, the State Superintendent of Banks, the State Treasurer and the Attorney General; that all funds shall be covered into the State Treasury when sold and shall be paid by warrants drawn by the Governor upon approval of the Bond Commission to the Trustees of the several institutions to be expended by them only budgets and estimates approved by the State Auditor as needed as the work procoeds," so that said paragraph, when amended, shall read as follows, to-wit:

"The bonded debt of the State shall never be increased, except to repel invasion, suppress insurrection or defend the State in time of war, but additional bonds not exceed- ing Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000.) may be authorized and issued by direction of the General Assembly to provide buildings, equipment and repairs to present buildings for the University system, for High Schools, for the several educational and eleemosynary institutions of the State, and for the State Capitol, and for a fund to pay teachers, as follows, to-wit:

For a revolving fund to be deposited in the State Treasury to cover warrants drawn by the Governor to pay teachers of public schools monthly as and when their salaries become due _______ $4 ,000,000.00

For a revolving fund for consolidated schools outside of cities and towns ____________ ---------------------------- 1,000,000.00

(Provided same shall be expended through State Board of Education to supplement local funds on conditions fixed by said board in localities most needing such supplemental funds.)

State Sanitarium for the Insane (Milledgeville) ____________ 1 ,000,000.00 (Provided that the same shall be expended under regulations prescribed by the General Assembly of 1927 either for additions to present plant or a new plant located elsewhere.)

State Capitol (Atlanta) ____ ---- ____ ----------__________ (For completing the ground floor of the Capitol Building, for additions, repairs and a new heating plant for

515.000.00

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the same and for an annex to relieve congestion, to be determined by the Bond commission herein provided, the funds to be expended by said commission.)

University of Georgia _________________________________ ..$2 ,500,000.00

Georgia School of Technology_ _________________________ 1 ,200 ,000 .00

State College of Agriculture (Athens ____________________ 1 ,000,000.00

State College for Women (Milledgeville)_ ________________ 555,000.00

State Normal School (Athens) ____________ -~____________ 500,000.00

Georgia State Woman's College (Valdosta) ______________ _ District Agricultural Schools ($50,000. each) _____________ _ South Georgia Agricultural & Mechanical College (Tifton) __ Georgia Normal School (Statesboro) ___________________ _ State Normal & Industrial College (Bowden) ___________ _ Georgia Experiment Station (Griffin) ___________________ _ Coastal Plains Experimental Station (Tifton) ____________ _ State Medical College (Augusta) _______________________ _ North Georgia Agricultural College (Dahlonega) _________ _ Gogia Industrial & Normal School for Colored Youths (Sav.) ________________________________________________ _
Georgia Agricultural, Industrial & Normal School for Colored Teachers (Albany) _____________________________________ _
School of Agricultural & Mechanical Arts for Colored (Forsyth) _____________________________________________ _
State Training School for Girls (Atlanta) ________________ _ State Training School for Boys (Milledgeville) ___________ _ State Training School for Colored (Milledgeville) _________ _ State School for the Deaf (Cave Springs) ________________ _ State Normal for Mental Defectives (Augusta) ___________ _ State Academy for the Blind (Macon) __________________ _

500,000.00 500,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 30,000.00
25,000.00 25,000.00 600,000.00 50.000.00
50,000.00
50.000.00
50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 200,000.00 100,000.00 50,000.00

That said bonds shall bear interest at 4 per cent per annum and shall be issued and sold as and where needed only, by a Bond Commission to be composed of the Governor, as Chairman, the State Auditor, the State Superintendent of Banks, the State Treasurer and the Attorney General; that all funds shall be covered into the State Treasury when sold and shall be paid by warrants drawn by the Governor upon approval by the Bond Commission to the Trustees of the several institutions to be expended by them only upon budgets and estimates approved by the State Auditor as needed as the work proceeds."

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Mr. Neal of the 13th offered the following amendments to the substitute:

Moves to amend substitute by striking the figures $1,000,000 where the same appears on Page One of said Substitute Bill just following the clause "for a revolving fund for consolidated schools outside of cities and towns" and insert in lieu thereof the figures $2,000,000 so that said clause when amended shall read as follows: "For a revolving fund for consolidated schools outside of cities and towns $2,000,000."

Senator Neal further moves to amend said substitute by striking the figures $2,500,000 at the top of page 2 just following the clause "University of Georgia" and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $1,500,000 so that said clause when l:l,mended will read as follows: "University of Georgia $1,500,000."

Mr. Luttrell of the 25th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

The main question was then put.

Both amendments offered by Mr. Neal of the 13th were adopted.

The report of the committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
As the bill called for an amendment to the Constitution the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Dixon, J. A.

Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C.

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Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon

Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Miller, A. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

Negativ~

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Harrell, G. Y. Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F.

Parker, Jos. H. Pickren, T. L. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27 the Nays 23, and the bill having failed to receive the required two-thirds vote of the Senate was lost.

Mr. Maddox of the 26th gave notice that at the proper time, he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating this bill.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Guess of the 34thSenate Bill No. 255. A bill to provide for the protection
of game animals, bird and fish, and for other purposes.
The Committee offered the following substitute:

SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR SENATE BILL NO.
An Act for the protection of birds, fish, game, and fur-bearing animals; to amend an Act entitled, "An Act for the protection of game animals and birds,'' etc., approved August 21, 1911; defining the powers of the Board of

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Game and Fish; to provide how the Game Protection Fund shall be used; amending an Act entitled, "An Act to revise and amend the game and fish laws of the State of Georgia, approved August 8, 1924; fixing the salary of the Game and Fish Commissioner; providing for penalties for violating this Act; to repeal all laws in conflict herewith, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of same, That a license shall be required to hunt in Georgia, and shall be issued only upon a written application on a form to be prescribed by the Game and Fish Commissioner. Any person who shall make a false statement as to his residence in such application shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A license may be issued to a person to hunt in his resident county upon the payment of a fee of $1.00; if such application is accompanied by a fee of $3.00 the license shall authorize the appliacnt to hunt throughout the state. A nonresident of Georgia may procure a license to hunt throughout the state upon the payment of a fee of $25.00. All licenses shall be dated, and if issued in open season shall authorize the holder to hunt during the remainder of said season; and if issued during the closed season shall authorize the holder to hunt during the next succeeding open season. The fees from the sale of licenses shall be remitted, less the county warden's commission, to the Game and Fish Commissioner on the first of the month following the sale of licenses, provided, that nothing herein shall prevent a landowner, or his tenants and their families with the landowner's consent, from hunting on his own land without a license.
Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the following is established as the lawful open season for hunting birds and animals in Georgia, to-wit:
Quail, Wild Turkrys, and Plovers, from November 20th to March 1st, inclusive; Doves, from October 16th to Jan-

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uary 31st, inclusive; Woodcock and Summer or Wood Duck, from September 1st to January 1st; Snipe, from November 1st to January 31st; Marsh hens, from September 1st to November 30th; Deer, from November 1st to December 31st, inclusive; Cat squirrel, from November 20th to March 1st.
Any person who shall hunt, kill or destroy by any means whatever, or who has in his possession any of the above named birds or animals, except between the respective dates above specified shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 3. Be it further enacted, That during the open season it shall be unlawful for any person to kill more than two deer or two wild turkeys in any one season or more than fifteen cat squirrels or twenty quail or twenty-five game birds of any other species on any one day.

Section 4. Be it further enacted, That every person killing a deer in this state shall, within five days report the fact in writing to the game warden of the county in which said deer was killed, and if the name or address of said county warden is not known to the hunter, or if for any good reason he cannot notify said warden he shall make the report in writing to the Commissioner of Game and Fish, Atlanta, Georgia, within the time above specified.

Section 5. Be it further enacted, That any person who shall catch or kill or have in his possession any wild pheasant, grouse or fox squirrels, prior to November 20, 1930, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 6. Be it further enacted, That it shall be unlawful to scatter upon the lands of any person whether it be the owner of the land or not, any corn, wheat or other grain, or to bait for the purpose of drawing to the land where such bait was scattered or placed, game birds or doves, for the purpose of shooting or allowing to be shot at, or kill such game birds or doves at or near the land so baited; and

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it shall be unlawful for any person to shoot at or kill any doves or game birds at, upon or over or near any land baited or baited field or land.

Section 7. Be it further enacted that the following shall be deemed fur-bearing animals: mink, otter, bear, wild-cat, musk rat, skunk, raccoon, o'possum, and fox.

Section 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the season for taking or possessing mink, otter, beaver, bear, musk rat, and raccoon, shall be from the 20th day of November to the last day of February, inclusive; the season for taking or possessing either red or gray foxes shall be from the first day of September to the 31st day of January, inclusive. At any and all other times it shall be unlawful to take in any manner, to possess, to kill, or in any manner destroy any of said animals; provided, however, that nothing herein shall prevent a person from killing any of said animals while destroying or damaging or about to destroy or damage such person's crops, domestic fouls or other personal property; and provided further, that it shall be lawful for any person to have in possession at any time of the year any live animals above mentioned for pets or for scientific purposes or for the purpose of propagation, upon obtaining a permit therefor from the Game and Fish Commissioner and by complying with the provisions of law for obtaining permits for keeping birds or wild animals.
Section 9. Be it further enacted, That it shall be unlawful to run or chase, or to dig up a fo~, or to anywise molest the den of foxes, except during the lawful season for taking foxes.
Section 10. Be it further enacted, That it shall be unlawful for any person to capture any of the fur-bearing animals described in Section 7 by means of traps, dead falls, or other similar device, or to set or use any trap, dead fall, or other similar device, for the purpose of capturing any of the said

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fur-bearing animals, except between November 20th and the last' day of February, inclusive; provided, however, it shall be unlawful to take or catch foxes at any time of the year by means of traps, dead falls or other similar devices; and provided further that skunks and wild cats may be killed or captured at any time of the year, by shooting or any other means except with traps, or dead falls or similar devices.

Section 11. Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the county game warden, deputy warden, and all other deputies or employees of the Game and Fish Department to confiscate all traps, dead falls or other similar device used in violation of the provisions of this act, and to dispose of same as m:'y be directed by the Game and Fish CommissiOner.
Section 12. Be it further enacted, That one who traps fur-bearing animals for the purpose of selling said animals or their hides, skins or pelts shall be required to provide himself with a trapper's license to be issued by the Commissioner of Game and Fish on written application upon the same conditions as are prescribed for the issuance of hunting licenses. Any person making false statement in an application for a trapper's license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 13. Be it further enacted, That a trapper's license shall be issued to a resident of the State of Georgia upon the payment of a fee of $3.00, and to a non-resident upon the payment of a fee of $25.00. All trapper's licenses shall authorize the holder to engage in trapping anywhere in the State of Georgia.

Section 14. Be it further enacted, That any county warden shall receive a commission of $1.00 on each resident trapper's license sold by him and a commission of $5.00 on each non-resident trapper's or hunter's license sold by him. The remaining portion of said licenses shall be remitted to the Game and Fish Commissioner on the first day of each month

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following the date of sale, for credit to the Game Protection Fund.
Section 15. Be it further enacted, That every person, firm, or corporation who shall buy or sell, ship or transport the skins, hides or pelts of any of the fur-bearing animals mentioned in Section 7 shall be required to make such reports of purchases, sales, and shipments as may be prescribed by the Board of Game and Fish, and the Board of Game and Fish is hereby empowered to enact the necessary rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this section.

Section 16. Be it further enacted, That if any person shall use dynamite or other explosives or destructive substances in any of the waters of this state for the purpose of killing fish, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $1,000.00 ,and all costs, or to work on the public works for not less than three months or more than twelve months or imprisoned in the common jail for not less than three months or more than twelve months, either or all of said punishments in the discretion of the Judge.
Section 17. Be it further enacted, That if any person shall use any kind of fire arms for the purpose of killing fish in Georgia he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 18. Be it further enacted, That the owner of a private pond, his family or tenants, with the owner's consent, shall be permitted to fish within the bounds of said pond at any time and in any manner they please. A private pond is one which lies wholly within the boundaries of a single ownership.
Section 19. Be it further enacted, That it shall be unlawful for any person to place or cause to be placed in any of the rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, or other waters of this state,

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except private ponds, any trap, basket, or similar device, whether constructed of wire, wood or other material, for the purpose of catching fish. It shall be the duty of any county game warden, deputy game warden, sheriff or other officer to destroy such trap, basket or other device upon discovery of same and report that fact to the State Game and Fish Commissioner. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 20. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the approval of this Act it shall be a misdemeanor for any person to take from any of the fresh water streams of this State any fish with seine, net, gig or spear or with any other device or by any other means than with a hook and line for a period of five years; provided, nothing in this Act shall prohibit the taking of minnows where a seine is used for such purpose, the same not to exceed four feet in length, and provided further, that the provisions of this section shall not prohibit the taking of shad fish in the manner and season provided by law.
Section 21. Be it further enacted, That all monies received by the Commissioner of Game and Fish to the credit of the Game Protection Fund shall be used for the payment of the expenses of the State Board of Game and Fish, the salary of the Commissioner, his incidental expenses, the salaries and expenses of inspectors, wardens and deputies, and for the conservation and propagation of game and fish in Georgia. Provided; that such salaries and other expenses shall not be a charge upon the state fund nor payable out of any other fund than the monies on hand to the credit of the Game Protection Fund. All such monies not used for this purpose shall be paid over to the State Treasurer for the benefit of the common schools of Georgia as now provided by law.
Section 22. Be it further enacted, That the State Board' of Game and Fish is authorized and empowered to:

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(1) Make the necessary rules and regulations to carry into effect the game and fish laws of this state.
(2) Introduce into Georgia desirable species of birds, fish and game and fur-bearing animals and to cause same to be distributed in such localities as may be best suited to their habits.
(3) Establish hatcheries for the purpose of propagating fish to. be distributed in the various streeams of this state.
(4) Adopt rules and regulations concerning the operation and management of said game preserves and fish hatch-' eries.
(5) Set aside or close, with the consent of the landowners, areas for use as game preserves or refuges and to prescribe the time, method and modifications for hunting in said areas, provided, that when such preserves are re-opened for hunting they shall be for the common use of all the people of said state for hunting in compliance with the game laws.
(6) And to adopt any other rule or regulation having for its purpose the better conservation and propagation of the fish and game of the state; provided, however, that none of the rules or regulations shall in anywise conflict with the established laws of the state, and provided further that all monies used for the purpose of carrying out any of the powers vested by this section shall be drawn from the monies actually on hand to the credit of the Game Protection Fund and shall in no event be a charge upon the general treasury of the state.

Section 23. Be it further enacted, That said Board of Game and Fish shall be authorized and empowered to regulate or prohibit the taking of fish from any of the streams or other waters of this state during any month or months in which said fish in said waters commonly spawn; provided, however, that said Board shall not have this authority in any county until a grand jury of said county has recommend..;

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ed to said Board that the taking of fish as aforesaid be regulated or prohibited in said county, and provided, furthe~, that the recommendation of said grand jury shall specify the period of time during which the said fishing shall be regulated, and provided further, that any regulation of the said board passed pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not become effective in any county until it shall have been advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in said county once a week for four weeks.
Section 24. Be it further enacted, That an Act entitled. "An Act to revise and amend the game and fish laws of the state of Georgia," etc., be and the same is hereby amended by striking out the words "thirty-six hundred" from lines two and three of said section and substituting in lieu thereof the words "four thousand" so said section when amended will read as follows: Be it further enacted, That said Com: missioner of Game and Fish shall receive a salary of four thousand dollars per annum, payable out of the Game and Fish Protection Fund, and said Tidewater Commissioner shall receive a salary of three thousand dollars per annum, payable only out of the fund known as the Coastal Fisheries Fund.
Section 25. Be it further enacted, That no monies expended pursuant to any of the provisions of this Act shall be a charge upon the general fund, but all of such monies so expended shall be drawn from any amount actually on hand to the credit of the Game Protection Fund.
Section 26. Be it further enacted, That any person who shall violate any rule or regulation duly adopted by the Board of Game and Fish pursuant to the provisions of this Act said Board shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 27. Be it further enacted, That any person violating any of the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a ~sdemeanor, and, unless other punishment is specifically

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provided herein, he shall be fined not less than $25.00 and not more than $200.00 and all costs of court or sentenced to work on the public works for not less than thirty days or more than ninety days or by imprisonment in the common jail for not less than thirty days or not more than ninety days, either or all of said punishments in the discretion of the court.

Section 28. Be it further enacted, That the following laws and parts of laws be and they are hereby repealed, to-wit: Sections 6, 14, 15, and 18 of "An Act for the protection of game animals and birds and fish," etc., approved August 21, 1911; Sections 2 and 5 of "An Act to amend an Act, entitled An Act for the protection of game animals and birds and fish," approved August 19, 1912; Sections 4, 5, and 6 of "An Act to amend an Act, entitled 'An Act for the pro-tection of game animals and birds and fish,' "etc., approved August 21, 1916; and Section 594 (D) of "An Act to amend Section 594 of the Penal Code, Park's Supplement," etc., approved August 15, 1921; and also all of "An Act to amend an Act approved August 9, 1920, entitled 'An Act to protect fur-bearing animals,' " etc., approved August 15, 1922, and all other laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The Committee offered the following amendment to the substitute:

Moves to amend said substitute by striking Section 23 of the same and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Section 23. Be it further enacted, that, upon the recommendation of the grand jury of any county, the said Board of Game and Fish shall have the power to regulate or prohibit the taking of fish from any of the streams or. other waters of this State during any month or months in which said fish in said waters commonly spawn. That when such recommendation has been made by any grand jury

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and a certified copy thereof prepared by the Clerk of the superior court of the county in which such action is had and transmitted to the Board of Game and Fish, it shall be the duty of said Board and it shall be required to immediately pass an order carrying out the recommendation of said grand jury and advertise said order in the county affected in a newspaper of general circulatibn therein once a week for four weeks, and such order shall not be effective until thius advertised. That the recommendation of the grand jury as aforesaid shall specify the period of time during which said fishing shall be regulated or prohibited."

The amendment was adopted.

Mr. Collier of the 22nd offered the following a~endment to the substitute:

Moves to amend Substitute by adding at the end of Section 16 the following proviso: "Provided that. the provisions of this nor any other section shall in any wise apply to the emptying into by mills, dye plants or other industries in this State of refuse necessary from the operation of said mills, dye plants or other industries."

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Pickren offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend substitute by str!king Paragraph twenty-four and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "That said Commissioners of Game and Fish shall receive a salary of Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars to be paid monthly in equal monthly installments to be paid out of the Game and Fish Protection Fund and said Tidewater Commissioner shall receive a salary of three thousand dollars per annum, payable only out of the fund knownJas the Coastal Fisheries Fund.''

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The amendment was adopted.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute was agreed to.

The main question was then put.

On the passage of the bill by substitute as amended the Ayes were 32 the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute as amended.

Senator Sapp moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 7:30 o'clock P. M. tonight, and stay in session from that hour until 10:00 o'clock.

Mr. Collier of the 22nd moved to substitute 8:00 o'clock for 7:30 o'clock.

The latter motion being a motion to adjourn until a later hour than the original motion was first put.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned until 8:00 o'clock tonight.

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TuESDAY, AuGusT 18, 1925. 8:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at eight o'clock P. M. this night and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Oarr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L.D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, 8. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. 8., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M.
Sapp, W. M.
Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellhorn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W:C., Jr; Mr. President

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Carlisle of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 230. A bill to provide for holding of a
constitutional convention in January for the purpose of revising the Constitution of Georgia.

Senator Carlisle asked unanimous cori.se.Qt that. acti~n on this bill be postponed and the consent was granted. '

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The foll()w].ng bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hut~heson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 250. A bill to limit the traveling expenses of certain officials of the State Government, and for other purposes.

Mr. Cole of the 42nd offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend said bill by adding in Section 1 line 4 after the word "Fulton" the following words "Cobb County of DeKalb County."
The amendment was adopted.
The report of the Committee as amended which w~ favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill as amended the Ayes were 28, the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Senator Hutcheson asked unanimous consent that the bill be i.nu:D.ediately transmitted to the House, and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-

Senate Bill No. 130. A bill to require any Judge tq

continue any case in any court of this State where the

of leading cmmseL is absent by reason of his attendance a& a

mem~er the National Guard.

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Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend said bill by adding at theendof Section 1 the following proviso: "Provided that if such counsel shall be so absent it shall be necessary for his. client to make oath that he can not safely go on trial without such absent attorney; and if such party, plaintiff or defendant he so absent his counsel shall state in his place he can not go safely to trial without such client;

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee as amended, which was
favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 3~, the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 160. A bill approving the appointment of Frank Harwell and Clifford L. Anderson and authorizing the filing and prosecution of a claim or suit in the name of the State of Georgi~ against the United States of America for the recovery of taxes illeglly assessed against citizens of Georgia and paid by them.

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 the Nays 0.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority .was passed.
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The following bill was read the third time, and placed . upon its passage:

By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 679. A bill to amend an Act to prescribe the fight~ and duties and responsibilities of the Coastal Highway.bistrict, an4 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 27 the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon itS' passage:

By Mr. Andrews of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 260. A bill to promote the security of. people by declaring pistols and revolvers carried contrary to law contraband.

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 the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

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By Messrs. Guess of the 34th, and Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 227. A bill to amend Section 1973, Volume 1 of the Code of Georgia of 1910, as to the salary of the State Geologist and his Assistants, and for other purposes.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd 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.
The main question was then put.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32 the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House, and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Neill of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 338. A bill to amend the Act providing for an occupation tax upon all distributors selling fuel in this State.

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 34 the Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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The folloWing bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd and Williams of the

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Senate Bill No. 226. A bill to authorize and empower the Trmitees of the several District Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges of this State in their discretion to require two years of Junior College work.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that action on this bill be deferred in order to recommit the bill to the Committee on Education, and the motion prevailed.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock A. M. tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1925.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day 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, to-wit:



Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Foster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L.

Owen, C. F.

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Parker, Jos. H.

Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Perkins, R. 0.

Pickren, T. L.

Pruett, J. F.

Ricketson, F. B.

Rountree, A.M.

Sapp, W. M.

Stevens, C. 0.

Thompson, J. N. B.

Wellborn, E. C.

Wilkinson, H. B.

Williams, W. C., Jt.

Mr. President

Mr. Maddox of the 26th movec;l that the following bill, which had been lost on yesterday, be reconsidered:
By Messrs. Hughes of the 21st, Maddox of the 26th, and Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 127. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit an issue of bonds for the purpose of new buildings for the University system and high schools in the State.

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On the motion to reconsider Mr. Harrell of the 12th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Negative-
Bell, W. L. Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C.

DeLaPerriere, H. P. Harrell, G. Y. Lutt~ll, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Morgan, S. H. Owen, C. F.

Parker, Jos. H. Pickren, T. L. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the motion to reconsider Senate Bill No. 127 the Ayes were 28 the Nays 18 and the motion prevailed.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bills be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time, and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 885. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.

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By Mr. Miller of Muscoge~
House Bill No. 884. A bill to provide that mumcipalities between 30,000 and 32,000 may erect docks.

Mr. Maddox of the 26th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 with the direction t)lat the Committee report the same back by 3 P. M. today:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-

'j
Senate Bill No. 100. A bill to authorize corporations

chartered by authority of the State to consolidate or merge

with other corporations.



The consent was granted.

Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent thnt the following Resolution be recommitted to the Committee on Highways and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Rivers of Lamer-
House Resolution No. 37. A resolution to designate the laying out, creating and establishing of the "Tobacco Leaf Route."

Mr. Hutcheson of the 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking have had under consideration the following bill of the House, to-wit:

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House Bill No. 359 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass as amended.
J. R. HuTCHESON, Chairman.

Mr. Peebles of 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Pensions have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 165 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.
I. S. PEEBLES, JR., Chairman.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee

on Education, submitted the following report:



Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education 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:

By Messrs. Barrett of Stevens and Davis of Floyd~
House Bill No. 282. To aid in the establishment and maintenance of consolidated public schools and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

August 18, 1925.

P. F. KNIGHT, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

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Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution 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 not pass:

By Mr. Collier of 22nd District-
Senate Resolution No. 26. To amend Paragraph 1, Section 2, Article 7, of Constitution of this State to authoize the levy of a sale or consumption tax upon trades in real estate, good~'>, wares and other merchandise and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,

This August 8, 1925.

DIXON, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTs, Secretary.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County 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:

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Hou~e Bill No. 873. By Mr. Blease of Brooks. Respectfully subtnitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chair~an.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Comtnittee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Comtnittee on Education have had under consideration the following bills of the House and hav~ instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

By Mr. Peek of Polk-
House Bill No. 893. To repeal an Act incorporating the Rockmart School district and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Turner and Blease of Brooks-

House Bill No. 881. To amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the town of Quitman and for other purposes.
Respectfully subtnitted,

This August 18, 1925.

P. F. KNIGHT, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTS, Secretary.

Mr. Collier of 22nd District, Chairman of the Comtnittee on Finance, subtnitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Comrillttee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed

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me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:

Senate Bill No. 262. A bill to provide for an occupation tax upon all distributors selling fuel.
J. C. CoLLIER, Chairman.

Mr. Miller of 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Insurance have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 202, by Mr. Camp of the County of Coweta and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. 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 Senate with the recommendation that they do pass:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of FultonHouse Bill No. 799. To amend the charter of College
Park.
By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of WalkerHouse Bill No. 891. To amend the charter of Rossville.

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By Messrs. Hatcher and McElmurray of Burke---
House Bill No. 868. To amend the charter of Wa)rnesboro.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Hause Bill No. 892. To amend the charter of Vidalia and for other purposes.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under .consideration the following Bills 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. 842. By Messrs. McElmurtay and Hatcher of Burke.
House Bill No. 888. By Messrs. New and Clark of Laurens.
House Bill No. 896. By Messrs.L undsay, Weekes and Davis of DeKalb.
House Bill No. 897. By Messrs. Burch and Milner of Dodge.
House Bill No. 895. By Mr. Branner of Cadnler.
House Bill No. 894. By Mr. Brannen of Candler.
House Bill No. 865. By Mr. Brannen of Candler, do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 898. By Mr. Griffin of Decatur.

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House Bill No. 887. By Hopkins of Thomas. Respectfully submitted, BOYKIN of 37th, Chairman.

.Mr. Pickren of 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Game and Fish have had under consideration the following Senate Bills and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the-recommendation as follows:

Senate Bill No. 255, do pass by substitute. Senate Bill No. 257, do not pass. Senate Bill No. 259, do not pass. Senate Bill No. 263, do not pass.
PICKREN, Chairman.

Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture have had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 232 and have ininstructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass:
To be entitled an Act to amend Section 3352 of the present Code of Georgia, so as to provide that persons furnishing trees, shubbery, etc., for the ornamentation or improvement of real estate shall have a special lien on such real estate.
H. L. D. HuGHEs, Chairman~

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Mr. Harrell of 12 District, Chairman of theC ommittee on Uniform Laws, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Uniform Laws 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 not pass:
House Bill No. 871. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating City Court of Metter.
G. Y. HARRELL, Chairman.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. Presidnt: The House has passed by the requisite constitutional ma-
jority the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Westbrook of Daugherty-
House Bill No. 190. A bill to amend an Act providing for the reorganization of the military forces of Georgia and for other purposes.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 281. A bill to appropriate a supplementary maintenance fund of $35,000.00 to the Georgia School of Technology for years of 1924-25 and for other purposes.

By Mr. Davis of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 460. A bill to prevent the intermarriage of persons of color and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Rampley of Habersham-
, House Bill No. 782. A bill. to provide for the distillation t~t of gasoline.

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Hause Bill No. 908. A bill to amend the charter of Lyons.

:By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb and others-
House Bill No. 909. A bill to amend an Act establishifig a City Court for Decatu.r.

By Mr. Bussey of 'Crisp-

House Bill No. 910. A bill to consolidate offices of

Receiver of Tax Returns and Tax Collector in County of

Crisp.



By Mr. Bandy of CatoosaHouse Bill No. 911. A bill to amend an Act creating a
Board of Commissioners for Catoosa County.
By Mr. White of AtkinsonHouse Bill No. 912. A bill to amend the charter of
Willacoochee.

The following House Bills were read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 912. To amend an Act approved August 15, 1904, creating a new charter for the Town of Willacoochee and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
House Bill No. 911. To amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners for Catoosa County and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 281. To appropriate a supplementary maintenance fund to the Georgia School of Technology of $35,000 for the years of 1924 and 1925.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 190. To amend an Act approved August 21, 1916, providing for the re-organization of the military orces of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.

By Mr. Rampley of HabershamHouse Bill No. 782. To provide for the distillation test
of gasoline.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. Davis of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 460. To prevent the intermarriage of
persons of color and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler and othersHouse Bill No. 662. To authorize attorneys in criminal

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cases to read decisions of the Appellate courts to juries and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Ful ton-
House Bill No. 890. To amend the charter of the City of Atlanta and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Hooper and Wood of Fulton-
House Bill No. 906. To amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish the Criminal Court of the City of Atlanta" and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of Walker and Brown of Dale-
House Bill No. 84. To amend Section 2 as amended, Georgia Laws, page 55 of the State of Georgia laws, relarelative to the publishing for five days of applications for marriage licenses and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Ful. ton-
House Bill No~ 907. To provide for the nomination of members of the General Assembly in Counties with 200,000 population or more and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

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By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 750. To amend Section 5630 of the Civil Code of Georgia dealing with the different modes of defense by a defendent and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.

By Mr. Golucke of TaliaferroHouse Bill No. 574. To amend an Act to est f llid:
State Board of Embalmers.
Referrd to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 580. To amend an Act Section 828 (X), of Volume 8 of the supplement to the Code of Georgia, providing for the registration and licensing of motor vehicles and chaffeurs, etc.; and for other purposes.
Referrd to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Westbrook of DoughertyHouse Bill No. 108. To amend the cc-cpnative n:arket
ing Act of 1921 and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Harrison of Johnson and Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 361. To amend Section 1,537 of Volume 1 of Park's Annotated Code of Georgia relative to the duties and powers of the board of trustees in those counties which levy a local tax for educational purposes and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-

House Bill No. 910. To consolidate the offices of Re-

ceiver of Tax Returns and Tax Collector in the County

of Crisp and for other purposes.



Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Wimberly of ToombsHouse Bill No. 908. To amend the charter of the City
of Lyons and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following bills, favorably reported, were read the second time:

By Mr. Hancock of Jack3on-
House Bill No. 359. To amend the Banking Act of Georgia.
By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 282. To aid in the establishment and maintenance of consolidated public schools and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Turner and Blease of Brooks-
House Bill No. 881. To amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the Town of Quitman and for other purposes.

By Mr. Peek of PolkHouse Bill No. 893. To repeal an Act incorporating
the Rockmart School District and for other purp.os~.

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By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 831. To provide for a Commission to exchange State property with City of Chattanooga.

By Mr. Camp of Coweta and others-
House Bill No. 202. To regulate business of Fire and Casualty Insurance.

By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of WalkerHouse Bill No-. 891. To amend the charter of Rossville.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of FultonHouse Bill No. 799. To amend the charter of College
Park.
By Mr. Wimberly of ToombsHouse Bill No. 892. To amend the charter of the City
of Vidalia and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Hatcher and McElmurray of BurkeHouse Bill No. 868. To amend the charter of Waynes-
boro.
By Messrs. McElmurray and Hatcher of BurkeHouse Bill No. 842. To abolish the office of Tax Re-
ceiver and Tax Collector of Burke County and to create the office of Tax Commissioner and for other purposes.
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 898. To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Decatur County and for other purposes.

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;By Messrs. Burch and Milner of Dodge-
House Bill No. 897. To ame:qd an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dodge County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 887. Providing for payment of fees of Clerks of certain Comities out of County funds.

By Messrs. Lindsey, Weekes and Davis of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 896. To amend an Act authorizing the election of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for DeKalb County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 894. To repeal an Act creating County Commissioners of Candler County.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 895. To create Board of Commissioners for Candler County.

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th District-
Senate Bill No. 165. To authorize the Governor to discount and set apart from the rental of the Western and Atlantic Railroad for a period not exceeding seven years as a special fund for the payment of the obligations and debt and amount due the Confederate soldiers and for other purposes.

By Mr. Dixon of the 17th District-
. senate Bill No. 262. To amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act providing for an occupation tax upon all distributors selling fuels in this State," etc.

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The following bills and resolutions were read the third time and placed upon their passage:

By Miss Kempton of FultonHouse Bill No. 440. A bill to amend an Act providing
for payment of court stenographers in certain counties.
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. Hamilton of FloydHouse Bill No. 458. A bill to amend an Act relative to
State depositories.
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. Martin of TroupHouse Bill No. 874. A bill to amend an Act creating
the City Court of LaGrange.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to ~he passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0. ... ;

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Bower and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 882. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Bainbridge.

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 Messrs. Davis, Doyal and Hamilton of FloydHouse Bill No. 747. A billto provide for the compen-
sation of jury commissioners and their clerks in certain counties.
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 Messrs. Daniel and Martin of Troup.House Bill No. 880. A bill to amend an Act creating a
new charter for the City of LaGr~nge.

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.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Alexander, Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-'
House Bill No. 861. A bill to amend an Act authorizing the creation of a fiscal year in counties of 150,000 inhabitants.

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 ma..: jority was passed.

By Messrs. Murrah and Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 886. A bill to provide that the Chairman or chief executive officer of every political party in Muscogee County shall be elected by a popular vote.

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 Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 654. A bill to amend the charter of the City of East Point.
.;
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Hyman and Warren of WashingtonHouse Bill No. 875. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Sandersville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed ~o.
On. the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of FultonHouse Bill No. 652. A bill to amend an Act creating a
new charter for the City of East Point.
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 Messrs. Denmark and Lawton of ChathamHouse Bill No. 590. A bill to amend and revise the
several laws relating to the City Court of Savannah.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Stanford and Dekle of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 778. A bill to provide for two shifts of firemen in cities of a population of 10,783.

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 Messrs. Warren and Hyman of Washington-
House Bill No. 876. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sandersville.

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 Messrs. New and Clark of Laurens-
House Bill No. 888. A bill to amend the Penal Code of relative to revision of jury lists in the County of Laurens.

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.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 820. A bill to permit the board of Lights of Marietta to pay E. P. Dobbs $300.

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 rna jority was passed.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 271. A bill to amend an Act to change from the fee to the salary system in certain counties of 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 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 272. A bill to amend an Act establishing the criminal court of Atlanta so as to qualify judges of the municipal court of Atlanta to sit in said criminal court under certain circumstances.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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.. On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Resolution No. 83. A resolution to authorize the State Highway Department to construct and main.tain a public road to the Confederate Cemetery at Resecca.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the

passage of the Resolution, was agreed to.



On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 32, Nayso.

The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 865. A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector in the County of Candler.
The Committee offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend House Bill No. 865 by adding a new paragraph to read as follows: "Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that the provisions of this Act shall not become operative until and after January 1st, 1927, the present Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Candler County shall continue to hold and exercise the powers and duties of their respective offices until said time or heretofore."
-The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Grice of Tatnall-
House Bill No. 133. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Reidsville.

The Committee offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend House Bill No. 133 by striking from the end of Section 10 the following words: "that ,all cases filed in said court, the plaintiff must deposit with the clerk the first or initial costs to-wit: $6.00 if only one defendant, if more than one, $2.50 for each additional defendant, unless the filing of advance costs is waived by the Clerk and Sheriff" and by substituting in lieu thereof the following words: "that this Act shall be effective only on and after .January 1st, 1927."
The amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill aR nmended, was agreed to.
On the pas:"age of the bill as amended the Ayes were 32, Nays 0.
The bill ha Yir;g received the requi8ite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following bills and resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time:

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By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 94. To fix times and places for the holding of County, District and State political mass meetings and for other purposes.

By Mr. Camp of Cobb-
House Bill No. 850. To fix the salary of Treasurer of Cobb County.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 840. To fix and prescribe the compensation of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Thomas County and for other purposes.

By Mr. Camp of Cobb-
House Bill No. 849. To amend an Act establishing a County Commissioner for Cobb County.

By Messrs. Alexander, Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 860. To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Chatham County.

By Messrs. Denmark and Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 590. To alter, amend and revise laws relating to the City Court of Savannah and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Bower and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 882. To amend an Act creating the City Court of Bainbridge and for other purposes.

By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 133. To amend Acts creating the City Court of Reidsville and for other purposes.

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By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 440. To amend an Act providing for payment of court stenographers in certain counties.

By Messrs. Neill, Murrah and Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 886. To provide that the Chairman or chief executive officer of the executive committee of every political party in Muscogee be elected by popular vote and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Alexander, Lawton and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 861. To amend an Act authorizing the creating of a fiscal year in counties of 150,000 inhabitants.

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 458. To amend an Act as to State Depositories.

By Messrs. Wood, Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 652. To amend an Act approved August 12, 1912 creating a new charter for the City of East Point, Georgia, and for other purposes.

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 654. To amend the charter of the City of East Point and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Warren and Hyman of Washington-
House Bill No. 876. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sandersville and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Hyman and Warren of Washington-
House Bill No. 875. To amend the charter of the City of Sandersville and for other purposes.

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By Messrs. Stanford and Dekle of Lowndes~
House Bill No. 778. To provide for two shifts of firemen in cities of population of 10,783.

By Mr. Martin of Troup~
House Bill Ko. 874. To amend an Act creating City Court of LaGrange.
By Messrs. Davis, Doyal and Hamilton of Floyd~
House Bill No. 747. To provide for the compensation of Jury Commissioners and their clerks in certain counties and for other purposes.
By Mr. Smith of Talbot~ House Bill No. 689. To repeal an Act approved August
1, 1921, entitled an "Act to prevent people who live in a Militia District having the Na-fence law from voting in any County election for no-fence and for other purposes."
By Mr. Bussey of Crisp~ House Bill No. 268. To amend Section 1736 of the
Civil Code of Georgia, relating to the examination of applicants to practice osteopathy.

By Messrs. Harris of Jefferson and Milner of DodgeHouse Bill No. 487. To provide for the collection by the
insurance commissioner of the special or occupation tax imposed by law upon insurance agents.
By Messrs. Daniel and Martin of Troup~ House Bill No. 880. To amend an Act creating a new
charter for the City of LaGrange and for other purposes.

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By Mr. Lewis of Gordon-
House Resolution No. 83. To authorize the State High way Department to construct and maintain a public road to Confederate Cemetery at Resacca and for other purposes.

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Resolution No. 120. To amend Resolution No. 39, approved August 30, 1923, relative to the Indian Spring Reserve.

By Messrs. Memory of the 46th and Knox of the 3rd Dis-

tricts-



Senate Bill No. 269. To provide for the payment of the traveling expenses and hotel bills of the judges of the Superior Courts of this State while on official business outsid.e of the counties of their respective residences and for other purposes.

By Mr. Clary of the 29th District-
Senate Bill No. 265. To define and provide for the time of duration of charters granted to purchasers of Railroads under provisions of Section 2586 of the Code of 1910 and for the renewal of such charters and fol' other purposes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th District-
Senate Bill No. 268. To amend Section 3 of an Act approved August 10, 1921, and entitled: "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia,"' etc., by amending Section 3 of said Act, etc.

By Mr. Perkins of the 24th District-
Senate Bill No. 271. To amend an Act approved August 13, 1924, entitled: An Act to change from the fee to the

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salary system in certain counties in Georgia, the Clerk of the Superior Court (whether he be Clerk of the Superior Court only or ex-officio Clerk of other Courts), the Sheriff, the Ordinary, the Tax Collector and the Tax Receiver; to make provisions regulating the carrying out of such change; to regulate the disposition of cost, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th District-
Senate Bill No. 272. To amend Act establishing Criminal Court of Atlanta, so as to qualify Judge of the Municipal Court of Atlanta to sit in said Criminal Court under certain circumstances.

By Mr. Ennis of the 20th District-
Senate Bill No. 252. To amend an Act creating the Department of Revenue, approved December 14, 1923, by striking the word "six" as it appears in the third line of Section 2 of said Act between the words "than" and "d~ puties," and substjtuting in lieu of said stricken word the word "twelve" and by striking the following words, towit: "no two of whom shall be appointed from the same Congressional district or section of the State" as they now appear in the third, fourth and fifth lines of said Section 2, and for other purposes.

The following bill was taken up .for consideration at this time:

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 375. A bill to make appropriations for the year 1926 and 1927.

SECTION 18 MILITARY DEPARTMENT.
Sub-section 1 Items:
(a) For the maintenance of the Military Department_______________________ $40,000.00

$40,000.00

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(Provided that the above sum shall be expended as follows; $20 000.00 for the sole use of the various military organizations in quarterly payments to be used to pay armory rents clerk hire and other necessary expenses and to be paid to the commanding officer on warrant drawn on the State Treasury and to be approved by the Governor; $20 000.00 for the use of the Military Department to pay the salaries of the Adjutant General and such other clerical help as is deemed necessary by the Governor and incidental expenses of said military department and for the Quartermaster Department for the upkeep of the State Arsenal printing stationary and freight.

The Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend by striking from Section 18 {Military Department) sub-section 1, Item A, the figures $40,000 in each of the columns and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $50,000, and by striking from the fifth line of said item the figures $20,000.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $30,000.00, and by striking the figures $25,000 wherever they occur, and substituting in lieu thereof the figures $15,000.

The amendment was adopted.

The item as amended was adopted.

Sub-section 2
(a) For expenses of the military department while on riot duty and not to be used except while on riot duty _____ _

$25,000.00

$25,000.00

The Committee offered the following amendment: by

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adding after the words "riot duty" the following words "or special duty."
The amendment was adopted.

The item as amended was adopted.

SECTION 19. STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Sub-section 1 Items:
(a) For the maintenance of the State Board of Health__________________ $81,431.00

$81,431.00

Mr. Williams of the 14th offered the following amendment:
Amend by striking from Section 19, sub-section 1, item A, (Board of Health) the figures $81,431 whenever they occur and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $130,000.

On the adoption of the amendment Senator Williams called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--
Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Dixon, J. A. Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T.
Negative--
Bell, W. L. Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D.

Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.
Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D.

Norman, R. L. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A.M. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C., Jr.
Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Foster, A. G.

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Harrell, G. Y. Hendrix, W. C. Maddox, A. K. Morgan, S. H.

Moye, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Pickren, T. L.

Ricketson, F. B. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 25, Nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.

The item as amended was adopted.

(b) For the support and maintenance of the State Sanitorium for Tuberculosis Patients Provided that this appropriation shall be expended under the direction of the State Board of Health

$50,000.00

$50,000.00

Mr. Andrews of the 31st offered the following amendment:

Amend by striking from Section 19, sub-section 1, Item B, the figures $50,000 for the year 1926 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $90,000; and by striking from said Item the figures $50,000 for the year 1927 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $200,000 for the year 1927.

The amendment was adopted.

The item as amended was adopted.

(c) For work in connection with veneral diseases _________________________ _
The item was adopted.

10,000.00

10,000.00

(d) For maintenance of the Georgia Training School for mental defectives at Gracewood Ga. Provided that this appropriation shall be expended under the direction of the State Board of Health.) _________________________ _
The item was adopted.

35,000.00

35,000.00

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(e) For the division of child hygiene available on reeipt of an equal sum of money apportioned to the State by the Federal Government for the promotion of the welfare of maternity and infancy. ___________________ .
The item was adopted.

$5,000.00

$5,000.00

SECTION 20. STATE ELEEMOSYNARY INRTITUTIONS.

Sub-section 1. Items:

(a) For the support and maintenance of the State Sanitarium ______________ I. 100,000.00
(Provided that from this appropriation shall be paid all the expenses of the Sanitarium including a salary of $2 500.00 for a resident physician and the salary of the trustees and their expenses as provided by law.)
(Provided further that the TruRtees of said Sanitarium investigate the financial ability of such inmates thereof as may be able to pay all or any portion of the cost of their support and maintenance therein and by proper rule require such reasonable payments from such as their circumstances will permit.)

1 .100.000.00

The Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend by striking from Section 20, sub-section 1, Item A, the figures $1,100,000 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $1,132,000. Also amends by adding the following proviso: "Provided that the amount of $32,000 shall be used for the sole purpose of a ten percent increase in the salaries of the employees of the Georgia State Sanitarium and not to include any officer under the employment of the said institution."
The amendment was adopted.

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The item as am ended was adopted.

(c) For a special weekly allowance to inmates of the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia and for an extra nurse to be supplied _____________ _
-The item was adopted.

SIS 000 .00

$5 .()()() .00

(b) For the support and maintenance of the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia __________________________ _

45 . ()()() . 00

45,000.00

The item was adopted.

.

Mr. Knight of the 6'th asked unanimous consent that

the session be extended for tlie purpose of going into execu-

tive session at 1 P.M., and the consent was granted.

SECTION 21. PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.

Sub-section 1. Items:

(a) For the upkeep fund of the public building and grounds _____________ _
(Provided from this sum shall be paid the salary of $2 500.00 due the Keeper of the Public Building and Grounds and the expense of ordinary repairs of public building of coal wood light heat and furniture for the executive mansion and the various Government departments of the State: and the hire of engineers guards watchmen servants and of the necessary labor at the mansion and such porters for the various departments of the State government as the Governor may authorize; and all general expenses incident to the proper upkeep of the public building and grounds and to hire l!!uch other labor as may be necessary also the salary of the operator of

50,000.00

50,000.00

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the elevator at the State Capitol which salary shall not exceed $950.00 per annum.)
The Section was adopted.
Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd moved that the following Section be adopted as a whole and the motion prevailed :

SECTION 22. PUBLIC DEBT.

Sub-section 1. Items:

(a) For the payment of obligations caused by the maturing of State bonds_ _____
(b) To pay interest on the recognized valid debt of the State for 1926 and 1927 _____________________ -- ---
(c) For payment of interest on what is known as the Land Script Fund______
(d) For the payment of the annual interest on the debt due by the State to the University of Georgia______________
(e) For the payment of insurance as provided by the Act of 1882-83 page 24 _

$100 .000 .00 215.590.00
6.314.14
8,000.00 5. 000.00

$100 .000. 00 212,000.00 6,314.14
8.000.00 5. 000.00

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the Senate resolve itself into executive session and the motion prevailed.
The following nominations of the Governor were confirmed.
Hon. R. G. Dickerson to be Solicitor of the City Court of Valdosta.
Hon. J. S. Cranford to be Judge of said City Court of Valdosta.
The executive session was dissolved at 1:10 P. M.
Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn.
Mr. President announced the Senate adjourned until this afternoon at three o'clock.

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WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 19, 1925.

3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3 P.M. and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. 1'. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Moye of lith District, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No.2, submitted the following report:
Mr,. President:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, have had under consideration the following bill 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 by substitute:

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By Maddox of 26th-
Senate Bill No. 100. An Act to authorize corporations chartered by authority of the State of Georgia, either under special Act or general laws, to consolidate or merge with other coperations, whether organized under the laws of Georgia, or other States of the United States and for other purposes, do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
RoBERT L. MoYE of 11 District,
Chairman.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill 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:

By Mr. Williams of 14th District-
Senate Bill No. 226. This bill recommitted and again recommended back to the Senate with recommendation that the same do pass:

Respectfully submitted,

This August 19, 1925.

P. F. KNIGHT, Chairman. J. B. CLEMENTs, Secretary.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
The report of the Conference Committee on House BillNo. 4 was read and agreed to.
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 and Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 171. A bill to amend an Act regarding the County Manager form of Government and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Wimberly of Toombs and Folks of Ware-
House Bill No. 406. A bill to amend Park's Code of Georgia relative to the speed limit on public highways.

By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 472. A bill to authorize persons engaged in laundering etc., to sell such goods as remain uncalled for, and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Mann of Glynn and Stark of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 366. A bill to increase the tax on fuel distributors and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 862. A bill to provide that chairman of the board of tax assessors shall determine if taxes are returned properly in counties having a city of at least 80,000

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and not more than 150,000 population and for other purl _poses.

By Mr. Hendrix of the 35th----;-
Senate Bill No. 185. A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system as related to the Solicitor General of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit.

By Mr. Carlisle of the 7thSenate Bill No. 229. A bill to amend an Act creating a
new charter for the City of Cairo.
By Mr. Clements of the 45thSenate Bill No. 240. A bill to amend an Act creating a
Board of County Commissioners for Irwin County.

By Mr. Clements of the 45th-
Senate Bill No. 241. A bill to amend an Act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Irwin County.

By Mr. Hughes of the 21st-
Senate Bill No. 246. A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the city of Jeffersonville.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 247. A bill to authorize the County of Charlton to make payment of $1,000.00 yearly for five years towards the building equiping, etc., of a public hospital in the City of Folkston and for other purposes.

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 248. A bill to authorize the City of Folkston through its Mayor and Councilmen to make payment of not over $1,000.00 per year for five years to-:

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wards the building , equipping, etc., of a public hospital in that city and for other purposes.

By Mr. Memory of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 254. A bill to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner for Pierce County.

By Mr. Andrews of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 258. A bill to repeal all laws assuming the Tugalo River to be navigable.
Mr. Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the following bills be recommitted to the Committee on County and County Matters and the consent was granted:

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 894. A bill to repeal an Act creating the County Commissioners of Candler County.

By Mr. Brannen of CandlerHouse Bill No. 895. A bill to create a Board of Com-
missioners for Candler County.
The Rules Committee submitted the following report through its Vice-Chairman, Senator Sapp:

Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the follow-
ing as the order of business for this afternoon:
Senate Bill No. 226. Senate Bill No. 172. Senate Bill No. 252.

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Senate Bill No. 215. Senate Bill No. 230.

The above report became the order of business for the afternoon.
The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd and Williams of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 226. A bill to authorize and empower the Trustees of the several District Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges on their discretion to require two terms of Junior College work.

Mr. Collier of the 22nd offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 226 by adding another Section after Section 1 to read as follows: "That the Board of Trustees of any of the District A. & M. Schools shall have the right to change the school of which they are the Trustees by a vote of a majority of the trustees to either a Girl's Junior High School or a Junior High School for Boys and teaching as before Agriculture, Mechanics, Domestic Science, etc., for which they were legally organized."

On the adoption of the amendment Mr. Harrell of the 12th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D.

Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y. Hendrix, W. C.

Ricketson, F. B. Wellborn, E. C.

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Negative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T.

Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Foster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F.

Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jt.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 10, Nays 34, and "the amendment was lost.
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 2.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional rnaj ority was passed.
Mr. Williams of the 14th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.
The following bill, which was reconsidered on August 12th, was taken up for reconsideration at this time:

By Mr. Foster of the 28th-
Senate Bill No. 172. A bill to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia authorizing the creation of highway districts as political sub-divisions, and for other purposes.

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Mr. Sapp of the 43rd called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

The main question was then put.

As the bill involved an amendment to the State Constitution the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.

Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L.

Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Wellborn, E. C.

Negative---
Andrews, E. E. Clements, J. B. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Harrell, G. Y. Hughes, H. L. D.

Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Norman, R. L. Parker, Jos. H.

Perkins, R. 0. Ricketson, F. B. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 27, Nays 17, and the bill having failed to receive a two-thirds vote of the Senate was lost.

The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Ennis of the 20th-
Senate Bill No. 252. A bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Revenue relative to the appointment of deputies.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agre~d to.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 34, Nays 0.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Foster of the 28th--
Senate Bill No. 215. A bill to create a highway paving district to be known as the "Uncle Remus Memorial Highway," and for other purposes.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.
The following bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

"By Mr. Carlisle of the 7th--

Senate Bill No. 230. A bill to provided for the holding of a Constitutional Convention of the people of Georgia for the purpose of revising the Constitution of the said Btate.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved to adjourn and on the motion called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative---
Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Middleton, D. S.

Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Ricketson, F. B.

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Negative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett,J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On Senator Harrell's motion to adjourn the Ayes were 9, Nays 31, and the motion was lost.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that when the Senate adjourns that it stand adjourned until 8 o'clock tonight and the motion prevailed.

Mr. Luttrell of the 25th called for the previous question on Senate Bill No. 230, which was under consideration at the time of Senator Harrell's motion to adjourn, 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 roll was called and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Carlisle, Ira Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.
Negative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Knight, P. T. Morgan, S. H.
Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B.

Perkins, R. 0.
Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D.

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Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K.

Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F.

Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 7, Nays 33, and the bill was lost.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 8:00 o'clock tonight.

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. SENATE CHAMBER,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1925.

3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 8 P. M. and was called to order by the President.
Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, .Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. ::"\orman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. \Villiams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

The Rules Committee submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the following as the order of business for tonight:

Senate Bill No. 100. Senate Bill No. 145. Senate Bill No. 51.

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i.. Senate Bill No. 119. Senate Bill No. 166. Senate Bill No. 194.

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The above report became the order of business for tonight.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, moved that all individual speeches in the future be limited to five minutes on any subject.
The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 100. A bill to authorize corporations chartered by authority of the State of Georgia to consolidate or merge with other corporations.

The Committee offered the following substitute:
(The substitute is set forth in the Journal of August 18, 1925).
The substitute was adopted.

Mr. Neal of the 13th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage by substitute was agreed to.

The main question was then put.
i.
On the passage of the bill the Ayes were 34 the Nays 1.

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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by .substitute.
The following bill was read ~he third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Miller of the 9th and Hughes of the 21st-
Senate Bill No. 145. A bill to establish kindergartens in the public schools of this State where desired and where sufficient funds are obtainable.
The following minority report was filed to the above bill:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education having had under consideration Senate Bill No. 15 (An Act authorizing the establishment of kindergartens) and a majority having reported the same favorably, we the undersigned wish to hand in our minority report herewith, thereby expressing our dissent from the majority report, and recommending that the said bill do not pass.
(Signed) J. B. CLEMENTS of the 45th.
B. F. NEAL of the 13th.

Mr. Knox of the 3rd moved that the bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.
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, to-wit:

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By Mr. Steed of Taylor-
House Bill No. 425. A bill to amend the Georgia School Code with reference to bonds of County School Superintendents.

By Mr. Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 454. A bill to regulate the manner in which common carriers may sell undelivered freight.

By Messrs. Tyson of Mcintosh and Johnson of Camden-
House Bill No. 693. A bill requiring that all boats engaged in commercial fishing in Tidewater Georgia -shall have metal tags.

By Mrs. Napier, Messrs. Winship and Malone of Bibb- -
House Bill No. 814. A bill to prohibit the placing of display advertisements on the Dixie Highway in Bibb County.

By Messrs. Blease and Turner of Brooks-
House Bill No. 872. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Quitman.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Dixon of the 17th and Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 51. A bill to enforce parental support and maintenance of children through proceedings in the Juvenile Court.
Mr. Perkins of the 24th offered the following amendments:
Moves to amend House Bill No. 51 by striking the words "Juvenile Court" wherever the same appear and substi

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tuting therefor the words "court having jurisdiction over such cases."

The amendment was adopted.

Mr. Perkins of the 24th moved to amend further by adding at the end of Section 5 the following: "Such payments shall be made from the poor funds of the county."
The amendment was adopted.

Mr. Knox of the 3rd moved that the bill be tabled and on the motion called for the Ayes and Nays.

The call was sustained. The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D.
Negative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Hendrix,_ W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R.

Harrell, G. Y. Knox, Gordon
Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Foster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jt.

On the motion to table the bill the Ayes were 4 theNays 31 and the motion was lost.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th offered the following amendment to the bill:

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Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 51 in line 8 of Section 2 by adding after the word tcmisdemeanor" the following: "Provided the defendant may demand a trial by jury to be drawn from the jury list of the county."

The amendment was adopted.

Senator Hutcheson offered the following amendment to the bill:

Moves to amend Section 5 by adding the following to be known as Section 5-A:

"Section 5-A No person charged with a violation of.this Act shall be punished except upon a plea of guilty by a jury trial under the laws of this State regulating jury trials."
The amendment was adopted.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend said bill by adding to Section 5 after

the word "confined" the following: "Provided that when

any parent has been found guilty under this Act having or

possessing sufficient means or property to pay the sum des-

ignated under this Section and fails to do so the Court is

authorized to issue execution for said sum and the same to

be levied on any property of said parent; in the event the

parent desires to be heard on said execution he shall file

an affidavit of illegality as now provided by law and return

to the court for trial, which said affidavit of illegality shall

have precedence over all cases pending in said court and be

tried as now provided by. law. No funds shall be paid out of

the county treasury where the parerit is able financially to

pay said sum as provided in this Section."

..

The amendment was adopted.

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Mr. Harrell of the 12th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 51 by striking Section 5 in its entirety.

On the adoption of the amendment Senator Harrell called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C.
Negative-

Harrell, G. Y. Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon

Moye, R. L. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Hughes, H. L. D.

Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Rountree, A. M. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 9 the Nays 26, and the amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill as amended Mr. Knox of the 3rd called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C.

Carlisle, Ira Clements, J. B.

Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D.

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Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnsdn, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon

Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forlrter Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-

Cole, E. D.

Harrell, G. Y.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 33 the Nays 3.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

Mr. Perkins of the 24th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House, and the consent was granted.

The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 119. A bill to allow the sale of unclaimed jewelry left for repair work with jewelers in this State.

Mr. McKenzie of the 48th 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 29 the Nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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The following bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Harrell of the 12th-
Senate Bill No. 194. A bill to carry into effect the amendment to the Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector in the several counties of this State.

Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th moved that the bill be tabled and on the motion called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Clifton, J. D. Dixon, J. A. Hendrix, W. C.

Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Matthews, Joe I.

Miller, A. L. Wilkinson, H. B.

Negative-

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y. Hughes; H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R.

Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the motion to table the bill the Ayes were 8 the Nays 25 and the motion was lost.

M;r. Williams. of the 14th offered the following amendment:
Moves to ainend Senate Bill No. 194 by providing that this Act shall not become effective until ratified by a rna-

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jority of the qualified voters of the county at an election called for that purpose, which election shall be called by the ordinary of said county or other lawful authority therein within thirty days from the recommendation of the last grand jury.

The amendment was adopted. Mr. Hendrix of the 35th offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend said bill by striking in line 9 of Section!

of the bill the word "separate" and inserting in lieu theroof

the word "successive."



The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill as amended the Ayes were 26 the Nays 2.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

Mr. Memory of the 46th asked unanimous consent that the bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the consent was granted.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

On the motion to adjourn Mr. Knight of the 6th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y.

Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker. Jos. H. Wilkinson, H. B.

Negative-
Hughes, H. L. D. Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0.

Sapp, W. M. Williams, W. C., .Jr.

On the motion to adjourn the Ayes were 19 the Nays 10, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Thursday, August 2oth, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock A. M. this day and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Foster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. 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 Senate with the recommendation that they do pass.
By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 912. To amend an Act creating a new charter for the town of Willocoochee.

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By.~~l"\Y:~P'}t:!};; or_T~~HJ.J>s-

House Bill No. 908.
ofnyons/i
~:~j' 't;~~;, J~ . J .) '

To amend the charter of the City Bell, Chairman.

..Mr, -Knox:of -Third District, Chairman of the Commit-
tee on Military Affairs, submitted the following report;.

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Military Affairs have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 190 and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate wlth the recommendation that the same do pass as amended.

By Westbrooks of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 190. An Act to amend an Act approved Aug. 21, 1916, providing for the reorganization of military forces of- Georgia.
Respectfully submitted,
Knox of 3rd, Chairman.

Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations have had under consideration the following Bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to tp.~ Senate with the recommendation that the same .do pass.

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By Mr. Stark of Whie:field-
House Bill No. 84. To appropriate money for the expenses incurred in the erection of a death chamber for the State at Milledgeville.

By Messrs. DuBose and Lewis of Clark-
House Bill No. 251. To be entitled an act to appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 to the trustees of the University of Georgia for the use of the Lumpkin Law School.

House Bill No. 704. To be entitled an act to issue bonds in the amount of $228,000.00.
By Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 281. To be entitled an act to appropriate a supplimentary maintenance fund to Georgia School of Technology of $35,000.00 for years 1924 and 1925.
House Bill No. 39. To be entitled an Act to appropriate the sum of $8,150 for the purpose of furnishing equipment and making necessary repairs to the buildings at Georgia Training School for Girls, known as the Harriet Hawkes Cottage.
Respectfully,
DeLaPerriere of 33rd Dist., Chairman.
Mr. Hayes of 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:

Mr. President :
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have had under consideration the following Bill of the House and



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have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.
House Bill No. 574. A Bill to establish a state Board of Embalmers.
Hayes, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President :
Your Committee on Special Judiciary 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. 460. A Bill to prevent the intermarriage of persons of color.
Foster, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President :
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following Bills 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.
By Mr. Bussy of Crisp-
House Bill No. 910. Act consolidating offices of Tax Receiver and Collector of Crisp County.



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By Mr. Casper of Telfair-
House Bill No. 903. Act to create a Bond Commission for Telfair County.

By Mr. Westbrook-
House Bill No. 108. Act to amend the Co-operative Marketing Act, 1921.

By Mr. Brady of CatoosaHouse Bill No. 911. Act ammending act creating Board
of County Commissioners of Catoosa County.
Respectfully, Boykin 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Dixon of 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Amendments to the Constitution 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 by substitute.
By Mr. Johnson of Appling-
House Bill No. 1. Classification tax.

Respectfully submitted,

Aug. 19, 1925. J. B. Clements, Secty.

Dixon, Chairman.

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Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on :Municipal Government haYe had under consideration the following Bills 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.

By Mr. Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 884. To provide certain municipalities may erect docks.

By Fulton delegationHouse Bill No. 885. To amend charter of City of At-
lanta.
Do pass as amended-three amendments submitted:

By Mr. Henderson of IrwinHouse Bill No. 715. To create new charter of City of
Ocilla.
Do pass by substitute, House Bill No. 771:
By Muscogee delegationHouse Bill No. 771. Amending act creating Municipal Court of Columbus.
Hendrix, Chairman.

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Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following House Bill No. 866, and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass.
House ~ill No. 866.
Hendrix, Chairman.

Mr. Perkins of 24th Di!rtrict, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:

Mr. President :
Your Committee on General Judiciary No.1, have had under consideration the following House Bills Nos. 750, 580 and 683 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. 750. To amend section of Code 5630 with different modes of defense by defendant, etc.
House Bill No. 580. To amend Sec. 828(x) of Vol. 8, Code of Ga., providing for registration and licensing of motor vehicles, chauffeurs, etc.
House Bill No. 683. To amend an Act enabling street R. R. companies to own stock in motor bus corporations, etc.
Perkins, Chairman.

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.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 Bill of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clarke-
House Bill No. 497. A Bill to appropriate $15,000 to the Trustees of the University of Georgia for the State College of Agriculture as a maintenance fund.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk !hereof:

Mr. President :
The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills and Resolution of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Riley and Hines of Sumter-
House Bill No. 304. A Bill to appropriate $10,000 to 3rd District A. & M. School.

By Messrs. Burch of Dodge and Jackson of Bleckly-
House Bill No. 514. A Bill to appropriate $10,000 to 12th District A. & M. School.

By Messrs. Gullatt of Campbell and Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 368. A Bill to appropriate $25,000 for upkeep of public buildings and grounds.

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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 Bill of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 552. A Bill to appropriate $15,000.00 to the Georgia State Woman's College at Valdosta.

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 and Resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Harris of Jefferson and others-
House Bill No. 7. A bill to appropriate $25,000 additional funds to University of Georgia.

By Mr. Loyd of Newton-
House Bill No. 205. A bill to provide for payment of pensions to Confederate Soldiers and widows.

By Mr. Jones of Meriwether and others-
House Bill No. 224. A bill to appropriate additional $30,000 to State Board of Entomology.

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas and othersHouse Bill No. 280. A bill to appropriate $100,000 to

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buiid a fence between Georgia and Florida for preventing reinfestation with cattle tick.

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 533. A Bill to appropriate $5,000.00 to the School for the Deaf.

By Messrs. Head and Camp of Cobb-
House Resolution No. 33. A Resolution to appropriate $750.00 to the Confederate Cemetery at Marietta.

By Mr. Stovall of Elbert-
House Resolution No. 70. A bill to appropriate $325,000.00 for support of common schools for 1925.

By Mr. Norman of 47th-
Senate Bill No. 225. A bill to amend the charter of majority the following Bill of the House, to-wit: City of Doerun.

By Mr. Hatcher of BurkeHouse Resolution No. 124. A Resolution to appoint a
committee to plan a memorial for Georgia heroes killed in World War.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President: The House read and agreed to the Senate Amendment
to the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

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By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President: The House read and agreed to the Senate Amendment
to the following Bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Grice of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 133. A Bill to amend the Acts creating the City Court of Reidsville, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Brannen of Candler-
House Bill No. 865. A Bill to consolidate the office of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver for Candler County and create the office of Tax Commissioner, and for other purposes.
Mr. Collier of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that the following Bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Corporations and recommitted to the Committee on Municipal Government and the consent was granted:
By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 522. A Bill to amend an Aet creating a new charter for the City of Macon.
Mr. Guess of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the following Bills be withdrawn from the Committee on Municipal Government, read the second time and recommended and the consent was granted:

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By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 907. A Bill to provide for the namination of members of the General Assembly in counties having a population of 200,000 or more.

By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 906. A Bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 890. A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.

The following Resolution was read the first time and under the rules ordered to lay over on~ day:

By Mr. Hatcher of Burke-
House Resolution No. 124. A Resolution to appoint a Committee to plan a memorial to Georgia Heroes killed in the World War.
The following Resolution was read the first time and under the rules ordered to lay over one day:

By Messrs. Maddox of the 26th, Cole of the 42nd, Luttrell of the 25th, McGregor of the 15th, Memory of the 46th, Guess of the 34th, and Knox of the 3rd-
Senate Resolution No. 39. A Resolution to authorize the Attorney General to direct the officials of any municipality to furnish him all information desired regard-

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ing the addresses of persons fined for violating any speed laws of the said municipality.

The following Bills and Resolutions were read the first time, and referred to Committees:

By Messrs Tyson of Mcintosh and Johnson of CamdenHouse Bill No. 693. Requiring all boats engaged in
commercial fishing in Tidewater, Georgia, shall have metal tags, etc.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs Winship and Malone of Bibb-
House Bill No. 814. To prohibit the placing or posting of display advertisements along the right of way of the Dixie Highway in Bibb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committeee on Highways.
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalbHouse Bill No.171. To amend anAct approved August
21, 1922, as regards County Manager form of County Governments; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Wimberly of Toombs and Folks of WareHouse Bill No. 406. To amend Section 828, Volume 8 of
Park's Code relative to extending speed limit to 40 miles per hour.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Messrs. Mann of Glynn and Stark of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 366. To increase the tax on fuel distributors; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Highways.

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 472. To authorize persons engaged in laundering, etc., to sell such goods as remain uncalled for, providing for notice to owner and of sale, etc.; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

By Mr. Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 454. To regulate the manner in which common carriers may sell undelivered freight for charges; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and Alexande!' of Chatham-
House Bill No. 862. Providing that chairman of Board of Tax Assessors shall determine if taxe.,; are returned properly in counties having a city at least 80,000, and not more than 150,000, within its limits; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Loyd of NewtonHouse Bill No. 205. To provide for the payment of

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pensions to Confederate Soldiers and their widows; and

for other purposes.



Referred to Committee on Pensions.

By Mr. Harris of Jefferson, and othersHouse Bill No. 7. To appropriate $25,000 additional
funds to University of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mr. Jones of Meriwether and others-
House Bill No. 224. To appropriate additional $30,000 to State Board of Entomology.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mr. Hamilton of FloydHouse Bill No. 533. To appropriate $5,000 to Sehool
for the Deaf.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas, and others-House Bill No. 280. To appropriate ($100,000.00) One
Hundred Thousand Dollars for building a fence between Georgia and Florida in Clinch, Charlton, Echols, Lowndes, Brooks, Thomas, Grady and Decatur Counties, to prevent there-infestation of Georgia with the cattle tick.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mr. Steed of TaylorHouse Bill No. 425. To amend Section 150 of the

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Georgia School Code with reference to bonds of county school superintendents; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Education.

By Messrs. Blease and Turner of Brooks-
House Bill No. 872. To amend the Act creating a new charter for the City of Quitman; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Messrs. Head and Camp of Cobb-
House Resolution No. 33. To appropriate $750.00 to the Confederate Cemetery at Marietta.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mr. Stovall of Elbert-
House Resolution No. 70. To appropriate $325,000.00 for tlte support and maintenance of the public schools of the State for the year 1925.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

The following House Bills and Resolutions were read the second time:

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Honse Bill No. 908. To amend the charter of the City of Lyons; and for other purposes.

By Mr. White of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 912. To amend an Act approved August 15, 1904, creating a new charter for the Town of Willacoochee; and for other purposes.

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1239

By Mr. Davis of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 460. To prevent the intermarriage of persons of color; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Westbrook of Daugherty-
House Bill No. 190. To amend an Act approved August 21, 1916, providing for the reorganization of the military forces of Georgia.

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clarke, and Ross of Richmond-
House Bill No. 251. To appropriate the sum of $6,000 to the trustees of the University of Georgia for the use of the Lumpkin Law School; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 704. To issue bonds in the amount of $228,000.00.

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 281. To appropriate a supplementary maintenance fund to the Georgia School of Technology of $35,000 for the years 1924 and 1925.

By Mr. Golucke of Taliferro-
House Bill No. 574. To amend an Act to establish a State Board of Embalmers.

By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 580. To amend Section 828 (x), of Volume 8 of the supplement to the Code of Georgia providing for the registration and licensing of motor vehicles and chauffeurs, etc.; and for other purposes.

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By Messrs Pilcher of Richmond and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 683. To amend an Act enabling street railroad companies to own stock in motor bus corporations; and for other purposes.

ByMessrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Bill No. 750. To amend Section 5,630 of the Civil Code of Georgia relative to the different modes of defense by a defendant; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-

House Bill No. 911. To amend an Act creating a Board

of County Commissioners for Catoosa County; and for

other purposes.



By Mr. Westbrook of DoughertyHouse Bill No. 108. To amend the co-operative market-
ing Act of 1921; and for other purposes.
By Mr. Cooper of Telfair-
Honse Bill No. 903. To create a Bond Commission for Telfair County.

By Mr. Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 910. To consolidate the offices of Receiver of Tax Returns and Tax Collector in the County of Crisp; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 39. To appropriate the sum of $8,150 for the purpose of furnishing equipment and making necessary repairs to the building at the Georgia Training

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School for Girls, known as the Harriett Hawkes Cotttage; and for other purposes.

House Resolution No. 84. To appropriate money for the expenses incurred in the erection of a death chamber for the State at Milledgeville.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Smith of Talbot-
House Bill No. 689. A Bill to repeal an Act to prevent people who live in a militia district having the no-fence law from voting in any county election for no-fence.
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, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Bill No. 799. A Bill to amend the Charter of College Park, 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 32, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite ronstitutional majority was passed.

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The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. McElmurry and Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 842. A Bill to abolish the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Burke County, and create the office of Tax Commissioner.

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, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Ross, Pilcher and Parker of Richmond-
House Bill No. 866. A Bill to amend the charter of the City 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 32, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Hatcher and McElmurry of Burke-
House Bill No. 868. A Bill to amend the charter of Waynesboro.

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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, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Blease of Brooks-
House Bill No. 873. A Bill to authorize the Ordinary or other official in certain counties to appropriate funds to support a public library.
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, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Turner and Blease of Brooks-
House Bill No. 881. A Bill to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the town 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 32, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 884. A Bill to provide that municipalities of population between 30,000 and 32,000 may erect docks.

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, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 887. A Bill to provide for the payment of fees of clerks in certain counties out of county funds.

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, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Rosser and McClure of Walker-
House Bill No. 891. A Bill to amend the charter of Rossville.

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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, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Wimberly of Toombs-
Honse Bill No. 892. A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Vidalia.

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, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Peek of Polk-

House Bill No. 893. A Bill to repeal ail Act incorpor- ating the Rockmart School District.

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, the Nays 0.'

The BJ.n having received the requisite co:iistitutio~al

majority was passed.

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The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Linsay, Weekes and Davis of DeKalb-
HQuse Bill No. 896. A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the election of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for DeKalb 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 32, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Burck and Milner of Dodge-
House Bill No. 897. A Bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dodge 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 32, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 898. A Bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Decatur 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 32, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Henderson of Irwin-
House Bill No. 715. A Bill to create a new charter for the City of Ocilla.
The Committee offered the following amendment:
Senate amends House Bill No. 715. To amend the caption of said Bill by inserting in the last line of said caption after the word "therefor" and before the words "and for other purposes" the following: "and to provide for the repeal after July 1st, 1926, of the Act of 1902 establishing a public school system in and for the City of Ocilla, Irwin County, Georgia, and all acts amendatory thereof."
Senate amends further by adding to Section 15 thereof and at the end of said section the following: "provided however that all contracts made by the City Manager
which will involve the expenditure of as much u FiYe

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Hundred Dollars shall be approved by a m~;~.jority of the City Commissioners before the same shall be valid.

Senate amends further by striking from said bill Section 60-A and inserting in lieu thereof the following, towit:

"Section 60-A. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority aforesaid that this act shall become effective unless on or before November 1, 1925, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Ocilla shall have failed to call an election and shall have failed to hold the same in accordance with the provisions hereinafter contained and unless a majority of those registered and qualified to vote
at such election for members of the General Assembly as
appears at the time of the passage of this Act, on the list of qualified registered voters of Irwin County, Georgia, residing within the said City of Ocilla shall have voted ''against commission form of Government.'' Said election if called shall be called by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Ocilla and held within 30 days after the same shall have been called and before November 1, 1925, and a notice of such election and purpose thereof shall be ,published for once a week for four weeks in the newspaper wherein appear the Sheriffs advertisements in Irwin County, Georgia; and said election shall be held under the same rules and regulations as govern election for members of the General Assembly provided that the Mayor and Council of the City of Ocilla on the one side shall nawe the other half of such clerks and managers at said election and file such list with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Irwin County at least five days. before such elec.tion. Provided should either side fail to designate its choice of such clerks and managers by filing a list of ~uch named w~th the clerk of the Superior Court at least

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five days before such election, the other side may name such other clerks and managers. Said managers and clerks shall consolidate the votes at said election and certif the result thereof to the Ordinary of said County who shall declare and publish the result thereof. Those voting at said election shall have written or printed on their ballots, the following to-wit: "For. the Co~mission Form of Government,'' or ''Against the Commission Form of Government,'' said election to be held at the court house of Irwin County under the Australian ballot system of voting."
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 32, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite Constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Murrah, Neill and Miller of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 771. A Bill to amend an Act creating the municipal court for the City of Columbus.

The Committee offered a substitute which 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 by substitute the Ayes -were 32, the Nays 0.

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The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
Mr. Foster of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill be withdrawn from the Committee- on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

By Messrs. Hanson of Johnson and Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 361. A Bill to amend Section 1537 of Park's Code of Georgia relative to the duties and powers of the board of trustees in counties which levy a local tax for educational purposes.

The following Bill, which was under consideration when the Senate adjourned on yesterday morning was taken up for consideration at this time:
By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 375. A Bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927.

SECTION 23. DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS.

Sub-section 1. Items:

(a) For the maintenance and operation of the Department of Audits, including salaries and travel; and State Auditor to employ such help from thia appropriation as is necessary to comply with the Act creating the Department of Audits and fix their compensation ___$

38,000.00 $

The Section was adopted.

38,000.00

SECTION 24. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Sub-section 1. Items:
(a) For the maintenance and operation of the Department of Revenue, in ac-

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cordance with the Act approved Dec. 14, 1923__________________________
(Provided that the Department of Revenue shall cause its collections from Stamp taxes to be turned into the State Treasurer at least monthly.)

48,000.00

48,000.00

The Committee offered the following amendment:

Committee moves to amend House Bill No. 375.
Sec. 24, Sub-section 1, Item A. By striking the figures $48,000 wherever same occur and adding in lieu thereof the figures $75,000.

Mr. Ennis of the 20th offered the following amendment to the Committee amendment:

Moves to amend the above amendfuent by adding the following proviso at the end of sub-section 1, Item A as follows: "Provided further that twenty-seven thousand dollars of above sum is conditioned on the passage of an Act to increase the number of deputies from six to twelve. In the event said number of deputies is not increased then and in that event the appropriation shall be $48,000 for 1926 and $48,000 for 1927.''
The amendment was adopted.
The amendment as amended was adopted.
The item as amended was adopted.

SECTION 25. SERVICE BUREAU. Sub-section 1. Items:
(a) For the salary of the Director of the Service Bureau ___________________ $
The item was adopted.

2,400.00 $

2.400.00

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(b) For the purpose of carrying on the work of the Service Bureau as prescribed by law ____________________$
_The item was adopted.

3,600.00 $

3,600.00

The following items were adopted in toto upon the motion of Mr. Carlisle of the 7th:

In addition to the Departments and Commissions of the State Government for whose support and maintenance direct appropriations have been made, the following Departments, Commissions and Boards shall be maintained for the years 1926 and 1927 respectively by special appropriation as prescribed by law and noted below:
State Highway Department. All expenditures are to be paid out of Motor Vehicle fees and pro rata of gasoline tax collected as fixed by law.
State Banking Department. To be maintained by the collection of fees, fines, etc. from State banks.
Industrial Commission. To be maintained by collection of a tax levied upon the. gross earnings of insurance Companies writing Workmen's Compensation Insurance and self-insurers.
Public Service Commission. To be maintained under the Act of 1922 which provided that $70,000.00 shall be raised annually for the support of the commission by fees collected from public service corporations coming under their jurisdiction.
State Fire Inspector. To be supported by a tax of one tenth of one per cent on premiums of fire insurance companies doing business in this State.
Securities Commission. All expenditures are to be paid from funds arising from the collection of licenses and fees from corporations.
Game and Fish Department. The expenditures of this Department are to be paid out of lic~nses and fines collected.
State Board of Barber Examiners. To be supported by fees collected from applicants for examination.
Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners. To be supported by fees collected from applicants for examination.
Board of Public Accountant Examiners. To be supported by fees collectedfrom applicants for examination.
Board of Dental Examiners. To be supported by fees collected from applicants for examination.

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Georgia State Board of Embalmers. To be supported by fees collected from applicants for examination.

State Board of Medical Examiners. To be supported by fees collected from applicants for examination.

Board of Examiners for Nurses. To be supported by fees collected from

applicants for examination.

-

State Board of Optometry. To be supported by fees collected from applicants for examination.

State Board of Ostepathic Examiners. To be supported by fees collected from applicants for examination.

State Board for the Examination and Registration of Architects. :To be
supported by fees collected from applicants for examination.

The following Section was adopted as a whole upon the . motion of Senator Carlisle:

DIVISION B. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT.

SECTION 1. SUPREME COURT.

Sub-section 1. Items:

(a) For the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court ____________________ $
(Provided that the above sum shall be apportioned in six equal salaries of
$7,000.00 each.)
(b) For the salaries of the Supreme Court Reporters _____________ - ___ - _-- - _- _
(Provided that the above sum shall be apportioned in two equal salaries of $2,000.00 each.)
(c) For the salaries of the Supreme Court stenographers _____________________
(Provided, that the above sum shall be apportioned in six equal salaries of $3,000.00 each.)
(d) For the salary of the Sheriff of the Supreme Court ____________________
(e) For the compensation of the Clerk of the Supreme Court and Deputy Clerk

42,000.00 s
4,000.00 18,000.00 2,400.00

42,000.00 4,000.0J 18.000.00 2,400.00

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and amount sufficient to cover the difference between the costs received and the minimum salaries allowed by law, estimated_____________________$
(f) All fees due to Clerk of Supreme Court in pauper cases upon proper showing to the Governor __________________ _
(g) For a contingent fund of the Supreme Court ___________________________ _

3,000.00 $ 3,000.00

3,000.00 3.000.00

The following Section was adopted as a whole upon the motion of Senator Carlisle:

SECTION 2. COURT OF APPEALS.
,SubJsection 1. Items:
(a) For the salaries of the Judges of the Court of Appeals _________________ _
(Provided that the above sum shall be apportioned in six equal salaries of $7,000.00 each.) (b) For the salaries of the Court of Appeals reporters ________________ _
(Provided that this sum shall be apportioned in two equal salaries of $2,000.00 each.) (c) For the salaries of the Court of Appeals stenographers, provided that the above sum shall be apportioned in six equal salaries of $3,000.00 each __ _ (d) For the salary of the Sheriff of the Court of Appeals _________________ _
(e) For the compensation of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals an amount sufficient to cover the difference between the costs received and the minimum allowed by law.
(f) All fees due the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, upon proper showing to the Governor.
(g) For a contingent fund for the Court of Appeals_----------- J- ------------
(h) For the purchase of books and supplies of the Court of Appeals _______ _

42.000.00 4,000.00
18,000.00 2,400.00
3,000.00 1,000.00

42,000.00 4,000.00
18,000.00 2,400.00
3.000.00 1,000.00

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The following Section was adopted as a whole upon the motion of Senator Carlisle:

SECTION 3. SUPERIOR COURT.

Sub-section 1. Items:

(a) For the salaries of the Judges of the Superior Court ____________________$ 190 .()()() .00 $ 190 .()()() .00

(Provided that the above sum shall be

apportioned in thirty-eight equal

salaries of $5,000.00 each.)

(b) For salaries of the Solicitor Generals_ 8,250.00

8,250.00

(Provided that the above sum shall be

apportioned in thirty-three equal

salaries of $250,00 each.)

(c) For the payment of fees due Solicitor

Generals in criminal cases before the

Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

and solicitors in criminal cases before

the Court of Appeals such amounts as

may be due them under the tel1115 of the fee bill _______________________ _ 10,000.00

10,000.00

DIVISION C. LEGISLATURE DEPARTMENT. SECTION 1. SENATE.
Sub-section 1. Officers and Members, Items:
(a) For the compensation of the President of the Senate, per diem ____________ _
The item was adopted.

10.00

(b) For the compensation of the members of the Senate, per diem ___________ _
(Provided that in addition to the above sum the President and members of the Senate shall receive mileage at the rate of ten cents per mile.)

7.00

The item was adopted.

The following Section was adopted as a whole upon the motion of Mr. Neal of the 13th:

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Sub-section 2. Employees. Items:
(a) For the compensation of the Secretary of the Senate, per diem ____________ _
(Provided that from the above appropriation shall be paid all the clerical expenses of the Senate.)
(b) For the compensation of the Messenger of the Senate, per diem _________ _
(c) For the compensation of the doorkeeper of the Senate, per diem ______ _
(Provided that the doorkeeper and messenger of the Senate shall receive the same mileage as members of the Senate.)

$

60.00

7.00 7.00

The following Section was adopted as a whole upon the motion of Mr. Neal of the 13th:

SECTION 2. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Sub-section 1 Officers and Members Items:
(a) For the compensation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives per diem ____________________________ _
(b) For the compensation of members of the House of Representatives per diem ____________________________ _
(Provided that in addition to the above sum the Speaker and members of the House of Rrpresentatives shall receive mileage at the rate of ten cents per mile.)
Sub-section 2 Employees. Items: (a) For the compensation of the Clerk of the House of Representatives per diem ____________________________ _
(Provided that from the above sum shall be paid all the clerical expenses
.ohhe House of Representatives.)
(b) For the compensation of the me'!Sen-

10.00 7.00
70.0f;

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ger of the House of Representatives

per diem ______________________ _

$

(c) For the compensation of the doorkeeper of the House of Representatives per diem ___________________ _
(Provided that the messenger and doorkeeper of the House shall receive the same mileage as the members of the House of Representatives.)
(d) For the incidental expenses of the House of Representatives for the session 1927 _____________________ _

(e) For the incidental expenses of the Senate for the session 1927 _________ _
(f) For indexing journals of the House of Representatives ___________________ _
(g) For indexing journals of the Senate __
(h) For the .exepnses of the legislative committees while visiting the various institutions and properties of the State during the session and for the expense and per diem of ad interim committees when authorized by the chairman of such committee to make visit_ ___________________________ _

or such sum thereof as may be necessary to be paid upon itemized statement submitted and approved.
(i) For printing stationery incidental supplies furniture repairs _and replacements for the General Assembly for the session 1927 to be immediately available to be paid on approval of the Secretary of State or so much thereof as may 1::\e necessary for above year __
(j) For compensation of doorkeeper assistant messenger and other attaches of the House and of the Senate not otherwise provided for such sums as may be authorized by resolution of either branch of the General Assembly

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7.00 7,00
150.00 100.00 150.00 150.00
7,500.00
4,000.00

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for the session 1927 to be immediately available.
(k) For additional appropriation for incidental expenses of the House for the year 1925_________________________ $
For incidental expenses of the Senate for the year 1925 _________________ _
For indexing Journals of House for the year 1925 ________________________ _
For indexing Journals of Senate for the year 1925 _________ c ______________ _
Said sums to be immediately available.

25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the following item which had been deferred on Tuesday, August 18th, be taken up for consideration at this time, and the motion prevailed:

SECTION 8. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Sub-section 3. State Veterinarian Items: (b-2) For exterminating the cattle tick and developing the live stock industry __ _ 25,000.00
The item was adopted.

25,000.00

Mr. McKenzie of the 48th moved that the following Section which had been deferred on Tuesday, August 18th, be taken up for consideration at this time, and the motion prevailed:

SECTION 13 PENSION COMMISSION

Sub-section 1 Items:

. (a) For the salary of the Pension Commissioner _________________ \ __ __ __

4,000.00

(b) For hire of clerical help in the office of the Pension Commissioner__ ________

3 ,900. 00

(c) For the payment of pensions which shall become due for each year 1926 and 1927 _________________________ 1,300,000.00

4,000.00 3 ,900. 00 1,300,000.00

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(Provided that all unclaimed pensions reverting to the Treasury be prorated among living pensioners to be applied on past-due pensions.)
(Provided also that in addition to this amount the total sum derived from the cigar and cigarette tax is appropriated so as to provide for full payment of pensions due in said years 1926 and 1927.)
(Provided further that should any fees be due any ordinaries for pension work such fees shall be paid from the above appropriation)
(d) For continuing the work of the Roster Commission _______________________ $

4,600.00 $

4,600.00

Item A was adopted.

Item B was adopted.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th offered the following amendment to Item C of this Section:

Moves to amend Section 13, Sub-section 1, Item C, by adding the following after the words and figures "yrs. 1926 and 1927'':

For the purpose of paying the amounts due the Confederate Soldiers and Confederate widows the back pensions and all sums due them by the Constitution of this State and laws of Georgia, and in addition to the appropriation fixed in this Section, the Governor of the State is hereby authorized and directed and fully empowered to assign and set aside not exceeding (5) five years of the rental arising from the existing lease of the Western and Atlantic Railroad as a special fund to be used exclnsively for the purpose of paying warrants drawn against said special fund by the Pension Commissioners of Geor-

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gia in paying the Confederat!'l Soldiers and widows of Confederate Solders which is now due them by this State. That the Governor is directed to discount said rentals of said W. & A. Railroad existing lease for five years and when discounted to place the proceeds in the Treasury of the State as a special fund to be used only for the purpose herein specified which is hereby appropriated for the purpose of paying back pensions and amounts due Confederate Soldiers and Confederate widows of this State. The warrant on said funds when drawn by Pension Commissioner shall be counter signed by the Comptroller General and by the Governor.

All sales of monies accruing from the sale of cigars and cigarette stamps Acts not otherwise appropriated is appropriated to the common treasury of the State until said cigar and cigarette stamp tax money shall amount to the sum of the proce-eds of the discount of the existing lease of the rentals of the Western and Atlantic Railroad rentals.''
The amendment was ado~ted.
The item as amended was adopted.
Item C was adopted.

Mr. Carlisle of the 7th moved that the following Section be reconsidered for the purpose of offering an amendment, and the motion prevailed:

SECTION 14. PUBLIC PRINTING.
Sub-section 1' Items:
(a) For a general fund to be expended by the Governor, according to law____ (Provided, that all departments of the State Government and all state institutions who are required by law to

30,000.00

30 '()()() .()()

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submit reports to the Governor or to the General Assembly or which may be called upon to submit reports by the Governor or the General Assembly, shall prior to the printing of such report submit the same to the Governor together with a statement of the number of copies of such report deemed necessary by such department and a statement of the expenses of printing such a report, and shall secure the approval of the Governor as to the number of copies to be printed and the expense thereof. No such report shall be printed without the approval of the Governor.)
(1) Every such report shall set forth all receipts and disbursements in full, and be filed with the Governor within sixty days next following the period covered. A duplicate of such report shall at the same time be presented by the author to the Commissioner of Public Printing. No report shall contain any advertising matter nor any copying of the Georgia Laws nor statutes except minor extracts explanatory of and incorporated in the text.
(2) Before filing any report the author shall carefully edit the same and strike therefrom all journals and minutes of proceedings and all correspondence petitions and orders and other documents or writings whose substance can be briefly stated consolidated as far as practicable statistical tables and strike out all matter which is of interest to individuals chiefly and not important information concerning public affairs.
(b) For the salary of the Superintendent Public Printing____________________$

3,000.00 $

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(c) For the salary of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Printing ________ $

1,800.00 $

1,800.00

Senator Carlisle offered the following amendment to the Section:
Moves to amend Section 14, Sub-section 1 by adding a new item to read as follows:

Item D. For a contingent fund $1,500 for each of the years 1926 and 1927.
The amendment was adopted.
The Section as amended was adopted.

Upon the motion of Mr. Carlisle of the 7th the following sub-section which had been postponed on August 17tli, was taken up for consideration:

Sub-section 1-A Bureau of Markets:
(a) For the support and maintenance of the Bureau of Markets ____________ _ (Provided that no further sum shall be paid for the support and maintenance of the Bureau of Markets under the pretended authority of the Act of 1921 pages 100-103 inclusive.)

50,000.00

50,000.00

The Committee offered the following amendment:

Committee moves to amend House Bill No. 375, Sec. 8, Sub-section A-1, Item (a), by striking all of Sub-section 1-A, Item (a), inclusive of the proviso, and substitute in lieu thereof the following:
"Sub-section 1-A. Bureau of Markets."
"Item (a). For the support and maintenance of the Bureau of Markets. For the year 1926, $100,000.00; for

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the year 1927, $100,000.00, as provided by the act approved August 13, 1921, pages 100 to 103, inclusive.''
Mr. Luttrell of the 25th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.

On the adoption of the amendment Mr. Andrews of the 31st called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. DeLa.Perriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Memory, S. Forster Miller, A. L. Neal, Benj. F. Parker, Jos. H.

Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Sa.pp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President.

Negative-

Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C.

Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. Norma.n, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 24, the Nays 23, and the amendment was adopted.

The item as amen~ed was adopted.
The hour of adjournment having arrived the President announced the Senate adjourned until3 P.M.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1925. 3:00P.M.
The Senate reconvened at 3 P.M. and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, f:. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. 1\IcGregor, .J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

:>real, BPnj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting Item B, Sub-section 4, of Section 8, and the motion prevailed.
Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd asked unanimous consent to withdraw his amendment to this item and the consent was granted.

Mr. Williams of the 14th asked unanimous consent to withdraw his amendment to this item and the consent was granted.

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(b) For the maintenance of the Depart-
ment of Horticulture Pomology and
Board of Entomology (Acts of 1921 and 1922) ________________________ $

70,000.00 $

70.000.00

Mr. Carlisle of the 7th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting Section 8, and the motion prevailed.
The Committee offered the following amendment to the Section:

Amend Section 8 by adding a new sub-section 6 to read as follows:

Sub-section 6, Items:
(a) ''For the salary of the Chief Oil Inspector for each of years 1926 and 1927, $3,000.
(b) For salary of the clerk to the Chief Oil Inspector for each of the years 1926 and 1927, $2,100.

(Provided that in addition to said salary, the actual traveling expenses of the said Chief Oil Inspector shall be paid as provided by law.)

The amendment was adopted. The Section as amended was adopted.

The following Section was adopted:

BE IT FURTHER E~ACTED by the authority aforesaid, that the respective amounts appropriated by this Act for the salaries of the various State House officers and clerical expenses of the various departments shall be held and considered as in full payment thereof, and such amounts shall not be increases directly or indirectly by the payment of additional funds

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from the contingent fund, or any other fund, to si.tch officers, their clerks, or other persons by way of extra compensation or for extra service, or for extra assistance rendered to su!'h officers in any department of State Government, and should such extra service or assistance become necessary to said officers in said departments, the same shall be paid out of the amounts respectively appropriated by this Act for salaries of the various State House officers; nor shall any money be paid from any fund to any person or officer as a salary or otherwise, unless same is authorized by law, audited by the Comptroller General, and the money appropriated therefor.
The following Section was adopted:
BE IT FFRTHER ENACTED by the authority aforesaid that whenever an appropriation is made for the maintenance of any department, the said maintenance appropriation shall cover all incidental expenseE of said department, including telephone, telegraph, printing, stationery, office furniture and fixtures, supplies, postage, etc., and shall cover the cost of all reports required by law to be made to the Governor or to the General Assembly. That this same provision shall apply to all departments which are supported by fees, special taxes or licenses, when such fees, taxes or licenses are made by law the statutory appropriation for maintenance of said department; and no incidental expenses as set forth above for any department shall be paid out of appropriation for contingent fund, Public Printing Fund, or Public Building and Grounds Fund.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
Mr. Perkins of the 24th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting Section 8, Sub-section 1-A, as amended.
On the motion to reconsider Mr. Williams of the 14th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Foster, A. G.

Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K.

Matthews, Joe I. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

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.Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0.

Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M.

Sapp, W. M. Wilkinson, H. B.

Negative-

Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D. Clementi", J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A.

Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. McGregor, J. M. D.

Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

On the motion to reconsider Section 8, Sub-section 1-A, the Ayes were 24, the Nays 25, and the motion was therefore lost.

The report of the Committee as amended which was favorable to the passage of House Bill No. 375 (the General Appropriation Bill) as amended was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Xeal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. '\ Wellborn, E. C. iilllli ~ Wilkinson, H. B. ~e ;;5; Williams, W. C., Jr. ':1 Mr. President.']~
~ ~

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On the passage of the Bill as amended the Ayes were 48, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd moved that the Bill be immediately transmitted to the House and the motion prevailed.

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 as amended, towit:
- By Mr. Perkins of th-e 24thSenate Bill No. 6. A Bill to alter, amend and revise laws authorizing and regulating the issue of non par stock by corporations of Georgia.

By Messrs. Wellborn of the 40th, Dixon ofthe 17th, and Owen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 125. A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the condemnation of property, etc.

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 and Resolutions of the House
and Senate, to-wit:

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By Messrs. Alexander and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 916. A Bill to empower the mayor and council of the Town of Tybee to sell certain lands.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 918. A Bill to exempt Valdosta Street Railway from tax for street paving.

By Messrs. Williams of Walton and Warren of Washing-

ton-



House Resolution No. 119. A Resolution to provide that Penitentiary Committee shall visit State Penitentiary and convict camps.

By Messrs. Guest of 34th and Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 156. A Bill to allow Reserve Officers to hold civil offices in Georgia.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 242. A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon.

By Mr. Ennis of the 20th-
Senate Bill No. 256. A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for City of Milledgeville.

By Mr. Maddox of 26th-
Senate Resolution No. 12. A Resolution to provide that the assent of the State of Georgia is given to an Act of Congress authorizing a complete endowment of Agricultural Experiment Stations.

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By Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd-
Senate Resolution No. 17. A Resolution endorsing the efforts of Georgians working to build a Woodrow Wilson College in Georgia.

By Mr. Knox of 3rd-
Senate Resolution No. 30. Commending the State Tobacco Exposition.

By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Resolution No. 31. A Resolution authorizing the placing of a Monument to Ron. Joseph E. Brown, former Governor, and his wife, on the Capitol Grounds.

By Messrs. Picketson of the 19th and others-
Senate Resolution No. 33. A Resolution authorizing the Thos. E. Watson Memorial Association to erect a Memorial on the Capitol Grounds.

By Messrs. Lewis and Whelchel of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 919. A Bill to create a City Court for the City of Moultrie.

By Messrs. Moye of the 11th and Bell of the 51st-
Senate Bill No. 44. A Bill to authorize the securing of advances for the purpose of planting of crops, by the giving of a bill of sale of such crops, and for other purposei'l.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that when the Senate adjourn it stand adjourned until 8:00 o'clock tonight and the motion prevailed.
The Rules Committee submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the following as the order of business for the remainder of the day:

Senate Bill No. 166. Senate Bill No. 214.
Senate Bill No. 85. Senate Bill No. 268.
Reading of House Bills for first and second times.
Consideration of amendments to Senate Bills by the House and of conference committee reports.

The above report became the order of business for the remainder of the day.

The President appointed Mr. Hendrix of the 35th as the Committee from the Senate on the following Resolution.
By Messrs. Hooper of Fulton and Boswell of Greene-House Resolution No. 85. A Resolution to provide for
the purchase of a Governor's Mansion in Ansley Park, and for other purposes.
The President appointed Messrs. Knox of the 3rd, Miller of the 9th, and Moye of the 11th as a conference committee from the Senate on the following Bill:
By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. A Bill to repeal an Act to establish the City Court of Dawson.
The following Bills and Resolutions were read the first time and referred to Committees:

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By Messrs. Wiliiams of Walton and Warren of Washington-
House Resolution No. 119. A Resolution providing for Committees on State Penitentiary to visit camps before next Session.

Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.

By Messrs. Lewis and Welchel of Colquitt -
House Bill No. 19. A Bill to create a City Court for Moultrie.
Referred to Committee on Uniform Laws.

By Messrs. Alexander and Denmark of Chatham-
House Bill No. 916. A Bill to authorize and empower the mayor and councilmen of the town of Tybee to sell certain lands of said town.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 918. A Bill to exempt the Valdosta St. Railway Company from tax for the paving of streets.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.

Upon the motion of Mr. Foster of the 28th the Senate went into executive session at 5:15 o'clock for the purpose of considering a sealed communication from his Excellency the Governor:
The following appointments of the Governor were confirmed in executive session:

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A. T. Woodward, of Lowndes County, solicitor of Valdosta City Court.

Miller Bell, of Milledgeville; T. E. Atkinson, of Coweta; Ernest Camp, of Walton County; J. B. Hutcheson, of Clayton County; and W. H. Davis, of Burke County; all to be members of the board of trustees of the Georgia State College for Women.

L. L. McMullan, of Hart County, member of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture.

Frank Guess, of Decatur, judge of Decatur City Court.

D. P. Phillips, of Decatur, solicitor of Decatur City Court.
The executive session was dissolved at 5:30 o'clock.

Mr. Foster of the 28th moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

Under a previously adopted motion the President an'" nounced the Senate adjourned until 8:00 o'clock tonight.

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SEKATE CH:AMBER,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1925.
8:00P.M. The Senate reconvened at 8 P. M. and was called to or~ der by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J, R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morga~, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. wellborn, E. C.
Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Williams of the 14th-
Senate Bill No.166. A Bill to authorize the State Board of Education to develop standards for school buildings and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D.

Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Negative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Cole, E. D. Hutcheson, J. R.

Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Parker, Jos. H. Pruett, J. F.

Thompson, J. N. H. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill as amended the Ayes were 23, the Nays 10.

The Bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has read and agreed to the Senate amendments to the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Talmadge of Jasper-
House Bill No. 122. A Bill to amend the Act creating
State Highway Board.

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By Mrs. Napier, Messrs. Malone and Winship of BibbHouse Bill No. 774. A Bill to amend an Act establish-

ing the City Court of Macon.
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, to-wit:

By Mr. McCluney of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 26l A Bill to appropriate $250,000 to
Georgia State Sanitarium for a deficiency.
By Messrs. McCluney of Baldwin and Dykes of DoolyHouse Bill No. 263. A Bill to appropriate $30,000 to
State Sanitarium for purpose of erecting ice plant.
By Mrs. Napier of Bibb, and Mr. McCluney of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 339. A Bill to appropriate $16,250 to
Georgia Training School for Boys.

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Winship and Malone of Bibb-
House Bill No. 382. A Bill to appropriate $15,000 to State Academy for Blind.
By McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 635. A Bill to appropriate $25,000 to State College for Women at Milledgeville.

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By Messrs. Boswell of Greene, and MeWhorter of Ogle-
., thorpe-
'-House Resolution No. 96. A Resolution to appropriate $75,000.00 for repairs to the Capitol.

Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

On the motion to adjourn Mr. Harrell of the 12th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--
Hutcheson, J. R
Negative--
Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hughes, H. L. D.

Thompson, J. N. B.
Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe L Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Wilkinson, H. B.
Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the motion to adjourn the Ayes were 3 the Nays 29, and the motion was lost.
The Senate concurred in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 225 (A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Doe Run):

. Moved to amend Senate Bill No. 225 by adding thereto anew Section, to be known as Section 3, as follows: "Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid

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that this act shall not go into effect until this Act shall'
have been submitted for ratification to the qualified vo-
ters of said city of Doerun and approved by a majority
of the qualified voters of said city voting at a special
election to be held in said city at such time, not earlier
than Nov. 1, 1925, as the mayor and council of said city
shall call and order. .Said election shall be held and gov-
erned by the same rules and regulations as election for
mayor and aldermen. Thirty days publication and notice
of the date of said election shall be given in a newspaper in said town prior to said date of election and notice of the date of said election shall be posted in three public places in said city 30 days prior to said election. At said election the question submitted to the qualified voters shall be "For Purchase of Ice Plant" and "Against Purchase of Ice Plant.'' The mayor and council shall prepare and furnish tickets for said election and the managers of said election shall consolidate the votes and report the results of said election to the mayor and council of said city who shall enter the same upon the minutes of city council and declare the results of said election. In the event a majority of the qualified voters of said city voting in said election vote "for Purchase of Ice Plant," this act shall become effective as soon as the results of said election is declared.

The Senate concurred in the following amendment of. the House to Senate Bill No. 6 (A Bill to amend the law authorizing and regulating the issue of non-par stock by corporations) :

House amends Senate Bill No. 6 by inserting between the figures "one" and the word "every" in Section one, the following words: "Be it enacted by the General As- sembly of the State of Georgia, That.''

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Further amends by inserting the words "Be it further enacted that" immediately after the numerals in Sections Two, Three, Four, Five, Six and Seven.

Further amends by striking Section 7 and substituting therefor the following. ''All laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

The Senate concurrd in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 125 (A Bill to amend an Act authorizing the condemnation of property):

House amends Senate Bill No. 125 as follows:

Amend Section 1 by adding immediately after line 12 the following: That in fixing the compensation or damage herein provided for, both actual and consequential, either or both, shall be paid by the party or parties seeking to condemn property so herein provided.''

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Sapp of the 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 214. A Bill to provide for stamping the words ~'Penitentiary Made" on goods made in penal institutions.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Affirmative--
Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.

Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M.

Negative--
Hutcheson, J. R. Matthews, Joe I.

Middleton, D. S. Neal," Benj. F.

Parker, Jos. H. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 23, the Nays 6.

The Bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The following House Bills and Resolutions were read the :first time and referred to Committees:

By Messrs. Boswell of Greene and MeWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Resolution No. 96. A Resolution to appropriate $75,000 for repairs to the Capitol Building.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clarke-
House Bill No. 497. A Bill to make additional appropriation to the Trustees of the University of Georgia for the use of the Georgia State College of Agriculture.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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By Messrs. Burch of Dodge and Jackson of Bleckley-
House Bill No. 514. A Bill to appropriate $10,000.00 to the 12th District A. & M. School at Cochran.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mr. McCluney of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 635. A Bill to appropriate $25,000.00 to
the Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Messrs. Gullat of Campbell and Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 368. A Resolution to provide for an appropriation to meet the deficiency in the funds for public buildings and grounds for 1925.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Messrs. Riley and Hines of Sumter-
House Bill No. 304. .A Bill to appropriate $10,000.QO for the Academic Building at the 3rd district A. & M. School.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Messrs. McCluney of Baldwin and Dykes of Dooly-
House Bill No. 263. A Bill to appropriate $30,000.00 to the Trustees of the Georgia State Sanitarium to erect a cold storage plant.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 262. A Bill to appropriate $250,000.00 to the trustees of Georgia State Sanitarium for a deficiency.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mrs. Napier of Bibb, and McCluney of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 339. A Bill to appropriate $16,250.00
to the Georgia Training School for Boys.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 382. A Bill to make appropriations for Georgia State Academy for the Blind.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock A.M. tomorrow.

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Senate Chamber, Friday, August 21st, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00
o'clock A. :M:. this day and was called to order by the
President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators an-

. swered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E.

Hayes, W. C.

Bell, W. L.

Hendrix, W. C.

Boykin1 Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R.

Carr, Miiton B.

Johnson, L. F.

Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Knight, P. T.

Clary, E. D.

Knox, Gordon

Clernehts, J. B.

Luttrell, J. A.

Clifton, J. D.

Maddox, A. K.

Coie, E. D.
Cole, R. b.

Matthews, Joe I. Metnory, S. Forster

Collier, J. C.

Middleton, D. S.

DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Miller, A. L.

Dixon, J. A.

Morgan, S. H.

Foster, A. G.

Moye, R. L.

Guess, Carl N.

McGregor, J. M. D.

Harrell, G. Y.

McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, 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.

Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent that the follo'Wifig Bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Appropriations, read the second time and recommitted, and the consent was granted:

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By Messrs. Stanford and Dekle of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 552. A Bill to appropriate to the Trus, tees of the University of Georgia the sum of $15,000 for the use of the Georgia State Woman's College at Valdosta.

Mr. Harrell of 12th District, Chairm~n of the Committee on Uniform Laws, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Uniform Laws have had under con-

sideration the following Bills of the House and have in-

structed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the

Senate with the recommendation as follows:

..

House Bill No. 662. To be entitled an Act to authorize attorneys in criminal cases to read decisions of the Appelate Courts to Juries, and for other ~urposes. That the same do pass.
House Bill No. 919. To be entitled an Act to create a city court for Moultrie.
Committee recommends that the same do not pass.
G. Y. Harrell, Chairman.

Mr. Harrell of 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Uniform Laws, submitted the following report:

Mr. President :
Your Committee on Uniform Laws have had under consideration the following Bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the :Se:n,ate with the recommendation that the same do not pass.

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House Bill No. 84. To be entitled an Act to amend Section 2 as amended, Georgia Laws, page 55 of the State. of Georgia, relative to the publishing for 5 days of application for marriage licenses, and for other purposes.

The Bill was amended and then advanced as amended. G. Y. Harrell, C4airman.

Mr. Hendriix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following Bills 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 as amended:

House Bill No. 907, By Fulton Delegation, known as bill to qualify candidates for primary election in certain counties and precincts.
Hendrix, Chairman.
Mr. Hendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following Bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do rass.

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House Bill No. 472. By Fulton Delegation, Laundry Lien regulation bill.

House :Bill No. 522. By Bibb delegation, to amend charter of Macon.
Hendrix, Chairman.

Mr. nendrix of 35th District, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Municipal Government have had under consideration the following Bills of the House and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back
to the Senate with the recommendation that the same d6
pttss.

House Bill No. 918. By Messn;. Dekle and Stanford of Lowndes, to exempt Valdosta St. Ry. Co. from paving assessments.
Hendrix, Chairman.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters submitted the following report:
Mr. President :
Your Committee on County and County Matters have had under consideration the following Bills 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.

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House Bill No. 862. By Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and Alexander. Act to provide for a chairman of County Board of Tax Assessors in certain counties.

House Bill No. 171. By Messrs. Weeks of DeKalb, do pass as amended. Act to amend Act of Aug. 21, 1922, regarding the county manager form of government.

House Bill No. 895. By Mr. Brannen of Candler. Act to create Board of Commissioners of Candler County.

House Bill No. 894. By Mr. Brannen of Candler. Act to repeal an act creating County Commissioners for Candler County.
Respectfully submitted,
Boykin, 37th, Chairman.

Mr. Hughes of 21st District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture 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 not pass.
House Bill No. 782.
Hughes, Chairman.

Mr. Memory of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitt~cl the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways have had under -consid-eration the following bills of the House and have instruct-

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ed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the recommendation that the same do pass: .

House Bill No. 366 to be entitled ''An Act to increase the tax on fuel distributors and for other purposes.

House Bill No. 814, to be entitled" An Act to prohibit the placing or posting of display advertisements on the right of way of the Dixie Highway in Bibb County and for other purposes.
Memory, Chairman.

Mr. Bell of 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Corporations 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 it do pass.

.House Bill No. 872. By Messrs. Blease and Turner of Brooks. To amend the Act creating a new charter for the City of Quitman and for other purposes.

Mr. Boykin of 37th District, Chairman of the Committee. on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:

M,_r, President:

Your Committee on County and County Matters have

had under consideration the following Bills of the House

and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same

b~ck. to the Senate. with the recommendation t.l;l.at the

saw~ ,cio n9t pass~

'... '

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1925.
By Messrs. Alexander and Denmark of ChathamHouse Bill No. 916. A Bill to authorize and empower
Mayor and Councilmen of the town of Tybee to sell certain lands of said town.
Respectfully submitted, Boykin, 37th, Chairman.
Mr. Cole of 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Penitentiary submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Penitentiary have had under con-
sideration 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:
House Resolution No.119. For committee on State Penitentiary to visit camps before next session.
Mr. Peebles of 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions submitted the following report:
Mr. President: Your Committee on Pensions have had under considera-
tion 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 as amended:
House Bill No. 205. A Bill to provide for the payment of Pensions to Confederate Soldiers.
1. S. Peebles, Jr., Chairman.

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Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President :
Your Committee on Special Judiciary 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. 361. A Bill to amend Section 1537 of Vol. 1 of Parks Annodated Code of Georgia relative to duties and powers of certain trustees and for other purposes.
Foster, Chairman.

Mr. Pickren of 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Fish and Game, submitted the .following report:

Mr. President:
Your i)ommittee on Game and Fish have had under consideration the following Bill and have instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the S~nate with the recommendation that the same do pass.
By Messrs. Tyson of Mcintosh and Johnson of Camden-
House Bill No. 693. A Bill to be entitled an Act requiring all boats engaged in commercial fishing in Tidewaters of Georgia shall have metal tags.
Respectfully submitted,
Pickren, 4th, Chairman.

Mr. Knight of 6th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:
Your Committee on Education hll.ve 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:

By Mr. Steed of Taylor-
House Bill No. 425. To be entitled an act to amend Sec. 150 of the Georgia School Code with reference to bonds of County School Superintendents and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
P. T. Knight, Chairman.

Mr. Foster of 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President :
Your Committee on Special Judiciary 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 he same do pass:

House Bill No. 406. A Bill to amend Sec. 828, Vol. 8 of Parks Code relative to extending speed limits to 40 miles per hour.
Foster, Chairman.

The following House Bills and Resolutions, favorably reported, were read the second time:

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By Mr. Napier and Messrs. Winship and Malone of Bibb-
House Bill No. 814. To prohibit the placing of display advertisements on the right of way of the Di:rie Highway in Bibb County; and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 862. Providing that chairman of board of tax assessors shall determine if taxes are retumed properly in counties having a city of at least HO,OOO and not more than 150,000 within its limits; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No.171. To amend an Act approved August 21, 1922, as regards the County Manager form of County Governments; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Steed of Taylor-
House Bill No. 425. To amend Section 150 of tl!te Georgia School Code with reference to bonds of county school superintendents; and for other purposes:

By Mr. Steed of Taylor-
House Bill No. 425. To amend Section 150 of the Georgia School Code with reference to bonds of county school superintendents; and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Wimberly of Toombs and Folks of Ware-
House Bill No. 406-To amend Section 828, Volume 8 of Park's Code relative to extending speed limit to 40 miles per hour.

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By Messrs. Tyson of Mcintosh, and Johnson of Camden-
House Bill No. 693. Requiring all boats engaged in commercial :fishing in Tidewater Georgia shall have metal tags, etc.

By Mr. Loyd of Newton-
House Bill No. 205. To provide for the payment of pensions to Confederate Soldiers and their widows; and for other purposes.

By Messrs. DeKle and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 918. To exempt the Valdosta Street Railway Co. from the tax for the paving of streets; and for other purposes.

By Messrs. Blease and Turner of Brooks-
House Bill No. 872. To amend the Act creating a new charter for the City of Quitman; and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 472. To authorize persons engaged in laundering, etc., to sell such goods as remain uncalled for; providing for notice to owner and of sale, etc.; and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Mann of Glynn and Stark of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 366. To increase the tax on fuel distributors; and for other purposes.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler and othersHouse Bill No. 662. To authorize attorneys in crimi-

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nal cases to read decisions of the Appellate Courts to juries; and for other purposes.

Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that House Bills Nos. 514, 304, 262, 339, 263, 382, 635, 7, 280, 497, 224, and House Resolutions Nos. 70, 368, 96 and 33, be withdrawn from the Committee on Appropriations, read the second time, and recommitted; and the consent was granted.

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, to-wit:

By Mr. Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 245. A bill to amend Sec. 1249 of Civil Code relative to selection of State depositories.

By Mr. Memory of 46thSenate Bill No. 264. A bill to regulate shooting of
quail in Pierce County.
By Mr. Collier of 22ndSenate Bill No. 267. A bill to create a Board of Com-
missioners for County of Lamar.
By Mr. Perkins of 24thSenate Bill No. 271. A bill to amend an Act changing
from fee to salary system in certain counties.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

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~Hr. President:
The House has read and agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Henderson of Irwin-
House Bill No. 715. A bill to create a new charter of City of Ocilla and for other purposes.

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 Bill of the Senate, as amended, towit:
By Mr. Hendrix of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 272. A bill to amend an Act establishing criminal court of Atlanta.
The following majority report was filed by Senators Andrews, Dixon, Collier, and Carswell, members of the Highway Investigation Committee appointed earlier in the session for the purpose of investigating the actions of that Department:

State Senate, State of Georgia, August 20, 1925.
REPORT OF SENATE COMMITTEE To the Senate of Georgia:-
Your special committee appointed under Resolution No.-, of the Senate, to investigate certain charges

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against the Highway Department, begs leave to submit the following report:

Your committee heard without limit all parties desiring to be heard. We have gone as fully into the investigation as the power given us would permit.

We do not feel that it is necessary for us to go into the report known as the "Dawson Audit" as the same has all been adjudicated by the Supreme Court, and for the further reason that those parties making affidavits referred to in said "Dawson Audit" either refused to appear for examination or testified before the committee that they had no personal knowledge of the statements contained in their said affidavits.

The Highway Board and the employees of the Highway Department cooperated fully with the coll)mittee in its investigation. Your committee finds that no illegal or wrongful use of the State's money by any one has developed, save only the case of one Bereth, a minor employee of the Department, who has been convicted of padding certain payrolls and is now serving sentence for his crime.
Your Committee is of the opinion that economy can be practiced by use of less expensive cars by the Department, and we urge the State Highway Board to eliminate such number of cars as the proper conduct and efficiency of said Department will permit.

With reference to certain bids for the purchase of cars, contracts for road building, etc., your committee finds that there may have been some technical irregularities with reference to same, but that the loss to the State, if any, was comparatively small, and we firmly believe tha1

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there will be nothing to merit the criticism of the Department along this line, as the Board is now constituted.

:. Your committee believes that the State Highway Board should be the supreme and controlling authority over the :whole Department, and that all other officers and employees should be under the Board's direction at all times; this to include the accounting, engineering, mechanical, and all other departments, as well as the employment and discharge of all connected with same.

The methods of bookkeeping and accounting are antiquated and not proper for a Department doing and hanaling seven .million dollar business per annum. We recommend that a modern system of accounting especially suited to the needs of the State Highway Department be installed at once. We further recommend that the Board employ high class bookkeepers of wide experience and of unquestioned integrity.

We further recommend that all expense accounts of all officers and employees be itemized.

We find that the offices at East Point shops do not have and can not show that they have ever taken an annual inventory, and we recommend that the Board order one taken with the State Auditor as supervisor. We also find that the card index system used in the stock room is not properly kept,-the withdrawal of supplies from time to time not showing thereon; that said inventory be made according to instructions of the State Auditor and at such times as he may request.

We recommend that the State Auditor employ a continuous auditor to check up the spending of all moneys by

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any employee or officer of the Department, also the auditing of all contracts let by the Highway Department.

We further recommend that all bids be filed only with the Chairman of the Highway Board, and that the Highway Board move its executive offices to East Point, and be connected with the main offices. This Board would function much better away from the State House, and we further recommend that the Chairman employ a high class man as a private and confidential executive assistant at such salary as will secure a first class man of ability.

We are firmly of the opinion that the State Highway

.e

Board as now constituted will cooperate harmoniously

and for the betterment of good roads in Georgia.

We further recommend that the Board at the earliest possible time sell the Elberton rock quarry, as it is apparent that the same is being operated at a loss.

With reference to the operation of a cafeteria and other minor economies which were suggested during the investigation, we submit that this committee has the utmost confidence in the ability and the integrity of the present Board in the disposition of these matters to the best interests of the State, and that same be closed unless it can be operated without a loss.

We recommend that the publication of the Highway Magazine be put on a paying basis or discontinued.

We deplore the bickering and dissensions of the past, but feel sure that the Board as now constituted will proceed to do all things necessary for the proper advance-

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n1~nt 9f th~ program for good roads in Georgia which is of su,Qh vital importance to our people.

J. C. COLLIER, Senator 22nd Dist.

JAS. A. DIXON, Senator 17th Dist.

E. E. ANDREWS, Senator 31st Dist.

H. J. CARSWELL, Senator 5th Dist.

Senator Hutcheson, Chairman of the Special Highway Committee to investigate certain charges made against said Highway Department submitted the following minority report:

State Senate, State of Georgia,
August 20, 1925.
MINORITY REPORT
To the Senate of Georgia: As Chairman of the special committee appointed by the
Senate to investigate certain charges against the State Highway Department, I feel constrained to file this minority report, for the reasons which will hereafter appear.
The Committee heard each and every complaint brought to its attention by various parties, giving each

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complainant an opportunity to voluntarily appear and be; sworn in the matters about which he has made complaint. On account of the committee having no power and authority to subpoena witnesses and cause the production of books and papers, a number of witnesses failed to appear and be sworn. Various reasons are given for not voluntarily appearing, such as "I am in the contracting business and I would not want to testify against the Highway Department,'' and ''I do not care to be a voluntary witness against any one for fear that my appearance would be misunderstood by the public,'' and one reported complainant said that he had no complaint to make against the Highway Department, knowing of no irregularities therein. However, the officials of the Highway Department promptly informed the committee that all books, papers, documents, employees and Highway offi- . cials were at our service and ready to render the committee all aid and assistance within their knowledge. The retiring member, Mr. W. T. Anderson, upon being asked to attend as a witness and to furnish the committee any information he had touching the matters promptly complied and gave the committee all assistance within his knowledge. The Chairman, John N. Holder, and the State Highway Engineer, W. R. Neel, joined in having the attendance of officials and employees as witnesses before the committee. His Excellency, Governor Walker, upon being asked for all the information in his hands and such assistance as he could give in the investigation promptly rendered to the committee a complete statement and delivered a complete file of documents in his hands, touching the matters involved. The State Auditor, Mr. S. J. Slate, at the request of the committee ren-

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dered all aid and assistance asked for, .and rendered valuable aid in explaining his report and the technical terms, and saving time of the committee in compiling parts of his audit more concisely for the committee.

Touching the removal by the Governor of John N. Holder, Chairman of the Highway Board, the Governor furnished the committee the following data and report:
Original affidavit of F. J. Stukes, M. S. Franks, W. R. Neel and H. G. Spahr, set out in full in "Report of Special Audit of the State Highway Department'' by C. R. Dawson & Co., a copy of which each senator has in his desk and mailed to him before the convening of this session of the General Assembly.

The committee asked each party who made the above affidavits to appear and permit the committee to examine him on the matters contained in the affidavit. Each witness appeared voluntarily except C. R. Dawson and H. G. Spahr. C. R. Dawson failed to appear and gave no reason for such refusal. H. G. Spahr refused to appear and gave as his reason that he is not now with the Highway Department, that he is in the culvert business with a concern who furnishes material and manufacturing material used by the Highway Department, and therefore can not afford to testify against the Department for fear of loss of business.
I find that the following irregularities are admitteed as true, to-wit:

1. That employees of the Department for the year 1923 and 1924 were advanced money not earned, as embodied in the Audit of the State Auditor.

2. That the Chairman had advanced to him out of the money of the Department various sums as follows:

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Aug. 16, 1922, $500. Repaid by him Dec. 27, 1922.
Aug. 8, 1923, $400.00. Repaid by him Aug. 17, 1923.
Aug. 14, 1923, $600.00. Repaid by him Sept. and Nov., 1923.
Aug. 15, 1924,$1,200.00. Repaid by him Oct. 7, 1924.

Th~t the amount of $1,200.00 was borrowed by the Chairman from the Georgia Highway Magazine and used by him in paying expenses of carrying on a campaign in the interest on gas tax legislation, and upon criticism made Mr. Holder repaid the above sums so borrowed.
I find that the following charges are made in the Governor's charges, but are disputed:

1. That money of the Highway Department was used by the Chairman in lobbying at the 1922 session of the General Assembly, at the session of 1923 and the session of 1924.

2. That the Chairman had full knowledge of the payroll padding by one Bereth from December 19, 1924, and retained the said Bereth in the employment of the Department until the 17th day of February, 1925, the day before the facts were disclosed by publication of the same by the Atlanta Constitution.

I find that during the year 1924 over $69,000.00 was used by the Highway Department for passenger automobiles for the employees of the Department, and that there are now in use in the Department over 150 of such cars; and that employees of the Department have pleasure trips with such cars as far as Birmingham, Ala., and Florida.
I find that the salaries paid the employees of the Department are rather high, and that subsistance and expense accounts paid are very high, and I recommend that

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all expense accounts should be itemized and sworn to before payment.

Lump sum advances having been made for expenses without authority of law, and other sums of money having been illegally received and retained by various employees of the department, I recommend that the attorney for the Highway Department or such other State officer as may be directed institute proceedings in Court to collect all such claims against various parties as shown by the audit of the Highway Department as published by the State Auditor. This is urged for the reason that an acquiescence in such illegal transactions would tend to condone and encourage such conduct among these and perhaps other officials.

I further find that one Finn-Weddington Motor Co., of Newnan, Ga., was paid by Jones Motor Co., of Macon, Ga., the sum of $500.00 in consideration of the fact that the said Finn Metor Co. made the contention against the Jones Motor Co. to the Highway Department that the said Finn Motor Co.'s bid for supplying approximately seventy trucks to the Highway Department was a lower bid than the Jones Motor Co. I find further in this transaction that Redwine Motor Co., of Fayetteville, Ga., had on file a lower bid for such contract than the Jones Motor Co., according to the specifications for bids.

I find that on a project in Polk County, Ga., one Simonton, a Division Engineer, of the Highway Department, was a partner of the contractor who secured the contract on competitive bidding, and that said division engineer aided the successful bidder in submitting his bid. I find that the Highway Department on having this matter brought to its attention by Polk County authorities and after a hearing revoked the contract under the success-

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ful bidder and the said Simonton resigned the said office with the Department.

I find that the Department is extravagant in supplying for its employees the number of automobiles and the grade and character of automobiles thus furnished. No employee should be fumished for his use an automobile unless he has constant and continuous use for same; and then a moderately priced car should be furnished each employee. Much could be saved in adopting this regulation.

I find that expensive trips to California and Chicago by from five to six employees when from one to two would serve the same purpose tend to encourage extravagance nnd waste in the Department, and is in itself extravagant.

I suggest and recommend that advertisement for bids for material and construction of projects be more explicit, more definite and more certain. There should be no question as to what bidders are expected to submit their bids for, and as much competition as possible should be encouraged in all lettings.

I recommend that all bids should be filed with the Chairman of the Highway Board.

I recommend that subsistence charges be not allowed for any employee of the Department or the Chairman, with headquarters in the County of Fulton or City of Atlanta; and that other members of the Board except the Chairman be allowed their subsistence charges while in Atlanta on official business of' the Department.

I recommend that the system of advances on salaries be absolutely discontinued.

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I recommend that the Quarry at Oglesby be disposed of at the best possible price and that the State retire from the operation of this quarry.

I recommend that the Cafeteria at East Point be put on a paying basis or discontinued.

I recommend that bonds as suggested by the State Auditor be required of all engineers.

I recommend that banks be required to pay interest on balances and that banks be required to file bonds to cover their average balances.
The accounting system of the Highway Department needs thorough reorganization. I believe that the Highway Department has grown to such an extent that the present system of accounting is inadequate. I recommend that the State Auditor prepare a system of accounts for the Highway Department carrying out many suggestions made in his report; that a complete physical inventory of all property of the Highway Department be made, that the books be closed, balances set up, that the accounts be cumulative. All books should be closed at the end of the year and balances brought forward. The books should be closed twice a year, on December 31 and June 30, so that comparisons can be made with Federal audits.
I recommend that the accounting division of the Highway Department be under direct control of the Board and should make its reports direct to it. Competent accountants should be employed and every effort should be.made to consolidate the accounting at East Point as early as possible.
Detached bank accounts should be closed out, and the geperal cash book should contain the record of all re-

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ceipts and disbursements, even if immediately distributed to other books. Shifting of funds should cease. Where a county deposits money for the construction of a project and the county selects the depository the county should furnish suitabl~ bond, and interest should be paid on deposits so that all banks may be treated alike, although this fund may remain in the county and in a bank of the county's selection.

The accounting division must abandon the attempt to make the books balance with the budget. Both the budget division and the accounting division should be under the control of the Board, and it is the duty of the Board to make the expenditures of the Department come within the budget as fixed. The accounting division must simply record the expenditures in such a manner as to form a clear record of the transaction and in such a manner that an audit can be made readily and quickly of the Department.

The equipment depot represents an expense of $300.00 a day in payroll. I suggest to the Board that some official take charge of this department with a view of making a thorough study of same, and reducing costs of operation.

I recommend that a thorough survey be made of all employees and that all unnecessary employees be dispensed with; also that some regulations be made about (lXlJCnse accounts that expenses of travel be made more nearly uniform; that a Supervisor of Expense accounts be created who shall be directly under the control of the Board and who shall carry out the policies and regulations of the Board concerning expense accounts.
J. R. HUTCHESON,
Chairman, Senator 39th Dist

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Mr. Harrell of the 12th called for the previous question on the majority report and the call was sustained.

The main question was then put.

On the adoption of the majority report Mr. Miller of the 9th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L.
Carl, Milton B.
Carswell, Dr. H. J.
Clements, J. B. Clements, J. B.
Clifton, i. D.
Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P.
Dixon, J. A.

Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, J<>e I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S.

Negative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Cole, R. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon

Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

Ayes 29, Nays 15.

Miller, A. L. McKenzie C. ,M. Owen, C. F. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C., Jr.
Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Rountree, A. M. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the adoption of the majority report the Ayes were 29, the Nays 15, and the report was therefore adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereOf: Mr. President:

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The House has disagreed to the following Seriate amendments Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

..

.

B_y Mr. Barrett of Stephens and others-

House Bill No. 375. A bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927, and for other purposes.

The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman Senator Sapp, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the following as the order of business for today:

House Bill No. 782 with the motion that each side be limited to thirty minutes on this measure.

House Bill No. 487. House Bill No. 362. House Bill No. 94. House Bill No. 459. House Resolution No. 120. House Resolution No. 460. House Resolution No. 359. House Resolution No. 282.

The Rules Committee moves that the time limit for ex-

plaining votes be reduced to three minutes fori the re-

mainder of the sessiori.

,

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.,..'fhe above report became the order of business for the day.

The following message was received from th!'l ,House

through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:



Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate as amended, to-wit:

By Mr. Miller of the 9th-

',;<.

Senate Bill No. 183. A Bill to amend an Act so as to secure a lien for the purpose of securing the eventual payment of such drainage assessments as may be made under t~e drainage Act and provide for the validation of bonds.

The following Bill was taken up at this t1me 'for the purpose of disagreeing to the report of the Committee which was unfavorable to the passage of the same:

By Mr. Rampley of Habersham-
''
House Bill No. 782. A Bill to provide for distillation tests of gasoline and for other purposes.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the Senate disagree to the report of the Committee which was unfavorable to ,t~e passage of the above Bill.
Mr. Boykin of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the session be extended until action on the Bill is completed, and the consent was granted.

On the motion to disagree to the report of the Committee, Mr. Moye of the 11th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

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The roll call was ordered and the vote was as followa:

Affirmativ~
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Cole, R. D. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F.

Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Negativ~

Carlisle, Ira Carr; Milton B. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D.

Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Hughes, H. L. D. Luttrell, J. A.

Ayes 32, Nays 15.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Wilkinson, H. B.
Neal, Benj. F. Parker, Jos. H. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the motion to disagree to the report of the Committee the Ayes were 32, the Nays 15, and the motion prevailed.

The report of the Committee was disagreed to.

The Bill was read the second time.

The hour of adjournment having arrived the President declared the Senate adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

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SENATE CHAMBER,
FRIDAY, AuGUST 21, 1925.
3:00P.M.
The Senate reconvened at 3 P. M. and was called to order by the President.
Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. C!U'SWell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

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 and Resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By :Mr. :McClure of Wal~er, and Mr. IIwnilton Qf Floyd-
IImum Bill No. 905. A l3ill to abolish the fee system
in the Superior Courts of the Rome Judicial Circuit.

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By Mr. Pruett of the 32nd-
Senate Resolution No. 38. To authorize the Public Service Commission to have certain data and records on Western & Atlantic Railroad Compiled.

By Mr. Maddox of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 130. A Bill to make it the duty of the Judge in any Court to continue a case, in case the party is absent from said court by reason of his attendance as a member of the National Guard of the State.

By Mr. McKenzie of the 48th-

Senate Bill No. 178. A Bill to amend the Code to re-

quire that a transcript of the testimony in felony cases'

be filed.

'

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 25. A Bill to permit the manufacture of ethyl alcohol in this state from sawdust, etc., and for other purposes.

By Mr. Miller of the 9th-
Senate Bill No. 43. A Bill to provide for the inspection of high schools under the control of the State Board of: Education and for other purposes.

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 Bill of the Senate as amended, to-

wit:

; .

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1925.

1313

By Mr. Dixon of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 23. A Bill to amend Section 2823 of the Code of Georgia relative to the creation of corporations by the Superior Courts of this State and for other purposes.

The Senate conc~rred in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 183 (A Bill to amend an Act approved Aug. 19th, 1911, so as to create a lien for the purpose of securing drainage assessments):
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 183 by adding at the end of Section 1 the following: "and providing that no person who pays his respective share of the assessments shall be liable for the assessment or any portion of the assessment against others in the district and providing further that no lien existing at the time of the assessment under this Act shall be served and notified as are other members of such district and when so served and notified such lien holder shall be entitled to all rights of mem. hers in the affairs of said district until such lien shall have been discharged.''
The following joint conference committee report was filed on House Bill No. 504 (A Bill to repeal an Act .establishing the City Court of Dawson).
Mr. President:
Mr. Speaker:
Your conference committee on House Bill No. 504, by Mr. Weaver of Terrell, beg leave to report that the joint

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committee has agreed on an amendment to its amendment.

Respectfully submitted,

Messrs. Miller of the 9th, Moye of the 11th Knox of the 3rd Weaver of Terrell Lewis of Hancock Rivers of Lanier.

The amendment is as follows:

By striking out the following words from said amendment, to-wit: "or at the next General Election when all persons qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly shall be eligible to vote in a special election to be called for that purpose when one-fifth of the qualified voters shall petition the Ordinary therefor" and insert in lieu thereof the following "Said election shall be called by the Ordinary of said county within sixty days after the passage of this Act, at which election all qualified voters of said county may vote. The manager of said election shall be appointed by the Ordinary and said election held under the rules as governing elections for members of the General Assembly. The returns of said election shall be made to the Ordinary of said county and the results thereof by him declared. Should a majority of the voters vote in favor of abolishing said court, the court shall be abolished and this Act be of full force and effect. If a majority shall not vote in favor of abolishing said court, this said bill shall not be effective and shall be declared to be of no force or effect. All laws and

FRIDAY, AuausT 21, 1925.

1315

parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.''
The report of the conference committee and the amendment recommended were adopted.

The Senate concurred in the following amendment of the House to Senate Bill No. 185 (A Bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system as related to the office of Solicitor General of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit):

Moves to amend

(1) By striking the words ''not less than'' in line 9 of the Caption thereof and inserting the words ''not more than seven thousand dollars per annum.''

(2) By inserting after the word ''and'' in line 9 of said Caption the words ''by inserting the words 'not less than five thousand dollars per annum after the words shall be'.."

(3) By striking the words "not less than" in line 4 of Section 1 of said Senate Bill and inserting in lieu thereof the words ''not more than seven thousand dollars per annum.''

(4) By striking the words "not less than" in line 6 of Section 1 of said Senate Bill and inserting in lieu thereof the words ''not more than five thousand dollars per annum.''

(5) By striking the words in lines 19 and 20 of Section

1 ''not less than six thousand dollars per annum'' and in-

serting the words ''not more than seven thousand dol-

lars per annum. ''





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(6) By striking from line 21 of Section 1 the words ''not less than four thousand dollars per annum'' and inserting in lieu thereof the words ''not more than five thousand dollars per annum.''

The Senate concurred in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 272 (A Bill to amend an Act establishing the criminal court of Atlanta):

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 272 by inserting the word "or" after the word "disqualification" in line 10 of Section 1 and by striking the words ''or other inability'' in lines 10 and 20 of Section 1 and by striking the words ''or judges'' whenever the same appear together in said Bill and by striking the words ''the Solicitor General'' wherever the same occur and inserting in lieu thereof the words ''the Judge. ''

Further moves to amend by strking the words ''when-

ever agreed upon by the judges of both courts and for any

length of time or whenever the judge of the City Court of

Atlanta is qualified."



The following Resolution which was ordered to lay over one day on yesterday was read and adopted:
By Messrs. Maddox of the 26th, Guess of the 34th, Cole of the 42nd, Memory of the 46th, McGregor of the 15th, Luttrell of the 25th, and Knox of the 3rd-
A Resolution providing that the Governor be instructed to direct the Attorney General to proceed immediately to call on the officials of any City to furnish him with information regarding arrests for speeding.
The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1925.

1317

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 94. A Bill to fix the time and place of county, district and political mass meetings.

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 the Nays 1.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Harris of Jefferson and Milner of Dodge-
House Bill No. 487. A Bill to provide for the collection by the insurance commissioner of the special occupation tax imposed by law upon insurance agents.

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 2.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. McClure of Walker and others-
House Bill No. 362. A Bill to alter the composition of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia.

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Mr. Bell of the 51st 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.
The main question was then put.
On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 35 the Nays l.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 108. A Bill to amend the co-operative marketing act of 1921.

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 the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Hopkins and Davis of Thomas-
House Bill No. 459. A Bill to amend Section 144 of. the School Law Code as appears in the Acts of 1919, page 347 so as to authorize authorities therein named to purehase buildings.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1925.

1319

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 the Nays
o.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Resolution was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Lyons of Butts-
House Resolution No. 120. A Resolution to amend Resolution No. 39 approved August 30th 1923 relative to Indian Springs Reserve.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the pasage of the Resolution was agreed to.

On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 28 the

Nays 0.



The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 831. A Bill to provide for a commission to exchange property with the City of Chattanooga.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the Senate consider this Bill in executive session and the motion prevailed.

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The executive session was dissolved upon the motion of Mr. Sapp of the 43rd and the Bill under consideration went over as unfinished business.

Mr. Ennis of the 20th moved that when the Senate ad-! journ it reconvene at 8:30 o'clock tonight and the motion prevailed.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until SP.M.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1925.

1321

'l'he Sei].ate reconvened at 8 P. M. and was called to order by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L.. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Keal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr. President

The following Resolution, which was ordered to lay over one day on yesterday, was taken up for consideration at this time:

By Messrs. Williams of walton, and Warren of Washington-
House Resolution No. 119. A Resolution providing for Committees on the State Penitentiary to visit camp'.! before next session.
The Reso!ution was adopted.

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The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Davis of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 460. A Bill to prevent the intermarriage of persons of color.

Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the Bill be tabled and the motion prevailed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
By Messrs. Camp and Read of Cobb-
House Bill No. 750. A Bill to amend Section 5630 of the Civil Code of Georgia relative to different modes of defense by a defendant 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 27, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Resolution, which was ordered to lay over one day on yesterday, was taken up for consideration at this time:
By Mr. Hatcher of BurkeHouse Resolution No. 124. A Resolution to appoint a

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1925.

1323

committee to plan a memorial to Georgia Heroes killed in the World War.

The Resolution was adopted.
I
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 Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
House Resolution No. 129. A Resolution to provide for the remaining at the Capitol of certain members and officials of the General Assembly for the purpose of completing the unfinished business of the session, and for other purposes.

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 14. A Bill to define, license and regulate billiard rooms in this state and for other purposes.

By Mr. Carswell of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 184. A Bill to authorize counties in Georgia to co-operate with municipalities in the paving of streets and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President: The House has read and agreed to the report of the

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Conference Committee on the following Bill of the House to-wit:

By Mr. Weaver of Terrell-
House Bill No. 504. A Bill to abolish the City Court of Dawson.

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 Bill of the Senate, by substitute, to-wit:

By Mr. Guess of 31st-
Senate Bill No. 46. A Bill to provide for licensing and registration of motor vehicles.

The Senate receded from its amendment to the following Bill upon the motion of Mr. Collier of the 22nd:

By Messrs. Malone and Winship and Mrs. Napier of Bibb-
House Bill No. 522. A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Macon.
The following Resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Bandy of Catoosa-
House Resolution No. 129. A Resolution to provide for certain members of the General Assembly to remain at the Capitol seven days after adjournment for the purpose of completing unfinished business.

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The following Resolution was read the third time arid placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Stark of Whitfield-
House Resolution No. 84. A Resolution to appropriate money for the expenses incurred in the erection of a death chamber for the State at Milledgeville.

The report of the Committee which. was favorable to the passage of the Resolution was agreed to.

As the Resolut~on involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, " .. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe 1. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L.

Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. ,,.illiams, W. C., Jr.

Ayes 33, Nays 0.

On the pasage of the Resolution the Ayes were 33 the Nays 0.

The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

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By Mr. Golucke of Taliaferro-
House Bill No. 574. A Bill to amend an Act to establish a State Board of Embalmers.

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 placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 704. A Bill to issue bonds m the amount of $228,000 to refund the public debt.

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 placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Bussey of CrispHouse Bill No. 268. A Bill to amend the Civil Code of
Georgia relative to the examination of applicants to practice osteopathy.

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1327

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, the Nays 1.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clark, and Ross of Richmond-

House Bill No. 251. A Bill to appropriate the sum of $6,000 to the Trustees of the University of Georgia for the use of the Lumpkin Law School.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W."

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster "Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L.

Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

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. Negative-
Wilkinson, H. 13.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 35, the Nays 1.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

111r. President :
The House has passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit:

By Messrs. Foster of 28th, and Boykin of 37th-
Senate Bill No. 102. A Bill to provide for the sale or lease of municipally owned utility properties.

By Mr. Boykin of 37th-
Senate Bill 1'\o. 161. A Bill to amend the Code of Georgia so as to enable Insurance Companies to invest not more than fifteen per cent of their assets in a building to be used for home office purposes.

By Mr. Linder of Jeff Davis-
House Resolution No.130. A Resolution to adjourn the General Assembly at 6 o'clock P. M., August 22, 1925.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:



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1329

Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate Amendment to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:
'
By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Ful. ton-
Ho,llse Bill No. 907. A Bill to provide for the nomination of members of the General Assembly in Counties with 200,000 population or more.

The following House substitute to Senate Bill No. 46 (A Bill to provide for the better licensing and registration of motor vehicles) was adopted:

A BILL
To be Entitled an Act to provide for the better regulation of the licensing and registration of motor vehicles in the State of Georgia; to provide for the transfer of certificates of registration of motor vehicles; to provide for the verification of the initial application therefor and the forms of remittance of the license fee; to prescribe the duties of the Secretary of State hereunder; and to provid penalties for the violation of provisions of this Act.
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 on and after January 1, 1926, initial applications for registration by owners of motor vehicles as defined by law shall be sworn to and shall include such additional information of ownership as the Secretary of State shall deem proper, and no motor vehicle shall be registered unless the Secretary of State is satisfied the applicant for registration is entitled to have the



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motor vehicle registered in his name. Proof of purchase at a judicial sale or previous registration in this State by the applicant may be accepted as evidence of ownership
by the Secretary of State. A certificate of registration containing such description and evidence of identifica-
tion of the motor vehicle as the Secretary of State considers proper shall be issued to the owner of each registered motor vehicle by the Secretary of State. The certificate of registration shall be good for the motor vehicle year in which issued so long as the motor vehicle is owned by the original holder of the certificate of registration. Duplicates may be obtained at a charge of fifty cents upon supplying the Secretary of State such information sworn to as he considers proper. Upon transfer of a motor vehicle the owner shall on the certificate of registration thereof assign in writing in form prescribed thereon said motor vehicle and make a statement of total amount, if any, liens thereon, and the certificate of registration shall be delivered at the time of transfer. The transferee of the certificate of registration shall immediately surrender the transferred certificate to the Secretary of State and apply for and be granted a new certificate of registration. Licensed motor vehicle dealers, however, shaH hold and assign certificates of registration received by them to persons to whom the ownership of the motor vehicle is transferred. The Secretary of State may refuse to issue or may revoke a certificate of registration for cause. The Secretary of State shall maintain a record of motor vehicles reported stolen within this State against which all applications for certificates of registration shall be checked. Applicants for registration for motor vehicles brought into Georgia previously registered in other s-tates shall be accompanied by an affidavit from the Secreta~ of State, or other motor vehicle registering official of that State, or other satisfactory evidence indicating that the applicant is the lawful owner of said motor

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vehicle. When an application for license tags and certificates is made to the Secretary of State, it shall be accompanied by cash, cashier's check, postal money order, or express money order for the license fee required by law. Money order receipts for the proper fee shall entitle the applicant to the use and operation of the motor vehiclJ sought to be licensed and registered for a period of fifteen days from the date of said remittance. The Secretary of State may, in his discretion destroy all motor vehicle records except those of the current year and the two years next preceding.

Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the making of any false affidavit or affirmation as to any matter or thing required by the terms of this Act to be sworn or affirmed to, shall constitute the crime of false swearing, and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by law. The forging or altering of any certificate of registration, issued by the Secretary of State pursuant of the terms of this Act, or any assignment thereof, shall constitute a felony and upon conviction therefor shall subject such person to the punishment provided in General Section 245 of the Penal Code. The operation of motor vehicle from and after fifteen days from date of transfer thereof without a certificate of registration being issued in accordance with this Act shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable as such.

Section 3. Be it further enacted by authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The Senate concurred in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 23 (A Bill to amend Section 2823 and 2823-A of the Code of Georgia providing for the creation of corporations by the Superior Courts so as to make charters for thirty years instead of twenty years) :

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Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 23 by striking from Section 1 the word "thirty" wherever it occurs in said section and inserting in lieu thereof the word "twenty."

The following Resolution which was taken from the table previously was taken up for consideration at this time:

By Mr. Peterson of Tift-
House Resolution No. 81. A Resolution to relieve J. F. Jordan and L. W. Massey as sureties on bonds.

The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution was agreed to.

On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 26, the Nays 0.

The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Ricketson of Coffee-
House Resolution No. 32. A Resolution for the relief of M. D. Davis et al as sureties on bonds.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 26, the Nays 0.

The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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1333

The following Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 42. A Resolution for the relief of B. B. Battle.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 28, the Nays 0.

The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Resolution was read and referred to th<! Committee on Rules:

By Mr. Linder of Jeff DavisHouse Resolution No. 130. A Resolution to provide

that the General Assembly adjourn Sine Die at 6 P. M., August 22nd.
The following Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Lindsay of DeKalbHouse Resolution No. 112. A Resolution for the Re-
lief of J. F. Sprayberry as surety.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 26, the Nays 0.

The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Wilson of WilcoxHouse Resolution No. 106. A Resolution for the relief

of A. R. DeLoach.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 28,
the Nays o.
The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Miller of Muscogee-
House Resolution No. 50. A Resolution for the relief of J. H. Tales, on bond of Albert Shaw.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 28, the Nays 0.

The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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1335

The following Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Stark of Whitfield-
House Resolution No. 63. A Resolution to authorize the County authorities of Whitfield County to reimburse Mrs. H. J. Coogler in the sum of $200.00.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 28, the

Nays 0.



The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Camp of Coweta, and others-
House Bill No. 202. A Bill to regulate the business of fire and casualty insurance.

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 placed upon its passage:

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:By Miss Kempton of Fulton, and others-
House Bill No. 38. A Bill to provide for the appointment of guardians for idiots, 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 28, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Messrs. Harrison of Johnson and Bussey of Crisp-
House Bill No. 361. A Bill to amend Section 1537 of the Code of Georgia relative to the duties of trustees in those counties which levy a local tax for educational purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the pasage of the Bill the Ayes were 29, the Nays 1.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-

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House Bill No. 281. A Bill to appropriate a supplementary maintenance fund for the Georgia School of Technology of $35,000 for the years 1924 and 1925.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative---
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H ..J. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.

Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, \V. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. .Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, .J. A. Maddox, A. K Memory, S. Forster

Middleton, D. 8. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McKenr.ie, C. M. Neal, Beni. F. Norman, R. L. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, .J. F. ~app, W. M. \Villiam~, W. C. Jr.

Negative---
Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 32, the Nays 1.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hooper of Fulton-
Ho"use Bill No. 39. A Bill to appropriate $8,150 for the purpose of furnishing equipment to the Georgia Training School for Girls.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to. the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. ...Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.


Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S.

Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F . Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, \V. M. Thompson, J. X. B. Williams, \V. C., Jr.

Negative-
Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 36, the Nays 1.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Davis of FloydHouse Bill No. 282. A Bill to aid in the establishment
and maintenance of consolidated public schools.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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1339

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 32, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 580. A Bill to amend Section 828X of Volume 8 of the supplement to the Code of Georgia providing for the registration of motor vehicles.

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, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite -constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Stone of Union and Harrison of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 755. A Bill to levy a tax upon any person, firm or corporation obtaining fuel or gasoline outside of the State.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL-
To be entitled an Act to classify as and declare to be motor fuel distributors, all persons, firms and corporations that may bring or have brought into tl!is State any mo-

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tor fuel, whether gasoline or other substance, for the purpose of distributing the same from tank, cars or oth-
er original packages for use within this State, and to impose and levy upon such distributors a tax equal to
the tax now levied or that hereafter may be levied upon
distributors selling such fuels within this state; to pro-
vide the method of collecting such tax; to provide penalties for the violation of this Act; to provide for the distribution of. the tax collected hereunder, 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, to-wit:

Section 1. From and after the passage of this Act all persons, firms and corporations who shall bring or have brought into this State any motor fuel, whether gasoline or other substance, for the purpose of distributing the same from tank cars or other original packages for use within this State, are hereby classified as and declared to be distributors of such motor fuels, and every such distributor shall pay a tax equal to the tax levied or whieh hereafter may be levied upon distributors selling such fuels within this State. It is not intended that any manufacturer or other person, firm or corporation that may bring or have brought into this State gasoline, naphtha or benzine, intended for use and which actually is used as a solvent, or in any other way than as a motor fuel, shall be deemed to be a distributor of motor fuels within the meaning of this Act..

Sec. 2. The proceeds of the tax imposed by this Act shall be distributed in the same manner as the tax on dis~'
tributors selling fuels in this State is now or hereafter may be distribut~d.

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Sec. 3. Each motor fuel distributor as defined by this Act, shall make the same returns, register and pay the tax h~rein levied in the same manner as is now or hereafter may be required of distributors selling fuels in this State, provided that users of gasoline or other motor fuel shall pay the tax on the basis of the withdrawal or distribution from tank or other original packages.

.Sec. 4. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punishable therefor as provided in Section 1065 of the Penal Code of Georgia.

Sec. 5. All laws or parts of laws in confliet with this Aet are hereby repealed.

The substi(ute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the nassage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 30, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th moved that the Senate do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock A.M. tomorrow.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,
Senate Chamber, Saturday, August 22d, 1925.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment on this, the final day of the session at 9:00 o'clock A. M.

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl K. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell. J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

~eal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruet, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President.

Mr. Andrews of the 31st, 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.

Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd District, Chairman of Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

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1343

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations have had under consideration the following Bills 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:

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd County-
House Bill No. 533. To be entitled an Act to appropriate $5,000 to School for the Deaf.

By Mrs. Napier of Bibb and Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 339. An Act to appropriate $16,500 to Georgia Training School for Boys.

By Mr. Harris of Jefferson-
House Bill No.7. An Act to appropriate $25,000 add!. tional funds to University of Georgia.
i
By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 635. An Act to appropriate $25,000 to Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville.
By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 262. An Act to appropriate $250,000 to the Trustees of the Georgia State Sanitarium for a deficiency of said institution and other purposes.

House Bill No. 497. An Act to appropriate to the Trustees of the University of Georgia for the use of the Georgia State College of Agriculture and other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
.DeLaPerriere, of 33rd Dist., Chairman.

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Mr. DeLaPerriere of 33rd District, Chairman of Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations have had under consideration the following Bills 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. 280. An Act to appropriate $100,000 for building a fence between Georgia and Florida in Clinch, Charlton, Lowndes, Brooks, Thomas, Grady and Decatur Counties, to prevent the reinfestation of Georgia with cattle ticks.

By Messrs. Head and Camp of Cobb-
House Bill No. 33. Resolution to appropriate $750.00 to Confederate Cemetery at Marietta.

By Mr. Jones of Meriwether-
House Bill No. 224. Do pass by substitute an Act to appropriate additional $30,000 to State Board of Entomology.

By Messrs. Boswell of Greene, MeWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 96. To appropriate $75,000 for repairs to Capitol Building.

By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell, and Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 368. Resolution t6 provide an appropri-

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. 1345

ation to meet a deficiency in funds for public buildings and grounds for year 1925.

By Mr. Stovall of ElbertHouse Bill No. 70. An Act to appropriate $325,000 for
the support and maintenance of public schools of the State for year 1925.
Respectfully submitted,
DeLaPerriere of 33rd Dist., Chairman.

Mr. DeLaPerrie of 33rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations have had under consideration the following Bills 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:
By Messrs. Burch of Dodge and Jackson of Bleckly-
House Bill No. 514. To appropriate $10,000.00 to 12th Dist. A. & M. School.

By Messrs. Dekel and Stanford of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 552. To appropriate to Board of Trustees of U. of Ga. the sum of $15,000 for use Georgia Woman's College, Valdosta, Ga.

By Messrs. Napier, Winship and Malone of Bibb-
House- Bill No. 382. To appropriate to Ga. State Academy of Blind the sum of $10,000 dollars.

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By Messrs. Riley and Hines of Sumter-
House Bill No. 304. To appropriate $10,000 dollars for Academic building 3rd Dist. A. & M. School at Americus.

By Messrs. McCluney of Baldwin and Dykes of DoolyHouse Bill No. 263. To appropriate $30,000 dollars to
Trustees Ga. State Sanitarium for purpose of erecting an ice and cold storage plant.
Respectfully submitted,
DeLaPerriere of 33rd Dist., Chairman.
Aug. 21, 1925.
Secty. E. E. Andrews.

Mr. Clary of 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rail Roads, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rail Roads 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:

By Mr. Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 454. A Bill to be entitled an Act, to regulate the manner in which common carriers may sell undelivered freight for charges and for other purposes.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1347

By Messrs. Denmark, Lawton and .Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 862. A Bill to provide that the chairman of board of tax assessors shall determine if taxes on returned property in counties having a population of 80,000 and not more than 150,000.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the pasage of the Bill the Ayes were 32, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional .majority was passed.

By Messrs. Tyson of Mcintosh and Johnson of Camden-
House Bill No. 693. A Bill to require that all boats engaged in commercial fishing in tide water Georgia shall carry metal tags.

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, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 814. A Bill to prohibit the placing of display advertisements on the Dixie Highway in Bibb County.

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The rep.ort of the Committee, which was favorable te the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 32, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of Lo'Yndes-
House Bill No. 918. A Bill to exempt the Valdosta St. Railway Company from tax for the paving of streets.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

By Messrs. Blease and Turner of Brooks-
House Bill No. 872. A Bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City 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 32, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Uniform Laws, and the consent was granted.

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1349

My Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Honse Bill No. 570. A Bill to establish the City Court of Lanier County.

Mr. Knight of the 6th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill be taken from the table:

By Mr. Davis of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 460. A Bill to prohibit the intermarriage of persons of color in Georgia.

Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th objected.

Se11ator Knight then moved that the Bill be taken from the table and the motion prevailed.
The Rules Committee through its Vice-Chairman, Senator Sapp, submitted the following report:

Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules has resolved upon the fol-
lowing as the order of business for to-day:
House Bill No. 375. All Special Appropriation Bills. House Bill No. 6. House Bill No. 1. House Bill No. 366. House Bill No. 359. House Bill No. 171. .Rouse Bill No. 190. House Bill No.454.

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House Bill No. 782 to be set as a special order for 4 o'cock this afternoon.

House Bill No. 831.

The above became the order of business for today.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that only thirty minutes be allowed to each side on any measure during the day.
The motion prevailed.

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 Bill of the Senate as amended, towit:

By Mr. Knox of 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 142. A Bill to amend the Code of Georgia relative to the bonds of Tax Collectors.

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, to-wit: Messrs. Hendrix of 35th and Guess of 34th-

Senate Bill No. 227. A Bill to amend the Code of Georgia relative to the salary of State Geologist.

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1351

By Mr. Guess of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 160. A Bill to approve the employment of Frank Harwell and Clifford Anderson in a suit of the State of Georgia against the United States.

By Messrs. Knight of 6th and Clements of 45th-
Senate Bill No. 109. A Bill to require County Boards of Education to make a yearly budget of estimated receipts and expenditures.
The following Bill was taken up for consideration:

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 375. A Bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd moved that the Senate insist on all its amendments to which the House had disagreed to.

The motion prevailed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Harris of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 7. A Bill to appropriate $25,000 additional funds to the University of Georgia.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the p_assage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. 8., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
McGregor, J. M. D. Morgan, S. H.

HickPtson, F. B.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 37, the Nays 4.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Resolution No. 33. A Resolution to appropriate $750.00 to the Confederate Cemetery at Marietta.

Mr. Sapp of the 43rd offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend by adding a new proviso to read as follows: ''Provided an. additional sum of $150.00 be and the

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1353

same is hereby appropriated to be expended by the local chapter of the U. D. C. in caring for and decorating the

Confederate cemetery at Dalton, Ga.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, :Cr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.
N egative--0

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Xorman, R. L.

Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 41, the Nays 0.

The Resolution having received the requi"site constitutional majority was passed as amended.

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The following Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Stovall of Elbert-
House Resolution No. 70. A Resolution to appropriate $325,000 for the maintenance of the public schools for the year 1925.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C.
Negative--0

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

::'lrorman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 37, the Nays 0.
The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1355

By Mr. Jones of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 224. A Bill to appropriate an additional $30,000 to the State Board of Entomologists.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL
To be entitled an Act to appropriate Thirty Thousand Dollars, additional, to the 'lnaintenance of the Georgia State Board of Entomology, for the year 1925, to define the use of the maintenance fund, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars, as an additional emergency maintemince appropriation b~ and the same is hereby appropriated to the State Board of Entomology to be immediately available on the passage of this Act, for the year 1925, for the use in the general work of said board, and in maintaining the Board and its employees. The said emergency growing out of the recent introduction into the State of the pecan nut bearer, Oriental fruit moth, cotton flea and other dangerously injurious insects and diseases, necessitating the establishment and institution of extensive control measures for the protection of the pecan, peach, apple, cotton and other fruit and field crops against the ravages of these insect pests and diseases which seriously threatened the agricultural industry of the State. Provided, that no part of the maintenance fund appropriated by this session of the General Assembly shall or may be used by the said Georgia State Board of Entomology as any revolving fund.

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Sec. 2. The appropriation herein made shall be paid out of any funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith, 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.

As the Bill involved an -appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C.
Negative-0

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M.D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. . Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the Bill by substitute the Ayes were 38, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.

Th_e following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1357

By Messrs. McCluney of Baldwin and Dykes of DoolyHouse Bill No. 263. A Bill to appropriate $30,000 to

the Georgia State Sanitarium to erect a cold storage plant.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. W!lliams, W. C., Jr.

Negative-0

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 43, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
The House insists upon its disagreement to the Senate amendments t,9 the following Bill of the House, and asks for conference committee.

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 375. A Bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927.

The Speaker has appointed as a conference committee on the part of the H~use the following members:

Mr. Barrett of Stephens.

Mr. Milner of Dodge

Mr. Vaughn of Rockdale.

The President appointed Messrs. Guess of the 34th, Clements of the 45th and DeLaPerriere of 33rd as a conference committee to act with a committee from the House on the following Bill:

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Hatcher of Burke-
House Bill No. 375. A Bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927.
The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Hopkins of Thomas-
House Bill No. 280. A Bill to appropriate $100,000 for building a fence between Florida and Georgia in Clinch and other counties.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1359

The report of the Committee; which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.

Harrell, G.~Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L.
Pruett, J. F:
Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Negative-0

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 42, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Messrs. Hines and Riley of Sumpter-
House Bill No. 304. A Bill to appropriate $16,000 for the Academic Building of the Third District A. & M. School at Americus.

1360

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Bell, W.. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.
Negative-0

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett., J. F. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 40, the Nays 0.
The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following Resolution was read the third time and placed upon its passage:
By Messrs. Boswell of Greene and MeWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Resolution No. 96. A Resolution to appropriate $75,000 for repairs to the Capitol Building.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1361

Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd offered the following substitute:

A RESOLUTION
Whereas, the State Capitol Building is badly in need of repairs and painting, and

Whereas, it is necessary that these necessary repairs and painting be made in order to preserve and take care of the said State property, and
Whereas, the General Assembly having directed the purchase of an official residence for the Governors of the State, and

Whereas, it is estimated that it will require at least seventy-five thousand dollars to make the necessary repairs to the State Capitol Building and five thousand dollars to furnish and equip the executive mansion.

Therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that the sum of Eighty Thousand dollars ($80,000.00), or so much thereof, as may be needed, be and the same is hereby appropriated to defray the said necessary expenses, of repairing and repainting the Capitol Building, and furnishing and equipping the Executive Mansion.

Be it further resolved, by the authority aforesaid, That the said repairs be done in such manner and under such terms and conditions as the Custodian of the Public Buildings and Grounds, and His Excellency, the Governor, may direct and agree upon.
Mr. Luttrell of the 25th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.

1362

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The substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

As the Resolution involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.

Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Negative--0

On the passage of the Resolution by substitute the Ayes were 40, the Nays 0.

The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Dekle and Stanford of LowndesHouse Bill No. 552. A Bill to appropriate to the Board

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1363

of Trustees of the University of Georgia $15,000 for the use of the Georgia State Woman's College at Valdosta.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the J}{lSSage of the Bill, was agreed to:

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J.D. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hendrix, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C.
Williams, w. C., Jr.

Negative-2

Ricketson, F. B.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 34, the Nays 2.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Burch of Dodge and J acks<;>n of Bleckley-
House Bill No. 514. A Bill to appropriate $10,000 to the 12th District A. & M. School at Cochran.

1364

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr. Mr..President

Negative-0 On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 41, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 382. A Bill to make an appropriation for the Georgia Academy for the Blind.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1365

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.
Negative-0

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 42, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mrs. Napier and Messrs. Malone and Winship of Bibb-
House Bill No. 339. A Bill to appropriate $16,250 to the Geor&'~a Training School for Boys.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

1366

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As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.
Negative---0

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.

Moye, R. L. McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 38, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Messrs. DuBose and Levie of Clark-
House Bill No. 497. A Bill to make an additional appropriation to the Trustees of the University of Georgia for the use of the Georgia State College of Agrieulture.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1367

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative----

Andrews, K E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. . Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

N egative----0

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 37, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was re.ad the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 262. A Bill to appropriate $250,000 to the Trustees of the Georgia State Sanitarium to cover a deficiency in that institution.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

1368

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As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.

Hayes, ,V. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knox, GorJoo Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

NegativeOn the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 35, the Nays 0.

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. President:
The Speaker has appointed as a conference committee on the part of the House on the following bill of the House to-wit:

By the Fulton Delegation-
House Bill No. 890. Same being Bill to amend the Charter of Atlanta, the following members of the House, to-wit:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1923.

1369

Miss Kempton and Messrs. Wood and Hooper of Fulton.

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 Bill of the Senate as amended, towit:

By Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 88. A Bill to regulate the sale of jewelry by auction and for other purposes.

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 Bill of the Senate, to-wit:

By Mr. Knox of the 3rd-
'
Senate Bill No. 92. A Bill to require a referendum to repeal municipal charters.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has read and disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Wood, Hooper, and Miss Kempton of FultonHouse Bill No. 890. A Bill to amend the Charter of the
City of Atlanta and for other purposes.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

The President appointed Messrs. Pickren of the 4th, Hendrix of the 35th, and Clements of the 45th, as a conference committee to act with a similar committee from the House on the following Bill:

By Messrs. Wood, Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-

House Bill No. 890. A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. McCluney of Baldwin-

House Bill No. 635. A Bill to appropriate the sum of l!;25,000 to the Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the u,assage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews,. E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C.

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. l\1. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. R. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., .Jr.

Negative-D On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 39, the Nays 0.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1371

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Hamilton of Floyd-
House Bill No. 533. A Bill to appropriate $5,000 to the School for the Deaf.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

As the Bill involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrew8, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R.
Negative-0

Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. R. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M . Neal, Benj. F.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 37, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

1372

JouRNAL OF THE SENATE,

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Mam1 of Glynn and Stark of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 366. A Bill to increase the tax on fuel distributors and for other purposes.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

The main question was then put.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the pasasge of the Bill was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C., Jr.

. Negative--6

Carr, Milton R
ClaiJ:1 E. D. .

DeLaPerrierP. H. P Ricketson,. F _B.

Sapp, W. M. Wilki.n.s:on.. H ll .

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 41, the Nays 6;

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The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The privileges of the floor were extended to the Hem. G. H. Carson of Commerce, a distinguished Confederate Veteran.

The following privilege Resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Knight of the 6th-
Whereas there are now several Confederate Veterans in the city, and

Whereas they deserve our every kindness and attention and thoughtful consideration.

Therefore, Be it resolved, that all Confederate Soldiers have full privileges of the floor of the Senate of the State of Georgia until this present session is adjourned.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Blease of BrooksHouse Bill No. 6. A Bill to repeal the inheritance tax
and for other purposes.
i' The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill Mr. Harrell of the 12th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

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The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.

Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H.
Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. N onnan, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Negative-3
Harrell, G. Y.

Ricketson, F. B.

Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 42, the Nays 3.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Johnson of ApplingHouse Bill No. 1. A Bill to amend the Constitution of
the State authorizing the General Assembly to classify property.
The Committee offered the following substitute:

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A BILL
Entitled an Act to amend the present constitution of Georgia, by striking therefrom Paragraph One (1) of Section Two (2) of Article Seven (7) and to substitute in lieu thereof a new paragraph one (1) in said Section and Article, provide for the submission thereof for ratification, and for other purposes.

Section 1. Be it enacted that the General Assembly of Georgia propose and does hereby propose to the people of Georgia that the Constitution of the State be amended by striking from said constitution all of paragraph one (1), of Section 2 of Article seven (7), and insert in lieu thereof the following, to-wit:

Article seven (7), Section two (2), Paragraph one (1). All taxation shall be uniform upon the same class of subjects, and ad valorem on all property subject to be taxed within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax, and shall be levied and collected under general laws; provided, that the General Assembly may segregate intangible property, which is hereby construed to mean money, corporate stocks and bonds, accounts and bills receivable (whether secured by mortgages, deeds to secure debt or otherwise), and all other evidences of debt or other choses in action, and may upon such segregation, classify such intangibles and fix different rates of taxation thereon not to exceed for all taxing purposes a maximum annual rate of five mills on each dollar ad valorem on any particular class of intangible property; provided, nevertheless, that one-half only of the funds derived from taxation upon such intangible property shall be retained by the State of Georgia for general purposes, and the other half thereof shall be paid by the State to any or all of the other taxing subdivisions of the State that would be authorized to tax such intangible property but for the adoption of this

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amendment; the same to be collected imd apportioned among any or all of said taxing subdivisions of this State in the manner and proportion that may be, from time to time, fixed by the General Assembly; and no other authority to tax such intangible property as herein defined than herein contained shall be vested in the taxing authority of the State nor its taxing subdivisions. The General Assembly shall exempt such intangible property from back taxes accruing and owing prior to the adoption of this amendment, provided such intangible property shall be returned and taxes paid thereon in accordance with any act of the General Assembly under and by virtue of this amendment; and the General Assembly may provide penalties for failure to return such intangibles or other property for such taxation and (or) for failure to pay taxes thereon. The franchise of a public service or public utility corporation or other corporate franchise shall not be construed to come within the definition of intangible property as used in this Section. The General Assembly may also impose a tax upon such domestic animals, as from their nature and habits, are destructive of other property.''

Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly that when said amendment shall be agreed to by twothirds of the members elected to each House, the same shall, with the "ayes" and "nays" thereon, be entered upon the journals of both Houses and be published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district for two months preceding the next general election, and shall at said election, be submitted for ratification. Electors vot..: ing for said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words: ''For ratification of amendment to Paragraph one (1) Section two (2), Article seven (7)' of the Constitution authorizing the classification and seg~ regation of intangibles for taxation." Electors voting

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against said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words ''Against ratification of amendment to Paragraph one (1), Section two (2), Article seven (7), of the Constitution authorizing the classification and segregation of intangibles for taxation.'' If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, and voting in said election shall vote for ratification thereof, then said amendment shall be adopted and the Governor shall issue proclamation accordingly.

Mr. Hendrix of the 35th asked unanimous consent that this morning's session be extended until the completion of this Bill.

Mr. Wilkinson of the 49th objected.

Senator Hendrix then moved that the session be extended, and the motion prevailed.

Mr. Neal of the 13th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.
The main question was then put.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill by substitute was agreed to.
As.the Bill called for an amendment to the Constitution of the State the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B.

Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

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Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, .Joe I.

Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L.

Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., .Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Clary, E. D. Cole, E. D.

Hutcheson, J. R. Ricketson, F. B.

Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 38, the Nays 7.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

A message was received from his Excellency the Governor to which he respectfully invited the attention of the Sen-ate.

The hour of adjournment having arrived the President declared the Senate adjourned until three o'clock this afternoon.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

3:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 3 P. M. and was called to order by the President.
Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Carswell, Dr. H ..T. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y.

Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, .Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M.

~eal, Benj. F. ~orman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Parker, Jos. H. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellbom, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr. Mr. President

Upon the motion of Mr. Sapp of the 43rd the Senate dissolved itself into executive session.

The following nominations of the Governor were confirmed:

Hon. James H. Dozier of the County of Clark to be State Tax Commissioner for a term of office beginning this date and ending August 14th, 1931.

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Ron. E. J. Hart of the County of Schley to be Judge of the City Court of Ellaville for a term of office of four years.

Ron. J. C. Rainey of the County of Schley to be Solicitor of the City Court of Ellaville for a term of four years.

The executive session was dissolved at 3:15 P. M.

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 Bill of the Senate as Amended, to-wit:

By Mr. Boykin of 37th and others-
Senate Bill No. 73. A Bill to reorganize the Highway Department.

The Speaker appointed the following members as a Conference Committee on the part of the House on House Bills No. 174 and 175, to-wit:
Mr. Kent of Wheeler, Jones of Meriwether, Johnson of Bacon.

The Senate concurred in the following amendments adopted by the House to Senate Bill No. 73 (A Bill to constitute the State Highway Commission) upon the motion of Mr. Memory of the 46th:

"Moves to amend caption of Senate Bill No. 73 by ad.ding at the end thereof just before the words ''and for other purposes,'' the words: ''To provide that said De-

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partment shall be authorized to sue and be sued and to settle claims.''

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 73 by striking from

Section 2 the words ''shall receive an annual salary not

to exceed $6,000 per annum, and.''



Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 73 by adding the following Section to be known as Section 4:

"Section 4. Be it further enacted, That said Highway Department may sue and be sued or make settlement of all claims presented to it under oath."
The Senate concurred in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 88 (A Bill to regulate auction sales of jewelry), upon the motion of Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th:
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 88 by striking from lines, 2, 3 and 4 of Section 2 the words: ''Pay to the Commissioner of Labor of this State, the sum of two per cent upon the gross value of the articles to be sold as hereinafter shown by inventory and obtain" and inserting in lieu thereof the words: "obtain from the Commissioner of Labor of this State.''
The Senate concurred in the following House amendments to Senate Bill No. 142. (A Bill to fix the bonds of tax collectors in Georgia) upon the motion of Mr. Knox of the 3rd:
Moves to amend the caption of Senate Bill No. 142 by adding after the word ''thousand'' in the third line of said caption the following words ''to provide when and how all officers collecting taxes in this State shall pay over the same to the proper officers. ''

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Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 142 by adding after the word ''weeks'' in the last line of Section 3 the following words: "together with a list of the taxpayers and the amounts paid by them during said period.''

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 142 by striking after the word ''collectors'' in the first line of Section Three (3) the words "county tax commissioner, sheriffs, and constables" so that when said section is so amended the same shall read as follows: ''Said tax collectors, county tax commissioners, sheriffs, and constables, shall each pay over from time to time, the county taxes to the proper officers, as now required by law, so soon as there is collected Five Thousand Dollars, and if he fails to collect said sum during any two weeks he shall then pay over on Saturday all he has collected during the prior two weeks.

Mr. Harrell of 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Uniform Laws submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Uniform Laws have had under consideration the following Bills and 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. 570. To be entitled an Act to establish the City Court of Lanier County and for other purposes.
G. Y. Harrell, Chairman.

The following protest to the passage and the contents of House Bill No. 570, which had just been passed, was filed by Mr. Knight of the 6th:

Knight of the 6th District files this protest to passage and contents of House Bill No. 570 by the gentleman from Lanier, Mr. Rivers.

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1383

1. This act is in my opinion unconstitutional.

2. It is in conflict with general laws of the State of Georgia ..

3. It denies citizens the right of trial by jury selected as provided by law.

4. It undertakes to usurp powers vested in the Superior Court.

5. This act denies citizens the right of redress in a court of their selection which has jurisdiction of their person and property.

6. Not desiring to obstruct local legislation proposed by Mr. Rivers, Representative from Lanier, and he having assumed all responsibility for the introduction and passage of this act, I therefore assume no responsibility for the contents of this act nor for its passage.
7. This act being put up for passage on the last day of the session, I have no time to prepare the necessary amendments, which I deem necessary to perfect said act.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Honse Bill No. 570. A Bill to establish the City Court of Lanier County.

The Committee offered the following amendment:

The f0llowing Bill was read the third time, and placed 1;pon its passage:

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By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Honse Bill No. 570. A Bill to establish the City Court of Lanier County.

The Committee offered the following amendment:

1.
By striking the words ''City Court of Lanier County'' wherever the same appears in said Bill and the Caption thereof, and inserting in lieu thereof, in each instance, the following words, to-wit: "City Court of Lakeland. "

2.
By inserting immediately following the word ''County'' in lines eleven (11) andfourteen (14), respectively, of the Caption thereof, the following words, in each instance, to-wit: "by operation of law."

3.
. By inserting immediately following the word "Appeals" in line six (6) of the Caption thereof, the following words, to-wit: "and Supreme Court."

4.
By inserting immediately following the word "located" in line three (3) of Section One (1) thereof, the following words, to-wit: "at and in the County-seat, the City of Lakeland.''

5.
By striking the word '' six'' and figure '' 6'' in line two (2) of Section four (4) and inserting in lieu thereof, respectively, the word "nine" and figure "9."

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6.
By inserting immediately following the word "Appeals" in line six (6} of Section eleven (11) the following words, to-wit: "and Supreme Court."

7.
By striking from lines three (3} and six (6), respectively, of Section eighteen (18), the word "three-fourths."

8.
By striking from line five (5} of Section thirty-four (34} the word "Milltown" and inserting in lieu thereof the word ''Lakeland.''

9.
By inserting immediately following the word "jury" in line six (6) of Section forty (40} the following words, towit: "by operation of law."

11.
By adding at the end of line twelve (12) of Section forty-one (41} the following words, to-wit: "exceptions shall be had from said Court direct to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Georgia.''

12.
By re-numbering the repealing clause so that it will bear the number forty-nine (49) instead of forty-eight (48} and inserting a new section designated as Section forty-eight (48) as follows:

"Section 48. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that should any Section or part thereof of this

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Act be declared unconstitutional or invalid, then, in that event, the general law of the State, or the law or rule or regulation applicable to such matter in the Superior Courts of the State, shall be substituted therefor, and become operative and effective in lieu of such unconstitutional or invalid section or part thereof.''

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 as amended the Ayes were 32, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
House Bill No. 719. A Bill to prescribe, extend and define the jurisdiction of Lanier County Court.

The Committee offered the following substitute:

A BILL
To be entitled an Act to abolish the County Court of Lanier County, to provide for the transfer of all records, cases and matters pending therein to the City Court of Lakeland by operation of law, to provide when this Act shall become effective, and for other purposes.

Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby. enacted by the au-

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thority of the same, that the County Court of Lanier County established by the Grand Jury at the July Adjourned Term, 1923, of Lanier Superior Court be and the same is hereby abolished, subject to the provisions hereinafter made, and all records, cases and matters pending therein shall be, and the same are hereby by operation of law, transferred to the City Court of Lakeland upon said City Court beginning functioning, to be disposed of in said Court in the same manner as though originally brought therein. Provided, that this Act shall not become effective until such time as the City Court of Lakeland, provided for in House Bill Number Five Hundred Seventy (570) of the Acts of the Georgia General Assembly of 1925, shall be legally placed in operation.

Sec. 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 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 by substitute the Ayes were 32, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by substitute.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 662. A Bill to authorize attorneys in criminal cases to read decisions of appellate courts to JUnes.

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Mr. McKenzie of the 48th 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.

The main question was then put.

On the passage of the Bill Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira Clary, E. D. Collier, J. C.

Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hughes, H. L. D. Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. McKenzie, C. M.

Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Perkins, R. 0. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0.

Negative--
Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Hayes, W. C. Hutcheson, J. R. Knox, Gordon Matthews, Joe I.

Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F.

Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 18, the Nays 19, and the Bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The Joint Committee of the House and Senate on the House Bill No. 890 (A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta) filed the following conference report relative to the same:

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The joint committee from the House and Senate appointed to confer on House Bill No. 890, same being a local bill for the County of Fulton, beg leave to make the following report:

The committee recommends that said bill do p-ass, with the exceptions of Sections 1 and 5 of said bill, which shall be stricken therefrom and the remaining sections numbered accordingly.

The committee further recommends that the Senate amendment to said House Bill regarding certain paving contracts be amended by adding thereto the following words ''Nothing contained herein shall effect any pending litigation arising out of such paving contracts."

The bill when finally passed shall be identical with the House Bill as same was transmitted to the Senate, except that Sections 1 and 5 are stricken therefrom, and the House amendment regarding the office of Marshal of the City of Atlanta is added thereto, and the Senate amendment regarding said paving contracts is agreed to as amended above, and the Senate amendment regarding the offices of Recorder and Recorder Pro Tern of Atlanta is also agreed to and made a part of said Bill.
Hendrix, 35th,
_Pickren, 4th,
Clements, 45th,
Hooper of Fulton,
Wood of Fulton.

Mr. Guess of the 34th moved to adopt the above report and the motion prevailed.

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Upon the motion of Mr. McGregor of the 15th the following Bills, which had been amended by the Senate, disagreed to by the House and amendments insist~d on by
the Senate, were tabled:

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 174. A Bill to repeal an Act creating one commissioner for Wheeler County.

By Mr. Kent of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 175. A Bill to create a Board of Commissioners for the County of Wheeler.

The following Bill, which had been set as a special order for 4 p. m. this afternoon, was read the third time and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Rampley of Habersham-
House Bill No. 782. A Bill to provide for the distillation tests of gasoline, and for other purposes.

On the amendment to the Bill offered by Mr. Harrell of the 12th the roll was called and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y. Hutche8on, J. R.

.Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. H. Morgan, S. II.

Moye, R. L. Norman, R. L. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Hicketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Wilkinson, H. B.

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Negative---

Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. -DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A.

Hayes, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Luttrell, J. A. Matthews, Joe I. Miller, A. L. McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Owen, C. F. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. I\. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C. Jr.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 21, the Nays 26, and the amendment was lost.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendment to the Bill:

Moves to amend House Bill No. 782 by changing the

number of inspectors therein provided from six to

twelve.



On the adoption of the amendment Mr. Moye of the 11th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--

Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F.
Negative--

Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

Norman, R. L. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A. M. Wilkinson, H. B.

Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carr, Milton B. Clary, E. D.

Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Dixon, J. A. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C. Luttrell, J. A.

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Matthews, Joe I. Miller, A. L. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F.

Owen, C. F. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M.

Stevens, C. 0. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wil!i?m~, \Y. C., Jr.

On the adoption of the amendment the Ayes were 22, the Nays 24 and the amendment was lost.

Mr. Knight of the 6th called for the previous question and the call was sustained.

The following minority report was filed:
To the Senate :
We the undersigned, members of the General Agriculture Committee hereby disagree with the adverse report made by said Committee in the consideration of House Bill No. 782 and hereby enters this their protest to the action of the majority of said Committee in adversing said Bill, and request that their protest may be duly filed as a part of the records and moves that said Bill be restored to the calendar and be duly considered by the Senate.
Messrs. Moye of the 11th,
Hayes of the 8th,
Rountree of the 16th.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
The main question was then put.

On the passage of the Bill Senator Knight called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

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The.roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson,L. F.

Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Maddox, A. K. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. Norman, R. L. Perkins, R. 0. Ricketson, F. B. Rountree, A.M. Wilkinson, H. B.

Negative-

Andrews, E. E.

Foster, A. G.

Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Bell, W. L.

Hayes, W. C.

Pickren, T. L.

Carlisle, Ira

Hendrix, W. C.

Pruett, J. F.

Carr, Milton B.

Hughes, H. L. D.

Sapp, W. M.

Clary, E. D.

Luttrell, J. A.

Stev~ns, C. 0.

Clements, J. B.

/

Clifton, J.D.

Matthews, Joe I. Miller, A. L.

Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C.

Cole, E. D.

McKenzie, C. M.

Williams, W. C., Jr.

DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Neal, Benj. F.

Dixon, J. A.

Owen, C. F.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 20, the Nays 28, and the Bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President :
The House has read and agreed to the Senate Amendment to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 525. A Bill to be entitled an Act to provide a Board of Commissioners for the County of Decatur, and for other purposes.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has read and agreed to the Senate Substitute to the following Bill of the House, to-wit: By Messrs. Murrah, Neill and Miller of Muscogee-

House Bill No. 771. A Bill to Amend an Act creating municipal court of the City of Columbus.

The House has read and agreed to the Senate Amendment to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Hooper and Wood and Miss Kempton of Ful-

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County officers from the fee to the salary system.

The House passed by the requisite Constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate as amended:

By Mr. Foster of 28th-
Senate Bill No. 7. To provide for the relief of Confederate Veterans whose names were on the Pension Rolls during the years 1922, 1923 and 1924.

By Mr. Collier of 22nd-
Senate Bill No. 266. A Bill to prescribe the manner of electing the members of thte City Board of Education of Barnesville, Ga.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon.._its passage:

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By Mr. Hancock of Jackson-
House Bill No. 359. A Bill to amend the Banking Act of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The Committee offered the following amendments to the Bill:

. Moves to amend House Bill No. 359 as follows:

That there be inserted on page 3 of said Bill just preceding paragraph number six, a new paragraph to be numbered five approving the scale of fees for the examination of banks, and to read as follows:

V. That Section 5, Article 3 of said Act be amended by

striking said Section and inserting in lieu thereof the

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as follows:

Section 5. Fees for Examination.-Each bank shall pay for each semi-annual examination to the Superintendent of Banks, to be deposited by him to the credit of the Department of Banking, as hereinbefore provided, in proportion to its total resources or assets, exclusive of branches, not exceeding the following amounts:

Where the total resources are $150,000.00 or less, $20.00.

Where the total resources are more than $150,000.00 and not exceeding $200,000.00, $30.00;
Where the total resources are more than $200,000.00 and not exceeding $300,000.00, $40.00;
' Where the total resources are more than $300,000.00 and not exceeding $400,000.00, $50.00;

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Where the total resources are more than $400,000.00 and not exceeding $500,000.00, $60.00;

Where the total resources are more than $500,000.00 and not exceeding $600,000.00, $75.00;

Where the total resources are more than $600,000.00 and not exceeding $700,000.00, $85.00;

Where the total resources are more than $700,000.00 and not exceeding $800,000.00, $100.00;

Where the total resources are mor ethan $800,000.00 and not exceeding $900,000.00, $110.00;

Where the total resources are more than $900,000.00 and not exceeding $1,000,000.00, $120.00;

Where the total resources are more than $1,000,000.00 and not exceeding $1,200,000.00, $140.00;

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Where the total resources are more than $1,200.00.00 and not exceeding $1,400,000.00, $150.00;

Where the total resources are more than $1,400,000.00 and not exceeding $1,600,000.00, $170.00;

Where the total resources are more than $1,600,000.00 and not exceeding $1,800,000.00, $190.00;

Where the total resources are more than $1,800,000.00 and not exceeding $2,000,000.00, $210.00;

Where the total resources are more than $2,000,000.00 and not exceeding $2,250,000.00, $250.00;

Where the total resources are more than $2,250,000.00 and not exceeding $2,500,000.00, $275.00;
Where the total resources are more than $2,500,000.00 and not exceeding $2,750,000.00, $300.00;

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Where the total resources are more than $2,750,000.00 and not exceeding $3,000,000.00, $325.00;

Where the total resources are more than $3,000,000.00 and not exceeding $3,500,000.00, $340.00;

Where the total resources are more than $3,500,000.00 and not exceeding $4,000,000.00, $360.00;

Where the total resources are more than $4,000,000.00 and not more than $4,500,000.00, $380.00;

Where the total resources are more than $4,500,000.00 and not exceeding $5,000,000.00, $400.00;

Where the total resources are more than $5,000,000.00 and not exceeding $6,000,000.00, $425.00;

Where the total resources are more than $6,000,000.00 and not exceeding $7,000,000.00, $450.00;

Where the total resources are more than $7,000,000.00 and not exceeding $8,000,000.00, $475.00;

Where the total resources are more than $8,000,000.00 and not exceeding $10,000,000.00, $500.00;

Where the total resources are more than $10,000,000.00 and not exceeding $12,500,000.00, $525.00;

Where the total resources are more than $12,500,000.00 and not exceeding $15,000,000.00, $550.00;
Where the total resources are more than $15,000,000.00 and not exceeding $17,500,000.00, $575.00;
Where the total resources are more than $17,500,000.00 and not exceeiling $20,000,000.00, $600.00;
Where the total resources are more than $20,000,000.00 and not exceeding $25,000,000.00, $625.00;

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Where the total resources are more than $25,000,000.00 and not exceeding $30,000,000.00, $650.00;
Where the total resources are more than $30,000,000.00 and not exceeding $35,000,000.00, $700.00;
Where the total resources are more than $35,000,000.00 and not exceeding $40,000,000.00, $750.00;
Where the total resources are more than $40,000,000.00, $800.00.

The word ''resources'' as used in this Section, shall be deemed to mean the total resources or assets of the bank examined as of the date of such examination.

In addition to the fees hereinabove fixed, each bank operating branch offices or banks shall pay for each bank so operated for each semi-annual examination at the above rates based on the total resources of such branch.

For any examination herein provided to be made before permit to begin business is issued, or on any amendments to a charter, or, in any consolidation or merger, or on any voluntary liquidation, and in all other cases of like character, other than regular semi-annual examinations, a fee of $25.00 per day for each examiner participating in such examination shall be paid for each examination.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 27, the Nays 1.

The ;Bill having received the requisite constitutional
majority was passed as amended.

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Upon the motion of Mr. Foster of the 28th the Senate concurred in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 7 (A Bill to provide for the relief of the Confederate Veterans whose pensions have not been paid in full by authorizing the Governor to issue scrip) :

Amend Caption o.f the bill by inserting after the words ''Confederate Veterans'' whenever they may occur the words (''and widows- of Confederate Veterans'' married prior to 1881.)

Amend Section 1 of the bill by inserting after the words ''Confederate Veterans'' whenever they may occur the words ''and widows of Confederate Veterans,'' married prior to 1881.

Amend further Section 1 by striking out all of sentence beginning with the w~rds "said scrip" in line 7 of said section, which reads a~ follows: ''Said scrip shall bear interest from maturity, at the rate of five (5) per cent per annum, and shall be exempt from all state, county and municipalities.
The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Weeks of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 171. A Bill to amend an Act approved August 21st, 1922, as regards the county manager form of county government.
Mr. Guess of the 34th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend House Bill No. 171 by striking the words ''two-thirds'' and substituting therefor the words "a majority of those voting."
The amendment was adopted.

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The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill the President ordered the call of the roll.

The vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Andrews, E. E. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clifton, J. D. Collier, J. C.

Dixon, J. A. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. H.. Maddox, A. K. Moye, R. L.

Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Pruett, J. F. Wilkinson, H. B.

Negative-

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Bell, W. L.

Memory, S. Forster

Rountree, A.M.

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Clary, E. D.

Middleton, D. S.

Sapp, W. M.

Cole, E. D. Harrell, G. Y. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T.

McGrej!;or, J. M. D. McKenzie; C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Luttrell, .T. A.

PerkinA, R. 0.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 14, the Nays 19, and the Bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

Mr. Luttrell of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 8 P. M. tonight, and the motion prevailed..

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 8 o'clock tonight.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

8:00P.M.

The Senate reconvened at 8 P.M. and was called to ord~r by the President.

Upon the call of the roll the following Senators answered to their names, to-wit:

Andrews, E. E.

Hayes, W. C.

Neal, Benj. F.

Bell, W. L.

Hendrix, W. C.

Norman, R. L.

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Boykin, Shirley C.

Hughes, H. L. D.

Owen, C. F.

Carlisle, Ira

Hutcheson, J. R.

Parker, Jos. H.

Carr, Milton B.

Johnson, L. F.

Peebles, I. S., Jr.

Carswell, Dr. H. J.

Knight, P. T.

Perkins, R. 0.

Clary, E. D.

Knox, Gordon

Pickren, T. L.

Clements, J. B.

Luttrell, J. A.

Pruett, J. F.

Clifton, J.D.

Maddox, A. K.

Ricketson, F. B.

Cole, E. D.

Matthews, Joe I.

Rountree, A. M.

Cole, R. D.

Memory, S. Foster

Sapp, W. M.

Collier, J. C.

Middleton, D. S.

Stevens, C. 0.

DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Miller, A. L.

Thompson, J. N. B.

Dixon, J. A.

Morgan, S. II.

Wellborn, E. C.

Foster, A. G.

Moye, R. L.

Wilkinson, H. B.

Guess, Carl N.

McGregor, J. M. D.

Williams, W. C., Jt.

Harrell, G. Y.

McKenzie, C. M.

Mr. President

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President :
The House has passed by the requisite Conatitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate, to-wit:

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By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 20. A bill to provide for the incorporation, operation and supervision of Credit Unions.

By Mr. Guess of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 255. A bill for the protection of birds, :fish, game and fur-bearing animals.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President :
The House has adopted the conference Committee's report on the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

By Miss Kempton and Messrs. vVood and Hooper of Ful-

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House Bill No. 890. A Bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta and for other purposes.

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 Bill of the Senate, to-wit: By Mr. Miller of 9th-

Senate Bill No. 12. A Bill to amend an Act relating to collection and disposition of costs in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Upon the motion of Mr. Collier of the 22nd the Senate disagreed to the following House amendment to Senate

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Bill No. 266 (A Bill to prescribe method of electing Board of Education of the City of Barnesville):

Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 266 by adding before the repealing clause the following proviso:

"Provided that this Bill shall not go into effect until it has been adopted by a vote of the people at an election called for that purpose."

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Wimberly of Toombs and Folks of Ware-
House Bill No. 406. A Bill to amend Section 828 of Volume 8 of Park's Code relative to increasing the speed limit to forty miles per hour.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the Bill be indefinitely postponed, and the motion prevailed.
The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Lawton of ChathamHouse Bill No. 454. A Bill to regulate the manner in
which common carriers may sell undelivered freight for charges.
Mr. Harrell of the 12th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend House Bill No. 454 by adding the foll-owing words:

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"That all sales of unclaimed freight shall be made as provided for in this Act at public or private sale at place of destination or delivery and in the county of the residence of the consignee.''

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the (lassage of the Bill as amended the Ayes were 27, the Nays 2.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 190. A Bill to amend an Act providing for the reorganization of the military forces of Georgia.
The Committee offered the following amendment, which was adopted:
The Committee on Military Affairs move to amend House Bill No. 190 by Mr. Westbrook, of Dougherty:
A Bill to be entitled ''An Act to amend an Act approved August 21st, 1916, providing for the reorganization of the military force of Georgia'' by adding the following Section to be known as Section 1-A.

Section 1-A. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by au-

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thority of same, that the Act entitled "An Act to reorganize the military forces of this State, to conform the or. ganization and discipline to the requirements of the United States; to revise the military laws and make of force a military code; to provide penalties for the violation

thereof; and to provide for the issue of regulations thereunder; and to authorize counties and cities to make appropriations; to repeal all laws referring to the military forces, not herein re-enacted; and for other purposes,'' approved August 21st, 1916, be and the same is hereby amended by striking from the fifth line of the twentyfirst paragraph of said Act the following word, to-wit: "Three" and substituting in lieu of said stricken word the word "Five" so that said paragraph twenty-one, so amended will read as follows, to-wit:

"21. The Adjutant GeneraL-The Adjutant-General shall at the head of the military department of this State, and subordinate only to the Governor in matters pertaining to said department; He shall give his whole time and attention to the office and shall perform such duties as pertain to the office of Adjutant-General, as from time to time may be provided by the law, rules and regulations for the government of the United States Army, and such duties as may be designated by the Governor. He shall have such commissioned assistants and employees as in the discretion of the Go_vernor may be necessary; and they shall be selected and employed by the Adjutant-General and perform such duties as may be required of them. He shall be the custodian of all military records and shall keep them filed, indexed and available for ready reference. He shall keep an itemized account of all moneys received and disbursed from all sources, and shall make an annual report to the Governor on the condition of the National Guard, with a ros-

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ter of all commissioned officers, and such other matters relating to the militia as he may deem expedient. The Governor may, in his discretion, require the AdjutantGeneral to give bond to the State in such an amount as may be fixed by regulation, with two personal or one corporate security, to be approved by the Governor, conditioned faithfully to discharge the duties of his office."

The Committee also offered the following amendment:

Moves to amend House Bill No. 190, Section 1, amending Section 35 of the Act reorganizing the military forces of Georgia approved August 21, 1916, by striking from said Section the following words at the end of said section ''and the date of appointment of the commission to such retired officer or officers shall date from the time of the honorable discharge of such officer or officers from the Military Service of the United States," and inserting in lieu thereof the following words "and provided further that the length of service in the National Guard of Georgia and in such Military Service of the United States combined entitled such officer or officers to retirement under the provisions of this Act. The date of appointment of the commission to such retired officer or officers shall date from the time of the honorable discharge of such officer or officers from the Military Service of the United States."

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 as amended the Ayes were
31, the Nays 0.

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The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to Senate Substitute to the following Bills of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Johnson of Appling-
House Bill No. 1. A Bill to amend the Constitution authorizing General Assembly to classify property.

By Mr. Jones of Meriwether and others-
House Bill No. 224. A Bill to appropriate additional $30,000 to State Board of Entomology.

The House has read and disagreed to Senate amendment to the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Head and Camp of Cobb-
House Resolution No. 33. A. Resolution to appropriate $750.00 to the Confederate Cemetery at Marietta.

.The House has read and concurred in the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Rivers of Lanier-
Honse Bill No. 719. A Bill to extend the jurisdiction of tJ!e Lanier County Court and for other purposes.

:The House has read and agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

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By r. Rivers of Lanier-
House Bill No. 570. A Bill to establish the City Court of Lanier County.

The following Resolution was read and adopted:
By Mr. Guess of the 34thA Resolution requesting President Ennis to furnish the
State of Georgia a portrait of himself to hang in the Senate Chamber.

The following Resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Dixon of the 17th-
A Resolution extending the thanks of the Senate to the representatives of the press who have chronicled the proceedings of the Senate.

The conference committee of the House and Senate on House Bill No. 375 (A Bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927) submitted the following report:

Mr. President:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Conference Committee, having had under consideration the Senate amendments to House Bill No. 375, the General Appropriations Bill, beg leave to submit the following report:
1. It is recommended that the House recede from its disagreement to Senate amendment No. 1, relating to Section 1, sub-section 1, item D., the Governor's contingent fund.

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2. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its disagreement, and that Senate amendment No. 2, relating to Section 6, sub-section 1, item B, not be insisted upon.

3. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate ame.ndment No. 3, relating to Section 6, sub-section 2, item D, relating to the College of Agriculture.

4. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate amendment No.4, relating to Section 6, sub-section 2, item E, relating to an appropriation for the State College of Agriculture.

5. It is recommended that the House recede from its disagreement to Senate amendment No.5.

6. }tis recommended that Senate amendment No.7, relating to Section 6, sub-section 2, item J, relating to the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega, be amended by striking the figures $45,000, and substituting therefor the numerals $40,000.

7. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate amendment No.9, relating to Section 6, sub-section 2, item K-1, relating to an appropriation for teaching hygiene and public health.

8. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate amendment No. 10, relating to Section 6, sub-section 2, itemS, relating to the A. & M. School for negroes at Forsyth.
9. It is recommended that Senate amendment No. 11 be amended by striking $43,500, and substituting therefor the sum of $40,000, said amendment relating to Section

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6, sub-section 4, item A, Georgia Training School for Girls.

10. It is recommended that Senate amendment No. 12, relating to Section 6, sub-section 4, item B, the Boys' Training School, be amended by striking the sum $34,000, and substituting therefor the sum of $31,000.

11. It is recommended that the House recede from its position disagreeing to Senate amendment No. 13, relating to Section 7, sub-section 1, item B, relating to the salary of the Assistant Commissioner of Labor.

12. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate amendment No. 15, relating to Section 8, sub-section 5, item A, the Experiment Station at Griffin.
13. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate amendment No. 17, relating to pensions.

14. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate amendment No. 18, relating to the method of paying pensions.

15. It is recommended that the House recede from the position disagreeing to Senate amendment No. 19, relating to Section 14, sub-section 1, providing a contingent fund for the Public Printing Department.
16. It is recommended that Senate amendment No. 20, relating to Section 18, sub-section 1, item A, Military Department, be amended by striking the words ''or special duty," and that as amended the Senate amendment be adopted by the House.

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17. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate amendment No. 21, relating to Section 19, sub-section 1, item A, Board of Health.

18. It is recommended that the House recede from its position disagreeing to Senate amendment No. 22, relating to Section 19, sub-section 1, item B, for maintenance for the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium at Alto.

19. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon its amendment No. 23, relating to Section 20, sub-section 1, item A, relating to the Georgia Sanitarium.

20. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insis.ting upon its amendment No. 24, relating to Section 24, sub-section 1, item A, Department of Revenue.

21. It is recommended that the Hou.se recede from its position in disagreeing to Senate amendment No. 25, relating to Section 6, sub-section 2, item i-11.

22. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position in insisting upon Senate amendment No. 26, relating to an amendment to Section 8, sub-section 4, for Department of Horticulture, etc.

23. Your Committee has been unable to agree Senate amendments No. 6, relating to appropriations for the A. & M. Schools, No. 8, relating to the Georgia Medical College, No. 14, relating to the appropriation for the Bureau

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of Markets, and No. 16, relating to the salaries of the Chief Oil Inspector and his assistant.
Respectfully submitted, DeLaPerriere, 33rd, Hendrix, 35th, Clements of 45th Dist., on the part of the Senate

Barrett,
Vaughn of Rockdale,
J. H. Miller,
on the part of the House.
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Mr. DeLaPerriere of the 33rd moved that the Senate postpone action on the above report pending the action of the House on the same.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolution was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Gullatt of Campbell, and Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 368. A Resolution providing for an appropriation to meet the deficienny in the funds for public buildings and grounds and to make the same available immediately.

Mr. Guess of the 34th offered the following amendments:

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Moves to amend House Resolution No. 368 by striking the figures $25,000 wherever the same occur and inserting in lieu thereof $27,250.

Moves to amend further by adding the following proviso:

Provided that $2,250 of said sum shall be used for paying for the amplifier purchased for improving the acoustics of the House of Representatives.

The amendments were adopted:

The report of the Co.mmittee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the Resolution, was agreed to.
As the Resolution involved an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Hell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. . Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N. Harrell, G. Y. Hayes, W. C. Hendrix, W. C.
Negative-0

Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Knox, Gordon Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster Middleton, D. S. Miller, A. L. Morgan, S. H. Moye, R. L. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Rountree, A. M. Sapp, W. M. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellborn, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Resolution the Ayes were 37, the Nay::~ 0.

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The Resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
The following Resolution was read and adopted:
By M~ssrs. Hayes of the 8th, Miller of the 9th, and Neal of the 13th-
A Resolution thanking Senators Guess and Hendrix for the courtesies bestowed by them upon the Senate during the present session.

Upon the motion of Mr. Ennis of the 20th the Senate insisted upon its substitute to which the House had disagreed, to the following Bill:

By Mr. Jones of Meriwether-
Honse Bill No. 224. A Bill to appropriate an additional $30,000 to the State Board of Entomology.

The President appointed as a conference committee from the Senate to act with a similar committee from the House on House Bill No. 224, the following:

Messrs. Sapp of the 43rd, Clements of the 45th, Guess of the 34th.

Upon the motion of Mr. Harrell of the 12th the Senate insisted on its substitute, to which the House had disagreed, to the following Bill:

By Mr. Johnson of Appling-
House Bill No. 1. A Bill authorizing the General Assembly to clasify property by an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia.

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The President appointed as a conference committee on House Bill No. 1 to act with a similar committee from the House, Messrs. :
Harrell of the 12th,
Hendrix of the 35th
Moye of the 11th.

The Senate receded in its action in adopting an amendment to the following Resolution to which the House had disagreed upon the motion of Senator Sapp of the 43rd:

By Messrs. Camp and Head of Cobb-
House Resolution No. 33. A Resolution to appropriate $750.00 to the Confederate Cemetery at Marietta.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President :
The House has read and agreed to the Senate Substitute to the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Boswell of Greene and MeWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Resolution No. 96. A Resolution to appropriate $75,000 for repairs to the Capitol Building.

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 Bill of the Senate as amended, towit:

JouRNAL OF THE SENATE,

By Messrs, Pickren of the 4th, Clements, of the 45th, and Perkins of the 24th-
Senate Bill No.179. A Bill to authorize the State Superintendent of Schools to provide an assistant to the State School Auditor and for other purposes.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Pilcher of Richmond and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 683. A Bill to amend an Act enabling street railroad companies to own stock in motor bus corporations.

Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that the Bill be indefinitely postponed and on the motion called for the Ayes and Nays.

The call was sustained and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Cole, R. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.

Harrell, G. Y. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Luttrell, J. A. Miller, A. L. Moye, R. L.

McGregor, J. M. D. McKenzie, C. M. Neal, Benj. F. Norman, R. L. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Thompson, J. N. B. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-

Boykin, Shirley C. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D. Dixon, J. A.

Knox, Gordon Middleton, D. S. Perkins, R. 0. Pickren, T. L.

Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Wellborn, E. C.

On the motion to indefinitely postpone the Bill the Ayes were 26 the Nays 11, and the motion prevailed.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

The following message was received froin 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 as amended, towit:

By Mr. Pickren of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 18. A Bill to amend the Act creating the Department of Commerce and Labor relative to the compensation of the Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute as amended to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Stone of Union and Harris of J e:fferson-
House Bill No. 755. A Bill to levy a tax upon any person, firm or corporation, obtaining or purchasing gasoline or motor fuel out of the State for the purpose of distribution.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President :

The House insists upon its disagreement and asks for

conference committee on the following Bills of the House,

to-wit:



By Mr. Johnson of Appling-
House Bill No.1. A Bill to amend the Constitution authorizing General Assembly to classify property.

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The Speaker has appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the House on House Bill No.1, the following members:
Jones of Meriwether,
Lawton of Chatham,
Bussey of Crisp.

By Mr. Jones of Meriwether and others-

House Bill No. 224. A Bill to appropriate additional $30,000 to State Board of Entomology.

The Speaker has appointed as a Conference Committee on the paij; of the House on House Bill No. 224, the following members:
Loyd of Newton,
MeWhorter of Oglethorpe,
Lewis of Hancock.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President :
The House has failed to adopt the report of Conference Committee No.1 on House Bill No. 375, and the Speaker has appointed as Conference Committee No.2, on the bill, Messrs:
Culpepper of Fayette,
Wilhoit of Warren,
Hooper of Fulton.

SATURDAY, AuausT 22, 1925.

1419

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Messrs. Wood and Hooper and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 472. A Bill to authorize persons engaged in laundering, etc., to sell such goods as remain uncalled for; to provide for notice to qwner and sale.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the pasage of the Bill the Ayes were 26, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

Upon the motion of Mr. Pickren of the 4th, the Senate concurred in the following House Amendment to the Senate Substitute to House Bill No. 755 (A Bill to tax persons, firms or corporations buying gasoline outside of Georgia):

Moves to atilend Senate Substitute to House Bill No. 755 by adding the following to the caption: ''and to provide for notice of deliveries of gasoline and other motor fuel.''
Moves to amend further by adding a new section to be known as Section 3A, as follows:

"Section 3A. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that it shall be the duty of all railroads, ships, or other common carriers to, at the end of each day's business, make a report to the Comptroller General of this State showing all deliveries made by them of gasoline or

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other motor fuel made during said day's business which reports shall give the following details: the name and address of the consignor, the car number and the initial, the net weight of the shipment if in car lots, and the date of the delivery."
Also moves to amend by adding the following to be known as Section 3B:
''Section 3B. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that if any portion of this Act be declared unconstitutional it shall not effect any other provision in this Act.
The following Bill was read.the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Loyd of Newton-
House Bill No. 205. A Bill to provide for the payment of pensions to Confederate Soldiers and their widows.
The Committee offered the following amendment to the Bill:
Committee moves to amend House Bill No. 205 by striking therefrom the following words:

"Shall be paid quarterly each year and that one-fourth of such pensions be paid in each quarter,'' and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Shall be paid semi-annually and that one-half shall be paid during the spring and the other half during the fall of each year at such times during the spring and fall that the Pension Commissioners may determine.''

The amendment was adopted.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

142l

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 as amended.
The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:
By Mr. Davis of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 460. A Bill to prohibit the intermarriage of persons of color.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill Senator Knight called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Carswell, Dr. H. J. Collier, J. C. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N.

Hughes, H. L. D. Knight, P. T. Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. McKenzie, C. M. Perkins, R. 0.

Rountree, A.M. Sapp, W. M. Stevens, C. 0. Williams, W. C. Jr.

Negative-
Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Clary, E. D. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D.

Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Luttrell, J. A. Maddox, A. K. Matthews, Joe I. McGregor, J. M. D.

Neal, Benj. F. Owen, C. F. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Ricketson, F. B. Wilkinson, H. B.

On the passage of the Bill the Ayes were 16, the Nays 17, and the Bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

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Upon the motion of Ur. Knight of the 6th the Senate concurred in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 179 (A Bill to authorize State Superintendent of Schools to engage an assistant State School Auditor) :

Moves to amend Section 1 of Senate Bill No. 179 by adding the following:

The School Auditor shall audit on~y the Grammar and High Schools of the State.

The State auditor shall audit the University of Georgia and all its branches and all Educational Institutions which receive an appropriation from the State Treasury.
The State auditor shall audit all Schools supported out of appropriation for common and high schools.
The Senate concurred in the following House amendment to Senate Bill No. 18 (A Bill to fix the compensation of the Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor) upon the motion of Mr. Pickren of the 4th:
Moves to amend Senate Bill No. 18 by amending the caption by striking the figures $3,000 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $2,400.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President :
The House has agreed to ~enate Amendment No. 2 and disagreed to Senate Amendment No. 1, to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Hancock of Jackson-
House Bill No. 359. A Bill to amend the Banking Act of Georgia.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1423

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

By Mr. Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 454. A Bill to regulate the manner in which common carriers may sell undelivered freight for charges and for other purposes.

The joint conference committee appointed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate submitted the following report relative to House Bill No. 1:

Mr. President :
Your conference committee on Senate Substitute to House Bill No. 1 recommend that the Senate Substitute be amended by striking therefrom the words ''five'' and substituting in lieu thereof the. word "six" and that the Senate Substitute as so amended be adopted. Messrs.:
Hendrix of the 25th,
Harrell of the 11th,
Moye of the 11th,
Jones of Meriwether,
Lawton of Chatham.

Mr. Bussey of Crisp submitted the following minority report to the Conference Committee report on House Bill No. 1:

Mr. President:
I disagree to the foregoing report believing that six mills is too low for the maximum millage on intangible

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property earning six per cent and more interest per an-

num.

Mr. Bussey of Crisp.



Mr. Harrell of the 12th moved that action on this reoprt be postponed, and the motion prevailed.

The Joint Conference Committee on House Bill No. 224 submitted the following report which was adopted:

Mr. President:
The conference committee, appointed by the House and Senate, respectively, agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill No. 224 on this the 22nd day of August, 1925.
Messrs: Sapp of the 43rd, Clements of the 45th, Guess of the 34th, Me\Vhorter of Oglethorpe, Loyd of Newton, Lewis of Hancock.

Mr. Ennis of the 20th moved that a new conference com-. mittee be appointed on House Bill No. 375 (A Bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927) and the motion prevailed.

The P:r:~sident Pro-Tem, Mr. Dixon, of the 17th, appointed the following as members of a new conference committee on House Bill No. 375:
Messrs: Pickren of the 4th, Hughes of the 21st, Sapp of the 43rd.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1425

,.The following Resolution by Mr. Hendrix of the 35th was read and adopted:

A Resolution requesting the House to return the following Bill:

By Mr. Loyd of Newton-
House Bill No. 205. A Bill to provide for the payment of pensions to Confederate Soldiers and their widows.

The following Bill was read the third time, and placed upon its passage:

By Mr. Steed of Taylor-
House Bill No. 425. A Bill to amend Section 150 of the Georgia School Code with reference to bonds of county school superintendents.

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 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 Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Perkins of 24th-

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Senate Resolution No. 42. Thanking Atlanta motion picture houses for courtesies.

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, to-wit:

By Mr. Perkins of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 16. A bill to amend the Code relative to the manner by which the capital stock, name, or place of business of any banking, insurance or express company may be changed.

By Mr. Perkins of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 15. To amend the Code relative to capital stock of street or suburban railroad companies.

By Mr. Sapp of 43rd-
Senate Bill No. 106. A Bill to amend the Georgia workmen's compensation Act.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has agreed to Senate amendment No. 1 and disagreed to Senate amendment No. 2 to the following Bill of the House:
By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 190. A Bill to amend an act providing for the reorganization of the military forces of the State.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1427

The Senate receded from its amendment to which the House had..disagreed to the following Bill upon the motion of Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th:

By Mr. Hancock of Jackson-
House Bill No. 359. A Bill to amend the Banking Act of Georgia.

The Senate receded in its amendment, to which the House had disagreed, to the following Bill, upon the motion of Mr. Perkins of the 24th:

By Mr. Lawton of Chatham-
House Bill No. 454. A Bill to regulate the manner in which common carriers may sell undelivered freight for charges.

By unanimous consent the following Bill, which had been indefinitely postponed today, was taken up for consideratio:ri":

By Messrs. Pilcher of Richmond and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 683. A Bill to amend an Act enabling street railroad companies to own stock in motor bus corporations.

Mr: Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendments:

Moves to amend House Bill No. 863 by adding at the end of Se<4tion 1 the.following:

"Provided that, nevertheless, nothing herein contained shall be construed to confer upon any person or corporation any exclusive or irrevocable right or franchise to op-

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

erate any motor busses or trackkless trolleys upon the public streets, alleys, lanes of any municipality, as the case may be; and such person or corporation shall in ref~ erence to the operating of such motor busses and trackless trolleys be subject in addition to its occupation taxes or other taxes or assessments, to the same occupati()n or other taxes as those engaged exclusively in the. business of operating motor busses or trackless trolleys, and this Act shall not be construed to confer any right to use the public streets, lanes or alleys of any municipality of this State unless its consent first obtained; and such municipality shall have no authority to confer any irrevocable right to such companies to use such public streets, lanes or alleys.''

Moves to amend further by adding the following at the end of Section 2 of House Bill No. 683, the following; ''and such motor busses and trackless trolleys when operated by any such railroad company shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Public Service Commission of Georgia that may now be in force or hereinafter promulgated."

The amendments were adopted.

The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, Mr. Morgan of the 1st called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative-
Andrews, E. E. Bell, W. L. Boykin, Shirley C. Carlisle, Ira

Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Cole, E. D.

Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P. Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1429

Guess, Carl N. Hutcheson, J. R. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Matthews, Joe I. Middleton, D. Fl.

Miller, A. L. McGregor, J. l\1. D. McKenzie, C. M. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Perkins, R. 0.

Pruett, J. F. Thompson, J. N. B. Wellbom, E. C. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

Negative-D

On the passage of the Bill as amended the Ayes were 29, the Nays 0.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following Bill which was postponed on yesterday was taken up for consideration at this time:

By Miss Kempton of Fulton, and others-
House Bill No. 831. A Bill to provide for a commission to exchange property with the City of Chattanooga, and for other purposes.

Mr. Peebles of the 18th offered the following amendments:

To strike Section 2 and insert in lieu thereof the following, to-wit:

''Section 2. The said Commission is vested with full power and authority to treat with the City of Chattanooga and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway as to the disposition of such property as will be required for the opening and extension of Broad Street across the State of Georgia's terminal property in the City of Chattanooga, in the State of Tennessee, not to exceed in width eighty (80) feet and such other property

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

as will be required to extend Eleventh Street of said City into, on, and over the State of Georgia's terminal property in said City so as to intersect with but not cross Broad street when, and if, extended as aforesaid. That full power and authority is delegated to said Commission to act for the State of Georgia in dealing with the Lessee and the City of Chattanooga in said property above described, and no more, now owned by the State of Georgia in the City of Chattanooga as if passed by the General Assembly of Georgia and approved by the Governor of Georgia. The said Commission shall have the power to exchange or lease said property described above or any portion thereof, including the power to join with the present lessee thereof in making leases of said property particularly described above only for a term extending beyond the term of the present lease.''

By striking from Section Three of House Bill No. 831 wlierever the same appears, the following, to-wit: "sales" and "or otherwise dispose of."

By amending Section 4 thereof. When so amended the same will read as follows, to-wit:

''Section 4. The Commission shall consider and determine, subject to the terms of this Act, the following:

1. Whether the State shall convey to the City of Chattanooga the fee, subject to the rights of the lessee, to be used by the City of Chattanooga for said Broad Street extended as described in Section 2 of this Act and East Eleventh Street into, or, and upon said State's terminal property so as to intersect with but not cross Broad Street when, and if, extended as aforesaid.

2. Whether the State of Georgia shall join with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, the lessee

SATURDAY, AuGusT 22, 1925.

1431

of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, in an easement to and for the use of said property described in Section 2, of this Act for street purposes and the value thereof; said easement to expire December 27, 1969."

By amending Section 6 thereof, by striking therefrom

the following, to-wit:



"The entire price (a) in cash; or (b) "and by striking therefrom after the word "or" the following, to-wit "(c)."

,By amending Section 10 of H. B. No. 831 so that when amended same will read as follows: ''Section 10. That the Commission, in pursuance of a Resolution to be adopted by three-fourths of the members appointed upon said Commission in a reglilar meeting assembled, is hereby authorized and empowered to exchange for other property or cash and other property the equivalent in value as the Q.Qmmission and the City of Chattanooga may agree upon, or lease or grant an easement to the City of Chattanooga for a right of way through the terminal lands of the' Western and Atlantic Railroad in Chattanooga for the extension of Broad Street and East Eleventh Street as described in Section 2 of this Act."

The amendments were adopted.
Mr. Knight of the 6th offered the following amendment:
Moves to amend House Bill No. 831 by striking the words "six members from the House of Representatives" as appears in Section One the fifth line thereof and substituting in lieu thereof the words ''three members from the House of Representatives.''
The amendment was adopted.

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JouRNAL OF THE SENATE,

The report of the Committee as amended, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the Ayes were 26, the Nays 1.

The Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President :
The House has read and agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit:

By Messrs. Gullatt of Campbell and Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 368. A Bill to provide for an appropriation to meet deficiency in the funds for the public grounds.

By Messrs. Pilcher of Richmond, and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 683. A Bill to amend an Act enabling street railroad companies to own stock in motor bus corporations.

Upon the motion of Mr. Maddox of the 26th the Senate receded from its amendment to the following Bill, to which the Hou..se had disagreed.
By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
.House Bill No. 190. A Bill to amend an Act providing for the reorganization of the military forces of Georgia.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1433

The following Bill which had been recalled from the H<mse was taken up for reconsideration:

By Mr. Loyd of Newton-
House Bill No. 205. A Bill to provide for the payment of pensions to Confederate Soldiers and widows of Confederate Soldiers.
Mr. Knight of the 6th moved that the amendment to this Bill, which the Senate had adopted, be withdrawn and the motion prevailed.

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 Resolution was read and adopted: By Messrs. Neal of the 13th, Hutcheson of the 39th, and
Hayes of the 8th, and Miller of the 9th-

Whereas, the Distinguished Governor of our State, the Hon. Clifford M. Walker, has most consistently and ardently supported before this session of the General Assembly progressive and sane legislation and whereas he has untiringly labored in cooperation with the General Assembly in endeavoring to perfect and enact said legislation; therefore be it resolved that the Senate does hereby express its thanks and appreciation of the stand and cooperation that our Governor has given us.

The folLowing message was received from the House, through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

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JouRNAL OF THE. SENATE,

Mr. President:
The Speaker has appointed as Conference Committee No. 2 on the part of the House on House Bill No. 1, the following. Messrs.:
Doyal of Floyd,
Lumpkin of Bartow,
Westbrook of Dougherty.

The following conference committee report, which had been postponed, to House Bill No. 1 (A Bill to amend the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to classify property), was taken up for consideration at this time:

Mr. President:
Your conference committee on Senate substitute to House Bill No.1 recommend that the Senate substitute be amended by striking the word ''five'' and inserting in lieu thereof the word ''six'' and that the Senate substitute so amended be adopted.

On the adoption of the report Mr. Hutcheson of the 39th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Affirmative-

Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H ..J. Clements, J. B. Clifton, J. D. Dixon, J. A. Guess, Carl N.

Harrell, G. Y. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F. Knight, P. T. Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M. D.

McKenzie, C. M. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Pickren, T. L. Pruett, J. F. Sapp; W. M. Wellborn, E. C.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1435

Negative-
Hoykin, Shirley C. Cole, R. D. Collier, J. C. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Hutcheson, J. R.. Maddox, A. K Matthews, Joe I. Memory, S. Forster

Middleton, D. S. Perkins, R. 0. \Vilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the adoption of the report the Ayes were 20, the

Nays 12, and the report having failed to receive a two-

thirds majority of the Senate, was lost.



The following report was submitted by the second conference committee appointed from the House and the Senate on the House Bill No. 375 known as the Appropriation Bill:

Mr. President :
Your Conference Committee having had under consideration the Senate Amendments to House Bill No. 375, the General Appropriation Bill, hereby submits the following report:

1. It is recommended that the House recede from its disagreement to Senate Amendment No. 1, relating to Sec. 1, Sub-sec. 1, Item D, the Governor's Contingent Fund.

2. It is recommended that the House recede from its disagreement to Senate Amendment No. 2, relating to Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 1, Item B, Vocational Education.

3. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position in insisting upon Senate Amendment No.3, relating to Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 2, Item B, relating to the College of Agriculture.

4. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon the Senate Amendment No.4, re-

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lating to Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 2, Item E, appropriation for the State College of Agriculture. Smith-Lever Fund.

5. It is recommended that the House recede from its disagreement to Senate Amendment No. 5.

6. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate Amendment No. 6, relating to the Dist. A. and M. Schools.

7. It is recommended that Senate Amendment No. 7, relating to Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 2, Item J, relating to the North Ga. Agr. College at Dahlonega, be amended by striking the figures $45,000.00, and substituting therefor the figures $40,000.00.

8. It is recommended 'that the Senate amendment No.8 relating ~o Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 2, Item K, relating to State Med. College at Augusta, be amended by striking the figures $35,000.00, and substituting in lieu thereof $40,000.00.

9. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate Amendment No. 9, relating to Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 2, Item K, 1, relating to an appropriation for teaching hygiene and public health.

10. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position on Senate Amendment No. 10, relating to Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 2, Item S, relating to A and M. School for negroes at Forsyth.

11. It is recommended that the Senate Amendment No. 11, be amended by striking the figures $43,500, and substituting therefor the figures $35,000.00, said amendment relating to Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 4, Item A, Georgia Training School for Girls.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1437

12. It is recommended that Senate Amendment No. 12 relating to Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 4, Item B, the Boys Training School be amended by striking the figures $34,000.00, and substituting in lieu thereof the figures $30,000.00.

13. It is recommended that the House recede from its position in disagreeing to Senate Amendment No. 13, relating to Sec. 7, Sub-sec. 1, Item B, relating to the salary of the Asst. Commissioner of Commerce and Labor.

14. It is recommended that the Senate Amendment No. 14, relating to Sec. 8, Sub-sec. 1-A, the Bureau of Markets, be amended by striking the figures $100,000.00 and substituting in lieu thereof the figures $75,000.00.

15. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate Amendment No. 15, relating to Sec. 8, Sub-sec. 5, Item A, Experiment Station at Griffin:

16. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate Amendment No. 16, Sec. 8, Sub-sec. 4, Items A and B, relating to the salaries of the Chief Oil Inspector and the clerk to the chief oil inspector, and the proviso thereto.

17. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate Amendment No. 17, relating to the method of paying pensions.

18. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate Amendment No. 18, re~ lating to the method of paying pensions.

19. It is recommended that the House recede from its position disagreeing to Senate Amendment No. 19, relat~

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ing to Sec. 14, Sub-sec. 1, providing for Printing Fund, Public Printing Department.

20. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its Amendment No. 20, relating to Section 18, Sub-sec. 1, Item A, Military Department.

21. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon Senate Amendment No. 21, relating to Sec. 19, Sub-sec. 1, Item A, Board of Health.

22. It is recommended that the Senate Amendment No. 22, relating to Sec. 19, Sub-sec. 1, Item B, be amended by striking the figures $90,000.00 for -the year 1926, and substituting thereafter the figures $50,000.00, that the figures $20,000.00 for the year 1927 be struck and the figures $100,000.00 be inserted in lieu thereof.

23. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position Insisting upon its amendment No. 23, relating to Sec. 20, Sub-sec. 1, Item A, relating to the Ga. State Sanitarium.

24. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position insisting upon its Amendment No. 24, relating to Sec. 24, Sub-sec. 1, Item A, Department of Revenue.

25. It is recommended that the House recede from its position in disagreeing to Senate Amendment No. 25, relating to Sec. 6, Sub-sec. 2, Item i-11.

26. It is recommended that the Senate recede from its position in insisting upon Senate Amendment No. 26, re-

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1925.

1439

fating to an amendment to Sec. 8, Sub-sec. 4, the Department of Horticulture, etc.
Respectfully submitted, On the part of the Senate-
Sapp 43rd Dist., Pickren 4th Dist., Hughes, 21st Dist, On the part of the HonseWilhoit of Warren, Hooper of Fulton, Culpepper of Fayette.

The following message was received from the House, through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has adopted the report of the conference Committee No. 2 on the following Bill, to-wit:

By Mr. Barrett of Stephens, and others-
. House Bill No. 375. A Bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927.

The House has adopted the conference committee report on the following bill, to-wit:

By Miss Kempton of Fulton, and others-
House Bill No. 831. A Bill to provide for the exchange of property owned by the State of Georgia with the City of Chattanooga, Tenn.

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The following message was received from the House, through Mr. Moore, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House disagreed to Senate amendment and asked for a conference committee on the following Bill of the House, to-wit:

By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 831. A Bill to provide for a commission to exchange State property with the City of Chattanooga.

The Speaker has appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the House the following members-
Messrs: Dykes of Dooly, Smith of Grady,
and Miss Kempton of Fulton.

The President appointed the following as members from the Senate of a second conference committee on House Bill No. 1-
Messrs.:
Dixon of the 17th,
Knight of the 6th,
Peebles of the 18th.

The President appointed Messrs. Foster of the 28th, Carlisle of the 7th and Clements of the 45th as members of

SATURDAY, AuGUST 22, 1925.

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a conference committee of the House and Senate on the following Bill:

By Miss Kempton of Fulton, and others-
House Bill No. 831. A Bill to provide for a commission to exchange State property with the City of Chattanooga.

The joint conference committee of the House and the Senate on House Bill No. 831 submitted the following conference committee report:

Mr. President : Your conference committee on House Bill No. 831 rec-
ommends that the Senate recede from all amendments to said Bill.
Messrs.: Foster of the 28th, Clements of the 45th, Carlisle of the 7th, Smith of Grady, Dykes of Dooly, Kempton of Fulton.
On the adoption of the above report Mr. Peebles of the 18th called for the Ayes and Nays and the call was sustained.

1442

JouRNAL OF THE SENATE,

The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Affirmative--

Bell, W. L. Carlisle, Ira Carswell, Dr. H. J. Clements, J. B. Cole, E. D. DeLaPerriere, H. P.

Dixon, J. A. Foster, A. G. Guess, Carl N. Hendrix, W. C. Hughes, H. L. D. Johnson, L. F.

Matthews, Joe I. Perkins, R. 0. Pruett, J. F. Sapp, W. M. Wellborn, E. C.

Negative--

Boykin, Shirley C. Clifton, J.D. Collier, J. C. Harrell, G. Y. Hutcheson, J. R.

Knight, P. T. Maddox, A. K. Middleton, D. S. Morgan, S. H. McGregor, J. M.D.

McKenzie, C. M. Owen, C. F. Peebles, I. S., Jr. Wilkinson, H. B. Williams, W. C., Jr.

On the adoption of the conference committee report the Ayes were 17, the Nays 15, and the report was adopted.

Mr. Boykin of the 37th moved that the joint conference committee report on the following Bill be adopted:

By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Hatcher of Burke--
House Bill No. 375. A Bill to make appropriations for the years 1926 and 1927.

The motion prevailed and the report of the cop.ference committee on the above Bill was adopted.
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 Resolutions of the House, to-wit:

SATURDAY, AuousT 22, 1925.

1443

By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Resolution No. 132. A Resolution to adjourn the General Assembly sine die.

By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Resolution No. 133. A Resolution providing for a joint' committee of three from the House and two from the Senate to notify his excellency the Governor, that the General Assembly now stands ready to adjourn sine die.

The following Resolution was read and adopted:

By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
Be it enacted by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that the General Assembly do now adjourn sine die.

The following Resolution was read and adopted:

By Messrs. Linder of Jeff Davis, Davis of DeKalb, and others-
A Resolution providing for a Committee of three from the House and three from the Senate to wait upon his Exc~llency and inform him that the General Assembly now stands ready to adjourn sine die.

The President announced that the Senate now stands adjourned sine die.

INDEX

INDEX

PART I.

SENATE BILLS

A
ACCOUNTANCYEstablish Ga. State Board of (87) ______________ 112 421 730 733 916

ADDRESS---Governor Walker ___________________________.____________

34 89

ADMINISTRATORS (See Wills etc.)-

AGRICULTURE DEPT. OFTo publish Sanitary Rules of Health (80) _________________ 86 210 655

AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL SCHOOLS----

AbolisL the 10 A. & M. Schools (75) _____________________

84

Require 2 yrs. Junior work (226) __________________ 752 813 1164 1206

ALCOHOLManufacture Ethyl (25) _________________________________50 209 251

AUTOMOBILES (See Motor Vehicles)-

B
BANKS AND BANKINGAmend act to regulate (98) _________________________ 122 607 672 938

BARProvide for admission to (77) ___________________________ _
BARBERSRegulate profession of (222) _____________________________

84 865 710 906

BILLIARD AND POOL ROOMS---Regulate (14) __________________________________________ 24 144 165

BONDS AND BOND COMMISSION-

Concerning amending judgments validating bonds (152)_____

281

BOWDON COLLEGE-

Abolish (76)___________________________________________

84

BUS LINES----

Encourage operation of (103)_ _______ __ __ ________ __ __ ____

122

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c

CATTLE-

Prevent shipment of tick-infested (136) ___________________

208

CERTIFIED SHORT-HAND REPORTERS-

Promote efficiency of (120) ____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ ____ __

157

CHARTERS AND CORPORATIONS, MUNICIPAL-

Marshals and policemen, etc., wear badges (26) ________50 128 148 150

Canton, amend (31)_ _____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __ __ __ __

51

Millen, amend (40) _____________________________________55 183 216

Blackshear, amend (74) _________________________________84 129 147

Referendum to repeal charters (92) __________ 121 183 246 336 408 457 Barnesville, tax exemption (94) _________________________ 121 183 211

Municipalities, dispose of public utilities (102) ____________ 123 277 803 Piedmont, Incorporate (128) ____________________________ 178 238 268

Griffin, 2 shifts of firemen (133) __________________________

208

Watkinsville, tax exemption (140) _______________________ 232 413 449

Waycross, amend (158) ________________________________ 299 413 450

Waycross, Parks, etc. (162) ____________________________ 318 414 450 Waycross, Zoning Commission (163) _____________________ 318 447 472 Columbus, amend (170) ________________________________ 319 448 472 Hepzibah, Incorporate (177) ___________________________ A38 718 558 Waycross, build hospital (181) _________________________ _439 471 491 Macon, City Manager (197) ____________________________ 509 551 583

St. Marys, repeal amending Act (212)-----------~--------600 629 682 Douglasville, amend (213) ______________________________ 600 629 682

Baxley, new charter (221) ______________________________ 7i.O 731 798

Doerun, paving (224)------------------~-----------752 793 825 873 Doerun, storage plant (225) _______________________ 752 793 873 1277
Barnesville, amend (228) ______________________ -, _______ 753 793 826
Cairo, amend (229) ____________________________________ 753 866 908

Macon, amend (242) ___________________________________ 862 907 978

Jeffersonville, amend (246) ______________________________885 907 978

Folkston, hospital (247) _______________________________ 904 977 1051

Milledgeville, amend (256) ___________________________ 968 1057 1192

Barnesville, Board of Education (266) _____________ 969 1058 1192 1403

CHILDREN Revise laws for delinquent (50) ___________________________ 6() 671 994
Enforce Parental support (51) __________________________ 60 671 1215
Enforce support of child out of wedlock (56)_______________ 62 672 Legal adoption of (83) __________________________________86 672 730

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CLIFTON, J. D.-

Oath of Office __________________________________________

63

CODE AMENDMENTS-

Section 2601, stock of Street Railroads (15) ________________24 756 807

Section 2301, stock of Corporations (16) ___________________24 499 807

Section 2823, Corporations (23) _____________________ 47 282 522 1331

Section 213, Trespass (37) _______________________________ 54 976

Section 3321, Executions (38)____ __ __ __ ____ __ __ ______ __ __

55

Section 3851, Life estates (41) ____________________________ 56 143 189

Section 4374 (47) _______________________________________

59

Section 4198, Grantor, Deeds (57) ____________________64 548 605 741

Section 3100 (Parks Code), Idiots etc (66) ___ ______________

66

Section 5798, record of transcript of deeds (68) ____________67 548 633

Section 4101 (Parks Code), Idiots etc. (71) ____________83 143 527 541

Section 1662, State Board of Health (89) ________________ - 120 210

Section 6986, Divorces (112) ____________________________ 142 184 421

Section 1775, fertilizer constituents (115) _________________ 156 277 799

Section 227, firing woods (122) __________________________ 177 581 806

Sections, suspension by Governor (139)________ __ ____ __ ____

232

Section 2696, locomotive engineers (149) __________________

260

Section 5918, attendance of witnesses (159) _______________ 299 322 478

Section 876, Bailiffs, Fulton County (174) ___________ _413 433 582 939

Sections715and 716, labor contracts (175)________________ 413 551 Section 783, unlawful injury (176) _____________________ - A13 448 831

Section 1007, testimony in felony (178) __________________ _438 487 937

Section 5858; testimony insane persons (196) _______________

509

Section 5298, garnishment (191) ________________________ _448 551 588

Section 1973, State Geologist salary (227) _______________ 753 976 1163

Section 3352, nurseries (232) _____________________________

794

Section 116, abandoning minor children (237) ______________ 795 976

Section 2631, public Bureau Commission (238)___ ____ __ __ __

795

Section 4996, special court bailiffs (243) ___________________

862

Section 1249, Atlanta State Depository (245) ____________862 976 1051

Section 2586, railroad charters (265) ______________________ 969 1193

COMMERCE AND LABORAmend Act creating dept. of (18) ___ 25 144 290 585 837 853 991 1422 Fix beginning of term of commissioners 132) ______________ 207 517 887
COMMISSIONERS OF ROADS AND REVENUEOconee County, create (52) ____ --------------------~-----62 129 188 Pierce County, amend (78) ______________________________85 129 147 Lowndes County, driveway on college grounds____________300 415 450 Ware County, erect hospital (182) ______________________ _439 471 491

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Fulton County, Clerk's salary (210) _______ c- ____________ 576 628 683 I>ougbsCounty, repeal (223) ___________________________ 710 793 826
Calhoun County, increase membership (231) ______________ 794 822 872 Fulton County, restricted residences (234) ________________ 795 823 872 Towns County, create (239) ____________________________ 795 823 873 Irwin County, amend (240) ____________________________814 853 1052 Pierce County, amend (254) ___________________________ 937 977 1053
Lamar County, amend (267)----------------------------- 969 1058

COMMITTEES CONFERENCE-

House Bill No. 57______________________________________

658

House Bill No. 504 I>awson City Cotirt ___________________ 1271 1313

HouseBillNo.375Gen.Appropriation _____ l3581408142414351442 House Bill No. 890 Atlanta charter_______________________ 1370 1388

House Bills No. 174 and 175 Wheeler County______________

1380

House Bill No. 224 Entomology appropriation _____________ 14141424

House Bill No. 1 Classification tax _________ 1415 1423 1423 1434 1440

House Bill No. 831 Chattanooga _________________________ 1440 1441

COMMITTEES, SPECIAI,-

Escort President___________ ____________________________

6

Escort Secretary_______________________________________

6

Escort President Pro.-Tem. ______________________________

8

Notify Goven~or ________________________ --------------

12

Investigate Highway I>epL ____________________ A97 1295 1299 1307

Governor's Mansion____________________________________

1271

COMMITTEES, STANI>INGAssigned _____________________ 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79

COMMUNICATIONs-

Secretary of State______________________________________

3

CONI>EMNATION PROCEEI>INGSAuthorize in certain cases (125) _________________________ 178 507 769

CONSPIRACY-

I>efine crime of (70) ____________________________________

83

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENI>MENTs-

Income tax and inheritance tax (I) ______________________ _

16

Crisp County to issue bonds ____________________________ _ 16 265

Bonds for State roads (7) ______________________________ _

17

Paragraph 8, Section 2, Article 6, (10) ___________________ _

18

Character of arms to be borne (33) _______________________ 51 448 525

Issuance of highway bonds (39) _________________________ _

55

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Salary of Judge of Muscogee Circuit (63) _________________ 66 130

County officers, terms of (107) ___________________________

141

Independent local systems (111) ________________________ 142 516 886

State-owned terminal facilities (116) ____________________ .157 487 892

IssuebondsforUniversityofGeorgia (127) ________ 178 907 1142 1166 Governor's term, 4 years (146) __________________________ 260 487 988

Members General Assembly, 4 years (147) ______________ .260 487 988

Establish 13 trunk line zones (157) _______________________ 282 672

Creating highway sub-divisions (172) __________ .320 517 829 852 1207 Establish sale tax (188) ___ ____ ____ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __ __ __ 440 866

Relative to authority of corporations (190) ________________

483

Relative to vital statistics (192) ________________________ _484 866 940

Relative to sales tax (Senate Resolution No. 26) ___________

484

Constitutional convention (230) ___________________ 794 907 1159 1209

CORPORATIONS, PRIVATE-
Authorize to consolidate (100) ________________ 122 550 941 1167 1213 Issue non-par stock (6) ________________ ___ 17 409 632 718 958 1278

COTTON AND COTTON PRODUCTs-

Market quotations, bucket shops (131) ___________________

207

Regulate sale of cotton seed meal (141) _________________ .232 277 802

COUNTY AND COUNTY MATTERS-

Lamar County, tax rate, 12 mills (93) ___________________ 121 183 216 Lamar County, tax emption (95) ____________.___________ .121 183 212 Ware County, bond commission (126) ___________________ 178 302 326

Fulton County, exempt City of Atlanta from costs of courts (143) ____________________________________________ 233 302 326

Counties to aid towns, etc., in paving (184) _______________ _439 581 911

Richmond County, from fees to salary (219) ______________ 667 757 877

Prohibit issuance of script by authorities, etc. (220) _______ 667 757 992

Banks and Habersham Counties, change road (233) ______ .794 823 836

Irwin County, amend (241) _____________________________

814

Charlton County, hospital (248) _______________________ 904 977 1052

Muscogee County, fee to salary (271) _________________ 1071 1187 1193

COUNTY LINEs-

Change in towns, etc. (202) _________________ . ___________

543

COUNTY TREASURERSIrwin County, abolish (241) ___________________________814 853 105.'l
COURT OF APPEALS (See Courts, Supreme)-

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1451

COURTS, CITY AND COUNTY-

Valdosta, amend_ ______________________________________

17

Madison, repeal (36) ___________________________________ 54 128 146

Atlanta, special bailiff (244) _____ __ __ ____ __ ____ __ __ __ __ __

862

Atlanta, amend (272) __________________________ 1071 1187 1194 1316

COURTS, SUPERIOR AND SUPREME-

Atlanta, amend criminal court (9) ________________________ 18 317 454 Collection of costs in Supreme Courts _____________________ 18 209 289

Morgan County, 4 terms (35)---------------------------- 54 82 146 Facilitate business of Superior Courts (104) ______________ 123 184 734

Forsyth County, increase terms (110) ____________________ 141 162 188

Irwin County, change time (117) ________________________ 157 184 213

Paulding County, change terms (123) ____________________ 177 238 268

Final decrees in equity cases (21 6) _ ______________________

666

Clerks of, compensation (261) ___________________________ 9681057

CREDIT UNIONsIncorporation of, (20) _______________________________ 32 127 146 492

CROPsAdvances to make (44) _____________________________ 59 128 430 453

DANCINGProhibit on Lords Day at public places (13S) _____________ 208 23S 765

DEEDS, MORTGAGES ETC., (See Real Estate)-

How suits may be brought (58)__________________________

65

Limitation of action on (59) _____________________________ 65 548 605

Record of defectively executed (60) _______________________ 65 548 630

Registration deeds to lands (61)__________________________

65

Recitals in conveyances of (79) ___________________________84 129 217

DEPARTMENTS OF STATEPromulgate rules (118) _________________________________ 157 184 585

DOGs-

Per capita tax on (189)______ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

465

DRAINAGE AND DRAINAGE LAW8To amend Laws of (183) __________________________ 439 507 841 1313
DUCKTOWN, TENNAuthorize Governor to renew contract ___________________ 209 239 271

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E
ELECTIONS AND ELECTION LAWsOpening and Closing polls in towns etc. (164) _____________ 318 448 836

ELEVATORS-

To create inspector of (187) _______ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

440

EMBALMERS, BOARD OFAct amended to create (34) ______________________________ 52 321 494

ENTOMOLOGIST, STATEFix salary of (64) ______________________________________66 302 523

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS-

-------------------56 136 166 192 223 291 429 990 1200 1272 1379

EXECUTION OF CRIMINALs-

By Hanging (249) ______________________________________

905

F
FENCE OR NO FENCERelative to voting (180)_________________________________ Relative to elections for (235)----------------------------
FERTILIZERS, COMMERCIALRegulate sale of (91)____________________________________

438 795 866
120

FIREMEN AND POLICEMENAtlanta to pension (253) ______________________________ 937 975 1053

FISH (See Game and Fish)-

FORESTS CONSERVATIONTo conserve forests (54) _____________________________ 61 266 339 492

G
GAME AND F1SHCamden County, Fishing (198) __________________________ 510 551 582 Charlton County, Fishing (199) _________________________ 510 552 582 Protection of Game and Fish (255) ____________________ 967 1036 1147 Fur-bearing animals (257) _____ __ __ ____________ __ ________ 968 1036 Proliibit seining, etc. (259) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __ 968 1036 Commercial fishing at Tidewater (263) ____________________ 969 1036 Pierce County, Quail (264)------------------------------ 969 1057

INDEX

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GARNISHMENTAmend, Increase exemption (191)________________________ 484 551
GASOLINETo fix tax on (211) ___ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 576 629
GORDON COLLEGEAmend charter (236)______ __ ____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 795 823

H

HARWELL, FRANK, AND ANDERSON, CLIFFORDTo employ, in regard to U.S. taxes (160) ________________ 299 550 1161

HEALTH PUBLIC-

Amend Act relating to (80) _. ____________________________

85

HIGHWAYS, PUBLIC (See State Highways)-
HYDROPHOBIAControl and suppress (121) ___________________________ Prevent spread of (129)_________________________________ Suppression of (148) ____________________________________

158 179 260 517

I

IXSlJRANCE AND INSURANCE LAWS-

Liable after receipt of 1st premium (124) ________________ .177 322 459

Valuation of bonds and securities held by (153) ___________ 281 322 447

Not to invest more than 15 per cent (161) ___________ .300 322 432 734

Regulate Fire and Casualty Insurance (200) _______________

510

J

JEWELRY-
Regulate auction sales of (88) __________________________ .112 209 429 Authorize to sell jewelry left for repair (119) ____________ 157 1057 1219

JOINT SESSIONs-

Consolidate election returns__________ ____________________

1R

Inaugural ceremonies_ __________________________________

32

Address of Governor____ ________________________________

87

JUDGEs-

Relation disqualifications (21) _______________ _'_ ___________

46

Continue cases for National Guardsman on duty (130) .. __ 179 238 1160

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Relation of (204) ______________________________________ _

544

Qualifications of Judges and Juries (206) _________________ _ 544 976

Revise list in Laurens and Lincoln Counties (251) _________ _

936

Pay expenses of Judges away from home (269) ____________ _ 969 1193

JUDICIAL CIRCUITsCherokee Circuit, provide for delinquent children (134) ____ 208 297 490

JURORS AND JURIEs-

Manner of drawing Juries (65) ___________________________66 238 523

Exemption from duty (205) ------ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

544

JUSTICES OF PEACE-

Jurisdiction of (32) _____________________________________

51

L

LANDS AND LAND TITLES (See Real Estate)-

Fix notice of litigation in (8) ______________________________ 18 548 604

Protect bona-fide purchasers of (62) _______________________ 66 549 632

Dower may be assigned in (195)_____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __

509

LOAN SHARKS-

Amend Act to license____________________________________

16

M

MARKETS, CO-OPERATINGTo amend Act creating (209) ____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
MARRIAGE LICENSES-
MASONRY, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, ETC.To create Inspector of (186) ___ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

575 628 439

MESSAGES, EXECUTIVE-----------------------------------114 116 332 341 342 391 1378

MESSAGES, HOUSE-

11 11 14 19 28 29 63 80 110 116 137 153 154 155 179 199 230 251 253 262 279 297 317 423 428 441 462 482 510 542 571 592 595 596 611 668 716 737 738 749 750 750 781 785 826 838 839 840 854 855 898 899 952 953 954 1058 1059 1077 1078 1078 1091 1092 1092 1093 1117 1119 1119 1139 1140 1174 1202 1214 1230 1230

INDEX

1455

1231 1231 1232 1233 1268 1268 1275 1276 1294 1294 1295 1307 1309 1311 1312 1323 1323 1324 1328 1328 1350 1350 1358 1368 1369 1369 1369 1380 1393 1394 1401 1402 1402 1407 1415 1415 1417 1417 1418 1422 1425 1426 1426 1432 1433
1434 1439 1440
MILITARY AFFAIRSRe-organizing forces (105) ______________________________ 123 283 768 Reserve officers to hold civil office (156) __________________ 282 550 631

MOTOR VEHICLEs--

Amend motor vehicle laws, cities free tags (11)_____________

18

Better registration of (46) ______________________ 59 144 218 239 1329

N

NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAYDesignate May 30th as (29) _____________________________ 51 128 147
NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTSRelating to (101) ______________________________________ 122 447 733

NEW COUNTIES-



Hughes County, create (85) _____________________ 112 302 737 761 777

0

OFFICERs--

Duties of arresting (81) ___ __ ________ __ __ ______ __ __ __ ____

85

OFFICIAL STATELimit expenses (250) __________________________________ 905 958 1160

OIL Al~D GAS WELLs-Regulate drilling of (67) _________________________________ 67 209 632

ORGANIZATION-

Oath of office__ ________________________________________

5

President__________ ____________________________________

5

Secretary____________________________________________ -.-

6

President Pro tern______________________________________

8

Message_____ __________________________________________

8

Doorkeeper____________________________________________

9

Chaplain__ ____________________________________________

10

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INDEX

OSTEOPATHIC EXAMINERS (See Code Amendments)-

p

PENITENTL<\.RYMark goods as made in (214) __________________________ 611 906 1279

PENSIONsIssue script for (7) _________________________________ 17 229 273 1399 Discount W. & A. R. R. rentals to pay (16.5) ______________ 318 1181

PISTOLS AND REVOLVERsDeclare to be contraband (260) _______________________ 968 1057 1162

PLUMBINGEstablish rules for (201)_ ____ __ __ ____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 510 1125

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURETime of filing demurrers (24) ________________________ 50 128 149 164

PROTEST_:_ Mr. Knight on House Bill No. 570 _______________________ 1382 1383

PUBLIC PRINTING-

To amend A . tperintendent of (19) ____________________ 25 460 778

Senate Bill "

100 copies____ ________________________

658

Senate Bill No. and Senate Bill No. 83, 100 copies_______

730

Senate Bill No. 172,100 copies___________________________

853

R

RAILROADS AND STREET RAILROAL8-

Stop at crossings (84) ____________________________ ______ 111 183 720

Warning signs at crossings (86)________ __ __ __ __ ________ ____ 112 168

Furnish pilot engineer over foreign Railroads (171) ___________ 320 487 Eliminate grade crossings (217) __________________________ 666 793 879

Duration Railroad charters (265) __________________________

969

REAL ESTATENotice before sale for taxes (45) ___________________________59 129 190 CreateBoardof,incertaincities(168) ________________ 319 471 492 605 Registration of dealers in (193)______ ______ ________________ 484 1057

REPORTS OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEEHouse Bill No. 57_______________________________________ House Bill No. 504, Dawson City Court____________________

741 1313

INDEX

1457

House Bill No. 890, Atlanta Charter_______________________

1388

House Bill No. 375, General Appropriation _____________ 1408 1435 1442

House Bill No.1, Classification Tax ____________________ 1423 1423 1434

House Bill No. 224, Entomology appropriation______________

1424

House Bill No. 831, Chattanooga__________________________

1441

REPORTS, MINORITYSenate o. Bill~ 82c ________________________ - _____________ Senate Bill No. 145__________ -~ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __ __ __ __ __ House Bill No. 782____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ ____

701 1214 1392

REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE-

Inaugural Committee___________________________________

29

Investigate State Highway ___________________________ 1295 1299 1307

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESAgriculture _________________ 197 225 410 504 566 614 895 1173 1287 Appropriations ____________________ 258 814 894 1224 1343 1344 1345 BanksandBanking______________ 409 535 536 663 962 966 1117 1167 CommerceandLabor_ _________________ 124 139170 501 748 749 893

Constitutional Amendments ________________ 138 254 256 296 434. 480 503 663 742 742 860 895 1169 1227

Corporations __________________ 172 436 437 505 506 534 570 571 620 62o 660 743 744 779 816 893 893 964 1o45 .!F~.11n 1223 1288

County and County Matters ____ 124 169 257 293 :n3 313 409 461 500 502 566 569 569 615 616 618 618 706 707
708 778 780 818 897 962 966 1112 1113 1115 1169 1172 1226 1286 1288

Education ___________________ 196 315 499 568 662 662 859 892 965 1168 1170 1202 1290 1291
Finance ______________________________ 139 140 171 227 296 312 619

708 708 861 897 961 1040 1041 1170 Forestry __________________________________________ 258 566 815 856

Game and Fish _________________ 313 540 540 568 659 1041 1173 1290

General Judiciary No. 1._ _______________ 126 194 195 198 228 433 434 434 462 531 532 533 661 748 855 856 958 961 1~42 1112 1116 1201 1229
General Judiciary No.2. ________________________ 125 140 172 198 227

259 293 434 530 537 858 1111

Highways _____________ 537 665 706 743 781 815 815 1044 1109 1287 Hygiene and Sanitation________________________________ 193 503 1225

In~urance ________________________________________ 312 433 745 1171

Manufactures__________________________________________

199

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Mines and Mining_ _____________________________________

229

Military Affairs ______________________________________ 228 278 1224

Municipal Government_ ________________ 127 168 171 225 295 411 460

535 567 619 664 780 817 861 896 963 1038 1040

1045 1077 1108 1228 1229 1285 1286 Penitentiary________________________________________ 962 1104 1289

Pen~ons _______________________________________ 125 229 1168 1289

Privileges and Elections __________ ______________________

857

Public Library_ ________________________________________

535

PUBLIC PRINTING-

PublicProperty _____________________________ 173 664 709 1039 1113

Ra.ilroa.ds __________________________________ _410 412 482 1109 1346

Rules ____________________________ 455 456 725 786 827 874 910 986

1037 1089 1141 1205 1212 1271 1308 1349

Specia1Judiciary ______________________ 126 138 151 151 225 226 314

480 481 502 503 534 613 745 857 860 959 963 1041

1111 1115 1116 1116 1226 1290 1291

State of Republic_ ______________________________________

1039

TUBERCULOSIS SANITARIUM-
UniformLaws __________ 663 960 1038 1043 1110 1174 1284 1284 1382 University of Georgia _________________________________ 195 278 1044 W't~tern and Atlantic Railroad _________________________ 229 296 1108

REVENUE DEPARTMENT OFAmend Act creating (252) ____________________________ 937 1194 1208

ROADS-

Free delivery routes, public roads (90) ____________________

120

s

SALARIES-

Regulate purchase and sale of (137) ______________________

208

SAVANNAH PORTIncorporateSavannah Port authority (167) _______ 319 447 474 658 681

SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL LAWSEqualize school funds (27) ______________________________ 50 210 275 Standardize high schools (43) ____________________________ 59 210 495. Enforce attendance at public and private (48) _____________ 60 671 720 Provide for physical education (53) _______________ 61 210 457 541 989

INDEX

1459

Establish permissive unity plan (82) __________________86 321 655 697

Require school officials to make budget (109) _____________ 141 321 888

Change school year (114) ______________________________ 142 321 889

Establish kindergartens (144) __________________________ 233 322 1214

Stahdardize school buildings (166) ______________________ 319 517 1274

Permit schools to repeal systems (173) ___________________ 412 518 938

Assistant to State Auditor (179) ___________________ 438 518 887 1422

Text books, how adopted (203) __________________________ 543 866

County unit system in schools (207) ______________________

544

SECURITIES COMMISSION-

Perfect law creating (42) __ __ ________ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

56

SEEDProperly labeled (208) _____ ----------------------------575 628 940
SOLICITORS-GENERALTallapoosa Circuit, abolish fees (97) _____________________ 122 162 416 Atlanta Circuit, abolish fees (108) _______________________ 141 162 188 Atlanta Circuit, abolish fees (185) _________________ _439 471 491 1315

STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT-

Create fund for (72) ________________________________ 83 549 633 813

Organiz~ commission for (73) ______________ 83 549 634 813 1090 1380

Reorganize department (154) ____________________________

281

Rights of 13 trunk lines (155) ____________________________

281

Uncle Remus Highway District (215) ___________________ 666 976 1209

Amend Act to reorganize (268) __________________________ 969 1193

T

TAXES AND TAX LAWS-

Inheriiancerax (13) ________________________________ 24 237 289 477

Inheritance tax (17) ____________________________ 25 237 290 525 560

Repeal tax equalization law (22) _________________________

47

Return notes for taxation (30) ___________________________

51

Destroying of tax returns (69) ___________________________82 449 527

Regulate assessment for taxation (218) ____________________

666

Occupation tax on fuel oils (262) _________________________ 969 1181

TAX COLLECTORSFix bonds of (142) _______________________________ 232 302 914 1381

TAX COMMISSIONERSLamar County, create (96) _____________________________ 121 183 212 Consolidate in all counties (194) ___________509 659 889 912 956 1220

1460

INDEX

TAX PAYERSEnable to bring suit (113) ______________________________ 142 321 808

TRADEUnlawful to use ficticious name (169) ____________________319 448 886

TRAINING SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND FOR GIRL_~ Conduct of school for girls (49) _________________________ _ Conduct of school for boys (55) _________________________ _

60 671 61 671

TUGALO RIVERDeclare non-navigable (258) _______________ ~ _____________ 968 1057

u
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIAChange board of trustees (145) _______ __ ____ __ __ __ __ ______ 233 282
L'TILITIES, PUBLICAuthorize sale of (99) _________________________________ .122 302 730 Authorize disposal of (102) _____________________ 123 277 803 876 881

v
VIADUCTAtlanta, over W. & A. tracks ________________________ 19 239 272 766
VINEGARTo define vinegar (151) ________________________________280 414 884
w
WESTERN & ATLANTIC RAILROADRelative toN. C. & St. L. R. R. (Senate Resolution No. 34)_667 731 809
WIVES AND WIDOWS-
WOMEN AND CHILDRENNo employment from 9 p. m. to 5 a. m. (150) ________ 260 550 849 852
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATIONSalary of Attorney-General as member of board (28) _______ 50 143 Amend Act of (106) _______________________________ 123 184 189 808 Amend Section 73, of Act (135) _________________________ 208 447 587

INDEX

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PART II.

SENATE RESOLUTIONS.

Notify House ________ -- -- _________________________ - -- ______

11

Senator J. D. Clifton_----_-_- _____________________ -----____

12

Senator I. B. Ricketson_____________________________________

12

Rules of Senate ______ ---- ---- -------- ------ _- ___ _- ---- -- _-

15

Joint session, election returns _______________________ - _- _- ____

15

President Coolidge, thanks, Valor Day ________________________ 21 274 760

"Light of World", pageant_ ________________________ - _- ______

23

Relative to U. S. Military and postal agencies_ ________________

23

Arrange inaugural program _________________________ --- _- _- __

26

Miss JeBBie Collier _________________________________ - _- ______

54

Adjournment from Thursday until Monday __________ - -- _- _- __

5R

MiBB Edith Clifton ___ - - -- -- - - - - _- _- _- _- _- _- -- _- ___ - - - -- - - --

62

J. A. Cromartie ___________________________________ - ________

81

H. F. Chapman ______ ------_- _____________________ -------_-

82

Standing Rules adopted_-- ---- -- -- ___ - _- _____ - _____ --- -- -- --

82

Agricultural Experimental Stations ___________________________86 239 272

Confederate Memorial Coins _______________________________ 129 239 247

Governor and Mrs. Walker, thanks___________________________

142

Western and Atlantic Railroad_______________________________ 158 305

Hon. George H. Carswell____ ________________________________

165

Hon. Woodrow Wilson _____________________________________ 179 323 477

Committees visit in vacation_ _______________________________

209

Sub-committees visit institutions___ __________________________

223

Relative to State property in Chattanooga ___________ - ________ 261 287

Senator W. M. Sapp_____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

261

Isadore Gelders ___________________________________ - ________

293

Hon. Hoke Smith ________________________________________ ..325 408 586

Amend Rules of Senate_ ____________________________________

331

Relative to lobbying________________________________________

407

Hon. Robert G. Mitchell__ __________________________________

432

Investigate Highway Department (24) _______________________ 440 475 495

William Jennings Bryan_ ___________________________________

469

William Jennings Bryan_ . ____ _: ____________________________

528

Auditing Department of Agriculture__ ________________________ 545 586

Committee to investigate tax system_ ________________________ 576 711

Hon. A. P. Griffin__ ________________________________________

608

State Tobacco Exposition __________________________________ 612 711 805

Hon. Joseph E. Brown, monument __________________________ 612 672 719

Secretary's room for PreBB Association_______ ________________ 667 711 763 Tom Watson Memorial ABBociation ______________________ 667 697 712 764

Committee compel witneBB attendance on highway investigation__

710

1562

INDEX

Keeper of public buildings __________________________________ _

753

Municipal authorities to give information to Attorney GeneraL __ 1235 1316

Privileges of Floor to Confederate Veterans ___________________ _ Portrait of President Ennis __________________________________ _

1373 140!1

Thanks to representatives of the Press _______________________ _

1408

Thanks Senators Guess and Hendrix _________________________ _

1414

House return House BiU No. 205 ____________________________ _

1425

Thanks to Governor Walker ________________________________ _

1433

PART III.

HOUSE BILLS
APPROPRIATION8Ga. State College for Women (63) _______________________ 251 266 286
General Appropriations (375) ___________ 726 761 1063 1084 1095 1127 1194 1251 1264 1351 1358 1408 1424 1435 1442
Appropriate 228,000 Bonds (704) _______ c _____________ 1081 1239 1326
Commission to confer with Chattanooga (831) _________ 1120 1180 1319 1429 1446 1441
Ga. Training School for Girls (39) ____________________ 1121 1240 1337
Lumpkin Law School (251) __________________________ 1123 1239 1327
Pay expenses of erecting Death Chamber (House Resolution No. 84) _______________________________________ 1124 1241 1325
Ga. School of Technology (281) ______________________ 1176 1239 1337 University of Georgia (7) ____________________________ 1237 1294 1351 State Board of Entomology (224) _____ ~ _____ 1237 1294 1355 1414 1424 School for Deaf (533) _______________________________ 1237 1294 1371 Ga. and Fla. Line Fence (280) _______________________ 1237 1294 1358 Confederate Cemetery Marietta (House Resolution No.
33) ______________________________________ 1238 1294 1352 1415
Public Schools (House Resolution No. 70) _____________ 1238 1294 1354 Repairs to Capitol (House Resolution No. 96) _________ 1280 1294 1360 Ga. State College of Agriculture (497) _- ______________ 1280 129;4 1366 12 District A. & M. School (514) _____________________ 1281 1294 1363 Ga. State College for Women, Milledgeville (635) _______ 1281 1294 1370 Public Buildings and Grounds. (368) __________________ 1281 1294 1412 3rd District A. & M. School (304) __ ~- ________________ 1281 1294 1359 Ga. State Sanitarium, Cold Storage (263) ______________ 1281 1294 1357 Ga. State Sanitarium, Deficiency (262) ________________ 1282 1294 1367 Ga. Training School for Boys (339) ___________________ 1282 1294 1365 Ga. State Academy for Blind (382)___________________ 1282 1294 1364 Ga. State College, Women Valdosta (552) _____________ 1281 1294 1362

INDEX

1463

AUDITS, DEPARTMENT OFAmend Act, creating (341) ______________________________ 726 823 932

B
BANKS AND BANKINGlanend Banking Laws (359) ____________________ 1123 1179 1395 1427
BOARDS OF EDUCATION (See Schools etc.)BOATS, COMMERCIAL FISHING-
Have metal tags (693) ______________________________ 1235 1293 1347

c

CHARTERS, AND CORPORATIONS, MUNICIPAL-

Louisville, amend (46) _________________________________ 113 130 145

Augusta, Tax exemption (70) ___________________________ 113 130 145

Rockmart, amend (67)-------------------------------~-131 164 186 Pearson, amend (101) __________________________________ 131 236 269

Chicamauga, amend (131) ______________________________ 132 508 552

Blue Ridge, amend (35) ________________________________ 133 163 187

Cleveland, amend (220) _________________________________

132

Pelham, amend (56) ___________________________________ 135 163 186

Columbus, Tax exemption (61) __________________________ 134 267 284

Macon, create (5) _________________________________ 158 211 302 420

Newnan, create (20) ___________________________________ 159 303 329

Reidsville, amend (80) _________________________________ 160 303 329

Warrenton, amend (89) ________________________________ 160 181 215

Canton, amend (113) __________________________________ 160 181 215

Cordele, amend (136) __________________________________ 161 182 214

Bainbridge, amend (194) _______________________________ 161 182 214

McRae, amend (228) ________________________________ - 161 182 214 7
Augusta, amend (331) ______________________________ 162 892 901 983

Plains, amend (77) ____________________________________ 203 237 270

Athens, tax exemption (103) ____________________________ 204 905 9.84

Macon, amend (118) ___________________________________ 204 414 451

Savannah, Sell Wright St (266) _________________________ 2()5 303 327 Griffin, amend (279) _______________________________ 2()5 580 584 604

Thomson, paving (264) ________________________________ 204 303 327

Savannah, Morning News (337) _________________________ 2()6 304 331

Cuthbert, amend (342) _________________________________ 206 236 268 Haddock, amend (340) _________________________________ 234 449 473

Claxton, amend (456) __________________________________ 235 304 330

Nahunta, create (109) __________________________________ 287 41S 450

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1464

INDEX

Claxton, est111blish (353)_ ---------------------------- ___ 288 304 328 Glennville, amend (476) ___ ---------------- ___ - _- __ -- ___ 288 323 418

Valdosta, amend (430)---------------------------------301 449 474 Monroe, amend (470) __________________________________ 301 449 474
Ringgold, amend (499) _________________________________ 301 448 472

Newnan, amend (538) _- ---------------------------- _- _301 449 473 Caldwell, amend (558) _________________________________ 320 449 473
Millen, amend (482) __________________________________ _426 514 554

Manchester, amend (488) ______ ---- _- ------------ _- _- __ A26 514 556 Norcross, amend (489) ________________________________ _426 514 555

Carrollton, amend (495) _____ ------ ------------------ _- A27 479 520

Midway, amend (505)-- ------------------------------ A27 515 557 Louisville, amend (518)- -- -- -- -- -- ---- -- -- ---- -- ---- _- _427 515 556 Piedmont, amend (521) _______________________________ _427 515 556 Bainbridge, amend (541) ______________________________ _427 515 552
Valdosta, tax exemption (553) _________________________ _427 470 488

Ducktown, limit (569)-------------------------------- _428 507 515 Jackson, tax exemption (571) __________________________ _428 515 555

Eatonton, tax exemption (576)--- _------------------- _- _444. 516 554

Waycross, amend (509) . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- _445 470 488

Ringgold, amend (448) ___ - - - - - - - ___ - _______ - - - _- _- - - ____

448

Savannah, Wright Street (266) --- ___ - _- _____ --- _----- ____

465

Fairburn, create (491)---- ------ _- ------------------ ___ 466 515 556

Swainsboro, amend (500)------------------------------ A66 515 558 Americus, amend (628) ___ ---- ___________________ - _- __ A67 547 583

Gainesville, amend (674)------------------------------ A85 547 584

Soperton, amend (672)-------------------------------- A85 581 601 Jasper, amend (649) ___________________________________ 511 580 603 Athens, amend (578) ___________________________________ 511 580 602

Commerce, amend (638) _______________________________ 511 547 583

Quitman, amend (872) ______________________________ 1238 1293 134R

Tybee, sell lands (916) ____ ---- ___ - __ -- ___ - ____ -- _- -- ____

1272

LaGrange, amend (880) _____________________________ 1082 1183 1192

Rossville, amend (891) ______________________________ 1120 1180 1244

Atlanta, amend (885) __ ------- _- _- _--- _- _- _- _----------- 1121 1166 Waynesboro, amend (868) ___________________________ 1121 1180 1242

Vidalia, amend (892) _______ --- _____ --- _____ - _- _- _-- _1123 1180 1245 Columbus, erect docks (884) _________________________ 1123 1169 1244 Willacoochee, amend (912)c _____________________________ 1175 1238

Alamo, amend (89'0) ______________________ 1177 1234 1348 1370 1388

Lyons, amend (908) ___ - ___ - _________ - _--- _- _- _--------- 1179 1238 Fitzgerald, amend (565) ________________________________ 512 565 604 East Point, amend (652) _____________________________ 513 1185 1191 East Point, amend (654) _____________________________ 513 1184 1Hll .ti:astPoint,amend (653) _____________________________ 547 7061125

INDEX

1465

Union City, amend (666) _______________________________ 547 580 602 Savannah, close St. Julian St. (589) ______________________ 576 623 680 Statesboro, amend (609) ______ ---- _____________________ 577 623 674

Atlanta, Police Session (618) __ - _- --------- _____________ 577 609 696

Wrightsville, amend (637) -.------ ------------ _- _________ 577 624 677

Dallas, amend (657) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __ __ __

577

Greenville, Police (663) _____________ ---- _______________ 577 624 675

Greenville, amend (665)--------------------------------578 624 674 Albany, amend (720)---------------------------------579 625 690 Rome, amend (728) ____________________________________ 579 625 679

Dublin, amend (729)-----------------------------------57~ 625 678 Columbus, Parks (416) _________________________________ 597 622 677 ~aeon, amend (522) _____________________________ 597 974 1062 1324 Vidalia, amend (600) __________________________________ 597 669 712
Atlanta, Firemen (620) ____ - ___________________________ 597 609 696 Avalon, amend (705) ___________________________________ 598 669 714 Hazlehurst, amend (716) _______________________________ 598 669 716 Hazlehurst, amend (717) ____________ -- _________________ 598 670 716
Crawfordville, amend (722) _________________________ 598 670 406 977
Greensboro, amend (725) _______ - _____ - _________________ 599 670 715 ~adison, amend (734) _________________________________ 599 670 710

~oultrie, (523) ______ ---------------------------------613 792 825 Talbotton (756) _______________________________________ 613 792 824

Austell, Bond Election (748) _____________________________ 669 756 Atlanta, amend (711) __________________________________ 727 792 824 Springfield, amend (761) ______________________________ 727 974 1048

~onroe, amend (766)----------------------------------- 727 756 Swainsboro, amend (773) _______________________________ 727 756 796
~illtown change to Lakeland (792) ______________________ 727 756 798 St. ~ary's, repeal (790) ________________________________ 728 756 796
Bainbridge, sell Electric Plant (759) _____________________ 754 865 909 Bainbridge, Sell Electric Plant (759) ____________________ 754 865 909 Calhoun, amend (765) _________________________________ 754 793 824 Fort Valley, amend (772) _______________________________ 755 865 908 Adrian, amend (789) ___________________________________ 787 821 868
~aeon, sell certain lands (791) __________________________ 787 821 869 Brunswick, amend (796) ________________________________ 788 821 869 Fry, repeal (803) ______________________________________ 788 821 869 ~etter, amend (807) ___________________________________ 788 822 870 Ray City, amend (808) ________________________________ 788 822 870 Twin City, amend (809) ________________________________ 789 822 871 Fort Valley, amend 810) _______________________________ 789 822 871 ~arietta, E. P. Dobbs (820) ___________________________ 789 822 1187

Americus, amend (776)-------------~------------------727 756 796 Atlanta, amend (798) _________________________________819 853 1073

1466

INDEX

Raleigh, amend (779) __________________________________863 906 985 Bremen, amend (822) _---- ____________________________863 975 1047 Cleveland, amend (827) ________________________________864 906 984
Thomasville, amend (832)- ___________________________864 1055 1074 Sparta, amend (833) ___________________________________ 864 906 984
Sylvania, amend (837)-- -------- ___ - -- _- _______________ 864 906 983 Milledgeville, State House Square (601) _________________ 901 958 1046 Thomasville, paving (825) _____________________________ 902 975 1050 Valdosta, absent voters (841) _________________________ 902 1055 1075 Toccoa, amend (844) _________________________________ 903 1055 1075
Martin, amend (845) ___ -- _____ - _____ - _- ______________ 903 975 1049 Toccoa, amend (846) ___ - ___ - _- _- _- _--- _______ - _- ___ 903 1055 1075 Columbus, commons (848)_ ___________________________ 903 975 1050
Blackshear, amend (819) ____ ---------------------------819 865 908 Savannah, amend (797) ______________________________ 970 1054 1072 College Park, (799) ________________________________ 971 1180 1241 Alma, amend (834) __________________________________ 9711055 1074 Marietta, amend (851) _______________________________ 972 1055 1076 Macon, amend (853) ________________________________ 972 1056 1076 Abbeville, amend (859) ______________________________ 972 1056 1077 Augusta, ammd (866) _______________________________ 973 1124 1242 Ocilla, am"nd (715) _________________________________ 1061 1071 1247 Sandersville, amend (875) ___________________________ 1082 1185 1191 Sandersville, amend (876) ___________________________ 1082 1185 1191

CHILDRENRegulate employment of (2) ____________________ 320 513 737 813 839

COASTAL HIGHWAYAmend Act creating (679) ____________________________ 863 1054 1162

CODE AMENDMENTS-
Section 1249, Atlanta State Depository (336) ____________ A46 508 557 Section 1249, Atlanta State Depository (465)_ ___________ A66 622 677 Amend Section, Coastal Highway (678) __________________ 755 793 825 Section 1249, Lakeland State Depository (348) ___________ 901 974 1050 Section 1249, Gainesville State Depository (776) _________ 902 974 1072 Section 1736, Osteopathy (268) ______________________ 1081 1192 1326 Section 816, Jury Lists Laurens and Lincoln (888) ______ 1083 1125 1186 Section 5630, modes of defense (750) __________________ 1178 1240 1322

COMMISSIONERS OF ROADS AND REVENUEMiller County, amend (232) ____________________________ 132 182 213 Tattnall County, amend (198) __________________________ 136 514 559 Elbert County, amend (34) _____________________________ 159 181 216 Wheeler County, abolish (174) _____________ -________ 161 905 979 1390

INDEX

1467

Wheeler County, create (175) ______________________ 161 905 980 1390

Miller County, Superintendent (283) ____________________ 161 182 213

Oconee County, amend (258) ___________________________ 162 182 213

Gilmer County,repeal (40)__ __ __ ____ __ __ ____ __ ________ __

203

Gilmer County, create (41) _______________ - _- __ __ __ ______

203

Jones County, amend (219) _____________________________ 204 323 416

Bacon County, amend (306) ____________________________ 205 470 489

Bacon County, create (307) _____________________________ 234 4'10 489

Macon County, amend (384)e __________________________ 234 304 330

Chatham County, amend (265) ____________ ---- _________ 264 303 327 Bryan County, amend (356) ____________________________ 288 324 419
Laurens County, amend (334) __________ - _- _-- __________ 300 414 452 Marion County, create (524) ____________________________ 301 414 452

Marion County, abolish (530) __________ ---- _- __________ -301 414 453

Lamar County, amend (546) __________ -------- ________ _428 460 518

Forsyth County, create (584) ____________________________

428

Laurens County, amend (557) ____________ - ___________ - _444 515 553

Decatur County, create (525) ________ ---------- _444 580 603 610 627 Decatur County, create (526) __________________ _445 581 603 610 628

Greene County, repeal (572)----------------------------446 622 679 Greene County, create (573) ____ - __ ---- _--- ---- _- -------446 623 683 Butts County, abolish (601) _____ -~ __ -- __ -- __ -- _________ 446 711 759

Warren County, repeal (596)---------------------------466 623 673 Warren County, create (597) _____________ - _- __________ A67 623 678 Butts County, create (602) ____________________________ _467 516 757

Lowndes County, pave driveway (House Resolution No. 80) -468 517 558

Turner County, create (660) _______________ ---- ______ ---512 624 695

Seminole County, repeal (695) _________ -------- _________ 578 625 673

Bartow County, amend (579) ___________________________ 597 623 676

Telfair County, create (770) ______________ - _- -- __ __ ______

613

Columbia County, create (784)______________________ ____

727

Telfair County, repeal (623) ____________ - _- ---- __________ '

754

Candler County, amend (806) ___________________________ 788 822 870

Fulton County, Clerk of Board (37) _____ - _- ---- _________ 790 820 866 -Fulton County, amend (254) ____________________________ 791 820 867 Tift County, amend (752) ______________________________ 791 821 867

Talbot County, amend (757) ____________________________ 792 821 868 Talbot County, amend (758) ____________________________ 792 821 868 Liberty County, amend (762) ___________________________ 819 906 983 Dawson County, establish (787) _______________________ 970 1036 1125

Thomas County, Compensation (840)___ ______ __ ______ __ __ 971 1190 Cobb County, amend (M9) ______________________________ 971 1190

Wilcox County, repeal (877) _____________________________ 973 1056 Wilcox County, create (878)_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 973 1056 Chatham County, amend (860) __________________________ 1082 1190

1468

INDEX

Candler County, amend (895) ___________________________ 1121 1205
Dodge County, amend (897) _________________________ 1122 1181 1246 Decatur County, amend (898) _______________________ 1122 1180 1247 Candler County, repeal (894) ____________________-________ 1122 1205 DeKalb County, amend (896) _______________________ 1123 1181 1246 Catoosa. County, amend (911) ___________________________ 1176 1240

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTSCrisp County, increase indebtedness (137) ________________ 726 755 830 Muscogee County, Judge's salary (249) __________________ 726 864 933 Classification Tax (1) _____________863 901 1037 1374 1414 1434 1440

COUNTY AND COUNTY MATTERS-

Richmond County, Tax exemption (69) ___________________ 113 508 Walker County, Tax exemption (130) ____________________ 113 130 145

Polk County, Tax exemption (67) _______________________ 131 267 285 Clarke County, Board of Health (220) ___________________ 132 267 284

Lincoln County, Tax exemption (49) ____________________ 133 267 329

Fulton County, officials on salary (255) _____________ 133 267 420 1071 Muscogee County, tax exemption (62) ___________________ 134 266 283

Wilkes County, tax exemption (156) _______ - _________ - _- _135 267 285

Authorizing Towns and Counties exempt taxation (60) _____ 160 237 270 Pickens County, Commutation Tax (650) _________ T 577 ______ 624 676 Richmond County, abolish fees (735) ___________________ 579 609 1062

Richmond County, salaries (736)-------------------------

579

Chatham County, fiscal year (861) ___________________ 1082 1184 1191

Thomas County, Compensation of Clerks (887) ________ 1083 1181 1244

DeKa.lb County, County Manager (171) ______________ 1235 1292 1399

Chatham County, County Tax Assessors (862) _________ 1236 1292 1347 Telfair County, Bond Commission (910) __________________ 1175 1240

CO,UNTY ,POLICETattnall County (134) _________________________________ 135 303 328 Campbell County (783) ______________________________ 787 1054 1072

COUNTY TREASURERS AND DEPOSITORIEsFloyd County, salary (114) _____________________________ 131 182.215 Decatur County, salary (23) ____________________________203 323 416 Jones County, abolish treasurer (218) ____________________ 204 324 417 Atkinson County, depository (293) ______________________ 234 514 553 Bryan County, treasurer repeal (355) _____________________ 264 304 Douglas County, fix salary (385) ________ ! 265 _______________ 304 326 Bryan County, depository (357) ________________ 265 304 330 414 452 Lamar County, abolish (352) ___________________________ 288 324 419 Effingham County create (461) _________________________ 320 514 5~

INDEX

1469

Wheeler County, abolish (466) __________________________ 445 622 681 Quitman County, compensation (619) ___________________ 467 516 554 Oconee County, abolish (676) ___________________________ 578 625 674 (}rady County, abolish (745) ___________________________ 599 625 681 Early County, salary (407) _____________________________612 711 759 Bacon County, abolish (479) ___________________________612 711 759 Fulton County, salary (253) ____________________________790 820 867 Carroll County, depository (836) _______________________902 975 1046 Cobb County, salary (850) ______________________________ 972 1190 Floyd County, depository (458) ______________________ 1081 1182 1191

COURTS, CITY AND COUNTYAlbany, amend (31) _______________________ ___________ 133 163 187 Miller County, repeal (55) _____________________________ 133 163 186 Newnan, amend (19) __________________________________ 134 163 184 Savannah, amend (13) __ c ______________________________ 134 163 185

Reidsville, amend (133) _________________________ 135 1124 1189 1190

Ashburn, repeal (200) __________________________________ 135 164 186 Savannah, amend (264) ________________________________205 236 269

Bacon County, abolish county court (317) ________________205 236 270 Alma, create (316) ____________________________________206 470 489

Dublin, abolish sheriff's office (335) ______________________ 206 304 329 Floyd County, amend (369) ____________________________207 236 269 Peach County, establish (65) ___________________________234 366 283 Springfield, amend (421) _______________________________ 264 324 418

Blakely, repeal (422) ___________________________________

265

Danielsville, create (350) _______________________________ 287 323 415

(}reenville, amend (490) ____________________________ 288 304 329 873

Dawson, repeal (504) ________________________ 289 305 317 1084 1313

Macon, amend (561) _________________________________ _444 541 629

Lanier County, establish (570) _______________ _445 486 508 1349 1383 La(}range, establish (608) ______________________________ 446 470 488

Swainsboro, establish (626) _____________________________ 546 624 675 Savannah, amend (590) _________________________ 546 1125 1185 1190 Tifton, amend (631) ___________________________________ 598 755 797

Decatur, amend (692) _________________________________598 756 797 Lanier County, county court (719) ____________________ 598 1125 1386 Bainbridge, amend (730) _______________________________ 599 670 713 Macon, amend (774) _________________________________ 669 974 1049

Blackshear, amend (819) _______________________________819 865 908 Conyers, amend (812) ________________________________863 975 1047

Thomasville, amend (795) _______________________________

902

Jefferson, change time (856) __________________________ 972 1056 1076

La(}range, amend (874) _____________________________ 1060 1182 1192

Metter, amend (871) ______________--------------------- 10611124

1470

INDEX

Bainbridge, amend (882) ____________________________ 1082 1183 1190

Atlanta, amend (906) __________________________________ ~ 1177 1234

Moultrie, amend (19)_ __ __ ____ __ __ ______ __ ______ __ __ __ __

1272

COURTS, MUNICIPALMacon, create (4) _____________________________________ 158 621 694 Atlanta, amend (443) _________________________________ A66 479 519 Columbus, amend (771) _______________________________ 613 793 1249

COURTS, SUPERIOR AND SUPREMEJasper County, change time (120) _______________________ 131 144 185 Burke County, change time (9) _________________________ 134 163 185 Clinch County, change time (15) ________________________ 159 266 283 Madison County, change time (351) _____________ 206 268 285 432 490' Houston County, 4 terms (477) _________________________ 264 323 417 TwiggsCounty,4terms (457) __________________________ 265 325 767. Turner County, (201) __________________________________ 136 267 284 Lanier County, change time (562) ______________________ A66 622 676 Tift County, 2 terms (629) _____________________________597 755 797 White County, 3 terms (826) _________________________819 1045 1073 Cook County, change business (828) ___________________819 1055 1074 Fulton County, court stenographers (440) ________ 1081 1055 1182 ll!H Attorneys to read decisions to juries (662) _________________ 1176 1293

D DANCING-
Prohibit on Sunday in public places (47) _. ___________ 446 486 542 738
DEEDS, MORTGAGES, ETC.Notice to grantee before sale for taxes (57) ___________ 159 181 247 658
DOGsMitchell County, to protect livestock (754) _______________ 599 905 985

E
ELECTION AND ELECTION LAWSOpening precincts in Campbell County, (815) ___________ 902 1054 1073 Holding political meetings (94) ______________________ 1081 1190 1317 Muscogee County, political heads elected by people (886) ___ _ -----------------------------------------1083 1125 1184 1191 Fulton County, members General Assembly (907) __________ 1177 1234
EMBALMERsAmend Act establishing board (574) __________________ 1178 1239 1326

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FENCE OR NO FENCERelative to voting for (689) __________________________ 970 1192 1241 Limit time of elections (839) _____________________________ 971 1055
FIREMENTwo shifts in Lowndes County (778) _________________ 1060 _1186 1191
FORESTS AND CONSERVATIONAmend forestry laws (153) _____________________________ 754 820 875

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GAME AND FISHDouglas County, fishing (485) __________________________ 265 325 419 Douglas County, hunting quail (486) ____________________ 265 324 418 Brantley County, fishing (327) __________________________ 287 324 417 Tattnall County, fishing (197) _________________________ A85 579 601 Decatur County, fishing (27) ___________________________576 669 714 Camden County, fishing (743) __________________________ 599 670 713 Charlton County, fishing (749) __________________________599 670 714 Pierce County, fishing (751) ____________________________599 670 714 Ware County, fishing (816) _____________________________ 789 822 871
GARNISHMENTService on non-residents (12) ___________________________ 162 235 768
GASOLINEProvide distillation test (782) ________________________ 1176 1309 1390
GOVERNOR'S MANSIONProvide for purchase (House Resolution No. 85) ________ 973 1056 1091

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INDIAN SPRINGsRelative to reserve (120) ___________________________ 1083 1193 1319
IDIOTS (See Mental Defectives)-
INSURANCE LAW8Collect occupation tax on agents (487) _________________ 970 1192 1317 Regulate fire and casualty insurance (202) _____________ 1123 1180 1335

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JUDGESRevise jury lists (97) ______ ____ ____________ 160 236 456 459 915
JCRORS AND JURIESCompensation of Jury Commissioners, Floyd County (747) __ _ ----------------------------------------------1060 1182 1192 Attorneys to read decision of appellate courts to (662) __ 1176 1293 1387
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LAUNDRIESSell goods undelivered (472) ________________________ 1236 1293 1419
LITTLE RIVER, CHEROKEE COC"NTYRemove obstructious (283) _____________________________ 204 414 451

M

MARKET CO-OPERATIVEAmend Act of 1921 (108) ____________________________ 1178 1240 1318

MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE-

Intermarriage of persons of color (460) ______ 1421 1176 1239 1322 1349

Five days application for license (84) _____________________

1177

MENTAL DEFECTIVESOrdinaries appoint guardians (38) __________________ 445 592 973 1336

MILITARY AFFAIRSReorganize Military forces (190) ________________ 1176 1239 1404 1432

MOTOR VEHICLESAmend registration Act (580) ________________________ 1178 1239 1339

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NAVAL STORESStandard same as that of U.S. (11) _____________________ 287 514 765

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PENSIONsProvide payment of (205) ______________________ 1236 1293 1420 1433

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POLICEMENPension in Atlanta (833)-----------------c----------1061 1083 1126
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-
PUBLIC LIBRARIESOrdinaries support out of County funds (873) __________ t122 1179 1243

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RAILROADS AND STREET RAILROADS-
Stop at crossings (25) _____________________________ 300 415 832 1126 Railroads to own stock in Bus Companies (683) ___ 1120 1240 1416 1427 Regulate sale of undelivered freight (454) ________ 1236 1294 1403 1427
RELIEF-
J. C. McGraw and H. C. Scarlett (22) ___________________ 207 237 454 H. C. Scarlet (23) _____________________________________ 207 237 455 J. S. Bush et al (28) ___________________________________ 235 325 453 J. H. Tales (50) _________________________._____________ 289 581 1334 Lee Harris (58) _______________________________________ 468 548 584 J. C. Turner (68) ______________________________________ 468 516 766 G. C. Bass (69) ______________________________________ _468 516 766 Relief of sureties (73) _________________________________ _468 516 767 Dan Fletcher and G. K. Golf (79) _______________________ 546 626 987 J. F. Jordan and L. M. Massey (81)-----~------546 626 768 911 1332 H. J. Coogler (63) ____________________________________ 576 976 1335 A. R. DeLoach (106) _________________________________ 728 756 1334 M.D. Davis (32)-----------------------------------7~ 1056 1332 J. F. Sprayberry (112) _______________________________ '79() 1056 1333 B. B. Battle (42) _____________________________________820 945 1333

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SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL LAWS--
Warrenton,abolishsystem(86) __________________________ 131 211 245 Bainbridge, amend (24) _____________ -~ _________________ 159 211 244 Albany, amend (30) ___________________________________ 159 211 245 Nashville, abolish (87) _________________________________ 160 210 245 Fort Valley, abolish (64) _______________________________ 233 514 555 Barrow County, Board of Education (343) _______________234 324 417 Richmond County, Public Instruction (123) _____________ -425 580 679 Bluffton School District (606) _________________________ -485 580 602 Franklin School District (502) _________________________ -485 755 798

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Bluffton School District (621) __________________________ _486 580 601

Text Book Commission (74) ____________________________ 513 666 763

Dalton, Public Schools (703) ____________________________ 578 669 714

Madison, amend system (733) _________ _________________ 754 865 909

Amend Section 144 (459) ______________________________ 791 865 1318

Vidalia, amend (599) ___________________________________ 791 865 909

Toccoa, admission fee (847) ___________________________ 903 975 1049

Consolidated Public Schools (282) ____________________ 1061 1179 1338

Carrollton, amend (867)_____ ________ ______ __ ________ __ __

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Rockmart, repeal (893) _____________________________ 1121 1179 1245

Quitman, amend (881) ______________________________ 1122 1179 1243

Amend Act, Local Tax, amend (361) _________________ 1178 1250 1336

County School Superintendent, Bonds (425) ___________ 1237 1292 1425

SHERIFFS AND DEPUTIESTaliaferro County, Additional duties (345) _______________ 206 622 680

SOLICITORS GENERAL-

Atlanta circuit, abolish fees (108) ___ _____________________

162

Blue Ridge Circuit, abolish fees (125) ____________________ 264 471 490

Cherokee Circuit, abolish fees (393) _____________________ A26 486 519

Cherokee Circuit, abolish fees (394) ______________________ 426 486 519

Macon Circuit, abolish fees (685) _______________________ 578 974 1048

STATE GEOLOGIST (See Code Amendments Part I)-
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTCatoosa County, ch'ange Road bed (House Resolution No. 100)______________________________________________ 600 711 Amend Act, increase mileage (122) ______________________ 791 820 881 Build Road to Resaca Cemetery (House Resolution No. 83) ___________________________________________ 1060 1188 1193
Prohibit advertising on Dixie Highway in Bibb County (814) _________________________________________ 1235 1292 1347
Speed Limit, 40 miles (406) __________________________ 123.5 1292 1403

T TAXESANDTAXLAW&-
Occupation tax on Fuel Oils' (338) ______________________ 754 823 1163 Inheritance Tax, repeal (7) ____________________________ 790 864 1373 Tax on fuel oils (755) ___________________________ 970 10541339 1419
Increase on fuel distributors (366) ____________________ 1236 1293 1372

TAX COMMISSIONER&-

Floyd County, create (422)------------------------------

235

Wheeler County, create (466) ___________________________ 445 622 678

Gordon County, create (610) ___________________________ 577 623 675

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Treutlen County, create (671) ___________________________ 578 624 675 Turner County, create (684) ____________________________ 578 625 6s0
Marion County, create (531) ___________________________ 597 625 760 Elbert County, create (708) _____________________________ 598 625 673 Sumter County, create (800) ___________________________ 788 974 1048 Henry County, create (812) ___________________________ 789 974 1047 Clayton County, create (682) ___________________________ 791 905 985 Burke County, create (842) ___________________________ 971 1180 1242 Candler County, create (865) _________________________ 972 1124 1188 Crisp County, create (910) _______ c ______________________ 1179 1240

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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIAPres. of Alumni of No. Ga. Agr. Col. a Trustee of (607) ____ 467 516 630 Change Board of Trustees (362) _______________________ 969 1054 1317

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VALDOSTA STREET RAILWAYExempt from paving taxes (918) _____________________ 1272 1293 1348

VIADUCTSAtlan~ to build (16) __________________________________ 235 272 306

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WESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAILROADCatoosa County, change Road at Greenwich switch (100) __ 600 711 760

PART IV.

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

Notify Governor_ __________________________________________

12

Joint Session, Hear State Departments ___________ "- __________

26

Accept invitation to Neel's Gap______________________________

47

Joint Session Address by Governor___________________________

81

People of Atlanta, Hospitality_______________________________

180

Governor Walker, Hospitality________________________________

181

Legislative Manual be printed_______________________________

181

T. E. Watson, Accept portrait oL__ __ __ __ __ __ __ ______ __ ____ __ 181 217

Baker County, Court Reports ______________________________ _447 487 521

Colquit County, Court Reports _____________________________513 548 585 "Tobacco Leaf Route" ___________________________________ 903 1071 1167

Talbot County, Court Reports _____________________________ 904 976 1051 Committee on Ga. Heroes in World War ______________________ 1234 1322

Committees on Penitentiary to visit camps__________ __________ 1272 1321

Officials to remain 5 days at CapitoL_________________________

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Adjourn sine die (House Resolution No. 130) ____ __ __ __ __ __ ____

1333

Notify Governor of adiollfnment___ ____ ____ __ __ __ __ ______ __ __

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Adjourn sine die___________________________________________

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